WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Twenty-eight healthcare companies, including CVS Health , are signing U.S. President Joe Biden’s voluntary commitments aimed at ensuring the safe development of artificial intelligence (AI), a White House official said on Thursday. The commitments by healthcare providers and payers follow those of 15 leading AI companies, including …

(Reuters) – Newcastle United’s exit from Europe stung but may have a silver lining later in the season as Eddie Howe tries to qualify the club for a second successive Champions League campaign. The 2-1 home defeat by AC Milan on Wednesday not only ended the club’s hopes of reaching …

KUALA LUMPUR: A handbook detailing guidelines for accurate and ethical reporting has been launched by the Communications Ministry. Dubbed the Madani Mobile Journalism (Mojo) Reporter’s Handbook, the handbook was launched by Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. She said it had a clear and singular objective for media practitioners and …

MADRID (Reuters) – Spain is developing age verification technology to prevent children from accessing inappropriate content online such as pornography or gambling sites, the head of the data protection agency said on Thursday. Concern about the impact of pornographic, violent and other harmful material on youths still developing their identity …

PERTH (Reuters) – Australia opener David Warner celebrated his 26th test century on Thursday by ‘shushing’ the Perth media box, silencing his critics after putting his side in a strong position on day one of the first test against Pakistan. The hosts ended the day on 346-5 from 84 overs …

KUALA LUMPUR: In a show of solidarity with the Palestinian people’s struggle, Pos Malaysia launched a special “Palestin Merdeka” stamp set that will be available from Jan 18 next year. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the launch of the special stamps was not merely symbolic but signifies the solidarity and …

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Negara passed the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023 by voice vote on Thursday (Dec 14). The Bill, tabled by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, among other things, prohibits the sale and purchase of tobacco products, smoking materials or tobacco substitute …

MADRID (Reuters) – Barcelona visit mid-table Valencia in LaLiga on Saturday under pressure after two defeats in four days sparked criticism from fans and media unhappy with the form of Xavi Hernandez’s team. A statement win over Atletico Madrid has been forgotten after a 4-2 loss at home to surprise …

CAIRO (Reuters) – Families in Sudan’s conflict zones could experience famine-like hunger by next summer, the United Nations has warned, while some in the war-ravaged capital are surviving on a single, meagre daily meal. Some 30 million people, almost two thirds of the population, are in need of assistance in …

GEORGE TOWN: A recent dispute between a senior citizen and security personnel over a hospital dress code violation at the Seberang Jaya Hospital was due to miscommunication, says Penang health committee chairman Daniel Gooi Zi Sen. Expressing his regret over the matter, Gooi said further action would be taken to …