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Apr 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's AI Controversy: Employees Speak Out

Microsoft's 50th anniversary celebration took a dramatic turn when two employees decided to voice their concerns about the company's involvement in supplying artificial intelligence technology to the Israeli military. This protest led to their immediate termination. The first protester, a software

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Apr 07 2025CRYPTO

Big Bitcoin Buys On Hold

Strategy, a major player in the Bitcoin market, decided to sit out the buying game last week. This happened as the price of Bitcoin dropped below $87, 000. The company, known for its large Bitcoin holdings, did not make any purchases from March 31 to April 6. This move came after a week of wild pric

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Apr 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

How to Make AI Work for Us and the Planet

In the 1940s, a company started making cooking oil in a small town in India. Today, that company, Wipro, is a giant in the tech world. It operates in 167 countries and has nearly a quarter of a million employees. The company's focus has shifted from cooking oil to IT and now to AI. Kiran Minnasandra

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Apr 05 2025BUSINESS

Companies Navigate Trump's Trade Storm

The 2024 US election is looming, and with it, a wave of uncertainty for American businesses. At the heart of this storm is Donald Trump's trade war, which has left many companies scrambling to figure out their next move. The challenge is twofold: how to adapt to the president's tariffs without anger

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Apr 05 2025FINANCE

Stock Market Shakes: Big Banks Lower Their Predictions

The stock market has been on a rollercoaster ride. Two major banks have recently lowered their predictions for the S&P 500. This is a clear sign that market experts are feeling unsure about the future. This uncertainty comes right after a big announcement. The President raised tariffs on imported

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Apr 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's Future in the US: Who Will Take the Reins?

TikTok's days in the US are numbered unless a deal is struck. A group of investors is eyeing a stake in the app's American operations. This group includes big names like Andreessen Horowitz, Blackstone, and Silver Lake. The Chinese government has a say in this too. They want control over TikTok's v

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Mar 31 2025POLITICS

Chicken Farms: The Dark Side of Your Dinner

Chicken is a popular choice for dinner, but there's a hidden cost to that meal. In early 2023, investigators found shocking conditions on a large chicken farm in Maryland. They discovered chickens packed tightly together, many dead or dying, and a barn filled with a "blanket of chickens. " The smell

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Mar 25 2025BUSINESS

American Firm's Staff Freed: China's Bid to Boost Foreign Investment

China has freed all workers from an American company that checks risks for businesses. This move comes as China tries to attract more foreign investors to boost its economy. The company, known as the Mintz Group, had its staff detained in Beijing about two years ago. The firm's work involves invest

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Mar 25 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pixel 4a Users Face Battery Blues

Google sent out a message to Pixel 4a users. The subject line read "Changes coming to your Pixel 4a. " This was a red flag. It was clear that the news would not be good. The message was about an upcoming software update. This update would affect the battery's performance and stability. In othe

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Mar 24 2025BUSINESS

Roundup's Legal Storm: The Battle Over a Billion-Dollar Verdict

The legal storm surrounding Roundup, a popular weedkiller, continues to rage. A recent court decision in Georgia has added fuel to the fire. A jury ordered Bayer, the parent company of Monsanto, to pay nearly 2. 1 billion dollars to a man who claims Roundup caused his cancer. This verdict is just th

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