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Technology
Google Smart Glasses Privacy: Bystander Face Removal Limits
Google has announced that its upcoming smart glasses will automatically blur bystanders' faces from images sent to the Gemini AI assistant. However, the company's blog post does not clarify whether this privacy feature applies to photos and videos saved directly to the device's gallery, raising questions about how personal recordings are handled in everyday situations.
Health
RCSI President Calls for Enhanced Surgical Research Support at Millin Meeting
Professor Michael Kerin, president of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), has called for increased support for surgeons to strengthen the nation's surgical research capacity. His remarks preceded the annual Millin Meeting, a gathering of leading healthcare experts focused on integrating innovation and clinical trials into everyday surgical practice.
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Poland's Swiderski and Jozwiak leave MLS Charlotte for Europe
Major League Soccer's Charlotte FC traded Polish internationals Karol Swiderski and Kamil Jozwiak to European clubs on Thursday to clear space for new arrivals.
Joselu double sends Madrid top at Getafe
Joselu struck twice as Real Madrid strolled into first place in La Liga with a comfortable 2-0 win at Getafe on Thursday.
US approves $4 bn India drone deal after assassination row
The United States on Thursday approved a $4 billion sale of state-of-the-art drones to India, eager to modernize its military in the face of China, after a delay following an alleged assassination plot on US soil.
Turkey frees seven hostages taken by pro-Gaza gunman
Turkish police on Thursday released seven workers taken hostage by a pro-Palestinian gunman at a plant near Istanbul owned by US consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble in protest at the war in Gaza.
Lakers declare LeBron, Davis out for NBA game at rival Celtics
Four-time NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James and star forward Anthony Davis were ruled out by the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, hours before they visit the rival Boston Celtics.
Mother of US school shooter testifies at manslaughter trial
The mother of a teenage boy who shot dead four students at his Michigan high school took the stand on Thursday at her high-profile trial on involuntary manslaughter charges.
Norman says 'full steam ahead' as LIV season opens in Mexico
LIV Golf League commissioner Greg Norman vows the Saudi-backed series is going "full steam ahead" despite a new PGA Tour deal worth up to $3 billion with US sports team investors.
Palace swoop for Wharton, Rogers joins Villa on quiet Premier League deadline day
Crystal Palace's move for Blackburn teenager Adam Wharton was the biggest deal of a quiet transfer deadline day for Premier League clubs as Aston Villa bolstered their attack with the signing of Morgan Rogers from Middlesbrough.
Shake, rattle and launch: Dream Chaser spaceplane passes vibration test
Sierra Space's shuttle-like Dream Chaser has been put through its paces at a powerful NASA vibration facility that mimics conditions during launch and atmospheric reentry, officials said Thursday ahead of its planned first flight to the ISS this year.
FIFA to reveal World Cup final venue
FIFA will announce which city will host the final of the 2026 World Cup when they unveil schedule details for the first ever 48-team tournament on Sunday.
Hamilton leaving Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025
Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton will make a surprise switch to Ferrari next year, after Mercedes announced Thursday he would leave the team at the end of the 2024 season.
IMF says central banks should not rush into rate cuts
The IMF sees a greater risk to the global economy if central banks start cutting interest rates too soon than if they move "slightly" too late, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said Thursday.
Al Nassr thrash Inter Miami as Ronaldo, Messi watch on
Al-Nassr crushed Inter Miami 6-0 as injury ruled Cristiano Ronaldo out of a much-hyped showdown with Lionel Messi, who was limited to a late substitute appearance in Thursday's friendly in Riyadh.
Seidel, third at Tokyo, to miss US Olympic trials with knee injury
Molly Seidel, third in the women's marathon at the Tokyo Olympics, said Thursday she will not race in Saturday's US Olympic Marathon Trials due to a knee injury.
Publicis settles opioid case with US states for $350 mn
Publicis Health will pay $350 million to settle charges from US states that its "predatory and deceptive marketing strategies" worsened the opioid epidemic, New York's top prosecutor said Thursday.
Hamas gives 'initial' approval to plan for Gaza fighting pause
Hamas has given its "initial" approval to a planned humanitarian pause in its war with Israel and a hostage-prisoner exchange, Qatar said Thursday, as fighting raged in the Gaza Strip.
Hamilton has stayed wild and free on his long, gruelling drive
Lewis Hamilton, who rose from modest circumstances to win a record-equalling seven Formula One driver's titles, is hedging his bets as he plans to continue his career into his 40s.
Lewis Hamilton leaving Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025
Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton will make a surprise switch to Ferrari next year, after Mercedes announced Thursday he would leave the team at the end of the 2024 season.
Chavez legacy looms large, and divides Venezuela, 25 years on
"Chavez lives, damn it!" a soldier cries out every day at the same time outside the tomb of Venezuela's late leftist leader Hugo Chavez, who remains omnipresent and divisive 25 years after he took power.
Sixers fined for Embiid injury report but no NBA policy violation
The Philadelphia 76ers were fined $75,000 by the NBA on Thursday for violating injury reporting rules but were found not to have violated Player Participation Policy rules for benching Joel Embiid.
The Facebook users redefining the 20-year-old social network
From California to Southeast Asia, Facebook is capturing a new generation of users who see it as a commercial tool rather than a fun networking platform.
Poland's Swiderski joins Verona from Charlotte
Polish international forward Karol Swiderski has joined Serie A club Verona from Major League Soccer's Charlotte FC, the American club said on Thursday.
N.Ireland Assembly set to resume on Saturday: pro-UK party
Northern Ireland's assembly in Belfast looks set to be restored this weekend following almost two years of political deadlock, the leader of the biggest pro-UK party said on Thursday.
USA Eagles remove interim tag in naming Lawrence head coach
Scott Lawrence was named head coach of the USA Eagles on Thursday, removing the interim tag under which he served in the role for the past year, USA Rugby announced.
Biden imposes sanctions over 'intolerable' Israeli settler violence
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on a handful of Jewish settlers as President Joe Biden said the level of violence against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank had reached intolerable levels.
NWSL's newest Bay FC signs Nigerian star Oshoala from Barcelona
Nigerian international striker Asisat Oshoala has agreed a deal to join new National Women's Soccer League team Bay FC, the club announced on Thursday.
US defense chief apologizes for secrecy over cancer
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin apologized on Thursday for concealing his prostate cancer diagnosis and hospitalization from President Joe Biden, the rest of the government, and the American public.
Assailant takes hostages in Gaza protest near Istanbul
An assailant on Thursday took people hostage at a plant owned by US consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble near Istanbul in protest at the war in Gaza, a police spokesman said.
TikTok pulls Taylor Swift, Weeknd in rights feud
Music by Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, The Beatles and other artists can no longer be heard on TikTok after a breakdown in negotiations with music group Universal over compensation.
NFL Commanders to hire Dallas assistant Quinn as coach: reports
Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, who guided Atlanta to the 2017 Super Bowl, will be hired as the new head coach of the NFL's Washington Commanders, according to multiple reports Thursday.
EU agrees massive Ukraine aid deal in 'message' to Putin
European Union leaders on Thursday overcame months of opposition from Hungarian leader Viktor Orban to agree 50 billion euros ($54 billion) of aid for Ukraine, in a move they hailed as a strong message to Russia.
Secret coded letters of WWII 'Great Escape' heroes revealed
The mass 1944 breakout of Allied prisoners of war from the notorious Stalag Luft III camp was famously immortalised by Hollywood.