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Lily Chang

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19
2024
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By Lily Chang
The Harris-Walz duo: a call to reimagine political possibilities

The Harris-Walz duo: a call to reimagine political possibilities

Politics
The announcement of Kamala Harris’s presidential run has brought a new perspective to my view of politics, moving from feelings of frustration to a more engaged and curious position. While hope may be a strong word, there is a new interest in exploring potential transformations in governance. The essence of democracy continues to be a critical issue at the ballot box, confronting an existential crisis. Political discourse has evolved from a focus primarily on the polarizing views of Donald Trump and the seniority of Joe Biden to a more meaningful discussion of the future leadership vision of the United States.…
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19
2024
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Re-emergence of mucosal smallpox in Africa prompts declaration of global health emergency

Re-emergence of mucosal smallpox in Africa prompts declaration of global health emergency

Health
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) on Wednesday due to a rapid increase in mpox cases in more than a dozen African countries. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing the most severe outbreak, with more than 15,600 confirmed cases and 537 deaths reported by the UN agency. This surpasses the lethality of the 2022 mpox outbreak, which previously led to a PHEIC declaration. What you need to know about Mpox Previously known as monkeypox, the virus was renamed in 2022 following concerns raised by health authorities. Key points For…
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19
2024
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Unraveling million cyber scam originating in Russia

Unraveling $93 million cyber scam originating in Russia

Social Responsibility
Vladislav Klyushin amassed a fortune using illicitly obtained financial data, with earnings at one point exceeding $3 million in cash, neatly stacked in a high-security safe. In just under three years, Klyushin and his operation successfully stole more than $93 million. Operating through M-13, a company ostensibly focused on cybersecurity, Klyushin and his team of Russian hackers used their position to steal confidential corporate reports from U.S. companies before they were made public. Using this stolen information, they executed timely trades in stocks of major companies like Skechers, Snapchat, and Roku, reaping huge profits. Vladislav Klyushin now faces a nine-year…
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19
2024
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California moves forward with legislation to establish artificial intelligence security standards

California moves forward with legislation to establish artificial intelligence security standards

Science and Technology
In a significant move, the California State Assembly’s Appropriations Committee on Thursday approved a revised version of the artificial intelligence regulatory bill, known as SB 1047. The legislation seeks to establish groundbreaking safety protocols for AI technologies, requiring companies to conduct extensive safety testing before these technologies are introduced to consumers. The bill, which is now inching closer to becoming law, would authorize the California attorney general to take legal action against companies whose AI systems cause substantial harm, such as serious property damage or loss of life. The proposed regulations have sparked heated debate among tech elites, academics, and…
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