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Russia's War on Faith: The Unjust Crackdown on Jehovah's Witnesses

September 15, 2024

The Russian government's relentless persecution of Jehovah's Witnesses has reached new heights, with nine men sentenced to prison terms of between three and seven years for practicing their religious beliefs. The latest victims of this draconian crackdown are a stark reminder of the Kremlin's extrem

technology

China's AI Ambition: Can They Catch Up to the US?

September 12, 2024

China has been working hard to catch up with the US in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Over the past 18 months, China's tech giants have launched their own AI models, looking to capitalize on the hype around AI. But can they really challenge the US in this area? Let's take a closer look a

technology

The Great AI Chip Chase: Why China's Got Nvidia's Tech, Despite the US

September 8, 2024

Nvidia's powerful AI chips, the A100 and H100, are crucial for training the AI models powering everything from chatbots to self-driving cars. But the US has been trying to limit China's access to these chips due to national security concerns. So, how are Chinese tech companies getting their hands

business

Pickleball: The Sport That's Picking Up Pace

September 8, 2024

Is America's new favorite pastime about to give Life Time Group Holdings a major boost? Bank of America analyst Alexander Perry certainly thinks so. In a recent note to clients, Perry reiterated his buy rating on the upscale fitness and lifestyle company, raising his price target by $1 to $30. W

science

Is Serendipity Real? Unveiling the Truth Behind Lucky Discoveries

September 8, 2024

We've all heard the tales: the accidental discovery of penicillin, the Eureka moment of Archimedes in the bath. These stories paint a picture of serendipity, the happy coincidence of stumbling upon something amazing while not actively looking for it. But is serendipity truly a driving force in scien

sports

Liverpool's Contract Crisis: A $250M Question

September 8, 2024

What if the unthinkable happens? What if Liverpool, fresh off a historic quadruple and with a new era dawning under Arne Slot, lets three of their most valuable assets walk away for nothing? It seems preposterous on the surface - after all, how could the club sleepwalk into such an enormous mistake?

technology

TikTok's Troubling Ties: Is Your Data Safe?

September 6, 2024

The Justice Department has dropped a bombshell accusation against TikTok and its parent company ByteDance. They claim that these Chinese tech giants have been secretly gathering bulk data on American users based on their views on sensitive topics like abortion, gun control, and religion. This revela

technology

TikTok's Troubled Dance: Data, Divisiveness, and Democracy

September 6, 2024

The Justice Department is throwing shade at TikTok, accusing it of being a bit too cozy with its parent company in Beijing. They say TikTok used an internal system called Lark to share US user data, including views on hot-button issues like abortion and gun control, with ByteDance employees in Chin

technology

TikTok and the Data Minefield: Is Your Privacy at Risk?

September 6, 2024

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is accusing TikTok of a serious breach: secretly collecting American users' views on hot-button issues like abortion, guns, and religion. This data, the DOJ claims, is then sent back to TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, in Beijing. The DOJ claims that TikTok

technology

The Great TikTok Debate: Data, Divide and Chinese Influence

September 6, 2024

Is TikTok a threat to American democracy? That's the question at the heart of a heated legal battle between the US government and the wildly popular video-sharing app. The Justice Department alleges that TikTok has been secretly collecting sensitive data on users' views about hot-button issues like