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Anthropic's pre-IPO credit facility set to exceed $10 billion, Bloomberg News reports

Anthropic's revolving credit facility is expected to exceed its roughly $10 billion target, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, as the AI lab prepares for what could be one of the

Anthropic's pre-IPO credit facility set to exceed $10 billion, Bloomberg News reports
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Justice Department charges eight Iranians for allegedly hacking US government and colleges

Justice Department charges eight Iranians for allegedly hacking US government and colleges

Justice Department charges eight Iranians for allegedly hacking US government and colleges
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ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from the effects of Parkinson’s disease

Bill Rasmussen, who co-founded cable TV sports giant ESPN, has died at the age of 93

ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from the effects of Parkinson’s disease
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Apple changes fees for alternative app stores in EU

Apple said on Tuesday it will charge a 5% commission on digital transactions in apps distributed outside its App Store, replacing a more complex

Apple changes fees for alternative app stores in EU
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Chip designer Velaura AI valued at more than $1 billion in funding round

Velaura AI said on Tuesday it raised $110 million in a Series A funding round that valued the chip-designing startup at more than $1 billion, with investors backing its technology

Chip designer Velaura AI valued at more than $1 billion in funding round
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OpenAI is hardening AI testing and training in light of hacking incidents

OpenAI is hardening AI testing and training in light of hacking incidents

OpenAI is hardening AI testing and training in light of hacking incidents
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AI chip startup Etched doubles valuation to $21 billion in under a month

Jane Street-backed Etched said on Tuesday its valuation more than doubled in less than a month to $21 billion, as investors bet on growing

AI chip startup Etched doubles valuation to $21 billion in under a month
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Pulling from ancient cooling principles, the 'swamp cooler' remains important today

The evaporative cooler was an essential invention perfected in the U.S. before central air conditioning became mainstream

Pulling from ancient cooling principles, the 'swamp cooler' remains important today
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Comcast expands Xfinity security offerings to deepen broadband customer ties

Comcast is expanding its Xfinity home security offerings with a new platform that combines Wi-Fi-based protection with cybersecurity and family controls, as it seeks to make its

Comcast expands Xfinity security offerings to deepen broadband customer ties
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Airbus targets A350F maiden flight in September, sources say

Airbus has tentatively set the first flight of its delayed A350F freighter for late September as it tries to loosen Boeing's grip on airborne trade, industry

Airbus targets A350F maiden flight in September, sources say
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US advisory body says China's data dominance gives it AI advantage

A U.S. congressional ‌advisory body said on Tuesday that China is commercialising and monetising data as a strategic national asset to power its AI and technology

US advisory body says China's data dominance gives it AI advantage
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American Airlines to restore seatback screens, add premium seats in profit push

American Airlines said on Tuesday it would add more premium seats and restore seatback entertainment screens on its narrowbody jets, stepping up its

American Airlines to restore seatback screens, add premium seats in profit push
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Kalshi files for stock index perpetuals in challenge to traditional exchanges

Prediction market startup

Kalshi files for stock index perpetuals in challenge to traditional exchanges
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OpenAI unveils ChatGPT for Teens with stronger guardrails to tackle safety risks

OpenAI on Tuesday launched a version of ChatGPT tailored for minors, with parental controls and enhanced security features, as online platforms face scrutiny over the risks of AI

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT for Teens with stronger guardrails to tackle safety risks
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The UK and Google are testing changes to flight paths to tackle aviation's climate impact

Hundreds of commercial flights will be told to change their paths over the northeastern Atlantic Ocean during the next two winters to show how minor altitude adjustments can reduce aviation’s climate impact

The UK and Google are testing changes to flight paths to tackle aviation's climate impact
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Microdramas boom in a shrinking Hollywood as studios chase a TikTok audience

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Microdramas boom in a shrinking Hollywood as studios chase a TikTok audience
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Why states fought to present a united case against Meta over youth social media harms

As opening statements get underway in a landmark trial over claims that Meta Platforms misled the public about the safety of Instagram and Facebook for young

Why states fought to present a united case against Meta over youth social media harms
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How U.S. military funding propelled China’s robot dogs 

China’s Unitree Robotics – among the world's biggest producers of humanoid and quadruped robots – based designs for its most successful robot dogs on

How U.S. military funding propelled China’s robot dogs 
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Beyond marathons and backflips, China's robots face a commercial test

China's humanoid robot makers have spent the past two years dazzling investors with machines that can breakdance, throw punches and even

Beyond marathons and backflips, China's robots face a commercial test
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Google is buying all of Spirit Airlines’ data to feed its AI models

Google is buying all of Spirit Airlines’ data to feed its AI models

Google is buying all of Spirit Airlines’ data to feed its AI models
Health|Science|Sports|Technology

Elite sports are laboratories of health and performance innovation, but not every experiment belongs in your routine

Products designed for professional athletes with specific goals may not do much for people with more recreational exercise goals.

Elite sports are laboratories of health and performance innovation, but not every experiment belongs in your routine
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They’re content creators with thousands of adoring fans – so why do they feel so terrible?

Recent research finds that becoming too psychologically entangled with your followers can make success feel like a trap.

They’re content creators with thousands of adoring fans – so why do they feel so terrible?
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Einride forecasts faster growth, adds 500 Tesla Semi trucks to fleet

Einride AB said it expects revenue growth rate to more than double in the second half of the year and announced a deal to add 500 Tesla Semi trucks to its fleet, sending its shares

Einride forecasts faster growth, adds 500 Tesla Semi trucks to fleet
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Trump agencies to set crypto policy as bill stalls, limiting industry's gains

As sweeping U.S. crypto legislation stalls, President Donald Trump's regulators are set to fill the void, but efforts to write favorable rules for the digital asset

Trump agencies to set crypto policy as bill stalls, limiting industry's gains
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Canada's pipeline ambitions hinge on uncertain output expansion

Canadian pipeline firms are proposing billions of dollars in new projects despite oil sands companies being reluctant to commit

Canada's pipeline ambitions hinge on uncertain output expansion
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As retail stagnates, ad dollars help Walmart stay the course

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As retail stagnates, ad dollars help Walmart stay the course
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Baidu CEO vows to return Ernie to AI frontier as revenue miss sinks shares

Baidu CEO Robin Li vowed on Tuesday to bring the company's Ernie large language model back to the frontier of AI, after the Chinese tech company posted quarterly revenue that missed

Baidu CEO vows to return Ernie to AI frontier as revenue miss sinks shares
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OpenAI introduces ‘ChatGPT for Teens’ experience amid scrutiny over child safety

OpenAI introduces ‘ChatGPT for Teens’ experience amid scrutiny over child safety

OpenAI introduces ‘ChatGPT for Teens’ experience amid scrutiny over child safety
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OpenAI introduces ChatGPT for Teens, promising a more age-appropriate chatbot

OpenAI is launching a version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT for Teens, promising a more age-appropriate chatbot
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‘Undoubtedly the GOAT’: Magnus Carlsen defends chess title at 2026 Esports World Cup

‘Undoubtedly the GOAT’: Magnus Carlsen defends chess title at 2026 Esports World Cup

‘Undoubtedly the GOAT’: Magnus Carlsen defends chess title at 2026 Esports World Cup
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China's Pony.ai plans to deploy more than 4,000 robotaxis abroad

Chinese autonomous driving company Pony.ai has a pipeline of planned and potential overseas robotaxi deployments of more than 4,000 vehicles, it said on Tuesday, as it

China's Pony.ai plans to deploy more than 4,000 robotaxis abroad
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World’s top humanoid robot maker surges in blockbuster market debut in China

World’s top humanoid robot maker surges in blockbuster market debut in China

World’s top humanoid robot maker surges in blockbuster market debut in China
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US commander discusses scaling back joint South Korea drills, media reports

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US commander discusses scaling back joint South Korea drills, media reports
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Can nicotine pouches drive Big Tobacco's future beyond cigarettes?

Fast-growing nicotine pouches have emerged as one of Big Tobacco's most important bets on a future beyond cigarettes, offering rapid growth,

Can nicotine pouches drive Big Tobacco's future beyond cigarettes?
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Google to buy Spirit Airlines business data for $10 million

Alphabet's Google is acquiring internal business data from bankrupt Spirit Airlines for $10 million, saying it plans to use the data for product

Google to buy Spirit Airlines business data for $10 million
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Board overseeing Washington Dulles airport to vote on $19.9 billion overhaul plan

The board that oversees Washington Dulles airport will vote on Wednesday on a $19.9 billion overhaul plan that includes $3.75 billion to build new

Board overseeing Washington Dulles airport to vote on $19.9 billion overhaul plan
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Anthropic revenue run rate tops $65 billion, source says

Anthropic's annual revenue run rate topped $65 billion by the end of July, a person familiar with the matter said on Monday, underscoring the Claude creator's rapid growth ahead of

Anthropic revenue run rate tops $65 billion, source says
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Tesla prepares for Cybercab launch in August starting with rides to employees, the Information reports

Tesla has told employees it is gearing up for a public launch of Cybercab, starting with a rollout in Austin, Texas, as soon as this month, the Information reported on Monday,

Tesla prepares for Cybercab launch in August starting with rides to employees, the Information reports
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Florida trial starts in the ambush killing of a Microsoft manager. A tire 'blew the case open'

Lawyers have given opening statements in Florida in the trial of a man charged with arranging the murder of a Microsoft design manager

Florida trial starts in the ambush killing of a Microsoft manager. A tire 'blew the case open'
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Pentagon pressure to move AI faster drives Smack's new funding round, CEO says

Smack Technologies, a defense-technology startup building artificial intelligence decision-making tools for the military, is raising funding to speed

Pentagon pressure to move AI faster drives Smack's new funding round, CEO says
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US proposes seabed mining auction off Northern Mariana Islands

The U.S.

US proposes seabed mining auction off Northern Mariana Islands
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Wispr Flow valued at $2 billion on investor demand for AI voice-to-text startups

AI startup Wispr Flow has nearly tripled its valuation to $2 billion in nine months, underscoring investor enthusiasm for voice tools that let users work and write

Wispr Flow valued at $2 billion on investor demand for AI voice-to-text startups
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US midterm election betting races past 2024 congressional total, data shows

Betting on November's U.S. midterm elections has already hit $133 million, surpassing the $92.4 million wagered during the 2024 congressional election cycle, the Anti-Corruption

US midterm election betting races past 2024 congressional total, data shows
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Canadian miner NexGen Energy holds talks with BHP as it seeks $1 billion for uranium project 

Canadian uranium miner NexGen Energy is sharing information and "talking regularly" with mining giant

Canadian miner NexGen Energy holds talks with BHP as it seeks $1 billion for uranium project 
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A mechanic left a work light in the wing of a Qantas jet. It flew for two days before anyone found it

A mechanic left a work light in the wing of a Qantas jet. It flew for two days before anyone found it

A mechanic left a work light in the wing of a Qantas jet. It flew for two days before anyone found it
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Hood County shuts down Flock cameras over privacy concerns

Hood County shuts down Flock cameras over privacy concerns

Hood County shuts down Flock cameras over privacy concerns
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‘Brazen act of self-dealing.’ Lawmakers, watchdogs alarmed after Trump regulators let Trump firm start a bank

‘Brazen act of self-dealing.’ Lawmakers, watchdogs alarmed after Trump regulators let Trump firm start a bank

‘Brazen act of self-dealing.’ Lawmakers, watchdogs alarmed after Trump regulators let Trump firm start a bank
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ByteDance signs AI copyright pact with Hollywood trade group

ByteDance and the Motion Picture Association on Monday signed an agreement to strengthen copyright safeguards on the Chinese company's AI video and image-generation models, months

ByteDance signs AI copyright pact with Hollywood trade group
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Stellantis recalls 955,000 vehicles because radio software may disrupt rear-view camera

Chrysler-parent Stellantis said on Monday it is recalling 955,000 vehicles worldwide because radio software may prevent rear-view cameras from

Stellantis recalls 955,000 vehicles because radio software may disrupt rear-view camera
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Uber, Zipline partner on US drone delivery for Uber Eats

Uber Technologies and Zipline announced a partnership on Monday to bring autonomous drone delivery to Uber Eats customers across the United States.

Uber, Zipline partner on US drone delivery for Uber Eats
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Ferrari's bespoke Luce EV one-off fetches $40 million at charity auction

Ferrari has sold at auction a one-off, bespoke version of the Luce, its first fully electric vehicle, for $40 million, the Italian luxury sports car maker said, adding that

Ferrari's bespoke Luce EV one-off fetches $40 million at charity auction
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Apple to change app data consent rules, German regulator says

Apple will change rules governing how app developers can use personal data for targeted advertising on iPhones and iPads, Germany's competition authority said

Apple to change app data consent rules, German regulator says
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Madison Air Solutions to buy German fan maker ebm-papst in $5.4 billion deal

U.S.-based Madison Air Solutions said on Monday it would buy German fan maker ebm-papst in a $5.4 billion deal, expanding its air quality and ventilation

Madison Air Solutions to buy German fan maker ebm-papst in $5.4 billion deal
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L3Harris ousts CEO Kubasik over conduct breach, names insider Mehta as replacement

L3Harris Technologies said on Monday Chairman and CEO Christopher Kubasik had left the company after a board investigation found he had

L3Harris ousts CEO Kubasik over conduct breach, names insider Mehta as replacement
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Wall Street indexes slip as oil prices rise, retail results awaited

Wall Street's three major indexes finished lower on Monday as investors waited for quarterly reports from large retailers to provide insights into U.S.

Wall Street indexes slip as oil prices rise, retail results awaited
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Nvidia to provide up to $105 billion guarantee for OpenAI's Ohio data center

Nvidia has agreed to provide a guarantee of up to $105 billion to help OpenAI lease a sprawling data center in Ohio being developed by SoftBank

Nvidia to provide up to $105 billion guarantee for OpenAI's Ohio data center
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The day big albums start streaming, traffic deaths surge

The day big albums start streaming, traffic deaths surge

The day big albums start streaming, traffic deaths surge
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Trump crypto firm backs venture offering AI from restricted Chinese companies

President Donald Trump-backed World Liberty Financial is collaborating with a Hong Kong-based venture offering artificial-intelligence models

Trump crypto firm backs venture offering AI from restricted Chinese companies
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AI companies look to the ocean as a place to put more data centers

Moving servers into the ocean does not make underlying environmental challenges disappear. And it creates new concerns as well.

AI companies look to the ocean as a place to put more data centers
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Dealing with disasters increasingly requires a smartphone – losing access can be a nightmare, but there are ways to prepare

Mobile phones have become part of just about everyone’s emergency infrastructure. But what do you do when the power and service go out?

Dealing with disasters increasingly requires a smartphone – losing access can be a nightmare, but there are ways to prepare
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AI market correction is coming, ECB blog predicts

A market correction to tech stock exuberance in the U.S. is likely and could have far-reaching consequences due to limits in fiscal and monetary policy buffers to blunt

AI market correction is coming, ECB blog predicts
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German drone maker Helsing enlists Rakuten to broker Japan military deal

German drone maker Helsing has enlisted Japanese e-commerce and finance firm Rakuten to help finalise a deal to sell its unmanned systems to Japan's army, a

German drone maker Helsing enlists Rakuten to broker Japan military deal
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Exclusive model of Ferrari’s first electric car, Luce, sells for record $40 million

Exclusive model of Ferrari’s first electric car, Luce, sells for record $40 million

Exclusive model of Ferrari’s first electric car, Luce, sells for record $40 million
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Exclusive: Ukraine reveals its Achilles’ heel to CNN as Patriot missile launchers run dry

Exclusive: Ukraine reveals its Achilles’ heel to CNN as Patriot missile launchers run dry

Exclusive: Ukraine reveals its Achilles’ heel to CNN as Patriot missile launchers run dry
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US awards Raytheon $22.9 billion seven-year deal to boost Tomahawk output

The U.S. military, scrambling to rebuild depleted stocks of high-tech weaponry, on Monday said it had awarded RTX unit Raytheon a $22.9 billion contract to dramatically

US awards Raytheon $22.9 billion seven-year deal to boost Tomahawk output
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Serve Robotics partners with Grubhub in robot delivery expansion push

Serve Robotics said on Monday it is partnering with Grubhub to fulfill orders on the food delivery platform using its sidewalk delivery robots, tapping a new

Serve Robotics partners with Grubhub in robot delivery expansion push
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Italy's Intesa Sanpaolo holds stake in SpaceX worth nearly $1 billion in second quarter

Italy's biggest bank Intesa Sanpaolo held a stake worth about $966 million in Elon Musk's SpaceX as of June 30, an SEC filing showed.

Italy's Intesa Sanpaolo holds stake in SpaceX worth nearly $1 billion in second quarter
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Shein cuts company valuation to around $25 billion in Hong Kong IPO, sources say

Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is eyeing a company valuation in its planned Hong Kong IPO of just a quarter of the nearly $100 billion

Shein cuts company valuation to around $25 billion in Hong Kong IPO, sources say
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‘A million dollars over asking’: AI wealth is fueling housing market frenzy in San Francisco

‘A million dollars over asking’: AI wealth is fueling housing market frenzy in San Francisco

‘A million dollars over asking’: AI wealth is fueling housing market frenzy in San Francisco
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Long after Steve Jobs’ turtleneck, there’s a new tech uniform

Long after Steve Jobs’ turtleneck, there’s a new tech uniform

Long after Steve Jobs’ turtleneck, there’s a new tech uniform
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US Navy destroyer spent four days without power last month in South China Sea

US Navy destroyer spent four days without power last month in South China Sea

US Navy destroyer spent four days without power last month in South China Sea
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Nestle looks to develop new products to serve users of weight-loss drugs  

Nestle is seeking to turn the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs from a threat into a business opportunity, using artificial intelligence and

Nestle looks to develop new products to serve users of weight-loss drugs  
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Trump seeks cuts to US-South Korea drills, reviving earlier objections

U.S.

Trump seeks cuts to US-South Korea drills, reviving earlier objections
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Alibaba to sell Lingxi Games in more than $2 billion deal, source says

Alibaba Group is expected to reap more than $2 billion from the sale of its game developer unit Lingxi Games to private equity firm

Alibaba to sell Lingxi Games in more than $2 billion deal, source says
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Binance gave Moscow client details used to charge Russian over Ukraine donations, documents show

Binance last year handed Russian authorities details of cryptocurrency donations to Ukrainian fundraising campaigns that were used as evidence to bring

Binance gave Moscow client details used to charge Russian over Ukraine donations, documents show
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Big investors hunt for tomorrow's AI winners as capex angst fades

The rally in AI-linked stocks that marked the latest earnings season has shifted the focus of the AI investment story from whether Big Tech's spending spree

Big investors hunt for tomorrow's AI winners as capex angst fades
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Alphabet eyes inaugural Australian dollar bond, bookrunner's message says

Alphabet has mandated investment banks to work on its inaugural Australian dollar bond issue, according to a message sent by one of the book runners and

Alphabet eyes inaugural Australian dollar bond, bookrunner's message says
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States take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to children

Of the thousands of lawsuits Meta faces over child safety on its platforms, none may be more consequential than one going to trial this week in California

States take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to children
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Ukraine takes aim at Russia’s economy and morale by attacking online retailer

Day after day over recent weeks, Ukrainian drones have pummeled giant depots belonging to Wildberries, the country’s biggest online retailer, burning estimated billions of dollars’ worth of merchandise and bringing the war home to the broad public

Ukraine takes aim at Russia’s economy and morale by attacking online retailer
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Brazil's Lula launches reelection bid, aims to win back workers to his Workers Party

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launched his final reelection campaign on Sunday from a

Brazil's Lula launches reelection bid, aims to win back workers to his Workers Party
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Joey Logano holds off Chase Briscoe to win NASCAR race at Richmond

Joey Logano continued his surge toward the NASCAR Chase, winning Saturday night at Richmond Raceway with a late-race charge on fresh tires

Joey Logano holds off Chase Briscoe to win NASCAR race at Richmond
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Billionaire Peter Thiel buys 1% stake in Argentine Vaca Muerta oil firm, filing shows

Palantir chair and co-founder Peter Thiel has bought a 1% stake in Argentina's Vista, one of the largest oil companies operating in the country's Vaca Muerta shale

Billionaire Peter Thiel buys 1% stake in Argentine Vaca Muerta oil firm, filing shows
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Berkshire Hathaway boosted stake in Alphabet, homebuilders in the second quarter

Berkshire Hathaway is increasing its stake in Google’s parent company, Alphabet

Berkshire Hathaway boosted stake in Alphabet, homebuilders in the second quarter
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Nvidia eyes investing $3 billion in SB Energy under OpenAI data center deal, Information says

Nvidia is in talks to invest as much as $3 billion in SB Energy, a SoftBank Group subsidiary developing a massive planned Ohio data center project for OpenAI, the Information

Nvidia eyes investing $3 billion in SB Energy under OpenAI data center deal, Information says
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Prediction market operator Kalshi hits back at Nevada regulator over geofencing fine

Prediction market operator Kalshi accused Nevada's gaming regulator of violating federal law in a statement on Saturday after it sought daily penalties of $120,000 a day over the

Prediction market operator Kalshi hits back at Nevada regulator over geofencing fine
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Teen charged with murder of mother and brother used ChatGPT to create ‘fantasy stories’ about killing family, officials say

Teen charged with murder of mother and brother used ChatGPT to create ‘fantasy stories’ about killing family, officials say

Teen charged with murder of mother and brother used ChatGPT to create ‘fantasy stories’ about killing family, officials say
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Hungary to sink two barges near nuclear plant to raise Danube levels to ensure cooling​​

Hungarian authorities will sink two barges in the Danube on Saturday to raise the water level at the Paks nuclear plant to avert a shutdown of one of its last two

Hungary to sink two barges near nuclear plant to raise Danube levels to ensure cooling​​
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Army temporarily halts Apache helicopter training missions after Texas crash that killed 2

The U.S. Army temporarily halted all Apache helicopter training missions after a fatal crash in Texas earlier this week killed two soldiers

Army temporarily halts Apache helicopter training missions after Texas crash that killed 2
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US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with China

The U.S. is preparing to tell dozens of countries they must pick sides in the artificial intelligence race with China, warning they will be excluded

US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with China
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JPMorgan debanked Polymarket last year over regulatory concerns, source says

JPMorgan Chase terminated its banking relationship with prediction market platform Polymarket in October of last year, citing regulatory

JPMorgan debanked Polymarket last year over regulatory concerns, source says
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Nvidia scales back funding guarantee for Ohio OpenAI data center, WSJ reports

Nvidia has revised its plans to support a proposed OpenAI data center project in Ohio and is now expected to initially guarantee less than $120 billion, down from the $250 billion

Nvidia scales back funding guarantee for Ohio OpenAI data center, WSJ reports
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Anthropic IPO valuation hinges on $190-200 billion 2028 revenue forecast, sources say

As Anthropic prepares for what could be one of the biggest IPOs on record, Wall Street is looking further into the future than it commonly does to put a price on the AI

Anthropic IPO valuation hinges on $190-200 billion 2028 revenue forecast, sources say
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Amazon reinstates binding arbitration, bars class-action lawsuits

Amazon on Friday reinstated binding arbitration for its U.S. customers while also barring them from seeking class-action lawsuits, making it more difficult for

Amazon reinstates binding arbitration, bars class-action lawsuits
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Jane Street took $15 billion hit in July tied to Situational Awareness, AI selloff, sources say

Jane Street took a $15 billion hit in July from its exposure to AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness and other tech stocks that were battered by the

Jane Street took $15 billion hit in July tied to Situational Awareness, AI selloff, sources say
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Institutional investors reveal cautious approach to tech favorites in US quarterly 13F filings

Institutional investors pulled back slightly from key stock market segments such as semiconductors, AI

Institutional investors reveal cautious approach to tech favorites in US quarterly 13F filings
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Chinese drone maker DJI gets fresh chance to escape Pentagon's blacklist

A U.S. appeals court on Friday ordered a lower court to reconsider whether China-based DJI, the world's largest drone maker, should be removed from

Chinese drone maker DJI gets fresh chance to escape Pentagon's blacklist
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Private credit roundup: Nvidia's half trillion for chips financing, plus others

Nvidia's colossal financing deal for AI infrastructure buildouts is the talk of private markets this week.

Private credit roundup: Nvidia's half trillion for chips financing, plus others
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China calls Taiwan's annual military drills a 'wasteful charade'

China's defence ministry on Friday dismissed Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military drills as a "wasteful charade" that "stoked war panic", in the Chinese government's first

China calls Taiwan's annual military drills a 'wasteful charade'
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Pentagon signs deals with Boeing, RTX to boost missile interceptor component production

The Pentagon on Friday announced framework agreements with Boeing and RTX to increase production of components of SM-3 Block IIA and SM-3 Block IB munitions.

Pentagon signs deals with Boeing, RTX to boost missile interceptor component production
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Maryland tax court voids digital ad tax, orders refunds to Apple, Google and Peacock TV

A Maryland state tax court has struck down the state’s tax on digital advertising

Maryland tax court voids digital ad tax, orders refunds to Apple, Google and Peacock TV
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With Fed mum on next move, investors look to earnings to keep stocks afloat

Investors head into next week weighing familiar concerns over interest rates, inflation and geopolitical tensions against another robust earnings season

With Fed mum on next move, investors look to earnings to keep stocks afloat
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Hope reborn in Colombia as signs of life emerge under earthquake debris

Colombia is grappling with the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that killed at least 287 people and affected more than 100,000

Hope reborn in Colombia as signs of life emerge under earthquake debris
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2 planes with the same flight number avoid possible disaster thanks to quick-thinking controller

Potential disaster was averted when a Phoenix air traffic controller recognized two American Airlines jets mistakenly were flying the same flight number and acted quickly to avoid confusion and keep them a safe distance apart

2 planes with the same flight number avoid possible disaster thanks to quick-thinking controller
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Tiger Global Management cuts stakes in Big Tech, buys into SpaceX

Tiger Global Management trimmed several of its Big Tech stakes, exited Netflix, and took positions in Advanced Micro Devices and SpaceX during the second quarter, according to

Tiger Global Management cuts stakes in Big Tech, buys into SpaceX
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Alphabet becomes Berkshire Hathaway's third-largest investment

Berkshire Hathaway said on Friday it boosted the size of its investment in Alphabet by 83% in the second quarter, making the parent of Google and YouTube its

Alphabet becomes Berkshire Hathaway's third-largest investment
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FTC probes health records giant Epic Systems, sources say

Epic Systems, a healthcare database company that holds the medical records of hundreds of millions of Americans, is facing an antitrust investigation by the U.S.

FTC probes health records giant Epic Systems, sources say
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Hanwha, Fincantieri shares rise after Trump opens Navy shipbuilding to foreign yards

Shares of South Korea's Hanwha Group and Italy's Fincantieri rose on Friday after President Donald Trump's directive opening U.S.

Hanwha, Fincantieri shares rise after Trump opens Navy shipbuilding to foreign yards
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US regulator approves bank charter for Trump-backed crypto company World Liberty Financial

A national U.S. bank regulator on Friday conditionally approved a bank charter application linked to President Donald Trump and his

US regulator approves bank charter for Trump-backed crypto company World Liberty Financial
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S&P 500 ends lower as investors weigh data, Middle East tensions

The S&P 500 closed lower on Friday, dipping from a record high and weighed down by Applied Materials, while investors digested weaker-than-expected retail sales

S&P 500 ends lower as investors weigh data, Middle East tensions
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Workday buyout may restore confidence in battered software valuations, analysts say

Silver Lake's potential Workday buyout could bolster battered software valuations by showing that private equity remains confident in the industry's prospects

Workday buyout may restore confidence in battered software valuations, analysts say
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Tesla to unveil redesigned Roadster as early as August, The Information says

Tesla plans to unveil a redesigned Roadster as early as this month, The Information reported on Friday, nearly a decade after the electric-vehicle maker first revealed a next-

Tesla to unveil redesigned Roadster as early as August, The Information says
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France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

France's top court on Friday blocked a bill banning social media access for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression

France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
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NASA’s ‘Dragon Lady’ is uncovering how wildfires create storms

NASA’s ‘Dragon Lady’ is uncovering how wildfires create storms

NASA’s ‘Dragon Lady’ is uncovering how wildfires create storms
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Boeing's Wisk sale unlikely to kick off another divestment round

Boeing's announcement this week that it is selling Wisk Aero is less a signal of a broader breakup than an effort to shed a struggling, non-core air taxi

Boeing's Wisk sale unlikely to kick off another divestment round
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Ohio city fires police officer who shot and killed 15-year-old, settles lawsuit with family

Officials in Akron, Ohio, have fired a police officer who shot and killed 15-year-old boy

Ohio city fires police officer who shot and killed 15-year-old, settles lawsuit with family
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Pull up to the window, please, for a glimpse of an American icon: The drive-thru

What happens when two distinctly American icons, fast food and cars, collide

Pull up to the window, please, for a glimpse of an American icon: The drive-thru
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The AI boom is driving up home prices in San Francisco. Are you being priced out?

The AI boom is driving up home prices in San Francisco. Are you being priced out?

The AI boom is driving up home prices in San Francisco. Are you being priced out?
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‘Very outdated’: Trump’s directive to revert to steam catapults on new aircraft carrier baffles naval experts

‘Very outdated’: Trump’s directive to revert to steam catapults on new aircraft carrier baffles naval experts

‘Very outdated’: Trump’s directive to revert to steam catapults on new aircraft carrier baffles naval experts
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Musk discloses 48.4% stake in SpaceX in regulatory filing

Elon Musk held a 48.4% stake in SpaceX as of June 30, a regulatory filing showed on Thursday, valuing his holding at more than $900 billion at current market prices.

Musk discloses 48.4% stake in SpaceX in regulatory filing
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Trump administration to impose tariffs on drone imports, White House says

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will impose tariffs on imports of drones and their components, including from some key U.S

Trump administration to impose tariffs on drone imports, White House says
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Trump allows Navy to build ships abroad, orders return to steam catapults on carriers

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Trump allows Navy to build ships abroad, orders return to steam catapults on carriers
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Bird remains found aboard 737 engine from Ryanair Greek incident

Bird remains were found in the engine of a Ryanair Boeing 737 NG plane where a passenger was partially sucked through a broken window shortly

Bird remains found aboard 737 engine from Ryanair Greek incident
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Trump orders the Navy to return to an older system of launching jets off aircraft carriers

President Donald Trump is ordering the U.S. Navy to remove the advanced system used to launch fighter jets from its newest type of aircraft carriers and return to using older steam catapults that he has long said he prefers

Trump orders the Navy to return to an older system of launching jets off aircraft carriers
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White House says transshipped goods cost up to $26 billion in lost tariffs

The White House said on Thursday the United States is losing annual tariff revenue of about $19 billion to $26 billion on goods, largely from China, that are

White House says transshipped goods cost up to $26 billion in lost tariffs
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Iran war a boon for China's e-trucks, fuelling export surge

China's exports of electric trucks to other Asian countries have spiked, adding to a surge in domestic sales as higher fuel costs as a result of

Iran war a boon for China's e-trucks, fuelling export surge
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Josh Kushner moves into spotlight after stunning purchase of Lakers with partner Bob Iger

Josh Kushner and partner Bob Iger reached a deal this week to purchase control of the Los Angeles Lakers at a valuation of $12.5 billion

Josh Kushner moves into spotlight after stunning purchase of Lakers with partner Bob Iger
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China's Pony.ai, Uber to jointly deploy over 2,000 robotaxis in Europe

Chinese autonomous driving firm Pony.ai announced on Friday plans to deploy more than 2,000 robotaxis in Europe under an expanded partnership with Uber.

China's Pony.ai, Uber to jointly deploy over 2,000 robotaxis in Europe
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Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible?

As traumatic injuries and deaths continue to surge among the youngest e-bike riders, officials across the country are taking different paths to tackle a growing epidemic

Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible?
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AI-driven surge in bond yields could be next risk for markets and growth

Market gauges of inflation-adjusted borrowing costs have shot to their highest in more than a decade across major economies as AI companies and

AI-driven surge in bond yields could be next risk for markets and growth
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Goldman in talks with investors on Nvidia financing deal after landing prized role, sources say

By Saeed Azhar and Milana Vinn NEW YORK, Aug 14 (REUTERS) - Goldman Sachs is in talks with potential investors about participating in Nvidia's $500 billion AI financing initiative, after leveraging

Goldman in talks with investors on Nvidia financing deal after landing prized role, sources say
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Chinese chipmaker SMIC increases prices on strong AI demand 

China's top foundry, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp, said on Friday that AI-related demand would continue to underpin orders

Chinese chipmaker SMIC increases prices on strong AI demand 
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The hidden politics of time: How clocks, calendars — and now-contentious time zones — came to be

Time is a concept that varies across cultures and history

The hidden politics of time: How clocks, calendars — and now-contentious time zones — came to be
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The FDA approved the first mRNA flu vaccine for use in older adults. Here’s what to know

The FDA approved the first mRNA flu vaccine for use in older adults. Here’s what to know

The FDA approved the first mRNA flu vaccine for use in older adults. Here’s what to know
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Man trapped at bottom of elevator shaft for hours after fall in abandoned Pittsburgh building

Man trapped at bottom of elevator shaft for hours after fall in abandoned Pittsburgh building

Man trapped at bottom of elevator shaft for hours after fall in abandoned Pittsburgh building
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Apple trains its own AI model for China market with Alibaba's support, sources say

Apple has trained a large language model specifically for the China market, three people familiar with the matter said, a departure from the iPhone maker's strategy of relying on

Apple trains its own AI model for China market with Alibaba's support, sources say
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Stablecoin issuer Tether says KPMG US has audited its 2025 statements

El Salvador-based Tether, which issues the world's largest stablecoin, said KPMG U.S. had performed a "full independent audit" of its financial

Stablecoin issuer Tether says KPMG US has audited its 2025 statements
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Alphabet's SpaceX bet grows 100-fold over a decade to $94 billion

Alphabet's early bet on SpaceX has multiplied more than 100-fold, with the Google parent disclosing a stake worth about $94 billion at the end of

Alphabet's SpaceX bet grows 100-fold over a decade to $94 billion
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Lebanon's creative talent suffers as Iran war squeezes Gulf economies

For decades, the Gulf served as the center of gravity for much of Lebanon's creative talent, with swathes of designers and marketing executives flocking to

Lebanon's creative talent suffers as Iran war squeezes Gulf economies
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Radio telescopes help scientists map molecules in space and uncover where and how stars form

Interstellar maps can help scientists find patterns that tell them about fundamental chemical processes in the cosmos.

Radio telescopes help scientists map molecules in space and uncover where and how stars form
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Russia exploits Poland-Ukraine dispute to step up disinformation campaign, officials and experts say

Russia has significantly stepped up its online disinformation campaign in Poland, using a dispute between Warsaw and Kyiv

Russia exploits Poland-Ukraine dispute to step up disinformation campaign, officials and experts say
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Social media firms urge caution on early Australia under-16 ban data

Top social media platforms urged the Australian government not to place too much weight on early evidence showing most children still use their products

Social media firms urge caution on early Australia under-16 ban data
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Republican senator urges Trump to back US open-weight AI models amid industry debate

Republican Senator Jim Banks is urging the Trump administration to develop incentives to encourage U.S. tech companies to develop open-weight AI models

Republican senator urges Trump to back US open-weight AI models amid industry debate
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Airlines get grounded jets flying again, but engine bills linger

Airlines are getting grounded jets back into the air. The bills left by a years-long engine crisis are proving much harder to bring down.

Airlines get grounded jets flying again, but engine bills linger
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US rocket company Astra Space seeks to raise $250 million in comeback bid

U.S. rocket company Astra Space is seeking to raise $250 million at a $1 billion valuation in a funding round expected to close this quarter, CEO Chris

US rocket company Astra Space seeks to raise $250 million in comeback bid
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Reddit surges on S&P 500 inclusion, set to replace AvalonBay

Reddit shares jumped more than 11% on Friday after the S&P Dow Jones Indices said the social media platform would join the benchmark S&P 500 index, replacing AvalonBay Communities.

Reddit surges on S&P 500 inclusion, set to replace AvalonBay
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AI boom predicted to drive Taiwan's economy to grow fastest in four decades

Taiwan expects its tech-reliant economy to grow at the fastest pace in nearly four decades this year, the statistics agency said on Friday,

AI boom predicted to drive Taiwan's economy to grow fastest in four decades
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Applied Materials slips as investors seek faster growth after stellar run

Applied Materials shares fell about 4% in early trading on Friday, as the chip equipment maker's upbeat outlook failed to soothe investors worried about the threat

Applied Materials slips as investors seek faster growth after stellar run
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U.S. TerraPower, South Korea's SK Innovation sign preliminary deal on global SMR projects

TerraPower and South Korea's SK Innovation signed on Friday a preliminary global agreement on small modular reactors (SMRs), Seoul's Industry Ministry said, opening a path

U.S. TerraPower, South Korea's SK Innovation sign preliminary deal on global SMR projects
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Chinese car sales are booming almost everywhere - just not at home

China's car industry is on a tear overseas, storming markets from Europe to Southeast Asia and heaping pressure on long-established automakers like Toyota Motor and

Chinese car sales are booming almost everywhere - just not at home
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Why is North Korea ramping up criticism of Japan?

North Korea has stepped up a campaign of rhetoric against Japan's military buildup and its security ties with the United States and South Korea, saying they

Why is North Korea ramping up criticism of Japan?
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France’s top court blocks bill banning social media for under-15s

France’s top court blocks bill banning social media for under-15s

France’s top court blocks bill banning social media for under-15s
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The CEO who fired 900 people on Zoom just before Christmas wants his job back

The CEO who fired 900 people on Zoom just before Christmas wants his job back

The CEO who fired 900 people on Zoom just before Christmas wants his job back
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Online forum Reddit will join the influential and closely tracked S&P 500 index

Reddit will join the S&P 500 next week, giving the wide-ranging online forum a boost in prestige and investments

Online forum Reddit will join the influential and closely tracked S&P 500 index
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Musk touts DOGE transparency but downplays his own potential conflicts of interest

Musk touts DOGE transparency but downplays his own potential conflicts of interest

Musk touts DOGE transparency but downplays his own potential conflicts of interest
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Ukraine says Russia drone attack hits Chernobyl

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a Russian drone struck the destroyed nuclear power plant at Chernobyl near Ukraine’s border with Belarus. Russia has denied the allegation. Zelensky also said radiation levels appear normal and will continue to be monitored. Video released by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Service shows the alleged moment of attack.

Ukraine says Russia drone attack hits Chernobyl
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Trump signs order to establish strategic bitcoin reserve

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Trump signs order to establish strategic bitcoin reserve
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Apple hit with $162 million French antitrust fine over privacy tool

Apple was hit with a 150 million euro ($162.4 million) fine by French antitrust regulators on Monday for abusing its dominant position in mobile app

Apple hit with $162 million French antitrust fine over privacy tool
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US power use to reach record highs in 2025 and 2026, EIA says

U.S. power consumption will hit new record highs in 2025 and 2026, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said in its Short Term Energy Outlook (STEO) on Thursday.

US power use to reach record highs in 2025 and 2026, EIA says
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VW Group pitches comeback in China with new models, in-house assisted driving

Volkswagen Group showcased five new models developed for China and an in-house assisted driving system on Tuesday in Shanghai as it fights to win back share

VW Group pitches comeback in China with new models, in-house assisted driving
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Mobileye soothes tariff fears with strong second-quarter revenue forecast

Mobileye Global forecast surprise second-quarter revenue growth on Thursday and said the company would not face a direct impact from U.S.

Mobileye soothes tariff fears with strong second-quarter revenue forecast
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Putin says he hopes there will be no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin says there has been no need to use nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine and expressed hope that such a scenario will not arise

Putin says he hopes there will be no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine
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From 'conclave' to 'white smoke,' a glossary of terms used in a papal transition

A change in popes is a complicated process

From 'conclave' to 'white smoke,' a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
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Israeli military intercepts missile launched from Yemen

The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile that was launched from Yemen towards Israel on Tuesday evening, and Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis claimed responsibility.

Israeli military intercepts missile launched from Yemen
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What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death

Experts say planning before a tornado threatens is key for staying safe

What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death
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Zoom lifts annual forecasts on robust demand amid AI push

Zoom Communications raised its annual revenue forecast on Wednesday, benefiting from hybrid work trends and the integration of artificial intelligence into its products.

Zoom lifts annual forecasts on robust demand amid AI push
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Snowflake raises annual product revenue forecast

Snowflake raised its fiscal 2026 forecast for product revenue on Wednesday, betting on strong demand for its data analytics services as enterprises prioritize artificial intelligence

Snowflake raises annual product revenue forecast
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What is Manhattanhenge and when can you see it?

Twice per year, New Yorkers and visitors are treated to a phenomenon known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon framed in a canyon of skyscrapers

What is Manhattanhenge and when can you see it?
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Things to know about the retrial of Karen Read in the killing of her police officer boyfriend

The jury asked the judge several questions relating to charges and evidence in the second murder trial of Karen Read

Things to know about the retrial of Karen Read in the killing of her police officer boyfriend
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Porsche not planning to shift final assembly of cars to US

Porsche has no plans to shift any part of its production process to the U.S., a spokesperson said on Friday, dismissing a Bloomberg report saying the company was considering such a

Porsche not planning to shift final assembly of cars to US
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Jury finds MyPillow founder defamed former employee for a leading voting equipment company

Jury finds MyPillow founder defamed former employee for a leading voting equipment company

Jury finds MyPillow founder defamed former employee for a leading voting equipment company
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How close is Iran to having nuclear weapons?

Israel has carried out attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities, alleging Tehran was getting close to obtaining a nuclear weapon.

How close is Iran to having nuclear weapons?
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Arcade bus owner honors heroic good Samaritan Johnny Hurley

Arcade bus owner honors heroic good Samaritan Johnny Hurley

Arcade bus owner honors heroic good Samaritan Johnny Hurley
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What to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditions

Fireworks are a cornerstone of America's Fourth of July celebrations, but that can make the spirited holiday dangerous

What to know about Fourth of July holiday origins and traditions
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Stellantis expects gradual recovery in H2 and more 'tough decisions'

Stellantis guided on Tuesday for increased net revenues and a low-single digit operating income margin in the second half despite increasing headwinds, as the automaker aims for a

Stellantis expects gradual recovery in H2 and more 'tough decisions'
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Tesla ordered by Florida jury to pay $329 million in Autopilot crash

Tesla ordered by Florida jury to pay $329 million in Autopilot crash

Tesla ordered by Florida jury to pay $329 million in Autopilot crash
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US power use to reach record highs in 2025 and 2026, EIA says

U.S. power consumption will hit record highs in 2025 and 2026, the Energy Information Administration said in its short-term energy outlook (STEO) on Tuesday.

US power use to reach record highs in 2025 and 2026, EIA says
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Zelensky speaks to CNN in Kyiv about recent surge of Russian ballistic attacks and the need for more interceptors missiles

Ukraine has only a tenth of the interceptor missiles it urgently needs from the United States to stop surging Russian ballistic missile attacks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told CNN in an interview, adding his days are spent in “millions” of phone calls, in opaque deal-making with allies for more.

Zelensky speaks to CNN in Kyiv about recent surge of Russian ballistic attacks and the need for more interceptors missiles
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Things to know about dangerous rip currents and how swimmers caught in one can escape

Rip currents are one of the coast’s greatest dangers and account for the most beach rescues every year

Things to know about dangerous rip currents and how swimmers caught in one can escape
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US consumers with prime credit are starting to slip on payments

U.S. consumers with the highest credit scores are starting to fall behind in debt repayments, credit scoring company VantageScore said in a report published on

US consumers with prime credit are starting to slip on payments
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Israel intercepts missile fired from Yemen

The Israeli military said on Wednesday it had intercepted a missile launched from Yemen that triggered sirens across several areas of Israel.

Israel intercepts missile fired from Yemen
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Google hit with $3.45 billion EU antitrust fine over adtech practices

Alphabet's Google was hit with a 2.95-billion-euro ($3.45 billion) European Union antitrust fine on Friday for anti-competitive practices in its lucrative adtech

Google hit with $3.45 billion EU antitrust fine over adtech practices
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US clothing retailers test full-price strategy as rich shoppers keep spending

A handful of apparel retailers including Levi Strauss are teasing more full-priced products, testing how much wealthier shoppers are willing to pay despite the

US clothing retailers test full-price strategy as rich shoppers keep spending
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US power use to reach record highs in 2025 and 2026, EIA says

U.S. power consumption will hit record highs in 2025 and 2026, the Energy Information Administration said in its short-term energy outlook (STEO) on Tuesday.

US power use to reach record highs in 2025 and 2026, EIA says
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Ferrari evokes spirit of 1980s with new 849 Testarossa hybrid

Ferrari on Tuesday completed a refresh of its hybrid range with the new 849 Testarossa sportscar, a tribute to the famous original Testarossa model of the 1980s.

Ferrari evokes spirit of 1980s with new 849 Testarossa hybrid
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Hyundai battery plant faces at least 2-3 month startup delay following raid, CEO says

A battery plant co-owned by Hyundai Motor is facing a minimum startup delay of two to three months following an immigration raid last week, Hyundai CEO Jose Munoz

Hyundai battery plant faces at least 2-3 month startup delay following raid, CEO says
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Texas Democrats say their voices have been silenced by partisan redistricting

On the latest “All Over the Map” John King speaks to Democrats in Texas’ 35th district who say their voices have been silenced by redistricting efforts in the state.

Texas Democrats say their voices have been silenced by partisan redistricting
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A Jamaican man deported by the US to Eswatini has been repatriated, authorities say

A Jamaican man who was among five migrants deported by the United States to Eswatini in Africa has been repatriated to his home country

A Jamaican man deported by the US to Eswatini has been repatriated, authorities say
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What the key witnesses at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial told the jury

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex crimes trial involved testimony from 34 witnesses

What the key witnesses at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial told the jury
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Kids in New York keep dying while 'subway surfing' on top of trains. Can they be stopped?

New York City is trying to deter dangerous “subway surfing” through education programs, but some transportation advocates and lawmakers say it's not enough

Kids in New York keep dying while 'subway surfing' on top of trains. Can they be stopped?
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US power use to reach record highs in 2025 and 2026, EIA says

U.S. power consumption will hit record highs in 2025 and 2026, the Energy Information Administration said in its short-term energy outlook on Tuesday.

US power use to reach record highs in 2025 and 2026, EIA says
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BYD shifts away from in-house payment system that strained suppliers, sources say

China's BYD has told some suppliers it wants to stop using in-house financial notes to pay them, people briefed on the matter said - a seismic shift away from a practice that helped power

BYD shifts away from in-house payment system that strained suppliers, sources say
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Top Italian court approves handover of Ukrainian Nord Stream suspect to Germany

Italy's top court has approved the handover to Germany of a Ukrainian man suspected of coordinating the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline, his lawyer Nicola Canestrini

Top Italian court approves handover of Ukrainian Nord Stream suspect to Germany
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Nvidia beats earnings expectations

Nvidia shares rose after hours after announcing record third-quarter revenue.

Nvidia beats earnings expectations
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Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently

It's a tough time for the job market

Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently
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Flight attendants share secrets to surviving holiday travel

Flight attendants share secrets to surviving holiday travel

Flight attendants share secrets to surviving holiday travel
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How will the universe end?

Will the universe keep existing forever? An astrophysicist explains how scientists aren’t entirely sure, but they can make predictions.

How will the universe end?
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Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently

It's a tough time to be looking for a job

Layoffs are piling up, raising worker anxiety. Here are some companies that have cut jobs recently
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Black Friday: What time do stores open?

Black Friday has become something of an anachronism in the e-commerce era

Black Friday: What time do stores open?
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Instacart sues New York City over worker pay, tipping laws

Instacart sued New York City on Tuesday, seeking to block enforcement of five laws affecting the grocery delivery company, including higher minimum pay

Instacart sues New York City over worker pay, tipping laws
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New York Liberty hire Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as head coach

The New York Liberty have hired Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as their head coach, the team announced Wednesday

New York Liberty hire Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco as head coach
Technology|World

Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa

The Trump administration on Wednesday announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, with an internal State

Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H-1B visa
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Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers

Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe

Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers
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US issues first commercial construction permit for a nuclear reactor in years to a Wyoming project

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued its first construction permit for a commercial nuclear reactor in eight years

US issues first commercial construction permit for a nuclear reactor in years to a Wyoming project
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Google settles with Epic Games with offer to lower its app store commissions

Google will lower the lucrative fees imposed on its Android app store and offer a way for rival options to gain its stamp of approval, ending a bruising legal battle that led to one of several rulings condemning its tactics as an illegal monopoly

Google settles with Epic Games with offer to lower its app store commissions
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Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity prices as tech companies vow to cover costs

President Donald Trump is pressing Big Tech to build its own power as AI data centers spark anger over electric bills

Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity prices as tech companies vow to cover costs
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New Mexico jurors watch Zuckerberg deposition in Meta child safety bellwether trial

Jurors in a bellwether trial about the impacts of social media on children are studying a deposition from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg

New Mexico jurors watch Zuckerberg deposition in Meta child safety bellwether trial
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Bloodhounds in North Dakota are blazing a trail in the Midwest

The North Dakota Highway Patrol's newest recruit has floppy ears, four legs and a powerful tool for finding people

Bloodhounds in North Dakota are blazing a trail in the Midwest
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We designed an AI tutor that helps college students reason rather than give them answers

A 2025 study shows that an AI-based tutor improves learning when it prompts reasoning and is paired with peer discussion.

We designed an AI tutor that helps college students reason rather than give them answers
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Why are some stars always visible while others come and go with the seasons?

From Earth spinning on its axis and orbiting the Sun to it precessing like a top, lots of factors affect which stars you can see in the sky.

Why are some stars always visible while others come and go with the seasons?
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Researchers are combining drones and AI to make removing land mines faster and safer

Using drones makes detecting land mines safer. Using AI to fuse data from multiple types of sensors on the drones makes it more efficient.

Researchers are combining drones and AI to make removing land mines faster and safer
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Latest California-based gig work app lets people book content creators, editors

Latest California-based gig work app lets people book content creators, editors

Latest California-based gig work app lets people book content creators, editors
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VistaVision, a vintage format left for dead, is revived in 'One Battle After Another' and more

VistaVision, the large-scale film format used largely in the 1950s, is enjoying a big-screen revival

VistaVision, a vintage format left for dead, is revived in 'One Battle After Another' and more
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Doubles and triples are dwindling in MLB. Blame better outfielders and sluggers

The number of doubles and triples in the major leagues went down again last year

Doubles and triples are dwindling in MLB. Blame better outfielders and sluggers
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Elon Musk defends tweets in lawsuit alleging they caused Twitter stock to fall before acquisition

Elon Musk continued to defend his actions in the months leading up to his 2022 purchase of Twitter in court Thursday

Elon Musk defends tweets in lawsuit alleging they caused Twitter stock to fall before acquisition
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FBI investigating ‘suspicious’ cyber activities on critical surveillance network

FBI investigating ‘suspicious’ cyber activities on critical surveillance network

FBI investigating ‘suspicious’ cyber activities on critical surveillance network
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Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war

Key sources of drinking water have been targets in past conflicts. And Iranian strikes have already hit close to some.

Persian Gulf desalination plants could become military targets in regional war
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FBI investigating 'suspicious' cyber activity on system holding sensitive surveillance information

The FBI is investigating “suspicious activities” on an internal system that the bureau says contains sensitive information related to surveillance operations and investigations

FBI investigating 'suspicious' cyber activity on system holding sensitive surveillance information
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No chance asteroid will slam into the moon in 2032, NASA says

NASA says there's now zero chance that asteroid 2024 YR4 will crash into the moon in 2032

No chance asteroid will slam into the moon in 2032, NASA says
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FDA goes on offense amid surge of criticism for recent drug decisions

FDA goes on offense amid surge of criticism for recent drug decisions

FDA goes on offense amid surge of criticism for recent drug decisions
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How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health

Losing an hour of sleep as daylight saving time kicks in can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day — it also could harm your health

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health
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SpaceX lays out IPO details, targets early June roadshow, sources say

SpaceX outlined details of its highly anticipated IPO at a meeting with its team of bankers Monday night, telling them it plans to earmark a large portion of

SpaceX lays out IPO details, targets early June roadshow, sources say
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Philippines, US to build industrial hub to strengthen supply chain security

The United States and the Philippines will build a 4,000-acre (1,620-hectare) industrial hub after Manila joined a Washington-led initiative to secure AI and semiconductor

Philippines, US to build industrial hub to strengthen supply chain security
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Norway wealth fund: assessing whether to invest in SpaceX

Norway's $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, is assessing whether to invest in SpaceX, the fund's deputy CEO told Reuters on Thursday.

Norway wealth fund: assessing whether to invest in SpaceX
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Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approve Paramount takeover

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have cleared the way for CNN, HBO and Warner’s other media brands to join Paramount Skydance later this year by “overwhelmingly” voting in support of the takeover deal, according to WBD.

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders approve Paramount takeover
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South Korea factory activity expands at strongest pace in over 4 years, PMI shows

South Korea's factory activity expanded at the strongest pace in more than four years in April, as semiconductor demand continued to power both output and new orders, even as

South Korea factory activity expands at strongest pace in over 4 years, PMI shows
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States across the wildfire-prone Western US are using AI for early detection

Another severe wildfire season is forecast for the Western U.S. due to record-breaking heat and an abysmal snowpack

States across the wildfire-prone Western US are using AI for early detection
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Global drugmakers rush to boost US presence as tariff threat looms

Global drugmakers have been ramping up U.S. manufacturing and stockpiling inventory as the Trump administration moves to impose 100% tariffs on branded drugs unless companies cut

Global drugmakers rush to boost US presence as tariff threat looms
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What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?

China's Xi Jinping told President Donald Trump on Thursday that disagreement over Taiwan could send relations down a dangerous path and that "Taiwan independence" and cross-

What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?
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Nvidia vigil

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets With Nvidia’s first-quarter results due after Wednesday's bell,

Nvidia vigil
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Samsung consumer electronics union asks court to block vote on pay deal

A Samsung Electronics union representing the conglomerate's consumer electronics workers said on Tuesday it has asked a South Korean court to

Samsung consumer electronics union asks court to block vote on pay deal
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South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s

South Korea will seek to launch its first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s, under a new programme aimed at countering North Korea's submarine-launched

South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s
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Samsung, LG shares rally ahead of Nvidia CEO meetings with Korean executives

Shares in Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics and other South Korean tech firms rallied on Monday, as expected meetings

Samsung, LG shares rally ahead of Nvidia CEO meetings with Korean executives
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Who were the two pilots who flew the Air India jet that crashed?

Indian investigators are expected to delay issuing a final report into a deadly Air India Boeing 787 crash by the one-year anniversary on Friday, citing the need to complete an

Who were the two pilots who flew the Air India jet that crashed?
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Human remains found in 2 Twin Cities lakes 33 years ago identified as Denise Hartley

Human remains found in 2 Twin Cities lakes 33 years ago identified as Denise Hartley

Human remains found in 2 Twin Cities lakes 33 years ago identified as Denise Hartley
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US Supreme Court rejects Tata challenge to $168 million award in trade secrets case

The U.S.

US Supreme Court rejects Tata challenge to $168 million award in trade secrets case
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AI lab Odyssey valued at $1.45 billion in latest funding round

AI lab Odyssey on Wednesday said it has raised $310 million in a Series B round valuing it at $1.45 billion, and struck a deal with Amazon Web Services that gives it access to

AI lab Odyssey valued at $1.45 billion in latest funding round
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European summers are getting brutally hot. So why is air conditioning so rare?

European summers are getting brutally hot. So why is air conditioning so rare?

European summers are getting brutally hot. So why is air conditioning so rare?
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US anti-bias agency says Nike complied with subpoena, drops lawsuit

The U.S. agency that enforces laws banning workplace discrimination has dropped a lawsuit seeking to enforce a subpoena in an

US anti-bias agency says Nike complied with subpoena, drops lawsuit
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SK Hynix set for marquee US debut in test for AI appetite

SK Hynix's U.S. trading debut on Friday following a $26.5 billion share sale will be a key test of investors' belief in the durability of the AI boom, coming

SK Hynix set for marquee US debut in test for AI appetite
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How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires

When wildfires burn, smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, posing risks to those breathing it

How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
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Chips and ships

From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers! We can’t seem to get away from semiconductors and straits.

Chips and ships
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FAA returning ticketing authority to Boeing for 737 MAX, 787 planes

The Federal Aviation Administration told Congress on Friday it will allow Boeing to issue airworthiness certificates for all 737 MAX and 787 airplanes starting next

FAA returning ticketing authority to Boeing for 737 MAX, 787 planes
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Military jet crashes and burns at California Marine Corps base

A fighter jet crashed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California on Friday and erupted into flames. CNN affilaite KGTV reports the pilot ejected and has been recovered.

Military jet crashes and burns at California Marine Corps base
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Sandisk, Western Digital weigh on chip sector as high expectations eclipse strong earnings

Data storage companies tumbled on Thursday after quarterly results from Sandisk and Western Digital failed to sustain momentum in an industry that

Sandisk, Western Digital weigh on chip sector as high expectations eclipse strong earnings
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US appeals court voids Biden-era efficiency rule for stoves, ovens

A federal appeals court on Tuesday struck down a Biden administration-era rule setting efficiency standards for gas and electric stoves and ovens, saying the

US appeals court voids Biden-era efficiency rule for stoves, ovens
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‘Cyber privateers’: Trump issues order allowing US companies to hack overseas groups under certain conditions

‘Cyber privateers’: Trump issues order allowing US companies to hack overseas groups under certain conditions

‘Cyber privateers’: Trump issues order allowing US companies to hack overseas groups under certain conditions
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A jet engine fan blade cut into a plane and caused a passenger to be partially sucked out of a window, the NTSB says

A jet engine fan blade cut into a plane and caused a passenger to be partially sucked out of a window, the NTSB says

A jet engine fan blade cut into a plane and caused a passenger to be partially sucked out of a window, the NTSB says
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Applied Materials forecasts revenue above estimates, shares fall on high expectations

Applied Materials forecast fourth-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations on Thursday, betting that unabated demand for advanced AI chips will continue to fuel

Applied Materials forecasts revenue above estimates, shares fall on high expectations
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A cosmic breadcrumb trail leads astronomers to a discovery in another galaxy

A cosmic breadcrumb trail leads astronomers to a discovery in another galaxy

A cosmic breadcrumb trail leads astronomers to a discovery in another galaxy