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Humanoid robots coming soon, initially under remote control

The Register 

Dodgy AI chatbots as brains – what could go wrong?

Feature  The first telephone call in 1876 was marked by Alexander Graham Bell's request to his assistant, Thomas, "Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you."…

Dallas Mavericks name Rick Welts as new CEO

InsideHoops.com 

The Dallas Mavericks organization has named Rick Welts the new Chief Executive Officer of the NBA franchise, effective Jan. 1, 2025, following Cynt Marshall’s nearly seven-year tenure. In his remarkable 46-year career in sports and entertainment, Welts has previously held roles as President and COO of the Golden State Warriors, President of the NBA’s Phoenix … Continue reading "Dallas Mavericks name Rick Welts as new CEO"

2024 Best Articles: Architecture’s New Voices, Rediscovered Territories, and a Spirit of Shared Knowledge

Archdaily.com 

The year 2024, following a period of global uncertainty, saw a complex interplay of challenges and advancements. While geopolitical tensions and the lingering effects of past crises remained prominent, a focus shifted towards rebuilding, with communities worldwide seeking local solutions and ways to advance despite the turmoil. The architectural landscape of 2024 saw a growing exploration of new building systems and technologies, often inspired by vernacular solutions. At an urban scale, spaces... Читать дальше...

DMK leads statewide protests in Tamil Nadu against Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

«The Times of India» (indiatimes.com) 

DMK members and supporters staged widespread protests across Tamil Nadu on Thursday against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar. Party leaders and legislators, including R.S. Bharathi and N. Ezhilan, led demonstrations in Chennai. Concurrently, DMK MPs, joined by allies like Congress, CPM, and VCK, protested outside Parliament in Delhi.

A glut of coal in China is set to push falling prices even lower

Miningweekly.com 

China’s booming coal production is running well ahead of demand at the onset of winter, leading to swelling inventories and plunging prices that analysts forecast will fall further. A gauge of power-station coal prices in China has dropped around 9% since the end of September to an 18-month low of 790 yuan ($108) a ton. While demand for the fossil fuel would typically rise as the approach of winter boosted power demand, brimming stockpiles and flagging economic growth are weighing on prices.