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Share where risky oysters are from, authorities urged after food poisoning cases
Some Hong Kong restaurant operators have urged authorities to clearly tell the public about the origins of problematic raw oysters following a spate of food poisoning cases, so that diners can make informed decisions in the lead-up to Lunar New Year, their peak business season. Consumers are becoming increasingly wary about oysters, with some restaurants…
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Canadians are with you, Carney says at Tumbler Ridge shooting vigil
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police confirmed that those killed at the school include: 12-year-old Kylie Smith, 12-year-old Abel Mwansa, 12-year-old Zoey Benoit, 12-year-old Ticaria Lampert, 13-year-old Ezekiel Schofield, and 39-year-old teacher Shannda Aviugana-Durand.
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US, China embracing risk in Pakistans violent mineral frontier
For much of Pakistan’s modern history, Balochistan has been described in terms of risk and security, political grievances and stalled development. Its immense mineral wealth, long noted in geological surveys and policy debates, has yet to translate into sustained, meaningful international investment. The result has been a persistent gap between promise and reality, shaping global…
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Indian pharmacy chain giant exposed customer data and internal systems | TechCrunch
A security lapse by one of India’s largest pharmacy chains allowed outsiders to gain full administrative control of its platform, exposing customer order data and sensitive drug-control functions, TechCrunch has exclusively learned. The issue affected DavaIndia Pharmacy, the pharmacy arm of Zota Healthcare, which operates a large network of retail outlets across India. Security researcher…
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Airbnb plans to bake in AI features for search, discovery and support | TechCrunch
Airbnb has taken its time to launch AI features within the app, but CEO Brian Chesky on Friday said the company is now planning to bake in features powered by large language models that would help users search for listings, plan their trips, and aid hosts in managing their properties. Speaking at the company’s fourth-quarter…
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Philippines AI reckoning puts 12.7 million jobs on the line
Renso Bajala didn’t expect a machine to help decide whether he kept his job. In 2024, the 22-year-old Makati City native was on probation in a customer relations role for a US credit card company when he learned that becoming a regular employee would involve impressing a new gatekeeper: artificial intelligence. The AI analysed his…
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My 5 favorite Linux distros that are ready to use out of the box (no setup required)
Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET:Add us as a preferred sourceon Google. ZDNET key takeaways These Linux distros require no post-install effort. Each of these options is usable out of the box. You won’t need to install software or tweak the desktop. Every time I’ve had to install Windows (which is…
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