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Documents contradict Google’s claims about its project Nimbus contract With Israel
A previously undisclosed email and new documents show the Project Nimbus deal isn’t covered by Google’s general terms…
December 3, 2024
Amazon announces supercomputer, new server powered by its own AI chips
The company’s megacluster of chips for artificial-intelligence startup Anthropic will be among the world’s largest, it said, and…
December 3, 2024
Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg seeks “active role” in Donald Trump’s tech policies
Policy chief Nick Clegg says social media company ‘overdid it’ on content moderation, as it seeks to placate…
December 3, 2024
China to block “dual use” exports to U.S in tit-for-tat sanctions retaliation
The United States sanctioned Chinese companies for allegedly providing “dual-use items” to Russian businesses as part of Beijing’s…
December 3, 2024
NATO chief Mark Rutte says Ukraine must not be “pushed toward peace talks”, more arms needed
NATO’s Secretary-General Mark Rutte argued that Ukraine needs to be put in a “position of strength” instead of…
December 3, 2024
B.C. crypto fraudster David Smillie fined $18.4M for diverting customer assets to gamble
“Approximately a third of all the crypto assets that customers deposited with ezBtc or acquired on the ezBtc…
December 3, 2024
How the AfD wants to dupe swing voters with “peace”, “free opinion”, “secure borders”, “nuclear power”…and omitting its flagship Dexit on election posters
The AfD wants to score points in the federal election campaign with right-wing fighting terms such as “pride”…
December 3, 2024
Where Germany gets the money to pay for the war in Ukraine
Germany has so far provided Ukraine with benefits worth 37 billion euros in connection with the war. But…
December 3, 2024
Why the United States will lose a war with Russia – Mike Whitney
Most Americans continue to believe that the United States will prevail in a conventional war with Russia. But…
December 3, 2024
Poetic justice for Jay Bhattacharya
During the pandemic, the NIH director called for a ‘takedown’ of the Stanford scientist’s ideas. Now he’s poised…
December 2, 2024
Ottawa gave Accenture too much control over $313-million in CEBA sole-source contracts, auditor finds
Export Development Canada (EDC) gave Accenture “too much control over key aspects of contracts, such as the scope…
December 2, 2024
$3.5B in Liberals’ COVID business loans went to ineligible recipients, auditor general finds
The report offered a biting review of the government’s handling of the program, from sole-source contracting to recovery…
December 2, 2024
Jay Bhattacharya’s NIH nomination: The vindication of “fringe scientists”
His NIH nomination, years after being maligned for questioning lockdowns, is a boon for real science.
December 2, 2024
Why Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares had to go
Portuguese boss refused to budge on pace of EV transition as cries from suppliers, workers and government grew…
December 2, 2024
New Belgium law gives sex workers contracts, benefits and safety protection
Starting Sunday, sex workers in Belgium will be able to sign formal employment contracts and gain labor rights…
December 2, 2024
Canada promised helicopters, more border security to get Trump to walk back tariff threat
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said they told the Americans that Canada is “going to look to procure,…
December 2, 2024
Chinese exporters front-load shipments in bid to dodge Trump tariffs
Sellers from China, Canada and Mexico rush to get goods into the US before levies rise.
December 2, 2024
Can Jay Bhattacharya rescue the reputation of the scientific establishment?
Are we ready to admit that the lockdowns were an overreaction? That the indignities, absurdities, and enormities we…
December 2, 2024
China is studying Russia’s sanctions evasion to prepare for Taiwan conflict
Officials report back to Beijing with lessons it can use in the event of war and Western penalties.
December 1, 2024
LNG exports at record high
Soaring sales in Europe, which has scrambled to replace Russian pipeline gas, and more LNG projects coming online…
November 30, 2024