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TESLA SIGNS $16.5 BILLION CHIP SUPPLY DEAL WITH SAMSUNG TO SECURE FUTURE VEHICLE COMPUTING
5 billion semiconductor supply agreement with Samsung Electronics, signaling a long-term strategic partnership aimed at securing high-performance chips critical to the future of electric vehicles, full self-driving (FSD), and next-generation infotainment systems.
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August 02, 2025
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APPLE TO OPEN MANUFACTURING ACADEMY IN DETROIT AS IT INVESTS IN U.S. TALENT
Apple is launching a new Manufacturing Academy in Detroit, a move aimed at building a skilled U.S. workforce for advanced manufacturing and supporting its broader domestic investment strategy.
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August 02, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Brooklyn's Little Caribbean heating up with Black August block party bash
Flatbush's Little Caribbean community in Brooklyn is about to throw a neighborhood bash they hope will set up years of summer fun for everybody island style - with the inaugural Black August Block Party, set for Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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July 31, 2025
Techlife News
NVIDIA'S $4 TRILLION VALUE MARKS A NEW ERA FOR AI, AND THE GROWTH HAS JUST BEGUN
Nvidia has surged past a $4 trillion market capitalization, becoming the world’s most valuable publicly traded company—and analysts suggest this is only the beginning of its growth trajectory.
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August 02, 2025
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CHATGPT STUDY MODE TURNS AI INTO A PERSONALIZED LEARNING COACH
OpenAI has launched a new Study Mode for ChatGPT, signaling a significant shift in how generative Al can be used not just for quick answers, but as a true learning companion. Unlike the traditional ChatGPT interface, which focuses on providing direct responses, Study Mode is designed to guide users through concepts, encourage critical thinking, and support long-term retention—making it particularly valuable for students, self-learners, and professionals preparing for certifications or upskilling.
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August 02, 2025
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DEEPSEEK'S AI DOMINANCE IN CHINA CHALLENGED AS ALIBABA'S QWEN GAINS GROUND
China's generative AI race is intensifying as Alibaba's Qwen model family emerges as a serious rival to DeepSeek, the current domestic leader in large language model development.
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August 02, 2025
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TRUMP TECH INITIATIVE AIMS TO DIGITIZE AND STREAMLINE U.S. HEALTHCARE SERVICES
Former President Donald Trump's policy team is proposing a major tech-driven overhaul of the U.S. healthcare system, as part of a new initiative focused on expanding access, improving efficiency, and reducing costs through digital transformation.
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August 02, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Gerren Nixon's Urban Arm Wrestling League is reshaping a community
On a strip of Wyandanch, Long Island, a working-class enclave in Suffolk County, past corner stores and narrow side streets, a different kind of arena is taking shape. There are no bleachers, no stadium lights — but when the arms lock and the referee calls, “ready, go,” the tension is electric.
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July 31, 2025
Techlife News
WATER RECYCLING IS CRUCIAL FOR SPACE STATIONS AND FUTURE LONG-DURATION SPACE MISSIONS
As humanity prepares for longer and more ambitious missions in space, from lunar habitats to crewed journeys to Mars, water recycling has become one of the most critical technologies for sustaining human life in orbit.
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August 02, 2025
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ZUCKERBERG DECLARES AI SUPERINTELLIGENCE 'IN SIGHT,' CALLS IT A NEW ERA OF PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says that AI superintelligence is now within reach, and that the next wave of artificial intelligence will lead to a “new era of personal empowerment” marked by transformative changes in how individuals live, work, and create.
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August 02, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
The WNBA celebrates and promotes diversity with Pride showcases
Clearly the biggest stars of the WNBA's recent All-Star Weekend were the StudBudz, two players Natisha Hiedeman and Courtney Williams from the Minnesota Lynx, who sported pink hair and lots of positive energy during a 72-hour livestream on Twitch. Williams even played in the All-Star Game on the winning Team Collier. Their omnipresence and the amount of unabashed queer references led some people to dub the annual event the gayest All-Star Weekend in WNBA history. It was joyful.
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July 31, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
'We Outside Summer' in full swing for East Harlem NYCHA center
How New York City’s youngsters avoid the “summer slide” during the big city’s sweltering months will shape their future.
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July 31, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Remembering and ruminating on Harlem Week
Editor's Note: Earlier this year, we grieved the loss of Congressman Charlie Rangel, Harlem's Hero and the “Lion of Lenox Avenue.” Always a champion and defender of New York's Black community, one of his favorite celebrations of it was Harlem Week.
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July 31, 2025
Techlife News
MICROSOFT LAUNCHES EDGE COPILOT MODE AS AI COMES TO THE BROWSER FRONTLINE
Microsoft is rolling out a new Copilot mode in its Edge browser, marking the latest step in the company's mission to bring generative AI directly into everyday user workflows.
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August 02, 2025
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NVIDIA ORDERS 300,000 H20 CHIPS FROM TSMC AS DEMAND IN CHINA SURGES
Nvidia has reportedly ordered 300,000 units of its H20 AI chips from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), according to sources cited by Reuters.
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August 02, 2025
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Games - A UNIFIED EXPERIENCE FOR GAMING ACROSS THE ECOSYSTEM
At this year's WWDC, Apple unveiled a new addition to its ecosystem: an official Apple Games app.
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August 02, 2025
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HIDEO KOJIMA CRITICIZES MODERN GAMES FOR LACKING ORIGINALITY: “EVEN THE VISUALS AND SYSTEMS ARE PRETTY MUCH THE SAME”
Legendary game designer Hideo Kojima is calling out the gaming industry's growing reliance on repetitive formulas, cautioning that too many modern titles look and feel the same. In a recent interview shared via Kojima Productions' social media and translated by fans across Japanese gaming forums, Kojima expressed concern over what he sees as a creativity plateau in mainstream development.
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August 02, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Benin grants citizenship to descendants of enslaved people. U.S. singer Ciara is among the first
U.S. singer Ciara is one of the first public figures to become a citizen of Benin under a recent law by the small West African country granting citizenship to descendants of enslaved people.
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July 31, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Hulu's 'Washington Black': It takes a nation of millions to hold Wash Black
It's a tempting speculation. What if the television miniseries \"Washington Black\" had been adapted to the screen by Ryan Coogler or, say, Steve McQueen, with a hefty budget and HBO production?
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July 31, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Looking ahead to Harlem Week 2025: ‘Celebrate Our Dream'
The 51st annual Harlem Week celebration is set to take place from August 1-17 with the theme “Celebrate Our Dream.”
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July 31, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Michael Dinwiddie: Friends remember a playwright, professor, Black theater historian, and kind soul
When I got the call on July 4 that Michael Dinwiddie had passed away that morning from pancreatic cancer, I was devastated. Dinwiddie, 70, was an incredible person who I have known for many years. This NYU theater professor at the Gallatin School of Individualized Study, playwright, composer, and a walking, smiling, laughing theater guru was always such a pleasure to be around.
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July 31, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
'I didn't sign up to be exploited': NYC Teaching Fellows await payment for summer training
Omena El signed up for the New York City Teaching Fellows program in search of a more stable career. El previously cobbled together work as a substitute teacher, nutritionist, and massage therapist, although making ends meet was a struggle. She was thrilled when she was accepted to the city's Teaching Fellows program, which quickly trains career-changers and recent college graduates to fill hard-to-staff positions in the city's public schools. She looked forward to building a career in the public school system that educated her.
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July 31, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
Through legislation, the already wealthy and elite try to stymie the free-market of NIL
In the 2024 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, Black men made up 50% of the 68 teams. Many were recipients of name, image and likeness deals — commonly known as NIL. These financial agreements, with companies ranging from multibillion-dollar corporations to local car dealerships and college-town restaurants, provided young Black men — and Black women, who make up 44% of Division I basketball players — with critical monetary resources to cover their basic needs.
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July 31, 2025
New York Amsterdam News
With Stewart injured, the Liberty try to survive a four-game road trip
New York Liberty All-Star and 2023 WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart exited Saturday night’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Barclays Center in Brooklyn after playing less than four minutes due to a right leg injury.
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July 31, 2025
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APPLE EXPANDS LIVE VIDEO SHOPPING SERVICE TO INDIA FOLLOWING U.S. LAUNCH
Apple is bringing its live video shopping service to India, expanding the retail feature internationally after a limited rollout in the United States earlier this year.
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August 02, 2025
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INDIA SURPASSES CHINA IN SMARTPHONE EXPORTS TO U.S. AS MANUFACTURING SOARS 240%
India has surpassed China as the leading exporter of smartphones to the United States, according to a new report, signaling a pivotal shift in global tech manufacturing.
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August 02, 2025
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JPMORGAN CHASE EMERGES AS TOP CONTENDER TO TAKE OVER APPLE CARD FROM GOLDMAN SACHS
JPMorgan Chase is now the leading candidate to take over the Apple Card partnership, as Goldman Sachs prepares to exit its consumer credit relationship with Apple, according to multiple reports.
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August 02, 2025
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INDIA ACCOUNTS FOR 44% OF U.S. SMARTPHONE IMPORTS IN 02 2025 AS TARIFFS DISRUPT GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS
India has rapidly emerged as a dominant source of smartphone imports into the United States, accounting for 44% of all units shipped in Q2 2025, according to new trade data reviewed by industry analysts.
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August 02, 2025
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APPLE CARPLAY ULTRA FACES INDUSTRY BACKLASH AS AUTOMAKERS PULL SUPPORT: WHAT MUST CHANGE
Apple's ambitious new in-car interface, CarPlay Ultra, appears to be in trouble before it even launches.
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August 02, 2025
Woman's World
"I've always picked myself up and kept going"
Beloved for her roles in iconic films like Back to the Future and Some Kind of Wonderful, Lea Thompson has been shining on our screens for 42 years. But she credits blessings—disguised as disappointments—for paving her way. Here, Lea's tips for turning challenges into big wins
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