Month: January 2025

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A Designer Fundraiser for the LA Fires

As fires continue to devastate the Los Angeles area, designers are stepping up to help. UX designer and design writer Hang Xu and writer Lex Roman have created a series of livestream events, running through Friday, to raise money for those who have lost their homes in the fire.
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Senior Israeli officials say positive progress in hostage talks, deal expected by tomorrow

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Japan smashes annual record with more than 36 million tourists in 2024

Japan smashes annual record with more than 36 million tourists in 2024 – Japan saw more than 36.8 million visitors in 2014, a record since 2019
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Israel and Hamas Work on Final Details of Gaza Cease-Fire Deal, Officials Say

Negotiators and mediators meeting in Qatar were trying to address outstanding issues on Wednesday.
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AI Stocks Face ‘Show Me’ Moment. More Chip Export Rules Coming.

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John Ratcliffe Is Expected to Lay Out a Vision for a More Aggressive C.I.A. – The New York Times https://t.co/HGnIOgTNvx

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Jared Kushner advises from afar as Ivanka Trump opts out of role in father’s second term | Reuters https://t.co/8lqY1HYHBO Kushner remains involved behind the scenes, advising on Trump’s Middle Eastern strategy, helping select appointees and guiding certain cabinet members through the transition, according to one source familiar with his work.

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Bing no longer pretends to be Google, but it still tries hard to make you stay

Microsoft recently attempted to fool users into Bing by making its search look like that of Google. Following the backlash, the company backtracked its decision.
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Live updates: Senate to hold confirmation hearings for Trump picks including Pam Bondi, Marco Rubio

The Senate is accelerating the confirmation process Wednesday for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet choices, scheduling half a dozen hearings.
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Russian missile attack brings power cuts in Ukraine