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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Space and AI: A New Powerhouse Emerges

Imagine combining satellite technology with cutting-edge artificial intelligence. That's exactly what happened when Yahsat, a satellite operator from the UAE, merged with Bayanat, an AI company specializing in geospatial data. Their new venture, Space42, aims to bring together satellite communicatio

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Kenya's Tax Uprising: Youth Take to Streets and Social Media

In Kenya, the tension between citizens and the government has hit a boiling point. On Thursday, Nairobi witnessed intense clashes between protesters and police. The spark? A controversial finance bill that's up for vote in Parliament. Young Kenyans, some as young as 18, are fighting against proposed

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Target's CEO on Combating Retail Crime: Progress and Plans

Brian Cornell, Target's CEO for a decade, has seen improvements in retail crime management. He admitted that securing essential items isn’t ideal but it keeps stores open. The future holds more of the same – body wash, deodorant, and undergarments will stay behind glass barriers, requiring hand swip

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Oct 07 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin's Price Drops: Mt. Gox Repayments and Government Sales

Bitcoin's price has taken a steep dive, falling 8% over just two days. What's behind this drop? Some major players are selling their bitcoins. The infamous Mt. Gox exchange, which went bankrupt back in 2014 after a huge hack, has started paying back its creditors. It's estimated that Mt. Gox still h

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Ethereum Founder: Don't Just Vote for 'Crypto-Friendly' Politicians

Vitalik Buterin, co-creator of Ethereum, recently warned against voting for political candidates solely because they support cryptocurrency. He stressed that politics is complex and voting based only on a "pro-crypto" stance can lead to unintended consequences. Even governments like Russia have show

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Vote for Stacy Hall: A New Voice for Fairfax

Meet Stacy Hall, a candidate running for the Fairfax City Council. She believes that what matters most is not which political party you belong to, but what's best for the city. Stacy is interested in your thoughts as a neighbor, not your party affiliation. She was the first to speak at a recent meet

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Kenya's Capital Under Siege: Protesters Storm Parliament

On Tuesday, Kenya's parliament faced an unprecedented attack as thousands of protesters opposed to a new finance bill stormed the building. Lawmakers voted for the bill, which aimed to introduce new taxes amidst rising living costs, and quickly fled through a tunnel. Meanwhile, protesters set parts

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Kenya's President Reconsiders Finance Bill After Deadly Protests

Kenya's President William Ruto has decided not to sign a controversial finance bill that sparked mass protests, leading to several deaths. The bill aimed to raise taxes to pay off debt, but Kenyans felt it would add to their economic struggles. The president called the protesters' actions "treasonou

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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI's Hungry Giant: Microsoft's Powerful Plan

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is a power-hungry beast. It needs a lot of energy to function properly, like a giant that never stops eating. Microsoft has come up with an interesting idea. They want to use an old nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania that's been closed since 1979 to fuel their AI nee

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Economy over Personality: Why Trump's Policies Matter More than Ever

As the 2024 presidential election heats up, voters are faced with a critical choice. On one side is former President Donald Trump, who promises to continue his pro-growth policies that many believe boosted the economy during his tenure. On the other side is Vice President Kamala Harris, whose econom

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