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Global antibiotic use in livestock varies dramatically across regions, with some Asian countries using up to 80 times more antibiotics per kilogram of meat than European nations, according to new research published by Our World in Data. Thailand leads global antibiotic consumption in livestock, while Norway reports the lowest usage rates. The study found that around 70% of global antibiotics...
Mr. Ferguson, a current Republican member of the agency, will replace Lina Khan, who had aggressively challenged mergers and the power of the biggest tech companies.
After spending more than $10 billion on its robotaxi unit, General Motors is abandoning its Cruise driverless ride-hailing service. From a report: The Detroit automaker on Tuesday said it will no longer fund its Cruise division’s robotaxi development and will instead fold the unit into its broader tech team. “Cruise was well on its way to a robotaxi business — but when you look at the fact...
The automaker has sunk billions into making a self-driving car service work. Now it says it will focus on “personal” autonomous vehicles instead.
The company said it would now focus its efforts on developing fully autonomous vehicles for personal use.
Mikki Willis, the maker of viral conspiracy film Plandemic, is seeking to leverage his relationship with Tulsi Gabbard to gain access to the new Donald Trump administration.
Silo, The Secret Lives of Animals, and Slow Horses are among the best shows on Apple TV+ this month.
UN health body says patients could have more than one disease as unidentified illness continues to cause alarm
Ten patients suffering from a mystery disease that has broken out in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have tested positive for malaria, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said.
However, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the patients could have more than one disease...
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BrianFagioli writes: Linux Mint has reclaimed its position as the top-ranked Linux distribution on DistroWatch, dethroning MX Linux. The latest page hit rankings, which reflect the popularity of distributions among DistroWatch users, place Linux Mint in first place with 2,412 hits per day. MX Linux, previously the reigning champ, now sits in second with 2,280 hits.
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Amazon is offering over 90 jobs at its AWS and e-commerce marketplace businesses in South Africa.
On Monday, police arrested Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old app developer, in connection with the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Online reaction to his apprehension reveals a new form of fandom.
MultiChoice says DStv Stream has maintained its positive momentum.
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Abbey Road Studios is where The Beatles and Pink Floyd recorded their most famous albums. Now you can recreate that soundscape in the inside of a Volvo.
Regulators are working around the clock to cement four years of tech policy ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald J. Trump.
Cable industry lobbyists have urged the Federal Communications Commission to avoid regulating data caps and overage charges, comparing broadband plans to restaurant menus in a filing last week. NCTA – The Internet & Television Association argued that usage-based pricing benefits low-income consumers by providing cheaper options, pushing back against advocacy groups who say data caps...
Bynder, a global leader in AI-powered enterprise DAM, has helped a number of global brands break Black Friday and Cyber Monday records by delivering exceptional content experiences at scale across a number of worldwide e-commerce channels.
From hoodies to erotic fan fiction, the internet is flooded with expressions of support and love for the suspected killer—a development experts find concerning.
The Post Office’s business rescue practitioners says failure to secure TERS funding and the R3.8 billion from government would severely worsen its financial distress.
These 2-in-1 computers upgrade the norm with touchscreen displays, 360-degree hinges, and detachable keyboards.
I tried Sora, OpenAI’s new tool, and it just left me sad. Are we ready for a world in which we can never tell what is real?
I recently had the opportunity to see a demo of Sora, OpenAI’s video generation tool which was released in the US on Monday, and it was so impressive it made me worried for the future. The new technology works like an AI text or image generator: write a prompt, and it...