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The case was about whether states can bar former President Donald Trump from their ballots based on Section 3 of the Constitution’s 14th Amendment, which prohibits those who previously held government positions but later “engaged in insurrection” from running for various offices. The case originated from Colorado, where the state’s Supreme Court ruled in December 2023 that Trump was ineligible …

Asia is home to some of the wealthiest and most influential people in the world, who have amassed their fortunes from various sectors, such as technology, e-commerce, energy, and real estate. According to the Forbes real-time list of billionaires, as of January 30, 2024, the richest man and woman in Asia are Gautam Adani and Yang Huiyan, respectively. Gautam Adani: …

Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, has announced that it will shut down the Facebook News tab in the US and Australia in early April 2024. The decision follows a significant drop in usage of the feature, which was launched in 2019 as a way to showcase news content from reputable sources. Meta had previously discontinued the News tab …

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday, during his visit to Tokyo, to discuss the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI), especially generative AI. The two leaders exchanged views on the status of AI’s technological advancement, the ethical and social implications of AI, and the need for global cooperation and regulation on AI. …

Corruption is a global problem that affects the lives of millions of people. Corruption can be defined as the abuse of entrusted power for private gain, and it can take many forms, such as bribery, embezzlement, nepotism, fraud, extortion, and money laundering. Corruption undermines democracy, human rights, economic development, and environmental protection, and it erodes public trust in institutions and …

AI, or artificial intelligence, is a powerful and pervasive technology that can create and manipulate texts, images, and videos to influence public opinion and behavior.  As the US prepares for its presidential and congressional elections in 2024, AI poses a serious threat to the integrity and credibility of the democratic process, as it can be used to spread disinformation and …

Fake Love Crypto is a term used to describe a type of online fraud that involves romance scammers who lure their victims into investing in cryptocurrency, only to disappear with their money. This scam has been growing rapidly in the United States, where it has resulted in losses worth billions of dollars. Here is how it works and why it …

Southeast Asia is a subregion of Asia that consists of 11 countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. The region is known for its rich cultural diversity, natural beauty, and historical heritage. Which are the most visited countries in Southeast Asia? From ancient temples and tropical islands to modern cities and cultural festivals, there …

The US presidential election is one of the most contentious and polarized in history. The election also saw the unprecedented role and influence of social media influencers, who used their platforms and followers to endorse, campaign, and mobilize for their preferred candidates. The question arises: do influencers have more sway than celebrities for the US elections? Advantages and disadvantages of …

The impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, which was launched by some Republicans in 2023, was based on false and fabricated allegations made by an ex-FBI informant, Alexander Smirnov. Smirnov claimed that he had evidence of a bribery scheme involving the Bidens and a Ukrainian energy company, Burisma. However, Smirnov was arrested and indicted in 2024 for lying to the …