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In a bid to stave off a major investigation by the European Commission, Meta said on Thursday that it would allow AI companies to offer their chatbots on WhatsApp via its business API for the next 12 months in Europe. The move comes a month after the European Commission told Meta that it intended to impose interim measures in order to stop the company from implementing its policy, which barred third-party AI chatbot providers from using the WhatsApp Business API to offer their services on the app. “For the next 12 months, we’ll support general-purpose AI chatbots using the WhatsApp…

Location : The A19 southbound at the junction with the A194 . Lane Closures : Lane one is closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 15:45 and 16:00 on 5 March 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 15:30 and 15:45 on 5 March 2026. Lanes Closed : There is one of two lanes closed. Source link

This isn’t David Park’s first rodeo. The veteran founder and TechCrunch Startup Battlefield alumnus has certainly been battle-tested in the enterprise arena. On this episode of Build Mode, Park joins Isabelle Johannessen to discuss how he and his team are intentionally iterating, fundraising, and scaling Narada. This enterprise AI solution uses large action models to automate complex, multistep workflows across enterprise systems.   At face value, Narada has everything that would likely have investors banging down its door: a dream founding team of experienced researchers and operators from Stanford and Berkeley, big name enterprise customers, and a product that works. So in 2024, when Narada applied for Startup Battlefield, it surprised the team how…

Malaysian fried chicken is typically marinated in a spice paste made with garlic, ginger, often galangal, shallots, chilli, onion and turmeric, then coated lightly with rice and/or cornflour and fried until golden and crisp. It’s usually served with nasi lemak – coconut rice, sambal, peanuts and anchovies – but it’s just as good eaten straight from the plate with your fingers. What makes it special is the depth of seasoning. The spices aren’t just on the outside; they penetrate the meat. Every bite is aromatic, savoury and gently spicy, with that unmistakable fragrance of turmeric and curry leaves. A Bit…

Thursday 05 March 2026 11:40 am Revolut boss Nik Storonskiy (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images) Revolut has made its second play for a US banking licence to crack the North American market as efforts for a UK permit continue to drag on.The London-born fintech juggernaut said on Thursday it had filed for a US bank charter as it named its new boss for the North America region.Nik Storonsky, Revolut’s founder and chief executive, described the move as a “major milestone” towards the firm’s vision of building the “first truly global banking platform.”“This charter will give us the direct…

The Govan Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) received the honour for its efforts to reduce underage drinking, promote alcohol awareness, and deliver positive youth engagement. CAPs are community-led schemes that bring together police, councils, schools, retailers, and community groups to address the harms of underage drinking and improve health and wellbeing. Key members of the Govan CAP include Police Scotland, Scottish Fire & Rescue, Glasgow Life, the Govan Youth Information Project, Govan High School, and Glasgow City Council. PC Keiran Traynor from Govan Police Office, who coordinates the scheme, said: “We are delighted with this award, which recognises the work by…

A child under the age of 12 was allegedly found without the correct restraint inside the vehiclePolice seized a vehicle in the joint operation(Image: PSNI)The PSNI have announced the results of an operation yesterday, (Wednesday) which resulted in several prohibition notices for vehicles in a dangerous condition, and another seized in the Donegall Road area.The operation was conducted alongside members of the DVA which saw both agencies work together to target unsafe vehiciles.A PSNI officer said: “We recently carried out a joint operation with the DVA in which a number of vehicles were issued with prohibition notices for being in…

You have probably heard the saying “you are what you eat”. And according to statistics, it is true. This is because certain foods can actually negatively impact your mood. While other foods can boost it. Simply put, food like candy, white bread, burgers, and other processed meals and snacks can cause your blood sugar to spike. And what goes up must eventually come down. Meaning, after the spike, your blood sugar crashes, and this can lead to irritability, fatigue, and even anxiety. So, it goes without saying, those foods are probably a no-no in your day-to-day diet. In recent years,…

[KAMPALA, SciDev.Net] High-precision mapping tools can pinpoint where schistosomiasis persists down to the household level, potentially transforming efforts to eliminate the disease affecting 250 million people, a 13-year study has found. Schistosomiasis is a parasitic infection affecting more than 250 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, and is especially prevalent in poor communities lacking access to clean water and sanitation. It is caused by tiny worms, called blood flukes, released by freshwater snails in rivers, ponds and lakes. The study findings, published in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases on 23 February, provide a new data-driven roadmap for global…

The United Arab Emirates’ banking system remains fully operational despite escalating regional conflict between the US, Israel and Iran, the country’s central bank said, as authorities moved to reassure markets following missile and drone attacks in the country this week.In a statement, Central Bank of the UAE Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama said banks, financial institutions and insurers “continue to operate with full efficiency and stability,” adding that the sector is showing “the highest levels of resilience and stability.”The statement comes as the UAE’s role as a regional financial center and a growing hub for digital asset companies draws added attention…