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UAAP Finals: UST Tigresses fend off NU, force title decider

Sports.inquirer.net 

MANILA, Philippines — New heroes emerged for University of Santo Tomas as Brigette Santos and Karylle Sierba kept their title repeat bid alive on Wednesday. Behind Santos and Sierba, the Growling Tigresses got back at National University, 78-68, in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball finals. Santos set the tone and unleashed

Saudi Arabia to host WC 2034; Six nations to co-host WC 2030

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, a landmark decision fueled by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's sports investments. A tri-continental collaboration between Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay secured the 2030 event. However, human rights concerns loom over Saudi Arabia's preparations, echoing criticisms faced by Qatar in 2022.

EN, FR, PR: Zambia, Angola qualify for CAF Under-17 continental finals

Council of Southern Africa Football Associations 

Zambia and Angola will battle it out for supremacy in the final of the TotalEnergies CAF Under 17 Africa Cup of Nations| COSAFA Qualifier on Friday, having already secured their place in the continental finals. Hosts South Africa were defeated 2-1 by Zambia while Angola beat Zimbabwe 2-0 in the semi-finals that were played at the University

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2024 Youth Hornet Pictures

Evergreen Speedway 

2024 Youth Hornet Pictures We are looking for Youth Hornet pictures for the Banquet. Looking for your favorite podium shots, candid pics in the pits, at home working on the car, or pics of the family too. Please upload here. Drivers PicturedPlease attach photos here.Max. file size: 500 MB.Please attach photos here.Max. file size: 500 …

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Putin says 'strong AI' may appear soon

Tass.com 

"More and more experts and scientists say that the development of the ability to reason will lead to the emergence of strong artificial intelligence," the Russian leader noted

Biden mourns ‘pioneering’ poet Nikki Giovanni

TheHill.com 

President Biden released a statement mourning Nikki Giovanni, calling her a “pioneering” poet who "used her pen to advance racial and gender equality and confront violence, hate and injustice." Giovanni died Monday in Blacksburg, Virginia at the age of 81. Her wife, Virginia C. Fowler, said she died in a hospital due to complications of...

Castel Malawi steps up gear on fight against corruption

Malawi Voice.com 

Giant alcoholic beverages producer, Castel Malawi commemorated International Anti-Corruption Day on Monday with a vibrant ‘Employee Day’ event held at its head office in Ndirande Makata Industrial Area, Blantyre. The event highlighted the company’s unwavering commitment to upholding ethical practices, marked by the introduction of a revised Code of Conduct centred on four key pillars […]

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AI was supposed to make the UK benefits system more efficient—instead it's brought bias and hunger

Phys.org 

A freedom of information request has revealed that an AI system used by the UK government for assessing benefits cases is apparently getting it wrong by a "statistically significant" amount. The admission to journalists at the Guardian emerged after a fairness analysis into universal credit claimants in February 2024. It confirmed that the very tools intended to ensure equity and efficiency may in fact be discriminating against marginalized communities.

Trump’s Tariffs Will Backfire

Project Syndicate 

The apparent goal of US tariffs targeting China has always been to contain China's rise as a global power. But unless Trump takes a prudent approach to tariffs on imports from the rest of the world, it is the US that will be contained, in terms of both economic dynamism and global influence.

'No ice is safe ice': Ottawa fire rescue urges safety after dog falls in river

Ottawa Citizen 

Ottawa Fire Services is redoubling its messaging efforts to try to keep humans and pets off river ice in the capital region. Ice rescue teams responded to a 911 call Wednesday morning from a pet owner whose dog went through the Rideau River near the Manotick marina in Ottawa’s south end. The dog was able […]

Franklin Fire nearly doubles to 3,983 acres burned

United Press International (UPI.com) 

Southern California's Franklin Fire is being blamed for seven buildings being destroyed as it nearly doubled in size over the past day, officials said late Tuesday.