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[MANILA] THE Philippines’ mid-term elections on Monday (May 12) is putting investors on alert for any changes to government policies, as the global trade war exposes weaknesses in one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies.The vote to pick 12 senators, more than 300 congressmen and nearly 18,000 local officials comes as policymakers seek to boost investment and consumption against the backdrop of a more challenging external environment. It will also be a crucial test for both President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and his estranged Vice-President Sara Duterte, who are backing competing candidates. “Investors are watching whether the elections will result in continuity that will…
A Chinese tech company has revealed it is exploring whether it is possible to use AI to translate animal sounds into human language.Baidu, the owner of China’s largest search engine, has filed a patent with the China National Intellectual Property Administration. The plans were revealed in a patent document published this week.The patent is for a system that collects animal data like vocal sounds, behaviour and physiological signals. It would then be processed and merged, before an AI-powered analysis designed to recognise the animal’s emotional state. Image: Baidu’s headquarters in Beijing. File pic: Reuters Those emotional states could then be…
It’s no secret that some people appear to age faster than others, especially after enduring stressful periods. But some scientists think a person’s physical appearance could reveal more about them than meets the eye — down to the health of their tissues and cells, a concept known as “biological age.”In a new study, published Thursday in The Lancet Digital Health, researchers trained artificial intelligence to estimate the biological ages of adults with cancer by analyzing photos of their faces. Study participants with younger estimates tended to fare better after treatment than those deemed older by A.I., researchers at Mass General…
Many great quarterbacks have graced the NFL, but those who have consistently achieved playoff success are regarded on another level. To overcome an opponent who’s had a week or two to specifically scheme against you while playing in a high-stress environment — and to do it on a consistent basis — separates the legends from the greats. Then there’s Tom Brady, who’s far and away the leader in this category. While Patrick Mahomes is on pace to match Brady’s 35 playoff wins if he plays until he’s 40, that number is completely out of reach for anyone else and solidifies Brady’s argument…
Why officials are calling for a complete overhaul of the air traffic control system – CBS News Watch CBS News Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called for a complete rebuild of the nation’s air traffic control system, some of which is using 50-year-old technology. Kris Van Cleave has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
[SINGAPORE] Some of Asia’s richest families are cutting exposure to US assets, saying US President Donald Trump’s tariffs have made the world’s largest economy much less predictable.One family office managing assets for Chinese billionaires exited its US holdings entirely and will shift the proceeds to Asia. A senior executive at one of Europe’s largest private banks said the scale of the recent sell-off from rich clients and institutions around the world is unprecedented over the past three decades and could be the beginning of a more persistent shift. A top bank executive in Asia got rid of 60 per cent…
Extended interview: Bill Gates on AI, Trump’s aid cuts, the closing of his foundation and more – CBS News Watch CBS News In a wide-ranging, exclusive interview with “CBS Mornings” co-host Tony Dokoupil, Bill Gates opens up about the end of his career, the future of artificial intelligence, the eventual closing of his foundation, President Trump and more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On
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The announcement from St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City set off waves of shock and pride across the United States: For the first time ever, the pope was an American. And a White Sox fan to boot.In more than two dozen interviews across the country, Catholics and non-Catholics alike said they were stunned by the news that a 2,000-year-old religious institution had chosen Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, originally from the South Side of Chicago, as its new leader, Pope Leo XIV.“We got what we never expected,” said the Rev. Lawrence C. Tajah, a chaplain for the Nigerian Catholic community in…
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (May 9).OCBC: The bank’s net profit for the first quarter fell on lower net interest income and higher operating expenses. Net profit for the three months ended Mar 31, 2025, stood at S$1.88 billion, compared with S$1.98 billion from the year-ago period, it said on Friday. The earnings beat the S$1.86 billion consensus forecast in a Bloomberg survey of five analysts. Net interest income for the quarter fell 4 per cent to S$2.35 billion, due to a falling interest rate environment. Net interest margin…