April2018
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Apple Inc hired a prominent artificial intelligence executive who recently left Google
Apr 5, 2018Apple Inc has hired a prominent artificial intelligence executive who recently left Google in a bid to boost its Siri voice assistant and other offerings powered by the technology. Apple confirmed that John Giannandrea, who previously... -
Female cyclists more likely to develop urinary infections than runners and swimmers
Apr 5, 2018Female cyclists may be more likely to develop saddle sores and urinary infections than runners and swimmers, a recent study suggests. But the survey of female athletes also found those who participated in high-intensity rides and... -
Vegetarian older women less likely to develop hardening of the arteries
Apr 5, 2018Elderly women who eat more vegetables may be less likely to develop hardening of the arteries, an Australian study suggests. Researchers surveyed 954 women aged 70 and older. They also used ultrasound to assess the thickness... -
Bulgaria reported an outbreak of H5N8 bird flu virus on a duck farm
Apr 5, 2018Bulgaria’s authorities reported an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N8 bird flu virus on a duck farm in the southeastern region of Yambol, the food safety agency said on Thursday. Authorities will cull all birds at... -
Indian court jailed Bollywood superstar Salman Khan for killing endangered animals
Apr 5, 2018An Indian court on Thursday jailed Bollywood superstar Salman Khan for five years for killing endangered animals on a hunting trip, reports BSS. Prosecution lawyer Mahipal Bishnoi told reporters outside the court in the Rajasthan city... -
Augusta National to host women’s tournament ahead of Masters
Apr 5, 2018Augusta National Golf Club opened its competitive doors to women on Wednesday, announcing it would host an amateur championship in another sign attitudes are changing at one of the world’s most exclusive clubs. Making his first... -
Saudi Arabia’s first new cinema in decades to open April 18
Apr 5, 2018Saudi Arabia’s first cinema in more than 35 years will open on April 18 in Riyadh, the capital, the authorities said on Wednesday after agreeing with AMC Entertainment Holdings to open up to 40 theatres over... -
Two Bill Clinton impeachment shows abandoned by U.S. TV networks
Apr 5, 2018U.S. television networks have scrapped two planned series about former President Bill Clinton’s affair with Monica Lewinsky and his 1998 impeachment, reports Reuters. History Channel said on Wednesday it had decided not to move forward with... -
Hollywood executives back Netflix over anti-Israel ‘Fauda’ boycott
Apr 5, 2018More than 50 Hollywood executives have thrown their support behind Netflix, which is facing a campaign by a Palestinian-led movement to drop Israeli television series “Fauda” from its streaming platform, reports Reuters. In a letter on... -
Aussie boxer gifted first medal of Games without a punch thrown
Apr 5, 2018Australian boxer Taylah Robertson has secured the first medal of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games — nine days before her first bout. The 19-year-old from Queensland state’s Sunshine Coast is guaranteed at least a bronze in...
