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Hyundai to recall over 54,000 vehicles in US over fire risk, NHTSA says

Hyundai Motor is recalling 54, 337 vehicles in the U.S. over a fire risk linked to the overheating of hybrid power control unit, the U.S.

Hyundai to recall over 54,000 vehicles in US over fire risk, NHTSA says
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Sberbank seeks Chinese chips to power Russia's GigaChat AI model

Russia hopes to power its flagship GigaChat AI model with Chinese-made chips, Sberbank's CEO said during President Vladimir Putin's visit to China, as Western sanctions

Sberbank seeks Chinese chips to power Russia's GigaChat AI model
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China says rare earth controls lawful, will cooperate with US on 'reasonable' concerns

China will work with the U.S. on "reasonable" concerns regarding its rare earth export controls, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday, in a statement

China says rare earth controls lawful, will cooperate with US on 'reasonable' concerns
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South Korea weighs emergency step to blunt blow from Samsung strike

Samsung Electronics' labour union plans to embark on a massive 18-day strike on Thursday after bonus payment talks with management collapsed and attention is now

South Korea weighs emergency step to blunt blow from Samsung strike
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Tech leaders favoured by hedge funds last month, Hazeltree says

Hedge funds stuck to their holdings in companies with strong fundamentals in April, particularly technology and semiconductor stocks, according to a report on Wednesday from

Tech leaders favoured by hedge funds last month, Hazeltree says
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As stocks slump, cue Nvidia

(Corrects paragraph 10 to say BoE kept interest rates on hold at its last meeting) A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland As if markets haven't been volatile enough

As stocks slump, cue Nvidia
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China's Chery hopes to enter US market at 'suitable' time

China's largest car exporter, Chery, is considering entering the U.S. market at a suitable time, an executive overseeing its international business said on Wednesday,

China's Chery hopes to enter US market at 'suitable' time
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China says it will buy 200 Boeing jets, seek extension of US trade truce

China on Wednesday said it will buy 200 Boeing jets and seek an extension of a trade truce struck with the U.S. that is set to expire this

China says it will buy 200 Boeing jets, seek extension of US trade truce
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Alibaba unveils new AI chip in push for domestic alternatives

Alibaba Group on Wednesday unveiled a new AI chip, the Zhenwu M890, as the Chinese technology giant intensifies efforts to build domestic alternatives to Nvidia

Alibaba unveils new AI chip in push for domestic alternatives
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Singapore urges financial firms to use AI to create better jobs

Singapore's banks and financial firms should use artificial intelligence to create better jobs and train workers for higher-value roles, not just cut

Singapore urges financial firms to use AI to create better jobs
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JPMorgan's digital retail bank in Germany open for business

JPMorgan said that it was officially opening its Chase digital retail bank in Germany on Wednesday, with customers now able to download an app and its website going live.

JPMorgan's digital retail bank in Germany open for business
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Europe EV sales leap as Iran war pushes up petrol pump prices

Demand for electric vehicles in Europe has surged as high fuel prices linked to the Iran war propel sales of

Europe EV sales leap as Iran war pushes up petrol pump prices
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The AI bots are coming and the young are booing, not applauding

The AI revolution is here and the boos are getting louder.

The AI bots are coming and the young are booing, not applauding
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HSBC CEO says AI will destroy and create new jobs, urges staff to embrace change

HSBC Chief Executive Georges Elhedery said on Wednesday AI would destroy and create certain jobs in the financial industry, and the bank was retraining its

HSBC CEO says AI will destroy and create new jobs, urges staff to embrace change
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OpenAI to open its first applied AI lab outside of U.S. in Singapore

OpenAI will open its first applied AI lab outside of the U.S. in Singapore, the city-state's Ministry of Digital Development and Information said on Wednesday. 

OpenAI to open its first applied AI lab outside of U.S. in Singapore
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US regulator sues to block Minnesota's first-in-nation ban on prediction markets

The U.S.

US regulator sues to block Minnesota's first-in-nation ban on prediction markets
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Trump to attend G7 summit in France, White House official says

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the G7 leaders' meeting in France in June, a White House official said on Tuesday.

Trump to attend G7 summit in France, White House official says
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Trump tells Fed to consider fintech access to payment accounts

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Trump tells Fed to consider fintech access to payment accounts
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Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and Brazil

Two humpback whales have made record-breaking crossings between Australia and Brazil

Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and Brazil
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US nuclear power pact with Saudi Arabia lacks strict guardrails, letter says

A proposed U.S. pact with Saudi Arabia on its development of nuclear power lacks the strictest guardrails that Democratic lawmakers had urged,

US nuclear power pact with Saudi Arabia lacks strict guardrails, letter says
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How Trump backed off on resuming Iran attacks — for now

How Trump backed off on resuming Iran attacks — for now

How Trump backed off on resuming Iran attacks — for now
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The UAE says drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory

The United Arab Emirates says drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraq

The UAE says drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory
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Meta offers AI rival chatbots limited free WhatsApp access, sources say

Meta Platforms has offered to give rival AI chatbots including OpenAI free access to its social messaging service WhatsApp in Europe, but will start

Meta offers AI rival chatbots limited free WhatsApp access, sources say
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AI-related data breaches surging, Verizon report says

Hackers are increasingly using AI to detect software vulnerabilities, which has shortened the time that targets have to respond to threats, Verizon

AI-related data breaches surging, Verizon report says
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Analog Devices to buy Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion to boost AI power portfolio

U.S. chipmaker Analog Devices said on Tuesday it would acquire Empower Semiconductor for about $1.5 billion in cash, expanding its AI-focused power management portfolio.

Analog Devices to buy Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion to boost AI power portfolio
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Sharks used as ocean sensors to aid hurricane research

Sharks used as ocean sensors to aid hurricane research

Sharks used as ocean sensors to aid hurricane research
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Driver intentionally drove Cybertruck into lake to use vehicle's "Wade Mode", police say

Driver intentionally drove Cybertruck into lake to use vehicle's "Wade Mode", police say

Driver intentionally drove Cybertruck into lake to use vehicle's "Wade Mode", police say
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Here's why a large number of gas stations have closed in Bay Area

Here's why a large number of gas stations have closed in Bay Area

Here's why a large number of gas stations have closed in Bay Area
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Cyclists may soon have to share bike lanes with DoorDash delivery robots

Cyclists may soon have to share bike lanes with DoorDash delivery robots

Cyclists may soon have to share bike lanes with DoorDash delivery robots
Crime|Technology

You can now legally request revenge and deepfake porn to be taken down. Here’s how

You can now legally request revenge and deepfake porn to be taken down. Here’s how

You can now legally request revenge and deepfake porn to be taken down. Here’s how
Business|Technology

US Senator Warner, Democrat and ex-telecom exec, questions Trump Mobile's claims

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US Senator Warner, Democrat and ex-telecom exec, questions Trump Mobile's claims
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Driver survives terrifying close call with falling steel beam under ramp

Driver survives terrifying close call with falling steel beam under ramp

Driver survives terrifying close call with falling steel beam under ramp
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Google announces slew of AI advances, including a personal AI assistant coming soon

Google is introducing a range of new AI tools, including an AI assistant called Gemini Spark, which proactively performs tasks for users

Google announces slew of AI advances, including a personal AI assistant coming soon
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Graduates are booing pep talks on AI at college commencements

Artificial intelligence has become an unwelcome topic at college commencements

Graduates are booing pep talks on AI at college commencements
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NTSB probes why a UPS jet lost an engine and crashed on takeoff

NTSB probes why a UPS jet lost an engine and crashed on takeoff

NTSB probes why a UPS jet lost an engine and crashed on takeoff
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Appeals court judges appear to be divided over Pentagon's legal dispute with AI company Anthropic

A panel of appellate judges appears to be divided over a legal dispute between the Pentagon and Anthropic

Appeals court judges appear to be divided over Pentagon's legal dispute with AI company Anthropic
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Google is making its biggest change to the search bar in years

Google is making its biggest change to the search bar in years

Google is making its biggest change to the search bar in years
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Woman falls 40 feet while rock climbing, credits blood transfusion in survival

Woman falls 40 feet while rock climbing, credits blood transfusion in survival

Woman falls 40 feet while rock climbing, credits blood transfusion in survival
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How an iPhone helped search teams find plane that crashed in Nevada mountains

How an iPhone helped search teams find plane that crashed in Nevada mountains

How an iPhone helped search teams find plane that crashed in Nevada mountains
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‘We're in a business where time matters greatly,’ First responders push safety app ahead of World Cup

‘We're in a business where time matters greatly,’ First responders push safety app ahead of World Cup

‘We're in a business where time matters greatly,’ First responders push safety app ahead of World Cup
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‘A landmark moment for the AI industry’: Elon Musk loses case against OpenAI

Elon Musk waited too long to sue OpenAI and its leaders, a jury in Oakland, California, decided on Monday. A lawsuit he filed was barred by the statute of limitations, the jury found after about 90 minutes of deliberation. CNN's Hadas Gold reports on the breaking news.

‘A landmark moment for the AI industry’: Elon Musk loses case against OpenAI
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Epic Games' 'Fortnite' returns to App Stores worldwide

Epic Games said on Tuesday its popular shooter title "Fortnite" has returned to global App Stores, as the videogame maker signaled confidence in a favorable outcome from an ongoing

Epic Games' 'Fortnite' returns to App Stores worldwide
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PWHL goes the way of San Jose in adding a fourth expansion team and growing to 12 overall

San Jose has landed a pro women’s hockey franchise with the PWHL completing its ambitious four-team expansion process with a first entry into California

PWHL goes the way of San Jose in adding a fourth expansion team and growing to 12 overall
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A mobile stroke unit helped save this 21-year-old Pennsylvania woman's life: "I could have died"

A mobile stroke unit helped save this 21-year-old Pennsylvania woman's life: "I could have died"

A mobile stroke unit helped save this 21-year-old Pennsylvania woman's life: "I could have died"
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AI interviewers can’t connect with people the way human researchers can – they can produce only data, not meaning

Anthropic developed an AI interviewer it claims can help social scientists conduct research at scale. But AI models lack the human qualities that make qualitative research unique.

AI interviewers can’t connect with people the way human researchers can – they can produce only data, not meaning
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Self-censorship, more stress, tougher recruiting – we asked US researchers how the Trump administration’s science policies have affected them

What do US researchers make of all the Trump administration science-related policy changes? A survey of 280 academic scientists asked them.

Self-censorship, more stress, tougher recruiting – we asked US researchers how the Trump administration’s science policies have affected them
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Formula 1 racing shows the hard part of reaching net-zero carbon emissions isn’t the engineering

Many Formula 1 innovations have made their way from the racetrack to regular roads. But technological improvements can only go so far toward limiting greenhouse gas emissions.

Formula 1 racing shows the hard part of reaching net-zero carbon emissions isn’t the engineering
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SpaceX's upgraded Starship V3 ready for debut launch ahead of IPO

SpaceX is poised this week to conduct the 12th uncrewed test flight of its next-generation Starship rocket, the first of a newly

SpaceX's upgraded Starship V3 ready for debut launch ahead of IPO
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Russia holds massive drills of its nuclear forces as Ukraine steps up its drone attacks

The Russian military has begun drills of its nuclear forces that will feature practice launches of nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles

Russia holds massive drills of its nuclear forces as Ukraine steps up its drone attacks
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A de-extinction company has hatched live chicks from an artificial eggshell

A biotech company that aims to resurrect lost creatures says it has hatched live chicks in an artificial environment

A de-extinction company has hatched live chicks from an artificial eggshell
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BoE weighs alternatives to stablecoin holding limits following industry pushback

The Bank of England is weighing alternatives to holding limits on stablecoins and will publish draft rules next month, it said on Tuesday. 

BoE weighs alternatives to stablecoin holding limits following industry pushback
Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology|World

How to oil-proof your life

How to oil-proof your life

How to oil-proof your life
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What are Samsung union workers demanding and how might a strike play out?

South Korean memory chip maker Samsung Electronics is facing its worst-ever strike, with nearly 48,000 workers threatening to walk off production lines on Thursday for 18

What are Samsung union workers demanding and how might a strike play out?
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StanChart to cut over 7,000 jobs, boost AI to replace 'lower-value human capital'

Standard Chartered will eliminate more than 7,000 jobs over the next four years as it seeks to replace "lower-value human capital" with technology, becoming

StanChart to cut over 7,000 jobs, boost AI to replace 'lower-value human capital'
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Stellantis to push US revival, brands and Chinese deals in high-stakes pitch to investors

Stellantis' CEO Antonio Filosa will outline a new long-term strategy to investors on Thursday with a focus on reviving crucial U.S. sales, tightening the

Stellantis to push US revival, brands and Chinese deals in high-stakes pitch to investors
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

The best expert-vetted sunscreens of 2026

The best expert-vetted sunscreens of 2026

The best expert-vetted sunscreens of 2026
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OpenAI avoided a costly court loss to Elon Musk, but neither side is unscathed

Elon Musk lost his case against OpenAI and its top executives in a high-stakes trial that pitted billionaire against billionaires

OpenAI avoided a costly court loss to Elon Musk, but neither side is unscathed
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Tool or threat? Cannes Film Festival grapples with the rise of AI

The Cannes Film Festival can function like a global water cooler for movies, with prevailing issues and anxieties of the industry tending to surface at the event

Tool or threat? Cannes Film Festival grapples with the rise of AI
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Anthropic to let partners share Mythos cybersecurity findings with others

Anthropic said on Monday it is revising its earlier position to allow users of its Mythos cybersecurity model to share information about cyber threats with others who

Anthropic to let partners share Mythos cybersecurity findings with others
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Meta lays out details of May 20 restructuring in internal document

Meta detailed its layoff plans for this week in a memo shared with employees on Monday, saying cuts to its workforce globally would be accompanied by a fresh

Meta lays out details of May 20 restructuring in internal document
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Federal court rejects Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI, saying he filed his lawsuit too late

A federal court on Monday dismissed claims filed against OpenAI and its top executives by Elon Musk, who accused them of betraying a shared vision for it to remain a nonprofit dedicated to guiding artificial intelligence’s development for the good of humanity

Federal court rejects Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI, saying he filed his lawsuit too late
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Woman's clinical trial may bring hope for autoimmune disorder patients

Woman's clinical trial may bring hope for autoimmune disorder patients

Woman's clinical trial may bring hope for autoimmune disorder patients
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A new Swatch model is introduced, and a case study in overexcited 'drop culture' plays out

Swatch's new Royal Pop pocket watch has sparked outbursts of chaos worldwide

A new Swatch model is introduced, and a case study in overexcited 'drop culture' plays out
Business|Economy|Technology

Musk loses case against OpenAI

Musk loses case against OpenAI

Musk loses case against OpenAI
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Explosion at Searsmont lumber mill kills Maine firefighter, leaves multiple in critical condition

Explosion at Searsmont lumber mill kills Maine firefighter, leaves multiple in critical condition

Explosion at Searsmont lumber mill kills Maine firefighter, leaves multiple in critical condition
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

America 250: The birthplace of television and the man who invented it

America 250: The birthplace of television and the man who invented it

America 250: The birthplace of television and the man who invented it
Environment|Science|Technology

Northern California winds topple trees, spread outages and raise wildfire concerns

Northern California winds topple trees, spread outages and raise wildfire concerns

Northern California winds topple trees, spread outages and raise wildfire concerns
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Swatch's 'drop culture' gamble takes leaf from Labubu, Popeyes playbook

Swiss watchmaker Swatch and luxury partner Audemars Piguet are betting big on a Gen Z "product drop" culture - buzzy, often limited launches that have helped

Swatch's 'drop culture' gamble takes leaf from Labubu, Popeyes playbook
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Robot sifter joins volunteers at Klode Park beach to pull plastic from Lake Michigan shoreline

Robot sifter joins volunteers at Klode Park beach to pull plastic from Lake Michigan shoreline

Robot sifter joins volunteers at Klode Park beach to pull plastic from Lake Michigan shoreline
Education|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

Norfolk sailor surprises daughters with fire truck homecoming

Norfolk sailor surprises daughters with fire truck homecoming

Norfolk sailor surprises daughters with fire truck homecoming
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Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

The collapse of Spirit Airlines isn't the only curveball confronting people planning summer trips

Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
Science|Technology|World

On eastern Ukraine's 'Road of Life,' death-delivering drones hunt for targets

On eastern Ukraine's 'road of life', nets hang overhead for protection, robots ferry supplies and troops sprint for cover as drones circle constantly above them. The battlefield has been transformed by unmanned warfare, CNN's Chief International Security Correspondent Nick Paton Walsh reports.

On eastern Ukraine's 'Road of Life,' death-delivering drones hunt for targets
Crime|Political|Science|Technology

Why Ohio doesn't have any artificial intelligence regulations

Why Ohio doesn't have any artificial intelligence regulations

Why Ohio doesn't have any artificial intelligence regulations
Education|Environment|Technology

KU architecture students build house for community members transitioning out of homelessness

KU architecture students build house for community members transitioning out of homelessness

KU architecture students build house for community members transitioning out of homelessness
Economy|Environment|Technology

US House lawmakers propose $130 annual EV fee to pay for road repairs

U.S.

US House lawmakers propose $130 annual EV fee to pay for road repairs
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A potential helipad and new parking spots are the latest changes at the White House

A potential helipad and new parking spots are the latest changes at the White House

A potential helipad and new parking spots are the latest changes at the White House
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Dodging the drones: Aerial attackers stalk Ukrainian troops, and a CNN team, on a key road to the front

Dodging the drones: Aerial attackers stalk Ukrainian troops, and a CNN team, on a key road to the front

Dodging the drones: Aerial attackers stalk Ukrainian troops, and a CNN team, on a key road to the front
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Lululemon calls founder’s ideas ‘misguided’ in public letter

Lululemon calls founder’s ideas ‘misguided’ in public letter

Lululemon calls founder’s ideas ‘misguided’ in public letter
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Flavored vapes led to a major shake-up at the FDA – 3 health policy analysts explain the science behind the controversial products

Flavored vapes draw new users – especially young people. On the flipside, they can also help some people quit smoking. Makary’s resignation makes it clear that the controversy isn’t going away.

Flavored vapes led to a major shake-up at the FDA – 3 health policy analysts explain the science behind the controversial products
Business|Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

Companies are hyping AI the same way they talked up sustainability, but there are ways to fix that

Many companies today overpromise what they can do with AI. They should learn from efforts to combat greenwashing and tighten standards.

Companies are hyping AI the same way they talked up sustainability, but there are ways to fix that
Business|Environment|Technology|Travel|World

Why do ships under attack call this tiny office?

Vessels in trouble in the Strait of Hormuz call this small office in an English coastal city and the 18-person team then problem solves from thousands of miles away.

Why do ships under attack call this tiny office?
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

A newly rediscovered moth species in Florida may already be at risk

A newly discovered, rare species of moth appears to live only in the Florida scrub. Scientists hope that naming it will allow it to be protected.

A newly rediscovered moth species in Florida may already be at risk
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

What are those orange balls on some power lines?

Aviation marker balls don’t help with electricity flow or improve the efficiency of the power lines. But they do have a very important job.

What are those orange balls on some power lines?
Business|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology

Dark patterns on the web are designed to manipulate you – why aren’t they all illegal?

Encountering a website that seems like it was designed to frustrate might leave you saying ‘there oughta be a law,’ but to have a case you need to show that the site tried to swindle you.

Dark patterns on the web are designed to manipulate you – why aren’t they all illegal?
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

An asteroid discovered days ago will narrowly miss Earth

An asteroid discovered days ago will narrowly miss Earth

An asteroid discovered days ago will narrowly miss Earth
Americas|Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Technology

Swatch and Audemars Piguet’s ‘high-low’ collab sparked a frenzy. Who’s the real winner?

Swatch and Audemars Piguet’s ‘high-low’ collab sparked a frenzy. Who’s the real winner?

Swatch and Audemars Piguet’s ‘high-low’ collab sparked a frenzy. Who’s the real winner?
Business|Technology

Trump tells Fortune he should have asked for bigger Intel stake

U.S. President Donald Trump said he "should have asked for more" of a stake in Intel on behalf of the U.S. government, in an interview with Fortune magazine published on Monday. 

Trump tells Fortune he should have asked for bigger Intel stake
Business|Economy|Technology

Global centres in India slow hiring as AI reshapes work, ANSR CEO says

Global capability centres in India are taking a measured approach to hiring as companies are wary about the impact of geopolitical

Global centres in India slow hiring as AI reshapes work, ANSR CEO says
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

U.S. drill bit makers ramp up shift to steel as tungsten prices surge

U.S. drill bit manufacturers are shifting to steel-based products to cut costs as tungsten prices surge due to trade restrictions and tighter supplies.

U.S. drill bit makers ramp up shift to steel as tungsten prices surge
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Equinix faces challenge to Cape Town data centres over environmental concerns

A plan by U.S.-listed Equinix to build two data centres in Cape Town should not be approved without full disclosure of its water, power and environmental

Equinix faces challenge to Cape Town data centres over environmental concerns
Business|Technology|World

How Trump's crypto venture and Iran's top exchange tapped into the same industry networks

When customers of Iran’s largest crypto exchange needed to move billions of dollars, networks created by two of the industry’s biggest players

How Trump's crypto venture and Iran's top exchange tapped into the same industry networks
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Anthropic to brief global financial watchdog on cyber flaws exposed by Mythos, FT reports

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is set to brief the Financial Stability Board (FSB) on cyber vulnerabilities in the global financial system identified by its latest AI

Anthropic to brief global financial watchdog on cyber flaws exposed by Mythos, FT reports
Business|Science|Technology|World

White House gets small rare earth win, but China's export regime is here to stay

China will address U.S. concerns about rare earth shortages, the White House said on Sunday in a recap of agreements struck at last week's

White House gets small rare earth win, but China's export regime is here to stay
Crime|Science|Technology|World

Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant as US and Iran signal they are prepared to resume war

A drone strike has targeted the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant

Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant as US and Iran signal they are prepared to resume war
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

PG&E warns Northern California counties of likely power shutoffs starting Sunday

PG&E warns Northern California counties of likely power shutoffs starting Sunday

PG&E warns Northern California counties of likely power shutoffs starting Sunday
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Pinball experiencing a renaissance comeback as pinballer competes in tournaments

Pinball experiencing a renaissance comeback as pinballer competes in tournaments

Pinball experiencing a renaissance comeback as pinballer competes in tournaments
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Community college student from Michigan to be 1st woman to represent US at world welding competition

A Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades

Community college student from Michigan to be 1st woman to represent US at world welding competition
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

As electric bills rise, some states are focusing on the growing profits of utilities

The artificial intelligence boom is leading to fights in some states over growing utility profits

As electric bills rise, some states are focusing on the growing profits of utilities
Arts|Entertainment|Technology

Steven Soderbergh used AI in a documentary about John Lennon. And he wants to talk about it

The day John Lennon was shot in 1980, he and Yoko Ono gave an interview to a San Francisco radio crew from their home in New York’s Dakota Apartments

Steven Soderbergh used AI in a documentary about John Lennon. And he wants to talk about it
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

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

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

Emory physicist takes science out of the lab and onto the playground
Americas|Political|Technology|US|World

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

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

US aircraft carrier returns home after record deployment that included Iran war, Maduro capture
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Trump's description of Taiwan as a ‘good negotiating chip’ with China raises anxieties

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

Trump's description of Taiwan as a ‘good negotiating chip’ with China raises anxieties
Health|Science|Technology|World

FDA official who scrutinized COVID shots and antidepressants is out in latest shake-up

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

FDA official who scrutinized COVID shots and antidepressants is out in latest shake-up
Americas|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Pope creates artificial intelligence study group as Vatican prepares to release his first encyclical

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

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

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

Felix Rosenqvist, Scott McLaughlin reach the top of Indianapolis 500 speed charts on Fast Friday
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Technology

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

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

FAA slashes hiring target, saying it can keep the skies safe with fewer air traffic controllers than it thought
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Stock markets worldwide drop from records as worries about oil prices rattle the bond market

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

Stock markets worldwide drop from records as worries about oil prices rattle the bond market
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The NFL schedule traditionally gets plenty of attention

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

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

Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China ties
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You can persuade AI models to accept falsehoods as truth, study shows

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

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

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

AI-generated fantasies of US intervention reveal how desperation has narrowed Cuba’s political horizons
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AT&T Stadium unveils new World Cup grass pitch

AT&T Stadium unveils new World Cup grass pitch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Teen survives cardiac arrest, inspires heart safety advocacy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What proteins in prehistoric teeth reveal about Stone Age sex between early human species
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Mother flies to California on Mother's Day to help son battling rare bone cancer

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

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

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

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

The Trump phone will start shipping following months of delays

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

China's President Xi Jinping warned U.S.

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

By Utkarsh Shetti, Echo Wang and Max A.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Honda just lost money for the first time in 70 years

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AI boom puts SK Hynix on cusp of $1 trillion market value
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Honda records its first-ever annual loss on a costly EV strategy

Honda says it racked up a full-year loss for the first time ever, losing $2.7 billion in the last fiscal year due to a costly electric-vehicle strategy

Honda records its first-ever annual loss on a costly EV strategy
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Honda posts first annual loss on $9 billion EV writedown, scraps EV sales goals

Honda Motor posted its first annual loss in nearly 70 years as a listed company on Thursday, hit by more than $9 billion in costs to restructure its

Honda posts first annual loss on $9 billion EV writedown, scraps EV sales goals
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OpenAI says no user data breached after security issue with open-source library

OpenAI said on Wednesday it found no evidence that its user data was accessed after a security issue involving a supply-chain attack on TanStack npm, an open-source library. 

OpenAI says no user data breached after security issue with open-source library
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Samsung Electronics urges union to resume talks as strike threat looms

Samsung Electronics on Thursday proposed that its South Korean labour union resume pay talks after government-mediated negotiations fell apart, a union leader said, citing a

Samsung Electronics urges union to resume talks as strike threat looms
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US clears H200 chip sales to 10 China firms as Nvidia CEO looks for breakthrough

The U.S. has cleared around 10 Chinese firms to buy Nvidia's second-most powerful AI chip, the H200, but not a single delivery has been made so far, three people familiar with the

US clears H200 chip sales to 10 China firms as Nvidia CEO looks for breakthrough
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New York, California pension leaders oppose 'extreme' SpaceX control structure

Leaders of three of the biggest U.S. public pension systems said they have major concerns over SpaceX's "extreme" ownership and control set-up in its upcoming

New York, California pension leaders oppose 'extreme' SpaceX control structure
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Nvidia CEO hopes Trump and Xi will improve two-way ties, CCTV says

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told state broadcaster CCTV on Thursday that he hoped U.S.

Nvidia CEO hopes Trump and Xi will improve two-way ties, CCTV says
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Some parents don't want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back

Parents across the country who are worried about excessive screen time in schools are lobbying educators to go back to pencils and paper

Some parents don't want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back
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TSMC says global chip market to hit $1.5 trillion by 2030 as AI drives growth

TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, expects the global semiconductor market to exceed $1.5 trillion by 2030, topping its previous forecast

TSMC says global chip market to hit $1.5 trillion by 2030 as AI drives growth
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Citadel asked some Hong Kong quant staff to relocate, FT reports

Hedge fund Citadel has moved some of its core researchers out of Hong Kong, telling members of its global quantitative strategies team in recent months that they had to either

Citadel asked some Hong Kong quant staff to relocate, FT reports
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Land management company EagleRock raises about $320 million in US IPO

EagleRock, a land and resource management company that collects royalties and fees from oil and gas ‌production on the land it controls in the Permian Basin, has raised $320.1

Land management company EagleRock raises about $320 million in US IPO
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Threatened Samsung strike poses significant risk to South Korea growth, Finance Minister says

A threatened strike by Samsung Electronics' union would be a significant risk to South Korea's economic growth, exports and markets, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said on

Threatened Samsung strike poses significant risk to South Korea growth, Finance Minister says
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Blackstone data center REIT raises $1.75 billion in US IPO

A newly formed Blackstone data center real estate investment trust has raised $1.75 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, it said on Wednesday.

Blackstone data center REIT raises $1.75 billion in US IPO
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Meta challenges New Mexico's $3.7 billion plan for teen mental health in social media trial

A lawyer for Meta Platforms on Wednesday argued that New Mexico's $3.7 billion proposal to address teen mental health harms goes too far, saying it would force

Meta challenges New Mexico's $3.7 billion plan for teen mental health in social media trial
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Nvidia CEO's foundation buys $108 million of AI computing from CoreWeave, donates it to researchers

By Max A.

Nvidia CEO's foundation buys $108 million of AI computing from CoreWeave, donates it to researchers
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Cerebras prices IPO at $185 per share to raise $5.55 billion

Cerebras Systems priced its U.S. initial public offering at $185 per share on Wednesday, above the top end of its indicated price range, the company said,

Cerebras prices IPO at $185 per share to raise $5.55 billion
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NTSB urges airlines to train their pilots better in simulations to deal with smoke in the cockpit

Safety experts recommended Wednesday that airlines develop realistic training to prepare their pilots to deal with smoke filling the cockpit, like what happened on a Southwest Airlines plane after a bird strike in 2023

NTSB urges airlines to train their pilots better in simulations to deal with smoke in the cockpit
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The Latest: Trump in China for Xi meeting to focus on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan

U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for his highly anticipated summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a restless moment for a world worried about war, trade and artificial intelligence

The Latest: Trump in China for Xi meeting to focus on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan
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Cisco to cut about 4,000 jobs in AI-focused restructuring as orders surge

Cisco said on Wednesday it would cut nearly 4,000 jobs, as part of a restructuring aimed at shifting investment toward artificial intelligence and related growth areas,

Cisco to cut about 4,000 jobs in AI-focused restructuring as orders surge
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US FAA to equip its airport vehicles with transponders

The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it will spend $16.5 million to install transponders on its airport vehicles after a fatal

US FAA to equip its airport vehicles with transponders
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Microsoft eyeing startup deals for life after OpenAI

Microsoft is shopping for artificial-intelligence startups as the software company prepares for a future

Microsoft eyeing startup deals for life after OpenAI
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Ford stock surges 13% on investor optimism for new energy storage business 

Investor support for Ford Motor's energy storage business sent its stock soaring 13% Wednesday, the biggest single-day increase in about six years, following

Ford stock surges 13% on investor optimism for new energy storage business 
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1 injured when Cybertruck crashes into preschool, sets building on fire

1 injured when Cybertruck crashes into preschool, sets building on fire

1 injured when Cybertruck crashes into preschool, sets building on fire
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KKR-backed ambulance giant GMR valued at $3 billion as shares fall in NYSE debut

Emergency medical services heavyweight GMR Solutions was valued at $3.01 billion after its shares fell 10% in its New York Stock Exchange debut on Wednesday, adding to a string of

KKR-backed ambulance giant GMR valued at $3 billion as shares fall in NYSE debut
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Broadcom sues EU antitrust regulators over request for US legal documents

Broadcom is suing EU antitrust regulators over their requests for documents containing legal advice from its U.S. lawyers in a case related to VMware,

Broadcom sues EU antitrust regulators over request for US legal documents
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US airlines should improve pilot training for smoke in cockpit, NTSB says

The National Transportation Safety Board on Wednesday recommended improving training for pilot preparedness for smoke-in-cockpit emergencies after a

US airlines should improve pilot training for smoke in cockpit, NTSB says