Is Zimbabwe zigzagging into further currency chaos? – BBC.com
image source, Farai Sevenzo Sylvia Dhliwayo, an expert in negotiating the many currencies that have overcome the hurdles of Zimbabwe’s crisis-hit economy, is reeling. She works hard every day to send her four children to school. She wakes up most mornings at 4 a.m. and heads to the main market in Mbale, Harare, the capital, […]
Pierre Gasly declares Alpine ‘headed in the right direction’ after qualifying at F1 Miami Grand Prix
MIAMI — Week by week, lap by lap and second by second, Alpine is making progress. The latest step in the development of the F1 team? Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon not only made it to Q2 for the second race in a row, they caused even more noise midway through the Miami Grand Prix […]
Hundreds of bicyclists are blessed ahead of 5 Boro Bike Tour
God speed! Hundreds of cyclists gathered at St. John’s Cathedral on Saturday morning to receive a blessing before embarking on a 40-mile journey through the city for Sunday’s 5boro bike tour. The Rev. Patrick Malloy led the 26th annual interdenominational service at Morningside Heights Cathedral. Many riders, many wearing helmets and racing gear, gathered next […]
Microsoft Reinforces Ban on Police Use of Generative AI for Facial Recognition
Microsoft has strengthened its stance on the use of generative AI for facial recognition by U.S. law enforcement through its Azure OpenAI service, a managed enterprise solution built on OpenAI technology. tech crunch report Microsoft clarified in a recent update to its Terms of Service that it prohibits the use of its integration with Azure […]
Less is more: The Supreme Court should not decide immunity ‘for the ages’
After listening to two and a half hours of oral argument, Donald Trump immunity caseit is perfectly clear what the Supreme Court should decide: namely, as little as possible. In other words, the Supreme Court should set itself a different course than it has been in issuing immunity decisions “for years,” as Justice Neil Gorsuch […]
Madison Bergmann’s fiancé says wedding off after child sex assault bust bust
The devastated fiancée of a Wisconsin elementary school teacher arrested for having an affair with a fifth-grader has called off her wedding, a friend told the Post. Madison Bergman and her fiancé Sam Hickman were scheduled to wed in July, but their plans for a glamorous wedding were scrapped after revelations about her romantic relationship […]
Far-Left Mayor Sadiq Khan Wins Record Third Term
Sadiq Khan’s rule in London will continue for at least another four years as the Labor mayor secured a record third term following Thursday’s mayoral election in the British capital. Update 1830: London Mayor Sadiq Khan said in a statement after the victory: Said: “Leading our nation’s capital is aboutThe greatest privilege of my life. […]
Fascist Trial-by-Media Continues with ‘Kevin Spacey Unmasked’ Docuseries
After Kevin Spacey was acquitted of nine charges of sexual assault, a two-part documentary was broadcast on Channel 4 in the UK with the title: spacey unmaskedprompting 10 men to accuse the two-time Oscar winner of sexual misconduct. and that Getting worse [emphasis added]: Between his numerous awards and witty remarks on talk shows, spacey […]
The best fashion, fascinators and famous faces of the 2024 Kentucky Derby: photos
Travis Kelce and Aaron Rodgers lead the Stars in the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. This historic race draws horse-loving fans who bring out the biggest, brightest and unique fashion hats. And ensemble. Travis Kelsey. AFP (via Getty Images) Kid Rock. Sam Upshaw […]
Timberwolves topple Nuggets in Game 1 of NBA playoff second-round series
DENVER (AP) — Anthony Edwards’ decision-making was as accurate as his shot-making. When he gathered a crowd, he passed by. He shot when he was open and usually swished. Edwards scored a playoff career-high and franchise postseason record 43 points, Naz Reid scored 14 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter, and the Minnesota […]