Today: 23 May 2026

Internet Access in China

Internet Access in China

China had 1.09 billion internet users by end-2023, with over 99% on mobile. State-owned ISPs—China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Mobile—control regional access and backbone networks. All international traffic passes through three government-run gateways, slowing foreign site access. The Great Firewall blocks major foreign platforms and censors content; VPN use is tightly restricted.
10 February 2025
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Internet Access in Syria

Internet Access in Syria

Syria opened public internet access around 2000, years after establishing its first connection in 1997. By 2010–2011, about 4.5 million Syrians were online, but the government kept strict control over infrastructure and content. As of 2021, internet penetration reached 46–47%, still well below the regional average.
7 February 2025
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Google’s Bard ‘Learnt Bengali’ Claim Has a Data Problem, Former Researcher Says

Google’s Bard ‘Learnt Bengali’ Claim Has a Data Problem, Former Researcher Says

A former Google AI researcher says Google’s claim that its Bard system “learned” Bengali on its own is misleading, citing company data showing Bengali was already in its training mix. The dispute follows a 2023 “60 Minutes” segment where Google executives called Bard’s language abilities a “black box.” Bard has since been rebranded as Gemini and integrated into Google’s core products.
6 July 2024
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Zebra Medical Vision’s AI Reads Medical Images. Now Comes the Hospital Test

Zebra Medical Vision’s AI Reads Medical Images. Now Comes the Hospital Test

Nanox.AI, formerly Zebra Medical Vision, is now the imaging software unit of Nasdaq-listed Nanox, which acquired Zebra for $100 million in 2021. The company reported losses and financing risk in its 2026 filing but said it added Cedars-Sinai as a trial partner and accelerated U.S. deployment of its Nanox.ARC systems. NICE approved Nanox AI tools for NHS use during a three-year evidence period. FDA cleared its HealthFLD liver analysis software in 2024.
2 February 2024
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AI Layoffs in 2023: The Real Number Was 4,247, and the Next Wave Is Harder to Count

AI Layoffs in 2023: The Real Number Was 4,247, and the Next Wave Is Harder to Count

U.S. employers cited artificial intelligence in 4,247 announced job cuts in 2023, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. By March 2026, AI was the top stated reason for U.S. job cuts that month, with 15,341 announced. The broader labor market showed 6.866 million job openings in March 2026, while layoffs remained at 1.2%, according to the Labor Department.
6 March 2023
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Stock Market Today

  • RBC Sees Limited 5%-10% Pullback Risk for S&P 500 Amid Positive 12-Month Outlook
    May 23, 2026, 11:56 AM EDT. RBC Capital Markets projects the S&P 500 could rise about 7.7% over the next 12 months, reaching a target of 7,900. However, the firm warns of possible short-term setbacks, expecting any pullback to be limited to 5%-10%. A more severe decline of 14%-20% would likely require renewed recession fears. RBC's forecast factors in strong growth in artificial intelligence sectors, geopolitical tensions especially in the Middle East, 3.3% consumer inflation, stable Federal Reserve rates, and a 4.5% yield on 10-year Treasuries. Risks include earnings revisions, semiconductor profit-taking, U.S. midterm election uncertainty, and rising interest rates that may pressure equity valuations. RBC favors Growth stocks over Value, with a preference for U.S. equities over international markets.

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Synopsys Shares Up Ahead of Earnings; Wednesday in Focus for Next Direction

Synopsys Shares Up Ahead of Earnings; Wednesday in Focus for Next Direction

23 May 2026
Synopsys shares jumped 4.12% Friday to $524.74, capping a 4.4% weekly gain ahead of its May 27 earnings report and the Memorial Day market closure. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% Friday, while Cadence Design Systems gained 4.22%. Synopsys previously guided quarterly revenue of $2.225–$2.275 billion and adjusted earnings of $3.11–$3.17 per share. The company faces China export restrictions and pressure in its IP segment.
Tema’s NASA ETF Tops $1 Billion as SpaceX Buzz Grows Ahead of Holiday

Tema’s NASA ETF Tops $1 Billion as SpaceX Buzz Grows Ahead of Holiday

23 May 2026
Tema Space Innovators ETF closed Friday at $38.76, up 6.13%, after gaining 12.3% for the week. The fund reported $1.42 billion in assets and a 10.24% SpaceX SPV holding as of May 22. SpaceX’s IPO filing and a Starship test fueled trading ahead of the U.S. market’s Memorial Day closure. NASA ETF traded 10.74 million shares Friday, outpacing rival space funds.
BlackSky Hits Year High, Plans $250M Share Sale

BlackSky Hits Year High, Plans $250M Share Sale

23 May 2026
BlackSky Technology set up a $250 million at-the-market equity program after its shares surged 24% in a week, closing Friday at $47.87 near a 52-week high. The company’s market value stood at $1.78 billion, with after-hours trading sending shares down 2.9%. BlackSky recently raised its 2026 revenue outlook and reported new Gen-3 satellite operations. U.S. markets reopen Tuesday after Memorial Day.
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