The deadly inferno has raised familiar questions about fire safety standards across Thailand, especially at entertainment venues. Thai authorities say they are investigating if negligence led to the fire, as survivors reported doors being locked and a lack of signage demarcating emergency exits. But some question if relevant government agencies should also be held accountable…
Two years after Elon Musk made Greater Memphis the center of his artificial intelligence ambitions, building data centers and energy infrastructure at breakneck speed, residents are grappling with unwanted effects, including noise and emissions from the natural gas-burning turbines. Now, public opposition to the SpaceXAI sites, known as Colossus and Colossus II, is providing a…
The event occurred in the house of a resident named Munni Lal in the village of Bishaha when the family members realised the presence of a huge king cobra inside their house. Knowing about the danger presented by one of the largest venomous snakes in the world, the family members immediately ran outside and started…
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bells by Taylor Farms as a possible source in an escalating outbreak of cyclosporiasis in four Midwestern states, a stomach bug that causes weeks of severe diarrhea, according to a person familiar with the investigation. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited…
The US launched a new wave of strikes against Iran for a sixth night in a row, its military says, as the two sides continue to battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command (Centcom) said on Thursday that the attacks were intended to “further degrade Iranian military capabilities”. Iran’s state media…
Not every viral celebrity post is about a big achievement or a major announcement. Sometimes, it’s a small everyday habit that gets people talking. Sachin Tendulkar‘s latest Instagram video has done exactly that. The cricket legend shared a glimpse of a personal routine that has stayed with him for years, revealing that making his own…
Shares of SpaceX continued their sharp descent Thursday and closed below the company’s IPO price for the first time since its June public offering. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The rocket-maker’s shares slid more than 3% on Thursday to close at $131.11. On June 11,…
The former CEO of Italy’s motorway operator is among 32 people found guilty over the August 2018 collapse of Genoa’s Morandi bridge in a trial. Giovanni Castellucci, who is already serving a six-year jail term for a 2013 road disaster, was given a 12-year sentence over the disaster. Forty-three people died when the motorway bridge…
A post by an Indian software engineer living in Paris has started an interesting conversation on X. Instead of talking about salaries, career growth, or life abroad, he highlighted something much more basic. He pointed out how the everyday concerns in his neighbourhood are very different from the challenges many people in India continue to…
Talking Shop is our series where we talk to interesting people about their most interesting buys. If you’ve ever left a review about the Béis Weekender somewhere on the internet, Shay Mitchell has probably read it. The good, the bad, the “this is too heavy,” and “the straps hurt my shoulders” — and she welcomes…