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DeepSeek faces federal investigation over how it got its AI chips: Report
U.S. officials are reportedly investigating whether Chinese AI startup DeepSeek illegally went around U.S. export controls to score the best Nvidia chips. A Bloomberg report citing people familiar with the matter said the White House and FBI are involved. U.S. export controls bar Nvidia from selling the most advanced AI chips to Chinese companies. The… -
World’s largest sail-powered cargo ships offer a new way to travel
The world’s largest wind-powered cargo ships are now taking passengers. According to a report from CNN, the Artemis, which is one of the world’s largest ships with sails, just docked in New York after a 32-day test sail from northern France with four passengers in its newly available cabins. How does the ship work? The… -
Ex-FAA investigator on DC plane crash: ‘Unprecedented is an understatement’
Washington first responders believe there are no survivors after a midair collision between an American Airlines flight and a military helicopter near Reagan National Airport Wednesday night, Jan. 29. The “unprecedented” crash over the Potomac River is the first such collision in nearly 50 years. Authorities said 60 passengers and four crew members were aboard… -
Chili’s makes big comeback thanks to viral online fame
It’s a comeback that many might not have seen coming. Chili’s is America’s hottest restaurant right now. The increasingly popular restaurant chain’s sales went up 31% last quarter, marking the third quarter in a row of double-digit growth. Brinker International, Chili’s parent company, which also owns Maggiano’s, saw a stock bump of 16% on Wednesday,… -
President Trump to sign executive order to deport pro-Hamas visa holders
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order Wednesday, Jan. 29, aimed at combating antisemitism in the United States, according to multiple reports. The order includes measures to deport individuals in the country illegally who broke laws during pro-Palestinian protests. The order will direct federal agencies to identify legal options for taking action against pro-Hamas… -
Fed pauses rate cuts in first interest rate decision since Trump took office
The Federal Reserve paused its short-lived rate-cutting cycle on Wednesday, Jan. 29, by keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged. It’s the first interest rate decision made in 2025 and under the new Trump administration. The latest decision keeps the federal funds rate between 4.25% and 4.5%. The rate was above 5% for much of 2023… -
How many federal employees will flood the job market with Trump’s ‘resign’ offer?
The Trump administration took its first major step toward reducing the number of federal workers. But how will it impact the wider job market if hundreds of thousands of employees accept a “deferred resignation” offer? The Office of Personnel Management emailed most federal employees Tuesday, Jan. 28, titled “Fork in the Road.” Elon Musk used… -
Calif. lawmakers announce bill to make oil companies pay for natural disasters
California lawmakers introduced new legislation to hold oil companies accountable for their contribution to climate change and fueling deadly natural disasters like wildfires. Democratic State Sen. Scott Wiener announced the bill on Monday, Jan. 27, stating that the measure would allow victims of wildfires to sue California-based fossil fuel companies. The announcement follows weeks of… -
Boeing suffers biggest annual loss since 2020 as CEO looks for a rebound
Boeing suffered its biggest annual loss since 2020, the company reported on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The $11.8 billion loss in 2024 comes in the wake of manufacturing issues and a machinist strike that brought production to a halt. Still, the company’s stock price surged after CEO Kelly Ortberg said the company was making strides in… -
Parents of Oklahoma students could be required to prove child’s citizenship
The Oklahoma State Board of Education is considering a proposal that would require parents to show proof of their child’s citizenship or immigration status when enrolling them in public schools. State Superintendent Ryan Walters is spearheading the plan. Would students be removed from school? His plan would not prohibit students without legal immigration status from… -
Millennials’ net worth quadrupled, but it’s mostly ‘phantom wealth’
Millennials are worth a lot more than they used to be — at least on paper. New data from the Federal Reserve shows millennial wealth has nearly quadrupled since 2019 despite people in the age group being known for reaching key milestones, like getting married or buying a house, later than their parents and grandparents… -
What is DeepSeek? Chinese AI startup dethrones ChatGPT on App Store
Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek’s AI Assistant dethroned ChatGPT to take the No. 1 spot on Apple App Store’s free app chart. The AI disruptor also rocked the stock market Monday, Jan. 27, while facing “large-scale malicious attacks” that forced it to limit users. DeepSeek’s rise sunk Nvidia and other tech companies’ stock prices. Nvidia’s… -
Mississippi bill would pay bounty hunters to aid deportation effort
A new bill in Mississippi could turn bounty hunters into paid agents assisting government officials with deporting immigrants living in the country illegally. Announced on Wednesday, Jan. 22, House Bill 1484 offers bounty hunters $1,000 for each person they help remove from the state. The Migration Policy Institute estimates at least 25,000 immigrants live in…
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