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The Sun
22-07-2025
- Science
- The Sun
Humans outperform AI at top maths contest despite gold-level scores
SYDNEY: Humans have triumphed over advanced AI models from Google and OpenAI at the prestigious International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), despite the AI systems reaching gold-level scores for the first time. Google confirmed that its upgraded Gemini chatbot solved five out of six problems at this year's competition, held in Queensland, Australia. 'We can confirm that Google DeepMind has reached the much-desired milestone, earning 35 out of a possible 42 points -- a gold medal score,' the company stated, quoting IMO president Gregor Dolinar. OpenAI also announced its experimental reasoning model achieved a gold-level 35 points. Researcher Alexander Wei called it a 'longstanding grand challenge in AI' at 'the world's most prestigious math competition.' However, neither AI matched the flawless performance of five human participants who scored full marks. Around 10 percent of contestants earned gold medals, highlighting the continued edge of human problem-solving in complex mathematics. Google improved significantly from last year's silver-medal performance, solving problems within the 4.5-hour time limit compared to days of computation in 2024. The IMO noted that tech firms privately tested closed-source AI models on the same problems faced by 641 students from 112 countries. IMO president Dolinar praised the AI advancements but cautioned that organisers could not verify computing power used or potential human involvement in the AI submissions. – AFP
Indian Express
10-07-2025
- Indian Express
Chandigarh Police holds city-wide tenant and domestic helps verification drive
With over 1,404 tenants and 706 domestic helps verified till July 9, the Chandigarh Police has intensified its efforts to enhance public safety through a comprehensive drive. The verification camps are being organised across all police station jurisdictions from July 5 to July 20, aiming to ensure that no unverified or illegal occupants reside in the city. The initiative is designed to make the verification process easier, faster, and accessible to the public, while also helping to identify anti-social elements or individuals living in residential areas without proper reporting. The camps have been set up at key locations including village Kaimbwala, Sector-11 market, Sector-23 market, Bapu Dham Colony, Dadu Majra Colony, Mauli Jagran village, and Sector 63, among others. Station House Officers (SHOs) have been actively spreading awareness in their respective areas, especially in densely populated localities, to encourage residents to get their tenants and domestic workers verified. Loudspeaker announcements and door-to-door awareness efforts are being used to ensure maximum participation. Chandigarh Police officials have issued a clear advisory stating that strict action will be taken against residents who fail to provide information about their tenants and servants. 'This drive is not just a legal formality but a vital step toward building a safer and more secure community,' police said. 'Operation Seal': 641 vehicles, 23 challans in night-long security drive In a city-wide drive titled 'Operation Seal' on the intervening night of July 8 and 9, the UT police teams conducted checking at multiple points across the city, during which 641 vehicles were checked, 23 challans were issued, and four vehicles were impounded. The operation was aimed at tightening internal security, monitoring suspicious individuals and articles, and preventing any unlawful activity during the night hours. A total of 62 internal nakas and 18 outer border nakas were set up across Chandigarh, where dedicated police teams inspected vehicles and questioned suspicious persons. In addition to the naka deployment, 50 PCR vehicles and Cheeta motorcycles were patrolling the city in high-alert mode, ensuring rapid response to any incident. The entire operation was overseen by senior police officers, with the involvement of all SDPOs, SHOs, and incharges of police posts, along with approximately 320 non-gazetted officers (NGOs) and other ranks, police said. Each naka point was fortified with well-equipped teams carrying long-range weapons and logistical support. Meanwhile, Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) and Commando units were strategically deployed at key locations to tackle any emergency or security breach.
GMA Network
19-06-2025
- General
- GMA Network
Adamson, Mapua make debut in 2026 QS World University Rankings
Six Philippine universities have secured spots in the latest Quacquarelli-Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2026 as two more educational institutions made a debut. Adamson University and Mapúa University entered the global rankings for the first time. Adamson landed in the 1,001–1,200 bracket while Mapúa was listed in the 1,401+. The University of the Philippines remained the country's highest-ranked university, placing 362nd globally despite a slight dip from its previous rank of 336th. Ateneo de Manila University saw a modest rise, climbing to 511th from 516th World, making it the only Philippine institution to improve its global standing this year. De La Salle University placed third among Philippine schools, landing at 654th, a minor drop from its previous placement in the 641–650 bracket. The University of Santo Tomas held steady in the 851–900 bracket, maintaining its position as the fourth highest-ranked Philippine university. The QS World University Rankings evaluate institutions based on academic reputation, employer reputation, faculty-student ratio, citations per faculty, international faculty and student ratios, and additional performance metrics related to sustainability and impact.—Sherylin Untalan/AOL, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Kia offers a killer lease deal on EV6 GT with up to $20,000 in rebates
Kia's sleek EV6 comes in a few different flavors, but the performance-focused EV6 GT is arguably the most intriguing to enthusiasts. Now, with serious manufacturer backed rebates, you can save up to $20,000 on remaining 2024 model year EV6 GTs. The offer almost entirely offsets the $21,000 delta between the base model and the range-topping GT, meaning now's the time if you're looking to score an EV6 GT on the (relative) cheap. View the 2 images of this gallery on the original article As originally reported by CarsDirect,a new dealer bulletin indicates savings of up to $20,000 when leasing a 2024 Kia EV6 GT. The largest savings is only available when you select a 24-month lease, and mileage restrictions aren't mentioned, but we're thinking they're low. For what it's worth, Kia's lowest mileage lease is 10,000 miles per year. Thankfully, you still have options outside the restrictive two-year term, as those who opt to lease for 36 months will still enjoy $18,500 off. This isn't the first time we've seen substantial savings on Kia's flagship performance EV6, either. Back in February, when 2025 model year cars were first beginning to hit dealer lots, Kia offered a similar $19,050 lease cash offer. What's most surprising is that the Korean automaker is also running competitive lease cash promotions for the current model year EV6 GT. Customers can enjoy $12,500 in lease cash when they choose a 24-month lease. Those opting for more traditional 36-month terms can get $10,000 off, which is still a pretty decent chunk of change on a car that costs just a couple grand over $60,000. Notably, the 2025 model gets a few tweaks that might make it more enticing, despite the diminished savings. For one, it makes up to 641 horsepower in Launch Mode, up 65 ponies from the 2024 a refresher on the Kia EV6 GT? It's based on the same platform that underpins the enthusiast's EV of choice, the Hyundai Ioniq 5N, and the 2024 model makes 576 horsepower and 545 pound-feet of torque. All-wheel drive comes standard, contributing to the car's lightning-quick performance figures. Instrumented testing over at Road and Track revealed that zero to 60 mph takes just 3.2 seconds. The EV6 GT completed the quarter mile in 11.4 seconds at 120 mph, which isn't bad for a car that weighs over 4,800 pounds. The EPA claims the car will get 218 miles of range on a full charge. As of this writing, there are 28 2024 Kia EV6 GT examples sitting on lots in the US, according to Autotrader. We reckon there's a few more than that floating around, but we wouldn't say there's a surplus. As long as you can overcome the somewhat middling range, the 2024 Kia EV6 GT is an excellent choice for enthusiasts looking to go electric. The value is even better when you consider the $20,000 on the hood. Besides, if you don't like it, you give it back in two years. Talk about a no-brainer.
Gulf News
19-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf News
UAE: Man overpays loans by Dh338,000, wins case against bank
Fujairah: The Federal Court in Fujairah has ordered a bank to refund Dh338,641 to a customer after it was revealed he had paid far more than what was actually owed on his loans and credit facilities. The court also instructed the bank to unfreeze his salary—held since November last year—and awarded him Dh10,000 in compensation for the emotional and financial stress he endured. Additionally, the bank must issue a clearance letter confirming he has no outstanding debts and cover all related court fees and expenses. The case began when the man, a salaried employee, noticed that his monthly salary—regularly deposited into his account—had been suddenly frozen by the bank. This was despite having no active debts at the time. According to the plaintiff, he had been a long-time customer of the bank before it merged with another institution. During that time, he received various financial facilities and paid them off diligently, with installments automatically deducted from his salary. No clear explanation Things took an unexpected turn when, after settling all his dues, the bank froze his salary without any clear explanation. To make matters worse, the bank asked him to sign new documents claiming he still owed money—something he firmly denied. Wanting clarity, the customer requested the court to assign an independent financial expert to review his banking history from the very beginning of his relationship with the institution up until the day the lawsuit was filed. The court agreed and brought in a banking expert. After a thorough review of the accounts and supporting documents, the expert confirmed that the customer had paid off all his loans and credit card balances—and had actually overpaid by more than Dh 338,000, including the withheld salary. The report also confirmed that the last deduction from his salary was made in October 2024 and that no remaining debts existed that could justify withholding his income. The bank's legal team tried to dismiss the case, arguing that the law did not allow such claims under regulations related to current accounts. But the court disagreed, ruling that this was not about correcting an account—it was about returning money that had been wrongfully taken. The case, it concluded, should be handled under general civil law. Emotional damage The court made it clear: if someone pays money they don't legally owe, they have every right to get it back. And if someone receives money they weren't entitled to, they're obligated to return it. In this case, the bank's actions—particularly freezing the man's salary—were unjustified and amounted to a mistake that warranted compensation. The court acknowledged the damage done went beyond the financial. By denying the man access to his income, the bank caused unnecessary stress and hardship—emotionally and financially. For that, the court awarded an additional Dh10,000 in damages, plus 9% annual interest on the excess amount paid, calculated from the date the claim was filed. Interest will also be applied to the compensation amount once the ruling becomes final.
