(Bloomberg) — New Zealand wants to double geothermal energy use by 2040 to aid its transition to renewable electricity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The government has begun consultation on a refreshed strategy to tap the South Pacific nation’s geothermal potential, Resources Minister Shane Jones said Wednesday in Wellington. “Our unique geographic position on the…
Dhaka (Bangladesh), August 10 (ANI): The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced three significant appointments following its meeting in Dhaka on Saturday. Alex Marshall, Julian Wood, and Tony Hemming have been brought on board in various roles, as per ESPNcricinfo. Julian Wood, a power-hitting specialist who recently worked with Sri Lanka Cricket, will serve as a…
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky shared his thoughts on AI chatbots, cautioning investors that AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity can’t yet be considered the “new Google”, which remains a dominant gateway to the internet. Speaking at the company’s second-quarter earnings call for FY26, Chesky acknowledged the potential of AI but also noted that the…
William Contreras hit an insurance two-run homer immediately after his inning- ending flyout was negated by a pitch clock violation Saturday night for the host Milwaukee Brewers, who beat the skidding New York Mets 7-4. The Brewers rode the four-run seventh to their eighth win in as many games this month. Milwaukee has won 11…
When I was a resident of India, I made a seed investment in a friend’s private limited company in the country in late 2019. Just before the covid-19 pandemic, I shifted to Singapore for work and have been residing there since. In early 2022, I purchased additional shares from a non-resident investor and paid her…
There’s been an increase in in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment in India due to factors such as rising infertility rates, growing disposable incomes, wider awareness about IVF and progress in IVF technology. Assisted reproductive technology refers to the medical procedures used to treat infertility. IVF is one of the most common forms of fertility treatment. The…
Unfortunately, this delay often affects women more severely than men. A major disruptor? Marriage, a life transition that can dramatically alter a woman’s financial trajectory. Here are a few real-life cases (names changed) that illustrate the lasting consequences: The illusion of financial security Kashvi quit her job soon after marriage, trusting in the apparent affluence…
YouTube will begin introducing a new artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) age estimation system in the United States from 13 August, designed to identify users who are under 18, even if they entered a false date of birth when creating their account. Unlike the current system, which relies on the date of birth…
Dropped Australian Test star Marnus Labuschagne says he is determined to bounce back and prove the doubters wrong, putting his hand up to open in the Ashes series against England. The long-time number three was axed from Australia’s Test tour of the West Indies in June and July after a sustained lean spell. In his…
How many of us regularly check the health app on our phones, use a smart ring, or wear a multi-utility wristwatch that keeps us updated on our health parameters? I guess most of us do – from Gen Z to older generations. Now think: how many of us closely monitor the stock market, whether it’s…
