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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Business|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Technology

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
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Crime|Education|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

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
Asia|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

'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
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

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
Europe|Political|Technology|World

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
Africa|Crime|Health|Science|Technology|World

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
Economy|Sports|Technology|World

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
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

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
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

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

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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?
Europe|Technology|World

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Canada-US oil pipeline close to reaching commitment requirement, sources say

A proposed pipeline for carrying Canadian crude oil to the United States is close to securing the minimum commitments from oil

Canada-US oil pipeline close to reaching commitment requirement, sources say
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Crypto exchange Bullish to buy Equiniti for $4.2 billion in capital markets push

Bullish said on Tuesday it will buy transfer agent Equiniti in a deal valued at $4.2 billion, as the cryptocurrency exchange looks to establish infrastructure to bridge blockchain

Crypto exchange Bullish to buy Equiniti for $4.2 billion in capital markets push
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Volvo Cars' February-April sales volume down 10% year-on-year

Sweden-based Volvo Cars sold 162,864 cars in the three months through April, down 10% from the same period a year earlier, it said on Tuesday.

Volvo Cars' February-April sales volume down 10% year-on-year
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Samsung Electronics' board chairman urges union to resolve pay disputes

The board chairman of Samsung Electronics has urged unionised workers to resolve pay disputes with management, warning that a planned strike could hurt investors and employees

Samsung Electronics' board chairman urges union to resolve pay disputes
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Tesla faces EU skepticism over automated-driving tech, records show

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has projected confidence that the European Union will soon green-light the carmaker's "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) system, but

Tesla faces EU skepticism over automated-driving tech, records show
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China's carmakers chase 'Yaris moment' to ignite overseas growth

China's carmakers are hunting for their own "Yaris moment" - the kind of locally tailored breakthrough that helped Toyota conquer Europe - as they race to turn

China's carmakers chase 'Yaris moment' to ignite overseas growth
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Apple holds talks with Intel, Samsung for US chipmaking, Bloomberg News reports

Apple has held exploratory discussions about using Intel and Samsung Electronics to produce the main processors for its devices, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people

Apple holds talks with Intel, Samsung for US chipmaking, Bloomberg News reports
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Meta picks Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan for El Paso data center financing, source says

Meta Platforms is working with Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase on a roughly $13 billion financing package for a data center in El Paso, Texas, a source familiar with the matter

Meta picks Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan for El Paso data center financing, source says
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OpenAI co-founder discloses nearly $30 billion stake, financial ties to Altman

OpenAI's co-founder and president, Greg Brockman, on Monday disclosed deeper financial ties to CEO Sam Altman than previously

OpenAI co-founder discloses nearly $30 billion stake, financial ties to Altman
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IAEA says drone damaged equipment at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine

The International Atomic Energy Agency said on Monday meteorological monitoring equipment at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine had been

IAEA says drone damaged equipment at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine
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A United jet narrowly avoided catastrophe when it struck a truck near Newark airport during landing

A United Airlines jet came dangerously close to disaster Sunday when it hit a semitrailer truck and a light pole on the New Jersey turnpike as it came into land at Newark Liberty International Airport

A United jet narrowly avoided catastrophe when it struck a truck near Newark airport during landing
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New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial's 2nd phase

New Mexico state prosecutors are seeking fundamental changes to Meta’s social media apps and algorithms to safeguard children in the second phase of a landmark trial on allegations that platforms such as Instagram have created a public safety hazard

New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial's 2nd phase
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NCAA rules committee approves robot ump for challenging balls and strikes in SEC Tournament

The robot umpire is coming to college baseball, at least on an experimental basis

NCAA rules committee approves robot ump for challenging balls and strikes in SEC Tournament
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Intel appoints Qualcomm executive to lead PC and physical AI business

Intel said on Monday it had appointed Alex Katouzian to lead the company's PC and physical artificial intelligence unit. 

Intel appoints Qualcomm executive to lead PC and physical AI business
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Embraer eyes new Middle East defense deals after UAE order

Brazil's Embraer expects new defense aircraft deals in the Middle East, including government-to-government procurements, after a landmark order for C-390

Embraer eyes new Middle East defense deals after UAE order
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Southwest weighs hiring Spirit Airlines mechanics ahead of Boeing MAX 7 arrival

Southwest Airlines has expressed interest in hiring some aircraft mechanics from now-defunct Spirit Airlines, a union official said on Monday, as the U.S. low-cost

Southwest weighs hiring Spirit Airlines mechanics ahead of Boeing MAX 7 arrival
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Global finance leaders flag shifting capital flows, AI impact at Milken

Top global investors and executives gathered at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills on Monday to discuss geopolitical tensions, private credit risks and

Global finance leaders flag shifting capital flows, AI impact at Milken
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Lattice Semiconductor to buy software firm AMI in $1.65 billion deal

Lattice Semiconductor will acquire AMI in a $1.65 billion deal, it said on Monday, as the chipmaker looks to expand into the software and artificial intelligence management space.

Lattice Semiconductor to buy software firm AMI in $1.65 billion deal
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Associated Press global investigation into government surveillance efforts wins Pulitzer Prize

The Associated Press has won a Pulitzer Prize for international reporting for stories on the expansion of government surveillance efforts in China and the role that U.S. tech firms played in it

Associated Press global investigation into government surveillance efforts wins Pulitzer Prize
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Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter disclosures, $1.5 million fine imposed

Elon Musk settled the U.S.

Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter disclosures, $1.5 million fine imposed
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Palantir lifts annual revenue forecast on robust US government demand

Palantir Technologies raised its annual revenue forecast and beat estimates for quarterly results on Monday, a sign of growing demand for its data analytics

Palantir lifts annual revenue forecast on robust US government demand
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US intelligence indicates limited new damage to Iran's nuclear program, sources say

U.S. intelligence assessments indicate that the time Iran would need to build a nuclear weapon has not changed since last

US intelligence indicates limited new damage to Iran's nuclear program, sources say
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Two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to have elbow surgery to remove loose bodies

Two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow after being scratched from Monday’s start against the Boston Red Sox

Two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to have elbow surgery to remove loose bodies
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Paramount Skydance first-quarter profit benefits from cost-cutting

Paramount Skydance's pre-tax earnings rose in the first quarter, the company said on Monday, as streamlined operations and improved

Paramount Skydance first-quarter profit benefits from cost-cutting
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Reuters wins two Pulitzer Prizes for national and beat reporting

Reuters won two Pulitzer Prizes on Monday, one for national reporting for stories on U.S.

Reuters wins two Pulitzer Prizes for national and beat reporting
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Duolingo's growth outlook moderates as it prioritizes engagement over monetization

Duolingo posted strong first-quarter results but signaled a more measured growth trajectory ahead, as the language-learning app prioritizes user engagement and

Duolingo's growth outlook moderates as it prioritizes engagement over monetization
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Pinterest forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue on resilient ad spending, shares surge

Pinterest forecast second-quarter revenue above analysts' estimates on Monday, betting on steadily growing spending by advertisers, sending the image-sharing

Pinterest forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue on resilient ad spending, shares surge
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GameStop's $56 billion eBay bid raises financing doubts among investors

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen's unprecedented $56 billion takeover bid for the much larger eBay drew skepticism from investors and analysts on Monday, with shares in the

GameStop's $56 billion eBay bid raises financing doubts among investors
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Chipmaker Onsemi forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on resilient auto demand

Onsemi forecast second-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations on Monday, betting on resilient demand for its chips as the automotive industry recovers.

Chipmaker Onsemi forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on resilient auto demand
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OpenAI president discloses his stake in the company is worth $30B

Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president and CEO Sam Altman’s top lieutenant, disclosed in court Monday that his stake in the artificial intelligence company is worth nearly $30 billion

OpenAI president discloses his stake in the company is worth $30B
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United flight collides with truck and light pole as it lands at Newark airport

United flight collides with truck and light pole as it lands at Newark airport

United flight collides with truck and light pole as it lands at Newark airport
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White House considers government reviews for AI models, NYT reports

U.S.

White House considers government reviews for AI models, NYT reports
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Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot

The robotics pioneer who helped unleash the Roomba vacuum is now betting that you might one day replace your beloved dog or cat with a plush robot that follows you around your home and adapts to your daily habits

Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot
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Reuters wins beat reporting Pulitzer for Meta investigations

Reuters won the Pulitzer Prize for beat reporting on Monday for a series of stories revealing how social-media behemoth Meta knowingly exposed users, including

Reuters wins beat reporting Pulitzer for Meta investigations
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European Commission is in contact with Anthropic on Mythos, Dombrovskis says

The European Commission is in contact with Anthropic regarding Mythos and is assessing its possible implications, European Economic Commissioner Valdis ​Dombrovskis told

European Commission is in contact with Anthropic on Mythos, Dombrovskis says
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A professor, a Paralympian and a mentor: How Dr. Cassie Mitchell is shaping lives at Georgia Tech

A professor, a Paralympian and a mentor: How Dr. Cassie Mitchell is shaping lives at Georgia Tech

A professor, a Paralympian and a mentor: How Dr. Cassie Mitchell is shaping lives at Georgia Tech
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Dairy Queen pauses Middle East growth plans, takes on AI in drive-thrus

Middle East tensions including war in Iran have led Berkshire Hathaway-owned Dairy Queen to put expansion plans in the region on hold, as

Dairy Queen pauses Middle East growth plans, takes on AI in drive-thrus
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Trump family crypto project countersues billionaire backer Sun for 'smear campaign'

World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture co-founded ​by U.S.

Trump family crypto project countersues billionaire backer Sun for 'smear campaign'
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US factory orders rise more than expected in March

New orders for U.S. factory goods rose more than expected in March, led by surging demand for electronics products amid the artificial intelligence investment boom.

US factory orders rise more than expected in March
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Musk wanted to settle with OpenAI just days before their courtroom showdown, new filing says

Musk wanted to settle with OpenAI just days before their courtroom showdown, new filing says

Musk wanted to settle with OpenAI just days before their courtroom showdown, new filing says
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Formula 1's electrical revolution is losing its spark and V8 power could return

Four races into Formula 1’s new era and the peak of electrical power’s influence on the sport may already be in the rearview mirror

Formula 1's electrical revolution is losing its spark and V8 power could return
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The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem
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Astronomers believe they've detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto

A new study suggests that a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto harbors a thin, delicate atmosphere

Astronomers believe they've detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto
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Cadillac’s new F1 team makes its US debut in Miami as both cars finish for a third straight race

From a round of golf with Scottie Scheffler to private dinners around Miami and a splashy event at Carbone, the new Cadillac Formula 1 team was everywhere as it made its United States racing debut

Cadillac’s new F1 team makes its US debut in Miami as both cars finish for a third straight race
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Tesla posts mixed April sales across Europe but overall rebound stays on track

New registrations of Tesla vehicles extended their recovery in several European markets in April, more than doubling in Sweden, France and

Tesla posts mixed April sales across Europe but overall rebound stays on track
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Amazon opens up logistics network to other businesses in challenge to UPS, FedEx

Amazon.com said on Monday it would allow other businesses to store and ship goods ranging from raw materials to final products through its

Amazon opens up logistics network to other businesses in challenge to UPS, FedEx
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Blackstone vehicle aims to raise over $1.7 billion in US IPO to fund data center bet

A newly minted Blackstone investment vehicle is aiming to raise slightly over $1.7 billion in an initial public offering in the United States to capitalize on booming demand in the

Blackstone vehicle aims to raise over $1.7 billion in US IPO to fund data center bet
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WEX board deal ends bitter proxy battle with activist Impactive

Payment processing and information management services group WEX said on Monday it had reached a deal with Impactive Capital to add three board

WEX board deal ends bitter proxy battle with activist Impactive
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Amgen to invest additional $300 million to boost US manufacturing footprint

Amgen said on Monday it was investing an additional $300 million in Puerto Rico to expand its U.S. manufacturing network.

Amgen to invest additional $300 million to boost US manufacturing footprint
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

How balcony solar can help renters and homeowners save money

Small-scale solar panels usable by renters and without rooftop installation can boost renewable energy use and reduce the effects of high electricity prices.

How balcony solar can help renters and homeowners save money
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A quiet Alaska fault is missing the fluids scientists expected – and it’s changing what we know about earthquake zones

Understanding why some faults creep rather than sticking and causing massive earthquakes is important for gauging the future risk of both earthquakes and tsunamis.

A quiet Alaska fault is missing the fluids scientists expected – and it’s changing what we know about earthquake zones
Opinion|Science|Technology

Mythos AI is a cybersecurity threat, but it doesn’t rewrite the rules of the game

Mythos’ dramatic hacking abilities are as much a reflection of the precarious state of digital defenses as a revolutionary tech breakthrough.

Mythos AI is a cybersecurity threat, but it doesn’t rewrite the rules of the game
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Musk sought settlement with OpenAI before Oakland trial, filing shows

Elon Musk contacted OpenAI President Greg Brockman to gauge interest in a settlement two days before their high-stakes trial got underway in

Musk sought settlement with OpenAI before Oakland trial, filing shows
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KKR-backed GMR eyes $5 billion valuation in US IPO

Emergency medical services provider GMR Solutions said on Monday it was targeting a valuation of up to $5 billion in its U.S. initial public

KKR-backed GMR eyes $5 billion valuation in US IPO
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Big Tech’s massive spending is back in focus on Wall Street

Big Tech’s massive spending is back in focus on Wall Street

Big Tech’s massive spending is back in focus on Wall Street
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Shares of eBay take off on a $56 billion buyout bid from GameStop's Ryan Cohen

Shares of eBay are soaring before the opening bell after Ryan Cohen's GameStop announced an attempt to take over the company for about $56 billion, seeing it as a vehicle to compete with online retail giant Amazon

Shares of eBay take off on a $56 billion buyout bid from GameStop's Ryan Cohen
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GameStop makes daring $56 billion bid for eBay, hoping to rival Amazon

GameStop makes daring $56 billion bid for eBay, hoping to rival Amazon

GameStop makes daring $56 billion bid for eBay, hoping to rival Amazon
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US SEC review delays first prediction-market ETFs

More than two dozen exchange-traded funds tied

US SEC review delays first prediction-market ETFs
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Cerebras targets $26.6 billion valuation in US IPO as AI chip demand surges

Nvidia-rival Cerebras is seeking a valuation of as much as $26.62 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, as heavy spending on AI

Cerebras targets $26.6 billion valuation in US IPO as AI chip demand surges
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Flight data bolsters claim China Eastern plane was deliberately crashed in 2022

Flight data bolsters claim China Eastern plane was deliberately crashed in 2022

Flight data bolsters claim China Eastern plane was deliberately crashed in 2022
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SK Hynix shares rally 13% after US tech firms signal strong AI spending plans

Shares of SK Hynix surged 13% to a record high on Monday, driven by foreign buying, after some big U.S. tech firms last week hiked their investment plans for

SK Hynix shares rally 13% after US tech firms signal strong AI spending plans
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Australia, Japan strengthen critical minerals ties

Australia and Japan have beefed up their cooperation around critical minerals amid a state visit by Japan's prime minister, with the countries providing A$1.67 billion ($

Australia, Japan strengthen critical minerals ties
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GameStop makes bold $56 billion play for eBay, ready to go hostile

GameStop proposed on Sunday to buy eBay Inc for about $56 billion in a cash-and-stock deal, with CEO Ryan Cohen saying he was prepared to take

GameStop makes bold $56 billion play for eBay, ready to go hostile
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Kone's new TK Elevator deal comes amid climate change on European champions

Brussels' antitrust rules have already once helped derail an attempt to create the world's top lift

Kone's new TK Elevator deal comes amid climate change on European champions
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Anthropic nears $1.5 billion AI joint venture with Wall Street firms, WSJ reports 

Anthropic is finalizing an about $1.5 billion joint venture with Blackstone, Goldman Sachs and a handful of other Wall Street firms to sell artificial-intelligence tools to private-

Anthropic nears $1.5 billion AI joint venture with Wall Street firms, WSJ reports 
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GameStop makes bold $56 billion play for eBay, ready to go hostile

GameStop proposed on Sunday to buy eBay Inc for about $56 billion in a cash-and-stock deal, with CEO Ryan Cohen saying he was prepared to take

GameStop makes bold $56 billion play for eBay, ready to go hostile
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung Electronics appoints new TV chief amid mounting competition

Samsung Electronics, the world's No.

Samsung Electronics appoints new TV chief amid mounting competition
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United flight landing in Newark strikes pole on New Jersey Turnpike, damages delivery truck

A United Airlines passenger jet carrying 221 passengers from Venice, Italy, struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday afternoon as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty International Airport

United flight landing in Newark strikes pole on New Jersey Turnpike, damages delivery truck
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China robot-hand-building unicorn Linkerbot targets $6 billion valuation

Chinese robotics startup Linkerbot, the global market leader in highly dexterous robotic hands for humanoids, will seek a $6 billion valuation in its next

China robot-hand-building unicorn Linkerbot targets $6 billion valuation
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Samsung Electronics appoints new TV chief amid mounting challenges

Samsung Electronics replaced its TV head for the first time in more than two years, as it faces mounting competition from Chinese rivals at home and aboard.

Samsung Electronics appoints new TV chief amid mounting challenges
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United jet hits truck and light pole on approach to Newark airport

A United Airlines aircraft on Sunday struck a light pole and a trailer during its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport, the New

United jet hits truck and light pole on approach to Newark airport
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Kimi Antonelli wins the Miami Grand Prix for his third straight F1 victory

Kimi Antonelli has won the Miami Grand Prix for his third consecutive Formula 1 victory as the 19-year-old Mercedes drivers continued to show he’s a legitimate championship contender

Kimi Antonelli wins the Miami Grand Prix for his third straight F1 victory
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

At this party, everyone is the same height

At this party, everyone is the same height

At this party, everyone is the same height
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Tech billionaire pushes to restore Dungeness crab season for Thanksgiving

Tech billionaire pushes to restore Dungeness crab season for Thanksgiving

Tech billionaire pushes to restore Dungeness crab season for Thanksgiving
Business|Environment|Technology

Mayor faces backlash over AI-enhanced cleanup photo

Mayor faces backlash over AI-enhanced cleanup photo

Mayor faces backlash over AI-enhanced cleanup photo
Crime|Economy|Technology|World

Text scam brings 200 people to Denver County Court

Text scam brings 200 people to Denver County Court

Text scam brings 200 people to Denver County Court
Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Months later, ALS patient gets disabled parking spot she sought for freedom to simply leave home

Months later, ALS patient gets disabled parking spot she sought for freedom to simply leave home

Months later, ALS patient gets disabled parking spot she sought for freedom to simply leave home
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Sales of used electric vehicles on the rise in Minnesota amid gas price hikes

Sales of used electric vehicles on the rise in Minnesota amid gas price hikes

Sales of used electric vehicles on the rise in Minnesota amid gas price hikes
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Foxconn launches second-generation satellites via SpaceX Falcon 9

Taiwan’s Foxconn said on Sunday its second-generation low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites were launched via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from California, marking the electronics

Foxconn launches second-generation satellites via SpaceX Falcon 9
Business|Environment|Technology

Trump administration cites national security to halt US wind farm projects, FT reports

President Donald Trump's administration has brought U.S. onshore wind development to a halt, citing national security concerns, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

Trump administration cites national security to halt US wind farm projects, FT reports
Arts|Entertainment|Interview|Science|Technology

Barry Levinson’s box-office flop ‘Toys’ predicted the future of warfare

Barry Levinson’s box-office flop ‘Toys’ predicted the future of warfare

Barry Levinson’s box-office flop ‘Toys’ predicted the future of warfare
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Backed by tech money, a moderate Democrat from Silicon Valley mounts a bid for California governor

Backed by tech money, a moderate Democrat from Silicon Valley mounts a bid for California governor

Backed by tech money, a moderate Democrat from Silicon Valley mounts a bid for California governor
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ADB launches $70 billion plan for energy, digital infrastructure in Asia-Pacific

The Asian Development Bank on Sunday announced a $70 billion programme to expand energy and digital infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific region by 2035, aiming to strengthen

ADB launches $70 billion plan for energy, digital infrastructure in Asia-Pacific
Europe|Science|Technology|World

IAEA says a drone targeted Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant's external radiation control laboratory

The Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Sunday that a drone had targeted its external

IAEA says a drone targeted Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant's external radiation control laboratory
Entertainment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump keeps us up in the air with his hints of what’s coming in a new batch of UFO files

President Donald Trump is promising to release new UFO records that he says will be “very interesting.”

Trump keeps us up in the air with his hints of what’s coming in a new batch of UFO files
Business|Technology|World

Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing

Israel gave final approval for a plan to purchase two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA advanced fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in

Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing
Technology|World

Hezbollah deploys a potent new weapon designed to evade Israeli detection

Hezbollah deploys a potent new weapon designed to evade Israeli detection

Hezbollah deploys a potent new weapon designed to evade Israeli detection
Business|Finance|Sports|Technology|World

Motor racing-Miami F1 Grand Prix brought forward by three hours to beat storm threat

Sunday's Miami Grand Prix will be brought forward by three hours to 1 p.m. (1700 GMT) in an attempt to avoid threatened thunderstorms in the area, Formula One said.

Motor racing-Miami F1 Grand Prix brought forward by three hours to beat storm threat
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Bay Area teen's ReCap Project targets medical plastic waste for recycling

Bay Area teen's ReCap Project targets medical plastic waste for recycling

Bay Area teen's ReCap Project targets medical plastic waste for recycling
Africa|Political|Technology|World

Rights summit in Zambia is canceled after Chinese pressure to exclude Taiwanese activists

The U.S.-based organizers of an international human rights conference say they have canceled next week's summit in the African nation of Zambia after pressure from China to exclude activists from Taiwan

Rights summit in Zambia is canceled after Chinese pressure to exclude Taiwanese activists
Health|Science|Technology

UAB completes Alabama's first bone marrow transplant using deceased donor

UAB completes Alabama's first bone marrow transplant using deceased donor

UAB completes Alabama's first bone marrow transplant using deceased donor
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Aging better isn’t just about adding more years. Tech to reduce chronic disease is just as important

Aging better isn’t just about adding more years. Tech to reduce chronic disease is just as important

Aging better isn’t just about adding more years. Tech to reduce chronic disease is just as important
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Meta faces New Mexico trial that could force changes to Facebook, other platforms

A trial beginning in New Mexico on Monday could prompt a judge to order sweeping changes to how

Meta faces New Mexico trial that could force changes to Facebook, other platforms
Business|Crime|Technology

Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's nagging and costly security problem

The suspect charged with storming a security checkpoint and firing a shotgun near the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday mocked

Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's nagging and costly security problem
Asia|Technology|World

US, Philippines deploy anti-ship missile system in Batanes near Taiwan for war games

(This May 2 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

US, Philippines deploy anti-ship missile system in Batanes near Taiwan for war games
Crime|Science|Technology

How ChatGPT conversations became ‘a treasure trove’ of evidence in criminal investigations

How ChatGPT conversations became ‘a treasure trove’ of evidence in criminal investigations

How ChatGPT conversations became ‘a treasure trove’ of evidence in criminal investigations
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Reclusive Turkmenistan shows signs of cautiously opening up

From a brightly lit, open-plan office Azat Seyitmuhammedov runs an e-commerce startup, Wabrum, that he founded almost a decade ago.

Reclusive Turkmenistan shows signs of cautiously opening up
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What oil crisis? China’s EVs are ready to dominate the 21st century

What oil crisis? China’s EVs are ready to dominate the 21st century

What oil crisis? China’s EVs are ready to dominate the 21st century
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

In the PR battle for AI data centers, tech giants got a blue-collar ally

Building trades unions have long been considered a voice of the American worker

In the PR battle for AI data centers, tech giants got a blue-collar ally
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Africa’s cellphone towers turn to solar as diesel costs surge

Cellphone tower operators across Africa are increasingly turning to solar power to reduce reliance on costly diesel fuel and expand connectivity in off-grid areas

Africa’s cellphone towers turn to solar as diesel costs surge
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Coinbase says deal reached on key provision of crypto bill

Coinbase said on Friday a deal has been reached on a key provision in a landmark crypto legislation that could

Coinbase says deal reached on key provision of crypto bill
Health|Science|Technology|World

Ghana becomes the latest African country to reject a US health deal, citing data sharing concerns

Ghana has rejected a proposed health deal with the U.S. due to concerns over data privacy

Ghana becomes the latest African country to reject a US health deal, citing data sharing concerns
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Air Force says former Qatari 747 will be ready to fly Trump as Air Force One this summer

The U.S. Air Force has completed modifications to a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar for temporary use as Air Force One

Air Force says former Qatari 747 will be ready to fly Trump as Air Force One this summer
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China was the birthplace of recreational drones. Now you can’t buy one in Beijing

China was the birthplace of recreational drones. Now you can’t buy one in Beijing

China was the birthplace of recreational drones. Now you can’t buy one in Beijing
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US FDA approves Pfizer, Arvinas' breast cancer drug

The U.S.

US FDA approves Pfizer, Arvinas' breast cancer drug
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Motor racing-Apple's Cue expects F1 movie sequel, hopes for more global TV expansion

A sequel to Brad Pitt's successful F1 Movie is likely and Apple are also hoping to expand their Formula One involvement globally after securing the U.S.

Motor racing-Apple's Cue expects F1 movie sequel, hopes for more global TV expansion
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GameStop is preparing offer for eBay, WSJ reports

GameStop is preparing an offer for eBay as CEO Ryan Cohen pursues plans to boost the struggling videogame retailer's market value more than tenfold, the Wall Street Journal reported

GameStop is preparing offer for eBay, WSJ reports
Sports|Technology

Beep! Beep! Magic coach Jamahl Mosley's pregame media session interrupted by false alarms

Evidently, the alarm system at Orlando’s Kia Center did not want to hear any talk about the Magic potentially going to a Game 7 against the Detroit Pistons

Beep! Beep! Magic coach Jamahl Mosley's pregame media session interrupted by false alarms
Arts|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Oscars organization expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rules

The organization behind the Oscars is for the first time addressing the use of artificial intelligence in performances and scripts for the 2027 Academy Awards

Oscars organization expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rules
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US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems

The Pentagon says it has reached deals with seven tech companies to use their artificial intelligence in its classified computer networks This will allow the military to tap into AI-powered capabilities to help it fight wars

US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems
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US FDA authorizes early access to Revolution's pancreatic cancer pill

The U.S.

US FDA authorizes early access to Revolution's pancreatic cancer pill
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Vincenzo's First Car: How a therapeutic toy car is changing the life of a three-year-old with cerebral palsy

Vincenzo's First Car: How a therapeutic toy car is changing the life of a three-year-old with cerebral palsy

Vincenzo's First Car: How a therapeutic toy car is changing the life of a three-year-old with cerebral palsy
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Meta faces US lawmaker scrutiny over removal of lawyer ads for social media addiction cases

Meta should not have removed advertisements from attorneys seeking clients that claim they were harmed by social media platforms, two U.S. senators said

Meta faces US lawmaker scrutiny over removal of lawyer ads for social media addiction cases
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US officials weigh cutting deadlines to fix digital flaws amid worries over AI-powered hacking, sources say

U.S. cybersecurity officials are considering sharply shorter deadlines for fixing critical flaws in government IT systems, amid concerns hackers could

US officials weigh cutting deadlines to fix digital flaws amid worries over AI-powered hacking, sources say
Crime|Science|Technology

This special K-9 sniffs out hidden evidence used in internet crimes against children

This special K-9 sniffs out hidden evidence used in internet crimes against children

This special K-9 sniffs out hidden evidence used in internet crimes against children
Science|Technology

Interstellar comet came from a much different solar system than ours

Interstellar comet came from a much different solar system than ours

Interstellar comet came from a much different solar system than ours
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Driverless cars in California can now get traffic tickets under new DMV rules

Driverless cars in California can now get traffic tickets under new DMV rules

Driverless cars in California can now get traffic tickets under new DMV rules
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Intel's Sambanova deal gets U.S. antitrust clearance

U.S. antitrust authorities have completed their review of Intel's investment in SambaNova, a chip startup chaired by Intel CEO Lip-Bu ​Tan, according to a regulatory

Intel's Sambanova deal gets U.S. antitrust clearance
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Tether slows gold purchases for USDT reserves in first quarter, data shows

Tether, issuer of the world's largest stablecoin, slowed its purchases of gold for its reserves to back Tether USDT in the first quarter to about 6 metric

Tether slows gold purchases for USDT reserves in first quarter, data shows
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Pentagon reaches agreements with top AI companies, but not Anthropic

The Pentagon said on Friday it had reached agreements with seven AI companies to deploy their advanced capabilities on the Defense

Pentagon reaches agreements with top AI companies, but not Anthropic
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

STORY REMOVED: US--Climate-AI-Wildfires

Please disregard US--Climate-AI-Wildfires, published on May

STORY REMOVED: US--Climate-AI-Wildfires
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Moderna first-quarter revenue jumps on strong overseas COVID vaccine sales

Moderna surpassed Wall Street estimates for first-quarter revenue on Friday, helped by better-than-expected sales of its COVID-

Moderna first-quarter revenue jumps on strong overseas COVID vaccine sales
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Roblox shares tumble as forecast cut signals safety measures weighing on user growth

Roblox shares on Friday plunged to their lowest levels in 18 months after the company cut its annual

Roblox shares tumble as forecast cut signals safety measures weighing on user growth
Business|Political|Science|Technology

Pentagon strikes deals with 8 Big Tech companies after shunning Anthropic

Pentagon strikes deals with 8 Big Tech companies after shunning Anthropic

Pentagon strikes deals with 8 Big Tech companies after shunning Anthropic
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

BYD's sales downturn extends to eighth straight month

Chinese EV giant BYD's vehicle sales fell for an eighth straight month in April, down 15.5% from a year earlier and extending its longest-ever downturn as it struggles with

BYD's sales downturn extends to eighth straight month
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Mexico City is sinking so quickly, it can be seen from space

Mexico City is sinking nearly 10 inches every year, making it one of the world’s fastest-sinking metropolitan areas

Mexico City is sinking so quickly, it can be seen from space
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI data center boom is leaving consumer electronics short of chips − even though they don’t use the same kinds

Data centers need powerful chips, while smartphones need chips that are energy efficient. A supply chain scholar explains why chipmakers’ focus on the former comes at the expense of the latter.

AI data center boom is leaving consumer electronics short of chips − even though they don’t use the same kinds
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Tesla sales rebound continues in several European markets in April

Registrations of Tesla cars continued to rebound in France, Denmark and the Netherlands in April, but fast-moving Chinese rivals such as BYD kept chipping away

Tesla sales rebound continues in several European markets in April
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Reddit rallies as AI‑driven ad growth fuels strong revenue outlook

Reddit shares jumped over 12% on Friday after an upbeat quarterly revenue forecast underscored growing returns from the social media company's AI-driven advertising

Reddit rallies as AI‑driven ad growth fuels strong revenue outlook
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Apple shares rise on strong quarterly sales in run-up to CEO change

Apple shares jumped 3.6% in early trading on Friday after the iPhone maker posted its strongest quarterly sales growth in more than four years, a show of momentum as

Apple shares rise on strong quarterly sales in run-up to CEO change
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Magna tops quarterly profit, sales estimates on auto parts demand

Magna International topped analysts' estimates for first-quarter sales and profit on Friday, helped by stronger foreign exchange and resilient demand for its auto parts.

Magna tops quarterly profit, sales estimates on auto parts demand
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

SpaceX spending on Starship tops $15 billion in rush for airline-like rocketry

SpaceX has spent more than $15 billion developing its next-generation Starship rocket, according to the company’s IPO registration reviewed

SpaceX spending on Starship tops $15 billion in rush for airline-like rocketry
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

US Navy turns to AI firm Domino for options to counter Iranian mines

The U.S.

US Navy turns to AI firm Domino for options to counter Iranian mines
Business|Science|Technology

Key takeaways from Musk's testimony at OpenAI trial

Elon Musk testified for more than seven hours over three days this week at a trial in Oakland, California, over the future of OpenAI, casting his lawsuit against the owner of ChatGPT

Key takeaways from Musk's testimony at OpenAI trial
Business|Technology

Ford recalls about 180,000 vehicles over loose bolt in front seat frame, NHTSA says

Ford is recalling 179,698 vehicles in the U.S. due to a loose bolt in the front seat frame, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday.

Ford recalls about 180,000 vehicles over loose bolt in front seat frame, NHTSA says
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Toyota to post fourth straight quarterly profit drop as Middle East risks, costs mount

Toyota is expected to report a fourth successive year-on-year decline in quarterly operating profit next week, as rising material and labour costs and the

Toyota to post fourth straight quarterly profit drop as Middle East risks, costs mount
Environment|Science|Technology|World

A citizen campaign returns iconic kiwi birds to New Zealand's capital after a century-long absence

New Zealanders are working to bring the kiwi back to the hills around Wellington

A citizen campaign returns iconic kiwi birds to New Zealand's capital after a century-long absence
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SEC clears Nasdaq proposal for prediction market options tied to benchmark index

The U.S.

SEC clears Nasdaq proposal for prediction market options tied to benchmark index
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine sees path to getting Japanese arms after Tokyo eases export rules

Japan's relaxation of its weapons-export rules opens a path for talks that could one day lead to Tokyo supplying military equipment to help

Ukraine sees path to getting Japanese arms after Tokyo eases export rules
Business|Economy|Technology

Huawei expects AI chip revenue to jump at least 60% this year, FT reports

Huawei expects revenue from its AI chips to jump at least 60% this year, boosted by strong demand for domestic offerings from Chinese companies, the Financial Times reported on

Huawei expects AI chip revenue to jump at least 60% this year, FT reports
Business|Economy|Technology|World

South Korean April exports rise 48.0% y/y as chip boom extends

South Korean exports rose for an 11th month in April, beating forecasts, as the global appetite for artificial intelligence infrastructure

South Korean April exports rise 48.0% y/y as chip boom extends
Business|Economy|Technology

Apple’s new CEO will inherit strong sales and even greater expectations

Apple’s new CEO will inherit strong sales and even greater expectations

Apple’s new CEO will inherit strong sales and even greater expectations
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Some US troops cite benefits of Germany presence as Trump threatens pullback

At a U.S Army training facility in Germany on Thursday, some senior officers highlighted the benefits of

Some US troops cite benefits of Germany presence as Trump threatens pullback
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

US Congress passes 45-day surveillance law extension

Congress on Thursday passed a 45-day extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, prolonging a debate about a section of the spy law that critics say

US Congress passes 45-day surveillance law extension
Economy|Education|Finance|Technology|World

US Treasury trots out Marvel comics, 'Trump accounts' in financial literacy drive for kids

The topic of financial literacy may not excite most middle-school students, but the U.S.

US Treasury trots out Marvel comics, 'Trump accounts' in financial literacy drive for kids
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Shut out from the US, the world’s largest EV maker still thinks it can stay on top

Shut out from the US, the world’s largest EV maker still thinks it can stay on top

Shut out from the US, the world’s largest EV maker still thinks it can stay on top
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Meta raises specter of shutting down service to New Mexico in legal clash over child safety

Meta is raising the prospect of shutting down social media services in New Mexico in response to a push by state prosecutors for fundamental changes to platforms, including Instagram, to protect the mental health and safety of children

Meta raises specter of shutting down service to New Mexico in legal clash over child safety
Crime|Technology|World

Chinese hackers vulnerable to US arrest if they travel, FBI official says

The Chinese government’s hiring of hackers has “gotten out of control” and provides cyber criminals with “a form of plausible deniability,” a senior FBI official said

Chinese hackers vulnerable to US arrest if they travel, FBI official says
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Trading Day: AI glow brightens, Japan intervenes

U.S. stocks surged on Thursday to close a remarkable month on a high as strong tech earnings and investment figures suggested that the AI boom

Trading Day: AI glow brightens, Japan intervenes
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Twilio raises annual revenue growth forecast on AI-driven demand, shares jump

Twilio raised its full-year forecast on Thursday and posted stronger-than-expected first-quarter results, signaling sustained demand for its cloud communications tools as

Twilio raises annual revenue growth forecast on AI-driven demand, shares jump
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Apple shares rise as iPhone 17 and MacBook Neo drive forecast

Apple on Thursday touted blowout demand for its flagship iPhone 17 and the MacBook Neo that helped power a solid sales forecast and

Apple shares rise as iPhone 17 and MacBook Neo drive forecast
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Stryker misses quarterly estimates on muted demand for medical devices

U.S. medical device maker Stryker on Thursday maintained its full-year profit outlook but missed Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit and revenue, weighed down by softer

Stryker misses quarterly estimates on muted demand for medical devices
Business|Economy|Technology

Sandisk joins Western Digital, Seagate in signaling strong AI storage demand

Sandisk forecast quarterly revenue above estimates on Thursday, joining peers Western Digital and Seagate in signaling that enterprise spending on data storage

Sandisk joins Western Digital, Seagate in signaling strong AI storage demand
Crime|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|US

How a speculative story about dead and missing scientists went from the fringe to the White House

How a speculative story about dead and missing scientists went from the fringe to the White House

How a speculative story about dead and missing scientists went from the fringe to the White House
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

J. Craig Venter, who won the race to sequence the human genome, dies at 79

J

J. Craig Venter, who won the race to sequence the human genome, dies at 79
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Synthetic biology promised to rewrite life – with the death of its pioneer, J. Craig Venter, how close are scientists?

Advances in genetic engineering have enabled researchers to seek ways to program new life. But has synthetic biology actually changed medicine and the environment, nearly two decades on?

Synthetic biology promised to rewrite life – with the death of its pioneer, J. Craig Venter, how close are scientists?
Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Amazon's Prime Video dives into college sports in partnership with Duke men's basketball

Streaming provider Prime Video is diving into college sports by partnering with one of college basketball’s biggest brands: Duke

Amazon's Prime Video dives into college sports in partnership with Duke men's basketball
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Apple beats out earnings estimates with continued iPhone momentum

Apple has posted strong quarterly earnings, beating out Wall Street expectations

Apple beats out earnings estimates with continued iPhone momentum
Business|Economy|Health|Technology

UPS CEO says drug delivery strategy a good antidote to economic uncertainty

United Parcel Service's efforts to grow its share of the lucrative

UPS CEO says drug delivery strategy a good antidote to economic uncertainty
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Roku raises annual platform revenue forecast, shares climb

April 30 - Roku raised its annual platform revenue forecast on Thursday, signaling confidence that advertisers will continue to spend on its streaming platform, sending its shares up 10% in extended

Roku raises annual platform revenue forecast, shares climb
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Roblox slashes annual bookings forecast as new safety features take their toll

Roblox cut its annual bookings forecast on Thursday, signaling that new safety initiatives may impact user growth and spending on its popular videogame platform

Roblox slashes annual bookings forecast as new safety features take their toll
Business|Science|Technology

Musk testifies he did not read 'fine print' about OpenAI becoming for-profit company

Elon Musk testified during tense cross-examination on Thursday that he knew about early discussions around turning

Musk testifies he did not read 'fine print' about OpenAI becoming for-profit company
Business|Economy|Technology

Meta CEO Zuckerberg blames layoffs on capital spending, won't rule out more job cuts

Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg attributed the Facebook parent's planned layoffs to increased capital spending for AI, and declined to rule out

Meta CEO Zuckerberg blames layoffs on capital spending, won't rule out more job cuts
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Rivian says US loan for Georgia plant set to be smaller but quicker

Rivian said on Thursday it will get up to a $4.5 billion loan from the U.S.

Rivian says US loan for Georgia plant set to be smaller but quicker
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Reddit expects revenue above estimates as AI tools fuel ad growth

Reddit forecast second-quarter revenue above analysts' estimates on Thursday betting on its AI-powered tools to boost advertising on the platform and sending its

Reddit expects revenue above estimates as AI tools fuel ad growth
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Elon Musk spars with OpenAI attorney in trial over company's evolution from a nonprofit

Elon Musk on Thursday sparred with an attorney for OpenAI during his third day of testimony in the contentious trial over the company’s pivot from nonprofit status to a for-profit venture valued at hundreds of billions of dollars

Elon Musk spars with OpenAI attorney in trial over company's evolution from a nonprofit
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Congress approves short-term extension of divisive US surveillance program hours before expiration

Congress gave approval to a short-term extension of a key U.S. surveillance program as they continue to work toward a long-term deal

Congress approves short-term extension of divisive US surveillance program hours before expiration
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|World

F1 returns at Miami after a 5-week break as FIA rolls out rule changes

Formula 1 returns to action at the Miami Grand Prix following an unexpected five-week break when a pair of races in the Middle East were called off because of the war in Iran

F1 returns at Miami after a 5-week break as FIA rolls out rule changes
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Elon Musk’s courtroom showdown with Sam Altman started this week. The biggest takeaways so far

Elon Musk’s courtroom showdown with Sam Altman started this week. The biggest takeaways so far

Elon Musk’s courtroom showdown with Sam Altman started this week. The biggest takeaways so far
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

USGS report finds hundreds of thousands of metric tons of lithium oxide in Maine, New Hampshire

USGS report finds hundreds of thousands of metric tons of lithium oxide in Maine, New Hampshire

USGS report finds hundreds of thousands of metric tons of lithium oxide in Maine, New Hampshire
Business|Health|Science|Technology|World

US FDA proposes curbs on mass compounding of Novo, Lilly's weight-loss drugs

The U.S.

US FDA proposes curbs on mass compounding of Novo, Lilly's weight-loss drugs
Arts|Entertainment|Technology

FCC chair says White House did not pressure him to open Disney review

The head of the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday denied that the White House pressured him to open an early license review of Disney's

FCC chair says White House did not pressure him to open Disney review
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Proposed mega data center draws concerns over 'heat island effect'

Proposed mega data center draws concerns over 'heat island effect'

Proposed mega data center draws concerns over 'heat island effect'
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Senate bans its own members and staff from betting in prediction markets

The Senate has approved a bipartisan resolution to prevent its members from using prediction markets

Senate bans its own members and staff from betting in prediction markets
Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Riverfront workshops use rain barrels to protect the Great Lakes and reduce backyard flooding

Riverfront workshops use rain barrels to protect the Great Lakes and reduce backyard flooding

Riverfront workshops use rain barrels to protect the Great Lakes and reduce backyard flooding
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Apple TV is using Miami race weekend to showcase its 1st year carrying Formula 1

Formula 1’s return from an unplanned month long hiatus is not only a time to see how rules tweaks will work

Apple TV is using Miami race weekend to showcase its 1st year carrying Formula 1
Political|Technology|World

FISA: What to know about the government’s key spy powers that Congress just extended

FISA: What to know about the government’s key spy powers that Congress just extended

FISA: What to know about the government’s key spy powers that Congress just extended
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Hard Rock launches digital player health tool for gamblers

Hard Rock launches digital player health tool for gamblers

Hard Rock launches digital player health tool for gamblers
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Record US biofuel targets to test biodiesel industry after slow year

The U.S. biodiesel industry, still recovering from one of its most difficult years, will have a hard time ramping up production

Record US biofuel targets to test biodiesel industry after slow year
Business|Economy|Technology

Blue Owl sold about half its SpaceX holding at $1.25 trillion valuation, co-CEO says

Blue Owl sold about half its investment in SpaceX at a $1.25 trillion valuation, the alternative asset manager's co-CEO Marc Lipschultz

Blue Owl sold about half its SpaceX holding at $1.25 trillion valuation, co-CEO says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Bangladesh seals Boeing jet deal, shifts from Airbus

Bangladesh signed a deal on Thursday to buy 14 aircraft from U.S. planemaker Boeing, officials said, a move that marks a shift away from Europe's Airbus amid trade pressure

Bangladesh seals Boeing jet deal, shifts from Airbus
Crime|Technology|US

The Colorado Springs Police Department is testing an AI agent for staffing its non-emergency line

The Colorado Springs Police Department is testing an AI agent for staffing its non-emergency line

The Colorado Springs Police Department is testing an AI agent for staffing its non-emergency line
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Intercontinental Exchange beats profit estimates on robust trading activity

Intercontinental Exchange on Thursday reported first-quarter profit exceeding analysts' estimates as heightened market volatility boosted

Intercontinental Exchange beats profit estimates on robust trading activity
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Meta raises $25 billion in bond sale after lifting AI spending plan

Meta Platforms sold investment-grade bonds worth $25 billion in six portions, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday, as the social media giant ramps up investments in

Meta raises $25 billion in bond sale after lifting AI spending plan
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ArcelorMittal donates steel for Trump ballroom

ArcelorMittal said on Thursday it had donated steel for a White House ballroom project backed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

ArcelorMittal donates steel for Trump ballroom
Business|Technology

US telecom agency votes to expand tech crackdown on China

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted unanimously to advance a proposal to bar all Chinese labs from testing electronic devices

US telecom agency votes to expand tech crackdown on China
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology

A celestial double feature in May — two full moons

A celestial double feature in May — two full moons

A celestial double feature in May — two full moons
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Payment networks spotlight spending resilience with upbeat quarter

Mastercard joined Visa and American Express in posting a quarterly profit beat on Thursday, highlighting spending resilience as well as allaying fears of a

Payment networks spotlight spending resilience with upbeat quarter
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Solar ranch in Tennessee aims to prove grazing cattle under the panels is a farmland win-win

A Tennessee solar developer is betting that cattle-grazing and solar panels can coexist — and benefit farmers as well as the electric grid

Solar ranch in Tennessee aims to prove grazing cattle under the panels is a farmland win-win
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Bombardier tops profit estimates on higher private jet usage, repair demand

Bombardier on Thursday beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit, lifted by strong demand for repair and maintenance

Bombardier tops profit estimates on higher private jet usage, repair demand
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

BREAKINGVIEWS-Meta's fall shows punters crave clearer AI payoff

By Karen Kwok NEW YORK, April 30 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Shares fell 10% despite strong revenue growth and signs technology is boosting ad sales.

BREAKINGVIEWS-Meta's fall shows punters crave clearer AI payoff
Business|Education|Health|Science|Technology

From grading papers to decoding jargon, here are some ways people are putting AI to work

As artificial intelligence permeates workplaces, it's changing the nature of jobs and how people do them

From grading papers to decoding jargon, here are some ways people are putting AI to work
Science|Technology|World

Hezbollah adopts a new weapon: Fiber-optic drones, used widely in the war in Ukraine

Hezbollah has introduced fiber-optic drones in its conflict with Israel

Hezbollah adopts a new weapon: Fiber-optic drones, used widely in the war in Ukraine
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI customer service startup Netomi raises $110 million

Technology startup Netomi has raised $110 million in a Series C funding round led by Accenture Ventures, the startup’s chief executive told Reuters this week.

AI customer service startup Netomi raises $110 million
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

EU overhauls merger rules amid calls for European champions

Antitrust regulators proposed a revamp of European Union merger rules on Thursday to give companies more leeway to argue the benefits of their deals,

EU overhauls merger rules amid calls for European champions
Election|Political|Technology|US

US cyber team hasn’t been activated yet to protect midterm elections from foreign meddling

US cyber team hasn’t been activated yet to protect midterm elections from foreign meddling

US cyber team hasn’t been activated yet to protect midterm elections from foreign meddling
Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology

Supreme Court ruling: The latest in history of diminishing minority voting rights

The Supreme Court’s ruling that a Black-majority voting district in Louisiana is unconstitutional adds to a long and dismal history of government attempts to limit the power of minority voters.

Supreme Court ruling: The latest in history of diminishing minority voting rights
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI real estate tools promise big savings for homebuyers

AI real estate tools promise big savings for homebuyers

AI real estate tools promise big savings for homebuyers
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology

Qualcomm jumps as optimism on smartphones, AI chips outweigh dismal forecast

Qualcomm shares jumped more than 13% on Thursday, as investors latched on to the chief executive's optimism about a recovery in its smartphone business and data

Qualcomm jumps as optimism on smartphones, AI chips outweigh dismal forecast
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

L3Harris lifts 2026 profit forecast on strong weapons demand

Defense supplier L3Harris Technologies lifted its 2026 profit forecast after beating first-quarter revenue estimates on Thursday, as it banks on strong demand from the Pentagon

L3Harris lifts 2026 profit forecast on strong weapons demand