Tag: AP

Nov 10

The Great Grift: COVID-19 fraudster used stolen relief aid to purchase a private island in Florida

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Richard Lardner Published Nov 10, 2023  •  6 minute read Join the conversation Article content YANKEETOWN, Fla. (AP) — A freshwater spring bubbles amid the mangroves, cabbage palms and red cedars on Sweetheart Island, a two-acre uninhabited patch of paradise about a mile […]
Nov 8

China’s Xi urges countries unite in tackling AI challenges but makes no mention of internet controls

Article content BEIJING (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that potential risks associated with artificial intelligence are challenges that countries should deal with together, remarks that come against the backdrop of China’s rigid control of free speech on the internet. At the same time, China has also maximized the internet’s economic benefits and […]
Nov 8

US plans to build a $553 million terminal at Sri Lanka’s Colombo port in rivalry with China

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Bharatha Mallawarachi And Didi Tang Published Nov 08, 2023  •  4 minute read Join the conversation Article content COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The U.S. announced a $553- million project Wednesday to build a new, deep-water shipping container terminal in the Port of […]
Nov 6

Inspired by online dating, AI tool for adoption matchmaking falls short for vulnerable foster kids

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Sally Ho And Garance Burke Published Nov 06, 2023  •  Last updated 1 hour ago  •  11 minute read Join the conversation Article content Some are orphans, others seized from their parents. Many are older and have overwhelming needs or disabilities. Most bear the […]
Nov 4

Australian premier to protest blogger’s vague detention conditions while meeting Chinese president

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Rod Mcguirk Published Nov 04, 2023  •  3 minute read Join the conversation Article content CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Saturday he would protest a lack of transparency in China’s treatment of a detained Australian democracy blogger when meeting […]