Weather Forecast For Weekend And Beyond

Nov 24 2023

According to the Meteorological Office weather reports, Malta is set to see a mixed bag of weather patterns over the upcoming week.

With a Friday that is set to be hit with thundery showers, the weekend will start off with more isolated showers and strong winds.

However, Sunday will un-ironically stick to its namesake and bring us a sunny day, despite temperatures still feeling like a cold 16 degrees celsius.

But the brief sunny respite will be short-lived as Monday is to see cloudy weather make a comeback, followed by isolated showers the following day.

It is the physical manifestation of not knowing what type of clothes to wear due to a very confused sky.

Which weather pattern do you enjoy most?

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Dogs At Sanctuary Play In Puddles Following Rain

Nov 24 2023

The Association for Abandoned Animals Sanctuary posted an adorable video of shelter dogs playing in puddles following the heavy rainfall that hit the islands.

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‘Rain is always a fun event for many of the dogs of AAA’, the shelter wrote. ‘Lots of jumping in the puddles, lots of barking and lots of excitement.’

A walk is being held by sport ambassador Jake Vella in aid of the AAA on December 17th at Mater Dei. Those wishing to attend are asked to donate a minimum €5 and meet at Mater Dei at 10:00am.

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Bill Gates Says AI Will Make 3 Day Work Weeks Possible

Nov 24 2023

According to Bill Gates, technology may pave the way for a three-day work week in the future.

Speaking on Trevor Noah’s “What Now?” podcast, the billionaire envisioned a society where machines handle the production of goods, potentially allowing humans to work less.

Gates sees a possibility where people don’t need a traditional five-day work week to sustain themselves if technology can efficiently manage tasks like food production.

While Gates acknowledges the positive changes AI could bring, he has previously highlighted the risks associated with its misuse.

In a blog post, he compared AI’s impact to that of the introduction of personal computers, stating that it won’t be as dramatic as the Industrial Revolution but still significant.

Interestingly, Gates is not alone in predicting a shorter work week. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has also foreseen a 3.5-day work week for the next generation due to advancements in AI. Gates, who once considered sleep as lazy, emphasized that life’s purpose extends beyond jobs, highlighting a shift in perspective from his earlier Microsoft-centric years.

The concept of a four-day work week has been tested by companies globally, with some reporting positive outcomes in terms of work-life balance and efficiency.

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Private Jets Of Celebrities Spent 11 Years In Air As Of 2022

Nov 24 2023

A report by The Guardian found that private jets belonging to 200 celebrities, CEOs, oligarchs, and billionaires have collectively spent a total of 11 years in the air since the beginning of 2022.

The carbon footprint of these flights, totaling 44,739 journeys, is equivalent to the emissions of nearly 40,000 Britons. The Guardian used public data to track flights of private aircraft owned or used by notable figures such as Elon Musk, the Rolling Stones, the Murdoch family, and Kylie Jenner over 21 months, revealing an estimated 415,518 tonnes of CO2 emissions.

Among the most polluting jets was a Boeing 767 used by the Rolling Stones, emitting 5,046 tonnes of CO2, equivalent to 1,763 return flights from London to New York City in economy class. Aircraft owned by billionaire Lawrence Stroll, owner of the Aston Martin Formula One team, recorded 1,512 flights, with a significant number being short journeys.

Thirty-nine jets linked to Russian oligarchs were responsible for 30,701 tonnes of CO2.

The findings follow a surge in private jet use since the Covid-19 pandemic, with forecasts indicating record-high jet sales.

Some celebrities, like Taylor Swift, have altered their behavior after criticism, with Swift reducing her jet flights from an average of 19 times a month to just over two. The data is part of a series on carbon inequality, revealing stark differences in emissions between the wealthy and poor within countries and contributing to the broader issue of carbon inequality.

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