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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Panama Canal’s shifting alliegences raise eyebrows on Capitol Hill (

)1 The Panama Canal grabs scrutiny in a recent Senate committee. It's chaired by Sen. Ted Cruz, Sen Cruz pointed fingers at Panama, s concentrating on foreign influence. 2 Years back, Panama handled the Canal under the condition Panam were to be neutral. . . but that’s where

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Jan 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

China's Elder Care Gamble

Picture this: a world where tech revolutionizes services for the elderly, but not everyone is on board the same train. This is the story in rural China. Rural China is aging like never before, with elderly people outnumbering youngsters. It's like a population shift. Likewise, to that as cities ch

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Taiwan's Defense Budget Freeze: Politics vs. Preparedness

In the midst of a chilly political climate, Taiwan's parliament has frozen billions in defense spending, sparking worries about the country's readiness to defend itself. The US, Taiwan's main ally and arms supplier, is watching closely as tensions with China grow. Despite being a democratically rule

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Jan 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Surprising Rise of China's DeepSeek: A New AI Game Changer

In a surprising turn of events, China has developed DeepSeek, an AI chatbot that's shaking things up in the tech world. This innovative app was created for just $6 million in two months, far less than its U. S. competitors. China's accomplishment has caused quite a stir, especially after former Pres

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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

US Aid on Hold: What's the Big Deal?

Imagine managing a school in Liberia where meals are a lifeline for kids. Now, picture being told to stop serving those meals. This isn't just a scenario; it's a reality for many due to the US temporarily stopping its foreign aid. Programs in Ukraine, where veterans need help, and Zimbabwe, where HI

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Jan 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Chatbot Showdown: How DeepSeek and ChatGPT Handle Sensitive Topics

China's tech startup DeepSeek recently launched an AI chatbot that's giving OpenAI's ChatGPT a run for its money. The new AI assistant was instantly popular, becoming the top free app on Apple's iPhone store. But how does it handle sensitive questions about China? Let's dive in. DeepSeek's chatbot

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Jan 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

China's DeepSeek Shakes Up AI World with Budget-Friendly Models

Imagine a startup turning the AI world upside down with models that outmatch American ones at a fraction of the cost. That's what's happening with DeepSeek in China. This rising star has made waves, leaving U. S. tech giants rattled. Chinese investors are cheering, seeing DeepSeek as proof of their

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Jan 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

China's AI Leap: A New Kind of Challenge

Imagine this: a powerful AI system built in China with just a fraction of the resources used by US giants. That's what DeepSeek is, and it's sent shockwaves through the tech world. No, it's not quite the Sputnik moment some are making it out to be. After all, a satellite in space was a direct milita

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Jan 25 2025HISTORY

Wage Gaps in Ancient China: A Long Look

Ever wondered how wage gaps changed over time in ancient China? Let's dive into the story from the Han Dynasty in 202 BCE to the Qing Dynasty in 1912 CE. We'll use historical records of government salaries, prices, and farm productivity to see how much officials and peasants earned. By comparing the

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Jan 24 2025SCIENCE

China's Artificial Sun Keeps Plasma Going for Over 17 Minutes

China's Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), often called the artificial sun, recently set a new world record. It kept plasma stable for a whopping 1, 066 seconds, more than twice its previous record of 403 seconds from 2023. This breakthrough is a big deal for fusion power research

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