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The Secret History of AI, and a Hint at What’s Next

Wall Street Journal Artificial intelligence is already a big part of our daily lives https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-secret-history-of-ai-and-a-hint-at-whats-next-428905de

Do Kwon, Jailed Crypto CEO, Rejects SEC Fraud Allegations

Wall Street Journal Mr. Kwon’s lawyers said the SEC exceeded its authority and failed to prove that he defrauded U.S. investors. https://www.wsj.com/articles/do-kwon-jailed-crypto-ceo-rejects-sec-fraud-allegations-3c631ebc

Ukraine’s Armed Forces repel over 50 Russian attacks – General Staff report

Pravda Ukraine The Ukrainian Armed Forces repelled more than 50 Russian attacks on four fronts on 21 April. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 06:00 on 22 April Quote: “Over the past day, the enemy launched three missile and 30 air strikes and carried out 50 attacks…

Dalai Lama asking a young boy to ‘suck my tongue’: a Tibetan tradition or abuse?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Many social media users have termed the Dalai Lama’s behaviour as ‘creepy’ and ‘disgusting’, but Tibetans say their culture has been misconstrued and hypersexualised. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3217863/dalai-lama-asking-young-boy-suck-my-tongue-tibetan-tradition-or-abuse?utm_source=rss_feed

Moody’s Downgrades 11 Regional Banks, Including Zions, U.S. Bank, Western Alliance

Wall Street Journal The recent failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature have focused attention on regional lenders’ weaknesses. https://www.wsj.com/articles/moodys-downgrades-11-regional-banks-including-zions-u-s-bank-western-alliance-174e4d7f

Russian watchdog attributes rise in measles cases to infection’s cyclic nature

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Russians not vaccinated against measles and unvaccinated people coming to Russia from the neighboring countries make the majority of new patients https://tass.com/society/1608063

Top F.A.A. Official Says He Will Depart, Aggravating Leadership Void

New York Times The agency’s acting administrator will step down this summer. The announcement adds to the upheaval at the agency, after recent safety concerns and the withdrawal of a leader nominee. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/21/us/politics/faa-leader-billy-nolen-resigns.html

Is the present outbreak of flu serious and how can Hong Kong best shield itself from infection? The Post asks the experts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Health experts say immunity to flu infection weakened by years of measures designed to limit Covid-19 spread. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3217937/present-outbreak-flu-serious-and-how-can-hong-kong-best-shield-itself-infection-post-asks-experts?utm_source=rss_feed

Who were the ancient Xiongnu? Study uncovers genetically diverse empire and nomadic princesses

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Women played a significant role in long-distance interactions and kin alliances, and were active agents of empire, says researcher. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3217833/who-were-ancient-xiongnu-study-uncovers-genetically-diverse-empire-and-nomadic-princesses?utm_source=rss_feed

A contribution to Hong Kong’s national security education: some songs to avoid

Hong Kong Free Press In the days following Hong Kong’s National Security Education Day, it behoves us all to do our bit. So, I propose to offer a warning: it is not only ice hockey players who need to be careful when roaming the internet looking for music. We are all aware, I trust, of the dangers…