With fantasy dominating the bestseller lists, it’s easy to imagine that major bestsellers such as Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, and George R.R. Martin are a 21st-century phenomenon. In reality, fantasy writing has been capturing imagination since long before the romantasy takeover. Human history is steeped in myths and folklore, passed down from generation to generation by … Continue reading WRITE IT: A note for fiction writers in a fantasy world
Uganda is seeing growing interest in bamboo, a perennial plant cultivated in many parts of the world. In rural communities, bamboo, a hardy plant that can grow almost anywhere, can be burned for fuel, reducing reliance on dwindling forest reserves of eucalyptus and other natural resources. Local businesses can also process it into products ranging … Continue reading Uganda seeing growing interest in potential of bamboo crops
Beijing's charge d'affaires at its London embassy was summoned by Britain Tuesday to hear complaints about a series of cyber-attacks, blamed on China-backed hackers. The summons comes after Britain, the United States and New Zealand lodged claims in rapid succession that China-backed hacking groups have targeted politicians, journalists, activists and even Britain's election watchdog. Beijing … Continue reading Britain summons China envoy to hear hacking complaints
The news agency has reported numerous cases of illegal trade and activation of satellite terminals Starlink satellite communication terminals can be purchased illegally in countries where no agreement exists for the use of Elon Musk's SpaceX network - including nations that are subject to international sanctions, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday. A growing black-market trade has … Continue reading Huge black market for Musk’s Starlink Bloomberg
Tim Cook, CEO of the American technology giant Apple, is facing criticism at home over laudatory remarks he made about China during a recent visit to try to boost sagging iPhone sales in the lucrative market. Cook was in Shanghai for the opening of China's largest Apple retail store on Friday and met with Chinese … Continue reading Apple CEO Tim Cook under fire for comments in China
After securing US$19.5 billion in federal grants and loans provided by President Joe Biden's initiative for a broader U.S. chipmaking renaissance, Intel is planning a $100-billion spending spree across four states. With the funding, the chip maker will build and expand factories and hopes to secure another $25 billion in tax breaks. The centerpiece of … Continue reading Intel to build, expand chip factories worth $100 billion in 4 states
In the latest episode of Decoded, CNN's Anna Stewart explores how humanoid robots can help introduce school students to the latest tech. CNN visited GEMS Dubai American Academy to see how they use robots in the classroom in a school-wide project. Sreejit Chakrabarty, Director of AI & Robotics at GEMS Dubai American Academy explains: "We are living in a … Continue reading The role of humanoid robots in education
In the aftermath of collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday, Moody's Analytics has released an analysis highlighting potential disruptions to the global coal market. The collapse, which has prompted the suspension of trade through the Port of Baltimore as investigations ensue, underscores the vulnerability of global supply chains and raises concerns about … Continue reading Moody’s analytics warns of global coal trade disruptions following Baltimore bridge collapse
Two properties owned by Sean “Diddy” Combs were raided by federal agents on Monday. It is related to an ongoing sex trafficking investigation, according to the Associated Press. 🚨 What just happened? On Monday afternoon, video and images spread showing federal Homeland Security Investigations agents and other law enforcement searching the music mogul’s Los Angeles and Miami properties. The … Continue reading Why US security agents raided P Diddy’s homes
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