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Steven Polster, Managing Director of Globant’s Media & Entertainment AI Studio, recently shared insights on the company’s AI innovations and industry trends in an interview at the NAB Show. Polster discussed Globant’s focus on creating digitally native products and bridging the gap between businesses and consumers through AI. The company is set to showcase its advancements and future plans at the 2026 NAB Show. Globant’s AI-Driven Approach Globant emphasizes leveraging AI to transform media and entertainment, aiming to enhance how organizations connect with their audiences. With over 25 years of experience, Polster specializes in using strategy, operations, and Generative AI…

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China”s top intellectual property regulator is intensifying efforts to bolster IP protection for emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence and big data as part of a broader strategy to support the development of new quality productive forces, a senior official said. “Intellectual property is a strategic asset for national growth and a core component of international competitiveness,” Shen Changyu, head of the China National Intellectual Property Administration, told China Daily in an exclusive interview ahead of World Intellectual Property Day on April 26. His remark coincided with the upcoming annual National Intellectual Property Publicity Week, which highlights IP-related achievements nationwide…

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Data demonstrate a scalable approach to better understand tumor cell behavior and inform drug developmentDALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SingleCell Biotechnology, a biotechnology company developing technologies to measure tumor cell behavior at single-cell resolution, today announced the presentation of new data at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2026 demonstrating an integrated, high-throughput assay capable of measuring clonal tumor cell growth across thousands of individual microenvironments while preserving the full distribution of proliferative behaviors. The data show the platform can consistently measure differences in how individual tumor cells grow across multiple glioblastoma models. Importantly, it captures cell states that are often…

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Srinagar International Airport (File photo) NEW DELHI: Two US nationals were detained at Srinagar International Airport on Sunday after a satellite phone was found in their luggage during routine screening, officials told news agency PTI.The device, which is restricted under regulations, was flagged during security checks, prompting authorities to take the duo in for questioning.Officials said the two are currently being interrogated. Further details awaited as the probe continues.In a separate development earlier, six Ukrainians were arrested on charges of conspiring to carry out terrorist activities linked to armed ethnic groups operating along the Myanmar border. An American national was…

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Kuala Lumpur ranked No. 2 globally and No. 1 in Asia with nearly 2.5 million unique colors measured across representative images.The city’s vibrancy comes from a mix of modern skyscrapers, traditional architecture, lively markets, and nearby rainbow-hued Batu Caves.Lisbon and Porto also topped the list, while destinations across Latin America, Asia, and the U.S. rounded out the top 10. Sometimes, all you need is to gaze upon something beautiful to feel a full reset. For those looking to do just that, there’s Kuala Lumpur.  In early April, JustCover, a travel insurance company, released its list of the most colorful destinations…

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UK Jews facing campaign of violence, chief rabbi says after another attack Recent Arson Attacks and Rising Concerns in the UK Jewish Community By Michael Holden LONDON, April 19 (Reuters) – Britain’s chief rabbi said on Sunday a sustained campaign of violence against the Jewish community was gathering momentum after a synagogue in north London became the latest target in a spate of arson attacks. Investigation into Synagogue Attack UK counter-terrorism police are heading up an investigation into the latest incident, which occurred at Kenton United Synagogue in the Harrow area of the city shortly after midnight. The fire did…

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Police arrested four suspects, including Nigerian and Swiss nationals, in raids targeting a cocaine network after a months-long investigation, seizing cocaine and other assets in Bangkok and Nonthaburi, according to an operation reported today, April 19. The key suspect was identified as 47 year old Nigerian national Patric, who was arrested in Bangkok at about 11pm yesterday, April 18. He was charged with selling a category 2 narcotic, cocaine, for trade and distribution without permission in five counts. Photo via Khaosod The investigation began with an expansion of earlier drug trafficking cases from last year and continued into early this…

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Amadeus Music Foundation Indonesia held its first public performance of the year, featuring the works of prodigy composers Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Bizet. The concert, titled “The Prodigies,” took place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Jakarta Simfonia Hall in Central Jakarta.The evening featured Henrik Hochschild, associate concertmaster of the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra and professor of violin at the “Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy” University of Music and Theatre (HMT) in Germany. The performance also showcased Ioana Cristina Goicea, a violin professor at the University of Music and Performing Arts (MDW) in Vienna.The Amadeus Symphony Orchestra (ASO) performed well-known pieces…

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Utah, USA – Piper Aircraft has announced that Blitz Aviation, a flight training school based in Ogden, Utah, has joined the Piper Flight School Alliance and placed an initial order for three Pilot 100i aircraft, with deliveries expected in late 2026 and further fleet expansion planned in subsequent years.Blitz Aviation was founded by brothers Mycah and Michael Pittman Jr. with a mission to deliver safety-driven, personalised flight training; the school cited membership in the Piper Flight School Alliance as a significant factor in its decision to transition to a Piper fleet.As a Piper Flight School Alliance member, Blitz Aviation will…

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