Kamila Valieva: Olympic medals to be awarded two years after event
A “dignified medal ceremony” will take place for athletes who missed out when Russian figure skaters took team gold at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Medals were not awarded…
Microsoft says AI is getting deployed ‘at scale’
Microsoft has been incorporating AI-assisted tools for coding, and other purposes, into its software and other offerings for businesses. Sales of Copilot started in November. The programme can summarise meetings…
Record-breaking Suits and Bluey named most-streamed shows of 2023 in US
The legal drama, starring the future Duchess of Sussex, enjoyed a huge surge in popularity last year.
Joe Biden v Donald Trump – where contest will be won and lost
A general election showdown between two adversaries is coming into view. Here’s what to look for.
Elmo responds to outpouring of angst on social media
When the Sesame Street puppet asked how people were, thousands of social media users offloaded on him.
Four NHL players charged in Canada over 2018 sexual assault
The players were on Canada’s World Junior ice hockey team when the alleged assault happened.
Chita Rivera: Tributes to ‘theatrical legend’ who has died at 91
The trailblazing “triple threat” is known for her pioneering roles in iconic musicals like West Side Story.
Biden says he has decided US response to Jordan attack
The president did not elaborate, but added: “I don’t think we need a wider war in the Middle East.”
Portland declares 90-day state of emergency to tackle fentanyl use
The order seeks to curtail public drug use and overdoses caused by the drug in Oregon’s largest city.
US lawmakers inch towards impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas
“He has wilfully and systematically refused to comply with the laws passed by Congress, and breached the trust of Congress and the American people,” he said. “The results have been…