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Trading Avocadoes for Political Influence Changes to fire services law with tougher penalties set for public consultation
Hong Kong authorities are planning to launch a public consultation over a raft of new fire safety-related requirements and offences with tough penalties following the…
Current Affairs
US crackdown threat could shake out China’s ‘distillation’ AI copycats: analysts
The administration of Donald Trump has threatened action to shield the US artificial intelligence industry from being “distilled” by Chinese rivals, in a move analysts…
US drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing way for nominee Warsh
The US Justice Department has ended its probe into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of his successor, Kevin…
Disciplinary inquiry resumes into doctor’s alleged baby blunder 16 years ago
Hong Kong’s Medical Council resumed a disciplinary inquiry on Friday over a suspected medical blunder that left a boy permanently disabled more than 16 years…
Huawei, DeepSeek strengthen China’s AI self-reliance with collaboration on V4 model
Huawei Technologies’ newest Ascend 950PR and 950DT chips enjoyed “day zero” adaptation to DeepSeek’s latest V4 model, the Shenzhen-based tech giant said in a livestream…
US FDA plans ultra-fast review of 3 psychedelic drugs after Trump directive
The Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it will offer ultra-fast review to three psychedelic drugs being developed to treat mental health conditions, including…