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Emory physicist takes science out of the lab and onto the playground

Emory physicist takes science out of the lab and onto the playground

Emory physicist takes science out of the lab and onto the playground
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US aircraft carrier returns home after record deployment that included Iran war, Maduro capture

US aircraft carrier returns home after record deployment that included Iran war, Maduro capture

US aircraft carrier returns home after record deployment that included Iran war, Maduro capture
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Trump's description of Taiwan as a ‘good negotiating chip’ with China raises anxieties

U.S. President Donald Trump has described arms sales to Taiwan as a "very good negotiating chip" in dealings with China

Trump's description of Taiwan as a ‘good negotiating chip’ with China raises anxieties
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FDA official who scrutinized COVID shots and antidepressants is out in latest shake-up

The Food and Drug Administration's top drug official is leaving in the latest shake-up at the powerful health agency

FDA official who scrutinized COVID shots and antidepressants is out in latest shake-up
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Pope creates artificial intelligence study group as Vatican prepares to release his first encyclical

Pope Leo XIV has created a study group on artificial intelligence in a sign of his ongoing concern about the technology

Pope creates artificial intelligence study group as Vatican prepares to release his first encyclical
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Felix Rosenqvist, Scott McLaughlin reach the top of Indianapolis 500 speed charts on Fast Friday

Felix Rosenqvist took advantage of the friendly, late afternoon weather conditions to reach the top of the Indianapolis 500 speed charts on Fast Friday

Felix Rosenqvist, Scott McLaughlin reach the top of Indianapolis 500 speed charts on Fast Friday
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FAA slashes hiring target, saying it can keep the skies safe with fewer air traffic controllers than it thought

FAA slashes hiring target, saying it can keep the skies safe with fewer air traffic controllers than it thought

FAA slashes hiring target, saying it can keep the skies safe with fewer air traffic controllers than it thought
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Stock markets worldwide drop from records as worries about oil prices rattle the bond market

The U.S. stock market fell from its records and joined a worldwide drop for stocks after higher oil prices sent a shiver through the bond market

Stock markets worldwide drop from records as worries about oil prices rattle the bond market
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Exclusive: Hackers have breached tank readers at US gas stations; officials suspect Iran is responsible

Exclusive: Hackers have breached tank readers at US gas stations; officials suspect Iran is responsible

Exclusive: Hackers have breached tank readers at US gas stations; officials suspect Iran is responsible
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Tech CEOs summoned to Congress for another hearing on social media's risks for children

Social media CEOs have been called to testify before Congress amid growing pressure to protect young users

Tech CEOs summoned to Congress for another hearing on social media's risks for children
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UK media regulator says X promises to crack down on terrorist and hate content

Elon Musk's social media platform X is pledging to crack down on hate and terrorist content in Britain

UK media regulator says X promises to crack down on terrorist and hate content
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Trump says China will buy 200 planes from Boeing, with a possibility of expanding the deal to 750

President Donald Trump said aircraft manufacturer Boeing has a deal to sell at least 200 planes to China

Trump says China will buy 200 planes from Boeing, with a possibility of expanding the deal to 750
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Trump leaves China, short on deliverables but with signs of a stabilized relationship

Trump leaves China, short on deliverables but with signs of a stabilized relationship

Trump leaves China, short on deliverables but with signs of a stabilized relationship
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Would a $1 rideshare fee affect wealthier or working-class Philadelphians more? 2 Chicago studies offer some perspective

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has proposed a $1 fee on all Uber, Lyft and other rideshare trips in the city to help fund public schools.

Would a $1 rideshare fee affect wealthier or working-class Philadelphians more? 2 Chicago studies offer some perspective
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The NFL keeps the spotlight on Sunday broadcasts as it creates viewing options on other days

The NFL schedule traditionally gets plenty of attention

The NFL keeps the spotlight on Sunday broadcasts as it creates viewing options on other days
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Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China ties

President Donald Trump says he’s not yet made a decision on whether a major sale of U.S. arms to Taiwan can move forward following his three-day visit to China

Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China ties
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AI-generated fantasies of US intervention reveal how desperation has narrowed Cuba’s political horizons

Cubans are using AI image generators to imagine US intervention in their country. The results look straight out of the 1890s.

AI-generated fantasies of US intervention reveal how desperation has narrowed Cuba’s political horizons
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You can persuade AI models to accept falsehoods as truth, study shows

Large language models can uphold falsehoods they or human users state, despite being presented with evidence to the contrary.

You can persuade AI models to accept falsehoods as truth, study shows
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AT&T Stadium unveils new World Cup grass pitch

AT&T Stadium unveils new World Cup grass pitch

AT&T Stadium unveils new World Cup grass pitch
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Halo Infinite jabs, a Simpsons gag and a haircut: How NFL teams dropped 2026 schedule dates

NFL teams tapped into their creativity rolling out a variety of takes revealing their schedules for the 2026 season Thursday night with a mixture of art, video games and yes, even The Simpsons

Halo Infinite jabs, a Simpsons gag and a haircut: How NFL teams dropped 2026 schedule dates
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US judge considers Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement of authors' lawsuit

A federal judge on Thursday pressed lawyers for more information on several points of artificial intelligence company Anthropic’s proposed $1.5 billion settlement

US judge considers Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement of authors' lawsuit
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FEMSA's NetPay brings digital payments to Mexico gas stations as Sheinbaum pushes shift from cash

Mexican retail and bottling group FEMSA, which runs OXXO convenience stores and gas stations, said on Thursday its payments unit NetPay was launching a digital payments

FEMSA's NetPay brings digital payments to Mexico gas stations as Sheinbaum pushes shift from cash
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Pato O'Ward reaches the top of the Indianapolis 500 speed chart on the 3rd day of practice

IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward finally saw his name at the top of the Indianapolis 500 leaderboard Thursday

Pato O'Ward reaches the top of the Indianapolis 500 speed chart on the 3rd day of practice
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US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery continue

The U.S.

US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery continue
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Jury awards $49.5M to the family of a woman killed in 2019 Boeing Max crash

A federal jury in Chicago has awarded $49.5 million to the family of a 24-year-old nonprofit global health worker killed in the 2019 crash of a Boeing 737 Max jet in Ethiopia

Jury awards $49.5M to the family of a woman killed in 2019 Boeing Max crash
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Applied Materials sees quarterly revenue above estimates on sustained AI spending

Applied Materials on Thursday forecast third-quarter revenue and adjusted profit above Wall Street estimates, betting that heavy spending on data centers and AI

Applied Materials sees quarterly revenue above estimates on sustained AI spending
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Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI make their final case in a trial that could shape AI's future

Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI made their final arguments Thursday in the landmark trial whose outcome could shape the future of artificial intelligence

Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI make their final case in a trial that could shape AI's future
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Teen survives cardiac arrest, inspires heart safety advocacy

Teen survives cardiac arrest, inspires heart safety advocacy

Teen survives cardiac arrest, inspires heart safety advocacy
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Rory McIlroy has a bad finish for a rough start at the PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy had a blister on his right pinky toe during practice rounds for the PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy has a bad finish for a rough start at the PGA Championship
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Fayetteville residents press Swarm Aero at tense town hall over drone development

Fayetteville residents press Swarm Aero at tense town hall over drone development

Fayetteville residents press Swarm Aero at tense town hall over drone development
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From Cisco to Block, more companies are pointing to AI when unveiling job cuts

Layoffs have been piling up recently, especially in the tech world

From Cisco to Block, more companies are pointing to AI when unveiling job cuts
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OpenAI explores legal options against Apple, source says 

Apple's two-year-old partnership with OpenAI has become strained, with the AI startup failing to see the expected benefits from its deal with the iPhone maker and preparing possible

OpenAI explores legal options against Apple, source says 
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Boeing shares drop 4% after Trump announces China orders just 200 jets

China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets, U.S.

Boeing shares drop 4% after Trump announces China orders just 200 jets
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Wall Street ends higher on tech rally; investors eye Beijing talks

U.S. stocks advanced on Thursday, lifted by a rally in tech stocks as investors absorbed generally solid economic data and watched for

Wall Street ends higher on tech rally; investors eye Beijing talks
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FCC approves Verizon's $1 billion spectrum purchase

The Federal Communications Commission said on Thursday it has approved Verizon's 2024 $1 billion deal to acquire some spectrum assets from U.S.

FCC approves Verizon's $1 billion spectrum purchase
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Tema plans new ETF on prediction market themes

Tema, one of a growing number of ETF providers offering funds that track thematic trends, has filed with the U.S. securities regulator to

Tema plans new ETF on prediction market themes
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Musk accused of 'selective amnesia,' Altman of lying as OpenAI trial nears end

A lawyer for Elon Musk hammered at the credibility of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Thursday, near the end of a

Musk accused of 'selective amnesia,' Altman of lying as OpenAI trial nears end
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Man fights HOA over outdoor security cameras he says stopped package theft

Man fights HOA over outdoor security cameras he says stopped package theft

Man fights HOA over outdoor security cameras he says stopped package theft
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What proteins in prehistoric teeth reveal about Stone Age sex between early human species

What proteins in prehistoric teeth reveal about Stone Age sex between early human species

What proteins in prehistoric teeth reveal about Stone Age sex between early human species
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Mother flies to California on Mother's Day to help son battling rare bone cancer

Mother flies to California on Mother's Day to help son battling rare bone cancer

Mother flies to California on Mother's Day to help son battling rare bone cancer
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'Can save lives': Teen given a second chance helps donate AED to community center

'Can save lives': Teen given a second chance helps donate AED to community center

'Can save lives': Teen given a second chance helps donate AED to community center
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The Trump phone will start shipping following months of delays

The Trump phone will start shipping following months of delays

The Trump phone will start shipping following months of delays
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US, China are discussing AI guardrails to safeguard most powerful models, Bessent says

U.S. and Chinese delegations are discussing artificial intelligence guardrails at their Beijing summit and will set up a protocol for best practices to

US, China are discussing AI guardrails to safeguard most powerful models, Bessent says
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At Cannes, Japanese director Fukada says AI undermines the creative process

Using artificial intelligence to "jump straight to the result" could mean art fails to achieve its purposes of self-expression and to deepen our

At Cannes, Japanese director Fukada says AI undermines the creative process
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Equities advance with tech boost, dollar rises after data 

Strong demand for technology stocks lifted equity indexes around the world on Thursday, while the dollar rose after economic data and

Equities advance with tech boost, dollar rises after data 
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US jury awards family of Boeing 737 MAX crash victim $49.5 million

A jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million to the family of a woman who was killed in the March 2019 crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX.

US jury awards family of Boeing 737 MAX crash victim $49.5 million
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Blackstone data center vehicle makes muted debut after $1.75 billion IPO

Shares of Blackstone's newly minted investment vehicle opened flat in their market debut on Thursday, after the company raised $1.75 billion in its U.S.

Blackstone data center vehicle makes muted debut after $1.75 billion IPO
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Xi tells Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could lead to 'dangerous' place

China's President Xi Jinping warned U.S.

Xi tells Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could lead to 'dangerous' place
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Cerebras shares skyrocket in debut as AI mania grips markets

By Utkarsh Shetti, Echo Wang and Max A.

Cerebras shares skyrocket in debut as AI mania grips markets
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Supreme Court revives suit against major logistics company with potentially big effects on industry

The Supreme Court says man can sue a major logistics company after he lost part of his leg in a semi tractor-trailer crash

Supreme Court revives suit against major logistics company with potentially big effects on industry
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SMIC reports 5% growth in first-quarter profit, missing forecast

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp,China's largest contract chipmaker, on Thursday reported a 5% year-on-year increase in first-quarter profit.

SMIC reports 5% growth in first-quarter profit, missing forecast
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'G2' choreography

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets U.S.

'G2' choreography
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China's view on Elon Musk? Visionary, occasional villain

In China, Elon Musk has been the object of love - and occasional loathing.

China's view on Elon Musk? Visionary, occasional villain
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Cisco shares hit record on strong forecast, AI push with job cuts

Cisco shares surged 17% to a record-high on Thursday, set for their biggest single-day gain in over two decades, after it posted AI demand-powered strong results

Cisco shares hit record on strong forecast, AI push with job cuts
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Big Tech turns to Sesame Street, Girl Scouts to deflect scrutiny over kids' screen time

Meta and Google enlisted trusted children's brands such as Sesame Street, Girl Scouts and Highlights magazine to teach kids to use technology in

Big Tech turns to Sesame Street, Girl Scouts to deflect scrutiny over kids' screen time
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Denver runway fatality reveals a weakness in airport security

An intruder was killed on a Denver runway after exploiting a security gap at one of the nation’s busiest airports

Denver runway fatality reveals a weakness in airport security
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Italy's defence minister urges decision on EU SAFE loans before deadline

Italy's defence minister said on Thursday he had written twice to the Treasury urging a decision on whether to tap a European Union arms-

Italy's defence minister urges decision on EU SAFE loans before deadline
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Pope Leo decries European military spending as 'betrayal' of diplomacy

Pope Leo on Thursday decried rising European military spending, which grew last year by the highest amount since the end of the Cold War amid pressure from

Pope Leo decries European military spending as 'betrayal' of diplomacy
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US Senate committee advances crypto bill in milestone for digital assets

The Republican-led Senate Banking Committee on Thursday advanced long-awaited legislation that would create regulations for cryptocurrencies - a landmark step for the

US Senate committee advances crypto bill in milestone for digital assets
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Italy parents' group faces Meta, TikTok in Milan court over minors' social media use

An Italian parents' group and a number of families faced off against Meta and TikTok on Thursday in the first hearing of a lawsuit that seeks to restrict

Italy parents' group faces Meta, TikTok in Milan court over minors' social media use
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Anthropic, Gates Foundation launch $200 million partnership for AI in health, education

Anthropic and the Gates Foundation have pledged $200 million to back artificial intelligence-related public goods and areas including health and

Anthropic, Gates Foundation launch $200 million partnership for AI in health, education
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Cross-country scheme to steal cryptocurrency involved fake food orders and violent break-ins, prosecutors say

Cross-country scheme to steal cryptocurrency involved fake food orders and violent break-ins, prosecutors say

Cross-country scheme to steal cryptocurrency involved fake food orders and violent break-ins, prosecutors say
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In an era when workers are returning to offices, here’s how Dropbox is making remote jobs work

Many companies have ended remote work arrangements that began during the coronavirus pandemic

In an era when workers are returning to offices, here’s how Dropbox is making remote jobs work
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The world's reaction to hantavirus is tinged by echoes of something else: COVID

The coronavirus pandemic's impact lingers, influencing our lives in both obvious and subtle ways

The world's reaction to hantavirus is tinged by echoes of something else: COVID
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A ‘super El Niño?’ Why it’s too early to forecast one with certainty, but not too soon to prepare

Twin cyclones helped trigger massive ocean warming in the Pacific. But whether that leads to a strong El Niño is still uncertain. Here’s what you need to know.

A ‘super El Niño?’ Why it’s too early to forecast one with certainty, but not too soon to prepare
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Astrophysicists use ‘space archaeology’ to trace the history of a spiral galaxy

Astronomers want to understand how spiral galaxies form and get their massive spiral arms.

Astrophysicists use ‘space archaeology’ to trace the history of a spiral galaxy
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Honda just lost money for the first time in 70 years

Honda just lost money for the first time in 70 years

Honda just lost money for the first time in 70 years
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Will future missions to the Moon be sustainable? It may depend on whom you ask

Landing on the Moon can disturb its environment – people are discussing how to balance those concerns with political and economic goals.

Will future missions to the Moon be sustainable? It may depend on whom you ask
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Pope decries the rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation

Pope Leo XIV has denounced investments in AI and high-tech weaponry, warning they lead to a “spiral of annihilation.”

Pope decries the rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation
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TikTok’s popular microdramas shrink TV into bite-sized chunks

As TikTok invests in short-form scripted series, it’s leaning into the same storytelling, advertising and viewing habits that defined television.

TikTok’s popular microdramas shrink TV into bite-sized chunks
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NASA's Psyche spacecraft buzzing Mars on its way to a rare metal asteroid

A NASA spacecraft chasing a rare metal asteroid is swinging past Mars for a gravity boost

NASA's Psyche spacecraft buzzing Mars on its way to a rare metal asteroid
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JPMorgan's bet on early-stage companies pays off in leading global tech investment banking

When Pattern Group co-founders David Wright and Melanie Alder needed $10 million for their startup in

JPMorgan's bet on early-stage companies pays off in leading global tech investment banking
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Foxconn reports forecast-beating 19% jump in Q1 profit on AI demand

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, reported on Thursday a 19% rise in first-quarter profit versus

Foxconn reports forecast-beating 19% jump in Q1 profit on AI demand
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AI boom puts SK Hynix on cusp of $1 trillion market value

SK Hynix is on the verge of topping a $1 trillion market value, just weeks after Samsung Electronics crossed the milestone, as

AI boom puts SK Hynix on cusp of $1 trillion market value