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TSMC cuts profitability target as cost of diversifying supply chains bites
World’s biggest chipmaker faces less efficient operations in US and Japan but gets boost from AI demandFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Tropical Thailand takes a break from the heat as it experiences a run of cool weather
Tropical Thailand is experiencing an unusually cool stretch of weather that forecasters say could last until mid-February, leading many residents to dig out their sweaters and cardigansABC News - Jan. 16 -
Chinese Celebrities and Tourists Think Twice About Thailand
The brief abduction of a Chinese actor who was trafficked into Myanmar to work in a scam camp has rattled travelers from a country that Thailand relies on for tourism.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Missile Attack Prompts Emergency Power Cuts in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said air defenses had shot down at least 30 missiles from a “massive” barrage that had targeted gas and energy facilities.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Hun Sen Adviser Wanted in Thailand Over Lim Kimya Killing
The Thai authorities accused an adviser to Hun Sen of hiring the gunman who killed a former Cambodian opposition figure in Bangkok last week.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Ukraine war briefing: Power cuts after ‘massive’ Russian missile strike
Australia summons Russian ambassador over PoW’s reported death; Lavrov says open for discussions with Trump. What we know on day 1,057. See all our Ukraine coverage Continue reading...The Guardian - Jan. 15 -
How Israel erased a town of 200,000 people
Old maps, illustrations and videos of destruction tell the story of refugee camp levelled in Gaza offensiveFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
EU threatens to curb access for makers of Chinese medical devices
Report finds Beijing is discriminating against bloc’s manufacturers in same fieldFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
Can the Only Grocery Store in a Rural Michigan Town Stay Independent?
The owners of Honor Family Market are ready to retire. A buyer would face the tight margins of a small business and competition against the giant chains and discount stores.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
Biden Administration Makes Last-Ditch Effort to Curb AI Chip Exports
The new rules meant to govern exports of sophisticated AI processors are meant to address national security concerns, but have already provoked an industry pushback.Inc. - Jan. 13 -
Scam artists may take advantage of the Los Angeles wildfires, officials warn
As wildfires continue to blaze across Los Angeles County, authorities are sounding the alarm on another potential threat to the public: scams relating to the disaster.ABC News - Jan. 13 -
WATCH: Authorities warn of looting and scams in wake of California wildfires
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is warning burglars, looters and scammers that they will be prosecuted if they take advantage of people who have been affected by the wildfires.ABC News - Jan. 13 -
U.S. Targets China With New AI Curbs, Overriding Nvidia's Objections
The U.S. is imposing some of its strongest measures yet to limit Chinese advances in AI, aiming to block backdoors in other countries that Beijing could use to access technology.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 13 -
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How to help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires and avoid scams
Wildfires have decimated more than 37,000 acres of the Los Angeles metropolitan area over the last several days, charring more than 12,000 structures, displacing over 150,000 residents and leaving ...NBC News - Jan. 12 -
Trump's words on Greenland and borders ring alarms in Europe, but officials have a guarded response
President-elect Donald Trump has tossed expansionist rhetoric at U.S. allies and potential adversaries with arguments that the frontiers of American power need to be extended into Canada and the ...ABC News - Jan. 11 -
Uyghurs detained in Thailand say they face deportation and persecution in China
A group of Uyghurs who were detained in Thailand over a decade ago say that the Thai government is preparing to deport them to China, alarming activists who say the men are at risk of abuse and ...ABC News - Jan. 11 -
Gas supply worry and player's 'dementia shock'
Saturday's headlines include the nation's winter gas supply and Dean Windass's "shock" dementia diagnosis.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
U.S. Companies Cut Diversity Efforts as Challenges Mount
At least six major U.S. companies modified their DEI policies last year.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
Dollar dominance means tariffs are not the only game in town
America’s grip on global financial services could provide Trump with another source of leverageFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Wildfire emergency relief efforts underway
Southern California wildfires have killed at least 5 people, forced tens of thousands to evacuate and burned several thousand structures. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson reports on an emergency ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
U.S. Efforts to Cut Emissions Stalled in 2024 as Power Demand Surged
After staying flat for nearly two decades, electricity use is starting to rise again, and the boom in wind and solar power hasn’t kept pace.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
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Tax Cuts or the Border? Republicans Wrestle Over Trump’s Priorities.
President-elect Donald J. Trump has waffled on his preferences for how his party tackles his agenda, adding to the uncertainty for Republicans.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Japanese yakuza leader pleads guilty to trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar
US authorities charged Takeshi Ebisawa with conspiring to traffic nuclear materials from Myanmar for expected use by Iran in nuclear weapons. A member of the Japanese criminal underworld has ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Georgia Push to Curb Lawsuits Puts Business Groups and Trial Lawyers at Odds
A political push from Gov. Brian Kemp to reduce the number of civil lawsuits is incurring a major backlash from Georgia’s trial lawyers, who say the number of lawsuits isn’t the reason for rising ...Inc. - Jan. 8 -
California authorities warn of Amber alert scam targeting parents
Scammers will call asking if you'd like to register your child in the event that they go missing.The Hill - Jan. 8 -
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Scientists: "Toxic" semen could kill female mosquitoes, curb disease spread
Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Thai police say Chinese actor was trafficked to Myanmar to work in a scam operation
Thai police say a Chinese actor who disappeared and was found near the border of Myanmar in an area where online scam networks operate was a victim of human traffickingABC News - Jan. 8 -
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Journalist's murder highlights risks of reporting in small-town India
Mukesh Chandrakar, who was found dead last week, told important stories from a violence-prone region in India.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Shoplifters, scams and supersoft toys: how the Jellycat craze inspired a crime wave
With the booming resale market for Jellycat rarities, retailers across the UK are reporting a surge in ‘stealing to sell’ shoplifting, with some going to extreme lengths to protect their ‘Jellies’. ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Mahout charged after elephant kills tourist in Thailand
Theerayut Inthaphudkij, 38, has been charged with negligence causing death, authorities say.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
McAfee launches scam detector to stop scams before they strike
Scams are everywhere. McAfee’s new scam detector spots and stops scams across text, email, and video to keep you from being fooled.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
Thailand bans imports of plastic waste to curb toxic pollution
Campaigners welcome move but say success depends on enforcement and global agreement on a treaty. Thailand has banned plastic waste imports over concerns about toxic pollution, as experts warn that ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
The 'new China' in Thailand: ‘if you want hope, you have to leave’ – video
After 30 years of relentless growth and capitalism, a new trend has emerged in China. The search for a simpler, calmer life is leading some Chinese people to seek a life abroad. The trend is so ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
These EV 'Battery Belt' Towns Are Betting Trump Won't Ditch Them
Ford, Hyundai and other carmakers are cranking up new EV battery factories, while uncertainty looms over Biden-era subsidies for them.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7
