Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a significant shift in the way people work, with millions of Americans transitioning to remote jobs. However, for Mark Yampanis, a Gen Xer who had been working remotely for the past 20 years, this shift was nothing new. While his colleagues worked from an office, Yampanis had already embraced full-time telecommuting back in 2002. But as more … [Read more...]

Rivian: The Beneficiary of Elon Musk's Latest Drama Elon Musk's recent involvement in a controversial incident on his social media platform X has created an opportunity for rival electric vehicle (EV) startup Rivian to gain an advantage. Last week, Musk appeared to endorse an anti-semitic post on X, formerly known as Twitter, which prompted Tesla investor Ross Gerber to announce that he … [Read more...]

Introduction The recent Al Aqsa Flood and its aftermath have caused a stir in Israeli society. While the government continues to impose collective punishment on Gaza, some Israelis are questioning their government's priorities. Dissent is growing, and in response, the government is resorting to fascist tactics to repress those who speak out. Background Israeli photojournalist Oren Ziv joins … [Read more...]

Nepal's Government Implements Immediate Ban on TikTok The Nepalese government has recently announced a ban on TikTok, a popular social media app. This decision comes as part of the government's efforts to tighten control over all social media platforms by implementing new rules for users. Banning TikTok: An International Trend The ban on TikTok in Nepal is just one example of the … [Read more...]

Background A tech investor and venture capitalist, Kenneth Ballenegger, has been suspended from the US investment firm he cofounded, Oyster Ventures, following offensive remarks he made on X regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict. Ballenegger's remarks, which included advocating for the sterilization of Gaza's population, were widely condemned by other users on X. His cofounding partner, … [Read more...]

Introduction Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has made a prediction that the current shortage of artificial intelligence (AI) chips will ease next year. This shortage has made Nvidia's chips highly sought after in Silicon Valley due to the AI boom. However, Altman believes that the entry of new competitors into the market will alleviate the scarcity of these chips. Addressing the Chip … [Read more...]

Introduction US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are set to meet this week at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in San Francisco. According to a report, the leaders are expected to sign a deal that will impose restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in nuclear weapon control systems. Tensions Between the US and China The meeting between … [Read more...]

Ukraine's Pilots Master Western F-16 Fighter Jets Ukraine has taken a significant step in strengthening its defense capabilities against Russia by initiating flight training on Western F-16 fighter jets. This move comes as a response to the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with Ukraine's outdated Soviet-era MiG-31 and Su-27 aircraft being outmatched by newer Russian … [Read more...]

The Uncertain Future of Israel's Fight Against Hamas Israel's military is using overwhelming force in its fight against Hamas in Gaza, much like the US did after the 9/11 attacks. The goal is to ensure that Israel will never be blindsided by a massive terrorist attack again. However, beyond the certainty of ending Hamas, Israel faces an uncertain future and a political dilemma that it has … [Read more...]