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Sep 10 2024CRIME

B. C. 's Shocking Cleansing Ritual Scandal: A Closer Look

A 56-year-old man named Tianjin Gong has been charged with a serious sexual assault, after allegedly touching a young woman inappropriately during what he claimed was a 'cleansing ritual' that could improve her health and life. This disturbing incident raises some major red flags and important ques

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

China's Property Market: A Steep Climb Back Up

China's property market has been a rollercoaster ride over the past year, leaving investors and consumers alike feeling queasy. Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters recently warned that the market 'has not yet completely bottomed out,' despite all the turmoil. Consumer confidence remains shaky, larg

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Sep 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Great AI Chip Chase: Why China's Got Nvidia's Tech, Despite the US

Nvidia's powerful AI chips, the A100 and H100, are crucial for training the AI models powering everything from chatbots to self-driving cars. But the US has been trying to limit China's access to these chips due to national security concerns. So, how are Chinese tech companies getting their hands

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Sep 08 2024SPORTS

Nick Sirianni's Italian Roots & Coaching Journey: A Closer Look

Is Nick Sirianni really as Italian as his surname suggests? The Eagles head coach proudly sports the colors of Italy on game day, but how much does he know about his ancestral heritage? From a small town in New York state to the sidelines at Lincoln Financial Field, Coach Sirianni has taken an un

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Sep 08 2024ENVIRONMENT

Can the US and China Bridge the Climate Finance Divide?

The US and China, the world’s top two greenhouse gas emitters, are trying to find common ground on climate finance, but can they overcome their differences? US climate envoy John Podesta says they’ve made progress, but what does that really mean? Podesta highlighted the importance of collaboratio

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Chinese Influence in the US: A Case of Local Politics?

The arrest of Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, has sparked debate about China's influence in US politics. Sun is accused of acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, pushing Chinese interests within New York state. But how concerning is this? Is this a singl

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Sep 06 2024SPORTS

Can a Caffeine Ban Take Jack Draper to the Top?

Jack Draper is ready to make a splash at the US Open, aiming for his first-ever Grand Slam quarterfinal. But there's a twist: his coach, James Trotman, has banned him from caffeine during the tournament. Why would a coach make such a seemingly drastic decision? And could it actually help Draper re

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's Troubling Ties: Is Your Data Safe?

The Justice Department has dropped a bombshell accusation against TikTok and its parent company ByteDance. They claim that these Chinese tech giants have been secretly gathering bulk data on American users based on their views on sensitive topics like abortion, gun control, and religion. This revela

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's Troubled Dance: Data, Divisiveness, and Democracy

The Justice Department is throwing shade at TikTok, accusing it of being a bit too cozy with its parent company in Beijing. They say TikTok used an internal system called Lark to share US user data, including views on hot-button issues like abortion and gun control, with ByteDance employees in Chin

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

TikTok and the Data Minefield: Is Your Privacy at Risk?

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is accusing TikTok of a serious breach: secretly collecting American users' views on hot-button issues like abortion, guns, and religion. This data, the DOJ claims, is then sent back to TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, in Beijing. The DOJ claims that TikTok

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