insert_link Lifestyle Video gamers worldwide may be risking irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus Video gamers worldwide may be risking irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus—persistent ringing/buzzing in the ears—finds a systematic review of the available evidence, published in the open access journal BMJ Public Health. What evidence there is suggests that the sound levels reported in studies of more than 50,000 people often near, or exceed, permissible safe limits, conclude the researchers. And given the popularity of these games, greater public health efforts are needed to […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 12
insert_link Videos Deputy Minister says access to information is important for governance Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Emma Theofelus, shares her view on the importance of access to information: https://youtu.be/JhvY-031m0s todayJanuary 18, 2024 27
insert_link Sport Hazlewood, Head put Australia in command against West Indies An inspired spell of bowling from Josh Hazlewood and a brilliant attacking century from Travis Head put Australia in complete control of the first Test against the West Indies in Adelaide on Thursday. After Head smashed 119 from 134 balls to take Australia to 283 and a first-innings lead of 95, Hazlewood took four wickets for just two runs at the start of the West Indies second innings to […] todayJanuary 18, 2024
insert_link Science & Technology AI Governance Alliance Calls for Inclusive Access to Advanced Artificial Intelligence The AI Governance Alliance (AIGA) released today a series of three new reports on advanced artificial intelligence (AI). The papers focus on generative AI governance, unlocking its value and a framework for responsible AI development and deployment. The alliance brings together governments, businesses and experts to shape responsible AI development applications and governance, and to ensure equitable distribution and enhanced access to this path-departing technology worldwide. “The AI Governance Alliance is uniquely […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 8
insert_link Sport Alcaraz made to work for Australian Open third-round berth World number two Carlos Alcaraz dropped a set Thursday before rediscovering his mojo to battle into the Australian Open third round, coming good when it mattered. The 20-year-old Spaniard was put through his paces by Italy's Lorenzo Sonego before prevailing 6-4, 6-7 (3/7), 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) on Rod Laver Arena. Two-time major champion and second seed Alcaraz will meet either Indian qualifier Sunmit Nagal or Chinese wildcard Shang Juncheng […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 1
insert_link Sport Tennis star Sanchez Vicario escapes prison over 6.6 million euro debt Former world No.1 and four-time Grand Slam winner Arantxa Sanchez Vicario was handed a two-year suspended prison sentence for concealing assets to avoid paying a debt to a bank, the Spanish courts said on Wednesday. Sanchez Vicario, 52, and her ex-husband Josep Santacana were also ordered to pay 6.6 million euros to the Luxembourg bank with which they ran up the debt that they tried to avoid paying. Santacana, […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 5
insert_link Sport French ministry searched in Neymar PSG transfer probe: source The French finance and economy ministry was searched earlier this week as part of a probe into the 2017 transfer of Brazil football superstar Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain, a source said on Thursday. Officers with anti-corruption units carried out the searches on Monday, amid suspicions that PSG may have received favourable tax treatment as part of the transfer, the source said. Neymar joined Qatar-owned Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona in 2017 […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 5
insert_link Business / Economics The importance of stakeholder management By Mignon du Preez, Group Marketing, Public Affairs and Sustainability Executive, Old Mutual Namibia Stakeholder involvement is becoming more and more prominent in the complex world of modern business; it's a dynamic interaction that goes beyond boardrooms and spreadsheets. It's an acknowledgment that companies are part of a web of relationships with different stakeholders and are not separate entities. This article highlights the significance of stakeholder involvement, presenting […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 13
insert_link Sport Swiatek storms back in Australian Open thriller, Alcaraz back on court Iga Swiatek admitted she was mentally "at the airport" before staging an astonishing comeback against Danielle Collins to stay alive in the Australian Open on Thursday as Carlos Alcaraz returned to action. The Polish world number one was up a set and a break in her second-round match before faltering badly and slipping to a 4-1 deficit in the deciding set. But just as she appeared to be heading […] todayJanuary 18, 2024 3
