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Was 2024 indeed better than last year for the big boys of Indian IT?TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent successful surgery Sunday to have his prostate removed, hospital officials said, a procedure that came as he manages multiple crises including the war in Gaza and his trial for alleged corruption . Netanyahu, who has had a series of health issues in recent years, has gone to great lengths to bolster a public image of himself as a healthy, energetic leader. During his trial this month, he boasted about working 18-hour days, accompanied by a cigar. But as Israel's longest-serving leader, such a grueling workload over a total of 17 years in power could take a toll on his well-being. Netanyahu, 75, is among older world leaders including U.S. President Joe Biden, 82 , President-elect Donald Trump, 78 , Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , 79, and Pope Francis , 88, who have come under scrutiny for their age and health issues. Netanyahu's latest condition is common in older men, but the procedure has had some fallout. The judges overseeing his trial accepted a request from his lawyer on Sunday to call off three days of testimony scheduled this week. The lawyer, Amit Hadad, had argued that Netanyahu would be fully sedated for the procedure and hospitalized for “a number of days.” Jerusalem's Hadassah Medical Center announced late Sunday that the procedure had been “completed successfully.” Justice Minister Yariv Levin, a close ally, served as acting prime minister during the operation. Netanyahu is expected to remain hospitalized for several days. With so much at stake, Netanyahu’s health in wartime is a concern for both Israelis and the wider world. A turbulent time in the region As Israel’s leader, Netanyahu is at the center of major global events that are shifting the Middle East . With the dizzying pace of the past 14 months, being incapacitated for even a few hours can be risky. Netanyahu will be in the hospital at a time when international mediators are pushing Israel and Hamas to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and as fighting between Israel and Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels intensifies . Prostate issues are common and in many cases easily treatable. Still, the procedure puts a dent in Netanyahu’s image of vigor at a time when he would want to project strength more than ever, both to an Israeli audience navigating constant threats as well as to Israel’s enemies looking to expose its weaknesses. Previous health issues, including a heart condition Netanyahu insists he is in excellent health. His office releases footage of him touring war zones in full protective gear flanked by military officers, or meeting with defense officials on windswept hilltops in youthful dark shades and puffer jackets. But that image was shattered last year when Netanyahu’s doctors revealed that he had a heart condition , a problem that he had apparently long known about but concealed from the public. A week after a fainting spell, Netanyahu was fitted with a pacemaker to control his heartbeat. Only then did staff at the Sheba Medical Center reveal that Netanyahu has for years experienced a condition that can cause irregular heartbeats. The revelation came as Netanyahu was dealing with massive anti-government protests. The news about a chronic heart problem stoked further anger and distrust during extreme political polarization in Israel. Last year, Netanyahu was rushed to the hospital for what doctors said likely was dehydration . He stayed overnight, prompting his weekly Cabinet meeting to be delayed. Earlier this year, Netanyahu underwent hernia surgery , during which he was under full anesthesia and unconscious. Levin served as acting prime minister during the operation. Recovery can be quick According to Netanyahu’s office, the Israeli leader was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection on Wednesday stemming from a benign enlargement of his prostate. The infection was treated successfully with antibiotics, but doctors said the surgery was needed in any case. Complications from prostate enlargement are common in men in their 70s and 80s, Dr. Shay Golan, head of the oncology urology service at Israel’s Rabin Medical Center, told Israeli Army Radio. Golan spoke in general terms and was not involved in Netanyahu’s care or treatment. He said an enlarged prostate can block proper emptying of the bladder, leading to a build-up of urine that can lead to an infection or other complications. After medicinal treatment, doctors can recommend a procedure to remove the prostate to prevent future blockages, Golan said. In Netanyahu’s case, because the prostate is not cancerous, Golan said doctors were likely performing an endoscopic surgery, carried out by inserting small instruments into a body cavity, rather than making surgical cuts in the abdomen to reach the prostate. The procedure lasts about an hour, Golan said, and recovery is quick. He said that aside from catheter use for one to three days after the procedure, patients can return to normal activity without significant limitations. ___ AP correspondent Isaac Scharf contributed reporting. Tia Goldenberg, The Associated Press

Humans aren’t the only ones getting in on the virtual reality craze. Scientists have just debuted a new technology that allows mice to more realistically—and adorably—experience VR in the lab. Researchers at Cornell University developed the tech, which they’ve aptly named MouseGoggles. In experiments with mice, the rodents appeared to vividly respond to simulated stimuli while wearing the goggles. The innovation should make it easier for scientists to run animal studies involving VR. As funny as the idea of rodent VR sounds, there are actual applications for it. Ideally, VR can allow scientists to simulate naturalistic environments for mice under more controlled conditions. Right now, though, the most commonly used set-ups are pretty clunky, with mice often being placed onto a treadmill while they’re surrounded by computer or projection screens. These screens can’t cover a mouse’s entire field of view, however, and it can take a long time for the animals to react to the VR environment, if they ever do at all. The Cornell researchers think that their MouseGoggles are a substantial step up from standard mice VR. Rather than trying to create a mini-Oculus Rift from scratch, they built their system using tiny, low-cost parts borrowed from smartwatches and other existing devices. Like other VR systems, the mice are placed onto a treadmill to use the MouseGoggles. Their heads are kept fixed to the goggles while they’re fed visual stimuli. “It definitely benefited from the hacker ethos of taking parts that are built for something else and then applying it to some new context,” lead scientist Matthew Isaacson, a postdoctoral researcher at Cornell, told the Cornell Chronicle, an university news outlet. “The perfect size display, as it turns out, for a mouse VR headset is pretty much already made for smart watches. We were lucky that we didn’t need to build or design anything from scratch, we could easily source all the inexpensive parts we needed.” To confirm the viability of their system, the researchers exposed the mice to various stimuli, all the while measuring their brain activity and observing their behavior. Across a series of tests, the researchers found that the mice truly did seem to see and respond to the VR as hoped. In one condition, for instance, they tracked how the mice reacted to a gradually approaching dark blotch that could have represented a potential predator. “When we tried this kind of a test in the typical VR setup with big screens, the mice did not react at all,” Isaacson said. “But almost every single mouse, the first time they see it with the goggles, they jump. They have a huge startle reaction. They really did seem to think they were getting attacked by a looming predator.” The team’s findings were published earlier this month in the journal Nature Methods. The development of more realistic VR for mice could have all sorts of benefits down the road, the researchers say. Accurate VR experiments might allow scientists to better map and understand the brain activity of mice modeled to have Alzheimer’s, for instance, particularly the regions tied to spatial navigation and memory; it might also improve basic research studies testing out potential treatments for brain disorders. Issacson and his colleagues aren’t the only researchers who have recently created VR systems for mice. But they say theirs is the first to incorporate tracking of the eyes and pupils. And they’re already developing a lightweight, mobile VR set-up that could be used with larger rodents like rats or tree shrews. They’re also hoping to include more upgrades in a future iteration, such as finding a way to simulate taste and smell.Data Monetization Market to grow by USD 8.03 Billion from 2024-2028, driven by widespread adoption and AI-driven market transformation - Technavio

Abrahamic angst and aspirationsFormer Minister and senior BRS MLA T Harish Rao castigated the Congress government in Telangana over surge in crime rate at a disturbing rate of 22.5 per cent over last year. He pointed out a 28.94 per cent increase in rape cases, with 2,945 incidents recorded in a year averaging eight per day. He said kidnapping and abduction cases have shot up by 82 per cent, which is shameful. “Women’s safety and dignity are at high risk. Public safety under the Congress government is in shambles. This reflects a severe governance failure,” he said. Responding to the annual crime report of the Telangana police on Sunday, Harish Rao raised concern over the State’s deteriorating law and order, citing unresolved heinous crimes such as the murders of retired bank manager Gangareddy and his wife in Amberpet, and BRS leader Sridhar Reddy – both occurring months ago with no arrests till date. “Over 163 major cases remain unsolved, and financial frauds worth Rs 10 crore (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); lack recovery or detection,” he said. He noted that Telangana’s crime detection rate has dropped to a dismal 31 per cent, worse than Bihar’s 39 per cent. “The critical first week after a crime is wasted, leaving victims without justice, while criminal roam free. The police inaction is alarming,” he said. The senior BRS legislator stated that despite the expertise of Telangana police, the governance failure under Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, who also handles the Home Ministry, is evident. Instead of addressing public safety and justice, he said the Congress government is using police resources for political vendettas, stifling dissent, and harassing opposition voices on social media. For effective policing, Harish Rao suggested for release of the funds to the police department on time, strengthen the force, and focus on crime prevention and ensure swift justice. “Telangana deserves leadership that values safety over petty politics,” he asserted.Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes were both victims of home burglaries in Kansas City, Missouri last month. The two Kansas City Chiefs stars were targets of what the FBI is believed to be an international crime syndicate. The crime syndicate, which is believed to have originated out of South America, is likely targeting the homes of professional athletes . The South American criminals reportedly use social media and home listings to break into player houses, when they are believed to be empty - usually on game days or road trips. The NFL believes that the crime syndicate is specifically targeting the homes of professional athletes. NBA players have been targeted, too. "It's legit," one source familiar with the situation told NFL.com . "It's a transnational crime ring, and over the last three weeks, they've focused on NBA and NFL players, and it's all over the country." Michael Owens/Getty Images Kelce reportedly had about $20,000 in cash stolen from his home. Mahomes, meanwhile, had some valuable items taken, as well. However, the three-time Super Bowl-winning tight end is believed to be "very upset" about losing one "very special" item. Kelce's first Super Bowl jersey was reportedly among the items taken from his home. He is reportedly quite mad about it. "Travis is going to set a new alarm system not to be a target of a possible burglary as he is doing some work in the house and will have more of Taylor's stuff in there, too," a source told the U.S. Sun . The source added: "That first Super Bowl shirt is essential from him. It's a reminder of one of the biggest achievements in his career and life so far, and he hopes to get it back." "For the luxury items, he knows that it will be very complicated to find them and have them back." "It (expletive) him off." PATRICK T. FALLON/Getty Images The Chiefs beat the 49ers, 31-20, in Super Bowl LIV in Miami, Florida. It was the first championship win for Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Co. Kansas City has gone on to win two more Super Bowls, taking down the Eagles in Super Bowl LVII and the 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. Hopefully, Kelce will be getting his first Super Bowl jersey back soon. The Chiefs, 10-1 on the year, are set to take on the Raiders in a rare Black Friday NFL game. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. E.T. on Amazon Prime.

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