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Atomic scientists set 'Doomsday Clock' closer to midnight than ever
Reuters, Published on 28/01/2026
» WASHINGTON — Atomic scientists set their "Doomsday Clock" on Tuesday closer than ever to midnight, citing aggressive behaviour by nuclear powers Russia, China and the United States, fraying nuclear arms control, conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East and artificial intelligence (AI) worries among factors driving risks for global disaster.
COP30 must be more focused on human welfare
Oped, Bjorn Lomborg, Published on 13/11/2025
» With the United Nations climate summit, COP30, now in full swing in the humid jungle city of Belém, Brazil, Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has cut through the noise with a blunt truth: these UN climate gatherings must zero in on lifting human lives, rather than fixating solely on slashing emissions or dialling down global temperatures. It's a perspective that's long overdue yet seems so obvious.
About 18 million people watched Oscars, down 7%
Reuters, Published on 04/03/2025
» LOS ANGELES — This year's Oscars telecast that honoured independent film "Anora" brought in an estimated 18.1 million US viewers on television and streaming, according to data released by the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) on Monday.
'Anora’ wins best picture Oscar in year of indie triumphs
Published on 03/03/2025
» Anora, a drama about a sex worker who marries the son of a Russian oligarch, took home the best picture prize at the Academy Awards on Sunday.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: July 17-23
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 17/07/2024
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
The art of rolling out the red carpet
Roger Crutchley, Published on 23/06/2024
» Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared to enjoy the red carpet treatment he received in the North Korean capital of Pyongyang this week. Over the years the Russian leader will have become quite familiar with walking on such plush carpets, but one wonders if he knows why they are red.
Apple’s AI push causes market stir
Published on 11/06/2024
» Apple’s worldwide developer conference on Monday was about more than just infusing its software with the latest artificial intelligence technology, including ChatGPT.
Imagining a world without cash
Life, James Hein, Published on 08/05/2024
» How safe are you in a purely digital economy? If you are carrying cash, someone can of course rob you, or you can lose it or give it to someone. You can also have a stash of it at home for emergencies or for buying something from a garage sale. For the most part, you retain control over any cash you manage. Electronic cash can still be stolen and your ability to spend it can be taken by someone else if your details get into the wrong hands. However, it's convenient, just tap and go, or in some cases, just wave your smartphone over a pad. While you have no idea where your money actually is, a small piece of plastic, your watch or a phone can retrieve it for you for a payment. You can even use it to get cash from a wall.
Japan finally sees ‘Oppenheimer’, amid some unease
Published on 29/03/2024
» HIROSHIMA - The Best Picture winner “Oppenheimer” finally made its premiere in Japan on Friday, eight months after a controversial grassroots marketing push and concerns about how its nuclear theme would be received in the only country to suffer atomic bombing.
A selection of Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy's best works
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 15/03/2024
» Irish actor Cillian Murphy won his first Oscar for Best Actor on Sunday for his portrayal of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, the inventor of the atomic bomb.