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Sri Lanka Lifts Social Media Ban During Protests After Learning VPNs Exist

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The government of Sri Lanka lifted a short-lived ban on social media Sunday after officials apparently remembered that VPNs exist. The social media ban was instituted because protesters have taken to the streets over an economic crisis that’s left many shops in Sri Lanka without basic essentials, with some protestors … Read more.

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Plastic Waste from Burning Ship Buries Sri Lanka's Coastline

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Tonnes of plastic waste from a burning container ship is washing ashore in Sri Lanka in what’s likely the nation’s worst beach pollution crisis to date, a senior environmental official told AFP on Saturday. Read more.

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Smoldering Ship Leaking Billions of Plastic Pellets Sinks off Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka is facing a rapidly unfolding environmental crisis after a cargo ship that caught on fire last month has sunk, pouring tons of plastic pellets and huge amounts of chemicals into surrounding fishing waters. Government officials worry an oil spill could come next in what’s shaping up to be one of the worst… Read more.

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U.S. Ranks 59th Globally for Covid-19 Vaccinations, Just Behind Iran

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covid-19 vaccination rate has slipped to 59th in the world, right behind Iran and Sri Lanka, according to the latest data from Johns Hopkins University. was ranked 55th in November of 2021 , 40th in September , and 18th back in July , but has struggled with an onslaught of medical disinformation… Read more.

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The Benefits of Virtual Reality in Banking

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Saatchi & Saatchi Sri Lanka , for example, made a virtual reality campaign for Hatton National Bank in 2015. Without physical locations, banks can reduce operational costs. Virtual Reality Applications in the Financial Industry. VR might still be in its early stages, but its applications in banking abound.

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200,000 Buddhists Gathered on a Giant Screen Via Zoom to Celebrate One of Their Holiest Holidays

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There’s no doubt that pandemic fatigue is high. Heck, my area has restrictions right now. But it’s important to remember that there are ways that we can get together as a community while being safe and considerate of others. If you need an example, check out the more than 200,000 Buddhists that got together… Read more.

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EON Reality Initiates Extensive Educational Program in Sri Lanka with 10,000 Customized Courses and Introduction of Cutting-edge Spatial AI Center and Autonomous AI Agents

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EON Reality Ignites Educational Transformation in Sri Lanka with AI and XR Technologies Irvine, CA, February 27, 2024 – EON Reality, a leader in XR and AI-driven learning solutions, proudly announces the inauguration of Sri Lanka’s inaugural Spatial AI Center.