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Ukraine Scores $3B Loan from UK, Funded by Frozen Russian Assets

October 25, 2024

Ukraine is about to get a significant boost with a $3 billion loan from the United Kingdom. The interesting part? This money comes from profits made on frozen Russian assets. Here's how it all unfolds. When Russia invaded Ukraine, G7 countries froze around $280 billion of Russian central bank asset

politics

The LA Times Editor Quits Over No Presidential Endorsement

October 24, 2024

Something unusual happened at the Los Angeles Times recently. The editor who handles editorials, Mariel Garza, decided to call it quits. Why? It’s an interesting story. The Times' owner, Patrick Soon-Shiong, decided the newspaper wouldn't be backing any presidential candidate this time around. This

politics

Elon Musk's Daily Prizes for Voters: A Legal Concern

October 24, 2024

The Department of Justice (DoJ) has raised a red flag about Elon Musk's plan to give away $1 million daily to registered voters who sign a petition. The billionaire tech mogul and Tesla CEO, a big supporter of Donald Trump's presidential bid, launched this giveaway to promote his political action co

business

Strike Vote: Union Says No to Boeing's Job Offer

October 24, 2024

On Wednesday evening, Jon Holden, president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), announced that 64% of Boeing machinists had voted to reject the company's latest contract offer. The vote came as a surprise to many, as the strike had already affected production

politics

JD Vance: The Trump Whisperer

October 24, 2024

Imagine being JD Vance, the guy who has to make sense of Donald Trump's controversial comments. Vance, Trump's running mate, often finds himself in the spotlight, trying to explain or defend what Trump says. This isn't an official job, but it's become his role. Remember when Trump questioned Kamala

health

Containers Spell 'HOPE' for Breast Cancer Awareness

October 24, 2024

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and companies are finding unique ways to show support. One creative effort comes from DP World at the Port of Southampton. Employees there used 21 bright magenta containers from Ocean Network Express to spell out the word "HOPE, " adding a pink ribbon to hig

science

A Stunning Brain Tumor Image Wins Nikon's 2024 Photomicrography Contest

October 23, 2024

Did you know that a single image can reveal secrets about diseases like Alzheimer's and ALS? That's exactly what happened at Nikon's 2024 photomicrography contest. The winner was an image of brain tumor cells from a mouse, snapped by Bruno Cisterna and Eric Vitriol from Augusta University in Georgia

technology

Soldiers' Gear: Can Army, Microsoft Cut Costs on IVAS Headsets?

October 23, 2024

The US Army is pushing Microsoft to lower the price of its HoloLens-based IVAS headsets. These high-tech goggles have seen a bumpy journey since 2018 when Microsoft began developing them. The Army wants the price tag of $80, 000 per unit to drop significantly. The project, initially worth $480 milli

business

China's Chip Progress: ASML CEO Weighs In

October 23, 2024

ASML, a key player in the chip industry, recently shared some interesting insights. Its CEO mentioned that China might be able to produce chips using the advanced 5nm and 3nm nodes, but only on a small scale. He explained that this would be done using older technology, which is a bit like trying to

technology

TSMC Warns US About Possible China AI Chip Rule Breach

October 23, 2024

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has tipped off the United States about a potential violation of AI chip export rules by Huawei. The warning comes after a customer placed an order for a chip similar to Huawei's Ascend 910B, which is designed for training large language models. The U