Texas Church to Host ‘Drag Queen Story Hour’ after City Library Cancels Event Scott Slayton | Contributor to ChristianHeadlines.com | Tuesday, May 28, 2019 City officials in Leander, Texas found themselves mired in controversy after the city’s library announced that it would host a “Drag Queen Story Hour” event. Then, a […]
Should robots have rights? by Molly Callahan, Northeastern University DECEMBER 8, 2017 As robots gain citizenship and potential personhood in parts of the world, it’s appropriate to consider whether they should also have rights. So argues Northeastern professor Woodrow Hartzog, whose research focuses in part on robotics and automated […]
UNSETTLING SEX ROBOT LOOKS ALMOST EXACTLY LIKE A REAL PERSON. Video. FUTURISM.COM. MAY 29, 2019. KRISTIN HOUSER Some sex experts predict we’re headed toward a future in which “virtual” lovers replace human ones — and based on advances happening in the field of sex robots, it could eventually be hard […]
Better together: Human and robot co-workers more efficient, less accident-prone. by University of Göttingen MAY 27, 2019 More and more processes are being automated and digitized. Self-driving delivery vehicles, such as forklifts, are finding their way into many areas—and companies are reporting potential time and cost savings. However, an […]
Saudi Arabia’s $500bn NEOM project ‘progressing well’, says CEO Nadhmi Al-Nasr says team behind Red Sea coast mega project is working ‘day and night’ to bring it to reality Arabian Business. October 27, 2018 Saudi Arabia’s $500 billion NEOM project is progressing steadily, according to its CEO Nadhmi […]
Neom Babylon investors, workers to get ‘VIP’ document for visa-free travel, residency – report Holders of the document will also be exempt from a number of laws in the kingdom Arabian Business. May 30, 2019 Saudi Arabia has formed a joint legal committee with the UK to introduce […]
I don’t even believe in astrology, so why am I addicted to this horoscope app? The Guardian. Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Modern astrology taps into the deep irony of the extremely online. Is that why Co-Star rules my life right now? It’s 10.02am and there’s a ping on […]
Seasons of the witch: as women we nurture the riches of earth, food and health The Guardian. April 8, 2019 In the past few months I have started putting down roots. It’s a cliche but it’s literally what I’m doing. I spend my weekends transforming the tired old […]
Saudi calls on Muslim world to reject Iran ‘interference’ Mohamad Ali Harissi. AFP•May 29, 2019 Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) – Saudi Arabia on Wednesday sought to rally support among Islamic nations against arch-rival Iran, demanding “firmness” over attacks on Gulf oil facilities ahead of three summits as regional […]
Taiwan’s military trains for a Chinese invasion on the beach JOHNSON LAI. Associated Press•May 30, 2019 FANGSHAN, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese tanks and soldiers fired at simulated Chinese forces and assault helicopters launched missiles in an anti-invasion drill Thursday on a beach on the island’s southern coast. The […]
