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Новости за 24.12.2024

Hanukkah Lights 2024

NPR (npr.org) 

Celebrate the festival of lights with Susan Stamberg and Murray Horwitz's favorite Hanukkah stories.

American Airlines briefly grounds planes for 'technical issues'

United Press International (UPI.com) 

All American Airlines flights around the country were grounded for a short period on Christmas Eve morning, clogging business air traffic because of what was described as a technical issue, the carrier said.

Italy fines OpenAI 15 million euros after ChatGPT probe

Energy-daily.com 

Rome (AFP) Dec 20, 2024
Italy's data protection authority on Friday said it had fined OpenAI 15 million euros over the use of personal data by ChatGPT, but the US tech firm said it would appeal. The Italian Data Protection Authority (GPDP) watchdog began an investigation in March 2023 when it temporarily blocked ChatGPT in Italy over privacy concerns, becoming the first Western country to take action against the po

Iraq says to eliminate pollutant gas flaring by end of 2027

Energy-daily.com 

Baghdad (AFP) Dec 23, 2024
Iraqi authorities on Monday announced that the energy-rich country would eliminate the polluting practice of gas flaring by the end of 2027, a statement from the prime minister's office said. Gas flaring during the production or processing of crude is intended to convert excess methane to carbon dioxide, but the process is often incomplete, resulting in further methane release. Iraq has

Sierra Leone student tackles toxic air pollution

Energy-daily.com 

Freetown (AFP) Dec 21, 2024
In his small Freetown workshop, engineering student James Samba tinkered with batteries and electrical parts he hoped could help clean up Sierra Leone's polluting public transport system. Rush hour in the West African country's major cities is a frenetic medley of minibuses, mopeds, shared taxis and three-wheeled vehicles known as "kekehs" - each spluttering toxic emissions into the atmosph

Google counters bid by US to force sale of Chrome

Energy-daily.com 

San Francisco (AFP) Dec 21, 2024
Google late Friday countered a US call to sell its Chrome browser, suggesting a judge address antitrust concerns by barring the firm from making favorable treatment of its software a condition of licensing. Google filed a 12-page proposed order banning the internet giant from requiring favorable distribution or treatment of its software on mobile devices as a condition of licensing popular a

US probes China chip industry on 'anticompetitive' concerns

Energy-daily.com 

Washington (AFP) Dec 23, 2024
The United States said Monday it is opening an investigation into China's policies for its semiconductor industry, over concerns that Beijing is turning to "extensive anticompetitive and non-market means" to undermine other economies. The probe centers on foundational semiconductors - which go into everything from cars to medical devices - and whether China's actions create burdens for US

Digital Earth Africa launches coastal monitoring tool for informed decision making

Energy-daily.com 

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 20, 2024
Africa's coastlines are undergoing significant transformations due to rising sea levels, climate-induced extreme weather, urbanization, and growing coastal populations. These changes pose major challenges to infrastructure, agriculture, and public health, demanding robust monitoring and adaptive strategies to ensure sustainable development. Digital Earth Africa has unveiled a Coastlines Mo

MIT engineers grow "high-rise" 3D chips

Energy-daily.com 

Boston MA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024
The electronics industry is approaching a limit to the number of transistors that can be packed onto the surface of a computer chip. So, chip manufacturers are looking to build up rather than out. Instead of squeezing ever-smaller transistors onto a single surface, the industry is aiming to stack multiple surfaces of transistors and semiconducting elements - akin to turning a ranch house i

France's most powerful nuclear reactor finally comes on stream

Energy-daily.com 

Paris (AFP) Dec 21, 2024
France on Saturday connected its most powerful nuclear power reactor to the national electricity grid in what leaders hailed as a landmark moment despite years of delays, budget overruns and technical setbacks. The Flamanville 3 European Pressurized Reactor in Normandy started providing electricity to French homes at 11:48 am (1048 GMT) Saturday, the EDF power company's CEO Luc Remont said i

I am a victim of chit fund scam too: Odisha CM Mohan Majhi

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi revealed he fell victim to chit fund scams in 1990 and 2002, urging people to be cautious. He praised the 2019 amendment to the Chit Funds Act for better regulations. Around 70 lakh people in Odisha were duped, and the government aims to refund the small investors as promised.

Bethlehem Marks Sombre Christmas Under Shadow Of War

International Business Times 

Hundreds of people gathered at the Church of the Nativity in the holy city of Bethlehem on Tuesday to mark another solemn Christmas overshadowed by the war in Gaza.

47 arrested, search for remaining accused underway in Sambhal violence: UP Police

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

"A violent incident took place on 24th November near the Jama Masjid area. A total of 47 people have been arrested in connection with the incident. 91 people are yet to be arrested. Today seven more people have been arrested. Evidence is being collected in connection with the incident and other accused will also be arrested soon," ASP Sambhal Shrish Chandra told ANI.

Delhi Police issues traffic advisory for Christmas; Here are alternate routes, roads to avoid and more

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Delhi Traffic Police have made extensive arrangements to manage traffic and maintain order during Christmas celebrations in the city. Deployed personnel are near churches, malls, and markets, and a drive against drunken driving will continue until New Year. Traffic will be diverted in certain areas, including Select City Mall, and restrictions will apply starting from 2 pm Wednesday.