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By Elisa A tense standoff between Canadian police and protesters opposing COVID-19 restrictions was set to continue on Sunday, as a court order and threats of arrest have failed to …
Read MoreBy Connelly Myanmar’s military leveled parts of the town of Mindat on Saturday, trying to quell the anti-coup rebellion that spread to the northwestern town. The fighting in Mindat reflects …
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By Vega Apple Inc. has become the latest company targeted for Chinese pressure over protests in Hong Kong after the ruling Communist Party’s main newspaper criticized the tech giant for …
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By Chris China has developed the world’s first portable sonic gun to control riots, the Chinese Academy of Sciences announced. The instrument was jointly created with the military and law …
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By Vega SAN FRANCISCO — When Liz O’Sullivan was hired at the New York City-based artificial intelligence company Clarifai in 2017, she felt lucky to find work at the intersection …
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By Carleton Wall Street’s summertime slump continued as dramatic protests in Hong Kong dimmed hopes that the US will come to a trading truce with China. The Dow Jones industrial …
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By Joe The governor of Puerto Rico announced Sunday that he will not seek reelection amid protests seeking his ouster. Governor Ricardo Rossello said that he will step down as …
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By Alisa SAN FRANCISCO — Google said Thursday it has updated the way it investigates misconduct claims — changes the company pledged to make after employees called for action last …
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