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Today: July 18, 2026
Today: July 18, 2026

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Business|Health|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

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
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World

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

By Max A.

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Business|Technology

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
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US FDA sued for allowing unauthorized vaping products

A coalition of public health organizations, pediatricians and parents sued the U.S.

US FDA sued for allowing unauthorized vaping products
Science|Technology|World

US-Russian crew arrives at the International Space Station for 8-month mission

A U.S.-Russian space crew has arrived at the International Space Station for an eight-month mission

US-Russian crew arrives at the International Space Station for 8-month mission
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US derivatives regulator blocks Kalshi from canceling Michigan trades despite court order

The top U.S. derivatives regulator said on Tuesday it was blocking the prediction market platform Kalshi from cancelling trades in Michigan after a court there ordered

US derivatives regulator blocks Kalshi from canceling Michigan trades despite court order
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US unseals charges, offers $10 million reward for info on Russian hackers

U.S. authorities on Tuesday unsealed charges and offered a $10 million reward for information on three Russians accused of providing computer infrastructure related to

US unseals charges, offers $10 million reward for info on Russian hackers
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US to launch AI and cybersecurity coordination group, White House says

The U.S. will formally bring together AI developers and essential services providers to share information on cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified

US to launch AI and cybersecurity coordination group, White House says
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US judge blocks Trump administration's visa limits for social media researchers

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked U.S.

US judge blocks Trump administration's visa limits for social media researchers
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US stocks rise after data shows slowing inflation, even as IBM plunges

Stocks rose after a report showed U.S. inflation was not as bad last month as economists expected

US stocks rise after data shows slowing inflation, even as IBM plunges
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Subaru issues recall for 541,000 SUVs over label with incorrect weight rating

Subaru of America is recalling over 541,000 Crosstrek, Forester and Ascent vehicles in the U.S. due to an inaccurate label

Subaru issues recall for 541,000 SUVs over label with incorrect weight rating
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NHTSA receives complaint related to some Honda minivan air bags

The United States' auto safety regulator said on Tuesday it received a request to open a probe into 806,963 Honda minivans over concerns related to their air bags.

NHTSA receives complaint related to some Honda minivan air bags
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Google probed by Swiss regulator over Android default search feature

Switzerland's Competition Commission (COMCO) has launched a preliminary investigation into Google's removal of a feature that allows mobile phone users to opt out of using

Google probed by Swiss regulator over Android default search feature
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AI startup Reflection signs over $1 billion computing deal with Nebius

AI startup Reflection said on Tuesday it has signed a more than $1 billion deal to secure computing capacity from Nebius, including access to Nvidia's latest chips.

AI startup Reflection signs over $1 billion computing deal with Nebius
Business|Europe|Technology

Stellantis' Alfa Romeo plans launch of new mid-sized SUV by end 2027

Stellantis' premium brand Alfa Romeo will launch the first of its planned new models by the end of next year, the automaker's head for Europe, Emanuele Cappellano, said on

Stellantis' Alfa Romeo plans launch of new mid-sized SUV by end 2027
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AI finance startup Flex doubles valuation to about $1.2 billion, source says

Flex, an AI startup pitching itself as a one-stop shop for the banking needs of mid-sized business owners, said it raised $70 million in a round led by Halo Fund, a

AI finance startup Flex doubles valuation to about $1.2 billion, source says
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Frontier joins airlines betting on Starlink to lure travelers

Frontier Airlines said on Tuesday it will launch in-flight Wi-Fi using SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet and start installing it across its fleet in early 2027.

Frontier joins airlines betting on Starlink to lure travelers
Europe|Science|Technology|World

German media regulator says Google's AI Overviews subject to German media law

Germany's media regulator said on Tuesday that Google's AI Overviews and Perplexity AI are subject to the country's media laws, stepping up scrutiny of AI-generated content

German media regulator says Google's AI Overviews subject to German media law
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Uber in advanced talks on Delivery Hero takeover, Bloomberg News reports

Uber Technologies is in advanced talks to acquire German food-delivery company Delivery Hero, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Uber in advanced talks on Delivery Hero takeover, Bloomberg News reports
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China's DeepSeek considers raising more funds, reports say

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is weighing raising new funds one month after closing its first round and has begun preparations for an initial public offering, according to media

China's DeepSeek considers raising more funds, reports say
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ZTE among Chinese firms licensed to purchase Nvidia's H200 chips, documents show

A unit of telecoms gear maker ZTE Corp and two other Chinese firms are among the latest entities to receive U.S. approval to purchase advanced AI chips from Nvidia and AMD,

ZTE among Chinese firms licensed to purchase Nvidia's H200 chips, documents show
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Pollution from Musk’s unpermitted xAI power project hits hardest in Black communities

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI has installed 59 natural gas turbines for its Colossus 2 data center project in

Pollution from Musk’s unpermitted xAI power project hits hardest in Black communities
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Data center firm Switch taps banks for IPO that could value it up to $80 billion, sources say

Data center operator Switch has hired investment banks for an initial public offering that could raise up to $10 billion as soon as the fourth quarter,

Data center firm Switch taps banks for IPO that could value it up to $80 billion, sources say
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Boeing records highest first-half deliveries since 2018

Boeing said Tuesday that it delivered 64 jetliners in June, compared to 60 the previous month and in June 2025. 

Boeing records highest first-half deliveries since 2018
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IBM warns AI boom squeezing software budgets; shares sink in sector rout

IBM said it had "faltered" in keeping pace with a shift in corporate spending from software to data-center infrastructure and would take

IBM warns AI boom squeezing software budgets; shares sink in sector rout
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Meta used AI to target workers with medical conditions for layoffs, lawsuit claims

Twenty-six employees of Meta Platforms have filed a novel lawsuit accusing the tech giant of using AI-powered software that disproportionately targeted people

Meta used AI to target workers with medical conditions for layoffs, lawsuit claims
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Delivery Hero confirms negotiations on possible acquisition by Uber

Delivery Hero confirmed on Tuesday that advanced negotiations were taking place with Uber Technologies on a takeover of the German food delivery company.

Delivery Hero confirms negotiations on possible acquisition by Uber
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Inflation cools more than expected in June as gas costs fall, underlying prices ease

U.S. inflation cooled last month as the cost of gas, clothes, and used cars fell, providing some relief to consumers, while underlying price pressures also slowed more than expected

Inflation cools more than expected in June as gas costs fall, underlying prices ease
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Delivery Hero confirms advanced negotiations with Uber over potential takeover offer

Delivery Hero said on Tuesday it was in advanced negotiations with Uber Technologies regarding a potential takeover offer, confirming earlier media reports that the U.S. ride-

Delivery Hero confirms advanced negotiations with Uber over potential takeover offer
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What science loses when ‘T. rex’ becomes a trophy

Sold for a record price of more than $50 million, ‘Gus’ was described by Sotheby’s as more than 60% complete.

What science loses when ‘T. rex’ becomes a trophy
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US official says Nvidia has begun shipping powerful H200 AI chips to China

A top U.S. official told Congress on Tuesday that a small number of Nvidia H200 chips, one of the company's most powerful AI

US official says Nvidia has begun shipping powerful H200 AI chips to China
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UK banks' lack of Mythos access a wake-up call, says government AI adviser

UK banks' inability to access Anthropic's powerful AI model Mythos emphasises the urgent need for Britain to build its own AI capabilities and adopt a more

UK banks' lack of Mythos access a wake-up call, says government AI adviser
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Regulatory action on chips, AI is coming, Commerce official says

Action regulating artificial intelligence and semiconductors is coming, a U.S. Commerce Department official who oversees export controls said at a hearing on Tuesday.

Regulatory action on chips, AI is coming, Commerce official says
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New York becomes the first state to impose a data center moratorium

New York became the first U.S. state on Tuesday to halt construction of large new data centers, imposing a one-year moratorium as concerns grow that the facilities

New York becomes the first state to impose a data center moratorium
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Apple wins dismissal of lawsuit over child sexual abuse material on iCloud

A U.S. judge has dismissed a proposed class action accusing Apple of failing to stop the dissemination of child sexual abuse material through its iCloud data

Apple wins dismissal of lawsuit over child sexual abuse material on iCloud
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Russia sends American and two cosmonauts to space station with rare NASA chief visit

Russia sent two cosmonauts and an American astronaut to the International Space Station on Tuesday from Kazakhstan, resuming crewed flights from a

Russia sends American and two cosmonauts to space station with rare NASA chief visit
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US indicts Russians alleged to be at center of major cybercrime network

US indicts Russians alleged to be at center of major cybercrime network

US indicts Russians alleged to be at center of major cybercrime network
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Astronomers detect sugar in interstellar space for the first time

Astronomers detect sugar in interstellar space for the first time

Astronomers detect sugar in interstellar space for the first time
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

New York won't build big data centers for a year as it weighs energy and climate risks

New York is blocking new large data centers that fuel artificial intelligence for up to a year to protect the environment and energy grid

New York won't build big data centers for a year as it weighs energy and climate risks
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Idaho homeowners turn to home fire retardant kits to protect their properties from wildfires

Idaho homeowners turn to home fire retardant kits to protect their properties from wildfires

Idaho homeowners turn to home fire retardant kits to protect their properties from wildfires
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Florida’s school choice program offers universal vouchers but cannot show systemwide academic improvement

What has the Sunshine State learned from 27 years of school choice?

Florida’s school choice program offers universal vouchers but cannot show systemwide academic improvement
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IBM is on pace for its worst day ever

IBM is on pace for its worst day ever

IBM is on pace for its worst day ever
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Building a long-term base on the Moon will require extensive planning – a planetary geologist describes the considerations that go into it

A lunar base could allow for research, economic activities and lunar mining. Such an operation has potential benefits, but lots of challenges await NASA.

Building a long-term base on the Moon will require extensive planning – a planetary geologist describes the considerations that go into it
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A hidden pipeline brings Amazon and Walmart to African shoppers

No bank card? No address? No problem.

A hidden pipeline brings Amazon and Walmart to African shoppers
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BMW to recall over 29,000 US vehicles over fire risk

BMW is recalling 29,119 vehicles in the U.S. over issues with the engine starter relay that may corrode, leading to overheating and short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire,

BMW to recall over 29,000 US vehicles over fire risk
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How flammable decor and lax rules turned Bangkok pub into a death trap

At first, only thick smoke billowed out of the front entrance of the bar in northern Bangkok. It was around midnight.     

How flammable decor and lax rules turned Bangkok pub into a death trap
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Samsung Electronics denies report that it is exploring US listing

Samsung Electronics denied on Tuesday a report that it was in the early stages of exploring a potential U.S. offering of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs).

Samsung Electronics denies report that it is exploring US listing
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Nvidia halves Asia buyer list in China chip crackdown, FT reports

Nvidia has more than halved the number of Asian customers authorised to buy its AI chips after introducing a "white list" of companies that passed tougher compliance checks to

Nvidia halves Asia buyer list in China chip crackdown, FT reports
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South Korea forecasts 2026 economic growth at 5-year high on AI chip boom

South Korea pledged on Tuesday to swiftly advance artificial intelligence investments to bolster economic performance, as it raised its 2026 growth forecast to

South Korea forecasts 2026 economic growth at 5-year high on AI chip boom
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TSMC seen riding AI boom to fifth straight quarter of record profit

TSMC, the world's largest manufacturer of advanced AI chips, will likely notch a fifth consecutive quarter of record earnings, driven by

TSMC seen riding AI boom to fifth straight quarter of record profit
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Australia finds serious gaps in Big Tech response to online child sexual abuse

Big Tech companies, including Apple, Meta and Google, have "significant gaps" in tackling child sexual abuse and the growing threat of online sexual extortion

Australia finds serious gaps in Big Tech response to online child sexual abuse
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Inside South Korea's world-beating bear market

When South Korean President Lee Jae Myung set a 5,000-point target for the KOSPI last year, it looked wildly ambitious

Inside South Korea's world-beating bear market
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SoftBank's Son says AI will need $5 trillion per year by 2040, dismisses bubble talk

The development of AI will require investment of $5 trillion each year by 2040, and any talk of a bubble forming around the technology is "absurd", SoftBank

SoftBank's Son says AI will need $5 trillion per year by 2040, dismisses bubble talk
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China smartphone shipments fall for fifth straight quarter as costs rise - IDC

China's smartphone shipments fell 4.3% to 66 million units in the second quarter from a year earlier, as many manufacturers hiked prices to

China smartphone shipments fall for fifth straight quarter as costs rise - IDC
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Chip toolmaker ASML expected to shine light on capacity and China challenges

ASML, the biggest supplier of equipment used to manufacture AI chips, reports quarterly earnings on Wednesday looking to justify its

Chip toolmaker ASML expected to shine light on capacity and China challenges
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China's exports ride AI boom as domestic economy struggles

China's exports surged in June, buoyed by orders for chips to fuel the global AI boom and automobiles, deepening producers' reliance on

China's exports ride AI boom as domestic economy struggles
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BMW races to catch up in a Chinese EV market that won't slow down

BMW is betting on its long-awaited Neue Klasse electric cars to revive its fortunes in China after two years of declining sales.

BMW races to catch up in a Chinese EV market that won't slow down
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China's June exports surge 27% from a year earlier as AI boom drives strong demand

China has reported its export picked up pace in June, jumping 27% from a year earlier thanks to strong demand from the boom in artificial intelligence

China's June exports surge 27% from a year earlier as AI boom drives strong demand
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L3Harris gets $955 million US contract to supply 18 satellites for Golden Dome missile shield

Defense supplier L3Harris Technologies has secured a $955 million contract from an agency under the U.S.

L3Harris gets $955 million US contract to supply 18 satellites for Golden Dome missile shield
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China detains US seismologist who has studied North Korean nuclear tests

A Chinese-born American seismologist who has published U.S.-funded work on detecting North Korean nuclear tests has been detained in China for nearly

China detains US seismologist who has studied North Korean nuclear tests
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Canada regulator cited Anthropic's Claude Mythos in warning to banks on cyber risks, email shows

Canada's federal banking regulator warned the country's

Canada regulator cited Anthropic's Claude Mythos in warning to banks on cyber risks, email shows
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Thomson Reuters to cut 'small number' of engineering jobs

Thomson Reuters on Monday said it is cutting "a small number of roles" in engineering, as the Canadian content and technology company aggressively deploys artificial intelligence

Thomson Reuters to cut 'small number' of engineering jobs
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In a sweet discovery, astronomers find sugar lurking in the space between stars

Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that’s also found in raspberries

In a sweet discovery, astronomers find sugar lurking in the space between stars
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States sue to block Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery takeover

States sue to block Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery takeover

States sue to block Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery takeover
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Pentagon invests $25 million into rare earths startup ReElement Technologies

The U.S.

Pentagon invests $25 million into rare earths startup ReElement Technologies
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Riyadh Air studies orders for 25-30 Boeing 787s and more Airbus, sources say

Saudi startup Riyadh Air is studying the purchase of between 25 and 30 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners by exercising most of its contractual options with the U.S.

Riyadh Air studies orders for 25-30 Boeing 787s and more Airbus, sources say
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Wall Street ends lower as Iran tensions dampen risk appetite; chipmakers drop

Tech shares pulled U.S. stocks lower on Monday after President Donald Trump announced that he would reinstate a blockade on Iranian

Wall Street ends lower as Iran tensions dampen risk appetite; chipmakers drop
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Hundreds of economists say 'we must act now' on AI’s economic impact and job displacement risks

Hundreds of economists urge immediate action to address AI's potential impact on the economy

Hundreds of economists say 'we must act now' on AI’s economic impact and job displacement risks
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Bosch begins sample production at its first US semiconductor plant

German auto component and chip maker Bosch is beginning sample production at its first U.S. semiconductor factory, the company said Monday, finalizing a $

Bosch begins sample production at its first US semiconductor plant
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Iranian-born engineer convicted in US of exporting technology to Iran

An Iranian-born engineer was convicted on Monday of U.S. charges that he conspired to illegally export technology with potential application in military

Iranian-born engineer convicted in US of exporting technology to Iran
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Shein executive chairman to pass the baton as IPO nears completion, sources say

Shein Executive Chairman Donald Tang will step down as his mission of taking the company public nears completion, three

Shein executive chairman to pass the baton as IPO nears completion, sources say
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California, 11 states suing to block Paramount's $110 billion Warner Bros deal

California and 11 states are suing to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

California, 11 states suing to block Paramount's $110 billion Warner Bros deal
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Man who killed Dartmouth professors at 17 to get a chance at parole in about 20 years, judge rules

A judge has ruled that a Vermont man who was 17 when he and a friend killed a pair of married Dartmouth College professors 25 years ago will have a chance at parole in about 20 years, when he reaches the age of one of his victims

Man who killed Dartmouth professors at 17 to get a chance at parole in about 20 years, judge rules
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EU imposes sanctions on Russians over human rights and cybercrime

The European Union on Monday broadened sanctions against Russia to include individuals and entities responsible for cybercrime and human rights violations, naming popular social

EU imposes sanctions on Russians over human rights and cybercrime
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California offering $3,500 EV rebates to first-time buyers

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Monday creating state rebates of $3,500 on new electric vehicles for first-time buyers later

California offering $3,500 EV rebates to first-time buyers
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SpaceX clears Starship mishap probe before next test flight this week

The U.S.

SpaceX clears Starship mishap probe before next test flight this week
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Ferguson to buy FloWorks from Wynnchurch Capital for $1.6 billion

Plumbing supplies distributor Ferguson Enterprises said on Monday it will buy FloWorks from private equity firm Wynnchurch Capital for about $1.6 billion in cash, strengthening its

Ferguson to buy FloWorks from Wynnchurch Capital for $1.6 billion
Crime|Technology|World

US citizen is found guilty of helping export tech to Iran in violation of sanctions

A Massachusetts man has been found guilty of conspiring to unlawfully export electronic components to Iran, violating U.S. sanctions

US citizen is found guilty of helping export tech to Iran in violation of sanctions
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Technology

Anya Taylor-Joy is bloodied and battling in Apple TV’s crime thriller ‘Lucky’

Anya Taylor-Joy stars in “Lucky,” a new Apple TV crime thriller set in the California desert

Anya Taylor-Joy is bloodied and battling in Apple TV’s crime thriller ‘Lucky’
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Trump’s latest leak hunt against The New York Times is deeply personal

Trump’s latest leak hunt against The New York Times is deeply personal

Trump’s latest leak hunt against The New York Times is deeply personal
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EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media

A top European Union official is calling for limits on children using social media

EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media
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SK Hynix plunges after Nasdaq debut as memory chip euphoria cools

SK Hynix's Seoul shares posted their biggest one-day fall in nearly two decades on Monday, tumbling more than 15%, as

SK Hynix plunges after Nasdaq debut as memory chip euphoria cools
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Global smartphone shipments in second quarter hit lowest in 13 years on memory chip crunch

Global smartphone shipments fell 11% in the second quarter to their lowest level for the period since 2013, as a prolonged memory chip shortage drove up handset prices and dampened

Global smartphone shipments in second quarter hit lowest in 13 years on memory chip crunch
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Intel announces $5.7 billion AI-driven capital investment in Ireland

Intel has begun a €5 billion ($5.7 billion) capital investment to upgrade its Irish campus and expand its European output to meet growing global

Intel announces $5.7 billion AI-driven capital investment in Ireland
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Meta expands Louisiana data center to 5 gigawatts, investment crosses $50 billion

Meta said on Monday its data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, will expand to 5 gigawatts of compute capacity, with investment in the project increasing to more than $50

Meta expands Louisiana data center to 5 gigawatts, investment crosses $50 billion
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GLP-1s are shrinking bodies. Cadaver fat is plugging the gap

GLP-1s are shrinking bodies. Cadaver fat is plugging the gap

GLP-1s are shrinking bodies. Cadaver fat is plugging the gap
Education|Science|Technology

Despite the growth of some AI schools like Alpha, research doesn’t show that AI tutors are better than human teachers

Instead of schools trying to replace teachers with AI, teachers could use AI to become better educators.

Despite the growth of some AI schools like Alpha, research doesn’t show that AI tutors are better than human teachers
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Trump wants new coal plants built in the US. The price tag could be astronomical

Trump wants new coal plants built in the US. The price tag could be astronomical

Trump wants new coal plants built in the US. The price tag could be astronomical
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UK targets Russian cyber networks with new sanctions

Britain on Monday announced a new package of sanctions targeting Russian cyber networks, which it blamed for trying to sow chaos and division across Europe. 

UK targets Russian cyber networks with new sanctions
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Meta scraps AI image feature days after launch following privacy backlash

(This July 10 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

Meta scraps AI image feature days after launch following privacy backlash
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Pesticide makers stack wins against US environmental, public health groups

The U.S.

Pesticide makers stack wins against US environmental, public health groups
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Trump invested crypto gains in stocks and bonds, filings show

President Donald Trump’s financial disclosures show that even as he and his two eldest sons were encouraging investors to plow their money into crypto projects —

Trump invested crypto gains in stocks and bonds, filings show
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Nobel laureates among more than 200 experts urging action on AI's economic impact

More than 200 researchers and economists, including 15 Nobel laureates and researchers at OpenAI, Anthropic and Google, have called for governments and technology leaders to

Nobel laureates among more than 200 experts urging action on AI's economic impact
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A T. rex found in South Dakota could smash auction records — and possibly disappear forever

A T. rex found in South Dakota could smash auction records — and possibly disappear forever

A T. rex found in South Dakota could smash auction records — and possibly disappear forever
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EU and Britain target Russian intelligence officers over a major cyberspying campaign

The European Union and Britain have imposed sanctions on Russian military intelligence officers, hackers and private companies

EU and Britain target Russian intelligence officers over a major cyberspying campaign
Business|Economy|Technology

Massive AI buildout poses latest inflation threat as consumers pay more for laptops and electricity

American consumers — and the Federal Reserve — are being hit with another high-cost headache

Massive AI buildout poses latest inflation threat as consumers pay more for laptops and electricity
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Children's social media curbs planned across EU, von der Leyen says

By Foo Yun Chee and Bart H.

Children's social media curbs planned across EU, von der Leyen says
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Wall Street banks ramp up digital assistants in bid to win productivity race 

Major banks are ramping up how they incorporate digital assistants in their daily operations, determining how such agents interact with

Wall Street banks ramp up digital assistants in bid to win productivity race 
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Asian tech firms seeking to follow SK Hynix may find foreign investors more selective

South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix may have had a rousing $26.5 billion U.S. share sale and market debut last week, but that owed

Asian tech firms seeking to follow SK Hynix may find foreign investors more selective
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Chip stocks hit rocky patch. What's next?

The rough start for U.S. chip stocks in July likely points to further volatility as investors wrestle with high valuations and questions about the longevity of the AI capex boom.

Chip stocks hit rocky patch. What's next?
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Strategy bitcoin sales shine light on faltering crypto hoarding companies

A move by Michael Saylor's bitcoin stockpiling company Strategy to authorize more bitcoin sales has once again shone a spotlight on a clutch of public

Strategy bitcoin sales shine light on faltering crypto hoarding companies
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AI demand is jacking up prices for iPads, Nintendo Switches and other gadgets. What experts say you should do

AI demand is jacking up prices for iPads, Nintendo Switches and other gadgets. What experts say you should do

AI demand is jacking up prices for iPads, Nintendo Switches and other gadgets. What experts say you should do
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Stellantis vehicle shipments rise 10% in the second quarter, led by North America

Stellantis said on Monday preliminary second-quarter vehicle shipments rose 10% from a year earlier to nearly 1.6 million units, driven by strong growth in North America,

Stellantis vehicle shipments rise 10% in the second quarter, led by North America