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Trading Day: AI beats Iran impasse

U.S. and world stocks touched new highs on Monday, as artificial intelligence fever continued to outweigh the prolonged U.S.-Iran impasse.

Trading Day: AI beats Iran impasse
Economy|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump-Xi summit will be no ‘Nixon in China’ moment – that they are talking is enough for now

Taiwan, trade and AI regulation are on the agenda. But will there be progress on any of these issues during Beijing sit-down?

Trump-Xi summit will be no ‘Nixon in China’ moment – that they are talking is enough for now
Business|Economy|Technology

Starbucks cuts 61 technology jobs in Seattle

Starbucks has cut 61 corporate jobs in its technology division at its Seattle headquarters, the company disclosed in a WARN filing the company filed Thursday. 

Starbucks cuts 61 technology jobs in Seattle
Business|Economy|Technology

FedEx resumes MD-11 cargo flights after FAA lifts grounding order

FedEx said Monday it has begun resuming use of its MD-11 airplanes after the Federal Aviation Administration lifted an order that had barred flights

FedEx resumes MD-11 cargo flights after FAA lifts grounding order
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Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own

President Donald Trump has demonstrated greater ambivalence toward Taiwan in his second term

Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own
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Trump administration aims broad censorship campaign at Disney, FCC commissioner says

The Trump administration is engaged in a targeted effort to censor Disney and its ABC network through a series of sweeping regulatory actions, the

Trump administration aims broad censorship campaign at Disney, FCC commissioner says
Crime|Technology|World

ChatGPT encouraged FSU shooter, victim’s family alleges in new lawsuit

ChatGPT encouraged FSU shooter, victim’s family alleges in new lawsuit

ChatGPT encouraged FSU shooter, victim’s family alleges in new lawsuit
Business|Technology|World

Embraer aims to sell C-390 military plane to Colombia, Chile, CEO says

Brazilian planemaker Embraer is in talks with Colombia and Chile for potential orders of its C-390 military transport aircraft, as it steps up output to

Embraer aims to sell C-390 military plane to Colombia, Chile, CEO says
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Britain's bank regulator expects 'quite significant disruption' from latest AI models

The head of the Bank of England’s regulatory arm on Wednesday said it was “reasonable to expect quite significant disruption” to financial services from the latest AI models

Britain's bank regulator expects 'quite significant disruption' from latest AI models
Business|Economy|Food|Science|Technology

Papa John's tests drone delivery in North Carolina suburb

Papa John's International is testing U.S. drone deliveries in a small market in North Carolina, the pizza chain announced Monday.

Papa John's tests drone delivery in North Carolina suburb
Crime|Science|Technology|World

Family of Florida mass shooting victim sues OpenAI in US court

The family of a man killed in a 2025 mass shooting at Florida State University has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in a U.S. court, claiming the shooter was

Family of Florida mass shooting victim sues OpenAI in US court
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Elon Musk, Apple's Cook and Boeing CEO going to China with Trump, official says

Elon Musk, Apple's Tim Cook, GE Aerospace's Larry Culp and Boeing's Kelly Ortberg will join U.S

Elon Musk, Apple's Cook and Boeing CEO going to China with Trump, official says
Crime|Education|Technology|US

Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shooting

The widow of a man killed in a mass shooting at Florida State University is suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI, blaming the artificial intelligence chatbot for contributing to the tragedy

Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shooting
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump and China's Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI

U.S.

Trump and China's Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Shein accuses Temu of 'industrial scale' copyright breaches in UK legal battle

Online fast-fashion platform Shein accused Temu of copyright infringement "on an industrial scale", while Temu countered that Shein is using litigation to stifle competition

Shein accuses Temu of 'industrial scale' copyright breaches in UK legal battle
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White House invites Musk, Cook for Trump China trip, Bloomberg reports

The White House is inviting Tesla's Elon Musk and Apple's Tim Cook to accompany President Donald Trump on his trip to China this week, Bloomberg News reported Monday, citing a White

White House invites Musk, Cook for Trump China trip, Bloomberg reports
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NBC orders ‘Wordle’ game show hosted by Savannah Guthrie

NBC orders ‘Wordle’ game show hosted by Savannah Guthrie

NBC orders ‘Wordle’ game show hosted by Savannah Guthrie
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EU says OpenAI offers to open access to cybersecurity model, Anthropic not there yet

The European Commission on Monday welcomed an offer by U.S. artificial intelligence giant OpenAI to provide open access to its cybersecurity features, but said its rival

EU says OpenAI offers to open access to cybersecurity model, Anthropic not there yet
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Technology

Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15 million for allegedly using her image to sell TVs

British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics seeking at least $15 million in damages, accusing the South Korean tech giant of using

Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15 million for allegedly using her image to sell TVs
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Fervo Energy eyes $7.4 billion valuation in upsized US IPO

Geothermal power developer Fervo Energy said on Monday it was targeting up to a $7.37 billion valuation in its U.S. upsized initial public offering, underscoring strong investor

Fervo Energy eyes $7.4 billion valuation in upsized US IPO
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Wise set to make Nasdaq debut as company completes shift from London to New York

Money transfer company Wise is set to debut on the Nasdaq on Monday, shifting its primary listing from London to New York as the fintech unicorn

Wise set to make Nasdaq debut as company completes shift from London to New York
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Alphabet, Amazon tap overseas debt markets to fund AI infrastructure push

Big tech's borrowing spree to fund AI intensified on Monday as Alphabet disclosed plans for its first yen-denominated bond sale and Amazon prepared its debut Swiss franc

Alphabet, Amazon tap overseas debt markets to fund AI infrastructure push
Business|Science|Technology

OpenAI creates new unit with $4 billion investment to aid corporate AI push

OpenAI said on Monday it is setting up a new company with more than $4 billion in initial investment to help organizations build and deploy artificial intelligence systems, and will

OpenAI creates new unit with $4 billion investment to aid corporate AI push
Business|Crime|Science|Technology

Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit an unknown weakness in a company's digital defense

Google said Monday that it had disrupted a criminal group’s attempt to use artificial intelligence to exploit another company’s previously unknown digital vulnerability, adding to heightened worries across government and private industry about AI’s risks for cybersecurity

Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit an unknown weakness in a company's digital defense
Health|Science|Technology

A crisis of conscience spurred this Christian IVF doctor's career pivot

A Tennessee doctor is practicing reproductive medicine aligned with his Christian faith

A crisis of conscience spurred this Christian IVF doctor's career pivot
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

‘Not normal’: On one April day, all of the planet’s top 50 hottest cities were in a single country

‘Not normal’: On one April day, all of the planet’s top 50 hottest cities were in a single country

‘Not normal’: On one April day, all of the planet’s top 50 hottest cities were in a single country
Education|Science|Technology

What makes a good teacher? Ask a Republican and a Democrat, and they are likely to agree

Most American adults will say that they most valued teachers who really knew them, cared about them and made learning relevant to their lives.

What makes a good teacher? Ask a Republican and a Democrat, and they are likely to agree
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

The missing link in America’s critical minerals push isn’t mining – it’s processing expertise

America was once the global leader in rare earth element production, but as processing moved to China, the US lost capacity and expertise. It can get them back.

The missing link in America’s critical minerals push isn’t mining – it’s processing expertise
Crime|Science|Technology

How AI can lead to false arrests and wrongful convictions

Danger arises when law enforcement believes that AI models are retrieving certainties rather than generating likelihoods.

How AI can lead to false arrests and wrongful convictions
Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Delta-8, delta-9, THCA? What sets the different THC forms available in regulated cannabis products apart

Hemp-derived THC products are federally legal, for now. A chemist describes the different THC forms these products can contain and the legal restrictions placed on them.

Delta-8, delta-9, THCA? What sets the different THC forms available in regulated cannabis products apart
Education|Science|Technology

How does your brain decide between the road not taken or the same old route? Resolving conflicting memories is key to navigation

Habit helps take the mental load off figuring out how to get somewhere. But relying on the familiar can make it harder to adapt to changes to your route and to find better ones.

How does your brain decide between the road not taken or the same old route? Resolving conflicting memories is key to navigation
Technology|World

Iron Dome nearly 99% effective against incoming missiles, maker Rafael's chairman says

Israel's Iron Dome has been nearly 99% effective against missiles from Hamas and Hezbollah militants and has knocked out most missiles from Iran, the

Iron Dome nearly 99% effective against incoming missiles, maker Rafael's chairman says
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Europe's EV investments near 200 billion euros, New Automotive data shows

Countries in the European Economic Area and Switzerland have committed almost 200 billion euros ($235 billion) to their electric vehicle (EV)

Europe's EV investments near 200 billion euros, New Automotive data shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

EchoStar loses more pay-TV subscribers than expected amid cord-cutting

Telecommunications services firm EchoStar posted a larger-than-expected decline in pay-TV subscribers for the first quarter, as cord-cutting pressures persist.

EchoStar loses more pay-TV subscribers than expected amid cord-cutting
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

What to Stream: 'Dutton Ranch,' Colin Jost plays games, Maluma, Stanley Tucci and 'The Crash'

The long-awaited “Yellowstone” spinoff “Dutton Ranch” and a fresh collection from the Colombian superstar Maluma, are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

What to Stream: 'Dutton Ranch,' Colin Jost plays games, Maluma, Stanley Tucci and 'The Crash'
Arts|Political|Technology

Democrats’ internal fights sway the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco

Democrats’ internal fights sway the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco

Democrats’ internal fights sway the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI labs should pass safety review to get US government contracts, group says

The Trump administration should screen cutting-edge artificial intelligence models for security threats before they are publicly released and withhold lucrative

AI labs should pass safety review to get US government contracts, group says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology

US Senate Committee set to consider long-awaited crypto bill this week

U.S. senators are set to consider long-awaited legislation that would create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency on Thursday, potentially ending a deadlock over

US Senate Committee set to consider long-awaited crypto bill this week
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Zelenskiy says some 20 countries interested in drone deals with Ukraine

Nearly 20 countries are interested in drone deals with Ukraine and four agreements have already been signed, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday.

Zelenskiy says some 20 countries interested in drone deals with Ukraine
Crime|Technology|Travel|World

A death on Denver airport’s runway highlights the challenge of securing a facility twice the size of Manhattan

A death on Denver airport’s runway highlights the challenge of securing a facility twice the size of Manhattan

A death on Denver airport’s runway highlights the challenge of securing a facility twice the size of Manhattan
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Market listing an option for VW's US Scout brand, CEO tells paper

Volkswagen's U.S. brand Scout was designed from the start to pursue a potential stock market listing or to allow strategic investors to take a stake, its CEO Scott Keogh

Market listing an option for VW's US Scout brand, CEO tells paper
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US industry, lawmakers plead with Trump: Don't open door to Chinese cars at Xi summit

As President Donald Trump prepares to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, the U.S. auto industry and lawmakers on both

US industry, lawmakers plead with Trump: Don't open door to Chinese cars at Xi summit
Business|Economy|Technology|World

China's domestic car demand stays weak but exports strengthen

China's domestic car sales fell for a seventh straight month in April amid intense competition in the world's biggest auto market but exports stayed strong as automakers

China's domestic car demand stays weak but exports strengthen
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Nintendo shares slump as price hikes, games shortfall spook market

Nintendo's shares fell 7% in Tokyo on Monday after the company hiked Switch 2 prices and as the market frets over a lack of high-profile games to build momentum

Nintendo shares slump as price hikes, games shortfall spook market
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Cerebras to raise IPO price range to $150-$160 as demand surges, sources say​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Cerebras Systems is set to raise the size and price of its initial public offering as soon as Monday, as demand for the artificial intelligence chipmaker's shares

Cerebras to raise IPO price range to $150-$160 as demand surges, sources say​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Police investigating reports of gas being stolen from vehicles

Police investigating reports of gas being stolen from vehicles

Police investigating reports of gas being stolen from vehicles
Africa|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Microsoft’s African data center falters on payment demands, Bloomberg News reports

A Microsoft data center site in East Africa has been delayed by disagreements with the Kenyan government over the company’s request for guaranteed payments, Bloomberg News reported

Microsoft’s African data center falters on payment demands, Bloomberg News reports
Crime|Education|Technology

Canvas outage sends students scrambling in Chicago, Illinois, as end of spring semester looms

Canvas outage sends students scrambling in Chicago, Illinois, as end of spring semester looms

Canvas outage sends students scrambling in Chicago, Illinois, as end of spring semester looms
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Middle schoolers light up skyscraper with original video games

Middle schoolers light up skyscraper with original video games

Middle schoolers light up skyscraper with original video games
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology|World

Sister of man killed in Times Square says she's disgusted by alleged TikTok trend motive

Sister of man killed in Times Square says she's disgusted by alleged TikTok trend motive

Sister of man killed in Times Square says she's disgusted by alleged TikTok trend motive
Crime|Science|Technology

How discarded chewing gum helped convict a serial rapist of two cold case murders

How discarded chewing gum helped convict a serial rapist of two cold case murders

How discarded chewing gum helped convict a serial rapist of two cold case murders
Asia|Technology|World

US experience fighting Iran offers lessons for China, experts say

US experience fighting Iran offers lessons for China, experts say

US experience fighting Iran offers lessons for China, experts say
Business|Crime|Health|Technology|Travel

Person dies after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane that was taking off at Denver airport

A person has been killed after being struck by a plane on the runway at Denver International Airport during takeoff

Person dies after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane that was taking off at Denver airport
Economy|Political|Technology|World

Iran’s two-tier internet access fuels anger and exposes cracks in the regime

Iran’s two-tier internet access fuels anger and exposes cracks in the regime

Iran’s two-tier internet access fuels anger and exposes cracks in the regime
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

AI isn’t actually ‘taking’ your job. Here’s what’s happening instead

AI isn’t actually ‘taking’ your job. Here’s what’s happening instead

AI isn’t actually ‘taking’ your job. Here’s what’s happening instead
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Porn website at center of CNN investigation into sexual abuse taken offline

Porn website at center of CNN investigation into sexual abuse taken offline

Porn website at center of CNN investigation into sexual abuse taken offline
Crime|Technology|US|World

Man convicted of making explosives, throwing one onto NYC subway tracks faces sentencing

Man convicted of making explosives, throwing one onto NYC subway tracks faces sentencing

Man convicted of making explosives, throwing one onto NYC subway tracks faces sentencing
Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology

Tech bros say AI may become your friend. Experts explain why it can’t

Tech bros say AI may become your friend. Experts explain why it can’t

Tech bros say AI may become your friend. Experts explain why it can’t
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Why millions of Americans pay for unfinished electricity projects

Millions of Americans are unknowingly financing electric grid projects before they get any

Why millions of Americans pay for unfinished electricity projects
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Health advice is all over social media. Here's how to vet claims

A new survey finds about half of U.S. adults under 50 get health information from social media influencers or podcasts

Health advice is all over social media. Here's how to vet claims
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology|World

Teen takeovers: The chaotic gatherings that are spurring curfews and crackdowns

Teen takeovers: The chaotic gatherings that are spurring curfews and crackdowns

Teen takeovers: The chaotic gatherings that are spurring curfews and crackdowns
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary

Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary

Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia

Use of electric vehicles in Africa is surging, led by Ethiopia, as soaring prices and fuel shortages compel countries to opt for cleaner and cheaper transport

Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia
Business|Health|Technology|World

Boeing probing worker death as union calls for accountability

Boeing said on Friday it was continuing to investigate a workplace accident that led to the death of an employee last month, after a union called for full accountability over the

Boeing probing worker death as union calls for accountability
Crime|Education|Technology

Schools reach out to Canvas hackers as breach hits US classrooms, source says

Some schools and universities whose students' data was stolen by a cybercriminal hacking group as part of an April breach of the educational tool Canvas have reached out

Schools reach out to Canvas hackers as breach hits US classrooms, source says
Business|Health|Technology|US|World

US FDA to ease crackdown on some under-review unauthorized vapes

The U.S.

US FDA to ease crackdown on some under-review unauthorized vapes
Business|Economy|Technology|World

GM to pay $12.75 million to settle California driver privacy probe

GM has agreed to pay $12.75 million to resolve a California investigation into allegations that the Detroit automaker illegally sold two data brokers

GM to pay $12.75 million to settle California driver privacy probe
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

US judge will not rubber-stamp Elon Musk settlement with SEC

A federal judge on Friday declined to quickly approve the U.S.

US judge will not rubber-stamp Elon Musk settlement with SEC
Business|Economy|Technology|World

S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records, boosted by AI and earnings optimism

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq notched record highs on Friday, boosted by gains in Nvidia, Sandisk and other AI-related stocks, while a stronger-than-expected jobs

S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records, boosted by AI and earnings optimism
Business|Crime|Education|Technology

Canvas system is online after a cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools

A key online learning system used by thousands of schools and universities is back after a cyberattack knocked it offline, creating chaos as students tried to study for finals

Canvas system is online after a cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools
Business|Technology|World

Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million

Google has reached a settlement with Black employees who alleged systemic racial disparities in hiring, pay, and advancement in a lawsuit filed in 2022

Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million
Business|Crime|Education|Technology

What we know about the Canvas hack that has impacted thousands of schools

What we know about the Canvas hack that has impacted thousands of schools

What we know about the Canvas hack that has impacted thousands of schools
Business|Crime|Political|Technology

Man challenges New Mexico speed camera tickets for car he doesn’t own

Man challenges New Mexico speed camera tickets for car he doesn’t own

Man challenges New Mexico speed camera tickets for car he doesn’t own
Science|Technology|US|World

Bright lights and hot orbs: UFO files shed light on sightings but leave interpretation to the public

The Pentagon has begun releasing files on UFOs, tapping into public curiosity about unidentified phenomena

Bright lights and hot orbs: UFO files shed light on sightings but leave interpretation to the public
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

OnlyFans sells minority stake to Architect Capital at $3.15 billion valuation, WSJ reports

OnlyFans has agreed to sell a minority stake to investment firm Architect Capital in a deal valuing the adult-content platform at $3.15 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported.

OnlyFans sells minority stake to Architect Capital at $3.15 billion valuation, WSJ reports
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump releases government UFO files, more expected

At the order of U.S.

Trump releases government UFO files, more expected
Business|Economy|Technology

Spirit Airlines grounding could help ease shortages in tight engine market

The recent grounding of U.S. budget carrier Spirit Airlines could help ease shortages of next-generation RTX spare engines needed

Spirit Airlines grounding could help ease shortages in tight engine market
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Anthropic signs $1.8 billion AI cloud deal with Akamai, Bloomberg News reports

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has signed a $1.8 billion computing deal with Akamai Technologies to meet surging demand for its AI software, Bloomberg News reported on

Anthropic signs $1.8 billion AI cloud deal with Akamai, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Technology|US

US nears $400 million settlement with TikTok on child-privacy violations, ABC News reports

U.S.

US nears $400 million settlement with TikTok on child-privacy violations, ABC News reports
Entertainment|Sports|Technology

A rule change is causing confusion among IndyCar drivers as season restarts at Indianapolis GP

IndyCar officials announced a modification to the series’ push-to-pass rule this week, trying to create more excitement in Saturday’s Indianapolis Grand Prix

A rule change is causing confusion among IndyCar drivers as season restarts at Indianapolis GP
Business|Technology

Tesla recalls some Cybertrucks for wheel issue and more than 200,000 other cars for camera failure

Tesla is recalling 173 Cybertrucks because cracking in the rotor could cause the wheel stud to separate from the wheel hub, increasing the risk of a crash and injury

Tesla recalls some Cybertrucks for wheel issue and more than 200,000 other cars for camera failure
Americas|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

Evidence points to human remains at home linked to Kristin Smart's killing, sheriff says

A California sheriff says that evidence suggests human remains were present at a home connected to the man convicted of killing 19-year-old college student Kristin Smart in 1996

Evidence points to human remains at home linked to Kristin Smart's killing, sheriff says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Apple, Intel reach preliminary chip-making deal, WSJ reports

Intel has reached a preliminary deal to make some chips for Apple devices, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, in a potential boost to Intel's contract manufacturing business

Apple, Intel reach preliminary chip-making deal, WSJ reports
Sports|Technology|World

F1 leaders agree to make engine design change for 2027 season

Formula 1 leaders have agreed to an engine design change for 2027 that will slightly increase internal combustion output

F1 leaders agree to make engine design change for 2027 season
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|Technology

NFL and referees agree on a 7-year collective bargaining agreement, avoiding potential work stoppage

The NFL and the NFL Referees Association have agreed on a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement that avoids a potential work stoppage and use of replacement officials

NFL and referees agree on a 7-year collective bargaining agreement, avoiding potential work stoppage
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

A look inside Amazon's drone delivery service in Pontiac

A look inside Amazon's drone delivery service in Pontiac

A look inside Amazon's drone delivery service in Pontiac
Political|Science|Technology|US|Videos|World

Pentagon releases initial batch of declassified files detailing UFOs

Pentagon releases initial batch of declassified files detailing UFOs

Pentagon releases initial batch of declassified files detailing UFOs
Business|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine says it is running short of air defence missiles

Ukraine is running short of air defence missiles after Russia's massive winter attack campaign, the country's air force said on Friday, as it braces for further strikes.

Ukraine says it is running short of air defence missiles
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Uber-backed Lime reveals revenue surge in US IPO filing

Lime, which operates an electric bike and scooter network and is backed by Uber Technologies, reported a jump in yearly revenue in its filing for a U.S. initial

Uber-backed Lime reveals revenue surge in US IPO filing
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses Argentina inaugurates $110 million plant

Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses Argentina on Friday inaugurated a $110 million industrial truck plant in Zárate, a municipality in Buenos Aires

Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses Argentina inaugurates $110 million plant
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Wall St opens higher after jobs data, chip rebound

U.S. stocks opened higher on Friday after a stronger-than-expected employment report eased worries about a cooling labor market, while a rebound in chipmakers also bolstered investor

Wall St opens higher after jobs data, chip rebound
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Sony, Nintendo grapple with memory price surge as AI boom constrains supply

Nintendo and Sony both flagged the impact from surging memory prices on their games

Sony, Nintendo grapple with memory price surge as AI boom constrains supply
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Rave files antitrust lawsuit against Apple over removal of video-sharing app

Software developer Rave on Thursday filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, alleging that the iPhone maker kicked Rave's app for shared viewing of

Rave files antitrust lawsuit against Apple over removal of video-sharing app
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Bank of England's Bailey sees 'wrestle' with US on stablecoin regulation

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Friday he expected there to be a "wrestle" between the United States and international regulators on the

Bank of England's Bailey sees 'wrestle' with US on stablecoin regulation
Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

Why Trump’s $2 billion buyoff to cancel offshore wind farms is a bad deal for American taxpayers and the US energy supply

Communities have been laying the groundwork for offshore energy projects for years and counting on the jobs and energy supply.

Why Trump’s $2 billion buyoff to cancel offshore wind farms is a bad deal for American taxpayers and the US energy supply
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Cloudflare's slowing growth disappoints investors betting on AI boost

Cloudflare shares tumbled more than 15% in premarket trading on Friday, after its quarterly revenue forecast disappointed investors who had bet the stock would be a major beneficiary

Cloudflare's slowing growth disappoints investors betting on AI boost
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

Russian drones swarm smaller Ukrainian power stations, data shows

Russia has increasingly focused its aerial attacks on small Ukrainian power substations, with increased drone capacity allowing it to

Russian drones swarm smaller Ukrainian power stations, data shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Rio Tinto considers raising stake in Argentina's Los Azules copper project, sources say

Rio Tinto is evaluating the economic potential of McEwen Copper's giant Los Azules project in Argentina as the mining group considers

Rio Tinto considers raising stake in Argentina's Los Azules copper project, sources say
Crime|Opinion|Science|Technology

Conspiracy theorists are building AI interfaces to the Epstein files – and presenting their views as data analysis

People have created their own online platforms to probe the millions of Epstein file documents, fostering new conspiracies that link to older ones like QAnon.

Conspiracy theorists are building AI interfaces to the Epstein files – and presenting their views as data analysis
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Logitech bets on AI, gaming and business users as it raises spending, CEO says

Logitech International will increase spending on product development and marketing this year, CEO Hanneke Faber said, even as concerns grow of a possible

Logitech bets on AI, gaming and business users as it raises spending, CEO says
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Trump’s crackdown on China-linked solar firms stalls U.S. factory boom

Top solar companies, banks and insurers have stopped doing business with at least a half dozen recently built U.S. panel factories because of uncertainty over

Trump’s crackdown on China-linked solar firms stalls U.S. factory boom
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Google has bit more time to address concerns in EU investigation, EU Commission says

EU regulators are giving Alphabet's Google a little bit more time to sooth their concerns after a previous proposal from the company fell short, the European Commission

Google has bit more time to address concerns in EU investigation, EU Commission says
Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Was Bigfoot just spotted in Ohio? Reported sightings stoke a long-running hunt for answers

Was Bigfoot just spotted in Ohio? Reported sightings stoke a long-running hunt for answers

Was Bigfoot just spotted in Ohio? Reported sightings stoke a long-running hunt for answers
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Mercedes-Benz to recall about 144,000 US vehicles over display issues, NHTSA says

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 144,049 vehicles in the U.S. over instrument panel display issues, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.

Mercedes-Benz to recall about 144,000 US vehicles over display issues, NHTSA says
Business|Technology|World

Amazon cloud outage at North Virginia data center largely resolved

Amazon's cloud services were largely back online on Friday after overheating at one of its data centers triggered an outage that impacted companies including cryptocurrency exchange

Amazon cloud outage at North Virginia data center largely resolved
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Opinion|Technology|World

Ted Turner didn’t just revolutionize television − he changed the way we see our world

The profusion of video access to anywhere on earth, at any time of day or night, was unimaginable before Turner’s work to make CNN conceivable and then real.

Ted Turner didn’t just revolutionize television − he changed the way we see our world
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Six key things we learned about Pope Leo in his first year

Six key things we learned about Pope Leo in his first year

Six key things we learned about Pope Leo in his first year
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Iran’s ‘mosquito fleet’ means its battered navy still has bite

Iran’s ‘mosquito fleet’ means its battered navy still has bite

Iran’s ‘mosquito fleet’ means its battered navy still has bite
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Sony, TSMC plan new Japan joint venture for next-generation image sensors

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co and Sony Semiconductor Solutions said on Friday they plan to form a new joint venture in Japan to develop and manufacture

Sony, TSMC plan new Japan joint venture for next-generation image sensors
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SoftBank cuts target for OpenAI margin loan, Bloomberg News reports

SoftBank Group has downsized plans for a $10 billion margin loan backed by its OpenAI stake after hesitation from some creditors, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people

SoftBank cuts target for OpenAI margin loan, Bloomberg News reports
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Indian minister says probe into Air India Dreamliner crash is in final stage, report due in a month

India's civil aviation minister said on Friday that the investigation into the Air India Boeing Dreamliner crash that killed 260 people last year is in the "last stage".

Indian minister says probe into Air India Dreamliner crash is in final stage, report due in a month
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Sony forecasts lower gaming business sales amid memory price surge

Sony forecast on Friday annual sales at its gaming business would fall 6% to 4.42 trillion yen ($28 billion) due to lower hardware sales as its PlayStation 5

Sony forecasts lower gaming business sales amid memory price surge
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US suspects Nvidia chips smuggled to Alibaba via Thailand, Bloomberg News reports

A firm linked to Thailand's national AI initiative is suspected of helping smuggle billions of dollars' worth of Super Micro Computer servers containing advanced Nvidia chips to

US suspects Nvidia chips smuggled to Alibaba via Thailand, Bloomberg News reports
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RBC lifts S&P 500 year-end target to 7,900 on AI optimism

RBC Capital Markets raised its year-end target for the S&P 500 to 7,900 from 7,750 on Friday, citing resilient earnings growth and continued strength in artificial intelligence‑

RBC lifts S&P 500 year-end target to 7,900 on AI optimism
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Trump plans to bring a smaller CEO delegation to Beijing summit, sources say

The White House has invited a scaled-back CEO delegation to accompany President Donald Trump to Beijing next week, five sources

Trump plans to bring a smaller CEO delegation to Beijing summit, sources say
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Education tool Canvas hacked, multiple US college newspapers report

Education tool Canvas, used by schools, colleges and universities for grades and other class materials, was hacked, blocking students from

Education tool Canvas hacked, multiple US college newspapers report
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Cyberattack hits Canvas system used by thousands of schools as finals loom

A cyberattack has caused chaos for students at thousands of schools as they study for finals

Cyberattack hits Canvas system used by thousands of schools as finals loom
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Australia regulator calls for urgent cybersecurity action to counter Mythos

Australia's corporate regulator has urged the country's financial sector to take urgent action on tackling potential cyber risks from frontier AI systems

Australia regulator calls for urgent cybersecurity action to counter Mythos
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Communist-run Vietnam eyes influencers, AI to spruce up propaganda, documents show

Vietnam's ruling Communist Party plans to revamp its propaganda efforts by drafting in social media influencers and artificial

Communist-run Vietnam eyes influencers, AI to spruce up propaganda, documents show
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Biotech firm Odyssey raises $279 million in upsized US IPO

Biopharmaceutical company Odyssey Therapeutics has raised $279 million in its upsized U.S. initial public offering, the company said on Thursday.

Biotech firm Odyssey raises $279 million in upsized US IPO
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North Korea will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul and commission its 1st destroyer

North Korea says it’ll deploy new long-range artillery systems capable of striking the capital region of rival South Korea this year and commission its first naval destroyer in coming weeks

North Korea will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul and commission its 1st destroyer
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Apple, Meta warn Canadian bill could force them to weaken encryption

Apple and Meta have publicly opposed a Canadian bill that the companies say could require them to break the encryption of their devices and services 

Apple, Meta warn Canadian bill could force them to weaken encryption
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Nvidia funds construction of Corning plants, in addition to equity investment

Nvidia has paid several billion dollars to help fund new factories for glassmaker Corning in addition to taking an equity stake of up to $3.2 billion

Nvidia funds construction of Corning plants, in addition to equity investment
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Judge rules Trump administration's cancellation of humanities grants was unconstitutional

A federal judge in New York has ruled that the Trump administration's cancellation of over $100 million in humanities grants was unconstitutional

Judge rules Trump administration's cancellation of humanities grants was unconstitutional
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Both engines shut off and cockpit struggle came before 2022 China plane crash, NTSB data suggests

Both engines were intentionally shut down and there was a cockpit struggle before a China Eastern Airlines jet slammed into a mountain in 2022

Both engines shut off and cockpit struggle came before 2022 China plane crash, NTSB data suggests
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North Korea leader Kim inspects artillery that can hit South Korean capital

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected the production of new artillery with a range exceeding 60 km (37 miles) that would be deployed at the South Korean border and bolster

North Korea leader Kim inspects artillery that can hit South Korean capital
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SK Hynix flooded with unprecedented offers from big tech firms to secure chip supplies

SK Hynix is being aggressively courted by big global tech firms with offers to invest in its new production lines and

SK Hynix flooded with unprecedented offers from big tech firms to secure chip supplies
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CoreWeave signals higher capex as component costs rise, shares fall

CoreWeave Inc raised the lower end of its annual capital expenditure forecast on Thursday, citing a rise in the prices of components, sending the cloud infrastructure

CoreWeave signals higher capex as component costs rise, shares fall
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Block raises annual gross profit outlook as Cash App stands out

Jack Dorsey-led Block raised its full-year outlook on Thursday as the payments firm benefited from resilient consumer spending and strong growth in its core businesses.

Block raises annual gross profit outlook as Cash App stands out
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Microchip Tech forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on strong chip demand

Microchip Technology forecast first-quarter revenue above estimates on Thursday, betting on strong demand for its chips used in industrial and automotive sectors.

Microchip Tech forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on strong chip demand
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Coinbase logs second straight quarterly loss as crypto trading momentum fades

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global on Thursday recorded a second-consecutive quarter of losses, as a crypto-driven market volatility sapped the

Coinbase logs second straight quarterly loss as crypto trading momentum fades
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'Very disappointed': Maricopa County supervisors approve controversial data center

'Very disappointed': Maricopa County supervisors approve controversial data center

'Very disappointed': Maricopa County supervisors approve controversial data center
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Japan's SoftBank explores homegrown AI servers with Nvidia, Foxconn, Nikkei reports

SoftBank Corp has begun discussions with U.S. chip giant Nvidia and Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn as it weighs plans to build "made-in-Japan" artificial

Japan's SoftBank explores homegrown AI servers with Nvidia, Foxconn, Nikkei reports
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Paris public prosecutor opens judicial investigation into Elon Musk and X

Paris' public prosecutor has opened a judicial investigation into Elon Musk's X social media platform, a new step in a probe over alleged abuse of algorithms and fraudulent

Paris public prosecutor opens judicial investigation into Elon Musk and X
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S&P 500 ends down as chip stocks give up gains

The S&P 500 ended lower on Thursday, with Intel and other chip stocks retreating after a recent rally, while uncertainty around U.S.-Iran peace

S&P 500 ends down as chip stocks give up gains
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Lyft forecasts strong bookings, winter storms hit first-quarter ride volumes

Lyft forecast second-quarter gross bookings and adjusted core profit above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, even as first-quarter ride volumes fell short of

Lyft forecasts strong bookings, winter storms hit first-quarter ride volumes
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How a mother of Elon Musk’s children became a key witness in his lawsuit against OpenAI

How a mother of Elon Musk’s children became a key witness in his lawsuit against OpenAI

How a mother of Elon Musk’s children became a key witness in his lawsuit against OpenAI
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Space analytics firm HawkEye valued at $3.15 billion after NYSE debut

HawkEye 360 shares jumped 30% in their New York Stock Exchange debut on Thursday, securing a $3.15 billion valuation and signaling strong

Space analytics firm HawkEye valued at $3.15 billion after NYSE debut
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Tesla Model Y is first vehicle to pass new US driver-assistance system tests

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday the 2026 Tesla Model Y is the first vehicle model to pass the agency’s new

Tesla Model Y is first vehicle to pass new US driver-assistance system tests
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OpenAI unveils three audio models for real-time voice tasks

OpenAI introduced three audio models for its developer platform on Thursday, aiming to make voice-based software agents more conversational and capable of completing tasks in real

OpenAI unveils three audio models for real-time voice tasks
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DOJ antitrust head warns dealmakers not to mislead on AI

The U.S.

DOJ antitrust head warns dealmakers not to mislead on AI
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Blue Owl will reduce private credit exposure to software

Blue Owl's biggest publicly traded private credit fund will look to reduce its exposure to software, the fund's chief executive said, as uncertainty about

Blue Owl will reduce private credit exposure to software
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Verizon cutting a few hundred jobs nationwide

U.S. wireless carrier Verizon said on Thursday it is cutting a few hundred jobs nationwide as it continues work to revamp its operations.

Verizon cutting a few hundred jobs nationwide
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Tech is turning increasingly to religion in a quest to create ethical AI

Tech companies are increasingly seeking guidance from faith leaders to shape artificial intelligence

Tech is turning increasingly to religion in a quest to create ethical AI
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A new experiment deepens the mystery over gravitational constant, Big G

A new experiment deepens the mystery over gravitational constant, Big G

A new experiment deepens the mystery over gravitational constant, Big G
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Wind projects are stalled because the Pentagon isn't completing its reviews, industry group says

A clean energy group says the Pentagon is holding up the development of more than 250 new onshore wind farms on private lands by failing to complete its national security reviews

Wind projects are stalled because the Pentagon isn't completing its reviews, industry group says
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Porsche axes board position as part of restructuring

German sports car maker Porsche is cutting the number of executive board members to seven from eight as part of a strategic realignment of the company under new CEO Michael

Porsche axes board position as part of restructuring
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Russia says Ukraine launched a major drone attack after Moscow shunned ceasefire offer

Russia's Defense Ministry reports that air defenses shot down 347 Ukrainian drones overnight

Russia says Ukraine launched a major drone attack after Moscow shunned ceasefire offer
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Fake rumors, real killings: Inside Congo's deadly health misinformation crisis

In Tshopo, a northeastern Congolese province blanketed in rainforest, rumours rippled

Fake rumors, real killings: Inside Congo's deadly health misinformation crisis
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19 members of the WTO, including US, agree among themselves not to impose duties on e-commerce

The U.S. and more than a dozen other countries including Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Australia on Thursday launched their own pact to not impose

19 members of the WTO, including US, agree among themselves not to impose duties on e-commerce
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Movie Review: Billie Eilish and James Cameron make concert movie magic with 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'

Billie Eilish's new concert film, “Billie Eilish — Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D),” offers an immersive 3D experience

Movie Review: Billie Eilish and James Cameron make concert movie magic with 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'
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Germany's OHB to consider legal action if EU clears Airbus, Thales, Leonardo satellite merger

German satellite maker OHB will consider legal action if EU antitrust regulators approve a planned merger of the satellite businesses of Airbus, Thales and

Germany's OHB to consider legal action if EU clears Airbus, Thales, Leonardo satellite merger
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Google’s plan to win the AI health race? Play nice with Apple and other rivals

Google’s plan to win the AI health race? Play nice with Apple and other rivals

Google’s plan to win the AI health race? Play nice with Apple and other rivals
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From cricket’s capital to Olympic ambitions, India’s next play on the world sports stage

India is expanding its influence in international sports, with the 2030 Commonwealth Games set for Ahmedabad and a bid for the 2036 Olympics in the same city

From cricket’s capital to Olympic ambitions, India’s next play on the world sports stage
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Novo and Lilly gain on signs weight-loss pills could expand the market

Early data from weight-loss pills are lifting shares in Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly as investors bet that easier-to

Novo and Lilly gain on signs weight-loss pills could expand the market
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US productivity slows further in first quarter

U.S. worker productivity growth slowed further in the first quarter, but a reversal was likely as businesses invest heavily in artificial intelligence.

US productivity slows further in first quarter
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Air conditioning battery program for renters could help cities manage grid stress during heat waves

A renter-friendly pilot program in New York City is aiming to reduce strain on the power grid while helping customers with power bills

Air conditioning battery program for renters could help cities manage grid stress during heat waves
Health|Science|Sports|Technology

Can peptide injections help people recover from injuries? Here’s what you need to know

The internet is awash with claims about injectable peptides for fitness, but there’s almost no human research showing they work or are truly safe.

Can peptide injections help people recover from injuries? Here’s what you need to know
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Online hate groups sustain their messages by repeating powerful stories or routinely adding new allegations

Repeating harmful ideas online, or regularly making fresh accusations, keeps hate groups alive.

Online hate groups sustain their messages by repeating powerful stories or routinely adding new allegations
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EV maker Polestar's quarterly loss widens as tariffs, pricing pressure weigh on margins

Sweden's Polestar reported a bigger first-quarter loss on Thursday, as pricing pressure and U.S. tariffs offset stronger sales, sending its

EV maker Polestar's quarterly loss widens as tariffs, pricing pressure weigh on margins
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Iran war to accelerate China's shift to electric trucks from diesel

The jump in diesel prices triggered by the Iran war is expected to accelerate electrification of China’s heavy truck fleet this year, analysts

Iran war to accelerate China's shift to electric trucks from diesel
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Greece, birthplace of democracy, seeks to put humanity ahead of AI in updated constitution

Greece is preparing sweeping constitutional reforms that would require artificial intelligence to serve human society and protect individual freedoms

Greece, birthplace of democracy, seeks to put humanity ahead of AI in updated constitution
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The Pentagon is delaying wind power development — even on private land

The Pentagon is delaying wind power development — even on private land

The Pentagon is delaying wind power development — even on private land
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Asia's tech giants give AI bull run a new centre of gravity

Just as the world's AI bulls looked to be running out of puff, a fresh investor frenzy has hit Asia's tech names, making Seoul's stock

Asia's tech giants give AI bull run a new centre of gravity
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Chip frenzy goes global

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The chip boom goes on, with Asia seeing rolling catchups to this

Chip frenzy goes global
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Doordash shares jump after strong quarterly forecast on food, grocery delivery demand

Doordash shares jumped 11% in premarket trading on Thursday, as demand for its food and grocery services helped the company forecast strong total order value for the second quarter

Doordash shares jump after strong quarterly forecast on food, grocery delivery demand
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Amazon to carry Ozempic at US kiosks, offer same-day delivery

Amazon.com said on Thursday its pharmacy will stock Novo Nordisk's Ozempic pill to treat type 2 diabetes at its kiosks and offer same-day delivery of the

Amazon to carry Ozempic at US kiosks, offer same-day delivery
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‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing

‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing

‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing
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Tesla's China-made EV sales jump 36% in April, extending rebound

Tesla's China-made EV sales jumped 36% on the year in April, a sixth month of gains, as the U.S. automaker fights to hold ground against a wave of cheaper Chinese rivals.

Tesla's China-made EV sales jump 36% in April, extending rebound
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What's at stake at the Trump-Xi summit

U.S.

What's at stake at the Trump-Xi summit
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The Pentagon keeps promising to follow the law when using AI, but what are the limits?

The Pentagon keeps promising to follow the law when using AI, but what are the limits?

The Pentagon keeps promising to follow the law when using AI, but what are the limits?
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Baltic nations seek more NATO defence as drone hits Latvian oil tanks

Latvia and Lithuania on Thursday called on NATO to boost air defences in their region after two suspected stray Ukrainian drones

Baltic nations seek more NATO defence as drone hits Latvian oil tanks
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Market rebound: Why some stocks are looking past the Iran war

Market rebound: Why some stocks are looking past the Iran war

Market rebound: Why some stocks are looking past the Iran war
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AirAsia bets big on efficiency with order for 150 Airbus A220 jets listed for $19 billion

Budget airline AirAsia has announced an order for 150 Airbus A220-300 jets, valued at about $19 billion at list prices

AirAsia bets big on efficiency with order for 150 Airbus A220 jets listed for $19 billion
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Tech is betting on a former executive in the race for California governor

Tech leaders are betting on a former executive to take the lead in the California governor's race

Tech is betting on a former executive in the race for California governor
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Worries about AI's risks to humanity loom over the trial pitting Musk against OpenAI's leaders

Questions about the dangers of artificial intelligence have been looming over the trial pitting Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

Worries about AI's risks to humanity loom over the trial pitting Musk against OpenAI's leaders
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Japan's Nikkei blazes past 63,000 on earnings, Iran peace optimism; JGBs rally

Japan's Nikkei share average shot to a record high on Thursday and the nation's bonds rallied as financial markets reopened after holidays,

Japan's Nikkei blazes past 63,000 on earnings, Iran peace optimism; JGBs rally
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Ted Turner's vision of news as global and continuous changed both the industry and society itself

Ted Turner’s death comes at a fraught time for cable news, which has struggled to retain viewership in an era of countless media choices and abundant streaming video

Ted Turner's vision of news as global and continuous changed both the industry and society itself
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Space analytics firm HawkEye raises $416 million in US IPO

Space analytics firm HawkEye 360 has raised $416 million in its U.S. initial public offering, the company said on Wednesday.

Space analytics firm HawkEye raises $416 million in US IPO
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Justice Department targets slow immigration judges as Trump pushes faster deportations

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is working to remove immigration judges who are slow or not following the law

Justice Department targets slow immigration judges as Trump pushes faster deportations
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Chinese exporters 'numb' to US threats as Trump set to visit

President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing this month is none of her business, says

Chinese exporters 'numb' to US threats as Trump set to visit
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US, China weigh launch of official discussions on AI, WSJ reports

Washington and Beijing are weighing the launch of official discussions about artificial intelligence, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the 

US, China weigh launch of official discussions on AI, WSJ reports
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New Zealand begins discussion with Australia, Britain on replacing frigates

New Zealand has begun discussions with Australia and Britain over replacing its ageing Anzac-class frigates, with advice on a preferred path expected to go to government

New Zealand begins discussion with Australia, Britain on replacing frigates
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Warner Bros Discovery posts higher streaming revenue as HBO Max expands abroad

Warner Bros Discovery's streaming unit posted better-than-expected quarterly revenue growth on Wednesday, as HBO Max's expansion overseas boosted subscriber

Warner Bros Discovery posts higher streaming revenue as HBO Max expands abroad
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US FDA flags shortage of neurosurgical pads and sponges, expects disruption through 2026

The U.S.

US FDA flags shortage of neurosurgical pads and sponges, expects disruption through 2026
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Trading Day: A peace wish and chips

Hopes that a U.S.-Iran peace deal might be imminent propelled global stocks to new highs and sent oil prices tumbling on Wednesday, with the U.S.

Trading Day: A peace wish and chips
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Snap flags ad revenue hit from Middle East conflict, slower North America growth

Snap said on Wednesday its first-quarter advertising revenue was impacted by the conflict in the Middle East and slowing growth in North America, sending its shares

Snap flags ad revenue hit from Middle East conflict, slower North America growth
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DoorDash forecasts quarterly order value above estimates on resilient delivery demand

DoorDash on Wednesday forecast second-quarter marketplace gross order value above analysts' estimates, helped by resilient demand for delivery services and the

DoorDash forecasts quarterly order value above estimates on resilient delivery demand
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Trump brothers-backed American Bitcoin narrows loss on stronger mining revenue

American Bitcoin, backed by two of U.S. President Donald Trump's sons, reported a narrower first-quarter loss on Wednesday, helped by stronger revenue from Bitcoin mining.

Trump brothers-backed American Bitcoin narrows loss on stronger mining revenue
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Arm forecasts higher-than-expected revenue on surging AI data center demand

Arm Holdings forecast first-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, benefiting from higher adoption of its chip technology as tech companies spend heavily on

Arm forecasts higher-than-expected revenue on surging AI data center demand
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Beyond Meat forecasts muted second-quarter sales on weak demand

Beyond Meat forecast current-quarter revenue below Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, as it grapples with sluggish demand for its once-iconic plant-based products. 

Beyond Meat forecasts muted second-quarter sales on weak demand
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CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87

CNN founder Ted Turner has died at age 87

CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87
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Mid-Missouri aircraft company helps customers build and fly their own planes

Mid-Missouri aircraft company helps customers build and fly their own planes

Mid-Missouri aircraft company helps customers build and fly their own planes
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US aims for Fourth of July to deploy Qatar-gifted jet as Air Force One

The U.S.

US aims for Fourth of July to deploy Qatar-gifted jet as Air Force One
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DoorDash plans to spend more than $50 million on gas price relief for its drivers this spring

DoorDash said Wednesday it expects to spend more than $50 million in the second quarter on gas price relief for its delivery drivers

DoorDash plans to spend more than $50 million on gas price relief for its drivers this spring
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Meta asks California judge to throw out landmark social media addiction verdict

Meta Platforms has asked a Los Angeles judge to throw out a jury’s verdict finding the company liable for a woman’s depression in a landmark trial over whether

Meta asks California judge to throw out landmark social media addiction verdict
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India's Zee sues Reliance-Disney over alleged music copyright breach

India's Zee Entertainment has sued the Reliance-Disney joint venture, the country's biggest entertainment company, alleging it used Zee's copyrighted music

India's Zee sues Reliance-Disney over alleged music copyright breach
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Apple settles lawsuit over late Siri AI features for $250 million

(In May 5 story, corrects paragraph 3 to reflect the case did not allege shareholder harm, but rather harm to class members who paid higher prices for their phones based on Apple's feature

Apple settles lawsuit over late Siri AI features for $250 million
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US rights agency sues New York Times for discriminating against white man passed over for promotion

A federal civil rights agency filed a discrimination lawsuit Tuesday against the New York Times, claiming that the new organization passed over a white male employee for a promotion in favor of a lesser qualified woman to meet its diversity goals

US rights agency sues New York Times for discriminating against white man passed over for promotion
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US power grid operator PJM is considering market overhaul

PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. power grid operator, said on Wednesday it is considering market changes that could reshape how electricity is bought

US power grid operator PJM is considering market overhaul
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Albemarle's profit far exceed expectations as lithium prices rebound

Albemarle, the world's largest lithium producer, posted a quarterly profit on Wednesday more than double Wall Street's expectations due to rising prices and sales of the battery

Albemarle's profit far exceed expectations as lithium prices rebound
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Chime reports maiden quarterly profit on resilient consumer spending

(Corrects paragraph 8 to say purchase volume, including outbound instant transfer, increased 15% year-over-year to $40 billion, not 12% to $39 billion) By Pritam Biswas and Arasu Kannagi Basil May 6 (

Chime reports maiden quarterly profit on resilient consumer spending
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Oil prices sink and stocks leap worldwide on hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices sank, and stock markets rallied worldwide with hopes that a deal is nearing to allow tankers to deliver crude from the Persian Gulf again

Oil prices sink and stocks leap worldwide on hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung says to discontinue China sales of some consumer electronics products

Samsung Electronics, a maker of TVs and home appliances, said on Wednesday that it has decided to discontinue sales of some consumer electronics products in mainland China

Samsung says to discontinue China sales of some consumer electronics products
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Stocks hit records on tech earnings, oil slide from prospect of Iran deal

Stocks surged to fresh records and oil prices dropped on Wednesday after a report that the United States and Iran are closing in on an

Stocks hit records on tech earnings, oil slide from prospect of Iran deal
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Fed's Goolsbee: AI success would be 'lovely,' but Fed would still need to watch for overheating

Even if artificial intelligence is as transformative as advertised the U.S.

Fed's Goolsbee: AI success would be 'lovely,' but Fed would still need to watch for overheating
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records; AMD results spark AI stock rally

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq surged to record-high closes on Wednesday, buoyed by signs of a resolution in the Middle East conflict, while strong

S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records; AMD results spark AI stock rally
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In OpenAI trial, former technology chief says Altman sowed 'chaos,' distrust among top executives

A former OpenAI technology chief testified on Wednesday in Elon Musk's lawsuit that CEO Sam Altman sowed distrust among top executives

In OpenAI trial, former technology chief says Altman sowed 'chaos,' distrust among top executives
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Anthropic strikes SpaceX data center deal as it plows ahead on AI coding

Anthropic on Wednesday said it reached a deal to tap the computing resources of Elon Musk's SpaceX, marking a détente with its one-

Anthropic strikes SpaceX data center deal as it plows ahead on AI coding
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Google offers changes to spam policy to avert EU antitrust fine

Alphabet's Google has offered to change its spam policy criticised by publishers, according to a European Commission document seen by

Google offers changes to spam policy to avert EU antitrust fine
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Chinese carmaker Geely buys Ford assembly facilities in Spain, local media reports

Chinese automaker Geely has purchased part of a Ford factory in Spain and plans to build one of its models there, Spanish trade publication La Tribuna de Automocion reported, citing

Chinese carmaker Geely buys Ford assembly facilities in Spain, local media reports
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Fed's Goolsbee says rising productivity could restrain inflation or boost it

Rising productivity won't necessarily lower inflation and could actually increase it if businesses and households anticipate future gains and begin to

Fed's Goolsbee says rising productivity could restrain inflation or boost it
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Who is Vivek Ramaswamy, 2026 Republican nominee for Ohio governor?

Vivek Ramaswamy, a multimillionaire former biotech executive and erstwhile presidential hopeful, won the Republican primary for governor of Ohio on

Who is Vivek Ramaswamy, 2026 Republican nominee for Ohio governor?
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Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million

Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over false advertising of Siri's AI capabilities

Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million
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Hackers steal loyalty rewards points that can be worth thousands for travelers

Hackers steal loyalty rewards points that can be worth thousands for travelers

Hackers steal loyalty rewards points that can be worth thousands for travelers
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US Supreme Court declines to pause order holding Apple in contempt in Epic Games lawsuit

The U.S.

US Supreme Court declines to pause order holding Apple in contempt in Epic Games lawsuit
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'I won't know unless I try': Family farm experiments with agrivoltaics for crop production

'I won't know unless I try': Family farm experiments with agrivoltaics for crop production

'I won't know unless I try': Family farm experiments with agrivoltaics for crop production
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Meta suggests total shutdown in New Mexico

Meta suggests total shutdown in New Mexico

Meta suggests total shutdown in New Mexico
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California's highest court leans toward Gilead in considering drugmakers' 'duty to innovate'

California's highest court on Wednesday appeared skeptical of requiring Gilead Sciences and other manufacturers of drugs that are considered safe to try

California's highest court leans toward Gilead in considering drugmakers' 'duty to innovate'
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SpaceX IPO gives Musk sweeping power and curbs shareholder rights

SpaceX has adopted corporate governance policies that will erode typical shareholder protections in unprecedented ways, giving

SpaceX IPO gives Musk sweeping power and curbs shareholder rights
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Microsoft may shelve 2030 clean energy target as AI lifts power use, Bloomberg News reports

Microsoft is considering delaying or abandoning its 2030 goal of matching its entire hourly electricity use with renewable energy purchases, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday,

Microsoft may shelve 2030 clean energy target as AI lifts power use, Bloomberg News reports
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Instacart sees key quarterly sales metric above estimates on strong demand

Instacart on Wednesday forecast second-quarter gross transaction value above Wall Street expectations and said shoppers were increasingly seeking value, boosting

Instacart sees key quarterly sales metric above estimates on strong demand
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DeepSeek could be valued at up to $50 billion in first fundraising, sources say

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek could be valued at up to $50 billion in its maiden fundraising drive, three sources said,

DeepSeek could be valued at up to $50 billion in first fundraising, sources say
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Investor group urges SEC to scrutinize SpaceX IPO filing, avoid conflicts

An investor group which advises union pension funds urged Wall Street's leading watchdog on Wednesday to scrutinize SpaceX's disclosures as the rocket maker

Investor group urges SEC to scrutinize SpaceX IPO filing, avoid conflicts
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US tariff refund process running 'smoother' than expected, Switzerland's K+N says

The online process to reclaim U.S. tariff payments deemed illegal by the Supreme Court is running "smoother" than anticipated, a U.S. customs expert at freight forwarder Kuehne und

US tariff refund process running 'smoother' than expected, Switzerland's K+N says
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Lilly commits additional $4.5 billion in Indiana manufacturing sites

Eli Lilly said on Wednesday it would invest $4.5 billion more across two of its three manufacturing sites in Indiana, bringing the U.S. drugmaker's total capital expansion

Lilly commits additional $4.5 billion in Indiana manufacturing sites
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AMD shares hit record high, spark global chips rally on AI demand optimism

Advanced Micro Devices' shares jumped to an all-time high on Wednesday as its strong outlook boosted investor confidence about sustained demand

AMD shares hit record high, spark global chips rally on AI demand optimism
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Photos show Queens antisemitic vandalism suspects, NYPD says

Photos show Queens antisemitic vandalism suspects, NYPD says

Photos show Queens antisemitic vandalism suspects, NYPD says
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New Hampshire man who helps find lost pets has had drone shot at 4 times

New Hampshire man who helps find lost pets has had drone shot at 4 times

New Hampshire man who helps find lost pets has had drone shot at 4 times
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US report China Eastern jet fuel supply was off ahead of deadly 2022 crash

The U.S.

US report China Eastern jet fuel supply was off ahead of deadly 2022 crash
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Johnson Controls raises annual profit forecast on data center cooling demand

U.S. industrial supplier Johnson Controls International on Wednesday raised its annual profit forecast above Wall Street estimates, banking on rising demand for its data center

Johnson Controls raises annual profit forecast on data center cooling demand
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New York Times subscribers cross 13 million on news, lifestyle content demand

New York Times subscribers jumped to 13.1 million in the first quarter as its blend of news and lifestyle content attracted readers navigating a volatile political and economic

New York Times subscribers cross 13 million on news, lifestyle content demand
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Uber forecasts strong second-quarter bookings despite Middle East woes

Uber Technologies forecast second-quarter bookings above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday on strong demand for ride-hailing and delivery services, even though the

Uber forecasts strong second-quarter bookings despite Middle East woes
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Alaska’s near-record landslide tsunami sent a wave 1,580 feet up the fjord walls – and left clues for building a warning system

The tsunami struck just 12 hours after a cruise ship had left the fjord, rattling the tourism industry.

Alaska’s near-record landslide tsunami sent a wave 1,580 feet up the fjord walls – and left clues for building a warning system
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Fire is transforming the US West’s public lands – research shows overlooked cost to recreation

Wildfires in Colorado are reshaping landscapes and visitor habits.

Fire is transforming the US West’s public lands – research shows overlooked cost to recreation
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Clinical trials that are actually marketing ploys targeting doctors – how seeding trials put profit over patients

Some industry-funded clinical trials show signs of being designed to market drugs rather than to test them for their safety and effectiveness. Detecting these studies remains difficult.

Clinical trials that are actually marketing ploys targeting doctors – how seeding trials put profit over patients
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Using diesel generators to power the AI revolution would kill hundreds of Americans a year

Using existing backup generators as regular sources of electricity would emit lots of pollution into American skies and endanger people’s health.

Using diesel generators to power the AI revolution would kill hundreds of Americans a year
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So your new ‘co-worker’ is an AI agent – here’s how to make the best of your human-machine relationship 

A slew of companies have announced plans to add AI agents to their workforces. Employees can take steps to handle the changes.

So your new ‘co-worker’ is an AI agent – here’s how to make the best of your human-machine relationship 
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Ride a jet ski through a re-creation of an Alaska mega-tsunami with the help of science

Ride a jet ski through a re-creation of an Alaska mega-tsunami with the help of science

Ride a jet ski through a re-creation of an Alaska mega-tsunami with the help of science
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Disney offsets fewer overseas visitors with streaming and strong spending at theme parks

Disney exceeded most expectations in the second quarter due to strength in its streaming service and strong spending at U.S. theme parks that offset weak international tourism

Disney offsets fewer overseas visitors with streaming and strong spending at theme parks
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Japan fires missile in joint drill with US and allies in northern Philippines, facing South China Sea

Japan's Self-Defense Forces fired a Type 88 anti‑ship missile during a joint maritime exercise with U.S., Australian, and Philippine forces on Wednesday, hitting a

Japan fires missile in joint drill with US and allies in northern Philippines, facing South China Sea
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Stunning US profit strength ignites stocks' charge to record peaks

A humming U.S. corporate profit engine is at the heart of the U.S. stock market's rally to record highs - an encouraging sign for investors as long as

Stunning US profit strength ignites stocks' charge to record peaks
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SpaceX files plan for $55 billion Terafab chip facility in Texas

Elon Musk's SpaceX has proposed an initial investment of $55 billion to build a semiconductor manufacturing facility, called Terafab, in Texas, according to a filing made public on

SpaceX files plan for $55 billion Terafab chip facility in Texas
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Cosmetic interventions are booming. Many say ethical conversations are lagging

Technological advancements have made cosmetic procedures more accessible but have also lead many to grapple with the philosophical and ethical implications

Cosmetic interventions are booming. Many say ethical conversations are lagging
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India's offshore tech hubs hit $98.4 billion revenue in FY26, nearing 2030 forecast, report says

India's offshore technology centers are expected to have generated $98.4 billion in revenue for fiscal 2026, nearing levels

India's offshore tech hubs hit $98.4 billion revenue in FY26, nearing 2030 forecast, report says
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Tesla to recall nearly 219,000 US vehicles on rearview image issue

Tesla is recalling 218,868 vehicles in the U.S. due to delayed rearview camera images that could increase the risk of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (

Tesla to recall nearly 219,000 US vehicles on rearview image issue
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Bayer to buy Perfuse Therapeutics in up to $2.45 billion deal

Bayer said on Wednesday that it will buy biopharmaceutical company Perfuse Therapeutics to complement its ophthalmology pipeline.

Bayer to buy Perfuse Therapeutics in up to $2.45 billion deal
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Vietnam launches fresh crackdown on online piracy under threat of US tariffs

Vietnam is set to launch from Thursday a new crackdown on online piracy and counterfeit goods, aiming to boost detections by a fifth, the government

Vietnam launches fresh crackdown on online piracy under threat of US tariffs
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BHP CFO says new investors buying in on copper exposure, AI demand

BHP's Chief Financial Officer Vandita Pant said on Wednesday that a new and broader set of investors were buying into the company as AI

BHP CFO says new investors buying in on copper exposure, AI demand
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Jeff Bezos shakes up Blue Origin staff incentives ahead of SpaceX IPO, FT reports

Jeff Bezos’s space venture, Blue Origin, has outlined a new stock plan for employees in an attempt to put an end to staff unrest and make the incentives more competitive with rival

Jeff Bezos shakes up Blue Origin staff incentives ahead of SpaceX IPO, FT reports
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Lynas CEO says US, Europe rules sway buyers from Chinese rare earths

New government regulations in the U.S. and Europe are helping to push customers to buy rare earth

Lynas CEO says US, Europe rules sway buyers from Chinese rare earths
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Rivian developing variants of its more affordable R2 EVs

Rivian is working on undisclosed variants of its R2 electric vehicles, the company's CEO said, days after starting volume production of the smaller and

Rivian developing variants of its more affordable R2 EVs
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Rivian mulls making its own lidar sensors, possibly in partnership with Chinese firms 

By Stephen Nellis, Max A.

Rivian mulls making its own lidar sensors, possibly in partnership with Chinese firms 
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Samsung Electronics' market cap surpasses $1 trln after US AI chip stocks surge

The market capitalisation of Samsung Electronics' common stock surpassed $1 trillion on Wednesday, making it the second Asian company after TSMC to reach the milestone.

Samsung Electronics' market cap surpasses $1 trln after US AI chip stocks surge
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Toronto Maple Leafs win the lottery for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL draft

The Toronto Maple Leafs have won the lottery for the first pick in the NHL draft

Toronto Maple Leafs win the lottery for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL draft
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FDA authorizes first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes in US amid political pressure

The U.S.

FDA authorizes first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes in US amid political pressure
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Meta plans advanced 'agentic' AI assistant for users, FT reports

Meta is building a highly personalized artificial intelligence assistant to carry out everyday tasks for its billions of users, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, as the

Meta plans advanced 'agentic' AI assistant for users, FT reports
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Super Micro bets on AI server demand to provide upbeat forecast, shares soar

Super Micro Computer forecast fourth-quarter revenue and adjusted profit above Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, banking on robust demand for its artificial intelligence

Super Micro bets on AI server demand to provide upbeat forecast, shares soar
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EV maker Lucid suspends forecast, misses quarterly revenue estimates

Lucid Group suspended its full-year forecast and reported its biggest revenue miss in more than four years on Tuesday, as a supplier-related issue disrupted

EV maker Lucid suspends forecast, misses quarterly revenue estimates
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AMD forecasts revenue above expectations on strong AI demand, shares jump 12%   

By Zaheer Kachwala and Max A.

AMD forecasts revenue above expectations on strong AI demand, shares jump 12%   
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Trading Day: Rarified AIr

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq sailed to new highs on Tuesday, riding the crest of yet another wave of optimism around the artificial intelligence boom.

Trading Day: Rarified AIr
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Electronic Arts misses bookings estimates as 'Battlefield' engagement falls

Videogame publisher Electronic Arts missed quarterly bookings estimates on Tuesday, weighed down by a post-launch drop-off in engagement for its "Battlefield" franchise and

Electronic Arts misses bookings estimates as 'Battlefield' engagement falls
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Musk wanted $80 billion to colonize Mars, OpenAI president testifies at trial

OpenAI's president testified on Tuesday that Elon Musk supported transforming the artificial intelligence startup into

Musk wanted $80 billion to colonize Mars, OpenAI president testifies at trial
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Saylor's Strategy posts wider quarterly loss on bitcoin slump

Michael Saylor's Strategy reported a wider first-quarter loss on Tuesday, hammered by a slump in bitcoin prices that weighed on the value of its sizeable crypto holdings amid

Saylor's Strategy posts wider quarterly loss on bitcoin slump
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Theater operator AMC beats revenue estimates on strong box office and premium format demand

AMC Entertainment beat quarterly revenue estimates on Tuesday, as a recovering box office and strong demand for its premium movie formats helped the cinema chain draw more moviegoers

Theater operator AMC beats revenue estimates on strong box office and premium format demand
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Anthropic commits to spending $200 billion on Google's cloud and chips, the Information reports

Anthropic has committed to spend $200 billion with Google Cloud over five years as part of a recent agreement, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing a person with knowledge of

Anthropic commits to spending $200 billion on Google's cloud and chips, the Information reports
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What we know about US stress tests of Google, xAI and Microsoft AI models

The Trump administration on Tuesday announced it had expanded a program to give U.S. government scientists access to unreleased

What we know about US stress tests of Google, xAI and Microsoft AI models
Health|Science|Technology

FDA announces its first OK of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults in major shift under Trump

U.S. health regulators have announced their first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers

FDA announces its first OK of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults in major shift under Trump
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Microsoft, Google and xAI will let the government test their AI models before launch

Microsoft, Google and xAI will let the government test their AI models before launch

Microsoft, Google and xAI will let the government test their AI models before launch
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Man accused of attacking OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home pleads not guilty to attempted murder

The man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder, attempted arson and other charges

Man accused of attacking OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home pleads not guilty to attempted murder
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Flex to spin off AI data-center infrastructure unit into listed company

Contract manufacturer Flex on Tuesday outlined plans for a strategic break-up to monetize its exposure to artificial intelligence, saying it would spin off

Flex to spin off AI data-center infrastructure unit into listed company
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OpenAI projects $50 billion spending on computing power this year, Brockman says

OpenAI expects to spend $50 billion on computing power this year, co-founder and President Greg Brockman said during his testimony in the company's courtroom battle with Elon Musk on

OpenAI projects $50 billion spending on computing power this year, Brockman says
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FCC commissioner seeks rigorous review of foreign investment in Warner Bros deal

The sole Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday called for a rigorous review of the foreign ownership interests in a proposed

FCC commissioner seeks rigorous review of foreign investment in Warner Bros deal
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Match Group beats revenue estimates as Hinge grows, Tinder resets amid AI push

Match Group posted first-quarter revenue above estimates on Tuesday, driven by the solid performance of dating app Hinge and early signs that a turnaround at Tinder

Match Group beats revenue estimates as Hinge grows, Tinder resets amid AI push
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Skyworks Solutions forecasts higher revenue on strong chip demand

Skyworks Solutions forecast quarterly revenue above estimates on Tuesday, betting on strong demand for its radio-frequency chips used in premium smartphones.

Skyworks Solutions forecasts higher revenue on strong chip demand
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Growth in gaming accessories pushes Logitech's fourth-quarter sales higher

Logitech International on Tuesday reported better-than-expected results for the fourth quarter, with the computer hardware maker seeing strong growth in gaming

Growth in gaming accessories pushes Logitech's fourth-quarter sales higher
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Live Nation posts upbeat quarterly revenue on steady demand for concerts

Live Nation Entertainment beat analysts' estimates for first-quarter revenue on Tuesday, underscoring steady demand for concerts and live events even as the Ticketmaster parent faces

Live Nation posts upbeat quarterly revenue on steady demand for concerts
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Freshworks to cut 11% jobs as AI reshapes software industry

Freshworks said on Tuesday it would cut 11% of its workforce, or about 500 jobs, as the business-software company navigates the industrywide disruptions caused by

Freshworks to cut 11% jobs as AI reshapes software industry
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California neighborhood remains without potable water

California neighborhood remains without potable water

California neighborhood remains without potable water
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Apple to let users choose rival AI models across iOS 27 features, Bloomberg News reports

Apple will allow users to select from third-party artificial intelligence models for tasks such as generating and editing text and images, across its iOS 27 features, Bloomberg News

Apple to let users choose rival AI models across iOS 27 features, Bloomberg News reports
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Are military dolphins working in the Strait of Hormuz? Probably not, but they have been part of the US Navy for decades

Are military dolphins working in the Strait of Hormuz? Probably not, but they have been part of the US Navy for decades

Are military dolphins working in the Strait of Hormuz? Probably not, but they have been part of the US Navy for decades
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Top Google scientist says EU data measures pose privacy risk for users

A top Google scientist sent a warning to EU antitrust regulators on Tuesday that its proposal requiring the company to share search engine data with rivals

Top Google scientist says EU data measures pose privacy risk for users
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Meet the early pioneers who shaped the future of today's self-driving cars

Meet the early pioneers who shaped the future of today's self-driving cars

Meet the early pioneers who shaped the future of today's self-driving cars
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James Murdoch in talks to buy New York magazine and Vox podcasts for $300M or more

James Murdoch in talks to buy New York magazine and Vox podcasts for $300M or more

James Murdoch in talks to buy New York magazine and Vox podcasts for $300M or more
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Layoffs lead unemployed people on hiking journey in search of community

Layoffs lead unemployed people on hiking journey in search of community

Layoffs lead unemployed people on hiking journey in search of community
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Specialized search teams assist police in search for missing NKU student

Specialized search teams assist police in search for missing NKU student

Specialized search teams assist police in search for missing NKU student
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White House wants to vet powerful AI models for risks − a computer scientist explains why AI safety is so difficult

Once powerful AI models are released, it’s nearly impossible to keep them from being misused. Minimizing the risk means making safety the top priority in developing the systems.

White House wants to vet powerful AI models for risks − a computer scientist explains why AI safety is so difficult
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Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter disclosures, $1.5 million fine imposed

Elon Musk

Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter disclosures, $1.5 million fine imposed
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James Murdoch in talks to buy Vox Media's New York Magazine, podcast unit, WSJ reports

James Murdoch is in late-stage talks to buy Vox Media's New York Magazine and podcast division, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

James Murdoch in talks to buy Vox Media's New York Magazine, podcast unit, WSJ reports
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Top European tech CEOs call for easier AI rules

Europe's AI regulations should be reduced and simplified, chief executives of seven of Europe's top technology firms including Christophe Fouquet of the biggest, computer

Top European tech CEOs call for easier AI rules
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Revolut invests $64 million to boost Mexico growth after launch

The Mexican arm of digital bank Revolut, which launched in the country in late January, reported a capital injection of about $64 million last month, raising its total

Revolut invests $64 million to boost Mexico growth after launch
Crime|Technology

AI errors in US murder case lead to discipline for Georgia prosecutor

The Georgia Supreme Court on Tuesday disciplined a prosecutor in the U.S. state, finding her misuse of artificial intelligence tools led to fake and

AI errors in US murder case lead to discipline for Georgia prosecutor
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Pennsylvania sues Character AI, says chatbot poses as doctors

Pennsylvania has sued the artificial intelligence company behind Character.AI to stop its chatbot from posing as doctors.

Pennsylvania sues Character AI, says chatbot poses as doctors
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Tesla's supervised self-driving software could be up for approval in Belgian region

Tesla's aim to roll out its supervised "full self-driving" software in Europe got a boost from Belgium on Tuesday, where the Flanders region said it was

Tesla's supervised self-driving software could be up for approval in Belgian region
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AirAsia, Airbus set to announce 150-jet order for A220 on Wednesday, sources say

Airbus plans to announce an order on Wednesday for about 150 A220 jets from AirAsia, in a boost for the planemaker's smallest jetliner that has recently lost orders to

AirAsia, Airbus set to announce 150-jet order for A220 on Wednesday, sources say
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Italy's Meloni denounces deepfake photo as a political attack

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has denounced the circulation of a deepfake photo of her posing in bed, wearing lingerie

Italy's Meloni denounces deepfake photo as a political attack
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Mark Zuckerberg 'personally authorized' Meta's copyright infringement, publishers allege

Five publishing houses and author Scott Turow are suing Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg for copyright infringement

Mark Zuckerberg 'personally authorized' Meta's copyright infringement, publishers allege
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One of the planet’s biggest cities is sinking so rapidly it’s visible from space

One of the planet’s biggest cities is sinking so rapidly it’s visible from space

One of the planet’s biggest cities is sinking so rapidly it’s visible from space
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5 charged after AT&T wire thefts caused widespread outages in North Carolina

5 charged after AT&T wire thefts caused widespread outages in North Carolina

5 charged after AT&T wire thefts caused widespread outages in North Carolina
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Dear Readers: Yes, pen pal programs still exist in a digital world

A recent trip to New Zealand to visit her pen pal of 40 years made an Associated Press reporter from New Hampshire wonder about the history of programs that bring strangers together to write letters

Dear Readers: Yes, pen pal programs still exist in a digital world
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Alphabet closes in on Nvidia's spot as world's biggest company

Alphabet is on the cusp of overtaking Nvidia as the world's most valuable company, riding on a record stock rally fueled by its artificial intelligence efforts

Alphabet closes in on Nvidia's spot as world's biggest company
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OpenAI, Anthropic ventures in talks to buy AI services firms, sources say

The joint ventures OpenAI and Anthropic separately created with private equity firms are in talks to acquire services companies that help businesses deploy

OpenAI, Anthropic ventures in talks to buy AI services firms, sources say
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Anthropic deepens finance push as CEO Amodei warns of software disruption

Artificial-intelligence lab Anthropic is diving deeper into the financial services industry, releasing tools on Tuesday that can speed up

Anthropic deepens finance push as CEO Amodei warns of software disruption
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Technology

Major publishers sue Meta for copyright infringement over AI training

Publishers Elsevier, Cengage, Hachette, Macmillan and McGraw Hill sued Meta Platforms in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday, alleging that the tech giant misused

Major publishers sue Meta for copyright infringement over AI training
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France convenes G7 on critical minerals to curb China's grip

France has called an online meeting of G7 countries for Thursday to discuss how to break China's stranglehold on critical materials, Finance Minister Roland Lescure said,

France convenes G7 on critical minerals to curb China's grip
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Crypto exchange Coinbase to cut about 14% of workforce in AI-driven restructuring

Coinbase said on Tuesday it would cut about 700 jobs, or about 14% of its global workforce, as it trims costs amid crypto market volatility

Crypto exchange Coinbase to cut about 14% of workforce in AI-driven restructuring
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Best meteor shower in the Southern Hemisphere peaks tonight

Best meteor shower in the Southern Hemisphere peaks tonight

Best meteor shower in the Southern Hemisphere peaks tonight
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Cummins raises revenue outlook on robust power generation demand

May 5 - Cummins lifted its annual revenue growth forecast on Tuesday, supported by resilient demand for its power-generation equipment and expectations from improving North America on-highway vehicles

Cummins raises revenue outlook on robust power generation demand
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US and others propose e-commerce pact as WTO deadlock deepens

The U.S. and a group of countries are planning to press ahead with their own moratorium on e-commerce duties if Brazil and

US and others propose e-commerce pact as WTO deadlock deepens
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Meta seeks to fend off EU order to allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp at hearing

Meta Platforms on Tuesday sought to stave off an imminent EU order to allow rival AI chatbots free access to its social messaging site WhatsApp, as it

Meta seeks to fend off EU order to allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp at hearing
Business|Economy|Technology

Thomson Reuters reaffirms forecasts, highlights 'fiduciary-grade AI' demand

Thomson Reuters reported a double-digit first-quarter revenue rise on Tuesday, boosted by gains in its "Big 3" business segments of legal

Thomson Reuters reaffirms forecasts, highlights 'fiduciary-grade AI' demand
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Zelenskiy pitches drone deal during Bahrain visit

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pitched a drone deal to Bahrain during a visit to the country on Tuesday, advertising Ukraine's battle-tested security expertise.

Zelenskiy pitches drone deal during Bahrain visit
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PayPal touts turnaround plan after results beat fails to impress

PayPal's new CEO Enrique Lores outlined a plan to streamline its organizational structure and reduce costs after the digital payments firm's first-quarter results

PayPal touts turnaround plan after results beat fails to impress
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

GameStop's $56 billion pursuit of eBay stirs social media hype and doubts

GameStop's $56 billion bid for eBay ignited intense debate on social media, as retail investors greeted the potential deal with a mix of excitement, skepticism and meme-stock humor.

GameStop's $56 billion pursuit of eBay stirs social media hype and doubts
Business|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Microsoft, Google and xAI to give US government early access to AI models for security checks

Microsoft, Google and Elon Musk’s xAI agreed to give the U.S. government early access to new artificial intelligence models for national security

Microsoft, Google and xAI to give US government early access to AI models for security checks
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

New program helps drivers with health conditions safely interact with first responders in Missouri

New program helps drivers with health conditions safely interact with first responders in Missouri

New program helps drivers with health conditions safely interact with first responders in Missouri
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Galaxies of life are collecting dust in museums – digitizing microscope slides can uncover billions of fossils for natural history

Pollen, algae, insects, radiolarians – each unique microfossil holds clues to how Earth has changed over millions of years. Combining AI with digital scanners helps researchers piece it all together.

Galaxies of life are collecting dust in museums – digitizing microscope slides can uncover billions of fossils for natural history
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Photographic memory is a myth – here’s what research really says about remembering

Hollywood loves a character who has the perfect total recall of a photographic memory. But this idea is a fantasy. It’s not how memory works – for good reason.

Photographic memory is a myth – here’s what research really says about remembering
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GlobalFoundries forecasts upbeat second quarter on data center demand

Specialty chipmaker GlobalFoundries forecast second-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, driven by acceleration in data center deployments globally.

GlobalFoundries forecasts upbeat second quarter on data center demand
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Defense contractor Leidos raises 2026 forecast on strong demand

Defense contractor Leidos Holdings raised its profit and revenue forecast for 2026 on Tuesday, betting on strong demand for its IT and military intelligence services.

Defense contractor Leidos raises 2026 forecast on strong demand
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Ukraine steps up medium-range strikes on Russian forces

Ukrainian troops are rapidly increasing medium-range drone strikes on Russian forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, demonstrating a growing

Ukraine steps up medium-range strikes on Russian forces
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Meta to expand tech safeguards for teens in Europe, US Facebook users

Meta Platforms will expand safeguards for teen accounts to 27 European Union countries and to Facebook in the United States, the U.S. tech giant said on

Meta to expand tech safeguards for teens in Europe, US Facebook users
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Child safety lab launching ‘independent crash testing’ for AI tools

Child safety lab launching ‘independent crash testing’ for AI tools

Child safety lab launching ‘independent crash testing’ for AI tools
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Russia limits mobile internet ahead of scaled-back WW2 victory parade

Russia cut off mobile internet services to many customers in Moscow on Tuesday ahead of the annual May 9 parade commemorating victory over Nazi Germany,

Russia limits mobile internet ahead of scaled-back WW2 victory parade