'The Walgreens of Recreational Drugs:' Defense Attorney Blames Victim in Stabbing Murder of Tech Exec Bob Lee Paula Canny, the defense attorney for Nima Momeni, the suspect in last month’s murder of Cash App founder Bob Lee, blamed the victim for his death, pointing out that the tech executive had drugs in his system at the time and was therefore probably acting like a “drug person.
Productivity Plummets, Sending Labor Costs Soaring Productivity fell sharply in the first three months of the year, data released by the government showed Thursday.
Burkina Faso: Army Linked to Massacre of 156 Civilians (Nairobi) – Burkina Faso authorities should ensure an independent and impartial inquiry into the summary execution of at least 156 civilians by alleged military forces on April 20, 2023, Human Rights Watch said today. Apparent soldiers killed 83 men, 28 women, and 45 children, and burned homes and looted property in
Human Rights Press Awards Announce 2023 Winners (Bangkok) – Reporting on the fifth wave of Covid that engulfed Hong Kong, the Myanmar military’s abuses against the Rohingya, and human trafficking of African students by Taiwanese universities are among the winners of the 2023 Human Rights Press Awards, Human Rights Watch said today. The awards are administered by
'Quite Scary:' 'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton Worries About Future of ChatGPT Geoffrey Hinton, the 75-year-old renowned AI pioneer, has provided more insight into his recent resignation from Google over concerns relating to the potential risks arising from advancements in the field of AI and popular chatbots like ChatGPT. Breitbart News recently reported that Geoffrey Hinton, 75, a pioneer in artificial intelligence
New York Passes Gas Ban in New Buildings; Strain on Electricity Grid New York State became the first state in the nation on Tuesday to ban natural gas and other fossil fuels in new buildings, mandating a shift to renewable energy and electricity as the state’s power grid runs short of capacity. The Washington Post reported: New York has become the
Oklahoma Blacklists Institutions Deemed to Be Boycotting Energy Companies Oklahoma State Treasurer Todd Russ (R) announced on Wednesday that the Sooner State is blacklisting 13 financial institutions deemed to be boycotting the energy industry within the state.
French Minister Under Fire After Writing Erotic Novel While in Office Confusion, amusement, and dismay as France’s minister for finance writes and publishes an erotic novel while still in office.
Who Wants a Brain Machine Interface? I’ve never wanted to be able to control any of my devices with my thoughts. I am perfectly happy to use a physical interface that I can turn off, let go of, or walk away from. What about you? Is your keyboard holding you back? Is your mouse slowing
UK: Rights Action Needed for Gulf Trade Pact (Beirut) – The United Kingdom should not finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries until the agreement includes concrete labor and other rights improvements, particularly for migrant workers, Human Rights Watch said today. The UK and GCC countries should incorporate strong human rights conditions in any
Acid Reflux May Respond Better to Foods Than Prescribed Pills STORY AT-A-GLANCE Editor's Note: This article is a reprint.
Bye Bye, White Collar Workers: IBM CEO Plans to Replace Jobs of 7,800 People with AI IBM CEO Arvind Krishna has announced a strategic shift in the company’s hiring process, revealing plans to halt recruitment for positions that may be replaced by artificial intelligence and automation within the next few years. The plan is likely to replace 7,800 human employees in its initial phase.
Public Rejects Having Fewer Kids, Giving up Meat For Green Agenda: Poll Politicians claim powerful mandates to fundamentally remake society in pursuance of green politics, but research suggests public support is more conceptual and enthusiasm ebbs away if policies mean fundamentally changing the way we live. There is a major gulf between a willingness to return to what might be considered traditional
Author of ‘The Limits to Growth’ promotes the genocide of 86% of the world’s population Dennis Meadows, one of the main authors of the Club of Rome’s The Limits to Growth, is an honorary member of the Club of Rome and a member of the World Economic Forum. If you thought his ideology had softened and become less anti-human since the publishing of his