Andrew Restuccia wanted the answer to a simple question: Who was visiting the White House? After doing some digging, the Politico senior policy reporter was able to show that CEOs in the auto, energy and airline industries were among some of President Trump’s most influential guests. But when the White House announced in April that it would not publish a record of visitor logs, he decided something […]
The bond between mother and daughter is special, made even more so when a daughter has children of her own. A sense of mutual understanding clicks in that helps to bridge the gap between generations. In honor of Mother’s Day on May 14, we spoke to some mothers and their daughters about how motherhood has changed, what they’ve learned from each other, how technology has shifted […]
BAKU A court in Azerbaijan on Friday supported the blocking of the websites of several media outlets critical of the government, including the Azeri service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE). European institutions and rights bodies accuse the oil-producing former Soviet republic Azerbaijan and its leader, Ilham Aliyev, of tightening restrictions on the media and on people’s freedom of expression. Azeri officials deny the accusations. The ruling […]
Dole, the only former Republican presidential nominee who endorsed Trump before the GOP convention last summer, is a savvy Washington insider who most recently attracted notice for his lobbying on behalf of Taiwan. Dole’s efforts led to a stunning call between Trump and Taiwan’s president, angering China. Dole’s retainer for the Taiwan work, which includes direct lobbying, is $25,000 a month, per federal disclosures. Both Epstein and […]
DUBAI // Speedy service may mean more tips but safety experts are urging motorcycle delivery riders in the city to ride with caution, be patient and wear protective gear. Twenty-six people died in motorbike accidents in 2015 and 2016, according to Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority. Last year, motorbike riders were involved in 824 traffic offences and 786 bikes were seized. “A rider is not going to […]
Transitioning from college to the workplace can be daunting, but not so for Sara Alahbabi, who, with a major in visual arts, opened an art gallery in Abu Dhabi earlier this month. Located in The Galleria on Al Maryah Island, Novus Art Gallery showcases unique pieces from the likes of French sculptor Richard Orlinski and Italian mixed-media painter Marco Angelini. “The gallery houses around 30 pieces,” Alahbabi […]
Hackers responsible for the wave of cyber attacks that struck organisations across the globe on Friday from the UK’s National Health Service to European telecoms company Telefónica used tools stolen from the US National Security Agency, the Financial Times has learnt. A tool known as “eternal blue”, developed by US spies was used by the hackers to make an existing form of ransomware known as WannaCry more […]
WASHINGTON U.S. President Donald Trump has responded to the new South Korean president’s advocacy of talks with North Korea by saying he does not oppose discussions, but reiterated that the circumstances must be right, according to a transcript of an NBC interview. Moon Jae-in’s advocacy of engagement with North Korea has appeared to contrast with the approach of the United States, South Korea’s main ally, which has […]
12 May 2017 The Roads and Transport Authority – Nashwan Attaa’ee: The Public Transport Agency, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) confirmed that its public buses had lifted 38,616,365 riders during the first quarter of this year, compared with 37,654,468 riders lifted during the same period last year. The figure indicates a growth rate of about 2.5% in bus ridership. Basel Saad Ibrahim, Director of Buses, RTA Public […]
One of the most popular passwords in 2016 was “qwertyuiop,” even though most password meters will tell you how weak that is. The problem is no existing meters offer any good advice to make it better—until now. Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Chicago have just unveiled a new, state-of-the-art password meter that offers real-time feedback and advice to help people create better passwords. […]
The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) formed by Pakistan’s Supreme Court to probe graft allegations against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his family in the Panama Papers case began its work on Tuesday with an informal meeting in Islamabad. The apex court last week approved the six-member team comprising one representative each from the State Bank of Pakistan, Securities and Exchange Commission, National Accountability Bureau, Federal Investigation Agency, […]
Saudi Arabia is preparing to cement ties with President Donald Trump by committing to unprecedented investments in the US. The kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund is set to announce plans to deploy as much as $40 billion into US infrastructure, according to people familiar with the matter. The investment may be unveiled as early as next week to coincide with Trump’s visit to the kingdom, said the people, […]
High schoolers who are extroverted, mature, highly intelligent, or interested in arts and sciences have a fighting chance against the robots and computers that will steal jobs in the future. A new study finds that people with certain personality traits are more likely to choose jobs that won’t be automated in the future . Job preference is especially important now, since economists estimate that 47 percent of […]
NASA and the European Space Agency are not exactly pursuing a lander mission together. This was recently revealed by a NASA spokesperson to Fox News, following news from last month that the two space agencies were joining forces for a joint lander mission to Jupiter moon Europa when 2025 comes along. Not Teaming Up For Europa Lander Mission Dubbed the Joint Europa Mission, the proposal was revealed on […]
Ever since Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, stated that they wanted every Emirati, no matter their background, to complete their education and contribute to the advancement of the UAE’s society, education has played a pivotal role in fulfilling that dream. The […]
Plants are very efficient at turning photons into electrons. But the transport of these electrons is a rather chaotic process, scientists have discovered. They used molecular dynamics to visualize the working of Photosystem II. (via WSJ)
In a mini-tweetstorm Friday that combined references to alleged unfair treatment of his spokespeople and the firing of FBI Director James Comey, President Trump raised the possibility of canceling regular briefings with the White House press corps. The Fake Media is working overtime today! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 12, 2017 …Maybe the best thing to do would be to cancel all future “press briefings” and […]
May 12, 2017 IMPHAL, India – Fifteen seconds into the opening match of the 10th Manipur International Polo Tournament, after a long and feverish drumming performance, after the Manipur state chief minister had been properly honored with gifts and praise, after mounted players had paraded around the Mapal Kangjeibung polo ground with country flags held high, the home team scored on the Australians. It was a bright […]
PARIS Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Berlin Monday, a day after his inauguration as French president, aims at stressing the importance of the relationship with Germany to relaunch the European project, an aide to Macron said, confirming the visit. “We want to work together on a few priorities: security, economy, investment and social protection,” the aide told Reuters on Friday. Like outgoing Socialist President Francois Hollande in 2012, […]
When developer Spike Chunsoft revealed plans to resurrect the long-running Fire Pro Wrestling series with the upcoming Fire Pro Wrestling World, a small but ridiculously passionate slice of the gaming community collectively lost its mind. I was a part of the madness. The last true Fire Pro title—ignoring the Japan-exclusive social game and the awful, avatar-focused Xbox Live Arcade title—was the PlayStation 2’s Fire Pro Wrestling Returns […]
Police in Dubai have recovered AED3 million ($810,000) in cash robbed from a security vehicle by six staff working for company that operates the vehicle, a senior police official has said. The gang of six Asian employees was caught by police before they could smuggle the money out of the country, said Major General Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansouri, assistant Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police for Criminal Investigation in […]
The Equatorial Guinea-Saudi Arabia Economic Forum follows intensive efforts by the Government of Equatorial Guinea to expand relations with countries in the Arabian Gulf JEDDAH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, May 12, 2017 Two global energy powers met today (May 11, 2017) for the first Equatorial Guinea-Saudi Arabia Economic Forum, organized by the Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons of Equatorial Guinea. The historic event was hosted by the Jeddah Chamber […]
To find out how to type better with virtual reality technology, computer scientists used a light-up virtual display, autocorrect algorithms and a physical keyboard. Credit: Kiran Udayakumar What’s better than a holographic keyboard? A real one, apparently. New research from computer scientists at Michigan Technological University delves into the different ways to type in a virtual reality (VR) space. They’re presenting their work at ACM Conference on […]
Balikatan 2017 highlights humanitarian assistance & disaster response as well as counter-terrorism operations. Photo by Chiara Zambrano, ABS-CBN News. Troops from the Philippine and United States Army conducted urban search and rescue exercises in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija Friday, as part of humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) training for Balikatan (shoulder-to-shoulder) exercises 2017. Simulating a disaster in the city, the two armies practiced search and extraction […]
