Analysis: $88 trillion in debt and a wave of elections. World leaders are hamstrung (edition.cnn.com)
The tech sector is pouring billions of dollars into AI. But it keeps laying off humans (edition.cnn.com)
The tech sector is pouring billions of dollars into AI. But it keeps laying off humans::The tech sector has kicked off the new year with a spate of fresh job cuts that are coming at the same time as the industry is doubling down on investments into artificial intelligence.
At least 34 dead in Colombia landslides (edition.cnn.com)
Security researchers warned Apple as early as 2019 about vulnerabilities in its AirDrop wireless sharing function that Chinese authorities claim they recently used to track down users (edition.cnn.com)
A Chinese tech firm, Beijing-based Wangshendongjian Technology, was able to compromise AirDrop to identify users on the Beijing subway accused of sharing “inappropriate information,” judicial authorities in Beijing said this week....
Ecuador declares ‘internal armed conflict’ as gunmen take over live TV broadcast | CNN (edition.cnn.com)
Ecuador declares ‘internal armed conflict’ as gunmen take over live TV broadcast | CNN (edition.cnn.com)
More than 10 children losing legs in Gaza every day as dire health crisis grows, aid groups say (edition.cnn.com)
More than 10 children losing legs in Gaza every day as dire health crisis grows, aid groups say (edition.cnn.com)
Michelle Obama says she’s terrified about potential outcome of 2024 election (edition.cnn.com)
“What’s going to happen in this next election? I’m terrified about what could possibly happen, because our leaders matter. Who we select, who speaks for us, who holds that bully pulpit, it affects us in ways sometimes I think people take for granted,” Obama told Jay Shetty on his podcast “On Purpose.”...
One in 100 people in Gaza has been killed since October 7 (edition.cnn.com)
One in 100 people in Gaza has been killed since October 7 (edition.cnn.com)
China feels the country isn’t patriotic enough. A new law aims to change that. (edition.cnn.com)
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OpenAI CEO says Muslim tech workers fear retaliation for speaking out (edition.cnn.com)
OpenAI CEO says Muslim tech workers fear retaliation for speaking out (edition.cnn.com)
Hyundai and Kia thefts soar more than 1000% since 2020 (edition.cnn.com)
Hiring in China: Monkey King wanted, perks include warm cave – and plenty of bananas (edition.cnn.com)
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Famine in Gaza ‘around the corner,’ as people face ‘highest levels of food insecurity ever recorded,’ UN relief chief says (edition.cnn.com)
Italy divided over new pineapple pizza (edition.cnn.com)
Freed Israeli hostage says she endured ‘psychological warfare’ during 50 days of Hamas captivity | CNN (edition.cnn.com)
‘What kind of life is this?’ Dire conditions in increasingly cramped southern Gaza (edition.cnn.com)
‘What kind of life is this?’ Dire conditions in increasingly cramped southern Gaza (edition.cnn.com)
Biden admin again bypasses Congress to sell military equipment to Israel (edition.cnn.com)
The Biden administration for the second time this month has bypassed Congress to approve the transfer of nearly $150 million in military equipment to Israel...
Huawei was once fighting for its survival. It is back to nearly $100 billion in revenue in 2023 (edition.cnn.com)
Huawei was once fighting for its survival. It is back to nearly $100 billion in revenue in 2023::Huawei said Friday that its revenue climbed 9% this year, solidifying a comeback after a tough couple of years that included being caught in the center of the US-China tech rivalry.
Federal judge blocks Idaho ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors | CNN (edition.cnn.com)
Steve Ballmer is set to make $1 billion a year for doing nothing | CNN Business (edition.cnn.com)
