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The Minds Behind AI: A Year of Change

December 11, 2025

The year 2025 marked a significant shift in how the world views artificial intelligence. Time magazine recognized this change by naming the architects of AI as their Person of the Year. This decision highlights the growing influence of AI on society and the individuals who have shaped its developmen

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Hualien: A Welcoming Hub for Global Residents

December 11, 2025

Hualien is making big moves to make life easier for people from other countries. The local government is putting in extra effort to support international residents with bilingual services and helpful resources. First off, there are bilingual service counters and a website that's easy to navigate in

business

Cleveland: A Rising Star for Business in the Midwest

December 11, 2025

Next fall, Cleveland will host a gathering of influential corporate location experts. The Site Selectors Guild’s Fall Forum is set to take place from September 14 to 16 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown Hotel. This event is a big deal, even though it’s not huge in terms of attendees. Around 30 member

politics

Slovakia's President Stands Up for Whistleblowers Against Government Plans

December 11, 2025

In a bold move, Slovakia's President Peter Pellegrini recently blocked a new law that would have weakened protections for whistleblowers. This law, supported by Prime Minister Robert Fico's government, aimed to replace the current Whistleblower Protection Office (UOO) with a new agency under differe

finance

Wall Street Joins the Degen Party with a New ETF

December 11, 2025

Wall Street is stepping into the world of "degen" culture with a fresh investment product. VanEck, a well-known investment management firm, is rebranding its Gaming ETF to the VanEck Degen Economy ETF. This new fund, set to launch in April 2026, will track companies that thrive on digital trading, g

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Russia Claims Victory in Siversk: What's Next?

December 11, 2025

In a recent development, Russian officials announced that their military has seized the town of Siversk in eastern Ukraine. This news comes straight from the top, with President Vladimir Putin expressing his gratitude to the armed forces for this achievement. Siversk, home to over 10, 000 people be

technology

Andrew Cardno: The Tech Genius Behind Gaming and Hospitality

December 11, 2025

Andrew Cardno, the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI), has been recognized as one of San Diego's most influential people for 2025. This honor highlights his significant contributions to technology, particularly in AI, data science, and enterprise intelligence.

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Franklin the Turtle: A New Face for Government Messages

December 11, 2025

Franklin the Turtle, a beloved character from children's books, has become an unexpected figure in government communications. Recently, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) used an image of Franklin to promote a crime hotline. The image showed Franklin on the phone, with police arre

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Unlocking Epstein's Secrets: A Step Towards Transparency

December 10, 2025

A significant development has occurred in the ongoing saga of Jeffrey Epstein. A judge has approved the release of records from the grand jury investigation into the convicted sex offender. This decision comes after a new law was passed, mandating the disclosure of all Epstein-related files by Decem

technology

AI and Creativity: A New Alliance Takes Shape

December 10, 2025

The Digital Entertainment Group (DEG) has just introduced DEG. AI, a new alliance aimed at guiding the media and entertainment industry through the AI revolution. The focus is on using AI to boost human creativity, not replace it. AI is changing the game in animation, post-production, and more. But