TikTok Restores Service in the U.S. After Temporary Ban

January 20, 2025 Background TikTok, the popular social media platform known for its short-form videos, faced a significant disruption in the United States. On January 17, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law mandating that ByteDance Ltd., TikTok’s Chinese parent company, divest its U.S. operations by January 19, citing national security concerns. In compliance, TikTok…

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DeepSeek Chaos Shows ‘America First’ May Not Always Win

A Disruptive AI Revolution The emergence of China’s DeepSeek AI has sent shockwaves through the global tech landscape, challenging the US’s dominance in artificial intelligence. The cutting-edge technology has outpaced many American innovations, raising questions about the effectiveness of the “America First” policy in the tech sector. Losing Ground in the AI Race DeepSeek’s capabilities,…

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The most popular Wikipedia pages of 2024

The most popular Wikipedia pages of 2024 reflect a broad mix of political, cultural, and entertainment interests, highlighting what’s capturing public attention globally. At the top of the list is the “Deaths in 2024” page, accumulating millions of views. This reflects society’s interest in the notable figures lost that year, from celebrities to politicians​ Following…

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US Backs Ukraine Security as France and UK Pledge Troops

PARIS — The United States has pledged firm backing for Ukraine’s post-war security, while France and the United Kingdom committed to deploying troops if a ceasefire with Russia is reached, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday. The commitments were announced at a high-level coalition summit in Paris, bringing together representatives from 35 countries, including…

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