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Researchers at the University of Bristol have developed a robotic suction cup that is much stronger than current industrial solutions. It can grab onto rough, curved, and heavy objects like stones. The scientists were inspired by the way natural organisms, such as octopuses, can adapt to irregular surfaces.
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2 years ago Read more at Yahoo News UK

Brandon Wheat Kings meet the Magog Cantonniers today (3 p.m.) in the gold medal game at the 2024 Telus Cup in Membertou, Nova Scotia. Brady Turko had three goals and an assist as the Manitoba U18 AAA Hockey League champions defeated the Calgary Buffaloes 4-1 in the semifinals. Easton Odut also scored for the Wheat Kings. The Winnipeg Jets take on the Colorado Avalanche in game four of the NHL’s best-of-seven Western
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2 years ago Read more at SteinbachOnline.com

Part 1 focuses on the Sports Act (Chapter 455 of the Laws of Malta) Part 2 (to be published on May 19 2024) is the Sports Governance and Integrity Act of 2021. The Act contains a number of declarations of principles that are set out by the State in Article 3 of the Act. Part II regulates the establishment, functions and conduct of affairs of SportMalta (previously known as Kunsill Malti ghall-Isport)
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2 years ago Read more at Times of Malta

Indian men's archery team won a gold medal in the recurve category. Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants by seven wickets in Lucknow. Chennai Super Kings will lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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2 years ago Read more at India TV News

Mauricio Pochettino claims the use of VAR by match officials is 'damaging the image of English football" The referee is unbelievable and it's ridiculous. It is difficult to accept, these types of things in the semi-final [FA Cup against Man City] two weeks ago it was handball and it was no penalty, he didn't check it. The decision keeps Villa seven points clear of Spurs Reporting on the match, Sky Sports
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2 years ago Read more at Sky Sports

Seventeen performed at the Seoul World Cup Stadium for the joint K-pop event "Dream Concert. Its fandom, Carat, filled the stadium by themselves for a four hour concert, entertaining some 35,000 Seventeen fans. Seventeen kicked off its “Follow Again” encore concert on March 30 and 31 after its tour around Asia, making “17 is Right Here” compilation album.
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2 years ago Read more at The Korea JoongAng Daily

Proposals for an amphitheatre-style stage, bar and marquee space submitted to Cumberland Council. It forms part of a £12m regeneration of Maryport which includes work to its high street, a new play park and a refurbishment of the town's activity centre.
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2 years ago Read more at BBC

NBFCs operate within the regulatory framework set forth by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) The retail credit segment stands out as the most pivotal in growth, exhibiting a robust CAGR ranging from 13-15%, similar to traditional banks. The sector has emerged as a formidable force, considerably expanding its contribution to India’s GDP from a modest 18% in 2002 to an impressive 60% in 2020.
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2 years ago Read more at The Financial Express

A report by The Indian Express reveals how generative AI is being widely used to make phone calls to voters. The call is made on behalf of the politician who asks voters questions like what issues matter to them the most. A few months ago, the BJP used AI to dub and translate Narendra Modi’s speech delivered at Kashi Tamil Sangamam.
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2 years ago Read more at Moneycontrol

Silvan Mifsud, Director for Advisory Services at EMCS focused on advising family businesses within the firm. The company’s distinctiveness lies in its ability to merge economic analysis with business advisory services. In an era of perpetual external turbulence, family businesses cannot afford insularity.
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2 years ago Read more at Times of Malta