Technology
NEW Strand’s Hints and Answers for Tuesday, July 28 (Game #877)
Looking for a different day?A new NEW Strands puzzle pops up at midnight every day for your time zone – meaning some people always play ‘today’s game’ while others play ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for the Monday puzzle instead then click here: NEW Strand’s Hints and Answers for Monday, July…
Meta drops big climate pledge after a decade of membership, says it’s still committed to renewable energy
Meta has financed several natural gas power plants over the past 12 monthsThe company’s renewable energy initiative RE100 includes Apple, Google and Microsoft among its 444 membersMeta has previously committed to running all operations on renewable energy by 2020Meta has confirmed it is withdrawing from the RE100 scheme following news…
Nvidia launches the Open Secure AI Alliance – but there is no room for OpenAI, Anthropic or Google
Nvidia and Microsoft lead the list of founders of the Open Secure AI AllianceAI, financial services, technology companies and other organizations developing AI services have joined the allianceNotable exceptions include OpenAI, Anthropic and GoogleNvidia has confirmed its membership of the new Open Secure AI Alliance, a collective of industry-leading technology,…
Sports
Kyle Busch’s widow says nights alone are unbearable after his death
NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! It’s been more than two months since Kyle Busch’s sudden death, and understandably…
Minnesota Vikings suspend DB coach Gerald Alexander after DWI plea
NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! Another NFL assistant coach is being disciplined by his team after facing allegations…
Phillies vs. Marlins betting with Aaron Nola’s 5.82 ERA in focus
NEWYou can now listen to Pakinomist articles! I took two losses yesterday and both were on coinflip games. I acknowledged…
Health
HIV, hepatitis, STIs at risk increase as funding falls, WHO warns
A *new analysis found that while countries have made significant progress over the past decade, funding shortfalls, humanitarian crises and persistent inequalities widen gaps in care for those most vulnerable.”This report tells two stories,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “It shows what is possible when countries invest in health,…
High prices and funding cuts are stalling the HIV prevention revolution
Why it matters1.2 million people contracted HIV and 570,000 died of AIDS-related illnesses by 202522 percent of people living with HIV are still not on treatmentInternational HIV funding fell by 18 percent, the steepest drop in nearly 20 yearsSuch new drugs as lenacapavir are almost 100 percent effective in preventing…
After an Ebola center was attacked, peacekeepers moved in next door
On 16 July, the UN peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO) deployed the base near the town of Nyakunde in Ituri province – allowing ‘blue helmets’ on patrol to better protect hospitals and patients.The base opened a day after a series of incidents rocked the community in and around Nyakunde….
Entertainment
Kuwait’s FM arrives in Islamabad to discuss regional developments
Additional Secretary (Middle East) Zahid Hussain welcomes Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah at Islamabad International Airport on…
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘You seem pretty sad’ continues to be unstoppable on the charts
Olivia Rodrigo makes streaming history with ‘you seem pretty upset for a girl who’s so in love’ Olivia Rodrigo has…
Ariana Grande attacks hackers behind viral music leaks
Ariana Grande attacks hackers behind viral music leaksAriana Grande is done giving music readers the last laugh.The pop superstar has…