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No liability exemption for Google in Italian YouTube spat, EU court says

Alphabet unit Google is not immune from liability for videos uploaded to YouTube by commercial partners, Europe's top court said on Thursday, a ruling

No liability exemption for Google in Italian YouTube spat, EU court says
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US agency denies Tesla petition to avoid recall fix over headlight issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Thursday said it was denying a 2024 petition filed by Tesla to avoid a recall fix for nearly

US agency denies Tesla petition to avoid recall fix over headlight issue
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How Uber, Delivery Hero and rivals stack up in global food delivery

July 16 - Uber will buy Delivery Hero in a deal valuing the German firm at $14.8 billion to create the largest food-delivery group outside China and stave off intensifying competition.

How Uber, Delivery Hero and rivals stack up in global food delivery
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Twenty-nine countries sign agreement to establish global AI cooperation body

Twenty-nine countries on Thursday signed an agreement to establish the World AI Cooperation Organization, an intergovernmental body China says aims to promote

Twenty-nine countries sign agreement to establish global AI cooperation body
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Chinese filing implies DeepSeek valuation of around $52 billion

Chinese luggage maker Anhui Korrun said on Thursday a fund it invested in deployed 2.9 billion yuan for an indirect 0.8265% stake in DeepSeek, implying

Chinese filing implies DeepSeek valuation of around $52 billion
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Kalshi to allow bets on clinical trials, FDA decisions

Prediction market platform Kalshi will start taking bets on the outcomes of clinical trials and FDA regulatory reviews, it said on Thursday, making drug-development odds public for

Kalshi to allow bets on clinical trials, FDA decisions
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Trump officials want to make testosterone drugs easier to prescribe. Is that a good idea?

Health officials serving under President Donald Trump want to make it easier for men to get a prescription for testosterone

Trump officials want to make testosterone drugs easier to prescribe. Is that a good idea?
Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology

‘Whataboutism’ makes the internet exhausting. Why people think this way

‘Whataboutism’ makes the internet exhausting. Why people think this way

‘Whataboutism’ makes the internet exhausting. Why people think this way
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Micron signs deals with Qualcomm, others for AI-powered automobile chip components

Micron Technology on Thursday signed long-term agreements with automotive suppliers, including chip designer Qualcomm and audio products maker Harman, to secure memory and storage

Micron signs deals with Qualcomm, others for AI-powered automobile chip components
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Wall Street regulators propose new e-delivery for investor disclosures

The U.S.

Wall Street regulators propose new e-delivery for investor disclosures
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GE Aerospace says it is supporting Boeing's 787 production ramp-up

GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp said on Thursday that shipments of GEnx engines for Boeing's 787 Dreamliner had risen sharply, pushing back against

GE Aerospace says it is supporting Boeing's 787 production ramp-up
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Abbott raises 2026 profit forecast on strength in diagnostics, medical devices

Abbott beat quarterly estimates and raised its annual profit forecast on Thursday, as strong demand for its cancer diagnostics business and

Abbott raises 2026 profit forecast on strength in diagnostics, medical devices
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Triathlon unites to increase its popularity closer to the level of tennis and golf

Triathlon is taking action to try to boost its popularity in hopes of bringing it closer to the level of tennis and golf

Triathlon unites to increase its popularity closer to the level of tennis and golf
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Boy with 'Iron Man' arm to future engineer: Alex Pring returns to UCF, chasing new dreams

Boy with 'Iron Man' arm to future engineer: Alex Pring returns to UCF, chasing new dreams

Boy with 'Iron Man' arm to future engineer: Alex Pring returns to UCF, chasing new dreams
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

When can a power company take your land for data center infrastructure?

Courts have long let utilities seize private property to build transmission lines. Does that hold if the power flows to a single data center?

When can a power company take your land for data center infrastructure?
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No radiation leak after 'contamination' events at Africa's only nuclear plant, regulator says

There have been three recent contamination events inside the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station, South Africa’s nuclear regulator said

No radiation leak after 'contamination' events at Africa's only nuclear plant, regulator says
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Vertical Aerospace taps Near Earth for autonomous aircraft tech

Vertical Aerospace said on Thursday it will partner with Near Earth Autonomy to equip its Valo aircraft with autonomous

Vertical Aerospace taps Near Earth for autonomous aircraft tech
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Foundations can outlive their charitable missions – and that’s a problem

The missions the foundations’ original donors champion during their lifetimes can become outdated after they’ve died.

Foundations can outlive their charitable missions – and that’s a problem
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Nike out of World Cup contention as Adidas-outfitted teams head to final

Nike's swoosh will be notably absent from the World Cup final.

Nike out of World Cup contention as Adidas-outfitted teams head to final
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AtaiBeckley surges after report Lilly poised to buy psychedelic drug developer

AtaiBeckley shares soared 50% premarket on Thursday after a report that Eli Lilly was in talks to acquire the psychedelic drug developer as soon as this week.

AtaiBeckley surges after report Lilly poised to buy psychedelic drug developer
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Shein IPO faces lower valuation as e-commerce crackdown starts to bite

Shein's ambitions for a valuation of up to $50 billion in its long-awaited Hong Kong IPO are likely to face a tough test from

Shein IPO faces lower valuation as e-commerce crackdown starts to bite
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Damp Squib

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Another day, another test for chip stocks.

Damp Squib
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US probes Samsung for alleged infringement of Netlist's memory-chip patents

U.S. trade regulators have launched a probe into Samsung Electronics' memory chips and products sold by Google, Nvidia, Broadcom and Super Micro Computer that use them following a

US probes Samsung for alleged infringement of Netlist's memory-chip patents
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BMW appoints new HR chief as it moves ahead with cost-cutting drive

BMW has appointed Dorothea von Boxberg as its new board member for human resources, the German carmaker said in a statement on Thursday, outlining her experience in "

BMW appoints new HR chief as it moves ahead with cost-cutting drive
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Google required to open up to AI, search engine rivals under EU-mandated changes

Alphabet's Google will have to help OpenAI and other AI rivals as well as online search engine competitors access its services to comply with EU rules

Google required to open up to AI, search engine rivals under EU-mandated changes
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Boeing nears approval of 737 MAX anti-ice fix, paving way for deliveries

Boeing is in the final stages of getting regulatory certification for an engine anti-ice system fix for its 737 MAX jetliner, company executives said,

Boeing nears approval of 737 MAX anti-ice fix, paving way for deliveries
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GE Aerospace sees repair demand holding up despite aviation fuel shock

GE Aerospace raised its 2026 profit forecast on Thursday as demand for engine repairs and spare parts held up despite high fuel prices and

GE Aerospace sees repair demand holding up despite aviation fuel shock
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EU forces Google to share search data and open Android to rival AI companies

The European Union has issued new rules for Google, requiring it to share search data and open its Android system to rival AI companies

EU forces Google to share search data and open Android to rival AI companies
Science|Technology|World

Pluto flyby mission wakes up after long sleep nearly 6 billion miles from Earth

Pluto flyby mission wakes up after long sleep nearly 6 billion miles from Earth

Pluto flyby mission wakes up after long sleep nearly 6 billion miles from Earth
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AI chatbots are at risk of spreading government restrictions on online speech, a new study says

A study shows major artificial intelligence models are likely to refuse to criticize restrictive leaders worldwide

AI chatbots are at risk of spreading government restrictions on online speech, a new study says
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Who is Ukraine's Mykhailo Fedorov, the dismissed defence minister?

The sacking of Ukraine's popular defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, only six months after his appointment, prompted rare wartime protests in cities across the country on

Who is Ukraine's Mykhailo Fedorov, the dismissed defence minister?
Business|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Americans are angry about data centers. Politicians are feeling the pressure

From Michigan Avenue, Saline Township looks like any other farming community, with its corn and soybean fields,

Americans are angry about data centers. Politicians are feeling the pressure
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European shares notch modest gains as Mideast war tempers earnings cheer

European stocks posted slim gains for the third straight session on Thursday, as caution over the Middle East war kept

European shares notch modest gains as Mideast war tempers earnings cheer
Science|Technology|World

Meta Oversight Board finds top AI models less likely to criticize repressive regimes

AI models from leading labs including Anthropic and OpenAI are much less likely to criticize governments known for restricting free speech, Meta's Oversight Board said on Thursday.

Meta Oversight Board finds top AI models less likely to criticize repressive regimes
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Space startup funding holds near record highs as SpaceX IPO draws new investors

Global investment in space startups was near record levels in the second quarter, buoyed by investor enthusiasm following SpaceX's nearly $86 billion initial public

Space startup funding holds near record highs as SpaceX IPO draws new investors
Health|Science|Technology

One of the world’s most prominent hospitals is testing how AI can revolutionize health care

One of the world’s most prominent hospitals is testing how AI can revolutionize health care

One of the world’s most prominent hospitals is testing how AI can revolutionize health care
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TSMC to invest another $100 billion in US as Q2 profit blows past forecasts

TSMC, the world's main producer of advanced AI chips and a major Nvidia supplier, pledged on Thursday to invest a further $100

TSMC to invest another $100 billion in US as Q2 profit blows past forecasts
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Nvidia partners with Japan robotics firms on AI development

Nvidia said on Thursday it was partnering with Japanese companies including Fanuc and Yaskawa Electric to advance the development of robotics and AI.

Nvidia partners with Japan robotics firms on AI development
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What are leveraged ETFs and how are they driving the AI rally?

Exchange-traded funds have been a fixture of financial markets since the 1990s as a popular low-cost way for investors to buy baskets of stocks

What are leveraged ETFs and how are they driving the AI rally?
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Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC pledges another $100 billion to expand US chipmaking capacity

Major Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC says it plans to spend another $100 billion on expanding its manufacturing capacity in the United States

Taiwan computer chipmaker TSMC pledges another $100 billion to expand US chipmaking capacity
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Fujitsu and leading Japanese robotics companies to use Nvidia technology in 'physical AI'

Japanese communications company Fujitsu is leading a major push in artificial intelligence and robotics using Nvidia’s technology to develop “physical AI.”

Fujitsu and leading Japanese robotics companies to use Nvidia technology in 'physical AI'
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TSMC Q2 profit jumps 77% to record, far surpasses expectations

TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, posted a 77% jump in second-quarter net profit on Thursday, beating market forecasts and hitting a record, riding the wave of

TSMC Q2 profit jumps 77% to record, far surpasses expectations
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SpaceX selloff an ominous sign as lockup expiry looms

The dip in SpaceX's shares below its blockbuster IPO price of $135 a share is an ominous sign for Elon Musk's internet and rocket company as it faces more

SpaceX selloff an ominous sign as lockup expiry looms
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Britain's Ocado shares hit 13-year low on lack of progress on winning new US partners

Shares in British technology and online grocery group Ocado tumbled to a 13-year low on Thursday after it failed to show tangible progress in talks to secure

Britain's Ocado shares hit 13-year low on lack of progress on winning new US partners
Business|Entertainment|Technology|World

UK regulator to probe TikTok on child safety measures

Britain's media regulator launched an investigation into TikTok on Thursday to understand whether its UK unit failed or is failing to protect children from harmful content.

UK regulator to probe TikTok on child safety measures
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China's Xi to outline AI diplomacy vision at key Shanghai forum

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to outline an ambitious vision for China's role in global AI governance at a forum on Friday, as Huawei showcases

China's Xi to outline AI diplomacy vision at key Shanghai forum
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Hyundai Motor Group to own Boston Dynamics in full with SoftBank stake buy

Hyundai Motor Group on Thursday disclosed that it would make U.S. robotics company Boston Dynamics a wholly owned subsidiary by acquiring

Hyundai Motor Group to own Boston Dynamics in full with SoftBank stake buy
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This AI, it will make a profit, right?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu The monstrous rally in Asian chipmakers this year is hitting a rocky patch.

This AI, it will make a profit, right?
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

China's rare earth curbs endanger $6.5 trillion of Western industry, IEA says

The full implementation of China's rare earth export restrictions could put $6.5 trillion of downstream production outside the country at risk, the International Energy

China's rare earth curbs endanger $6.5 trillion of Western industry, IEA says
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Airbus picks Iliad's Scaleway for AI, defence work in sovereignty push

Airbus said on Thursday it had signed a multi-year agreement with Iliad-owned Scaleway to provide cloud infrastructure for sensitive

Airbus picks Iliad's Scaleway for AI, defence work in sovereignty push
Environment|Health|Political|Science|Technology

America already tried permanent daylight saving time. It lasted less than a year. Could it work now?

The twice-yearly changing of the clocks could be a thing of the past if legislation currently in Congress that calls for permanent daylight time makes it through

America already tried permanent daylight saving time. It lasted less than a year. Could it work now?
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Elon Musk’s xAI sues user over allegedly creating child sexual abuse materials with Grok

Elon Musk’s xAI sues user over allegedly creating child sexual abuse materials with Grok

Elon Musk’s xAI sues user over allegedly creating child sexual abuse materials with Grok
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JPMorgan CEO Dimon says Anthropic's Mythos AI risks are a 'real issue'

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on Wednesday that risks posed by Anthropic's Mythos AI model are a "real issue" that the U.S. government is on top of, underscoring concerns

JPMorgan CEO Dimon says Anthropic's Mythos AI risks are a 'real issue'
Business|Science|Technology

Cadence rolls out AI agent to speed circuit board, chip packaging design

Cadence Design Systems on Wednesday launched an artificial-intelligence "super agent" that designs  printed circuit boards and chip packages,

Cadence rolls out AI agent to speed circuit board, chip packaging design
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Tesla driver accelerated into house in fatal Texas crash, NTSB says

The driver of a Tesla Model 3 that killed a 76-year-old woman when it ploughed into her home at high speed in Katy, Texas in June had overridden the

Tesla driver accelerated into house in fatal Texas crash, NTSB says
Crime|Environment|Health|Technology

Carbon monoxide present in Ford Explorer where 3 died, 2 others sickened in Ohio, official says

Officials in Toledo, Ohio, say the presence of carbon monoxide was confirmed in a parked vehicle where five people were found unresponsive and three of them died

Carbon monoxide present in Ford Explorer where 3 died, 2 others sickened in Ohio, official says
Environment|Science|Technology

Meteorite that crashed into a New Jersey home contains ‘extraterrestrial’ amino acids

Meteorite that crashed into a New Jersey home contains ‘extraterrestrial’ amino acids

Meteorite that crashed into a New Jersey home contains ‘extraterrestrial’ amino acids
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX shares slide below IPO price for the first time as blistering rally unravels

SpaceX shares dropped below their initial public offering price for the first time on Wednesday before closing just above that

SpaceX shares slide below IPO price for the first time as blistering rally unravels
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

US aviation industry urges Congress to provide $20 billion for air traffic control upgrades

The U.S. aviation sector urged Congress on Wednesday to provide $20 billion to complete a massive effort ​to modernize America's aging air traffic

US aviation industry urges Congress to provide $20 billion for air traffic control upgrades
Crime|Technology

Musk's xAI sues Grok user over sexualized 'deepfakes'

Elon Musk's artificial-intelligence startup xAI has sued a South Carolina man arrested earlier this year on charges of sexually exploiting minors, alleging he

Musk's xAI sues Grok user over sexualized 'deepfakes'
Europe|Technology|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy endorses energy boss as PM, will change his defence minister, lawmakers say

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy endorsed the head of the state energy company as Ukraine's new prime minister on Wednesday and lawmakers said he planned to

Ukraine's Zelenskiy endorses energy boss as PM, will change his defence minister, lawmakers say
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Busiest US container port sets cargo record in June

The Port of Los Angeles, the busiest U.S. container seaport, said on Wednesday it set a June cargo record as shippers ranging from retailers to data

Busiest US container port sets cargo record in June
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Airbus, Boeing fly parts on giant Antonov jet to ease supply snags

Airbus and Boeing have in recent weeks chartered one of the world's largest cargo planes to speed up shipments of aerostructures for some civil

Airbus, Boeing fly parts on giant Antonov jet to ease supply snags
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US agency to vote to end 39% local TV station ownership cap

The chair of the Federal Communications Commission said Wednesday the agency will vote to rescind the 85-year-old rule that bars broadcasters from

US agency to vote to end 39% local TV station ownership cap
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Trump criticizes New York data center moratorium

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Trump criticizes New York data center moratorium
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AI startup Thinking Machines launches an open-weight AI model

AI startup Thinking Machines revealed on Wednesday a new artificial intelligence model that could serve as one of the few alternatives to popular open

AI startup Thinking Machines launches an open-weight AI model
Business|Economy|Technology

Amazon AWS executive and CEO advisor Dave Brown to leave after 19 years

Amazon veteran Dave Brown, a senior vice president in Amazon Web Services and member of the elite internal group advising CEO Andy Jassy, is

Amazon AWS executive and CEO advisor Dave Brown to leave after 19 years
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Uber nears €12.5bn deal to acquire Delivery Hero, FT reports

Uber is set to take over Delivery Hero in a deal valuing the German food delivery company at about €12.5 billion ($14.34 billion), the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

Uber nears €12.5bn deal to acquire Delivery Hero, FT reports
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FCC moves to deliver long-sought win for Trump-aligned broadcasters

FCC moves to deliver long-sought win for Trump-aligned broadcasters

FCC moves to deliver long-sought win for Trump-aligned broadcasters
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YouTube joins Meta in appealing a jury verdict that faulted them for users' social media addiction

YouTube has appealed a landmark social media addiction lawsuit verdict in Los Angeles

YouTube joins Meta in appealing a jury verdict that faulted them for users' social media addiction
Africa|Business|Technology|World

Amazon Leo to bring satellite internet to South Africa in 2027

Amazon's low-earth orbit satellite internet venture Amazon Leo has signed an agreement with South Africa's Herotel to launch a new broadband service

Amazon Leo to bring satellite internet to South Africa in 2027
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EU accepts action plan by Elon Musk's X to become more transparent

The European Union, which fined Elon Musk's social media network X €120 million ($137.2 million) last year, said on Wednesday it had accepted an action plan by X to

EU accepts action plan by Elon Musk's X to become more transparent
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PayPal can push Stripe to dig deeper in its wallet

(The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are her own.) By Karen Kwok NEW YORK, July 15 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Stripe's digital deal wallet is a little light.

PayPal can push Stripe to dig deeper in its wallet
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Paramount and Warner Bros. expect a delay in closing the deal

Paramount and Warner Bros. expect a delay in closing the deal

Paramount and Warner Bros. expect a delay in closing the deal
Science|Technology|World

What is Pickaxe Mountain, the Iranian nuclear-linked site threatened by Trump?

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What is Pickaxe Mountain, the Iranian nuclear-linked site threatened by Trump?
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Apple chasing AI chip company deals, The Information reports

Apple is looking to buy chip companies to bolster its efforts to make server processors for running AI, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the

Apple chasing AI chip company deals, The Information reports
Health|Science|Technology

A new blood test may predict Alzheimer’s risk but should be used carefully

A new blood test may predict Alzheimer’s risk but should be used carefully

A new blood test may predict Alzheimer’s risk but should be used carefully
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Amazon will launch its satellite internet in South Africa, seemingly beating Musk in his homeland

Amazon says that the technology company will launch its new satellite internet service Amazon Leo in South Africa in 2027

Amazon will launch its satellite internet in South Africa, seemingly beating Musk in his homeland
Crime|Education|Political|Technology

Charter to be first school to install drone active shooter response system in Colorado

Charter to be first school to install drone active shooter response system in Colorado

Charter to be first school to install drone active shooter response system in Colorado
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Wall St opens higher as investors weigh earnings; PayPal jumps

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Wednesday, as investors weighed softer-than-expected producer inflation data and a flurry of corporate earnings, while PayPal surged on

Wall St opens higher as investors weigh earnings; PayPal jumps
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Alleged Russian cyber spy in Boston case previously worked for Kaspersky, source says and documents show

A computer expert facing U.S. hacking charges previously held a senior position at Moscow-based antivirus firm Kaspersky Lab, according to a

Alleged Russian cyber spy in Boston case previously worked for Kaspersky, source says and documents show
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Celcuity shares fall as launch delay eclipses US approval for breast cancer drug

Shares of Celcuity fell nearly 19% in morning trading on Wednesday, as the delayed commercial launch of its newly approved breast cancer drug and label concerns

Celcuity shares fall as launch delay eclipses US approval for breast cancer drug
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

Five cloud business groups urge EU interim measures against Broadcom

The Cloud Infrastructure Services Providers in Europe (CISPE) has joined forces with four other trade groups to urge EU antitrust regulators to suspend

Five cloud business groups urge EU interim measures against Broadcom
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Stripe, Advent offer to buy PayPal for more than $53 billion, sources say

By Milana Vinn July 14 - Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have made a joint offer to acquire PayPal Holdings Inc for $60.50 per share, in a deal that would value the payments

Stripe, Advent offer to buy PayPal for more than $53 billion, sources say
Environment|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

Minnesota mom aids in rescue from afar when family's Boundary Waters trip ends in wildfire evacuation

Minnesota mom aids in rescue from afar when family's Boundary Waters trip ends in wildfire evacuation

Minnesota mom aids in rescue from afar when family's Boundary Waters trip ends in wildfire evacuation
Crime|Environment|Health|Technology

Heartbroken homeowner praises camera alert after dog turned on toaster, caused fire

Heartbroken homeowner praises camera alert after dog turned on toaster, caused fire

Heartbroken homeowner praises camera alert after dog turned on toaster, caused fire
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EU, Ukraine seal 'drone deal' to boost production, establish joint ventures

Ukraine and the European Union have sealed a "drone deal", aiming to combine Kyiv's expertise with EU industrial capacity to establish joint projects and scale

EU, Ukraine seal 'drone deal' to boost production, establish joint ventures
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Nuclear fuel firm Standard Nuclear slashes US IPO size by more than half

Standard Nuclear slashed the size of its proposed U.S. initial public offering by more than 50% on Wednesday, joining a string of companies that have scaled back their valuation

Nuclear fuel firm Standard Nuclear slashes US IPO size by more than half
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Electra taps Safran for 250 turbogenerators to power hybrid-electric EL9

Electra said on Wednesday it has signed a production agreement with France's Safran Helicopter Engines for turbogenerators, as the hybrid-electric aircraft

Electra taps Safran for 250 turbogenerators to power hybrid-electric EL9
Science|Technology

What does it mean to be ‘quantum’? A physicist explains the basics behind Einstein’s spooky actions at a distance

Particles’ properties at the quantum level could one day enable faster computing and better cybersecurity.

What does it mean to be ‘quantum’? A physicist explains the basics behind Einstein’s spooky actions at a distance
Science|Technology|World

Faint new planet is revealed around a young star after a decade in hiding

Astronomers have discovered a faint new world orbiting a young star after more than a decade of cosmic hide-and-seek

Faint new planet is revealed around a young star after a decade in hiding
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China's DeepSeek to raise fresh capital at $74 billion valuation ahead of onshore IPO, sources say

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is planning to launch a fresh fundraising round at a valuation of about 500 billion yuan ($74 billion) ahead of a potential mainland

China's DeepSeek to raise fresh capital at $74 billion valuation ahead of onshore IPO, sources say
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SpaceX's slide below IPO price risks turning blockbuster IPO into confidence test

SpaceX's slip below its initial public offering price risks turning a marquee stock-market debut into a confidence test, potentially unsettling retail

SpaceX's slide below IPO price risks turning blockbuster IPO into confidence test
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Trump presses defense executives to boost weapons production

President Donald Trump urged top defense executives on Wednesday to accelerate weapons production and expand

Trump presses defense executives to boost weapons production
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ASML financial guidance includes Terafab plans, CFO says

Top computer chip equipment maker ASML said its capacity expansion plans in 2027 and 2028 unveiled on Wednesday along with second-quarter earnings take into account

ASML financial guidance includes Terafab plans, CFO says
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Apple Intelligence AI service registered with Chinese cyberspace regulator

China's cyberspace regulator said on Wednesday that Apple's on-device generative AI service, Apple Intelligence, has been registered for use on

Apple Intelligence AI service registered with Chinese cyberspace regulator
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European shares eke out slim gains on luxury rebound even as war risks persist

European shares ended Wednesday with slim gains as a strong rebound in luxury stocks countered weakness in telecom and

European shares eke out slim gains on luxury rebound even as war risks persist
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Netflix's next growth chapter hinges on keeping viewers hooked

Netflix is under pressure to reassure investors about its growth strategy when it reports second-quarter results on Thursday, as its user engagement has

Netflix's next growth chapter hinges on keeping viewers hooked
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Melting core

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets A torrent of new information hit markets on Tuesday, with a mostly

Melting core
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UK unveils plans for social media curfew for older teens — but it's voluntary

The British government has announced plans for a six-hour social media curfew from midnight for 16- and 17-year-olds

UK unveils plans for social media curfew for older teens — but it's voluntary
Education|Entertainment|Technology

Inside the hunt for the next ‘Jeopardy!’ writer

Inside the hunt for the next ‘Jeopardy!’ writer

Inside the hunt for the next ‘Jeopardy!’ writer
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Eyeing valuation jump, investors prep bids for chip giant CXMT's $8.6 billion IPO

Chinese investors seeking shares in CXMT's $8.6 billion IPO are betting the Chinese chipmaker's valuation will soar as much as 10-fold

Eyeing valuation jump, investors prep bids for chip giant CXMT's $8.6 billion IPO
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

ASML capacity upgrade soothes AI chip bottleneck fears

ASML, the world's dominant supplier of equipment needed to make high-tech computer chips, raised its 2026 sales forecasts on

ASML capacity upgrade soothes AI chip bottleneck fears
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Intel turns to next-generation ASML tool to help make its laptop chips

By Max A.

Intel turns to next-generation ASML tool to help make its laptop chips
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Malaysia says residents at tech commune run by ex-Coinbase exec have valid travel documents

Malaysia's Immigration Department said on Wednesday that members of a "digital nomad" community run by U.S. investor Balaji Srinivasan had valid

Malaysia says residents at tech commune run by ex-Coinbase exec have valid travel documents
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Air India crash probe enters final stages after cockpit recorder, psychology reviews

India's aircraft accident investigating body has prepared a cockpit voice recorder transcript, conducted a psychological

Air India crash probe enters final stages after cockpit recorder, psychology reviews
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26 Meta employees sue, alleging AI-driven layoff picks hit workers on medical and parental leave

A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used artificial intelligence systems that disproportionately targeted those on medical or family leave for layoffs

26 Meta employees sue, alleging AI-driven layoff picks hit workers on medical and parental leave
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China turns to electric taxis to soften Hormuz oil shock

China has an increasingly important buffer against oil price shocks: electric taxis.

China turns to electric taxis to soften Hormuz oil shock
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Cambodian tycoon was landlord to Chinese scammers and human traffickers

A gambling empire controlled by a powerful Cambodian tycoon was the landlord of a compound that was used for

Cambodian tycoon was landlord to Chinese scammers and human traffickers
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Big Blue's bad day raises the bar for ASML

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Europe's most valuable company and the top supplier of chip-making equipment reports on Wednesday with the AI rally getting

Big Blue's bad day raises the bar for ASML
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SK Hynix shares surge 13% on AI hopes as US tech stocks resume their climb

Shares in SK Hynix jumped nearly 13% in Seoul on Wednesday, tracking gains in U.S. tech stocks after softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data, while upbeat

SK Hynix shares surge 13% on AI hopes as US tech stocks resume their climb
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AI cloud company CoreWeave explores Wall Street playbook to hedge memory-chip price risk

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AI cloud company CoreWeave explores Wall Street playbook to hedge memory-chip price risk
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Japan manufacturers stay upbeat on chip demand, services hit by costs

Japanese manufacturers' sentiment remained relatively upbeat in July, supported by solid semiconductor demand, while confidence among non-manufacturers

Japan manufacturers stay upbeat on chip demand, services hit by costs
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White House launches AI cybersecurity clearinghouse

White House launches AI cybersecurity clearinghouse

White House launches AI cybersecurity clearinghouse
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Australia to establish government AI office, curb data centres' water use

Australia will create an office at the heart of the government to manage the development of artificial intelligence standards and force

Australia to establish government AI office, curb data centres' water use
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Moscow mayor says 340 Ukrainian drones sent towards the capital, most downed

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 340 Ukrainian drones had been dispatched to the area surrounding the capital over a 24-hour period and most had been downed by anti-aircraft units

Moscow mayor says 340 Ukrainian drones sent towards the capital, most downed
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Misuse of driver-assistance systems biggest risk to road safety, survey finds

Motorists' misuse of driver-assistance technology and drivers being distracted by in-vehicle features, rather than mechanical problems, are the biggest risks for

Misuse of driver-assistance systems biggest risk to road safety, survey finds
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Judge dismisses lawsuit against Apple over alleged child sexual abuse material on iCloud

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Apple over alleged child sexual abuse material on iCloud

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Apple over alleged child sexual abuse material on iCloud
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Where authorities are restricting data centres amid AI boom

A growing number of governments, regulators and cities around the world are moving to freeze, restrict or ban new data centre construction, as concerns mount over electricity costs

Where authorities are restricting data centres amid AI boom
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Fender escalates Stratocaster copyright fight, taking aim at Yamaha

Fender, the U.S. maker of the iconic Stratocaster electric guitar played by Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, has widened its legal

Fender escalates Stratocaster copyright fight, taking aim at Yamaha
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Wall Street banks see AI 'super cycle' set to boost deals, financing

A rush by technology companies to fund AI infrastructure is boosting dealmaking and financing activity for Wall Street,

Wall Street banks see AI 'super cycle' set to boost deals, financing
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Warren Buffett cuts off donations to Gates Foundation following Epstein revelations

Warren Buffett has stopped donating to the Gates Foundation, ending a two-decade philanthropic partnership following revelations about interactions between

Warren Buffett cuts off donations to Gates Foundation following Epstein revelations
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TYLSemi raises $43 million to create building blocks of custom AI chips 

TYLSemi, a startup founded by executives from recent Qualcomm acquisition AlphaWave, on Tuesday said it has raised $43 million in early funding to

TYLSemi raises $43 million to create building blocks of custom AI chips 
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Lucid rejects take-private, bankruptcy report after shares plunge

Lucid Group on Tuesday denied as "completely false" a blog post saying it was considering a potential take-private transaction or a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, after the electric

Lucid rejects take-private, bankruptcy report after shares plunge