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Around 380,000 people took to streets to protest pension reform in France — TV
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Clashes between protestors and police were reported throughout the day https://tass.com/world/1604111
Read MoreISW explains how the Kremlin wants to use the arrest of American journalist
Pravda Ukraine Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) suggest that the Kremlin will try to use the arrest of The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to extract concessions from the United States. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/14/7397816/
Read MoreGold Edges Higher, Buoyed by Fed Rate Cut Bets
Wall Street Journal Gold edged higher in the morning Asian session, buoyed by increased Fed rate cut bets spurred by falling U.S. producer prices and rising jobless claims. https://www.wsj.com/articles/gold-edges-higher-buoyed-by-fed-rate-cut-bets-6ac4a75c
Read MoreTaiwan shares open higher
Taipei, April 14 (CNA) The Taiwan Stock Exchange’s main index opened up 49.49 points at 15,854.25 Friday on turnover of NT$3.21 billion (US$105.35 million). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304140002
Read MoreWashington state judge addresses abortion pill ruling contradicting Texas judge
Fox News A federal judge in Washington state is clarifying his ruling on access to the abortion pill that contradicts prior rulings by two other federal courts. In a separate suit brought by 17 states with Democrat attorneys general, Judge Thomas O. Rice issued a ruling that compels the FDA not to do anything that…
Read MoreReadout of 18th Annual U.S.-Colombia Defense Bilateral Working Group
Defense.gov Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Mr. Daniel Erikson, co-chaired the 18th annual U.S.-Colombia Defense Bilateral Working Group. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3362516/readout-of-18th-annual-us-colombia-defense-bilateral-working-group/
Read MoreChina’s military starts kicks off debate on use of ChatGPT with article in official PLA newspaper
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The analysis looking at how the armed forces could use the AI software highlights its potential for information gathering and cognitive warfare. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3216969/chinas-military-starts-kicks-debate-use-chatgpt-article-official-pla-newspaper?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChinese President Xi Jinping rallies Guangdong to Greater Bay Area cause
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Xi says the province must use its manufacturing and tech prowess to make the regional plan a success. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3216968/chinese-president-xi-jinping-rallies-guangdong-greater-bay-area-cause?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreCalifornia reparations panel says total cost ‘least important’ aspect despite potential $800B price tag
Fox News A member of California’s reparations task force is dismissing the total dollar amount as the “least important piece” of their proposal, despite the committee considering doling out nearly triple the state’s existing budget in payments to Black residents as a way to make amends for slavery and subsequent discrimination. “We want to make…
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