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Voice of America 

In Liberia, media policy works to bridge gender divide

When a 2023 study found women were underrepresented and marginalized in the Liberian media industry — and portrayed negatively in news coverage — a female journalists association set up a pilot program to bring about change. From Monrovia, Liberia, VOA's Senanu Tord has more.

PYMNTS.com 

AI Ethics Tackles Issues Arising From Machines Making Decisions

Imagine a world where machines make life-altering decisions about your health, your job prospects and even your freedom. That world isn’t science fiction — it’s already here. As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes our lives, a new frontier is emerging: AI ethics. This rapidly evolving field tackles a crucial question: How do we ensure that intelligent […]

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Australian Broadcasting Corporation (sport) 

Silver medallist's plea for 'half a million'

Chris Burton tells Eddie McGuire that he had to pay British rider Ben Hobday a lot of money to get the ride on classy horse Shadow Man. © International Olympic Committee

Top Stories (uk) - Google News (com) 

Novak Djokovic overpowers Rafael Nadal in Olympic renewal of old rivalry - The Telegraph

  1. Novak Djokovic overpowers Rafael Nadal in Olympic renewal of old rivalry  The Telegraph
  2. After Olympics Loss vs Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal's Big Announcement On Retirement  NDTV Sports
  3. Rafael Nadal ‘at peace’ if Olympic defeat to Djokovic is his Paris singles farewell  The Guardian
  4. When will Rafael Nadal play Novak Djokovic at the Olympics?  The Independent
  5. Paris 2024: ‘Greatest rivalry we have ever seen’ – Watch moment Novak Djokovic downs Rafael Nadal at... Читать дальше...

TVLine.com 

Netflix Series Will Capture Final Interviews From Cultural Icons — to Stream Posthumously

Netflix is marking some Famous Last Words with an upcoming docuseries that will feature the final major interview from beloved culture figures, TVLine has learned. The series is borrowed from a Danish TV format that has earned acclaim for giving living notables (musicians, athletes, comedians, actors, business leaders and politicians) a chance to reflect on […]

FashionNetwork.com (uk) 

Armani posts single digit sales drop in first half

Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani managed to keep its operating profit steady last year and grow net sales by 6% at constant currencies, despite a "single-digit" slowdown in revenues.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Govt plans crackdown on lookalike drug brands

According to people in the know, the government is likely to consider as valid only the brand names which were approved first by the regulator. Other same or similar sounding and lookalike brands will not be allowed to be marketed. Drug makers will soon be asked to upload formulation details along with the brand names of their products on the government's portal.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

SC refuses to stay HC order quashing Bihar's quota law

The Supreme Court refused to halt the Patna High Court's decision nullifying the increase in reservation for backward classes, SCs, and STs from 50% to 65% in Bihar. The Bihar government's amendment was deemed unconstitutional for breaching the 50% reservation cap and violating equality principles. The case will be heard in September.

SportsMockery.com 

White Sox Trade Erick Fedde To Cardinals In Three-Team Deal

The White Sox have traded Erick Fedde to the Cardinals as part of a three-team deal with the Dodgers. According to ESPN, the full trade includes seven players. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reports, that the Cardinals are sending utilityman Tommy Edman to the Dodgers, while the White Sox are sending Tommy Pham and Fedde to […]

Thedailybeast.com 

Conan O’Brien Channels Bob Dylan in Epic Newport Folk Festival Debut

Joshua Mellin

The famed American festival where Bob Dylan went electric in 1965 has played host to countless legends in its 65 year history, more recently Joni MItchell’s return to the stage in 2022, so this season it was a bit of a surprise when former television host and comedian Conan O’Brien with “real musicians” was announced as the main headliner.

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