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Jan 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

“Is That Temu Fire Image Real? ”

Ever seen a picture that looks too good to be true? Well, a recent image of a supposed Temu warehouse fire is just that – too good to be true! This AI-generated pic has many fooled into thinking it’s the real deal. Temu, an online retailer from China, sells a mix of cheap and not-so-cheap products.

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Jan 07 2025FINANCE

China Dongxiang: Claim Your Dividends and Meet the New Director

China Dongxiang (Group) Co (HK:3818) has some news for its shareholders. The company is planning to take back unclaimed dividends that date back to 2013. If you're a shareholder, you have until January 14, 2025, to claim what’s yours. In other developments, the company has added a new face to its le

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Jan 07 2025POLITICS

China's Massive Coast Guard Ship at Disputed Reef

In a recent development, China has deployed one of the world's largest coast guard ships to Scarborough Shoal, a reef in the South China Sea that is claimed by both China and the Philippines. This massive vessel, nicknamed the "monster ship, " is over 12, 000 tons and 541 feet long. It's equipped wi

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Jan 07 2025ENVIRONMENT

Taiwan's Heatwave: A Record Breaker with a Chill Ending

In 2024, Taiwan experienced its hottest year ever, with an average temperature of 24. 97°C (76. 95°F), beating the previous record set in 2020. This heatwave was part of a global trend, with climate change causing extreme weather and costly natural disasters worldwide. Taiwan's Central Weather Admin

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Is Rimegepant Really Helping? Real-Life Check

Meet rimegepant, a new drug that blocks certain signals in your brain to stop migraines. It's been tested in labs and found to work, but what about in the real world? That's what the GAINER study set out to find. This study, happening in multiple places, looked at how well rimegepant works and how t

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

PET Imaging Goes Brain-Deep: New Insights into Cancer Spread

Brain metastases, the most common malignant tumors in the brain, pose a challenge for doctors trying to differentiate between recurring cancer and changes due to treatment. To address this, several prominent medical organizations have teamed up to create a new guideline. This guideline revolves arou

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Jan 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Takes the Spotlight at CES

This year's CES event in Las Vegas is all about artificial intelligence (AI). Companies are showcasing AI-enabled gadgets like smart refrigerators and AI agents. Nvidia and Microsoft are among the big names participating. Investors are now focusing on the return on investment (ROI) for AI firms, wit

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Jan 07 2025FINANCE

Bitcoin Adventure: From $50 to Almost Double

Imagine jumping into the Bitcoin world with just $50 in 2022. That's what happened here! Let's see how that investment fared over the next three years. First, a quick backstory. PayPal decided to allow Bitcoin transactions. So, on a cold January morning in 2022, our investor decided to give it a sh

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Jan 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Honest Votes: Revolutionizing Consensus with AP-PBFT

Node preferences matter. In blockchain networks, where decisions are crucial, letting nodes express their choices genuinely can boost trust. Current systems like Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance (PBFT) barely let nodes cast votes. This could lead to unfair control by some nodes. Enter AP-PBFT, a

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

The Power of Breath: Exercise for Chronic Disease Patients

Ever wondered how breathing exercises can help those with long-term health issues? A recent look into different studies found that working our breathing muscles through something called "voluntary isocapnic hyperpnoea" can be a safe and helpful tool for patients with chronic diseases. This wasn't a

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