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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How and where is nuclear waste stored in the US?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump health policy uncertainty sends biotech sector into deeper slump

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

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

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

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

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

Sony hikes PlayStation 5 price by 11% in Europe

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

Sony hikes PlayStation 5 price by 11% in Europe
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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

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Trump says will announce semiconductor tariffs over next week
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Tariffs on imported semiconductor chips coming soon, Trump says

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

US stock futures rise amid temporary tariff exemptions for tech products

US stock futures rise amid temporary tariff exemptions for tech products

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Musk says Starlink now available in Somalia

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saudi Arabia, US on 'pathway' to civil nuclear agreement, US Energy Secretary says
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Technology

New gear could keep California crab fishermen on the water longer, and whales safe

After years of a shortened crab fishing season aimed at preventing whale entanglements off the West Coast, California crabbers are experimenting with a new fishing method that allows them to stay on the water longer while keeping the marine mammals safe

New gear could keep California crab fishermen on the water longer, and whales safe
Economy|Political|Technology|US

Trump spares smartphones, computers, other electronics from China tariffs

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Trump spares smartphones, computers, other electronics from China tariffs
Environment|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine seeking solutions for damaged Chernobyl confinement vessel, minister says

Ukraine is seeking solutions to repair the damage caused by a Russian drone attack to the confinement vessel at the stricken Chornobyl nuclear power

Ukraine seeking solutions for damaged Chernobyl confinement vessel, minister says
Business|Technology|Travel|US

A helicopter crash left a Siemens executive, his family and their pilot dead. Here’s what we know

A helicopter crash left a Siemens executive, his family and their pilot dead. Here’s what we know

A helicopter crash left a Siemens executive, his family and their pilot dead. Here’s what we know
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Apple has few incentives to start making iPhones in US, despite Trump's trade war with China

President Donald Trump’s administration has been predicting its barrage of tariffs targeting China will push Apple into manufacturing the iPhone in the U

Apple has few incentives to start making iPhones in US, despite Trump's trade war with China
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Smartphones and computers are now exempt from Trump’s latest tariffs

Smartphones and computers are now exempt from Trump’s latest tariffs

Smartphones and computers are now exempt from Trump’s latest tariffs
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Kevin O'Leary says US has to train China 'like a puppy'

Kevin O'Leary, Canadian businessman and co-host of the investment show "Shark Tank", comments on the ongoing trade escalation with China and concerns over intellectual property theft.

Kevin O'Leary says US has to train China 'like a puppy'
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Judge relaxes ban on DOGE access to sensitive US Treasury information

A New York judge has relaxed a ban she'd put on Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency preventing it from accessing sensitive U.S. Treasury Department information

Judge relaxes ban on DOGE access to sensitive US Treasury information
Asia|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Jawbone from ancient land bridge reveals a mysterious human ancestor

Jawbone from ancient land bridge reveals a mysterious human ancestor

Jawbone from ancient land bridge reveals a mysterious human ancestor
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
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology|Travel

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
Business|Technology|US

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
Business|Economy|Political|Technology

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
Crime|Technology|Travel|US

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
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Technology

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'
Business|Crime|Technology|US

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
Arts|Asia|Environment|Technology|World

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

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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
Business|MidEast|Technology|World

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 
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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
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Trump signs orders targeting two ex-officials who criticized him

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Trump signs orders targeting two ex-officials who criticized him
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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'
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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In Myanmar, internet shutdowns hinder earthquake aid response

By Rebecca L.

In Myanmar, internet shutdowns hinder earthquake aid response
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Google launches new Ironwood chip to speed AI applications

By Max A.

Google launches new Ironwood chip to speed AI applications
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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'

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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
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|World

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
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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
Business|Political|Technology|US

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
Political|Science|Technology|US

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

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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
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|US

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

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
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

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
Business|Political|Technology|US

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
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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 
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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
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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
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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
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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
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|US

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology

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
Economy|Political|Technology|Videos|World

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Business|Technology

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
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|US

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
Business|Science|Technology|US

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
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology|US

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

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
Business|Science|Technology|US

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
Business|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

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
Business|Technology

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
Business|Political|Technology|US

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

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
Business|Economy|Technology|US

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

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
Crime|Technology|US

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
Business|Science|Technology|Travel|US|World

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
Business|Science|Technology|Travel|World

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
Business|Science|Technology

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
Asia|Business|Technology

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
Economy|Environment|Political|Technology|US

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
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Business|Europe|Technology

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

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

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
Business|Sports|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US|World

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
Business|Finance|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

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
Europe|Political|Technology|World

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
Political|Science|Technology|US

4 ways forecasts are about to get worse

4 ways forecasts are about to get worse

4 ways forecasts are about to get worse
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology|US

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
Political|Technology|US

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
Asia|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle|Technology

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
Africa|Crime|Political|Technology|World

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
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|World

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
Australia|Business|Crime|Finance|Technology

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

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
Business|Health|Science|Technology|US

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
Celebrity|Entertainment|Science|Technology

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?’
Technology|Travel|US

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

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
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

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
Business|Political|Technology|US

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
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

AppLovin bids for TikTok in all markets outside of China

Marketing platform AppLovin said on Thursday it has submitted a bid for TikTok assets outside of China, ahead of the April 5 deadline set by the U.S.

AppLovin bids for TikTok in all markets outside of China
Education|Political|Technology|US

Online feed of event with Fed's Cook hit with porn, Nazi images

By Michael S.

Online feed of event with Fed's Cook hit with porn, Nazi images
Business|Technology|US

US NTSB urges mandatory inspections of door latches on Boeing 757 airplanes

U.S. regulators should require airlines to inspect, and if necessary, replace latches on Boeing 757 airplane doors, the National Transportation Safety Board

US NTSB urges mandatory inspections of door latches on Boeing 757 airplanes
MidEast|Political|Technology|US

Pentagon watchdog opens probe into use of Signal for Yemen attack plans

The Pentagon's Inspector General's office announced on Thursday it was opening a probe into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of an unclassified

Pentagon watchdog opens probe into use of Signal for Yemen attack plans
Science|Technology|US

What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death

Experts say planning before a tornado threatens is key for staying safe

What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death
Business|Political|Science|Technology|US

US energy department invites AI data center development at Los Alamos and other federal lands

The U.S. Department of Energy said it has identified 16 federal sites, including storied nuclear research laboratories such as Los Alamos, where it could invite tech companies to build data centers in a push to accelerate commercial development of artificial intelligence technology

US energy department invites AI data center development at Los Alamos and other federal lands
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Trump tariffs could stymie Big Tech's US data center spending spree

U.S.

Trump tariffs could stymie Big Tech's US data center spending spree
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

A $2,300 Apple iPhone? Trump tariffs could make that happen

Your favorite iPhone could soon become much pricier, thanks to tariffs.  U.S.

A $2,300 Apple iPhone? Trump tariffs could make that happen
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Here’s what could soon cost you a lot more because of Trump’s massive tariffs

Here’s what could soon cost you a lot more because of Trump’s massive tariffs

Here’s what could soon cost you a lot more because of Trump’s massive tariffs
Europe|Political|Technology|World

German military to order exploding drones for first time, sources say

The German military will be armed with loitering munitions, or exploding drones, for the first time, two defense ministry sources said on Thursday, as Berlin tries to

German military to order exploding drones for first time, sources say
Business|Political|Science|Technology|US

US plans to develop AI projects on Energy Department lands

The administration of President Donald Trump said on Thursday it has identified 16 potential sites on U.S.

US plans to develop AI projects on Energy Department lands
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

“Pictures, just like that”: local artist uses cardboard boxes to create photo exhibit

“Pictures, just like that”: local artist uses cardboard boxes to create photo exhibit

“Pictures, just like that”: local artist uses cardboard boxes to create photo exhibit
Education|Science|Technology

High school students work with NASA scientists to send experiment into stratosphere

High school students work with NASA scientists to send experiment into stratosphere

High school students work with NASA scientists to send experiment into stratosphere
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Technology

The delicate dance to preserve the magic of Abbey Road's legendary Studio One

Abbey Road's Studio One is where the scores of “Star Wars,” “Harry Potter,” and “Wicked” were recorded

The delicate dance to preserve the magic of Abbey Road's legendary Studio One
Business|Entertainment|Technology

A behind-the-scenes look at Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo’s Switch 2 is bigger and better than its predecessor of eight years past as the video game developer pushes to bring its brand into “a new era” where social experiences are at the forefront

A behind-the-scenes look at Nintendo Switch 2
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump TikTok decision to come before deadline, US vice president says

The Trump administration's decision on an American buyer for the short-video social media site TikTok will come before a weekend deadline, Vice President JD Vance said on

Trump TikTok decision to come before deadline, US vice president says
Business|Entertainment|Technology

AI video maker Runway raises $308 million in General Atlantic-led funding round

AI video startup Runway said on Thursday it had raised $308 million in a new funding round, led by private equity firm General Atlantic, to expand its new media ecosystem.

AI video maker Runway raises $308 million in General Atlantic-led funding round
Health|Technology

Mobile OB unit brings ultrasounds to pregnant women in rural areas

Mobile OB unit brings ultrasounds to pregnant women in rural areas

Mobile OB unit brings ultrasounds to pregnant women in rural areas
Arts|Europe|Technology

It’s among the largest collections of Michelangelo sculptures ever shown. But there’s a catch

It’s among the largest collections of Michelangelo sculptures ever shown. But there’s a catch

It’s among the largest collections of Michelangelo sculptures ever shown. But there’s a catch
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Zelle is shutting down its app. Here’s how you can still use the payment service

Zelle is shutting down its app. Here’s how you can still use the payment service

Zelle is shutting down its app. Here’s how you can still use the payment service
Education|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Susan Monarez, Trump’s nominee for CDC director, faces an unprecedented and tumultuous era at the agency

Trump’s nominee for the top CDC role would join the agency at a time of great turmoil and uncertainty for medical research.

Susan Monarez, Trump’s nominee for CDC director, faces an unprecedented and tumultuous era at the agency
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Tesla's March sales dive in Germany, edge down in UK

Tesla sales in Germany dropped in March compared with the same time last year and were marginally lower in the UK, despite a spike in overall EV sales in both markets, data showed on

Tesla's March sales dive in Germany, edge down in UK
Business|Food|Technology

Papa Johns wants AI to transform pizza ordering

Papa John's International wants to inject artificial intelligence technology into how its customers order pizza through an expanded partnership with Google Cloud, the

Papa Johns wants AI to transform pizza ordering
Business|Celebrity|Science|Technology

Microsoft founder Bill Gates reflects upon a 50-year-old computer code that reshaped technology

Even as he grows older, Microsoft founder Bill Gates still fondly remembers the catalytic computer code he wrote 50 years ago that opened up a new frontier in technology

Microsoft founder Bill Gates reflects upon a 50-year-old computer code that reshaped technology
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NHTSA closes probe into 258 Zoox vehicles after Amazon's robotaxi unit updates software

The U.S.

NHTSA closes probe into 258 Zoox vehicles after Amazon's robotaxi unit updates software
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Retaliating against U.S. digital services not EU position, Ireland says

Targeting U.S. digital services in potential reciprocal trade measures is not the European Union's position and would be very damaging for Ireland, trade minister Simon Harris said

Retaliating against U.S. digital services not EU position, Ireland says
Health|Political|Technology|US

Senators demand information from AI companion apps following kids’ safety concerns, lawsuits

Senators demand information from AI companion apps following kids’ safety concerns, lawsuits

Senators demand information from AI companion apps following kids’ safety concerns, lawsuits
Education|Technology|US

'It's complicated': students reflect on first year under a phone ban

CNN’s Pamela Brown met with students at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia, where school officials are requiring students to put their phones inside magnetic locking pouches every morning.

'It's complicated': students reflect on first year under a phone ban
Asia|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Nintendo Switch 2 to launch in June with $449.99 price tag

Nintendo said it will launch its Switch 2 gaming device on June 5, with the long-anticipated successor to its hit hybrid home-portable Switch retailing for $449.99.

Nintendo Switch 2 to launch in June with $449.99 price tag
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Meta is fined by Turkey after refusing to restrict content on Facebook and Instagram

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta Platforms says it has been hit with a hefty fine for resisting Turkish government demands that it limit content

Meta is fined by Turkey after refusing to restrict content on Facebook and Instagram
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‘He just wouldn’t stop staring at me’: Tesla drivers say they’re being harassed on road

Some Tesla owners say they’re scared to drive their cars as public criticism against company CEO Elon Musk has escalated from acts of vandalism on Tesla facilities and vehicles to aggressive driving aimed at Tesla owners.

‘He just wouldn’t stop staring at me’: Tesla drivers say they’re being harassed on road
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Man faces charges after Teslas set on fire with Molotov cocktails

Paul Kim, 36, faces federal and state charges for allegedly setting fire to multiple Tesla vehicles at a Las Vegas repair facility last week.

Man faces charges after Teslas set on fire with Molotov cocktails
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Trump's auto tariffs to cover more than $460 billion of US vehicle, parts imports

U.S.

Trump's auto tariffs to cover more than $460 billion of US vehicle, parts imports
Crime|Education|Technology|US

Cybersecurity professor targeted by FBI has not been detained, lawyer says

A prominent Indiana University cybersecurity professor who was abruptly fired and disappeared from public view has not been detained and there are no pending criminal charges

Cybersecurity professor targeted by FBI has not been detained, lawyer says
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Oracle tells clients of second recent hack, log-in data stolen, Bloomberg News reports

Oracle has told customers that a hacker broke into a computer system and stole old client log-in credential, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing two people familiar with the matter

Oracle tells clients of second recent hack, log-in data stolen, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology

Tesla quarterly sales plunge as Musk backlash grows

Tesla's quarterly sales plunged 13% to the weakest in nearly three years, hurt by a backlash against CEO Elon Musk's politics, rising global competition and

Tesla quarterly sales plunge as Musk backlash grows
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Lucid's quarterly deliveries rise, Rivian's fall sharply

Electric automaker Lucid posted a 58% jump in first-quarter deliveries on Wednesday as it lowered prices of its vehicles, while peer Rivian Automotive reported a 36%

Lucid's quarterly deliveries rise, Rivian's fall sharply
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Meta CEO Zuckerberg lobbies Trump to avoid antitrust trial, WSJ reports

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg is lobbying U.S.

Meta CEO Zuckerberg lobbies Trump to avoid antitrust trial, WSJ reports
Crime|Political|Technology|US

APD's plate reader technology assists in shooting arrest, but spurs City Council debate

APD's plate reader technology assists in shooting arrest, but spurs City Council debate

APD's plate reader technology assists in shooting arrest, but spurs City Council debate
Entertainment|Technology

Nintendo Switch 2 launches in June with new Mario Kart World game

Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date and $449.99 price tag for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2, which will introduce interactive chat and screenshare functions to connect gamers

Nintendo Switch 2 launches in June with new Mario Kart World game
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Trump says Musk will probably leave in 'a few months'

President Donald Trump that Elon Musk would likely leave his administration in “a few months."

Trump says Musk will probably leave in 'a few months'
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|US

Boeing working with DOJ on revised plea deal in 737 MAX fraud case, CEO says

Boeing is in discussions with the U.S.

Boeing working with DOJ on revised plea deal in 737 MAX fraud case, CEO says
Africa|Asia|MidEast|Political|Technology|US|World

Trump adviser Waltz's team set up 20 Signal group chats for world crises, Politico reports

The team of President Donald Trump's national security adviser, Mike Waltz, set up at least 20 group chats on the commercial Signal app to coordinate official work on issues

Trump adviser Waltz's team set up 20 Signal group chats for world crises, Politico reports
Business|Political|Technology|US

TikTok bidders pile up as deadline looms with Amazon, OnlyFans founder in mix

As the weekend deadline for TikTok to find a buyer approaches, bidders for the short-video social media site are piling up.

TikTok bidders pile up as deadline looms with Amazon, OnlyFans founder in mix
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Primary care firm knownwell joins LillyDirect to offer weight-management services

Primary care company knownwell said on Wednesday it will provide health and weight-management services on Eli Lilly's direct-to-consumer online healthcare platform, LillyDirect.

Primary care firm knownwell joins LillyDirect to offer weight-management services
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|US

Coal-fired power plant, now retired, to become massive gas-powered campus for AI, data centers

What was once Pennsylvania’s biggest coal-fired power plant is being turned into a $10 billion natural gas-powered data center campus designed to capitalize on Big Tech's fast-growing energy demands

Coal-fired power plant, now retired, to become massive gas-powered campus for AI, data centers
Political|Technology|US

Waltz team set up 20 Signal chats on global issues, Politico reports

The team led by U.S.

Waltz team set up 20 Signal chats on global issues, Politico reports
Business|Entertainment|Political|Technology|US

OnlyFans founder, crypto foundation submit late-stage bid to buy TikTok

By Anna Tong A startup run by Tim Stokely, founder of adult content social media site OnlyFans, has partnered with a cryptocurrency foundation to submit a late-stage plan to acquire short video app

OnlyFans founder, crypto foundation submit late-stage bid to buy TikTok
Business|Science|Technology|US

Amazon targets April 9 launch of first Kuiper internet satellites

Amazon.com said on Wednesday it plans to launch the first 27 satellites for its Project Kuiper internet network next week, pinning down a long-awaited start to

Amazon targets April 9 launch of first Kuiper internet satellites
Business|Science|Technology

Google Gemini executive Sissie Hsiao to step down

Alphabet's Google is replacing Sissie Hsiao, who led the development of the artificial intelligence chatbot Bard, now known as Gemini, the company told staff in its AI division on

Google Gemini executive Sissie Hsiao to step down
Business|Health|Political|Technology|US

US Supreme Court largely backs FDA's denial of flavored vape product applications

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday largely backed the U.S.

US Supreme Court largely backs FDA's denial of flavored vape product applications
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Tesla sales tumble 13% as Musk backlash, competition and aging lineup turn off buyers

Tesla sales fell in the first three months of the year in another sign that Elon Musk’s once high-flying electric car company is struggling to attract buyers

Tesla sales tumble 13% as Musk backlash, competition and aging lineup turn off buyers
Business|Political|Technology|US

Amazon's last-minute bid for TikTok comes as a US ban on the platform is set to take effect Saturday

Amazon has put in a bid to purchase TikTok

Amazon's last-minute bid for TikTok comes as a US ban on the platform is set to take effect Saturday
Science|Sports|Technology

Phil Mattingly breaks down the science behind 'torpedo' bats

It’s not just a Yankees thing, CNN Chief Domestic Correspondent (and former division one college baseball player) Phil Mattingly explains. There’s science behind the buzzy “torpedo" bat.

Phil Mattingly breaks down the science behind 'torpedo' bats
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump to weigh options for potential TikTok deal, sources say, with ban days away

Trump to weigh options for potential TikTok deal, sources say, with ban days away

Trump to weigh options for potential TikTok deal, sources say, with ban days away
Business|Europe|Technology

EV charging firms team up to launch Europe's largest network

Four of Europe's biggest electric vehicle charging firms said on Wednesday they were teaming up to create the largest public charging network on the continent.

EV charging firms team up to launch Europe's largest network
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Poland's Tusk cites foreign interference after party hit by cyberattack

The IT systems of Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's Civic Platform party have been hit by a cyberattack, he said on Wednesday, amid growing concern that foreign actors may try to

Poland's Tusk cites foreign interference after party hit by cyberattack
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Safran to win EU approval for $1.8 billion Collins deal, sources say

French engine and aircraft equipment maker Safran is set to secure conditional EU antitrust approval for its $1.8 billion bid for Collins Aerospace's flight

Safran to win EU approval for $1.8 billion Collins deal, sources say
Political|Technology|US

Army choosing ‘to protect its bureaucratic a**’ rather than providing collision avoidance report, Sen. Ted Cruz says

Army choosing ‘to protect its bureaucratic a**’ rather than providing collision avoidance report, Sen. Ted Cruz says

Army choosing ‘to protect its bureaucratic a**’ rather than providing collision avoidance report, Sen. Ted Cruz says
Asia|Food|Science|Technology

Scientists sent beans into orbit and made ‘space miso.’ Here’s how it tasted

Scientists sent beans into orbit and made ‘space miso.’ Here’s how it tasted

Scientists sent beans into orbit and made ‘space miso.’ Here’s how it tasted
Arts|Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Watches and Wonders 2025: 11 striking designs from the world’s largest watch fair

Watches and Wonders 2025: 11 striking designs from the world’s largest watch fair

Watches and Wonders 2025: 11 striking designs from the world’s largest watch fair
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Netflix enhances language options on TV to attract global viewers

Netflix on Wednesday rolled out enhanced language options for television viewers, allowing users to select from the full list of available subtitles and dubbing languages for any title.

Netflix enhances language options on TV to attract global viewers
Business|Political|Technology|US

Boeing CEO defends safety efforts, says he is not pressuring workers

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said on Wednesday that the planemaker is focused on improving safety and not pressuring workers to speed up production after a 2024

Boeing CEO defends safety efforts, says he is not pressuring workers
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Chinese firms place $16 billion in order for new Nvidia chips, the Information reports

Chinese companies including ByteDance, Alibaba Group and Tencent Holdings have placed at least $16 billion in orders for Nvidia's H20 server chips in the first three months of the year, the

Chinese firms place $16 billion in order for new Nvidia chips, the Information reports
Business|Science|Technology

New AI benchmarks test speed of running AI applications

By Max A.

New AI benchmarks test speed of running AI applications
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Nintendo’s Switch 2 has big shoes to fill – at a much higher price

Nintendo’s Switch 2 has big shoes to fill – at a much higher price

Nintendo’s Switch 2 has big shoes to fill – at a much higher price
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Meta signs multi-year partnership with UFC

Meta Platforms has signed a multi-year deal to become the first "official fan technology partner" of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), whose CEO was elected to the Facebook-parent's

Meta signs multi-year partnership with UFC
Business|Health|Science|Technology

23andMe is potentially selling more than just genetic data – the personal survey info it collected is just as much a privacy problem

If you were a 23andMe customer, your genetic and personal information could be used in civil or criminal cases, targeted advertising, medical discrimination and so much more.

23andMe is potentially selling more than just genetic data – the personal survey info it collected is just as much a privacy problem
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Stablecoin giant Circle reveals revenue growth in US IPO filing

Circle Internet Group disclosed a nearly 16% jump in revenue after markets closed on Tuesday, as the USD Coin issuer attempts a second go at listing on the New York Stock Exchange.

Stablecoin giant Circle reveals revenue growth in US IPO filing
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|Technology

OECD sees Israeli economic rebound if military conflicts ebb

Israel's economy looks set to rebound over the next two years if geopolitical tensions ease, but it needs structural reforms to support government finances and

OECD sees Israeli economic rebound if military conflicts ebb
Crime|Political|Technology|US

DOGE official at DOJ bragged about hacking, distributing pirated software

A top employee of billionaire Elon Musk who is now working in the U.S.

DOGE official at DOJ bragged about hacking, distributing pirated software
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology

India backs EV tariff cuts for Trump trade deal, defying autos lobby, sources say

India plans to lower import tariffs on electric cars, rejecting requests from local automakers to delay such cuts by four years,

India backs EV tariff cuts for Trump trade deal, defying autos lobby, sources say
Science|Technology

‘Another mind-blowing change’: New data suggests mysterious dark energy is evolving

‘Another mind-blowing change’: New data suggests mysterious dark energy is evolving

‘Another mind-blowing change’: New data suggests mysterious dark energy is evolving
Business|Education|Science|Technology

The ‘father of the internet’ and hundreds of tech experts worry we’ll rely on AI too much

The ‘father of the internet’ and hundreds of tech experts worry we’ll rely on AI too much

The ‘father of the internet’ and hundreds of tech experts worry we’ll rely on AI too much
Science|Sports|Technology

Yankees and their ‘torpedo’ bats break MLB home run record in loss

Yankees and their ‘torpedo’ bats break MLB home run record in loss

Yankees and their ‘torpedo’ bats break MLB home run record in loss
Business|Political|Technology|US

Why no one is challenging Trump's executive order that keeps TikTok running

President Donald Trump’s executive orders have spurred more than 130 lawsuits, but one related to TikTok barely generates a peep

Why no one is challenging Trump's executive order that keeps TikTok running
Environment|Technology|US

SpaceX rocket cargo project puts Pacific seabirds in jeopardy

A project proposed by Elon Musk's SpaceX and the U.S.

SpaceX rocket cargo project puts Pacific seabirds in jeopardy
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Tesla's China-made EV sales fall 11.5% y/y in March

U.S. automaker Tesla sold 78,828 China-made electric vehicles in March, down 11.5% from a year earlier, data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) showed on Wednesday.

Tesla's China-made EV sales fall 11.5% y/y in March
Business|Europe|Political|Technology

German wind farms asked to install radar amid security concerns

Wind farms off the northern German coast have been asked to install radar facilities in an attempt to boost surveillance of ships and drones, the federal maritime authority said on

German wind farms asked to install radar amid security concerns
Education|Health|Political|Technology|US

‘It was so freeing’: How a cellphone ban is changing life at a Virginia high school

‘It was so freeing’: How a cellphone ban is changing life at a Virginia high school

‘It was so freeing’: How a cellphone ban is changing life at a Virginia high school
Asia|Business|Technology

China's CATL, Sinopec plan to build 10,000 battery swap stations

Chinese electric vehicle battery giant CATL said on Wednesday that it will partner with state-owned oil giant Sinopec to build 10,000 battery swap stations.

China's CATL, Sinopec plan to build 10,000 battery swap stations
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

BYD posts robust growth in car sales as it takes on Tesla globally

BYD posts robust growth in car sales as it takes on Tesla globally

BYD posts robust growth in car sales as it takes on Tesla globally
Business|Europe|Stock Markets|Technology

Swedish insurer Folksam divests $160 million Tesla stake

Sweden's largest insurer Folksam said on Wednesday it has sold its stake in electric car maker Tesla over concerns about the company's stance on workers' rights.

Swedish insurer Folksam divests $160 million Tesla stake
Asia|Political|Technology|World

Latest North Korean ship can carry dozens of missiles, analysts say

North Korea's new class of warship can accommodate dozens of vertical launch cells to carry missiles its military has already developed, analysis of a satellite

Latest North Korean ship can carry dozens of missiles, analysts say
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

How one of the largest auto suppliers in the world is preparing for Trump's tariffs

By Nora Eckert ST.

How one of the largest auto suppliers in the world is preparing for Trump's tariffs
Asia|Business|Environment|Technology|World

China to launch grid-connected car projects to balance power supply

China plans to launch pilot projects in nine cities that would use the country's growing fleet of electric vehicles as batteries to shore up power supply on the

China to launch grid-connected car projects to balance power supply
Business|Political|Technology|US

US Senate committee opens review into Meta efforts to gain Chinese market access

A U.S.

US Senate committee opens review into Meta efforts to gain Chinese market access
Business|Finance|Political|Technology|US

White House to hold meeting on TikTok

U.S.

White House to hold meeting on TikTok
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Visa bids $100 million to replace Mastercard as Apple's new credit card partner, WSJ reports

Visa has offered Apple roughly $100 million to take over the tech giant's credit card partnership from Mastercard, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with

Visa bids $100 million to replace Mastercard as Apple's new credit card partner, WSJ reports
Sports|Technology

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton says he'll continue using torpedo bats upon return from injury

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton said he'll continue using a torpedo bat whenever he returns from pain in both elbows, but also declined to say whether he thought using the new model might have caused his injury

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton says he'll continue using torpedo bats upon return from injury
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump to consider final TikTok proposal on Wednesday, CBS News reports

U.S.

Trump to consider final TikTok proposal on Wednesday, CBS News reports
Business|Finance|Technology|US

SEC, billionaire Winklevoss twins may resolve lawsuit over Gemini Earn

An exchange run by billionaire twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss may soon resolve a U.S.

SEC, billionaire Winklevoss twins may resolve lawsuit over Gemini Earn
Business|Science|Technology

Meta's head of AI research stepping down

The head of Meta’s artificial intelligence research division said she plans to step down, vacating a high-profile position at the parent company of Facebook and Instagram at a time of intense competition in the development of AI technology

Meta's head of AI research stepping down
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump to hold a meeting on possible investors to buy TikTok with possible ban at stake

President Donald Trump will hold a Wednesday meeting with aides about possible investors who could buy a stake in TikTok

Trump to hold a meeting on possible investors to buy TikTok with possible ban at stake
Business|Science|Technology

Meta's head of AI research to depart in May

Meta Platforms' head of artificial intelligence research, Joelle Pineau, plans to leave the company, at a time when the tech giant is aggressively investing and competing in the AI space.

Meta's head of AI research to depart in May
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Outsourcing firm WNS fields takeover interest, sources say

WNS Holdings, a technology outsourcing services firm with a market value of $2.8 billion, is exploring a sale after attracting acquisition

Outsourcing firm WNS fields takeover interest, sources say
Business|Political|Technology|US

FAA must address concerns before extending Boeing regulatory program, senator says

Democratic Senator Maria Cantwell on Tuesday urged the Federal Aviation Administration to address critical concerns before deciding whether to extend a

FAA must address concerns before extending Boeing regulatory program, senator says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

CoreWeave shares soar past IPO price on third trading day

Artificial intelligence startup CoreWeave's shares closed up 42% at $52.57 on Tuesday, their third day of trading, above their initial public offering price of $40.

CoreWeave shares soar past IPO price on third trading day
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Social Security Administration probes origin of website portal outage

The Social Security Administration says it is investigating the root cause of website outages that have affected the “my Social Security” portal where recipients access their benefits

Social Security Administration probes origin of website portal outage
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|Technology|US

Wrong number text scam: The confusing new scam to watch out for

Spokeo details how to avoid falling victim to the wrong number text scam.

Wrong number text scam: The confusing new scam to watch out for
Education|Technology

AI chatbots can cushion the high school counselor shortage—but are they bad for students?

CalMatters reports AI-powered chatbots have been providing students with school and career options, but asks if these self-help bots are eroding the types of network-building opportunities that students need.

AI chatbots can cushion the high school counselor shortage—but are they bad for students?
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|US

Man charged in Colorado Tesla firebomb attack denies trying to ‘run’ from feds

Man charged in Colorado Tesla firebomb attack denies trying to ‘run’ from feds

Man charged in Colorado Tesla firebomb attack denies trying to ‘run’ from feds
Education|Science|Technology

Gifted 5-year-old boy with Einstein-level IQ joins sister as member of Mensa

Gifted 5-year-old boy with Einstein-level IQ joins sister as member of Mensa

Gifted 5-year-old boy with Einstein-level IQ joins sister as member of Mensa
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

If AI doesn't kill your company, it will make it stronger, study shows

If a company can survive the upheaval caused by the adoption of artificial intelligence, AI will help it thrive in the longer run, a study presented at a European Central Bank

If AI doesn't kill your company, it will make it stronger, study shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Tesla's new car sales in Italy down 7% in first quarter despite 51% jump in March

Tesla's new car registrations in Italy rebounded sharply in March after a plunge the previous month to stand down 7% year-on-year in the quarter as a whole, data from the Transport

Tesla's new car sales in Italy down 7% in first quarter despite 51% jump in March
Asia|Business|Technology

Alibaba prepares for flagship AI model release as soon as April, Bloomberg News reports

China's tech and e-commerce giant Alibaba Group is planning to release Qwen 3, an upgraded version of its flagship AI model, as soon as this month, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday,

Alibaba prepares for flagship AI model release as soon as April, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Political|Technology|US

Boeing made 'serious missteps' but is changing culture, CEO will testify

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg will tell lawmakers on Wednesday the U.S. planemaker made "serious missteps" in recent years but has since made "sweeping changes"

Boeing made 'serious missteps' but is changing culture, CEO will testify
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Ghibli effect: ChatGPT usage hits record after rollout of viral feature

The frenzy to create Ghibli-style AI art using ChatGPT's image-generation tool led to a record surge in users for OpenAI's chatbot last week, straining its servers and

Ghibli effect: ChatGPT usage hits record after rollout of viral feature
Arts|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Technology

From chiseled six-packs to sharp cheekbones, prosthetics are on the rise in fashion

From chiseled six-packs to sharp cheekbones, prosthetics are on the rise in fashion

From chiseled six-packs to sharp cheekbones, prosthetics are on the rise in fashion
Arts|Entertainment|Technology

Detroit production of Mozart opera turns its female characters into automatons

Audiences at the Detroit Opera House expecting their performance of “Cosi fan tutte” to begin with the overture may be surprised to hear instead a product launch from a tech company CEO

Detroit production of Mozart opera turns its female characters into automatons
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

KKR partner says fund is analysing FiberCop-Open Fiber tie-up

U.S. fund KKR, the main shareholder in Italian fibre optic grid operator FiberCop, is analysing a possible tie-up with Italy's Open Fiber as part of a broader government plan to

KKR partner says fund is analysing FiberCop-Open Fiber tie-up
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Spain's sales of new Tesla cars rise in March, fall in first quarter

Tesla's new car sales rose 34% in March from the same month in 2024 to 1.983, registration data released by industry group ANFAC showed on Tuesday, though the company's sales during

Spain's sales of new Tesla cars rise in March, fall in first quarter
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|US

Cerebras Systems, Ranovus win $45 million US military deal to speed up chip connections

Cerebras Systems, a Silicon Valley-based AI chip company, and Canadian chip startup Ranovus said on Tuesday that they had been awarded a $45 million

Cerebras Systems, Ranovus win $45 million US military deal to speed up chip connections
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Roblox announces new ad format, Google partnership to boost advertising business

Roblox on Tuesday launched a new format of video advertising on its gaming platform and announced a partnership with Google to help boost the growth of its nascent ad

Roblox announces new ad format, Google partnership to boost advertising business
Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Tesla targeted by vandalism over Musk's right-wing activism

Tesla cars, infrastructures and offices have become targets of vandalism in several countries in response to CEO Elon Musk's right-wing activism. Musk, a close ally of U.S.

Tesla targeted by vandalism over Musk's right-wing activism
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Qualcomm considers buying UK semiconductor firm Alphawave

U.S. chipmaker Qualcomm is considering making an offer to acquire Alphawave IP Group, it said on Tuesday, sending shares of the British semiconductor company surging more than 52%.

Qualcomm considers buying UK semiconductor firm Alphawave
Arts|Business|Lifestyle|Technology|US

Last typewriter repair shop in Massachusetts closes as popularity explodes

Last typewriter repair shop in Massachusetts closes as popularity explodes

Last typewriter repair shop in Massachusetts closes as popularity explodes
Europe|Science|Technology

Scientists release plans for an even bigger atom smasher to address the mysteries of physics

Top minds at the world’s largest atom smasher have released a blueprint for a much bigger successor

Scientists release plans for an even bigger atom smasher to address the mysteries of physics
Science|Technology|US

US earthquake safety relies on federal employees’ expertise

The US experiences violent earthquakes, but the damage and death toll is much lower than in many countries because of the work of federal seismologists and engineers.

US earthquake safety relies on federal employees’ expertise
Science|Technology

'It's a great spacecraft': Wilmore and Williams praise ship that led to extended stay on ISS

NASA's Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams explain why they're willing to fly on the Starliner spacecraft despite issues that extended their stay in space by several months.

'It's a great spacecraft': Wilmore and Williams praise ship that led to extended stay on ISS
Election|Political|Technology|US

Judge in long-running lawsuit declines to block the use of Georgia's voting system

A federal judge has declined to block the use of Georgia’s electronic voting system

Judge in long-running lawsuit declines to block the use of Georgia's voting system
Business|Crime|Technology|US

Police arrest man suspected of setting fire to Tesla vehicles at Las Vegas service facility

Police arrest man suspected of setting fire to Tesla vehicles at Las Vegas service facility

Police arrest man suspected of setting fire to Tesla vehicles at Las Vegas service facility
Arts|Business|Europe|Technology

World’s ‘most complicated’ wristwatch unveiled

World’s ‘most complicated’ wristwatch unveiled

World’s ‘most complicated’ wristwatch unveiled
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Arm recently sought to acquire Alphawave for AI chip tech, sources say

By Milana Vinn, Max A.

Arm recently sought to acquire Alphawave for AI chip tech, sources say
Business|Europe|Technology

Boeing denies fluctuations in 737 MAX jet production

Boeing on Tuesday denied a media report of fluctuations in 737 MAX production, saying that output had not reached 38 per month so far this year and nor had production recently fallen

Boeing denies fluctuations in 737 MAX jet production
Business|Political|Technology|US

TikTok is almost out of time to find a buyer. Here’s what we know

TikTok is almost out of time to find a buyer. Here’s what we know

TikTok is almost out of time to find a buyer. Here’s what we know
Business|Technology|Travel|US

Alstom extends contract for John F. Kennedy Airport's AirTrain in New York

Train maker Alstom has signed a seven-year contract extension for the operations and maintenance of its AirTrains at the John F.

Alstom extends contract for John F. Kennedy Airport's AirTrain in New York
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Boeing denies drop in output after report of 737 setback

Boeing on Tuesday denied fluctuations in the production of its 737 MAX jetliner after an industry publication said it had hit a key target only to fall back due to industrial delays.

Boeing denies drop in output after report of 737 setback
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|US

LG Energy Solution unit to pay $2 billion for Michigan battery venture with GM

South Korea's LG Energy Solution said on Tuesday that its U.S. unit will acquire the assets held by its Michigan electric vehicle battery venture with General Motors for $2 billion.

LG Energy Solution unit to pay $2 billion for Michigan battery venture with GM
Asia|Business|Technology

Samsung Elec appoints mobile chief as interim head of consumer and smartphone division

Samsung Electronics appointed its mobile chief Roh Tae-moon as acting head of its consumer and smartphone business on Tuesday, following the death of

Samsung Elec appoints mobile chief as interim head of consumer and smartphone division
Sports|Technology

Athletics bat boy Stewart Thalblum takes down drone in left field

When a drone suddenly appeared near the left-field wall at Sutter Health Park, Athletics bat boy Stewart Thalblum decided to help thwart it

Athletics bat boy Stewart Thalblum takes down drone in left field
MidEast|Political|Technology|US|World

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim they shot down another American drone as US strikes pound country

Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim they have shot down another American MQ-9 Reaper drone

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim they shot down another American drone as US strikes pound country
Business|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|US

NASA astronauts from Starliner mission readjust to Earth, resume work with Boeing

After nine months in space, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are readjusting to Earth life with dog walks and family time, while resuming work

NASA astronauts from Starliner mission readjust to Earth, resume work with Boeing
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI to raise $40 billion in SoftBank-led round to boost AI efforts

OpenAI said on Monday it would raise up to $40 billion in a new funding round led by SoftBank Group at a $300 billion valuation to advance AI

OpenAI to raise $40 billion in SoftBank-led round to boost AI efforts
Business|Science|Technology|Travel|World

SpaceX launches 4 people on a polar orbit never attempted before

SpaceX launches 4 people on a polar orbit never attempted before

SpaceX launches 4 people on a polar orbit never attempted before
Business|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Bitcoin investor buys an entire SpaceX flight for the ultimate polar adventure

A bitcoin investor is headed to space with three polar explorers on the first flight to carry people over the North and South poles

Bitcoin investor buys an entire SpaceX flight for the ultimate polar adventure
Political|Technology|US

IRS sidelines dozens of top IT officials seen as possible ‘blockers’ to immigration enforcement data-sharing

IRS sidelines dozens of top IT officials seen as possible ‘blockers’ to immigration enforcement data-sharing

IRS sidelines dozens of top IT officials seen as possible ‘blockers’ to immigration enforcement data-sharing
Science|Sports|Technology

Torpedo bat designer says it's more about the players than the bat model

For the MIT-educated physicist behind the torpedo bat, it’s more about the talent of the players than their lumber at the plate

Torpedo bat designer says it's more about the players than the bat model
Business|Science|Technology

Lightmatter releases new photonics technology for AI chips 

Lightmatter, a startup valued at $4.4 billion, on Monday released two pieces of technology aimed at speeding up the connections between artificial

Lightmatter releases new photonics technology for AI chips 
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Intel's new CEO tells customers 'be brutally honest with us' 

In his first remarks as Intel's new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan on Monday outlined a leaner version of the iconic American chipmaker in which he would work directly

Intel's new CEO tells customers 'be brutally honest with us' 
Political|Technology|US

US Army withholds report on key helicopter safety system use, senators say

The U.S.

US Army withholds report on key helicopter safety system use, senators say
Celebrity|Science|Technology|US

NASA's newly returned astronauts say they would fly on Boeing's Starliner capsule again

NASA's celebrity astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams say they would fly on Boeing's Starliner capsule again

NASA's newly returned astronauts say they would fly on Boeing's Starliner capsule again
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|US

(PKG) POLICE ARREST ALLEGED TESLA VANDAL AS BRAND FLAILS (930pET)

Las Vegas Metro police have arrested a person in connection with fires set at a Las Vegas Tesla collision center, as the brand receives backlash against Tesla Chief Elon Musk.

(PKG) POLICE ARREST ALLEGED TESLA VANDAL AS BRAND FLAILS (930pET)
Business|Economy|Technology

AI-powered cybersecurity firm ReliaQuest valued at $3.4 billion in latest funding round

-AI-powered cybersecurity firm ReliaQuest said on Monday it has raised more than $500 million in a funding round led by EQT, KKR and FTV Capital, valuing it at $3.4 billion.

AI-powered cybersecurity firm ReliaQuest valued at $3.4 billion in latest funding round
Political|Science|Technology|US

NASA astronauts speak out for the first time following unexpected 9-month mission to space

NASA astronauts speak out for the first time following unexpected 9-month mission to space

NASA astronauts speak out for the first time following unexpected 9-month mission to space
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI plans to release open-weight language model in coming months

OpenAI is planning to release its first open-weight language model with reasoning capabilities since GPT‑2 in the coming months, CEO Sam Altman said on Monday.

OpenAI plans to release open-weight language model in coming months
Environment|Science|Technology

Dogs to help fight spread of invasive golden mussel​s at Rancho Seco Lake

Dogs to help fight spread of invasive golden mussel​s at Rancho Seco Lake

Dogs to help fight spread of invasive golden mussel​s at Rancho Seco Lake
Asia|Science|Technology

Stone tool discovery in China shows people in East Asia were innovating during the Middle Paleolithic, like in Europe and Middle East

Discovery in China of tools called Quina scrapers suggests the people of East Asia were as inventive and flexible with technology during the Middle Paleolithic era as those in other parts of the world.

Stone tool discovery in China shows people in East Asia were innovating during the Middle Paleolithic, like in Europe and Middle East
Business|Science|Technology|US

Blue Origin targets late spring for next New Glenn launch after FAA probe

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin said on Monday it is targeting "late spring" for the second launch of its giant New Glenn rocket, as the U.S.

Blue Origin targets late spring for next New Glenn launch after FAA probe
Business|Finance|Political|Technology|US

Lockheed Martin clinches $4.94 billion US Army missile contract

Lockheed Martin on Monday said the U.S. Army had awarded it a contract worth up to $4.94 billion to produce Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM).

Lockheed Martin clinches $4.94 billion US Army missile contract
Asia|Science|Technology|World

AI and satellites help aid workers respond to Myanmar earthquake damage

Just after sunrise on Saturday, a satellite set its long-range camera on the city of Mandalay in Myanmar, not far from the epicenter of Friday’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake that devastated the Southeast Asian country’s second-largest city

AI and satellites help aid workers respond to Myanmar earthquake damage
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Dow wants to power its Texas manufacturing complex with new nuclear reactors instead of natural gas

Dow, a major producer of chemicals and plastics, wants to use next-generation nuclear reactors for clean power and steam at a Texas manufacturing complex instead of natural gas

Dow wants to power its Texas manufacturing complex with new nuclear reactors instead of natural gas
Business|Crime|Europe|Technology

Musk says 'terrorism' behind fire at Rome Tesla dealership

An overnight fire at a Tesla dealership in Rome that destroyed 17 cars was an act of terrorism, the company's billionaire owner Elon Musk said on Monday.

Musk says 'terrorism' behind fire at Rome Tesla dealership
Business|Europe|Political|Technology

France's Safran says defence investment depends on orders

The head of Safran said on Monday the French aerospace and defence group was ready to invest in increased production of defence equipment as long as the mounting appetite for

France's Safran says defence investment depends on orders
Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

US SEC, Musk agree to timeline for billionaire to respond to lawsuit, filing says

The U.S.

US SEC, Musk agree to timeline for billionaire to respond to lawsuit, filing says
Business|Science|Technology|US

US FAA closes one of two SpaceX Starship probes as rocket remains grounded

The U.S.

US FAA closes one of two SpaceX Starship probes as rocket remains grounded
Health|Science|Technology

A stroke survivor speaks again with the help of an experimental brain-computer implant

Scientists have developed a device that can translate thoughts about speech into spoken words in real time

A stroke survivor speaks again with the help of an experimental brain-computer implant
Business|Technology|Travel|US

United receives FAA approval for first Starlink-equipped planes

United Airlines said on Monday that the Federal Aviation Administration has approved its first Starlink-equipped aircraft type and that the first commercial

United receives FAA approval for first Starlink-equipped planes
Asia|Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology|US

GlobalFoundries and Taiwanese chipmaker UMC mull potential merger, sources say

Taiwan's major chipmaker United Microelectronics and U.S.-based GlobalFoundries are looking into the possibility of a merger, two sources familiar with the matter told

GlobalFoundries and Taiwanese chipmaker UMC mull potential merger, sources say
Business|Economy|Technology|US

FTC concerned about privacy protections in 23andMe bankruptcy

The U.S.

FTC concerned about privacy protections in 23andMe bankruptcy
Sports|Technology

What are the ‘torpedo’ bats in MLB that have everyone talking?

What are the ‘torpedo’ bats in MLB that have everyone talking?

What are the ‘torpedo’ bats in MLB that have everyone talking?
Europe|Science|Technology

Video shows rare European spaceport launch ending in fiery crash

A German start-up’s orbital rocket spun out and crashed seconds after take-off in a rare European test flight that the makers said “met its set goals.”

Video shows rare European spaceport launch ending in fiery crash
Business|Health|Political|Technology|US

Big Tobacco targets Trump in hope - and fear - of change

Big tobacco companies like British American Tobacco are lobbying U.S.

Big Tobacco targets Trump in hope - and fear - of change
Education|Technology|US

Iowa Department for the Blind celebrates 100 years of empowerment

Iowa Department for the Blind celebrates 100 years of empowerment

Iowa Department for the Blind celebrates 100 years of empowerment
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Tesla offers 3-year interest-free loans for refreshed Model Y in China

Tesla said on Monday the company will offer three-year interest-free loans for the refreshed Model Y before April 30 in China, a notice on its social media account showed.

Tesla offers 3-year interest-free loans for refreshed Model Y in China
Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Trump Media lists on NYSE Texas, handing early win to exchange

Trump Media & Technology Group said on Monday it has become the first company to be listed on NYSE Texas, handing an early boost to the exchange as it gears up for fierce

Trump Media lists on NYSE Texas, handing early win to exchange
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Europe's defence challenge energises young techies at hackathon

A weekend hackathon in Amsterdam aimed at finding fast-and-cheap battlefield solutions for Ukraine drew more than 100 young programmers and engineers, with many

Europe's defence challenge energises young techies at hackathon
Technology|Travel|US

US NTSB to investigate close call between Delta plane, military jets

The U.S.

US NTSB to investigate close call between Delta plane, military jets
Business|Crime|Europe|Technology|World

16 Tesla EVs are destroyed in a fire in Rome as Italian police investigate possible arson

Italian police are investigating as possible arson a fire that destroyed more than a dozen Tesla electric vehicles at a dealership on the outskirts of Rome

16 Tesla EVs are destroyed in a fire in Rome as Italian police investigate possible arson
Business|Food|Technology

Yum Brands CEO announces plans to retire in 2026

Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs announced Monday that he plans to retire from the company in the first quarter of 2026

Yum Brands CEO announces plans to retire in 2026
Business|Finance|Political|Technology|US

How the Trump family took over a crypto firm as it raised hundreds of millions

As World Liberty Financial raised more than half a billion dollars, President Donald Trump’s family took

How the Trump family took over a crypto firm as it raised hundreds of millions
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology

Hedge funds flee techs stocks before tariffs take hold, says Goldman Sachs

Hedge funds last week ditched tech stocks at the fastest pace in six months and at the highest levels in five years, according to Goldman Sachs, as world markets

Hedge funds flee techs stocks before tariffs take hold, says Goldman Sachs
Crime|Europe|Political|Science|Technology

Italy investigates drone flyovers of EU facility, spying suspected

Italian prosecutors have opened an investigation into possible espionage and terrorism after a drone flew several times over an EU research centre in northwestern Italy, two sources

Italy investigates drone flyovers of EU facility, spying suspected
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|US

Dow and X-energy submit for construction permit for nuclear project in Texas

Chemical firm Dow and X-energy Reactor Company have submitted a construction permit application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for a proposed nuclear project in Seadrift, Texas

Dow and X-energy submit for construction permit for nuclear project in Texas
Science|Technology

Jets from powerful black holes can point astronomers toward where − and where not − to look for life in the universe

Whether a galactic environment has the right conditions for habitable planets to form could depend on how the black hole in that galaxy is rotating.

Jets from powerful black holes can point astronomers toward where − and where not − to look for life in the universe
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Arm expects its share of data center CPU market sales to rocket to 50% this year

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Arm expects its share of data center CPU market sales to rocket to 50% this year
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Kremlin says US companies have shown initial interest in Russian rare earth projects

The Kremlin said on Monday that some Americans companies had shown interest in joint rare earth metals projects in Russia, but cautioned that such discussions were still at an early

Kremlin says US companies have shown initial interest in Russian rare earth projects
Business|Europe|Technology

Apple hit with $162 million French antitrust fine over privacy tool

Apple was hit with a 150 million euro ($162.4 million) fine by French antitrust regulators on Monday for abusing its dominant position in mobile app

Apple hit with $162 million French antitrust fine over privacy tool
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Tesla deliveries likely fell as competition, Musk backlash surge

Tesla investors are bracing for a drop in first-quarter vehicle deliveries as a backlash against CEO Elon Musk's politics exacerbates weakening demand for

Tesla deliveries likely fell as competition, Musk backlash surge
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

TSMC affirms commitment to Taiwan with new domestic fab amid overseas expansion

TSMC said on Monday that its newly built domestic fab would add 7,000 tech jobs to the island's economy and that it will continue to expand in Taiwan

TSMC affirms commitment to Taiwan with new domestic fab amid overseas expansion
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Hut 8, Eric Trump to launch bitcoin mining company

Hut 8 said on Monday it had joined hands with President Donald Trump's son, Eric Trump, to launch a bitcoin mining company called American Bitcoin.

Hut 8, Eric Trump to launch bitcoin mining company
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump says TikTok sale deal to come before Saturday deadline

President Donald Trump said a deal with TikTok's Chinese parent ByteDance to sell the short video app used by 170

Trump says TikTok sale deal to come before Saturday deadline
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Dude, where's my car? Toyota buyers face long waits amid hybrid boom

Soaring demand for Toyota's gasoline-electric hybrids has left suppliers struggling to keep pace, leading to shortages of parts and

Dude, where's my car? Toyota buyers face long waits amid hybrid boom
Asia|Business|Health|Science|Technology

Chinese brain chip project speeds up human trials after first success

A tie-up between a Chinese research institute and tech company said on Monday that it aims to implant its brain chip into 13 people by the end of this year, in a

Chinese brain chip project speeds up human trials after first success
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Airbus getting better at managing supply chain disruptions, senior executive says

Disruptions to the supply chain that are delaying aircraft deliveries are lessening and Airbus is getting much better at managing it, a senior company

Airbus getting better at managing supply chain disruptions, senior executive says
Asia|Business|Technology

Shipments of foreign-branded phones in China up 9.2% y/y in February, says CAICT-Reuters

Shipments of foreign-branded smartphones, including Apple Inc's iPhone, in China rose 9.2% in February year-on-year, according to Reuters calculations

Shipments of foreign-branded phones in China up 9.2% y/y in February, says CAICT-Reuters
Asia|Business|Technology

China's Zhipu AI launches free AI agent, intensifying domestic tech race

Chinese artificial intelligence startup Zhipu AI unveiled a free AI agent on Monday, joining a wave of similar launches in China's increasingly competitive AI market.

China's Zhipu AI launches free AI agent, intensifying domestic tech race
Business|Europe|Technology

France's antitrust watchdog fines Apple for problems with App Tracking Transparency

France’s antitrust watchdog fined Apple 150 million euros ($162 million) on Monday over a privacy feature that protects users from apps snooping on them because its introduction resulted in abuse of competition law

France's antitrust watchdog fines Apple for problems with App Tracking Transparency
Business|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology|Travel

A New Hampshire ski resort bets on tech to compete with industry giants

There is plenty of nostalgia at Black Mountain, New Hampshire's oldest ski area

A New Hampshire ski resort bets on tech to compete with industry giants
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Russia, US discussing rare earth metals projects, Putin envoy says

Russia and the United States have started talks on joint rare earth metals and other projects in Russia, and some companies have already

Russia, US discussing rare earth metals projects, Putin envoy says
Sports|Technology

Torpedo-shaped bats draw attention after Yankees hit team-record 9 homers in rout of Brewers

New torpedo bats drew attention when the New York Yankees hit a team-record nine homers that traveled a combined 3,695 feet

Torpedo-shaped bats draw attention after Yankees hit team-record 9 homers in rout of Brewers
Business|Europe|Science|Technology

Orbital rocket crashes seconds after take-off in rare European spaceport launch

Orbital rocket crashes seconds after take-off in rare European spaceport launch

Orbital rocket crashes seconds after take-off in rare European spaceport launch
Business|Health|Science|Technology|World

SpaceX is set to launch 4 people on a first-of-its-kind mission around Earth’s poles. Here’s what to know

SpaceX is set to launch 4 people on a first-of-its-kind mission around Earth’s poles. Here’s what to know

SpaceX is set to launch 4 people on a first-of-its-kind mission around Earth’s poles. Here’s what to know
Business|Europe|Science|Technology

A private European aerospace startup completes the first test flight of its orbital launch vehicle

A rocket by a private European aerospace company launched from Norway on Sunday and crashed into the sea 30 seconds later

A private European aerospace startup completes the first test flight of its orbital launch vehicle
Business|Political|Technology|US

Is DOGE actually an agency? The answer could have major ramifications

Is DOGE actually an agency? The answer could have major ramifications

Is DOGE actually an agency? The answer could have major ramifications
Business|Health|Science|Technology

23andMe’s DNA data is going up for sale. Here’s why companies might want it

23andMe’s DNA data is going up for sale. Here’s why companies might want it

23andMe’s DNA data is going up for sale. Here’s why companies might want it
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

23andMe’s rise and fall, in four charts

23andMe’s rise and fall, in four charts

23andMe’s rise and fall, in four charts
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Over 200 ‘Tesla Takedown’ protests take place throughout US on ‘Global Day of Action’ against Elon Musk’s role with DOGE

Over 200 ‘Tesla Takedown’ protests take place throughout US on ‘Global Day of Action’ against Elon Musk’s role with DOGE

Over 200 ‘Tesla Takedown’ protests take place throughout US on ‘Global Day of Action’ against Elon Musk’s role with DOGE
Environment|Science|Technology

Deep-sea mining threatens sea life in a way no one is thinking about − by dumping debris into the thriving midwater zone

A planned mining method to gather critical minerals from the seafloor would create sediment plumes higher up in the water column where many creatures live.

Deep-sea mining threatens sea life in a way no one is thinking about − by dumping debris into the thriving midwater zone
Business|Celebrity|Economy|Science|Technology

Elon Musk sells X to his own xAI for $33 billion in all-stock deal

Elon Musk has sold social media site X to his own xAI artificial intelligence company in a $33 billion all-stock deal, the billionaire announced on Friday

Elon Musk sells X to his own xAI for $33 billion in all-stock deal
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Tesla’s ‘American-made’ cars won’t get hit as hard by the auto tariffs

Tesla’s ‘American-made’ cars won’t get hit as hard by the auto tariffs

Tesla’s ‘American-made’ cars won’t get hit as hard by the auto tariffs
Political|Technology|US

How is classified information typically shared and can officials declassify secrets whenever they want? A national security expert explains

Government officials with classified information clearance typically have a range of secure ways they can view or discuss classified information.

How is classified information typically shared and can officials declassify secrets whenever they want? A national security expert explains
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Stellantis to buy CO2 credits from Tesla 'pool' also in 2025, exec says

Stellantis will buy credits from a "pool" led by Tesla also in 2025, to meet European Union's CO2 reduction requirements, despite Brussels giving carmakers three years to

Stellantis to buy CO2 credits from Tesla 'pool' also in 2025, exec says
Political|Science|Technology|Travel|US

What’s the riskiest part of your flight? It isn’t cruising at 40,000 feet

What’s the riskiest part of your flight? It isn’t cruising at 40,000 feet

What’s the riskiest part of your flight? It isn’t cruising at 40,000 feet
Political|Technology|US

How an app unfamiliar to Trump rocked his week

How an app unfamiliar to Trump rocked his week

How an app unfamiliar to Trump rocked his week
Africa|Health|Science|Technology

New 3D technology could soon bring surgeons closer to patients in Africa's most remote regions

A groundbreaking initiative could soon be bringing surgeons closer to patients in Africa's remote corners where the doctor-to-patients ratio is among the lowest in the world

New 3D technology could soon bring surgeons closer to patients in Africa's most remote regions
Political|Technology|Travel|US

US FAA to investigate close call between Delta flight and Air Force jet

The Federal Aviation Administration said it will investigate a close call that occurred on Friday between a Delta Air Lines flight and a U.S.

US FAA to investigate close call between Delta flight and Air Force jet
Business|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|US

New wave of smaller, cheaper nuclear reactors sends US states racing to attract the industry

U.S. states are positioning themselves to compete for newer, cheaper nuclear reactors being developed as communities and tech giants compete in a race for electricity

New wave of smaller, cheaper nuclear reactors sends US states racing to attract the industry
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Musk's social media firm X bought by his AI company, valued at $33 billion

Elon Musk's xAI has acquired X in a deal that values the social media platform at $33 billion and allows the value of his artificial intelligence firm to be shared with

Musk's social media firm X bought by his AI company, valued at $33 billion
Business|Political|Technology|US

Musk to visit CIA on Monday, spokesperson says

Billionaire Elon Musk, who serves as a top adviser to President Donald Trump, will visit the Central Intelligence Agency on Monday to discuss government efficiency with director

Musk to visit CIA on Monday, spokesperson says
Business|Crime|Health|Technology|US

FBI investigating cyberattack at Oracle, Bloomberg News reports

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is probing the cyberattack at Oracle that has led to the theft of patient data, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing a person familiar with

FBI investigating cyberattack at Oracle, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|US

Convicted of bilking investors, Nikola founder and Trump donor gets a presidential pardon

The founder of an electric car start-up sentenced to prison for exaggerating the potential of his technology has been pardoned by President Donald Trump, potentially wiping out hundreds of millions of dollars in restitution that prosecutors were seeking for bamboozled investors

Convicted of bilking investors, Nikola founder and Trump donor gets a presidential pardon
Business|Economy|Technology

Scale AI seeking valuation as high as $25 billion in potential tender offer, Business Insider reports

Artificial intelligence startup Scale AI is seeking a valuation as high as $25 billion in a potential tender offer as it looks to capitalize on the booming demand for the technology,

Scale AI seeking valuation as high as $25 billion in potential tender offer, Business Insider reports
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Elon Musk must face fraud lawsuit over disclosure of Twitter stake

A U.S. judge on Friday rejected billionaire Elon Musk's bid to dismiss a lawsuit claiming he defrauded former Twitter shareholders by waiting too long to

Elon Musk must face fraud lawsuit over disclosure of Twitter stake
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

OpenAI must complete for-profit transition by year-end to raise full $40 billion

OpenAI must transition to a for-profit company by the end of the year to secure the full $40 billion funding led by SoftBank it is in the final stages of

OpenAI must complete for-profit transition by year-end to raise full $40 billion
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Blackstone mulls small stake in US TikTok spinoff, sources say

Private equity firm Blackstone is evaluating making a small minority investment in TikTok's U.S. operations, according to two people familiar

Blackstone mulls small stake in US TikTok spinoff, sources say
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Elon Musk says he sold X to his AI company

Elon Musk says he sold X to his AI company

Elon Musk says he sold X to his AI company
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Chipmaker Wolfspeed's shares hit 27-year low over uncertain federal funding

Wolfspeed's shares lost half their value on Friday, hitting their lowest level since 1998, as funding through a Joe Biden-era legislation that promised subsidies for chip

Chipmaker Wolfspeed's shares hit 27-year low over uncertain federal funding
Business|Crime|Education|Finance|Technology|US

Charlie Javice convicted of defrauding JPMorgan during $175 million sale of financial aid startup

The founder of a startup company that claimed to be revolutionizing the way college students apply for financial aid has been convicted of defrauding JPMorgan Chase out of $175 million

Charlie Javice convicted of defrauding JPMorgan during $175 million sale of financial aid startup
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Buyout, aerospace firms close in on $8 billion-plus Boeing navigation unit, sources say

Several private equity firms and at least one aerospace supplier are among the remaining bidders competing to buy Boeing's Jeppesen navigation

Buyout, aerospace firms close in on $8 billion-plus Boeing navigation unit, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

CoreWeave valued at $23 billion in muted Nasdaq debut

CoreWeave's shares closed flat after opening nearly 3% below their offer price in its Nasdaq debut on Friday, giving the Nvidia-

CoreWeave valued at $23 billion in muted Nasdaq debut
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

European satellite firms in preliminary EU talks over merger plan -source

European aerospace companies Airbus, Thales and Leonardo have started preliminary talks with European Union antitrust regulators over a possible merger of their

European satellite firms in preliminary EU talks over merger plan -source
Technology|US

Musk's X back up after brief outage hits US users, Downdetector shows

Social media platform X on Friday recovered after a short outage that impacted thousands of users in the U.S., according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.

Musk's X back up after brief outage hits US users, Downdetector shows
Asia|Business|Europe|Technology

China's BYD signs car parts distribution agreement in Italy

Chinese electric automaker BYD said on Friday it signed a car parts distribution deal with Italian company Intergea, as part of its strategy to boost its presence in a key European market.

China's BYD signs car parts distribution agreement in Italy
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Google to pay $100 million to settle advertisers' class action

Google has agreed to pay $100 million in cash to settle a long-running lawsuit claiming it overcharged advertisers by failing to provide promised discounts and charged

Google to pay $100 million to settle advertisers' class action
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Finnish satellite operator ICEYE to provide data to NATO headquarters

Finland-based satellite operator ICEYE is to start providing imaging data to the Situation Centre at NATO headquarters in Brussels, the company said on Friday.

Finnish satellite operator ICEYE to provide data to NATO headquarters
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

CoreWeave's retail appeal may be tempered by IPO timing, financial pressures

Concerns sparked by CoreWeave's debt pile and other financial challenges may weigh on retail investor enthusiasm as it prepares to go public after what

CoreWeave's retail appeal may be tempered by IPO timing, financial pressures
Health|Technology|US

US authorizes first home test for three common sexually transmitted infections

The U.S.

US authorizes first home test for three common sexually transmitted infections
Economy|Environment|Political|Technology|US

US carbon removal hub funding may face Energy Department cuts, sources say

The U.S.

US carbon removal hub funding may face Energy Department cuts, sources say
Business|Celebrity|Political|Technology|US

FAA moves to protect aircraft owners private information

The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it was making it easier for airplane owners to keep information private like their name and address after

FAA moves to protect aircraft owners private information
Business|Crime|Finance|Political|Technology|US

IRS crime fighting arm announces modernization program as financial crimes use more tech

With technology and AI increasingly used to perpetrate illegal acts, the IRS’ crime fighting arm is announcing a new program intended to improve how it interacts with financial institutions

IRS crime fighting arm announces modernization program as financial crimes use more tech
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Fashion giant H&M plans to use AI clones of its human models. Not everyone is happy

Fashion giant H&M plans to use AI clones of its human models. Not everyone is happy

Fashion giant H&M plans to use AI clones of its human models. Not everyone is happy
MidEast|Political|Technology|US|World

Officials say texts sent by Waltz, Ratcliffe in Signal chat may have damaged US’ ongoing ability to gather intel on Houthis

Officials say texts sent by Waltz, Ratcliffe in Signal chat may have damaged US’ ongoing ability to gather intel on Houthis

Officials say texts sent by Waltz, Ratcliffe in Signal chat may have damaged US’ ongoing ability to gather intel on Houthis
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Kia to produce hybrid cars at Hyundai's Georgia factory from next year

South Korea's Kia Corp plans to produce hybrid vehicles at its affiliate Hyundai Motor's new U.S. factory starting in mid-2026 as it seeks to meet growing demand,

Kia to produce hybrid cars at Hyundai's Georgia factory from next year
Environment|Science|Technology|US

As federal environmental priorities shift, sovereign Native American nations have their own plans

Tribal governance takes a long view based in Native peoples’ deep history with these lands.

As federal environmental priorities shift, sovereign Native American nations have their own plans
Americas|Political|Technology|World

What to know about the US military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland

The remote Pituffik Space Base in northwestern Greenland, which Vice President JD Vance is visiting on Friday, is the U.S. Department of Defense’s northernmost installation

What to know about the US military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland
Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

‘I have like 17 jobs.’ Investors wonder if Elon Musk is spending enough time at Tesla to lead the company

‘I have like 17 jobs.’ Investors wonder if Elon Musk is spending enough time at Tesla to lead the company

‘I have like 17 jobs.’ Investors wonder if Elon Musk is spending enough time at Tesla to lead the company
Education|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Your phone may not be the problem when it comes to distraction, study says

Your phone may not be the problem when it comes to distraction, study says

Your phone may not be the problem when it comes to distraction, study says
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Ubisoft shares drop, erase early gains on talk hedge funds shorting stock

Ubisoft shares reversed gains in afternoon trade on Friday after rising as much as 12% earlier on plans to set up a subsidiary to house three of its

Ubisoft shares drop, erase early gains on talk hedge funds shorting stock
Business|Technology|US

NHTSA opens probe into more than 2 million Honda vehicles over engine restarting concerns

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday it was opening an engineering analysis into 2.2 million Honda vehicles over concerns related to its engine restarting.

NHTSA opens probe into more than 2 million Honda vehicles over engine restarting concerns
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology

An AI-based drone that speeds up the detection and monitoring of wildfires is presented in Germany

A company that specializes in early wildfire detection has developed a new, AI-based drone that it says will help speed up the detection, location and monitoring of fires

An AI-based drone that speeds up the detection and monitoring of wildfires is presented in Germany
Asia|Business|Technology

China's H3C warns of Nvidia AI chip shortage amid surging demand

One of China’s largest server makers, H3C, has flagged potential shortages of Nvidia's H20 chip, the most advanced AI processor legally available domestically under U.S. export

China's H3C warns of Nvidia AI chip shortage amid surging demand
Asia|Business|Technology

After years of survival, China's Huawei returns to revenue peak

China's Huawei is expected to claim triumph over U.S. sanctions at its upcoming annual results, bolstered by its software push, progress in chips and

After years of survival, China's Huawei returns to revenue peak
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Nvidia-backed CoreWeave prices downsized US IPO at $40 per share

Nvidia-backed cloud computing firm CoreWeave said on Thursday it had priced its initial public offering at $40 per share, compared with the earlier range of $47 to $55 per share.

Nvidia-backed CoreWeave prices downsized US IPO at $40 per share
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Ninestar says sale of Lexmark worth up to $150 million in equity value

China-based Ninestar Corp plans to sell printer and printing software maker Lexmark International II to Xerox in a deal with an equity value of up to $150 million.

Ninestar says sale of Lexmark worth up to $150 million in equity value
Australia|Business|Political|Technology|World

Australia pours billions into missile procurement amidst global shortages

The Ukraine war and increased European defence spending are likely to slow Australia's plans to develop its own missile components' capability as it

Australia pours billions into missile procurement amidst global shortages
Business|Science|Technology|US

NASA, Boeing to start testing Starliner for next flight aimed at early 2026

NASA said on Thursday it was moving toward certifying Boeing's CST-100 Starliner for crewed flights later this year or by early 2026 after its inaugural mission to the International Space

NASA, Boeing to start testing Starliner for next flight aimed at early 2026
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Musk says a great wrong is being done to Tesla staff, customers -Fox News

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Wednesday that a great wrong was being done to Tesla employees and customers when asked on Fox News' "Special Report with Bret Baier" about

Musk says a great wrong is being done to Tesla staff, customers -Fox News
Business|Technology|US

Reddit, X back up after outages impact US users, Downdetector shows

Social media platforms X and Reddit were back online after thousands of users in the U.S. experienced disruptions on Thursday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.

Reddit, X back up after outages impact US users, Downdetector shows
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Technology

ChatGPT's viral Studio Ghibli-style images highlight AI copyright concerns

Fans of Studio Ghibli, the famed Japanese animation studio behind “Spirited Away” and other beloved movies, were delighted this week when a new version of ChatGPT let them transform popular internet memes or personal photos into the distinct style of Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki

ChatGPT's viral Studio Ghibli-style images highlight AI copyright concerns
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Russia's Putin launches nuclear-powered submarine

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday launched a nuclear-powered submarine equipped with hypersonic Zircon missiles capable of travelling at several times the speed of sound.

Russia's Putin launches nuclear-powered submarine
MidEast|Political|Technology|US

What is 'classified' information? What are 'secure' communications? Here's a primer

The Trump administration's use of a popular app to discuss sensitive military plans — with a journalist on the text chain — is raising questions about security and the importance of safeguarding the nation's secrets

What is 'classified' information? What are 'secure' communications? Here's a primer
Business|Political|Science|Technology|US

FAA acknowledges it must do better after deadly DC air collision

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration has told Congress that the agency must do more to ensure flying remains safe after a midair collision over Washington, D

FAA acknowledges it must do better after deadly DC air collision
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump nominee says she would not administer internet program to benefit Elon Musk

The Trump administration's nominee to oversee a $42 billion government fund to bring high-speed broadband internet to unserved or underserved parts of the

Trump nominee says she would not administer internet program to benefit Elon Musk
Americas|Crime|Political|Technology|World

US will deploy biometric capabilities with Colombia, Noem says

The United States will deploy biometric capabilities in partnership with Colombia to help manage migration and disrupt criminal activity, U.S.

US will deploy biometric capabilities with Colombia, Noem says
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology

Europe races to secure critical minerals as global supply tensions mount

The European Union is ramping up efforts to secure critical minerals and reduce reliance on China

Europe races to secure critical minerals as global supply tensions mount
Crime|Health|Technology|US

Crews rescue injured worker trapped nearly 50 feet up in tree

Crews rescue injured worker trapped nearly 50 feet up in tree

Crews rescue injured worker trapped nearly 50 feet up in tree
Technology|US

Arizona Supreme Court adds AI reporters; Pima County Courts considering similar technology

Arizona Supreme Court adds AI reporters; Pima County Courts considering similar technology

Arizona Supreme Court adds AI reporters; Pima County Courts considering similar technology
Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Technology

TikTok Shop steps up Europe expansion with US future unclear

E-commerce platform TikTok Shop said it will launch to users in France, Germany, and Italy on Monday, expanding its reach further into Europe even as TikTok faces being shut down in

TikTok Shop steps up Europe expansion with US future unclear
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Trump's auto tariffs will hit many companies, but Elon Musk's Tesla less so

As the global auto world reeled from the potential fallout of U.S.

Trump's auto tariffs will hit many companies, but Elon Musk's Tesla less so
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Nvidia-backed CoreWeave downsizes US IPO

CoreWeave reduced the size of its U.S. initial public offering and priced its shares below the indicated range, the company said on Thursday, dampening expectations that the

Nvidia-backed CoreWeave downsizes US IPO
Business|Political|Technology|US

US robotics companies push for national strategy, including a central office, to compete with China

American robotics companies are pushing for a national robotics strategy, including a central government robotics office, to promote the industry at a time that Beijing is making intelligent robots a top national priority

US robotics companies push for national strategy, including a central office, to compete with China
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Hedge funds short Nvidia, Tesla and AMD, Morgan Stanley says

Hedge funds are increasingly betting against stocks, with Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices and Tesla as their top three shorts placed on Wednesday, a Morgan Stanley

Hedge funds short Nvidia, Tesla and AMD, Morgan Stanley says
Political|Technology|US

Navy, Secret Service counter-drone technology testing led to faulty cockpit alerts, officials say

Testing of counter-drone technology near Reagan Washington National Airport by the U.S.

Navy, Secret Service counter-drone technology testing led to faulty cockpit alerts, officials say
Political|Technology|US

DOGE team is not involved in FAA decision on Starlink terminals, acting chief says

The acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday that members of Elon Musk's DOGE government reform team did not make the agency's

DOGE team is not involved in FAA decision on Starlink terminals, acting chief says
Americas|Business|Health|Technology|US

Philip Morris' heated tobacco device IQOS goes on sale in Texas

Philip Morris International began selling its IQOS heated tobacco device in Austin,

Philip Morris' heated tobacco device IQOS goes on sale in Texas
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|US

Police use drone to find service dog that ran away from vet appointment

Police use drone to find service dog that ran away from vet appointment

Police use drone to find service dog that ran away from vet appointment
Asia|Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Tesla investor sounds alarm over success of rival EV company

Major Tesla investor Ross Gerber tells CNN's Erin Burnett that Chinese EV maker BYD has become a major threat to Tesla's market dominance.

Tesla investor sounds alarm over success of rival EV company
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Three Intel board members to retire in latest shakeup amid turnaround

Three Intel board members will not stand for reelection at its 2025 annual meeting, the chipmaker said in a regulatory filing on Thursday, amid a historic transition under newly appointed

Three Intel board members to retire in latest shakeup amid turnaround
Crime|Political|Technology|US

Trump administration is pointing spy satellites at US border

The Trump administration has directed two intelligence agencies to train their satellite surveillance capabilities on the U.S.-Mexico border

Trump administration is pointing spy satellites at US border
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|Travel

Ryanair CEO says Boeing executive downplayed aircraft tariff threat

Ryanair's boss is confident that commercial jets will not be sucked into trade tensions between the United States and other trade powers,

Ryanair CEO says Boeing executive downplayed aircraft tariff threat
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Putin envoy says Russia could supply a small nuclear power plant for Musk's Mars mission

Russia could supply a small nuclear power plant for a mission to Mars planned by billionaire entrepreneur and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, President Vladimir Putin's

Putin envoy says Russia could supply a small nuclear power plant for Musk's Mars mission
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Love, Lies, and Loss: Woman fears her husband is trapped in a celebrity romance scam

Love, Lies, and Loss: Woman fears her husband is trapped in a celebrity romance scam

Love, Lies, and Loss: Woman fears her husband is trapped in a celebrity romance scam
Sports|Technology

A spring training’s worth of the automated ball-strike challenge system: Are robot umps coming to MLB?

A spring training’s worth of the automated ball-strike challenge system: Are robot umps coming to MLB?

A spring training’s worth of the automated ball-strike challenge system: Are robot umps coming to MLB?
Business|Europe|Political|Technology

EU Commission looks to cut overlap in tech directives -Virkkunen

The European Commission is looking at ways to cut overlap in tech rules in response to complaints from business about the flood of new EU regulations in recent

EU Commission looks to cut overlap in tech directives -Virkkunen
Business|Europe|Technology|Travel|World

Ukraine state railway says online services partially restored after cyber attack

Ukraine's state-owned railway Ukrzaliznytsia, the country's largest carrier, has partially restored online services after a large-scale cyber attack hit passenger and freight

Ukraine state railway says online services partially restored after cyber attack
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Wolfspeed names chip industry veteran Robert Feurle as CEO

Chipmaker Wolfspeed said on Thursday it appointed industry veteran Robert Feurle as its CEO, months after its board ousted former top boss Gregg Lowe.

Wolfspeed names chip industry veteran Robert Feurle as CEO
Political|Technology|US

Signal is not the place for top secret communications, but it might be the right choice for you – a cybersecurity expert on what to look for in a secure messaging app

Keeping your chats secure is a good idea, but end-to-end encryption is just the beginning of the list of options to consider when picking a messaging app.

Signal is not the place for top secret communications, but it might be the right choice for you – a cybersecurity expert on what to look for in a secure messaging app
Health|Science|Technology

Doctor explains how artificial intelligence is already being deployed in medical care

Doctor explains how artificial intelligence is already being deployed in medical care

Doctor explains how artificial intelligence is already being deployed in medical care
Business|Economy|Technology|US

US oil producers face new challenges as top oilfield flags

U.S. oil producers are grappling with geological limits to production growth as the country's top oilfield ages and produces more

US oil producers face new challenges as top oilfield flags
Business|Health|Political|Science|Technology|US

FDA staff struggle to meet product review deadlines after DOGE layoffs

Some U.S. health regulators who review medical devices and tobacco products for safety and efficacy are struggling to meet deadlines mandated by Congress due to Trump

FDA staff struggle to meet product review deadlines after DOGE layoffs
Business|Science|Technology

Former Meta executives raise $15 million for AI assistant startup

Two former Meta artificial intelligence executives have raised $15 million for Yutori, a startup that will develop AI personal assistants, the company said on

Former Meta executives raise $15 million for AI assistant startup
Asia|Political|Technology|World

North Korea sent 3,000 more troops to Russia, according to South's assessment

South Korea’s military says North Korea sent around 3,000 additional troops to Russia in January and February in continued support for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine

North Korea sent 3,000 more troops to Russia, according to South's assessment
Asia|Business|Technology

China's Geely to consolidate in-house digital cockpit system R&D teams, source says

China's Geely Group is merging three existing units employing nearly 2,000 engineers to develop digital cockpit systems into a single unified team, said a source with direct

China's Geely to consolidate in-house digital cockpit system R&D teams, source says
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|US

Parts supplier Bosch says still banking on North America amid car tariffs

German car parts supplier Bosch said it is still banking on the North American region with expansion plans there, while stressing that it was globally positioned in a statement

Parts supplier Bosch says still banking on North America amid car tariffs
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Chinese EV maker Nio to raise $450 million for EV development, term sheet shows

Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio plans to raise around HK$3.50 billion ($450.1 million) via a share placement to develop its smart EVs, a term sheet showed on Thursday.

Chinese EV maker Nio to raise $450 million for EV development, term sheet shows
Business|Europe|Technology

EU court adviser backs WhatsApp in fight against EU privacy watchdog

Meta Platforms' WhatsApp on Thursday got the backing of an adviser to Europe's top court in its fight against the EU privacy watchdog, which had ordered the Irish

EU court adviser backs WhatsApp in fight against EU privacy watchdog
Asia|Business|Technology

SiCarrier says its tools can help China make advanced chips

China can use domestically developed tools to make advanced semiconductors, countering U.S. curbs on Beijing's access to high-end chipmaking technology,

SiCarrier says its tools can help China make advanced chips
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

India's Axis Bank, J.P. Morgan roll out anytime dollar payments for clients

India's Axis Bank has partnered with J.P.

India's Axis Bank, J.P. Morgan roll out anytime dollar payments for clients
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump says he may give China reduction in tariffs to get TikTok deal done

U.S.

Trump says he may give China reduction in tariffs to get TikTok deal done
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Musk says impact of auto tariffs on Tesla is 'significant'

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday that the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's auto tariffs on Tesla is "significant."

Musk says impact of auto tariffs on Tesla is 'significant'
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|Travel

Green jet fuel production could miss 2030 targets, BCG report says

The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry is falling short of its 2030 targets with production not ramping up quickly enough, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) found in

Green jet fuel production could miss 2030 targets, BCG report says
Asia|Business|Technology

Foxconn plans EV event in Japan to woo manufacturers, sources say

Foxconn is set to hold a seminar in Japan on April 9 to lay out its strategy on electric vehicles, two sources with direct knowledge

Foxconn plans EV event in Japan to woo manufacturers, sources say
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|US

Microsoft pulls back from more data center leases in US and Europe, analysts say

Microsoft has abandoned data center projects set to use 2 gigawatts of electricity in the U.S. and Europe in the last six months due to an oversupply relative to its current demand forecast

Microsoft pulls back from more data center leases in US and Europe, analysts say
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

X to report first annual ad revenue growth since Musk's takeover, data shows

Elon Musk-owned social media platform X is poised for the company's first year of advertising revenue growth since its acquisition by the billionaire in 2022, data from

X to report first annual ad revenue growth since Musk's takeover, data shows
Business|Crime|Health|Technology|US

Cassava Sciences must face malicious prosecution lawsuit over Alzheimer's drug

The biotechnology company Cassava Sciences failed on Wednesday to end a malicious prosecution lawsuit by doctors and short-sellers who expressed doubts about

Cassava Sciences must face malicious prosecution lawsuit over Alzheimer's drug
Business|Economy|Technology

OpenAI does not expect to be cash-flow positive until 2029, Bloomberg News reports

OpenAI is not expecting its cash flow to turn positive until 2029, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing a person familiar with the matter.

OpenAI does not expect to be cash-flow positive until 2029, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Science|Technology|US

Boeing-Lockheed's Vulcan cleared to launch US national security satellites

The U.S. Space Force said on Wednesday it has cleared Boeing and Lockheed Martin's Vulcan rocket to launch national security satellites for the United States.

Boeing-Lockheed's Vulcan cleared to launch US national security satellites
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

US FAA to hire 2,000 air traffic controllers this year, keep strict Boeing oversight

The Federal Aviation Administration plans to hire 2,000 air traffic controller trainees this year and maintain strict oversight of Boeing , the agency's

US FAA to hire 2,000 air traffic controllers this year, keep strict Boeing oversight
Business|Science|Technology

Ex-Intel CEO Gelsinger joins venture capital firm Playground Global

Pat Gelsinger, the former CEO of Intel, on Wednesday joined venture capital firm Playground Global as a general partner and also joined the board of a

Ex-Intel CEO Gelsinger joins venture capital firm Playground Global
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

SK Hynix says some customers brought forward orders ahead of US tariffs

South Korea's SK Hynix, the world's second-largest memory chipmaker, said on Thursday that some customers have brought forward orders in

SK Hynix says some customers brought forward orders ahead of US tariffs
Asia|Political|Technology|World

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised the test of suicide drones with artificial intelligence (AI) technology and said unmanned control and AI capability must be the

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft
Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle|Technology

Robinhood to bring wealth management, private banking to retail investors

Robinhood is rolling out wealth management and private banking services for investors with modest portfolios, as the trading platform looks to have a bigger

Robinhood to bring wealth management, private banking to retail investors
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

JSR's incoming CEO signals focus on finances, retreat from sector M&A ambitions

The incoming CEO of Japanese chip materials maker JSR plans to focus on restoring the company's business performance, shifting away from previous

JSR's incoming CEO signals focus on finances, retreat from sector M&A ambitions
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Deep sea mining impacts still felt forty years on, study shows

A strip of the Pacific Ocean seabed that was mined for metals more than 40 years ago has still not recovered, scientists said late on Wednesday, adding weight to

Deep sea mining impacts still felt forty years on, study shows
Asia|Business|Technology

It’s the world’s hottest car company. You can’t buy one in America

It’s the world’s hottest car company. You can’t buy one in America

It’s the world’s hottest car company. You can’t buy one in America
Business|Technology|US

Judge allows newspaper copyright lawsuit against OpenAI to proceed

A federal judge has ruled that The New York Times and other newspapers can proceed with a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots

Judge allows newspaper copyright lawsuit against OpenAI to proceed
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Hyundai shows off its new $7.6B electric vehicle plant in Georgia as Trump announces tariffs

Hyundai says it will expand production capacity by two-thirds at its sprawling new electric vehicle plant in Georgia

Hyundai shows off its new $7.6B electric vehicle plant in Georgia as Trump announces tariffs
Business|Education|Political|Technology|US

Supreme Court may uphold programs aimed at bringing internet to rural, poor neighborhoods

Supreme Court may uphold programs aimed at bringing internet to rural, poor neighborhoods

Supreme Court may uphold programs aimed at bringing internet to rural, poor neighborhoods
Asia|Health|Science|Technology

Chinese researchers report a pig kidney transplant and a first-step liver experiment

Chinese researchers are reporting new steps in the quest for animal-to-human organ transplants

Chinese researchers report a pig kidney transplant and a first-step liver experiment
Business|Election|Political|Technology|US

Tesla is suing to open dealerships in Wisconsin. It's become a big deal in the Supreme Court race

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is supporting the conservative candidate in the race to fill a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which could ultimately decide a Tesla lawsuit

Tesla is suing to open dealerships in Wisconsin. It's become a big deal in the Supreme Court race
Arts|Business|Education|Lifestyle|Technology

University of Kansas student finds passion, and a business, in typewriter repair

University of Kansas student finds passion, and a business, in typewriter repair

University of Kansas student finds passion, and a business, in typewriter repair
Science|Technology

Neptune's auroras are captured in great detail by NASA's Webb telescope

NAS's James Webb Space Telescope has captured Neptune’s glowing auroras in the best detail yet

Neptune's auroras are captured in great detail by NASA's Webb telescope
Business|Environment|Technology

Rivian spin-off Also reveals it will make lightweight electric vehicles

Micromobility startup Also said on Wednesday it has been spun-off from electric-vehicle maker Rivian Automotive with $105 million in Series B funding from venture capital

Rivian spin-off Also reveals it will make lightweight electric vehicles
Crime|Political|Technology|US

DOGE staffer 'Big Balls' provided tech support to cybercrime ring, records show

The best-known member of Elon Musk's U.S.

DOGE staffer 'Big Balls' provided tech support to cybercrime ring, records show
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology|US

Fidelity Investments tests dollar-pegged stablecoin

U.S. asset manager Fidelity Investments is exploring whether to launch its own stablecoin, in the latest sign of mainstream investors looking to cash in on a revival

Fidelity Investments tests dollar-pegged stablecoin
Europe|Political|Science|Technology

UK's Royal Society decides not to take action against member Elon Musk

Britain's Royal Society has decided the scientific academy will not take any action against a famous member, U.S. tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, after fellows met to discuss potential

UK's Royal Society decides not to take action against member Elon Musk
Business|MidEast|Technology

Tesla to launch in Saudi Arabia as Musk and the kingdom mend relations

Tesla will start sales in Saudi Arabia next month, the electric carmaker said on its website, signalling CEO Elon Musk and the kingdom have healed a rift that dates

Tesla to launch in Saudi Arabia as Musk and the kingdom mend relations
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

GameStop's crypto pivot boosts shares of one-time retail investor favorite

GameStop shares were back in action as the company's move to hoard bitcoin brought retail investors back to their favorite meme stock.

GameStop's crypto pivot boosts shares of one-time retail investor favorite
Business|Europe|Technology

Lufthansa CTO warns over maintenance demand on next jet engines

The top procurement official at one of Europe's largest airlines urged GE Aerospace and other engine makers on Wednesday not to overlook durability when it comes to designing the

Lufthansa CTO warns over maintenance demand on next jet engines
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Italy pursues payment from Meta, X and LinkedIn in landmark tax case

Italy has handed tax demands to Meta, X and LinkedIn in an unprecedented VAT claim against the U.S. tech giants that could have repercussions across the European

Italy pursues payment from Meta, X and LinkedIn in landmark tax case
Crime|Political|Technology|US

Supreme Court upholds rules requiring background checks for ‘ghost guns’

Supreme Court upholds rules requiring background checks for ‘ghost guns’

Supreme Court upholds rules requiring background checks for ‘ghost guns’
Health|Science|Technology

Toxic dust on Mars would present serious hazard for astronauts

Toxic dust on Mars would present serious hazard for astronauts

Toxic dust on Mars would present serious hazard for astronauts
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Liverwurst, Jell-O become unlikely teaching tools at Gwynedd Mercy University for respiratory therapy students

Liverwurst, Jell-O become unlikely teaching tools at Gwynedd Mercy University for respiratory therapy students

Liverwurst, Jell-O become unlikely teaching tools at Gwynedd Mercy University for respiratory therapy students
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|US

A misinformation expert encouraged picket lines at Tesla sites to protest DOGE cuts. Then came the online threats

A misinformation expert encouraged picket lines at Tesla sites to protest DOGE cuts. Then came the online threats

A misinformation expert encouraged picket lines at Tesla sites to protest DOGE cuts. Then came the online threats
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology|US

‘He ruined my life.’ Woman out life savings after romance scammer impersonates 'NCIS' actor

‘He ruined my life.’ Woman out life savings after romance scammer impersonates 'NCIS' actor

‘He ruined my life.’ Woman out life savings after romance scammer impersonates 'NCIS' actor
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

China seen leading in chipmaking investment again in 2025, SEMI group says

China will continue to invest more in new computer chipmaking equipment than any other geographical region in 2025, despite a significant year-over-year decline, industry group

China seen leading in chipmaking investment again in 2025, SEMI group says
Asia|Business|Technology

Apple says iPhone 16 series to be available in Indonesia from April 11

Apple's iPhone 16 series will be available in Indonesia from April 11, it said on Wednesday, after Jakarta lifted a ban on its sale following the company's more than $300 million

Apple says iPhone 16 series to be available in Indonesia from April 11
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Brazil holds off big tech tax amid Trump tariff talks, say sources

The Brazilian government has shelved a proposal to tax big tech firms, due in part to concerns that the move could be seen as a response to U.S

Brazil holds off big tech tax amid Trump tariff talks, say sources
Australia|Technology|World

Australia's vast distances will drive shift to uncrewed defence systems, officials say

Australia's military will rely more on autonomous systems to overcome the disadvantage of having to protecting vast geography, said defence officials

Australia's vast distances will drive shift to uncrewed defence systems, officials say
Crime|Election|Political|Technology|US

Trump officials who criticized Clinton’s emails now under scrutiny for leaked war plans

Several top Trump administration officials are facing scrutiny for sending detailed operational plans and other likely highly classified information to a group chat on a messaging app that inadvertently included the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg. CNN’s Andrew Kaczynski explains how those same officials criticized Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server when she was Secretary of State under President Obama.

Trump officials who criticized Clinton’s emails now under scrutiny for leaked war plans
Business|Political|Technology|US

US Supreme Court leans toward preserving FCC fund for phone, broadband access

The U.S.

US Supreme Court leans toward preserving FCC fund for phone, broadband access
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|US

Chinese electric truck maker Windrose lifts fundraising goal to $300 million, source says

Chinese electric truck startup Windrose is increasing its final round of funding to $300 million, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said, as it plans more assembly

Chinese electric truck maker Windrose lifts fundraising goal to $300 million, source says
Business|Sports|Technology

How TGL aims to transform how we watch golf

It’s been a whirlwind two months for the new TGL indoor golf league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. While the regular season was still taking place, CNN World Sport's Don Riddell took a look around the newly-launched venture to check out how the future of the sport is shaping up.

How TGL aims to transform how we watch golf
Sports|Technology|US

Atlanta Drive claim inaugural TGL title with comeback win over New York Golf Club

Atlanta Drive claim inaugural TGL title with comeback win over New York Golf Club

Atlanta Drive claim inaugural TGL title with comeback win over New York Golf Club
Crime|Health|Science|Technology|US

Medetomidine is replacing xylazine in Philly street fentanyl − creating new hurdles for health care providers and drug users

An emergency physician and nurse scientist explain what medetomidine is and how to respond if someone is overdosing on it.

Medetomidine is replacing xylazine in Philly street fentanyl − creating new hurdles for health care providers and drug users
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These discarded objects will form humanity’s lasting geological footprint, paleontologists say

These discarded objects will form humanity’s lasting geological footprint, paleontologists say

These discarded objects will form humanity’s lasting geological footprint, paleontologists say
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Tesla is bringing its electric cars to oil-rich Saudi Arabia amid falling global sales

Tesla is bringing its electric cars to oil-rich Saudi Arabia amid falling global sales

Tesla is bringing its electric cars to oil-rich Saudi Arabia amid falling global sales
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US adds Chinese tech firms to its export control list, says they sought US knowhow for military use

The U.S. has added dozens of companies to its export control, including more than 50 based in China that it says sought advanced knowhow in supercomputing, artificial intelligence and quantum technology for military purposes

US adds Chinese tech firms to its export control list, says they sought US knowhow for military use
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Nissan's new CEO intends to slash its vehicle development time

Nissan plans to dramatically cut its car development time to boost its competitiveness, the struggling automaker's incoming CEO Ivan Espinosa said on

Nissan's new CEO intends to slash its vehicle development time
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China poses biggest military, cyber threat to US, intel chiefs say

China remains the top military and cyber threat to the U.S., according to a report by U.S. intelligence agencies published on

China poses biggest military, cyber threat to US, intel chiefs say
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Nissan's new CEO says the Japanese automaker will move faster to achieve a turnaround

The chief-executive-to-be at money-losing Japanese automaker Nissan is determined to speed up the company's decision-making to come up with models that say Nissan _ and really sell

Nissan's new CEO says the Japanese automaker will move faster to achieve a turnaround
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Renewable energy jumps to new high, powered by China solar boom

An international agency reports that the installation of renewable energy worldwide hit a record high last year, with 92.5% of all new electricity brought online coming from the sun, wind or other clean sources

Renewable energy jumps to new high, powered by China solar boom
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Lao Airlines to start operating a C909 jet as China's COMAC expands internationally

Government-owned Lao Airlines is set to start operating COMAC's C909 regional jet, a spokesperson for the country's flag carrier said, joining several other

Lao Airlines to start operating a C909 jet as China's COMAC expands internationally
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BYD aims to double overseas sales to 800,000 in 2025, chairman tells analysts

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD aims to double its sales outside China to more than 800,000 cars in 2025 and will look to overcome tariffs by assembling cars locally, its

BYD aims to double overseas sales to 800,000 in 2025, chairman tells analysts
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Supreme Court seems likely to OK $8 billion phone and internet subsidy for rural, low-income areas

The Supreme Court seems likely to preserve the $8 billion a year the government spends to subsidize phone and internet services in schools, libraries and rural areas

Supreme Court seems likely to OK $8 billion phone and internet subsidy for rural, low-income areas
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Taiwan defends trade, currency record ahead of possible US tariffs

Taiwan's central bank on Wednesday defended the island's trade and currency record ahead of possible tariffs from U.S.

Taiwan defends trade, currency record ahead of possible US tariffs
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China's glacier area shrinks by 26% over six decades

China's glacier area has shrunk by 26% since 1960 due to rapid global warming, with 7,000 small glaciers disappearing completely and glacial retreat intensifying in recent years,

China's glacier area shrinks by 26% over six decades
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Why are a growing number of airlines banning power banks on flights?

Why are a growing number of airlines banning power banks on flights?

Why are a growing number of airlines banning power banks on flights?