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Ecuadorians Decide on Foreign Military Bases and Constitutional Change

November 17, 2025

Ecuadorians faced a big choice on Sunday. They voted in a referendum. The vote was about two main things. First, allowing foreign countries to set up military bases in Ecuador. Second, starting the process to create a new constitution. Crime has been a big problem in Ecuador. Drug gangs are fightin

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Ford's New Home: A Glimpse into the Future of Automotive Innovation

November 16, 2025

Ford has just unveiled its shiny new headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. This is a big deal because it's their first major office move since the 1950s. The new building is massive, with enough space for twice as many employees as before. It's not just about size, though. Ford has packed this place w

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Trump's Big Talk: Saudi Prince's Visit and Middle East Peace

November 16, 2025

Trump is really pushing for Saudi Arabia and Israel to become friends. He thinks this will make the Middle East a safer place. He's hoping Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will agree to join the Abraham Accords when he visits the White House. But it's not that simple. Saudi Arabia wants a Pal

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How AI Judges Rate AI: A Closer Look

November 16, 2025

AI judges are now used to rate other AI systems. This is helpful, but it's not perfect. The judges can be biased and inconsistent. Past studies have tried to measure how reliable these AI judges are. But they often miss the mark. They don't explain their metrics well. They also don't tackle the issu

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The Framework Laptop 16: A Mixed Bag of Upgrades and Quirks

November 15, 2025

The Framework Laptop 16 is back with a fresh set of upgrades, but it still has some old issues. The new model comes with a powerful Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card, which is a big step up from the previous AMD Radeon card. This makes it a strong contender for gaming and graphics-intensive task

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Trump's Tough Spot: Epstein's Shadow Over Politics

November 15, 2025

Trump recently celebrated a win after the longest U. S. government shutdown ended on his terms. But almost immediately, he faced a familiar challenge: Jeffrey Epstein. Emails released by House Democrats brought up old questions about Trump's ties to Epstein and what he knew about the financier's all

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Taiwan's Strategic Move: Evaluating Chip Export Controls

November 15, 2025

Taiwan is looking at different ways to protect its interests in the global market. One of these ways is by controlling the export of computer chips. This is not a new idea, but it shows that Taiwan is serious about using all possible tools to defend itself. The Foreign Minister, Lin Chia-lung, talk

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China's Diplomatic Blunder: A Lesson in Arrogance

November 15, 2025

A senior Chinese diplomat's recent threatening remarks have sparked global outrage. The diplomat, Xue, suggested that Japan's leader could face severe consequences for supporting Taiwan. This outburst was quickly removed, but the damage was done. It's not the first time China has shown its aggressiv

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Tensions Rise as China Responds to U. S. Arms Deal with Taiwan

November 15, 2025

China has expressed strong disapproval of the U. S. selling weapons to Taiwan. They say this move goes against their sovereignty and the agreements made between the two countries. Taiwan is a self-ruled island that China considers part of its territory. China's foreign ministry spokesperson, Lin Ji

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Building AI That Gets Us: A Simple Guide to Aligned Intelligence

November 15, 2025

AI is getting smarter, but how can we make sure it's on our team? The key might be teaching AI to understand the world and what we want, just like we do. This isn't about making AI smarter in general, but smarter in a way that aligns with our goals. Think of it like teaching a kid. You don't just w