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Nintendo Switch 2 smashes record as company's fastest-selling console

Japan's Nintendo said on Wednesday it had sold more than 3.5 million Switch 2 units in the first four days after its launch, making the console the company's fastest-selling gaming

Nintendo Switch 2 smashes record as company's fastest-selling console
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May was world's second-hottest on record, EU scientists say

The world experienced its second-warmest May since records began this year, a month in which climate change fuelled a record-breaking heatwave in Greenland,

May was world's second-hottest on record, EU scientists say
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Pentagon slashes in half its request for Air Force F-35s, Bloomberg News reports

The Pentagon is scaling back by half its request to Congress for the U.S. Air Force's Lockheed Martin F-35 jets, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday. A U.S.

Pentagon slashes in half its request for Air Force F-35s, Bloomberg News reports
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Criminals turn to drones and social media to sell illegal cigarettes

Tobacco smugglers and black market salesmen are increasingly using technologies such as social media and drones to deliver cigarettes to smokers in Europe and avoid law enforcers, a

Criminals turn to drones and social media to sell illegal cigarettes
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Chinese carmakers vow to make supplier payments within 60 days as backlash grows

Major Chinese car manufacturers have pledged to make payments to suppliers within 60 days, responding to a recent outcry from steelmakers over long payment times as well as

Chinese carmakers vow to make supplier payments within 60 days as backlash grows
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Five nations and EU urge Trump not to impose new airplane tariffs

Five nations and the European Union, as well as airlines and aerospace firms worldwide, urged the Trump administration not to impose new national security

Five nations and EU urge Trump not to impose new airplane tariffs
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Cryptocurrency firm Bullish confidentially files for US IPO, FT reports

Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange Bullish has confidentially filed for an IPO with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in recent weeks, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

Cryptocurrency firm Bullish confidentially files for US IPO, FT reports
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Raids in Southern California rattle immigrant communities — including those in the US legally

Immigration raids across Southern California are rattling the area’s immigrant communities, even among those in the country legally

Raids in Southern California rattle immigrant communities — including those in the US legally
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Salesforce blocks AI rivals from using Slack data, The Information reports

Slack, a Salesforce-owned workplace messaging app, recently blocked other software firms from searching or storing Slack messages, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing a public

Salesforce blocks AI rivals from using Slack data, The Information reports
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Oil prices soften as markets assess US-China trade talks outcome

Oil prices softened in Asian trade on Wednesday as markets assessed the outcome of U.S.-China trade talks, yet to be reviewed by President Donald Trump,

Oil prices soften as markets assess US-China trade talks outcome
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Qualcomm launches AI R&D centre in Vietnam

U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm has launched an artificial intelligence research and development centre in Vietnam, the company said on Tuesday.

Qualcomm launches AI R&D centre in Vietnam
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Tesla's public robotaxi rides set for tentative June 22 start, CEO Musk says

Tesla tentatively plans to begin offering rides on its self-driving robotaxis to the public on June 22, CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday, as investors and fans of

Tesla's public robotaxi rides set for tentative June 22 start, CEO Musk says
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Takeaways from New Jersey election: Trump looms large and signs of Democratic enthusiasm

New Jersey primary voters chose their nominees — and President Donald Trump notched a win in his endorsement belt — in one of two high-stakes governor's races being held this year

Takeaways from New Jersey election: Trump looms large and signs of Democratic enthusiasm
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Trump to sign resolutions nixing California's EV rules, sources

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Trump to sign resolutions nixing California's EV rules, sources
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GM says it will invest $4 billion to increase US production

GM says it will invest $4 billion to increase US production

GM says it will invest $4 billion to increase US production
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GM to invest $4 billion in three US facilities as it ramps up gas-powered vehicles

General Motors said on Tuesday it is planning to invest about $4 billion over the next two years at three U.S. facilities in Michigan,

GM to invest $4 billion in three US facilities as it ramps up gas-powered vehicles
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Social media algorithms boost L.A. protest misinformation in ‘combustible’ environment

Social media algorithms boost L.A. protest misinformation in ‘combustible’ environment

Social media algorithms boost L.A. protest misinformation in ‘combustible’ environment
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Why these actors and ‘SmartLess’ podcast hosts want to help you pay less for cell service

Why these actors and ‘SmartLess’ podcast hosts want to help you pay less for cell service

Why these actors and ‘SmartLess’ podcast hosts want to help you pay less for cell service
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An unrestrained Trump defends deploying military to Los Angeles during Fort Bragg visit

An unrestrained Trump defends deploying military to Los Angeles during Fort Bragg visit

An unrestrained Trump defends deploying military to Los Angeles during Fort Bragg visit
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How a company's safe survived an atomic bomb and became part of US history

How a company's safe survived an atomic bomb and became part of US history

How a company's safe survived an atomic bomb and became part of US history
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Airlines offering vouchers, new flights for passengers impacted by airport delays during Army parade in DC

Airlines offering vouchers, new flights for passengers impacted by airport delays during Army parade in DC

Airlines offering vouchers, new flights for passengers impacted by airport delays during Army parade in DC
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World’s most popular TikTok star Khaby Lame leaves the US after being detained by ICE

The world's most popular TikTok personality has left the U.S. after being detained by immigration agents in Las Vegas

World’s most popular TikTok star Khaby Lame leaves the US after being detained by ICE
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France's Mistral launches Europe's first AI reasoning model

Mistral on Tuesday launched Europe's first AI reasoning model, which uses logical thinking to create a response, as it tries to keep pace with

France's Mistral launches Europe's first AI reasoning model
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Starbucks accelerates new staffing model to all North American stores

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol told Reuters on Tuesday that he would accelerate the rollout of the coffeehouse chain's new staffing and service model, aiming for all 18,000

Starbucks accelerates new staffing model to all North American stores