October 14, 2024
Special Reports

Can AI replace human therapists?

Last month marked the one-year anniversary of the release of ChatGPT, OpenAI’s chatbot. As companies rush to incorporate the groundbreaking technology into their operations, many workers remain anxious that generative artificial intelligence – which tends to rely on large language models (LLMs) – will replace them. Ironically, this anxiety is shared by professionals who are

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Business

Rise in education service fees pushes up inflation 

The rise in education service charges, including tuition, scholastic materials, and uniforms, contributed to an increase in inflation, resulting in higher expenditures for most Ugandans in February compared to January. Additionally, the overall inflation uptick was influenced by increased inflation in restaurant and accommodation services, alongside rising food prices. According to recent data, headline inflation

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Magazines

The fasting for the Baha’i started too

At the beginning of this month (March), followers of the Baha’i Faith commenced 19 days of fasting, followed by celebrations marking the start of a new Baha’i year. Interestingly, this year, Muslims will also commence fasting around mid-March, coinciding with the Christian observance of Lent. With the timing of Ramadan changing yearly, such overlaps with

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Sport

Time to ‘draw a line’ under Red Bull saga, says Horner

Christian Horner stated that it’s time to move forward and put an end to the controversy surrounding his behavior and the upheaval within his championship-winning Red Bull team. He acknowledged the extensive coverage of the situation, particularly regarding allegations of misconduct from a female team member. Horner emphasized the importance of returning to basics during

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Special Reports

Are war crimes being committed in Israel-Hamas battle?

Recent violence in Israel and Gaza, marked by hostages, sieges, and indiscriminate mass killings, has deeply affected global observers. Hamas gunmen’s intrusion into Israel resulted in the tragic death of 1,200 Israelis, predominantly civilians, and the taking of approximately 150 hostages within a span of six days—an unprecedented and alarming attack. In response, Israel launched

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Special Reports

Heat, disease, air pollution: How climate change impacts health

Growing calls for addressing the various impacts of global warming on human health have spurred the initiation of the first dedicated day on this issue at the upcoming UN climate talks. Extreme heat, air pollution, and the spread of deadly infectious diseases are among the primary concerns highlighted by the World Health Organization (WHO), which

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