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Nuro secures $6 billion valuation in latest funding round

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

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

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

The U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In Myanmar, internet shutdowns hinder earthquake aid response

By Rebecca L.

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

Google launches new Ironwood chip to speed AI applications

By Max A.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Treene asks Leavitt about Navarro and Musk's online feud

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

China slaps restrictions on 18 US firms over Trump tariffs

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

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

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

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

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

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

U.S.

US senator announces hold on Trump cyber nominee, citing telecom 'cover-up'
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Chevron to 'triple-frac' half of Permian oil wells in 2025 to cut costs, time

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

Chevron to 'triple-frac' half of Permian oil wells in 2025 to cut costs, time
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|World

China says any TikTok deal has to comply with Chinese law

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CF Industries forms JV with JERA, Mitsui for $4 billion low-carbon ammonia plant
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

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

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

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

Foxconn eyes Japan for electric vehicle growth, seeks partnerships

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

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

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

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

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

US intelligence agency warns China is trying to recruit government employees

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

US intelligence agency warns China is trying to recruit government employees
Business|Political|Technology|US

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

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

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

Law enforcement investigating damage to Tesla charging station in Washington state

Law enforcement investigating damage to Tesla charging station in Washington state

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FBI looking into Tesla Supercharger damage incident, latest in series of vandalism acts
Business|Political|Technology|US

Top FAA air traffic control official stepping down

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

Top FAA air traffic control official stepping down
Political|Science|Technology|US

Trump's NASA pick wants to prioritize Mars, setting stage for tense Senate hearing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New observations show the asteroid that won't hit Earth resembles a spinning hockey puck
Business|Finance|Political|Technology|US

US regulator OCC says its executives' emails were hacked

The U.S.

US regulator OCC says its executives' emails were hacked
Americas|Business|Technology|World

Brazil regulator authorizes fresh 7,500 Starlink satellites to operate locally

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

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

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

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

Self-taught art teacher Leah Hackle encourages her middle school students to never give up
Business|Political|Technology|US

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

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

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

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

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

South Florida teen born deaf excels in school thanks to determination, modern science
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|US

TSMC could face $1 billion or more fine from US probe, sources say

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two US lawmakers urge White House to end UK data treaty after Apple backdoor order 
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|US

Justice Department will disband its crypto-related enforcement team

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Andreessen Horowitz seeks to raise $20 billion megafund amid global interest in US AI startups
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Boeing deliveries in March jump by 41% compared to a year earlier 

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

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

The U.S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stellantis stops making Leapmotor EV in Poland, eyes other options

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

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

Russia takes an American astronaut to the space station

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

Russia takes an American astronaut to the space station
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|Technology

Chile's Antofagasta expects copper demand to defy tariff turmoil

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EU decisions on Apple, Meta due in coming weeks, antitrust chief says
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

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

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

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

Democratic US senators question Google and Microsoft's AI deals

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Airbus signs provisional deal with Amazon to provide connectivity to airlines

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

Airbus signs provisional deal with Amazon to provide connectivity to airlines
Business|Political|Technology|US|World

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Scientists say they have resurrected the dire wolf

Scientists say they have resurrected the dire wolf

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

U.S.

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

Senator Warner says new Trump TikTok extension may violate law

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

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

Aerospace firms scour contracts over tariffs after supplier challenge

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

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

US EPA approves Texas' first CO2 injection well

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Broadcom announces new $10 billion share buyback plan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Appeals court restores DOGE access to sensitive information at US agencies

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

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

Boeing settles lawsuits with two 737 MAX crash victims' families

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

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

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

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

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

A day at Uranus just got 28 seconds longer

A day at Uranus just got a little longer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BYD launches Denza premium brand in Europe to support expansion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vanguard UK clients faced service delays amid market tumble

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

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

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

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

To tackle the e-waste problem, this casing for electronics dissolves in water
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Flying dragons and omnidirectional elevators: Inside Epic Universe, one of the largest, most expensive theme parks ever made

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

Flying dragons and omnidirectional elevators: Inside Epic Universe, one of the largest, most expensive theme parks ever made
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‘Torpedo’ bats ‘absolutely good for baseball,’ says MLB commissioner Robert Manfred

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

‘Torpedo’ bats ‘absolutely good for baseball,’ says MLB commissioner Robert Manfred
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SoftBank to raise $4.1 billion in retail bond issuance

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

SoftBank to raise $4.1 billion in retail bond issuance
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Microsoft venture Wicresoft to halt China operations, lay off staff, report says

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

Microsoft venture Wicresoft to halt China operations, lay off staff, report says
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CATL in talks to buy controlling stake in Nio's power unit, sources say

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

CATL in talks to buy controlling stake in Nio's power unit, sources say
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US companies most vulnerable to China's retaliatory import tariffs

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

US companies most vulnerable to China's retaliatory import tariffs
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China's Horizon Robotics announces partnership with Volkswagen on advanced smart driving tech

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

China's Horizon Robotics announces partnership with Volkswagen on advanced smart driving tech
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Samsung says TV business to be less affected by US tariffs due to Mexico output

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

Samsung says TV business to be less affected by US tariffs due to Mexico output
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LG Energy Solution flags 138% rise in Q1 operating profit

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

LG Energy Solution flags 138% rise in Q1 operating profit
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Toyota to boost EV models to 15, targets producing 1 million by 2027, Nikkei says

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

Toyota to boost EV models to 15, targets producing 1 million by 2027, Nikkei says
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Samsung Q1 profit to drop 21% on weak AI chip sales, foundry losses

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

Samsung Q1 profit to drop 21% on weak AI chip sales, foundry losses
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Taiwan eyes zero tariffs with US, pledges more investment

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

Taiwan eyes zero tariffs with US, pledges more investment
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Protests continue at Tesla showrooms amid talk Elon Musk could soon leave DOGE

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

Protests continue at Tesla showrooms amid talk Elon Musk could soon leave DOGE
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Meta releases new AI model Llama 4

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

US consumers rush to buy big-ticket items before Trump's tariffs kick in

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