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City mayors from London to Melbourne seek to curb data centre burden on power, water
Mayors from 40 cities, including London, Phoenix and Melbourne, have agreed to work together to curb the growing strain the rapid growth in data centres is placing on electricity grids, water supplies and local communities, city leaders said. A global surge in demand for computing power, much of…
Heatwaves threaten health of both young and old
PARIS, France — A brutal heatwave blanketing much of Europe has prompted reminders that extreme heat poses a particular threat to the health of children and the elderly. Public health messaging usually focuses on the elderly, however the deaths of two children inside a car in France on Monday was…
CICC temporarily bans game ‘Gorebox’ following the Tacloban shooting incident
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has temporarily banned the gaming app “Gorebox” following the recent school shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City. The move came after initial police investigations indicated that one of the Grade 9 suspects involved…
Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with a stunning double
Lionel Messi became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history, netting twice during Argentina’s 2-0 Group J win over Austria on Monday. The double also extended Messi’s scoring streak to six consecutive World Cup matches. The Argentina captain had moved level with Brazilian great Marta…
Wikipedia won’t let AI edit articles, cofounder says
Wikipedia does not trust artificial intelligence enough to let it play a direct role in editing articles on its platform, cofounder Jimmy Wales told AFP on Monday. The problem of AI “hallucinations” — in which fabricated output is confidently presented — has been reduced with newer AI models but…
Dangerous ‘heat stress’ has surged worldwide, study shows
PARIS — The number of people exposed to dangerous heat stress worldwide has risen sharply over the last half century propelled by climate change, according to a study released on Monday (Jun 22) as Europe sweltered through a punishing heatwave. Heat stress – the name given to the hazardous…
Study links ultra-processed food addiction to big tobacco tactics
A scientific study has found that addiction to ultra-processed foods (UPFs) among both children and adults may be linked to strategies historically used by major tobacco companies. The paper, published in Current Obesity Reports by researchers from Drexel University and the University of…
CWC calls for stronger school safety, child protection amid recent school violence
The Council for the Welfare of Children (CWC) has called for stronger school safety and child protection measures following recent incidents of violence in schools. In a statement, the CWC, an attached agency of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), condemned all forms of…
AirAsia X to keep lowering fares as jet fuel prices fall, CEO says
Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia X has lowered fares by 5% since June 15, with the airline reviewing its pricing week by week and adding back capacity as jet fuel prices drop, the company’s CEO, Bo Lingam, said on Monday. Lingam said the easing of tensions in the Middle East following the signing…
Nearly 80% of data center capacity exposed to climate risks: study
A new analysis has found that a significant share of the world’s largest data centers are exposed to climate-related risks, including flooding, extreme heat, wildfires, and drought. The study, conducted and published by climate risk modeling firm First Street, said these facilities are located in…
262 Mercury branches nationwide now accepting guarantee letters from DSWD
Starting Monday, June 22, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said beneficiaries of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program may use their guarantee letters at 262 participating branches of Mercury Drug nationwide to have easier access to their medical…
Australia reports second H5N1 bird flu case in migratory seabird
SYDNEY, June 22 (Reuters) – Australia reported a second case of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu in Western Australia on Monday, after confirming its first over the weekend, as the government vowed to rein in the spread of the virus. A migratory seabird known as a northern giant petrel found sick…
Oil rises after Iran shuts Hormuz again, Trump threatens new attacks
SINGAPORE, June 22 (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Monday after shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed while talks between U.S. and Iranian officials in their first meeting under an interim peace deal were off to a bumpy start. Brent crude futures climbed 54 cents or 0.67%, to $81.11 a…
El Nino threatens livelihoods in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is bracing for an extreme El Nino weather pattern as households and governments in the region are struggling to respond to higher energy, transport and food bills linked to the Iran war. The UN weather agency, the World Meteorological Organization, expects the El Nino conditions to…
Cervical cancer deaths for vaccinated young women fall to zero in England, study shows
LONDON – The HPV vaccine for cervical cancer has reduced the risk of dying from the disease before the age of 30 in England to almost zero, the first study of its kind showed on Thursday, June 18. Between 2020 and 2024, no women in the country aged between 20 and 24 died from cervical cancer…