Author: BLOGGER

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Aug
2024

Dublin rejects Google’s new data centre plans over energy concerns

Google’s plans for a third data centre in Dublin have hit a snag. Unimpressed by the lack of on-site renewable energy sources to power the facility, the South Dublin County Council today announced it had refused the tech giant’s expansion scheme.  Along with many other tech firms, Google has its European headquarters in the Irish

28
Aug
2024

Vaping products with suspected cannabis seized in Donegal by gardaí

More than €3,000 worth of vaping products containing suspected cannabinoids were seized by gardaí in Co Donegal last week. During the search of premises in Bundoran and Donegal town on August 22nd, 66 vapes and two bottles of oil, containing suspected illegal cannabinoids (THC, HHC and HHCP), were seized. The searches followed Garda inquiries into

28
Aug
2024

2 Trump campaign staffers got into a scrap with an Arlington cemetery official who didn't want them filming near the graves of recently buried US troops: report – Business Insider

2 Trump crusade staffers got into a piece with an metropolis necropolis authorised who didn’t poverty them…

28
Aug
2024

CAO 2024: Universities set to use random selection for some high points courses

Universities look set to offer a number of high points courses on random selection – or a lottery – today due to the high volume of top grades linked to this year’s Leaving Cert results. The bunching of student on high grades has made it difficult to differentiate between candidates for some prestigious courses such

28
Aug
2024

Telegram Boss, Pavel Durov, arrested in France

The billionaire founder and CEO of Telegram, Pavel Durov, was reportedly arrested and detained at Bourget Airport near Paris on Saturday evening, according to French news outlets TF1 and BFM TV. Durov, who was travelling on his private jet from Azerbaijan, was arrested under a French warrant related to a preliminary police investigation into Telegram’s

28
Aug
2024

Tanzania Launches Solar-Powered Mobile Classrooms to Bridge Digital Divide

A groundbreaking initiative has been launched in Tanzania to bring digital education to remote communities. Vodacom and Huawei have partnered to introduce the DigiTruck, a solar-powered mobile classroom designed to equip young people with vital digital skills. The DigiTruck, a recycled shipping container converted into a mobile school, is equipped with laptops, smartphones, and a

28
Aug
2024

WHO Unveils Global Response Plan For Mpox

August 27, (THEWILL) – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP) for Mpox, scheduled to run from September 2024 to February 2025. The plan, which stresses surveillance, research, equitable access to medical countermeasures, and community empowerment, provides a framework for public health preparedness and response to the

28
Aug
2024

NIN, SIM Database Can Solve Nigeria’s Security Challenges, Says Pantami

Dr Isa Pantami, Minister of Communication and Digital Economy Professor Ali Pantami, the former Minister of Digital Economy and Communication, has reiterated that utilizing the database of National Identification Number (NIN) and SIM registration can help identify perpetrators of insecurity and solve the country’s security challenges. Speaking on the prevailing insecurity in the country, Pantami

28
Aug
2024

FCT Constructing Modern Bus Terminals To Improve Transportation –Wike

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria Tuesday, August 27th, 2024 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mr Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says the FCT Administration (FCTA) is constructing three world-class bus and taxi terminals to improve transportation system in the territory. Wike stated this while inaugurating the construction

28
Aug
2024

Low-carbon materials a ‘huge opportunity’ to green the transportation sector

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The U.S. DOT has a new strategy to cut pollution: promoting green construction materials for transportation projects. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions created during the construction process is a key way to make the country’s transportation systems more environmentally friendly, Federal Highway Administrator Shailen