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Kenyan opposition figure dies at 80

Kenyan opposition figure dies at 80

Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has passed away at the age of 80, according to family sources reported by the BBC. He died on Wednesday while receiving medical treatment in a hospital in India. Recent speculation regarding his health had circulated, although family members and associates had previously dismissed claims of critical illness. Following […]

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The Download: aging clocks, and repairing the internet

The Download: aging clocks, and repairing the internet

In today’s edition of The Download, a newsletter focusing on current technology trends, two key topics are highlighted. Firstly, researchers are investigating various methods to better understand biological aging. This exploration centers on the concept of “aging clocks,” which assess hidden biological changes. Individuals can appear similar in age yet experience differing health outcomes, such

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Türkiye’s new homegrown AI model 'Kumru' sparks viral debate— and raises bigger questions

Türkiye’s new homegrown AI model ‘Kumru’ sparks viral debate— and raises bigger questions

A recently launched artificial intelligence model from Turkey, named Kumru, has attracted significant attention since its introduction by the tech startup VNGRS. While intended to demonstrate capabilities in natural language processing, Kumru gained notoriety on social media for its humorous and incorrect responses to basic inquiries. For instance, when asked to calculate 1+1, Kumru inaccurately

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Hostage families confirm identities of three of four bodies handed over by Hamas

Hostage families confirm identities of three of four bodies handed over by Hamas

Israeli families of hostages confirmed the identities of three of the four bodies returned by Hamas in Gaza on Tuesday. The deceased have been identified as Tamir Nimrodi, 20; Eitan Levy, 53; and Uriel Baruch, 35. Efforts to identify the fourth body are ongoing. This marks the return of seven confirmed hostages’ bodies from Gaza,

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Facebook removes ICE-tracking page after US government ‘outreach’

Facebook removes ICE-tracking page after US government ‘outreach’

Meta has taken down a Facebook page that monitored Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities in Chicago, following intervention from the Justice Department (DOJ). Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on X that Facebook removed a significant group page accused of doxxing and targeting ICE agents. Meta spokesperson Andy Stone confirmed that the group was removed

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Video deleted? Australia cricketers' viral video mocking IND-PAK handshake stirs fan backlash

Video deleted? Australia cricketers’ viral video mocking IND-PAK handshake stirs fan backlash

The Asia Cup 2025 concluded with significant controversy, particularly surrounding matches involving India and Pakistan. One notable incident was Indian captain Suryakumar’s refusal, along with his team, to shake hands with their Pakistan counterparts. This decision garnered support from some Indian fans due to ongoing tensions between the nations, while others criticized it as unsportsmanlike.

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