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Scientists excited by AI tool that grades severity of rare cancer

Scientists excited by AI tool that grades severity of rare cancer

Health & Wellbeing, International
Artificial intelligence is nearly twice as good at grading the aggressiveness of a rare form of cancer from scans as the current method, a study suggests. By recognising details invisible to the naked eye, AI was 82% accurate, compared with 44% for lab analysis. Researchers from the Royal Marsden Hospital and Institute of Cancer Research say it could improve treatment and benefit thousands every year. They are also excited by its potential for spotting other cancers early. AI is already showing huge promise for diagnosing breast cancers and reducing treatment times. Computers can be fed huge amounts of information and trained to identify the patterns in it to make predictions, solve problems and even learn from their own mistakes. What is AI and is it dangerous?AI named w...
Reinstate corporal punishment in schools – Prof. Adinkrah-Appiah

Reinstate corporal punishment in schools – Prof. Adinkrah-Appiah

Education, Ghana News
Ing. Prof. Kwadwo Adinkrah-Appiah, Vice-Chancellor of the Sunyani Technical University is advocating for the reinstatement of corporal punishment in schools. At the 63rd Speech and Prize-Giving Day of the Sunyani Senior High School, Prof. Adinkrah-Appiah expressed his concern about the increasing deterioration of discipline in schools nationwide. He attributes this trend to the Ghana Education Service's 2017 ban on all forms of corporal punishment. Prof. Adinkrah-Appiah said that the absence of corporal punishment has led to a laxity in the system, allowing students to engage in various deviant behaviours like smoking, alcoholism, armed robbery, and hooliganism without appropriate consequences.https://cdn.vuukle.com/widgets/quiz.html?version=1.11.12Advertisement He believes it ...
Men’s Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi wins eighth award, beating Erling Haaland to trophy

Men’s Ballon d’Or: Lionel Messi wins eighth award, beating Erling Haaland to trophy

International, Sports
Argentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has won the Men's Ballon d'Or for the eighth time. The 36-year-old was recognized at the ceremony in Paris after helping his country win the World Cup in Qatar last year. England and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham won the Kopa Trophy for the world's best player aged under 21. Messi won his record-extending Ballon d'Or award ahead of Manchester City forward Erling Haaland.https://cdn.vuukle.com/widgets/quiz.html?version=1.11.11Advertisement France forward Kylian Mbappe - who became just the second man to score a World Cup final hat-trick in the 4-2 penalty shootout loss to Argentina - finished third. "It's nice to be here once more to enjoy this moment," Messi said. "To be able to win the World Cup and achieve my dream." ...
Canada bans Chinese app WeChat from government devices

Canada bans Chinese app WeChat from government devices

International, Science & Technology
Canada has announced it will ban WeChat on government devices. The Chinese-owned app is sometimes referred to as the "everything app" - like WhatsApp, Facebook, Amazon and Tinder all in one. However Western governments have security concerns about it, mainly that the app could be used to spy on users. The BBC has reached out to Tencent, the company that owns WeChat, for comment but has not yet received a response.ADVERTISEMENT WeChat is one of the most used apps in the world. It is ubiquitous in China and also popular in Southeast Asia and within Chinese diaspora communities. Canada's ban is effective immediately. Still, there is no evidence that government information has been compromised through WeChat, the president of Canada's Treasury Board, Anita Anand, said in a st...
VRA ends spillage of Akosombo Dam

VRA ends spillage of Akosombo Dam

Ghana News
The Volta River Authority (VRA) has brought to an end its spillage of the Akosombo Dam. This is contained in a release issued by the Authority on October 30, 2023. “The Volta River Authority (VRA wishes to inform the public, particularly residents living along the Lower Volta River and its environs that the controlled spillage from the Akosombo dam, which began on September 15, 2023, has ended,” said the statement. According to the VRA, although, the spillage has come to an end, “it is still cimmitted to its relief and rehabilitation efforts until lives and livelihoods are restored.https://cdn.vuukle.com/widgets/quiz.html?version=1.11.11Advertisement It also acknowledged the various Government agencies and stakeholders for their support to the impacted communities. O...

Kenya to become visa-free to African visitors

Africa News, International
Kenya is to end visa requirements for all African visitors by the end of the year, President William Ruto has said. "It is time we… realize that having visa restrictions amongst ourselves is working against us," he told an international conference. Visa-free travel within the continent has been a goal of the African Union (AU) for the past decade. While there are regional deals and bilateral arrangements, progress towards no restrictions has been slow.https://cdn.vuukle.com/widgets/quiz.html?version=1.11.11Advertisement Only Seychelles, The Gambia, and Benin offer entry to all African citizens without a visa, according to a 2022 AU-backed report. However according to Africa's Visa Openness Index - which measures the extent to which each country in Africa is open to visitors ...
“Stop peddling lies in my presence” – Otumfuo fumes at ‘queen mother’, declares Anyenyere stool vacant

“Stop peddling lies in my presence” – Otumfuo fumes at ‘queen mother’, declares Anyenyere stool vacant

Ghana News
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has chastised the self-acclaimed queen mother of Anyenyere, a suburb of Atwima over false entitlement to stool lands in a long-standing chieftaincy dispute. Appearing before the Asantehene at the Manhyia Palace, the woman claimed to have assumed the role of queen mother of Anyenyere because the stool and lands in the area were bequeathed to her by her late husband. The woman alleged that the opposing party who are descendants of the Oyoko clan had taken stool lands left under her care by her late husband. The Asantehene, however, rebuked the queen mother for peddling lies while questioning her authority to claim ownership of the stool and its entitlements.https://cdn.vuukle.com/widgets/quiz.html?version=1.11.11Advertisement Otumfuo was ange...
Ukraine war: Russia executing own retreating soldiers, US says

Ukraine war: Russia executing own retreating soldiers, US says

International
Russia is executing soldiers who try to retreat from a bloody offensive in eastern Ukraine, the White House has said. According to the US, some of the casualties suffered by Russia near Avdiivka were "on the orders of their own leaders". Russian and Ukrainian troops have been locked into a fierce battle for the frontline town since mid-October. Russia is thought to have suffered "significant" losses in this time. Ukrainian estimates put the number of Russian casualties in Avdiivka at 5,000, while the US says that Russia lost "at least" 125 armoured vehicles and more than a battalion's worth of equipment. A Ukrainian army spokesperson said that Russian troops were refusing to attack Ukrainian positions near Avdiivka because of heavy losses and that there had been mutinies in ...
Odorkor Area Launches “One Member One Discipled Soul” Initiative

Odorkor Area Launches “One Member One Discipled Soul” Initiative

Pentecost News
The Odorkor Area of The Church of Pentecost has launched this year’s “One Member; One Discipled Soul” initiative with a call on Christians to aggressively share the good news of Jesus to all. The event took place on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the Odorkor Central Assembly church auditorium and was chaired by Area Head, Apostle Isaac Tetteh Judah, with support from the area pastorate including Apostle Dr. Christian Tsekpoe (Head of Theology Department at Pentecost University and Resident Minister of A-Lang Worship Centre) and Pastor Abraham Addae Agyeman (Area Evangelism Ministry Leader and Odorkor District Minister). The well-attended event witnessed the participation of over 500 persons drawn from all 21 districts within the Area. Apostle Dr. Christian Tsekpoe, preaching on ...
Remove COVID-19 and Special Import Levies from 2024 Budget – GUTA

Remove COVID-19 and Special Import Levies from 2024 Budget – GUTA

Ghana News
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), has called for the removal of the COVID-19 Levy and the Special Import Levy in the 2024 budget. The President of GUTA, Dr. Joseph Obeng explained that when the cost of doing business is low, productivity will increase and the government will be able to collect more of its desired revenue. "We are talking about the 1% COVID-19 levy to be removed. We also talk about the special import levy of 2% that has been imposed on us since the previous administration, we also are talking about the VAT, the complex nature of VAT,” he said. The COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy was introduced by the government in 2021 as a stand-alone levy applied to the gross value of taxable supplies of goods and services provided under the Standard Rate and...

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