Ah, the Iowa caucuses – a stage set for drama, anticipation, and the extravagant expenditure of money and energy on a process that critics deem antidemocratic. In a state notorious for its less-than-stellar record in picking presidential nominees, the outcome of Monday night’s Republican vote becomes a spectacle eagerly seized upon by the political realm. […]
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Nearly 56 years after his death, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. remains distinct among 20th-century civil rights leaders. He was the most prominent, frequently appearing on television, and his innovative approach to combating American apartheid set him apart. King’s influence was so significant that it fueled the paranoia of FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover,
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Tomorrow (15th January, 2024) marks the Iowa caucuses. Here’s the most recent update. On the eve of the nation’s inaugural nominating contest, Republican presidential candidates crisscrossed the frozen terrain of Iowa on Sunday, engaging in a final sprint. Former President Donald J. Trump escalated his attacks on Nikki Haley, who is striving to garner support
Apple Inc. is set to disband a 121-person artificial intelligence (AI) team in San Diego, putting numerous employees at risk of termination, according to insiders. The group, known as Data Operations Annotations, has been informed that they may relocate to Austin and merge with the Texas segment of the team. Employees have until the end
In a recent regulatory filing unveiled on Thursday, Hertz made a significant announcement regarding its electric vehicle (EV) strategy. The car rental giant now plans to sell approximately one-third of its global fleet, totaling around 20,000 electric vehicles. This shift marks a departure from Hertz’s initial ambition to have a quarter of its fleet comprised
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They say age brings wisdom, but it also brings physical decline. When the challenges of aging overshadow the benefits of experience, it might be time for even the most ambitious individuals to contemplate a peaceful retirement. If either Joe Biden or Donald Trump has pondered such retirement, it’s evident they have firmly rejected the
In October (2023), cyber-criminals targeted the British Library, encrypting its data and demanding a ransom. Months later, the library remains offline, underscoring the persistent threat of ransomware attacks. These attacks not only impact businesses but also pose a growing threat to national security, affecting critical infrastructure such as schools, hospitals, and power utilities. Western countries now
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Claudine Gay’s resignation from her role as president of Harvard University is being hailed as a notable triumph by conservatives who opposed her on ideological grounds since she assumed the position in July 2023. While allegations of plagiarism in her doctoral thesis played a role in her departure from the university’s top position, her exit
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Former President Donald Trump has lodged an appeal against the decision of Maine’s Secretary of State, Shenna Bellows, to exclude him from the 2024 presidential election ballot. As the current frontrunner for the Republican nomination, Trump challenges the removal, contending that Bellows, a Democrat, is a “biased decision maker” and lacks the legal authority for
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In 2024, over 60 countries, with a population exceeding 4 billion people, are gearing up for national elections, potentially marking the most significant global democratic spectacle in human history. This unprecedented election surge might not be paralleled until 2048, indicating a potential shift in the world’s political landscape. The “third wave” of democracy, characterized by
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