Author: Olafimihan Oshin

Zelensky pledges to ‘find the murderers’ of Ukrainian soldier executed in grisly video

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday vowed to find those responsible for the death of a Ukrainian soldier who was seen executed in a brutal video posted online.  Zelenksy’s response comes after a video circulated showing a Ukrainian soldier being shot to death by Russians right after saying “Slava Ukraini,” or “Glory to Ukraine,” on…

UN chief: Gender equality ‘300 years away’

António Guterres, the United Nations secretary-general, said on Monday that the global progress on women’s rights has been disappointing, adding that worldwide gender equality appears to be centuries away. During a General Assembly speech, Guterres said that progress in the women’s rights movement has been vanishing for decades, noting ongoing issues such as threats to…

Microsoft bundles ChatGPT with more products

Microsoft has announced plans to bundle the technology behind its Open AI’s ChatGPT messaging service with more of its products. In a news release on Monday, Microsoft said the launch of its new Dynamics 365 Copilot will provide interactive, AI-powered assistance across business functions. Microsoft’s line of business intelligence tools within its Power Platform service…

Frost on DeSantis targeting Black, LGBTQ transgender people: ‘it’s fascism’

Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-Fla.) said in an interview Sunday that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) drumbeat of policies targeting Black, transgender and LGBTQ people are “fascism.” During an appearance on “CNN Newsroom,” host Jim Acosta asked Frost, the first Generation Z lawmaker to serve in Congress, about how Democrats should take on DeSantis. “We…

Jill Biden blasts Haley’s proposed competency test for politicians over age 75

First Lady Jill Biden blasted Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley’s suggestion that politicians over the age of 75 take mental competency tests.  During an interview set to air on Monday, CNN White House correspondent Arlette Saenz asked Biden her thoughts on Haley’s proposal.  “Ridiculous,” Biden replied.  When Saenz asked if President Biden would take a…