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America is in a literacy crisis. Is AI the solution or part of the problem?

America is in a literacy crisis. Is AI the solution or part of the problem?

America is in a literacy crisis. Is AI the solution or part of the problem?
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Man charged with sexual exploitation, accused of placing camera in porta potty

Man charged with sexual exploitation, accused of placing camera in porta potty

Man charged with sexual exploitation, accused of placing camera in porta potty
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CNN's all-access subscription tier will launch on October 28 at $6.99 per month

CNN is taking another shot at streaming with a $6.99-a-month subscription service that will launch on October 28, three years after its parent Warner Bros Discovery pulled the plug on the

CNN's all-access subscription tier will launch on October 28 at $6.99 per month
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China says US restrictive measures undermine trade talk atmosphere

China's commerce minister, Wang Wentao, said "intensive U.S. restrictive measures" rolled out after talks in Madrid in September seriously harmed China's interests and undermined

China says US restrictive measures undermine trade talk atmosphere
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G20 risk watchdog warns of 'significant gaps' in global crypto rules

There are "significant gaps" in countries' attempts to regulate fast-growing crypto markets, which could potentially harm financial

G20 risk watchdog warns of 'significant gaps' in global crypto rules
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Double amputee wears backward-facing prosthetics; researchers hope method could help others

Double amputee wears backward-facing prosthetics; researchers hope method could help others

Double amputee wears backward-facing prosthetics; researchers hope method could help others
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DNA on a smoothie straw is ‘100% match’ for a man now indicted for teen’s 1984 cold case murder, prosecutors say

DNA on a smoothie straw is ‘100% match’ for a man now indicted for teen’s 1984 cold case murder, prosecutors say

DNA on a smoothie straw is ‘100% match’ for a man now indicted for teen’s 1984 cold case murder, prosecutors say
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Microsoft launches new AI upgrades to Windows 11, boosting Copilot

Microsoft on Thursday rolled out a series of artificial intelligence upgrades to Windows 11 that would make its Copilot AI assistant more appealing to users by making it easier to automate

Microsoft launches new AI upgrades to Windows 11, boosting Copilot
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Lyft to open Toronto tech hub, deepening push beyond US market

Lyft plans to open a new technology hub in downtown Toronto in the second half of next year, making the city its second-largest tech center after San Francisco, the ride-

Lyft to open Toronto tech hub, deepening push beyond US market
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North America's LNG export capacity could more than double by 2029, EIA says

Liquefied natural gas exporters in the U.S. have announced plans to more than double U.S. liquefaction capacity, adding an estimated 13.9 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) by 2029, the U.S

North America's LNG export capacity could more than double by 2029, EIA says
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Salesforce jumps as $60 billion forecast eases revenue growth concerns

Salesforce shares jumped more than 6% in premarket trading on Thursday, after the company forecast faster revenue growth in the coming years, easing concerns that AI tools were eroding

Salesforce jumps as $60 billion forecast eases revenue growth concerns
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China's retailers extend Singles' Day to five weeks to revive spending

Chinese retailers are stretching their annual "Singles' Day" sales bonanza to as long as five weeks this year, as the likes of Alibaba and JD.com try to

China's retailers extend Singles' Day to five weeks to revive spending
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AI fizzes and banks are buoyant

By Mike Dolan What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets A combination of ongoing optimism over the AI boom, impressive U.S. bank earnings and an

AI fizzes and banks are buoyant
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Chip stocks rise after TSMC's rosy outlook on strong AI demand

Semiconductor stocks advanced on Thursday after top contract chipmaker TSMC issued a rosy forecast, fanning optimism about demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure in a week of

Chip stocks rise after TSMC's rosy outlook on strong AI demand
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Ford to recall over 59,000 US vehicles over fire risks, NHTSA says

Ford Motor is recalling 59,006 vehicles that are equipped with engine block heaters for fire risks, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday.

Ford to recall over 59,000 US vehicles over fire risks, NHTSA says
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Microsoft pushes AI updates in Windows 11 as it ends support for Windows 10

Microsoft is encouraging people to talk to their laptops with new AI updates to Windows 11

Microsoft pushes AI updates in Windows 11 as it ends support for Windows 10
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Gun safety advocates warn of a surge in untraceable 3D-printed weapons in the US

Police in a handful of big cities have seen an increase in 3D printed guns over the last few years

Gun safety advocates warn of a surge in untraceable 3D-printed weapons in the US
Health|Science|Technology

Stethoscope, meet AI – helping doctors hear hidden sounds to better diagnose disease

With the help of AI, doctors might be able to detect heart disease before it becomes audible to the human ear.

Stethoscope, meet AI – helping doctors hear hidden sounds to better diagnose disease
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Why and how does personality emerge? Studying the evolution of individuality using thousands of fruit flies

Variability in traits and increased individuality in behaviors is something that can evolve in response to selection, definitely in the lab and potentially also in nature.

Why and how does personality emerge? Studying the evolution of individuality using thousands of fruit flies
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Salesforce forecasts stronger-than-expected revenue of over $60 billion in 2030

Salesforce expects revenue of more than $60 billion in 2030, above Wall Street estimates, as the company rapidly rolls out AI features across its cloud services.

Salesforce forecasts stronger-than-expected revenue of over $60 billion in 2030
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Samsung Electronics shares hit record high

Shares of South Korean chipmaker Samsung Electronics rose as much as 2% on Thursday to an all-time high on investor optimism surrounding the semiconductor industry.

Samsung Electronics shares hit record high
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YouTube resolves issue that briefly impacted video streaming globally

Alphabet-owned YouTube said on Wednesday that it has resolved an issue impacting video streaming services for several thousand users globally.

YouTube resolves issue that briefly impacted video streaming globally
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Horse power: Renault-Geely engine unit speeds up as EV shift stutters

When French carmaker Renault and China's Geely carved out their combustion-engine operations in 2022, the venture looked like a

Horse power: Renault-Geely engine unit speeds up as EV shift stutters
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TSMC Q3 profit jumps 39.1% to record, beats expectations

TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, posted a 39.1% jump in third-quarter net profit on Thursday, beating market forecasts and hitting a record as it benefited from surging

TSMC Q3 profit jumps 39.1% to record, beats expectations
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AI data centre boom spurs robot maker ABB's US sales

Swiss engineering company ABB said it is seeing strong customer demand, particularly from a surge in new data centres being built in the U.S. to process artificial

AI data centre boom spurs robot maker ABB's US sales
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2 green comets shine bright. How to spot them in the night sky

Two bright green comets are streaming through the skies and are visible to skygazers in the Northern Hemisphere

2 green comets shine bright. How to spot them in the night sky
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TSMC raises revenue forecast on bullish outlook for AI megatrend

TSMC, the world's biggest producer of advanced chips, raised its full-year revenue forecast on Thursday on a bullish outlook for spending

TSMC raises revenue forecast on bullish outlook for AI megatrend
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World’s largest food company is cutting 16,000 jobs due partly to automation

World’s largest food company is cutting 16,000 jobs due partly to automation

World’s largest food company is cutting 16,000 jobs due partly to automation
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Last paychecks and new side hustles: Government workers’ TikToks show shutdown life

Last paychecks and new side hustles: Government workers’ TikToks show shutdown life

Last paychecks and new side hustles: Government workers’ TikToks show shutdown life
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U.S. Bancorp forms dedicated unit for digital assets, money movement

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U.S. Bancorp forms dedicated unit for digital assets, money movement
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Canada threatens Stellantis with legal action over plan to shift output to US

Canada threatened legal action against automaker Stellantis NV on Wednesday over what Ottawa says is the company's unacceptable plan to shift production of one

Canada threatens Stellantis with legal action over plan to shift output to US
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Beta Technologies aims for $7.22 billion valuation in US IPO

Electric aircraft maker Beta Technologies said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday that it was aiming for a U.S. listing valuing the company at about $7.22 billion.

Beta Technologies aims for $7.22 billion valuation in US IPO
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Core Scientific's board asks shareholders to vote for CoreWeave deal

Core Scientific's board urged its shareholders on Wednesday to vote for the crypto miner's proposed sale to CoreWeave as the company expects a number of benefits from the deal.

Core Scientific's board asks shareholders to vote for CoreWeave deal
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S&P 500 ends higher after strong bank earnings, chip stocks rally

The S&P 500 ended higher on Wednesday, with Morgan Stanley and Bank of America rallying after solid quarterly results, while investors remained focused on the recent

S&P 500 ends higher after strong bank earnings, chip stocks rally
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US energy department ends grant for American Battery's lithium hydroxide project

American Battery Technology said on Wednesday the U.S.

US energy department ends grant for American Battery's lithium hydroxide project
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FCC moves to bar Hong Kong telecom carrier from operating in US

The U.S.

FCC moves to bar Hong Kong telecom carrier from operating in US
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Greer, Bessent blast China's rare earths curbs, urge Beijing not to implement them

Top U.S. officials on Wednesday blasted China's major expansion of rare earth export controls as a threat to global supply chains, but said

Greer, Bessent blast China's rare earths curbs, urge Beijing not to implement them
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HPE's $14 billion Juniper acquisition could face state challenge 

A group of U.S. states said they may seek to block Hewlett-Packard Enterprise's $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks and have asked a judge for permission to intervene

HPE's $14 billion Juniper acquisition could face state challenge 
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Trump hosts White House dinner for ballroom donors

Trump hosts White House dinner for ballroom donors

Trump hosts White House dinner for ballroom donors
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How investigators have used Rapid DNA analysis to identify 14 of the Tennessee explosion victims

How investigators have used Rapid DNA analysis to identify 14 of the Tennessee explosion victims

How investigators have used Rapid DNA analysis to identify 14 of the Tennessee explosion victims
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Trump hosts glitzy dinner for wealthy donors to new White House ballroom

President Donald Trump has welcomed nearly 130 donors, allies and representatives of major companies for a dinner at the White House to reward them for their contributions to a new $250 million ballroom project

Trump hosts glitzy dinner for wealthy donors to new White House ballroom
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Smucker sues Trader Joe's, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables

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Smucker sues Trader Joe's, saying its new PB&J sandwiches are too similar to Uncrustables
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US warns that hackers using F5 devices to target government networks

U.S. government officials said on Wednesday that federal networks are being targeted by an unidentified "nation-state cyber threat actor" that's trying to exploit vulnerabilities

US warns that hackers using F5 devices to target government networks
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Faulty engineering led to implosion of Titan submersible headed to Titanic wreckage, NTSB finds

The National Transportation Safety Board says faulty engineering led to the implosion of an experimental submersible that killed five people en route to the wreck of the Titanic

Faulty engineering led to implosion of Titan submersible headed to Titanic wreckage, NTSB finds
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Mississippi executes a man convicted of raping and killing a college student

A Mississippi man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a 20-year-old community college student was put to death Wednesday evening at the Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman

Mississippi executes a man convicted of raping and killing a college student
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Nissan to recall more than 173,000 US vehicles over fuel pump issue

Nissan is recalling 173,301 vehicles in the United States due to a potential issue with blown fuel pump fuses that can cause engine stalling, the U.S.

Nissan to recall more than 173,000 US vehicles over fuel pump issue
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Global EV sales hit record 2.1 million in September, research firm says

Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose 26% in September from a year ago to a record 2.1 million units, driven by strong demand in China and a late

Global EV sales hit record 2.1 million in September, research firm says
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Anthropic aims to nearly triple annualized revenue in 2026, sources say

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is projecting to more than double and potentially nearly triple its annualized revenue run rate next year,

Anthropic aims to nearly triple annualized revenue in 2026, sources say
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Woman impaled by e-bike handlebars on a mission for better regulation in Massachusetts

Woman impaled by e-bike handlebars on a mission for better regulation in Massachusetts

Woman impaled by e-bike handlebars on a mission for better regulation in Massachusetts
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Facebook takes down page that Justice Department says was used to harass ICE agents

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Facebook takes down page that Justice Department says was used to harass ICE agents
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Water shoots into the air after large main break near businesses

Water shoots into the air after large main break near businesses

Water shoots into the air after large main break near businesses
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Tesla urges Delaware Supreme Court to restore Musk's $56 billion payday

Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package from Tesla should have been restored by a vote of the company’s shareholders last year, a Tesla attorney argued to the

Tesla urges Delaware Supreme Court to restore Musk's $56 billion payday
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Boy celebrates being cancer-free with the help of breakthrough drug

Boy celebrates being cancer-free with the help of breakthrough drug

Boy celebrates being cancer-free with the help of breakthrough drug
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Aligned Data Centers in spotlight after $40 billion sale to BlackRock, Nvidia-backed group

An investor group, which includes BlackRock, Nvidia, xAI and Microsoft, will buy Aligned Data Centers from Macquarie Asset Management and co‑investors in a deal worth $40 billion.

Aligned Data Centers in spotlight after $40 billion sale to BlackRock, Nvidia-backed group
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Meta taps Arm Holdings to power AI recommendations across Facebook, Instagram

Meta Platforms said it is partnering with chip tech provider Arm Holdings to power the systems that drive personalization across its apps, including Facebook and Instagram, as companies

Meta taps Arm Holdings to power AI recommendations across Facebook, Instagram
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US tech startup Anthropic unveils cheaper model to widen AI's appeal

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has overhauled its smallest AI model, Haiku, as companies increasingly opt for AI systems that are nearly as capable as the

US tech startup Anthropic unveils cheaper model to widen AI's appeal
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Meta commits $1.5 billion for AI data center in Texas

Meta Platforms said on Wednesday it would invest $1.5 billion in a data center in Texas, breaking ground at its 29th such facility globally, as the social media giant

Meta commits $1.5 billion for AI data center in Texas
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Apple rolls out devices with more powerful M5 chip

Apple unveiled a series of product updates on Wednesday, including a refreshed MacBook Pro, an iPad Pro and a second generation of the Vision Pro headset, as it embeds its latest M5 chip

Apple rolls out devices with more powerful M5 chip
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Lone Star to take Hillenbrand private for $2.3 billion

Hillenbrand is being taken private by investment firm Lone Star Funds for $2.3 billion in cash, sending the industrial equipment maker's shares surging about 19% in early trading.

Lone Star to take Hillenbrand private for $2.3 billion
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UK's Nscale to supply Microsoft with 200,000 Nvidia AI chips

Nscale will deploy around 200,000 Nvidia AI chips under an expanded agreement with Microsoft across its data centers in Europe and the U.S., the British artificial intelligence group said

UK's Nscale to supply Microsoft with 200,000 Nvidia AI chips
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Horse Powertrain working with Leapmotor, Chery and JAC for global markets, executive says

Engine developer Horse Powertrain is working on vehicle projects with Chinese automakers Leapmotor, Chery and Jianghuai Automobile to tap global markets outside China, an executive

Horse Powertrain working with Leapmotor, Chery and JAC for global markets, executive says
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Archer Aviation to buy Lilium's 300-patent portfolio for $21 million, shares jump

Air taxi firm Archer Aviation on Wednesday said that it has won a bid to acquire rival Lilium's portfolio of about 300 advanced air mobility patent assets for 18 million euros ($20.91

Archer Aviation to buy Lilium's 300-patent portfolio for $21 million, shares jump
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EU Commission to propose new anti-drone system be fully operational by end-2027

The European Commission will propose on Thursday that a new counter-drone initiative should be fully functional by the end of 2027, according to a document seen by Reuters.

EU Commission to propose new anti-drone system be fully operational by end-2027
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BlackRock, Nvidia-backed group strikes $40 billion AI data center deal

An investor group including BlackRock, Microsoft and Nvidia is buying one of the world's biggest data center operators with nearly 80 facilities in a deal

BlackRock, Nvidia-backed group strikes $40 billion AI data center deal
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First known hand fossils of extinct human relative reveal ‘surprising’ features

First known hand fossils of extinct human relative reveal ‘surprising’ features

First known hand fossils of extinct human relative reveal ‘surprising’ features
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EIA expects heating US homes by electricity to cost more this winter than last year

U.S. households heated mainly by electricity will spend about 4% more this year to stay warm over the winter due to higher power price forecasts, the Energy Information

EIA expects heating US homes by electricity to cost more this winter than last year
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Germany, France sign deal for satellite-based early warning system

Germany and France on Wednesday signed an implementation agreement for a satellite-based early warning system called Odin's Eye, which is meant to significantly improve Europe's

Germany, France sign deal for satellite-based early warning system
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Novo Nordisk begins round of layoffs in United States, sources say

Drugmaker Novo Nordisk has begun a round of layoffs in its most important market, the United States, with affected staff set to be

Novo Nordisk begins round of layoffs in United States, sources say
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MIT spinout Vertical Semiconductor raises $11 million for AI power chip tech

Vertical Semiconductor, a startup spun out of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, on

MIT spinout Vertical Semiconductor raises $11 million for AI power chip tech
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Novo Nordisk signs up to $2.1 billion licensing deal with Omeros in rare disease push

Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk and Omeros have signed a licensing deal worth up to $2.1 billion for the U.S.-based company's experimental drug, which is being developed for rare blood and

Novo Nordisk signs up to $2.1 billion licensing deal with Omeros in rare disease push
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Group including Nvidia, BlackRock buying Aligned Data Centers in deal worth about $40 billion

A group including BlackRock, Nvidia and Microsoft is buying Aligned Data Centers in an approximately $40 billion deal in an effort to expand next-generation cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure

Group including Nvidia, BlackRock buying Aligned Data Centers in deal worth about $40 billion
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Scientists hope underwater fiber-optic cables can help save endangered orcas

Scientists from the University of Washington recently deployed a little over 1 mile of fiber-optic cable in the Salish Sea to test whether internet cables can monitor endangered orcas

Scientists hope underwater fiber-optic cables can help save endangered orcas
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Stellantis' $13 billion investment plan in US wins nod from investors, analysts

Stellantis' new $13 billion investment plan in the U.S. marks a key step to countering tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump and to reviving the automakers' sales in its main market,

Stellantis' $13 billion investment plan in US wins nod from investors, analysts
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Investors on guard for risks that could derail the AI gravy train

Optimism over the profit potential of artificial intelligence has helped drive the U.S. stock market to record highs, but investors are looking for weak spots

Investors on guard for risks that could derail the AI gravy train
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Braving Trump, Apple's Tim Cook promises to boost China investment

Apple's Tim Cook pledged to boost the tech giant's investment in China on Wednesday as it navigates the trade war between Beijing and Washington.

Braving Trump, Apple's Tim Cook promises to boost China investment
Science|Technology

Our team of physicists inadvertently generated the shortest X-ray pulses ever observed

Super short X-ray pulses help scientists study materials at the atomic level. Researchers found that certain lasing effects can make these pulses even shorter.

Our team of physicists inadvertently generated the shortest X-ray pulses ever observed
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Focused sound energy holds promise for treating cancer, Alzheimer’s and other diseases

Ultrasound is perhaps best known as an imaging technique to monitor pregnancy or disease. When these sound waves are highly concentrated, however, they can be used to treat a host of diseases.

Focused sound energy holds promise for treating cancer, Alzheimer’s and other diseases
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Concerns about AI-written police reports spur states to regulate the emerging practice

AI-generated police reports promise to save cops time, but they also raise a host of legal and technical concerns.

Concerns about AI-written police reports spur states to regulate the emerging practice
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Winning with misinformation: New research identifies link between endorsing easily disproven claims and prioritizing symbolic strength

Conversations around misinformation that assume everyone cares about literal truth may be missing the point.

Winning with misinformation: New research identifies link between endorsing easily disproven claims and prioritizing symbolic strength
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In the market for a new car? Prepare for sticker shock

In the market for a new car? Prepare for sticker shock

In the market for a new car? Prepare for sticker shock
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Supreme Court redistricting ruling could upend decades of voting rights law – and tilt the balance of power in Washington

A case being argued at the US Supreme Court could undo one of the last remaining protections for minority voters in a Civil Rights-era voting law.

Supreme Court redistricting ruling could upend decades of voting rights law – and tilt the balance of power in Washington
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Honeywell sees aerospace supply chain improvements in electronics for planes

The production of electronics for aviation is a bright spot in the aerospace supply chain, whereas manufacturing of some parts still remains challenging, a senior executive at supplier

Honeywell sees aerospace supply chain improvements in electronics for planes
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Nvidia CEO Huang welcomes return of employee held in Gaza for two years

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang welcomed Avinatan Or from "two unimaginable years in Hamas captivity" in Gaza, saying a number of the chip giant's families had suffered

Nvidia CEO Huang welcomes return of employee held in Gaza for two years
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Cerebras aims to deploy AI infrastructure for massive Stargate UAE data centre hub

AI chip startup Cerebras Systems aims to deploy its

Cerebras aims to deploy AI infrastructure for massive Stargate UAE data centre hub
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ChatGPT update will allow ‘erotica’ for verified adult users

ChatGPT update will allow ‘erotica’ for verified adult users

ChatGPT update will allow ‘erotica’ for verified adult users
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Waymo to launch autonomous ride-hailing service in London next year

Alphabet's Waymo plans to launch its fully driverless ride-hailing service in London in 2026, the robotaxi firm said on Wednesday, as it looks to expand its footprint to major international

Waymo to launch autonomous ride-hailing service in London next year
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Chinese autonomous driving firm WeRide taps banks for Hong Kong listing, sources say

Chinese autonomous driving firm WeRide has hired Morgan Stanley and China International Capital Corp (CICC) to work on a dual primary

Chinese autonomous driving firm WeRide taps banks for Hong Kong listing, sources say
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Respiratory virus season has arrived. What to know about getting this year’s vaccines

Respiratory virus season has arrived. What to know about getting this year’s vaccines

Respiratory virus season has arrived. What to know about getting this year’s vaccines
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How a Dutch chipmaker got caught up in the US-China tech war

How a Dutch chipmaker got caught up in the US-China tech war

How a Dutch chipmaker got caught up in the US-China tech war
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Apple's shipments in China boosted by iPhone 17 series

Apple's shipments in China grew 0.6% from a year earlier to 10.8 million units in the third quarter amid sluggish demand in China's smartphone market,

Apple's shipments in China boosted by iPhone 17 series
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China's Sicarrier unit unveils new chip design software, media reports

A subsidiary of SiCarrier, a Chinese chip equipment maker with close links to Huawei, unveiled two domestically developed software products for semiconductor designs, the latest

China's Sicarrier unit unveils new chip design software, media reports
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Stellantis to recall over 298,000 US vehicles over rollaway risk

Stellantis is recalling 298,439 vehicles in the U.S. due to a shifter cable defect that could disable the park function and allow the vehicle to roll away, the U.S.

Stellantis to recall over 298,000 US vehicles over rollaway risk
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Apple lobbies India to change tax law seen hindering its expansion, sources say

Apple is lobbying India's government to modify its income tax law to ensure the company is not taxed for ownership of high-end iPhone

Apple lobbies India to change tax law seen hindering its expansion, sources say
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The government shutdown is putting a renewed spotlight on the cracks in the US aviation system

The U.S. government shutdown’s strain on the aviation system is starting to show

The government shutdown is putting a renewed spotlight on the cracks in the US aviation system
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Waymo plans to bring its driverless taxis to London in 2026

Waymo plans to expand its robotaxi service to London next year

Waymo plans to bring its driverless taxis to London in 2026
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Global AI rush helps ASML beat orders estimates, but China outlook dims

ASML, the world's biggest supplier of computer chip-making equipment, reiterated on Wednesday it expects to benefit from booming AI investment, even as

Global AI rush helps ASML beat orders estimates, but China outlook dims
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EU scramble for anti-Russia 'drone wall' hits political, technical hurdles

Just hours after some 20 Russian drones entered Polish airspace last month, European Commission President Ursula

EU scramble for anti-Russia 'drone wall' hits political, technical hurdles
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Japan's Rakuten weighing US IPO of credit card business, sources say

Japanese e-commerce and finance heavyweight Rakuten is weighing an initial public offering in the United States of its credit card business, according

Japan's Rakuten weighing US IPO of credit card business, sources say
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China to keep its 'all about production' economic playbook as rivalry with US intensifies

China's Communist Party meets this month to map a five-year vision that prioritises high-tech manufacturing in its quest to upgrade its sprawling industries and project

China to keep its 'all about production' economic playbook as rivalry with US intensifies
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India's Bharti Airtel partners with IBM to expand cloud services

India's second-largest telecom operator Bharti Airtel has partnered with IBM to offer the American tech firm's services through its recently launched cloud platform, the companies said on

India's Bharti Airtel partners with IBM to expand cloud services
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Coinbase invests in Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX at $2.45 billion valuation

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global said on Wednesday it had made an investment in CoinDCX, which the Indian crypto exchange said values it at a post-money valuation of $2.45

Coinbase invests in Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX at $2.45 billion valuation
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Malaysia to discuss sectoral tariffs with U.S. at ASEAN summit, state media reports

Malaysia will hold talks with the U.S. secretary of commerce on sectoral tariffs, including on semiconductors, during a meeting of the ASEAN regional bloc next week, Malaysian

Malaysia to discuss sectoral tariffs with U.S. at ASEAN summit, state media reports
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Pfizer CEO says US pharma industry needs to collaborate with China

Pfizer Chief Executive Albert Bourla said on Tuesday that the U.S. pharmaceutical industry needs to collaborate with China’s, where speedy processes have vaulted

Pfizer CEO says US pharma industry needs to collaborate with China
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Foxconn bid for stake in unit of Germany's ZF Group stalls, documents show

Foxconn's two-year pursuit of a stake in a unit of German auto supplier ZF Group stalled last month due to a substantial mismatch in valuation

Foxconn bid for stake in unit of Germany's ZF Group stalls, documents show
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MacKenzie Scott cuts Amazon stake by 42%, Bloomberg News reports

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has reduced the size of her stake in Amazon.com by 42% since last year, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing a regulatory filing.

MacKenzie Scott cuts Amazon stake by 42%, Bloomberg News reports
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America Movil posts threefold profit jump as costs shrink in Q3

Mexican telecoms giant America Movil on Tuesday reported a more than threefold jump in third-quarter profit, in line with analysts' expectations, helped by

America Movil posts threefold profit jump as costs shrink in Q3
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Stellantis to invest $13 billion in the United States

Stellantis announced a $13 billion investment in the U.S. on Tuesday, a move it said will bring five new models to the market and add 5,000 jobs in plants

Stellantis to invest $13 billion in the United States
Technology|World

Meta removes ICE-tracking Facebook page in Chicago at the request of the Justice Department

Meta has removed a Facebook page used to track the presence of immigration agents at the request of the Department of Justice, the company confirmed on Tuesday

Meta removes ICE-tracking Facebook page in Chicago at the request of the Justice Department
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KKR-backed BOND private aviation named as customer for Bombardier $1.7 billion order in June

BOND, a new private aviation company backed by U.S. investment firm KKR, was disclosed on Tuesday as the customer behind a June $1.7 billion order for 50 Bombardier private jets and

KKR-backed BOND private aviation named as customer for Bombardier $1.7 billion order in June
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US air safety at risk with traffic controllers as 'pawns' in shutdown, official says

More than 13,000 U.S. air traffic controllers face rising stress and financial insecurity after Tuesday's disbursement

US air safety at risk with traffic controllers as 'pawns' in shutdown, official says
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Stellantis says it will invest $13B to expand its US operations, adding more than 5,000 jobs

Stellantis plans to invest $13 billion over the next four years to expand its manufacturing capacity in the United States

Stellantis says it will invest $13B to expand its US operations, adding more than 5,000 jobs
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Instagram says it's safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content

Meta says teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission

Instagram says it's safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
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Dating app Grindr confirms receiving go-private interest from shareholders

Grindr on Tuesday confirmed that its board had received a letter from shareholders Ray Zage and James Lu stating an interest in exploring the possibility of taking the dating app private.

Dating app Grindr confirms receiving go-private interest from shareholders
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Massachusetts man behind PowerSchool hacking gets 4 years in prison

A Massachusetts man who breached the network of education software provider PowerSchool to steal data belonging to millions of students and teachers and extort the company

Massachusetts man behind PowerSchool hacking gets 4 years in prison
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Bitcoin, ether drop as US-China tensions flare up, erasing Monday's gains

Bitcoin and ether tumbled on Tuesday as U.S.-China tension ramped up, wiping out a rally the day before that was fueled by President Donald Trump's

Bitcoin, ether drop as US-China tensions flare up, erasing Monday's gains
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Intel signals return to AI race with new chip to launch next year

Intel announced on Tuesday a new artificial intelligence chip for the data center that it plans to launch next year, in a renewed push to break into the AI chip market.

Intel signals return to AI race with new chip to launch next year
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Feds seize $15 billion in crypto from ‘pig butchering’ scheme involving forced labor camps

Feds seize $15 billion in crypto from ‘pig butchering’ scheme involving forced labor camps

Feds seize $15 billion in crypto from ‘pig butchering’ scheme involving forced labor camps
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Instagram will now be PG-13 for teens with Meta’s latest update

Instagram will now be PG-13 for teens with Meta’s latest update

Instagram will now be PG-13 for teens with Meta’s latest update
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Work to restore link to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant begins this week, Russian official says

A Russian official said on Tuesday that work would begin this week to restore external power links to the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, which has been running on

Work to restore link to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant begins this week, Russian official says
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OpenAI to allow mature content on ChatGPT for adult verified users starting December

OpenAI will allow mature content for ChatGPT users who verify their age on the platform starting in December, CEO Sam Altman said, after the chatbot was made restrictive for users in mental

OpenAI to allow mature content on ChatGPT for adult verified users starting December
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Walmart partners with OpenAI for ChatGPT shopping feature

Walmart said on Tuesday it was partnering with OpenAI to enable customers and Sam's Club members to shop directly within ChatGPT, using the AI chatbot's Instant Checkout feature.

Walmart partners with OpenAI for ChatGPT shopping feature
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US Senate Committee set to vote on aviation safety legislation next week

The U.S.

US Senate Committee set to vote on aviation safety legislation next week
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Trump administration quietly canceled the nation’s largest solar project

Trump administration quietly canceled the nation’s largest solar project

Trump administration quietly canceled the nation’s largest solar project
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OpenAI partners with Walmart to let users buy products in ChatGPT, furthering chatbot shopping push

OpenAI is partnering with Walmart to allow shoppers to make purchases directly within ChatGPT, furthering the artificial intelligence company’s push to turn its chatbot into a virtual merchant as it seeks to boost revenue

OpenAI partners with Walmart to let users buy products in ChatGPT, furthering chatbot shopping push
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Lack of weather data due to Trump’s budget cuts impacted forecast for deadly Alaska storm

Lack of weather data due to Trump’s budget cuts impacted forecast for deadly Alaska storm

Lack of weather data due to Trump’s budget cuts impacted forecast for deadly Alaska storm
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Spotify video podcasts head to Netflix under new distribution tie-up

Netflix said on Tuesday it will add a slate of Spotify's most popular video podcasts to its service from early 2026, part of a new distribution partnership aimed at broadening the streaming

Spotify video podcasts head to Netflix under new distribution tie-up
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Beyond Meat shares drop below $1 on investor concerns

Beyond Meat’s shares were trading below $1 Tuesday as investors fretted over the company’s plans to cut its debt by issuing more shares

Beyond Meat shares drop below $1 on investor concerns
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SpaceX launches Starship megarocket’s 11th test flight

SpaceX’s Starship megarocket, the most powerful launch vehicle ever built, successfully completed an hour-long test flight. The company has had a rocky year of test missions with this generation of Starship prototype, called Version 2.

SpaceX launches Starship megarocket’s 11th test flight
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You’ll soon be able to shop Walmart’s catalog on ChatGPT

You’ll soon be able to shop Walmart’s catalog on ChatGPT

You’ll soon be able to shop Walmart’s catalog on ChatGPT
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Google offers to tweak search results as EU antitrust fine looms

Alphabet's Google has offered to make further changes to its search results in its latest attempt to avoid a European Union antitrust fine, according to a document

Google offers to tweak search results as EU antitrust fine looms
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US senator seeks Commerce Department investigation into Singapore-based Megaspeed

U.S.

US senator seeks Commerce Department investigation into Singapore-based Megaspeed
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Salesforce to invest $15 billion in San Francisco as AI race heats up

Salesforce said on Monday it would invest $15 billion in San Francisco over the next five years to accelerate AI adoption, as the cloud software provider looks to sharpen

Salesforce to invest $15 billion in San Francisco as AI race heats up
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Citigroup's AI usage frees up 100,000 hours for developers a week

Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser said the company's use of artificial intelligence has saved time and allowed it to free up 100,000 hours of weekly capacity for software developers.

Citigroup's AI usage frees up 100,000 hours for developers a week
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Dutch seizure of Nexperia followed US pressure over Chinese CEO

A Dutch seizure of Chinese-owned computer chip maker Nexperia came after rising U.S. pressure on the company, a court ruling released on Tuesday showed,

Dutch seizure of Nexperia followed US pressure over Chinese CEO
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Meta tightens teen safeguards on Instagram with PG-13-style content filters

Instagram will limit what users under 18 can see on the platform using filters inspired by the PG-13 movie rating system, in the latest step by its parent Meta to address criticism that it

Meta tightens teen safeguards on Instagram with PG-13-style content filters
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What are climate tipping points? They sound scary, especially for ice sheets and oceans, but there’s still room for optimism

A report warns that coral reefs may have reached their tipping point, and ice sheets, ocean currents and the Amazon are at growing risk. But, what does that actually mean?

What are climate tipping points? They sound scary, especially for ice sheets and oceans, but there’s still room for optimism
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It's called automated officiating. The NBA is utilizing it to get even more calls right

The NBA is using "automated officiating" to enhance game accuracy

It's called automated officiating. The NBA is utilizing it to get even more calls right
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Japanese semiconductor company Renesas explores $2 billion sale of timing unit

Renesas Electronics Corp. is exploring a sale of its timing division in a deal that could value the business at close to $2 billion, according to people familiar

Japanese semiconductor company Renesas explores $2 billion sale of timing unit
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Brazil's Embraer will sell 20 commercial jets to TrueNoord

Brazilian planemaker Embraer closed a deal to sell 20 of its E195-E2 commercial unit to leasing and management firm TrueNoord, in a deal valued at $1.8 billion, the companies said

Brazil's Embraer will sell 20 commercial jets to TrueNoord
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China's rare earth curbs put Europe's auto industry at risk, Italian lobby says

Expected new Chinese curbs on rare earth metal exports could have a significant impact on the European auto industry, the head of Italian auto part maker lobby ANFIA said on Tuesday,

China's rare earth curbs put Europe's auto industry at risk, Italian lobby says
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Boeing delivers 55 jets in September but trails Airbus

Boeing delivered 55 jets in September, up from 33 a year earlier when a strike by 33,000 factory workers in the Northwest curtailed production, the planemaker said

Boeing delivers 55 jets in September but trails Airbus
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J&J to spin off orthopedics business, sees 2026 sales growth of over 5%

Johnson & Johnson said on Tuesday it plans to separate its orthopedics business into a standalone company within the next 18 to 24 months, marking its second major

J&J to spin off orthopedics business, sees 2026 sales growth of over 5%
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GM to take $1.6 billion charge as tax credit blow muddies EV plans

General Motors said on Tuesday it would take a $1.6 billion charge in the third quarter as it reshapes its electric vehicle strategy following the scrapping of a key

GM to take $1.6 billion charge as tax credit blow muddies EV plans
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Private school using AI instead of teachers to teach students

Private school using AI instead of teachers to teach students

Private school using AI instead of teachers to teach students
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Scouts will now be able to earn badges in AI and cybersecurity

Scouts will now be able to earn badges in AI and cybersecurity

Scouts will now be able to earn badges in AI and cybersecurity
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Oracle and AMD expand a partnership with deals in the artificial intelligence sector booming

Oracle and Advanced Micro Devices are expanding their partnership with the deployment of 50,000 AMD graphic processing units next year, with further expansion to follow

Oracle and AMD expand a partnership with deals in the artificial intelligence sector booming
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Salesforce deepens AI ties with OpenAI, Anthropic to power Agentforce platform

Salesforce expanded partnerships with OpenAI and Anthropic to integrate their frontier AI models into its Agentforce 360 platform, aiming to deliver enterprise-grade AI tools to a wider

Salesforce deepens AI ties with OpenAI, Anthropic to power Agentforce platform
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Boeing awarded $2.7 billion in contracts for Patriot missile seekers

Boeing said on Tuesday it has secured about $2.7 billion in a combination of multi-year contracts to supply a key guidance component for the Patriot interceptor missiles.

Boeing awarded $2.7 billion in contracts for Patriot missile seekers
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AI investment boom may lead to bust, but not likely systemic crisis, IMF chief economist says

The U.S. artificial intelligence investment boom may be followed by a dot-com-style bust, but it is less likely to be a systemic event that would crater the U.S.

AI investment boom may lead to bust, but not likely systemic crisis, IMF chief economist says
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US Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to federal protections for tech platforms

The U.S.

US Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to federal protections for tech platforms
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Astronomers discover rare double-ringed odd radio circle in space

Astronomers discover rare double-ringed odd radio circle in space

Astronomers discover rare double-ringed odd radio circle in space
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J&J lays out plan to splinter orthopedics business into separate company

Johnson & Johnson is narrowing its focus again, nearly four years after peeling off its consumer health business

J&J lays out plan to splinter orthopedics business into separate company
Business|Technology

This billionaire investor who tried to buy TikTok is analyzing whether Trump’s deal is legal

This billionaire investor who tried to buy TikTok is analyzing whether Trump’s deal is legal

This billionaire investor who tried to buy TikTok is analyzing whether Trump’s deal is legal
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Canada's Horizon Aircraft picks Pratt & Whitney engine for its hybrid aircraft

Horizon Aircraft has agreed to buy Pratt & Whitney Canada's PT6A engine for its hybrid vertical takeoff aircraft, it said on Tuesday.

Canada's Horizon Aircraft picks Pratt & Whitney engine for its hybrid aircraft
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Oracle to offer cloud services using AMD's upcoming AI chips

Oracle will offer cloud services using Advanced Micro Devices' upcoming MI450 artificial intelligence chips, the companies said on Tuesday, as they rush to tap the booming demand for

Oracle to offer cloud services using AMD's upcoming AI chips
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Broadcom to launch new networking chip, as battle with Nvidia intensifies

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Broadcom to launch new networking chip, as battle with Nvidia intensifies
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After record crypto crash, a rush to hedge against another freefall

Following the largest crypto liquidation in history last Friday, options market investors are bracing for more volatility and further declines in

After record crypto crash, a rush to hedge against another freefall
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The limits of free speech protections in American broadcasting

Pressuring broadcasters by leveraging the powers of the Federal Communications Commission occurs no matter which party controls the White House.

The limits of free speech protections in American broadcasting
Science|Technology

SpaceX’s megarocket finds redemption after explosive failures. But time may be running out

SpaceX’s megarocket finds redemption after explosive failures. But time may be running out

SpaceX’s megarocket finds redemption after explosive failures. But time may be running out
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AI lab Lila Sciences tops $1.3 billion valuation with new Nvidia backing

AI startup Lila Sciences has raised $115 million in an extension funding round from investors including Nvidia's venture arm, lifting its valuation to more than $1.3 billion,

AI lab Lila Sciences tops $1.3 billion valuation with new Nvidia backing
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GM to take a $1.6 billion hit as tax incentives for EVs are slashed and emission rules ease

General Motors will book a negative impact of $1.6 billion in its next quarter after tax incentives for electric vehicles were slashed by the U.S. and rules governing emissions are relaxed

GM to take a $1.6 billion hit as tax incentives for EVs are slashed and emission rules ease
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EU seeks US alliance to counter China rare earth crackdown

The European Union is seeking to coordinate with the United States and other G7 partners a response to tighter Chinese controls on the export of rare

EU seeks US alliance to counter China rare earth crackdown
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Europe's airline CEOs call for more support meeting green goals

Chief executives of Europe's airlines called for more European Union support to increase the supply of green jet fuel and improve subsidies for its creation.

Europe's airline CEOs call for more support meeting green goals
Europe|Technology|World

EU Commission proposes expanding 'drone wall' plan to protect more areas, sources say

The European Commission has proposed expanding an initiative for a "drone wall" on Europe's eastern flank to protect all of the continent after some

EU Commission proposes expanding 'drone wall' plan to protect more areas, sources say
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US biotech Nabla Bio, Japan's Takeda expand AI drug design partnership

U.S. biotech firm Nabla Bio said on Tuesday it has signed a second major research partnership with Japanese drugmaker Takeda Pharmaceutical, deepening their use of

US biotech Nabla Bio, Japan's Takeda expand AI drug design partnership
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China is making it harder to get rare earth magnet export licenses, sources say

Chinese rare earth magnet companies have been facing tighter scrutiny on export license applications since September, sources say, even before Beijing's move last week to expand

China is making it harder to get rare earth magnet export licenses, sources say
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Spain the frontrunner for Chinese carmaker BYD's third European plant, sources say

China's No. 1 automaker BYD considers Spain to be its top candidate for a third car factory to serve the European market, two people briefed on the matter told Reuters, as the company seeks

Spain the frontrunner for Chinese carmaker BYD's third European plant, sources say
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Australia says social media ban is 'for the good of our kids' in new ad campaign

Australia has launched a multimillion-dollar marketing campaign that depicts its world-first ban on social media for teenagers as "for the good of our kids" ahead of its December

Australia says social media ban is 'for the good of our kids' in new ad campaign
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Google to spend $15 billion on AI data centre in biggest India investment

Google said on Tuesday it would invest $15 billion over five years to set up an artificial intelligence data centre in India's southern state of Andhra Pradesh

Google to spend $15 billion on AI data centre in biggest India investment
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PayPay valuation could exceed $20 billion in planned December US IPO, sources say

Investors expect the valuation of PayPay could exceed 3 trillion yen ($20 billion) as SoftBank prepares for an initial public offering of the

PayPay valuation could exceed $20 billion in planned December US IPO, sources say
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Tropical Storm Lorenzo gets slightly stronger in the Atlantic Ocean but isn't threatening land

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Lorenzo has gotten slightly stronger in the central tropical Atlantic Ocean but still is not threatening land

Tropical Storm Lorenzo gets slightly stronger in the Atlantic Ocean but isn't threatening land
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Australia to make next billion-dollar AUKUS payment 'shortly', says minister

Australia will make a second billion-dollar payment to boost U.S. nuclear submarine shipyards soon, Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy said in Washington on Tuesday, ahead of an

Australia to make next billion-dollar AUKUS payment 'shortly', says minister
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Chipmaking supplier ASML set to ride AI megadeals wave

Multi-billion dollar deals between AI firms and computer chipmakers are expected to strengthen top semiconductor equipment maker ASML's outlook when it

Chipmaking supplier ASML set to ride AI megadeals wave
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Samsung expects best profit since 2022, as AI boom squeezes commodity chip supply

Samsung Electronics on Tuesday said it expects its biggest quarterly profit in over three years, as the global race to boost production of AI chips

Samsung expects best profit since 2022, as AI boom squeezes commodity chip supply
Crime|Science|Technology

Dallas ICE facility shooter feared radiation exposure and practiced shooting, records show

Newly released records reveal details about the gunman who attacked a Dallas immigration facility in September

Dallas ICE facility shooter feared radiation exposure and practiced shooting, records show
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From menacing to 'cool': How views on China have shifted in Vietnam

Dozens of young Vietnamese women lined up for hours last month to catch a glimpse of "cool" troops marching through Hanoi in a huge military

From menacing to 'cool': How views on China have shifted in Vietnam
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New York Times, AP, Newsmax among news outlets who say they won't sign new Pentagon rules

The New York Times, The Associated Press and the conservative television network Newsmax are among five outlets on Monday who say they won't sign a new Defense Department document about its new press rules

New York Times, AP, Newsmax among news outlets who say they won't sign new Pentagon rules
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Honeywell expects record business jet deliveries over next decade

Aerospace supplier Honeywell said on Monday it expects record deliveries of new business jets over the next decade, providing the latest sign that demand for private air travel, which

Honeywell expects record business jet deliveries over next decade
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SpaceX completes 11th Starship test before debuting upgraded prototype

Elon Musk's SpaceX launched its 11th Starship rocket from Texas on Monday and landed it in the Indian Ocean, the last flight before the company begins test-

SpaceX completes 11th Starship test before debuting upgraded prototype
Science|Technology|World

SpaceX launches the 11th test flight of its mega Starship rocket with another win

SpaceX has launched another of its mammoth Starship rockets on a test flight

SpaceX launches the 11th test flight of its mega Starship rocket with another win
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China and the US have long collaborated in 'open research.' Some in Congress say that must change

U.S. lawmakers and national security officials are increasingly alarmed that long-standing research ties between the U.S. and China could give China an advantage when it comes to developing new military technology

China and the US have long collaborated in 'open research.' Some in Congress say that must change
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JPMorgan says leveraged ETFs worsened Friday's Wall St selloff

Large-scale selling of leveraged exchange-traded funds contributed significantly to Friday's U.S. stock market rout, according to a report published late on Sunday by

JPMorgan says leveraged ETFs worsened Friday's Wall St selloff
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Global smartphone shipments rise in third-quarter on AI-driven upgrades

-Global smartphone shipments grew 2.6% in the third quarter this year, fueled by strong consumer demand for premium and AI-enabled devices, according to preliminary data from the International Data

Global smartphone shipments rise in third-quarter on AI-driven upgrades
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Goldman Sachs buys venture capital firm Industry Ventures

Goldman Sachs has agreed to buy Industry Ventures, a leading venture capital firm that manages $7 billion of assets, in a bid to expand its services to technology entrepreneurs, it

Goldman Sachs buys venture capital firm Industry Ventures
Economy|Science|Technology|World

IMF's Georgieva says countries lack regulatory, ethical foundation for AI

Countries around the world lack the regulatory and ethical foundation to deal with the rapid advent of artificial intelligence, IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva

IMF's Georgieva says countries lack regulatory, ethical foundation for AI
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FDA clears blood test to help rule out Alzheimer’s disease in people showing symptoms

FDA clears blood test to help rule out Alzheimer’s disease in people showing symptoms

FDA clears blood test to help rule out Alzheimer’s disease in people showing symptoms
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Bombardier announces Comlux Aviation as new Global 8000 business jet customer

Bombardier added a new order from Comlux Aviation for its Global 8000 business jet to its backlog, the Canadian planemaker announced on Monday during the National Business Aviation

Bombardier announces Comlux Aviation as new Global 8000 business jet customer
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NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to lay off about 550 workers

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory said on Monday it will cut nearly 550 jobs as part of a restructuring, not related to the current U.S. government shutdown.

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to lay off about 550 workers
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OpenAI partners with Broadcom to design its own AI chips

OpenAI has announced a collaboration with chipmaker Broadcom to design its own AI computer chips

OpenAI partners with Broadcom to design its own AI chips
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JPMorgan to invest up to $10 billion in US national security as part of $1.5 trillion pledge

JPMorgan Chase announced plans on Monday to hire bankers and invest up to $10 billion in U.S. companies critical to national security and economic resilience as part

JPMorgan to invest up to $10 billion in US national security as part of $1.5 trillion pledge
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology|World

In rare move, Dutch government takes control of China-owned chipmaker Nexperia

The Dutch government has taken control of Chinese-owned computer chipmaker Nexperia, ratcheting up tensions with Beijing as a global fight brews over technology

In rare move, Dutch government takes control of China-owned chipmaker Nexperia
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Robinhood open to deals to grow prediction markets business, executive says

Trading platform Robinhood Markets is open to potential acquisitions in the fast-growing prediction markets space if the right opportunity presents itself,

Robinhood open to deals to grow prediction markets business, executive says
Lifestyle|Science|Technology|Travel|World

The Caribbean beach where jetliners roar in over your head

The Caribbean beach where jetliners roar in over your head

The Caribbean beach where jetliners roar in over your head
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Why birds sang after a total solar eclipse, according to new research

Why birds sang after a total solar eclipse, according to new research

Why birds sang after a total solar eclipse, according to new research
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Dating app Grindr explores go-private deal, Semafor reports

Insiders at dating app Grindr are discussing taking it private after a share slump put its top owners in a tight personal financial position, Semafor reported on Monday, citing people

Dating app Grindr explores go-private deal, Semafor reports
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Large service outage affecting Charter Spectrum customers after lines deliberately cut, officials say

Large service outage affecting Charter Spectrum customers after lines deliberately cut, officials say

Large service outage affecting Charter Spectrum customers after lines deliberately cut, officials say
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Airbus sees supply progress, Spirit deal to close in fourth quarter

Airbus has seen a marked improvement in confidence and performance from its suppliers, all of whom are ready to support the company's target of increasing deliveries by

Airbus sees supply progress, Spirit deal to close in fourth quarter
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Simple misunderstanding or crime? Uber driver accused of driving off with infant

Simple misunderstanding or crime? Uber driver accused of driving off with infant

Simple misunderstanding or crime? Uber driver accused of driving off with infant
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Warburg Pincus to buy Germany's PSI for over 700 million euros

Private equity firm Warburg Pincus has struck a deal to buy Germany's PSI Software for more than 700 million euros ($811 million), with shareholder and customer E.ON remaining a strategic

Warburg Pincus to buy Germany's PSI for over 700 million euros
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Amazon to hire 250,000 workers during holiday season for third straight year

Amazon said it plans to hire 250,000 workers for the holiday season across its fulfillment and transportation networks in the U.S., the same number as the last two years, as the e-commerce

Amazon to hire 250,000 workers during holiday season for third straight year
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iPhone Air to begin pre-order in China after telecom operators approved for eSIM services

Apple's iPhone Air would be available for pre-order in China later this week, as major Chinese telecom operators obtained regulatory approvals for eSIM services, the company said on

iPhone Air to begin pre-order in China after telecom operators approved for eSIM services
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Roche, Lilly's blood test for Alzheimer's diagnosis gets US approval

Roche Diagnostics said on Monday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared its and partner Eli Lilly's blood test as an aid in the initial assessment for Alzheimer's disease.

Roche, Lilly's blood test for Alzheimer's diagnosis gets US approval
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Power Integrations joins work with Nvidia on power supply push 

Power Integrations, a niche chipmaker that provides chips for handling power, on Monday said it is working with

Power Integrations joins work with Nvidia on power supply push 
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OpenAI taps Broadcom to build its first AI processor in latest chip deal

By Max A.

OpenAI taps Broadcom to build its first AI processor in latest chip deal
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Startup creates smartwatch-sized alcohol monitor to replace bulky ankle devices

Startup creates smartwatch-sized alcohol monitor to replace bulky ankle devices

Startup creates smartwatch-sized alcohol monitor to replace bulky ankle devices
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StubHub gains ground after analysts endorsements ease post-IPO jitters

StubHub shares rose nearly 6% in early trading on Monday after a raft of upbeat ratings from brokerages lifted investor sentiment in the ticketing platform following a

StubHub gains ground after analysts endorsements ease post-IPO jitters
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How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays

Air traffic controllers are considered essential workers and required to work without pay during the shutdown, but there are reports some are calling in sick in greater numbers than usual.

How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays
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Sora 2 and ChatGPT are consuming so much power that OpenAI just did another 10 gigawatt deal

Sora 2 and ChatGPT are consuming so much power that OpenAI just did another 10 gigawatt deal

Sora 2 and ChatGPT are consuming so much power that OpenAI just did another 10 gigawatt deal
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‘Space tornadoes’ could cause geomagnetic storms – but these phenomena, spun off ejections from the Sun, aren’t easy to study

Unprecedented simulations show the formation of space tornadoes capable of causing strong geomagnetic storms around Earth, calling for earlier and more accurate warnings.

‘Space tornadoes’ could cause geomagnetic storms – but these phenomena, spun off ejections from the Sun, aren’t easy to study
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Italy in standoff with KKR over telecom network

Italy is at loggerheads with U.S. investment firm KKR over the future of the state-backed firm which manages the country's main telecom

Italy in standoff with KKR over telecom network
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Salesforce boosts AI capabilities with global launch of Agentforce 360

Salesforce said on Monday its artificial intelligence platform "Agentforce 360" would be available globally across its suite of cloud-based tools to help clients automate routine tasks.

Salesforce boosts AI capabilities with global launch of Agentforce 360
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Germany to acquire armoured vehicles worth almost $7 billion

The German government will order 424 new wheeled armoured vehicles for almost 7 billion euros ($8.11 billion), according to finance ministry documents seen by

Germany to acquire armoured vehicles worth almost $7 billion
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Stellantis delays strategic plan as CEO faces US, EU regulatory hurdles

Stellantis is set to delay the unveiling of its new strategic plan to the second quarter of next year to give CEO Antonio Filosa more time to address major

Stellantis delays strategic plan as CEO faces US, EU regulatory hurdles
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JPMorgan to invest up to $10 billion in US companies with crucial ties to national security

JPMorgan Chase will directly invest up to $10 billion in U.S. companies with crucial ties to national security

JPMorgan to invest up to $10 billion in US companies with crucial ties to national security
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3-legged lizards can thrive against all odds, challenging assumptions about how evolution works in the wild

Most lizards probably don’t survive devastating injuries. But a new study documents 122 cases of limb loss across 58 species – these exceptions shine a new light on natural selection.

3-legged lizards can thrive against all odds, challenging assumptions about how evolution works in the wild
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Far fewer Americans support political violence than recent polls suggest

Well-known flaws in conventional polling methods may be creating the incorrect perception that many Americans think political violence is justified.

Far fewer Americans support political violence than recent polls suggest
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Tesla's Shanghai gigafactory begins production ramp-up in Q4

Tesla's Shanghai gigafactory, its largest manufacturing hub globally, has begun production ramp-up in the fourth quarter, Tesla vice president Tao Lin said in a Weibo post on Monday

Tesla's Shanghai gigafactory begins production ramp-up in Q4
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NASA has a wild plan to return astronauts to the moon. Here’s why experts are starting to worry

NASA has a wild plan to return astronauts to the moon. Here’s why experts are starting to worry

NASA has a wild plan to return astronauts to the moon. Here’s why experts are starting to worry
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TSMC Q3 profit expected to soar 28% on AI spending boom

TSMC, the world's largest manufacturer of advanced artificial intelligence chips, is expected to post a 28% jump in third-quarter profit to a record

TSMC Q3 profit expected to soar 28% on AI spending boom
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Samsung set for highest Q3 profit in three years as AI demand lifts chip prices

Samsung Electronics is expected to post its highest third-quarter profit since 2022, driven by higher memory chip prices supported by server demand as customers

Samsung set for highest Q3 profit in three years as AI demand lifts chip prices
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Indian regulator asks Air India to inspect emergency power system on some 787 jets

India's aviation regulator has asked Air India to inspect an emergency power system on some Boeing Dreamliner aircraft after the system unexpectedly

Indian regulator asks Air India to inspect emergency power system on some 787 jets
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Taiwan says 'T-Dome' to better integrate air defence system for higher kill rate

Taiwan's "T-Dome" air defence system will establish a more efficient and integrated "sensor-to-shooter" mechanism for a higher kill rate, with a year-end special budget to propose

Taiwan says 'T-Dome' to better integrate air defence system for higher kill rate
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Fintech and AI drive London finance job vacancy growth in Q3, recruiter says

A boom at financial technology firms and growing demand to get to grips with artificial intelligence lifted financial sector job vacancy numbers in London in the third-quarter, Morgan

Fintech and AI drive London finance job vacancy growth in Q3, recruiter says
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Google says Australian law on teen social media use 'extremely difficult' to enforce

Alphabet-owned Google on Monday said it would be "extremely difficult" for Australia to enforce a law prohibiting people younger than 16 from using social media,

Google says Australian law on teen social media use 'extremely difficult' to enforce
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China's car sales pick up speed in 'Golden September'

China's car sales accelerated in September, the traditional peak season for the auto market, as dealers and consumers took advantage of trade-in subsidies before more local

China's car sales pick up speed in 'Golden September'
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What to Stream: Gucci Mane, 'Loot,' Danielle Deadwyler, Pokémon and 'The Diplomat'

A new Pokémon game and Danielle Deadwyler starring in the apocalyptic thriller “40 Acres” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

What to Stream: Gucci Mane, 'Loot,' Danielle Deadwyler, Pokémon and 'The Diplomat'
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North Korea likely received help from Russia on submarines, South Korea minister says

North Korea has likely received technical help from Russia for its submarine development, South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back told parliament on Monday.

North Korea likely received help from Russia on submarines, South Korea minister says
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LG Energy Solution says Q3 operating profit likely up 34%

LG Energy Solution, an electric car battery supplier for Tesla and General Motors, said on Monday its third-quarter operating profit likely rose 34% to 601 billion won ($420 million)

LG Energy Solution says Q3 operating profit likely up 34%
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Ukraine accuses Russia of deliberately severing external link to Zaporizhzhia plant

Ukraine's foreign minister accused Russia on Sunday of deliberately severing the external power line to the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station in order to link the plant to

Ukraine accuses Russia of deliberately severing external link to Zaporizhzhia plant
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Caterpillar to acquire Australia's RPMGlobal for $728 million

Australian mining software firm RPMGlobal said on Monday that it has struck a deal to be acquired by heavy machinery giant Caterpillar for a total equity value of A$1.12 billion ($728.22

Caterpillar to acquire Australia's RPMGlobal for $728 million
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Warner Bros rebuffs Paramount takeover approach, Bloomberg News reports

Warner Bros Discovery has rebuffed Paramount Skydance's initial takeover approach as too low, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday.

Warner Bros rebuffs Paramount takeover approach, Bloomberg News reports
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Warburg Pincus nears deal to buy Germany's PSI for more than 700 million euros, sources say

Private equity firm Warburg Pincus is nearing a deal to buy German software maker PSI Software in a deal worth more than 700

Warburg Pincus nears deal to buy Germany's PSI for more than 700 million euros, sources say
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Three workers died at Hyundai's Georgia plant since 2022, before US immigration raid, WSJ reports

Three workers have died since Hyundai Motor started construction of its $7.6 billion auto plant in Georgia in 2022, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing a review of federal

Three workers died at Hyundai's Georgia plant since 2022, before US immigration raid, WSJ reports
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'Tron: Ares' tops box office but falls short of expectations with $33.5 million debut

"Tron: Ares" has powered up the box office grid, taking the top spot this weekend

'Tron: Ares' tops box office but falls short of expectations with $33.5 million debut
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California oil workers face an uncertain future in the state's energy transition

California is grappling with how to support oil workers who are being displaced from their jobs amid the state's energy transition

California oil workers face an uncertain future in the state's energy transition
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China says Qualcomm admitted to acquiring Autotalks without informing regulator

U.S. semiconductor manufacturer Qualcomm admitted that it had not informed Chinese authorities when it completed its acquisition of Israel's Autotalks in June,

China says Qualcomm admitted to acquiring Autotalks without informing regulator
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Taiwan sees no significant impact on chip sector from China rare earths curbs

No significant impact is expected on Taiwan's semiconductor industry from China's new curbs on rare earths as they differ from the metals needed for the chip sector, the island's

Taiwan sees no significant impact on chip sector from China rare earths curbs
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Qantas says customer data released by cyber criminals months after cyber breach

Australia's Qantas Airways said on Sunday that it was one of the companies whose customer data had been published by cybercriminals after it was stolen by a hacker in a July breach

Qantas says customer data released by cyber criminals months after cyber breach
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Massive blast that destroyed a Tennessee explosive plant leaves 16 dead, officials say

Massive blast that destroyed a Tennessee explosive plant leaves 16 dead, officials say

Massive blast that destroyed a Tennessee explosive plant leaves 16 dead, officials say
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Trump’s new 100% tariffs on China triggered an $18 billion crypto sell-off

Trump’s new 100% tariffs on China triggered an $18 billion crypto sell-off

Trump’s new 100% tariffs on China triggered an $18 billion crypto sell-off
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North Korea displays new long-range missile at a military parade celebrating Kim Jong Un

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has showcased his military's most powerful weapons at a massive parade attended by foreign leaders

North Korea displays new long-range missile at a military parade celebrating Kim Jong Un
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Fact check: Trump’s ‘$17 trillion’ investment figure is fiction

Fact check: Trump’s ‘$17 trillion’ investment figure is fiction

Fact check: Trump’s ‘$17 trillion’ investment figure is fiction
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What are rare earth minerals, and why are they central to Trump’s threats against China?

What are rare earth minerals, and why are they central to Trump’s threats against China?

What are rare earth minerals, and why are they central to Trump’s threats against China?
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The only airline in North America to serve free alcohol in economy on all flights

The only airline in North America to serve free alcohol in economy on all flights

The only airline in North America to serve free alcohol in economy on all flights
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As its ruling party turns 80, an emboldened Kim Jong Un shows off North Korea’s new hypersonic weapon, ICBM

As its ruling party turns 80, an emboldened Kim Jong Un shows off North Korea’s new hypersonic weapon, ICBM

As its ruling party turns 80, an emboldened Kim Jong Un shows off North Korea’s new hypersonic weapon, ICBM
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India's Modi meets Qualcomm CEO; discusses AI and innovation

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Cristiano Amon, President and CEO of Qualcomm, Modi's office said in a statement on Saturday.

India's Modi meets Qualcomm CEO; discusses AI and innovation
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Why is Nvidia, the world’s leading AI chipmaker, entangled in the US-China trade war?

Why is Nvidia, the world’s leading AI chipmaker, entangled in the US-China trade war?

Why is Nvidia, the world’s leading AI chipmaker, entangled in the US-China trade war?
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EU need for 'digital sovereignty' does not mean protectionism, German minister says

Europe needs to build up its own digital infrastructure to reduce dependence on U.S. providers, but that does not mean turning away from them completely, Germany's digital minister

EU need for 'digital sovereignty' does not mean protectionism, German minister says
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North Korea holds military parade, shows off new intercontinental missile

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a large military parade displaying its new intercontinental ballistic missile in front of visiting international

North Korea holds military parade, shows off new intercontinental missile
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US eases some penalties tied to foreign-built ships, toughens others

The United States Trade Representative's office said on Friday it would modify certain maritime-related fees for foreign-built vehicle carriers and

US eases some penalties tied to foreign-built ships, toughens others
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Trump threatens China with export controls on Boeing parts

The United States could impose export controls on Boeing plane parts as part of Washington's response to Chinese export limits on rare earth

Trump threatens China with export controls on Boeing parts
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Major US online retailers remove listings for millions of prohibited Chinese electronics

The chair of the Federal Communications Commission said on Friday that major U.S. online retail websites have removed several million listings for prohibited

Major US online retailers remove listings for millions of prohibited Chinese electronics
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Spirit Airlines cancels Airbus order in settlement with AerCap

In a fleet optimization move, Spirit Airlines will reject its commitment to buy 52 Airbus planes along with its options for 10 others.

Spirit Airlines cancels Airbus order in settlement with AerCap
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China expands rare earths export restrictions to new elements

China said on Thursday it would add several new rare earth elements to its export control list in a further tightening of its controls over the critical materials.

China expands rare earths export restrictions to new elements
Technology|Travel|World

Air traffic control staffing problems continue to cause delays as shutdown drags on

Air traffic control staffing problems continue to cause delays as shutdown drags on

Air traffic control staffing problems continue to cause delays as shutdown drags on
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Venture Global sinks as BP's arbitration win renews worries over pending disputes

Venture Global shares plunged nearly 25% on Friday to their lowest level in five months after it lost an arbitration case with BP over the U.S.

Venture Global sinks as BP's arbitration win renews worries over pending disputes
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Travel tech firm Navan eyes $6.45 billion valuation in US IPO

Corporate travel and expense company Navan said on Friday it is targeting a valuation of up to $6.45 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, below the level it

Travel tech firm Navan eyes $6.45 billion valuation in US IPO
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US FAA resuming flights at Atlanta airport after air traffic control evacuated

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it is resuming flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after a fire alarm and reports

US FAA resuming flights at Atlanta airport after air traffic control evacuated
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Atlanta air traffic control tower evacuated after fire alarm and gas smell

Atlanta air traffic control tower evacuated after fire alarm and gas smell

Atlanta air traffic control tower evacuated after fire alarm and gas smell
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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Venezuela’s María Corina Machado for keeping ‘the flame of democracy burning’

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Venezuela’s María Corina Machado for keeping ‘the flame of democracy burning’

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Venezuela’s María Corina Machado for keeping ‘the flame of democracy burning’
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Brazil to begin construction on TikTok data center in six months, minister says

Construction on a TikTok data center in Brazil will begin in six months, an official said on Friday, with the project expected to bring in some 50 billion reais ($9.11 billion) in

Brazil to begin construction on TikTok data center in six months, minister says
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US senator seeks telecom firms' data on lawmakers from probe of Jan 6 capitol riots

Republican U.S.

US senator seeks telecom firms' data on lawmakers from probe of Jan 6 capitol riots
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Bitcoin extends decline to $104,782 as Trump escalates US-China trade war

Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market value, extended declines on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his trade conflict with China.

Bitcoin extends decline to $104,782 as Trump escalates US-China trade war
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Wall Street sells off as Trump hits China with more tariffs

Wall Street slumped on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his trade conflict with China after Beijing tightened its rare earth restrictions.

Wall Street sells off as Trump hits China with more tariffs
Science|Technology

From artificial atoms to quantum information machines: Inside the 2025 Nobel Prize in physics

2025’s Nobel Prize in Physics is a tribute to the scientists who first discovered quantum behaviors in a macroscopic electrical circuit.

From artificial atoms to quantum information machines: Inside the 2025 Nobel Prize in physics
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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has won the Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize
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Apple sued over use of copyrighted books to train Apple Intelligence

Apple was hit with a lawsuit in California federal court by a pair of neuroscientists who say that the tech company misused thousands of copyrighted books to train its

Apple sued over use of copyrighted books to train Apple Intelligence
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OpenAI, Sur Energy weigh $25 billion Argentina data center project

OpenAI and Sur Energy have signed a letter of intent for a data center project in Argentina requiring an investment of up to $25 billion, the South American nation's government

OpenAI, Sur Energy weigh $25 billion Argentina data center project
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Your phone rings, and it's a number from Sweden. Do you answer? A Nobel Prize winner didn't

This year’s Nobel Prize science winners got the good news from early morning phone calls and door knocks

Your phone rings, and it's a number from Sweden. Do you answer? A Nobel Prize winner didn't
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Pemex overhauling multiple units at Deer Park, Texas, refinery, sources say

Mexico's national oil company Pemex completed the shutdown of multiple units at its 312,500-barrel-per-day Deer Park, Texas, refinery on Thursday to begin a multi-unit

Pemex overhauling multiple units at Deer Park, Texas, refinery, sources say
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Tesla rolls out lower-cost Model Y Standard variant in European markets

Tesla launched the new, lower-priced standard version of its best-selling Model Y SUV in Europe on Friday, aiming to reinvigorate demand in a

Tesla rolls out lower-cost Model Y Standard variant in European markets
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Samsung hit with $445.5 million US jury verdict over wireless communications patents

A federal jury in Marshall, Texas found on Friday that Samsung Electronics owes patent owner Collision Communications nearly $445.5 million in damages for infringing on

Samsung hit with $445.5 million US jury verdict over wireless communications patents
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How ‘kidulting’ helped make Build-A-Bear a Wall Street darling

How ‘kidulting’ helped make Build-A-Bear a Wall Street darling

How ‘kidulting’ helped make Build-A-Bear a Wall Street darling
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China opens antitrust probe into Qualcomm over its Autotalks deal

China has launched an antitrust investigation into U.S. semiconductor manufacturer Qualcomm over its acquisition of Israel's Autotalks, China's market regulator said on Friday.

China opens antitrust probe into Qualcomm over its Autotalks deal
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Trump’s crackdown on EVs hits home in the Battery Belt

(Corrects company name in paragraph 12 to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence; restores dropped word "factory" in first paragraph) By Nora Eckert STANTON, Tenn.

Trump’s crackdown on EVs hits home in the Battery Belt
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Johnson & Johnson in talks to acquire Protagonist Therapeutics, source says

Johnson & Johnson is in discussions to buy Protagonist Therapeutics, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. Shares of Protagonist surged more than 30% in afternoon trading.

Johnson & Johnson in talks to acquire Protagonist Therapeutics, source says
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Prince Harry and Meghan invite families to join their push against predatory social media practices

Prince Harry and Meghan are urging parents to stand against wealthy social media companies that they said prey upon children with algorithms designed to exploit personal data

Prince Harry and Meghan invite families to join their push against predatory social media practices
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Explosion at Tennessee explosives company

Rescue teams in Tennessee are responding to an explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems, which specializes in making military explosives. CNN's Ryan Young reports.

Explosion at Tennessee explosives company
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At least 19 unaccounted for following explosion at Tennessee explosives manufacturer

At least 19 unaccounted for following explosion at Tennessee explosives manufacturer

At least 19 unaccounted for following explosion at Tennessee explosives manufacturer
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Future doctors in the making: Teens serve their neighborhoods with Health Tech Academy

Future doctors in the making: Teens serve their neighborhoods with Health Tech Academy

Future doctors in the making: Teens serve their neighborhoods with Health Tech Academy
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European Commission reviews child safety on Snapchat, YouTube, app stores

The European Commission is scrutinising safeguards for minors on Snapchat, YouTube, the Apple App Store and Google Play under its Digital Services Act (DSA), it said on Friday.

European Commission reviews child safety on Snapchat, YouTube, app stores
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Major banks explore issuing stablecoin pegged to G7 currencies

Ten major banks including Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and UBS are jointly exploring issuing a stablecoin, the

Major banks explore issuing stablecoin pegged to G7 currencies
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Ford reverses plan to claim EV tax credits, following GM

Ford Motor is walking back a program that would have allowed dealers to offer a $7,500 tax credit on EV leases after the federal subsidy expired September 30, the

Ford reverses plan to claim EV tax credits, following GM
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How China's new rare earth export controls work

China has further tightened export restrictions on rare earths ahead of talks between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping at the end of the month.

How China's new rare earth export controls work
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Putin says 'no big deal' for Russia if US declines to extend nuclear warhead limits

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia was developing new strategic weapons and it would not be critical for Moscow if the United States declined to extend the warhead

Putin says 'no big deal' for Russia if US declines to extend nuclear warhead limits
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Bristol Myers buys Orbital Therapeutics for $1.5 billion in cell therapy push

Drugmaker Bristol Myers Squibb said on Friday it will acquire privately held cell therapy developer Orbital Therapeutics for $1.5 billion in cash, aiming to diversify

Bristol Myers buys Orbital Therapeutics for $1.5 billion in cell therapy push
Europe|Technology|World

Poland says cyberattacks on critical infrastructure rising, blames Russia

Poland's critical infrastructure has been subject to a growing number of cyberattacks by Russia, whose military intelligence, has trebled its resources for such

Poland says cyberattacks on critical infrastructure rising, blames Russia
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Traveling to the European Union is about to get more complicated. Here’s what you need to know

Traveling to the European Union is about to get more complicated. Here’s what you need to know

Traveling to the European Union is about to get more complicated. Here’s what you need to know
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Taiwan president unveils 'T-Dome' air defence system to counter China threat

Taiwan will build a new multi-layered air defence system called "T-Dome" to defend itself against enemy threats and increase defence spending,

Taiwan president unveils 'T-Dome' air defence system to counter China threat
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Germany to order over 600 short-range air defence systems, reports Handelsblatt

The German government plans to order more than 600 Skyranger 30 short-range air defence systems from Rheinmetall before the end of the year, the Handelsblatt newspaper reported on

Germany to order over 600 short-range air defence systems, reports Handelsblatt
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Our engineering team is making versatile, tiny sensors from the Nobel-winning ‘metal-organic frameworks’

By trapping different molecules, metal-organic frameworks could make for efficient breath sensors that predict lung disease, cancer or diabetes.

Our engineering team is making versatile, tiny sensors from the Nobel-winning ‘metal-organic frameworks’
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UK watchdog targets Google's 'strategic' role in search ads and a competitive market

Britain’s antitrust watchdog is labeling Google a “strategic” player in the online search advertising market, paving the way for regulators to force the company to change its business practices to ensure more competition in that market

UK watchdog targets Google's 'strategic' role in search ads and a competitive market
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Chinese robot maker AgiBot plans Hong Kong IPO next year, sources say

Chinese humanoid robot maker AgiBot plans to launch an initial public offering in Hong Kong next year, eyeing a valuation of HK$40 billion to HK$

Chinese robot maker AgiBot plans Hong Kong IPO next year, sources say
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Investors pour record $3.5 billion into space as investors look beyond big names, report says

Global space investment hit a record $3.5 billion in the third quarter, driven by a wider range of startups and continued defense spending, according to a report released

Investors pour record $3.5 billion into space as investors look beyond big names, report says
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Chinese battery shares slide after Beijing imposes export controls over supply chain

Shares of Chinese battery makers plunged on Friday after the country announced that it would control exports of lithium battery parts, a move that tightens its grip on the

Chinese battery shares slide after Beijing imposes export controls over supply chain
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Drone incursions: What can airports do to prevent them?

Drones have increasingly disrupted airspace across Europe in recent weeks, raising alarm over the repeated incursions of uncrewed

Drone incursions: What can airports do to prevent them?
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Tesla's September China-made EV sales rise 2.8% year on year

Tesla's sales of Chinese-made EVs rose 2.8% year-on-year in September to 90,812, ending a two-month decline as its new six-seater began deliveries in China, data from the China

Tesla's September China-made EV sales rise 2.8% year on year
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Global financial watchdogs to ramp up monitoring of AI

Global financial regulators have laid out plans for closer monitoring of artificial intelligence risks as banks and other parts of the financial industry ramp up the

Global financial watchdogs to ramp up monitoring of AI
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US companies' profit growth seen softer, spotlight on AI spending

U.S. companies could report milder earnings growth in the third quarter than earlier this year, partly due to a likely tariff hit, while investors look for

US companies' profit growth seen softer, spotlight on AI spending
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Scientists discovered something alarming seeping out from beneath the ocean around Antarctica

Scientists discovered something alarming seeping out from beneath the ocean around Antarctica

Scientists discovered something alarming seeping out from beneath the ocean around Antarctica
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Malaysia says removing chip tariff exemption could harm competitiveness, U.S. supply chains

Malaysia warned on Friday that any removal of tariff exemptions on its semiconductor exports by the United States could hurt its competitiveness and strain supply networks,

Malaysia says removing chip tariff exemption could harm competitiveness, U.S. supply chains
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German banks turn to US financial firm BNY for international money transfers

Germany's savings banks are turning to a leading U.S. financial firm to help customers with international payments, a move aimed at fending off upstart low-cost

German banks turn to US financial firm BNY for international money transfers
Economy|Technology|World

What are the latest sticking points in US-China tensions?

Beijing is stacking up its bargaining chips ahead of expected U.S.-China talks when Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping visit South Korea's Gyeongju, announcing new

What are the latest sticking points in US-China tensions?
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Your plumber has a new favorite tool: ChatGPT

Your plumber has a new favorite tool: ChatGPT

Your plumber has a new favorite tool: ChatGPT
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Taiwan's president pledges to build air defense system in face of China threat

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has pledged to accelerate the building of a “T-Dome” air defense system in the face of the threat from China

Taiwan's president pledges to build air defense system in face of China threat