↑ RSS American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on Hollywood hits and diamond discoveries - The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of Hollywood hits, diamond discoveries and more.China is closing in on US technology lead despite constraints, AI researchers say - By Laurie Chen BEIJING, Jan 10 (Reuters) - China can narrow its technological gap with the U.S. driven by growing risk-taking and innovation, though the lack of advanced chipmaking tools is hobblingHow the AI data center bubble story is playing out inside one booming energy stock - Can Bloom Energy's high-flying stock, fueled by generating onsite power for AI data centers, steer clear of bubble risks?Op-ed: Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' and China are headed for Latin American clash - Concerns that President Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' will lead China to attack Taiwan miss the mark. China has its own designs on Latin America. 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Tennessee Becomes Latest Target in Duffy’s CDL Compliance Crackdown - Tennessee has notified approximately 8,800 CDL holders that they must provide proof of citizenship or lawful presence by April 6 or face an automatic downgrade to a standard driver's license. The move follows Transportation Secretary Sean D5 tech terms that shape your online privacy - Learn how to review and limit app permissions on your phone to protect sensitive data. Step-by-step guide for iPhone and Android privacy settings control.Federal judge temporarily blocks DHS termination of Family Reunification Parole programs over notice concerns - U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani temporarily blocks DHS termination of Family Reunification Parole programs.Minneapolis ICE shooting officer followed training as potentially 'deadly threat' drove at him: former agent - Former Secret Service agent defends ICE shooting in Minneapolis that killed woman allegedly using vehicle as weapon. 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Now it's about to pick up the pace - Boeing is set to outline its production increase plans later this month after it's expected to post its best year for deliveries since 2018.Factbox-India's proposed phone security rules that are worrying tech firms - By Munsif Vengattil and Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Below are key security requirements India is proposing for smartphone makers like Apple and Samsung, prompting opposition from techTrump’s ‘Superstar’ Appellate Judges Have Voted 133 to 12 in His Favor - President Trump promised to fill the appeals courts with “my judges.” They have formed a nearly united phalanx to defend his agenda from legal challenges.While celebrating Maduro's capture, Venezuelan immigrants worry about deportation - For many of the hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan immigrants facing possible deportation, their relief about the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro was cut by the fear about what comes next from an administration that has zeroed in on VenTrump and Vance Are Fanning the Flames. 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Judge again rules Trump prosecutor unlawfully serving, rejects tax return bid - A judge’s ruling that a Trump administration prosecutor in upstate New York was serving unlawfully has spilled into another case — with the same judge saying he can’t obtain tax return information in a criminal investigation because he lackAustralia Wildfires Burn Nearly 900,000 Acres - Blazes in the state of Victoria have destroyed hundreds of structures, including homes, and killed one person, the authorities said.Bears stun Packers with shocking comeback for first postseason win in rivalry since 1941 - Bears quarterback Caleb Williams leads dramatic 18-point comeback against Packers at Soldier Field, securing Chicago's first playoff win since 2010.AI is helping recruiters find ‘hidden gem’ talent — a senior LinkedIn exec shares top tips to stand out - "2026 is the year of more widespread adoption of AI tools, particularly in hiring," Janine Chamberlin, LinkedIn's UK Country Manager told CNBC Make It. Ugandan opposition turns national flag into protest symbol - Hundreds screamed with excitement as Uganda's opposition leader passed by a recent rally, with the crowd waving a sea of national flags -- a dangerously politicised symbol in the run-up to this week's election.I believe the opposition is poScientists stunned after striking blue creature surfaces in ocean: 'An exciting finding' - "We still had questions about how it got here."Trump’s Amoral World Meets Its Match in Pope Leo - The pontiff has increasingly asserted himself in the face of Trump’s aggressive words and deeds.Somali minister says Israel plans to displace Palestinians to Somaliland - Defence minister says Somalia has ‘confirmed information’ that Israel plans to forcibly move Palestinians to Somaliland.Bob Weir: 10 Essential Songs - The guitarist, singer and songwriter, who died at 78, cut his own path among his elders in the Grateful Dead, and beyond.Fast food chicken chain nearly gone after 1,000 stores close - Back in the 1980s, rotisserie chicken may have existed, but it was not a staple in the way it has become today. Costco, for example, which has become well-known for selling an entire rotisserie chicken for $4.99, did not actually start sellNobel Institute shuts down talk of Venezuelan leader sharing Peace Prize with Trump - Nobel Institute rejects Venezuelan leader María Corina Machado's suggestion to transfer her Peace Prize to Trump, stating awards 'cannot be transferred.'US figure skating power couple makes history with record breaking seventh national championship - Madison Chock and Evan Bates won their record seventh U.S. Figure Skating title with 228.87 points before Milan Cortina Olympics, making them heavy favorites for gold.