DeepSeek's "Distillation" to Breakthrough? Innovation or Plagiarism?
The new Chinese startup DeepSeek has recently gained significant attention for its development of the DeepSeek Large Language Model, which has become a viral sensation.
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Trump repeats tariffs threat to dissuade BRICS nations from replacing US dollar
USA-TRUMP-BRICS:Trump repeats tariffs threat to dissuade BRICS nations from replacing US dollar...
US looking into whether DeepSeek used restricted AI chips, source says
DEEPSEEK-CHIPS-USA:US looking into whether DeepSeek used restricted AI chips, source says...
Rubio warns of risk of China shutting down Panama Canal in any conflict
PANAMA-USA-CANAL-CHINA:Rubio warns of risk of China shutting down Panama Canal in any conflict...
RFK Jr faces tough questions in second confirmation hearing
(The Center Square) – Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's nominee for Health and Human Services secretary, faced intense scrutiny Thursday at his second confirmation hearing before the Senate...
WATCH: Senator Schmitt warns of China’s trap for America
(The Center Square) – Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mont., voiced his concerns over China’s increasing control of critical global infrastructure, and brought up the past warnings given by U.S. lawmakers....
Secretary of State says Trump's plans for Greenland 'not a joke'
(The Center Square) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that President Donald Trump's plan to buy Greenland was "not a joke."...
Trump issues order to combat antisemitism, deport pro-Hamas rioters
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order to combat antisemitism, including on U.S. college campuses. The order includes many directives, such as working to...
US figure skaters on board plane that crashed into Potomac River
USA-CRASH-WASHINGTONDC-SKATING:US figure skaters on board plane that crashed into Potomac River...
Washington DC airspace challenges highlighted by passenger jet and Army helicopter collision
USA-CRASH-WASHINGTONDC-CONGESTION:Washington DC airspace challenges highlighted by passenger jet and Army helicopter collision...
U.S. Army unit involved in Washington collision to temporarily pause flights, officials say
USA-CRASH-WASHINGTONDC-MILITARY:Exclusive-U.S. Army unit involved in Washington collision to temporarily pause flights, officials say...
Palestinian militants begin handover of three Israeli hostages in latest stage of ceasefire deal
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-GAZA:Palestinian militants begin handover of three Israeli hostages in latest stage of ceasefire deal...
How Advanced is China’s DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence? Industry Insiders Weigh In
The artificial intelligence DeepSeek, developed by China’s quantitative finance platform, Huantuo Quantitative, has sparked heated discussions within the industry following its recent release....
Concerns Linger Beneath the Festive Atmosphere of Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year Markets
As the 2025 Chinese New Year approaches, Hong Kong’s traditional Lunar New Year markets are in full swing, offering festive flowers and various seasonal goods. Now in the third year of the post-pandemic era, the markets may appear lively, but the gloomy economic outlook casts a long shadow over the city....
Renowned Russian figure skating couple were on board U.S. plane that crashed, TASS reports
USA-CRASH-RUSSIA-SKATERS:Renowned Russian figure skating couple were on board U.S. plane that crashed, TASS reports...
China’s New Year Travel Rush in Full Swing – So Why Are High-Speed Trains Empty?
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Chinese Nationals Impersonating Taiwanese Tourists Arrested in the Philippines for Filming Military Activities
According to a report by the Philippine TV station GMA, several Chinese nationals suspected of being spies were arrested in Palawan province, near the South China Sea, for monitoring the movements of Philippine Coast Guard vessels while posing as Taiwanese tourists....
Three soldiers were on board US Army BlackHawk helicopter involved in collision, official says
USA-CRASH-WASHINGTONDC-ARMY:Three soldiers were on board US Army BlackHawk helicopter involved in collision, official says...
American Airlines jet collides with helicopter over Potomac
(The Center Square) – A commercial plane collided with a military helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Va., and crashed into the Potomac River, according to the Federal Aviation...
Meta to pay $25 million to settle Trump's 2021 lawsuit over suspended accounts
META-PLATFORMS-LAWSUIT-TRUMP:Meta to pay $25 million to settle Trump's 2021 lawsuit over suspended accounts...
RFK Jr. denies anti-vax accusations, promises focus on chronic disease
(The Center Square) – Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the controversial nominee for Health and Human Service secretary, denounced accusations that he is anti-vaccine, anti-abortion, or anti-industry....
Syria's Sharaa declared president for transition, consolidating his power
SYRIA-SECURITY:Syria's Sharaa declared president for transition, consolidating his power...
Why blocking China's DeepSeek from using US AI may be difficult
DEEPSEEK-DISTILLATION:Why blocking China's DeepSeek from using US AI may be difficult...
Senators hostile to RFK Jr. received thousands of dollars from pharma, health PACs
(The Center Square) – Three senators who displayed some of the most hostility towards Health and Human Services secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at his confirmation hearing Wednesday all...
Joy turns to despair as Gaza returnees struggle to settle in enclave's north
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-GAZA:Joy turns to despair as Gaza returnees struggle to settle in enclave's north...
White House to trim federal workforce through buyouts
(The Center Square) – The White House took steps to make good on its promise to cut the federal government down to size by giving federal workers a choice: return...
Lawsuit accuses Amazon of secretly tracking consumers through cellphones
AMAZON-LAWSUIT:Lawsuit accuses Amazon of secretly tracking consumers through cellphones...
Judge issues temporary stay on Trump's federal funding freeze
(The Center Square) – A federal judge issued a temporary stay on President Donald Trump's executive order directing the Office of Management and Budget to pause federal grants and loans....
Hochul: New York will work with feds on immigration crackdown
(The Center Square) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state is willing to cooperate with the Trump administration's efforts to deport undocumented migrants suspected of entering the country...
Chinese online influence operation called for overthrow of Spain's government, Graphika report says
SPAIN-POLITICS-CHINA:Chinese online influence operation called for overthrow of Spain's government, Graphika report says...
Trump takes on the trans issue with more executive orders
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump signed an executive order late Tuesday restricting transgender drugs and surgeries for minors....
Republicans introduce bills to increase penalties for illegal border crosser crime
(The Center Square) – Republicans in the U.S. Senate and House have introduced multiple bills to increase penalties for crimes committed foreign nationals in the country illegally....