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Thursday, May 9

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EXPLAINER | How dependent is China on US artificial intelligence technology?

www.timeslive.co.za

The Biden administration plans to put guardrails on US-developed artificial intelligence models that power popular chatbots like ChatGPT to safeguard the technology from countries such as China and Russia, Reuters has reported.

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EXPLAINER-Why the US is stopping some bomb shipments to Israel

www.timeslive.co.za

The US has suspended a shipment of weapons to Israel, including heavy bombs the US ally used in its campaign against Hamas militants in Gaza which has killed more than 34,000 Palestinians.

Wednesday, May 1

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Explainer: What marijuana reclassification means for the U.S.

triblive.com

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The Justice Department proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis, but wouldn’t legalize it for…

Tuesday, Apr 30

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EXPLAINER: The students encampment in US universities

www.the-star.co.ke

They also happened during Apartheid and the Vietnam war.

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Is the US really closer to banning TikTok? Yes. And, also: No.

TikTok will now face a US ban unless it's sold to non-Chinese owners. But that won't happen immediately. Here's a 60-second explainer on what's next.

Explainer: What to know about US bill to ban TikTok

tribuneonlineng.com

Tribune Online; Explainer: What to know about US bill to ban TikTok

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EXPLAINER-What happens now that US TikTok bill has been passed?

www.timeslive.co.za

The US Senate on Tuesday passed legislation giving TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, about nine months to divest the US assets of the short-video app, or face a nationwide ban.

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Tuesday, Apr 16

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Friday, Apr 12

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Explainer: Limits on PFAS in Drinking Water Could Fuel Litigation

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized the first federal regulations on toxic “forever chemicals” in drinking water, setting tight limits that essentially require public water systems to all but eliminate their presence in…

Thursday, Apr 11

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Tuesday, Apr 9

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Explainer-How Boeing's latest crisis could imperil its 2021 DOJ crash agreement

U.S. authorities are facing fresh pressure from families of the victims of two fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes to criminally prosecute the aerospace company following a January mid-air blowout that exposed ongoing safety issues. Victims'…

Thursday, Apr 4

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Wednesday, Apr 3

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EXPLAINER | Total solar eclipse 2024: When is it and what to expect?

www.timeslive.co.za

The moon will blot out the sun for millions of people in North America along a path crossing from Mexico into the US and then Canada in a total solar eclipse occurring on Monday April 8.

Saturday, Mar 23

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Explainer - Why did ISIS-K attack a Moscow theatre?

www.bangkokpost.com

WASHINGTON - The United States has intelligence confirming Islamic State's claim of responsibility for a deadly shooting attack at a concert near Moscow on Friday, a US official told Reuters.

Friday, Mar 22

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Monday, Mar 18

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EXPLAINER: How a strong shilling affects you

www.the-star.co.ke

The shilling has been strengthening against the US dollar after a period of decline

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Explainer: Why is South Korea hosting a 'Summit for Democracy'?

www.bangkokpost.com

SEOUL: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol joined US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other foreign officials this week in calling for measures to counter digital threats to freedom as Seoul hosted the Summit for Democracy.