In a significant move to expand AI infrastructure, Nvidia and Elon Musk’s xAI have joined forces with major players like Microsoft, BlackRock, and MGX. The newly formed AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP) aims to enhance the capabilities of U.S. data centers and energy facilities needed to power AI technologies, such as ChatGPT. This partnership is part […]
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Statement: The Elders express alarm at the breakdown of the ceasefire in Gaza, and call for an immediate end to Israel’s latest military assault. We urge all parties to demonstrate political will to end the war, and prioritise human life and a pathway to peace over domestic politics. At this dangerous time, we commend the initiative […]
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Córdoba in Argentina, Fortaleza in Brazil and Manchester in the UK picked up accolades at a healthy cities summit, co-hosted by the UN World Health Organization (WHO), Bloomberg Philanthropies and Vital Strategies. The Argentinian city won recognition for its policy to eliminate sugary and artificially sweetened drinks – along with ultra-processed foods – from all […]
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“Where, after all, do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home,” said Anna Fierst, quoting her great-grandmother Eleanor Roosevelt’s speech of 1958, in which she highlighted the number of ordinary citizens determined to be active in their local neighbourhoods, schools, and factories. “Unless these rights have meaning there, they have little meaning […]
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The office has condemned the escalating violence as the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and their former ally, the paramilitary group – Rapid Support Forces (RSF) –continues to impact civilians. Credible reports indicate that RSF fighters and allied militias have raided homes in eastern Khartoum, carrying out summary killings, arbitrary detentions and looting of essential […]
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As World Tuberculosis (TB) Day approaches on March 24, the World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm over severe disruptions in global TB care due to sharp declines in funding. TB remains the world’s deadliest infectious disease, claiming over 1 million lives annually, and these disruptions are putting millions more at risk. The WHO […]
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The Boston Celtics have been sold for a staggering $6.1 billion, setting a new record as the largest sports franchise sale in North American history. The deal marks a significant shift in the world of sports ownership, further highlighting the escalating value of major league teams in North America. While the Celtics are one of […]
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Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing, and the National Drugs Strategy, Jennifer Murnane O’Connor TD, has announced €500,000 in recurring funding aimed at improving healthcare access for Traveller children. The funding will support new projects in two of Ireland’s six Health Service Executive (HSE) regions, under the Brighter Beginnings Pilot Project. This initiative aligns with Ireland’s […]
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Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, has announced €2.85 million in funding for five new projects under the European Innovation Partnership (EIP), aimed at enhancing the future of Irish farming. These projects, which fall under the themes of Generational Renewal and Digital Technology, will play a key role in advancing Ireland’s […]
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Minister for Education Helen McEntee TD has announced a €100,000 funding opportunity for organisations providing non-mainstream music education in communities across Ireland. The Non-Mainstream Music Education Bursary Scheme is aimed at supporting smaller, community-focused initiatives that help children and young people express their creativity through music. This grant is designed to assist organisations that have […]
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