Microsoft said it is adding a button to its Windows keyboard that would pull up the tech giant’s Copilot service, in the first change for the device in nearly three decades. The “Copilot key”, announced on Thursday, marks the latest effort by the company, which is investing billions in AI, to incorporate the technology in its products. The addition of …

NEW YORK: Consumer Reports has found that plastics retain a “widespread” presence in food despite the health risks, and called on regulators to reassess the safety of plastics that come into contact with food during production. The non-profit consumer group said on Thursday that 84 out of 85 supermarket foods and fast foods it recently tested contained “plasticizers” known as …

AL ULA: The Dakar Rally roars into life on Friday in Saudi Arabia with Qatari Nasser Al-Attiyah seeking a sixth title and third in a row in the mythic motorsport marathon. A 425-strong colourful caravanserai made up of cars, bikes, quads and trucks sets out from Al-Ula on a treacherous 4,900-mile odyssey around the Gulf kingdom with a Jan 19 …

SYDNEY: Caroline Garcia guided France into a United Cup semi-final against Iga Swiatek’s Poland on Thursday, winning a tough singles rubber and backing up in the mixed doubles to send Norway packing. After she came through a titanic struggle against unheralded Malene Helgo 6-2, 6-7 (6/8), 7-6 (7/5), a red-hot Casper Ruud swept past Adrian Mannarino 6-1, 6-4 to level …

CAPE TOWN: There should be a review of how pitches are rated with India receiving undue criticism according to Test captain Rohit Sharma in the wake of his side’s seven-wicket win over hosts South Africa on a seaming surface with variable bounce at Newlands. With variable bounce and sideways movement through the four and a half sessions, Rohit described the …

ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has started its probe into allegations of financial irregularities in the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), Dawn has learnt. In this regard, NAB has sought relevant record from the PSB — national sports regulatory body — including development expenditure and funds spent on foreign tours during the last five years. NAB in this …

Josh Hazlewood claimed three wickets in an electrifying over to bowl Australia into a potential winning position over Pakistan in an absorbing third Test in Sydney on Friday. Paceman Hazlewood ripped through to reduce the tourists from 67 for four to go to the close on the third day at 68 for seven, a lead of 82, on a deteriorating …

ISLAMABAD: The power regulator Nepra has announced a significant fuel cost adjustment (FCA) of Rs4.13 per unit for users of government-owned distribution companies (Discos), marking a substantial financial impact of about Rs35 billion. This adjustment relates to electricity consumed in November and will be reflected in the January bills of consumers, except those in the lifeline category and K-Electric users. …

KARACHI: While continuously facing a gas shortage in the system, Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd (SSGCL) on Friday announced a supply suspension for 48 hours for industries starting from Jan 6 (8:00 am) to Jan 8. SSGCL said the availability of gas has decreased, resulting in the depletion of line packs, causing low pressures in the system. All industries including …