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Ava DuVernay is a film-maker who has long been committed to a bracing cinema of ideas. Her 2016 documentary, 13th, was an investigation of the incarceration of black men and the constitutional mindset link between imprisonment and slavery in the US. It was to this film, I think, that we owed the larger revelation about the civil war: the Confederacy was not defeated like Germany was in 1945, but in fact like Germany had been in 1918 at the end of the previous world war – provisionally, and unstably.Now she has turned to…

Trigger warning: infant death, fatal road accidentTwo children riding in an Amish buggy have been killed in a fatal crash. Identical twin sisters from Minnesota, USA, are now facing various charges, including vehicular homicide, after allegedly swapping places in the vehicle. As one twin is currently being accused of driving under the influence while the other has been attempting to take the blame, the case has been getting increasingly complex.Authorities reportedly said the crash killed 7-year-old Wilma Miller and…

XPeng Motors announced a massive milestone for its XPeng navigation guided pilot (XNGP) ADAS feature that enables self-driving in several scenarios. XNGP is now available unlimitedly on all roads, everywhere in China. That’s only part of it; XPeng also shared plans to expand the self-driving tech to other markets. XPeng Motors ($XPEV) currently operates as one of China’s big hitters in EVs. Part of the company’s appeal is its innovation and advanced technology, including out-of-the-box ideas like genuine…

The Nigerian government said Tuesday the decision to remove petroleum subsidy is a challenging one but necessary move needed to promote long-term energy security and economic prosperity in the country. President Bola Tinubu disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the ongoing 7th edition of the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 2024) held at the presidential banquet hall in Abuja on Tuesday. “Our great nation has long been dependent on the revenue generated from oil exports, and as we stand at the…

Sun and Saturn are set for a deep conjunction on February 29, 2024. It is believed that whenever the Sun and Saturn are so close to each other, they bring about profound shifts and transformations in various…

Researchers from São Paulo State University have developed a new method to quantify quantum entanglement, challenging traditional theories and potentially advancing quantum computing. This study emphasizes the importance of entanglement in enhancing processing power and offers insights into the limitations of classical computing, highlighting the rapid progress of quantum technology led by companies like Google and IBM.Entanglement is a fundamental principle in quantum physics and a critical factor for the effectiveness…

Walmart-backed PhonePe is set to launch its Android app store this week with zero commission for in-app purchases for developers. The app store is based on Indus OS’ tech, a company that PhonePe acquired in 2021. In this story, we are going to take a look at why developers are pushing for an alternative store and what is the market opportunity for these stores. Developers’ tiff with Google In September 2020, Google temporarily pulled Indian fintech giant Paytm’s app from the Play Store citing that the app broke the…

Godwin took over ABC News at a challenging time for the network. Nearly three years later, she has become a polarizing figure, and parent Disney decided to give her a new boss who will keep a close eye on the news division. Godwin took over ABC News at a challenging time for the network. Nearly three years later, she has become a polarizing figure, and parent Disney decided to give her a new boss who will keep a close eye on the news division. FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of…

New research discovered a groundbreaking connection between light and magnetism, promising revolutionary advancements in light-controlled memory technologies and magnetic sensors. This discovery challenges conventional understanding and could significantly impact data storage and device manufacturing across multiple sectors. Credit: Amir CapuaRecent research conducted at Hebrew University has uncovered a previously unknown connection between light and magnetism. This finding paves the way for the development of ultra-fast…