A former minister from Singapore has been sentenced to one year in prison. The 62-year-old, Subramaniam Iswaran, was found guilty of accepting gifts worth over $300,000 while he was the Transport Minister. These gifts included things like tickets to sporting events and private jet travel. The court
In a surprising move, California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, decided to veto a bill that aimed to control the potential dangers of highly advanced AI models. This bill, SB 1047, was at the center of a heated debate among activists and companies involved in AI development. Supporters warned about the r
Imagine combining satellite technology with cutting-edge artificial intelligence. That's exactly what happened when Yahsat, a satellite operator from the UAE, merged with Bayanat, an AI company specializing in geospatial data. Their new venture, Space42, aims to bring together satellite communicatio
In Kenya, the tension between citizens and the government has hit a boiling point. On Thursday, Nairobi witnessed intense clashes between protesters and police. The spark? A controversial finance bill that's up for vote in Parliament. Young Kenyans, some as young as 18, are fighting against proposed
Brian Cornell, Target's CEO for a decade, has seen improvements in retail crime management. He admitted that securing essential items isn’t ideal but it keeps stores open. The future holds more of the same – body wash, deodorant, and undergarments will stay behind glass barriers, requiring hand swip
Bitcoin's price has taken a steep dive, falling 8% over just two days. What's behind this drop? Some major players are selling their bitcoins. The infamous Mt. Gox exchange, which went bankrupt back in 2014 after a huge hack, has started paying back its creditors. It's estimated that Mt. Gox still h
Vitalik Buterin, co-creator of Ethereum, recently warned against voting for political candidates solely because they support cryptocurrency. He stressed that politics is complex and voting based only on a "pro-crypto" stance can lead to unintended consequences. Even governments like Russia have show
Meet Stacy Hall, a candidate running for the Fairfax City Council. She believes that what matters most is not which political party you belong to, but what's best for the city. Stacy is interested in your thoughts as a neighbor, not your party affiliation. She was the first to speak at a recent meet
On Tuesday, Kenya's parliament faced an unprecedented attack as thousands of protesters opposed to a new finance bill stormed the building. Lawmakers voted for the bill, which aimed to introduce new taxes amidst rising living costs, and quickly fled through a tunnel. Meanwhile, protesters set parts
Kenya's President William Ruto has decided not to sign a controversial finance bill that sparked mass protests, leading to several deaths. The bill aimed to raise taxes to pay off debt, but Kenyans felt it would add to their economic struggles. The president called the protesters' actions "treasonou
