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

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

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

Trump spares smartphones, computers, other electronics from China tariffs

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Trump spares smartphones, computers, other electronics from China tariffs
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Ukraine seeking solutions for damaged Chernobyl confinement vessel, minister says

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

Ukraine seeking solutions for damaged Chernobyl confinement vessel, minister says
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A helicopter crash left a Siemens executive, his family and their pilot dead. Here’s what we know

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

A helicopter crash left a Siemens executive, his family and their pilot dead. Here’s what we know
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Apple has few incentives to start making iPhones in US, despite Trump's trade war with China

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

Apple has few incentives to start making iPhones in US, despite Trump's trade war with China
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Smartphones and computers are now exempt from Trump’s latest tariffs

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

Smartphones and computers are now exempt from Trump’s latest tariffs
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Kevin O'Leary says US has to train China 'like a puppy'

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

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

Judge relaxes ban on DOGE access to sensitive US Treasury information

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

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

Jawbone from ancient land bridge reveals a mysterious human ancestor

Jawbone from ancient land bridge reveals a mysterious human ancestor

Jawbone from ancient land bridge reveals a mysterious human ancestor
Asia|Political|Technology|World

Japanese leader says he hopes Osaka expo will help reunite a divided world

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has attended the opening ceremony for Expo 2025 Osaka and expressed his hope that the event will help restore global unity in a world is plagued by conflicts and trade wars

Japanese leader says he hopes Osaka expo will help reunite a divided world
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Exclusive: Meet the designer behind Lisa’s reptilian Coachella look

Exclusive: Meet the designer behind Lisa’s reptilian Coachella look

Exclusive: Meet the designer behind Lisa’s reptilian Coachella look
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Airplane cabin designs that could change the way we fly

Airplane cabin designs that could change the way we fly

Airplane cabin designs that could change the way we fly
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US regulators deny rehearing on co-located Amazon data center energy pact

U.S. energy regulators this week denied a request to reconsider a decision that blocked an Amazon data center, connected directly to a Talen Energy nuclear power

US regulators deny rehearing on co-located Amazon data center energy pact
Business|Science|Technology

A16z eyes leading mega round in former OpenAI CTO’s startup Thinking Machines, sources say

Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz is in talks to lead an outsized early stage funding round of former OpenAI chief

A16z eyes leading mega round in former OpenAI CTO’s startup Thinking Machines, sources say
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GM to halt EV van production in Ontario to adjust for market demand

GM is temporarily halting production of its electric commercial van at its assembly plant in Ontario due to slow sales, the company and the union

GM to halt EV van production in Ontario to adjust for market demand
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Meta to add Dina Powell McCormick, Patrick Collison to board

Meta Platforms will add former Republican official Dina Powell McCormick and fintech firm Stripe's CEO Patrick Collison to its board, effective April 15, the social media company said on

Meta to add Dina Powell McCormick, Patrick Collison to board
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Group of ex-OpenAI employees back Musk's lawsuit to halt OpenAI restructure

A dozen former OpenAI employees filed a legal brief on Friday backing co-founder Elon Musk's lawsuit aimed at keeping the non-profit status of OpenAI, marking

Group of ex-OpenAI employees back Musk's lawsuit to halt OpenAI restructure
Business|Science|Technology

Alphabet, Nvidia invest in OpenAI co-founder Sutskever's SSI, source says

Alphabet and Nvidia have joined prominent venture capital investors to back Safe Superintelligence (SSI), a startup co-founded by OpenAI's

Alphabet, Nvidia invest in OpenAI co-founder Sutskever's SSI, source says
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

What Samsung and Vietnam stand to lose in Trump's tariff war

When Samsung Electronics chairman Jay Y. Lee met Vietnam's prime minister in July, he had a simple message to convey.

What Samsung and Vietnam stand to lose in Trump's tariff war
Political|Technology|US

FAA to conduct drone-detection testing in New Jersey

The Federal Aviation Administration will conduct drone-detection testing in New Jersey starting on Monday after a spike in reports last year and continuing

FAA to conduct drone-detection testing in New Jersey
Sports|Technology

Wickens returns to elite racing with use of hand controls 7 years after he was paralyzed in a crash

Nearly seven years after he was paralyzed in an IndyCar crash, Robert Wickens will return to elite competition when he drives a Corvette in the IMSA sports car race on the downtown streets of Long Beach

Wickens returns to elite racing with use of hand controls 7 years after he was paralyzed in a crash
Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

A drone, a robot dog and determined researchers found areas thought lost at Alcatraz

Armed with robots, lasers, and specialized drones, Pete Kelsey and his team 3D-mapped all of Alcatraz Island, gaining access to areas previously off limits. Over the course of 13 months, the team unveiled details around the famous 1962 prison escape and created new models that could help strengthen the island against threats from climate change.

A drone, a robot dog and determined researchers  found areas thought lost at Alcatraz
Crime|Technology|Travel|US

3 people killed after small plane crashes on busy Boca Raton street

3 people killed after small plane crashes on busy Boca Raton street

3 people killed after small plane crashes on busy Boca Raton street
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Technology

Cryptocurrency scams drive major spike in investment fraud

CheapInsurance.com analyzed the FBI's 2023 Cryptocurrency Fraud Report to examine the biggest financial losses caused by crypto-related crimes.

Cryptocurrency scams drive major spike in investment fraud
Business|Europe|Technology

Irish privacy watchdog investigates Elon Musk's X's use of personal data to train Grok AI chatbot

Ireland’s data privacy watchdog says it’s investigating Elon Musk’s social media platform X over its use of personal data to train his artificial intelligence chatbot Grok

Irish privacy watchdog investigates Elon Musk's X's use of personal data to train Grok AI chatbot
Business|Europe|Science|Technology

Irish regulator investigates X over use of EU personal data to train Grok AI

Ireland's data regulator on Friday said it had opened an investigation into social media platform X over the use of personal data collected from European Union users to train its AI

Irish regulator investigates X over use of EU personal data to train Grok AI
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

US chipmakers outsourcing manufacturing will escape China's tariffs

U.S. chipmakers that outsource manufacturing will be exempt from China's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports, according to a notice by the main

US chipmakers outsourcing manufacturing will escape China's tariffs
Health|Science|Technology

Transplanted pig kidney removed after functioning in living patient for more than four months

Transplanted pig kidney removed after functioning in living patient for more than four months

Transplanted pig kidney removed after functioning in living patient for more than four months
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Morgan Stanley profit beats estimates, CEO hopeful about deals

Morgan Stanley beat first-quarter profit estimates on Friday, helped by record equity trading and strong wealth management results, while its CEO

Morgan Stanley profit beats estimates, CEO hopeful about deals
Education|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology

AI-generated images can exploit how your mind works − here’s why they fool you and how to spot them

During scrolling, the brain processes visuals quickly not critically, making it easy to miss details that reveal a fake. As technology advances, slow down, look closer and think critically.

AI-generated images can exploit how your mind works − here’s why they fool you and how to spot them
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Ahead of spaceflight, Katy Perry is reading Carl Sagan and channeling her 'feminine divine'

Before she kicks off her upcoming world tour, Katy Perry is reaching for the stars

Ahead of spaceflight, Katy Perry is reading Carl Sagan and channeling her 'feminine divine'
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Pornography may be commonplace, but a growing body of research shows it causes lasting harm to the brain and relationships

‘Problematic’ pornography use has been linked to an array of health and relational issues – and more young people than ever are being exposed at early ages.

Pornography may be commonplace, but a growing body of research shows it causes lasting harm to the brain and relationships
Business|Crime|Technology|US

Helicopter crash in Hudson River kills all 6 aboard

Helicopter crash in Hudson River kills all 6 aboard

Helicopter crash in Hudson River kills all 6 aboard
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

How one man just rewrote the history of Alcatraz

How one man just rewrote the history of Alcatraz

How one man just rewrote the history of Alcatraz
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|US

Chinese electronics company Anker starts raising prices on Amazon

China's Anker, one of Amazon's largest sellers offering products from power banks to phone cases, has raised prices on a fifth of its products on the U.S. platform since

Chinese electronics company Anker starts raising prices on Amazon
Business|Entertainment|MidEast|Sports|Technology

Why chess is forging an unlikely partnership with esports

Why chess is forging an unlikely partnership with esports

Why chess is forging an unlikely partnership with esports
Crime|Technology|US

NYC sightseeing helicopter plunges into river, killing 6 including Spanish family and pilot

A New York City sightseeing helicopter has broken apart in midair and crashed into the Hudson River, killing six people

NYC sightseeing helicopter plunges into river, killing 6 including Spanish family and pilot
Business|Economy|MidEast|Technology

Tesla launches in Saudi Arabia with its first showroom and service center in Riyadh

Tesla has officially launched in Saudi Arabia, marking a new chapter in the company’s global expansion after Elon Musk’s troubled relationship with the kingdom

Tesla launches in Saudi Arabia with its first showroom and service center in Riyadh
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Italy's new high-speed rail line looks to reverse depopulation, lift southern economy

Italy's high-speed railway is finally pressing into the heart of the underdeveloped south, using European Union funds in the hope that the new

Italy's new high-speed rail line looks to reverse depopulation, lift southern economy
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Lucid to acquire select Arizona-based Nikola facilities and assets

California-based Lucid Group on Friday said it will acquire select Arizona-based facilities and assets previously belonging to bankrupt electric and hydrogen-powered truckmaker Nikola Corp

Lucid to acquire select Arizona-based Nikola facilities and assets
Asia|Business|Technology

Tesla stops taking new orders in China for two imported, US-made models

Tesla has suspended taking new orders for Model S and Model X vehicles on its Chinese website, Reuters checks showed on Friday, as the world's two largest economies exchange blows

Tesla stops taking new orders in China for two imported, US-made models
Business|Europe|Technology

Volkswagen's Scania buys bankrupt Northvolt's heavy industry battery packs unit

Volkswagen's truckmaker Scania said on Friday it had agreed to buy bankrupt Northvolt's division that makes battery packs for heavy industry, reviving a transaction first

Volkswagen's Scania buys bankrupt Northvolt's heavy industry battery packs unit
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

From Daikin to Samsung, companies fight Modi over e-waste policy

India wants to tackle its mounting e-waste problem. Global electronics companies say the cost is too high.

From Daikin to Samsung, companies fight Modi over e-waste policy
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Google lays off hundreds of employees in Android, Pixel teams, The Information reports

Alphabet's Google laid off hundreds of employees in its platforms and devices unit, The Information reported on Friday, citing a person with direct knowledge of the situation.

Google lays off hundreds of employees in Android, Pixel teams, The Information reports
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Trump's tariff confusion could leave aircraft deliveries in limbo

Cars, consumer goods, and industrial equipment have been delayed at ports, stuck on rail cars, and languished in warehouses at

Trump's tariff confusion could leave aircraft deliveries in limbo
Crime|Political|Technology|US

Trump seeks to revoke immigrants' Social Security numbers

The Trump administration aims to convince some immigrants without legal status to self-deport by adding them to a database of dead people, thus

Trump seeks to revoke immigrants' Social Security numbers
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Architect Sou Fujimoto: Expo 2025 is ‘a precious opportunity to come together’

Architect Sou Fujimoto: Expo 2025 is ‘a precious opportunity to come together’

Architect Sou Fujimoto: Expo 2025 is ‘a precious opportunity to come together’
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Trump signs bill to nullify expanded IRS crypto broker rule

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Trump signs bill to nullify expanded IRS crypto broker rule
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FDA says it will phase out animal testing requirement for monoclonal antibodies and drugs

FDA says it will phase out animal testing requirement for monoclonal antibodies and drugs

FDA says it will phase out animal testing requirement for monoclonal antibodies and drugs
Business|Political|Technology|US

Cybersecurity industry falls silent as Trump turns ire on SentinelOne

The cybersecurity industry has gone mostly quiet after President Donald Trump took action against one of its prominent members.

Cybersecurity industry falls silent as Trump turns ire on SentinelOne
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|US

EU could tax big tech if Trump trade talks fail, Von der Leyen tells FT

The EU is prepared to deploy its most powerful trade measures and may impose levies on U.S. digital companies if negotiations with U.S.

EU could tax big tech if Trump trade talks fail, Von der Leyen tells FT
Business|MidEast|Technology|World

Cybertrucks in the desert: Tesla launches in Saudi Arabia

Tesla launched operations in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, a sign that Chief Executive Elon Musk has patched up relations with the kingdom and that the oil capital was

Cybertrucks in the desert: Tesla launches in Saudi Arabia
Health|Science|Technology|US

US FDA to phase out animal testing in drug development

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US FDA to phase out animal testing in drug development
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Smartphones and soybeans: top products caught up in US-China trade war

An escalating trade war between the United States and China is leading to steep tariffs that could affect a wide range of products.

Smartphones and soybeans: top products caught up in US-China trade war
Education|Entertainment|Technology

Students build a virtual reality, brick by brick

Students build a virtual reality, brick by brick

Students build a virtual reality, brick by brick
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|US

'$460,000 scammed in past year and a half': City fights off crypto fraud with sticker warning

'$460,000 scammed in past year and a half': City fights off crypto fraud with sticker warning

'$460,000 scammed in past year and a half': City fights off crypto fraud with sticker warning
Business|Economy|Technology|US

EV maker Polestar lures disgruntled Tesla owners with discounts

Nearly half of Polestar's U.S. sales for its model 3 in the quarter through March came from hefty discounts targeting disgruntled Tesla owners, an

EV maker Polestar lures disgruntled Tesla owners with discounts
Business|Environment|Technology|US

US regulators finish review of Hyundai plant's Georgia water permit, finding no changes needed

U.S. regulators have concluded a monthslong review of their environmental permit for Hyundai's $7.6 billion electric vehicle plant in Georgia, finding that no changes are needed

US regulators finish review of Hyundai plant's Georgia water permit, finding no changes needed
Africa|Crime|Political|Technology|World

Hackers breach Morocco's social security database in an unprecedented cyberattack

Morocco’s social security agency says troves of data were stolen from its systems during a cyberattack this week that resulted in personal information being leaked on the Telegram messaging app

Hackers breach Morocco's social security database in an unprecedented cyberattack
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Chipmaker STMicro denies Italian minister's allegations of insider trading

Chipmaker STMicroelectronics' supervisory board on Thursday denied allegations of insider trading concerning two members of its managing board and

Chipmaker STMicro denies Italian minister's allegations of insider trading
Political|Technology|US|World

Aboard a nuclear-powered submarine, 'everything changes on a dime'

"The role of the fast attack submarine is so dynamic that everything changes on a dime," U.S.

Aboard a nuclear-powered submarine, 'everything changes on a dime'
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|US

Intel CEO invested in hundreds of Chinese companies, some with military ties

By Eduardo Baptista, Stephen Nellis and Max A.

Intel CEO invested in hundreds of Chinese companies, some with military ties
Asia|Business|Political|Technology

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan's wide-ranging investments in China

By Eduardo Baptista, Stephen Nellis and Max A.

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan's wide-ranging investments in China
Business|Political|Technology|US

Fired US Federal Trade Commissioners concerned about DOGE data access

Elon Musk's government cost-cutting campaign at the U.S.

Fired US Federal Trade Commissioners concerned about DOGE data access
Business|Political|Technology|US

Google slashes business software prices for US federal agencies

Google will offer steep discounts to U.S. federal agencies for its business apps package as the company looks to capitalize on the Trump administration's cost-cutting push and chip away at

Google slashes business software prices for US federal agencies
Business|Technology|US

OpenAI countersues Elon Musk in legal dispute over ChatGPT maker's business ambitions

OpenAI is suing Elon Musk for unfair competition and interfering with its business relationships with investors and customers, escalating a legal battle between the ChatGPT maker and the billionaire who helped bankroll the artificial intelligence startup a decade ago

OpenAI countersues Elon Musk in legal dispute over ChatGPT maker's business ambitions
Lifestyle|Sports|Technology

Remember public phones? The Masters still offers old-school devices as alternative to cellphones

For many golf patrons who are lucky enough to land tickets to the Masters, it can be the experience of the lifetime

Remember public phones? The Masters still offers old-school devices as alternative to cellphones
Education|Science|Technology

Shark AI uses fossil shark teeth to get middle school kids interested in paleontology and computer vision

Lesson plans incorporating shark fossil teeth help prepare kids to live and work in an AI world.

Shark AI uses fossil shark teeth to get middle school kids interested in paleontology and computer vision
Technology|Travel|US

One Tech Tip: Locking down your device when crossing borders

Travelers should prepare for extra scrutiny of devices when crossing borders, especially when entering the U.S. Experts say 100% privacy might be impossible but there things you can do to make it harder for someone to see your private data

One Tech Tip: Locking down your device when crossing borders
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Aurora plans for self-driving trucks in harsh weather after commercial launch

(This March 25 story has been corrected to say that Aurora plans to allow its trucks to self-drive in harsh weather after the commercial launch, not ahead of the commercial launch, in the

Aurora plans for self-driving trucks in harsh weather after commercial launch
Business|MidEast|Political|Technology

In Saudi debut, Tesla faces desert heat, few chargers, but no Musk protests 

Tesla starts selling cars in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, a country where on a 900-kilometre (559 mile) stretch of its main east-west highway

In Saudi debut, Tesla faces desert heat, few chargers, but no Musk protests 
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

Trump's new energy order puts states' climate laws in the crosshairs of the Department of Justice

A new executive order from President Donald Trump that's part of his effort to invigorate energy production launches the possibility that his Department of Justice will go to court against state laws aimed at slashing planet-warming greenhouse gas pollution from fossil fuels

Trump's new energy order puts states' climate laws in the crosshairs of the Department of Justice
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|US

Trump signs orders targeting two ex-officials who criticized him

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Trump signs orders targeting two ex-officials who criticized him
Political|Science|Technology

Meet the tech billionaire who could lead NASA

President Donald Trump selected tech billionaire Jared Isaacman, a close ally of Elon Musk, to head up NASA. Here’s what that could mean for the future of space travel.

Meet the tech billionaire who could lead NASA
Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Magnificent Seven rides again as Trump pauses tariffs; adds $1.5 trillion in value

The "Magnificent Seven" stocks amassed more than $1.5 trillion in market value on Wednesday after U.S.

Magnificent Seven rides again as Trump pauses tariffs; adds $1.5 trillion in value
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

These tech leaders donated to Trump. Now they’re out billions of dollars

These tech leaders donated to Trump. Now they’re out billions of dollars

These tech leaders donated to Trump. Now they’re out billions of dollars
Political|Science|Technology|US

Options for Trump's space-based 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield head to Hegseth for approval

U.S. Space Command says it's finalized options for President Donald Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense system and has sent its recommendations to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his review and approval

Options for Trump's space-based 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield head to Hegseth for approval
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump says TikTok deal is still 'on the table'

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said a potential deal to spin off the U.S. assets of TikTok is still "on the table" days after it

Trump says TikTok deal is still 'on the table'
Political|Technology|Travel|US

US lawmakers press FAA on recent outages of pilot messaging database

A bipartisan group of six U.S. lawmakers has questioned the Federal Aviation Administration about recent outages of the "Notice to Airmen" system that

US lawmakers press FAA on recent outages of pilot messaging database
Environment|Political|Technology|US

US EPA tracking card swipes and laptop logins to check staff office return, memo shows

The U.S.

US EPA tracking card swipes and laptop logins to check staff office return, memo shows
Business|Political|Technology|US

Former Facebook executive tells Senate committee company undermined US national security with China

Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former executive at Meta and author of an explosive insider account of her time at the social media giant, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday, accusing the company of undermining national security and briefing China on U.S. artificial intelligence efforts in order to grow its business

Former Facebook executive tells Senate committee company undermined US national security with China
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Alphabet CEO reaffirms planned $75 billion capital spending in 2025

Alphabet reiterated on Wednesday it would spend about $75 billion this year to build out data center capacity, doubling down on its generative AI bet even as the payoff remains

Alphabet CEO reaffirms planned $75 billion capital spending in 2025
Business|Environment|Technology|US

Musk's xAI increased Tennessee gas turbines without permits, community groups say

Elon Musk's xAI has nearly doubled gas turbines at its Tennessee data center, exceeding previously known figures and surpassing the number for which the company has submitted permits,

Musk's xAI increased Tennessee gas turbines without permits, community groups say
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Microsoft says it's 'slowing or pausing' some AI data center projects, including $1B plan for Ohio

Microsoft says it's “slowing or pausing” some data center construction, including a $1 billion project in Ohio

Microsoft says it's 'slowing or pausing' some AI data center projects, including $1B plan for Ohio
Political|Science|Technology|US

Moon vs. Mars: Trump's NASA pick says both can be done at the same time

President Donald Trump's nominee to lead NASA, entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, faced questions from senators on Wednesday about his ties to

Moon vs. Mars: Trump's NASA pick says both can be done at the same time
Business|Crime|Technology|US

BASF sues Berkshire's Duracell for allegedly stealing battery secrets

Duracell, the battery maker owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, has been sued by BASF for allegedly stealing trade secrets related to the German chemical

BASF sues Berkshire's Duracell for allegedly stealing battery secrets
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump administration backs off Nvidia's H20 chip crackdown after Mar-a-Lago dinner, NPR reports

The Trump administration has reversed course on plans to restrict exports of Nvidia's H20 artificial intelligence chips to China after CEO Jensen Huang attended a Mar-a-Lago dinner last

Trump administration backs off Nvidia's H20 chip crackdown after Mar-a-Lago dinner, NPR reports
Political|Science|Technology|US

Trump’s unconventional NASA pick signals Mars intentions in confirmation hearing

Trump’s unconventional NASA pick signals Mars intentions in confirmation hearing

Trump’s unconventional NASA pick signals Mars intentions in confirmation hearing
Political|Science|Technology|US

Billionaire spacewalker highlights Mars trip for astronauts in his bid to become NASA's next chief

The nominee for NASA's top job is outlining his vision for space exploration, highlighting Mars

Billionaire spacewalker highlights Mars trip for astronauts in his bid to become NASA's next chief
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Tariff anxiety boosted first-quarter personal computer shipments, Canalys says

Global shipments of personal computers rose 9.4% in the first quarter of this year as PC makers boosted consignments to the United States in anticipation of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs,

Tariff anxiety boosted first-quarter personal computer shipments, Canalys says
Business|Economy|Technology|US

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

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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'

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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
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China says any TikTok deal has to comply with Chinese law

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

China says any TikTok deal has to comply with Chinese law
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See the first new dire wolf cubs born in over 12,000 years

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CF Industries forms JV with JERA, Mitsui for $4 billion low-carbon ammonia plant
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iPhone could triple in price to $3,500 if they’re made in the US

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

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

Foxconn eyes Japan for electric vehicle growth, seeks partnerships

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

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

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

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

Japan's Nikkei falls nearly 4% on slowdown fears as US tariffs take effect
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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
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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
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Western intelligence agencies warn spyware threat targeting Taiwan, Tibetan rights advocates

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

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

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

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

FBI looking into Tesla Supercharger damage incident, latest in series of vandalism acts
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Top FAA air traffic control official stepping down

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

Top FAA air traffic control official stepping down
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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
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Army adjusts tracker policy and flight training following January collision with passenger jet

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

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

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

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

New observations show the asteroid that won't hit Earth resembles a spinning hockey puck
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US regulator OCC says its executives' emails were hacked

The U.S.

US regulator OCC says its executives' emails were hacked
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Brazil regulator authorizes fresh 7,500 Starlink satellites to operate locally

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

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

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

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

Self-taught art teacher Leah Hackle encourages her middle school students to never give up
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‘Truly a moron’: Elon Musk escalates spat with Trump adviser Peter Navarro over tariffs

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

‘Truly a moron’: Elon Musk escalates spat with Trump adviser Peter Navarro over tariffs
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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
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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
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Two US lawmakers urge White House to end UK data treaty after Apple backdoor order 

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

Two US lawmakers urge White House to end UK data treaty after Apple backdoor order 
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Justice Department will disband its crypto-related enforcement team

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

Justice Department will disband its crypto-related enforcement team
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Airbus signs provisional deal with Amazon to provide connectivity to airlines

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

Airbus signs provisional deal with Amazon to provide connectivity to airlines
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US and South Korean warship makers sign deal that could help narrow naval race with China

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

US and South Korean warship makers sign deal that could help narrow naval race with China
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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
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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
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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
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Scientists say they have resurrected the dire wolf

Scientists say they have resurrected the dire wolf

Scientists say they have resurrected the dire wolf
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Musk's DOGE team can access sensitive data for now, appeals court rules

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

Musk's DOGE team can access sensitive data for now, appeals court rules
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Chile has 28% more lithium than previous estimates, studies find

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

Chile has 28% more lithium than previous estimates, studies find
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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
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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
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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
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Tariff storm ravages Magnificent Seven as Apple nears one-year low

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

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

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

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

Engineering software startup Rescale raises $115 million from Applied Materials, Nvidia 
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Trump adviser Navarro dismisses Musk as 'car assembler' after tariff comments

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

Trump adviser Navarro dismisses Musk as 'car assembler' after tariff comments
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Match names e-commerce veteran to board amid growing tensions with Anson Funds

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

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

BYD launches Denza premium brand in Europe to support expansion

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

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

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

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

What is reinforcement learning? An AI researcher explains a key method of teaching machines – and how it relates to training your dog
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Tariffs will lead to 2 million fewer auto sales in US this year, auto advisory firm forecasts

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

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

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

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

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