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Two Google Engineers Resign Over Firing Of AI Ethics Researcher Timnit Gebru
An engineering director and a software developer have quit Alphabet Inc's Google over the dismissal of AI researcher Timnit Gebru, a sign of the ongoing conflicts at the search giant over diversity and ethics.
Aamir Khan Burns the Dance Floor with Elli AvrRam in 'Koi Jaane Na' Song Sequence, Watch Video
Aamir Khan is seen grooving with actress Elli AvrRam in the upcoming movie 'Koi Jaane Na' song sequence.
Democrats Push Ahead On COVID-19 Relief, Biden Flexible On Who Gets Checks
The Democraticcontrolled U.S. Congress pushed ahead on Wednesday with a maneuver to pass President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID19 relief package without Republican support, as the White House said it was flexible on a key element of the plan.
After Delays, Construction on Obama Library in Chicago to Start in 2021
Former President Barack Obama chose a South Side lakefront park as the site for his presidential library in 2016, not far from where he began his political career, taught law, and lived with his family.
How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Wednesday
Stocks closed modestly higher on Wall Street Wednesday as investors turn their focus to some strong earnings reports from Big Tech companies and hopes for getting more economic stimulus passed in Washington. The S&P 500 rose 0.1%. Googles parent company,...
Have Urged China to Ensure Downstream States' Interests Not Harmed: Govt on Brahmaputra Dam Reports
The government asserted it has consistently conveyed its concerns to the Chinese authorities, urging them to ensure that the interests of downstream states are not harmed by any activities in upstream areas.
U.S. Supreme Court Deals Setback To Jewish Heirs In Nazi-era Art Dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a setback to a bid by the heirs of Jewish art dealers to win restitution from Germany in American courts for what they called a coerced sale forced by the former Nazi government in 1935 of a collection of prec...
US Drops Trump Lawsuit Over Yale Admissions Allegedly Discriminating Against Whites, Asians on Admissions
Wednesday’s voluntary dismissal of the lawsuit, which had been brought by the Trump administration, followed a Nov. 12 decision by a federal appeals court that Harvard University’s use of race in undergraduate admissions complied with federal civil rights...
Joe Biden Picks Indian-American Doctor Pritesh Gandhi as Chief Medical Officer of Homeland Security
In this role, Gandhi serves as principal adviser to the Department of Homeland Security secretary, assistant secretary for the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office and the Federal Emergency Management Agency administrator, a media release said.
Anheuser-Busch Investing $1B To Modernize US Facilities
Anheuser-Busch said Wednesday its investing $1 billion over the next two years to modernize its U.S. facilities.
How Do You Cut COVID Risk In One Paris Concert Hall? Pump In Less Air, Says Study
A scientific study into how COVID19 could spread through the audience at a Paris concert hall has delivered a surprise: for that particular venue at least, the less ventilation there is, the better.
U.S. Northeast Digs Out, Flights Resume After Major Snowstorm
People across the U.S. Northeast on Tuesday were digging themselves out from a massive storm that dumped more than 2 feet of snow on the region as airlines resumed flights and officials expressed relief the damage had not been worse.
UK Demands Longer Northern Ireland Brexit Grace Periods Ahead Of EU Talks
The United Kingdom demanded a twoyear extension to grace periods for checks on goods going between Britain and Northern Ireland on Wednesday as European Union and British officials met to discuss problems over border arrangements following Brexit.
India Can Take on the Role of Net Security Provider in Indian Ocean Region: Defence Minister
Noting that air power has and would continue to play a critical role in maintaining regional stability and peace in the region, Singh said freedom of manoeuvre provided by air and space capabilities enables the nation to influence in a sustainable and cle...
Netflix Once Again Dominates Golden Globe TV Nominations
Netflix built on its recent dominance at scooping up Golden Globe TV nominations Wednesday, getting 20 nods nearly three times as many as its closest competitor, HBO.
Railways' Revenue Declined by Rs 36,993 Crore in 2020 Due to Pandemic, Says Govt
In written reply to a question in Lok Sabha, the minister said this decline in revenue was due to the adverse impact of COVID-19 pandemic, consequential lockdown and partial operation of passenger services.