Новости за 19.12.2024

A French court on Thursday found 51 men found guilty of participating in the mass rape of Gisèle Pelicot during decades of abuse orchestrated by her ex-husband. Many of the men had denied the charges against them saying that they thought Gisèle Pelicot had consented to the encounters, despite being drugged unconscious. The guilty verdicts "send a powerful message to say none of those excuses hold water for a second", said journalist Megan Clement, editor of the feminist Impact newsletter.

Julianne Moore stars in Pedro Almodóvar's first English-language film, "The Room Next Door," in theaters Friday, and reflects on how his Spanish films informed her craft as an actor in her 20s.

The 10 best movies of 2024 include movies that took major artistic risks and told inspiring stories through cinema.

Two weeks after President-elect Donald Trump’s November election victory, the Biden-Harris State Department issued an internal diplomatic cable that touted sweeping diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the agency, including dedicated “reflection rooms” and "all gender restrooms" at American embassies abroad. The Nov. 19 cable, issued by outgoing Secretary of State Antony Blinken and reviewed by the Washington Free Beacon, is part of a larger Biden administration bid to embed DEI... Читать дальше...

Researchers at University of California San Diego have developed and tested a new software package, called Spatial Modeling Algorithms for Reactions and Transport (SMART), that can realistically simulate cell-signaling networks—the complex systems of molecular interactions that allow cells to respond to diverse cues from their environment.

When introducing genes into yeast to make it produce drugs and other useful substances, it is also necessary to reliably switch the production on or off. A Kobe University team found three gene regulation design principles that provide a flexible guideline for the effective control of microbiological production.

More American cities—even those seen as affluent—are home to people living without running water as people are being "squeezed" by unaffordable housing and the cost-of-living crisis, new research finds.

VCs are increasingly looking for candidates with deep technical expertise, especially in AI. But they can't pay as much as companies like OpenAI.

Luke Littler caught darts by storm with his fairytale run to the final of last year's World Championship, with his performance earning him a place in the Premier League

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, December 19th

During his first term, Trump signed executive orders that limited access to many work visa types, impacting a crucial source of technical talent.

Fashion, stan, and other online spaces offer clues to what will dominate next year in politics—for better or, in some cases, much worse.

‘In a crisis, Germany’s elites may decide there is no time to appoint someone democratically—they could step in and select a leader quickly.’

A healthy heart beats at a steady rate, between 60 and 100 times a minute. That’s not the case for all of us, I’m reminded, as I look inside a cardboard box containing around 20 plastic hearts—each a replica of a real human one. The hearts, which previously sat on a shelf in a lab…

With Trump set to take office, cutting emissions 66 percent by 2035 will require rapid action from states, cities, and the private sector.

Did Jesus of Nazareth claim to be God? Many modern scholars say no, but there is a strong academic case to be made that that answer is a resounding "yes."

1. You can now talk to OpenAI’s chatbot by dialing 1-800-ChatGPT  CNN
2. OpenAI makes ChatGPT available for phone calls and texts  CNBC
3. You can now call 1-800-CHATGPT  The Verge
4. Call ChatGPT from any phone with OpenAI’s new 1-800 voice service  Ars Technica
5. You can now message ChatGPT on WhatsApp or call it on your landline (if you still have one)  TechRadar

The Senate Armed Services Committee usually limits who can view these types of background checks. Lawmakers want to see this one.

The Elon Musk-led cost-cutting initiative will be constrained by congressional politics, Trump’s preferences and a lack of legal authority.

“We have really cold winters, and this coat is perfect.”

Even though more cuts are predicted for 2025, this account is still a must-have for your short-term savings.

Get Microsoft Office 2024 Home for $119.97 (reg. $149), featuring enhanced collaboration, AI-powered tools, and more.

Get a refurbished MacBook Air with the M1 chip — powerful, eco-friendly, and easy on the wallet.

Simplify your drive with a wireless adapter for CarPlay and Android Auto for $90, making your ride more convenient and safer ahead of the new year.

Discover the NanoPhone, a miniaturized smartphone that packs all the essential features into a sleek, ultra-portable design for $99.97 (reg. $199) through December 22.