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Meta cuts jobs at its Reality Labs division

Facebook owner Meta Platforms is laying off an unspecified number of employees from its Reality Labs division amid ongoing restructuring efforts, the company said on Thursday.

Meta cuts jobs at its Reality Labs division
Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump administration cancels top NASA climate lab’s lease at Columbia University

Trump administration cancels top NASA climate lab’s lease at Columbia University

Trump administration cancels top NASA climate lab’s lease at Columbia University
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Ex-Tesla DEI officials offer advice for DOGE-ed federal workers: Stand up to Musk

Former Tesla officials who oversaw the automaker’s diversity, equity and inclusion office say they regret not standing up to billionaire CEO Elon Musk.

Ex-Tesla DEI officials offer advice for DOGE-ed federal workers: Stand up to Musk
Political|Technology|Travel|US|World

What to know as US prepares to require REAL ID for many air travelers next month

The U.S. will require enhanced identification for many air travelers starting May 7

What to know as US prepares to require REAL ID for many air travelers next month
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Finally, a win for those of us who read captions on Netflix

Finally, a win for those of us who read captions on Netflix

Finally, a win for those of us who read captions on Netflix
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Nintendo Switch 2 preorders see 'overwhelming' demand, frustrations for hopeful buyers

U.S. preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 kicked off shortly after the clock struck midnight Thursday

Nintendo Switch 2 preorders see 'overwhelming' demand, frustrations for hopeful buyers
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel|World

Vietnam Airlines to finalise 50 Boeing narrow-body order soon, sources say

Flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is close to finalising a provisional order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets that it made in 2023, industry sources said, as it signed a funding

Vietnam Airlines to finalise 50 Boeing narrow-body order soon, sources say
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

LG considers raising prices, moving production due to tariffs

LG Electronics is considering price increases for some products in response to U.S. tariffs and is also reviewing its options for shifting production of home appliances to the United

LG considers raising prices, moving production due to tariffs
Business|Economy|Technology

Revolut profits soars on crypto boom as CEO lifts stake

Revolut's pretax profit surged 149% last year to 1.1 billion pounds ($1.46 billion) as the financial technology firm rode a wave in

Revolut profits soars on crypto boom as CEO lifts stake
Business|Political|Technology|US

What is Musk's DOGE, the secretive unit operating in the public eye?

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What is Musk's DOGE, the secretive unit operating in the public eye?
Political|Science|Technology|World

China to lend moon rocks to NASA-funded US universities

China's national space agency announced on Thursday it would let scientists from the U.S. and allied countries analyse rocks it retrieved from the moon,

China to lend moon rocks to NASA-funded US universities
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Coinbase waives fees on PayPal’s stablecoin in crypto payments push

Coinbase, the largest publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange, is waiving fees on transactions connected to PayPal's stablecoin and allowing its users to redeem the token

Coinbase waives fees on PayPal’s stablecoin in crypto payments push
Business|Economy|Technology

Tesla doubles down on robotaxi timeline; investors enthused - and skeptical

Tesla peppered its latest earnings call with pledges to launch commercial robotaxi operations soon, with CEO Elon Musk promising that autonomous vehicles will "move the

Tesla doubles down on robotaxi timeline; investors enthused - and skeptical
Environment|Science|Technology|US

National Weather Service to resume translating its products for non-English speakers

The National Weather Service will resume translating its products for non-English speakers

National Weather Service to resume translating its products for non-English speakers
Business|Economy|Technology|US

CenterPoint to spend more to meet AI power demand despite fall in quarterly profit

CenterPoint Energy reported a fall in first-quarter profit on Thursday, but the U.S. utility raised its capital expenditure plan to meet expected demand from data centers used for

CenterPoint to spend more to meet AI power demand despite fall in quarterly profit
Asia|Business|Technology|World

Stellantis targets India for EVs developed by its China partner

Stellantis plans to sell Chinese-branded electric vehicles developed by its partner Leapmotor in India as soon as the end of this year, the executive leading the joint venture said.

Stellantis targets India for EVs developed by its China partner
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

L3Harris cuts 2025 forecasts on aviation business divestiture

U.S. defense contractor L3Harris Technologies on Thursday cut its full-year profit and revenue forecasts after missing quarterly sales expectations, citing decreased volumes in its space

L3Harris cuts 2025 forecasts on aviation business divestiture
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|US

VW to contribute self-driving electric vans in U.S. pact with Uber

Volkswagen will supply thousands of electric vans in a collaboration agreement with Uber Technologies as the partners seek to offer rides in fully autonomous vehicles in the United States

VW to contribute self-driving electric vans in U.S. pact with Uber
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Cryptocurrency campaigners call for Swiss central bank to hold bitcoin

Cryptocurrency campaigners have stepped up calls for the Swiss National Bank to buy bitcoin, saying the global economic turmoil triggered by U.S.

Cryptocurrency campaigners call for Swiss central bank to hold bitcoin
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

VinFast's losses widen after offering promotions to boost EV sales in Asia

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast's losses widened in the fourth quarter, it said on Thursday, due to rising costs linked to its overseas expansion

VinFast's losses widen after offering promotions to boost EV sales in Asia
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Chile regulator greenlights Codelco-SQM lithium joint venture

Chile's competition regulator approved a deal between Codelco, the state-run copper giant, and SQM to form a joint venture to expand lithium production in the Atacama salt flats,

Chile regulator greenlights Codelco-SQM lithium joint venture
Business|Economy|Technology

Hear what Musk told Tesla investors about his DOGE role going forward

CNN's Erin Burnett reacts to Elon Musk's remarks during a Tesla earnings call in which he said he would scale back his efforts at Department of Government Efficiency to "a day or two" a week starting sometime next month.

Hear what Musk told Tesla investors about his DOGE role going forward
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology

IBM slides as federal spending cuts, uncertain economy impact consulting business

Shares of International Business Machines fell nearly 7% in morning trading on Thursday after the company said some of its federal contracts were suspended, while an uncertain economy poses

IBM slides as federal spending cuts, uncertain economy impact consulting business
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Comcast sheds more broadband subscribers as wireless carriers ramp up bundled plans

Comcast reported a larger-than-expected quarterly decline in broadband customers on Thursday, hit by intense competition from wireless carriers bundling mobile

Comcast sheds more broadband subscribers as wireless carriers ramp up bundled plans
Business|Environment|Technology

United Airlines invests in aircraft startup JetZero

United Airlines said on Thursday it has made an investment in JetZero, a startup looking to build a blended wing body aircraft aimed at reducing fuel burn in the skies.

United Airlines invests in aircraft startup JetZero
Economy|Political|Technology|US|World

100 days of DOGE: lots of chaos, not so much efficiency

At the Social Security Administration, lawyers, statisticians and other high-ranking agency officials are being sent from the

100 days of DOGE: lots of chaos, not so much efficiency
Asia|Science|Technology|World

China launches Shenzhou-20 mission to Chinese space station, state media report

China sent three astronauts to its permanently inhabited space station on Thursday in its 15th crewed spaceflight and 20th overall in the Shenzhou program that started more than

China launches Shenzhou-20 mission to Chinese space station, state media report
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Derivatives exchange CME set to launch XRP futures in crypto push

CME Group will launch futures contracts tied to the XRP cryptocurrency next month, the derivatives exchange said on Thursday, aiming to tap into the growing interest in

Derivatives exchange CME set to launch XRP futures in crypto push
Business|Technology

Adobe adds AI models from OpenAI, Google to its Firefly app

Adobe said on Thursday it is adding image-generation artificial intelligence models from OpenAI and Alphabet's Google to its Firefly app and bringing the app

Adobe adds AI models from OpenAI, Google to its Firefly app
Business|Technology|US

Motorola’s iconic flip phone gets an AI reboot

Motorola’s iconic flip phone gets an AI reboot

Motorola’s iconic flip phone gets an AI reboot
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Mobileye soothes tariff fears with strong second-quarter revenue forecast

Mobileye Global forecast surprise second-quarter revenue growth on Thursday and said the company would not face a direct impact from U.S.

Mobileye soothes tariff fears with strong second-quarter revenue forecast
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Autodesk settles fight with Starboard, adds two to board

Autodesk said on Thursday it will add two newcomers to its board and settle one of the year's most high-profile proxy fights after activist hedge fund Starboard Value

Autodesk settles fight with Starboard, adds two to board
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Morgan Stanley to sell remaining $1.23 billion of X debt, source says

Morgan Stanley is selling the last $1.23 billion of debt related to Elon Musk's $44 billion buyout of social media platform Twitter, now called X, a person familiar with the matter said on

Morgan Stanley to sell remaining $1.23 billion of X debt, source says
Business|Technology|US

Boeing CEO 'won't be shy' about bringing in new execs if needed

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg praised the performance of upper management at the company on Thursday, but said at its annual general meeting that he would not hesitate to add personnel if

Boeing CEO 'won't be shy' about bringing in new execs if needed
Education|Political|Science|Technology

Trump science cuts target bird feeder research, AI literacy work and more

Hundreds of university researchers in the U.S. have had their National Science Foundation funding abruptly canceled to comply with President Donald Trump’s directive to end support of research on diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as the study of misinformation

Trump science cuts target bird feeder research, AI literacy work and more
Business|Political|Technology|World

‘He gets him what he needs’: Hegseth’s new favorite adviser helped set up Signal on one of secretary’s computers at Pentagon

‘He gets him what he needs’: Hegseth’s new favorite adviser helped set up Signal on one of secretary’s computers at Pentagon

‘He gets him what he needs’: Hegseth’s new favorite adviser helped set up Signal on one of secretary’s computers at Pentagon
Business|Economy|Technology

One Tech Tip: Thinking of buying a secondhand phone? Some tips on what to look for

New smartphones aren’t cheap and prices could get even higher amid global trade tensions

One Tech Tip: Thinking of buying a secondhand phone? Some tips on what to look for
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump offers private dinner to the top investors in his meme coin

Trump offers private dinner to the top investors in his meme coin

Trump offers private dinner to the top investors in his meme coin
Crime|Health|Technology

'This is our chance to fight back': Family testifies for harsher sextortion laws after death of 15-year-old son

'This is our chance to fight back': Family testifies for harsher sextortion laws after death of 15-year-old son

'This is our chance to fight back': Family testifies for harsher sextortion laws after death of 15-year-old son
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Nissan revises down its earnings forecast with bigger losses

Nissan says it expects to rack up a loss totaling 700 billion yen ($4.9 billion) to 750 billion yen ($5.3 billion) for the fiscal year through March because of declining sales and the losing value of its assets

Nissan revises down its earnings forecast with bigger losses
Political|Science|Technology|World

Memes and conflict: Study shows surge of imagery and fakes can precede international and political violence

Visual content, including manipulated images, is a staple of propaganda and political messaging. AI analysis shows that a surge of these memes can precede the outbreak of wide-scale violence.

Memes and conflict: Study shows surge of imagery and fakes can precede international and political violence
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Uncertainty around NIH funding leaves Alzheimer’s studies in limbo

Uncertainty around NIH funding leaves Alzheimer’s studies in limbo

Uncertainty around NIH funding leaves Alzheimer’s studies in limbo
Science|Technology|World

Spaceship carrying 3 Chinese astronauts docks with Tiangong space station in latest crew rotation

A spaceship carrying three astronauts has docked with China's space station in the latest crew rotation

Spaceship carrying 3 Chinese astronauts docks with Tiangong space station in latest crew rotation
Business|Technology|World

South Korea says DeepSeek transferred user data, prompts without consent

South Korea's data protection authority said on Thursday that Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek transferred user information and prompts without permission when the

South Korea says DeepSeek transferred user data, prompts without consent
Business|Economy|Technology

Toyota's March overseas sales hit record peak as US buyers rush ahead of tariffs

Toyota Motor said on Thursday that its overseas sales in March touched a record high for the month, fuelled by a surge in North American purchases ahead of U.S. import tariffs that

Toyota's March overseas sales hit record peak as US buyers rush ahead of tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|US

Robotaxi maker Pony.ai sees Trump's trade war hitting sentiment, overseas expansion plans

China-based robotaxi developer Pony.ai Inc said on Thursday that U.S.

Robotaxi maker Pony.ai sees Trump's trade war hitting sentiment, overseas expansion plans
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Pakistani astronaut will become first foreign national to enter Chinese space station

Pakistani astronaut will become first foreign national to enter Chinese space station

Pakistani astronaut will become first foreign national to enter Chinese space station
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

European car sales rise in March, Tesla drops 28.2%

Tesla's new car sales in Europe dropped 28.2% in March from a year earlier, even as overall battery electric vehicle sales rose 23.6% in the

European car sales rise in March, Tesla drops 28.2%
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Nokia posts quarterly profit miss, flags disruption from Trump's tariffs

Nokia reported first-quarter profit well below market expectations on Thursday and flagged a short-term disruption from U.S. tariffs with an

Nokia posts quarterly profit miss, flags disruption from Trump's tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

Boeing poised to resell jets as tariffs hit China trade

Boeing is looking to resell potentially dozens of planes locked out of China by tariffs after repatriating a third jet to

Boeing poised to resell jets as tariffs hit China trade
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

China is restricting mineral exports. How does its export control system work?

China has been flexing its control over the mining and refining of minerals by adding metals essential for clean energy, chipmaking and defence to its export control list,

China is restricting mineral exports. How does its export control system work?
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Even Porsche can't find its lane in China as foreign automaker sales skid

Foreign automakers in China face an increasingly urgent challenge at this year's Shanghai auto show - winning back Chinese

Even Porsche can't find its lane in China as foreign automaker sales skid
Entertainment|Science|Technology|Videos|World

Earthquake shakes TV studio during live broadcast

CNN Turk anchor Meltem Bozbeyoğlu was live on air when a 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Istanbul, Turkey.

Earthquake shakes TV studio during live broadcast
Business|Economy|Europe|Stock Markets|Technology

STMicro forecasts better quarterly sales, says no tariff panic yet

STMicroelectronics said U.S. tariffs had so far not changed its conversations with customers, after the chipmaker forecast rising second-quarter sales from the yearly low

STMicro forecasts better quarterly sales, says no tariff panic yet
Economy|Political|Technology|US|World

From banning tech to ending sister-city ties, US states have at least 240 anti-China proposals

State lawmakers across the U.S. have introduced at least 240 anti-China proposals this year

From banning tech to ending sister-city ties, US states have at least 240 anti-China proposals
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

12 television shows influenced by the Vietnam War

If you wanted to find the Vietnam War in American television shows, you mostly had to wait until it was long over

12 television shows influenced by the Vietnam War
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nvidia supplier SK Hynix logs bumper Q1, sees limited tariff impact on AI chips

SK Hynix, a key supplier of high-bandwidth memory processors to Nvidia, said quarterly profit more than doubled and demand for AI chips was so robust

Nvidia supplier SK Hynix logs bumper Q1, sees limited tariff impact on AI chips
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Dinner with the president: Trump meme coin surges on offer to top buyers

President Donald Trump's meme coin surged more than 60% on Wednesday after a post announcing "the most EXCLUSIVE INVITATION in the world" promised the top 220

Dinner with the president: Trump meme coin surges on offer to top buyers
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Nintendo's robust lottery applications indicate pent-up Switch 2 demand

Nintendo said on Wednesday it has received 2.2 million applications in the lottery for its Switch 2 gaming device in Japan but cannot fulfil all the demand, indicating

Nintendo's robust lottery applications indicate pent-up Switch 2 demand
Business|Technology|World

China's fast-growing EV makers pursuing varied routes to global expansion

The world's auto industry is getting a shake-up from Chinese automakers that are quickly expanding across the globe, offering relatively affordable electric vehicles designed to wow car buyers with sleek designs and the latest high-tech interiors

China's fast-growing EV makers pursuing varied routes to global expansion
Sports|Technology

Indianapolis 500 drivers have productive day of testing after technical issues cause late start

Two-time defending Indianapolis 500 champion Josef Newgarden waited nearly three hours to start turning his first test laps Wednesday

Indianapolis 500 drivers have productive day of testing after technical issues cause late start
Business|Economy|Political|Technology

Elon Musk is going back to Tesla. But is the damage already done?

Elon Musk is going back to Tesla. But is the damage already done?

Elon Musk is going back to Tesla. But is the damage already done?
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Cantor teams up with Tether, Softbank for $3.6 billion crypto venture

Cantor Fitzgerald is launching a crypto venture with Tether and Japanese technology investor SoftBank Group to buy bitcoin, wagering that

Cantor teams up with Tether, Softbank for $3.6 billion crypto venture
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Trump to exempt carmakers from some US tariffs, FT says

U.S.

Trump to exempt carmakers from some US tariffs, FT says
Business|Technology|US

US lawmakers subpoena China telecom giants over security concerns

The leaders of a U.S. congressional committee on Wednesday moved to force China's three telecom giants to cooperate with an investigation into their alleged

US lawmakers subpoena China telecom giants over security concerns
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US|World

Trump’s trade deals vexed by cautious countries, legal challenges and haphazard strategy

Trump’s trade deals vexed by cautious countries, legal challenges and haphazard strategy

Trump’s trade deals vexed by cautious countries, legal challenges and haphazard strategy
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Chipmaker TI's rosy forecast soothes tariff worries, for now

Texas Instruments forecast second-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, betting on robust demand for its analog chips even as the threat of U.S.

Chipmaker TI's rosy forecast soothes tariff worries, for now
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Musk damaged Tesla's brand in just a few months. Fixing it will likely take longer

Elon Musk intends to focus more on his job as Tesla CEO, but it’s unclear if the billionaire will be able to solve a big problem of his own making: damage to its brand

Musk damaged Tesla's brand in just a few months. Fixing it will likely take longer
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

IBM says 15 contracts impacted by DOGE cost cuts, shares drop

International Business Machines said 15 of its government contracts were shelved under a cost-cutting drive by the Trump administration, a setback that eclipsed

IBM says 15 contracts impacted by DOGE cost cuts, shares drop
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Lam Research beats quarterly revenue estimates on surging AI chip demand

Chip-making equipment supplier Lam Research beat Wall Street expectations for third-quarter revenue on Wednesday, fueled by robust demand for advanced AI chips, sending the

Lam Research beats quarterly revenue estimates on surging AI chip demand
Business|Political|Technology

Musk's X sues to block Minnesota 'deepfake' law over free speech concerns

Elon Musk's social media platform X sued Minnesota on Wednesday over a state law that bans people from using AI-generated "deepfakes" to influence an

Musk's X sues to block Minnesota 'deepfake' law over free speech concerns
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Trump's cabinet ready to take back power with Musk stepping back, sources say

Members of President Donald Trump's cabinet will likely move to limit the influence of Department of Government Efficiency employees and

Trump's cabinet ready to take back power with Musk stepping back, sources say
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

US calls EU fines on Apple and Meta 'economic extortion'

The White House said on Wednesday that fines on Apple and Meta Platforms by the European Union were a "novel form of economic extortion" that

US calls EU fines on Apple and Meta 'economic extortion'
Business|Technology

TSMC shows off new tech for stitching together bigger, faster chips

By Stephen Nellis and Max A.

TSMC shows off new tech for stitching together bigger, faster chips
Business|Economy|Technology|US

GM to increase production at Ohio transmission facility

General Motors is increasing production of transmissions at its Toledo, Ohio facility, shifting away from EV drive unit manufacturing toward parts for

GM to increase production at Ohio transmission facility
Political|Technology|US|World

Hear retired admiral's advice for Hegseth amid Signal chat controversies

CNN's Kaitlan Collins speaks with retired Four-Star Admiral William McRaven about how he thinks Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth should handle the fallout from his use of unclassified Signal group chats to discuss sensitive military information.

Hear retired admiral's advice for Hegseth amid Signal chat controversies
Business|Political|Technology

Elon Musk’s government role gets even murkier

Elon Musk’s government role gets even murkier

Elon Musk’s government role gets even murkier
Business|Economy|Political|Technology

IRS turmoil: Leadership churn, worker exodus and threats to groups' tax-exempt status roil agency

The height of tax season was the height of turmoil at the IRS

IRS turmoil: Leadership churn, worker exodus and threats to groups' tax-exempt status roil agency
Crime|Technology

California man’s GPS-equipped tractor leads deputies to arrest theft suspects

California man’s GPS-equipped tractor leads deputies to arrest theft suspects

California man’s GPS-equipped tractor leads deputies to arrest theft suspects
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology|World

Tesla exec cancels Rome conference trip over security concerns

A Tesla senior executive has cancelled her attendance at a conference in Rome over fears of protests surrounding the carmaker in response to CEO Elon Musk's right-wing activism.

Tesla exec cancels Rome conference trip over security concerns
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|US

New Jersey sues RealPage, says collusion with landlords drives up rents

New Jersey sued the property management software company RealPage, accusing it and 10 of the state's largest landlords of conspiring to drive up residential rents,

New Jersey sues RealPage, says collusion with landlords drives up rents
Business|Health|Technology

Musk's Neuralink could fetch $8.5 billion valuation, Bloomberg News reports

Elon Musk's brain implant company Neuralink is planning to raise about $500 million at a pre-money valuation of $8.5 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people with

Musk's Neuralink could fetch $8.5 billion valuation, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Lifestyle|Technology|World

Is China the new cool? How Beijing is using pop culture to win the soft power war

Is China winning over Western youth through its cinema, video games and TikTok.

Is China the new cool? How Beijing is using pop culture to win the soft power war
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Boeing doesn't expect the US trade war with China to slow its recovery

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg says he doesn’t expect the U.S. trade war with China to get in the way of its its financial recovery and aircraft delivery targets even though Chinese airlines are refusing to accept the company’s planes

Boeing doesn't expect the US trade war with China to slow its recovery
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Fire department equipped with microchip scanners to help reunite pets with owners

Fire department equipped with microchip scanners to help reunite pets with owners

Fire department equipped with microchip scanners to help reunite pets with owners
Business|Economy|Health|Technology|US

Thermo Fisher cuts 2025 profit forecast on tariff hit, research funding cuts

Medical equipment maker Thermo Fisher Scientific on Wednesday cut its annual profit forecast, in anticipation of a potential hit from the U.S. and China

Thermo Fisher cuts 2025 profit forecast on tariff hit, research funding cuts
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

America’s biggest exporter was already on the ropes. Then came tariffs

America’s biggest exporter was already on the ropes. Then came tariffs

America’s biggest exporter was already on the ropes. Then came tariffs
Business|Technology

Meta opens Threads to advertisers globally

Meta Platforms said on Wednesday it is expanding advertising on its social network Threads to all eligible advertisers globally, as it looks to generate new revenue streams amid brand

Meta opens Threads to advertisers globally
Political|Technology|US|World

A little-known federal agency is at the center of Trump's executive order to overhaul US elections

Florida’s “hanging chads” ballot controversy riveted the nation during the 2000 presidential contest and later prompted Congress to create an independent commission to help states update their voting equipment

A little-known federal agency is at the center of Trump's executive order to overhaul US elections
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

General Dynamics beats results estimates on sustained defense demand, aerospace recovery

General Dynamics reported a 27% rise in first-quarter profit on Wednesday, driven by recovery in its aerospace segment as well as sustained strength in

General Dynamics beats results estimates on sustained defense demand, aerospace recovery
Business|Crime|Technology

Complaints about ransomware attacks on US infrastructure rise 9%, FBI says

Ransomware was the most pervasive cyber threat to critical infrastructure in 2024 as complaints regarding such attacks jumped 9% over 2023, the FBI said on Wednesday

Complaints about ransomware attacks on US infrastructure rise 9%, FBI says
Asia|Science|Technology|World

China, Russia may build nuclear plant on moon to power lunar station, official says

China is considering building a nuclear plant on the moon to power the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) it is planning with Russia, a presentation by

China, Russia may build nuclear plant on moon to power lunar station, official says
Business|Technology

AT&T leans on bundled plans to beat estimates for subscriber additions

AT&T beat Wall Street estimates for wireless subscriber additions in the first quarter on Wednesday, driven by steady demand for its plans that bundled high-speed

AT&T leans on bundled plans to beat estimates for subscriber additions
Business|Europe|Technology

Meta expands AI access on Ray-Ban smart glasses in Europe

Meta Platforms said on Wednesday it is expanding access to its artificial intelligence assistant, Meta AI, on Ray-Ban smart glasses to seven additional European countries.

Meta expands AI access on Ray-Ban smart glasses in Europe
Business|Economy|Sports|Technology

Rogers Communications adds lower-than-expected subscriptions amid immigration changes

Rogers Communications posted lower-than-expected quarterly subscriber additions on Wednesday, as the Canadian wireless giant grapples with strict immigration practices.

Rogers Communications adds lower-than-expected subscriptions amid immigration changes
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Apple, Meta fined as EU presses ahead with tech probes

Apple was fined 500 million euros ($570 million) on Wednesday and Meta 200 million euros, as European Union antitrust regulators handed out the

Apple, Meta fined as EU presses ahead with tech probes
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

NextEra beats profit estimates as power company skirts trade risk

NextEra Energy beat Wall Street estimates on Wednesday on rising electricity demand as the giant U.S. power provider works to maneuver around intensifying

NextEra beats profit estimates as power company skirts trade risk
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Meta, Apple fined 700 million euros for violating EU antitrust rules

European Union regulators on Wednesday imposed fines on Apple and Meta totalling 700 million euros ($877 million) for violating new antitrust rules, the first sanctions under

Meta, Apple fined 700 million euros for violating EU antitrust rules
Business|Economy|Technology

Boeing tackles US-China trade threat, shares rise on smaller-than-expected loss

Boeing's CEO pledged on Wednesday to protect the U.S. planemaker's recovery from the effects of a U.S.-China trade war, after

Boeing tackles US-China trade threat, shares rise on smaller-than-expected loss
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|US

Google, X next targets as Europe stays tough on tech regulation

Alphabet's Google and Elon Musk's X may be the next to face fines from European regulators, as they stay tough on Big Tech despite concerns of retaliatory U.S.

Google, X next targets as Europe stays tough on tech regulation
Crime|Education|Technology

MU says software glitch is to blame for alert issues; university looks to improve process

MU says software glitch is to blame for alert issues; university looks to improve process

MU says software glitch is to blame for alert issues; university looks to improve process
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|US

DOJ probing Disney-FuboTV deal over competition concerns, Bloomberg News reports

Officials at the U.S.

DOJ probing Disney-FuboTV deal over competition concerns, Bloomberg News reports
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Iran fortifying buried nuclear sites as talks with US continue, report says

Iran is ringing two deeply buried tunnel complexes with a massive security perimeter linked to its main nuclear complex, a report said Wednesday, amid U.S. and

Iran fortifying buried nuclear sites as talks with US continue, report says
Business|Europe|Technology

What happens to Apple and Meta after the EU fine?

European Union antitrust regulators on Wednesday fined Apple 500 million euros ($570 million) and Meta 200 million euros to make the companies comply with

What happens to Apple and Meta after the EU fine?
Business|Europe|Technology

French media companies sue Meta over business practices

French media companies, including TF1, France TV and BFM TV, are suing Facebook owner Meta over what they say are unlawful business practices, law firms

French media companies sue Meta over business practices
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

China's Jetour to launch European car sales in third quarter

Chinese sport-utility vehicle maker Jetour plans to launch in some European markets in the third quarter and aims to sell cars across much of the continent by 2027,

China's Jetour to launch European car sales in third quarter
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Volkswagen will go through 'right-size' process in China, CEO says

German carmaker Volkswagen will need to go through a 'right-sizing' process in China, its group CEO said on Wednesday, as competition intensifies in the world's biggest auto market

Volkswagen will go through 'right-size' process in China, CEO says
Business|Technology

Chipmaker UMC says no merger 'activity' right now, amid GlobalFoundries talk

Taiwanese chipmaker United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) said on Wednesday that there was currently no ongoing merger activity, following reports the company and U.S.-based

Chipmaker UMC says no merger 'activity' right now, amid GlobalFoundries talk
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Benchmark Minerals and ICE team up for battery material futures

Prices of battery materials lithium and cobalt assessed by consultancy Benchmark Minerals Intelligence (BMI) will be used for contracts launched by Intercontinental

Benchmark Minerals and ICE team up for battery material futures
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AI boom under threat from tariffs, global economic turmoil

Corporate America's artificial intelligence investment frenzy has shrugged off fears of slow returns and doubts fueled by AI models built cheaply by China's DeepSeek.

AI boom under threat from tariffs, global economic turmoil
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FBI says cybercrime costs rose to at least $16 billion in 2024

Cybercrime of all stripes cost victims globally more than $16 billion dollars last year, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said in a report released on Wednesday.

FBI says cybercrime costs rose to at least $16 billion in 2024
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Flyadeal confirms Airbus jet order for long-haul expansion

Saudi budget carrier flyadeal on Wednesday confirmed a deal to order 10 Airbus A330neo wide-body passenger jets as it expands into fast-growing long-haul markets in Southeast

Flyadeal confirms Airbus jet order for long-haul expansion
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Tariffs may mean more US steel jobs. Will there be workers to fill them?

Thomas Reisinger commutes almost an hour-and-a-half each way for a job in a cavernous steel processing plant here. "I don't speed," he said dryly.

Tariffs may mean more US steel jobs. Will there be workers to fill them?
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GE Vernova's quarterly revenue beats on strength in power, electrification units

GE Vernova reported first-quarter revenue that beat analysts' estimates on the back of strength in its power and electrification units, sending the company's shares up

GE Vernova's quarterly revenue beats on strength in power, electrification units
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The European Union hits Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines, first under digital rules

European Union watchdogs fined Apple and Meta hundreds of millions of euros as they stepped up enforcement of the 27-nation bloc’s digital competition rules

The European Union hits Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines, first under digital rules
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China lunar chief accuses US of interfering in joint space programmes with other nations

The chief designer of China's lunar exploration programme accused the United States on Wednesday of interfering in Beijing's attempts to cooperate with Europe

China lunar chief accuses US of interfering in joint space programmes with other nations
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Novavax says its COVID-19 shot is on track for full FDA approval after delay

Novavax says its closely watched COVID-19 vaccine is on track for full U.S. approval after additional discussions with the Food and Drug Administration

Novavax says its COVID-19 shot is on track for full FDA approval after delay
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Trump administration pauses new mine safety regulation − here’s how those rules benefit companies as well as workers

The democratic process of scientific study, public debate and comment helps regulators arrive at a rule that balances the needs and interests of workers, companies and the public.

Trump administration pauses new mine safety regulation − here’s how those rules benefit companies as well as workers
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From help to harm: How the government is quietly repurposing everyone’s data for surveillance

Under the guise of efficiency and fraud prevention, the federal government is breaking down data silos to collect and aggregate information on virtually everyone in the US.

From help to harm: How the government is quietly repurposing everyone’s data for surveillance
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$50 million prize funded by Musk foundation goes to carbon-removal company that helps Indian farmers

A company that spreads crushed rock on farmers’ fields to draw climate-warming carbon dioxide from the atmosphere has won the $50 million grand prize in a global competition funded by Elon Musk’s foundation

$50 million prize funded by Musk foundation goes to carbon-removal company that helps Indian farmers
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EU whacks Apple and Meta with $800 million in antitrust fines. Meta calls its penalty a ‘tariff’

EU whacks Apple and Meta with $800 million in antitrust fines. Meta calls its penalty a ‘tariff’

EU whacks Apple and Meta with $800 million in antitrust fines. Meta calls its penalty a ‘tariff’
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Edmunds: Five used luxury EVs you can get for cheap

Luxury EVs are high-tech, lavish and powerful

Edmunds: Five used luxury EVs you can get for cheap
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Harvard’s fight with the Trump administration is just getting started. The cost is already high

Harvard’s fight with the Trump administration is just getting started. The cost is already high

Harvard’s fight with the Trump administration is just getting started. The cost is already high
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Xiaomi denies report of YU7 SUV launch delay, Lei Jun to skip Shanghai auto show

Xiaomi on Wednesday denied a report that the launch of its highly-anticipated YU7 had been delayed and said the electric SUV would still go on the market in June or July, as CEO

Xiaomi denies report of YU7 SUV launch delay, Lei Jun to skip Shanghai auto show