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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

US Limits Tech Investments in China

In a move to safeguard sensitive technology, the Biden administration has put the brakes on certain US investments in China's advanced tech sector. This includes industries like semiconductors, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence. After a lengthy review, new rules have been implemented. S

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Oct 29 2024LIFESTYLE

Adventurer Survives Snakebite in Snowy Mountains

Imagine being lost in the wilderness for almost two weeks. That's exactly what happened to Lovisa Sjoberg, a 48-year-old woman who went missing while hiking alone in Australia's Snowy Mountains. She was finally found on a bush trail on Sunday, looking dazed and hurt. Police revealed she had been bit

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Voting Box Fires in Portland and Vancouver: Are They Connected?

Early Monday morning, voting box fires were reported in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. Authorities suspect these incidents might be linked due to similarities, including the use of an identical Volvo at both scenes. Portland police described the fires as targeted and intentional. Three

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Tragic End: The Capture and Fate of Jamshid Sharmahd

In a shocking turn of events, Iran executed Jamshid Sharmahd, a 69-year-old man who held both German and Iranian citizenship. This happened after he had been imprisoned for years. Sharmahd, a political scientist and US resident, was apprehended in 2020 during a trip to the United Arab Emirates, acco

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Top Concerns for U. S. Voters Before the 2024 Election

As the 2024 U. S. presidential election nears, voters have several key issues on their minds. Social Security tops the list, with people worried about its future. The system, founded in 1935, might run out of money within a decade, paying fewer benefits. Crime reduction is another major concern, des

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Oct 29 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Stars Shine Bright: Events and Moments from Across the Country

Last week was packed with memorable moments. In Atlanta, the annual ONE Music Fest took place, featuring performances by Victoria Monét, Ari Lennox, Latto, T. I. , and GloRilla, among others. The event was a major highlight of the city's Spelhouse tailgate and homecoming celebrations. In Houston, s

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Oct 28 2024POLITICS

Election Threats: Conspiracy Theories Fuel Extremist Violence

U. S. intelligence agencies are on high alert for domestic extremists driven by conspiracy theories. These extremists believe in voter fraud and harbor intense dislike for political opponents. The FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warn that these extremists could disrupt the 2024 electio

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Oct 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google's Tensor Chip Plan for Pixel Watches in 2026

Google has a big plan for the future of its Pixel Watches. They're working on a custom chip called the NPT, which will be released in 2026. This chip will go into the Pixel Watch 5. The chip uses older CPU cores to focus on efficiency. We don't know much about the chip's details yet, like the proces

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Oct 28 2024POLITICS

Virginia Asks Supreme Court to Reinstate Voter Purge

Virginia has turned to the U. S. Supreme Court to overturn a decision that blocks the state from removing 1, 600 voters it suspects are noncitizens. A federal appeals court recently upheld a lower court's ruling that these voters were incorrectly removed. Virginia's Republican Governor, Glenn Youngk

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Oct 28 2024BUSINESS

Trade Wars: Who Wins, Who Loses?

Tariffs can really slow down economic growth, making a country less rich than it could be. Free trade helps boost wealth by letting nations make things they're best at. The U. S. excels at making advanced planes, like those from Boeing, and high-tech chips, like ones made by Nvidia. Plus, it's cheap

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