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NHS' DeepMind Data-Sharing Deal Potentially Puts Patient's Privacy at Risk, Say Analysts
Analysts have recently probed questions on NHS (National Health Service)'s deal with DeepMind, with allegations that the contract includes a data-sharing clause that will put patients' privacy at risk.

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SolarCity Powers Island of Ta'u Entirely with Solar Panels, Creating True 'Solar Island'
SolarCity, the largest provider of solar energy services in the United States, has recently brought their services to the island of Ta'u in the American Samoa.

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UK Passes Unprecedented Nationwide Surveillance Systems; UN Privacy Chief Says Its 'Worse Than Scary'
The UK has recently announced its move to launch nationwide surveillance systems that will mark itself as the "world's foremost surveillance state."

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BlackBerry to Release Its Last Mobile Phone
It's game over for BlackBerry as it succumbs to smartphone giants Apple and Samsung.

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Russia Wants to Ban LinkedIn After Legal Breach
Following LinkedIn's infringement of Russian law requiring that all companies holding Russian citizens' personal details be stored in servers within the country, Russia is now working on measures to ban the site from the country.

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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.

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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.

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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.

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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.

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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
