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Social media
Study warns users about health information on TikTok
The Chinese social network is packed with information of all kinds and in all fields, which can get up to tens of millions of views. This may be of little importance when it comes to showcasing the latest blush, but it can be crucial when the posts in question concern users’ health. Indeed, a new study reveals that much of this information is not based on factual evidence.
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Technology
Apple renews talks with OpenAI for iPhone generative AI features, Bloomberg News reports
(Reuters) -Apple Inc has renewed discussions with OpenAI about using the startup's generative AI technology to power some new features being introduced in the iPhone later this year, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.
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Nation
Skywatchers out in force
The recent total solar eclipse on April 4 was a highly anticipated event visible in parts of North America, including Mexico, the United States and Canada. The celestial event brought together astronomers, enthusiasts and just plain curious observers to witness the wonders of the universe.
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Technology
Google plans $3 billion data center investment in Indiana, Virginia
(Reuters) - Alphabet unit Google said on Friday it would invest $3 billion to set up a data center campus in Indiana and expand sites in Virginia.
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True Or Not
QuickCheck: Has the e-Filing submission deadline been extended?
MARCH might have already come and gone, there are a few hold-outs who have yet to submit their tax returns for the the financial year of 2023. There are many reasons for someone to submit their returns late and those that do are usually hit with a stiff penalty.
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Nation
Photo gallery: KKB by-election nomination day
PETALING JAYA: Some 40,000 voters in Kuala Kubu Baharu in Selangor will go to the polls on May 11 to elect their new assemblyman after the death of former state lawmaker Lee Kee Hiong.
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Technology
X tells Brazil court 'operational faults' allowed blocked users to remain active
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Lawyers representing X in Brazil told the Supreme Court on Friday that "operational faults" have allowed users who were ordered blocked to stay active on the social media platform.
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Technology
TikTok general counsel to step down, will focus on fighting US law
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Erich Andersen, general counsel for TikTok and Chinese parent company ByteDance, said on Friday he will step down from the role in June, according to a company statement.
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Technology
Google asks court to throw out US advertising case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Alphabet Inc's Google on Friday asked a federal court in Virginia to reject a U.S. government lawsuit accusing the advertising and search giant of anticompetitive practices in the online advertising marketplace.
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Nation
KKB by-election: Live updates
PETALING JAYA: Some 40,000 voters in Kuala Kubu Baharu in Selangor will go to the polls on May 11 to elect their new assemblyperson after the death of former state lawmaker Lee Kee Hiong.
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Technology
Apollo, KKR and Stonepeak to invest in JV to fund Intel's Ireland facility, Bloomberg reports
(Reuters) - Apollo Global Management, KKR & Co and Stonepeak may invest billions in a joint venture to help fund Intel's semiconductor fabrication facility in Ireland, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.
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Football
Soccer-Leeds manager Farke determined to fight on for promotion despite QPR defeat
LONDON (Reuters) - Leeds United manager Daniel Farke was left dumbfounded by his side's 4-0 drubbing by Queens Park Rangers on Friday, a result that left Leeds's automatic promotion hopes in tatters and saw Leicester promoted to the Premier League.
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Nation
‘Behave during Kaamatan or face the music’
KOTA KINABALU: Visitors attending Kaamatan festivities here have been warned to behave or face “sogit” (traditional penalty).
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Sabah & Sarawak
Pregnant inmate says grateful for home detention
SIBU: A 31-year-old pregnant prisoner here is thankful to have been given a second chance in life after being granted home detention under the Licensed Prisoner Release Programme (PBSL).Nini (not her real name) is the first in Sarawak and the fourth in the country to be allowed home detention under PBSL.
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Nation
Retiree cleaned out of RM250,000
BATU PAHAT: A retired teacher who went online looking for a cleaner paid an initial fee of only RM15 but ended up losing her life savings of RM250,000.It is learnt that the teacher, who was expecting guests at her home, sourced for cleaning services on social media earlier this month.
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Nation
Fahmi: No MPs from state objected when Territorial Sea Act passed in 2012
PADANG BESAR: The Terengganu government’s decision to reject the Territorial Sea Act 2012 through a motion passed in the state legislative assembly earlier this week was a “cynical and hypocritical act,” says Fahmi Fadzil.
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Nation
Two poodles detained at KLIA over microchips
SEPANG: The Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis) has detained two poodles from China after their microchips were found to differ from those on their declared import permits.
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Nation
Andy Lau’s smooch once sent co-star’s tooth ‘flying’
HONG Kong superstar Andy Lau once bumped into another actress with such force during a kissing scene that he knocked off one of her front teeth, China Press reported.
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Nation
Customs to double ‘sniffing’ strength against drug smuggling
NILAI: The Customs Department will get another 20 sniffer dogs in June to combat the smuggling of illicit drugs, particularly via couriered parcels, says its deputy director-general (enforcement and compliance).
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Nation
Springtime celebrations
The new year of many South and South-East Asian calendars falls annually between April 13-15, marking the beginning of spring. These celebrations often involve family gatherings, feasting, religious ceremonies and various cultural activities to welcome the new year and celebrate renewal and new beginnings.