#Post-Thanksgiving storm threatens travel plans

#Post-Thanksgiving storm threatens travel plans

A post-Thanksgiving storm could impact the travel plans of those trying to get home after the holiday, according to notifications Friday from the National Weather Service (NWS). “Heads up for travelers: A winter storm system will bring snow accumulations to the Central Plains Saturday into Sunday,” the NWS office in Springfield, Mo. said in a…

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#Amazon hoping to train millions through free AI courses

#Amazon hoping to train millions through free AI courses

Amazon hopes to provide two million people with free artificial intelligence (AI) training by 2025 as part of its new “AI Ready” initiative, the e-commerce giant announced on Monday. “Artificial intelligence (AI) is the most transformative technology of our generation,” Amazon said a press release. “If we are going to unlock the full potential of…

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#In Nepal, China shows desperation rather than confidence in competing with India

#In Nepal, China shows desperation rather than confidence in competing with India

In a recent speech in the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu, Chen Song, the Chinese Ambassador, told the Nepalese people that they were unfortunate to “have a neighbor like India.” Chen warned Nepal of the dangers of trading with India, downplaying the importance of India-Nepal relations and instead encouraging a closer relationship with China. Geographically, culturally, politically…

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#Russia labels Moscow Times a ‘foreign agent’

#Russia labels Moscow Times a ‘foreign agent’

The Russian Justice Ministry labeled The Moscow Times, a popular English-language online newspaper, as a “foreign agent” on Friday, continuing a national crackdown on opposition media. The Moscow Times, founded after the downfall of the Soviet Union in 1992, is popular among Russian ex-patriots, foreigners in Russia and those critical of the Russian government. The…

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#Don’t look to the Palestinian Authority for good governance

#Don’t look to the Palestinian Authority for good governance

The Oct. 7 terrorist massacre in southern Israel made it all too clear that Hamas must go. But after it is gone, who will take the helm in Gaza?  Secretary of State Antony Blinken commented that Gaza’s administration “must include Palestinian-led governance and Gaza unified with the West Bank under the Palestinian Authority.” Secretary Blinken and the…

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#China pushes back on Biden calling Xi a ‘dictator’

#China pushes back on Biden calling Xi a ‘dictator’

China’s Foreign Ministry is pushing back on President Biden calling President Xi Jinping a “dictator,” telling reporters on Thursday it “strongly opposes” the comments without mentioning Biden by name. “This statement is extremely wrong and irresponsible political manipulation,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said during a routine briefing on Thursday, according to a Reuters…

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