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The Biden administration has proposed new rules for exporting AI chips.

Biden administration proposes new rules limiting AI chip exports

Russian hackers have gotten the location data of millions of people across the world.

Millions of Americans’ location data compromised in apparent hack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the capture of two North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk region, marking the first time Ukraine has detained North Korean troops since their deployment to the conflict. Zelenskyy shared a video showing interrogators questioning the wounded prisoners.

Ukraine captures North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia

Fire crews continue to battle deadly wildfires in Southern California as the death toll rises and strong winds are forecasted to return.

At least 24 dead as strong winds return to fuel California wildfires

Nigerian officials remove kids from the streets considered to be ‘security threat’

Nigerian officials put homeless children in camps amid economic crisis

China is sending a high-level envoy to Donald Trump’s inauguration, signaling an effort to ease tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Xi Jinping sending top Chinese official to Trump’s inauguration: Report

President Joe Biden is extending Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, to over 800,000 immigrants who are currently in the U.S. legally.

Biden extends TPS for nearly 835,000 migrants from Venezuela, El Salvador

A new report by AI Forensics said sexually explicit advertisements are showing up on Facebook in Europe.

Over 3,000 sexually explicit ads seen on Europe’s Facebook last year: Report

The United States raised the reward for the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to $25 million on Friday as he was sworn in.

US offers $25M reward for info leading to Maduro’s arrest as third term begins

Israel Defense Force said it has found and destroyed five weapons depots in southern Lebanon this week amid a ceasefire.

IDF finds and destroys Hezbollah weapon supplies in southern Lebanon

Zelenskyy, Austin urge continued US support for Ukraine in final meeting

Russia's popular virtual assistant, Alice, is drawing attention for its cautious approach to political questions.

‘Alice,’ Russia’s AI, says ‘better keep quiet’ on Putin, political questions

Six dead in temple stampede in India

Six dead, dozens injured in temple stampede in southern India

U.S. officials release ‘Notorious Markets List’, illegal online pharmacies exposed

Tens of thousands of online pharmacies operate illegally, sell fake drugs: Report

Soccer team owner Frank McCourt and "Shark Tank" personality Kevin O'Leary are leading a bid to buy TikTok from Chinese parent Bytedance.

Frank McCourt, Kevin O’Leary lead bid to buy TikTok as US ban looms

A 1.2-million-year-old ice core extracted in Antarctica could answer questions about Earth's prehistoric climate.

Scientists say 1.2-million-year-old ice may solve mystery of Earth’s past

It's the question plaguing Danish experts as Trump threatens military and economic force to take Greenland from Denmark.

What does Trump want with Greenland when US already has military control?

An Italian village is banning people from "getting sick" under a decree from the mayor who said he's bringing attention to serious problem.

Why an Italian village is banning people from ‘getting sick’

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the continued deployment of U.S. forces in Syria is necessary to block the Islamic State (ISIS) from resurging and destabilizing the region. Speaking at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, Wednesday Jan. 8, Austin stressed the essential role of approximately 2,000 U.S. troops in Syria, particularly in overseeing detention camps that hold tens of thousands of ISIS fighters and their families.

US troops in Syria essential to prevent ISIS resurgence: Defense secretary

President Joe Biden is reportedly planning one last artificial intelligence chip restriction that would hit major companies including the second most valuable in the world, Nvidia.

Biden plans final push to limit Nvidia advanced chip exports: Report

A new report shows 41% of companies worldwide will cut their workforce in favor of AI by 2030.

41% of global companies could cut workforce in favor of AI by 2030: Report

Lebanon has elected a new U.S.-backed president after more than two years of gridlock in parliament and 12 previous attempts failed.

Lebanon elects new US-backed president after years of vacancy at position

Alleged Yakuza leader Takeshi Ebisawa pleaded guilty to trafficking nuclear materials, believing they were for Iran's nuclear program.

Alleged Yakuza leader pleads guilty to trafficking nuclear materials

At least five people have been killed as five wildfires rage in the Los Angeles area.

5 dead, thousands of homes destroyed as fires rip through Los Angeles area