At least 45 people killed after bus plunges into South Africa ravine | transport News

An eight-year-old girl survived and was airlifted to hospital in serious condition. A bus has plunged off a bridge into a ravine in South Africa, killing 45 of the 46 passengers on board, according to the Department of Transport. The only survivor, an eight-year-old girl, was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after the crash on […]

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Snapchat’s latest paid perk is an AI Bitmoji of your pet

Snapchat has a new AI-powered perk for subscribers: Bitmoji versions of your pet. The feature, which is unfortunately not called “petmoji,” allows users to snap a photo of their four-legged friend to create a cartoon-like avatar to accompany their Bitmoji in the Snap Map. Based on screenshots shared by the company, it seems users will

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Why MicroStrategy Stock Tanked by 11% on Thursday

The shorts are coming for MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), and investors reacted accordingly on Thursday — well, at least one short seller, which made no bones about what it currently thinks of the tech company-turned-Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) accumulator. As a result, MicroStrategy’s share price fell at a double-digit rate, closing more than 11% lower. Short the

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Andrew Bridgen must pay Matt Hancock legal fees of £40,000 in libel claim | Matt Hancock

The MP Andrew Bridgen has been ordered to pay Matt Hancock more than £40,000 in legal fees after an early stage of their libel battle. The MP for North West Leicestershire is bringing a libel claim against the former health secretary regarding a January 2023 message on X that followed Bridgen posting a comment about

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How to benefit from the conversations you have at work

Listen to this story.Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or Android. Your browser does not support the <audio> element. Successful workplaces are usually characterised by good communication. Bosses provide a clear sense of where they want the firm to go; employees feel able to voice disagreements; colleagues share information rather than hoarding it. But

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Breaking through the noise | Popular Science

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Bustling restaurants provide the ultimate real-world hearing challenge. As diners swap stories, their voices compete with the chatter of other tables, the clatter of dishes, and a smattering of background music that creeps into the foreground.

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Youngkin vetoes bill setting up sale of recreational marijuana in Virginia

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) on Thursday vetoed a bill that would have established a legal market for the sale of recreational marijuana in the Old Dominion state. The proposed law, which would have created a state-regulated marketplace for recreational marijuana, “endangers Virginians’ health and safety,” Youngkin argued in his veto statement. “States following this

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AEVIS VICTORIA SA (AEVS.SW) – Publication of the Annual Report 2023

AEVIS VICTORIA SA / Key word(s): Annual ResultsAEVIS VICTORIA SA (AEVS.SW) – Publication of the Annual Report 2023 28-March-2024 / 07:00 CET/CESTRelease of an ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LRThe issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR Fribourg, 28 March 2024 AEVIS

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Biden orders every US agency to appoint a chief AI officer

The White House has announced the “first government-wide policy to mitigate risks of artificial intelligence (AI) and harness its benefits.” To coordinate these efforts, every federal agency must appoint a chief AI officer with “significant expertise in AI.” Some agencies have already appointed chief AI officers, but any agency that has not must appoint a

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Amanda Bynes Addresses Her Weight Gain Due to Depression

Amanda Bynes is getting candid about her health.  In fact, the She’s the Man star shared that her mental health has recently caused her to put on some weight.  “I’ve gained over 20lbs in the past few months from being depressed,” Amanda wrote in a March 28 Instagram Story. “I’m doing a lot better now and have learned to

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Hyperelastic gel is one of the stretchiest materials known to science

A hydrogel disc can increase 100 times in area when stretched Lili Chen et al. A hydrogel that can stretch to around 15 times its initial length is one of the most elastic materials yet known and could be used for robotic grippers or tendons. Hydrogels, which are made of long chain-like polymer molecules linked

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Fox News’ Leo Terrell Shouts Down Jessica Tarlov for Invoking Her Jewish Heritage: ‘Don’t Do That!’

Fox News contributor Leo Terrell lost his mind on Thursday when network pundit Jessica Tarlov invoked her Jewish-American heritage during a discussion about Israel and President Joe Biden, prompting an angry Terrell to seemingly accuse her of playing the race card. “Don’t do that!” Terrell yelled, adding: “You’re a big-time Democrat!” Tarlov, who is used

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St. Vincent Announces Tour, Shares New Song “Flea”: Listen

St. Vincent is back with another song from All Born Screaming. After last month’s “Broken Man,” Annie Clark has shared the single “Flea,” featuring Dave Grohl on drums and Justin Meldal-Johnsen on bass. Listen to the track below. All Born Screaming is out April 26. Clark’s follow-up to Daddy’s Home boasts contributions from Grohl, Meldal-Johnsen,

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What Are They, How Are They Used?

Traditional Futures Contracts vs. Event Futures Contracts Feature Traditional Futures Contracts Event Futures Contracts Purpose Risk management, price discovery, and investment diversification Speculation, hedging event-specific risks, and information gathering Underlying Asset Commodities, currencies, financial instruments Outcome of specific events (e.g., elections, album releases, weather temperature, unemployment rate) Value Determination Price changes in the underlying asset

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How three filmmakers created Sora’s latest stunning videos

In many ways working with text-to-video is like working with text-to-image, says Stevenson. “You enter a text prompt and then you tweak your prompt a bunch of times,” he says. But there’s an added hurdle. When you’re trying out different prompts, Sora produces low-res video. When you hit on something you like, you can then

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Toyota weighing electric, plug-in Tacoma and Tundra pickups

2024 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter Toyota NEW YORK — Toyota Motor is evaluating an expansion of its U.S. truck lineup that could include all-electric or plug-in hybrid electric versions of its Tacoma and Tundra pickups. Jack Hollis, executive vice president of Toyota Motor North America, said the Japanese automaker is assessing its options to determine what

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