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Nearly half of teens say social media is bad for youth mental health, report finds

Nearly half of teens say social media is bad for youth mental health, report finds

Nearly half of teens say social media is bad for youth mental health, report finds
Environment|Fashion and Beauty|Science|Technology

Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here’s what people are doing about it this Earth Day

Plastic is everywhere — and yet some people may be surprised at how much they actually wear

Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here’s what people are doing about it this Earth Day
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Intel results to spotlight new CEO Tan's strategy to reverse years of missteps

Intel's quarterly results will offer the clearest look yet at new CEO Lip-Bu Tan's turnaround strategy for the embattled American chipmaker, and investors are hoping for

Intel results to spotlight new CEO Tan's strategy to reverse years of missteps
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

The iPhone’s biggest rival may have one advantage in Trump’s tariff war

The iPhone’s biggest rival may have one advantage in Trump’s tariff war

The iPhone’s biggest rival may have one advantage in Trump’s tariff war
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Taiwan March export orders miss forecast, China drags

Taiwan's export orders rose less than expected in March, as strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) applications was offset by slower demand from China, with the government

Taiwan March export orders miss forecast, China drags
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Russia is ramping up hybrid attacks against Europe, Dutch intelligence says

By Anthony Deutsch and Bart H.

Russia is ramping up hybrid attacks against Europe, Dutch intelligence says
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia's Rosatom says will proceed with Myanmar nuclear plant despite quake

A plan to build a nuclear power plant will continue in Myanmar, a war-torn Southeast Asian country partly devastated by a massive earthquake in March, the

Russia's Rosatom says will proceed with Myanmar nuclear plant despite quake
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology

Majority of German firms fear negative effects of Trump tariffs, ZEW finds

More than 80% of German companies in manufacturing and the information technology industry expect a negative impact on the German economy from tariffs imposed by the U.S., according

Majority of German firms fear negative effects of Trump tariffs, ZEW finds
Asia|Business|Technology

China's cutthroat EV revolution leaves little margin for profit

As the sun set over Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour, well-dressed social media influencers swarmed a lineup of sleek electric vehicles from

China's cutthroat EV revolution leaves little margin for profit
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Mercedes unveils new luxury electric limousine van series

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz unveiled on Tuesday a new all-electric luxury limousine van series called "Vision V" with some of the vehicles to be produced in

Mercedes unveils new luxury electric limousine van series
Asia|Business|Technology

A 5-minute charge to go 320 miles. Chinese EV battery giant CATL says its tech is even better than Tesla-killer BYD’s

A 5-minute charge to go 320 miles. Chinese EV battery giant CATL says its tech is even better than Tesla-killer BYD’s

A 5-minute charge to go 320 miles. Chinese EV battery giant CATL says its tech is even better than Tesla-killer BYD’s
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Walmart-backed Flipkart to shift base back to India from Singapore

Flipkart will shift its holding company from Singapore to India, the e-commerce company said on Tuesday, as its parent Walmart aims to take the 17-year-old company public.

Walmart-backed Flipkart to shift base back to India from Singapore
Asia|Business|Europe|Technology

China's Nio delays Europe launch of Firefly EV to third quarter

China's Nio said on Tuesday it would launch its Firefly electric vehicle in Europe in the third quarter, later than initially forecast, after it underestimated challenges involved

China's Nio delays Europe launch of Firefly EV to third quarter
Business|Political|Technology|US

Google could use AI to extend search monopoly, DOJ says as trial begins

Alphabet's Google needs strong measures imposed on it to prevent it from using its artificial intelligence products to extend its dominance in online search, a U.S.

Google could use AI to extend search monopoly, DOJ says as trial begins
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Amazon has halted some data center leasing talks, Wells Fargo analysts say

Amazon.com has paused some data center lease talks for its cloud division, particularly in overseas markets, suggesting a short-term slowdown in leasing for large-scale facilities, Wells

Amazon has halted some data center leasing talks, Wells Fargo analysts say
Political|Technology|Travel|US

Key safety notification system for pilots to be replaced years ahead of schedule

Key safety notification system for pilots to be replaced years ahead of schedule

Key safety notification system for pilots to be replaced years ahead of schedule
Business|Technology|US

Shopify must face data privacy lawsuit in US

A U.S. appeals court on Monday revived a proposed data privacy class action against Shopify, a decision that could make it easier for American courts to assert

Shopify must face data privacy lawsuit in US
Business|Crime|Technology|US

Tesla settles wrongful death lawsuit claiming sudden acceleration in Ohio crash

Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company Tesla has agreed to settle a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the estate of a man who was killed in 2021 after his Tesla crashed and

Tesla settles wrongful death lawsuit claiming sudden acceleration in Ohio crash
Political|Technology|US

FAA to deploy new pilot messaging database system by September

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday it plans to deploy a new pilot messaging database by September after a series of outages have raised safety

FAA to deploy new pilot messaging database system by September
Business|Science|Technology

Here’s what happened when I tried the Sam Altman-backed orb face scanner

Here’s what happened when I tried the Sam Altman-backed orb face scanner

Here’s what happened when I tried the Sam Altman-backed orb face scanner
Science|Technology

NASA's Lucy spacecraft beams back pictures of an asteroid shaped like a lumpy bowling pin

NASA's Lucy spacecraft has beamed back pictures from its latest asteroid flyby

NASA's Lucy spacecraft beams back pictures of an asteroid shaped like a lumpy bowling pin
Business|Political|Technology|US

White House Easter Egg Roll features Big Tech logos, branding

White House Easter Egg Roll features Big Tech logos, branding

White House Easter Egg Roll features Big Tech logos, branding
Business|Crime|Technology|US

FTC accuses Uber of misleading subscribers

The U.S.

FTC accuses Uber of misleading subscribers
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Chevron announces first oil at Ballymore project in US Gulf

Chevron has started oil and gas production from a project in the U.S.

Chevron announces first oil at Ballymore project in US Gulf
Education|Science|Technology

Orlando teen develops device to aid visually impaired

Orlando teen develops device to aid visually impaired

Orlando teen develops device to aid visually impaired
Business|Technology|US

FTC sues Uber, alleging ‘deceptive’ Uber One charges and cancellations

FTC sues Uber, alleging ‘deceptive’ Uber One charges and cancellations

FTC sues Uber, alleging ‘deceptive’ Uber One charges and cancellations
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Hedge funds cut 'Mag Seven' to two-year low ahead of earnings

Global hedge funds last week dumped the so-called Magnificent Seven megacap stocks, bringing their exposure to the group to a two-year low just ahead of their

Hedge funds cut 'Mag Seven' to two-year low ahead of earnings
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology|US

Big Tech's 'Magnificent Seven' heads into earnings season reeling from Trump turbulence

As Big Tech kicks off its quarterly earnings season this week, the industry’s bellwether companies have been thrust into a cauldron of uncertainty and turmoil that they didn’t anticipate when Donald Trump re-entered the White House less than 100 days ago

Big Tech's 'Magnificent Seven' heads into earnings season reeling from Trump turbulence
Business|Political|Technology|US

Google faces off with US government in attempt to break up company in search monopoly case

Google on Monday began confronting an existential threat as the U.S. government tries to break up the company as punishment for turning its revolutionary search engine into a ruthless monopoly

Google faces off with US government in attempt to break up company in search monopoly case
Technology|US|World

Reddit back up after outage affecting thousands of users worldwide

Social media platform Reddit was restored after thousands of users worldwide experienced outages on Monday, according to Downdetector.com.

Reddit back up after outage affecting thousands of users worldwide
Africa|Americas|Asia|Crime|Technology|World

Billion-dollar cyberscam industry spreading globally, UN says

Asian crime syndicates behind the multibillion-dollar cyberscam industry are expanding globally including to South America and Africa, as raids in Southeast Asia

Billion-dollar cyberscam industry spreading globally, UN says
Technology|Travel|US

Passengers evacuate on Orlando tarmac after engine fire

Passengers evacuate on Orlando tarmac after engine fire

Passengers evacuate on Orlando tarmac after engine fire
Science|Technology|World

A green comet likely is breaking apart and won't be visible to the naked eye

Scientists say a newly discovered green comet likely has broken apart and won’t be visible to the naked eye

A green comet likely is breaking apart and won't be visible to the naked eye
Asia|Business|Food|Technology

China's JD.com calls out anti-competitive pressures on food delivery couriers

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com highlighted anti-competitive

China's JD.com calls out anti-competitive pressures on food delivery couriers
Business|Europe|Political|Technology

EU says it will enforce digital rules irrespective of CEO and location

The European Union is determined to enforce its full digital rule book no matter who is in charge of companies such as X, Meta, Apple and Tiktok or where they are based, Commission

EU says it will enforce digital rules irrespective of CEO and location
Business|Environment|MidEast|Technology

Saudi Aramco signs development deal with China's EV giant BYD

Saudi oil giant Aramco signed a joint development agreement with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD to explore collaboration in the development of new

Saudi Aramco signs development deal with China's EV giant BYD
Asia|Business|Technology

Google settles India's antitrust probe in Android TV case

India's competition regulator said on Monday it has approved the settlement proposal of Alphabet's Google in the Android TV case, under which it had charged the company over anticompetitive

Google settles India's antitrust probe in Android TV case
Business|Technology|US

Motorola Solutions launches AI tool, new device to cut emergency response time

Motorola Solutions on Monday launched the SVX, a device that combines a remote speaker microphone, body camera and AI assistant named Assist, to help first responders

Motorola Solutions launches AI tool, new device to cut emergency response time
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Boeing eases latest 737 MAX headache - a shortage of nuts and bolts

Boeing has secured new stocks of specialized nuts and bolts that hold together its top-selling commercial jet, two industry sources told Reuters

Boeing eases latest 737 MAX headache - a shortage of nuts and bolts
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Tesla's affordable EV, robotaxis in focus after Musk backlash, competition hurt demand

Tesla investors will be eager to ask CEO Elon Musk two pressing questions when the electric vehicle maker reports results on Tuesday: when will the affordable vehicle

Tesla's affordable EV, robotaxis in focus after Musk backlash, competition hurt demand
Business|Science|Technology

To prove you’re human, a startup wants to scan your face with this

How do you know if the person on the other end of your dating app is a real person or AI? That’s exactly what Sam Altman and the startup “Tools for Humanity” hope to solve with their device, The Orb. It analyzes your face and eyes to verify you’re human. They hope their scans will become required to access a variety of online services.

To prove you’re human, a startup wants to scan your face with this
Asia|Business|Technology

Huawei readies new AI chip for mass shipment as China seeks Nvidia alternatives, sources say

Huawei Technologies plans to begin mass shipments of its advanced 910C artificial intelligence chip to Chinese customers as early as next

Huawei readies new AI chip for mass shipment as China seeks Nvidia alternatives, sources say
Business|Health|Technology

Instagram tries using AI to determine if teens are pretending to be adults

Instagram is expanding its use of artificial intelligence to determine if kids are lying about their ages on the app, parent company Meta Platforms said on Monday

Instagram tries using AI to determine if teens are pretending to be adults
Asia|Technology|Travel|World

Drones can deliver supplies on Mount Everest this year, and it may change climbing forever

Drones can deliver supplies on Mount Everest this year, and it may change climbing forever

Drones can deliver supplies on Mount Everest this year, and it may change climbing forever
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

South Korea's LG Energy Solution pulls out of Indonesia EV battery investment

South Korea's LG Energy Solution has formally withdrawn from a 142 trillion rupiah ($8.45 billion) project to develop electric vehicle battery making in Indonesia, the company said

South Korea's LG Energy Solution pulls out of Indonesia EV battery investment
Americas|Asia|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Nintendo faces trade war test with Switch 2 launch

Nintendo's Switch became a source of much-needed escapism during pandemic restrictions.

Nintendo faces trade war test with Switch 2 launch
Asia|Business|Technology

At China auto show, EV makers to grapple with autonomous-tech crackdown, launch Tesla 'killers'

More than 70 Chinese and international automotive brands will showcase more than 100 new or refreshed models at the Shanghai auto show this week, intensifying already cutthroat

At China auto show, EV makers to grapple with autonomous-tech crackdown, launch Tesla 'killers'
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Second Boeing jet starts return from China, tracker shows

A second Boeing jet intended for use by a Chinese airline was heading back to the U.S. on Monday, flight tracking data showed, in what appeared to be another victim of the tit-for-tat

Second Boeing jet starts return from China, tracker shows
Asia|Science|Sports|Technology

Chinese robots ran against humans in the world’s first humanoid half-marathon. They lost by a mile

Chinese robots ran against humans in the world’s first humanoid half-marathon. They lost by a mile

Chinese robots ran against humans in the world’s first humanoid half-marathon. They lost by a mile
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Malaysia Airlines eyes new Boeing jets should China reject them

Malaysia Airlines' parent company, Malaysia Aviation Group, is talking to Boeing about acquiring new jets that become available if Chinese airlines stop taking deliveries, its

Malaysia Airlines eyes new Boeing jets should China reject them
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Moscow court finds Google guilty of disclosing Russian war casualties, TASS says

A Moscow court has found Alphabet's Google guilty of disclosing personal data of Russian servicemen who died in Ukraine, Russia's TASS news agency reported on Monday, citing court documents

Moscow court finds Google guilty of disclosing Russian war casualties, TASS says
Arts|Science|Technology|Travel

An astronaut’s awe-inspiring views from life in space

An astronaut’s awe-inspiring views from life in space

An astronaut’s awe-inspiring views from life in space
Environment|Science|Technology

'I started hyperventilating': Watch first footage of giant sea creature

Scientists working with the Schmidt Ocean Institute reveal the first footage of two elusive sea animals: the colossal squid and a type of glass squid.

'I started hyperventilating': Watch first footage of giant sea creature
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Countries shore up their digital defenses as global tensions raise the threat of cyberwarfare

Countries around the world are tightening their cyberdefenses as global tensions rise

Countries shore up their digital defenses as global tensions raise the threat of cyberwarfare
Business|Health|Technology|US

More pharmacies offer to speed prescription deliveries to customers

America’s two largest retailers want to deliver prescriptions to your doorstep, sometimes in a matter of hours

More pharmacies offer to speed prescription deliveries to customers
Science|Technology|World

A Soyuz capsule with 2 Russians and 1 American returns to Earth from the International Space Station

A Soyuz capsule carrying two Russian cosmonauts and one American astronaut safely landed Sunday in Kazakhstan, concluding a 220-day mission aboard the International Space Station

A Soyuz capsule with 2 Russians and 1 American returns to Earth from the International Space Station
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Boeing jet returns to US from China, a victim of Trump's tariff war

A Boeing jet intended for use by a Chinese airline landed back at the planemaker's U.S. production hub on Sunday, a victim of the tit-for-tat

Boeing jet returns to US from China, a victim of Trump's tariff war
Asia|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Spacecraft brings Russians, American back to earth, Russia's space agency says

A Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft carrying Russian cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Wagner and NASA astronaut Donald Pettit has returned to Earth, Russia's Roscosmos space agency reported on

Spacecraft brings Russians, American back to earth, Russia's space agency says
Asia|Science|Sports|Technology

No sweat: Humanoid robots run a Chinese half-marathon alongside flesh-and-blood competitors

In one small step for robot-kind — thousands of them, really — humanoid robots ran alongside actual humans in a half-marathon in the Chinese capital

No sweat: Humanoid robots run a Chinese half-marathon alongside flesh-and-blood competitors
Science|Technology|World

Chemical fingerprints could belong to a signature of life on distant planet

Chemical fingerprints could belong to a signature of life on distant planet

Chemical fingerprints could belong to a signature of life on distant planet
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology|Travel

Universal Epic Universe is the theme park resort's biggest bang yet in Florida

From Harry Potter to Super Mario Bros

Universal Epic Universe is the theme park resort's biggest bang yet in Florida
Business|Political|Technology|US

YouTube, Amazon and Meta sign up to sponsor White House Easter Egg Roll

YouTube, Amazon and Meta sign up to sponsor White House Easter Egg Roll

YouTube, Amazon and Meta sign up to sponsor White House Easter Egg Roll
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Bankers get creative to sign M&A deals in Trump's trade war

After U.S.

Bankers get creative to sign M&A deals in Trump's trade war
Science|Technology

Scientists found a potential sign of life on a distant planet – an astronomer explains why many are still skeptical

The exoplanet K2-18b could harbor a massive ocean, but scientists will need to study the planet more to see if it’s really likely to host life.

Scientists found a potential sign of life on a distant planet – an astronomer explains why many are still skeptical
Crime|Technology|US

Police state-of-the-art forensics tech looks to improve public safety

Police state-of-the-art forensics tech looks to improve public safety

Police state-of-the-art forensics tech looks to improve public safety
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|US

Tesla to delay US launch of affordable EV, a lower-cost Model Y, sources say

Tesla's long-awaited plans for an affordable car include a U.S-made, stripped-down version of its best-selling electric

Tesla to delay US launch of affordable EV, a lower-cost Model Y, sources say
Education|Europe|Political|Science|Technology

Macron invites international scientists to come work in France

French President Emmanuel Macron invited scientists from all over the world to come work in France or Europe, as U.S.

Macron invites international scientists to come work in France
Arts|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Technology

‘Sinners’ director Ryan Coogler takes us to film school in 10 minutes

‘Sinners’ director Ryan Coogler takes us to film school in 10 minutes

‘Sinners’ director Ryan Coogler takes us to film school in 10 minutes
Health|Political|Science|Technology|US

Trump turns a COVID information website into a promotion page for the lab leak theory

A federal website that used to feature information on vaccines, testing and treatment for COVID-19 has been transformed into a page supporting the theory that the pandemic originated with a lab leak

Trump turns a COVID information website into a promotion page for the lab leak theory
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|US|World

Italy agrees with US to oppose 'discriminatory' tech taxes

Italy and the United States issued a joint statement against "discriminatory" taxes on digital services on Friday, in a possible signal Rome is moving away from a levy that has

Italy agrees with US to oppose 'discriminatory' tech taxes
Science|Technology

NASA's Lucy spacecraft is speeding toward another close encounter with an asteroid

NASA's Lucy spacecraft will soon swoop past a small asteroid

NASA's Lucy spacecraft is speeding toward another close encounter with an asteroid
Education|Science|Technology

All models are wrong − a computational modeling expert explains how engineers make them useful

If an engineer makes an improper assumption while designing something, sometimes the consequences are fatal. An engineering professor explains how to reduce risk.

All models are wrong − a computational modeling expert explains how engineers make them useful
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

The US has a single rare earths mine. Chinese export limits are energizing a push for more

America’s only rare earths mine has fielded calls from anxious companies since China responded to President Donald Trump's tariffs by limiting exports of seven heavy metals

The US has a single rare earths mine. Chinese export limits are energizing a push for more
Americas|Economy|Environment|Technology|US

Crews restore power to nearly all customers after island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico

Officials in Puerto Rico say power has been restored to more than 98% of customers after an island-wide blackout hit the U.S. territory earlier this week

Crews restore power to nearly all customers after island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico
Business|Political|Technology|US

Google to appeal against part of US court's decision in monopoly case

Alphabet's Google plans to appeal against the "adverse" portion of the court decision in the U.S. Department of Justice’s monopoly case against the technology giant. On Thursday U.S.

Google to appeal against part of US court's decision in monopoly case
Business|Crime|Technology|US

Scammers are texting drivers about unpaid tolls, causing chaos amongst some consumers

Scammers are texting drivers about unpaid tolls, causing chaos amongst some consumers

Scammers are texting drivers about unpaid tolls, causing chaos amongst some consumers
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|World

India's Modi, Musk discussed potential collaboration in technology

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Elon Musk and talked about "various issues, including the topics we covered during our meeting in Washington DC earlier this year," he said in

India's Modi, Musk discussed potential collaboration in technology
Crime|Political|Technology|US

Judge extends ban on Musk's DOGE access to private Social Security data

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction on Thursday that extends a ban on billionaire Elon Musk's aides from accessing private information on millions of Americans

Judge extends ban on Musk's DOGE access to private Social Security data
Asia|Business|Technology

Apple's China smartphone shipments slide 9% in first quarter

Apple's shipments of smartphones in China slumped 9% in the first quarter from a year earlier and it was the only major manufacturer to see a decline,

Apple's China smartphone shipments slide 9% in first quarter
Economy|Environment|Technology|Travel|World

This remote Pacific island nation just got its first ATMs

This remote Pacific island nation just got its first ATMs

This remote Pacific island nation just got its first ATMs
Business|Technology

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan flattens leadership structure, names new AI chief, memo says

Intel's new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, is flattening the semiconductor giant's leadership team, with important chip groups reporting directly to him, according to a

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan flattens leadership structure, names new AI chief, memo says
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology|US

Netflix signals confidence with upbeat revenue outlook

Netflix executives on Thursday backed the company's revenue outlook for the year and voiced confidence that the streaming service would

Netflix signals confidence with upbeat revenue outlook
Business|Crime|Technology|US

Tesla settles Black employee's lawsuit alleging pervasive harassment

Tesla has settled a racial discrimination lawsuit by a Black female employee who claimed a manager at its Fremont, California, plant sometimes greeted workers by saying

Tesla settles Black employee's lawsuit alleging pervasive harassment
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Global Payments agrees $24.25 billion Worldpay deal as industry heavyweights shift focus

Global Payments has agreed to buy rival Worldpay from FIS and private equity firm GTCR for $24.25 billion in a three-way deal, sharpening its

Global Payments agrees $24.25 billion Worldpay deal as industry heavyweights shift focus
Business|Crime|Technology|US

Tesla speeds up odometers to avoid warranty repairs, US lawsuit claims

Tesla faces a proposed class action claiming it speeds up odometers on its electric vehicles so they fall out of warranty faster, saving Elon Musk's company from having

Tesla speeds up odometers to avoid warranty repairs, US lawsuit claims
Education|Political|Technology

Governor signs bill banning cell phones at schools during school day

Governor signs bill banning cell phones at schools during school day

Governor signs bill banning cell phones at schools during school day
Business|Political|Technology|US

Google's digital ad network declared an illegal monopoly, joining its search engine in penalty box

Google has been branded an abusive monopolist by a federal judge for the second time in less than a year, this time for illegally exploiting some of its online marketing technology to boost the profits fueling an internet empire currently worth $1.8 trillion

Google's digital ad network declared an illegal monopoly, joining its search engine in penalty box
Science|Technology|World

Scientists find possible chemical signs of life on a faraway planet

Astronomers have detected possible chemical signs of life on a faraway planet

Scientists find possible chemical signs of life on a faraway planet
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology|US

Netflix's first quarter builds on recent momentum as trade war drags down other tech companies

Netflix fared better than analysts anticipated during the first three months of the year, signaling the world’s largest video streaming service is still thriving as President Donald Trump’s policies cast a pall on the economy

Netflix's first quarter builds on recent momentum as trade war drags down other tech companies
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken cuts redundant roles amid traditional finance push

Kraken, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is reorganizing its workforce by reducing some positions and consolidating teams where

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken cuts redundant roles amid traditional finance push
Business|Political|Technology|US

Google holds illegal monopolies in ad tech, US judge finds

Alphabet's Google illegally dominates two markets for online advertising technology, a judge ruled on Thursday, dealing another blow to the tech giant and paving the way for

Google holds illegal monopolies in ad tech, US judge finds
Science|Technology

New evidence challenges theories on the origin of water on Earth, study suggests

New evidence challenges theories on the origin of water on Earth, study suggests

New evidence challenges theories on the origin of water on Earth, study suggests
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Apple CEO spoke with Lutnick about tariff impact on iPhone prices, Washington Post says

Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke with U.S.

Apple CEO spoke with Lutnick about tariff impact on iPhone prices, Washington Post says
Business|Finance|Political|Technology|US

What does ruling on Google's illegal ad tech monopoly mean?

A U.S. judge's ruling that Google has illegal monopolies in ad technology sets up the possibility of U.S. prosecutors seeking a breakup.

What does ruling on Google's illegal ad tech monopoly mean?
Health|Science|Technology

How does your brain create new memories? Neuroscientists discover ‘rules’ for how neurons encode new information

As you experience or encounter new things, your brain must encode this information via the right neural networks at the right time.

How does your brain create new memories? Neuroscientists discover ‘rules’ for how neurons encode new information
Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

Farming couple builds a 'passive house', one of Wisconsin's most eco-friendly and efficient homes

Farming couple builds a 'passive house', one of Wisconsin's most eco-friendly and efficient homes

Farming couple builds a 'passive house', one of Wisconsin's most eco-friendly and efficient homes
Environment|Science|Technology|US|World

NASA rover finds fresh evidence of the warm and wet past of Mars

A mineral called siderite found abundantly in rock drilled by a NASA rover on the surface of Mars is providing fresh evidence of the planet's warmer and wetter

NASA rover finds fresh evidence of the warm and wet past of Mars
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Reaction to US judge ruling that Google holds illegal monopolies in ad tech

Alphabet's Google illegally dominates two markets for online advertising technology, a judge ruled on Thursday, dealing another blow to the tech giant and paving the way for

Reaction to US judge ruling that Google holds illegal monopolies in ad tech
Crime|Health|Political|Technology|US

Top cases before the US Supreme Court

The U.S.

Top cases before the US Supreme Court
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Google's journey from dorm to internet dominance

A U.S. judge has ruled that Google illegally monopolized digital advertising markets, paving the way for a break up of the internet empire that was started out of a Stanford University

Google's journey from dorm to internet dominance
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Wall Street pauses stock, dollar sell-off amid trade talks

Most Wall Street stocks were little changed and the dollar ticked up on Thursday as investors took some heart from trade talks

Wall Street pauses stock, dollar sell-off amid trade talks
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Nvidia faces $5.5 billion charge as US restricts chip sales to China

Nvidia on Tuesday said it would take $5.5 billion in charges after the U.S. government limited exports of its H20 artificial intelligence chip to China,

Nvidia faces $5.5 billion charge as US restricts chip sales to China
Business|Political|Technology|US

Google is an online advertising monopoly, judge rules

Google is an online advertising monopoly, judge rules

Google is an online advertising monopoly, judge rules
Science|Technology|World

Scientists detect signature of life on a distant planet, study suggests

Scientists detect signature of life on a distant planet, study suggests

Scientists detect signature of life on a distant planet, study suggests
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|US

ABB to increase local US production to reduce tariff impact

Swiss engineering group ABB is expanding its local production in the United States and other countries to mitigate the impact of tariffs imposed by U.S.

ABB to increase local US production to reduce tariff impact
Business|Health|Technology|US

429,000 portable chargers are under recall after some consumers report fires, minor burn injuries

About 429,000 portable power banks are under recall because they can overheat and potentially catch fire while charging phones, posing a burn hazard to consumers

429,000 portable chargers are under recall after some consumers report fires, minor burn injuries
Africa|Business|Crime|Health|Technology

Funeral held in Kenya for TikTok content moderator following death in unclear circumstances

A Kenya-based Nigerian content moderator for TikTok, who died in unclear circumstances last month, has been buried in a public cemetery as colleagues eulogized her as “selfless.”

Funeral held in Kenya for TikTok content moderator following death in unclear circumstances
Crime|Health|Technology|US

SporTran bus explodes at bus stop; all CNG buses pulled from service

SporTran bus explodes at bus stop; all CNG buses pulled from service

SporTran bus explodes at bus stop; all CNG buses pulled from service
Asia|Business|Technology|World

Nvidia CEO stresses importance of China market in Beijing visit, Chinese state media reports

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Thursday that China was a very important market for Nvidia after the U.S. imposed a ban on sales of its H20 artificial intelligence chips to the

Nvidia CEO stresses importance of China market in Beijing visit, Chinese state media reports
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

China dominates solar. Trump tariffs target China. For US solar industry, that means higher costs

President Donald Trump's escalating trade war with China means hopeful solar buyers may have a much harder time getting systems installed in the U.S. in coming months

China dominates solar. Trump tariffs target China. For US solar industry, that means higher costs
Asia|Business|Technology

Volkswagen to present in-house automated driving system for China

Volkswagen's CARIZON, a joint venture between its software subsidiary Cariad and China's Horizon Robotics, has developed the carmaker's first in-house automated driving system, it said on

Volkswagen to present in-house automated driving system for China
Business|Technology|Travel|US

Archer unveils plans for NYC air-taxi network in partnership with United Airlines

Archer Aviation on Thursday unveiled plans for a proposed air-taxi network in New York City, in partnership with United Airlines, as it seeks to tap into the airport

Archer unveils plans for NYC air-taxi network in partnership with United Airlines
Science|Technology

Popular AIs head-to-head: OpenAI beats DeepSeek on sentence-level reasoning

Large language model AIs can ingest long documents and answer questions about them, but a key question is how well they ‘understand’ individual sentences in the documents.

Popular AIs head-to-head: OpenAI beats DeepSeek on sentence-level reasoning
Americas|Business|Food|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

A restaurant in Havana defies Cuba's tech struggles with digital menus and a robot waitress

For Sonia Pérez, stepping into Havana’s Doña Alicia restaurant felt like entering a movie

A restaurant in Havana defies Cuba's tech struggles with digital menus and a robot waitress
Economy|Environment|Political|Technology|US

Appliance efficiency standards save consumers billions, reduce pollution and fight climate change

About 40% of total US energy consumption is used by household and industrial appliances, such as heating and cooling systems, refrigerators and lighting.

Appliance efficiency standards save consumers billions, reduce pollution and fight climate change
Opinion|Political|Technology|US

Why deregulating online platforms is actually bad for free speech

At first glance it might seem contradictory that restricting some speech can preserve free speech, but research shows that online content moderation protects the marketplace of ideas.

Why deregulating online platforms is actually bad for free speech
Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Shortsellers targeted wider range of companies ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day'

Shortsellers targeted a wider range of equity sectors in March before U.S.

Shortsellers targeted wider range of companies ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day'
Business|Political|Technology|US

Musk's SpaceX is frontrunner to build Trump's Golden Dome missile shield

Elon Musk's SpaceX and two partners have emerged as frontrunners to win a crucial part of President Donald Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense

Musk's SpaceX is frontrunner to build Trump's Golden Dome missile shield
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Hyundai to suspend EV production in S Korea due to slow demand, US tariffs - Yonhap

Hyundai Motor plans to temporarily suspend production of some of its electric vehicles (EVs) in South Korea due to slow demand and U.S. tariffs, Yonhap news agency reported on

Hyundai to suspend EV production in S Korea due to slow demand, US tariffs - Yonhap
Environment|Technology|Travel|US

United Airlines plane engine shoots out fire after hitting an animal on takeoff

United Airlines plane engine shoots out fire after hitting an animal on takeoff

United Airlines plane engine shoots out fire after hitting an animal on takeoff
Business|Technology|US

Ford recalls more than 148,000 vehicles, NHTSA says

Ford Motor is recalling more than 148,000 vehicles in the United States as part of two recalls, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday.

Ford recalls more than 148,000 vehicles, NHTSA says
Crime|Technology|US

10-year-old girl kidnapped by man she met on Roblox, police say

10-year-old girl kidnapped by man she met on Roblox, police say

10-year-old girl kidnapped by man she met on Roblox, police say
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

TSMC upbeat on outlook as robust AI demand offsets tariff uncertainty

The world's largest contract chip maker, TSMC, gave a bullish outlook for the year on robust demand for AI applications, adding that it

TSMC upbeat on outlook as robust AI demand offsets tariff uncertainty
Education|Health|Political|Science|Technology|US

Science caught in crossfire of Trump's fight with universities

Harvard scientist Dr.

Science caught in crossfire of Trump's fight with universities
Economy|Education|Health|Political|Science|Technology|US

iPhones and GPS owe their existence to US government-funded research. What’s at stake with Trump cuts to university funding

iPhones and GPS owe their existence to US government-funded research. What’s at stake with Trump cuts to university funding

iPhones and GPS owe their existence to US government-funded research. What’s at stake with Trump cuts to university funding
Asia|Education|Technology

China to rely on artificial intelligence in education reform bid

China will integrate artificial intelligence (AI) applications into teaching efforts, textbooks and the school curriculum as it moves to overhaul education, authorities said in

China to rely on artificial intelligence in education reform bid
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

European firms rethink cloud provider choices amid trade war, OVHCloud CEO says

The CEO of OVHCloud, a leading European data centre provider that operates 43 facilities across four continents, said on Thursday that global trade tensions were making European companies

European firms rethink cloud provider choices amid trade war, OVHCloud CEO says
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

ABB to spin off world's second biggest robotics business

Swiss industrial group ABB on Thursday announced plans to spin off its robotics division in the biggest shake up at the company since it sold its power grids business

ABB to spin off world's second biggest robotics business
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

TSMC Q1 profit surges 60%, beats forecasts

TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, posted a 60% jump in first-quarter net profit on Thursday, beating market forecasts as it benefited from surging demand for

TSMC Q1 profit surges 60%, beats forecasts
Asia|Business|Technology

China bans 'smart' and 'autonomous' driving terms from vehicle ads

China is banning automakers from using the terms "smart driving" and "autonomous driving" when they advertise driving assistance features, and will tighten rules around such

China bans 'smart' and 'autonomous' driving terms from vehicle ads
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|US

OpenAI's $500 billion Stargate venture weighs future UK investment, FT reports

Stargate, a $500 billion U.S. data-centre project funded by SoftBank, OpenAI and Oracle, is weighing a future investment in the UK as it explores overseas locations to build out AI

OpenAI's $500 billion Stargate venture weighs future UK investment, FT reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Tech giants Tencent and Douyin to help China's exporters pivot to domestic market

Chinese tech giants Tencent and Douyin, TikTok's sister app in China, have in the past two days launched programs to help Chinese exporters sell their goods domestically, amid an

Tech giants Tencent and Douyin to help China's exporters pivot to domestic market
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

TSMC forecast lifts gloomy mood in chip stocks, tariff worries linger

Taiwan's TSMC on Thursday lifted some share prices in Asia and Europe amid U.S.

TSMC forecast lifts gloomy mood in chip stocks, tariff worries linger
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Judge says labor unions' lawsuit over DOGE access to Labor Department systems can move forward

A federal judge says he won’t dismiss a lawsuit from labor unions seeking to block Elon Musk’s team from accessing systems at the Labor Department

Judge says labor unions' lawsuit over DOGE access to Labor Department systems can move forward
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|US

Japan's Zeon aims to decide on US investment by summer, sees rising risk amid Trump tariffs

Japanese chemical company Zeon aims to decide by the summer whether to move forward with plans it put on hold to expand production in the United

Japan's Zeon aims to decide on US investment by summer, sees rising risk amid Trump tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Bhutan turns to 'green' cryptocurrency to fuel economy

The Himalayan nation of Bhutan is exploring ways to mine and leverage green cryptocurrencies using hydropower to boost its economy and create jobs to reduce brain

Bhutan turns to 'green' cryptocurrency to fuel economy
Business|Political|Technology|US

TikTok's US public policy chief to step down, The Information reports

TikTok's U.S. public policy chief, Michael Beckerman, a key figure in its fight against a U.S. government ban, plans to leave his Washington-based role and transition to a global advisory

TikTok's US public policy chief to step down, The Information reports
Science|Technology|World

Scientists find strongest evidence yet of life on an alien planet

In a potential landmark discovery, scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope have obtained what they call the strongest signs yet of possible life beyond our

Scientists find strongest evidence yet of life on an alien planet
Asia|Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Technology|US

Temu, Shein slash digital ads as tariffs end cheap shipping from China, data show

Chinese online marketplace Temu and fast-fashion retailer Shein, two of the biggest advertisers on U.S. social media, are sharply cutting their U.S. digital ad

Temu, Shein slash digital ads as tariffs end cheap shipping from China, data show
Business|Political|Technology|US

Ex-CISA chief Chris Krebs leaving SentinelOne following Trump pressure

Christopher Krebs, whom President Donald Trump fired as head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in 2020, said on Wednesday he

Ex-CISA chief Chris Krebs leaving SentinelOne following Trump pressure
Business|Political|Technology|US

Spinning off Instagram, the decline of ‘friending’ and other takeaways from Mark Zuckerberg at the FTC monopoly trial

Spinning off Instagram, the decline of ‘friending’ and other takeaways from Mark Zuckerberg at the FTC monopoly trial

Spinning off Instagram, the decline of ‘friending’ and other takeaways from Mark Zuckerberg at the FTC monopoly trial
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Trading Day: When the chips are down

TRADING DAY Making sense of the forces driving global markets By Jamie McGeever, Markets Columnist  Tariffied once again The respite was too good to last

Trading Day: When the chips are down
Asia|Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Intel will need license to export AI chips to Chinese clients, FT reports

American chipmaker Intel has informed Chinese clients it will start needing a license to sell some of its advanced artificial intelligence processors, the Financial Times reported on

Intel will need license to export AI chips to Chinese clients, FT reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Indexes drop as Fed's Powell says growth appears to be slowing; Nvidia tumbles

U.S. stocks ended sharply lower on Wednesday as Nvidia warned about steep charges from new U.S. curbs on its chip exports to China and Federal Reserve

Indexes drop as Fed's Powell says growth appears to be slowing; Nvidia tumbles
Business|Technology|US

Zoom restored after outage affects thousands of users globally

Video-conferencing platform Zoom Communications said on Wednesday it had resolved a global outage that disrupted its services, including its website, video calls and application, affecting

Zoom restored after outage affects thousands of users globally
Business|Technology|US

A Zoom outage prevented thousands of people from joining meetings, using the website

A Zoom outage prevented thousands of people from joining meetings, using the website

A Zoom outage prevented thousands of people from joining meetings, using the website
Technology|US

Firefighters hang from a crane — training for technical rescues

Firefighters hang from a crane — training for technical rescues

Firefighters hang from a crane — training for technical rescues
Business|Political|Technology|US

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wraps up testimony in antitrust case

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is emphasizing that he bought Instagram and WhatsApp because he liked the companies — not to cut competition as the Federal Trade Commission alleges in a historic antitrust trial

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wraps up testimony in antitrust case
Economy|Education|Political|Science|Technology|US

How war, money and the quest for discovery entwined the US government and universities

The showdown between the Trump administration and Harvard University is spotlighting bare-knuckled politics and big dollar figures

How war, money and the quest for discovery entwined the US government and universities
Political|Technology|US

Nearly 50 House Democrats say no to unauthorized AI in Trump administration

Members of Congress have called on the Trump administration to cease applying any unauthorized artificial intelligence system toward its effort to slash government

Nearly 50 House Democrats say no to unauthorized AI in Trump administration
Health|Science|Technology

Behind the story of the decades-long journey of xenotransplantation

In this episode of The Story Behind the AP Story, we hear from Lauran Neergaard and Shelby Lum, who have been following the journey of animal to human transplants, or xenotransplants, over the last few years

Behind the story of the decades-long journey of xenotransplantation
Science|Technology|World

A colossal squid is caught on camera for the first time in the deep sea

A colossal squid has been captured on camera for the first time in the deep sea by an international team of researchers steering a remotely operated submersible

A colossal squid is caught on camera for the first time in the deep sea
Environment|Science|Technology

How single-stream recycling works − your choices can make it better

Not all plastic is the same. Old yogurt cups and milk jugs, for example, don’t play well together when being turned into new materials. However, there are solutions.

How single-stream recycling works − your choices can make it better
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology

US-China trade fight slams stocks, sends gold to record high

Global shares fell sharply on Wednesday as U.S. restrictions on chip sales to China and continued tariff uncertainty battered tech

US-China trade fight slams stocks, sends gold to record high
Business|Economy|Technology

OpenAI in talks to buy Windsurf for about $3 billion, Bloomberg News reports

OpenAI is in discussions to buy artificial intelligence-assisted coding tool Windsurf for about $3 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing a person familiar with the matter.

OpenAI in talks to buy Windsurf for about $3 billion, Bloomberg News reports
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|US

US mulls penalties to block DeepSeek from buying American technology, NYT reports

The Trump administration is weighing penalties that would block China's DeepSeek from buying U.S. technology and is debating barring Americans' access to its services, the New York Times

US mulls penalties to block DeepSeek from buying American technology, NYT reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Nvidia, caught in the US-China trade war, takes a $5.5 billion hit

Nvidia, caught in the US-China trade war, takes a $5.5 billion hit

Nvidia, caught in the US-China trade war, takes a $5.5 billion hit
Business|Political|Technology|US

OpenAI picks labor icon Dolores Huerta and other philanthropy advisers as it moves toward for-profit

OpenAI has named labor leader Dolores Huerta and three others to a temporary advisory board that will help guide the artificial intelligence company’s philanthropy as it attempts to shift itself into a for-profit business

OpenAI picks labor icon Dolores Huerta and other philanthropy advisers as it moves toward for-profit
Business|Political|Technology|US

Tesla registrations slump 15% in EV-loving California

Californians further soured on Tesla in the first quarter, pulling down the electric-vehicle maker's registrations by 15% as backlash against Elon Musk's company intensified

Tesla registrations slump 15% in EV-loving California
Science|Technology

Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system may orbit two failed stars, scientists say

Scientists may have found a new Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system that orbits two failed stars

Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system may orbit two failed stars, scientists say
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Putin praises Elon Musk, compares him to father of Soviet space program

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday praised Elon Musk, comparing him to Sergei Korolev, the chief engineer behind the Soviet Union's space success in the 1950s and 1960s,

Putin praises Elon Musk, compares him to father of Soviet space program
Business|Europe|Technology|US

General Dynamics says G800 jet receives FAA, EASA certifications

General Dynamics said on Wednesday its Gulfstream G800 jet has received certifications from the Federal Aviation Administration and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.

General Dynamics says G800 jet receives FAA, EASA certifications
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Global chipmakers feel the pinch of Trump's shifting trade policy

Global chip stocks were battered on Wednesday on fresh evidence of how U.S.

Global chipmakers feel the pinch of Trump's shifting trade policy
Business|Political|Technology|US

Meta trial: 5 key moments from Zuckerberg's testimony

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified this week at a high-stakes trial in Washington where the U.S.

Meta trial: 5 key moments from Zuckerberg's testimony
Political|Technology|US

In last-minute reversal, US agency extends support for cyber vulnerability database

U.S. officials will extend support for 11 months for a database of cyber weaknesses that plays a critical role in fighting bugs and hacks, a spokesperson said

In last-minute reversal, US agency extends support for cyber vulnerability database
Business|Political|Technology|US

TikTok begins US testing of 'Footnotes' similar to 'Community Notes' by X

TikTok on Wednesday started testing "Footnotes" in the United States, a feature similar to "Community Notes" used by X and Meta, as the short-video platform awaits a deal that will secure

TikTok begins US testing of 'Footnotes' similar to 'Community Notes' by X
Environment|Science|Technology|US

Solar storm could bring auroras farther south over the US than they typically appear

Solar storm could bring auroras farther south over the US than they typically appear

Solar storm could bring auroras farther south over the US than they typically appear
Health|Lifestyle|Technology|US

3-legged mini horse fitted with custom prosthetic leg in groundbreaking rehab case

3-legged mini horse fitted with custom prosthetic leg in groundbreaking rehab case

3-legged mini horse fitted with custom prosthetic leg in groundbreaking rehab case
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

‘It’s going to be the small stuff’: Trump’s tariffs could make cheap tech gadgets not so cheap

‘It’s going to be the small stuff’: Trump’s tariffs could make cheap tech gadgets not so cheap

‘It’s going to be the small stuff’: Trump’s tariffs could make cheap tech gadgets not so cheap
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

AMD flags $800 million hit from new US curbs on chip exports to China

Advanced Micro Devices expects charges of up to $800 million due to the latest curbs by the Trump administration on exports of advanced processors to China, the company said on Wednesday.

AMD flags $800 million hit from new US curbs on chip exports to China
Business|Crime|Technology|Travel|US

How deadly has air travel been in 2025? Here is what to know

How deadly has air travel been in 2025? Here is what to know

How deadly has air travel been in 2025? Here is what to know
Environment|Science|Technology|US

Miami researchers are testing a textured seawall designed to hold back water and create a home for marine organisms

BIOCAP tiles reimagine seawalls as dynamic, ecologically active systems that have the potential to enhance coastal resilience.

Miami researchers are testing a textured seawall designed to hold back water and create a home for marine organisms
Science|Technology

Dark energy may have once been ‘springier’ than it is today − DESI cosmologists explain what their collaboration’s new measurement says about the universe’s history

Scientists have conflicting theories on why the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate. New measurements from a massive collaboration complicate these ideas.

Dark energy may have once been ‘springier’ than it is today − DESI cosmologists explain what their collaboration’s new measurement says about the universe’s history
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Lyft to enter European market with $200 million FreeNow acquisition

Lyft is buying mobility platform FreeNow from German automotive giants BMW and Mercedes-Benz for 175 million euros ($198.40 million) to expand into the European ride-

Lyft to enter European market with $200 million FreeNow acquisition
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Tech shares fall after Nvidia says new US controls on exports of AI chip will cost it $5.5 billion

Shares in Nvidia and other tech companies slumped after the computer chipmaker said that tighter U.S. government controls on its exports of semiconductors used for artificial intelligence will cost it an extra $5.5 billion

Tech shares fall after Nvidia says new US controls on exports of AI chip will cost it $5.5 billion
Asia|Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Technology|US

Chinese factories are taking the trade war somewhere new

Chinese factories are taking the trade war somewhere new

Chinese factories are taking the trade war somewhere new
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Walmart boosts tech presence in India with Chennai office deal, document shows

Walmart has signed a deal for a second office space in the southern Indian city of Chennai, which is fast emerging as a major technology center after being

Walmart boosts tech presence in India with Chennai office deal, document shows
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

US-China trade war goes full throttle

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Financial Industry and Financial Markets The escalating U.S.-China trade war has expanded

US-China trade war goes full throttle
Business|Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Damaged Finland-Estonia undersea cable expected back in operation by mid-July

Repair work on the damaged subsea power line EstLink 2 that runs between Finland and Estonia will start in May and is expected to return to commercial use on July 15, Finnish

Damaged Finland-Estonia undersea cable expected back in operation by mid-July
Business|Crime|Europe|Technology

Google faces 5 billion pound UK lawsuit for abusing dominance in online search

Alphabet's Google is being sued in Britain for potential damages of up to 5 billion pounds ($6.6 billion) in a class action alleging the company abused its dominant

Google faces 5 billion pound UK lawsuit for abusing dominance in online search
Asia|Business|Technology|US

Nvidia kept some China customers in the dark about new US chip clampdown, sources say

Nvidia did not warn at least some major customers in advance about new U.S. export rules it was told about a week ago requiring it to obtain licenses

Nvidia kept some China customers in the dark about new US chip clampdown, sources say
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Ferrari prepared for years for its first EV, chairman says

Ferrari has been preparing for years for electrification, starting with Formula One powertrains, as it nears the launch of its first fully electric (EV) model in October, Chairman

Ferrari prepared for years for its first EV, chairman says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

European shares close lower as ASML warns US tariffs cloud outlook

European shares closed lower on Wednesday, weighed down by semiconductor-related stocks after the world's biggest chip-making equipment

European shares close lower as ASML warns US tariffs cloud outlook
Asia|Business|Technology

SAIC's new EV brand co-developed with Huawei to launch first model this autumn

Chinese automaker SAIC's new electric vehicle brand co-developed with technology conglomerate Huawei has been named Shangjie, with the first model to be launched in the autumn,

SAIC's new EV brand co-developed with Huawei to launch first model this autumn
Asia|Business|Technology

Xiaomi will not bring new YU7 to China's largest auto show, exec says

Xiaomi does not plan to showcase its upcoming YU7 electric SUV at China's largest auto show next week, deflating widespread anticipation among visitors keen to catch a glimpse of

Xiaomi will not bring new YU7 to China's largest auto show, exec says
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

ASML says tariffs cloud outlook for 2025 and 2026

ASML, the world's biggest supplier of computer chip-making equipment, said on Wednesday that tariffs were increasing uncertainty for its outlook for

ASML says tariffs cloud outlook for 2025 and 2026
Business|Technology|US

California attorney general declines to join Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI

The California attorney general's office declined to join a lawsuit by Elon Musk against OpenAI, the agency wrote in a letter made public on Tuesday, saying the

California attorney general declines to join Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

China's Xpeng says it reviewed supply chain to insulate it from tariff turmoil

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng said on Wednesday that it had done a "thorough analysis" of its supply chain to ensure it would not be impacted by the current turmoil caused

China's Xpeng says it reviewed supply chain to insulate it from tariff turmoil
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Trump's tariffs on Chinese parts for Cybercab, Semi disrupt Tesla's US production plans, source says

Tesla's plans to ship components from China for Cybercab and Semi electric trucks in the United States were suspended after President Donald Trump raised tariffs on Chinese goods

Trump's tariffs on Chinese parts for Cybercab, Semi disrupt Tesla's US production plans, source says
Asia|Business|Technology|Travel|World

The world’s tallest bridge will open in China this summer

The world’s tallest bridge will open in China this summer

The world’s tallest bridge will open in China this summer
Entertainment|Technology|Travel

CNN got a sneak peek at one of the biggest and most expensive theme parks ever built

CNN's Natasha Chen, along with a gaggle of enthusiasts, got a pre-opening preview of the new Universal Epic Universe theme park. It combines Universal's library of movie content like, "How to Train Your Dragon" and the "Harry Potter" franchise, with cutting-edge ride and park technology. Find even more details on the new park here.

CNN got a sneak peek at one of the biggest and most expensive theme parks ever built
Business|Economy|Technology|US

US issues export licensing requirements for Nvidia, AMD chips to China

The U.S.

US issues export licensing requirements for Nvidia, AMD chips to China
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

China has a powerful card to play in its fight against Trump’s trade war

China has a powerful card to play in its fight against Trump’s trade war

China has a powerful card to play in its fight against Trump’s trade war
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

KKR acquires German IT firm Datagroup for around $500 million

U.S.-based private equity firm KKR has reached a deal with Frankfurt-listed Datagroup to buy the firm in an all-cash transaction that values it at about 450

KKR acquires German IT firm Datagroup for around $500 million
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology|US

OpenAI names members to its nonprofit commission

ChatGPT maker OpenAI named members to its newly formed nonprofit commission on Tuesday, which will guide the company's philanthropic efforts.

OpenAI names members to its nonprofit commission
Political|Science|Technology|US

FAA tests drone detection equipment in New Jersey after unexplained drone sightings in the state last year

FAA tests drone detection equipment in New Jersey after unexplained drone sightings in the state last year

FAA tests drone detection equipment in New Jersey after unexplained drone sightings in the state last year
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

US tariffs may cost chip equipment makers more than $1 billion, industry estimates

U.S.

US tariffs may cost chip equipment makers more than $1 billion, industry estimates
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Figma confidentially files for much awaited US IPO after $20 billion Adobe deal collapse

Cloud-based designer platform Figma on Tuesday confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the United States, more than a year after a $20 billion deal to be

Figma confidentially files for much awaited US IPO after $20 billion Adobe deal collapse
Business|Political|Technology|US

Meta's Zuckerberg eyed Instagram spinoff amid antitrust scrutiny, document shows

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg considered spinning off popular photo-sharing app Instagram in 2018 over concerns about the growing risk of antitrust

Meta's Zuckerberg eyed Instagram spinoff amid antitrust scrutiny, document shows
Crime|Technology|US

Notorious internet messageboard 4chan has been hacked, posts claim

The notorious internet messageboard 4chan has been hacked, according to posts circulating online, some of which said that a the hacker involved had revealed

Notorious internet messageboard 4chan has been hacked, posts claim
Business|Political|Technology|US

Meta CEO Zuckerberg considered spinning off Instagram in 2018 over antitrust worries, email says

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg once considered separating Instagram from its parent company due to worries about antitrust litigation

Meta CEO Zuckerberg considered spinning off Instagram in 2018 over antitrust worries, email says
Business|Finance|Political|Technology|US

US SEC officials push back as Musk's DOGE seeks broad access, source says

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is seeking access to U.S.

US SEC officials push back as Musk's DOGE seeks broad access, source says
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Review of decision not to award Space Command to Alabama inconclusive, with Trump reversal expected

With the Trump administration expected to reverse a controversial 2023 decision on the permanent location of U.S. Space Command, a review by the Defense Department inspector general could not determine why Colorado was chosen over Alabama

Review of decision not to award Space Command to Alabama inconclusive, with Trump reversal expected
Business|Economy|Health|Political|Technology

Here’s what’s about to become more expensive with the next round of tariffs

Here’s what’s about to become more expensive with the next round of tariffs

Here’s what’s about to become more expensive with the next round of tariffs
Arts|Education|Health|Science|Technology

THERAPLAYING: Music therapy program to teach guitar to Parkinson's patients

THERAPLAYING: Music therapy program to teach guitar to Parkinson's patients

THERAPLAYING: Music therapy program to teach guitar to Parkinson's patients
Business|Political|Technology|US|World

DOGE staffer appointed as acting head of US State Dept foreign assistance office

The administration of President Donald Trump has appointed a key member of billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency as the acting head of

DOGE staffer appointed as acting head of US State Dept foreign assistance office
Environment|Science|Technology|US

A strong solar storm heads to Earth. Here's what to know about northern lights

A strong solar storm is headed to Earth and this could cause colorful aurora displays in parts of the United States

A strong solar storm heads to Earth. Here's what to know about northern lights
Business|Europe|Technology

Google's spam policy hit by EU antitrust complaint from German media company

A German media company has complained to EU antitrust regulators following Alphabet unit Google's crackdown against companies gaming its search algorithm to push up

Google's spam policy hit by EU antitrust complaint from German media company
Crime|Political|Technology|US

Whistleblower org says DOGE may have caused 'significant cyber breach' at US labor watchdog

A whistleblower complaint says that billionaire Elon Musk's team of technologists may have been responsible for a "significant cybersecurity

Whistleblower org says DOGE may have caused 'significant cyber breach' at US labor watchdog
Business|Crime|Technology|US|World

NTSB finds 'failure' in training before deadly Newark cargo ship fire

Federal investigators are sharply criticizing the fire department of Newark, New Jersey for failures in training and preparation before a sending firefighters inside a cargo ship that was on fire at Port Newark in 2023

NTSB finds 'failure' in training before deadly Newark cargo ship fire
Europe|Political|Technology

Italy says Britain is not sharing technology on fighter project

Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has said Britain is not fully sharing technologies with Italy and Japan in a major project to develop a new

Italy says Britain is not sharing technology on fighter project
Health|Science|Technology

Scientists reveal advance in brain research once thought impossible

Scientists reveal advance in brain research once thought impossible

Scientists reveal advance in brain research once thought impossible
Business|Technology

OpenAI is working on X-like social media network, the Verge reports

OpenAI is working on its own X-like social media network, the Verge reported on Tuesday, citing multiple sources familiar with the matter.

OpenAI is working on X-like social media network, the Verge reports
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Comcast unveils five-year internet price lock to stem broadband losses

Comcast unveiled a five-year price lock for its Xfinity Internet service on Tuesday, aiming to stem subscriber losses and bolster its broadband business as competition in the sector

Comcast unveils five-year internet price lock to stem broadband losses
Business|Political|Technology|US

Former FTC chair explains how to prove if a company is a monopoly

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the witness stand Monday as his social media company faces accusations by the Federal Trade Commission of creating an illegal "social network monopoly."

Former FTC chair explains how to prove if a company is a monopoly
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Johnson & Johnson expects $400 million in tariff-related costs, mostly related to China

Health care giant Johnson & Johnson expects about $400 million in tariff-related costs this year

Johnson & Johnson expects $400 million in tariff-related costs, mostly related to China
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Elliott builds $1.5-billion stake in Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Hedge fund Elliott Investment Management has built a stake of more than $1.5 billion in Hewlett Packard Enterprise, a person familiar with the

Elliott builds $1.5-billion stake in Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Airbus expects to finalise Spirit Aero deal this month, CFO says

Airbus expects to finalise an agreement to buy part of the assets of Spirit AeroSystems by the end of the April and close the deal by mid-year, "ideally by June 30", Chief Financial

Airbus expects to finalise Spirit Aero deal this month, CFO says
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Apple airlifted iPhones worth a record $2 billion from India in March as Trump tariffs loomed

Apple's main India suppliers Foxconn and Tata shipped nearly $2 billion worth of iPhones to the United States in March, an all-time high, as

Apple airlifted iPhones worth a record $2 billion from India in March as Trump tariffs loomed
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Airbus affirms 2025 targets but is still assessing impact of trade tensions

Europe's Airbus reaffirmed forecasts for the year but cautioned on Tuesday that it was still assessing the impact of trade tensions on its operations - simultaneously hit by

Airbus affirms 2025 targets but is still assessing impact of trade tensions
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Stellantis chair says US tariffs, EU rules put auto industry at risk

Stellantis Chairman John Elkann said on Tuesday U.S. tariffs and strict European Union emissions standards were threatening the industry, as the automaker continued its search for a

Stellantis chair says US tariffs, EU rules put auto industry at risk
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Lucid says it is on track to enter midsize electric SUV market next year

Lucid is on track to launch its midsize electric SUV in 2026, company executives said on Tuesday, as the EV maker looks to tap an increasingly competitive

Lucid says it is on track to enter midsize electric SUV market next year
Health|Science|Technology|US

FDA OKs trial of pig livers as dialysis-like treatment for liver failure

U.S. researchers are about to test if livers from gene-edited pigs could treat people with sudden liver failure — not with a transplant but temporarily attached outside the body

FDA OKs trial of pig livers as dialysis-like treatment for liver failure
Business|Sports|Technology

Pro scouts make adjustments as they navigate the evolving college football world ahead of NFL draft

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch often feels as though he’s entered a strange new scouting universe when he interviews an NFL draft prospect

Pro scouts make adjustments as they navigate the evolving college football world ahead of NFL draft
Political|Technology|US

A need for chaos powers some Americans’ support for Elon Musk taking a chainsaw to the US government

Burn it all down? For some Americans who feel they’ve lost social status, that’s exactly what they want DOGE to do.

A need for chaos powers some Americans’ support for Elon Musk taking a chainsaw to the US government
Education|Science|Sports|Technology

Johns Hopkins students develop technology to help Baltimore Orioles build better baseball bats

Johns Hopkins students develop technology to help Baltimore Orioles build better baseball bats

Johns Hopkins students develop technology to help Baltimore Orioles build better baseball bats
Business|Political|Science|Technology|US

US House committee seeks testimony from 23andMe co-founder after bankruptcy

A U.S.

US House committee seeks testimony from 23andMe co-founder after bankruptcy
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US lawyer says UK intel firm paid for hack operation against him

A New York attorney has accused a British private intelligence firm of paying mercenary hackers who he says tipped a court battle in his opponents'

US lawyer says UK intel firm paid for hack operation against him
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American Airlines, last of the major carriers, is adding free Wi-Fi

American Airlines, last of the major carriers, is adding free Wi-Fi

American Airlines, last of the major carriers, is adding free Wi-Fi
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Binance among crypto exchanges hit by Amazon Web Services outage

Crypto exchange Binance said it briefly stopped allowing users to withdraw from the platform on Tuesday, due to an issue involving an Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centre, while other

Binance among crypto exchanges hit by Amazon Web Services outage
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American Airlines to start offering free in-flight Wi-Fi next year

American Airlines said on Tuesday it will provide free high-speed in-flight internet services beginning in January 2026 in partnership with AT&T.

American Airlines to start offering free in-flight Wi-Fi next year
Europe|Political|Technology

Italy's defence minister says decision on Musk's Starlink should be technical

Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said his ministry could only provide a technical assessment of a potential deal with U.S. billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink company over

Italy's defence minister says decision on Musk's Starlink should be technical
Asia|Business|Technology|World

Japan's anti-monopoly watchdog accuses Google of violations in smartphones

Japanese regulators have accused U.S. tech giant Google of violating anti-monopoly laws, echoing similar moves in the U.S. and Europe

Japan's anti-monopoly watchdog accuses Google of violations in smartphones
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Microsoft signs large carbon removal deal backing AtmosClear's Louisiana project

Microsoft said on Tuesday it signed a contract for a project in Louisiana that would remove 6.75 million metric tons of carbon dioxide over 15 years, which

Microsoft signs large carbon removal deal backing AtmosClear's Louisiana project
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Global electric vehicle sales up 29% in March, researchers find

Global sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 29% year-on-year in March, helped by growth in China and Europe, while EV growth in North America was

Global electric vehicle sales up 29% in March, researchers find
Asia|Business|Technology|World

Japan competition watchdog issues cease and desist order to Google

Japan's competition watchdog issued a cease and desist order to Alphabet's Google on Tuesday for anticompetitive practices in the first such action against a U.S. tech giant.

Japan competition watchdog issues cease and desist order to Google
Asia|Business|Technology

China to tighten EV battery rules to reduce fire and explosion risks

China is tightening regulations on battery-powered vehicles and will require its automakers to comply with higher battery safety standards, aiming to reduce risks of fire and

China to tighten EV battery rules to reduce fire and explosion risks
Asia|Crime|Political|Technology|World

China pursuing 3 alleged US operatives over cyberattacks during Asian Games

China says it is pursuing three alleged U.S. operatives accused of carrying out cyberattacks on Chinese infrastructure during the Asian Winter Games

China pursuing 3 alleged US operatives over cyberattacks during Asian Games
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Vance sees 'good chance' of a US-UK deal, criticises Zelenskiy

There is a good chance that the United States and Britain will strike a "great agreement" on trade due to President Donald Trump's love of the country and its royal family, his

Vance sees 'good chance' of a US-UK deal, criticises Zelenskiy
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Ericsson's profit surges as North American clients buy gear ahead of Trump's tariffs

Ericsson's first-quarter core earnings trounced analysts' expectations on Tuesday as North American telecom customers placed more orders for its gear ahead of the

Ericsson's profit surges as North American clients buy gear ahead of Trump's tariffs
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Applied Materials becomes largest shareholder of advanced packaging firm BESI

Applied Materials has bought a 9% stake in BE Semiconductor industries (BESI), the U.S.-based computer chip equipment supplier said on Monday.

Applied Materials becomes largest shareholder of advanced packaging firm BESI
Asia|Business|Economy|Health|Political|Technology|US

US moves ahead on tariffs with investigations into computer chips and pharmaceuticals

The Trump administration has taken its next steps toward imposing more tariffs on key imports, launching investigations into imports of computer chips and products that contain them, chip making equipment and pharmaceuticals

US moves ahead on tariffs with investigations into computer chips and pharmaceuticals
Asia|Business|Technology|US

AMD set to produce its CPU chip at TSMC plant in Arizona

Advanced Micro Devices said on Tuesday its key processor chips would soon be made at TSMC's new production site in Arizona, marking the first time that its products

AMD set to produce its CPU chip at TSMC plant in Arizona
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Tariffs uncertainty clouds outlook for ASML's earnings

Investors will seek clarity on the risks posed by tariffs U.S.

Tariffs uncertainty clouds outlook for ASML's earnings
Asia|Crime|Political|Technology|World

China accuses US of launching 'advanced' cyberattacks, names alleged NSA agents

China accused the United States National Security Agency (NSA) on Tuesday of launching "advanced" cyberattacks during the Asian Winter

China accuses US of launching 'advanced' cyberattacks, names alleged NSA agents
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|US

Taiwan to simulate impact of US tariffs on semiconductor sector

Taiwan will simulate the impact of any U.S. tariffs on the semiconductor industry and seek talks with Washington on the issue, the island's economy minister said on Tuesday.

Taiwan to simulate impact of US tariffs on semiconductor sector
Australia|Business|Political|Technology|US

AUKUS exemption to US defence trade controls doesn't cover nuclear subs, officials say

U.S. controls on sensitive defence exports, relaxed for AUKUS partner Australia last year, still apply to submarines, creating hurdles to defence industry

AUKUS exemption to US defence trade controls doesn't cover nuclear subs, officials say
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This ‘Poo Zoo’ is harvesting living cells from animal dung

This ‘Poo Zoo’ is harvesting living cells from animal dung

This ‘Poo Zoo’ is harvesting living cells from animal dung
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

South Korea unveils $23 billion support package for chips amid US tariff uncertainty

South Korea announced on Tuesday an increase in its support package for the country's vital semiconductor industry to 33 trillion won ($23.25 billion), up about a quarter from a 26

South Korea unveils $23 billion support package for chips amid US tariff uncertainty
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

T. Rowe Price Investment Management to back Starboard in Autodesk proxy fight, source says

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T. Rowe Price Investment Management to back Starboard in Autodesk proxy fight, source says
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US steps up probes into pharmaceutical, chip imports, setting stage for tariffs

The Trump administration is proceeding with probes into imports of pharmaceuticals and semiconductors as part of a bid to impose tariffs on both sectors on

US steps up probes into pharmaceutical, chip imports, setting stage for tariffs
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Tech, auto shares gain as Trump floats more tariff exemptions amid confusion

Big Tech and auto shares rose after the U.S. removed smartphones and other electronics from its tariffs on China over the weekend, and after President Donald

Tech, auto shares gain as Trump floats more tariff exemptions amid confusion
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Hertz says hackers stole its customer data

Rental car firm Hertz Global said on Monday some of its users' data was stolen in a breach involving one of its vendors.

Hertz says hackers stole its customer data
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IRS chief information officer announces resignation on eve of tax-filing day

The chief information officer at the Internal Revenue Service said he would resign, according to an email sent to staff and seen by Reuters on Monday

IRS chief information officer announces resignation on eve of tax-filing day
Business|Political|Technology|US

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in historic antitrust trial

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced questions about his intentions in acquiring Instagram on the first day of a historic antitrust trial

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand in historic antitrust trial
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Confusion reigns after Trump exempts electronics from new tariff regime. Here's what we know

Confusion over President Donald Trump's tariffs remains following a weekend of questions around trade in consumer electronics

Confusion reigns after Trump exempts electronics from new tariff regime. Here's what we know
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Onsemi shelves $6.9 billion offer to buy Allegro MicroSystems

U.S. chipmaker Onsemi scrapped its $6.9 billion offer for smaller rival Allegro MicroSystems on Monday, ending a months-long pursuit that sought to capitalize on a market downturn to boost

Onsemi shelves $6.9 billion offer to buy Allegro MicroSystems
Business|Political|Technology|US

Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta’s social media acquisitions in first day of antitrust trial

Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta’s social media acquisitions in first day of antitrust trial

Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta’s social media acquisitions in first day of antitrust trial
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

US stocks get boost from tariff exemptions but trade war confusion persists

US stocks get boost from tariff exemptions but trade war confusion persists

US stocks get boost from tariff exemptions but trade war confusion persists
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Stocks rally worldwide after Trump eases some of his tariffs on electronics, for now

Stocks rallied worldwide after President Donald Trump relaxed some of his tariffs and as stress from within the U.S. bond market seemed to ease

Stocks rally worldwide after Trump eases some of his tariffs on electronics, for now
Science|Technology

Why the meteorites that hit Earth have less water than the asteroid bits brought back by space probes – a planetary scientist explains new research

Water-rich meteorites contain key ingredients for life, yet they barely appear in meteorite collections. Recent research using shooting stars may explain why.

Why the meteorites that hit Earth have less water than the asteroid bits brought back by space probes – a planetary scientist explains new research
Business|Europe|Technology

Meta to use public posts, AI interactions to train models in EU

Meta Platforms said on Monday it would use interactions that users have with its AI, as well as public posts and comments shared by adults across its platforms, to train its artificial

Meta to use public posts, AI interactions to train models in EU
Business|Political|Technology|US

Meta's Zuckerberg disputes US antitrust case in trial testimony

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand on Monday at a high-stakes trial in Washington over U.S. antitrust enforcers' claims that the company spent

Meta's Zuckerberg disputes US antitrust case in trial testimony
Business|Science|Technology

OpenAI launches new GPT-4.1 models with improved coding, long context comprehension

OpenAI on Monday launched its new AI model GPT-4.1, along with smaller versions GPT-4.1 mini and GPT-4.1 nano, touting major improvements in coding, instruction following, and long context

OpenAI launches new GPT-4.1 models with improved coding, long context comprehension
Celebrity|Entertainment|Science|Technology|World

Katy Perry launches into space with all-female crew on Blue Origin rocket

Pop star Katy Perry and five other women launched into space on a Blue Origin rocket and successfully returned to Earth on Monday, marking the first all-female spaceflight in

Katy Perry launches into space with all-female crew on Blue Origin rocket
Business|Political|Technology|US

US Republican senators ask Trump administration to reject Biden's AI chip rule

Seven Republican U.S. senators have sent a letter to U.S.

US Republican senators ask Trump administration to reject Biden's AI chip rule
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Nvidia plans to manufacture AI chips in the US for the first time

Nvidia announced Monday that it will produce its artificial intelligence super computers in the United States for the first time

Nvidia plans to manufacture AI chips in the US for the first time
Education|Political|Science|Technology|US

US universities sue Energy Department over research cuts

A group of U.S. universities sued the Department of Energy in Massachusetts federal court on Monday over steep cuts to federal research funding in areas like

US universities sue Energy Department over research cuts
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Intel to sell majority stake in Altera for $4.46 billion to fund revival effort

Intel has agreed to sell a 51% stake in its Altera programmable chip business to buyout firm Silver Lake for $4.46 billion, in the first major move by new CEO Lip-Bu Tan

Intel to sell majority stake in Altera for $4.46 billion to fund revival effort
Celebrity|Entertainment|Science|Technology|Travel

Blue Origin launches an all-female celebrity crew with Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez

Blue Origin has launched Jeff Bezos' fiancee Lauren Sanchez into space with an all-female celebrity crew that included Katy Perry and Gayle King

Blue Origin launches an all-female celebrity crew with Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez
Crime|Technology|US

Crosswalk signals hacked with AI messages impersonating Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg

Crosswalk signals hacked with AI messages impersonating Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg

Crosswalk signals hacked with AI messages impersonating Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Expert predicts how much an iPhone would cost if it was made in the US

Dan Ives, Global Head of Technology Research at Wedbush Securities, explains how President Donald Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods imported into the US will affect Apple.

Expert predicts how much an iPhone would cost if it was made in the US
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Nvidia to produce AI servers worth up to $500 billion in US over four years

Nvidia said it is planning to build AI servers worth as much as $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years with help from partners such as TSMC,

Nvidia to produce AI servers worth up to $500 billion in US over four years
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Bullish trade in Apple options reaps gains as shares jump on tariff exemption

An unidentified options trader's multi-million dollar bet on a short-term rebound in Apple Inc.'s shares was set to reap a sizable profit as the iPhone-

Bullish trade in Apple options reaps gains as shares jump on tariff exemption
Health|Science|Technology

Technology use may be associated with a lower risk for dementia, study finds

Technology use may be associated with a lower risk for dementia, study finds

Technology use may be associated with a lower risk for dementia, study finds
Business|Europe|Technology

Meta says it will resume AI training with public content from European users

Social media company Meta says that it will start using publicly available content from European users to train its artificial intelligence models, resuming work put on hold last year after privacy activists raised concerns about data privacy

Meta says it will resume AI training with public content from European users
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Intel sells majority stake in Altera to Silver Lake investors in a deal valued at $8.75 billion

Intel announced Monday that it was selling the majority of its Altera chip business to technology investor Silver Lake in a deal valued at $8.75 billion

Intel sells majority stake in Altera to Silver Lake investors in a deal valued at $8.75 billion
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Wells Fargo says tech banking team grew by 20% over past year

Wells Fargo said on Monday its technology banking unit increased its headcount by 20% over the past year on the back of growth in the U.S tech sector, with additional hires in the pipeline

Wells Fargo says tech banking team grew by 20% over past year
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Kraken expands beyond crypto with commission-free trading launch

Kraken, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, began a phased national rollout of commission-free trading for over 11,000 U.S.-listed

Kraken expands beyond crypto with commission-free trading launch
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Apple takes top spot for first-quarter smartphone sales, data shows

Apple took the top spot for global smartphone sales in the first quarter on the back of the iPhone 16e's launch and strong demand in countries such as Japan and India,

Apple takes top spot for first-quarter smartphone sales, data shows
Business|Political|Technology|US

If Meta loses in antitrust case, it could be forced to break itself up by selling Instagram and WhatsApp

If Meta loses in antitrust case, it could be forced to break itself up by selling Instagram and WhatsApp

If Meta loses in antitrust case, it could be forced to break itself up by selling Instagram and WhatsApp
Business|Economy|Technology|World

As legacy of Ford fades in Brazil, China's BYD looks to extend global lead in EV sales

Chinese giant automaking company BYD bought Ford Motor Co.'s former facilities in Brazil and has promised to run the company’s largest plant outside China in the hardscrabble city of Camacari in northeastern Bahia state

As legacy of Ford fades in Brazil, China's BYD looks to extend global lead in EV sales
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

Utilities choosing coal, solar, nuclear or other power sources have a lot to consider, beyond just cost

To really compare different electricity sources, you also have to look at the roles they play in keeping the lights on and their drawbacks.

Utilities choosing coal, solar, nuclear or other power sources have a lot to consider, beyond just cost
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|US

How and where is nuclear waste stored in the US?

The decades-long struggle to find a permanent place to dispose of nuclear waste will continue, probably for many years to come.

How and where is nuclear waste stored in the US?
Science|Technology

Getting AIs working toward human goals − study shows how to measure misalignment

Aligning AIs with people’s goals and values is tricky. A new technique quantifies how far off human and machine are from each other.

Getting AIs working toward human goals − study shows how to measure misalignment
Education|Political|Science|Technology|US

Perceived consensus drives moral intolerance in a time of identity-driven politics and online bubbles

A psychologist explains how group identity, polarizing issues and social media are driving people apart – and suggests some remedies.

Perceived consensus drives moral intolerance in a time of identity-driven politics and online bubbles
Business|Health|Technology

Dialysis firm DaVita hit by ransomware attack, says patient care continues

DaVita said on Monday it was hit by a ransomware attack that encrypted certain elements of its network, and some of its operations remained disrupted despite interim measures.

Dialysis firm DaVita hit by ransomware attack, says patient care continues
Asia|Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology

Chinese battery maker CATL's Q1 profit grows at fastest pace in nearly 2 years

Chinese electric vehicle battery giant CATL's first-quarter net profit grew at its fastest pace in nearly two years, while a rise in revenue ended five straight quarters of decline.

Chinese battery maker CATL's Q1 profit grows at fastest pace in nearly 2 years
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Top US power sector CEOs pull down $115 million in performance pay

CEOs of the 10 largest U.S. utilities earned more than $115 million combined in a recent three-year period as demand for electricity from their power plants jumped

Top US power sector CEOs pull down $115 million in performance pay
Asia|Political|Technology|World

North Korea is making what could be its largest, most advanced warship ever, new satellite photos show

North Korea is making what could be its largest, most advanced warship ever, new satellite photos show

North Korea is making what could be its largest, most advanced warship ever, new satellite photos show
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‘Incredibly concerning’: Facebook black market groups offer rideshare and delivery driver accounts for sale, researchers say

‘Incredibly concerning’: Facebook black market groups offer rideshare and delivery driver accounts for sale, researchers say

‘Incredibly concerning’: Facebook black market groups offer rideshare and delivery driver accounts for sale, researchers say
Business|Economy|Europe|Health|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Trump health policy uncertainty sends biotech sector into deeper slump

Trump administration cuts across federal health agencies have sent shivers through a biotech industry already struggling through a prolonged downturn

Trump health policy uncertainty sends biotech sector into deeper slump
Australia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Sony hikes PlayStation 5 console prices for Europe, UK and Australia citing economic turmoil

Sony says it will raise prices starting Monday for some PlayStation 5 video game consoles in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, citing global economic turmoil

Sony hikes PlayStation 5 console prices for Europe, UK and Australia citing economic turmoil
Asia|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Technology

Sony hikes PlayStation 5 price by 11% in Europe

Sony said it will hike the price of its PlayStation 5 (PS5) console in markets in Europe, Britain, Australia and New Zealand, citing high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates.

Sony hikes PlayStation 5 price by 11% in Europe
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

European shares rise as Trump eases tariffs on electronics from China

European shares closed higher in broad-based gains on Monday, as risk sentiment swelled after U.S.

European shares rise as Trump eases tariffs on electronics from China
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology|US

What the best ads of the 2000s reveal about American culture

What the best ads of the 2000s reveal about American culture

What the best ads of the 2000s reveal about American culture
Asia|Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Japan's Nikkei rises as iPhone-related stocks jump

Japan's Nikkei share average ended higher on Monday, as iPhone-related shares jumped after the United States excluded smartphones and other electronics from steep tariffs.

Japan's Nikkei rises as iPhone-related stocks jump
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology

TSMC first-quarter profit likely soared but Trump policies cloud outlook

TSMC, the main global producer of advanced chips used in artificial intelligence applications, is set to report a 54% leap in first-quarter profit

TSMC first-quarter profit likely soared but Trump policies cloud outlook
Asia|Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology

Asian tech stocks bounce back after Trump tariff exemptions

Shares in Asian tech companies that are major suppliers to companies like Apple rose on Monday after the U.S. government granted temporary exclusions from steep tariffs on

Asian tech stocks bounce back after Trump tariff exemptions
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Tariff uncertainty engulfs annual trade show in Hong Kong

Tariff uncertainty engulfs annual trade show in Hong Kong

Tariff uncertainty engulfs annual trade show in Hong Kong
Economy|Political|Technology|US

Trump says will announce semiconductor tariffs over next week

U.S.

Trump says will announce semiconductor tariffs over next week
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Tariffs on imported semiconductor chips coming soon, Trump says

U.S.

Tariffs on imported semiconductor chips coming soon, Trump says
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

US stock futures rise amid temporary tariff exemptions for tech products

US stock futures rise amid temporary tariff exemptions for tech products

US stock futures rise amid temporary tariff exemptions for tech products
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Trump's commerce secretary says new electronics tariff exemptions are temporary, chip tariffs coming

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says tariff exemptions announced Friday on electronics like smartphones and laptops are only a temporary reprieve until the Trump administration develops a new tariff approach specific to the semiconductor industry, The Trump administration had said late Friday it will exclude electronics like smartphones and laptops from reciprocal tariffs, a move that could help keep the prices down for popular consumer electronics that aren’t usually made in the U.S....

Trump's commerce secretary says new electronics tariff exemptions are temporary, chip tariffs coming
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Trump official says tariff exemptions on tech are temporary. Elizabeth Warren calls trade war ‘red light, green light’ game

Trump official says tariff exemptions on tech are temporary. Elizabeth Warren calls trade war ‘red light, green light’ game

Trump official says tariff exemptions on tech are temporary. Elizabeth Warren calls trade war ‘red light, green light’ game
Arts|Asia|Economy|Political|Technology|Travel|World

Osaka Expo opens in Japan offering a vision of the future. Here's what to know

The Expo 2025 has opened in Osaka with more than 10,000 people singing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony to celebrate the start of the six-month event

Osaka Expo opens in Japan offering a vision of the future. Here's what to know
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Some top tech leaders have embraced Trump. That's created a political divide in Silicon Valley

Many of Silicon Valley's most prominent tech leaders have embraced President Donald Trump in his second term

Some top tech leaders have embraced Trump. That's created a political divide in Silicon Valley
Africa|Business|Technology|World

Musk says Starlink now available in Somalia

SpaceX's Starlink satellite system is now available in Somalia, owner Elon Musk wrote on social media platform X on Sunday, while a Somalia government official confirmed the company has

Musk says Starlink now available in Somalia
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

US Commerce Secretary says exempted electronic products to come under separate tariffs

U.S.

US Commerce Secretary says exempted electronic products to come under separate tariffs
MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

Saudi Arabia, US on 'pathway' to civil nuclear agreement, US Energy Secretary says

The United States and Saudi Arabia will sign a preliminary agreement to cooperate over the kingdom's ambitions to develop a civil nuclear industry, U.S.

Saudi Arabia, US on 'pathway' to civil nuclear agreement, US Energy Secretary says
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Technology

New gear could keep California crab fishermen on the water longer, and whales safe

After years of a shortened crab fishing season aimed at preventing whale entanglements off the West Coast, California crabbers are experimenting with a new fishing method that allows them to stay on the water longer while keeping the marine mammals safe

New gear could keep California crab fishermen on the water longer, and whales safe
Economy|Political|Technology|US

Trump spares smartphones, computers, other electronics from China tariffs

U.S.

Trump spares smartphones, computers, other electronics from China tariffs
Environment|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine seeking solutions for damaged Chernobyl confinement vessel, minister says

Ukraine is seeking solutions to repair the damage caused by a Russian drone attack to the confinement vessel at the stricken Chornobyl nuclear power

Ukraine seeking solutions for damaged Chernobyl confinement vessel, minister says
Business|Technology|Travel|US

A helicopter crash left a Siemens executive, his family and their pilot dead. Here’s what we know

A helicopter crash left a Siemens executive, his family and their pilot dead. Here’s what we know

A helicopter crash left a Siemens executive, his family and their pilot dead. Here’s what we know
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Apple has few incentives to start making iPhones in US, despite Trump's trade war with China

President Donald Trump’s administration has been predicting its barrage of tariffs targeting China will push Apple into manufacturing the iPhone in the U

Apple has few incentives to start making iPhones in US, despite Trump's trade war with China
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Smartphones and computers are now exempt from Trump’s latest tariffs

Smartphones and computers are now exempt from Trump’s latest tariffs

Smartphones and computers are now exempt from Trump’s latest tariffs
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Kevin O'Leary says US has to train China 'like a puppy'

Kevin O'Leary, Canadian businessman and co-host of the investment show "Shark Tank", comments on the ongoing trade escalation with China and concerns over intellectual property theft.

Kevin O'Leary says US has to train China 'like a puppy'
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Judge relaxes ban on DOGE access to sensitive US Treasury information

A New York judge has relaxed a ban she'd put on Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency preventing it from accessing sensitive U.S. Treasury Department information

Judge relaxes ban on DOGE access to sensitive US Treasury information
Asia|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Jawbone from ancient land bridge reveals a mysterious human ancestor

Jawbone from ancient land bridge reveals a mysterious human ancestor

Jawbone from ancient land bridge reveals a mysterious human ancestor
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Japanese leader says he hopes Osaka expo will help reunite a divided world

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has attended the opening ceremony for Expo 2025 Osaka and expressed his hope that the event will help restore global unity in a world is plagued by conflicts and trade wars

Japanese leader says he hopes Osaka expo will help reunite a divided world
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Exclusive: Meet the designer behind Lisa’s reptilian Coachella look

Exclusive: Meet the designer behind Lisa’s reptilian Coachella look

Exclusive: Meet the designer behind Lisa’s reptilian Coachella look
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Airplane cabin designs that could change the way we fly

Airplane cabin designs that could change the way we fly

Airplane cabin designs that could change the way we fly
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US regulators deny rehearing on co-located Amazon data center energy pact

U.S. energy regulators this week denied a request to reconsider a decision that blocked an Amazon data center, connected directly to a Talen Energy nuclear power

US regulators deny rehearing on co-located Amazon data center energy pact
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A16z eyes leading mega round in former OpenAI CTO’s startup Thinking Machines, sources say

Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is in talks to lead an outsized early stage funding round of former OpenAI chief

A16z eyes leading mega round in former OpenAI CTO’s startup Thinking Machines, sources say
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GM to halt EV van production in Ontario to adjust for market demand

GM is temporarily halting production of its electric commercial van at its assembly plant in Ontario due to slow sales, the company and the union

GM to halt EV van production in Ontario to adjust for market demand
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Meta to add Dina Powell McCormick, Patrick Collison to board

Meta Platforms will add former Republican official Dina Powell McCormick and fintech firm Stripe's CEO Patrick Collison to its board, effective April 15, the social media company said on

Meta to add Dina Powell McCormick, Patrick Collison to board
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Group of ex-OpenAI employees back Musk's lawsuit to halt OpenAI restructure

A dozen former OpenAI employees filed a legal brief on Friday backing co-founder Elon Musk's lawsuit aimed at keeping the non-profit status of OpenAI, marking

Group of ex-OpenAI employees back Musk's lawsuit to halt OpenAI restructure
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Alphabet, Nvidia invest in OpenAI co-founder Sutskever's SSI, source says

Alphabet and Nvidia have joined prominent venture capital investors to back Safe Superintelligence (SSI), a startup co-founded by OpenAI's

Alphabet, Nvidia invest in OpenAI co-founder Sutskever's SSI, source says
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What Samsung and Vietnam stand to lose in Trump's tariff war

When Samsung Electronics chairman Jay Y. Lee met Vietnam's prime minister in July, he had a simple message to convey.

What Samsung and Vietnam stand to lose in Trump's tariff war
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FAA to conduct drone-detection testing in New Jersey

The Federal Aviation Administration will conduct drone-detection testing in New Jersey starting on Monday after a spike in reports last year and continuing

FAA to conduct drone-detection testing in New Jersey
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Wickens returns to elite racing with use of hand controls 7 years after he was paralyzed in a crash

Nearly seven years after he was paralyzed in an IndyCar crash, Robert Wickens will return to elite competition when he drives a Corvette in the IMSA sports car race on the downtown streets of Long Beach

Wickens returns to elite racing with use of hand controls 7 years after he was paralyzed in a crash
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A drone, a robot dog and determined researchers found areas thought lost at Alcatraz

Armed with robots, lasers, and specialized drones, Pete Kelsey and his team 3D-mapped all of Alcatraz Island, gaining access to areas previously off limits. Over the course of 13 months, the team unveiled details around the famous 1962 prison escape and created new models that could help strengthen the island against threats from climate change.

A drone, a robot dog and determined researchers  found areas thought lost at Alcatraz
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3 people killed after small plane crashes on busy Boca Raton street

3 people killed after small plane crashes on busy Boca Raton street

3 people killed after small plane crashes on busy Boca Raton street
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Cryptocurrency scams drive major spike in investment fraud

CheapInsurance.com analyzed the FBI's 2023 Cryptocurrency Fraud Report to examine the biggest financial losses caused by crypto-related crimes.

Cryptocurrency scams drive major spike in investment fraud
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Irish privacy watchdog investigates Elon Musk's X's use of personal data to train Grok AI chatbot

Ireland’s data privacy watchdog says it’s investigating Elon Musk’s social media platform X over its use of personal data to train his artificial intelligence chatbot Grok

Irish privacy watchdog investigates Elon Musk's X's use of personal data to train Grok AI chatbot
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Irish regulator investigates X over use of EU personal data to train Grok AI

Ireland's data regulator on Friday said it had opened an investigation into social media platform X over the use of personal data collected from European Union users to train its AI

Irish regulator investigates X over use of EU personal data to train Grok AI
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US chipmakers outsourcing manufacturing will escape China's tariffs

U.S. chipmakers that outsource manufacturing will be exempt from China's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports, according to a notice by the main

US chipmakers outsourcing manufacturing will escape China's tariffs
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Transplanted pig kidney removed after functioning in living patient for more than four months

Transplanted pig kidney removed after functioning in living patient for more than four months

Transplanted pig kidney removed after functioning in living patient for more than four months
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Morgan Stanley profit beats estimates, CEO hopeful about deals

Morgan Stanley beat first-quarter profit estimates on Friday, helped by record equity trading and strong wealth management results, while its CEO

Morgan Stanley profit beats estimates, CEO hopeful about deals
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AI-generated images can exploit how your mind works − here’s why they fool you and how to spot them

During scrolling, the brain processes visuals quickly not critically, making it easy to miss details that reveal a fake. As technology advances, slow down, look closer and think critically.

AI-generated images can exploit how your mind works − here’s why they fool you and how to spot them
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Pornography may be commonplace, but a growing body of research shows it causes lasting harm to the brain and relationships

‘Problematic’ pornography use has been linked to an array of health and relational issues – and more young people than ever are being exposed at early ages.

Pornography may be commonplace, but a growing body of research shows it causes lasting harm to the brain and relationships
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Ahead of spaceflight, Katy Perry is reading Carl Sagan and channeling her 'feminine divine'

Before she kicks off her upcoming world tour, Katy Perry is reaching for the stars

Ahead of spaceflight, Katy Perry is reading Carl Sagan and channeling her 'feminine divine'
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Helicopter crash in Hudson River kills all 6 aboard

Helicopter crash in Hudson River kills all 6 aboard

Helicopter crash in Hudson River kills all 6 aboard
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How one man just rewrote the history of Alcatraz

How one man just rewrote the history of Alcatraz

How one man just rewrote the history of Alcatraz
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Chinese electronics company Anker starts raising prices on Amazon

China's Anker, one of Amazon's largest sellers offering products from power banks to phone cases, has raised prices on a fifth of its products on the U.S. platform since

Chinese electronics company Anker starts raising prices on Amazon
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Why chess is forging an unlikely partnership with esports

Why chess is forging an unlikely partnership with esports

Why chess is forging an unlikely partnership with esports
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NYC sightseeing helicopter plunges into river, killing 6 including Spanish family and pilot

A New York City sightseeing helicopter has broken apart in midair and crashed into the Hudson River, killing six people

NYC sightseeing helicopter plunges into river, killing 6 including Spanish family and pilot
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Tesla launches in Saudi Arabia with its first showroom and service center in Riyadh

Tesla has officially launched in Saudi Arabia, marking a new chapter in the company’s global expansion after Elon Musk’s troubled relationship with the kingdom

Tesla launches in Saudi Arabia with its first showroom and service center in Riyadh
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Italy's new high-speed rail line looks to reverse depopulation, lift southern economy

Italy's high-speed railway is finally pressing into the heart of the underdeveloped south, using European Union funds in the hope that the new

Italy's new high-speed rail line looks to reverse depopulation, lift southern economy
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Lucid to acquire select Arizona-based Nikola facilities and assets

California-based Lucid Group on Friday said it will acquire select Arizona-based facilities and assets previously belonging to bankrupt electric and hydrogen-powered truckmaker Nikola Corp

Lucid to acquire select Arizona-based Nikola facilities and assets
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Tesla stops taking new orders in China for two imported, US-made models

Tesla has suspended taking new orders for Model S and Model X vehicles on its Chinese website, Reuters checks showed on Friday, as the world's two largest economies exchange blows

Tesla stops taking new orders in China for two imported, US-made models
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Volkswagen's Scania buys bankrupt Northvolt's heavy industry battery packs unit

Volkswagen's truckmaker Scania said on Friday it had agreed to buy bankrupt Northvolt's division that makes battery packs for heavy industry, reviving a transaction first

Volkswagen's Scania buys bankrupt Northvolt's heavy industry battery packs unit
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From Daikin to Samsung, companies fight Modi over e-waste policy

India wants to tackle its mounting e-waste problem. Global electronics companies say the cost is too high.

From Daikin to Samsung, companies fight Modi over e-waste policy
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Google lays off hundreds of employees in Android, Pixel teams, The Information reports

Alphabet's Google laid off hundreds of employees in its platforms and devices unit, The Information reported on Friday, citing a person with direct knowledge of the situation.

Google lays off hundreds of employees in Android, Pixel teams, The Information reports
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Trump's tariff confusion could leave aircraft deliveries in limbo

Cars, consumer goods, and industrial equipment have been delayed at ports, stuck on rail cars, and languished in warehouses at

Trump's tariff confusion could leave aircraft deliveries in limbo
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Trump seeks to revoke immigrants' Social Security numbers

The Trump administration aims to convince some immigrants without legal status to self-deport by adding them to a database of dead people, thus

Trump seeks to revoke immigrants' Social Security numbers
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Architect Sou Fujimoto: Expo 2025 is ‘a precious opportunity to come together’

Architect Sou Fujimoto: Expo 2025 is ‘a precious opportunity to come together’

Architect Sou Fujimoto: Expo 2025 is ‘a precious opportunity to come together’
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Trump signs bill to nullify expanded IRS crypto broker rule

U.S.

Trump signs bill to nullify expanded IRS crypto broker rule
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FDA says it will phase out animal testing requirement for monoclonal antibodies and drugs

FDA says it will phase out animal testing requirement for monoclonal antibodies and drugs

FDA says it will phase out animal testing requirement for monoclonal antibodies and drugs
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Cybersecurity industry falls silent as Trump turns ire on SentinelOne

The cybersecurity industry has gone mostly quiet after President Donald Trump took action against one of its prominent members.

Cybersecurity industry falls silent as Trump turns ire on SentinelOne
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EU could tax big tech if Trump trade talks fail, Von der Leyen tells FT

The EU is prepared to deploy its most powerful trade measures and may impose levies on U.S. digital companies if negotiations with U.S.

EU could tax big tech if Trump trade talks fail, Von der Leyen tells FT
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Cybertrucks in the desert: Tesla launches in Saudi Arabia

Tesla launched operations in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, a sign that Chief Executive Elon Musk has patched up relations with the kingdom and that the oil capital was

Cybertrucks in the desert: Tesla launches in Saudi Arabia
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US FDA to phase out animal testing in drug development

The U.S.

US FDA to phase out animal testing in drug development
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Smartphones and soybeans: top products caught up in US-China trade war

An escalating trade war between the United States and China is leading to steep tariffs that could affect a wide range of products.

Smartphones and soybeans: top products caught up in US-China trade war
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Students build a virtual reality, brick by brick

Students build a virtual reality, brick by brick

Students build a virtual reality, brick by brick
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'$460,000 scammed in past year and a half': City fights off crypto fraud with sticker warning

'$460,000 scammed in past year and a half': City fights off crypto fraud with sticker warning

'$460,000 scammed in past year and a half': City fights off crypto fraud with sticker warning
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EV maker Polestar lures disgruntled Tesla owners with discounts

Nearly half of Polestar's U.S. sales for its model 3 in the quarter through March came from hefty discounts targeting disgruntled Tesla owners, an

EV maker Polestar lures disgruntled Tesla owners with discounts
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US regulators finish review of Hyundai plant's Georgia water permit, finding no changes needed

U.S. regulators have concluded a monthslong review of their environmental permit for Hyundai's $7.6 billion electric vehicle plant in Georgia, finding that no changes are needed

US regulators finish review of Hyundai plant's Georgia water permit, finding no changes needed
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Hackers breach Morocco's social security database in an unprecedented cyberattack

Morocco’s social security agency says troves of data were stolen from its systems during a cyberattack this week that resulted in personal information being leaked on the Telegram messaging app

Hackers breach Morocco's social security database in an unprecedented cyberattack
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Chipmaker STMicro denies Italian minister's allegations of insider trading

Chipmaker STMicroelectronics' supervisory board on Thursday denied allegations of insider trading concerning two members of its managing board and

Chipmaker STMicro denies Italian minister's allegations of insider trading
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Aboard a nuclear-powered submarine, 'everything changes on a dime'

"The role of the fast attack submarine is so dynamic that everything changes on a dime," U.S.

Aboard a nuclear-powered submarine, 'everything changes on a dime'
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Intel CEO invested in hundreds of Chinese companies, some with military ties

By Eduardo Baptista, Stephen Nellis and Max A.

Intel CEO invested in hundreds of Chinese companies, some with military ties
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Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan's wide-ranging investments in China

By Eduardo Baptista, Stephen Nellis and Max A.

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan's wide-ranging investments in China
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Fired US Federal Trade Commissioners concerned about DOGE data access

Elon Musk's government cost-cutting campaign at the U.S.

Fired US Federal Trade Commissioners concerned about DOGE data access