admin [ad_1] Civil service pensions, in contrast, promise an inflation-proof income guaranteed by the taxpayer – paid as a percentage of either their final or career average salary. They go up in line with each September’s inflation figures and increased 10.1pc last year, with a 7pc rise expected to follow next April adding an estimated £3bn … Read more
[ad_1] Wikipedia has revealed its most-read pages for 2023 – and it includes a variety of topics and personalities people were curious about. The English version of the online encyclopedia received more than 84 billion views, with technology, sports, films, current affairs and celebrities featuring in this year’s top 25 articles. OpenAI’s virtual chatbot ChatGPT … Read more
[ad_1] Back in July 2021, I wrote a piece for Computer Weekly on what security teams like mine needed to consider with employees returning to the office. Back then, we all faced several challenges. One of these was where our employees could work from. Essentially, it broke down into three categories: Mandatory return to … Read more
[ad_1] The shift of manufacturing out of China is shaking up shipping Ho Chi Minh City and other Vietnamese ports are becoming increasingly vital to global shipping.Photo: Kham (Reuters) How did Sam Altman scare board members? | What’s next for OpenAI? The global shipping industry is in a decidedly gloomy mood. Shipping container rates have … Read more
[ad_1] A woman dressed as a dugong, a rare marine mammal, beseeched passers-by to end the burning of fossil fuels. Protesters wiped away tears as they recited the names of Palestinians killed by Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. And human rights activists staged a fraught demonstration in support of political prisoners held less than 100 miles … Read more
[ad_1] Elon Musk has long been known for blaming everyone else but himself for the various fiascos visited upon his companies — meddlesome bureaucrats for COVID-related production slowdowns at Tesla, the Pentagon and conniving rivals for the loss of a government contract by SpaceX, nasty woke advertisers for the decline of X (ex-Twitter). So what … Read more
[ad_1] Retro is a super interesting social app that helps you share photos and catch up with long-distance friends, family members and everyone who matters in your life. And today, the company is shipping a major update with a handful of new features. Retro is now also available on Android and in more places following … Read more
[ad_1] Comedian Bill Maher on Friday condemned several universities for having students who are “useful idiots” amid the rise of antisemitism on campus. The presidents of Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania this week sparked intense backlash after testifying on Capitol Hill about their failures to curb antisemitism on campus after the Oct. 7 Hamas … Read more
[ad_1] TalkTalk TalkTalk has warned there are doubts over its future survival as the struggling broadband provider squeezes suppliers in the shadow of a looming cash crunch. Bosses have warned there is “material uncertainty” ahead of a crucial debt refinancing that “may cast significant doubt” over its ability to continue. TalkTalk is in the process … Read more
[ad_1] Elon Musk said on Saturday that he would consider allowing the right-wing provocateur and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to return to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Mr. Jones was banned from Twitter in 2018 after posting harassing messages, a month after other tech companies like Facebook and YouTube also suspended … Read more
[ad_1] Looking back, 2023 was a banner year for Mac gaming. As a gamer, it feels really surreal to say that, given how disappointing the past has been. But it’s true — and for the first time in a long time, the sun is shining on Mac gamers. We’ve had the M3 series of chips … Read more
[ad_1] The “young gun” from California who rose rapidly through Republican ranks and eventually became speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives announced Wednesday that he would resign later this month. Rep. Kevin McCarthy, whose nine-month speakership ended with his ouster in October, announced his departure in a Wall Street Journal op-ed. He touted the … Read more
[ad_1] Payback is hell. In a turn of the tables, job seekers are increasingly ghosting employers. That’s according to a new report by Indeed, the online job search platform. Prospective employees who are in the middle of the hiring process and vanish without letting the employer know why think it’s “fair play,” according to Raj … Read more
[ad_1] FORTNITE has added two new family-friendly modes for people to play alongside the popular Battle Royale mode. Now, the third major new mode has just dropped, giving fans yet another way to play. Lego Fortnite, the new creative mode, was a huge success when it launched on Thursday, while Rocket Racing has already built … Read more
[ad_1] Thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) and, in particular, the hype surrounding generative AI (GenAI) and foundational models, server company execs are talking about a turning point in servers, and are reporting growth in the need to run AI and machine learning workloads. There appears to be strong demand for high performance computing (HPC) … Read more
[ad_1] A female military veteran who tried to burn down Martin Luther King’s childhood home by pouring gasoline over the front porch has been identified. Laneisha Henderson, 26, has been pictured for the first time since she was prevented from torching the historic building by tourists visiting the landmark. The decorated navy veteran from Brandon, … Read more
[ad_1] Oil states are pressing the panic button after a proposal to end the fossil fuel era gathered unprecedented support at the current United Nations climate talks, according to veteran overseers of the talks. A push to “phase out” fossil fuels has gathered traction at COP28 in Dubai like never before in the nearly 30-year … Read more
[ad_1] A white leucistic alligator described as “beyond rare” has been born at a reptile park in Florida. The female alligator, which is 49cm in length, is one of the very few leucistic alligators in the world, according to Gatorland Orlando. “This is beyond rare. It is absolutely extraordinary,” said Mark McHugh, head of Gatorland. … Read more
[ad_1] Jonathan Golden Contributor Jonathan Golden is a partner at NEA and a former director of product at Airbnb. More posts by this contributor Changing consumer behavior is the key to unlocking billion-dollar businesses Generative AI is a paradigm shift in technology, and it will spur a massive shift in enterprise spend over the next … Read more
[ad_1] Football coach apologises for using 9/11 hijackers as an example of ‘good teamwork’ (Picture: Getty/AP) An NFL coach has apologised for using the 9/11 hijackers as an example of good teamwork while giving his team a pep talk. Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott said he regretted making the remarks during a training camp session … Read more
[ad_1] NS&I says the chances of each £1 bond winning a prize are 21,000 to 1 as of its next draw, meaning the annual “interest rate” is currently 4.65pc. However, your money doesn’t actually earn interest – they only way to get returns on your cash is by winning a prize. In this guide we … Read more
[ad_1] Streaming device maker Roku on Wednesday said it will lay off 10% of its workforce — reportedly cutting about 300 people — in the third round of staff reductions within a year for the San Jose-based company. The company said it continues to evaluate its operations to save costs. It plans to further cut … Read more
[ad_1] This past week was one of the most crowded for video game news because of two events: The Game Awards 2023 and the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer. Initially, I was surprised the two weren’t one and the same. GTA 6’s reveal is the most significant game announcement of the year, after all, and Geoff … Read more
[ad_1] Study analyzed data from clinical trials. Children who received a Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination in clinical trials were at increased risk of certain illnesses, according to a new study. Compared to placebo recipients, children who received one of the modified messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) shots were at an increased risk for serious adverse … Read more
[ad_1] In Darbhanga, a new acid-battery rickshaw, like the one Mr. Rai drives, sells for around 175,000 rupees, or $2,100. That’s half the price of a new rickshaw powered by natural gas. Charging the battery costs 20 rupees (25 cents), one-fourth of the price of filling a gas tank. The rebates seem to be working. … Read more
[ad_1] Around noon on Nov. 17, Sam Altman, the chief executive of OpenAI, logged into a video call from a luxury hotel in Las Vegas. He was in the city for its inaugural Formula 1 race, which had drawn 315,000 visitors including Rihanna and Kylie Minogue. Mr. Altman, who had parlayed the success of OpenAI’s … Read more
[ad_1] The volume of ransomware and other cyber extortion attacks may have dwindled in 2022 in a trend most likely linked to Russia’s war on Ukraine, but with actors such as Clop/Cl0p making hay this year following their successful exploitation of vulnerabilities in popular managed file transfer services (MFTs), recorded victims of cyber extortion … Read more
[ad_1] Topline Ethan Crumbley, the school shooter responsible for killing four and injuring seven at Oxford High School in Michigan in 2021, was sentenced to life in prison without parole Friday. Ethan Crumbley was sentenced after pleading guilty to 24 charges, including murder and terrorism. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved Key Facts … Read more
[ad_1] Christmas Toys Millennial parents doing their Christmas shopping can expect to experience a sharp sense of déjà vu this year, as they’re likely to spot toys from their childhood that have stood the test of time. In 2023, shelves are still stacked with Barbies, Star Wars figures, video games, and trading cards. In the … Read more
[ad_1] FILE – A liquid carbon dioxide containment unit stands outside the fabrication building of Glenwood Mason Supply Company, April 18, 2023, in the Brooklyn borough of New York.John Minchillo/AP Activists participate in a demonstration calling for climate solutions at the COP28 U.N. Climate Summit, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.Rafiq Maqbool/AP … Read more
[ad_1] Amazon is dropping Venmo as a payment option next month, the PayPal owned mobile payment service announced on its website. The official announcement comes as Amazon notified users last night via email that Venmo will no longer be accepted on Amazon.com starting January 10, 2024. Amazon will still, however, accept Venmo debit and credit … Read more
[ad_1] Adam Driver Defended After Being Asked Harsh Questions About His Appearance Adam Driver is being heavily defended after he was repeatedly questioned about his appearance during a new interview. Adam, who is currently promoting his soon-to-be-released film Ferrari, recently appeared on journalist Chris Wallace’s Max series, Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace, to discuss the … Read more
[ad_1] Reuters OPEC and Saudi Arabia are losing their control over the world oil market. That’s due to booming US supply, which has helped offset OPEC’s drastic supply cuts. Saudi Arabia could be pushed to wage oil “market share war,” one expert said. OPEC+ and Saudi Arabia’s attempt to regain control of the oil market … Read more
[ad_1] MILLIONS of iPhones are will receive a major charging boost next week. The upcoming update means that Apple devices should have a faster wireless charging time. 1 Apple users will receive a major charging boost in iOS 17.2’s software updateCredit: Getty The final version of the iOS 17.2 update will likely be made available to … Read more
[ad_1] We have the solution to Wordle (#903) on December 9, as well as some helpful hints to help you figure out the answer yourself, right here. We’ve placed the answer at the bottom of the page, so we don’t ruin the surprise before you’ve had a chance to work through the clues. So let’s … Read more
[ad_1] (Bloomberg) — China’s consumer prices fell at the steepest pace in three years while producer costs dropped even further into negative territory, underscoring the challenges facing the economic recovery. Most Read from Bloomberg The consumer price index fell 0.5% last month from a year earlier, the national statistics bureau said in a statement Saturday. … Read more
[ad_1] GB News, the right-leaning current affairs broadcaster, is in talks to raise tens of millions of pounds even as it contends with a string of probes by Ofcom, the media regulator. Sky News has learnt that GB News’ parent company, All Perspectives Limited, is targeting a fundraising worth in the region £30m in the … Read more
[ad_1] European Union negotiators have agreed a deal on the world’s first comprehensive artificial intelligence rules. The agreement paves the way for legal oversight of technology used in popular generative AI services such as ChatGPT. Negotiators from the European Parliament and the bloc’s 27 member countries overcame big differences on generative AI and police use … Read more
[ad_1] The Home Office’s mega £450m public cloud hosting contract with Amazon Web Services (AWS) is concerning public sector market watchers as more details emerge about the contract’s content and how it was arranged. The three-year contract commenced on Friday 1 December 2023, and a redacted copy of the 114-page call-off contract for the … Read more
[ad_1] Jennifer Garner got some attention while talking about parenting on a recent appearance on “Today.” The actress, who shares daughters Violet, 17, Seraphina, 14, and son Samuel, 11, with ex-husband Ben Affleck, was asked on the show about her parenting style, and she answered, “I just really enjoy my kids. I don’t know that … Read more
[ad_1] Gains are vanishing amidst rapidly falling house prices. Property values fell at their fastest annual pace for 14 years last month, according to the latest house price index from Nationwide. Realised gains will be even less than the headline selling prices as landlords offloading properties this year face not only a market downturn but … Read more
[ad_1] California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday signed an executive order directing state agencies to examine the benefits and risks of artificial intelligence that can generate text, images and other content. The executive order sets the stage for potential regulation around what’s known as generative AI technology, which has already raised concerns about misinformation, plagiarism, … Read more
[ad_1] After scaling back operations and reassigning staff to other projects, Tumblr owner Automattic’s CEO Matt Mullenweg said that the company would home in on the parts of Tumblr’s service that worked and kill those that didn’t — as it did with the subscription offering, Post+ last month. Now the company wants to focus on … Read more
[ad_1] The Texas Supreme Court on Friday agreed to pause a lower court ruling that would have allowed a pregnant woman whose fetus is unlikely to survive to get an abortion. The ruling that “administratively stays” the lower court’s order is not the final say and is not on the merits, but it pauses the … Read more
[ad_1] People have long traveled from all over the world to experience the glitz and bustle of New York City during the holidays. But for three years, that influx of visitors — and their open wallets — has been diminished, thanks to the impact of Covid. A look around the city at the beginning of … Read more
[ad_1] In the past couple of hours, many Cybertruck reservation holders have shared online that they have received an email from Tesla, inviting them to purchase their Cybertruck. The email says ‘As an early reservation holder, you have been invited to order your Foundation Series Cybertruck with early access to delivery.’ For most, it’s been … Read more
[ad_1] Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. … Read more
[ad_1] SINGAPORE—Consumer prices in China fell for the second straight month, a deepening bout of deflation that shows Beijing’s efforts to reignite faltering growth are falling short. China’s top leaders telegraphed Friday that more support is coming for the economy, with pledges of new fiscal stimulus and supportive central-bank policy in the months ahead. Copyright … Read more
[ad_1] Protesters hold up banners at an anti-Semitism march in London – Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images Ross Stevens, the founder and chief executive of New York-based fund manager Stone Ridge, was once a frequent donor to his alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania. His millions proved crucial in the creation of a fintech hub at the … Read more
[ad_1] This transcript was created using speech recognition software. While it has been reviewed by human transcribers, it may contain errors. Please review the episode audio before quoting from this transcript and email transcripts@nytimes.com with any questions. casey newton Look, Kevin, in Silicon Valley, we have some really incredible names, just of companies. kevin roose … Read more
[ad_1] The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), working alongside international allies, has called out a series of sustained and, as-yet, unsuccessful attempts by Russian state-backed cyber actors to interfere in British politics and democratic processes, attributing the group responsible to Centre 18 of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), the main successor agency to … Read more
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[ad_1] Spencer Platt/Getty Images The stock market is likely to see record highs in early 2024 after an “extremely rare” signal just flashed. That’s according to Carson Group chief market strategist Ryan Detrick, who highlighted another sign that breadth is improving. “We continue to expect stocks to do quite well and we remain overweight equities,” … Read more
[ad_1] Scientific diver Morgan Murphy-Cannella holds bull kelp with a dark patch of reproductive spores as she surveys a reforestation project, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, near Caspar, Calif. Kelp forests play an integral role in the health of the world’s oceans, one of the issues being discussed at the United Nations climate summit in Dubai.Gregory … Read more
[ad_1] Snapchat’s premium subscription is showing no signs of slowing growth as it comes off its best month ever, in terms of in-app revenue, new data indicates. As it turns out, many of Snapchat’s younger users are willing to pay for the perks of Snapchat+, which offers tools to enhance stories, pin a Best Friend … Read more
[ad_1] Docuseries ‘First Act’ Explores The Journey Of Child ActorsIANS The upcoming docuseries ‘First Act’ showcases the experiences of child actors and their parents in the Hindi TV and film industry. The series highlights the important role played by both parents and the industry in safeguarding the well-being of children. “This was a project that … Read more
[ad_1] The UK’s first-ever direct air capture plant has been turned on to remove CO2 from the atmosphere and turn it into jet fuel. The machine, developed by Mission Zero Technologies in partnership with the University of Sheffield, will run on solar power to recover 50 tonnes of CO2 from the air per year and … Read more
[ad_1] A HYPERSONIC aeroplane that can fly from London to New York in a groundbreaking time of 90 minutes is being developed by “Russia’s Elon Musk”. Entrepreneur Mikhail Korkorich is building a hydrogen-powered plane capable of flying at five times the speed of sound. 4 The hypersonic plane will be able to cross continents in … Read more
[ad_1] Digital Trends If you’ve had your eye on MacBook deals for a while but you’ve been hesitant on investing in Apple’s laptops for whatever reason, check out this offer for the Dell XPS 13 Plus, which is one of the brand’s most popular MacBook alternatives. From its original price of $1,499, it will be … Read more
[ad_1] FOUR off-duty cops have allegedly been caught brawling with another group of men. The officers have been put on restricted duties while a probe is carried out by professional standards chiefs. 2 Exclusive video footage obtained by The Sun shows men waving a Romanian flag outside a central London restaurant 2 In the clip, … Read more
[ad_1] Those in full-time work now go out more often than students, the survey found, with students going out 1.8 times a week on average, compared with 2.2 nights out for employees. Private rental prices rose by 5pc between June 2022 and June 2023. Rent went up by 5.3pc in London, compared with 4.4pc in … Read more
[ad_1] Who needs tickets to a West End show when there’s a chance you might experience a world-famous live performance right there in your Tube carriage? Sabrina Bahsoon has had no need for such a grand stage on her journey to musical stardom, having transformed the most boring part of most people’s day into a … Read more
[ad_1] Generative AI came to the fore in 2023 and much has been learned about how effective it can be in the enterprise – so, what are the challenges facing its deployment? Generative AI, otherwise known as genAI, is a digital tool that can be trained to produce text, imagery, audio or synthetic data … Read more
[ad_1] By Eric Onstad LONDON (Reuters) – Chinese-owned companies are aggressively expanding cobalt mining in Congo and Indonesia even while prices crash, as they bid to raise market share of the metal used in batteries for the country’s electric vehicle (EV) industry. Chinese cobalt producers have seemed unfazed by oversupply that has knocked prices down … Read more
[ad_1] The Food and Drug Administration’s approval on Friday of two groundbreaking gene therapy treatments for sickle cell disease has brought a rare moment of hope and celebration to people with the agonizing blood disorder. But there is no clear path for the new therapies — one-time treatments so effective in clinical trials that they … Read more
[ad_1] As a fourth-year ophthalmology resident at Emory University School of Medicine, Dr. Riley Lyons’ biggest responsibilities include triage: When a patient comes in with an eye-related complaint, Lyons must make an immediate assessment of its urgency. He often finds patients have already turned to “Dr. Google.” Online, Lyons said, they are likely to find … Read more
[ad_1] Beeper Mini’s key feature — allowing Android phones to send texts on Apple’s iMessage service — appears to have gone down during its first week of operation. Following reports from Beeper Mini users that messages weren’t sending or receiving on Friday, a post from the app’s X account said the team is now investigating why the … Read more
[ad_1] A pregnant woman in Kentucky filed a lawsuit on Friday demanding the right to an abortion, the second legal challenge in days to sweeping abortion bans that have taken hold in more than a dozen US states since Roe v Wade was overturned last year. The suit, filed in state court in Louisville, says … Read more
[ad_1] The Government’s controversial new law to provide minimum levels of service during strikes will be attacked on Saturday at a special conference attended by leaders of the country’s biggest trade unions. The TUC has called its first special national conference in more than 40 years as it steps up opposition to new regulations announced … Read more
[ad_1] A new remote jobs marketplace in Australia has launched at a time when career IT professionals want to hold on to job flexibility while many employers are encouraging more time in the office. Image: Adobe/ChayTee Remote work has been a top desire for tech workers in Australia and New Zealand since the start of … Read more