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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
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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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US Holiday Economy Faces Mixed Signals as Inflation Stabilizes and Rate Cuts Loom
Economics

US Holiday Economy Faces Mixed Signals as Inflation Stabilizes and Rate Cuts Loom

WASHINGTON — December 7, 2025 — New data from the Commerce Department shows that inflation remains elevated but is no longer accelerating, offering cautious relief to households heading into the busiest shopping period of the year. While the Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates next week, consumer sentiment remains divided as families

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Samsung Launches Business Experience Studio to Showcase Connected Innovation
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Samsung Launches Business Experience Studio to Showcase Connected Innovation

MANILA — December 7, 2025 — Samsung has officially opened its Business Experience Studio and SmartThings Home Showroom, showcasing a wide range of connected technologies designed to help organizations modernize operations and improve performance. The new facilities feature six immersive zones demonstrating how Samsung’s integrated solutions can meet the specific needs of industries ranging from

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Meta Expands AI Assistant With Major News Partnerships Across Global Media
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Meta Expands AI Assistant With Major News Partnerships Across Global Media

WASHINGTON — December 7, 2025 — Meta has unveiled a major expansion of its AI assistant through new partnerships with prominent news organizations, aiming to provide users with faster and more reliable access to real-time information. The company said the move will bring breaking news, entertainment coverage, and lifestyle updates directly into conversations across Facebook,

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Supreme Court Case Could Transform US Campaign Finance Rules Again
Politics

Supreme Court Case Could Transform US Campaign Finance Rules Again

WASHINGTON — December 7, 2025 — The US Supreme Court is preparing to hear a pivotal campaign finance case that could strike down one of the last major limits on political spending. The challenge, involving Vice President JD Vance and several Republican committees, questions a 2001 ruling that upheld restrictions on how much political parties

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