Thailand's seasonal agricultural burning causes health problems and air pollution.
Thailand's prime minister has promised to take every necessary action to combat air pollution in the north. Forest fires and farmers lighting their property on fire to remove crops have produced a massive cloud of dangerous pollution. The air pollution caused by the smoke and ash from these fires can cause respiratory disorders and other health concerns for the nearby communities. The amount of fine-particle dust in the air has made Chiang Mai one of the most polluted cities in the world.
Chinese spy cameras have been placed in North Korean workplaces and schools to watch the populace, while Elon Musk seems to have come up with a fresh plan to deal with bot problems on his social networking platform, X. We've selected the most intriguing tech breakthroughs from the past week's frenzy of announcements in our Tech Wrap.
Russia: Thousands of people are forced to flee a region affected by flooding due to dam bursts
According to a Russian news source that cited the plant's press department, the Orsk oil refinery in Russia stopped operating on Sunday after the city's dam broke on Friday night, flooding the nearby Orenburg area. See to learn more.
Report: Scam emails will appear authentic because to artificial intelligence
As the UK's cybersecurity agency has warned, artificial intelligence will make it harder to distinguish between emails that are sent by scammers and bad actors and those that are legitimate. This includes messages that request that computer users reset their passwords.
Bangladesh fire: Dhaka building fire claims at least 45 lives.
At least 45 people have died in a fire that broke out inside a six-story commercial building in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. However, with dozens of patients in the hospital suffering from severe burns, the death toll is anticipated to grow.
Would you prefer lab-grown meat alternatives to conventional beef? Many people claim that lab-produced meat tastes just like real meat. Perhaps this anecdote can help you decide.
South Africa: Zuma's party will contest the ban on him participating in elections
On Thursday, election officials in South Africa said that former president Jacob Zuma will not be permitted to participate in the country's May general elections.
Article 23: A strict new national security bill is passed by the Hong Kong legislature
The Legislative Council of Hong Kong has overwhelmingly approved a new national security law that increases the authority of the government to suppress opposition. New laws on treason, espionage, external meddling, state secrets, and sedition were included in the Safeguarding National Security Law, which was passed on Tuesday. New authorities, according to Chief Executive John Lee, are required to preserve Hong Kong's standing. Critics claim they will be used to stifle dissent further and are overly ambiguous.
In 2023, LinkedIn's premium revenue reached $1.7 billion.
For the first time, professional social network LinkedIn disclosed that $1.7 billion was made from its premium subscription service in 2023. The company's recent launch of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions geared toward job seekers is partially responsible for this development. Watch to find out more!
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