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Oct 25 2024BUSINESS

Intel's EU Fine from 2009: A Chapter Closed

Back in 2009, Intel faced a hefty fine of €1. 06 billion (around $1. 45 billion back then) from the EU for abusing its market power. The European Commission accused Intel of offering unfair discounts to computer manufacturers who used Intel's chips, a practice known as "conditional rebates. " The Co

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Oct 25 2024SCIENCE

Space Crew Heads Home After Extended Stay in Orbit

After spending nearly 235 days in space, a NASA astronaut and three cosmonauts are ready to come back to Earth. They undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday, targeting a splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico early Friday. Commander Matthew Dominick, along with co-pilot Michael Ba

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Oct 25 2024SCIENCE

Cyprus Joins NASA's Space Exploration Pact: A Promise for Safe Skies

Cyprus has just joined the Artemis Accords, a space exploration agreement led by NASA. This makes Cyprus the 46th country to sign up for safe space exploration. Nicodemos Damianou, Cyprus' deputy minister of research, innovation, and digital policy, signed the accords in Nicosia. James O'Brien, from

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Indonesian Coast Guard Kicks Out Chinese Ship in Disputed Waters

Recently, Indonesia's coast guard chased away a Chinese ship that was bothering one of their survey vessels in a disputed area of the South China Sea. This isn't the first time this has happened in just a few days. The Chinese ship, called the CCG 5402, kept trying to get close to the Indonesian ves

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

North Korean Troops Go to Ukraine: What Does It Mean?

Imagine this: North Korean soldiers are going to Russia to help fight in Ukraine. That's what American and South Korean officials said recently. If these soldiers really join the war, it would be the first time a third country sends troops to fight on the front lines. So far, other nations have only

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Oct 24 2024BUSINESS

Sports Giant Reshuffles: TKO Snaps Up IMG, On Location, and PBR

In a significant move, TKO Group Holdings, owned by Ari Emanuel's Endeavor, is buying IMG, On Location, and Professional Bull Riders (PBR). This $3. 25 billion deal, expected to close in the first half of 2025, adds these major sports entities to TKO's portfolio. Endeavor will own about 59% of TKO a

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Future: A Defense Secretary's Visit Amid Election Uncertainty

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin dropped by Kyiv on Monday, right when the US presidential election is about to happen and Russia is making small but steady progress in Ukraine. Austin plans to chat with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov about Ukraine's need for

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Oct 23 2024EDUCATION

Top Virginia High School's Principal Steps Down: What's Next?

You might be surprised to hear that the principal of a super popular high school in Virginia is calling it quits. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, once the best in the country, has seen its rankings drop in recent years. Dr. Ann Bonitatibus, who’s been in charge for seven yea

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

“China and Russia: A Friendship in Chaotic Times”

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Kazan, Russia, where he expressed that the world is currently in a state of chaos due to significant changes happening in a century. Despite this, Xi emphasized the enduring friendship between China and Russia, stating that this strate

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

South Korea's Warning: Arms to Ukraine if North Korea Aids Russia

South Korea has issued a stern warning, hinting that it might supply weapons to Ukraine. This comes after reports that North Korea has sent troops to Russia. South Korean officials are worried that Russia could reward North Korea with advanced weapons technology, which could boost North Korea's nucl

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