Indian Politician Ajit Pawar Killed in Plane Crash
Baramati, India – Ajit Pawar, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra state in India, died in a plane crash Wednesday morning at the Baramati airport, his constituency, according to BBC World. The chartered plane crash also killed four other people.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief over Pawar's death, calling it "shocking and saddening," and praised his service to the people, BBC World reported. India's civil aviation minister stated that poor visibility was a factor at the time of the crash, and an investigation has been launched by the aviation regulator. Videos shared on social media showed the plane's wreckage engulfed in plumes of smoke, according to Reuters.
Mediterranean Migrant Tragedy Feared
Mediterranean Sea – As many as 380 people are feared to have drowned attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea last week, The Guardian reported. The Italian coastguard indicated the tragedies occurred as Cyclone Harry battered southern Italy and Malta. Maltese authorities confirmed one shipwreck resulted in 50 deaths, with only one survivor who was hospitalized in Malta. The cyclone generated huge waves, exacerbating the already perilous journey for migrants.
Southern Africa Devastated by Floods, Crocodile Threat Emerges
Southern Africa – More than 100 people have died and hundreds of thousands have been displaced by devastating floods in southern Africa since the beginning of the year, according to The Guardian. The affected countries include South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. Authorities and aid workers are warning of potential hunger, cholera outbreaks, and the danger of crocodile attacks, as the reptiles have spread with the floodwaters. Zimbabwe has reported over 70 deaths, while South Africa has confirmed 30 fatalities, with hundreds evacuated. Displaced people were seen carrying belongings through flooded areas in Mozambique, Reuters reported.
AI Boom: Cisco CEO Warns of "Carnage" Amidst Victories
Unspecified Location – The Artificial Intelligence (AI) boom will produce both winners and "carnage," Chuck Robbins, chairman and chief executive of Cisco Systems, warned, according to BBC Technology and BBC Business. Robbins told the BBC that AI is going to "change everything" and will be "bigger than the internet." He believes the current market is likely a bubble, and some companies "won't make it." Cisco, a leading technology company, provides critical IT infrastructure for AI. Robbins anticipates that AI will change or even "eliminate" some jobs, particularly in customer service.
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