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Big Tech's Big Bet on India's Digital Future

December 12, 2025

India is becoming a hotspot for major tech companies. Amazon and Microsoft are pouring in huge amounts of money. Amazon plans to invest $35 billion by 2030. This money will go into online shopping, AI, delivery services, and helping small businesses sell abroad. Microsoft is also investing $17. 5 bi

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A Comeback Victory for The Citadel

December 12, 2025

The Citadel basketball team faced a tough challenge against Southern Wesleyan. They started slow, missing their first six shots and falling behind 7-0. But they didn't give up. Dante Kearse, a bench player, stepped up big time. He scored 15 points, including five 3-pointers. His performance sparked

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A Florida Family's Close Call: How Quick Thinking Saved Lives

December 12, 2025

In the quiet hours of a December morning, a Florida family narrowly escaped a devastating house fire. The incident, which began around 5 a. m. , was first noticed by Mina Raky, a school teacher and father of four. He heard unusual popping sounds, a detail he later described as a \"miracle\" that ale

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Stocks Dip Then Bounce Back on Tech News

December 12, 2025

Markets kicked off the week with a downturn, but tech news from China gave them a boost. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures dipped early but recovered later in the day. Tech stocks like Nvidia, Broadcom, Micron, and Microsoft showed strength, while others like Google, Tesla, and healthcare stocks took a

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Tech Titans: Microsoft and Alphabet in the AI Race

December 12, 2025

Microsoft and Alphabet are two of the biggest names in tech, and they're both making big moves in AI. Microsoft has been busy expanding its cloud services, especially in India. They're investing a whopping $17. 5 billion to build more data centers and boost their cloud capacity. This is part of thei

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Intel's Test with Chinese-Linked Chip Tools Raises Concerns

December 12, 2025

Intel has been experimenting with chipmaking tools from ACM Research, a company with strong ties to China and some units under U. S. sanctions. These tools, known as wet etch tools, are being considered for Intel's cutting-edge 14A chipmaking process, set to launch in 2027. ACM Research, based in C

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China's Big Role in the Global Telescope Network

December 12, 2025

China is playing a big part in a huge global project called the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). This project is about building the world's largest radio telescopes. The SKA will create a ton of data. It's so much that one organization can't handle it all alone. So, they're teaming up with countries ar

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Why prediction markets are becoming the new big thing

December 12, 2025

The world of prediction markets is heating up, and it's not just because of the money. This year, the U. S. has seen a massive jump in interest, thanks to a recent court decision that cleared the way for election betting. But what exactly are prediction markets? They're platforms where people can be

politics

A Long Journey to Freedom for Kilmar Abrego Garcia

December 12, 2025

Kilmar Abrego Garcia is finally free after a long legal battle. A federal judge in Maryland ruled that the Trump administration did not have the right to keep him in detention. The judge, Paula Xinis, said that Abrego's removal was not legal or fair. She ordered his release from the Moshannon Valley

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A New Visa for the Wealthy: Is It a Good Deal for the U. S. ?

December 12, 2025

The U. S. has introduced a new visa option for wealthy individuals and companies. This visa, called the gold card, allows foreigners to gain legal residency in the U. S. by paying a large sum of money. The process is much faster than traditional visas, taking only weeks instead of years. To get a g