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  • Uber Still Refuses to Follow California's Order To Stop Testing Self-Driving Cars

    Uber refuses to follow orders to stop its self-driving vehicle tests on the public roads of San Francisco. This is even after California’s Attorney General had sent a letter to the popular ride-hailing company last Friday. Uber was asked to first apply for permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Otherwise, it cannot continue to test its cars.

    Uber Still Refuses to Follow California's Order To Stop Testing Self-Driving Cars

  • Elon Musk Plans To Add A Boring Company To His Credentials

    Elon Musk is probably one of the most ambitious persons out there. The recently named most admired tech leader has SpaceX, Tesla and SolarCity under his belt. He has goals that spans from building fully autonomous cars to a Mars colony. One day, he was stuck in a traffic and got frustrated. Another idea sprung out of his mind. Musk said in a tweet that he might be starting a tunneling boring company.

    Elon Musk Plans To Add A Boring Company To His Credentials

  • NES Classic Edition In Stock at Target, GameStop, Best Buy

    Nintendo’s NES Classic Edition console has been selling so well. However, the company seemed to be unprepared of the demand for their new product. There are still a number of people who are yet to purchase the mini NES. It does not help that most retailers have run out of stock. The NES Classic Edition is bought as soon as it hit the shelves. Fortunately, Target, GameStop, and Best Buy are restocking though limited quantities are available.

  • Where to Buy NES Classic Edition: Best Buy, Target, Amazon

    A number of people are still scrambling to get a hold of the Nintendo's NES Classic Edition console. It is still a few days before Christmas and purchasing one seems to be elusive for some. However, last-minute shoppers will have another chance to buy the in-demand mini NES at Best Buy, Target, and Amazon.

    Where to Buy NES Classic Edition: Best Buy, Target, Amazon

  • Pokemon Go For Apple Watch Is Still On The Go Amid Reports Of Cancellation

    A supposed email from Pokémon Go had fooled some fans. Apparently, a Reddit user published the said message that claimed Pokemon Go will no longer be coming to Apple Watch. However, it did not take long before the game’s developer Niantic Labs shut down the reports of cancellation.

    Pokemon Go For Apple Watch Is Still On The Go Amid Reports Of Cancellation
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  • Olivet University appeals BPPE's license revocation, vows to protect students and faculty interests

    Olivet University has officially initiated the appeal process following the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education's (BPPE) decision to revoke its license. The university says it is committed to safeguarding the interests of its students and faculty, who have been directly impacted by this decision.

    Olivet University appeals BPPE's license revocation, vows to protect students and faculty interests

  • ‘Wang Mingdao’s Diary’ reproduction highlights complexities of contemporary Chinese Christianity

    On December 9, the China Graduate School of Theology (中国神学研究院) hosted a public lecture titled “A Courageous Witness in the Times—Launch of Wang Mingdao (王明道)’s Diary.” The lecture, themed “Faith Patterns in Beijing’s Christian Churches Through the Lens of Wang Mingdao’s Diary,” featured Dr. Ni Buxiao (倪步晓), Associate Director and Assistant Professor at the Christian Faith and Chinese Culture Research Center of Alliance Bible Seminary (建道神学院), as the keynote speaker.

  • Floating library ‘Doulos Hope’ arrives in Taiwan; spreading love and hope from a former cruise ship

    Doulos Hope, the international floating book fair ship, has returned to Taiwan and is now docked at Kaohsiung Port, open to the public from December 18, 2024, to January 12, 2025. Originally built in 1991 and renovated in 2022, the ship features over 2,000 books on various topics, including faith, science, and art. It is operated by a diverse crew of 140 volunteers from 25 countries, offering services such as education, healthcare, and community outreach. The ship's mission is to spread hope and

    Floating library ‘Doulos Hope’ arrives in Taiwan; spreading love and hope from a former cruise ship

  • Chinese Online School of Theology publishes annual ministry report: Expanding Chinese theological education through new strategies

    In the 2023-2024 academic year, New York-based Chinese Online School of Theology (COST) has seen significant development in expanding its ministry in theological education and mission outreach. They have promoted a series of new events and projects to explore different strategies that expand theological education for Chinese ministers. The following are some highlights from the 2023-2024 annual report:

    Chinese Online School of Theology publishes annual ministry report: Expanding Chinese theological education through new strategies

  • Dr. Fenggang Yang: How foreign forces transformed traditional Chinese legal systems

    In a recent lecture to Chinese Christians, scholar Dr. Fenggang Yang (杨凤岗) gave an in-depth analysis of the historical evolution and contemporary significance of the modern legal system in Chinese society. He explored the tensions and integrations between traditional law and modern rule of law, highlighting the distinctive characteristics of China’s traditional legal system and emphasizing the role of foreign influences in introducing modern legal practices into Chinese society.

    Dr. Fenggang Yang: How foreign forces transformed traditional Chinese legal systems