VinTeam is one of the finalists in the XPRIZE Pandemic Response Challenge, which focuses on the development of data-driven AI systems to predict COVID-19 infection rates, and plan interventions. VinTeam is made up of Mudit Jain, a software engineering lead at Google, and Biplab Deka, PhD from the University of Illinois, UC. The duo have
The PayPal application can be seen on a mobile phone. Felix Kästle | picture alliance | Getty Images PayPal will acquire cryptocurrency security firm Curv as part of its push into digital tokens, the company announced Monday. The deal is worth less than $200 million, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC. It’s expected
A union leader has told Sky News “the jury’s out” on whether schools in England will have to close again. Asked if she was confident that pupils would not have to go back to remote learning at some point in the future, Dr Mary Bousted replied: “No, I’m afraid I’m not.” Live COVID updates from
The Bank of England governor has sounded a relatively optimistic note on the economy, predicting that the coronavirus shock would cause less long-term damage than most recessions. Andrew Bailey also told a Resolution Foundation event that he expected to cut the Bank’s unemployment forecast following last week’s budget and that the Bank’s forecasts suggested the
A nun in Myanmar told junta forces “you’ll have to come through me” – moments before they opened fire on protesters. At least two people were confirmed dead in the city of Myitkyina on Monday following clashes with security forces. Sister Ann Roza Nu Tawng previously said she was prepared to die to save others
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Jerry Springer revisited his pre-pandemic tradition of singing a famous Elvis tune for the King’s birthday — albeit a couple months late … but still as incredible as ever. The famed talk show host popped into Matteo’s Trattoria Saturday night in Boca Raton, FL — where he and a group
Meghan and Harry’s tell-all interview with Oprah has aired in the US, with the Duchess of Sussex claiming there were “concerns” about baby Archie’s skin colour before he was born and saying she had suicidal thoughts during her time in the Royal Family. American audiences were the first to see the two-hour Oprah With Meghan
Gladys Knight and Alessia Cara performed the national anthems of their respective countries at the NBA All-Star 2021 basketball game, which is being held tonight at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Knight was present in Atlanta to sing “The Star Spangled Banner,” while Cara delivered a remote performance of “O Canada” from Toronto.
The Covid-19 pandemic led to a boom in online learning that has increased the revenue of education technology company Coursera. Coursera Education tech company Coursera filed its IPO prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday, and plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “COUR.” The Mountain View, California-based
Pupils in England are beginning to return to school this morning after months of remote learning under the first step to ease COVID-19 restrictions. All children will be able to head back into the classroom, but secondary schools can stagger the return of students over the week to allow for mass testing. Secondary school pupils
Starling Bank will on Monday unveil the biggest fundraising in its seven-year history when it announces that it has secured more than £270m from investors including one of the world’s biggest sovereign wealth funds. Sky News has learnt that the digital challenger bank will confirm that its latest share sale will exceed expectations, bringing in
At least 20 people have been killed after a series of large explosions at a military base in the city of Bata in Equatorial Guinea. The cause of the blasts is not yet known but reports on the TVGE news channel suggested authorities had ruled out an attack. TVGE called on people to donate blood
After winning a Golden Globe, numerous critics circle accolades as well as SAG Award, Independent Spirit Award and Critics Choice nominations, Minari has taken its success overseas as the A24 American family drama has opened at number one in South Korea. Minari has banked an estimated $2.2 million in South Korea, earning more than double of
Meghan and Harry’s tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey has begun in the US, with millions of viewers watching to hear why they chose to step down as senior royals in the UK. American audiences are the first to see the two-hour long Oprah With Meghan And Harry: A Primetime Special, while UK viewers will be
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