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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
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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
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

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

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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
Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Environment|Food|Health|Science|Technology

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
Science|Sports|Technology|Travel

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
Crime|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Asia|Business|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

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
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Australia sues Amazon unit over alleged breach via Prime Video ads

Australia's competition regulator said on Tuesday it has taken Amazon's Australian unit to court, alleging its Prime subscription contracts contained unfair terms that allowed the

Australia sues Amazon unit over alleged breach via Prime Video ads
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Uber, Waymo end robotaxi partnership in Phoenix 

Uber and Alphabet's Waymo have ended their self-driving partnership in Phoenix, Arizona, as the ride-hailing giant prepares to launch a new autonomous vehicle

Uber, Waymo end robotaxi partnership in Phoenix 
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro supplier list, parts and photos exposed in Tata data leak

Sensitive lists of components and suppliers, and photos of Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models are

Apple iPhone 18 Pro supplier list, parts and photos exposed in Tata data leak
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Polestar's US setback leaves owners asking: who will service my car?

When Ryan Rodriguez landed a great deal on a model year 2024 Polestar earlier this month, he did not anticipate the brand would soon be in trouble in the

Polestar's US setback leaves owners asking: who will service my car?
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Trump signs memo making it easier for Americans to fix own vehicles

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Monday supporting Americans' ability to repair their own vehicles. 

Trump signs memo making it easier for Americans to fix own vehicles
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NBCUniversal may enter video game business after Comcast split, sources say

By Echo Wang, Dawn Chmielewski and Milana Vinn June 29 - NBCUniversal is eyeing opportunities in digital gaming and new entertainment franchises as the company weighs options for future growth after

NBCUniversal may enter video game business after Comcast split, sources say
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Digital Realty to pay Blackstone $3.5 billion for stake in Virginia data centers

Digital Realty will acquire a larger stake in three data centers in Northern Virginia from asset manager Blackstone in a $3.5 billion cash-and-stock deal, the companies said on

Digital Realty to pay Blackstone $3.5 billion for stake in Virginia data centers
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US stocks rise and recover some of their losses from a rare losing week

U.S. stocks rose and recovered some of their losses from a rare losing week

US stocks rise and recover some of their losses from a rare losing week
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Apple says it is releasing updates early in response to AI cybersecurity concerns

Apple said it is pushing forward a series of software updates that would previously have been bundled with a new version of its iOS operating system,

Apple says it is releasing updates early in response to AI cybersecurity concerns
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JetBlue flight hit drone while approaching JFK airport, FAA says

The Federal Aviation Administration said it has launched an investigation after a JetBlue flight reported hitting a drone while

JetBlue flight hit drone while approaching JFK airport, FAA says
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Wall Street ends higher as US, Iran attacks ease; major tech-related shares jump

U.S. stocks ended sharply higher on Monday, with the Dow hitting a record closing high, as weekend hostilities between the United States

Wall Street ends higher as US, Iran attacks ease; major tech-related shares jump
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Police must obtain a warrant when seeking sweep of cellphone location data, Supreme Court rules

Police must obtain a warrant when seeking sweep of cellphone location data, Supreme Court rules

Police must obtain a warrant when seeking sweep of cellphone location data, Supreme Court rules
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Supreme Court rules constitutional privacy protections apply to cellphone users' location history

The Supreme Court has held that constitutional privacy protections extend to cellphone location information, ruling in the case of a bank robber whose identity was discovered through a geofence warrant

Supreme Court rules constitutional privacy protections apply to cellphone users' location history
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Stellantis extends summer stoppage at Fiat 500 Turin factory

Stellantis has added an extra week of summer downtime at its Fiat 500 factory in Turin, northern Italy, due to parts shortages from some suppliers, the FIM Cisl trade union

Stellantis extends summer stoppage at Fiat 500 Turin factory
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8-year-old girl's road trip dice game earns second place at national Invention Convention

8-year-old girl's road trip dice game earns second place at national Invention Convention

8-year-old girl's road trip dice game earns second place at national Invention Convention
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Comcast says it will spin off NBCUniversal

Comcast says it will spin off NBCUniversal

Comcast says it will spin off NBCUniversal
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WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing a privacy blind spot

WhatsApp users will soon have the option to use usernames instead of phone numbers

WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing a privacy blind spot
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Honeywell Aerospace shares slip in Nasdaq debut

Honeywell Aerospace shares closed down 0.4% on Monday after the company made its Nasdaq debut following its spinoff from Honeywell as part

Honeywell Aerospace shares slip in Nasdaq debut
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Volkswagen CEO targets power shift alongside deep cuts

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume's plan to cut up to 100,000 jobs and close high-cost German factories is about more than cost savings: it could also mark

Volkswagen CEO targets power shift alongside deep cuts
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Alphabet debuts in Dow Jones Industrial Average as index tilts toward tech

Alphabet shares climbed on Monday as the Google parent made its debut in the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Verizon Communications, and immediately ranking among

Alphabet debuts in Dow Jones Industrial Average as index tilts toward tech
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The full strawberry moon will rise in the night sky this week

The full strawberry moon will rise in the night sky this week

The full strawberry moon will rise in the night sky this week
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Student with rare disease graduates high school while using telepresence robot

Student with rare disease graduates high school while using telepresence robot

Student with rare disease graduates high school while using telepresence robot
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Israel scrambles to counter Hezbollah drone threat

As negotiations to end the war in Lebanon continue, one threat has emerged on the battlefield: Hezbollah's growing use of small first-person-view drones. They’ve proven effective, killing more than a dozen Israeli troops — a cheap but lethal tactic that Ukraine knows all too well from its war with Russia, and one it urged Israel to take seriously. CNN's Jeremy Diamond examines what Israel is now doing to respond.

Israel scrambles to counter Hezbollah drone threat
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More than half of social media child safety features aren’t working as advertised, new research finds

More than half of social media child safety features aren’t working as advertised, new research finds

More than half of social media child safety features aren’t working as advertised, new research finds
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Can you make a black hole in a laboratory?

An astronomer explains why artificial black holes are pure science fiction – at least for now.

Can you make a black hole in a laboratory?
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8 principles from human ecology can help AI work for human well-being

Involving families, educators, engineers, designers and policymakers in AI development can help ensure the technology does more good than harm.

8 principles from human ecology can help AI work for human well-being
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Some kinds of insider trading are perfectly legal – and they offer useful signals about a company’s health

Corporate layoffs cause confusion about a business’s future, but there’s a way for investors and employees alike to see if downsizing could lead to profitability.

Some kinds of insider trading are perfectly legal – and they offer useful signals about a company’s health
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Why Gen Z is falling in love with film photography

Armed with rolls of film, some young people are opting out of their algorithmic feeds in favor of experiencing life in ways that feel more deliberate, personal and tangible.

Why Gen Z is falling in love with film photography
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Cheaper AI is better: Soaring bills are reshaping how businesses choose models

Silicon Valley's powerful and pricey AI models have been a necessity for businesses looking to future-proof themselves.

Cheaper AI is better: Soaring bills are reshaping how businesses choose models
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Strategy's enterprise value falls below bitcoin holdings as crypto sentiment sours

Strategy's enterprise value has fallen below the value of its bitcoin holdings for the first time, a milestone that threatens to weaken investor confidence in

Strategy's enterprise value falls below bitcoin holdings as crypto sentiment sours
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On Greek island of Santorini, winemakers try to adapt to heat and drought

In a vineyard on the Greek island of Santorini, winemaker Yiannis Boutaris gestures to a dried-up ‘kouloura’ vine trained into the shape

On Greek island of Santorini, winemakers try to adapt to heat and drought
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Company trying to clean Reflecting Pool is thrust into political storm, hires crisis communications firm

Company trying to clean Reflecting Pool is thrust into political storm, hires crisis communications firm

Company trying to clean Reflecting Pool is thrust into political storm, hires crisis communications firm
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British American Tobacco cost-cutting hits 9,000 roles

British American Tobacco plans to cut about 20% of its workforce as it pursues an AI-driven overhaul to lower costs and lift profits amid regulatory

British American Tobacco cost-cutting hits 9,000 roles
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What's good for the US economy now may not be good for stocks

The U.S. economy and the U.S. stock market are starting to go their own ways. 

What's good for the US economy now may not be good for stocks
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Apple accuses India of 'copy-pasting' rivals' claims in antitrust investigation

Apple has accused Indian antitrust investigators of "copy-pasting" its rivals' claims and failing to properly conduct its own investigation in concluding

Apple accuses India of 'copy-pasting' rivals' claims in antitrust investigation
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Trump’s tariffs aren’t saving jobs at Whirlpool’s Iowa refrigerator plant

If any company stood to gain from President Donald Trump’s trade war, it was Whirlpool and the workers assembling its iconic appliances in Iowa.

Trump’s tariffs aren’t saving jobs at Whirlpool’s Iowa refrigerator plant
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Kara Swisher took Silicon Valley by force. Now she's eyeing influence in the 2028 campaign

Kara Swisher is expanding her influence from tech journalism to politics

Kara Swisher took Silicon Valley by force. Now she's eyeing influence in the 2028 campaign
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Korea taps Samsung, SK Hynix in $576 billion AI-chip drive to cement global leadership

South Korea on Monday laid out a sweeping industrial strategy centred on semiconductors and artificial intelligence, as President

Korea taps Samsung, SK Hynix in $576 billion AI-chip drive to cement global leadership
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Chinese EV battery makers pledge to pay suppliers more quickly

Major Chinese electric vehicle battery makers on Monday pledged to pay their suppliers more quickly, as part of wider efforts to ease financial strain across the auto

Chinese EV battery makers pledge to pay suppliers more quickly
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Banks get creative and look further afield as AI-fueled debt soars

As corporate borrowing tied to artificial intelligence shows no sign of slowing, bankers are coming up with new ways to

Banks get creative and look further afield as AI-fueled debt soars
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China's CXMT wins $3 billion memory supply deal with Tencent, sources say

Chinese memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) has signed a long-term supply agreement with Tencent Holdings worth more than 20 billion yuan ($2.94 billion) ahead of

China's CXMT wins $3 billion memory supply deal with Tencent, sources say
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French biotech company Ipsen to buy Kartos Therapeutics for $450 million

Ipsen will buy U.S.-based Kartos Therapeutics for $450 million to expand its oncology pipeline with a late-stage blood cancer treatment, the French biotech company said on Monday.

French biotech company Ipsen to buy Kartos Therapeutics for $450 million
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Malaysia extends search for missing flight MH370 by one year

Malaysia has extended by one year its deal with deep-sea exploration firm Ocean Infinity to conduct an underwater search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370,

Malaysia extends search for missing flight MH370 by one year
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South Korean tech giants to build a $518 billion chipmaking hub to serve soaring AI demand

South Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plan to invest a combined $518 billion in a new computer chip manufacturing hub, capitalizing on surging artificial intelligence-driven demand

South Korean tech giants to build a $518 billion chipmaking hub to serve soaring AI demand
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Australia gives regulator more power to pursue Big Tech over under-16 ban

Australia introduced new legislation in parliament on Monday to strengthen enforcement of its under-16 social media ban and give its internet regulator more power to pursue

Australia gives regulator more power to pursue Big Tech over under-16 ban
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Australia to double potential fines for Facebook and Instagram over child social media accounts

Australia plans to double potential fines for social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, who fail to prevent Australian children from holding accounts

Australia to double potential fines for Facebook and Instagram over child social media accounts
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Markets swivel on tech, Mideast angst

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The halt to the latest tit-for-tat attacks in the Middle East spurred a twitchy reaction in markets as lingering unease over

Markets swivel on tech, Mideast angst
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Toyota sales fall for fourth month in May as declines in China, US and Middle East weigh

Toyota Motor said on Monday that global vehicle sales slipped for a fourth consecutive month in May, as decreases in China and the Middle East weighed on overall results.   

Toyota sales fall for fourth month in May as declines in China, US and Middle East weigh
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Iran cyberattacks on Israel surged in 2026, Israeli cyber chief says

The number of Iranian cyberattacks against Israel has shot up since the launch of the U.S.-Israeli offensive against Iran this year, a senior Israeli security official was quoted

Iran cyberattacks on Israel surged in 2026, Israeli cyber chief says
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South Korea exports set to grow at strongest pace in nearly 5 decades: Reuters poll

South Korean exports likely posted their strongest annual growth in nearly five decades in June, as semiconductor shipments broke fresh records

South Korea exports set to grow at strongest pace in nearly 5 decades: Reuters poll