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Jan 23 2025BUSINESS

Why is Abu Dhabi’s MGX Investing in Trump’s AI Dream?

Newly elected US President Donald Trump kicked off his term with a bang. He announced a $100 billion plan to fund artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The plan had some big tech players on board, like OpenAI, SoftBank Group Corp. , and Oracle Corp. But there was a surprise name in the mix—MG

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Jan 23 2025BUSINESS

Trump's Davos Pitch: Invest in US or Face Tariffs

At the World Economic Forum, President Trump sent a clear message to global leaders: invest in American manufacturing and enjoy low taxes, or face tariffs. He touted his administration's actions and promised changes based on what he saw as his mandate from the American public. Trump also suggested t

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Jan 23 2025BUSINESS

AI and Politics: Tech Leaders Speak Out at Davos

The annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, brings together top business leaders to discuss global issues. This year's speakers included Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang and European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde. U. S. President Donald Trump is set to speak remotely on Thurs

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Instagram Users Struggle to Unfollow Trump and Vance

Some Instagram users, including singers like Demi Lovato and Gracie Abrams, are having trouble unfollowing the accounts of President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and First Lady Melania Trump. Abrams shared on her Instagram story that she had to unfollow the @vp and @potus accounts three ti

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Trump's Actions: A Gift for Democrats in 2026?

In a surprising turn of events, President Trump has handed Democrats a potential campaign ad on a silver platter. This comes after he pardoned rioters involved in the January 6th Capitol attack and even invited some of them to the White House. CNN's John King points out that this move could be explo

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Russia's Ambitions: A Propagandist's Bold Plan

Imagine if a Russian official suggested that they need a land corridor through countries that are part of NATO. That's exactly what happened recently, when a close ally of President Putin made such a bold claim. Anton Gerashchenko, an advisor to Ukraine's Internal Affairs Minister, shared a clip whe

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Prayer Service Sparks Debate Between Trump and Bishop

President Donald Trump didn’t appreciate the Episcopal bishop's request for mercy toward LGBTQ+ people and migrant workers during a prayer service. The Right Rev. Mariann Budde of Washington’s National Cathedral asked Trump to show kindness to these communities during his inauguration's religious se

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

US to Prosecute Mayors Who Resist Deportations

The US Department of Justice is ramping up its effort to go after state and local officials who refuse to help with Trump's immigration crackdown. In a recent memo, the acting deputy attorney general, Emil Bove, instructed federal prosecutors across the country to investigate and potentially charge

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Work Rules for Medicaid: Trump's Pick Speaks Out

Russell T. Vought, President Trump’s pick for the Office of Management and Budget, shared his thoughts with Senate lawmakers on Wednesday. He expressed support for work requirements for low-income Americans who depend on government-funded health insurance like Medicaid. This was a policy pushed by P

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Refugees Left Stranded after U. S. Travel Ban

Imagine you've been fleeing danger and waiting for years to start a new life in America. Many refugees had already been approved and booked their flights. But this week, the Trump administration hit the pause button on refugee travel. Thousands are now stuck, including over 1, 600 Afghans who helped

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