In the heart of Brazil's Amazonas state, a grim scene unfolded as hundreds of dolphins were found lifeless along the shores of Lake Tefe. The culprit? A scorching heat wave and severe drought that turned the lake into a virtual hot tub, with temperatures soaring to a staggering 41 degrees Celsius. This alarming discovery was made by a team of researchers, including h...
Meghan Markle is stepping back into the acting world with a small role in the upcoming comedy "Close Personal Friends. " This film, currently being shot in Los Angeles, stars Lily Collins, Jack Quaid, Brie Larson, and Henry Golding. Other actors like Melissa Villaseñor and Natasia Demetriou are also part of the cast. The movie tells the story of an ordinary couple w...
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, just got richer. His net worth jumped by about $10 billion. This happened after Amazon made a big deal with OpenAI, a company that works on artificial intelligence. OpenAI used to get all its computing power from Microsoft. But as OpenAI grew, it needed more resources. So, it was allowed to make deals with other companies. Recently...
Prince William is taking action to back up the brave folks who are fighting to keep the Amazon rainforest safe. He's launching a new plan to support Indigenous communities and environmental activists in Brazil. These groups are often in danger just for trying to protect one of the world's most important ecosystems. The prince is in Brazil for an awards event for his...
Amazon is making big moves in AI. They've added a lot of power to their cloud services. This is more than any other company in the same time. But this growth comes with a cost. Amazon is cutting jobs. They've already laid off 14, 000 people. And more cuts might come next year. This has raised concerns about job losses due to AI automation. Even U. S. Senator Bernie S...
The Amazon rainforest is under siege. Illegal gold mining is a big problem there. Recently, Brazilian police teamed up with Interpol to tackle this issue. They destroyed hundreds of illegal mining rafts on the Madeira River. These rafts were worth millions of dollars. The total damage to criminal groups was estimated to be much higher when considering lost gold, equi...
OpenAI is making some serious moves to boost its AI capabilities. They've just signed a massive $38 billion deal with Amazon for cloud computing services over the next seven years. This is a big step for OpenAI, as they look to expand their AI technologies, including the popular ChatGPT chatbot. For a long time, OpenAI relied solely on Microsoft for all its computin...
Amazon recently let go of 14, 000 employees. The company's CEO, Andy Jassy, explained that this wasn't about saving money or replacing people with AI. Instead, he said it was about fitting the right people into the company's culture. This move comes after Amazon grew a lot over the past few years. The company now has about 1. 55 million employees, which is a big jum...
Deep in the Amazon, a silent battle is unfolding. Indigenous communities are facing a growing health crisis linked to illegal gold mining. Mercury, used to extract gold, is polluting rivers and posing serious risks to unborn children. This threat is so severe that some women are afraid to start families. In the Munduruku community of Sai Cinza, a three-year-old girl...
The Echo Pop, a compact and affordable device from Amazon, has been making waves for its usefulness in everyday life. It's not just a gadget; it's a helper, a companion, and even a lifeline for some users. For seniors, the Echo Pop has become an essential tool. One user, aged 75, shared how they placed it in their bathroom for emergencies. If they were to fall, they...