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Google joins push to localise AI for African languages with speech database Google

Google joins push to localise AI for African languages with speech database

Google has collaborated with African universities and research institutions to launch WAXAL, an open-source speech database designed to support the development of voice-based artificial intelligence for African languages.  African institutions, including Makerere University in Uganda, the University of Ghana, Digital Umuganda in Rwanda, and the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences…
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February 2, 2026
Nicki Minaj Responds to Trevor Noah’s Grammys Jokes: “God Will Not Be Mocked” Donald Trump

Nicki Minaj Responds to Trevor Noah’s Grammys Jokes: “God Will Not Be Mocked”

Nicki Minaj has been responding to Grammys host Trevor Noah for skewering her support for President Donald Trump and her absence from the music awards show on Sunday night. “As they do their ritual tonight, God almighty will reveal himself to them. The ritual will backfire on them. God will…
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February 2, 2026
Clean label vs. functional foods: Can the two trends coexist? Food Industry

Clean label vs. functional foods: Can the two trends coexist?

Do clean label and functional foods coexist? Summary Consumers increasingly seek functional foods delivering benefits beyond basic taste Clean-label products appeal through simple ingredients and natural health cues Experts say both trends can coexist despite differing consumer motivations Ultra processed foods raise concerns even when fortified with functional additives Younger…
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February 2, 2026
COVID-19 Strikes Back at Milano Cortina Olympics as Reports Confirm Affected Individuals Pandemic

COVID-19 Strikes Back at Milano Cortina Olympics as Reports Confirm Affected Individuals

Even as the world moves past the worst of the pandemic, COVID‑19 continues to haunt the Olympics.  Remember the 2022 Beijing Olympics, when 32 athletes had to isolate after testing positive? Their dreams were shattered. Now, just four days before the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, the same threat is haunting…
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February 2, 2026
‘Melania’ Reviews Are In—Here’s What the Critics Are Saying Propaganda

‘Melania’ Reviews Are In—Here’s What the Critics Are Saying

Melania, the new Melania Trump documentary promoted by President Donald Trump as “a must watch,” has opened with stronger‑than‑expected box office returns while drawing overwhelmingly negative reactions from critics and film buffs. Essential Reading: The US Is in Beta as China Changes the Game How Trump’s Nuclear Brinkmanship Is Forcing…
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February 2, 2026
China slams Grammy honour for Dalai Lama, calls it political manipulation Dalai Lama

China slams Grammy honour for Dalai Lama, calls it political manipulation

China slams Grammy honour for Dalai Lama, calls it political manipulation China has slammed The Recording Academy for its decision to honour Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama with Grammy Award, accusing him of being involved in separatist activities. He was given the accolade for the audioversion of his…
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February 2, 2026
Lego Star Wars BB-8 review Star Wars

Lego Star Wars BB-8 review

Space Verdict This new Lego Star Wars BB-8 model might only be a fraction cheaper than the previous, now retired version, but it’s less than half the size. Still, it’s a very nicely made model, with some nifty movement features — and we do love having a model of this…
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February 2, 2026