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The US-China Science and Technology agreement must overcome obstacles in order to be renewed.

STATE DEPARTMENT —  The agreement on science and technology between the United States and People’s Republic of China is set to expire on Tuesday. According to the State Department, negotiations are underway to modify, prolong, and enhance the protective measures…

Two Chinese bloggers in exile issue a warning about their followers being interrogated by the police.

SHANGHAI —  Two well-known Chinese bloggers living abroad reported that authorities are looking into the activities of their large number of followers on global social media networks. This reflects a heightened effort by Beijing to suppress dissenting voices, even beyond…

The United States’ private lunar landing vehicle will cease functioning on Tuesday.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. —  A privately-owned spacecraft, designed to land on the moon, is anticipated to cease operations on Tuesday due to an unsuccessful landing near the southern pole of the moon. Intuitive Machines, the Houston company that built and…

Japan Moon Lander Revives After Lunar Night

Tokyo —  According to Japan’s space agency, their moon lander has produced yet another surprise by successfully reactivating after a two-week lunar night. This occurred on Monday. Last month, the unmanned Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) landed at an…

At the WTO conference in Abu Dhabi, the tax-exempt status of online trades in movies, music, and games is being discussed.

Geneva —  Since late last century and the early days of the web, providers of digital media like Netflix and Spotify have had a free pass when it comes to international taxes on films, video games and music that are…

The unexpected strength of the US economy can be attributed to a boost in productivity.

Washington —  Last year, Batesville Tool & Die faced the challenge of meeting customer demand and started searching for 70 new employees. This task proved to be difficult, as it was not easy to attract factory workers to the small…

Chip Giant TSMC Shifts From Hotspot Taiwan With Japan Plant

TOKYO —  Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., a leading chip company, launched its inaugural semiconductor factory in Japan on Saturday as a part of its continuous worldwide growth. At the ceremony in Kikuyo, TSMC Chairman Mark Liu expressed his sincere appreciation…

The individual in charge of the 737 MAX Program at Boeing has resigned following a serious incident that occurred during a flight.

WASHINGTON —  On Wednesday, Boeing announced that the leader of its problematic 737 MAX program will be replaced immediately. This is the first significant departure of an executive since the midair panel explosion incident involving a new Alaska Airlines MAX…

A private spacecraft is preparing for a landing on the moon, as a trial run for American companies.

WASHINGTON —  A Texas-based company is preparing to undertake a task that has so far been achieved only by a few national space organizations, but may soon become routine for private companies: landing on the moon. If everything proceeds as…

The implementation of Artificial Intelligence is aiding in saving lives.

Health care professionals are increasingly using artificial intelligence to better diagnose and treat serious medical conditions. However, with the use of artificial intelligence in medicine growing, there are concerns among medical ethicists about how emerging technologies should be deployed Source:…