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What else could the UK government spend its £4.2 billion Brexit contingency fund on?

Dec 24, 2018 08:23 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics Economy

The cabinet has stepped up contingency plans for a no-deal Brexit, with departments across Whitehall charged with making this a priority. Although all indications are that there is no majority in parliament for leaving...

Bolsonaro's anger won over working-class Brazilians, but his presidency may betray them

Dec 24, 2018 07:50 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

Brazils next president Jair Bolsonaro, who takes power on Jan. 1, is often called the Trump of the Tropics for his law-and-order rhetoric, racist and sexist remarks, pro-business stances and outsider pledges to upend...

Melania Trump 2018: Will FLOTUS Spend Christmas Alone Amid Donald Trump’s Alleged Health Issues?

Dec 23, 2018 09:30 am UTC| Politics Entertainment

Melania Trump and President Donald Trump were previously reported to be planning to celebrate Christmas with their whole family at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. However, it seems that the FLOTUS will have to celebrate the holiday...

Donald Trump 2018: Is He Leaving White House Due to Pressures of Mueller Investigation & Amid Mattis Resignation?

Dec 22, 2018 07:19 am UTC| Politics

The United States President Donald Trump is now speculated to resign in the near future. His administration is still under the pressures of the Mueller investigation. Added to that, the Secretary of Defense, Jim Mattis,...

Will a second referendum deliver a vote to remain? What polling tells us

Dec 21, 2018 11:02 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

With the gridlock in parliament continuing and preparations by the UK government and by Brussels for a no-deal Brexit being put in place, a second referendum on EU membership might well be on the cards. But it raises an...

The Ontario government's plan to loosen child-care rules is dangerous

Dec 19, 2018 15:03 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics

The Ontario governments proposed changes to home child-care legislation would loosen the number and ages of children that providers can care for at any one time. This is dangerous and troubling. These changes would...

Melania Trump 2018: FLOTUS Allegedly Worried Donald Trump’s Health Is Badly Affected by Stress

Dec 17, 2018 09:08 am UTC| Entertainment Politics

As the First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump is expected to worry about many things concerning the initiatives and advocacies that her office supports. However, a recent report claims that she is also preoccupied...

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U.S. Tightens Chip Export Controls, Adds Chinese AI Firms to Blacklist

The Biden administration has added over 25 entities, including Chinese AI firm Zhipu AI and chipmaker Sophgo, to the U.S. restricted trade list. These companies, along with two Singapore-based firms, now face strict export...

Taiwan Gains Confidence as U.S. Excludes It from AI Export Curbs

The U.S. governments decision to exclude Taiwan from its new restrictions on artificial intelligence (AI) chip and technology exports reflects confidence in the islands regulatory controls and legal compliance, Taiwans...

UK Inflation Stabilizes: November CPI at 2.6%, Signaling Economic Recovery

In November 2024, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the UK was reported at 2.6% compared to the same month last year, which matched what experts had predicted. This is an increase from October 2024, when the CPI was at...

China's Tightened Export Controls Disrupt U.S. Tech Firms' Production Plans

China is intensifying scrutiny of exports by U.S. tech giants like Apple, Microsoft, and Dell, delaying their production shifts to Southeast Asia and India, according to Nikkei Asia. Since December, dual-use technology...

Politics

Biden Warns of Tech Oligarchy Threatening Democracy

In his farewell address, President Joe Biden cautioned against the rise of an American oligarchy led by tech billionaires wielding dangerous concentrations of power. Echoing President Eisenhowers 1961 warning about a...

Biden Administration Considers Options to Delay TikTok Ban

President Joe Bidens administration is exploring ways to keep TikTok accessible in the U.S. as a potential ban looms on Sunday, NBC reported. Officials are evaluating measures to delay the apps shutdown, possibly deferring...

Biden and Trump Share Credit for Gaza Ceasefire Deal

U.S. President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump both claimed credit for a Gaza ceasefire-for-hostages deal finalized after months of negotiations. The agreement, supported by a Trump envoy, marks a significant...

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence to Address Global Impact of U.S. Elections at UBS Summit

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence will speak at the UBS Wealth Insights 2025 summit in the Asian financial hub on Thursday. Days before President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration, Pence will offer insights on the U.S....

South Korean President Under Fire Faces Additional Questioning and Impeachment Trial

South Korea is facing its most severe political turmoil in decades as President Yoon Suk Yeol undergoes questioning over allegations of insurrection. The anti-corruption agency resumed its investigation on Thursday, while...

Science

Double Moonshot: Japan’s ispace and Firefly Launch Lunar Missions

In a significant stride for lunar exploration, Japanese company ispace and U.S.-based Firefly Aerospace launched moon landers aboard a SpaceX rocket from Florida. This rare double mission highlights the growing competition...

Bill Gates’ Shocking New Malaria Solution Unveiled as Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Turn Into Flying Vaccinators

In a groundbreaking and controversial move, researchers funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation at Leiden University Medical Center have developed a revolutionary approach to combat malaria. The team has created...

Explosive CIA Whistleblower Claims Havana Syndrome Victims Face Cancer, Dementia, and Government Betrayal

A former CIA operative has come forward with alarming allegations, claiming that victims of the mysterious Havana Syndrome are now battling devastating health issues, including cancer, dementia, and Parkinsons disease. The...

FDA Approval of Opdivo Injection Sparks Hope for Cancer Patients with Revolutionary Treatment Update

In a significant advancement for cancer care, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an injectable version of Bristol Myers Squibbs blockbuster cancer drug Opdivo. Branded as Opdivo Qvantig, the new...

Public Health Experts Warn of ‘Quad-Demic’ as Flu, COVID, RSV, and Norovirus Threaten Winter Surge

Public health experts are raising alarms over a potential quad-demic this winter, with flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and norovirus all expected to surge simultaneously. This unprecedented convergence of...

Technology

TikTok Shutdown: U.S. Users Brace for Loss as Ban Nears

Disappointment swept U.S. TikTok on Wednesday as ByteDance announced plans to shut down the app for 170 million U.S. users by Sunday, following months of uncertainty. Content creators and influencers, many reliant on...

Big Tech Leaders, Including Sundar Pichai and Tim Cook, to Attend Trump Inauguration

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai and other Big Tech leaders are set to attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trumps inauguration on Monday, sources told Reuters. Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, is also confirmed to be present, as reported...

Apple Explores New Credit Card Partners as Goldman Sachs Reevaluates Deal

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is reportedly in talks with Barclays (NYSE:BCS) and Synchrony Financial (NYSE:SYF) to replace Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:GS) as its credit card partner, according to Reuters. Discussions with...

TikTok Braces for Possible US Shutdown This Sunday Amid Security Concerns

TikTok, the popular short-video platform owned by ByteDance, could face a nationwide shutdown in the U.S. as early as this Sunday, according to The Information. The move follows increased scrutiny from lawmakers and...

What si RedNote? The Chinese App Gaining Global Attention Amid TikTok Uncertainty

RedNote, known as Xiaohongshu in China, has gained massive attention as over half a million TikTok users flock to the platform amid concerns over a U.S. ban on TikTok. This lifestyle app allows users to share experiences,...