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Dec 10 2024BUSINESS

U. S. Approves Microsoft's AI Chip Export to UAE

In a surprising move, the U. S. government has given the green light for advanced AI chips to be shipped to a facility in the UAE operated by Microsoft. This export is part of a significant partnership between Microsoft and a local AI firm called G42, according to reports from Axios. The U. S. is ai

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Dec 09 2024POLITICS

China vs USA: The AI Chip Battle Heats Up

China has started an investigation into Nvidia, a big American company that makes chips used in AI. This is the latest move in a fight between China and the US over who will be the leader in AI technology. Both countries think AI is really important for their safety. Some people think Nvidia might

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Dec 08 2024POLITICS

Cyber Warning: China's Telecom Hacking Campaign

Lately, several countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the US, have started sounding the alarm about a hacking campaign targeting telecommunications systems. The group named Salt Typhoon, which some suspect is backed by the Chinese government, has been trying to sneak into mobile n

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Dec 08 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Michael Douglas: From Screen to Activism and Possible Horror Flicks

Michael Douglas, the acclaimed actor now in his 80s, has earned the title of "legendary" through his impressive career in Hollywood and notable activism. His journey to nuclear disarmament activism began with the 1979 film, "The China Syndrome, " which eerily foreshadowed the real-life Three Mile Is

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Dec 04 2024POLITICS

Philippine Patrol Vessels Face Chinese Coast Guard Attacks

In the South China Sea, Chinese coast guard boats backed by navy ships performed aggressive actions against Philippine patrol vessels. They fired high-pressure water cannons, blocked paths, and even sideswiped one boat, named BRP Datu Pagbuaya. This incident restarted tensions after a brief pause du

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Dec 03 2024TECHNOLOGY

Revolution in China's Countryside: The Digital Transformation

Imagine this: farmers checking crop prices on their smartphones, students attending virtual classes in remote villages, and patients consulting doctors online. This isn't a futuristic fantasy, but the reality in China's rural areas. The Chinese government has made it a priority to bring digital life

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Dec 01 2024HEALTH

Healthcare Costs Shift: How Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgeries Changed in China

In China, public hospitals are feeling the pressure to manage costs, thanks to the new medical insurance payment system called diagnosis-related groups. This system has had a notable impact on uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) surgeries for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) at Hospital C. T

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Nov 28 2024BUSINESS

US to Tighten Rules on China's Tech Access

The US government is set to announce new measures on Monday that aim to limit China's ability to develop advanced artificial intelligence. This includes potentially sanctioning around 200 Chinese companies that make equipment for semiconductors and restricting some chip manufacturing plants linked t

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Nov 28 2024POLITICS

A Close Call: Democrat Derek Tran Unseats GOP’s Michelle Steel in California

Derek Tran, an Army veteran and first-time candidate, has won a tight race for a House seat in California's 45th District, securing his position against incumbent Republican Michelle Steel. This flip represents a rare leftward shift in a state that has generally inclining toward the right. Tran's su

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

Who's Who in Trump's Economic Team: Meet Greer and Hassett

Donald Trump just added two key players to his economic team. Jamieson Greer, a lawyer from Washington, has been chosen to be the new US trade representative. Greer is no stranger to trade policy; he used to work closely with Robert Lighthizer, who was the trade representative during Trump's first t

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