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US President Biden’s Absence at COP28: Navigating Climate Leadership Amidst Domestic Priorities

28 Nov 2023

The absence of US President Joe Biden from the upcoming COP28 summit in Dubai marks a departure from his previous two years of active participation in UN climate talks. With an anticipated gathering of around 70,000 attendees, including world leaders and Pope Francis, COP28 is…

OpenAI’s Dramatic Turnaround: Sam Altman Set to Return as CEO amid Board Reshuffle

23 Nov 2023

Sam Altman, co-founder of OpenAI, is set to resume his role as the company's boss shortly after his abrupt dismissal by the board, according to an announcement by the firm. The tentative agreement involves the appointment of new board members. Altman's unexpected firing on Friday…

Shutting Down Omegle: My Journey to Close the Notorious Chat Site

22 Nov 2023

This is a detailed account of a woman, known as "Alice" or "A.M.", who played a significant role in forcing the shutdown of the infamous chat site Omegle. She successfully pursued legal action against the platform, citing her traumatic experience of being paired with a…

Legal Battle Unleashed: Elon Musk’s X Fights Back Against Media Matters’ Antisemitism Claims

21 Nov 2023

Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has taken legal action against left-leaning advocacy group Media Matters for America, accusing it of distorting data to harm the platform's reputation. The lawsuit contends that Media Matters deliberately crafted misleading images depicting advertisers' posts on X alongside extremist…

Amazon Drives into the Future: Introducing Online Car Purchases on the US Site with Hyundai Launch

17 Nov 2023

Amazon, originally envisioned as the "everything store," is expanding its online marketplace to include a new category: cars. Starting next year, customers in the United States will have the opportunity to explore and purchase vehicles directly from dealers on Amazon, as revealed in an official…

Starbucks Faces Widespread Walkouts amid Worker Union’s Battle for Fair Treatment

16 Nov 2023

Starbucks is set to grapple with walkouts at hundreds of its US stores as the union representing thousands of its workers plans a protest on one of the coffee giant's busiest days. The clash between Starbucks and Starbucks Workers United, which commenced organizing efforts in…

Landmark Unveiling: US Supreme Court Introduces Inaugural Code of Conduct amidst Ethics Scrutiny

14 Nov 2023

The US Supreme Court unveiled its inaugural code of conduct on Monday, marking the first time the highest legal authority in the nation has established its own ethical guidelines for its nine justices. The release of this nine-page "code of conduct" follows heightened scrutiny of…

Miss Universe Pageant Owner Faces Financial Crisis: Bankruptcy Filing Amidst Inclusive Reforms

10 Nov 2023

The Thai owner of the Miss Universe pageant, once part of former US President Donald Trump's business empire, has filed for bankruptcy a year after acquiring it for $20 million (£16.4 million). JKN Global Group has announced its intention to address a "liquidity challenge." Its…

Omegle Shuts Down Amidst Abuse Allegations: End of an Era for the Video Chat Platform

09 Nov 2023

Omegle, a well-known live video chat platform, is set to shut down after 14 years due to mounting allegations of abuse made by its users. The service, which enabled individuals to interact with random strangers online, saw a surge in popularity, especially among children and…

US Federal Reserve Maintains 22-Year High Interest Rates Amidst Strong Economic Growth

02 Nov 2023

The US Federal Reserve has decided to maintain its current key interest rate, which stands at its highest level in 22 years, in an effort to curb rising prices that have recently reached near-record levels. The Federal Reserve has retained its rate target of 5.25%…