Amazon to cut 30,000 office jobs: media reports
Amazon did not specify where the job cuts will be made – Copyright AFP ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS Amazon will lay off tens of thousands of office workers as the e-commerce and tech giant trims costs amid ramped-up investments in artificial intelligence, according to US media reports. Some 30,000 positions will be cut in a belt-tightening move […]
Musk launches Grokipedia to rival ‘left-biased’ Wikipedia
Elon Musk’s company xAI has launched a website called Grokipedia to compete with online encyclopedia Wikipedia, which he and others on the American right wing have accused of ideological bias. The site, dubbed version 0.1, had more than 885,000 articles by Monday evening after its launch, compared to Wikipedia’s more than seven million in English. […]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Daniel Gomez — From TV Detective to Filmmaker
As Hispanic Heritage Month shines a spotlight on Latino creators breaking barriers across industries, Dallas native Daniel Gomez stands out as a powerful example of reinvention and perseverance. For decades, Gomez has built a reputation as a sharp-minded private investigator and charismatic television personality, captivating national audiences as the lead detective on hit TV shows […]
Outsourced Contractor Blamed for Maintenance Failures in Vaca Muerta Explosion
A well at Argentina’s giant Vaca Muerta shale formation suffered an explosion that released gas and crude oil for more than three weeks, causing multimillion-dollar losses for state oil company YPF and significant environmental damage in the region. The accident occurred at well LLLO X-2, where a maintenance error on the wellhead triggered a pressure […]
Bank of England holds rate as inflation stays high
The Bank of England kept its key interest rate at four percent Thursday, as elevated UK inflation offsets the country’s stagnant economic growth. The decision widely expected by markets followed a regular policy meeting and came one day after the US Federal Reserve cut its benchmark borrowing costs for the first time in 2025. “Although […]
Japan city proposes two-hour daily smartphone limit
A Japanese city will urge all smartphone users to limit screen time to two hours a day outside work or school under a proposed ordinance that includes no penalties. The limit — which will be recommended for all residents in central Japan’s Toyoake City — will not be binding and there will be no penalties […]
Musk’s megarocket faces crucial new test after failures
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is gearing up for the next test of its Starship megarocket on Sunday, after a string of recent failures that has prompted some observers to question its viability. The world’s most powerful launch vehicle is set to lift off from the company’s Starbase in southern Texas at 6:30 pm local time (2330 […]
Humanoid robots embodiment of China’s AI ambitions
Serving craft beer, playing mahjong, stacking shelves and boxing, the dozens of humanoid robots at Shanghai’s World AI Conference (WAIC) this weekend were embodiments of China’s growing AI prowess and ambition. The annual event is primed at showcasing China’s progress in the ever-evolving field of artificial intelligence, with the government aiming to position the country as […]
Asian markets on course to end week on a positive note
Asian markets headed into the weekend on a broadly positive note Friday, as investors took up New York’s latest record highs sparked by healthy US retail data and upbeat earnings from some of Wall Street’s big names. The readings helped divert attention away from Donald Trump’s tariffs saga, with dozens of countries yet to cut […]
“Broken Wings: Every 10 Minutes” Moves and Mobilizes at its Premiere at Miami Dade College
Miami, FL – June 23, 2025 – The documentary “Broken Wings: Every 10 Minutes” had an emotional and powerful premiere at the Miami Dade College West Campus auditorium, leaving a lasting impression on everyone in attendance. Directed by Manuel Hernández, the film is based on the real-life testimony of Yanet Pájaro—a survivor of child sexual […]
