In Australia, women-only app becomes latest front in war over trans rights
The founder of a women-only social networking app is being sued for denying her service to a trans woman., Sydney, Australia – Sall Grover says she did not think twice when she blocked Roxanne Tickle, a transgender woman, from her Australian-based women-only app Giggle for Girls. “It did not register,Continue Reading
Tightrope: Jordan’s balancing act between Iran and Israel
As regional tensions soar, the kingdom is contending with domestic as well as international pressures., The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is caught between two regional powers and could face serious social, political and economic repercussions should regional tensions continue to intensify. Jordan’s tenuous position means that any regional action –Continue Reading
Photos: UAE sees its heaviest rains in 75 years
Schools and businesses were closed across the United Arab Emirates after about a year’s worth of rain fell in a single day. Flooding has also disrupted travel at Dubai International Airport. (Image credit: Francois Nel)Continue Reading
The unseen ethical considerations in AI practices: A guide for the CEO
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is only accelerating its adoption among global corporate enterprises, thus CEOs and business leaders are positioned at the confluence of innovation and ethics, as it relates to implementing AI projects, in their businesses. While technical prowess and business potential are usually the focus of conversations around AI,Continue Reading
NovaCHARGE expands EV fleet management software
US-based NovaCHARGE, which provides utility-grade EV charging solutions, has expanded its fleet management software to help effectively dispatch drivers and optimize off-site charging. NovaCHARGE Fleet Director combines vehicle management, a charging station locater, and worker management to efficiently dispatch drivers to move vehicles as needed, reducing costs by making useContinue Reading
Google Maps adds more public EV charging information
Most popular mapping apps can show the locations of public EV chargers—but they lack important details, such as whether a station requires payment, and whether it is currently in service (EV-specific apps such as PlugShare provide much more detailed information). Now Google Maps has announced plans to upgrade the EVContinue Reading
Zelenskyy welcomes US aid to Ukraine, urges rapid transfer of weapons
Ukraine president says the passage of the aid bill would send a powerful message to Russia that the US stands by Kyiv., Ukraine president says the passage of the aid bill would send a powerful message to Russia that the US stands by Kyiv. Ukraine’s president has welcomed the passageContinue Reading
Ecuadoreans vote on anticrime measures in referendum amid soaring violence
The majority of 11 questions posed to voters on Sunday focus on tightening security measures., The majority of 11 questions posed to voters on Sunday focus on tightening security measures. Ecuadoreans have begun voting in a referendum on proposed tougher measures to fight gang-related crime as the country faces risingContinue Reading
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Supports HEIF/HEIC Images OOTB
Among the many new features in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is out-of-the-box support for HEIF/HEIC images. Anyone using Ubuntu 24.04 won’t have to manually install any extra packages to be able to see HEIF/HEIC thumbnails previews in the Nautilus file manager or open HEIF/HEIC files in the default Eye of GNOMEContinue Reading
Roman Gabriel dies at 83. The first Filipino-American quarterback in NFL was MVP in 1969
Roman Gabriel had big size and a big arm when he was the No. 2 draft pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 1962., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
House Republican Blasts Far-Right ‘Scumbags’ Amid Fight To Oust Johnson
Rep. Tony Gonzales’ swing at his fellow Republicans is the latest example of the GOP’s increasing division in Congress., Read MoreContinue Reading
‘He’s A Liar’: Newsom Calls B.S. On The Traitor’s Claim He’d Block A National Abortion Ban
“He’ll say whatever he needs to say on any day of the week,” Gov. Gavin Newsom told Jen Psaki., Read MoreContinue Reading
What will the US aid package to Kyiv mean for Russia’s war on Ukraine?
Kyiv says aid is vital as it battles Russian invaders, but Kremlin says it will prolong war., Inside Story Kyiv says aid is vital as it battles Russian invaders, but Kremlin says it will prolong war. The United States House of Representatives has agreed on a $60bn aid package toContinue Reading