In a notable development, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has recently partnered with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru to delve into the realms of blockchain and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This strategic alliance aims to foster research and development in emerging technologies, with a specific focus on blockchain platforms and multi-modal
In a recent matchup against Penn State in the Big Ten tournament quarterfinals, Iowa star Caitlin Clark had a tough night shooting from 3-point range. Despite this, she managed to hit two 3-pointers during the game, bringing her season total to 164. This achievement set a new record for the most 3-pointers in a single
The Senate’s approval of the government funding bill by a vote of 75-22 on Friday is a significant step towards keeping various government agencies operational through September. The 1,050-page measure, a consolidation of six appropriations bills, was successfully negotiated by key leaders in both chambers and parties. This bill funds critical departments like Justice, Commerce,
The tragic story of Laura Sugden and Shane Gilmer, who were attacked by their neighbor with a crossbow in 2018, has sparked a call for the government to tighten restrictions on the possession of such weapons. Laura, who was pregnant at the time of the attack, has been a vocal advocate for change ever since,
The world premiere of Road House at SXSW sparked an electrifying response from the audience, filled with laughter, cheers, and applause. The film, directed by Doug Liman, managed to captivate the viewers at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX, proving that it has the potential to be a cinematic experience worth leaving the comfort of
Apple has recently approved Epic Games’ developer account in Sweden, following a tumultuous period during which Apple had blocked the company’s access to the App Store in retaliation for lawsuits and social media criticisms. This decision comes as a result of the new antitrust regulation, the Digital Markets Act, which allows for the establishment of
In the past few years, there has been a significant surge in the number of family offices worldwide, with the figure tripling since 2019. A recent report from Preqin revealed that there are now over 4,500 family offices globally. North America leads the pack with 1,682 family offices, hosting more than half of all family
A recent observational cohort study conducted within the U.K. Biobank revealed an alarming association between childhood amblyopia, commonly referred to as “lazy eye,” and an increased risk of developing cardiometabolic disorders in adulthood. The researchers, led by ophthalmic epidemiologist Jugnoo Rahi of University College London, found that individuals over 40 years old with a history
Apple is reportedly venturing into the world of foldable devices, with speculations of a clamshell foldable phone and a foldable tablet in the pipeline. However, recent reports have shed light on Apple’s potential plans for a foldable MacBook as its first foray into this category, expected to hit mass production in 2027. On the other
The Minnesota Timberwolves have faced a major setback as their All-Star center, Karl-Anthony Towns, will undergo surgery to repair a torn left meniscus. Sources have revealed that Towns is expected to be back by early in the Western Conference playoffs after a re-evaluation in four weeks. This surgery comes at a critical time for the