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The U.S. Embarks on an AI Conquest With a Historic Announcement: A $500 Billion Initiative With Tech Giants

Robotics and AI

The Stargate Project is spearheaded by OpenAI.

Elon Musk Proposes a ‘Hostage’ Exchange: If the U.S. Allows TikTok to Operate in the U.S., He Wants China to Legalize X

Apps

Musk supports lifting the TikTok ban, but he calls for the same treatment for X in China. In response, China says that companies must comply with the law.

A 75-Day Extension: Trump’s Executive Order to Delay the TikTok Ban Brings Uncertainty

Business and Economics

The platform will stay available for now, but there are still many uncertainties.

OpenAI Is Developing a Ph.D.-Level AI Model. The Product Is So Impressive That It’s Already Landed a Meeting With the U.S. Government

Robotics and AI

The company has designed AI super-agents that could autonomously complete complex tasks.

The U.S. Can Force ByteDance to Sell TikTok but It Will Never Get Its Hands on the One Thing That Matters: the Algorithm

Apps

Buying TikTok sounds good. It's not as easy as it sounds.

Trump Allowed TikTok to Keep Operating in the U.S. Republicans Aren’t Entirely Sure That’s Legal

Apps

Some members of the Republican Party question whether there’s legal basis for that.

Trump Wants to Buy Greenland for Its Natural Resources, but Not All That Glitters Is Gold

Energy

While the island is a source of minerals like oil and rare earth elements, their potential clashes with the harsh realities of extreme conditions and a lack of economic viability.

The U.S. Doesn’t Want to Lose AI Data Centers. To Keep Them Around, It’s Going to Offer Up Federal Land

Robotics and AI

The Departments of Energy and Defense will lease sites for private AI data centers.

Trump Repeatedly Pushed for the TikTok Ban During His First Term. He’s Now Exploring Ways to Stop It

Business and Economics

The ban is set to go into effect starting Sunday, Jan. 19.

The U.S. Is Set to Reopen an Antimony Mine That’s Been Closed for 30 Years in Response to Challenges Posed by China

Materials

It was crucial during World War II and will be essential in combating China's sanctions.

Trump’s Obsession With Greenland May Have an Unexpected Victim: Ozempic

Magnet

The U.S. is a vital market for Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk, a major Danish company.

Trump Wants to Take Control of Greenland. The Danish King Sends a Strong Message by Changing His Coat of Arms

Magnet

The new design makes Greenland bigger amid controversy over Trump’s interest.

The U.S. Makes an Unexpected Move by Adding Tencent and CATL to Its List of ‘Chinese Military Companies’

Business and Economics

The U.S. Department of Defense is keeping an eye on two major Chinese companies.

Putin Proposes a Missile Duel in Ukraine. If the U.S. Agrees, Russia Would Have a Clear Advantage: Oreshnik

Magnet

During a recent televised appearance, the Russian leader discussed the country’s involvement in various conflicts and provided an overview of its situation in 2024.

Elon Musk Is Reportedly Not Allowed to Attend Some Meetings at SpaceX. The Reason: His Security Clearance

Space

The CEOs of Boeing and Lockheed Martin have a higher security clearance from the U.S. government than Musk.

Leaving California Is Just the First Step: SpaceX Initiates Plans to Create an Independent City in Texas

Space

With the creation of its own city, SpaceX is following in the footsteps of companies like Toyota in Japan and Huawei in China.

Luigi Mangione Is the Prime Suspect in the Killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. He’s Also Become an Internet Sensation

Magnet

The alleged shooter was arrested on Tuesday in Pennsylvania. He went viral in a matter of hours.

The Navy Faces an Unprecedented Threat as China, Russia, and North Korea Ramp Up Their Submarine Warfare Game

Magnet

Concepts like “radioactive tsunamis” are emerging as serious threats. Currently, there are no specific countermeasures available to protect against these weapons.