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Ensuring the neutrality of public servants

Civil servants are citizens who also have political rights, especially when determining their choices during general elections. However, in their daily activities and public service functions, civil servants are required to maintain neutrality and stay away from anything that may appear biased toward any presidential and vice presidential candidates, political parties or legislative candidates.

2 years ago
Science & Tech

Humans reached icy northern Europe in time of Neanderthals

The international team of researchers found human bones and tools hiding behind a massive rock in a German cave, the oldest traces of Homo sapiens ever discovered so far north. ...

2 years ago
Science & Tech

US lawmakers win apology from Zuckerberg in tech grilling

The executives convened by the US Senate Judiciary Committee were put to task in a session titled "Big Tech and the Online Child Sexual Exploitation Crisis." ...

2 years ago

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Astronomers in Chile to scour universe with car-sized mega camera

The size of a small car and weighing 2.8 metric tons, the sophisticated piece of equipment will reveal views of the cosmos as never before, officials from the US-funded project told AFP. 

2 years ago
Entertainment

Universal Music warns it will pull songs from TikTok

In an open letter, Universal accused TikTok of "trying to build a music-based business, without paying fair value for the music."

2 years ago
Science & Tech

Elon Musk's Neuralink implants brain chip in first human

"Initial results show promising neuron spike detection," Musk said in a post on the social media platform X on Monday.

2 years ago
People

'Taylor Swift' searches blocked on X after AI porn outrage

Certain queries attempted by AFP that included the megastar's name, such as "Taylor Swift AI," triggered messages saying "something went wrong."

2 years ago
Culture

The Sasa cookbook takes a gastronomic journey across Asia and the Middle East

The newly released cookbook Main Rasa Bersama Sasa (Playing with Flavors with Sasa) is more than just a collection of exclusive recipes for Indonesian and international cuisine.

2 years ago
Science & Tech

Mars rover data confirms ancient lake sediments on red planet

The findings from ground-penetrating radar observations conducted by the robotic rover substantiate previous orbital imagery and other data leading scientists to theorize that portions of Mars were once covered in water and may have harbored microbial life.

2 years ago
Culture

Thriving in an uncertain future

In today’s era, marked by disruptive innovation that demands strategic acumen, leaders and managers play a pivotal role in orchestrating strategies to navigate the turbulent waters.

2 years ago
Science & Tech

NASA's historic Mars helicopter Ingenuity grounded for good

The fate of Ingenuity was sealed when imagery beamed back to Earth after its 72nd and final flight on Jan. 18 showed that a portion of one of the miniature whirligig's twin rotor blades had broken off, leaving it incapable of further operation, NASA officials said.

2 years ago
Art & Culture

Abandoned Singapore mall becomes unlikely art haven

Around half a century old, Peace Centre is scheduled to face the wrecking ball later this year, but fans say it has provided a rare space for self-expression.

2 years ago
Science & Tech

Fit at 40: the revolutionary Apple Mac in numbers

Jobs, playing the showman inventor to perfection in a black suit and silver bow tie, opened a zipper bag in an auditorium in Cupertino, California, on January 24, 1984, and lifted out a lightweight computer that not only operated at the click of a button but also, thrillingly, talked.

2 years ago
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National Museum unites multidisciplinary experts to rise from the ashes

The Museum National is working hard to restore artifacts affected by a fire that tore through Building A in September 2023, as well as implementing renovations that are scheduled to take over a year.

2 years ago
Science & Tech

Japan's SLIM moon craft short on power after successful lunar landing

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said its Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) landed the moon's surface at around 12:20 a.m., but its solar panels were not able to generate electricity, possibly because they are angled wrong.

2 years ago
Science & Tech

Webb telescope discovers oldest black hole yet

The black hole was vigorously gobbling up its host galaxy just 430 million years after the birth of the universe during a period called the cosmic dawn, according to a study in the journal Nature.

2 years ago
Science & Tech

Meta joins rivals in pursuit of human-level AI

Sometimes called artificial general intelligence or AGI, the goal, given in an interview with The Verge, is to create AI that can problem solve and rationalize on the same level as humans.

2 years ago
Science & Tech

Google eliminates hundreds of jobs in advertising team tweak

The job cuts to its "large customer" sales team are intended to result in better support for small and medium size businesses advertising on Google's platform, according to the internet giant.

2 years ago
Culture premium

New year, new ambiance: Trends, tips and transformations for your home interiors

Interior designers share tips on this year's latest trends to help you consider what kind of improvements you can apply before embarking on a fresh look at home.

2 years ago
People

British supermodel Kate Moss turns 50

In September last year, the catwalk star told The Times newspaper that she was "in denial" about hitting her half century.

2 years ago
Health

Tobacco use shrinking worldwide: WHO

In 2022, about one in five adults around the world were smokers or consumed other tobacco products, compared to one in every three in 2000, the UN health agency said.

2 years ago
Science & Tech

2023's record heat partly driven by 'mystery' process: NASA scientist

But the record-shattering temperatures of 2023 have nonetheless alarmed scientists, and hint at some "mysterious" new processes that may be under way, NASA's top climatologist Gavin Schmidt tells AFP. 

2 years ago
Science & Tech

Meta toughens content curbs for teens on Instagram, Facebook

The changes come months after dozens of US states accused Meta of damaging the mental health of children and teens, and misleading users about the safety of its platforms.

2 years ago
Entertainment premium

Varuna unveiled: Exploring underwater marvels and culinary delights at Taman Safari Bali

Taman Safari Bali introduces a new dining experience, the Varuna underwater theatrical dining venue where diners can enjoy their meal while watching divers perform an underwater show.

2 years ago
Entertainment

Paris names street after David Bowie

"Rue David Bowie" was officially inaugurated in the capital's 13th district on the left bank of the city.

2 years ago
Entertainment premium

Golden Disc Awards captivates K-pop fans in Jakarta debut

SEVENTEEN won the Album of the Year that evening for its 2023 extended play album entitled FML, which sold a record-breaking 6.2 million copies.

2 years ago
Entertainment

NYT essay speculating over Swift's sexuality sparks backlash

The backlash to the Times essay was more about how the outlet was dismissive of what the US pop icon has said about her sexuality, a representative of a queer-focused media outlet has said.

2 years ago
Environment

In Colombia, rare bird flaunts male and female feathers

According to experts, the specimen spotted in Colombia was a rare example of "bilateral gynandromorphy" — a condition in which one side of an animal exhibits male characteristics and the other female.   

2 years ago
Art & Culture

Calling all guitar heroes, The Smashing Pumpkins are hiring

The influential alt rockers who achieved 1990s fame with hits including "Cherub Rock" and "Tonight, Tonight" are seeking an additional guitarist and welcoming resumes.

2 years ago
Science & Tech

Rocket carrying American lunar lander arrives at launchpad

United Launch Alliance' Vulcan Centaur rocket rolled out in the morning to its launchpad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, preparing for its maiden flight to blast off on Monday at 2:18 am local time.

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