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California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas has assumed one of the most influential political offices this month

Today, with more technology and data explosion, every company is also emerging as a data company. As a result, analytics and data science have become attractive career options for many people. The subject has become part of graduate and postgraduate programmes in universities and specialisations in management studies. Leading edtechs offer a range of options to upskill yourself in the discipline. But with the emergence of generative AI and its many remarkable capabilities, questions are again emerging today about what it means for those looking for careers in this area. Nasscom said in a recent report that in India, the investments for generative AI grew by 12X year-over-year in 2022. The report also said that a large number of generative AI startups in India were using closed source models with customised visualisation tools and a trend towards non-relational databases. From a learning point of view, many universities are setting up their own labs and generative AI courses are already available in some of the best data science learning portals. Meanwhile, with questions unfolding around privacy and possible misuse of data, the laws around generative AI are still emerging. What does this shift mean for data science careers?

Experience, as Vernon said, is a hard teacher because it takes the test first and gives the lesson afterwards. Fortunately, first principles of leadership are fungible and can be learnt without paying the heavy price of experience. A few weeks ago, I had such a moment at the feet of a legendary mountaineer Gopal Sharma, known in the mountaineering fraternity as Guruji.

If you have a 401(k), one of the big questions is whether to make pretax or Roth contributions — and the answer may be complicated, experts say.

BBC presenter is at the centre of allegations that he provided a substantial amount of money to a teenager in exchange for explicit images. Following these accusations, the public service broadcaster took the decision to suspend the individual on Sunday. The incident has prompted politicians in the UK to call for a swift investigation into the matter, while the BBC has expressed its commitment to determining the truth surrounding this intricate and rapidly evolving situation. The initial report on this story was published by the British tabloid The Sun, which stated that the male BBC presenter allegedly offered the minor an amount of £35,000 (equivalent to Rs 37 lakh) in return for the explicit pictures. Following the revelation on Friday that a prominent male BBC presenter had purportedly solicited explicit images from a teenager in exchange for money, there has been widespread public inquiry as to why the individual's name has not been disclosed. The reasoning behind this lies in a multifaceted explanation, which encompasses various legal and editorial considerations.

Famous British tennis player Andy Murray, tennis tournament giant Wimbledon, and digital artist Refik Anadol have joined hands to launch an official Wimbledon non-fungible token (NFT) on Ethereum (ETH).

Belarusian tennis star Victoria Azarenka accused the Wimbledon crowd of being drunk on Pimm’s after she was booed off the No.1 court as Vladimir Putin’s war spilled out into this most refined of sporting venues.

Investors who stuck with bonds from countries that defaulted or are on the brink are betting the double-digit returns they’ve posted over the past month are just the start of a rally.

Virat Kohli has taken to social media to share a heartwarming tribute to former teammate Rahul Dravid ahead of the Dominica Test against West Indies. The two men are set to return to Windsor Park after a remarkable 12 years since they last played there together in 2011. In a nostalgic post, Kohli fondly recalls the last time India played a Test match against West Indies in Roseau, Dominica, remarking on the unique journey that has brought them back to the same venue, albeit in different roles.

All of us invariably have personality quirks, preferences and perceptions about ourselves. Most of these prejudices are subconsious and often cloud our judgement, whether it is about the career we want, the person we want to marry, or how we should spend and invest our money. These behavioural biases often come to the fore when we take financial decisions.

2023 Made in Himmerland event offers a total prize money pool of $3.25 million. The tournament, taking place at HimmerLand in Farso, Denmark, involves 78 professional players who will compete over four rounds. Those who successfully complete the tournament will earn DP World Tour prize money and receive an official paycheck this week.

When John Langley called time on his banking career after 27 years, he decided to go back to his roots.

NBA Summer League, taking place from July 7 to 17, has captured everyone's attention. The competition for the MVP title is intense, providing players with an opportunity to showcase their skills under the summer spotlight. Over the years, several notable stars have emerged from the Summer League and gone on to achieve remarkable careers in the NBA.

Manchester United is planning to buy Andre Onana from Inter Milan after David de Gea’s departure. Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Andre Onana, the goalkeeper for Inter Milan, is expected to join Manchester United within the next 72 hours. Negotiations between the two clubs have been ongoing, and it appears that a deal for Onana is close to being finalized.

Elton John wrapped up his remarkable five-decade-long musical journey in Stockholm, Coldplay performed in Sweden. Coldplay took the opportunity to send a heartfelt video message to the 76-year-old veteran musician and even performed his song, ‘Rocket Man’.Chris Martin, the frontman, expressed their immense love and gratitude, acknowledging the impact Sir Elton John has had on countless bands and artists he has supported and inspired. Martin also highlighted the deep appreciation for Sir Elton John's philanthropic work, particularly his contributions to the Aids Foundation and his acts of kindness towards others.

Ganesha says you will make some resolutions to maintain a better standard of living and you will be successful in it. Spending time with like-minded people will give you a positive outlook. Students should believe in their own competence.

Vice President Kamala Harris, an avid Golden State Warriors fan, took to Twitter to welcome Jordan Poole to Washington D.C. following a blockbuster trade. Harris expressed her fondness for Poole and shared a photo of them together during the Warriors' visit to the White House in January 2023.

Beyond the Story is the first ever official book of BTS, which contains a chronological summary of BTS’ music career from their pre-debut days to the present as well as anticipations for their future endeavors. We hope Beyond the Story will become a ‘candid record shared’ between BTS and ARMY," explained a press note from BigHit Music. Structured like an oral history about the K-Pop boy band the book “shares personal, behind-the-scenes stories of their journey so far through interviews and more than three years of in-depth coverage".

Rikkie Valerie Kollé, a Dutch-Moluccan model lives in Breda. The 22 year old succeeded Ona Moody and will now prepare to represent the Netherlands at the 72nd Miss Universe (Miss Universe 2023) in El Salvador. Further, Nathalie Mogbelzada, 26, from Amsterdam, was named first runner-up while Habiba Mostafa and Lou Dirchs were awarded Miss Congeniality and Miss Social Media, respectively.A post shared by Miss Nederland Organisatie (@missnederland) Reigning Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel of the USA graced the historic event as a special guest.

Mint spoke with some parents to find out the factors that decided the right school for their children. The boards For Sandhya Jandhyala, 40, of Hyderabad, the choice was CBSE, or Central Board of Secondary Education. Both her daughters are students of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Public School, just 5km from their house.

British actor James Norton, known for his roles in Happy Valley and McMafia, has opened up about his experience managing diabetes during a recent theatre performance of the play A Little Life. Norton, who plays the lead role of Jude, revealed that he relied on glucose shots and hidden food on stage to control his blood sugar levels throughout the demanding three-and-a-half-hour show. Norton has been diagnosed with diabetes type 1, a condition that requires constant monitoring of blood sugar levels.