China’s DeepSeek AI: The Trojan Horse of CCP Censorship and Global Surveillance
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by Alina Wang
9h ago
After launching in late 2024, China’s DeepSeek artificial intelligence (AI) has been gaining momentum for its ability to compete with ChatGPT and other language models at a fraction of the cost. But now, experts warn that the chatbot could pose risks to national security by becoming a powerful tool for state-controlled information dissemination and censorship.  ..read more
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Marco Rubio Tapped as Acting Head of USAID Amidst Massive Reforms
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by Todd Crawford
15h ago
Earlier in February, Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, was tapped to head the now significantly scaled back United States Agency for International Development (USAID) after President Donald Trump paused all U.S. international aid for 90 days while he mulls over the future of the 64-year-old agency.  The agency, which typically boasts an annual budget of ..read more
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‘Vast Technocratic Bureaucracy’ Said to Be Aiming for Removal of Xi Jinping
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by Leo Timm
21h ago
While calling for Xi's removal, analysts note that the article offers no criticism of the Communist Party system, its totalitarian ideology, or human rights abuses ..read more
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USAID Shutdown Threatens Efforts to Tackle Haze in Southeast Asia
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by Darren Maung
1d ago
With President Donald Trump’s shutdown of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), a collaborative plan to take on haze in Southeast Asia has been halted. This sudden development came as the peak season for haze came to the region. The initiative — a joint effort between the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), the National ..read more
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Knitting – A Traditional Skill With Modern Practicality
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by Shoba Rajamani
2d ago
Life is full of challenges — some of them more stressful than others. Whether you are a banker or a brick-layer, you are bound to have moments when you simply need a break. Knitting may not necessarily be the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to kicking back, but this ancient pastime ..read more
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State Department Condemns CCP’s Intimidation Campaign Against Shen Yun
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by Vision Times News
4d ago
A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State has condemned Beijing’s “acts of intimidation” against Shen Yun Performing Arts, the New York-based classical Chinese dance company founded by adherents of the persecuted Chinese spiritual discipline Falun Gong.  “We condemn such acts of intimidation and urge protection of the right to free expression,” the spokesperson said ..read more
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Vice President Vance: US Committed to Advancing Religious Freedom Internationally
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by Leo Timm
5d ago
Speech at DC event highlights first Trump administration's promotion of religious liberty in China and other regions around the world ..read more
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How to Make ‘Galette des Rois’: The French Pastry Fit For a King
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by Manos Angelakis
5d ago
Published with permission from LuxuryWeb Magazine A galette is a French round, flat, and crusty cake — sometimes even a type of flatbread. The Galette des Rois, or “King’s Cake,” is a beloved pastry in the French-speaking world, traditionally enjoyed during the celebration of Epiphany in Europe. Jan. 6 marks the Feast of the Epiphany ..read more
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Michelangelo, the Medicis, and a Mysterious Hidden Chamber
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by Ila Bonczek
5d ago
Fifty years ago, a hidden chamber was discovered below an obscured trap door in the floor of the Medici basilica in Florence, Italy. The room had been used to store coal up until 1955, when it was finally sealed off and forgotten; but behind the aging, sooty plaster on the walls was a remarkable treasure ..read more
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Confusion Over Hong Kong-China Packages as US Postal Service Reverses Ban
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by Darren Maung
5d ago
On Feb. 4, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced that it would not accept parcels from China and Hong Kong following a tariff on Chinese goods. However, only a day later, that ban was lifted. On Wednesday, the USPS said it would “continue accepting all international inbound mail and packages from China and Hong Kong ..read more
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