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Chinese student arrested for filming US aircraft carrier has ties to CCP: Report
At least one of the Chinese students arrested in South Korea for allegedly taking drone video of a United States aircraft carrier reportedly has ties to the Chinese Communist Party. The incident happened on June 25 when the U.S. Navy’s USS Theodore Roosevelt docked at the naval operations command of South Korea in Busan. Korea… -
China retaliates at US chip restrictions by banning shipment of key materials
The global chip war is ramping up with China banning exports of key materials to the United States. The move comes in response to the Biden administration tightening the country’s access to American technology. China’s Ministry of Commerce announced Tuesday, Dec. 3, that it will stop shipping rare minerals and metals used to make military… -
Scientists find feeding grazing cattle seaweed cuts methane emissions
Is seaweed the answer to more climate-friendly cattle farming? A new study revealed feeding cows the ocean delicacy could cut the animals’ methane emissions by almost 40%. Researchers at University of California Davis found that giving grazing beef cattle seaweed pellets contributed to the plunge in emissions without impacting the health and weight of the… -
New San Francisco program adds ballet and church as part of drug treatment
A California nonprofit is taking an unconventional approach in helping treat people who are struggling with drug addiction, which includes using ballet and church services as a form of rehab. Earlier this year, voters in San Francisco voted to enforce drug treatment for welfare recipients. The city tapped the group Positive Directions Equals Changes to run… -
Newsom to propose $25M in special session to ‘Trump-proof’ California
California lawmakers are meeting Monday, Dec. 2 for a special session with Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom set to propose a so-called “Trump-proof” legal defense fund. Newsom is trying to protect his state’s progressive policies. He called for the special session just days after President-elect Donald Trump won a second term. The proposed $25 million… -
President-elect Trump, Hunter Biden react to President Biden’s pardon
Saying it is clear that his son was treated differently and singled out by the justice system, President Joe Biden has pardoned his son of his felony conviction. And winter weather moved in on the first weekend in December, bringing feet of lake-effect snow to parts of the Northeast. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for… -
President Biden pardons son Hunter ahead of White House exit
President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden Sunday, Dec. 1, nearly seven weeks before he leaves the White House. This is a reversal from his previous remarks over the summer when he said he would not pardon his son. Hunter Biden is scheduled to be sentenced on December 12 for his conviction on federal… -
Mexico votes to end watchdog agencies, critics question gov’t transparency
The Mexican Senate passed a proposal to get rid of several independent watchdog organizations. While supporters said it will help reduce corruption and waste, critics said the country’s president is trying to eliminate a checks and balances system. Mexico’s transition to democracy in 2000 led to the adoption of seven watchdog agencies including the National… -
Uniqlo risks boycott in China after CEO’s controversial Xinjiang comment
A Japanese retailer is facing a boycott in China after comments about where it sources its cotton. The global fashion chain Uniqlo is owned by Fast Retailing. The chief executive, Tadashi Yanai, told the BBC they don’t get cotton from China’s Xinjiang region. “We’re not using cotton from Xinjiang,” Yanai said. “By mentioning which cotton… -
China warns it will take action if US implements new chip control measures
China is putting out a warning that it plans to take action if the United States enforces new chip control measures. This comes after reports said the Biden administration could come out with new export procedures by the end of the week. Reuters reported the U.S. Chamber of Commerce told its members the plan includes… -
FCC approves Elon Musk’s Starlink for cellphone service, with some limits
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has cleared the way for a groundbreaking partnership involving Elon Musk’s SpaceX satellite-based internet provider, but it has some limits. Starlink is approved to provide T-Mobile customers cellphone service, bringing access to dead zones and other remote areas. This is the first time the FCC has given a license for a… -
Ex-Google CEO puts out warning about creating ‘perfect’ AI girlfriends
Google’s former CEO is warning about the dangers of using artificial intelligence to create a romantic partner. Eric Schmidt said chatbots can increase loneliness, specifically among teenage boys who prefer AI-powered “perfect girlfriends.” He added the potential for them to fall in love and become obsessed with their AI partners is a growing problem. “This… -
US requests for abortion pill access surge at Canadian nonprofit
A Canadian nonprofit that helps women get the abortion pill in countries with restrictions said it has seen a major surge in requests from the United States following the presidential election. Women on Web said it had 35 requests per day coming from the United States before the election. In the days after, it received…