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AWKA – Our foresight and projec­tion are to unlock the potentials of the next generation of Igbo chil­dren by teaching them basic sciences in Igbo Language. This is our journey to the moon”. That is the mission state­ment of Mr. Okoro Chinedum Bene­dict, Executive Director,OCHIE Igbo STEM School. An offshoot of Odinala Cultural Heritage Foundation. OCHIE Igbo STEM School project is an effort of Mr. Okoro and his group to take Igbo language and culture a notch higher. At the turn of the century, the United Nations Education and Cul­tural Organisation (UNESCO) had classified Igbo language as a threat­ened language that stands the risk of possible extinction by the end of 21st century. According to the respected world body, Igbo…

London, March 11: A doctor returning from a holiday in Jordan helped a woman give birth to a baby girl on a flight to the UK on Saturday, March 9. The flight was diverted to Italy so that the mother and the child could receive medical attention. The doctor, who arrived late for his shift at the hospital, received a grand welcome amid cheering. According to the BBC report, Hassan Khan, the 28-year-old doctor at Basildon Hospital in Essex, was on a Wizz Air flight from Amman to London Luton Airport when the crew announced they needed a doctor. He said he found a 38-year-old woman lying on the floor outside the cockpit, with her waters broken. IndiGo Doctor Passengers…

SAN FRANCISCO — In late 2021, OpenAI faced a supply problem. The artificial intelligence lab had exhausted every reservoir of reputable English-language text on the internet as it developed its latest AI system. It needed more data to train the next version of its technology — lots more. So OpenAI researchers created a speech recognition tool called Whisper. It could transcribe the audio from YouTube videos, yielding new conversational text that would make an AI system smarter. Sign up for The Morning newsletter from the New York Times Some OpenAI employees discussed how such a move might go against YouTube’s rules, three people with knowledge of the conversations said. YouTube, which is owned by Google, prohibits use of its videos…

Peshawar – Notwithstanding the pace of commercialization, several cinemas in Peshawar were bulldozed in recent years for monetary gains, depriving thousands of film lovers of infotainment services. Peshawar, once known as the city of cinemas, theaters, and artists, has started losing one of its prime entertainment tools, including decades-old cinemas, after they were mostly converted into trade and commercial plazas due to commercialization, the mushroom growth of social media, and terrorism. Peshawar has produced many national and international legendary artists, including Bollywood superstars Yousaf Khan alias Dalip Kumar, Raj Kapoor, and Lollywood famous actors Qavi Khan, Ismail Shahid, Najeebullah Anjum, Javeed Babar, and Firdus Jamal. However, the city has lost seven cinemas, including those from the colonial era, due to…

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Northern Liberties is home to many of Philadelphia’s thriving female entrepreneurs. Meet three first-time business owners who are empowering women to be comfortable in their own skin while inspiring the next generation to follow their dreams. “I feel more at peace here than I have in a lot of other places that I’ve worked,” said Tori McCutcheon, owner of Wash~Day hair salon. McCutcheon dreamed early on that she wanted to own her own salon and studio after fond memories of having “wash days” growing up. “It was like a bonding time with me and my mom, so like that was kind of like where everything came from,” she said. After just a year in business, McCutcheon is…

Nagpur: Nagpur: The spirit of Holi is already casting a spell over Nagpur, with the festival promising a longer celebration this year, thanks to the extended weekend. Holi falls on Monday, March 25, but the festivities are set to kick off from Saturday. Many residents are making plans, with some opting to travel, others choose to participate in Holi celebrations at resorts and venues around the city. Meanwhile, the city’s markets are abuzz with preparations. Shops in Itwari, a major wholesale hub, are adorned with vibrant displays of Holi essentials — colours, gulal (colored powder), pichkaris (water guns), and masks. These materials are not just for Nagpur, but are also supplied throughout central India from Itwari. Anticipation is high, with…

PNN Nashik (Maharashtra) [India], March 23: Leading market research organisation, Reseal.in, presented the prestigious “Business Excellence Awards 2024” to prominent entrepreneurs, acknowledging their outstanding contributions to their various domains. The awards were presented at a grand ceremony organised in the holy city of Nashik on March 18. Reseal.in received more than 13,000 nominations from all across Maharashtra for the awards. Noted Marathi film actress and entrepreneur Sonali Kulkarni was the chief guest at the award ceremony and presented the awards. in her address, Ms Kulkarni said, “It is my honour to present these awards to all the deserving winners. This awards ceremony is a great platform to recognise the efforts of various individuals who are making immense contribution to the…

BARCELONA (Reuters) – Tourists arriving at Barcelona’s airport or gazing at its iconic Sagrada Familia basilica will this Easter holiday be met with large signs in English that read: “Drought alert. During your stay, save water”. As the impact of climate change intensifies across southern Europe, Spain’s Mediterranean region of Catalonia, which includes Barcelona, is enduring its worst drought on record. Reservoir levels are only around 15% of their capacity, prompting curbs on water use by residents, visitors, agriculture and industry. Beach showers are shut and swimming pools cannot be filled with tap water, among other restrictions. Catalan officials have appealed for tourists to act responsibly, but are also adamant the drought should not put them off coming to the…

BARCELONA: Tourists arriving at Barcelona’s airport or gazing at its iconic Sagrada Familia basilica will this Easter holiday be met with large signs in English that read: “Drought alert. During your stay, save water”. As the impact of climate change intensifies across southern Europe, Spain’s Mediterranean region of Catalonia, which includes Barcelona, is enduring its worst drought on record. Reservoir levels are only around 15 per cent of their capacity, prompting curbs on water use by residents, visitors, agriculture and industry. Beach showers are shut and swimming pools cannot be filled with tap water, among other restrictions.

BARCELONA – Tourists arriving at Barcelona’s airport or gazing at its iconic Sagrada Familia basilica will this Easter holiday be met with large signs in English that read: “Drought alert. During your stay, save water”. As the impact of climate change intensifies across southern Europe, Spain’s Mediterranean region of Catalonia, which includes Barcelona, is enduring its worst drought on record. Reservoir levels are only around 15 per cent of their capacity, prompting curbs on water use by residents, visitors, agriculture and industry. Beach showers are shut and swimming pools cannot be filled with tap water, among other restrictions. Catalan officials have appealed for tourists to act responsibly, but are also adamant the drought should not put them off coming to…

BARCELONA: Tourists arriving at Barcelona’s airport or gazing at its iconic Sagrada Familia basilica will this Easter holiday be met with large signs in English that read: “Drought alert. During your stay, save water”. As the impact of climate change intensifies across southern Europe, Spain’s Mediterranean region of Catalonia, which includes Barcelona, is enduring its worst drought on record. Reservoir levels are only around 15 per cent of their capacity, prompting curbs on water use by residents, visitors, agriculture and industry. Beach showers are shut and swimming pools cannot be filled with tap water, among other restrictions. Catalan officials have appealed for tourists to act responsibly, but are also adamant the drought should not put them off coming to the…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Last season, the Louisville football program – despite head coach Jeff Brohm being more so known for his prowess as an offensive-minded coach – was anchored by an incredibly strong and efficient defense. Through the ACC Championship Game, the Cardinals had the No. 16 total defense in the FBS, and the No. 20 scoring defense. That being said, it wasn’t without weaknesses. Their secondary was hit-or-miss at times, and did not end the season on a string not. In fact, Louisville gave up 300 or more passing yards in three of their last five games of the year, including a season-high 372 in their 42-28 loss to USC in the Holiday Bowl. With this in mind, Louisville…

Suwannee Spring Reunion: All day Friday-Sunday, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak. Tickets: Prices vary. See website for information. (suwanneespringreunion.com) This year’s celebrated artists include Sam Bush, Peter Rowan, Jim Lauderdale, Donna the Buffalo, Verlon Thompson, Shawn Camp, Hatti and Joe Craven Trio, The Grass is Dead, Habanero Honeys and more. Live and Local Concert Series: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E. University Ave. Free. (tinyurl.com/livelocal24) Live performances by Half Gone, Earworms and Boat Stuff. Playlist at the Pointe: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Celebration Pointe, Celebration Pointe Avenue. Free. (celebrationpointe.com) Jamie Davis will perform. Food will be available from area restaurants. Saxsquatch with DJ Em of Future Joy, and Knob Ross: 7:30-11 p.m. Friday,…

HOUSTON — For the past three seasons, Rockets center Alperen Şengün has always looked forward to playing “King of the Court,” a competitive 1-on-1 drill typically involving three or more individuals. It’s a universal game seen at every level of basketball, from grassroots to the pros, and the rules are simple — if someone scores, they stay on. If you get a defensive stop, you stay on. So, at the end of nearly every practice since Şengün entered the NBA, while others were winding down and heading for the showers, he was gearing up for more basketball. The level of competition has changed over the years, with different teammates and player development assistants also taking part, but Şengün has been…

HOLYOKE — Wearing a green Irish knit sweater, Ellen Donohue celebrated St. Patrick’s Day the same way she has for some 45 years, by watching Colleen floats and Irish step dancers and listening to kiltie bands playing “Danny Boy” and “Irish Eyes are Smiling.” “Every year it gets better,” she said of the 71st Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade. “It is the spirit of the people and the community. It is wonderful and it gets everyone together.” Donohue has attended years when she has had to layer long johns on top of sweaters on top of her coat, but this year’s parade, which fell on the actual holiday, was a treat with warmer temperatures and predicted rain turned into just a…

EXCLUSIVE: Fremantle is taking a Love is Blind-esque Danish format to the London TV Screenings in which singletons try to find love using just sight and sound. Fremantle label Strong has produced Sense of Attraction and the show will be shopped to potential buyers in the capital in a fortnight’s time. More from Deadline In Sense of Attraction, singletons try to find true love using only two senses. But they can’t use the two senses at the same time, so when they see each other they can’t speak and when they speak they can’t see one another. The show has shades of Netflix hit Love is Blind, in which single men and women become engaged before they have even seen…

Sydney, Feb 19 (360info) If you are among the one in five adult Australians experiencing chronic pain, then you are more likely to be female. Not only that, if you’re female you’re less likely to be prescribed or recommended medication by your doctor — be they male or female. Also Read | Washington’s Birthday (Presidents’ Day) 2024 Date, History and Significance: Know All About the Federal US Holiday That Honours All the Presidents of the US. That’s because, as a recent experimental study of simulated and actual chronic pain patients showed, clinicians underestimate pain in female patients. This is not a uniquely Australian phenomenon: Gender differences in the experiences and treatment of pain holds true across many different age groups,…

HANGZHOU — Amid the vibrant beat of drums, and dragon and lion dances, Yiwu China Commodity City, also known as the “world’s supermarket” in East China’s Zhejiang province, welcomed the start of a new business year on Feb 21 following the Spring Festival break. Merchants from around the world watched the performances with great interest. Among them was Bijoy George, an Indian businessman with two decades of experience in Yiwu, who eagerly captured the lively scenes on his phone. George, who runs a trading company in Yiwu specializing in tools and household items, expressed optimism for business prospects in the coming year. “Yiwu is full of opportunities for trade cooperation. Last year, I bought 200 containers of goods in Yiwu,…

LONDON (AP) — Carlos Acosta, the Cuban-born ballet star, has danced “The Nutcracker” countless times in his glittering career. Now he’s giving the ballet a twist by putting the culture and music of his homeland at the heart of the holiday classic. Acosta is choreographing and directing his new show, “Nutcracker in Havana,” which reimagines the traditional story by setting it in Cuba and fusing classical ballet with the street dances of Havana. It will be set to a new version of Tchaikovsky’s familiar score, mixed with vibrant Latin jazz, bossa nova and Cuban folk. “It’s the ballet I’ve most performed in my entire career … but this is going to be a Nutcracker completely different to all the rest…

LONDON (AP) – Carlos Acosta, the Cuban-born ballet star, has danced “The Nutcracker” countless times in his glittering career. Now he´s giving the ballet a twist by putting the culture and music of his homeland at the heart of the holiday classic. Acosta is choreographing and directing his new show, “Nutcracker in Havana,” which reimagines the traditional story by setting it in Cuba and fusing classical ballet with the street dances of Havana. It will be set to a new version of Tchaikovsky´s familiar score, mixed with vibrant Latin jazz, bossa nova and Cuban folk. “It´s the ballet I´ve most performed in my entire career … but this is going to be a Nutcracker completely different to all the rest…