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Dec 08 2024POLITICS

Cyber Warning: China's Telecom Hacking Campaign

Lately, several countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the US, have started sounding the alarm about a hacking campaign targeting telecommunications systems. The group named Salt Typhoon, which some suspect is backed by the Chinese government, has been trying to sneak into mobile n

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Dec 08 2024POLITICS

Weapons Deal: China Displeased, U. S. Stands Firm

China’s not happy, and they’re showing it. Recently, they imposed sanctions on 13 U. S. companies. Why? The U. S. just sold $385 million worth of weapons to Taiwan. These aren’t any regular weapons—they’re upgrades for Taiwan’s F-16 jets and their communication systems. China’s upset because they be

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Dec 08 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Michael Douglas: From Screen to Activism and Possible Horror Flicks

Michael Douglas, the acclaimed actor now in his 80s, has earned the title of "legendary" through his impressive career in Hollywood and notable activism. His journey to nuclear disarmament activism began with the 1979 film, "The China Syndrome, " which eerily foreshadowed the real-life Three Mile Is

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Dec 06 2024SPORTS

Nets and Suns Revive NBA's China Connection

The NBA is making a comeback in China, with the Brooklyn Nets leading the charge. The team, owned by Joe Tsai, who hails from Taiwan and is the chairman of Alibaba, will face the Phoenix Suns in Macao next October. This marks the NBA's first games in China since 2019. The league's relationship with

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Dec 06 2024POLITICS

Taiwan's President Chats with U. S. Leaders During Pacific Tour

Taiwan's President Ching-te Lai made a few calls while on a tour of the Pacific region. He was in Guam, his second stop after Hawaii and a couple of other islands. The calls were with some big shots in the U. S. Congress, including the leaders from both sides of the aisle – House Speaker Mike Johnso

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Dec 05 2024TECHNOLOGY

China’s Hacking Group Targets Americans’ Cellphone Data

Imagine having a conversation, and someone else knows who you called, when, and where. That’s exactly what happened to many Americans, all thanks to a hacking group from China. This group, known as “Salt Typhoon, ” has been stealing metadata from cellphones across the country. This includes informat

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Dec 05 2024BUSINESS

GM's China Struggles: A $5bn Hit

General Motors, a big US car company, just took a massive $5bn hit because of its businesses in China. This is a big deal because China used to be their largest market. They said the losses came from changes in their business plans and some restructuring. This isn't great news for GM, as it means th

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Dec 04 2024SPORTS

Coaching Tactic: Hit Him If He Doesn't Stay Out of Bounds

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell had a specific game plan for Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. He advised his team to hit Williams if he didn't stay out of bounds. This strategy was discussed in a team meeting before the game. Amon-Ra St. Brown, a Lions wide receiver, shared details of

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Dec 04 2024POLITICS

Philippine Patrol Vessels Face Chinese Coast Guard Attacks

In the South China Sea, Chinese coast guard boats backed by navy ships performed aggressive actions against Philippine patrol vessels. They fired high-pressure water cannons, blocked paths, and even sideswiped one boat, named BRP Datu Pagbuaya. This incident restarted tensions after a brief pause du

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Dec 04 2024EDUCATION

Teacher's Dream Come True: Ashley Davis Scores Big

Imagine walking into your classroom one day, and suddenly, you're handed a check for $25, 000! That's exactly what happened to Ashley Davis, a math teacher at Central Intermediate School. The Milken Foundation, famous for celebrating top-notch educators, chose Ashley for her exceptional teaching and

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