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South Korea Orders Probe Into Alleged Political Ties With Religious Groups
Politics

South Korea Orders Probe Into Alleged Political Ties With Religious Groups

President Lee Orders Full Inquiry Into Political Influence South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has ordered a sweeping investigation into suspected illegal ties between a religious group and political figures, deepening scrutiny into the role of faith organizations in national politics. Lee emphasized that the probe should apply universally, regardless of a politician’s rank, party

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Fed’s Rapid Rate Cuts Spark Worries of Inflation and Market Instability
Economics

Fed’s Rapid Rate Cuts Spark Worries of Inflation and Market Instability

Jerome Powell faces growing scrutiny as the Federal Reserve pushes ahead with one of the fastest rate-cut cycles in decades. Unlike previous periods of easing, these reductions are occurring without a recession or financial crisis, making the situation historically unusual and increasingly controversial among economists. The Fed has lowered its benchmark rate by roughly 1.5

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What’s Behind Wall Street’s Cooling Outlook on Big Tech in 2025
Tech

What’s Behind Wall Street’s Cooling Outlook on Big Tech in 2025

NEW YORK — December 9, 2025 — A major shift is unfolding on Wall Street as prominent strategist Dr. Ed Yardeni steps back from a long-standing bullish outlook on the world’s largest technology companies. After more than 15 years of recommending overweight positions in tech and communications, Yardeni Research is changing its stance, citing rising

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America’s Bitcoin Miners Shift Toward AI as Profit Pressures Intensify
AI

America’s Bitcoin Miners Shift Toward AI as Profit Pressures Intensify

TEXAS — December 9, 2025 — A dramatic transformation is sweeping across America’s bitcoin mining sector, as some of the country’s largest operators repurpose their facilities for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. What were once massive crypto-focused power centers are increasingly becoming AI megafactories, reshaping the future of both industries in the process. Bitcoin Mines

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Trump Approves Nvidia’s Sale of Advanced AI Chips to China Amid Geopolitical Tensions
AI

Trump Approves Nvidia’s Sale of Advanced AI Chips to China Amid Geopolitical Tensions

WASHINGTON — December 9, 2025 — President Donald Trump has given Nvidia and other US chipmakers approval to sell their advanced H200 artificial intelligence processors to “approved customers” in China, marking a major policy shift that could reshape global semiconductor dynamics. The move follows intense lobbying from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and comes despite mounting

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Cambodia Vows Retaliation as Border Clashes With Thailand Intensify
Politics

Cambodia Vows Retaliation as Border Clashes With Thailand Intensify

PHNOM PENH — December 9, 2025 — Fighting along the Thailand-Cambodia border escalated sharply on Tuesday, with both militaries accusing the other of breaking a fragile, US-supported ceasefire and civilians fleeing frontline areas in the tens of thousands. The renewed violence — triggered by a fatal skirmish late Sunday — has revived long-standing territorial disputes

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Japan Recycles Osaka Expo Materials to Build a Model for Global Circular Economy
Economics

Japan Recycles Osaka Expo Materials to Build a Model for Global Circular Economy

TOKYO — December 8, 2025 — Japan is transforming the Osaka-Kansai Expo into a national experiment in circular economy practices, repurposing pavilion materials, reusing structural components, and recycling nearly all remaining waste. As the Expo’s dismantling begins, organizers say the effort could become a global model for sustainable event planning, influencing future international exhibitions, sporting

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Scientists Say Quantum Technology Has Reached a Transformative ‘Transistor Moment’
Tech

Scientists Say Quantum Technology Has Reached a Transformative ‘Transistor Moment’

CHICAGO — December 8, 2025 — A new scientific assessment suggests that quantum technology has entered a decisive turning point comparable to the early days of computing before the transistor revolutionized electronics. Researchers from leading global institutions argue that quantum systems are advancing rapidly, offering glimpses of practical use while revealing engineering obstacles that must

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Trump Approves Nvidia Sales of Advanced AI Chips to China Amid Security Debate
AI

Trump Approves Nvidia Sales of Advanced AI Chips to China Amid Security Debate

WASHINGTON — December 8, 2025 — President Donald Trump has authorized Nvidia to sell its advanced H200 artificial intelligence chips to selected commercial customers in China, reversing earlier restrictions while insisting the policy preserves national security and strengthens American industry. The move follows months of lobbying from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, whose firm has been

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Domestic Politics Fuel Rising Tensions Along Thailand–Cambodia Border
Politics

Domestic Politics Fuel Rising Tensions Along Thailand–Cambodia Border

BANGKOK — December 8, 2025 — Renewed hostilities between Thailand and Cambodia have intensified after both nations accused each other of violating a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement. Thailand’s recent air strikes along the border mark the sharpest escalation in years, underscoring how deeply domestic politics and historical grievances continue to drive regional instability. Cornell University political

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