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Suranjana TewariAsia Business Correspondent, TokyoBBCScientists at Waseda University in Tokyo are developing caregiving robotsLast year, more than 18,000 older people living with dementia left their homes and wandered off in Japan. Almost 500 were later found dead.Police say such cases have doubled since 2012. Elderly people aged 65 and over now make up nearly 30% of Japan’s population – the second-highest proportion in the world after Monaco, according to the World Bank. The crisis is further compounded by a shrinking workforce and tight limits on foreign workers coming in to provide care.Japan’s government has identified dementia as one of its…

A video has surfaced showing Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong rehearsing a pitch in 2012, years before the company became the largest Bitcoin exchange in the U.S. In the recording, Armstrong lays out a simple argument: Bitcoin is a digital currency that can move money instantly anywhere in the world. But it’s hard to use. Tools were clunky, backups were tricky, and users could easily lose their funds.  Coinbase, he said, would fix that. The platform would act as a hosted wallet, letting anyone access their money from any device without worrying about security or backups. Armstrong compares his plan to…

When Madhuri Dixit tied the knot with Dr Shriram Nene in 1999, stepped away from films at her peak, and relocated to Denver, many admirers felt the void—among them was the iconic MF Husain. The celebrated artist regarded Madhuri as his eternal muse, creating numerous artworks inspired by her and signing them off with the word “Fida,” symbolising his devotion towards her. In a recent interview, Madhuri recalled the legendary painter’s visit to her. She told Faye D’Souza. “He was such a lovely person. I remember when he came to visit my home in Denver, he said, ‘I’ve always seen…

By Mark James, updated December 7, 2025 Los que conocemos como cripto casinos están cada vez más presentes en el mundo de los juegos de azar. Las criptomonedas son definitivamente una forma de pago más, y poco a poco se van aceptando en más lugares del mundo, con millones de dólares moviéndose diariamente. Sin embargo, aunque esto sea algo que se implemente en el futuro, es importante tener en cuenta que, actualmente, la mayoría de los casinos online españoles regulados que ofrecen juegos con dinero real, como tragaperras online, blackjack, ruleta, etc., no aceptan criptomonedas como método de pago. Debido…

India vs Germany (Photo Credit: @TheHockeyIndia on X) India’s hopes of winning the FIH Men’s Junior World Cup ended as they suffered a 1-5 defeat against defending champions Germany in Sunday’s semifinal. India’s last Junior World Cup victory was in 2016 in Lucknow.Germany displayed their dominance with goals from Lukas Kossel scoring twice at 14th and 30th minutes, Titus Wex at 15th minute, Jonas von Gersum at 40th minute, and Ben Hasbach at 49th minute.India managed to score once through Anmol Ekka’s penalty-corner conversion in the 51st minute.India will now compete for bronze against Argentina on Wednesday, while Germany faces…

Education Department recalls employees: What families need to know about discrimination complaints. (AP Photo) Dozens of former staffers are returning to the U.S. Education Department after being placed on administrative leave during a series of layoffs, as the agency struggles with a growing backlog of civil rights complaints. The return comes amid legal disputes over the earlier mass reductions in force in the department’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR), which investigates discrimination in schools and colleges.The department has said the reinstatement of employees is necessary to address the mounting caseload. Julie Hartman, a department spokesperson, told the Associated Press that…

In the last couple of days, the crypto space has been just going through the motions. SpaceX moved 1,083 Bitcoin (BTC), roughly $100 million, to new wallets. At the time, .cwp-coin-chart svg path { stroke-width: 0.65 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.positive svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive { color: #008868 !important; background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.positive { border: 1px solid #008868; border-radius: 3px; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-trend.positive::before { border-bottom: 4px solid #008868 !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-price-holder .cwp-coin-trend-holder .cwp-trend { background-color: transparent !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-graph-container.negative svg path:nth-of-type(2) { stroke: #A90C0C !important; } .cwp-coin-widget-container .cwp-coin-popup-holder .cwp-coin-trend.negative { border:…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage Donald Trump slammed Peter Schiff as a “loser” and a “jerk” after the Bitcoin critic said US prices will keep rising. Trump’s broadside followed the economist’s remarks in a Fox News interview, when he said the biggest issue facing the US government now is “excessive” spending. He added that he expects Trump to address the nation’s deficit through interest rate cuts and an overall “return to quantitative easing.” “And all that means is that life is going to get a lot more unaffordable under Trump than it…

The Gold weekly forecast remains moderately supported by expectations of Fed easing. Uptick in US yields and improved risk appetite capped the gold gains. Markets await the FOMC rate decision and Fed Chair commentary, along with labor market data, next week. The gold price remained softer last week but managed to stay above the key $4,200 mark, as the weaker US dollar provided a floor under the gold price. Although the price climbed to 6-week highs near $4,260, moderate risk appetite and mixed US data capped further gains. If you are interested in automated forex trading, check our detailed guide-…

How To Motivate Learners And Utilize Your LMS There is no doubt that fully engaged learners are more likely to become motivated employees who are ready to tackle everyday challenges. But how do you create L&D experiences that inspire your workforce, bridge gaps, and break down engagement roadblocks? eBook ReleaseThe Essential Guide To Learner Engagement Explore practical ways to use your LMS to keep learners motivated and connected. How The Essential Guide To Learner Engagement Helps Organizations Build A Connection Ultimately, true learner engagement is all about forming a connection with your audience. As this eBook points out, you need…