If you're seeking a tranquil java joint to sip your brew in peace, you may want to avoid Starbucks — at least during peak hours. New sound data reveals that Starbucks ranks among the noisiest chains, especially between 8-9am and 3-4pm when the decibel levels soar. — Read the rest
The General Staff of Defense analyzed, in February, March and April, the conduct of the first round of recruitment-selection of professional soldiers this year, a process consisting mainly of the phases of registration and selection of candidates (preparation of files, evaluations physical, psychological and medical), respectively of the distribution in units of the admitted candidates. […]
Donald Trump has an unfortunate habit, which I like to call “preemptive delegitimization.” The way it works is relatively simple: When there’s even a possibility that the former president might be held accountable for alleged wrongdoing, the Republican goes to ridiculous lengths to undermine public confidence in the process, the officials, and the institutions. The motivations behind preemptive delegitimization are obvious: If efforts to hold him accountable are inherently corrupt and...
Meta is pushing ahead with its efforts to make its generative AI-powered products available to more users. Apart from testing Meta AI chatbot with users in countries like India on WhatsApp, the company is also experimenting with putting Meta AI in the Instagram search bar for both chat with AI and content discovery. The search […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
TORONTO - TikTok is testing an app that rivals Instagram in Canada. The social media company says TikTok Notes became available for download and “limited testing” in Canada and Australia this week. TikTok Notes allows users to share photos and text. The company says on X that the test is part of early stages of experimentation it is undertaking with images and text. The app's debut comes as concern has been mounting around TikTok because Chinese law forces companies in the country to...
Special to WorldTribune.com By John J. Metzler, April 18, 2024 It’s not often an American ally and partner addresses the U.S. Congress; but when they do, it’s time to listen. That was certainly the case when Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida spoke before a joint session of Congress in Washington to both thank America for […]
TikTok is rolling out its Instagram competitor, TikTok Notes, in select markets. The app is available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store in Canada and Australia, the company said. The company said on X that it is in the “early stage” of the app’s rollout and that the app is “a dedicated […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Twenty-three Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned drug before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 the World Anti-Doping Agency confirmed Saturday, defending the decision to let them compete based on China’s findings they had ingested it unknowingly. The New York Times and German broadcaster ARD reported Saturday that the athletes included nearly half of the […]
Braydon Trindall will not play this weekend and is now being investigated by the NRL integrity unit after the Sharks five-eighth failed initial roadside alcohol and illicit drugs tests on Monday morning
By James Edgar Beijing on Monday called reports about 23 Chinese swimmers testing positive for a banned substance ahead of the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 “fake news”. The sport was rocked at the weekend by revelations that the swimmers tested positive for trimetazidine (TMZ) — a prescription heart drug that is banned in athletes because […]
The Board of Supervisors is the guardian of Los Angeles County’s budget and has oversight over county policies and actions. So it is disappointing, to say the least, that the supervisors asked no questions and engaged in no discussion last week when they signed off on a $25-million settlement for Isaias Cervantes, a Cudahy man who was shot in his home by sheriff’s deputies on March 31, 2021. They were responding to a 911 call by Cervantes’ sister, who advised the dispatcher of her brother’s...
Hanuman Jayanti, celebrated with fervor and devotion by millions of Hindus worldwide today, commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the revered god known for his strength, devotion, and unwavering loyalty to Lord Rama. This auspicious occasion typically falls on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Chaitra, which usually occurs in March or April.The significance of Hanuman Jayanti lies in the profound spiritual and cultural impact that Hanuman embodies in Hindu mythology. Hanuman, a...