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A communications satellite designed and built by embattled aerospace giant Boeing has broken up in orbit.The satellite's operator, Intelsat, confirmed the “total loss” of the iS-33e, which affected customers in Europe, Africa and parts of the Asia-Pacific region. Intelsat also says it has taken steps to conduct “a comprehensive analysis” of the incident. Boeing is facing crises on multiple fronts, with a strike in its commercial aircraft business and problems with its Starliner spacecraft.“We are working in coordination with the satellite manufacturer, Boeing, and government agencies to analyze the data and observations,” Intelsat said.Boeing has not commented directly on the…
Getty ImagesLee Hsien Yang, seen here in Singapore in 2020, has since sought asylum in the UKThe son of the founder of modern Singapore has been granted asylum in the United Kingdom following allegations of persecution amid a high-profile family feud. Lee Hsien Yang has long claimed that he was the victim of oppression in his country at the hands of the Singapore government led for 20 years by his brother, Lee Hsien Loong. The government denies these claims and says he is free to return.Both men are the sons of revered leader Lee Kuan Yew, who died in 2015.…
Starbucks' new boss says he will overhaul the global coffee chain's menu as the company continues to see sales decline.Brian Niccol also announced that he was suspending the company's financial guidance for the coming year due to “the current state of affairs.”At the same time, the company reported preliminary quarterly earnings, indicating a decline in sales and profits.Starbucks shares fell more than 4% after the announcement.Starbucks needed to “fundamentally change” to bring back customers, said Mr. Niccol, who took over as chief executive in September.“We will simplify our overly complex menu, fix our pricing architecture, and ensure that every customer…
Anurag GargThere are too many AI tools, says Anurag GargWhen ChatGPT emerged in late 2022, the PR agency's founder, Anurag Garg, wanted his team of 11 to quickly integrate the technology into their workflow, so the company could keep pace with its competitors.Mr. Garg encouraged his employees to use the AI language tool for the agency's long list of daily tasks, from coming up with story ideas for clients, pitching to the media and transcribing notes from meetings and interviews.But rather than increasing team productivity, it created stress and tension.Staff reported that the tasks actually took longer because they had…
ReutersElon Musk's Starlink has 6,419 satellites in orbit and four million subscribers in 100 countriesThe race between two of the world's richest men, Elon Musk and Mukesh Ambani, is heating up as they prepare to face off in India's satellite broadband market.After the Indian government announced last week that satellite spectrum for broadband would be allocated administratively rather than through auctions, this battle has only intensified.Mr. Musk had previously criticized the auction model supported by Mr. Ambani.Satellite broadband provides Internet access anywhere within satellite coverage.This makes it a reliable option for remote or rural areas where traditional services like DSL…
A McDonald's sandwich is making people sick in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). E. coli, a type of bacteria that can cause serious stomach problems, was found in McDonald's Quarter Pounder sandwiches, the CDC announced Tuesday. So far, the CDC has recorded 49 cases of illness in 10 states. Ten cases required hospitalization of patients and one person died. Most cases have been recorded in Western and Midwestern states, according to the CDC.The fast food restaurant is working with investigators to determine which ingredients caused the outbreak, according to a CDC statement.”McDonald's…
Australian Teen: Oh My God, I Just Talked to the QueenThousands of people were on the streets of Sydney on Tuesday, eager to see King Charles and Queen Camilla, in front of the iconic Opera House, in the late afternoon sun.For Buckingham Palace, it was the ideal end to the royal tour of Australia.The outlook was positive. Despite a headline-grabbing protest in Canberra on Monday, public opinion on the ground in Sydney was favorable.But getting to this point – with the trip successfully completed before a poignant farewell – will have been a huge relief for royal aides.ReutersKing Charles met…
The British economy is poised to “accelerate”, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said as it raised its growth forecasts for this year.The influential global organization now expects UK growth of 1.1% this year, up from 0.7% forecast three months ago.Although slow compared to previous periods, this would put the UK in the middle of the pack of global nations. The IMF's outlook contrasts with Chancellor Rachel Reeves' assessment of the UK economy after she claimed Labor had inherited the “worst circumstances since the Second World War” after 14 years of Conservative rule.The chancellor is expected to outline tax rises and…
Getty ImagesFacebook and Instagram owner Meta will introduce facial recognition technology to try to crack down on scammers who fraudulently use celebrities in their ads.Elon Musk and personal finance expert Martin Lewis are among the victims of such scams, which usually promote investment schemes and cryptocurrencies.Mr Lewis previously told BBC Radio 4's Today program that he received “countless” reports every day that his name and face were being used in such scams, and that he was concerned about it. felt “sick”.Meta already uses an ad review system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect fake celebrity endorsements, but is now…
New South Wales AmbulanceThe woman slipped into a three-meter crevasseA young woman spent hours stuck upside down after slipping between two rocks while trying to retrieve her mobile phone while hiking in Australia.The woman – named Matilda Campbell in reports – was walking in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales earlier this month when she fell into a three-metre crevasse.It was the start of a seven-hour ordeal during which emergency services would undertake a “difficult” rescue, including moving several rocks.And even after successfully winching a 500 kg (1,100 lb) rock, they still had to figure out how to…