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This Week in History (May 2430): Dow Jones debuts, Everest is conquered, Goa gets statehood, and more
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (353+ words) Sunday, May 24 | On this day in 1844, Samuel Morse sent the first public telegraph message " "What hath God wrought" " between Washington and Baltimore. The moment revolutionised long-distance communication and laid the foundation for modern telecommunications, from telephones to the internet. (Image:…...
Explained: Hong Kong scientists' AI weather model to forecast severe storms up to four hours ahead
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (607+ words) CNBC TV18 A team of Hong Kong researchers have presented a revolutionary artificial intelligence system, which is likely to improve early warning capabilities for extreme weather occurrences, including thunderstorms and heavy rain. Developed by the Hong Kong University of Science and…...
President extends state of public emergency in Sri Lanka as island nation recovers from Ditwah cyclone
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (247+ words) CNBC TV18 President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday extended the state of public emergency declared a month ago when the Ditwah cyclone made its landfall, leaving a trail of destruction. The gazette notifying the extension by one month was issued by…...
Pakistan monsoon death toll hits 657; nearly 1, 000 injured: Officials - CNBC TV18
9+ mon, 6+ day ago (392+ words) Rescue operations are underway and five armed forces helicopters are at the disposal of the provincial government. The provincial government of Buner has released PKR 1. 5 billion for relief activities. Read on: At least 657 people died and nearly 1, 000 were injured since…...