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(Analysis) Xi Jinping’s recent call for Brazil and China to “sail together” signals more than diplomatic pleasantries. The Chinese leader’s statement comes at a crucial moment when both countries seek to reshape global economic power dynamics. The numbers speak clearly. China buys $120 billion worth of Brazilian goods annually, making it Brazil’s biggest customer for […]
An advert for big televisions. Forget the 65-inch TVs that were considered bigger than average a decade ago. In time for the Christmas holidays, manufacturers and retailers are rolling out more XXL screens measuring more than eight feet across. That’s wider than a standard three-seat sofa or a king-size bed. Supersize televisions only accounted […]
Future of Life Institute cofounder Max Tegmark on regulating AI, Elon Musk’s potential to be a good influence on Donald Trump, understanding how LLMs think, and more. More than 33,000 people—including a hall of fame of AI experts—signed a March 2023 open letter calling on the tech industry to pause development of AI models more […]
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Imagine sitting in a cold, quiet forest at night. You’re cold, damp and miserable, and you’re not alone – everyone around you feels the same. Then, out of nowhere, a flash of light in the distance, followed by the unmistakable howl of a Ford twin-cam engine echoing through the trees. The headlights, six of them […]
How to present your work when it isn’t visually stunning Photo by Thirdman: https://www.pexels.com/photo/light-person-holiday-vacation-6533509/ “I’m not sure what to do. There seems to be a heavy emphasis on Visual Design,” a designer complained, reminding me of where I struggled years ago. There’s no getting around it: many organizations nowadays prioritize visuals. Applying to specific jobs […]
Coterra Energy on Thursday delivered mixed third-quarter results for sales and earnings. However, production volumes and cash generation — the latter being what the Street really cares about — came in ahead of expectations. Revenue in the three months ended September 30 was essentially flat versus the year ago period at $1.36 billion but did […]
(OPINION) When I first saw the photograph of 8-year-old Amara Ajagu — sitting up tall and straight, hair parted down the middle into two braided ponytails as she witnessed her great-aunt Vice President Kamala Harris accept the Democratic presidential nomination — I put my hand over my heart and deeply exhaled. That one captivating image […]
There is a persistent trope in mainstream media analysis of Donald Trump supporters that distorts reality, legitimises the illegitimate Trump and hides the hateful core of the MAGA movement. By carefully tiptoeing past the MAGA racist and sexist core, such coverage is inherently racist and sexist because it implies that White, male voters matter, and […]
China’s Premier Li Qiang delivers a speech during the China Development Forum in Beijing, China, on March 24, 2024. —AFP ISLAMABAD: Chinese Premier Li Qiang will visit Pakistan for four days, starting October 14 (tomorrow). During his stay here, Qiang will attend conference of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and discuss a range of topics […]