POLICIES

Apr 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

DeepMind's Secret: Keeping AI Advances Under Wraps

Google's AI powerhouse, DeepMind, is playing a strategic game. It's holding back some of its groundbreaking AI research. Why? To keep competitors in the dark and maintain its lead in the AI race. This shift is notable because DeepMind was once known for openly sharing its innovative work. Now, it's

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Apr 01 2025POLITICS

Senator's Marathon Speech: A Stand for Change

In the heart of the night, a senator took a stand. Cory Booker, a Democrat from New Jersey, chose to speak his mind on the Senate floor. He began at 7 p. m. EDT on Monday, vowing to keep going until he could no longer stand. By Tuesday morning, he was still at it, with papers in hand and glasses per

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Mar 29 2025EDUCATION

Columbia University's Leadership Shake-Up: What's Next?

Columbia University is going through a significant change in leadership. Dr. Katrina Armstrong, who had been serving as the interim president, has decided to step down. This comes just a week after the university made some big changes to its policies. These changes seem to be a response to pressure

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Mar 29 2025POLITICS

Disney and ABC Under Fire for Diversity Policies

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has set its sights on Disney and ABC. The agency is looking into the companies' diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This comes as the Trump administration has been pushing back against such initiatives in the media and entertainment fields. Th

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Mar 29 2025POLITICS

Disney Faces Scrutiny Over Diversity Policies

The Walt Disney Company and its ABC network are under the spotlight. A commissioner from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has started an inquiry. The focus is on Disney's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. This move is part of a broader trend of media scrutiny under the curr

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Mar 29 2025POLITICS

California Under Fire: A Day of Federal Challenges

In a single day, California faced a barrage of federal challenges. The state's approach to transgender student protections was put under the microscope. The U. S. Education Department decided to contest a significant state law designed to safeguard transgender students. This move set the tone for a

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Mar 28 2025POLITICS

A Scientist's Struggle: Caught Between Protests and Immigration Policies

A Russian scientist, Kseniia Petrova, is currently in a Louisiana immigration facility. She was detained after her visa was canceled. This happened because she didn't declare frog embryo samples in her luggage. She had been working at Harvard University on a J-1 scholar visa since May 2023. Her lawy

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Mar 28 2025POLITICS

Students Under Siege: The Crackdown on Pro-Palestine Voices

The Trump administration has been intensifying its efforts to target and deport international students who speak out for Palestine. This crackdown is part of a broader strategy to suppress dissent and control speech on college campuses. The administration has been using various tactics, including re

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Mar 27 2025POLITICS

Why Does the US Want Greenland?

The US has set its sights on Greenland. The country's president has made it clear that the US wants control of the Arctic island. This desire has sparked controversy and criticism from both Greenland and Denmark. The US vice president is planning a visit to Greenland. The trip was initially planned

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Mar 26 2025POLITICS

Political Pressure: The Growing Tension Between Congress and the Judiciary

The political landscape in the United States is heating up, with a prominent Republican figure suggesting drastic measures to counter judicial decisions that have opposed Donald Trump's initiatives. Mike Johnson, a key figure in the House of Representatives, recently hinted at the possibility of def

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