Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah on why to tune in, being nominated and his post 'Daily Show' life
FILE - Host Trevor Noah speaks at the 65th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles. Noah will host the 2024 Grammy Awards on Sunday. The telecast — with SZA having a leading nine nominations — will be Noah's fourth consecutive hosting gig for the awards. He said he's looking forward to the live performances, especially ones by nominated artists Burna Boy, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa and Travis Scott. Noah says he's enjoying his life post-"The Daily Show," which includes hosting the interview podcast “What Now?
Source:The Nation
February 01, 2024 05:04 UTC
Body found on Fort Hall Reservation
The following is a news release from the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes on Wednesday. FORT HALL – The Fort Hall Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are investigating a case involving a male individual found deceased in the Gibson District of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation today. The FBI is the lead agency on the case. The individual has been identified, and the family has been notified. This is an isolated incident, and there is currently no danger to the public.
Source:The Nation
February 01, 2024 03:20 UTC
Tens of thousands face limbo as 2024 job cuts begin
Citigroup’s CEO announced in November that the bank had already begun laying off employees around Thanksgiving. The first wave of cuts would affect hundreds of senior-level employees, while future cuts will extend to thousands of lower-level employees, the memo said. UPS: 12,000 jobsCiting year-after-year revenue declines, the Atlanta-based company announced this week it is eliminating 12,000 positions, which will save an estimated $1 billion. In a letter to employees, the company’s CEO said that the industry’s environment remains “challenging” as customers are taking a more measured approach to purchasing decisions. The jobs eliminated in 2023 represent about 6% of the company’s workforce.
Source:The Nation
February 01, 2024 01:01 UTC
Mathematicians Have Just Reversed the Sprinkler
The issue was thus: A normal sprinkler with S-shaped arms will spit out water, propelling the arms to rotate, watering whatever needs watering. But whether a reverse sprinkler would rotate at all remained an open question, and not for lack of trying. The reverse sprinkler redux (as I call it—rolls right off the tongue!) The resulting footage is pretty trippy:The team’s research—published last week in Physical Review Letters—found that a reverse sprinkler does precisely that. We discovered that the secret is hidden inside the sprinkler, where there are indeed jets that explain the observed motions.”Though the reverse sprinkler rotates (checks notes) in reverse, it only does so at about 1/50th the speed of an ordinary sprinkler.
Source:The Nation
January 31, 2024 23:24 UTC
Health workers to strike tomorrow, doctors vow to maintain services
Health workers to strike tomorrow, doctors vow to maintain servicesNewsThe Alliance of Health Trade Unions has issued an ultimatum on health authorities, threatening to , go an island wide strike from tomorrow morning (February 1) unless their demands are met, but doctors have vowed to maintain services. If no heed is given today, 100,000 members will be compelled to be on strike at 6:30 a.m. tomorrow,” Mr. Rohana added. But the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says despite the scheduled strike for tomorrow, 80-90% of health sector services will continue,. Such deception causes inconvenience to the nation’s health sector as well as the public, Dr. Wijesinghe stressed. However, the majority of healthcare professionals, including nurses, have decided not to take part in tomorrow’s planned strike, Dr. Wijesinghe claimed.
Source:The Nation
January 31, 2024 12:27 UTC
Sashindra as State Minister of Water Resources Management
Sashindra as State Minister of Water Resources ManagementNewsMr Shasheendra Rajapaksa was sworn in as the State Minister for Water Resources Management before President Ranil Wickremesinghe today morning. This is in addition to the state ministry of Irrigation portfolio already held. The State Ministry of Water Resources Management fell vacant following the death of State Minister Sanath Nishantha last week. You can share this post!
Source:Sunday Times
January 31, 2024 10:36 UTC
List Of World's Most And Least Corrupt Countries Released, India Ranks...
A list of the world's most corrupt countries was released on Tuesday and showed that most of the nations have made little to no progress in tackling public sector corruption. According to the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released by Transparency International, the CPI global average remained unchanged at 43 for the twelfth year in a row with more than two-thirds of countries scoring below 50. The CPI ranked 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption on a scale of zero (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). World's Most Corrupt CountriesSomalia with a score of 11, Venezuela (13), Syria (13), South Sudan (13), and Yemen (16) took the bottom spots in the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index. India Ranks 93 In Global Corruption Index 2023India, with a score of 39, ranked 93 on the corruption perceptions index for 2023 as its overall score remained largely unchanged, the Transparency International report said.
Source:The Nation
January 31, 2024 08:32 UTC
President’s Office to get policy support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
President’s Office to get policy support from the Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationNewsThe Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has decided to create a Program Support Unit to assist the Office of the President of Sri Lanka. Hence, Global Health Strategies and Connect to Care Organization have partnered to establish a Program Support Unit to assist the President's Office and Sri Lanka's Government in programmes related to health. An Executive Committee of senior officials will be appointed to ensure smooth operations of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s programmes. On Monday (29), the Cabinet of Ministers approved measures to provide policy support to the Presidential Secretariat, following President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s concerns. For this purpose, the President’s Office maintains coordination with a number of multi-stakeholder organizations including International Monetary Fund’s Comprehensive Funding Facility, World Bank’s Development Policy Operational Program, Asian Development Bank’s Policy Assistance Programs, etc.
Source:Sunday Times
January 30, 2024 21:10 UTC
78-Year-Old Injured In ‘Suspected Hit-And-Run’
A 78-year-old female pedestrian was injured in a ‘suspected hit-and-run’ collision in Hamilton Parish, with the police appealing for anyone with information about this incident to please contact them. A police spokesperson said, “Around 1 pm Monday, 29th January 2024, uniformed police officers responded to a suspected hit and run road traffic collision, involving a 78-year-old female pedestrian, at the junction of North Shore Road and Callen Glen Rise in Hamilton Parish. “It appears that the Hamilton Parish resident was crossing North Shore Road from the waterside, heading towards Callen Glen Rise, when she was apparently struck by a motorcyclist traveling east. It is understood that the rider continued east along North Shore Road. “Inquiries by the Bermuda Police Service [BPS] continue regarding the circumstances of this suspected hit and run road traffic collision.
Source:The Nation
January 30, 2024 19:34 UTC
China Plans to Take on Elon Musk’s Neuralink in 2025
To rival this new step in technology, China set a timeline to develop its own “brain-computer interface” on Monday with products arriving as early as 2025. The ministry notes brain technology could be used in driverless driving, virtual reality, and medical rehabilitation. The lab is primarily focused on turning its research into practical applications that could compete with Musk’s Neuralink, according to the South China Morning Post. Neuralink asked people with paralysis, deafness, or vision loss to be the first to participate in its study on brain chip implants. It’s nice to know that some of the most trusted names in tech, Elon Musk and China, are pioneering the latest terrifying wave of technology.
Source:The Nation
January 30, 2024 18:14 UTC
Sri Lanka becomes the first in Asia to publicise GDF
Sri Lanka becomes the first in Asia to publicise GDFNewsSri Lanka has become the first Asian country to publish its Growth Diagnostic Framework (GDF), a major development in addressing its economic challenges and promoting sustainable growth. This was discussed in a recent episode of Advocata Studio discussions featuring Advocata Chair Murtaza Jafferjee and IMF representatives Peter Breuer and Mr. Turkewitz. Peter Breuer, IMF Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, expressed optimism about the country's commitment to reforms, emphasising the importance of enforcement mechanisms and the selection process for anti-corruption commissioners. The publication of the GDF is seen as a critical step for Sri Lanka, especially in the post-pandemic economic environment, offering a structured approach for policy decisions, attracting foreign investment, and enhancing economic stability. IMF representatives reaffirmed their support for Sri Lanka in implementing the framework, marking a new chapter in Sri Lanka-IMF relations aimed at improving the country's economic governance.
Source:Sunday Times
January 30, 2024 15:19 UTC
USAID’s Clean Cities, Blue Ocean Program Helps Prevent Over 4,600 MT of Plastic from Entering the Ocean
USAID’s Clean Cities, Blue Ocean Program Helps Prevent Over 4,600 MT of Plastic from Entering the OceanNewsAs a result of nearly three-year partnership, supported by the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), communities across Sri Lanka successfully prevented more than 4,600 metric tons of plastic – the equivalent of 496 million plastic bottles – from entering the ocean around Sri Lanka through the Clean Cities, Blue Ocean (CCBO) program., US embassy in Colombo said. The CCBO program, launched in Sri Lanka in 2021, is USAID’s global flagship program to address ocean plastic pollution. As a densely populated island nation, Sri Lanka faces unique challenges in managing its solid waste. The United States will continue to work together with Sri Lankan counterparts to find locally viable solutions and reduce ocean plastics.”“We celebrate the collaborative efforts of Clean Cities, Blue Ocean Sri Lanka program that developed sustainable solutions to reduce ocean plastic. As we confront the escalating crisis of ocean plastic pollution, CCBO has been an exemplary partner in progressing their commitment to extended producer responsibility.
Source:The Nation
January 30, 2024 11:20 UTC
Former Army Commander joins SJB
Former Army Commander joins SJBNewsFormer Army Commander General Daya Ratnayake has obtained membership of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya and been appointed as the Senior Advisor on formation of national policies. Gen Ratnayake who played a pivotal role in defeating the LTTE was the 20th Army Commander of Sri Lanka. He has also served as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. He was also Secretary of the Ministry of Industries during the Presidency of Gotabaya Rajapaksa. You can share this post!
Source:Sunday Times
January 30, 2024 01:58 UTC
High speed van crashes, two killed
High speed van crashes, two killedNewsA speeding van crashed into motorcycle, truck and a tree near the Passarayaya junction on the Sella Kataragama–Kataragama road last night killing two persons and leaving four injured, Police said. Police said that the driver had lost control of the vehicle due to the speed. The two persons killed were identified as Dishan Ranasinghe and Chanaka Lakshan. The truck they crashed into belonged to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). Pix and text by: Sumanasiri GunatillakeThe deceased - Dishan Ranasinghe and Chanaka LakshanYou can share this post!
Source:Sunday Times
January 30, 2024 01:58 UTC
Fixing food could produce trillions in annual benefits: Report
Source: phys.orgThe ways food is produced and consumed across the world is racking up hidden costs in health impacts and environmental damage amounting to some 12 percent of world GDP a year, according to a new report Monday.
Source:The Nation
January 30, 2024 01:34 UTC