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

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

‘The greatest cosmic movie ever made’: Historic telescope kicks off an unprecedented survey
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Uber-backed Lime rides IPO wave to $1.7 billion valuation in Nasdaq debut

Uber-backed Lime's shares rose 4% in its Nasdaq debut on Wednesday, signaling robust investor confidence in the e-scooter and bike

Uber-backed Lime rides IPO wave to $1.7 billion valuation in Nasdaq debut
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AI hopes and fears dominate global central bank meet

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

AI hopes and fears dominate global central bank meet
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US car sales on cruise control despite pressures

Automakers on Wednesday reported steady second-quarter U.S. vehicle sales, despite what normally would be a bleak backdrop for the car

US car sales on cruise control despite pressures
Environment|Technology

Gas plants for US data centers to be major source of climate change-linked emissions, report says

Dozens of planned gas plants to directly power data centers in the United States could emit as much greenhouse gas annually as Australia or France,

Gas plants for US data centers to be major source of climate change-linked emissions, report says
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AOL, Vimeo owner Bending Spoons surges nearly 40% in US market debut

Bending Spoons shares closed nearly 40% higher in their U.S. market debut on Wednesday, as investors bought into the Italian

AOL, Vimeo owner Bending Spoons surges nearly 40% in US market debut
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Musk denies WSJ report that SpaceX showed AI handset prototype before IPO

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

Musk denies WSJ report that SpaceX showed AI handset prototype before IPO
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California man with bipolar disorder says ChatGPT fueled delusions, led to self-harm in new lawsuit

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

California man with bipolar disorder says ChatGPT fueled delusions, led to self-harm in new lawsuit
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Suspected member of “Scattered Spider” hacking group extradited to US from Finland, DOJ says

A 19-year-old man accused of being a member of the criminal hacking group "Scattered Spider" was extradited to the U.S. from Finland to face federal conspiracy charges in Illinois,

Suspected member of “Scattered Spider” hacking group extradited to US from Finland, DOJ says
Environment|Science|Technology

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

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

You’ve never heard of these glaciers, but they’re becoming critical climate havens as America’s iconic mountain glaciers and their water fade
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AOL's owner, Bending Spoons, hits Wall Street with $1.7 billion IPO

The owner of AOL and other tech businesses hit Wall Street with a $1.7 billion initial public offering Wednesday

AOL's owner, Bending Spoons, hits Wall Street with $1.7 billion IPO
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Largest US power grid details price spikes, warns on record demand

PJM, the largest U.S. electric grid operator, on Wednesday detailed price spikes and warnings of massive transmission line congestion as it braced for

Largest US power grid details price spikes, warns on record demand
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Together AI raises $800 million at $8.3 billion valuation

Together AI on Wednesday said it has raised $800 million in a funding round led by Aramco Ventures, more than doubling the artificial intelligence startup's valuation to $8.3

Together AI raises $800 million at $8.3 billion valuation
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Meta names Alex Schultz first chief data officer

Meta said on Wednesday its chief marketing officer Alex Schultz will become the company's first chief data officer, to better manage AI analytics globally.

Meta names Alex Schultz first chief data officer
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Russia warns Apple of $52 million fine over alleged bias against local apps

Russia's anti-monopoly watchdog has issued a warning to iPhone maker Apple, urging the company to address what it described as discriminatory practices against Russian

Russia warns Apple of $52 million fine over alleged bias against local apps
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Fed's Warsh plans to harness better economic data within a year

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh set an ambitious timeline on Wednesday for the U.S. central bank to "

Fed's Warsh plans to harness better economic data within a year
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Oaktree-backed ITG jumps in Nasdaq debut, signaling strong AI infrastructure demand

ITG's shares rose 12.5% in their Nasdaq debut on Wednesday, giving the Oaktree-backed digital infrastructure company a market value of $2.18 billion, as investors

Oaktree-backed ITG jumps in Nasdaq debut, signaling strong AI infrastructure demand
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New California law requires allergen labeling at chain restaurants

New California law requires allergen labeling at chain restaurants

New California law requires allergen labeling at chain restaurants
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Online gaming community raises more than $2,000 to help flood victim rebuild

Online gaming community raises more than $2,000 to help flood victim rebuild

Online gaming community raises more than $2,000 to help flood victim rebuild
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Tesla European registrations climb in June

Tesla registrations rose across several European markets in June, data showed on Wednesday, extending a recovery in the U.S. electric vehicle

Tesla European registrations climb in June
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Meta building cloud business to sell excess AI capacity, Bloomberg News reports

Meta Platforms is building a cloud business to sell excess artificial intelligence computing capacity, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, as tech giants seek returns on costly AI

Meta building cloud business to sell excess AI capacity, Bloomberg News reports
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Short sellers boost bets against SpaceX and it's already costing them

Short sellers are betting SpaceX's will resume its post-debut decline with nearly a third of its tradable shares now sold short — even as those wagers

Short sellers boost bets against SpaceX and it's already costing them
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French shipping company CMA CGM Group to buy FedEx' logistics arm for $1.4B

French container shipping company CMA CGM Group said Wednesday it will buy FedEx Supply Chain, the third-party logistics subsidiary of FedEx for $1.4 billion, as it works to expand in the U.S. CMA CGM Group said the acquisition will triple the size of its own logistics arm, CEVA Logistics and help build its presence as a contract logistics provider in North America

French shipping company CMA CGM Group to buy FedEx' logistics arm for $1.4B
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Trump administration lifts restrictions on Anthropic's Claude models after cybersecurity alarm

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

Trump administration lifts restrictions on Anthropic's Claude models after cybersecurity alarm
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Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time

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

Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time
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Swedish court orders Google to pay $1.5 billion to Klarna in antitrust damages

A Swedish court on Wednesday ordered Alphabet's Google to pay about $1.5 billion in damages to PriceRunner, the price comparison business owned by

Swedish court orders Google to pay $1.5 billion to Klarna in antitrust damages
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Startup Oxmiq raises $35 million to build chip architecture to lower cost of AI

By Max A.

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

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

Micron, GM sign semiconductor supply agreement for vehicles
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Data center fights pit social values, democracy and capitalism against each other

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

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

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

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

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

Factory activity was strong in June despite war-driven cost pressures, PMIs show
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BYD's sales rise for second month, buoyed by exports

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD posted a second consecutive month of global sales growth in June, as a surge in exports helped offset weak demand in its home market.

BYD's sales rise for second month, buoyed by exports
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Defense startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons output

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

Defense startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons output
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Chevrolet Bolt vs. Nissan Leaf, an Edmunds $30,000 EV comparison

The Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Bolt EV are formidable rivals for the title of America’s most affordable electric vehicle

Chevrolet Bolt vs. Nissan Leaf, an Edmunds $30,000 EV comparison
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China's BYD nears decision on second European plant, adviser says

China's BYD, the world's largest electric vehicle maker, is close to a decision on taking over an existing European auto plant to

China's BYD nears decision on second European plant, adviser says
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Wayve courts automakers with AI driving system that learns like humans

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

Wayve courts automakers with AI driving system that learns like humans
Business|Europe|Technology

EU says it held 'constructive' talks with Apple CEO Cook after Siri AI clash

European technology chief Henna Virkkunen held "constructive" talks with Apple CEO Tim Cook this week, a European Commission spokesperson said on Wednesday, after the two

EU says it held 'constructive' talks with Apple CEO Cook after Siri AI clash
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UN report sees enormous potential benefits and big risks from AI

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

UN report sees enormous potential benefits and big risks from AI
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The S&P 500 is up almost 10% this year, despite war, inflation and AI nerves

The S&P 500 is up almost 10% this year, despite war, inflation and AI nerves

The S&P 500 is up almost 10% this year, despite war, inflation and AI nerves
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Citi cuts bitcoin, ether forecasts as ETF flows turn negative

Citigroup slashed its 12-month forecasts for bitcoin and ether, saying weakening investor appetite, negative exchange-traded fund flows and a lack of progress on

Citi cuts bitcoin, ether forecasts as ETF flows turn negative
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Kim Dotcom loses latest appeal against extradition to US from New Zealand

Kim Dotcom lost his latest appeal on Wednesday to avoid extradition to the United States, where he is facing criminal charges relating to the defunct file-

Kim Dotcom loses latest appeal against extradition to US from New Zealand
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EU slaps €3 fee on cheap ecommerce parcels in blow to Shein, Temu, AliExpress

Europe on Wednesday took a first step towards curbing what it calls unfair competition from online retailers such as Shein, Temu

EU slaps €3 fee on cheap ecommerce parcels in blow to Shein, Temu, AliExpress
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Mega-deals fuel record M&A as boards dream big on takeovers

A surge in $10-billion-plus "mega-deals" drove global M&A to record levels in the first half of 2026, LSEG data

Mega-deals fuel record M&A as boards dream big on takeovers
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Uber-backed Lime raises $167 million in US IPO

Lime, backed by Uber, raised $167 million in its U.S. initial public offering, joining a growing list of

Uber-backed Lime raises $167 million in US IPO
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South Korean trade watchdog alleges Google abused its position in Android app store

South Korea's antitrust regulator alleged on Wednesday that Alphabet's Google abused its dominant position in the Android app marketplace to hinder competition and will

South Korean trade watchdog alleges Google abused its position in Android app store
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US removes curbs on Anthropic's latest Fable and Mythos AI models

Anthropic said on Tuesday that the U.S.

US removes curbs on Anthropic's latest Fable and Mythos AI models
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South Korea exports post strongest growth since 1978 on AI chip boom

South Korea's exports expanded at the strongest pace in nearly half a century last month, smashing forecasts, on a surge in chip sales propelled by the global

South Korea exports post strongest growth since 1978 on AI chip boom
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Digital infrastructure firm ITG prices US IPO below range, raises $312 million

Oaktree-backed ITG said on Tuesday it had priced its U.S. initial public offering at $16 per share, below its targeted range, raising $312.2 million. 

Digital infrastructure firm ITG prices US IPO below range, raises $312 million
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Boeing says IT outage affected computer systems, applications

Boeing said on Tuesday that an unplanned IT outage affected some of its computer systems and applications.

Boeing says IT outage affected computer systems, applications
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US military deploys over 900 personnel to Venezuela for earthquake response

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

US military deploys over 900 personnel to Venezuela for earthquake response
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Nike flags prolonged turnaround as China slump, weak outlook eclipse quarterly beat

Nike signaled on Tuesday that CEO Elliott Hill's turnaround strategy still faces significant obstacles, as persistent weakness in China and a

Nike flags prolonged turnaround as China slump, weak outlook eclipse quarterly beat
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Bayer seeks US duties on Chinese-made glyphosate, angering farmers

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

Bayer seeks US duties on Chinese-made glyphosate, angering farmers
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Vimeo owner Bending Spoons prices IPO at above target range to raise $1.68 billion

By Echo Wang and Elvira Pollina June 30 - Bending Spoons, owner of the video platform Vimeo and the internet services company AOL, priced its U.S. initial public offering above its targeted range at $

Vimeo owner Bending Spoons prices IPO at above target range to raise $1.68 billion
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Abdul Ahad Momand, an Afghan air force pilot who served on the Mir space station, dies at 67

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

Abdul Ahad Momand, an Afghan air force pilot who served on the Mir space station, dies at 67
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Microsoft to cut under 2.5% of workforce in latest layoffs, Business Insider reports

Microsoft is planning to cut under 2.5% of its workforce in the latest round of layoffs that could be announced as early as next week, Business Insider reported on Tuesday, citing

Microsoft to cut under 2.5% of workforce in latest layoffs, Business Insider reports
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White House lifts export control on Anthropic that froze its most advanced models

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

White House lifts export control on Anthropic that froze its most advanced models
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Trump made more than a billion dollars from cryptocurrency ventures in first year back in office

Trump made more than a billion dollars from cryptocurrency ventures in first year back in office

Trump made more than a billion dollars from cryptocurrency ventures in first year back in office
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OpenAI film 'Artificial,' dropped by Amazon, finds a new home with Neon

“Artificial,” Luca Guadagnino’s starry film about Sam Altman and OpenAI, has been acquired by the indie distributor Neon after it was dropped by Amazon MGM Studios

OpenAI film 'Artificial,' dropped by Amazon, finds a new home with Neon
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KKR to buy EDF's renewable power assets in US, Canada for $4.2 billion

Private equity firm KKR said on Tuesday it will buy the operations and assets of EDF's North American renewable energy unit in the U.S. and Canada for $4.2 billion.

KKR to buy EDF's renewable power assets in US, Canada for $4.2 billion
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Energy drink and supplements company Nutrabolt picks banks for US IPO, sources say

Nutrabolt, an energy drink and supplements company, has picked investment banks to lead an initial public offering that could raise

Energy drink and supplements company Nutrabolt picks banks for US IPO, sources say
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US issues emergency order for PJM Interconnection as heatwave looms

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

US issues emergency order for PJM Interconnection as heatwave looms
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Airbnb must face Los Angeles lawsuit alleging price gouging during 2025 wildfires

Airbnb must face a lawsuit by the city of Los Angeles, which accused the home rental company of price gouging during the January 2025 wildfires in southern

Airbnb must face Los Angeles lawsuit alleging price gouging during 2025 wildfires
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TikTok to settle with teen plaintiff before California social media trial, law firm says

TikTok has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by a teenager who claimed the platform damaged his mental health, a spokesperson for the plaintiff's law firm said Tuesday.

TikTok to settle with teen plaintiff before California social media trial, law firm says
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Tesla Q2 deliveries expected to rebound as Europe sales recover

Tesla is expected to report a 5% rise in vehicle deliveries on Thursday for the second quarter.

Tesla Q2 deliveries expected to rebound as Europe sales recover
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Trading Day: Stocks cap weak month, stellar quarter

Tech stocks boosted Wall Street as investors prepared to close the book on a month of losses for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, but the strongest quarterly

Trading Day: Stocks cap weak month, stellar quarter
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Bloom Energy, Brookfield expand AI infrastructure power partnership to $25 billion

Bloom Energy and Brookfield said on Tuesday they had expanded their partnership to finance power projects for AI infrastructure, boosting their funding framework

Bloom Energy, Brookfield expand AI infrastructure power partnership to $25 billion
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EchoStar's Dish DBS, wireless units file for prepackaged bankruptcy

EchoStar's satellite pay-TV unit Dish DBS and its wireless subsidiaries have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, seeking court approval for a prepackaged restructuring plan

EchoStar's Dish DBS, wireless units file for prepackaged bankruptcy
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Teen's Storm Smart program teaches hundreds of students hurricane preparedness

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

Teen's Storm Smart program teaches hundreds of students hurricane preparedness
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US stocks rise and trim their losses for June

U.S. stocks rose and trimmed their losses in what had been a rocky June

US stocks rise and trim their losses for June
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NASA makes moves to dodge costly delays on its path to build a $30 billion moon base

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

NASA makes moves to dodge costly delays on its path to build a $30 billion moon base
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US Supreme Court to hear Apple appeal of contempt in Epic Games lawsuit

The U.S.

US Supreme Court to hear Apple appeal of contempt in Epic Games lawsuit
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FCC says it will move toward 2027 auction of mid-band wireless spectrum

The U.S.

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

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

Astrobotic, Firefly, Intuitive Machines win more NASA moon lander missions
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Activist Jana Partners has new stake in Everpure, sources

Activist investor Jana Partners has built a new position in technology company Everpure and is expected to soon announce the holding in a

Activist Jana Partners has new stake in Everpure, sources
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US telecom watchdog to vote on barring sales of devices with parts from blacklisted firms

The Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday it plans to vote next month on a measure that would bar sales of devices

US telecom watchdog to vote on barring sales of devices with parts from blacklisted firms
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US Supreme Court won't let Trump remove top copyright official for now

The U.S.

US Supreme Court won't let Trump remove top copyright official for now
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Pirelli plans investments worth up to $1.2 billion to expand US capacity

Italian tyremaker Pirelli on Tuesday said it had a multi-year investment plan for the United States worth around $1 billion to $1.2 billion and aimed at increasing

Pirelli plans investments worth up to $1.2 billion to expand US capacity
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Top cases decided during the US Supreme Court's term

The U.S.

Top cases decided during the US Supreme Court's term
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UK may intervene in $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery deal

Britain said on Tuesday it could intervene in Paramount Skydance Corp's proposed takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, potentially holding up the

UK may intervene in $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery deal
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Meta loses bid to dismiss US states' claims that Facebook, Instagram addict children

A federal judge rejected Meta Platforms' bid to dismiss a lawsuit by 29 U.S. state attorneys general accusing it of designing Facebook and Instagram to addict

Meta loses bid to dismiss US states' claims that Facebook, Instagram addict children
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US energy chief exhorts data center backers to push back against opponents

U.S.

US energy chief exhorts data center backers to push back against opponents
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Boeing, engineers' union begin contract talks

Boeing and the union representing its engineers and technical workers said on Tuesday they would begin formal contract talks ahead of the expiration of their labor agreements in

Boeing, engineers' union begin contract talks
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The largest digital camera ever built begins decade-long survey of the universe

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

The largest digital camera ever built begins decade-long survey of the universe
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BMW completes $1.7 billion investment in EV production at U.S. plants

BMW on Tuesday announced the completion of a $1.7 billion investment in its production plants in South Carolina, gearing up for the launch of fully electric vehicle production in

BMW completes $1.7 billion investment in EV production at U.S. plants
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Teen turns 3D printing business into earthquake relief effort for Venezuela

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

Teen turns 3D printing business into earthquake relief effort for Venezuela
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Library of Congress official Trump tried to fire can keep her job for now, Supreme Court says

Library of Congress official Trump tried to fire can keep her job for now, Supreme Court says

Library of Congress official Trump tried to fire can keep her job for now, Supreme Court says
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Joby, Toyota announce joint venture for air taxi production

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

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

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

Bank of England's Breeden signals new rules to govern agentic AI
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US House committee opens investigation into Merck, AbbVie China drug trials

The chair of the U.S.

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

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

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

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

US is working on ban targeting Chinese energy inverters, sources say
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Desert express: UAE launches first national passenger rail network

Desert express: UAE launches first national passenger rail network

Desert express: UAE launches first national passenger rail network
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Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. Slaughter turbocharges presidential power

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

Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. Slaughter turbocharges presidential power
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Kongsberg Gruppen signs $400 million order from Kuwait through Raytheon, US FMS

Kongsberg Gruppen will provide its defense system to Kuwait in a deal with Raytheon under the U.S.

Kongsberg Gruppen signs $400 million order from Kuwait through Raytheon, US FMS
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Seniors are spending more time on their phones, AARP says. Why that's a mixed blessing.

Seniors are spending more time on their phones, AARP says. Why that's a mixed blessing.

Seniors are spending more time on their phones, AARP says. Why that's a mixed blessing.
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Eli Lilly transfers commercialization rights for breast cancer drug in China

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

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

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

U.S. approach to regulation of AI is problematic, Sixth Street's Chavez says
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Crypto firms have spent $189 million so far on 2026 US election, report says

Cryptocurrency companies have spent $189 million so far to influence the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, outpacing their spending for the previous election cycle,

Crypto firms have spent $189 million so far on 2026 US election, report says
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UK boosts military spending by $20 billion but critics say it's not enough

Britain's future military will focus on self-flying jets, uncrewed submarines and drones

UK boosts military spending by $20 billion but critics say it's not enough
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Nestle to cut artificial colourings from all products by end-2026

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

Nestle to cut artificial colourings from all products by end-2026
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World Cup propels surveillance to new heights

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

World Cup propels surveillance to new heights
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Carnegie Foundation unveils 2026's 'Great Immigrants, Great Americans' list

The Andrew Carnegie Foundation has announced this year’s “Great Immigrants, Great Americans” honorees, including Citi CEO Jane Fraser and Pulitzer Prize-winning authors Hernan Diaz and Cristina Rivera Garza

Carnegie Foundation unveils 2026's 'Great Immigrants, Great Americans' list
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Supreme Court rules your cellphone location data is protected by the Fourth Amendment

Geofencing warrants, which round up the location data of everyone in a specific place at a specific time, are now legally subject to Fourth Amendment protections.

Supreme Court rules your cellphone location data is protected by the Fourth Amendment
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Fireworks, heat and drought put this July 4th at high risk for wildfires

Every year, the number of human-caused fires spikes on July 4, and many of them are related to fireworks. When trees and grasses are dry and the temperature high, the risk rises even more.

Fireworks, heat and drought put this July 4th at high risk for wildfires
Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks

The next time you get a trophy on a smartphone app, it might not be from a game

Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks
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China’s humanoid robots have captivated the world. A rental market is exposing their limits

China’s humanoid robots have captivated the world. A rental market is exposing their limits

China’s humanoid robots have captivated the world. A rental market is exposing their limits
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Tech selloff stirs bubble fears in US stock market

Soaring stock market valuations, dramatic swings in the market value of trillion-dollar companies, and periodic sharp selloffs have fueled growing

Tech selloff stirs bubble fears in US stock market
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Ford to recall over 741,000 US vehicles due to park system issue, NHTSA says

Ford is recalling 741,195 vehicles in the U.S. over a transmission defect that can damage the park system, which in turn could result in vehicles rolling away, the U.S.

Ford to recall over 741,000 US vehicles due to park system issue, NHTSA says
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Samsung, SK Hynix mega South Korea chips gamble tests optimism of AI cycle

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are making one of the biggest bets yet on the artificial intelligence boom with investments worth hundreds

Samsung, SK Hynix mega South Korea chips gamble tests optimism of AI cycle
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Europe's STOXX 600 clocks biggest quarterly gain in over five years on AI boost

European shares registered their biggest quarterly rise in more than five years on Tuesday, boosted by optimism around artificial

Europe's STOXX 600 clocks biggest quarterly gain in over five years on AI boost
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SpaceX ignited a trading frenzy. Here’s what to know

SpaceX ignited a trading frenzy. Here’s what to know

SpaceX ignited a trading frenzy. Here’s what to know
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AI spending, earnings hopes, Fed outlook set to sway US stocks in second half

The U.S. stock market faces a gauntlet of tests to keep its rally going in the second half of 2026, from the sustainability of AI spending to a high

AI spending, earnings hopes, Fed outlook set to sway US stocks in second half
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Bird nests of fibre-optic cables show war's impact on Ukraine

Woven from fibre-optic cable and grass, a small bird's nest found near the front line of the war in Ukraine shows how the more than four-

Bird nests of fibre-optic cables show war's impact on Ukraine
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China's Meituan says new AI model trained on domestic chips

China's food delivery giant Meituan said on Tuesday it had released and would open-source its next-generation LongCat large language

China's Meituan says new AI model trained on domestic chips
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Why companies are swapping copper for aluminium

The spike in copper prices to a record high earlier this year has added weight to arguments for switching from copper to cheaper and lighter aluminium in a range of sectors

Why companies are swapping copper for aluminium
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Ferrari and BMW join Tesla, China in switch from copper to cheaper aluminium

Ferrari and BMW are rolling out new models featuring lightweight, cost-effective aluminium

Ferrari and BMW join Tesla, China in switch from copper to cheaper aluminium
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BIS dares to blaspheme as AI bubble fears wane: Mike Dolan

Although some deem it blasphemous to suggest the AI boom is another bubble, the world's central banking forum and watchdog has warned against getting swept up

BIS dares to blaspheme as AI bubble fears wane: Mike Dolan
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China factory activity returns to expansion riding AI global boom

China's factory activity returned to expansion in June, driven by demand for chips, computers and other AI-related products, as robust export orders and front-

China factory activity returns to expansion riding AI global boom
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Australian treasurer says alleged access of prime minister's bank data 'incredibly concerning'

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Tuesday a report that two Ernst & Young employees on temporary assignment at Commonwealth Bank of Australia allegedly accessed

Australian treasurer says alleged access of prime minister's bank data 'incredibly concerning'
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China's factory activity expands in June with boost from tech exports

China says its factory activity picked up pace in June

China's factory activity expands in June with boost from tech exports
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Trump posts apparent AI-generated image of large, golden eagle affixed to Truman Balcony

Trump posts apparent AI-generated image of large, golden eagle affixed to Truman Balcony

Trump posts apparent AI-generated image of large, golden eagle affixed to Truman Balcony
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US House passes youth online safety legislation

The U.S.

US House passes youth online safety legislation
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Preliminary investigation finds no sign JetBlue plane landing at JFK hit a drone, source says

Preliminary investigation finds no sign JetBlue plane landing at JFK hit a drone, source says

Preliminary investigation finds no sign JetBlue plane landing at JFK hit a drone, source says
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Bitcoin miner and AI firm Ionic Digital files for Nasdaq direct listing

Bitcoin miner and AI infrastructure firm Ionic Digital filed on Monday to go public through a direct listing.

Bitcoin miner and AI firm Ionic Digital files for Nasdaq direct listing