Month: May 2024

During previous election cycles, South Africans had said they took it for granted that the ANC would retain its overall majority. But the party, which won nearly 58% in the last vote in 2019, recorded a low of 40 votes this year, fueling growing expectations that something could change in this election, voters said. The weak poll numbers also motivated ANC officials, who during the campaign focused on engaging disenchanted supporters who had stopped turning out to vote. Given that voter turnout appeared strong at many polling stations, no one could guess whether this was a good sign for the…

In a recent research report on the latest developments in artificial intelligence, Deutsche Bank analysts noted that “constant improvements to already astonishingly powerful generative AI models show how the technology has quickly become table stakes for industry leader. sector". They said that the major players in the sector cannot “afford to fall behind in the early stages of the push before market positions are consolidated”. OpenAI, which unveiled the ChatGPT chatbot in late 2022, has roughly tripled its valuation over the past year or so to $80 billion, with about $13 billion in backing from Microsoft. Anthropic, founded in 2021,…

Wellbeing, volcanic style In addition to inspiring rugged terrain, geothermal activity has transformed the island into a thermal playground with hot springs and natural saunas. Near Mr. Armani's compound, in the fishing village of Gadír, there is a small marina with swimming pools carved into stone. I followed the locals' lead and soaked in a slightly slimy tub (the water is between 104 and 131 degrees Fahrenheit) for about six minutes, then cooled off in the adjacent harbor. The smell of the eggs doesn't matter. The sulfur and mineral content is why the waters are effective at relieving aches and…

e was the tallest player. Even at the age of 16, Jimmy Aggrey stood well over six feet. The big lads went at the back. Line up and smile for the camera, please. Chelsea liked him. They thought he had a good chance of making it. For such a tall kid, Aggrey had quick, skilful feet. His future was bright at a time, in 1995, when Chelsea were re-establishing themselves among the most glamorous football clubs in England. “When I joined Chelsea, Glenn Hoddle was the first-team manager,” says Aggrey. “Ruud Gullit arrived later. The place was full of superstars:…