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Wall Street opens mixed as investors assess data, Alphabet shines

Wall Street's main indexes were mixed at the open on Tuesday as investors took stock of a series of delayed economic data to gauge the health of the U.S. economy, while Alphabet gained

Wall Street opens mixed as investors assess data, Alphabet shines
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Best Buy raises annual forecasts as shoppers snap up holiday deals

Electronics retailer Best Buy raised its annual sales and profit forecasts on Tuesday, banking on strong holiday demand as shoppers seize steep discounts to upgrade their

Best Buy raises annual forecasts as shoppers snap up holiday deals
Business|Economy|Technology

Alphabet on pace to hit $4 trillion market value as AI gains momentum

Alphabet was on track to hit a historic $4 trillion market valuation on Tuesday, powered by an impressive year-long rally fueled by the Google parent's sharpened focus on artificial

Alphabet on pace to hit $4 trillion market value as AI gains momentum
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|Travel

Thanksgiving air travel plans cut by US government shutdown

A record number of Americans had been expected to fly during Thanksgiving, but a 43-day government shutdown dampened demand for one of the year's busiest travel

Thanksgiving air travel plans cut by US government shutdown
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

New limits for a rent algorithm that prosecutors say let landlords drive up prices

Real estate software company RealPage has agreed to stop sharing nonpublic information between landlords as part of a settlement with the Department of Justice

New limits for a rent algorithm that prosecutors say let landlords drive up prices
Business|Science|Technology

Dozens of state attorneys general urge US Congress not to block AI laws

Republican and Democratic attorneys general from 35 states and the District of Columbia urged congressional leaders on Tuesday not to block state laws governing artificial

Dozens of state attorneys general urge US Congress not to block AI laws
Arts|Business|Technology

Warner Music Group settles copyright case with Suno for licensed AI music

Warner Music Group settled its copyright infringement case with artificial intelligence-powered song creation platform Suno, enabling the startup to launch licensed AI models next year, the

Warner Music Group settles copyright case with Suno for licensed AI music
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Wall Street ends higher as Federal Reserve rate cut bets gather momentum

Wall Street extended its rally on Tuesday as a spate of economic data appeared to support the case for the U.S.

Wall Street ends higher as Federal Reserve rate cut bets gather momentum
Election|Finance|Technology|World

X's new feature raises questions about the foreign origins of some popular US political accounts

Over the weekend, Elon Musk’s X unveiled a feature that lets users see where an account is based

X's new feature raises questions about the foreign origins of some popular US political accounts
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Stocks advance, US yields retreat on heightened Fed cut expectations

Global stocks climbed on Tuesday and were set for a third straight session of gains, as investors remained optimistic the Federal Reserve would cut U.S.

Stocks advance, US yields retreat on heightened Fed cut expectations
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology

'Jackpotting': ATMs rigged to spit out cash in Salina

'Jackpotting': ATMs rigged to spit out cash in Salina

'Jackpotting': ATMs rigged to spit out cash in Salina
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Best Buy ups sales outlook heading into holiday shopping ramp-up

Best Buy is raising its profit and sales expectations ahead of the holiday shopping season after a strong third quarter

Best Buy ups sales outlook heading into holiday shopping ramp-up
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Klarna to launch dollar-backed stablecoin as race in digital payments heats up

Swedish fintech firm Klarna on Tuesday said it will launch a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, becoming the latest major payments company to move deeper into digital assets as regulators

Klarna to launch dollar-backed stablecoin as race in digital payments heats up
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Search for at-risk woman paused; GPS review underway

Search for at-risk woman paused; GPS review underway

Search for at-risk woman paused; GPS review underway
Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Technology|World

France seeks three-month suspension of Shein over sex dolls

The French government will ask a Paris judge on Wednesday to order the suspension of Chinese online platform Shein in the country for three months

France seeks three-month suspension of Shein over sex dolls
Health|Science|Sports|Technology

The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis follows science and steady funding to a broader mission

Since Marc Buoniconti

The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis follows science and steady funding to a broader mission
Crime|Science|Technology|World

3D-printed guns FBI boss Kash Patel gifted to New Zealand officials were toy-inspired

Inoperable pistols gifted by FBI Director Kash Patel to senior New Zealand security officials were revolvers inspired by toy Nerf guns and popular among 3D-printed weapons hobbyists

3D-printed guns FBI boss Kash Patel gifted to New Zealand officials were toy-inspired
Business|Science|Technology

NASA reduces flights on Boeing's Starliner after botched astronaut mission

NASA on Monday slashed the number of astronaut missions on Boeing's Starliner contract and said the spacecraft's next mission to the International Space Station will fly

NASA reduces flights on Boeing's Starliner after botched astronaut mission
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

New VR simulator teaches drivers to navigate snow squalls, dangerous winter weather to drive in

New VR simulator teaches drivers to navigate snow squalls, dangerous winter weather to drive in

New VR simulator teaches drivers to navigate snow squalls, dangerous winter weather to drive in
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Alibaba revenue tops estimates with strong instant retail, AI push

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba beat analysts' quarterly revenue estimates on Tuesday as investments in one-hour delivery helped drive more users

Alibaba revenue tops estimates with strong instant retail, AI push
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

US set to narrow its rare earth gap, others not so much

A multi-billion dollar pipeline of rare earth projects around the world is set to partly wean the U.S. off Chinese rare earths, but

US set to narrow its rare earth gap, others not so much
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French prosecutor opens probe on Ebay over suspicion of sale of illicit goods

The French prosecutor's office on Tuesday said it had opened an investigation on U.S.

French prosecutor opens probe on Ebay over suspicion of sale of illicit goods
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Alibaba's cloud business revenue soars 34% driven by AI boom

China's Alibaba Group is reporting a 34% jump in revenue from its cloud business, driven by the AI boom

Alibaba's cloud business revenue soars 34% driven by AI boom
Asia|Business|Technology

TSMC files lawsuit against former executive on security concerns

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co said on Tuesday it had filed a lawsuit in Taiwan's Intellectual Property and Commercial Court against its

TSMC files lawsuit against former executive on security concerns
Education|Science|Technology

When darkness shines: How dark stars could illuminate the early universe

Some unique ‘stars’ might be fueled by dark matter annihilation.

When darkness shines: How dark stars could illuminate the early universe
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Fern stems reveal secrets of evolution – how constraints in development can lead to new forms

Is an organism a sum of its parts, or should they be considered as a whole? New research on ferns shows how the way scientists understand evolution affects how they study life.

Fern stems reveal secrets of evolution – how constraints in development can lead to new forms
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

From concrete to community: How synthetic data can make urban digital twins more humane

Urban digital twins pull together tremendous amounts of data to realistically model cities, but they’ve been missing a critical ingredient: people.

From concrete to community: How synthetic data can make urban digital twins more humane
Business|Education|Science|Technology

The ChatGPT effect: In 3 years the AI chatbot has changed the way people look things up

ChatGPT has dramatically altered how people retrieve information, muscling aside Google search as the first stop on the hunt for answers.

The ChatGPT effect: In 3 years the AI chatbot has changed the way people look things up
Business|Crime|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russian hackers target US engineering firm because of work done for Ukrainian sister city

Hackers working for Russian intelligence attacked an American engineering company this fall, seemingly because that firm had worked for a U.S. municipality with a sister city in Ukraine

Russian hackers target US engineering firm because of work done for Ukrainian sister city
Business|Economy|Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

Colleges teach the most valuable career skills when they don’t stick narrowly to preprofessional education

Parents and policymakers want job security for graduates, but in the AI and automation era, careers may depend as much on curiosity and initiative as on credentials.

Colleges teach the most valuable career skills when they don’t stick narrowly to preprofessional education
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Big buzz, small market: Meta's smartglasses are a specialty gadget this holiday

Early tech adopters are gobbling up smartglasses like Thanksgiving turkey - especially Meta's new, retro-chic version with a visual display in the lens.

Big buzz, small market: Meta's smartglasses are a specialty gadget this holiday
Business|Science|Technology

Meta in talks to spend billions on Google's chips, The Information reports

Meta Platforms is in talks with Google to spend billions of dollars on the Alphabet-owned company's chips for use in its data centers starting from 2027, The Information reported, a move

Meta in talks to spend billions on Google's chips, The Information reports
Asia|Technology|US|World

US Air Force Reaper drone crashes off South Korea

US Air Force Reaper drone crashes off South Korea

US Air Force Reaper drone crashes off South Korea
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Australian delivery workers set to gain minimum pay in landmark deal with Uber Eats, DoorDash

Australian food delivery workers are on course to gain minimum pay levels after Uber Eats and DoorDash struck a deal with the country's transport union that is

Australian delivery workers set to gain minimum pay in landmark deal with Uber Eats, DoorDash
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Germany stagnates in innovation ranking as rivals surge ahead

Germany's innovation capacity is stagnating, with the country remaining stuck at 12th place in an innovation ranking while competitors including the United States,

Germany stagnates in innovation ranking as rivals surge ahead
Science|Technology|World

China completes first emergency mission to Tiangong space station

China's first emergency space launch went ahead without incident on Tuesday, as the country plugged safety risks at its crewed space station after a vessel was

China completes first emergency mission to Tiangong space station
Asia|Business|Crime|Technology|World

Singapore orders Apple, Google to prevent government spoofing on messaging platforms

Singapore's police have ordered Apple [AAPL.O] and Google [GOOGL.O] to prevent the spoofing of government agencies on their messaging platforms, the home affairs ministry said on

Singapore orders Apple, Google to prevent government spoofing on messaging platforms
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Taiwan says 'no information' on cooperation with South Korea on US chip tariffs

Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai said on Tuesday he had "no information" about any cooperation with South Korea on U.S.

Taiwan says 'no information' on cooperation with South Korea on US chip tariffs
Science|Technology|World

China launches Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to assist in return of 3 astronauts stranded on space station

China has launched the Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to help bring back a team of astronauts after a damaged spacecraft left them temporarily stranded on China's Tiangong space station

China launches Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to assist in return of 3 astronauts stranded on space station
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

European car sales rise 4.9% in October, ACEA says

New car sales in Europe rose 4.9% in October as electric cars outpaced petrol and diesel registrations, European Automobile Manufacturers' Association data showed on

European car sales rise 4.9% in October, ACEA says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Lynas Rare Earths warns of production hit from power disruptions at Kalgoorlie

Lynas Rare Earths warned on Tuesday of a one-month production shortfall this quarter due to significant power supply disruptions at its Kalgoorlie processing

Lynas Rare Earths warns of production hit from power disruptions at Kalgoorlie
Business|Education|Entertainment|Political|Technology|World

News from outside disappears in North Korea

Decades-long efforts to provide uncensored foreign news into North Korea are facing setbacks now

News from outside disappears in North Korea
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Lawsuit blames Tesla design flaws for crash that killed Washington state woman, injured her husband

A lawsuit claims design flaws caused a Tesla Model 3 to accelerate uncontrollably before crashing into a utility pole and bursting into flames, killing Wendy Dennis and severely injuring her husband, Jeff

Lawsuit blames Tesla design flaws for crash that killed Washington state woman, injured her husband
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology|World

Google, Accel partner to back Indian AI startups

Alphabet's Google and venture capital firm Accel will partner to fund at least 10 early-stage Indian AI startups, marking the U.S. technology

Google, Accel partner to back Indian AI startups
Business|Science|Technology

Amazon pushes in-house AI coding tool Kiro over competitors', memo shows

Amazon suggested its engineers eschew AI code generation tools from third-party companies in favor of its own, a move to bolster its proprietary Kiro service

Amazon pushes in-house AI coding tool Kiro over competitors', memo shows
Business|Political|Technology|World

New X feature exposes foreign pro-MAGA accounts

New X feature exposes foreign pro-MAGA accounts

New X feature exposes foreign pro-MAGA accounts
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|US

Realpage agrees to limit data collecting to settle DOJ rental price fixing case

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Realpage agrees to limit data collecting to settle DOJ rental price fixing case
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Spotify to raise US prices in first quarter of next year, FT reports

Spotify will raise its U.S. subscription prices in the first quarter of next year, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing three people familiar with the matter.

Spotify to raise US prices in first quarter of next year, FT reports
Business|Political|Science|Technology

Trump aims to boost AI innovation, build platform to harness government data

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Trump aims to boost AI innovation, build platform to harness government data
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump’s new executive order brings together Big Tech, academics and the government on AI research

Trump’s new executive order brings together Big Tech, academics and the government on AI research

Trump’s new executive order brings together Big Tech, academics and the government on AI research
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Hamas attack victims sue Binance for allegedly allowing payments to militant group

Victims of Hamas' October 2023 attack on Israel sued Binance and its founder Changpeng Zhao, accusing them of facilitating millions of dollars in payments to the group

Hamas attack victims sue Binance for allegedly allowing payments to militant group
Business|Economy|Technology

Zoom lifts annual outlook on growing demand for AI tools in hybrid work

Zoom Communications raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts on Monday, benefiting from hybrid work trends and the integration of artificial intelligence into its

Zoom lifts annual outlook on growing demand for AI tools in hybrid work
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Apple cuts jobs across sales team

Apple said on Monday it is cutting jobs across its sales teams to strengthen its customer engagement efforts, noting that only a small number of roles will be impacted by the layoffs.

Apple cuts jobs across sales team
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Trump signs executive order for AI project called Genesis Mission to boost scientific discoveries

President Donald Trump is directing the federal government to share scientific data and use artificial intelligence to accelerate discovery, including streamlining the nation’s electric grid

Trump signs executive order for AI project called Genesis Mission to boost scientific discoveries
Health|Sports|Technology

Bernie Kosar is discharged from the hospital a week after receiving a liver transplant

Bernie Kosar was discharged from the hospital Monday, a week after receiving a liver transplant

Bernie Kosar is discharged from the hospital a week after receiving a liver transplant
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

US business borrowing for equipment rises over 5% in October, ELFA says

U.S. companies borrowed 5.7% more to finance equipment purchases in October than a year earlier, showing little impact from the recent government shutdown, the Equipment Leasing and Finance

US business borrowing for equipment rises over 5% in October, ELFA says
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Amazon to invest $15 billion in Indiana to boost data center infrastructure

Amazon.com is planning to invest about $15 billion in Northern Indiana to build data center campuses, the tech giant said as it looks to boost its cloud computing capacity to support

Amazon to invest $15 billion in Indiana to boost data center infrastructure
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|US|World

Comcast to pay $1.5 million US fine after vendor data breach

Comcast will pay a $1.5 million fine after a vendor breach exposed personal data from 237,000 current and former customers, the Federal Communications Commission said on Monday.

Comcast to pay $1.5 million US fine after vendor data breach
Business|Science|Technology

Boeing's troubled capsule won't carry astronauts on next space station flight

Boeing and NASA have agreed to keep astronauts off the company's next Starliner flight

Boeing's troubled capsule won't carry astronauts on next space station flight
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Broadcast giant Sinclair makes bid to buy out EW Scripps for $7 per share

Sinclair has submitted a bid to buy out E

Broadcast giant Sinclair makes bid to buy out EW Scripps for $7 per share
Business|Crime|Health|Technology|World

US attorneys general urge Shopify to halt illegal vape sales on its platform

A coalition of 25 state attorneys general on Monday wrote to Shopify requesting the platform pull its hosting services from websites selling vapes illegally, according to a letter from

US attorneys general urge Shopify to halt illegal vape sales on its platform
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

What to Stream: 'Stranger Things,' 'Mickey 17,' Kevin Hart and 'A Grand Ole Opry Christmas'

Director Bong Joon Ho’s “Mickey 17” starring several versions of Robert Pattinson and Kevin Hart debuting a new comedy special on Netflix are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

What to Stream: 'Stranger Things,' 'Mickey 17,' Kevin Hart and 'A Grand Ole Opry Christmas'
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Tech companies tap debt markets to fund AI and cloud expansion

The world's largest technology companies are tapping debt markets, raising almost $100 billion through recent bond offerings, as they seek to bolster their artificial intelligence

Tech companies tap debt markets to fund AI and cloud expansion
Business|Science|Technology|World

Dutch authority RDW to test Tesla's FSD in February

The Dutch vehicle authority RDW said on Monday it expects to decide on Tesla's Full Self-Driving software in February after the EV maker demonstrates that the driver assistance system meets

Dutch authority RDW to test Tesla's FSD in February
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Amazon pledges up to $50 billion to expand AI, supercomputing for US government

Amazon.com said on Monday it would invest up to $50 billion to expand AI and supercomputing capabilities for Amazon Web Services U.S. government customers, in one of the

Amazon pledges up to $50 billion to expand AI, supercomputing for US government
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Amazon's satellite internet licence faces legal challenge in France

A French union filed a legal challenge on Monday against a decision by the country's telecoms regulator to grant radio spectrum to Amazon's

Amazon's satellite internet licence faces legal challenge in France
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

US lawmakers probe FAA grant delays over aircraft mechanic shortage before Thanksgiving

A U.S. government delay on funding a grant program risks worsening a shortage of aircraft mechanics at a time when the country's aging aviation

US lawmakers probe FAA grant delays over aircraft mechanic shortage before Thanksgiving
Crime|Environment|Science|Technology

Sheriff’s office detonated an unexploded military phosphorus flare

Sheriff’s office detonated an unexploded military phosphorus flare

Sheriff’s office detonated an unexploded military phosphorus flare
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MrBeast and the Rockefeller Foundation are teaming up to spark youth philanthropy

Beast Philanthropy, the charitable organization started by MrBeast founder Jimmy Donaldson, and the Rockefeller Foundation are announcing a strategic partnership

MrBeast and the Rockefeller Foundation are teaming up to spark youth philanthropy
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Northrop expects Europe growth even after a Ukraine ceasefire

U.S. defence company Northrop Grumman expects continued growth in Europe even if the Russian war in Ukraine is halted, as nations aim to replenish weapons

Northrop expects Europe growth even after a Ukraine ceasefire
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Alphabet races toward $4 trillion valuation as AI-fueled gains accelerate

Alphabet closed in on a $4 trillion valuation on Monday, set to become only the fourth company to enter the exclusive club, as the Google parent rides an

Alphabet races toward $4 trillion valuation as AI-fueled gains accelerate
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Grindr ends talks on $3.46 billion take-private bid over financing uncertainty

Dating app Grindr said on Monday it has ended talks on a $3.46 billion take-private deal by its two largest shareholders, citing uncertainty over the deal's financing.

Grindr ends talks on $3.46 billion take-private bid over financing uncertainty
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

EU missing the boat on AI, jeopardising its future, Lagarde warns

Europe is jeopardising its own future by missing the boat on artificial intelligence and must quickly remove obstacles that prevent the diffusion of this new technology, European

EU missing the boat on AI, jeopardising its future, Lagarde warns
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump weighing advanced Nvidia chip sales to China, Bloomberg News reports

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Trump weighing advanced Nvidia chip sales to China, Bloomberg News reports
Opinion|Science|Technology

More than half of new articles on the internet are being written by AI – is human writing headed for extinction?

As AI floods the internet with text, it could mean human voices will matter more – not less.

More than half of new articles on the internet are being written by AI – is human writing headed for extinction?
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Financial services firm SWB to list on NYSE in $8.1 billion SPAC deal

Financial services firm SWB will go public in the U.S. through a merger with Soulpower Acquisition Corp in a $8.1 billion deal, the special purpose acquisition company said on Monday.

Financial services firm SWB to list on NYSE in $8.1 billion SPAC deal
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

DOGE 'doesn't exist' with eight months left on its charter

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DOGE 'doesn't exist' with eight months left on its charter
Science|Technology|World

China to launch Shenzhou-22 spacecraft on November 25

China will launch the unmanned Shenzhou-22 spacecraft on Tuesday, its space authorities said on Monday, a move that will help return its space station and manned

China to launch Shenzhou-22 spacecraft on November 25
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Technology

Nonprofit news outlets are often scared that selling ads could jeopardize their tax-exempt status, but IRS records show that’s been rare

Nonprofit news outlets face pressure to find new sources of revenue from their funders.

Nonprofit news outlets are often scared that selling ads could jeopardize their tax-exempt status, but IRS records show that’s been rare
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

We created health guidelines for fighting loneliness - here’s what we recommend

Guidelines for social well-being can help health care providers identify when someone is socially isolated and provide goals and standards for policymakers.

We created health guidelines for fighting loneliness - here’s what we recommend
Science|Technology

AI is making spacecraft propulsion more efficient – and could even lead to nuclear-powered rockets

A subset of AI called reinforcement learning is helping scientists improve nuclear fuel technology, which they could use to power spacecraft and rockets.

AI is making spacecraft propulsion more efficient – and could even lead to nuclear-powered rockets
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

From invasive species tracking to water security – what’s lost with federal funding cuts at US Climate Adaptation Science Centers

The people who manage America’s aquifers, wetlands, shorelines and recreation areas rely on federal science as they face new and rising risks in a changing climate.

From invasive species tracking to water security – what’s lost with federal funding cuts at US Climate Adaptation Science Centers
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Uber seeks Turkish blessing to buy Getir Food from Mubadala, sources say

Uber has reached agreement on key elements of a deal to acquire Turkish delivery company Getir's food business from Emirati controlling

Uber seeks Turkish blessing to buy Getir Food from Mubadala, sources say
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

EU approves Omnicom's acquisition of IPG without conditions

The EU Commission on Monday said it had unconditionally approved Omnicom Group's $13.25 billion all-stock deal to buy rival Interpublic Group.

EU approves Omnicom's acquisition of IPG without conditions
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

DoubleLine wary of AI funding wave that could alter US high-grade debt market

A rush of bond sales by major tech firms to fund artificial intelligence expansion is creating a high-stakes bet for the $9 trillion U.S. corporate bond market,

DoubleLine wary of AI funding wave that could alter US high-grade debt market
Business|Crime|Technology

U.S. senators call for probe of scam ads on Facebook and Instagram

U.S. senators Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal have asked the heads of the Federal Trade Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission to probe Meta Platforms,

U.S. senators call for probe of scam ads on Facebook and Instagram
Education|Technology|World

Malaysia to ban social media for children under 16 next year

Malaysia plans to ban social media accounts for people under 16 starting in 2026

Malaysia to ban social media for children under 16 next year
Business|Technology|World

Senator wants Trump to answer questions on TikTok divestiture plan

A Democratic senator on Monday asked U.S.

Senator wants Trump to answer questions on TikTok divestiture plan
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Technology

Meta buried 'causal' evidence of social media harm, US court filings allege

Meta shut down internal research into the mental health effects of Facebook after finding causal

Meta buried 'causal' evidence of social media harm, US court filings allege
Australia|Business|Entertainment|Technology|World

Australia adds Amazon's Twitch to teen social media ban, spares Pinterest

Australia's internet watchdog on Friday said it would include Amazon.com-owned live streaming service Twitch in

Australia adds Amazon's Twitch to teen social media ban, spares Pinterest
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Stablecoins could siphon off euro zone bank deposits, ECB warns

Stablecoins could draw valuable retail deposits away from euro zone banks and any run on a coin could have widespread stability implications for the global financial system, the

Stablecoins could siphon off euro zone bank deposits, ECB warns
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology|World

New AI club to bestow nuclear-like power, says Russian tech boss

Artificial intelligence will bestow influence on a par with nuclear technology to countries able to get ahead now, a top Russian AI executive

New AI club to bestow nuclear-like power, says Russian tech boss
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

From two weeks to two hours: how AI might reboot Britain's economy

When accountants at mid-tier firm Moore Kingston Smith began using artificial intelligence to speed up their work, profit margins jumped.

From two weeks to two hours: how AI might reboot Britain's economy
Business|Economy|Technology|World

How the Nexperia chip crisis upended auto supply chains - again

A factory next to a weed-ridden lot in China's industrial south has become a global

How the Nexperia chip crisis upended auto supply chains - again
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

China pitches closer ties to Germany in strategic industries to ease rare earth strains

China pitched stronger ties in its highest‑level talks with Germany's new government as Beijing's top European trade partner seeks to smooth tensions over rare-earth

China pitches closer ties to Germany in strategic industries to ease rare earth strains
Australia|Business|Technology|World

Snap offers Australians bank-linked age proof tool ahead of teen social media ban

Snap said on Monday it will offer Australians the chance to verify their age with software

Snap offers Australians bank-linked age proof tool ahead of teen social media ban
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Australia’s teen social media ban pushes content creators to look abroad

Australia is home for YouTube star Jordan Barclay, the place where he was born, went to school and built a company worth $50 million by age 23 that produces gaming

Australia’s teen social media ban pushes content creators to look abroad
Business|Economy|Technology|World

South Korea sees room for cooperation with Taiwan on US chip tariffs, trade minister says

South Korea sees room for cooperation with Taiwan on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on chips, the country's trade minister said on Monday.

South Korea sees room for cooperation with Taiwan on US chip tariffs, trade minister says
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

World’s oldest passenger ship has a new life on land

In 1914, the SS Medina made its maiden voyage. Over the years, through changes in name and ownership, it became the world’s oldest active passenger ship. Now, thanks to an $18 million investment from Singaporean businessman Eric Saw, the ship has found a new life on land as a hotel. CNN's Oscar Holland took a tour of this unique hotel.

World’s oldest passenger ship has a new life on land
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Wall Street banks scramble to assess fallout from hack of real-estate data firm

Wall Street banks scramble to assess fallout from hack of real-estate data firm

Wall Street banks scramble to assess fallout from hack of real-estate data firm
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nvidia CEO brushes off claims of an AI bubble

CNN's Richard Quest breaks down the potential winners and losers of the AI revolution and fears of a market bubble.

Nvidia CEO brushes off claims of an AI bubble
Election|Finance|Political|Technology|World

Big changes to the agency charged with securing elections lead to midterm worries

The federal agency that oversees the security of election systems was largely absent from planning before elections this month in several states

Big changes to the agency charged with securing elections lead to midterm worries
Entertainment|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

‘It’s scary’: The Caribbean beach where planes zoom above your head

‘It’s scary’: The Caribbean beach where planes zoom above your head

‘It’s scary’: The Caribbean beach where planes zoom above your head
Business|Science|Technology|World

Russia’s drone revolution heaps pressure on Ukrainian defenses

Russia’s drone revolution heaps pressure on Ukrainian defenses

Russia’s drone revolution heaps pressure on Ukrainian defenses
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine strikes Russian power and heat station in Moscow region

Ukraine struck a heat and power station in the Moscow region on Sunday with drones, triggering a major fire and cutting off heating for

Ukraine strikes Russian power and heat station in Moscow region
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Investors eye holiday season turbulence amid AI and rate cut doubts

Stock market investors are preparing for a turbulent year-end sparked by uncertainty over near-term Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and

Investors eye holiday season turbulence amid AI and rate cut doubts
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Canada PM and German Chancellor Merz discuss Ukraine, Gaza on G20 sidelines

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed the war in Ukraine and situation in Gaza on the sidelines of the G20 summit in South Africa, the two

Canada PM and German Chancellor Merz discuss Ukraine, Gaza on G20 sidelines
Business|Technology|World

Tejas crash dampens export hopes for Indian fighter jet

The crash of India's Tejas fighter in front of global arms buyers at the Dubai Airshow is the latest blow to a key national trophy, leaving

Tejas crash dampens export hopes for Indian fighter jet
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JPMorgan, Citi, Morgan Stanley client data may be exposed by vendor's hack, NYT reports

Client data for JPMorgan Chase, Citi, Morgan Stanley and other major banks may have been accessed in a hack of a technology vendor, the New York Times reported on Saturday, citing people

JPMorgan, Citi, Morgan Stanley client data may be exposed by vendor's hack, NYT reports
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Drone sightings disrupt traffic at Eindhoven airport

Air traffic at Eindhoven airport in the south of the Netherlands was suspended for several hours on Saturday evening due to multiple drone sightings, Dutch defence minister Ruben

Drone sightings disrupt traffic at Eindhoven airport
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Bubble Trouble: AI rally shows cracks as investors question risks

The biggest bout of volatility in U.S. stocks in months has revealed cracks in the artificial intelligence-related rally, raising questions about whether the

Bubble Trouble: AI rally shows cracks as investors question risks
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Cargo ship fire in Los Angeles nearly contained after shelter-in-place order lifted

A fire that broke out aboard a container ship docked at the Port of Los Angeles was nearly contained by Saturday afternoon

Cargo ship fire in Los Angeles nearly contained after shelter-in-place order lifted
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The world’s biggest company just told everyone to chill out

The world’s biggest company just told everyone to chill out

The world’s biggest company just told everyone to chill out
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IPO market's red-hot year has been cooled by the shutdown and more caution among investors

A strong year for initial public offerings on Wall Street has fizzled out due to the government shutdown and a cautious turn by investors

IPO market's red-hot year has been cooled by the shutdown and more caution among investors
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US government pullback from climate science fuels boom for private data firms

A British real estate manager overseeing 26 billion euros ($29.93 billion) in assets and concerned about flood, fire and other climate-related

US government pullback from climate science fuels boom for private data firms
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Lando Norris takes pole in rainy Las Vegas qualifying, Verstappen bumped to second

Formula 1's title contenders have mastered the wet Las Vegas Strip in a rainy Friday night qualifying session

Lando Norris takes pole in rainy Las Vegas qualifying, Verstappen bumped to second
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Frustrations grow in Russia over cellphone internet outages that disrupt daily life

When Russians look back at 2025, they might remember it as the year when the government took even tighter control of the internet

Frustrations grow in Russia over cellphone internet outages that disrupt daily life
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US mulls letting Nvidia sell H200 chips to China, sources say

The Trump administration is considering greenlighting sales of Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, people familiar with the matter said, as a bilateral

US mulls letting Nvidia sell H200 chips to China, sources say
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Judge in Google ad tech case seeks quick fix for web giant's monopolies

The U.S. judge considering whether to order a breakup of Google's advertising technology business asked the Department of Justice on Friday how quickly

Judge in Google ad tech case seeks quick fix for web giant's monopolies
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Lilly becomes first drugmaker to hit $1 trillion valuation on weight-loss demand

Eli Lilly hit $1 trillion in market value on Friday, making it the first drugmaker to enter the exclusive club dominated by tech giants and underscoring its rise as a

Lilly becomes first drugmaker to hit $1 trillion valuation on weight-loss demand
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Exxon freezes plans for major hydrogen plant amid weak customer demand

Exxon Mobil has paused plans to build what would be one of the world's largest hydrogen production facilities due to weak customer demand, CEO Darren Woods told

Exxon freezes plans for major hydrogen plant amid weak customer demand
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Wall Street indexes jump as rate cut bets increase but post losses for week

U.S. stocks rallied on Friday as investors increased bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month,  while all three of the major

Wall Street indexes jump as rate cut bets increase but post losses for week
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Pontifical secret revealed: Pope Leo XIV changes his Wordle start word each day

Pope Leo XIV has revealed a closely held secret: He uses a different Wordle start word each day

Pontifical secret revealed: Pope Leo XIV changes his Wordle start word each day
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Las Vegas Grand Prix practice halted twice due to loose maintenance cover

A maintenance cover has disrupted the Las Vegas Grand Prix again, stopping Thursday night practice twice for inspections

Las Vegas Grand Prix practice halted twice due to loose maintenance cover