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India, Japan sign pacts on AI, metals and energy after Modi-Takaichi talks

India and Japan agreed on Thursday to boost cooperation in artificial intelligence, metals, energy and defence as well as prepare a joint roadmap for economic security,

India, Japan sign pacts on AI, metals and energy after Modi-Takaichi talks
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Kyrgyzstan asks neighbours for help with fuel supplies as Russian shortages bite

Kyrgyzstan asked Kazakhstan, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan to help ensure stable fuel supplies late on Wednesday, amid concerns

Kyrgyzstan asks neighbours for help with fuel supplies as Russian shortages bite
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Net-zero champion Europe snared by climate change on its doorstep

The June heatwave that broke a series of temperature records in Europe has focused minds on the urgency of adapting to global

Net-zero champion Europe snared by climate change on its doorstep
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US life expectancy on track to reach record high as death rate falls to record low in 2025

US life expectancy on track to reach record high as death rate falls to record low in 2025

US life expectancy on track to reach record high as death rate falls to record low in 2025
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US in talks with AI companies for voluntary model standards, FT reports

The U.S. government is in advanced talks with AI companies to create voluntary standards for the release of new models, with an announcement possible as soon as next week, the

US in talks with AI companies for voluntary model standards, FT reports
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China's Inner Mongolia bets on solar and wind but coal stays close

China's Inner Mongolia is expanding both renewable energy and coal use

China's Inner Mongolia bets on solar and wind but coal stays close
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UPS never required detailed inspection of part that failed before engine flew off plane that crashed

UPS never required the detailed inspections needed to spot the problem that allowed an engine to fly off one of its planes before it crashed and killed 15 people last fall even after Boeing recommended it years earlier

UPS never required detailed inspection of part that failed before engine flew off plane that crashed
Environment|Science|Travel|World

Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips

Humpback whales are increasingly spotted off Rio de Janeiro as their population recovers from past commercial whaling

Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips
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Judge blocks Colorado's first-of-its-kind price cap on Amgen's Enbrel

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked Colorado from capping the price of Amgen's blockbuster arthritis drug Enbrel, a first-of-its-kind move by a U.S. state.

Judge blocks Colorado's first-of-its-kind price cap on Amgen's Enbrel
Environment|Health|Science|World

Extraordinary heat in US Northeast arrives to clash with Fourth of July revelry

Multiday warnings of extreme heat have landed in New York, Boston and Philadelphia

Extraordinary heat in US Northeast arrives to clash with Fourth of July revelry
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US FTC says AI bias safeguards may run afoul of consumer law

The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday said AI companies whose chatbots produce responses that reflect "ideological objectives" may

US FTC says AI bias safeguards may run afoul of consumer law
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US nuclear power regulator proposes changing rule protecting people from radiation

The U.S. nuclear power regulator on Wednesday proposed changes to a rule protecting people from radiation, the latest proposal pushed by the Trump

US nuclear power regulator proposes changing rule protecting people from radiation
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Harvard professor with polarizing alien theories is picked to lead Trump administration UFO council

A polarizing Harvard astronomer has been appointed to lead a Trump administration panel studying UFOs

Harvard professor with polarizing alien theories is picked to lead Trump administration UFO council
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CDC urges people to prevent mosquito bites as West Nile virus season hits a strong, early start

West Nile virus season is off to its earliest and worst start since 2004

CDC urges people to prevent mosquito bites as West Nile virus season hits a strong, early start
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Teen has emergency surgery after unknowingly swallowing wire bristle during backyard barbecue

Teen has emergency surgery after unknowingly swallowing wire bristle during backyard barbecue

Teen has emergency surgery after unknowingly swallowing wire bristle during backyard barbecue
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‘The greatest cosmic movie ever made’: Historic telescope kicks off an unprecedented survey

‘The greatest cosmic movie ever made’: Historic telescope kicks off an unprecedented survey

‘The greatest cosmic movie ever made’: Historic telescope kicks off an unprecedented survey
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AI hopes and fears dominate global central bank meet

Seeping into just about every conversation at this week's meeting of the world's top central bankers was one big unknown:

AI hopes and fears dominate global central bank meet
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Musk denies WSJ report that SpaceX showed AI handset prototype before IPO

Elon Musk on Wednesday denied a Wall Street Journal report that SpaceX showed investors and other stakeholders a prototype of an AI-focused device ahead of its blockbuster IPO.

Musk denies WSJ report that SpaceX showed AI handset prototype before IPO
Health|Science|Technology

California man with bipolar disorder says ChatGPT fueled delusions, led to self-harm in new lawsuit

A California man sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman on Wednesday, claiming the company's ChatGPT platform exacerbated his bipolar disorder due to a lack of

California man with bipolar disorder says ChatGPT fueled delusions, led to self-harm in new lawsuit
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From Kansas to New York, historic heatwave bakes US ahead of July 4 holiday

By Brad Brooks, P.J.

From Kansas to New York, historic heatwave bakes US ahead of July 4 holiday
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Punishing heat wave hits eastern US, with a preview of what’s to come

Punishing heat wave hits eastern US, with a preview of what’s to come

Punishing heat wave hits eastern US, with a preview of what’s to come
Environment|Science|Technology

You’ve never heard of these glaciers, but they’re becoming critical climate havens as America’s iconic mountain glaciers and their water fade

They’re called rock glaciers, and they might not look like much, but they’ll continue to provide meltwater after the world’s iconic white glaciers are gone.

You’ve never heard of these glaciers, but they’re becoming critical climate havens as America’s iconic mountain glaciers and their water fade
Health|Science

Even high amounts of coffee may lower your risk for liver disease

Even high amounts of coffee may lower your risk for liver disease

Even high amounts of coffee may lower your risk for liver disease
Health|Political|Science

Congressman Tom Kean’s hospital treatment for depression may encourage men’s mental health

Congressman Tom Kean’s hospital treatment for depression may encourage men’s mental health

Congressman Tom Kean’s hospital treatment for depression may encourage men’s mental health
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Extreme heat tests cattle, but preparation helps producers stay ahead

Extreme heat tests cattle, but preparation helps producers stay ahead

Extreme heat tests cattle, but preparation helps producers stay ahead
Environment|Opinion|Science

What is the most American animal?

What is the most American animal?

What is the most American animal?
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Canadian boy, 11, died from rabies after waking up with bat on his mouth

Canadian boy, 11, died from rabies after waking up with bat on his mouth

Canadian boy, 11, died from rabies after waking up with bat on his mouth
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Trump administration lifts restrictions on Anthropic's Claude models after cybersecurity alarm

The Trump administration has lifted restrictions on artificial intelligence company Anthropic’s latest versions of its Claude chatbot, ending a weekslong ban tied to cybersecurity concerns

Trump administration lifts restrictions on Anthropic's Claude models after cybersecurity alarm
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time

Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time

Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time
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Startup Oxmiq raises $35 million to build chip architecture to lower cost of AI

By Max A.

Startup Oxmiq raises $35 million to build chip architecture to lower cost of AI
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Micron, GM sign semiconductor supply agreement for vehicles

Micron Technology and General Motors have signed a long-term supply agreement for memory and storage platforms used in vehicle production, the companies said on Wednesday.

Micron, GM sign semiconductor supply agreement for vehicles
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

As a major heat wave grips the eastern US, here’s how to stay safe – and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for

A public health researcher explains the signs to watch for that someone is developing heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and what to do.

As a major heat wave grips the eastern US, here’s how to stay safe – and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for
Environment|Science|World

A marine heat wave caused seabird deaths off California. El Nino could worsen the die-off

Many seabirds are starving to death as a marine heat wave lingers off California and fish seek deeper, cooler waters

A marine heat wave caused seabird deaths off California. El Nino could worsen the die-off
Business|Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

Data center fights pit social values, democracy and capitalism against each other

Data center proposals are often local controversies with significant underlying principles at stake.

Data center fights pit social values, democracy and capitalism against each other
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Unchecked AI progress may pose catastrophic risks, UN panel warns

Developments in artificial intelligence are outpacing scientific understanding and government policy, meaning there are no guarantees the technology

Unchecked AI progress may pose catastrophic risks, UN panel warns
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Factory activity was strong in June despite war-driven cost pressures, PMIs show

Euro zone manufacturing output closed out its best quarter since early 2022 last month as U.S. factory

Factory activity was strong in June despite war-driven cost pressures, PMIs show
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Older Americans left out of costly GLP-1 craze expected to flock to new program

Millions more Americans will qualify for obesity medications at just $50 a month under a new Medicare program starting on Wednesday,

Older Americans left out of costly GLP-1 craze expected to flock to new program
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Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here’s what to know

The federal government has launched a new program to make GLP-1 weight loss drugs more affordable for older Americans

Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here’s what to know
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Defense startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons output

Defense tech startups are repurposing automotive chips and pipes used in fracking -- while copying production methods from drugmakers -- in an effort to

Defense startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons output
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Wayve courts automakers with AI driving system that learns like humans

Autonomous-driving startup Wayve is riding a tide of investor interest. 

Wayve courts automakers with AI driving system that learns like humans
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What older adults need to know before taking a GLP-1 medication to lose weight

What older adults need to know before taking a GLP-1 medication to lose weight

What older adults need to know before taking a GLP-1 medication to lose weight
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UN report sees enormous potential benefits and big risks from AI

The rapid development of AI offers huge potential benefits to countries and people around the world, but also poses big risks, 40 leading scientists and experts

UN report sees enormous potential benefits and big risks from AI
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Hospitals in Europe are gearing up for the next heat wave armed with lessons from this one

Hospitals in the Paris region are urgently upgrading their defenses against heat waves

Hospitals in Europe are gearing up for the next heat wave armed with lessons from this one
Environment|Science|World

Global oceans break June temperature record with fears they’re headed into ‘uncharted territory’

Global oceans break June temperature record with fears they’re headed into ‘uncharted territory’

Global oceans break June temperature record with fears they’re headed into ‘uncharted territory’
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US removes curbs on Anthropic's latest Fable and Mythos AI models

Anthropic said on Tuesday that the U.S.

US removes curbs on Anthropic's latest Fable and Mythos AI models
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A visual guide to the Venezuela earthquakes

A visual guide to the Venezuela earthquakes

A visual guide to the Venezuela earthquakes
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US military deploys over 900 personnel to Venezuela for earthquake response

The U.S. military has established a robust footprint of U.S. forces in and around Venezuela to support relief operations, with more than 900 personnel

US military deploys over 900 personnel to Venezuela for earthquake response
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Bayer seeks US duties on Chinese-made glyphosate, angering farmers

Bayer on Tuesday asked Washington to impose duties on glyphosate, the chemical used in the company's weedkiller Roundup, imported from China, saying it was being

Bayer seeks US duties on Chinese-made glyphosate, angering farmers
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Abdul Ahad Momand, an Afghan air force pilot who served on the Mir space station, dies at 67

Cosmonaut Abdul Ahad Momand, Afghanistan’s first citizen in space, has died at age 67

Abdul Ahad Momand, an Afghan air force pilot who served on the Mir space station, dies at 67
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White House lifts export control on Anthropic that froze its most advanced models

White House lifts export control on Anthropic that froze its most advanced models

White House lifts export control on Anthropic that froze its most advanced models
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US issues emergency order for PJM Interconnection as heatwave looms

The U.S. Department of Energy on Tuesday declared an emergency across the nation's largest power grid, citing soaring demand and supply risks as extreme heat grips the region.

US issues emergency order for PJM Interconnection as heatwave looms
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Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes happened on a fault similar to the San Andreas, and the risks aren’t over yet – a geophysicist explains

Both faults are along plate boundaries that move in similar ways and have ruptured in enormously destructive earthquakes in the past.

Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes happened on a fault similar to the San Andreas, and the risks aren’t over yet – a geophysicist explains
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Forecasters cite 'dangerous' conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East

It's a hot one for millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes states

Forecasters cite 'dangerous' conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East
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Teen's Storm Smart program teaches hundreds of students hurricane preparedness

Teen's Storm Smart program teaches hundreds of students hurricane preparedness

Teen's Storm Smart program teaches hundreds of students hurricane preparedness
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NASA makes moves to dodge costly delays on its path to build a $30 billion moon base

NASA makes moves to dodge costly delays on its path to build a $30 billion moon base

NASA makes moves to dodge costly delays on its path to build a $30 billion moon base
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FCC says it will move toward 2027 auction of mid-band wireless spectrum

The U.S.

FCC says it will move toward 2027 auction of mid-band wireless spectrum
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Astrobotic, Firefly, Intuitive Machines win more NASA moon lander missions

NASA on Tuesday awarded $590 million worth of contracts to Astrobotic, Firefly Aerospace and Intuitive Machines for more uncrewed lunar lander missions

Astrobotic, Firefly, Intuitive Machines win more NASA moon lander missions
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FDA staff question peptides backed by Kennedy ahead of advisory panel review

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FDA staff question peptides backed by Kennedy ahead of advisory panel review
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Top cases decided during the US Supreme Court's term

The U.S.

Top cases decided during the US Supreme Court's term
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The largest digital camera ever built begins decade-long survey of the universe

The largest digital camera ever built is beginning to capture images of unseen corners of the universe in finer detail

The largest digital camera ever built begins decade-long survey of the universe
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Teen turns 3D printing business into earthquake relief effort for Venezuela

Teen turns 3D printing business into earthquake relief effort for Venezuela

Teen turns 3D printing business into earthquake relief effort for Venezuela
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Joby, Toyota announce joint venture for air taxi production

Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor announced a joint venture on Tuesday to produce the air taxi maker's S4 series, as it looks to secure government approval to deploy its commercial

Joby, Toyota announce joint venture for air taxi production
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Bank of England's Breeden signals new rules to govern agentic AI

The Bank of England on Tuesday signalled the need for bespoke AI regulation to contain risks to the financial system posed by increasingly capable agentic

Bank of England's Breeden signals new rules to govern agentic AI
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Heatwave tests Ukraine soldiers in Soviet-era tank

As a record-breaking heatwave swept across much of Europe and spilled into Ukraine, the searing temperatures bore down even harder on

Heatwave tests Ukraine soldiers in Soviet-era tank
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US House committee opens investigation into Merck, AbbVie China drug trials

The chair of the U.S.

US House committee opens investigation into Merck, AbbVie China drug trials
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Amazon’s AWS commits $1 billion toward new unit for embedded AI engineers

Amazon said on Tuesday it is creating a new division under its Amazon Web Services cloud unit employing so-called forward-deployed engineers who

Amazon’s AWS commits $1 billion toward new unit for embedded AI engineers
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US is working on ban targeting Chinese energy inverters, sources say

The Trump administration is drafting a ban on imports of foreign inverters, which connect solar projects and batteries to

US is working on ban targeting Chinese energy inverters, sources say
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How to stay cool in a heat wave even without air conditioning

Heat can be dangerous, but health experts say there are ways to manage the threat

How to stay cool in a heat wave even without air conditioning
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Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. Slaughter turbocharges presidential power

The high court’s ruling effectively endorses the unitary executive theory, greatly expanding the power of the president.

Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. Slaughter turbocharges presidential power
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Eli Lilly transfers commercialization rights for breast cancer drug in China

Eli Lilly has transferred the mainland China commercialization rights for its breast cancer drug Verzenios to Innovent Biologics, the Chinese drugmaker

Eli Lilly transfers commercialization rights for breast cancer drug in China
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U.S. approach to regulation of AI is problematic, Sixth Street's Chavez says

The United States' regulation of artificial intelligence is problematic and inconsistent, Martin Chavez, vice chairman at investment firm Sixth Street, told Reuters on

U.S. approach to regulation of AI is problematic, Sixth Street's Chavez says
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Nestle to cut artificial colourings from all products by end-2026

Nestle plans to remove artificial food colourings from all products worldwide by the end of 2026, a senior executive told Reuters on Tuesday,

Nestle to cut artificial colourings from all products by end-2026
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Regional framework could be set up to monitor rapidly shrinking Caspian Sea, Azerbaijani official says

A legal framework could be drawn up this year on regional cooperation to monitor and seek to adapt to falling water levels in the Caspian Sea, which is shrinking at an

Regional framework could be set up to monitor rapidly shrinking Caspian Sea, Azerbaijani official says
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World Cup propels surveillance to new heights

The World Cup is bringing visitors and AI-driven surveillance systems, but only one of those is certain to leave when the games are done.

World Cup propels surveillance to new heights