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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology

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
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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

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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
Business|Technology|Travel|US

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Business|Technology|Travel|US

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
Business|Environment|Political|Technology|US

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|US|World

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
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

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
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology

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
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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
Business|Crime|Food|Technology|US

‘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
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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'
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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
Asia|Political|Technology|World

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
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Technology

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
Business|Science|Technology

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
Business|Political|Technology|US

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
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|US

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
Business|Science|Technology

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

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
Political|Technology|US

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
Sports|Technology

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
Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

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
Business|Europe|Technology

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
Business|Europe|Science|Technology

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
Health|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

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
Education|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology

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
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

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
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Science|Technology

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
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|US

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
Business|Entertainment|MidEast|Sports|Technology

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
Crime|Technology|US

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
Business|Economy|MidEast|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Technology|US

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
Asia|Business|Technology

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
Business|Europe|Technology

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Technology|US

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
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

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
Crime|Political|Technology|US

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’
Business|Finance|Political|Technology|US

Trump signs bill to nullify expanded IRS crypto broker rule

U.S.

Trump signs bill to nullify expanded IRS crypto broker rule
Health|Political|Science|Technology|US

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
Business|Political|Technology|US

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|US

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
Health|Science|Technology|US

US FDA to phase out animal testing in drug development

The U.S.

US FDA to phase out animal testing in drug development
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

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
Education|Entertainment|Technology

Students build a virtual reality, brick by brick

Students build a virtual reality, brick by brick

Students build a virtual reality, brick by brick
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|US

'$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
Business|Economy|Technology|US

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
Business|Environment|Technology|US

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
Africa|Crime|Political|Technology|World

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
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Political|Technology|US|World

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'
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|US

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
Asia|Business|Political|Technology

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
Business|Political|Technology|US

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
Business|Political|Technology|US

Google slashes business software prices for US federal agencies

Google will offer steep discounts to U.S. federal agencies for its business apps package as the company looks to capitalize on the Trump administration's cost-cutting push and chip away at

Google slashes business software prices for US federal agencies
Business|Technology|US

OpenAI countersues Elon Musk in legal dispute over ChatGPT maker's business ambitions

OpenAI is suing Elon Musk for unfair competition and interfering with its business relationships with investors and customers, escalating a legal battle between the ChatGPT maker and the billionaire who helped bankroll the artificial intelligence startup a decade ago

OpenAI countersues Elon Musk in legal dispute over ChatGPT maker's business ambitions
Lifestyle|Sports|Technology

Remember public phones? The Masters still offers old-school devices as alternative to cellphones

For many golf patrons who are lucky enough to land tickets to the Masters, it can be the experience of the lifetime

Remember public phones? The Masters still offers old-school devices as alternative to cellphones
Education|Science|Technology

Shark AI uses fossil shark teeth to get middle school kids interested in paleontology and computer vision

Lesson plans incorporating shark fossil teeth help prepare kids to live and work in an AI world.

Shark AI uses fossil shark teeth to get middle school kids interested in paleontology and computer vision
Technology|Travel|US

One Tech Tip: Locking down your device when crossing borders

Travelers should prepare for extra scrutiny of devices when crossing borders, especially when entering the U.S. Experts say 100% privacy might be impossible but there things you can do to make it harder for someone to see your private data

One Tech Tip: Locking down your device when crossing borders
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Aurora plans for self-driving trucks in harsh weather after commercial launch

(This March 25 story has been corrected to say that Aurora plans to allow its trucks to self-drive in harsh weather after the commercial launch, not ahead of the commercial launch, in the

Aurora plans for self-driving trucks in harsh weather after commercial launch
Business|MidEast|Political|Technology

In Saudi debut, Tesla faces desert heat, few chargers, but no Musk protests 

Tesla starts selling cars in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, a country where on a 900-kilometre (559 mile) stretch of its main east-west highway

In Saudi debut, Tesla faces desert heat, few chargers, but no Musk protests 
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

Trump's new energy order puts states' climate laws in the crosshairs of the Department of Justice

A new executive order from President Donald Trump that's part of his effort to invigorate energy production launches the possibility that his Department of Justice will go to court against state laws aimed at slashing planet-warming greenhouse gas pollution from fossil fuels

Trump's new energy order puts states' climate laws in the crosshairs of the Department of Justice
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|US

Trump signs orders targeting two ex-officials who criticized him

U.S.

Trump signs orders targeting two ex-officials who criticized him
Political|Science|Technology

Meet the tech billionaire who could lead NASA

President Donald Trump selected tech billionaire Jared Isaacman, a close ally of Elon Musk, to head up NASA. Here’s what that could mean for the future of space travel.

Meet the tech billionaire who could lead NASA
Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Magnificent Seven rides again as Trump pauses tariffs; adds $1.5 trillion in value

The "Magnificent Seven" stocks amassed more than $1.5 trillion in market value on Wednesday after U.S.

Magnificent Seven rides again as Trump pauses tariffs; adds $1.5 trillion in value
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

These tech leaders donated to Trump. Now they’re out billions of dollars

These tech leaders donated to Trump. Now they’re out billions of dollars

These tech leaders donated to Trump. Now they’re out billions of dollars
Political|Science|Technology|US

Options for Trump's space-based 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield head to Hegseth for approval

U.S. Space Command says it's finalized options for President Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense system and has sent its recommendations to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his review and approval

Options for Trump's space-based 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield head to Hegseth for approval
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump says TikTok deal is still 'on the table'

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said a potential deal to spin off the U.S. assets of TikTok is still "on the table" days after it

Trump says TikTok deal is still 'on the table'
Political|Technology|Travel|US

US lawmakers press FAA on recent outages of pilot messaging database

A bipartisan group of six U.S. lawmakers has questioned the Federal Aviation Administration about recent outages of the "Notice to Airmen" system that

US lawmakers press FAA on recent outages of pilot messaging database
Environment|Political|Technology|US

US EPA tracking card swipes and laptop logins to check staff office return, memo shows

The U.S.

US EPA tracking card swipes and laptop logins to check staff office return, memo shows
Business|Political|Technology|US

Former Facebook executive tells Senate committee company undermined US national security with China

Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former executive at Meta and author of an explosive insider account of her time at the social media giant, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday, accusing the company of undermining national security and briefing China on U.S. artificial intelligence efforts in order to grow its business

Former Facebook executive tells Senate committee company undermined US national security with China
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Alphabet CEO reaffirms planned $75 billion capital spending in 2025

Alphabet reiterated on Wednesday it would spend about $75 billion this year to build out data center capacity, doubling down on its generative AI bet even as the payoff remains

Alphabet CEO reaffirms planned $75 billion capital spending in 2025
Business|Environment|Technology|US

Musk's xAI increased Tennessee gas turbines without permits, community groups say

Elon Musk's xAI has nearly doubled gas turbines at its Tennessee data center, exceeding previously known figures and surpassing the number for which the company has submitted permits,

Musk's xAI increased Tennessee gas turbines without permits, community groups say
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Microsoft says it's 'slowing or pausing' some AI data center projects, including $1B plan for Ohio

Microsoft says it's “slowing or pausing” some data center construction, including a $1 billion project in Ohio

Microsoft says it's 'slowing or pausing' some AI data center projects, including $1B plan for Ohio
Political|Science|Technology|US

Moon vs. Mars: Trump's NASA pick says both can be done at the same time

President Donald Trump's nominee to lead NASA, entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, faced questions from senators on Wednesday about his ties to

Moon vs. Mars: Trump's NASA pick says both can be done at the same time
Business|Crime|Technology|US

BASF sues Berkshire's Duracell for allegedly stealing battery secrets

Duracell, the battery maker owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, has been sued by BASF for allegedly stealing trade secrets related to the German chemical

BASF sues Berkshire's Duracell for allegedly stealing battery secrets
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump administration backs off Nvidia's H20 chip crackdown after Mar-a-Lago dinner, NPR reports

The Trump administration has reversed course on plans to restrict exports of Nvidia's H20 artificial intelligence chips to China after CEO Jensen Huang attended a Mar-a-Lago dinner last

Trump administration backs off Nvidia's H20 chip crackdown after Mar-a-Lago dinner, NPR reports
Political|Science|Technology|US

Trump’s unconventional NASA pick signals Mars intentions in confirmation hearing

Trump’s unconventional NASA pick signals Mars intentions in confirmation hearing

Trump’s unconventional NASA pick signals Mars intentions in confirmation hearing
Political|Science|Technology|US

Billionaire spacewalker highlights Mars trip for astronauts in his bid to become NASA's next chief

The nominee for NASA's top job is outlining his vision for space exploration, highlighting Mars

Billionaire spacewalker highlights Mars trip for astronauts in his bid to become NASA's next chief
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Tariff anxiety boosted first-quarter personal computer shipments, Canalys says

Global shipments of personal computers rose 9.4% in the first quarter of this year as PC makers boosted consignments to the United States in anticipation of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs,

Tariff anxiety boosted first-quarter personal computer shipments, Canalys says
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Nuro secures $6 billion valuation in latest funding round

Autonomous driving technology startup Nuro said on Wednesday it fetched a valuation of $6 billion after raising $106 million in its latest funding round, as investors bet on what is often

Nuro secures $6 billion valuation in latest funding round
Business|Political|Technology|US

US Senate panel advances Trump nominee to oversee $42-billion government internet fund

The U.S.

US Senate panel advances Trump nominee to oversee $42-billion government internet fund
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine's railways restore half of IT services hit by cyber attack so far

Ukrainian state railways Ukrzaliznytsia, the country's largest cargo carrier, said on Wednesday that it had managed to restore only about half of its IT services hit by a large-scale

Ukraine's railways restore half of IT services hit by cyber attack so far
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

PacBio to cut jobs, lower spending over NIH funding cuts and tariffs

Gene sequencing equipment maker PacBio plans to cut around 120 jobs and lower expenses due to fresh tariffs and reduced funding for federal health agency National Institutes of

PacBio to cut jobs, lower spending over NIH funding cuts and tariffs
Science|Technology

Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy

Thanks to a mouse watching clips from “The Matrix,” scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date

Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy
Asia|Political|Technology|World

In Myanmar, internet shutdowns hinder earthquake aid response

By Rebecca L.

In Myanmar, internet shutdowns hinder earthquake aid response
Business|Science|Technology

Google launches new Ironwood chip to speed AI applications

By Max A.

Google launches new Ironwood chip to speed AI applications
Asia|Science|Technology|World

Soil from the moon's far side suggests drier conditions than the side facing Earth

Soil and rocks returned from the moon's far side suggest it may be drier than the side constantly facing Earth

Soil from the moon's far side suggests drier conditions than the side facing Earth
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Verizon says Google AI for customer service agents has led to sales jump

By Kenrick Cai SAN FRANCISCO - Verizon said an AI assistant for the company's customer service representatives built using Google models had cut down on call times and freed them up to sell products

Verizon says Google AI for customer service agents has led to sales jump
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

German tech startup 1Komma5 joins Klarna in shelving US IPO plans

German unicorn 1Komma5 Grad has joined Sweden's Klarna in reassessing plans for a U.S. float as President Trump's renewable

German tech startup 1Komma5 joins Klarna in shelving US IPO plans
Business|Political|Technology|US

Treene asks Leavitt about Navarro and Musk's online feud

Two of President Trump's top advisers, Elon Musk and Peter Navarro, are feuding online and in the media over Tesla and tariffs. CNN's Alayna Treene asked White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt about the dispute.

Treene asks Leavitt about Navarro and Musk's online feud
Business|Political|Technology|US

What would happen if Section 230 went away? A legal expert explains the consequences of repealing ‘the law that built the internet’

The law is the balance point between limiting hate speech and misinformation and keeping censorship in check. Here’s what could happen if Congress kicks it out from under the internet.

What would happen if Section 230 went away? A legal expert explains the consequences of repealing ‘the law that built the internet’
Entertainment|Science|Technology

3D scan of Titanic sheds new light on doomed liner’s final moments

3D scan of Titanic sheds new light on doomed liner’s final moments

3D scan of Titanic sheds new light on doomed liner’s final moments
Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Why you should think twice before using shorthand like ‘thx’ and ‘k’ in your texts

Abbreviations like ‘brb’ and ‘plz’ may seem benign. But new research shows they can make senders appear less sincere – and even undermine budding romances.

Why you should think twice before using shorthand like ‘thx’ and ‘k’ in your texts
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US|World

China slaps restrictions on 18 US firms over Trump tariffs

China's commerce ministry slapped restrictions on more than a dozen U.S. defence firms on Wednesday after President Donald Trump made good on his threat to

China slaps restrictions on 18 US firms over Trump tariffs
Business|Europe|Technology

Volkswagen's EV sales rise in Europe, plunge in China

Volkswagen Group's sales of battery-electric cars more than doubled in Europe in the first quarter but fell by over a third in China, data showed on Wednesday, in a sign of the

Volkswagen's EV sales rise in Europe, plunge in China
Political|Technology|US

US senator announces hold on Trump cyber nominee, citing telecom 'cover-up'

U.S.

US senator announces hold on Trump cyber nominee, citing telecom 'cover-up'
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Chevron to 'triple-frac' half of Permian oil wells in 2025 to cut costs, time

By Sheila Dang HOUSTON - U.S. oil major Chevron plans to increase the use of a technique that allows it to fracture subterranean rock in three wells at a time in the Permian basin, the company told

Chevron to 'triple-frac' half of Permian oil wells in 2025 to cut costs, time
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China says any TikTok deal has to comply with Chinese law

China on Wednesday said that any deal for TikTok had to comply with Chinese law, reiterating an earlier stance when asked about U.S.

China says any TikTok deal has to comply with Chinese law
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

See the first new dire wolf cubs born in over 12,000 years

Colossal Biosciences, a Dallas-based biotech company, has claimed to have resurrected the dire wolf, to create the “world’s first successfully de-extincted animal.” Scientists created three dire wolf pups by using gene-editing technology to alter the genes of the dire wolf's closest living relative, the gray wolf. The result is essentially a hybrid species similar in appearance to its extinct forerunner.

See the first new dire wolf cubs born in over 12,000 years
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

China's car exports under pressure as Trump tariffs roil overseas markets

China's car exports will likely face greater than forecast pressure this year as U.S. tariff hikes hit the economies of important overseas markets hard, potentially curbing consumer

China's car exports under pressure as Trump tariffs roil overseas markets
Business|Europe|Technology

German regulator ends probe into Google's in-car services after agreed remedies

Google agreed on Wednesday to modify its automotive services and maps platform to end a German antitrust investigation that could have resulted in a

German regulator ends probe into Google's in-car services after agreed remedies
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Apple supplier Luxshare weighs manufacturing in U.S. to tackle tariffs

Apple supplier Luxshare is in talks with customers on ways to respond to U.S. tariffs by shifting more production outside China, including the

Apple supplier Luxshare weighs manufacturing in U.S. to tackle tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|US

CF Industries forms JV with JERA, Mitsui for $4 billion low-carbon ammonia plant

CF Industries said on Tuesday it has formed a joint venture with Japan's largest power generator, JERA, and trading house Mitsui & Co to build one of the world's largest low-carbon ammonia

CF Industries forms JV with JERA, Mitsui for $4 billion low-carbon ammonia plant
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iPhone could triple in price to $3,500 if they’re made in the US

iPhone could triple in price to $3,500 if they’re made in the US

iPhone could triple in price to $3,500 if they’re made in the US
Asia|Business|Technology

Foxconn eyes Japan for electric vehicle growth, seeks partnerships

Taiwan's Foxconn sees Japan as a big opportunity for growing its electric vehicle business and hopes to agree on partnerships with Japanese companies as soon as possible, an

Foxconn eyes Japan for electric vehicle growth, seeks partnerships
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Japan's Nikkei falls nearly 4% on slowdown fears as US tariffs take effect

Japan's Nikkei share average slipped on Wednesday, ending nearly 4% lower in a broad sell-off, as traders gauged concerns over a potential economic slowdown amid an intensifying trade

Japan's Nikkei falls nearly 4% on slowdown fears as US tariffs take effect
Business|Political|Technology|US|World

US intelligence agency warns China is trying to recruit government employees

The U.S. warned on Tuesday that Chinese intelligence was using deceptive methods to target current and former U.S. government employees for recruitment.

US intelligence agency warns China is trying to recruit government employees
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Trump says he told TSMC it would pay 100% tax if it doesn't build in US

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he told the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, which has pledged to build new factories in the United States, it would pay a tax of up to 100

Trump says he told TSMC it would pay 100% tax if it doesn't build in US
Crime|Technology|US

Law enforcement investigating damage to Tesla charging station in Washington state

Law enforcement investigating damage to Tesla charging station in Washington state

Law enforcement investigating damage to Tesla charging station in Washington state
Environment|Science|Technology|US

US company resurrects the extinct dire wolf, or some version of it

The dire wolf was one of the most formidable predators in the Americas during the last Ice Age, possessing a body more stout and a skull more robust than those of

US company resurrects the extinct dire wolf, or some version of it
Asia|Political|Technology|US|World

Western intelligence agencies warn spyware threat targeting Taiwan, Tibetan rights advocates

Western intelligence agencies warned on Tuesday of an increasing threat from Beijing's security services to use malicious mobile phone applications to surveil Taiwanese

Western intelligence agencies warn spyware threat targeting Taiwan, Tibetan rights advocates
Crime|Technology|US

FBI looking into Tesla Supercharger damage incident, latest in series of vandalism acts

The Federal Bureau of Investigation said it was looking into an incident that left a Tesla Supercharger station damaged in a city in Washington in the wee hours of Tuesday.

FBI looking into Tesla Supercharger damage incident, latest in series of vandalism acts
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Top FAA air traffic control official stepping down

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic organization is stepping down after 40 years of federal government service, an agency

Top FAA air traffic control official stepping down
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Trump's NASA pick wants to prioritize Mars, setting stage for tense Senate hearing

President Donald Trump's pick to lead NASA will tell senators on Wednesday that the agency will prioritize an astronaut mission to Mars,

Trump's NASA pick wants to prioritize Mars, setting stage for tense Senate hearing
Crime|Political|Technology|US

Army adjusts tracker policy and flight training following January collision with passenger jet

The Army has made changes to how its helicopters use a safety system that broadcasts aircraft location and has reduced the number of flights over Washington following a collision with a passenger jet that killed 67 people

Army adjusts tracker policy and flight training following January collision with passenger jet
Science|Technology

New observations show the asteroid that won't hit Earth resembles a spinning hockey puck

The asteroid that once had a small chance of striking Earth and now might slam into the moon resembles a spinning hockey puck

New observations show the asteroid that won't hit Earth resembles a spinning hockey puck
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US regulator OCC says its executives' emails were hacked

The U.S.

US regulator OCC says its executives' emails were hacked
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Brazil regulator authorizes fresh 7,500 Starlink satellites to operate locally

Brazil's telecommunications regulator Anatel authorized Elon Musk's SpaceX to add 7,500 new Starlink satellites to operate in the Latin American nation, the watchdog said on

Brazil regulator authorizes fresh 7,500 Starlink satellites to operate locally
Arts|Education|Technology

Self-taught art teacher Leah Hackle encourages her middle school students to never give up

Self-taught art teacher Leah Hackle encourages her middle school students to never give up

Self-taught art teacher Leah Hackle encourages her middle school students to never give up
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‘Truly a moron’: Elon Musk escalates spat with Trump adviser Peter Navarro over tariffs

‘Truly a moron’: Elon Musk escalates spat with Trump adviser Peter Navarro over tariffs

‘Truly a moron’: Elon Musk escalates spat with Trump adviser Peter Navarro over tariffs
Education|Health|Science|Technology

South Florida teen born deaf excels in school thanks to determination, modern science

South Florida teen born deaf excels in school thanks to determination, modern science

South Florida teen born deaf excels in school thanks to determination, modern science
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TSMC could face $1 billion or more fine from US probe, sources say

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing could face a penalty of $1 billion or more to settle a U.S. export control investigation over a chip it made that ended up inside a

TSMC could face $1 billion or more fine from US probe, sources say
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Woman donates part of liver to mother of late son's best friend with groundbreaking procedure

Woman donates part of liver to mother of late son's best friend with groundbreaking procedure

Woman donates part of liver to mother of late son's best friend with groundbreaking procedure
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|US

Two US lawmakers urge White House to end UK data treaty after Apple backdoor order 

Two U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday sent a letter to President Donald Trump's administration urging an end to a data agreement with the U.K. and to renegotiate a

Two US lawmakers urge White House to end UK data treaty after Apple backdoor order 
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Justice Department will disband its crypto-related enforcement team

The Justice Department is disbanding a team of prosecutors who targeted cryptocurrency crimes and is shifting its focus away from complex crypto-related cases involving banking and securities law

Justice Department will disband its crypto-related enforcement team
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Musk’s X reaches deal to drop Twitch from lawsuit over ad spending

Elon Musk’s X has reached an agreement to resolve claims that live streaming service Twitch conspired with other companies and an advertising industry group to boycott

Musk’s X reaches deal to drop Twitch from lawsuit over ad spending
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology|US

Andreessen Horowitz seeks to raise $20 billion megafund amid global interest in US AI startups

By Krystal Hu, Anna Tong and Kenrick Cai SAN FRANCISCO - Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is seeking to raise about $20 billion in what will be the largest fund in its history, to capitalize

Andreessen Horowitz seeks to raise $20 billion megafund amid global interest in US AI startups
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Boeing deliveries in March jump by 41% compared to a year earlier 

Boeing delivered 41 jets in March, up from 29 during the same month a year ago, the company announced Tuesday, though the figure was slightly lower than the 45

Boeing deliveries in March jump by 41% compared to a year earlier 
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US Justice Dept disbands crypto enforcement team, citing Trump order

The U.S.

US Justice Dept disbands crypto enforcement team, citing Trump order
Economy|Political|Technology|US

US transportation chief still in talks with White House on air traffic reform plan

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Tuesday that he is still in talks with the White House on his plan to upgrade the aging, under-staffed U.S. air

US transportation chief still in talks with White House on air traffic reform plan
Business|Education|Technology

AI might be scanning your resume. Here’s what job hunters should know

AI might be scanning your resume. Here’s what job hunters should know

AI might be scanning your resume. Here’s what job hunters should know
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Peru’s ancient irrigation systems succeeded in turning deserts into farms because of the culture − without it, the systems failed

Ancient practices hold important lessons for farmers facing drying lands, but they were often more complex than modern societies realize. Glacier loss adds to the challenge today.

Peru’s ancient irrigation systems succeeded in turning deserts into farms because of the culture − without it, the systems failed
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Crypto firm Ripple to buy prime broker Hidden Road for $1.25 billion

Ripple said on Tuesday it will buy multi-asset prime broker Hidden Road in a $1.25 billion deal, making it one of the largest acquisitions by the crypto company.

Crypto firm Ripple to buy prime broker Hidden Road for $1.25 billion
Asia|Business|Europe|Technology

Stellantis stops making Leapmotor EV in Poland, eyes other options

Stellantis has stopped making its Chinese partner Leapmotor's T03 small electric car in Poland and is assessing alternative production options, the Franco-Italian automaker said on

Stellantis stops making Leapmotor EV in Poland, eyes other options
Asia|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Russia takes an American astronaut to the space station

A Russian spacecraft safely delivered an American astronaut Jonathan Kim and two Russian cosmonauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday, a flight hailed

Russia takes an American astronaut to the space station
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Chile's Antofagasta expects copper demand to defy tariff turmoil

The trade war stirred by U.S. tariffs raises a risk for metal demand, the head of Chile's Antofagasta said, although he predicted AI and

Chile's Antofagasta expects copper demand to defy tariff turmoil
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

RTX's Pratt & Whitney develops additive manufacturing to reduce engine repair time

RTX said on Tuesday its engine making subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has developed an additive manufacturing repair process for its geared turbofan (GTF) engine components, which would reduce

RTX's Pratt & Whitney develops additive manufacturing to reduce engine repair time
Business|Environment|Political|Technology|US

Musk's DOGE using AI to snoop on U.S. federal workers, sources say

Trump administration officials have told some U.S. government employees that Elon Musk's DOGE team of technologists is

Musk's DOGE using AI to snoop on U.S. federal workers, sources say
Business|Europe|Political|Technology

EU decisions on Apple, Meta due in coming weeks, antitrust chief says

An EU decision on whether Apple and Meta have breached landmark tech rules aimed at curbing their market power will be issued in the coming weeks, antitrust chief

EU decisions on Apple, Meta due in coming weeks, antitrust chief says
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Trump is trying to reinvent 1950 with his tariffs. He should be planning for 2050

Trump is trying to reinvent 1950 with his tariffs. He should be planning for 2050

Trump is trying to reinvent 1950 with his tariffs. He should be planning for 2050
Business|Political|Technology|US

Democratic US senators question Google and Microsoft's AI deals

Two Democratic U.S. senators demanded information from Microsoft and Google about their cloud computing partnerships with artificial intelligence companies, expressing

Democratic US senators question Google and Microsoft's AI deals
Political|Technology|US

Meta expands 'Teen Accounts' to Facebook, Messenger amid children's online safety regulatory push

Meta Platforms is rolling out its "Teen Accounts" feature to Facebook and Messenger on Tuesday, as it faces sustained criticism about not doing enough to protect young users from online

Meta expands 'Teen Accounts' to Facebook, Messenger amid children's online safety regulatory push
Health|Political|Science|Technology|US

Anti-vaccine sentiment may derail vaccines already awaiting FDA approval, experts fear

Anti-vaccine sentiment may derail vaccines already awaiting FDA approval, experts fear

Anti-vaccine sentiment may derail vaccines already awaiting FDA approval, experts fear
Business|Economy|Education|Political|Technology|US

GOP states go ‘DOGE-ing,’ mimicking Musk’s branding as they call attention to spending cuts

GOP states go ‘DOGE-ing,’ mimicking Musk’s branding as they call attention to spending cuts

GOP states go ‘DOGE-ing,’ mimicking Musk’s branding as they call attention to spending cuts
Science|Technology|US|World

A US-Russian crew of 3 arrives at the International Space Station

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian crewmates have arrived at the International Space Station on board a Russian spacecraft

A US-Russian crew of 3 arrives at the International Space Station
Business|Europe|Technology

Airbus, Thales, Leonardo CEOs to discuss satellite merger with EU antitrust chief

European aerospace companies Airbus, Thales and Leonardo, which are in talks over a possible merger of their satellite businesses, will meet EU antitrust chief

Airbus, Thales, Leonardo CEOs to discuss satellite merger with EU antitrust chief
Business|Europe|Technology

Airbus signs provisional deal with Amazon to provide connectivity to airlines

Airbus said on Tuesday it had signed a provisional deal with Amazon to provide connectivity to airlines via the tech giant’s planned Kuiper constellation of satellites.The plan to

Airbus signs provisional deal with Amazon to provide connectivity to airlines
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US and South Korean warship makers sign deal that could help narrow naval race with China

US and South Korean warship makers sign deal that could help narrow naval race with China

US and South Korean warship makers sign deal that could help narrow naval race with China
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Musk made direct appeals to Trump to reverse new tariffs, Washington Post reports

Tech-billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk made direct yet unsuccessful appeals to U.S.

Musk made direct appeals to Trump to reverse new tariffs, Washington Post reports
Asia|Business|Technology

China's DeepRoute.ai to team up with Qualcomm to develop advanced driver assistance solutions

Chinese autonomous driving technology developer DeepRoute.ai said on Tuesday it will cooperate with Qualcomm to develop "cost-effective" advanced driver assistance solutions based

China's DeepRoute.ai to team up with Qualcomm to develop advanced driver assistance solutions
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Japan's Nikkei ends 6% higher on market recovery hopes

Japan's Nikkei share average closed 6% higher on Tuesday, recovering from a 1-1/2-year low hit in the previous session, as investors scooped up stocks, encouraged by signs of a

Japan's Nikkei ends 6% higher on market recovery hopes
Science|Technology

Scientists say they have resurrected the dire wolf

Scientists say they have resurrected the dire wolf

Scientists say they have resurrected the dire wolf
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Russian court fines Telegram app for refusal to remove anti-government content, TASS reports

A Moscow court fined the Telegram platform 7 million roubles ($80,000) for refusing to remove content calling for terrorist attacks and participation in protests aiming to overthrow the

Russian court fines Telegram app for refusal to remove anti-government content, TASS reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Samsung sees Q1 profit beating estimates as looming tariffs spur chip, phone sales

Samsung Electronics on Tuesday flagged a much smaller-than-feared 0.2% fall in first-quarter operating profit, boosted by solid memory chip

Samsung sees Q1 profit beating estimates as looming tariffs spur chip, phone sales
Business|MidEast|Political|Technology|US

Microsoft workers say they've been fired after 50th anniversary protest over Israel contract

Microsoft has fired two employees who interrupted the company’s 50th anniversary celebration to protest its work supplying artificial intelligence technology to the Israeli military, according to a group representing the workers

Microsoft workers say they've been fired after 50th anniversary protest over Israel contract
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|US

Scientists genetically engineer wolves with white hair and muscular jaws like the extinct dire wolf

A company that aims to bring back lost species say they have genetically engineered wolves with white hair and muscular jaws like the extinct dire wolf

Scientists genetically engineer wolves with white hair and muscular jaws like the extinct dire wolf
Political|Science|Technology|US

Trump's NASA nominee backs US moon program in talks with lawmakers, sources say

U.S.

Trump's NASA nominee backs US moon program in talks with lawmakers, sources say
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Senator Warner says new Trump TikTok extension may violate law

The top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee said on Monday that President Donald Trump's decision to extend a deadline for China-based ByteDance to

Senator Warner says new Trump TikTok extension may violate law
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|US

Aerospace firms scour contracts over tariffs after supplier challenge

Planemakers, airlines and suppliers are combing through billions of dollars worth of contracts to check their exposure to tariffs after a

Aerospace firms scour contracts over tariffs after supplier challenge
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

US EPA approves Texas' first CO2 injection well

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday issued Texas' first permit to allow drilling to inject and store carbon dioxide to oil company Occidental.

US EPA approves Texas' first CO2 injection well
Political|Science|Technology|US

National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers

The National Weather Service is no longer providing translations of its products after its contract with an artificial intelligence company was allowed to lapse

National Weather Service no longer translating products for non-English speakers
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Infineon Technologies to buy Marvell's auto ethernet business for $2.5 billion

German chipmaker Infineon Technologies said on Monday it would buy Marvell Technology's automotive ethernet business for about $2.5 billion in cash, to expand its microcontroller segment.

Infineon Technologies to buy Marvell's auto ethernet business for $2.5 billion
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Broadcom announces new $10 billion share buyback plan

Broadcom said on Monday it was launching a new share buyback program of up to $10 billion, set to run through the end of the year, sending its shares up nearly 3% in extended trading.

Broadcom announces new $10 billion share buyback plan
Political|Technology|US

Expanding AI use, White House orders agencies to develop strategies and name leaders

The White House said on Monday it is ordering federal agencies to name chief AI officers and develop strategies for an expansion of the government's use of

Expanding AI use, White House orders agencies to develop strategies and name leaders
Education|Political|Technology|US

Musk's DOGE team can access sensitive data for now, appeals court rules

A divided federal appeals court on Monday put on hold an injunction that blocked Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Americans' private

Musk's DOGE team can access sensitive data for now, appeals court rules
Americas|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Chile has 28% more lithium than previous estimates, studies find

Chile's total lithium resources are 28% greater than previously estimated, according to new studies of salt flats in the northern

Chile has 28% more lithium than previous estimates, studies find
Business|Education|Political|Technology|US

Appeals court restores DOGE access to sensitive information at US agencies

A federal appeals court is allowing billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to once again access people’s private data at the Education Department, the Treasury Department and the Office of Personnel Management

Appeals court restores DOGE access to sensitive information at US agencies
Business|Crime|Technology|US

Boeing settles lawsuits with two 737 MAX crash victims' families

U.S. planemaker Boeing Co reached settlements with the families of two people who died in the March 2019 crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX on the eve of a

Boeing settles lawsuits with two 737 MAX crash victims' families
Europe|Political|Technology

UK court reveals Apple's fight against government order for backdoor access to encrypted cloud data

Apple is fighting a British government order for the iPhone maker to provide backdoor access to a cloud data privacy feature

UK court reveals Apple's fight against government order for backdoor access to encrypted cloud data
Science|Technology

A day at Uranus just got 28 seconds longer

A day at Uranus just got a little longer

A day at Uranus just got 28 seconds longer
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Huntington Ingalls, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries sign MOU for shipbuilding collaboration

U.S. military shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls and South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries have signed an agreement to explore opportunities to increase production in commercial and

Huntington Ingalls, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries sign MOU for shipbuilding collaboration
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Tariff storm ravages Magnificent Seven as Apple nears one-year low

The "Magnificent Seven" stocks sank on Monday, extending a market rout that has wiped off around $2 trillion from their combined value as investors worry about the financial

Tariff storm ravages Magnificent Seven as Apple nears one-year low
Business|Science|Technology

Engineering software startup Rescale raises $115 million from Applied Materials, Nvidia 

Rescale, a San Francisco-based startup that makes engineering software used to design race cars and computer chips, raised $115 million on Monday in venture

Engineering software startup Rescale raises $115 million from Applied Materials, Nvidia 
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Trump adviser Navarro dismisses Musk as 'car assembler' after tariff comments

Peter Navarro, President Donald Trump's top trade adviser, on Monday dismissed tech-billionaire Elon Musk's push for "zero tariffs" between the United States and Europe, calling

Trump adviser Navarro dismisses Musk as 'car assembler' after tariff comments
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Match names e-commerce veteran to board amid growing tensions with Anson Funds

Online dating company Match Group on Monday named a new director, ratcheting up the stakes in a board battle with Anson Funds only a few days after the activist investor named its three

Match names e-commerce veteran to board amid growing tensions with Anson Funds
Asia|Business|Europe|Technology

BYD launches Denza premium brand in Europe to support expansion

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD launched on Monday its premium Denza brand in Europe, aiming to support its expansion in the region and compete with top-end

BYD launches Denza premium brand in Europe to support expansion
Science|Technology

What is reinforcement learning? An AI researcher explains a key method of teaching machines – and how it relates to training your dog

Computing pioneer Alan Turing suggested training machines with rewards and punishments. Two computer scientists put the idea into practice in the 1980s and set the stage for the likes of ChatGPT.

What is reinforcement learning? An AI researcher explains a key method of teaching machines – and how it relates to training your dog
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Tariffs will lead to 2 million fewer auto sales in US this year, auto advisory firm forecasts

U.S. and Canada auto sales could decline by 1.8 million vehicles this year and be stagnant over the next decade if the global trade war escalates, a

Tariffs will lead to 2 million fewer auto sales in US this year, auto advisory firm forecasts
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

AI isn’t what we should be worried about – it’s the humans controlling it

The dread that AI evokes seems a distraction from the more disquieting scrutiny of humanity’s own dark nature.

AI isn’t what we should be worried about – it’s the humans controlling it
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology|US

Nintendo is sticking with a winning formula for the Switch 2. But will it be enough?

Nintendo is sticking with a winning formula for the Switch 2. But will it be enough?

Nintendo is sticking with a winning formula for the Switch 2. But will it be enough?
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Apple appealing against UK 'back door' order, tribunal confirms

Apple is appealing against a British government order to create a "back door" to its encrypted cloud storage systems, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) confirmed on Monday.

Apple appealing against UK 'back door' order, tribunal confirms
Business|Economy|Technology|US

US utilities grapple with Big Tech's massive power demands for data centers

U.S. electric utilities are fielding massive requests for new power capacity as Big Tech scours the country for viable locations for new data

US utilities grapple with Big Tech's massive power demands for data centers
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Vanguard UK clients faced service delays amid market tumble

Vanguard's UK online investment platform experienced IT problems for several hours on Monday with clients facing delays in accessing account information, as global markets slid

Vanguard UK clients faced service delays amid market tumble
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

To tackle the e-waste problem, this casing for electronics dissolves in water

To tackle the e-waste problem, this casing for electronics dissolves in water

To tackle the e-waste problem, this casing for electronics dissolves in water
Business|Entertainment|Technology|Travel

Flying dragons and omnidirectional elevators: Inside Epic Universe, one of the largest, most expensive theme parks ever made

Flying dragons and omnidirectional elevators: Inside Epic Universe, one of the largest, most expensive theme parks ever made

Flying dragons and omnidirectional elevators: Inside Epic Universe, one of the largest, most expensive theme parks ever made
Sports|Technology

‘Torpedo’ bats ‘absolutely good for baseball,’ says MLB commissioner Robert Manfred

‘Torpedo’ bats ‘absolutely good for baseball,’ says MLB commissioner Robert Manfred

‘Torpedo’ bats ‘absolutely good for baseball,’ says MLB commissioner Robert Manfred
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

SoftBank to raise $4.1 billion in retail bond issuance

Japanese technology investment group SoftBank Group plans to raise 600 billion yen ($4.10 billion) by issuing bonds to retail investors, it said in a filing on Monday

SoftBank to raise $4.1 billion in retail bond issuance
Asia|Business|Technology|World

Microsoft venture Wicresoft to halt China operations, lay off staff, report says

Microsoft's joint venture Wicresoft will cease its China operations from Tuesday, a move that will lead to the layoff of about 2,000 staff, Chinese media outlet Caijing reported on

Microsoft venture Wicresoft to halt China operations, lay off staff, report says
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

CATL in talks to buy controlling stake in Nio's power unit, sources say

Chinese battery giant CATL is in talks to buy a controlling stake in electric vehicle maker Nio's power unit, which runs more than 3,000 battery swapping stations in China, four

CATL in talks to buy controlling stake in Nio's power unit, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

US companies most vulnerable to China's retaliatory import tariffs

China's move to impose 34% tariffs on all U.S. goods in a tit-for-tat blow against U.S. President Donald Trump is set to roil industries from aviation to agriculture.

US companies most vulnerable to China's retaliatory import tariffs
Asia|Business|Technology

China's Horizon Robotics announces partnership with Volkswagen on advanced smart driving tech

China's Horizon Robotics announced on Monday that it would cooperate with Volkswagen on advanced driver assistance solution, extending its co-operation with the German automaker.

China's Horizon Robotics announces partnership with Volkswagen on advanced smart driving tech
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Samsung says TV business to be less affected by US tariffs due to Mexico output

Samsung Electronics' television business is expected to be less affected by U.S. tariffs than rivals because most of its TVs sold in North America are produced in Mexico, an

Samsung says TV business to be less affected by US tariffs due to Mexico output
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

LG Energy Solution flags 138% rise in Q1 operating profit

LG Energy Solution (LGES), an electric vehicle (EV) battery supplier for General Motors and Tesla, estimated on Monday a 138% rise in its quarterly operating profit.

LG Energy Solution flags 138% rise in Q1 operating profit
Asia|Business|Technology

Toyota to boost EV models to 15, targets producing 1 million by 2027, Nikkei says

Toyota aims to have about 15 electric vehicle models developed on its own by 2027 and is targeting production of about 1 million cars a year by then, the Nikkei newspaper said on

Toyota to boost EV models to 15, targets producing 1 million by 2027, Nikkei says
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Samsung Q1 profit to drop 21% on weak AI chip sales, foundry losses

Samsung Electronics is expected to forecast a 21% drop in the first quarter profit on Tuesday, hurt by sluggish sales of artificial intelligence chips and continued

Samsung Q1 profit to drop 21% on weak AI chip sales, foundry losses
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology

Taiwan eyes zero tariffs with US, pledges more investment

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te on Sunday offered zero tariffs as the basis for talks with the U.S., pledging to remove trade barriers rather than imposing reciprocal measures and

Taiwan eyes zero tariffs with US, pledges more investment
Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Protests continue at Tesla showrooms amid talk Elon Musk could soon leave DOGE

Protests continue at Tesla showrooms amid talk Elon Musk could soon leave DOGE

Protests continue at Tesla showrooms amid talk Elon Musk could soon leave DOGE
Business|Science|Technology

Meta releases new AI model Llama 4

Meta Platforms on Saturday released the latest version of its large language model (LLM) Llama, called the Llama 4 Scout and Llama 4 Maverick. Meta said Llama is a multimodal AI system.

Meta releases new AI model Llama 4
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Musk says he hopes for 'zero tariffs' between US and Europe

U.S. tech-billionaire Elon Musk said on Saturday he hoped in future to see complete freedom of trade between the United States and Europe, speaking days after U.S.

Musk says he hopes for 'zero tariffs' between US and Europe
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Taiwan president discusses US tariff response with tech execs

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te met tech executives on Saturday to discuss how to respond to new U.S. tariffs, promising to ensure Taiwan's global competitiveness and safeguard the

Taiwan president discusses US tariff response with tech execs
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Robots, fraught consumers star in China AI videos mocking tariffs

China's state-run media has taken to the internet with AI-generated videos, featuring dancing robots and fraught consumers, to chide U.S.

Robots, fraught consumers star in China AI videos mocking tariffs
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Foxconn reports record Q1 revenue, says it must closely watch global politics

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, posted its highest first-quarter revenue ever on strong demand for artificial intelligence products but said it

Foxconn reports record Q1 revenue, says it must closely watch global politics
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US consumers rush to buy big-ticket items before Trump's tariffs kick in

U.S. consumers are rushing to buy big-ticket items before President Donald Trump's tariffs kick in

US consumers rush to buy big-ticket items before Trump's tariffs kick in
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Microsoft AI CEO's remarks interrupted by pro-Palestinian protester

Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman's remarks were interrupted by a pro-Palestinian protesting employee during the technology company's 50th anniversary celebration on

Microsoft AI CEO's remarks interrupted by pro-Palestinian protester
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Microsoft employees protest at 50th anniversary party over Israel contract

A pro-Palestinian protest by Microsoft employees interrupted the company’s 50th anniversary celebration Friday, the latest backlash over the tech industry’s work to supply artificial intelligence technology to the Israeli military

Microsoft employees protest at 50th anniversary party over Israel contract
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How Microsoft's AI chief measures consumer inroads for Copilot

As Microsoft CEOs past and present gathered here to celebrate the company's 50th birthday, one leader said he is targeting a particular metric's

How Microsoft's AI chief measures consumer inroads for Copilot
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Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in US on tariff uncertainty

Nintendo said it is delaying the start of pre-orders for the Switch 2 gaming device in the United States as it examines the potential impact of tariffs.

Nintendo delays Switch 2 pre-orders in US on tariff uncertainty
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Musk and OpenAI jury trial to begin in spring next year

- Billionaire Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI will go to a jury trial in spring 2026, the federal judge presiding over the case decided on Friday. 

Musk and OpenAI jury trial to begin in spring next year
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TikTok deal put on hold after China objects over tariffs, sources say

A deal to spin off the U.S. assets of TikTok was put on hold after China indicated it would not approve the

TikTok deal put on hold after China objects over tariffs, sources say
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China hit brakes on TikTok deal after Trump announced wide-ranging tariffs, AP source says

President Donald Trump says he is signing an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 75 days

China hit brakes on TikTok deal after Trump announced wide-ranging tariffs, AP source says
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Walmart denies ABC News report it could join investor group to buy TikTok

Walmart on Friday denied a report from ABC News that it was considering joining a group of investors to buy short video app TikTok.

Walmart denies ABC News report it could join investor group to buy TikTok
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Nasdaq confirms it is in bear market, ending more than 20% below record close

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index confirmed on Friday that it is in a bear market, after a 22.7% fall from its Dec. 16 record close, as investors fled riskier assets on fears that

Nasdaq confirms it is in bear market, ending more than 20% below record close
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Meta plans nearly $1 billion data center project in Wisconsin, Bloomberg News reports

Meta Platforms is planning on spending nearly $1 billion on setting up a data center project in central Wisconsin as part of its investment in artificial intelligence technology, Bloomberg

Meta plans nearly $1 billion data center project in Wisconsin, Bloomberg News reports
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SpaceX, ULA, Blue Origin clinch $13.5 billion-dollar Pentagon launch contracts

Elon Musk's SpaceX, United Launch Alliance and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin on Friday won U.S.

SpaceX, ULA, Blue Origin clinch $13.5 billion-dollar Pentagon launch contracts
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Microsoft, turning 50, dials up Copilot actions to stay in AI game

Thousands of people swooned in a dark conference hall that felt more like a rock concert when a Microsoft product manager demonstrated the company's latest

Microsoft, turning 50, dials up Copilot actions to stay in AI game
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TikTok deal put on hold after China indicated it would reject deal over tariffs, say sources

A deal to spin off the U.S. assets of TikTok was put on hold after China indicated that it would not approve the deal following President Donald

TikTok deal put on hold after China indicated it would reject deal over tariffs, say sources
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Microsoft's AI division head wants to create a lasting relationship between chatbots and their users

Fifty years after the founding of Microsoft, the CEO of its artificial intelligence division has a big task: develop a new product line as integral to daily life as the software giant’s past innovations

Microsoft's AI division head wants to create a lasting relationship between chatbots and their users
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Trump to extend TikTok ban enforcement deadline after China tariffs derail deal

Trump to extend TikTok ban enforcement deadline after China tariffs derail deal

Trump to extend TikTok ban enforcement deadline after China tariffs derail deal
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Treasury's Bessent: Market drop a 'Mag 7' problem, not a MAGA one, he says in Tucker Carlson interview

The stock market plunge has more to do with the emergence this year of China's DeepSeek artificial intelligence tool than with President Donald Trump's

Treasury's Bessent: Market drop a 'Mag 7' problem, not a MAGA one, he says in Tucker Carlson interview
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Tesla's software engineering head to step down, Bloomberg News reports

Tesla's vice president of software engineering, David Lau, has told people at the company he is stepping down, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Tesla's software engineering head to step down, Bloomberg News reports
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4 space tourists splash down after traveling an orbit never attempted before

4 space tourists splash down after traveling an orbit never attempted before

4 space tourists splash down after traveling an orbit never attempted before
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Fed's Waller says stablecoins bring benefits to US payments system

(Repeats story issued on April 4 with no changes to text.) By Michael S.

Fed's Waller says stablecoins bring benefits to US payments system
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China hits back at US tariffs with export controls on key rare earths

China placed export restrictions on rare earth elements on Friday as part of its sweeping response to U.S.

China hits back at US tariffs with export controls on key rare earths
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An AI avatar tried to argue a case before a New York court. The judges weren't having it

A man appearing before a New York court got a scolding from a judge after he tried to use an avatar generated by artificial intelligence to argue his case

An AI avatar tried to argue a case before a New York court. The judges weren't having it
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Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over the poles

Four space tourists are back on Earth after orbiting over the north and south poles

Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over the poles
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SpaceX's private Fram2 crew returns to Earth after polar-orbiting mission

Four private astronauts returned to Earth in a SpaceX capsule on Friday after roughly four days orbiting the planet in a novel polar trajectory, walking out of

SpaceX's private Fram2 crew returns to Earth after polar-orbiting mission
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Meta nears release of new AI model Llama 4 this month, the Information reports

Meta Platforms plans to release the latest version of its large language model later this month, after delaying it at least twice, the Information reported on Friday, as the Facebook owner

Meta nears release of new AI model Llama 4 this month, the Information reports
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Japan's Rapidus in talks with Apple, Google to mass-produce chips, Nikkei reports

Japanese chipmaker Rapidus is negotiating with Apple, Google and dozens of other potential clients to mass-produce advanced chips by 2027, the Nikkei business daily reported on Friday,

Japan's Rapidus in talks with Apple, Google to mass-produce chips, Nikkei reports
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US battery and carbon capture projects slated for cuts on DOE list

The U.S.

US battery and carbon capture projects slated for cuts on DOE list
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Sweden's Klarna pauses US IPO plans as tariffs roil markets, sources say

Swedish fintech Klarna has paused its plans for a U.S. initial public offering as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs rattle global markets, according to sources familiar with the

Sweden's Klarna pauses US IPO plans as tariffs roil markets, sources say
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Meta's content moderation contractor to cut 2,000 jobs in Barcelona

Canadian-based tech company Telus sent home as many as 2,000 people from its content moderation centre in Barcelona after Facebook owner Meta Platforms

Meta's content moderation contractor to cut 2,000 jobs in Barcelona
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Anson Funds names its 3 candidates in board fight at Match Group

Hedge fund Anson Funds blamed Match Group's board for the online dating company's underperformance and named publicly for the first time its three director

Anson Funds names its 3 candidates in board fight at Match Group
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Safran wins EU antitrust approval for $1.8 billion Collins deal

French engine and aircraft equipment maker Safran on Friday secured the green light from EU antitrust regulators for its $1.8 billion bid for Collins Aerospace's

Safran wins EU antitrust approval for $1.8 billion Collins deal
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AI vs. pro gambler's $1 million March Madness bet coming down to Duke and Houston

The $1 million March Madness wager between a pro gambler and an artificial-intelligence site will be decided by the winner of the Duke-Houston game in the Final Four

AI vs. pro gambler's $1 million March Madness bet coming down to Duke and Houston
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More than just chips: Chinese threats and Trump tariffs could disrupt lots of ‘made in Taiwan’ imports − disappointing US builders, cyclists and golfers alike

Geopolitical threats from China and the United States abound. That could be a tough pill to swallow for Taiwan − and American consumers.

More than just chips: Chinese threats and Trump tariffs could disrupt lots of ‘made in Taiwan’ imports − disappointing US builders, cyclists and golfers alike
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AI startup SandboxAQ adds Nvidia, Google as backers, raises additional $150 million

By Krystal Hu SandboxAQ, a startup drawing on quantum computing techniques to develop quantitative artificial intelligence models for enterprises, said it has raised $150 million from new investors

AI startup SandboxAQ adds Nvidia, Google as backers, raises additional $150 million
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Indian IT firms brace for impact as tariffs fan US recession fears

India's $283-billion IT sector should brace for a rough year ahead as tariffs are likely to stoke inflation in its key U.S. market and force clients to cut

Indian IT firms brace for impact as tariffs fan US recession fears
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Start Campus plans to invest $9.35 billion in Portugal data hub

U.S. investment fund Davidson Kempner and Britain's Pioneer Point Partners plan to invest 8.5 billion euros ($9.35 billion) by 2030 in a data centre hub

Start Campus plans to invest $9.35 billion in Portugal data hub
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Germany funds Eutelsat internet in Ukraine as Musk tensions rise

Berlin has been paying for Ukraine's access to a satellite-internet network operated by France's Eutelsat, as Europe seeks

Germany funds Eutelsat internet in Ukraine as Musk tensions rise
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4 ways forecasts are about to get worse

4 ways forecasts are about to get worse

4 ways forecasts are about to get worse
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US electric vehicle industry is collateral damage in Trump's escalating trade war

One big loser in President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war is likely to be the U.S. electric vehicle industry

US electric vehicle industry is collateral damage in Trump's escalating trade war
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Social Security targets tech team for cuts at a time when systems are under strain

Social Security targets tech team for cuts at a time when systems are under strain

Social Security targets tech team for cuts at a time when systems are under strain
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One Beijing man’s quest to keep cooking - and connecting with Americans - on camera

From his kitchen in Beijing, Yu Bo is running a campaign to connect China with America – one slapstick cooking video at a time.

One Beijing man’s quest to keep cooking - and connecting with Americans - on camera
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Meta can be sued in Kenya over posts related to Ethiopia violence, court rules

A Kenyan court has ruled that Facebook's parent company Meta can be sued in the East African country over its alleged role in promoting content that led to ethnic violence in

Meta can be sued in Kenya over posts related to Ethiopia violence, court rules
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Wikimedia must remove India content deemed defamatory, court rules

The operator of Wikipedia has been ordered to remove statements deemed defamatory by an Indian court from the page of a domestic news agency it hosts, the

Wikimedia must remove India content deemed defamatory, court rules
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Hackers strike Australia's largest pension funds in coordinated attacks

Hackers targeting Australia's major pension funds in a series of coordinated attacks have stolen savings from some members at the biggest fund, according to a

Hackers strike Australia's largest pension funds in coordinated attacks
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Tesla investors brace for another year of sales decline as Musk backlash grows

CEO Elon Musk pledged Tesla would return to growth this year after the company posted its first-ever sales decline in 2024.

Tesla investors brace for another year of sales decline as Musk backlash grows
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GSK resolves patent lawsuit against Pfizer over RSV vaccines

British pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline and rival Pfizer have agreed to end a lawsuit that alleged Pfizer's respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine Abrysvo violated

GSK resolves patent lawsuit against Pfizer over RSV vaccines
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Olivia Munn has strong feelings about the next Blue Origin space flight: ‘What’s the point?’

Olivia Munn has strong feelings about the next Blue Origin space flight: ‘What’s the point?’

Olivia Munn has strong feelings about the next Blue Origin space flight: ‘What’s the point?’
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FAA to investigate after fire reported in cabin of United Airlines flight

The U.S.

FAA to investigate after fire reported in cabin of United Airlines flight
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Intel, TSMC recently discussed chipmaking joint venture, the Information reports

Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co have recently discussed a preliminary agreement to form a joint venture to operate the U.S. chipmaker's factories, the Information reported

Intel, TSMC recently discussed chipmaking joint venture, the Information reports
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Trump says China could get tariff relief if it approves TikTok deal

President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would consider a deal for TikTok where China agrees to approve the sale of the short video app owned by Byte Dance in exchange for relief from U.S

Trump says China could get tariff relief if it approves TikTok deal
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Elon Musk can stay 'as long as he likes' but will want to get back to businesses, says Trump

President Donald Trump gave billionaire adviser Elon Musk a fresh endorsement on Thursday amid criticism of Musk's government reduction project and

Elon Musk can stay 'as long as he likes' but will want to get back to businesses, says Trump