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Brazil's beloved instant payment system faces scrutiny from the Trump administration

Brazil may be politically divided but people across the spectrum all love the country's instant payment system

Brazil's beloved instant payment system faces scrutiny from the Trump administration
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Meta launches WhatsApp 'incognito' mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats

Meta Platforms is introducing an "incognito" mode for WhatsApp to allow private conversations with its AI chatbot

Meta launches WhatsApp 'incognito' mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats
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China's Alibaba reports 38% jump in AI and cloud revenue as it races to grow

China's Alibaba has reported accelerating AI and cloud revenue growth driven by the AI boom, which has jumped 38% in the January-March quarter compared to the year before

China's Alibaba reports 38% jump in AI and cloud revenue as it races to grow
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We tested the new World Cup ball – this is what you need to know about how it will fly, dip and swerve

For two decades, researchers have studied soccer ball aerodynamics. Latest tests suggest the 2026 ball is more stable, but with a slightly shorter range.

We tested the new World Cup ball – this is what you need to know about how it will fly, dip and swerve
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How tarot readers are using AI – and what it says about our growing reliance on chatbots for emotional support and advice

Our engagement with AI is at a crossroads: Will we treat it as an all-knowing oracle or as a tool to expand our own way of seeing the world?

How tarot readers are using AI – and what it says about our growing reliance on chatbots for emotional support and advice
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Falling space debris poses an escalating risk as spacecraft get stronger and more heat resistant

Some engineers are prioritizing ‘design for demise’ and planning satellites that are more likely to completely burn up in Earth’s atmosphere at the end of their lifespan.

Falling space debris poses an escalating risk as spacecraft get stronger and more heat resistant
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

Most people don’t know what they don’t know, but think they do – correcting your metaknowledge can make you a better teacher and learner

Do you actually know how a bicycle or a zipper work, or what a penny or a common brand logo look like? Intellectual humility can help reduce overconfidence in what you don’t understand.

Most people don’t know what they don’t know, but think they do – correcting your metaknowledge can make you a better teacher and learner
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Federal judge cites 'red flags' in Musk, SEC Twitter settlement

A federal judge on Wednesday cast doubt on the motives behind the U.S.

Federal judge cites 'red flags' in Musk, SEC Twitter settlement
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Tower Semi forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue, signs $1.3 billion in AI chip deals

Tower Semiconductor on Wednesday forecast second-quarter revenue above estimates and said it landed $1.3 billion in deals for 2027 to supply chips that use light to move data at

Tower Semi forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue, signs $1.3 billion in AI chip deals
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Trump lands in China for Xi summit with Nvidia CEO in tow

President Donald Trump landed in Beijing accompanied by an entourage that included Nvidia's Jensen Huang and Elon Musk

Trump lands in China for Xi summit with Nvidia CEO in tow
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As the US starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China’s help

As the US starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China’s help

As the US starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China’s help
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Japan PM Takaichi to visit UK and Italy in June, NTV reports

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to visit Britain and Italy before attending a Group of Seven leaders' summit in France in mid-June, broadcaster NTV reported on

Japan PM Takaichi to visit UK and Italy in June, NTV reports
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Volvo Cars open to US partnerships, CEO says

Sweden's Volvo Cars is open to cooperation with other companies in the United States as the auto maker seeks to better utilise the existing production capacity at its South

Volvo Cars open to US partnerships, CEO says
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Roundhill fund becomes fastest-growing ETF ever as retail investors seek semiconductor exposure

Individual investors who can't seem to get enough of the red-hot market for semiconductor stocks have made a five-week-old exchange-traded

Roundhill fund becomes fastest-growing ETF ever as retail investors seek semiconductor exposure
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung Electronics fails to reach deal with union; PM says strike must be averted

Samsung Electronics and its union failed to reach a pay deal on Wednesday, heightening the risk of a long strike that threatens not only chip

Samsung Electronics fails to reach deal with union; PM says strike must be averted
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Sizzling semiconductor trade at risk of cooling - and stalling US stocks rally

A stunning run-up in shares of semiconductor companies has helped drive the U.S. stock rally, but the eye-popping gains are sparking concerns about an

Sizzling semiconductor trade at risk of cooling - and stalling US stocks rally
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China criticizes US chip equipment bill in run-up to Beijing talks

China is pushing back against proposed U.S. legislation that would curb its chipmakers in the global AI race, making early moves that underscore Beijing's concerns

China criticizes US chip equipment bill in run-up to Beijing talks
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Walmart cuts 1,000 roles to simplify operations, source says

Walmart has eliminated 1,000 roles as the world's largest retailer simplifies its operating structure, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Walmart cuts 1,000 roles to simplify operations, source says
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ECB urges banks to quickly prepare for AI-assisted cyberattacks

European Central Bank board member Frank Elderson on Wednesday urged banks in the euro area to quickly prepare for potential cyberattacks launched with the help of

ECB urges banks to quickly prepare for AI-assisted cyberattacks
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Japanese automaker Nissan reduces losses and expects to return to profit

Japanese automaker Nissan says it reduced losses for the fiscal year through March

Japanese automaker Nissan reduces losses and expects to return to profit
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Seeking free money advice from AI? Don’t be so quick to upload any financial statements

Seeking free money advice from AI? Don’t be so quick to upload any financial statements

Seeking free money advice from AI? Don’t be so quick to upload any financial statements
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BYD in talks with Stellantis, others for Europe plants, Bloomberg News reports

BYD is negotiating with Stellantis and other European car makers to take over underused factories in the region, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing the Chinese company's

BYD in talks with Stellantis, others for Europe plants, Bloomberg News reports
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SoftBank profit more than triples to $12 billion on OpenAI stake gains

Technology investor SoftBank Group reported on Wednesday that its net profit more than tripled to 1.83 trillion yen ($11.60 billion) in the January-March

SoftBank profit more than triples to $12 billion on OpenAI stake gains
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South Korea has room for active fiscal spending thanks to AI boom, Fitch says

South Korea has room to use fiscal policy to mitigate the economic impact of the Middle East conflict, thanks to an artificial intelligence boom, credit ratings

South Korea has room for active fiscal spending thanks to AI boom, Fitch says
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Japan's SoftBank racks up huge profit gains with lift from lucrative AI investments

Japanese technology investor Softbank Group says profits for the fiscal year through March zoomed by nearly five-fold as its AI investments paid off

Japan's SoftBank racks up huge profit gains with lift from lucrative AI investments
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US defense firm Anduril raises $5 billion, doubling its valuation to $61 billion

Defense technology start-up Anduril Industries said on Wednesday that it has raised $5 billion, doubling its valuation to $61 billion.

US defense firm Anduril raises $5 billion, doubling its valuation to $61 billion
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Helsinki's costly cycling push draws crowds - and criticism

Finland's capital Helsinki has spent billions of euros on public transport and bicycle lanes — and plans more — despite mixed reactions from residents.

Helsinki's costly cycling push draws crowds - and criticism
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Locked in a stalemate with Iran, Trump heads to China

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter With the conflict in the Middle East still mired in a stalemate, Donald Trump is on his way to Beijing to see if

Locked in a stalemate with Iran, Trump heads to China
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Tech rivalry, distrust sap summit hopes for Trump-Xi AI push

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Tech rivalry, distrust sap summit hopes for Trump-Xi AI push
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Nvidia CEO joins Trump for China trip, spurring hopes for H200 deal

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will join President Donald Trump during his visit to Beijing, igniting hopes in China that the

Nvidia CEO joins Trump for China trip, spurring hopes for H200 deal
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Japan megabanks to gain access to Anthropic's Mythos in about two weeks, source says

Japan's three largest banks are expected to gain access to Mythos, the artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic, in about two weeks, a person

Japan megabanks to gain access to Anthropic's Mythos in about two weeks, source says
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US tariff whiplash pushed toy factory in China to brink of collapse

Had the United States kept tariffs on Chinese imports at triple digits for just one more day last year, Huntar Company would have collapsed, said David

US tariff whiplash pushed toy factory in China to brink of collapse
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Spain pushes ahead with social media, AI rules despite Big Tech lobbying pressure

Spain will push ahead with new rules to make social networks and AI safer despite intense lobbying from the tech industry, its digital transformation

Spain pushes ahead with social media, AI rules despite Big Tech lobbying pressure
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Trump, Xi to weigh rare earth truce extension, but China's curbs still bite

China and the U.S. are considering extending a truce on Chinese rare earth export curbs at a leaders' summit

Trump, Xi to weigh rare earth truce extension, but China's curbs still bite
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KKR-backed ambulance giant GMR Solutions raises $479 million in US IPO

Emergency medical ‌services provider GMR Solutions has raised $478.7 million in its U.S. initial public offering, the company said on Tuesday, after selling 31.9 million shares at $

KKR-backed ambulance giant GMR Solutions raises $479 million in US IPO
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Samsung Elec regrets collapse of pay talks with union, says to continue dialogue

Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday it regretted the collapse of pay deal talks with its South Korean union, flagging concerns that it could heighten anxiety among

Samsung Elec regrets collapse of pay talks with union, says to continue dialogue
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Global EV demand rises for second month, data shows

Global demand for electric vehicles rose for a second straight month in April as high petrol prices kept steering buyers away from combustion-

Global EV demand rises for second month, data shows
Environment|Science|Technology

Your local storm forecast is likely based on weather miles away – mesonets can help bridge that gap

Don’t blame the weatherman. A meteorologist explains where your local weather forecasts really come from, and what storm scientists are doing to bring them closer to home.

Your local storm forecast is likely based on weather miles away – mesonets can help bridge that gap
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GM-LG's restart date at Ohio battery plant uncertain

A General Motors joint-venture battery company is bringing a small number of workers back to an idled electric-vehicle battery factory in Ohio this month, although

GM-LG's restart date at Ohio battery plant uncertain
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Ananym urges BWX Technologies to commercialize reactor design, says shares could double

Activist investor Ananym Capital Management sees room for BWX Technologies' stock to double in coming years if the defense and energy company

Ananym urges BWX Technologies to commercialize reactor design, says shares could double
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US considers financing billions of dollars for nuclear plant parts, industry group says

The U.S.

US considers financing billions of dollars for nuclear plant parts, industry group says
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Exclusive: The FAA is evaluating risks to flights from Trump’s ‘triumphal arch’

Exclusive: The FAA is evaluating risks to flights from Trump’s ‘triumphal arch’

Exclusive: The FAA is evaluating risks to flights from Trump’s ‘triumphal arch’
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FCC approves $40 billion sale of EchoStar spectrum to SpaceX, AT&T

The U.S.

FCC approves $40 billion sale of EchoStar spectrum to SpaceX, AT&T
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OpenAI chief Sam Altman denies betraying Elon Musk, defends for-profit push at trial

OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman on Tuesday rejected Elon Musk's claim that he betrayed the ChatGPT

OpenAI chief Sam Altman denies betraying Elon Musk, defends for-profit push at trial
Technology|World

US social media legislation gains momentum as key Republican senator pledges support

U.S. legislation that would require social media companies to take more responsibility for how their apps affect children and teens overcame a key

US social media legislation gains momentum as key Republican senator pledges support
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Meta employees launch protest against mouse-tracking tech at US offices

Meta employees distributed flyers at multiple U.S. offices on Tuesday to protest the company's recent installation of mouse-tracking software on their

Meta employees launch protest against mouse-tracking tech at US offices
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OpenAI chief Sam Altman makes a high-stakes appearance in his court bout with Elon Musk

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the witness stand Tuesday to defend his business record in a trial pitting him against Elon Musk, rebutting testimony that disparaged his leadership at a pivotal time for the ChatGPT maker

OpenAI chief Sam Altman makes a high-stakes appearance in his court bout with Elon Musk
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Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

Denver airport workers initially missed a security breach by a man who scaled an 8-foot perimeter fence and crossed a runway where he was hit and killed by a plane with 231 people on board

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway
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Fire reported on natural gas platform off Santa Barbara coast

Fire reported on natural gas platform off Santa Barbara coast

Fire reported on natural gas platform off Santa Barbara coast
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‘Are you completely trustworthy?’: Musk’s attorney presses OpenAI CEO in trial

‘Are you completely trustworthy?’: Musk’s attorney presses OpenAI CEO in trial

‘Are you completely trustworthy?’: Musk’s attorney presses OpenAI CEO in trial
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Amazon looks to redefine a need for speed with 30-minute deliveries

Amazon is rapidly opening store-sized delivery hubs in dozens of U.S. and foreign cities to fulfill customers’ most urgent product needs in 30 minutes or less

Amazon looks to redefine a need for speed with 30-minute deliveries
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Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks are stalled

Kuwait has accused Iran of launching a failed attack earlier this month on an island where China is helping build a port in the Gulf Arab nation

Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks are stalled
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What is in the US Senate's landmark crypto bill?

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What is in the US Senate's landmark crypto bill?
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Rare dinosaur species being studied at the Cincinnati Museum Center

Rare dinosaur species being studied at the Cincinnati Museum Center

Rare dinosaur species being studied at the Cincinnati Museum Center
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OpenAI faces lawsuit in California court claiming chatbot gave advice that led to fatal overdose

The parents of a man who died of an accidental drug overdose last year sued OpenAI and its founder and CEO Sam Altman in a  California court on Tuesday,

OpenAI faces lawsuit in California court claiming chatbot gave advice that led to fatal overdose
Science|Technology

US budget watchdog estimates Golden Dome will cost $1.2 trillion, dwarfing Pentagon's $185 billion estimate

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimated on Tuesday that U.S.

US budget watchdog estimates Golden Dome will cost $1.2 trillion, dwarfing Pentagon's $185 billion estimate
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Meta seeks to avoid EU fine with free WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots

Meta Platforms has offered to give rival AI chatbots free access to its social messaging service WhatsApp for a month while it discusses ways to resolve EU

Meta seeks to avoid EU fine with free WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots
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Ukrainian drone pilots turn a military exercise in Sweden into a critical warning for NATO

Ukrainian drone pilots turned a military exercise in Sweden into a critical warning for NATO

Ukrainian drone pilots turn a military exercise in Sweden into a critical warning for NATO
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Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said

President Donald Trump's plan to put weapons in space, called the “Golden Dome for America” missile defense program, is estimated to cost much more than he originally said

Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said
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Google-backed Isomorphic raises $2.1 billion to scale AI-driven drug discovery

Isomorphic Labs, an artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery company, said on Wednesday it has raised $2.1 billion in its latest funding round led by existing investor Thrive

Google-backed Isomorphic raises $2.1 billion to scale AI-driven drug discovery
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Lobbying battle intensifies as E15 ethanol bill nears US vote

Biofuel advocates are making a last-minute push to convince House lawmakers to approve year-round sales of gasoline blended with

Lobbying battle intensifies as E15 ethanol bill nears US vote
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Leidos receives $2.7 billion hypersonic weapons contract

Leidos Holdings said on Tuesday the U.S.

Leidos receives $2.7 billion hypersonic weapons contract
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Google in talks with SpaceX for Suncatcher orbital data center project

Alphabet's Google on Tuesday said it has been in discussions with Elon Musk's SpaceX and others regarding future launches for its Project Suncatcher, an orbital data center project.

Google in talks with SpaceX for Suncatcher orbital data center project
Business|Science|Technology

Anthropic expands Claude's AI tools for law firms, lawyers

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic on Tuesday released an expanded suite of features for lawyers using its Claude AI assistant, including tools

Anthropic expands Claude's AI tools for law firms, lawyers
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Putin hails Russia's test launch of a new ballistic missile and calls it the world's most powerful

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has welcomed the test launch of a new intercontinental ballistic missile as a key part of efforts to modernize the country’s nuclear forces

Putin hails Russia's test launch of a new ballistic missile and calls it the world's most powerful
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Neil deGrasse Tyson takes on aliens and how we should greet them in 'Take Me to Your Leader'

Neil deGrasse Tyson has turned his lifelong fascination with aliens into a new book, “Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter.”

Neil deGrasse Tyson takes on aliens and how we should greet them in 'Take Me to Your Leader'
Health|Science|Technology

AI helping Arizonans stay safer during pregnancy

AI helping Arizonans stay safer during pregnancy

AI helping Arizonans stay safer during pregnancy
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Anthropic's Mythos sends US banks rushing to plug cyber holes

U.S. banks are rushing to fix scores of IT system weaknesses flagged by Anthropic’s powerful but

Anthropic's Mythos sends US banks rushing to plug cyber holes
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Boeing's new order bookings surge in April

Boeing booked 135 net new orders in April, nearly matching its total in the first three months of the year, the company said on Tuesday.

Boeing's new order bookings surge in April
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US CEOs seek China business gains from Trump-Xi summit

From Meta to Tesla and BlackRock, the U.S. business delegation for President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this

US CEOs seek China business gains from Trump-Xi summit
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Starlink rival Eutelsat's Q3 revenue meets forecasts as LEO growth offsets video decline

European satellite operator Eutelsat on Tuesday reported third-quarter revenue broadly in line with market expectations, as growth in its low Earth orbit

Starlink rival Eutelsat's Q3 revenue meets forecasts as LEO growth offsets video decline
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US agency says Chinese drones and routers can get software updates through 2028

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US agency says Chinese drones and routers can get software updates through 2028
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Pentagon deploys Anthropic's Mythos to patch cyber gaps while planning to ditch firm

The Pentagon is deploying Anthropic's Mythos cybersecurity model to find and patch software vulnerabilities across the U.S. government even as it races to

Pentagon deploys Anthropic's Mythos to patch cyber gaps while planning to ditch firm
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Delayed full-course caution in Indianapolis GP prompts IndyCar officials to make rule change

IndyCar officials will no longer consider the running order of cars or the pit windows to determine when to throw a full-course caution

Delayed full-course caution in Indianapolis GP prompts IndyCar officials to make rule change
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Suspending federal gas tax wouldn’t save drivers as much as they might hope – here’s what goes into the price of a gallon of gas

Suspending the federal gas tax, which would require Congress to agree, would drop gas prices only about 4% – less in high-cost states like California.

Suspending federal gas tax wouldn’t save drivers as much as they might hope – here’s what goes into the price of a gallon of gas
Economy|Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Small study hints that revving up immune cells might help fight HIV

Scientists are supercharging patients' own immune cells to try to fight HIV without today's drugs

Small study hints that revving up immune cells might help fight HIV
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Tesla ups investment in boost to Berlin battery cell production

U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla will increase its investment in battery cell production at its plant outside Berlin by almost $250 million, boosting its capacity target

Tesla ups investment in boost to Berlin battery cell production
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Zendaya effect helps sportswear maker On lift 2026 profit margin goal

Sportswear brand On raised its profit margin forecast on Tuesday after strong first-quarter sales, as the Swiss company continues to gain ground

Zendaya effect helps sportswear maker On lift 2026 profit margin goal
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Hims & Hers plunges as branded weight-loss drug pivot hits results

Shares of Hims & Hers Health fell 11% on Tuesday after the telehealth company's pivot to branded weight-loss drugs drove up costs and led to a surprise loss in

Hims & Hers plunges as branded weight-loss drug pivot hits results
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EU takes aim at TikTok, Meta's 'addictive designs' for teens

The head of the European Commission called on Tuesday for more protections for children against the "addictive designs" of social media

EU takes aim at TikTok, Meta's 'addictive designs' for teens
Political|Science|Technology|World

Putin says Russia will deploy new Sarmat nuclear missile this year

Russia will deploy its new Sarmat strategic nuclear missile at the end of this year, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday, describing it as "the most powerful in the

Putin says Russia will deploy new Sarmat nuclear missile this year
Environment|Science|Technology

A deep-ocean climate plan wins rare EPA approval, but is sinking plants in the sea the answer?

Ocean carbon removal is picking up, just as Microsoft pulls out as a major funder of carbon removal projects.

A deep-ocean climate plan wins rare EPA approval, but is sinking plants in the sea the answer?
Crime|Technology|Travel

After Denver airport runway death, questions raised about perimeter security at Pittsburgh International Airport

After Denver airport runway death, questions raised about perimeter security at Pittsburgh International Airport

After Denver airport runway death, questions raised about perimeter security at Pittsburgh International Airport
Crime|Education|Technology

Data stolen in Canvas hack that hit thousands of schools has been returned, company says

Data stolen in Canvas hack that hit thousands of schools has been returned, company says

Data stolen in Canvas hack that hit thousands of schools has been returned, company says
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Greece says attack sea drone found on island is Ukrainian, calls incident 'extremely serious'

Greece’s defense minister has confirmed that a military sea drone discovered on a Greek island last week is Ukrainian built

Greece says attack sea drone found on island is Ukrainian, calls incident 'extremely serious'
Education|Science|Technology

Button-pushing explorers: How to grasp that AI agents can do amazing things while knowing nothing

Today’s AI systems are powerful, and it’s natural to see them as having humanlike intelligence. Shaking that illusion is important – and difficult to do.

Button-pushing explorers: How to grasp that AI agents can do amazing things while knowing nothing
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Genome sequencing is rewriting the history of disease outbreaks – but without social context, it can tell only part of the story

From the Black Death to the COVID-19 pandemic, combining the genetic data of a pathogen with historical records, archaeological artifacts and epidemiological studies can uncover its origins.

Genome sequencing is rewriting the history of disease outbreaks – but without social context, it can tell only part of the story
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Stellantis CEO says partnerships will be part of future strategy

Stellantis Chief Executive Antonio Filosa said on Tuesday partnerships would be a key part of the automaker's future strategy, as it prepares to present a new multi-year

Stellantis CEO says partnerships will be part of future strategy
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Trading platform eToro beats quarterly profit estimates on commodities strength

EToro topped Wall Street expectations for first-quarter profit on Tuesday, driven by a strong surge in commodities trading activity.

Trading platform eToro beats quarterly profit estimates on commodities strength
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We studied what happened when financially struggling artists received $1,000 a month, no strings attached, for 18 months

Opponents of guaranteed-income programs often argue that recipients will simply take the money and be less motivated to do any work whatsoever.

We studied what happened when financially struggling artists received $1,000 a month, no strings attached, for 18 months
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EBay rejects GameStop's $56 billion bid as 'neither credible nor attractive'

EBay on Tuesday rejected a $56 billion takeover bid from the much smaller GameStop over financing doubts, calling the proposal "

EBay rejects GameStop's $56 billion bid as 'neither credible nor attractive'
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Online seller eBay rejects GameStop's $56 billion takeover offer

Online seller eBay is rejecting an unsolicited $56 billion takeover offer from GameStop, calling the proposal “neither credible or attractive.”

Online seller eBay rejects GameStop's $56 billion takeover offer
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Deal reached with hackers to delete data stolen from the Canvas educational platform

Instructure, the company behind the online learning system Canvas, has reached a deal with hackers to delete data stolen in a cyberattack

Deal reached with hackers to delete data stolen from the Canvas educational platform
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Technology

Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis over risk of entering flooded roads

Waymo said on Tuesday it is recalling about 3,800 robotaxis in the United States after identifying a risk that vehicles could enter flooded roads

Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis over risk of entering flooded roads
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Investors say they want Trump and Xi to stay out of AI's way

Investors expect U.S.

Investors say they want Trump and Xi to stay out of AI's way
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Tesla’s robotaxi rollout features Texas-sized wait times

When Tesla announced an expansion of its robotaxis to Dallas and Houston last month, some investors touted momentum for

Tesla’s robotaxi rollout features Texas-sized wait times
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TikTok challenges EU 'gatekeeper' status at Europe's top court

Bytedance's social media platform TikTok on Tuesday made a last- ditch attempt at Europe's top court to scrap its designation as a "gatekeeper" under EU

TikTok challenges EU 'gatekeeper' status at Europe's top court
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eBay rejects GameStop’s $56 billion offer, calling it ‘neither credible nor attractive’

eBay rejects GameStop’s $56 billion offer, calling it ‘neither credible nor attractive’

eBay rejects GameStop’s $56 billion offer, calling it ‘neither credible nor attractive’
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Samsung Elec union threatens to walk out of pay talks if no mediation proposal

Samsung Electronics' labour union in South Korea said on Tuesday it would walk out of ongoing pay negotiations if no mediation proposal was offered within two hours.

Samsung Elec union threatens to walk out of pay talks if no mediation proposal
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Swatch shareholders reject activist investor's bid for board seat

Swatch shareholders on Tuesday rejected a bid by activist investor Steven Wood for an independent director's seat, the Swiss watchmaker

Swatch shareholders reject activist investor's bid for board seat
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OpenAI gives European companies access to its latest models to bolster resilience

U.S. artificial intelligence giant OpenAI said it was granting access to its latest models including GPT-5.5-Cyber to Deutsche Telekom, BBVA and dozens more

OpenAI gives European companies access to its latest models to bolster resilience
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Meta loses court fight over compensation to Italian publishers

Meta Platforms on Tuesday lost its fight against an Italian regulatory order that it should compensate publishers for using snippets of their news

Meta loses court fight over compensation to Italian publishers
Technology|World

Evolving drone war in southern Lebanon clouds Iran peace prospects

While Washington and Tehran argue over a deal to end the attacks on

Evolving drone war in southern Lebanon clouds Iran peace prospects
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Tech boom vs oil crisis: Asia’s new economic reality is a warning for the world

Tech boom vs oil crisis: Asia’s new economic reality is a warning for the world

Tech boom vs oil crisis: Asia’s new economic reality is a warning for the world
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Thyssenkrupp Nucera halts hiring in high-cost countries as Q2 loss widens

Thyssenkrupp Nucera has frozen hiring in high-cost countries as part of broader saving measures, it said on Tuesday, after its second-

Thyssenkrupp Nucera halts hiring in high-cost countries as Q2 loss widens
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Thales and ArianeGroup say first firing of new French long-range rocket launcher successful

Defence and cybersecurity company Thales and ArianeGroup said they had successfully carried out the first firing of a new long-range French rocket launcher, the FLP-t 150, this

Thales and ArianeGroup say first firing of new French long-range rocket launcher successful
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Even in North Korea, someone's in your parking spot

From famine to nuclear war, North Koreans have had plenty to worry about over the years.

Even in North Korea, someone's in your parking spot
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Apple, Boeing, Citi, Tesla, Meta executives to join Trump's China trip

More than one dozen CEOs and top executives will join the U.S. delegation as President Donald Trump travels to China this week, according to a White House official.

Apple, Boeing, Citi, Tesla, Meta executives to join Trump's China trip
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OpenAI, Microsoft agree to cap revenue sharing at $38 billion, The Information reports

OpenAI has agreed to cap total revenue it shares with Microsoft under their agreement at $38 billion, The Information reported on Monday, citing a person with knowledge of the

OpenAI, Microsoft agree to cap revenue sharing at $38 billion, The Information reports
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California county sues Meta over scam ads

California's Santa Clara County has sued Meta Platforms, alleging it has profited from Facebook and Instagram ads promoting scams in violation of California's false

California county sues Meta over scam ads
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Hedge funds record decade-high weekly buying in Korea, Japan, Taiwan equities, Morgan Stanley says

Global hedge funds ramped up bets on Asia, with weekly buying of South Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese stocks hitting a 10-year high last week, according to

Hedge funds record decade-high weekly buying in Korea, Japan, Taiwan equities, Morgan Stanley says
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SoftBank's OpenAI-related debt in focus as another strong quarter expected

SoftBank Group is expected by analysts to report another robust quarterly profit on Wednesday as the technology investor benefits from its growing OpenAI bet,

SoftBank's OpenAI-related debt in focus as another strong quarter expected
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The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe

The coffee might be poured by a human hand, but behind the counter something far less traditional is calling the shots at an experimental cafe in Stockholm

The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe
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Ex-OpenAI exec Sutskever says he spent a year gathering proof of alleged Altman dishonesty

Former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever testified on Monday that he spent about a year gathering evidence for the ChatGPT maker's board that CEO Sam Altman had displayed a "

Ex-OpenAI exec Sutskever says he spent a year gathering proof of alleged Altman dishonesty
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Developer of education tool Canvas issues apology after hack

The developer of Canvas, widely used by U.S. institutions for grades and class materials, issued an apology after a hack that ​blocked students from

Developer of education tool Canvas issues apology after hack
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LOT Polish Airlines says Boeing hid 737 MAX safety concerns to sell jets

Boeing hid safety problems with its 737 MAX jet when LOT Polish Airlines picked the popular single-aisle jet in 2016 to anchor its plans to recover from

LOT Polish Airlines says Boeing hid 737 MAX safety concerns to sell jets
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Hims & Hers misses revenue estimates as strategy shift hits sales

Hims & Hers Health missed Wall Street estimates for first-quarter revenue and posted a surprise loss on Monday, as the telehealth company's shift

Hims & Hers misses revenue estimates as strategy shift hits sales
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US state governor pushes for grid reforms as power bills swell

The U.S. state governor of Maryland Wes Moore on Monday pushed for reforms in PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. electricity market, including long-

US state governor pushes for grid reforms as power bills swell
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Byron Allen to buy majority stake in BuzzFeed for $120 million, shares nearly triple

BuzzFeed said on Monday media entrepreneur Byron Allen will take over as the digital media company's next CEO after he entered into a deal to buy a stake of about 52% in the digital

Byron Allen to buy majority stake in BuzzFeed for $120 million, shares nearly triple
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Trump and Xi dialed down the trade war, but challenges lurk at their China summit

President Donald Trump claims America is profiting from trade with China despite tensions over rare earth minerals, tariffs and emerging technologies like AI

Trump and Xi dialed down the trade war, but challenges lurk at their China summit
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The MD-11 cargo planes like the one in last fall's deadly UPS crash in Louisville return to the air

The model of cargo plane that crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, last fall after an engine fell off a UPS plane as it was taking off resumed flying over the weekend

The MD-11 cargo planes like the one in last fall's deadly UPS crash in Louisville return to the air
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US scientists warn that termination of National Science Board hurts ability to compete with China

More than 2,000 scientists warned the U.S.

US scientists warn that termination of National Science Board hurts ability to compete with China
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Action camera maker GoPro to review options, including possible sale

Action camera maker GoPro said on Monday that it intends to review a range of strategic options that could include a sale of the company or merger, sending its shares up more than

Action camera maker GoPro to review options, including possible sale
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Netflix sued by Texas for allegedly spying on children, addicting users

Netflix was sued on Monday by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who accused the streaming company of spying on children and other consumers by collecting their

Netflix sued by Texas for allegedly spying on children, addicting users
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Microsoft, Google, xAI security test details deleted from US government website

The U.S.

Microsoft, Google, xAI security test details deleted from US government website
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Trading Day: AI beats Iran impasse

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

Trading Day: AI beats Iran impasse
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Trump-Xi summit will be no ‘Nixon in China’ moment – that they are talking is enough for now

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

Trump-Xi summit will be no ‘Nixon in China’ moment – that they are talking is enough for now
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Starbucks cuts 61 technology jobs in Seattle

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

Starbucks cuts 61 technology jobs in Seattle
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FedEx resumes MD-11 cargo flights after FAA lifts grounding order

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

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

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

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

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

Trump administration aims broad censorship campaign at Disney, FCC commissioner says
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ChatGPT encouraged FSU shooter, victim’s family alleges in new lawsuit

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

ChatGPT encouraged FSU shooter, victim’s family alleges in new lawsuit
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Embraer aims to sell C-390 military plane to Colombia, Chile, CEO says

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

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

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

Britain's bank regulator expects 'quite significant disruption' from latest AI models
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Papa John's tests drone delivery in North Carolina suburb

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

Papa John's tests drone delivery in North Carolina suburb
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Family of Florida mass shooting victim sues OpenAI in US court

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

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

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

Elon Musk, Apple's Cook and Boeing CEO going to China with Trump, official says
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Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shooting

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

Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shooting
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Trump and China's Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI

U.S.

Trump and China's Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI
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Shein accuses Temu of 'industrial scale' copyright breaches in UK legal battle

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

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

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

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

NBC orders ‘Wordle’ game show hosted by Savannah Guthrie

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

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

EU says OpenAI offers to open access to cybersecurity model, Anthropic not there yet
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Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15 million for allegedly using her image to sell TVs

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

Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15 million for allegedly using her image to sell TVs
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Fervo Energy eyes $7.4 billion valuation in upsized US IPO

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

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

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

Wise set to make Nasdaq debut as company completes shift from London to New York
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Alphabet, Amazon tap overseas debt markets to fund AI infrastructure push

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

Alphabet, Amazon tap overseas debt markets to fund AI infrastructure push
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OpenAI creates new unit with $4 billion investment to aid corporate AI push

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

OpenAI creates new unit with $4 billion investment to aid corporate AI push
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Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit an unknown weakness in a company's digital defense

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

Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit an unknown weakness in a company's digital defense
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A crisis of conscience spurred this Christian IVF doctor's career pivot

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

A crisis of conscience spurred this Christian IVF doctor's career pivot
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‘Not normal’: On one April day, all of the planet’s top 50 hottest cities were in a single country

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

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

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

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

What makes a good teacher? Ask a Republican and a Democrat, and they are likely to agree
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The missing link in America’s critical minerals push isn’t mining – it’s processing expertise

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

The missing link in America’s critical minerals push isn’t mining – it’s processing expertise
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How AI can lead to false arrests and wrongful convictions

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

How AI can lead to false arrests and wrongful convictions
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Delta-8, delta-9, THCA? What sets the different THC forms available in regulated cannabis products apart

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Iron Dome nearly 99% effective against incoming missiles, maker Rafael's chairman says
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Europe's EV investments near 200 billion euros, New Automotive data shows

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

Europe's EV investments near 200 billion euros, New Automotive data shows
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EchoStar loses more pay-TV subscribers than expected amid cord-cutting

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

EchoStar loses more pay-TV subscribers than expected amid cord-cutting
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What to Stream: 'Dutton Ranch,' Colin Jost plays games, Maluma, Stanley Tucci and 'The Crash'

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

What to Stream: 'Dutton Ranch,' Colin Jost plays games, Maluma, Stanley Tucci and 'The Crash'
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Democrats’ internal fights sway the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco

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

Democrats’ internal fights sway the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco
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AI labs should pass safety review to get US government contracts, group says

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

AI labs should pass safety review to get US government contracts, group says
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US Senate Committee set to consider long-awaited crypto bill this week

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

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

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

Zelenskiy says some 20 countries interested in drone deals with Ukraine
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A death on Denver airport’s runway highlights the challenge of securing a facility twice the size of Manhattan

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

A death on Denver airport’s runway highlights the challenge of securing a facility twice the size of Manhattan
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Market listing an option for VW's US Scout brand, CEO tells paper

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

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

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

US industry, lawmakers plead with Trump: Don't open door to Chinese cars at Xi summit
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China's domestic car demand stays weak but exports strengthen

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

China's domestic car demand stays weak but exports strengthen
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Nintendo shares slump as price hikes, games shortfall spook market

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

Nintendo shares slump as price hikes, games shortfall spook market
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Cerebras to raise IPO price range to $150-$160 as demand surges, sources say​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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

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

Police investigating reports of gas being stolen from vehicles

Police investigating reports of gas being stolen from vehicles
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Microsoft’s African data center falters on payment demands, Bloomberg News reports

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

Microsoft’s African data center falters on payment demands, Bloomberg News reports
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Canvas outage sends students scrambling in Chicago, Illinois, as end of spring semester looms

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

Canvas outage sends students scrambling in Chicago, Illinois, as end of spring semester looms
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Middle schoolers light up skyscraper with original video games

Middle schoolers light up skyscraper with original video games

Middle schoolers light up skyscraper with original video games
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Sister of man killed in Times Square says she's disgusted by alleged TikTok trend motive

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

Sister of man killed in Times Square says she's disgusted by alleged TikTok trend motive
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How discarded chewing gum helped convict a serial rapist of two cold case murders

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

How discarded chewing gum helped convict a serial rapist of two cold case murders
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US experience fighting Iran offers lessons for China, experts say

US experience fighting Iran offers lessons for China, experts say

US experience fighting Iran offers lessons for China, experts say
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Person dies after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane that was taking off at Denver airport

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

Person dies after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane that was taking off at Denver airport
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Iran’s two-tier internet access fuels anger and exposes cracks in the regime

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

Iran’s two-tier internet access fuels anger and exposes cracks in the regime
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AI isn’t actually ‘taking’ your job. Here’s what’s happening instead

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

AI isn’t actually ‘taking’ your job. Here’s what’s happening instead
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Porn website at center of CNN investigation into sexual abuse taken offline

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

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

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

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

Man convicted of making explosives, throwing one onto NYC subway tracks faces sentencing
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Tech bros say AI may become your friend. Experts explain why it can’t

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

Tech bros say AI may become your friend. Experts explain why it can’t
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Why millions of Americans pay for unfinished electricity projects

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

Why millions of Americans pay for unfinished electricity projects
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Health advice is all over social media. Here's how to vet claims

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

Health advice is all over social media. Here's how to vet claims
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Teen takeovers: The chaotic gatherings that are spurring curfews and crackdowns

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

Teen takeovers: The chaotic gatherings that are spurring curfews and crackdowns
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Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary

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

Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary
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Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia

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

Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia
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Boeing probing worker death as union calls for accountability

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

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

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

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

Schools reach out to Canvas hackers as breach hits US classrooms, source says
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US FDA to ease crackdown on some under-review unauthorized vapes

The U.S.

US FDA to ease crackdown on some under-review unauthorized vapes
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GM to pay $12.75 million to settle California driver privacy probe

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

GM to pay $12.75 million to settle California driver privacy probe
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US judge will not rubber-stamp Elon Musk settlement with SEC

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

US judge will not rubber-stamp Elon Musk settlement with SEC
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S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records, boosted by AI and earnings optimism

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

S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records, boosted by AI and earnings optimism
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Canvas system is online after a cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools

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

Canvas system is online after a cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools
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Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million

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

Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million
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What we know about the Canvas hack that has impacted thousands of schools

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

What we know about the Canvas hack that has impacted thousands of schools
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Man challenges New Mexico speed camera tickets for car he doesn’t own

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

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

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

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

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