Author: Tanjid Osman

Victorian Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas has raised concerns about the performance of Mildura Base Public Hospital (MBPH) during a recent parliamentary inquiry. This follows alarming statistics on emergency department wait times and ongoing infrastructure challenges at the hospital. From January to March 2025, data from the Victorian Agency for Health Information showed that 266 patients at MBPH waited more than 24 hours for emergency treatment. This accounts for 3.28 percent of all patients during that period. The hospital recorded the worst rate of lengthy emergency department stays in the state during February and March, performing more than eight times worse…

OpenAI has signed a major cloud computing agreement with Google, even though the two companies compete directly in the fast-growing AI industry. The deal was finalized in May 2025 and will help OpenAI meet its rising need for computing power, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. The move comes as OpenAI continues to expand its services, including ChatGPT, which has become a popular AI tool used by millions of people worldwide. To support the demand, OpenAI needs more computer capacity, known in the industry as “compute.” This deal adds Google Cloud to the list of providers helping meet…

A recent drone attack by Ukraine on a Russian airbase damaged fewer warplanes than originally claimed, according to United States officials. The strike took place over the weekend and targeted a major Russian military airfield. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had announced that more than 20 Russian aircraft were destroyed in the attack. However, two US officials told Reuters that only about 10 warplanes were actually destroyed, while another 10 were damaged. Despite the smaller number, American officials said the strike was still a major success for Ukraine. It showed Ukraine’s growing ability to hit valuable military targets deep inside Russian…

The Socceroos will face Japan in an important World Cup qualifying match on Thursday at Optus Stadium in Perth. Alessandro Circati, who recovered from a serious ACL injury, is ready to play. This game could nearly secure Australia’s place in the 2026 World Cup. Circati, 21 years old, injured his left knee in September 2024 during training with Parma, his Italian club. ACL injuries usually keep players out for 9 to 12 months. This made many doubt if he could take part in Australia’s qualifiers. Circati worked hard on his recovery and returned to full matches by April 2025. Now…

The Olean Oilers are preparing for their 2025 baseball season with an opening game against the Salamanca Lizards at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at Bradner Stadium. The team features two local players who should attract attention from fans in the area. Jaxson Ross from Salamanca will join the lineup after completing his freshman year at St. Bonaventure University. Thomas Bates, a 2023 Olean graduate, will also be playing this season. The Oilers compete in the New York Collegiate Baseball League, a summer league designed for college players to continue competing after their spring seasons end. This league offers players the…

Cambodia’s Minister of Tourism, Huot Hak, led a high-level delegation to Seoul, South Korea, to take part in the 40th Seoul International Travel Fair. The event was held with the approval of Prime Minister Hun Manet. It marked a key moment in Cambodia’s efforts to boost international tourism and bring more visitors to the country. The Seoul International Travel Fair is one of the largest tourism events in Asia. More than 40 countries joined the event, with 500 booths, 750 sellers, and 800 buyers in attendance. It gave Cambodia a global platform to promote its unique travel experiences, natural beauty,…

Sutter Health announced it had received a $110 million donation from an anonymous donor. This is the largest gift in the health system’s history and will be used to improve and expand patient care across Northern California. The donation will help Sutter Health speed up its plans to offer more services and reach more people. It will support the development of a regional healthcare system in partnership with the Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group, which has served the region for over 95 years. Together, they aim to provide better care through more clinics, modern equipment, and new technologies. With the…

Reddit has taken legal action against the artificial intelligence company Anthropic. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday in San Francisco, claims that Anthropic illegally scraped millions of Reddit user comments without permission. The data was allegedly used to train Anthropic’s chatbot, Claude. Reddit says Anthropic used automated bots to access its content despite being asked to stop. The company also claims Anthropic trained its AI using personal data from Reddit users without their consent. Anthropic has denied these accusations and said it will defend itself. Reddit and Anthropic are both headquartered in San Francisco, which is where the lawsuit was filed.…

Citigroup Inc announced it will reduce about 3,500 technology jobs at its two centres in China. This move is part of the bank’s plan to simplify and shrink its global technology operations. The goal is to improve risk management and data handling across its systems. The job cuts will take place at the Citi Solution Centres in Shanghai and Dalian. The bank said it expects to complete the reduction by early October 2025. Some of the roles will be moved to other technology centres, but the exact number and locations were not disclosed. This restructuring is aimed at making Citi’s…

Sarina Wiegman is hopeful that Lauren James will be fit to join the England squad for the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 this summer. Wiegman is expected to announce the final 23-player roster on Thursday as the team prepares for the tournament in Switzerland. Lauren James, a forward for Chelsea, has been out since April due to a hamstring injury. She got injured during England’s home win against Belgium at Ashton Gate. There was some doubt about whether she would recover in time to play at the Euros. However, recent news suggests she is making good progress in her rehabilitation. Wiegman…