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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China's Military Moves: Unpacking Taiwan’s Concerns

In the waters near Taiwan, China has launched military drills that Taiwan calls an "unreasonable provocation. " These drills include aircraft carriers, fighter jets, and warships circling the island. Beijing says it wants to warn Taiwan against independence moves, but many in Taiwan see themselves a

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Cyber Threats: A Daily Battle

Did you know that over 600 million cyberattacks happen every day? That’s what Microsoft’s new report says. It’s like trying to dodge bullets in a giant game of digital dodgeball. The bad guys are getting smarter too, using fancy tech like AI to make their attacks harder to stop. One scary thing

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Revisiting Microsoft’s Stake in OpenAI’s Transition to For-Profit

Microsoft and OpenAI are in a race against time to determine how much equity the tech giant will get once the AI startup turns into a for-profit company. According to The Wall Street Journal, both companies have mobilized investment banks to negotiate this multibillion-dollar deal. Microsoft has pum

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Oct 18 2024SPORTS

Broncos' Javonte Williams Shines, Saints Struggle with Injuries

On Thursday night, Javonte Williams led the Denver Broncos to a big win against the New Orleans Saints. Williams scored two touchdowns and was a key player for the Broncos, both on the ground and in the air. He had 14 carries for 88 yards and also caught three passes for 23 yards. The Saints, on th

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

CVS Picks New CEO: David Joyner Takes the Helm

CVS Health has named David Joyner as its new CEO, filling the shoes of Karen Lynch who stepped down after an agreement with the board. Joyner, previously the vice president of CVS Health and president of CVS Caremark, will also join the board. The company believes Joyner's deep understanding of thei

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris's Changing Stance on Immigration: What's Driving This Shift?

As the potential Democratic candidate for the 2024 presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris has adjusted her stance on immigration. Known for her past support of immigrant rights, her recent approach has been more cautious, focusing on border security to align with the current concerns of

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Neighbors Fortify: NATO Countries Boost Eastern Defenses

Lithuania has taken a unique step to protect its borders by installing concrete anti-tank barricades, often called "dragon's teeth, " near the Russian enclave it shares a border with. Defense Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas shared pictures of these fortifications on social media, highlighting plans to d

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

China Eyes Intel Chips for Security Concerns

In the ongoing tension between the US and China, a cybersecurity group in China has raised alarms about Intel's chips. The Cybersecurity Association of China (CSAC) says Intel's chips have frequent problems that threaten national security. They claim these chips can be hacked through backdoors creat

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Biotech Moves: Layoffs, Deals, and Drug Concerns

Let's take a look at what's been happening in the biotech world today. Sage Therapeutics is cutting its workforce by a third and changing its leadership. Why? Recent clinical trial failures have likely played a role. Over in Australia, regulators have rejected Eisai and Biogen's Alzheimer's drug, L

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Machine Learning and Blockchain: A Secure Future for Crypto

Are you curious about how blockchain keeps cryptocurrencies safe? Well, it's not just the technology, but also the clever use of machine learning that makes it robust. Blockchain is like a big book of records, where every transaction is noted. No one can mess with these records without everyone know

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