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Jul 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pennsylvania's Big Bet on AI: Who's Investing and Why?

Big things are happening in Pennsylvania. A bunch of tech and energy companies are putting a lot of money into making the state a major player in artificial intelligence (AI). This is all part of a bigger plan to make sure the United States stays ahead of China in the AI game. The event where this

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Jul 11 2025BUSINESS

China's Trade Tactics Spark EU Concerns Ahead of Summit

Trade tensions between the European Union and China are heating up. The EU is calling out China for unfair trade practices. This comes just before a big meeting between the two sides. The EU says China is making it hard for European companies to compete. They claim China is flooding the market with

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Jul 11 2025BUSINESS

China's Airplane Maker Gets a Big Boost from the US

China's aircraft manufacturer, COMAC, just got some good news. The US has allowed GE Aerospace to start sending jet engines to them again. This is a big deal because COMAC is trying to compete with Boeing and Airbus. The engines are crucial for their planes, the C919 and the smaller C909. The US ha

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Jul 06 2025POLITICS

U. S. Ships to Asia: A Strategic Move in the South China Sea

The U. S. has recently given away 10 old Coast Guard ships to four Asian countries, including Vietnam and the Philippines. These countries are in a tough spot because they have disputes with China over who owns parts of the South China Sea. The ships are not new, but they are big and can travel far,

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Jul 04 2025HEALTH

Rural China: How Disability Shifts Family Roles

In rural China, a husband's disability can change the family's work dynamic. Data from a large survey shows that when a husband can't work, the wife often steps up to care for him. This means she is less likely to have a job outside the home. The study also found that wives are more likely to work

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Jul 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Huawei Faces U. S. Legal Battle: What You Need to Know

Huawei, the Chinese tech giant, is in hot water with the U. S. justice system. A U. S. judge recently decided that Huawei must face serious criminal charges. These charges include stealing technology, racketeering, wire fraud, and bank fraud. The judge said Huawei's arguments to dismiss the case wer

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Jun 27 2025BUSINESS

Trump's Trade Talks: A New Deal with China?

Trump has been talking about a new trade agreement with China. He mentioned this deal during a recent interview, but he didn't share any specifics. The Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, also confirmed that a deal was signed earlier in the week. However, neither Trump nor Lutnick gave any details a

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

Taiwan's Bold Move: The Huawei Ban and China's Reaction

Taiwan has recently taken a firm stance in the ongoing US-China trade war by joining the crackdown on Huawei. This move has not only put a strain on the already tense relationship between China and Taiwan but also highlighted the broader implications of the trade war on global technology. The decis

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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

US-China Tech Showdown: Chip Equipment in the Crosshairs

The US is thinking about taking back some special permits. These permits let American companies sell certain tech gear to big chip makers in China. The main players here are Samsung, TSMC, and SK hynix. They've been using these permits to get equipment for their factories in China. But now, the US m

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Jun 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Clash: US Lawmakers Push to Block Chinese Tech

The US is stepping up its game in the AI world. Lawmakers from both major parties are teaming up to keep Chinese AI systems out of US government hands. They're serious about this. They see AI as a big deal in the ongoing tech rivalry between the US and China. This push comes after a Chinese startup

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