Month: March 2024
China’s Response to the TikTok Controversy in Washington
China has seen TikTok frenzy in Washington before with the 2020 Trump executive order blocked by Beijing and Montana’s TikTok ban blocked by a federal judge. US lawmakers passed a bill forcing ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a US ban, but China has not retaliated yet; experts cite uncertainty in the Senate and Trump’s […]
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Up-and-Coming Entrepreneurs Fulfill Their CEO Aspirations In Creative Ways
Edward Silva always dreamed of being a top executive. He decided to pursue his passion by enrolling at the Stanford Graduate School of Business in 2018, with the aim of starting his own company. However, a classmate introduced him to the idea of buying and running a company instead of starting one from scratch. This […]
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Putin’s Russia Tightens Internet Controls in Key Year
Russia is escalating its online censorship ahead of elections this weekend, set to secure President Vladimir V. Putin another six-year term in power. The crackdown reflects the diminishing space for political activism, independent information, and free speech in the country. Civil society groups, researchers, and affected companies report that the Russian authorities are cracking down […]
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Lawsuit Filed Against G.M. and LexisNexis for Selling Cadillac Owner’s Data in Florida
Romeo Chicco faced rejections from seven auto insurance companies in December before finally securing a policy, albeit at a significantly higher rate. The reason behind this, as per a federal class-action lawsuit filed recently, was the surveillance conducted by his 2021 Cadillac XT6. Cars today are often referred to as “smartphones with wheels” due to […]
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TikTok: A Platform Sabotaging Itself
I was an avid supporter of TikTok when it faced threats of being shut down by the Trump administration in 2020. Back then, I argued against the ban, stating that it would cause more harm than good. I believed TikTok was being unfairly targeted for issues that were common among social media platforms, and I […]
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Taiwan’s Independent Satellite Network: No Musk Required
In Taiwan, officials are urgently working on developing an alternative to Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, which has been crucial in maintaining online connections during emergencies in various parts of the world. Taiwan’s government faces constant threats from China, cyberattacks, and territorial incursions, highlighting the need for a robust communication […]
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TikTok Enlists Creators in Battle Against Potential Ban
In response to a potential ban in the United States, TikTok has mobilized its creators to fight against the looming threat. The platform enlisted numerous influencers to go to Washington and advocate against a bill in Congress that could result in TikTok being sold or blocked in the U.S. These creators, who were not compensated […]
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Competition Heats Up Between Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin and SpaceX for Moon Exploration
Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin are both racing to land on the moon first. SpaceX appears to have an advantage with its upcoming test flights of Starship, which could potentially transport NASA astronauts to the moon by September 2026. On the other hand, Blue Origin has yet to launch anything into orbit, […]
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Exploring SpaceX’s Starship: A Breakthrough Spacecraft – The New York Times
Elon Musk sees Starship as primarily a Mars ship, with plans for a fleet of Starships transporting settlers to the red planet. Developed by SpaceX, Starship is designed to be the largest and most powerful rocket system ever created. Standing at 397 feet tall, it surpasses the Statue of Liberty in height. The Super Heavy […]
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Gen Z’s Marketplace: The Role of Facebook
Last month, Ellicia Chiu and Cher Su relocated to a walk-up apartment in New York City’s Lower East Side with only a few boxes in tow. Upon arrival, the friends recognized the need to furnish their new space with small kitchen appliances, decor, and furniture. Instead of opting for brand-new items, they turned to Facebook […]
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