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Scholz Condemns Trump's Expansionist Remarks; Reaffirms NATO Unity and Sovereignty Respect
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's expansionist comments on territories like Greenland, emphasizing border inviolability as a core Western value. Scholz highlighted NATO's importance for unity, while U.S. and European officials dismissed Trump's remarks as inappropriate and unlikely to incite action.
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Historic Dockworkers' Deal Averts Strike, Boosts Jobs and Economy
A tentative agreement between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance averts a January 16, 2025, strike. This deal promises job security while introducing new technologies to modernize ports, stabilizing the U.S. economy and supply chains.
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AWS Invests $5 Billion in Thailand's Largest Cloud Region to Boost Economy and Innovation
AWS is investing $5 billion to establish a new cloud region in Thailand, marking a major international cloud presence in the country. This aligns with Thailand's Cloud First Policy to boost e-government services.
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NASA Unveils Cost-Cutting Mars Sample Return Plans Ahead of Trump Administration Transition
NASA, under outgoing Administrator Bill Nelson, has unveiled a revamped Mars Sample Return mission plan, slashing costs from $11 billion to as low as $6 billion. The new strategy, aiming for completion by 2035, could leverage existing technology and commercial partnerships, with a decision expected in 2026.
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Israeli journalist Moshe Nussbaum, battling ALS, returns to broadcasting using AI technology that mimics his voice. While live broadcasts remain challenging, he will focus on crime and national security commentary.
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Bartronics India and PTW Group have signed a major MoU in Hyderabad to boost India's semiconductor industry with a Rs 1,000 crore investment. This move, supported by Telangana's IT Minister, aims to enhance local semiconductor production and has already led to a 5% increase in Bartronics' stock value.
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Berlin's Vay is expanding its remote-driving electric vehicle fleet in Las Vegas to over 100 by end-2025, making it the first city to allow Vay's commercial operations. Vay's service offers an alternative to ride-sharing by remotely delivering vehicles to customers, driven initially by remote operators before users take control.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang asserts that the performance of their AI chips is outpacing Moore's Law, with today's chips 1,000 times more powerful than a decade ago. At CES 2025, Huang introduced "hyper Moore's Law" and highlighted efforts to reduce AI model costs through advanced computing capabilities.
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Google and Mozilla have issued critical updates for Chrome and Firefox to patch high-risk security vulnerabilities allowing potential remote code execution. Users should immediately update to Chrome 131.0.6778.264/265 and Firefox 134 to safeguard against these risks, as no exploits have been reported yet.
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Honeywell and NXP Semiconductors have expanded their partnership to advance AI-driven aviation technology, with Vertical Aerospace testing the innovations on their VX4 prototype. This collaboration promises enhanced safety and efficiency in aviation, aiming to reduce pilot workloads and improve situational awareness through advanced avionics and real-time AI insights.
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Nvidia hit a record high stock price before falling 6.2% amid a tech selloff triggered by rising bond yields and mixed jobs data. Despite this, Nvidia showcased new AI innovations at CES, including the RTX 50 series and Project Digits, as it seeks diversified growth across multiple sectors.
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