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Elon Musk Calls Jeff Bezos "Copycat" Following Launch of $6.2 Billion AI Venture Project Prometheus
Nov 18, 2025 02:10 pm CST
Elon Musk has reignited his rivalry with Jeff Bezos by calling him a "copycat" after Bezos announced Project Prometheus, a new $6.2 billion AI venture focused on engineering and manufacturing. This continues their long-standing competition across multiple tech domains including space exploration, satellite internet, and now artificial intelligence, with Bezos returning to an operational role for the first time since stepping down as Amazon CEO.
US Congressman Ami Bera Champions Bipartisan Resolution to Strengthen US-India Strategic Partnership Amid Tariff Tensions
Nov 18, 2025 01:59 pm CST
Congressman Ami Bera introduces a bipartisan resolution recognizing India as a vital strategic partner distinct from Pakistan, aiming to reinforce US-India relations despite recent tensions over Trump's 50% tariffs and H-1B visa restrictions. The resolution emphasizes three decades of consistent partnership across defense, technology, and trade sectors, with support from 30 congressional co-signers across party lines.
The Renewable Energy Paradox: Why Clean Power Isn't Replacing Fossil Fuels Fast Enough Despite Lower Costs
Nov 18, 2025 01:44 pm CST
Despite renewable energy becoming more affordable than fossil fuels for utility-scale electricity generation, its global adoption faces significant challenges, especially in developing countries. While clean energy accounted for 46% of global power capacity in 2024, financial barriers, regulatory delays, and political obstacles continue to slow the transition. International cooperation to reduce financing costs in emerging economies is crucial to prevent decades of locked-in emissions and realize the substantial economic, health, and climate benefits of renewable energy.
Haiti's Criminal Networks Profit Millions from Endangered Baby Eel Trafficking to Asian Markets
Nov 18, 2025 01:44 pm CST
Criminal gangs in Haiti have established a lucrative trafficking network exporting endangered baby eels to Asian markets, generating millions in illicit profits. As the EU and Panama push for stricter international trade restrictions through CITES, Haitian fishermen work in dangerous conditions while powerful political figures use the unregulated industry to launder drug money, according to UN experts.
Google Builds New Data Hub on Christmas Island to Strengthen Internet Resilience in the Indian Ocean Region
Nov 18, 2025 01:39 pm CST
Google is establishing a data hub on Australia's Christmas Island with plans for subsea cable connections to the Maldives and Oman, enhancing internet infrastructure resilience in the Indian Ocean Region. The project has addressed local power supply concerns and may accelerate the island's transition to renewable energy, bringing economic benefits to this remote location with a history of boom-bust cycles.
12,000-Year-Old Woman-Goose Figurine Reveals Ancient Mythological Beliefs in Prehistoric Israel
Nov 18, 2025 01:35 pm CST
Archaeologists have discovered a 12,000-year-old clay figurine depicting a woman and goose in what may be one of the world's earliest mythological scenes. Found at a prehistoric Natufian settlement in Israel, this remarkable artifact offers unprecedented insights into ancient symbolic expression, spiritual beliefs, and artistic techniques from the crucial transition period between nomadic and settled human societies.
17% Drop in International Student Enrollment at US Colleges Due to Visa Restrictions and Trump Policies
Nov 18, 2025 01:34 pm CST
New international student enrollment at US colleges has fallen by 17% following Trump administration visa restrictions. Data from 825 institutions reveals 96% cite visa concerns and 68% point to travel restrictions as factors. This decline impacts the $55 billion economic contribution from international students, with Indian enrollments showing the steepest decrease.
German Auction House Cancels Sale of Holocaust Documents Following Survivors' Outrage
Nov 18, 2025 12:51 pm CST
A German auction house has canceled the sale of Nazi-era documents and Holocaust-related items after facing strong criticism from Auschwitz survivors. The auction, titled "The System of Terror 1933-1945," would have included personal letters from camp prisoners, Gestapo files, and other sensitive materials. Jewish organizations have consistently opposed such sales, arguing they potentially profit from victims' suffering and attract Nazi sympathizers.
Study Warns: Major Aid Cuts Could Cause 22.6 Million Deaths in Developing Nations by 2030
Nov 18, 2025 12:50 pm CST
Research from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health reveals that planned reductions in development aid from major donor countries could lead to 22.6 million additional deaths in developing nations by 2030, including 5.4 million children under five, threatening to reverse decades of progress in global health and poverty reduction.
Trump's Second Term Challenges: Affordability Concerns and Epstein Files Test Presidential Authority
Nov 18, 2025 12:23 pm CST
President Donald Trump faces significant challenges to his political dominance as he struggles with addressing affordability concerns and containing Republican pressure to release Jeffrey Epstein case files. Recent Democratic electoral victories and Trump's status as a constitutionally term-limited president further complicate his ability to maintain control over his party and policy agenda ahead of critical midterm elections.