SINGAPORE — Japan’s health authorities have warned of a surge in patients infected with a rare but potentially deadly type of strep throat infection. The number of cases of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) reported in Japan just in the first three months of 2024 has hit over 600, which…
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See All:Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI said on Thursday it will launch an enhanced version of its chatbot Grok.The new version, called Grok-1.5, will be made available to early testers and existing Grok users on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, in the coming days, xAI said in a statement.The startup said one of the most notable improvements in the new version is its performance in coding and math-related tasks.Seeking an alternative to…
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View MoreSINGAPORE: Singapore’s biggest bank DBS Group is confident of achieving a return on equity (ROE) of 15 per cent to 17 per cent in the medium term or over the next three to five years, its chief executive said on Thursday. “Rates have come down from the 5.5 per cent,…
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View MoreBUENOS AIRES: Millions of Venezuelans who fled economic misery in their country could find themselves unable to vote in key July presidential elections, as complaints mount over hurdles at consulates abroad for those seeking to register. “We want to vote, we want to vote!” chanted a small group of Venezuelans…
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View MoreNEW YORK : Automakers face “daunting” government regulations to sell half of new vehicles by 2030 as electric or plug-in hybrids despite a U.S. decision to soften the final rules over its initial, tougher proposal, a top industry official said on Wednesday.Under all compliance scenarios, automakers will need to sell…
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View MoreMatrix LED headlamps, Aston Martin’s new light signature, make an appearance on the new Vantage while new 21-inch alloy wheels and new side vents further heighten the sports car’s muscular stance. Aston Martin hasn’t skimped on engineering at its rear either, as larger and more dramatic quad exhaust tailpipes add…