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AI's energy appetite is reshaping the renewable transition
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (233+ words) Artificial intelligence is transforming industries at an unprecedented pace, but behind every AI model, chatbot and image generator lies an often overlooked reality: electricity. According to the International Energy Agency's latest State of Energy Innovation report, advances in energy technologies,…...
Where fans create the magic
8+ hour, 58+ min ago (12+ words) Oman Observer Where fans create the magic...
Olivia Rodrigo unveils all-woman festival
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (291+ words) Olivia Rodrigo has announced the launch of her own music festival, featuring an all-women lineup made up of what she describes as her "heroes and friends, including Chappell Roan, Doechii and Stevie Nicks. The 23-year-old singer-songwriter, best known for her…...
Burnham vows 'new path' for UK as he eyes bid to oust premier Starmer
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (565+ words) London: Veteran UK Labour politician Andy Burnham won a crunch by-election on Friday, resoundingly securing a parliamentary seat and clearing the way for his expected bid to oust beleaguered Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Burnham, a former government minister who has…...
Muttrah's cable car project and the parking challenge
1+ week, 3+ day ago (341+ words) Muttrah, one of Oman's most historic and commercially significant cities, is entering a new phase of tourism and urban development. Several tourism, entertainment, and real estate projects are currently underway, promising to increase the city's attractiveness to both residents and…...
British art has lost a giant: David Hockney dies at 88
1+ week, 6+ day ago (511+ words) British artist David Hockney, one of the most influential and celebrated painters of the modern era, died on Thursday at the age of 88, according to a statement from his publicist. No cause of death was announced. Hockney's lifelong fascination with…...
USA launches with Hollywood show
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (57+ words) Oman Observer USA launches with Hollywood show The World Cup arrived in the United States with a Hollywood-style opening ceremony, including Tom Cruise, David Beckham, Halle Berry, Rob Lowe, Owen Wilson and Paris Hilton looked on as performers danced around…...
Mother sues Open AI due to daughter's suicide
2+ week, 1+ day ago (174+ words) Oman Observer A Canadian mother sued Open AI and its CEO "Sam Altman in US court on Thursday alleging that Chat GPT encouraged her daughter to commit suicide, the latest lawsuit to accuse the company of failing to address dangerous…...
Cyber law ensures fair use of social media
2+ week, 5+ day ago (285+ words) Oman Observer Cyber law ensures fair use of social media The law also extends protection against the publication of news, images, comments, data or information intended to harm another person, even when the information itself may be factually accurate. Legal…...
Public told to avoid sunstroke as temperatures soar
3+ week, 1+ day ago (265+ words) STAFF REPORTERMUSCAT, JUNE 4 The Oman Meteorology Office (Met Office ) issued a set of public health guidelines aimed at preventing sunstroke and heat-related illnesses as soaring summer temperatures continue to affect various parts of the Sultanate of Oman. The guidance, released…...