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An algorithm change on Elon Musk’s X platform has ignited a debate about free speech, particularly regarding the visibility of conservative voices. The controversy started after a public dispute about H-1B visas, with Vivek Ramaswamy arguing that the U.S. needs to recruit top global talent to compete with China. His comments drew strong backlash from many users, causing Ramaswamy's post to be “ratioed,” a term used when a post receives more negative comments than likes.

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that the Biden administration "silenced" those who concluded the COVID-19 virus likely leaked from a lab.

The University of Michigan (UM) is hosting a workshop to teach graduate students how to see "racism in everyday life."

The State Department announced that it closed its Global Engagement Center, which has been accused of censorship.

The United States announced that it is investigating China's semiconductor industry.

In the wake of a deadly Christmas market attack in Magdeburg, Germany, pro-Hamas protesters stormed St. Mary’s Church in Dublin, Ireland, disrupting a Catholic Mass.

Apple is approaching a historic $4 trillion stock market valuation, driven by renewed investor confidence in its artificial intelligence advancements and expectations of a new wave of iPhone upgrades.

President-elect Donald Trump will reportedly pull the United States out of the World Health Organization (WHO) on the first day of his administration, the Financial Times reported.

Religious persecution reached record levels worldwide in 2022, with Christians facing increasing hostility, according to a new Pew Research Center report.

For over 2,000 years, people have pondered the identity and significance of the Star of Bethlehem. Described in the Nativity story (Matthew 2:1–12), this...