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Global EV sales rise in July as Europe offsets weakness in China and North America

Global demand for electric vehicles rose for a fifth consecutive month in July, driven by robust growth in Europe while sales weakened in China and North America,

Global EV sales rise in July as Europe offsets weakness in China and North America
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US immigration agency plans to buy electric shock gloves, raising alarm among rights advocates

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US immigration agency plans to buy electric shock gloves, raising alarm among rights advocates
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ICE's plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse

Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s plan to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks is facing criticism from Democratic elected officials and civil rights advocates, who call it unnecessary and cruel

ICE's plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse
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Battery cell production at Ohio plant to restart for GM EVs

A factory jointly owned by General Motors and LG Energy Solution in northeast Ohio is scheduled to restart production of battery cells next week after a seven

Battery cell production at Ohio plant to restart for GM EVs
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Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to Truth Social posts

Donald Trump was sued on Wednesday by two media entities seeking to shut down a new service that sells paid access to the U.S. president's posts,

Trump sued over service that offers paid early access to Truth Social posts
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Ford to move production of some Lincoln models from China to US

Ford Motor plans to move production of some Lincoln models from China to the U.S. beginning in 2030, Ford's CEO told Reuters on Wednesday, saying the move

Ford to move production of some Lincoln models from China to US
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Trump signed memo to allow use of cyber tools to target transnational criminal organizations, White House says

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Trump signed memo to allow use of cyber tools to target transnational criminal organizations, White House says
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Cerebras shares plummet 16% after results fail to impress investors

By Anhata Rooprai and Max A.

Cerebras shares plummet 16% after results fail to impress investors
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Cisco forecasts annual revenue above estimates on sustained AI spending

Cisco Systems forecast fiscal 2027 revenue above Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, signaling confidence that strong demand for its AI networking gear will continue

Cisco forecasts annual revenue above estimates on sustained AI spending
Crime|Science|Technology

Flock, LPR technology across the Triad sees vandalism as law enforcement continues use

Flock, LPR technology across the Triad sees vandalism as law enforcement continues use

Flock, LPR technology across the Triad sees vandalism as law enforcement continues use
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Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to president's posts on US policy

President Donald Trump was sued in federal court Wednesday to stop him from making money off a new, paid service at his Truth Social company offering early, exclusive access to his posts on U.S. policy

Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to president's posts on US policy
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Inside the Google executive moves that led to its big AI reshuffle

Google co-founder Sergey Brin in recent months has urged key AI staff to go all in on the company's Gemini model as parent Alphabet seeks to close the

Inside the Google executive moves that led to its big AI reshuffle
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As Hims prepares for peptides launch, Wall Street cautious on prospects this year

Hims & Hers Health plans to offer some legally available peptides in 2026, but investors and analysts who spoke to Reuters after the telehealth company's

As Hims prepares for peptides launch, Wall Street cautious on prospects this year
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S&P 500 ends higher as CoreWeave results fuel AI optimism

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq ended higher on Wednesday, lifted by upbeat quarterly results from CoreWeave and other AI infrastructure firms, while

S&P 500 ends higher as CoreWeave results fuel AI optimism
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The Knicks will also open their NBA Cup title defense against LeBron James and the 76ers

The New York Knicks are going to open both of their title defenses against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers

The Knicks will also open their NBA Cup title defense against LeBron James and the 76ers
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Trump sued on First and Fifth Amendment grounds over paid Truth Social access

Trump sued on First and Fifth Amendment grounds over paid Truth Social access

Trump sued on First and Fifth Amendment grounds over paid Truth Social access
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Cadillac replaces team principal Graeme Lowdon a week before F1 season resumes

Formula 1’s newest outfit Cadillac has fired its first team principal Graeme Lowdon and replaced him with former Alpine director Marcin Budkowski

Cadillac replaces team principal Graeme Lowdon a week before F1 season resumes
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NASA astronaut Mike Fincke leaves agency months after medical emergency in space

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke leaves agency months after medical emergency in space

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke leaves agency months after medical emergency in space
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Radiation vest tested on NASA moonshot can cut astronauts' exposure in solar storms, study suggests

A new study suggests a protective vest tested on a manikin during NASA's first Artemis moonshot could slash the radiation exposure of lunar astronauts during severe solar storms

Radiation vest tested on NASA moonshot can cut astronauts' exposure in solar storms, study suggests
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Jury selection begins in Meta youth harms trial in California federal court

Jury selection began Wednesday in Meta’s federal trial over claims its platforms have harmed youth mental health and track children in violation of federal law

Jury selection begins in Meta youth harms trial in California federal court
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The typical gig worker is changing – and struggling more than ever to make ends meet

For many gig workers, app-based work is no longer just about extra cash but economic need, a new survey finds.

The typical gig worker is changing – and struggling more than ever to make ends meet
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Paramount says CNN sale 'on the table' to resolve California suit over Warner Bros deal

Paramount Skydance is keeping all options, including a possible sale of CNN, "on the table" to resolve California's antitrust suit challenging its $110 billion acquisition of Warner

Paramount says CNN sale 'on the table' to resolve California suit over Warner Bros deal
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Londian Wason valued at $2 billion, biggest Chinese debut in New York in over a year

Copper foil maker Londian Wason New Energy Tech was valued at $2.01 billion in its New York Stock Exchange debut on Wednesday, marking the

Londian Wason valued at $2 billion, biggest Chinese debut in New York in over a year
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Uber invests in Latin American motorcycle lender Galgo to finance gig workers

Uber will invest in Galgo, a Latin American lender focused on motorcycle purchases, as the ride-hailing giant looks to expand access to vehicles for

Uber invests in Latin American motorcycle lender Galgo to finance gig workers
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St. Petersburg again, then Phoenix and Arlington: IndyCar’s 2027 opening stretch

IndyCar announced Wednesday that the racing series will start its 2027 season March 7 on the streets of St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg again, then Phoenix and Arlington: IndyCar’s 2027 opening stretch
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Meta, 29 states head to court in biggest test yet of youth social media litigation

Meta Platforms will face a coalition of state attorneys general in a California federal court trial beginning on Wednesday over claims it engineered Facebook

Meta, 29 states head to court in biggest test yet of youth social media litigation
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S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher after inflation data, earnings boost

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Wednesday as investors assessed largely in-line inflation data, while upbeat earnings from some AI infrastructure companies provided

S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher after inflation data, earnings boost
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CoreWeave, Super Micro surge on signs of sustained AI buildout

Shares of CoreWeave and Super Micro Computer jumped to their highest since June on Wednesday after upbeat forecasts from the two AI infrastructure companies signaled

CoreWeave, Super Micro surge on signs of sustained AI buildout
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A software glitch prevented weather warnings from going out as deadly storms struck Midwest

A software glitch prevented weather warnings from going out as deadly storms struck Midwest

A software glitch prevented weather warnings from going out as deadly storms struck Midwest
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An overnight Ukrainian blitz damages Russia's Black Sea naval stronghold, Zelenskyy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian missiles and drones blitzed Russia's naval base on the Black Sea coast in a nighttime operation

An overnight Ukrainian blitz damages Russia's Black Sea naval stronghold, Zelenskyy says
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Google unveils latest Pixel phones with slimmer cameras and more AI features

Google on Wednesday unveiled its latest lineup of Pixel phones, with slimmer cameras that include more a powerful zoom and artificial intelligence features designed to help users accomplish things with fewer taps and swipes

Google unveils latest Pixel phones with slimmer cameras and more AI features
Europe|Technology|World

German cabinet approves plan to grant more powers to spy services

Germany's cabinet approved measures on Wednesday to grant intelligence services new powers to hack communications and disrupt foreign adversaries' operations to counter what

German cabinet approves plan to grant more powers to spy services
Environment|Science|Technology

Green roofs can help cool cities in the summer heat, but building them is only the first step – many don’t survive

The success of green roofs depends on more than just good intentions and engineering – they need long-term love and care.

Green roofs can help cool cities in the summer heat, but building them is only the first step – many don’t survive
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Layoffs tied to AI hurt worker productivity – and the reason may surprise managers

For too many companies, the adoption of artificial intelligence has become an AI hunger game that spreads fear rather than engagement.

Layoffs tied to AI hurt worker productivity – and the reason may surprise managers
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

‘Starwashing’: How space companies use the greenwashing playbook while engaging in environmentally damaging practices

Orbital data centers, space habitats, mining the Moon – despite taking place in space, the practices many companies are imagining will still affect the Earth.

‘Starwashing’: How space companies use the greenwashing playbook while engaging in environmentally damaging practices
Science|Technology|World

China is shaping the future of open-source technology – including AI

Nations that lead the development of open-source technology will have a strategic edge for decades to come.

China is shaping the future of open-source technology – including AI
Crime|Technology

ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals

ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks
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Hedge funds upped short AI bets in July, Hazeltree says

Hedge funds upped short bets on AI-related stocks in July, according to a Wednesday report from data platform Hazeltree, part of a broad shift in the month that saw

Hedge funds upped short AI bets in July, Hazeltree says
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Rain pounds Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin sweeps through China

China's strongest typhoon this year battered the capital with bouts of intense rain that flooded key roads and

Rain pounds Beijing as Typhoon Dolphin sweeps through China
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Taiwan's Foxconn reports 35% rise in Q2 profit on AI demand, beats forecasts

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, reported on Wednesday a 35% rise in second-quarter profit, beating analyst forecasts, on continued strong

Taiwan's Foxconn reports 35% rise in Q2 profit on AI demand, beats forecasts
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Norway wealth fund posts record $184 billion profit in first half of 2026

Norway's $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, posted a record profit of 1.75 trillion Norwegian crowns ($184.3 billion) for

Norway wealth fund posts record $184 billion profit in first half of 2026
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Bank of America pledges $250 billion for US infrastructure financing

Bank of America said on Wednesday it plans to deploy $250 billion by July 2027 to support U.S. digital and infrastructure projects, a move

Bank of America pledges $250 billion for US infrastructure financing
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NYC Council probes Polymarket over alleged predatory marketing practices

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin has accused major prediction market startups of using predatory marketing practices to exploit young traders, according to a letter sent to

NYC Council probes Polymarket over alleged predatory marketing practices
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What's the latest in the trials over claims social media is hurting children?

Meta Platforms, Google's YouTube, TikTok parent ByteDance and Snap Inc are facing thousands of lawsuits brought by states, school districts and individuals alleging they

What's the latest in the trials over claims social media is hurting children?
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Lilly sues six companies over alleged illegal sales of experimental obesity drug retatrutide

Eli Lilly on Wednesday said it had filed six lawsuits against U.S. companies it accuses of illegally selling black-market versions of its

Lilly sues six companies over alleged illegal sales of experimental obesity drug retatrutide
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FlightAware withdraws lawsuit against Kalshi over flight-cancellation markets

Flight-tracking company FlightAware withdrew its lawsuit against Kalshi on Tuesday, a day after it filed the suit that accuses the prediction markets giant of using its data and

FlightAware withdraws lawsuit against Kalshi over flight-cancellation markets
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The cars that won't be around next year, according to Edmunds

Before you head to the dealership for your next car, read this first — because if the car you want is on this list, you might be out of luck

The cars that won't be around next year, according to Edmunds
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ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on electrical shock gloves for agents

ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on electrical shock gloves for agents

ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on electrical shock gloves for agents
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Nigeria's EV ambitions run into reality of weak electricity supply

Nigeria approved tax waivers for nearly 4,000 electric vehicles in the first half of this year, government data showed, as authorities push to accelerate nascent EV adoption

Nigeria's EV ambitions run into reality of weak electricity supply
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Nvidia partners with Wall Street giants to raise $500 billion for AI buildout

Nvidia said on Monday it has partnered with six major financial institutions to launch compute

Nvidia partners with Wall Street giants to raise $500 billion for AI buildout
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Hiroshi Okuda, who led Toyota's climb as a global automaker, dies at 93

Hiroshi Okuda, the former chief executive of Toyota who led the Japanese automaker’s stellar rise in global markets, has died at 93

Hiroshi Okuda, who led Toyota's climb as a global automaker, dies at 93
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India’s small steelmakers could save money and cut emissions with switch to renewable power

Switching to renewable energy can help smaller steel companies reduce electricity costs and cut millions of tons of carbon emissions

India’s small steelmakers could save money and cut emissions with switch to renewable power
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ASX shareholder plans to seek court approval to sue former directors over CHESS project

ASX said on Wednesday a shareholder plans to seek court approval to bring a statutory derivative action against certain former officers and directors of the Australian securities

ASX shareholder plans to seek court approval to sue former directors over CHESS project
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Ryanair signs five-year Google Cloud deal, expands use of AI in airline operations

Ryanair said on Wednesday it would deploy Google's Gemini AI tools and DeepMind models across its operations under a new five-year cloud partnership, using

Ryanair signs five-year Google Cloud deal, expands use of AI in airline operations
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Air taxi firm Joby acquires defense tech company for $500 million

Joby Aviation said on Tuesday it would buy defense technology company Resonant Sciences for about $500 million, as it looks to scale its business in a growing defense market.

Air taxi firm Joby acquires defense tech company for $500 million
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Britain's Andy Green sets another speed record, this time in a hydrogen-powered car

The only person to break the sound barrier in a car has earned another world record, this time in a show of force for hydrogen power

Britain's Andy Green sets another speed record, this time in a hydrogen-powered car
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Spotify to slap 'AI Persona' badges on AI-generated artist profiles 

Spotify said on Tuesday it would begin adding "AI Persona" badges to some profiles from mid-September to give listeners more transparency about whether the artist behind the music

Spotify to slap 'AI Persona' badges on AI-generated artist profiles 
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Uber Freight says its investigating cyber incident following hacker claims

Uber Freight is investigating a data security incident involving unauthorized access to a portion of its systems and repositories, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday. 

Uber Freight says its investigating cyber incident following hacker claims
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CME takes NHL team performance into futures market

Derivatives exchange CME said on Tuesday it would launch the world's first index-based hockey futures, a novel product designed to track indexes built from real-time performance

CME takes NHL team performance into futures market
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Oracle, Quantinuum partner to bring quantum computing to cloud

Quantinuum and Oracle on Tuesday announced a multi-year partnership aimed at bringing quantum computing capabilities to Oracle's cloud platform, as technology firms race to

Oracle, Quantinuum partner to bring quantum computing to cloud
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GM inks deal to guard against future parts-supply shocks

General Motors said it has entered an agreement with a third-party inventory management company to ensure access to future supply of critical parts.

GM inks deal to guard against future parts-supply shocks
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Super Micro forecasts upbeat annual revenue on data center adoption

Super Micro Computer forecast fiscal 2027 revenue above Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, betting that strong demand for its AI-optimized servers would fuel another

Super Micro forecasts upbeat annual revenue on data center adoption
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CoreWeave boosts 2026 spending plan, beats quarterly estimates on AI demand surge

CoreWeave lifted its annual capital spending forecast on Tuesday after beating second-quarter estimates, betting on a surge in demand for its AI cloud

CoreWeave boosts 2026 spending plan, beats quarterly estimates on AI demand surge
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SCE wins tentative ruling in Eaton wildfire liability case, Bloomberg News reports

A California judge tentatively denied a request to hold Southern California Edison, a unit of Edison International, automatically liable for billions of dollars in property losses

SCE wins tentative ruling in Eaton wildfire liability case, Bloomberg News reports
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Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin

A set of unique, extremely rare Super Mario cartridges was found in a gaming store in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and will be auctioned off starting Friday

Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin
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LeBron James will play his first game with the 76ers against champion Knicks on NBA opening night

LeBron James will play his first game with Philadelphia 76ers on the NBA’s opening night against the defending champion New York Knicks

LeBron James will play his first game with the 76ers against champion Knicks on NBA opening night
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

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
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Wildfires can contaminate nearby homes and water systems – here’s what Spokane’s returning residents need to know

A home might appear fine, but toxic contamination isn’t always evident by sight or smell. An engineer share safety tips for the recovery.

Wildfires can contaminate nearby homes and water systems – here’s what Spokane’s returning residents need to know
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Ex-Toyota chair Okuda, outsider who masterminded global footprint, dies at 93

Former Toyota Motor Corp Chairman Hiroshi Okuda, who has died aged 93 according to Kyodo News, was a rare outsider at the top of a firm more often run by a founding-family

Ex-Toyota chair Okuda, outsider who masterminded global footprint, dies at 93
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Alpha Compute to buy Pennsylvania land, gas rights for $55 million data center campus, company says

  AI infrastructure company Alpha Compute has signed a binding term sheet to acquire land and natural gas rights in Pennsylvania for $55 million to

Alpha Compute to buy Pennsylvania land, gas rights for $55 million data center campus, company says
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Virginia data center boom pushes Dominion deeper into costly power market

Dominion's fuel costs in Virginia have risen nearly 90% in five years as data-center-driven demand leaves the utility increasingly exposed to volatile wholesale

Virginia data center boom pushes Dominion deeper into costly power market
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Trading platform eToro beats profit estimates, targets US growth with TradeZero buy

Trading platform eToro beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Tuesday and said it would buy rival TradeZero in a cash-and-

Trading platform eToro beats profit estimates, targets US growth with TradeZero buy
Business|Science|Technology

Senior OpenAI executive Brad Lightcap to leave for new venture

Senior OpenAI executive Brad Lightcap said on Tuesday he would leave the company to start a new venture, as the ChatGPT maker gears up to go public amid growing AI demand.

Senior OpenAI executive Brad Lightcap to leave for new venture
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Sky-gazers can look forward to a stunning meteor shower peak this week. How and when to see it

Sky-gazers can look forward to a stunning meteor shower peak this week. How and when to see it

Sky-gazers can look forward to a stunning meteor shower peak this week. How and when to see it
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AI hyperscalers upend usual earnings stock swing pattern

Larger-than-usual post-earnings stock swings by AI and hyperscaler companies this earnings season have upended a historical pattern in which smaller companies' results

AI hyperscalers upend usual earnings stock swing pattern
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Nvidia building 1-trillion-parameter Nemotron 4 to rival open AI models, The Information reports

Nvidia is developing a new AI model family, Nemotron 4, with the goal of challenging top open-source models globally, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing people who work on

Nvidia building 1-trillion-parameter Nemotron 4 to rival open AI models, The Information reports
Business|Science|Technology

IBM, Together AI ink $240 million deal for Nvidia-powered AI inference cluster

IBM and startup Together AI have signed a $240 million multi-year agreement to build a large-scale artificial intelligence cluster on IBM Cloud using Nvidia

IBM, Together AI ink $240 million deal for Nvidia-powered AI inference cluster
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US transport secretary working on telecom issues fix after close call involving Trump helicopter

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US transport secretary working on telecom issues fix after close call involving Trump helicopter
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For McDonald's and rivals, cheap deals no longer do the trick

U.S. fast-food chains including McDonald's that spent the second quarter battling to pull in price-conscious diners discovered discounts

For McDonald's and rivals, cheap deals no longer do the trick
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Parents putting screens in front of their kids is more about their own stress than other factors

Most research on kids’ screen time has focused on a child’s behavior. Far less attention has gone to parents and their role in their children’s media use.

Parents putting screens in front of their kids is more about their own stress than other factors
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Federal government to turn a Kentucky uranium plant into an AI data center and gas power complex

The U.S. Department of Energy is harnessing the artificial intelligence boom in its bid to convert another Cold War-era uranium enrichment site

Federal government to turn a Kentucky uranium plant into an AI data center and gas power complex
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Some robotaxis approved to operate without steering wheels and losing the brake pedal could be next

Federal regulators are clearing the way for robotaxis to operate without steering wheels or eventually even brake pedals

Some robotaxis approved to operate without steering wheels and losing the brake pedal could be next
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Strong iPhone sales propel Apple's fiscal Q3 results past Wall Street's expectations

Apple posted a solid fiscal third quarter on Thursday, climbing past Wall Street’s expectations thanks to strong sales of the iPhone and MacBook computers

Strong iPhone sales propel Apple's fiscal Q3 results past Wall Street's expectations
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Amazon beats estimates for quarterly cloud revenue growth

Amazon.com topped market expectations for quarterly cloud revenue growth on Thursday on the back of surging enterprise AI spending, signaling the company's hefty investments were

Amazon beats estimates for quarterly cloud revenue growth
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Reddit expects revenue above estimates as AI tools attract advertisers

Reddit forecast third-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, signaling its strategy to draw marketers by offering AI-powered advertising tools

Reddit expects revenue above estimates as AI tools attract advertisers
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Crypto exchange Coinbase reports third straight quarterly loss on trading slowdown

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global on Thursday recorded a third consecutive quarter of losses, hurt by lower transaction revenue as a prolonged downturn in crypto markets

Crypto exchange Coinbase reports third straight quarterly loss on trading slowdown
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Rivian beats quarterly revenue estimates as R2 launch, software business gain traction

Rivian Automotive beat quarterly revenue estimates and raised annual delivery forecast on Thursday, buoyed by optimism over the rollout of its lower-priced R2 SUV

Rivian beats quarterly revenue estimates as R2 launch, software business gain traction
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Microsoft's best day since 2008 leads US stocks, while inflation worries remain in the bond market

A monster day for Microsoft following signals that its big spending on AI is translating into profits led a powerful rebound on Wall Street, while AI stocks regained some of their sharp recent losses

Microsoft's best day since 2008 leads US stocks, while inflation worries remain in the bond market
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Wall Street ends sharply higher, lifted by soaring Microsoft

Wall Street ended sharply higher on Thursday, with chip stocks jumping and Microsoft soaring after the technology giant gave a stellar forecast that eased fears

Wall Street ends sharply higher, lifted by soaring Microsoft
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Banks in talks to lend $15 billion for Anthropic data center backed by Google, WSJ reports

Data-center developer Nexus Data Centers is in advanced talks to raise $15 billion for a Texas campus tied to Anthropic, with Alphabet's Google offering financial guarantees and

Banks in talks to lend $15 billion for Anthropic data center backed by Google, WSJ reports
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Film producers warn Paramount-Warner merger could restrict access to news archives

A group of film producers has urged the British culture minister to intervene in the proposed merger of Paramount

Film producers warn Paramount-Warner merger could restrict access to news archives
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Microsoft set for record one-day market cap gain after upbeat Azure forecast

Microsoft's shares soared more than 16% on Thursday, putting the company on track for a record one-day gain in market value after it said it expects to keep generating cash through

Microsoft set for record one-day market cap gain after upbeat Azure forecast
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OpenAI's Sam Altman to discuss voluntary AI safety tests with Trump officials after agent went rogue

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will discuss his company's upcoming AI models and voluntary government cybersecurity testing of advanced AI systems with White

OpenAI's Sam Altman to discuss voluntary AI safety tests with Trump officials after agent went rogue
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New winery uses solar power and innovative technology to build a more sustainable future

New winery uses solar power and innovative technology to build a more sustainable future

New winery uses solar power and innovative technology to build a more sustainable future
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Chesterfield County launches drone-as-a-first-responder program, first of its kind in Central Virginia

Chesterfield County launches drone-as-a-first-responder program, first of its kind in Central Virginia

Chesterfield County launches drone-as-a-first-responder program, first of its kind in Central Virginia
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Flock cameras are getting mobbed

Flock cameras are getting mobbed

Flock cameras are getting mobbed
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OpenAI cuts prices on smaller models as businesses scrutinize AI spend

OpenAI slashed prices of its low- and mid-tier AI models on Thursday, a move that may intensify competition in the industry as U.S. companies battle cheaper Chinese rivals for

OpenAI cuts prices on smaller models as businesses scrutinize AI spend
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Coinbase beats much of customer lawsuit over US token sales

Coinbase won the dismissal on Thursday of much of a lawsuit in which customers accused the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange of illegally selling

Coinbase beats much of customer lawsuit over US token sales
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New York City has paused construction at several office-to-apartment conversions since Pfizer tower structural problems

New York City has paused construction at several office-to-apartment conversions since Pfizer tower structural problems

New York City has paused construction at several office-to-apartment conversions since Pfizer tower structural problems
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Amazon, Walmart AI detect 'made in USA' fraud but do not flag it, study says

Amazon and Walmart AI shopping assistants can often detect when "Made in USA" product labels are false, but the big retailers are not using that technology to crack

Amazon, Walmart AI detect 'made in USA' fraud but do not flag it, study says
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Amazon's Zoox wins first US approval for paid robotaxis without human controls

Amazon's Zoox unit has won U.S. approval for limited commercial deployment of its novel steering-wheel-free robotaxis, a first for the autonomous ride

Amazon's Zoox wins first US approval for paid robotaxis without human controls
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Company tapped to build components for NASA lunar rover

Company tapped to build components for NASA lunar rover

Company tapped to build components for NASA lunar rover
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Bombardier free cash turns positive on private jet order boom but fewer deliveries hit shares

Bombardier reported a turnaround in second-quarter free cash flow above analysts' expectations on Thursday, but shares dropped

Bombardier free cash turns positive on private jet order boom but fewer deliveries hit shares
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Goldman Sachs asset arm forms AI investing platform, memo shows

Goldman Sachs Asset Management has launched an artificial intelligence investing platform, AlphaAI, betting that AI will become an important driver of investment returns

Goldman Sachs asset arm forms AI investing platform, memo shows
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Mastercard beats profit estimates as stable spending drives transaction volumes

Mastercard posted a second-quarter profit that surpassed Wall Street expectations on Thursday, boosted by robust transaction volumes driven by steady consumer

Mastercard beats profit estimates as stable spending drives transaction volumes
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China's Xiaomi launches SkyNomad SUV series offering space and reconfigurable interiors

China's Xiaomi launched an SUV series dubbed SkyNomad on Thursday, expanding its EV lineup into the large-family SUV segment, as it seeks to

China's Xiaomi launches SkyNomad SUV series offering space and reconfigurable interiors
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Microsoft rally lifts stocks, 30-year Treasury yield hits 19-year peak

U.S. stocks gained on Thursday as Microsoft's forecast-beating results eased investor worries about massive AI spending by companies, while 30-year Treasury

Microsoft rally lifts stocks, 30-year Treasury yield hits 19-year peak
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Scale AI taps former Google Cloud executive as CEO

July 30 - Scale AI said on Thursday it had named former Google Cloud executive Francis DeSouza as chief executive officer, effective August 10, as the AI company looks to expand its data and

Scale AI taps former Google Cloud executive as CEO
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Ford CEO tells employees Chinese automakers could enter US market in next decade

Ford CEO Jim Farley told employees in a town hall on Thursday that the company is preparing for the possibility that Chinese automakers could enter the

Ford CEO tells employees Chinese automakers could enter US market in next decade
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Labcorp raises annual profit forecast on strong testing demand

Laboratory operator Labcorp raised its annual profit forecast and posted better-than-expected second-quarter results on Thursday, as steady demand for diagnostic

Labcorp raises annual profit forecast on strong testing demand
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Regeneron beats quarterly estimates on eczema drug strength, shares rise

Regeneron on Thursday beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter revenue and profit, helped by strong demand for its eczema drug Dupixent and a high-dose version of its eye drug

Regeneron beats quarterly estimates on eczema drug strength, shares rise
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Braveheart Bio targets $1.2 billion valuation in US IPO

Braveheart Bio is targeting a valuation of up to $1.2 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, the clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company said on Thursday.

Braveheart Bio targets $1.2 billion valuation in US IPO
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AI cloud provider Nscale to buy software startup Anyscale

Cloud infrastructure provider Nscale will buy AI software startup Anyscale to help clients better manage and run AI systems efficiently, the companies said on Thursday.

AI cloud provider Nscale to buy software startup Anyscale
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Pickup truck profits highlight growing divide among global automakers

From Fiat to Ferrari, results on Thursday highlighted a growing gap between the carmakers raking in cash by selling gas-guzzling pickups to Americans and

Pickup truck profits highlight growing divide among global automakers
Africa|Americas|Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference

A U.S. government map of Africa mislabeled every country during a State Department presentation at a global conference taking place in Brazil this week, causing a

US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference
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Activist Jana pushes Fiserv to review entire portfolio, refresh board

Activist investor Jana Partners is ratcheting up pressure on payments company Fiserv, pushing it to launch a formal review of its entire portfolio

Activist Jana pushes Fiserv to review entire portfolio, refresh board
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Wall St opens higher as Microsoft's results temper some AI jitters

U.S. stocks opened higher on Thursday as Microsoft's forecast-beating results soothed investor concerns about massive AI spending by companies, while investors parsed fresh

Wall St opens higher as Microsoft's results temper some AI jitters
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Couple targeted in eBay stalking case says most important thing in $55.7 million settlement isn't money

Couple targeted in eBay stalking case says most important thing in $55.7 million settlement isn't money

Couple targeted in eBay stalking case says most important thing in $55.7 million settlement isn't money
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As AI reshapes newsrooms, leading media outlets are charting different paths for its use

From the BBC’s implementation of AI guardrails to Reuters’ embrace of AI tools to disseminate breaking financial news, newsrooms’ missions and values are shaping their technological futures.

As AI reshapes newsrooms, leading media outlets are charting different paths for its use
Education|Science|Technology

Schools are rethinking whether every student needs a laptop

Rather than considering how much time students spend on screens, the more useful question is whether they are asking questions and solving problems with the help of technology.

Schools are rethinking whether every student needs a laptop
Arts|Opinion|Science|Sports|Technology

What video review controversies in sports reveal about AI and human decision-making

The World Cup’s VAR controversies reveal a broader challenge for AI-assisted decision-making: deciding what AI should handle, what it should support and what should be left to human judgment.

What video review controversies in sports reveal about AI and human decision-making
Science|Technology

What is a side-channel attack? A cybersecurity researcher explains how computers can leak secrets without being hacked

Hackers have easier ways of getting information out of a computer, but side-channel vulnerabilities show that technology developers need to take a broad view of security.

What is a side-channel attack? A cybersecurity researcher explains how computers can leak secrets without being hacked
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4 ways wildfires generate tornadoes, lightning and other extreme weather, sometimes miles from the flames

An atmospheric scientist explains the mechanics behind 4 types of extreme weather fueled by the smoke and the heat of wildfires.

4 ways wildfires generate tornadoes, lightning and other extreme weather, sometimes miles from the flames
Economy|Science|Technology

A government fund of AI stocks to benefit all Americans is a good idea, but hard to pull off

If the US were to create a fund to harness AI and buffer the economy and workers from long-term harms AI could cause, it would not be the first country to do so.

A government fund of AI stocks to benefit all Americans is a good idea, but hard to pull off
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Mercedes-Benz to recall more than 310,000 US vehicles citing risk of failure to detect open door

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 310,667 vehicles in the U.S. due to risk of failure to detect an open door, the U.S.

Mercedes-Benz to recall more than 310,000 US vehicles citing risk of failure to detect open door
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Starbucks shares rise as Niccol's turnaround gains momentum

Starbucks shares jumped 5.6% in premarket trading on Thursday, after a fourth straight quarter of comparable sales growth and increased annual targets indicated CEO Brian Niccol's

Starbucks shares rise as Niccol's turnaround gains momentum
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Why Americans are leasing fewer cars

Vehicle leasing has declined in the United States in recent years, curbing what has long been a preferred route to new wheels for many car shoppers.

Why Americans are leasing fewer cars
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Chinese state media showcase wider deployment of closely watched anti-ship missile

China's state media has hinted at the wider deployment of one of its most closely watched weapons, the YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile.

Chinese state media showcase wider deployment of closely watched anti-ship missile
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Qualcomm shares slide as higher costs, Apple-related weakness cloud profit forecast

Qualcomm shares fell about 5% on Thursday after the chipmaker's warning about higher memory costs and a steeper decline in revenue from Apple raised concerns about near-term profit

Qualcomm shares slide as higher costs, Apple-related weakness cloud profit forecast
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Meta's AI splurge lays bare its compute conundrum

Meta can simultaneously fuel its own AI ambitions and rent out its scarce computing capacity to bolster returns, CEO Mark Zuckerberg signaled on

Meta's AI splurge lays bare its compute conundrum
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EU aims for seven AI gigafactories with €10 billion plan in race with US, China

The European Union will fund seven artificial intelligence gigafactories across the bloc with €10 billion ($11.5 billion), the European Commission said on

EU aims for seven AI gigafactories with €10 billion plan in race with US, China
Economy|Europe|Science|Technology|World

EU lays out $11.4 billion for 7 AI gigafactories as it aims to catch up with US and China

The European Union plans to invest 10 billion euros to build seven AI gigafactories, aiming to catch up with the U.S. and China

EU lays out $11.4 billion for 7 AI gigafactories as it aims to catch up with US and China
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Asia stock-picking hedge funds set for record monthly loss, Goldman says

Asia-focused equity hedge funds are heading for their biggest monthly drawdown on record, a Goldman Sachs note showed, as a broad AI stock rout wiped out

Asia stock-picking hedge funds set for record monthly loss, Goldman says
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Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks, sources say

Iran is expected to receive within weeks a first shipment out of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defence missile launchers, three sources

Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks, sources say
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BMW to review practices once deemed 'untouchable' as profit slumps

BMW will review working practices once deemed "untouchable", the carmaker pledged on Thursday, after a 35% drop in second-quarter pretax profit underscored

BMW to review practices once deemed 'untouchable' as profit slumps
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

When can a power company take your land for data center infrastructure?

Courts have long let utilities seize private property to build transmission lines. Does that hold if the power flows to a single data center?

When can a power company take your land for data center infrastructure?
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Capgemini sees multi-year IT modernisation boom as firms prepare for AI

Capgemini Chief Executive Aiman Ezzat said on Thursday that companies hoping to deploy artificial intelligence at scale will first need to modernise decades-old

Capgemini sees multi-year IT modernisation boom as firms prepare for AI
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Death toll rises in Japan. Why does the country experience so many large earthquakes?

Death toll rises in Japan. Why does the country experience so many large earthquakes?

Death toll rises in Japan. Why does the country experience so many large earthquakes?
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South Korea export growth seen easing but chip boom to hold

South Korean exports likely extended robust growth in July, with the pace weakening from a near-half-century high but posting the second-

South Korea export growth seen easing but chip boom to hold
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Samsung sees chip shortage extending to 2028, touts long-term supply deals

Samsung Electronics on Thursday reported a more than 250-fold jump in chip profit and announced multi-year supply deals with major data

Samsung sees chip shortage extending to 2028, touts long-term supply deals
Australia|Crime|Technology|World

Australian watchdog files legal action against Telegram, saying it failed to remove violent content

Australia’s online safety watchdog has taken legal action against Telegram for what the watchdog says is a failure to remove extremist content

Australian watchdog files legal action against Telegram, saying it failed to remove violent content
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Samsung reports record profit as South Korean chip giants benefit from global AI boom

South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics has reported a record operating profit of $62 billion for the April-June quarter

Samsung reports record profit as South Korean chip giants benefit from global AI boom
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In record heat, a warming world has come to rely on China to stay cool

In record heat, a warming world has come to rely on China to stay cool

In record heat, a warming world has come to rely on China to stay cool
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China warns of retaliation if US sticks with robot ban

China will "resolutely retaliate" and safeguard its interests if the United States insists on acting unilaterally over an import ban on new Chinese robots and power

China warns of retaliation if US sticks with robot ban
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Intel providing chip technology to startup led by co-investor of Tan in rare deal

By Max A.

Intel providing chip technology to startup led by co-investor of Tan in rare deal
Australia|Crime|Political|Technology|World

Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material

Australia's internet regulator said on Thursday it had begun legal action against messaging platform Telegram over alleged failings to tackle pro-terror

Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material
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Equinix shares fall on soft third-quarter forecast

Equinix shares fell 3% on Wednesday as soft third-quarter forecast overshadowed a raised full-year and long-term outlook.

Equinix shares fall on soft third-quarter forecast
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Microsoft says cash will keep flowing from AI, shares rise

Microsoft on Wednesday said it expects to keep generating cash through its just-started fiscal 2027 and gave a capital

Microsoft says cash will keep flowing from AI, shares rise
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Chinese carmakers piling pressure on UK rivals, auto industry chief says

A wave of Chinese entrants into Britain's car market is piling pressure on traditional manufacturers, forcing them to offer deeper discounts to compete with

Chinese carmakers piling pressure on UK rivals, auto industry chief says
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L3Harris beats quarterly revenue estimates on strong weapons demand

Defense supplier L3Harris Technologies beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter revenue on Wednesday, as it banks on strong demand for weapons and military technology.

L3Harris beats quarterly revenue estimates on strong weapons demand
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Trading Day: All Warshed up 

U.S. shares tumbled and long-dated Treasury yields surged to multi-decade peaks on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates on

Trading Day: All Warshed up 
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Qualcomm forecasts weak quarterly profit, expects Apple revenue drop to accelerate

Qualcomm forecast fourth-quarter profit below estimates and said revenue from Apple products would decline faster than expected, but signaled

Qualcomm forecasts weak quarterly profit, expects Apple revenue drop to accelerate
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Meta cash flow craters as Zuckerberg doubles down on AI spending

Meta Platforms reported a 91% drop in second-quarter free cash flow on Wednesday, underscoring the financial strain of the social media giant's

Meta cash flow craters as Zuckerberg doubles down on AI spending
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US strikes $58.6 billion Patriot missile deal amid rising stockpile concerns

The U.S.

US strikes $58.6 billion Patriot missile deal amid rising stockpile concerns
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Arm shares dive after hours despite forecasts above estimates

By Juby Babu and Max A.

Arm shares dive after hours despite forecasts above estimates
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Trump unveils another project as polling shows his DC construction is unpopular

Trump unveils another project as polling shows his DC construction is unpopular

Trump unveils another project as polling shows his DC construction is unpopular
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Microsoft beats Wall Street expectations with $90B in revenue

Microsoft has posted strong quarterly earnings, surpassing expectations with significant growth in its cloud computing platform and a boost in paid AI users

Microsoft beats Wall Street expectations with $90B in revenue
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OpenAI's Sam Altman discusses rogue agent with US senators, as Trump considers AI controls

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Wednesday that he was meeting with U.S. senators to talk about his company's upcoming models while President Donald

OpenAI's Sam Altman discusses rogue agent with US senators, as Trump considers AI controls
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SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launches

SpaceX won $1.6 billion in orders from the U.S.

SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launches
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US stocks, dollar slip after Fed leaves rates unchanged

U.S. stocks extended losses, interest-rate sensitive two-year Treasury yields dropped and the dollar slipped on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held interest

US stocks, dollar slip after Fed leaves rates unchanged
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Meta shares drop as Q2 profit declines due to legal expenses and severance costs

Meta Platforms says its second-quarter profit declined even as revenue beat Wall Street’s expectations, as legal expenses and severance costs for recent layoffs weighed on its results

Meta shares drop as Q2 profit declines due to legal expenses and severance costs
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Oil prices jump, while the Dow drops more than 1,100 as sinking AI stocks drag Wall Street lower

Oil prices got back to jumping, while sinking technology stocks dragged Wall Street lower amid uncertainty about what the Federal Reserve will do to get high inflation under control

Oil prices jump, while the Dow drops more than 1,100 as sinking AI stocks drag Wall Street lower
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Teen flies himself to world's largest aviation gathering

Teen flies himself to world's largest aviation gathering

Teen flies himself to world's largest aviation gathering
Arts|Business|Science|Technology

Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over its first-in-the-nation law banning 'nudification' technology

Elon Musk’s company xAI is suing Minnesota over the state’s first-in-the-nation law that bans “nudification” technology on websites and apps

Elon Musk's xAI sues Minnesota over its first-in-the-nation law banning 'nudification' technology
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Renault swings to profit on EVs despite rise of Chinese rivals

Renault posted a 9.4% rise in first-half revenue on Wednesday and swung back to profit thanks to strong electric vehicle sales, as it withstood growing

Renault swings to profit on EVs despite rise of Chinese rivals
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Shell, Phillips 66 weigh sale of stakes in $3.5 billion US pipeline Explorer, sources say

Shell and Phillips 66 are working on a potential sale of their stakes in the company which owns the Explorer refined products pipeline, in a deal that

Shell, Phillips 66 weigh sale of stakes in $3.5 billion US pipeline Explorer, sources say
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Wall Street closes down sharply after Fed holds rates unchanged

Wall Street ended sharply lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, with AI-related chip stocks adding to recent declines ahead of

Wall Street closes down sharply after Fed holds rates unchanged
Business|Technology|World

X, World Federation of Advertisers settle litigation over GARM dispute

SpaceX's X and the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) said on Wednesday they had settled litigation over an alleged advertiser boycott of the social media platform linked to the

X, World Federation of Advertisers settle litigation over GARM dispute
Business|Science|Technology|World

Qualcomm wins BMW chip supply deal for future vehicle platforms

Qualcomm said on Wednesday it has signed a long-term deal to supply chips for German luxury automaker BMW's future digital cockpit and advanced driver-assistance systems through

Qualcomm wins BMW chip supply deal for future vehicle platforms
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Apple says UK App Store proposal amounts to price regulation

Apple said on Wednesday that proposed UK rules governing its App Store would amount to price regulation, arguing that plans to loosen its control over in-

Apple says UK App Store proposal amounts to price regulation
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NextEra, Brookfield plan $100 billion data center at US uranium site in Kentucky

NextEra Energy and Brookfield plan to develop a $100 billion data center campus and power plant at a federally owned former uranium

NextEra, Brookfield plan $100 billion data center at US uranium site in Kentucky
Business|Environment|Technology

US House Democrat asks Musk to answer for polluting xAI data centers

U.S.

US House Democrat asks Musk to answer for polluting xAI data centers
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Technology|US

US FTC sues Hims & Hers for sending user health info to Meta, Snap

The U.S.

US FTC sues Hims & Hers for sending user health info to Meta, Snap
Health|Science|Technology

Iowa stroke survivor finds new hopes through nerve stimulation therapy

Iowa stroke survivor finds new hopes through nerve stimulation therapy

Iowa stroke survivor finds new hopes through nerve stimulation therapy
Crime|Education|Technology

Professor uses hidden word to detect AI use on midterm exam

Professor uses hidden word to detect AI use on midterm exam

Professor uses hidden word to detect AI use on midterm exam
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

"Coordinated cyberattack" targeted 30-plus Minnesota water systems in 48 hours, MNIT says

"Coordinated cyberattack" targeted 30-plus Minnesota water systems in 48 hours, MNIT says

"Coordinated cyberattack" targeted 30-plus Minnesota water systems in 48 hours, MNIT says
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

The Latest: Fire crews in southwest France battle massive blaze as they face extreme temperatures

Firefighters in southwest France are battling a mega-fire four times the size of Paris

The Latest: Fire crews in southwest France battle massive blaze as they face extreme temperatures
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

US to award GlobalFoundries $300 million to develop faster AI chip links

GlobalFoundries said on Wednesday the U.S. government will award $300 million to the chipmaker to bolster research and development of

US to award GlobalFoundries $300 million to develop faster AI chip links
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Cognizant lifts annual profit forecast on strong financial services growth

Cognizant Technology on Wednesday raised its annual adjusted profit forecast after recording strong growth in its financial services business and continued operating margin

Cognizant lifts annual profit forecast on strong financial services growth
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

General Dynamics lifts outlook on Gulfstream, shipbuilding strength

General Dynamics on Wednesday raised its full-year profit forecast after reporting better-than-expected second-quarter results, as strength in its Gulfstream

General Dynamics lifts outlook on Gulfstream, shipbuilding strength
Business|Science|Technology

DoorDash launches in-house drone delivery program after FAA certification

DoorDash on Wednesday launched its in-house drone-delivery program, DoorDash Air, after securing a U.S.

DoorDash launches in-house drone delivery program after FAA certification
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Hyperscaler debt binge pushes yields up as investor demand cools

Major U.S. technology companies are borrowing heavily as they ramp up spending on their artificial intelligence buildout, and at steadily higher yields

Hyperscaler debt binge pushes yields up as investor demand cools
Business|Science|Technology

Eliyan raises $145 million at $1 billion valuation to ease AI chip data bottlenecks 

Eliyan, a startup that aims to ease the bottlenecks in transferring data between AI chips in data centers, said on Wednesday it had raised $145

Eliyan raises $145 million at $1 billion valuation to ease AI chip data bottlenecks 
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Ferrari has already hit 2026 sales target for Luce EV, FT says

Ferrari has hit its annual sales target for its first-ever electric vehicle on the back of strong demand from China, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people

Ferrari has already hit 2026 sales target for Luce EV, FT says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Kia to invest $649 million to bring electric car production to Mexico

South Korea's Kia will produce and sell fully electric vehicles in Mexico, managing director for the company Horacio Chavez said on Wednesday.

Kia to invest $649 million to bring electric car production to Mexico
Arts|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

The Trump admin wants to test paint patches on an iconic DC building this week. Preservationists are trying to stop it.

The Trump admin wants to test paint patches on an iconic DC building this week. Preservationists are trying to stop it.

The Trump admin wants to test paint patches on an iconic DC building this week. Preservationists are trying to stop it.
Business|Science|Technology

The OpenAI lab leak was more extensive than we thought

The OpenAI lab leak was more extensive than we thought

The OpenAI lab leak was more extensive than we thought
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Russia accuses Telegram CEO Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism in its latest digital crackdown

Russian authorities have charged Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, with aiding terrorism and placed him on an international wanted list

Russia accuses Telegram CEO Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism in its latest digital crackdown
Health|Science|Technology

AI in healthcare is an evolving landscape of new technologies, productivity benefits and legal uncertainties

A standardized framework for regulating the safety and efficacy of AI in healthcare has yet to be established.

AI in healthcare is an evolving landscape of new technologies, productivity benefits and legal uncertainties
Business|Education|Finance|Lifestyle|Technology

Got money questions? How to get chatbots to give you accurate answers

The gap between AI and a human adviser is narrowest for commonsense guidance.

Got money questions? How to get chatbots to give you accurate answers
Business|Economy|Technology

SoFi's unchanged profit forecast tempers record quarter, revenue outlook lift

SoFi's unchanged 2026 profit outlook on Wednesday overshadowed a raise in the fintech's revenue growth forecast that topped Wall Street expectations and a market-

SoFi's unchanged profit forecast tempers record quarter, revenue outlook lift
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

What are credit default swaps and why are they spooking AI investors?

Shares in companies driving the AI boom have been under pressure for weeks.

What are credit default swaps and why are they spooking AI investors?
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Boston Scientific trims annual profit forecast on softer Watchman device demand

Medical device maker Boston Scientific cut its annual profit forecast on Wednesday, citing slower growth for its Watchman heart device and tougher competition in

Boston Scientific trims annual profit forecast on softer Watchman device demand
Business|Economy|Health|Technology|World

GE HealthCare tops quarterly estimates, weighs patient care unit sale

GE HealthCare said on Wednesday it might sell its patient care segment, after beating Wall Street estimates on steady demand for its diagnostics and imaging devices

GE HealthCare tops quarterly estimates, weighs patient care unit sale
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Nvidia partner ChipAgents raises $60 million to accelerate chip design with AI agents

By Max A.

Nvidia partner ChipAgents raises $60 million to accelerate chip design with AI agents
Arts|Business|Education|Political|Technology|World

China releases draft cyberbullying law covering AI-enabled abuse

China's cyberspace regulator on Wednesday released a draft law aimed at curbing cyberbullying, including AI-enabled abuse, as Beijing tightens oversight of online bullying

China releases draft cyberbullying law covering AI-enabled abuse
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Thousands of Audi workers protest over threatened plant closure

Thousands of Audi workers demonstrated on Wednesday against the possible closure of the German automaker's Neckarsulm plant

Thousands of Audi workers protest over threatened plant closure
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Johnson Controls lifts annual profit forecast on data center demand

Industrial supplier Johnson Controls International raised its full-year profit forecast on Wednesday, anticipating sustained demand for data center-related products and services.

Johnson Controls lifts annual profit forecast on data center demand
Business|Science|Technology|World

US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks

US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Meta CEO Zuckerberg warns US shouldn’t ban Chinese AI models

Meta CEO Zuckerberg warns US shouldn’t ban Chinese AI models

Meta CEO Zuckerberg warns US shouldn’t ban Chinese AI models
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Technology

The 5 best midsize three-row SUVs, according to Edmunds

Three-row SUVs are staples of American family life, offering an ideal balance of size, space and utility

The 5 best midsize three-row SUVs, according to Edmunds
Arts|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Tracking the impact of the Japan earthquake in maps and charts

Tracking the impact of the Japan earthquake in maps and charts

Tracking the impact of the Japan earthquake in maps and charts
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Taiwan's UMC raises 2026 capex, expands Singapore and Taiwan fabs for AI demand

Taiwanese chipmaker United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) said on Wednesday its board approved an expansion plan, including additional cleanroom capacity at its

Taiwan's UMC raises 2026 capex, expands Singapore and Taiwan fabs for AI demand
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Sony poised for 'GTA VI' boost as memory prices bite

Sony is set to be a major beneficiary of the launch of "Grand Theft Auto VI" but the highly anticipated game is landing as the PlayStation maker grapples with

Sony poised for 'GTA VI' boost as memory prices bite
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Magnificent 7 results set to test broadening US stock market

The S&P 500 has struggled to make further headway since its early June record peak, but that tepid performance belies churning beneath the market's

Magnificent 7 results set to test broadening US stock market
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Microsoft set for $190 billion market value swing after earnings results, options indicate

Options traders expect a roughly $190 billion swing in Microsoft's market value after it reports earnings on Wednesday, an unusually large move that

Microsoft set for $190 billion market value swing after earnings results, options indicate
Business|Economy|Technology|World

South Korea $2 trillion stock rout breaks records as SK Hynix results disappoint

South Korean stocks plunged for a second straight session on Wednesday as Asia's once-blazing AI rally morphed into

South Korea $2 trillion stock rout breaks records as SK Hynix results disappoint
Crime|Technology|World

Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with aiding terrorism, he gives Moscow the finger

Russia said on Wednesday it had charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activity, alleging that his hugely popular messaging app was being used by

Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with aiding terrorism, he gives Moscow the finger
Technology|World

US military may require some troops in Mideast to surrender cell phones, sources say

The top U.S. commander for the Middle East has warned troops that cellphone videos shared online can help Iran target American bases, and sources told Reuters some

US military may require some troops in Mideast to surrender cell phones, sources say
Business|Economy|Technology

Apple set for strongest June-quarter sales growth in 5 years

Apple's decision to hold iPhone prices steady is set to power its strongest June-quarter sales growth in five years, but investors will want to know how long it can

Apple set for strongest June-quarter sales growth in 5 years
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Trump's attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service

The U.S. Postal Service is emerging as a pivotal player as the midterm elections approach

Trump's attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China’s humanoid robots have been taking over the global market. Now the US is banning them

China’s humanoid robots have been taking over the global market. Now the US is banning them

China’s humanoid robots have been taking over the global market. Now the US is banning them
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Anti-collision alarms sound in the cockpits of two Delta planes during close call at Atlanta airport

Anti-collision alarms sound in the cockpits of two Delta planes during close call at Atlanta airport

Anti-collision alarms sound in the cockpits of two Delta planes during close call at Atlanta airport
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US weapons stockpiles continue to dwindle with permanent end to Iran war nowhere in sight

US weapons stockpiles continue to dwindle with permanent end to Iran war nowhere in sight

US weapons stockpiles continue to dwindle with permanent end to Iran war nowhere in sight
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Aston Martin keeps forecast, bets on Valhalla after wider-than-expected loss

Aston Martin kept its annual forecasts on Wednesday despite a wider-than-expected second-quarter loss, as the debt-laden luxury carmaker bets on

Aston Martin keeps forecast, bets on Valhalla after wider-than-expected loss
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OCBC seeks to accelerate wealth client onboarding with agentic AI

Bank of Singapore, the private banking arm of Overseas-Chinese Banking Corp, has begun rolling out an agentic AI platform that will cut

OCBC seeks to accelerate wealth client onboarding with agentic AI
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AI race redraws Asian air cargo, replacing e-commerce as growth engine

The global race to build artificial intelligence is redrawing Asia's air cargo map, prompting airlines to redesign networks

AI race redraws Asian air cargo, replacing e-commerce as growth engine
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Analysts react to rout in South Korea stocks

South Korea's stock market plummeted for a second-straight session on Wednesday after earnings from chipmaker SK Hynix failed to allay investor fears about the

Analysts react to rout in South Korea stocks
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SK Hynix's record profit misses forecasts, shares slump 10% despite robust AI chip demand

South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix reported bumper quarterly results on Wednesday but fell short of lofty investor expectations, heightening

SK Hynix's record profit misses forecasts, shares slump 10% despite robust AI chip demand
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Chip rout moves into pAnIc territory

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Blockbuster earnings from chipmaker SK Hynix did little to quell investor fear about AI risk as a rout in chip stocks

Chip rout moves into pAnIc territory
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Musk's X says Australia social media ban crackdown undermines international law

Elon Musk's X accused Australia of trying to give its internet regulator unfair information-gathering powers and undermining U.S. law with plans for tougher

Musk's X says Australia social media ban crackdown undermines international law
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Meta's Zuckerberg warns against curbs on Chinese AI models, FT reports

The U.S. government should not block Chinese models to gain an edge in the AI race, Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg told the Financial Times in an interview published on Tuesday

Meta's Zuckerberg warns against curbs on Chinese AI models, FT reports
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Ukraine must act asymmetrically against Russia, new acting defense minister says

Ukraine cannot go "punch for punch" when confronting Russia militarily but must use resources carefully and act in an "asymmetric" fashion, Ukraine's new acting defence minister

Ukraine must act asymmetrically against Russia, new acting defense minister says
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New Zealand to purchase strike drones as part of defence modernisation

New Zealand plans to purchase long-range one-way strike drones with a preference for local suppliers, Defence Minister Chris Penk said on Wednesday, as it looks to boost

New Zealand to purchase strike drones as part of defence modernisation
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Asian stock rout deepens as AI worries grip markets

Asian stocks sank on Wednesday, extending a vicious selloff as anxiety about AI valuations and whether the massive spending will deliver returns

Asian stock rout deepens as AI worries grip markets
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Zelenskiy says he told Trump, senators that Ukraine needs anti-ballistic systems, missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday said he shared Ukraine's need for anti-ballistic missile systems and interceptors with U.S.

Zelenskiy says he told Trump, senators that Ukraine needs anti-ballistic systems, missiles
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India's capital part of aggressive electric vehicle targets in bid to curb air pollution

Delhi has adopted a new policy to make most new vehicles electric, aiming to improve air quality

India's capital part of aggressive electric vehicle targets in bid to curb air pollution
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Ford joins GM in raising profit outlook as wealthy buyers keep truck demand humming

Ford Motor on Tuesday raised its annual profit outlook for a second time this year, following rival GM's move last week, citing "resilient" customers who

Ford joins GM in raising profit outlook as wealthy buyers keep truck demand humming
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Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots, to protect US AI buildout

The Trump administration on Tuesday unveiled bans that target imports of new Chinese robots and power inverters, seeking to

Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots, to protect US AI buildout
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Minnesota IT officials disclose 'coordinated cyberattack' at more than 30 local water systems

A "coordinated cyberattack" targeted more than 30 community water systems in the U.S. state of Minnesota on July 26 and July 27, the state's IT agency said in a

Minnesota IT officials disclose 'coordinated cyberattack' at more than 30 local water systems
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Tech employees call for US-backed global effort to manage risks of advanced AI

More than 1,100 employees from leading tech firms on Tuesday urged the U.S. government to support an international effort to develop tools for managing the pace of advanced AI

Tech employees call for US-backed global effort to manage risks of advanced AI
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American Airlines resumes flights after IT issue forced brief nationwide halt

American Airlines and its regional carriers resumed flights on Tuesday evening after a brief nationwide halt to departures over an IT issue, the

American Airlines resumes flights after IT issue forced brief nationwide halt
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American Airlines flights resume after being halted due to an IT problem, airline says

American Airlines flights resume after being halted due to an IT problem, airline says

American Airlines flights resume after being halted due to an IT problem, airline says
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Employees at the world’s biggest AI companies are calling for a slowdown in AI development

Employees at the world’s biggest AI companies are calling for a slowdown in AI development

Employees at the world’s biggest AI companies are calling for a slowdown in AI development
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Teleprompter operator accused of betting on Trump speeches is out of a job

A White House teleprompter operator accused of using inside knowledge to make bets about President Donald Trump’s speeches on the online prediction market Kalshi is no longer in his post

Teleprompter operator accused of betting on Trump speeches is out of a job
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Logitech beats forecasts after US tariff refund

Logitech International reported better-than-expected quarterly sales and profit on Tuesday, helped by a big refund of tariffs imposed under U.S.

Logitech beats forecasts after US tariff refund
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Coursera backs co-founder Andrew Ng's new AI education firm with $100 million investment

Andrew Ng, co-founder of online learning platform Coursera, on Tuesday announced a new artificial intelligence startup focused on teaching white-

Coursera backs co-founder Andrew Ng's new AI education firm with $100 million investment
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Seagate forecasts upbeat quarter on strong AI-driven storage demand

Seagate Technology forecast quarterly revenue and profit above estimates on Tuesday, as the rapid buildout of AI infrastructure fuels robust demand for its high-capacity hard disk

Seagate forecasts upbeat quarter on strong AI-driven storage demand
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Visa tops profit estimates on resilient spending, World Cup travel

Visa on Tuesday beat estimates for quarterly profit as steady consumer spending and the World Cup-fueled travel demand boosted payment volumes, signaling

Visa tops profit estimates on resilient spending, World Cup travel
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AT&T closes $23 billion deal to acquire spectrum from Echostar

AT&T on Tuesday said it completed its $23 billion acquisition of some wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar under a deal announced in August 2025.

AT&T closes $23 billion deal to acquire spectrum from Echostar
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OpenAI's rogue agent compromised a customer at a second tech firm, executive says

The rogue agent that escaped from OpenAI and went on a days-long hacking spree at the AI firm Hugging Face also

OpenAI's rogue agent compromised a customer at a second tech firm, executive says
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Private mission to rescue NASA's aging telescope runs into its own trouble

The spacecraft rushing to the rescue of NASA's sinking Swift Observatory has run into trouble

Private mission to rescue NASA's aging telescope runs into its own trouble
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More than half of Earth’s migratory bird species are declining – here’s how we can still save them

A new global assessment of the world’s migratory species finds reason for alarm, but also hope – and a road map for helping them survive.

More than half of Earth’s migratory bird species are declining – here’s how we can still save them
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Elon Musk launches invite-only X Money with a Visa debit card, 6% yield and real-time transfers

Elon Musk's social media company X, previously Twitter, has launched X Money, a bank account-like service for users to send money to each other

Elon Musk launches invite-only X Money with a Visa debit card, 6% yield and real-time transfers
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15-year-old arrested at Seattle food festival shooting was armed with a ghost gun, police say

The 15-year-old arrested after a shootout at a food festival near Seattle’s Space Needle over the weekend was armed with a ghost gun with an extended magazine

15-year-old arrested at Seattle food festival shooting was armed with a ghost gun, police say
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New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlash

A school district in a rural corner of upstate New York is hitting pause on plans to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom

New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlash
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5 states offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energy

Five states have agreed to accept nuclear waste from around the country in exchange for federal help to develop nuclear energy and create thousands of jobs

5 states offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energy
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Wall Street's flip from AI to less-loved stocks accelerates, while oil prices keep easing

Most U.S. stocks rose after Coca-Cola and other companies reported stronger profits for the spring than analysts expected

Wall Street's flip from AI to less-loved stocks accelerates, while oil prices keep easing
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US stocks mixed ahead key tech earnings, Fed

U.S. stocks were mixed on Tuesday ahead of key corporate earnings releases and the Federal Reserve's highly anticipated interest rate decision

US stocks mixed ahead key tech earnings, Fed
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US agency proposes accelerated approval for commercial space missions

The U.S. aviation regulator on Tuesday proposed new rules to speed up approval of commercial space missions like SpaceX's rocket and satellite

US agency proposes accelerated approval for commercial space missions
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Seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets may need inspections, FAA says

Seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets may need inspections, FAA says

Seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets may need inspections, FAA says
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eBay reaches $55.7 million settlement with couple that was "terrorized" in stalking scandal

eBay reaches $55.7 million settlement with couple that was "terrorized" in stalking scandal

eBay reaches $55.7 million settlement with couple that was "terrorized" in stalking scandal
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eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to couple sent cockroaches, bloody pig mask

eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to Massachusetts journalists David and Ina Steiner under a newly finalized settlement resolving a lawsuit over a 2019 cyberstalking campaign carried out by former company employees

eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to couple sent cockroaches, bloody pig mask
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Apple briefly tops $5 trillion market value for first time

Apple's market capitalization briefly surpassed $5 trillion for the first time on Tuesday, making it only the second company ever to achieve that milestone after Nvidia. 

Apple briefly tops $5 trillion market value for first time
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Pentair falls as pool equipment destocking hits sales; to buy Taco Group for $1.4 billion

Water technology firm Pentair posted a fall in second-quarter sales on Tuesday, hurt by weak housing demand leading to pool channel destocking in the U.S., sending its shares down

Pentair falls as pool equipment destocking hits sales; to buy Taco Group for $1.4 billion
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S&P 500 ends higher as investors await tech earnings

The S&P 500 ended higher on Tuesday as gains in Boeing and Coca-Cola helped offset tumbling chip stocks ahead of quarterly reports from Apple and other tech

S&P 500 ends higher as investors await tech earnings
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BIS says AI boom risks clouding central banks' inflation signals

The artificial intelligence boom could make it significantly harder for central banks to judge the state of the economy and set interest rates, as the

BIS says AI boom risks clouding central banks' inflation signals
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Shein discloses FTC probe in US, warns of significant payments

Shein, the online fast-fashion retailer, said its U.S. operations are under investigation by the U.S.

Shein discloses FTC probe in US, warns of significant payments
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Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica beats estimates as tariff refunds boost profit

Franco-Italian eyewear group EssilorLuxottica reported a 15% rise in first-half adjusted operating profit on Tuesday, comfortably

Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica beats estimates as tariff refunds boost profit
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Minnesota's first-in-the-nation law banning prediction markets is halted in federal court

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Minnesota's law banning prediction markets, which was set to take effect Saturday

Minnesota's first-in-the-nation law banning prediction markets is halted in federal court
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US backs Madagascar rare earths project in push to loosen China's supply chain grip

The U.S. is

US backs Madagascar rare earths project in push to loosen China's supply chain grip
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Japan quake kills at least two after blast at Kumamoto mall, one in building collapse

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Japan's southern Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, killing at least two people after an

Japan quake kills at least two after blast at Kumamoto mall, one in building collapse
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Former FCC officials oppose early review of Disney-owned ABC licenses

A bipartisan group of former U.S. communications regulators on Tuesday urged the Federal Communications Commission to abandon an unusual early

Former FCC officials oppose early review of Disney-owned ABC licenses
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China's chip tool push shows ASML caught in US-China squeeze

China's launch of a homegrown type of advanced lithography chip printing machine is spotlighting how European chip tool maker ASML, whose recent share

China's chip tool push shows ASML caught in US-China squeeze
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The future of the UK's renowned Lovell radio telescope is in question after a funding cut

Scientists are alarmed by the British government's decision to cut funding for the Lovell radio telescope at Jodrell Bank Observatory

The future of the UK's renowned Lovell radio telescope is in question after a funding cut
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D1 tennis player's rare autoimmune disorder inspires path to medical school

D1 tennis player's rare autoimmune disorder inspires path to medical school

D1 tennis player's rare autoimmune disorder inspires path to medical school
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The new Air Force One just got a big update - and price tag

The new Air Force One just got a big update - and price tag

The new Air Force One just got a big update - and price tag
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'Stages': Brother turns tragedy into grief support after his 17-year-old sister dies in car crash

'Stages': Brother turns tragedy into grief support after his 17-year-old sister dies in car crash

'Stages': Brother turns tragedy into grief support after his 17-year-old sister dies in car crash
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Corning falls over 20% after forecasting weaker-than-expected sales

Corning on Tuesday forecast third-quarter sales slightly short of Wall Street expectations after reporting slower growth in its key fiber optics unit.

Corning falls over 20% after forecasting weaker-than-expected sales
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Amazon winds down most flagship AI models in strategy overhaul, Business Insider reports

Amazon.com is revamping its AI strategy, winding down many in-house AI models and sharpening focus on a new frontier-model effort, Business Insider reported on Tuesday citing

Amazon winds down most flagship AI models in strategy overhaul, Business Insider reports
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Boeing share price rises despite larger-than-expected Q2 loss from higher Air Force One costs

Boeing on Tuesday reported a larger-than-expected quarterly loss after taking a $280 million charge on its troubled Air Force One

Boeing share price rises despite larger-than-expected Q2 loss from higher Air Force One costs
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Apple launches US device leasing program with Klarna

Apple on Tuesday launched a device leasing program in the U.S. through payments firm Klarna, offering customers monthly plans for iPhones, Macs, iPads and Apple Watches.

Apple launches US device leasing program with Klarna
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Rules panel says sending Swiss player off in World Cup quarterfinals against Argentina was wrong

Soccer’s law-making panel clarified its guidance to referees which confirmed Switzerland forward Breel Embolo shouldn't have been sent off in the World Cup quarterfinals against Argentina

Rules panel says sending Swiss player off in World Cup quarterfinals against Argentina was wrong
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Nasdaq opens lower as AI worries mount ahead of pivotal earnings

The Nasdaq opened lower on Tuesday, mirroring a cautious mood across global markets toward AI chip stocks on concerns about hefty corporate spending and rising Chinese competition,

Nasdaq opens lower as AI worries mount ahead of pivotal earnings
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Meta, BlackRock partner on $14 billion El Paso data center venture

Meta Platforms and the world's largest asset manager BlackRock on Tuesday announced a venture to develop and operate a data center campus in El Paso, Texas, a

Meta, BlackRock partner on $14 billion El Paso data center venture
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Textron tops results estimates, aviation productivity concerns weigh

Textron beat second-quarter profit and revenue estimates on Tuesday, owing to higher aircraft pricing, but productivity issues at its aviation unit weighed on

Textron tops results estimates, aviation productivity concerns weigh
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Visa to lay off 7% of staff as efficiency push deepens

Visa plans to cut 7% of its workforce, or about 2,600 jobs, a company spokesperson said on Tuesday, as the payments processor seeks to become more efficient, about

Visa to lay off 7% of staff as efficiency push deepens
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Workplaces look for cheaper AI as ‘tokenmaxxing’ fades as a corporate fad

A corporate fad of “tokenmaxxing” on artificial intelligence technology is hitting its limits as workplaces throwing AI at everything are seeing the costs rise without a similar spike in productivity

Workplaces look for cheaper AI as ‘tokenmaxxing’ fades as a corporate fad
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Sargassum, the smelly nemesis of beach vacations, has become a self-sustaining disaster that will keep coming back

Communities and entrepreneurs are experimenting with ways to turn this nuisance into a valuable resource.

Sargassum, the smelly nemesis of beach vacations, has become a self-sustaining disaster that will keep coming back
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Apple will now let you lease your next iPhone or Mac instead of buying it

Apple will now let you lease your next iPhone or Mac instead of buying it

Apple will now let you lease your next iPhone or Mac instead of buying it
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China starts production of home-grown immersion DUV chipmaking tools, source says

China has begun mass producing domestically developed immersion deep-ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines, a technology crucial to advanced chipmaking,

China starts production of home-grown immersion DUV chipmaking tools, source says
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PayPal presses on with turnaround in pivotal quarter as sale questions linger

PayPal doubled down on its turnaround plan on Tuesday, raising its 2026 profit forecast and outlining cost-saving steps, as it looks to convince investors that it is

PayPal presses on with turnaround in pivotal quarter as sale questions linger
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Chip rout snowballs

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The chip stock correction snowballed again overnight amid growing

Chip rout snowballs
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Fitch warns AI market correction emerging as major global credit risk

The AI boom and the risk of a correction are emerging as major global credit risks, ratings agency Fitch has warned, adding to growing concerns that soaring

Fitch warns AI market correction emerging as major global credit risk
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AMD signs AI data center deal with Core Scientific

AMD on Tuesday signed a deal with Core Scientific to secure up to 2.5 gigawatts of data center capacity as the chip firm expands infrastructure to meet growing demand for AI

AMD signs AI data center deal with Core Scientific
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BetMGM cuts outlook as prediction market competition grows

U.S. online gambling operator BetMGM on Tuesday downgraded its annual outlook for the second time this year and pushed back its target of reaching $500 million in profit, as

BetMGM cuts outlook as prediction market competition grows
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Several feared trapped in collapsed shopping mall after Japan quake

Several feared trapped in collapsed shopping mall after Japan quake

Several feared trapped in collapsed shopping mall after Japan quake
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Democrat's TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seat

Democrat Paige Cognetti is taking a shot at artificial intelligence data centers in her challenge to Republican congressman Rob Bresnahan, saying “we are not for sale” in a TV ad in a swing Pennsylvania district

Democrat's TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seat
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NATO member Romania shoots down stray drones from Ukraine war after years of incursions

Romania is taking a new approach to drones entering its airspace by shooting them down

NATO member Romania shoots down stray drones from Ukraine war after years of incursions
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High-tech manufacturing hubs pull ahead in China's uneven growth

China's regional growth data underscored the uneven nature of the country's economic transition in the first half of 2026, as provinces at the

High-tech manufacturing hubs pull ahead in China's uneven growth
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European shares rise as Unilever lifts consumer stocks

European shares rose for a third straight session on Tuesday, as strong results from Unilever helped lift consumer-focused stocks

European shares rise as Unilever lifts consumer stocks
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Google rivals line up seeking damages after record $1 billion EU fine

A decades-long crackdown on Google's business practices in Europe is entering a costly new phase, as the loss of the first case

Google rivals line up seeking damages after record $1 billion EU fine
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AI is making your life more expensive. Here’s how

AI is making your life more expensive. Here’s how

AI is making your life more expensive. Here’s how
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Taiwan drills to test relocating arms production under Chinese attack

Taiwan will test relocating weapons production lines and converting civilian factories for military use in annual drills next month, the defence ministry said on Tuesday,

Taiwan drills to test relocating arms production under Chinese attack
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Philips falls 9% as weak orders, China concerns overshadow outlook hike

Philips shares fell 9% on Tuesday after the healthcare technology group reported weaker-than-expected orders and warned of a more challenging

Philips falls 9% as weak orders, China concerns overshadow outlook hike
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Stellantis sells car-sharing business as CEO Filosa focuses on core auto-making

Stellantis has agreed to sell its Free2move car-sharing unit to German investment company Mutares, the automaker said on Tuesday, as CEO Antonio Filosa continues efforts to

Stellantis sells car-sharing business as CEO Filosa focuses on core auto-making
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Chips jolted as momentum shifts in AI

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Chip stocks tanked across Asia on Tuesday, spooked by the twin threats of rising Chinese competition and mounting questions

Chips jolted as momentum shifts in AI
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Incoming Apple CEO aims to build on movie and TV progress

Apple's incoming CEO, hardware chief John Ternus, said he was committed to building on the company's momentum in the entertainment business when he takes

Incoming Apple CEO aims to build on movie and TV progress
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Asian chip stocks slide as China competition fears rattle AI trade

Asian semiconductor stocks tumbled on Tuesday, with South Korea leading the regional selloff, as investors questioned

Asian chip stocks slide as China competition fears rattle AI trade
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FAA says seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets may need inspections

The U.S.

FAA says seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets may need inspections
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Oil plunges, stocks 'n' bonds shrug

Oil prices tumbled on Monday as the U.S. and Iran swapped attacks on each other for dialogue, while Wall Street and Treasuries traded in much

Oil plunges, stocks 'n' bonds shrug
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OpenAI's Sam Altman, Nvidia's Huang to meet with Senate Intelligence Committee's top Democrat

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will meet with U.S.

OpenAI's Sam Altman, Nvidia's Huang to meet with Senate Intelligence Committee's top Democrat
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Boston Scientific unveils new restructuring plan, expects job cuts

Boston Scientific's board has approved a new company-wide restructuring plan aimed at cutting costs and to better position the company for future growth, the medical device maker

Boston Scientific unveils new restructuring plan, expects job cuts
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Meta disregarded its own research on teen harm, Tennessee tells jury

Attorneys for the state of Tennessee told a jury in Nashville on Monday that Meta Platforms' leadership disregarded internal research about its Instagram

Meta disregarded its own research on teen harm, Tennessee tells jury
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FAA delaying flights at New York, Philadelphia airports

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday it was slowing flights into three New York City area airports and Philadelphia International

FAA delaying flights at New York, Philadelphia airports
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Cadence raises annual forecasts as demand booms for AI chip design

Cadence Design Systems raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts on Monday, banking on robust demand for its AI-powered chip and system design software.

Cadence raises annual forecasts as demand booms for AI chip design
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Chobani fails to end Dannon parent Danone's cold-brew coffee lawsuit

A federal judge on Monday rejected Chobani's bid to dismiss a lawsuit by the parent of rival U.S. yogurt brand Dannon for allegedly copying the

Chobani fails to end Dannon parent Danone's cold-brew coffee lawsuit
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Stocks mixed, oil and Treasury yields drop on Iran-US pause

Stocks were mixed on Monday while oil prices tumbled and Treasury yields dropped after the United States and Iran paused strikes over the weekend, halting two

Stocks mixed, oil and Treasury yields drop on Iran-US pause
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Nvidia to invest $5 billion in Ilya Sutskever's AI startup, source says

By Deepa Seetharaman SAN FRANCISCO, July 27 - Nvidia will make a $5 billion equity investment in Safe Superintelligence as part of a strategic partnership between the chipmaker and the startup co-

Nvidia to invest $5 billion in Ilya Sutskever's AI startup, source says
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NTSB chair urges Congress to pass aviation safety legislation

The head of the National Transportation Safety Board on Monday urged Congress to resolve a months-long standoff over competing aviation safety

NTSB chair urges Congress to pass aviation safety legislation
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Pentagon says US industry still years from matching Ukraine's wartime drone output

The Pentagon official tasked with building a domestic drone industry said on Monday the United States is still in

Pentagon says US industry still years from matching Ukraine's wartime drone output
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Expand Energy to beef up gas marketing business with $1.25 billion Twin Eagle deal

Expand Energy said on Monday it would buy privately held natural gas marketer Twin Eagle Holdings from Five Point Infrastructure for $1.25 billion to expand its

Expand Energy to beef up gas marketing business with $1.25 billion Twin Eagle deal
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Why El Niño's promise of a quieter hurricane season may not guarantee good news for insurers

For insurers, the periodic El Niño climate phenomenon has traditionally lowered the risk of costly Atlantic hurricanes, but

Why El Niño's promise of a quieter hurricane season may not guarantee good news for insurers
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Stocks waver on Wall Street while crude oil prices fall for the first time in a week

Stocks drifted on Wall Street and oil prices fell for the first time in a week, even as heavy fighting in the Middle East again threatened to slow the global flow of oil

Stocks waver on Wall Street while crude oil prices fall for the first time in a week
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Scammer tricks woman into depositing $2,000 at courthouse ATM

Scammer tricks woman into depositing $2,000 at courthouse ATM

Scammer tricks woman into depositing $2,000 at courthouse ATM
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Italian machine tool sector wants tougher EU trade rules on China

The European Union must bolster trade defence measures against aggressive competition from Chinese machine

Italian machine tool sector wants tougher EU trade rules on China
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Modi faces challenge from activists over surveillance at India youth protest

Indian activists are challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over the use of AI-powered surveillance used at the

Modi faces challenge from activists over surveillance at India youth protest
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NBCUniversal strikes a deal to offer Peacock to YouTube Premium subscribers

NBCUniversal and Google's YouTube have reached a deal that will bring the Peacock streaming service to YouTube Premium

NBCUniversal strikes a deal to offer Peacock to YouTube Premium subscribers
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US core capital goods orders rise, shipments post largest gain in 4-1/2 years amid AI investment boom

New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods increased strongly in June while shipments surged by the most in 4-1/2 years as businesses ramped

US core capital goods orders rise, shipments post largest gain in 4-1/2 years amid AI investment boom
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Government engagement with AI creates more uncertainty for investors, Bridgewater CIOs warn

The engagement of government with AI could potentially slow the adoption and progress of the technology and create more uncertainty for investors, Bridgewater's co-chief investment

Government engagement with AI creates more uncertainty for investors, Bridgewater CIOs warn
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China begins making homegrown DUV chipmaking tools, The Information reports

China has begun manufacturing domestically developed immersion deep ultraviolet lithography machines, a key chipmaking tool long dominated by Dutch supplier ASML, The Information

China begins making homegrown DUV chipmaking tools, The Information reports
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The only way some travelers can afford summer trips: raiding cherished loyalty points stashes

The only way some travelers can afford summer trips: raiding cherished loyalty points stashes

The only way some travelers can afford summer trips: raiding cherished loyalty points stashes
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Cal Fire reopens Ramona Air Attack Base with new aircraft and faster refueling upgrades

Cal Fire reopens Ramona Air Attack Base with new aircraft and faster refueling upgrades

Cal Fire reopens Ramona Air Attack Base with new aircraft and faster refueling upgrades
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Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist behind the 'Body Worlds' exhibition, dies at 81

Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist who generated both fascination and revulsion around the globe with his “Body Worlds” exhibits of preserved human corpses, has died

Gunther von Hagens, the German anatomist behind the 'Body Worlds' exhibition, dies at 81