The Nvidia H20 chip sales to China are under scrutiny. This has intensified the US-China tech rivalry. Jamie Dimon warns about US vulnerability. He points out dependence on China for essential goods. Chinese regulators question Nvidia chip purchases. They are pushing for domestic alternatives. Nvidia denies security risks. China is asking tech firms to reconsider Nvidia orders.
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In North Hollywood, a 70-year-old Sikh man, Harpal Singh, was brutally attacked with a golf club while walking to a gurdwara. The assault, which occurred on August 4th, left Singh in critical condition. A disturbing video of how he was left in blood surfaced, which also showed the possible suspect along with a bicycle.
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