Fishtown's Front Street Undergoes a Building Boom Along Market-Frankford Line

Fishtown’s Front Street Undergoes a Building Boom Along Market-Frankford Line

A surge in construction projects and apartment developments is transforming Fishtown’s Front Street, despite lower SEPTA ridership and the challenges posed by the pandemic. Fishtown, a neighborhood in Philadelphia, is experiencing a remarkable transformation along its Front Street corridor. Despite lower SEPTA ridership and the impact of the pandemic, a building boom is underway, with…

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Chinese Spy Balloon Used American Internet Service Provider, U.S. Officials Say

Chinese Spy Balloon Used American Internet Service Provider, U.S. Officials Say

U.S. Intelligence Officials Reveal Details About Chinese Spy Balloon’s Communication Methods U.S. intelligence officials have discovered that the Chinese spy balloon that flew across the United States earlier this year utilized an American internet service provider to communicate with China, according to sources familiar with the assessment. The balloon, which was connected to a U.S.-based…

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Bill Gates Predicts Significant Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in the Next 2 Years

Bill Gates Predicts Significant Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in the Next 2 Years

The use of artificial intelligence is set to transform productivity and innovation, according to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. In his year-end letter, Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist, predicts that the general population in developed countries, such as the US, will start using artificial intelligence (AI) to a “significant” degree within the next 18…

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Maine Removes Trump from 2024 Primary Ballot, Citing 14th Amendment's "Insurrectionist Ban"

Maine Removes Trump from 2024 Primary Ballot, Citing 14th Amendment’s “Insurrectionist Ban”

Maine becomes the second state to disqualify former President Donald Trump from the primary ballot, invoking the 14th Amendment’s provision on insurrection. In a surprising decision, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 primary ballot. Citing the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban,” Bellows paused her decision pending…

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American Fast Food Chains Find Success in China's Challenging Economy

American Fast Food Chains Find Success in China’s Challenging Economy

Amid declining foreign investment and tensions with Western trading partners, American fast food chains are expanding their presence in China, capitalizing on the country’s massive market. China’s economy faced significant challenges in 2023, with major brands considering shifting manufacturing away from the country due to concerns about security controls, government protection of Chinese rivals, and…

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