Today: November 12, 2024
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Biden awards $1.7 billion to boost electric vehicle manufacturing and assembly in 8 states

The Biden administration is awarding nearly $2 billion in grants to help restart or expand electric vehicle manufacturing and assembly sites in eight states, including the presidential battlegrounds of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Georgia

Biden awards $1.7 billion to boost electric vehicle manufacturing and assembly in 8 states
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Russian corporation tests armoured plating to protect energy infrastructure from drones

Russia's state-owned Rostec corporation said on Thursday it had successfully conducted trials of armoured plating designed to protect critical infrastructure from drone attacks,

Russian corporation tests armoured plating to protect energy infrastructure from drones
Asia|Technology

South Korea to mass produce lasers that can take out drones at $1.50 a hit

South Korea to mass produce lasers that can take out drones at $1.50 a hit

South Korea to mass produce lasers that can take out drones at $1.50 a hit
Environment|News|Science|Technology

Renewables growth rate insufficient to reach 2030 target, says IRENA

The world risks missing a goal to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 as the current growth rate is inadequate, a report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

Renewables growth rate insufficient to reach 2030 target, says IRENA
Asia|Business|Fashion and Beauty|Technology

South Korean beauty buffs can now thank AI for the perfect foundation shade

Customers have booked out South Korean cosmetics giant AmorePacific's new artificial intelligence (AI) beauty lab, where robots custom mix face

South Korean beauty buffs can now thank AI for the perfect foundation shade
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

AI frenzy takes Taiwan's TSMC to record peak, puts it in trillion dollar club

Taiwan's TSMC scaled a record high on Thursday after posting strong second-quarter revenue on booming demand for AI applications, cementing its position as Asia's most valuable

AI frenzy takes Taiwan's TSMC to record peak, puts it in trillion dollar club
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Thai PM says digital wallet scheme will spur jobs and manufacturing

The Thai government's flagship 500 billion baht ($13.8 billion) "digital wallet" handout scheme will spur job creation and stimulate underdeveloped provinces and regions, Prime

Thai PM says digital wallet scheme will spur jobs and manufacturing
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Donald Trump to address Bitcoin 2024 conference on July 27

Former U.S. president and current Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will speak at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 27, the organizers

Donald Trump to address Bitcoin 2024 conference on July 27
Asia|Business|Economy|News|Technology|World

South Korea to deploy 'StarWars' laser weapons targeting North Korean drones

South Korea will deploy laser weapons to shoot down North Korean drones this year, becoming the world's first country to deploy and operate such weapons in the

South Korea to deploy 'StarWars' laser weapons targeting North Korean drones
Asia|Crime|Technology

Several Macau government websites hacked, says Chinese state media

Several Macau government websites were hacked and police have launched a criminal investigation to trace the source of the crime, Chinese state media reported late on Wednesday.

Several Macau government websites hacked, says Chinese state media
Crime|News|Technology|World

Two men plead guilty to helping send electronics found in weapons to Russia

Two men plead guilty to helping send electronics found in weapons to Russia

Two men plead guilty to helping send electronics found in weapons to Russia
News|Political|Technology

Election officials push back against draft federal rule for reporting potential cyberattacks

A group of state election officials is urging the nation’s cybersecurity agency to revise a draft rule that would require election offices to disclose suspected cyberattacks to the federal government, casting the mandate as too burdensome on overworked local officials

Election officials push back against draft federal rule for reporting potential cyberattacks
Business|Entertainment|News|Sports|Technology

NBA agrees to terms on a new 11-year, $76 billion media rights deal, AP source says

The NBA has agreed to terms on its new media deal, an 11-year agreement worth $76 billion that assures player salaries will continue rising for the foreseeable future and one that will surely change how some viewers access the game for years to come

NBA agrees to terms on a new 11-year, $76 billion media rights deal, AP source says
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Canada takes step to acquire up to 12 submarines to guard Arctic

Canada, looking to shore up its defense of the Arctic, is moving ahead to acquire up to 12 submarines and has started a formal process to meet with manufacturers,

Canada takes step to acquire up to 12 submarines to guard Arctic
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Honeywell defeats fired engineer's appeal over diversity training

Honeywell did not violate workplace anti-discrimination laws by firing a white engineer who refused to participate in mandatory diversity, equity and inclusion training

Honeywell defeats fired engineer's appeal over diversity training
Business|Finance|Technology

AI robotics startup raises $300 million, including from Jeff Bezos

AI robotics startup raises $300 million, including from Jeff Bezos

AI robotics startup raises $300 million, including from Jeff Bezos
Business|Technology|US

SpaceX wins block on US labor board case over severance agreements

A federal judge in Texas said on Wednesday he would block the National Labor Relations Board from pursuing claims that Elon Musk's SpaceX forced workers to sign illegal

SpaceX wins block on US labor board case over severance agreements
Business|Technology|US

Google exploring options against Microsoft's licensing practices, Google cloud head says

Alphabet unit Google's cloud subsidiary will look into other options in its fight against Microsoft's licensing practices, the head of Google Cloud head said on Wednesday.

Google exploring options against Microsoft's licensing practices, Google cloud head says
Entertainment|Technology

AI presents pluses and minuses in new Apple TV+ mystery series, 'Sunny,' starring Rashida Jones

The new Apple TV+ series ‘Sunny’ is both a cautionary and, at times, sweet tale about artificial intelligence

AI presents pluses and minuses in new Apple TV+ mystery series, 'Sunny,' starring Rashida Jones
Economy|Technology|US

US needs stronger defenses against China's overcapacity, Treasury official says

The U.S. may need to take further and "more creative" actions beyond tariffs to protect U.S. industries and workers against China's growing excess industrial

US needs stronger defenses against China's overcapacity, Treasury official says
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Former CEO of SCWorx Corp convicted of securities fraud over COVID tests

The former CEO of healthcare software company SCWorx Corp was found guilty of investor fraud for falsely stating the company was becoming a major supplier of

Former CEO of SCWorx Corp convicted of securities fraud over COVID tests
Business|Finance|Technology

Google parent Alphabet walked away from HubSpot deal weeks ago, source says

Google parent Alphabet decided not to pursue a takeover of online marketing software company HubSpot weeks ago, a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

Google parent Alphabet walked away from HubSpot deal weeks ago, source says
Business|Science|Technology

Boeing Starliner astronaut says the spacecraft is ‘truly amazing’ despite malfunctions and delays

Boeing Starliner astronaut says the spacecraft is ‘truly amazing’ despite malfunctions and delays

Boeing Starliner astronaut says the spacecraft is ‘truly amazing’ despite malfunctions and delays
Entertainment|News|Technology

Media upheaval: CNN cutting about 100 jobs, and CBS News president announces resignation

There's more upheaval in the media business

Media upheaval: CNN cutting about 100 jobs, and CBS News president announces resignation
Business|News|Technology

Elon Musk beats $500 million severance lawsuit by fired Twitter workers

Elon Musk beats $500 million severance lawsuit by fired Twitter workers

Elon Musk beats $500 million severance lawsuit by fired Twitter workers
Business|News|Technology|US

Ozy Media founder engaged in 'massive fraud,' prosecutor says as fraud trial closes

Ozy Media co-founder Carlos Watson lied to investors about the defunct startup's revenue to hide its crippling debt, a federal prosecutor told jurors on Wednesday during

Ozy Media founder engaged in 'massive fraud,' prosecutor says as fraud trial closes
News|Technology

Blind woman receives apology from Uber after drop-off at wrong location

Blind woman receives apology from Uber after drop-off at wrong location

Blind woman receives apology from Uber after drop-off at wrong location
Business|Technology|US

Boeing CEO called NTSB chair to apologize after MAX probe rules violation

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun apologized and vowed the planemaker would follow government rules after the National Transportation Safety Board said the company

Boeing CEO called NTSB chair to apologize after MAX probe rules violation
Business|Technology

Amazon announces incremental AI refinements to fend off rivals

Amazon.com announced a series of largely incremental refinements on Wednesday to several of its artificial intelligence products as it seeks to keep rivals at bay amid a

Amazon announces incremental AI refinements to fend off rivals
Science|Technology

NASA astronauts voice confidence that Boeing Starliner will bring them home

The first two astronauts to fly Boeing's Starliner capsule said from the International Space Station on Wednesday they were confident in the spacecraft's ability

NASA astronauts voice confidence that Boeing Starliner will bring them home
Science|Technology

Astronauts confident Boeing space capsule can safely return them to Earth, despite failures

Two astronauts who should have been back on Earth weeks ago say they're confident that Boeing's space capsule can return them safely

Astronauts confident Boeing space capsule can safely return them to Earth, despite failures
Education|News|Technology

Virginia governor issues executive order that will limit or ban cell phone use in schools

Virginia governor issues executive order that will limit or ban cell phone use in schools

Virginia governor issues executive order that will limit or ban cell phone use in schools
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Target will stop accepting this old school form of payment

Target will stop accepting this old school form of payment

Target will stop accepting this old school form of payment
Business|Finance|Technology

Tax preparation company Intuit to lay off 1,800 as part of an AI-focused reorganization plan

Tax preparation and financial software company Intuit announced an AI-focused reorganization plan Wednesday that includes laying off about 10% of its workforce

Tax preparation company Intuit to lay off 1,800 as part of an AI-focused reorganization plan
Business|Europe|Technology|US

Tesla hikes Model 3 prices in Europe due to tariffs on China-made EVs

Tesla has raised prices of its Model 3 cars in European countries including Germany, the Netherlands and Spain by about 1,500 euros ($1,622) after the EU imposed tariffs on EVs made

Tesla hikes Model 3 prices in Europe due to tariffs on China-made EVs
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CBS News president to step down as Paramount eyes cost cuts amid merger

CBS News President Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews will step down from her role amid a shakeup at media giant Paramount Global, which is set to merge with Skydance Media,

CBS News president to step down as Paramount eyes cost cuts amid merger
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Judge trims First Citizens claims that HSBC poached Silicon Valley Bank workers

A federal judge in California has dismissed most of First Citizens BancShares' $1 billion lawsuit accusing HSBC of poaching more than 40 employees of Silicon Valley Bank

Judge trims First Citizens claims that HSBC poached Silicon Valley Bank workers
Business|Europe|Technology

Microsoft in $22 million deal to settle cloud complaint, ward off regulators

Microsoft has clinched a 20-million-euro ($21.7 million) deal to settle an antitrust complaint about its cloud computing licensing practices, averting an EU

Microsoft in $22 million deal to settle cloud complaint, ward off regulators
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Walmart to speed up distribution of perishable items through five new warehouses

Walmart on Wednesday said it will build five new warehouses with a high tech spin in the United States aiming to bolster and speed up the distribution of perishable products to its 4,600

Walmart to speed up distribution of perishable items through five new warehouses
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F-16 jets being sent to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands, Blinken says

The first batch of U.S.-built F-16 fighter jets are already being transferred to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands and will be

F-16 jets being sent to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands, Blinken says
Business|Europe|Technology

European Union adds porn site XXNX to list of online platforms facing strictest digital scrutiny

The European Union says it’s adding the porn site XXNX to its list of online services facing the strictest level of scrutiny under the bloc’s digital regulations, including measures requiring users to verify their ages

European Union adds porn site XXNX to list of online platforms facing strictest digital scrutiny
Political|Technology

Political ads on social media rife with misinformation and scams, new research finds

A deep dive into political ads on Facebook by researchers at Syracuse University has revealed a sprawling web of advertisements that contain misleading information or scams

Political ads on social media rife with misinformation and scams, new research finds
Business|Finance|Technology

Morgan Stanley bullish on Tesla's energy storage segment

Morgan Stanley raised its valuation for Tesla's energy storage business, expecting a global surge in demand for power driven by the artificial-intelligence boom, and the

Morgan Stanley bullish on Tesla's energy storage segment
Business|Technology

Samsung bolsters AI in foldable phones, health monitoring in smartwatch, ring

Samsung Electronics unveiled its latest foldable smartphones on Wednesday, making its priciest flagship model lighter and slimmer and bolstering AI functions as it

Samsung bolsters AI in foldable phones, health monitoring in smartwatch, ring
Business|Technology

Manufacturers slow Gen AI rollout on rising accuracy concerns, says study

Manufacturers are deploying planned Generative AI initiatives at a slower-than-anticipated pace on concerns around accuracy, Lucidworks said in a study on Wednesday.

Manufacturers slow Gen AI rollout on rising accuracy concerns, says study
Business|Environment|Technology|US

BP signs deal with mall owner Simon Property for over 900 EV chargers

A unit of BP signed a deal with mall owner Simon Property Group to install and operate more than 900 high-speed electric-vehicle chargers at 75 sites across

BP signs deal with mall owner Simon Property for over 900 EV chargers
Business|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Samsung brings tech's latest fashion to wearable technology with AI twists in new watch and ring

Samsung is dressing up its wearable devices in technology’s latest fashion — artificial intelligence

Samsung brings tech's latest fashion to wearable technology with AI twists in new watch and ring
Business|Technology|US

Toyota joins group of automakers to help build EV charging network

Toyota has joined a group of major automakers to back electric vehicle charging firm, IONNA, which is building a high-powered EV charging network across North America, the companies said

Toyota joins group of automakers to help build EV charging network
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Yandex split nears completion as Russian traders finalise share exchange

Russian traders have finalised a share exchange for investors in Yandex, often dubbed Russia's Google, one of the final steps needed to complete a more than $5 billion deal that will see

Yandex split nears completion as Russian traders finalise share exchange
Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Stricter monitoring of tween and teen internet use may not always be better

Sharply restricting kids’ use of digital media is linked with problematic internet use — but it is still unclear why.

Stricter monitoring of tween and teen internet use may not always be better
Business|Technology

Microsoft ditches OpenAI board observer seat amid regulatory scrutiny

Microsoft ditches OpenAI board observer seat amid regulatory scrutiny

Microsoft ditches OpenAI board observer seat amid regulatory scrutiny
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Porsche AG shares rise after investor call

Shares in luxury carmaker Porsche AG rose 3.9% and were among the biggest gainers in Frankfurt's blue-chip DAX index on Wednesday after positive brokerage comments

Porsche AG shares rise after investor call
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Bank of Israel waiting for digital euro ahead of digital shekel launch

The Bank of Israel (BOI) remains committed to plans for a digital shekel currency to improve Israel's payments system and foster innovation, but is unlikely to

Bank of Israel waiting for digital euro ahead of digital shekel launch
News|Technology

EU welcomes one year roaming extension between EU and Ukraine

The European Commission on Wednesday said it welcomed the one year extension roaming between the European Union and Ukraine has been extended for another year "In times of war, a

EU welcomes one year roaming extension between EU and Ukraine
Business|Technology

Microsoft quits OpenAI board seat as antitrust scrutiny of AI partnerships intensifies

Microsoft has quit its seat on the board of OpenAI, saying its role is no longer needed because the ChatGPT maker has improved its governance since being roiled by boardroom chaos last year

Microsoft quits OpenAI board seat as antitrust scrutiny of AI partnerships intensifies
Europe|Technology

EU designates XNXX as very large online platform under Digital Services Act

The European Union has designated adult content platform XNXX as a very large online platform (VLOP) under its Digital Services Act (DSA) as it has on average 45 million monthly

EU designates XNXX as very large online platform under Digital Services Act
Business|Finance|Technology

Space startups funding continues to recover as investors bet on government spending

Space startups attracted $2.41 billion in global investments from April to June, marking a third consecutive quarter of growth in funding, according to British investment

Space startups funding continues to recover as investors bet on government spending
Europe|News|Technology|US|World

At NATO summit, allies move to counter Russia, bolster Ukraine

The United States will start deploying longer range missiles in Germany in 2026, the two countries announced at a meeting of the NATO

At NATO summit, allies move to counter Russia, bolster Ukraine
Business|Technology|US

Stellantis to recall 332,000 U.S. vehicles over faulty seat belt buckle sensors

Stellantis is recalling 332,000 Alfa Romeo, Jeep, and Fiat vehicles in the United States over a concern with faulty seat belt sensors, the U.S.

Stellantis to recall 332,000 U.S. vehicles over faulty seat belt buckle sensors
Business|Technology|US

BMW recalling 394,000 US vehicles over potentially deadly air bag issue

German carmaker BMW said on Wednesday it was recalling 394,000 vehicles in the United States due to faulty airbag inflators that could potentially cause

BMW recalling 394,000 US vehicles over potentially deadly air bag issue
Business|Europe|Technology

Alstom wins $3 billion train order in Hamburg, shares rise

Alstom has signed a framework deal worth up to 2.8 billion euros ($3.0 billion) to deliver 374 new metro trains and rail technology for Hamburger Hochbahn in Germany, the

Alstom wins $3 billion train order in Hamburg, shares rise
Asia|Business|News|Technology

Samsung workers declare an indefinite strike to campaign for better pay and leave policies

Samsung workers declare an indefinite strike to campaign for better pay and leave policies

Samsung workers declare an indefinite strike to campaign for better pay and leave policies
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

BMW leads German premium car brands in first-half sales

BMW on Tuesday reported the strongest sales among Germany's top three premium carmakers and was the only brand to significantly boost battery-electric deliveries, as Mercedes-Benz

BMW leads German premium car brands in first-half sales
Business|Finance|Technology

TSMC Q2 revenue jumps on AI boost, handily beats market forecasts

TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, reported strong growth in second-quarter revenue on Wednesday that handily beat market forecasts, on the

TSMC Q2 revenue jumps on AI boost, handily beats market forecasts
Business|News|Technology

Takeaways from CNN’s Investigation: How Airbnb fails to protect its guests from hidden cameras

Takeaways from CNN’s Investigation: How Airbnb fails to protect its guests from hidden cameras

Takeaways from CNN’s Investigation: How Airbnb fails to protect its guests from hidden cameras
Asia|Technology|World

North Korea balloons, GPS interference raise safety risks for airlines

North Korea's trash balloon campaign, missile launches and the emergence of GPS "spoofing" have increased risks in South Korean airspace, aviation experts say,

North Korea balloons, GPS interference raise safety risks for airlines
Business|Technology

Microsoft ditches OpenAI board observer seat to stave off antitrust scrutiny

Microsoft has given up its board observer seat at OpenAI in a move aimed at easing U.S. and UK antitrust regulators' concerns about the extent of its control over

Microsoft ditches OpenAI board observer seat to stave off antitrust scrutiny
News|Science|Technology

CNN gets access into America’s ‘biggest gun in the sky’

CNN's Mike Valerio gets an exclusive look inside the US Air Force AC-130J aircraft, nicknamed Ghostrider, assigned to the Air Force Special Operations Command.

CNN gets access into America’s ‘biggest gun in the sky’
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Flying aboard the Ghostrider, a deadly aircraft carrying America’s biggest gun in the sky

Flying aboard the Ghostrider, a deadly aircraft carrying America’s biggest gun in the sky

Flying aboard the Ghostrider, a deadly aircraft carrying America’s biggest gun in the sky
Business|Technology

Global PC shipments rise in second quarter, Apple sees biggest jump, IDC says

Global shipments of personal computers rose by 3% in the second quarter, helped by demand for AI-capable devices, with Apple seeing the biggest growth among PC makers, preliminary data

Global PC shipments rise in second quarter, Apple sees biggest jump, IDC says
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US, allies announce additional air defense systems for Ukraine

The United States and its allies will deliver to Ukraine five additional air defense systems, including Patriot missile batteries and Patriot

US, allies announce additional air defense systems for Ukraine
Education|News|Technology|US

Virginia joins other states with effort to restrict cellphones in schools

Virginia has joined a growing number of states that are pushing for cellphone restrictions in public schools

Virginia joins other states with effort to restrict cellphones in schools
Business|Technology|Travel|US

A Southwest jet that did a 'Dutch roll' was parked outside during severe storm

A Southwest Airlines jet that was damaged after experiencing an unusual “Dutch roll” during a flight is back in service

A Southwest jet that did a 'Dutch roll' was parked outside during severe storm
Business|News|Technology

Under pressure from cities, DoorDash steps up efforts to ensure its drivers don't break traffic laws

DoorDash says it’s stepping up efforts to identify dangerous delivery drivers and remove them from its platform after a flood of complaints from cities

Under pressure from cities, DoorDash steps up efforts to ensure its drivers don't break traffic laws
News|Technology

Meta will now remove some posts attacking ‘Zionists’ as a form of hate speech

Meta will now remove some posts attacking ‘Zionists’ as a form of hate speech

Meta will now remove some posts attacking ‘Zionists’ as a form of hate speech
News|Technology|World

Justice Department says it disrupted Russian ‘bot farm’ used to spread propaganda in US

Justice Department says it disrupted Russian ‘bot farm’ used to spread propaganda in US

Justice Department says it disrupted Russian ‘bot farm’ used to spread propaganda in US
Lifestyle|News|Technology

Popular app banned from hosting young teens in a groundbreaking settlement

Popular app banned from hosting young teens in a groundbreaking settlement

Popular app banned from hosting young teens in a groundbreaking settlement
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

S&P 500's tech dominance sparks calls for portfolio diversification

The gap in returns between the S&P 500 and the index's equal-weighted counterpart is at its widest in 15 years, underscoring the need to diversify beyond AI heavyweights

S&P 500's tech dominance sparks calls for portfolio diversification
Business|Economy|News|Technology|US

Boeing sold just three passenger jets in the past month

Boeing sold just three passenger jets in the past month

Boeing sold just three passenger jets in the past month
Business|Finance|Technology

Musk's xAI, Oracle end talks on $10 billion server deal, the Information reports

Billionaire Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI and tech giant Oracle have ended talks on a potential $10 billion server deal, the Information reported on Tuesday.

Musk's xAI, Oracle end talks on $10 billion server deal, the Information reports
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US disrupts Russian government-backed disinformation campaign that relied on AI technology

A Russian internet propaganda campaign backed by the Kremlin that spread disinformation in the United States and relied on artificial intelligence has been disrupted

US disrupts Russian government-backed disinformation campaign that relied on AI technology
Food|Science|Technology

It may look like pink Jello but scientists hope this new invention could revolutionize meat

It may look like pink Jello but scientists hope this new invention could revolutionize meat

It may look like pink Jello but scientists hope this new invention could revolutionize meat
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US Justice Department says it disrupted Russian social media influence operation

The U.S Justice Department said on Tuesday that it disrupted a Russian operation that used fake social media accounts enhanced by

US Justice Department says it disrupted Russian social media influence operation
Europe|News|Science|Technology

Europe 'back in space' despite Ariane 6 debut glitch

Space bosses hailed Europe's return to space after the Ariane 6 rocket successfully carried out a series of trials in a debut flight on Tuesday, but

Europe 'back in space' despite Ariane 6 debut glitch
Finance|News|Technology|US

US Treasury's Yellen: China AI investment restrictions are narrowly targeted

U.S. targeting of certain investments in artificial intelligence in China is narrowly targeted at clear national security risks, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told lawmakers

US Treasury's Yellen: China AI investment restrictions are narrowly targeted
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Meta expands hate speech policy to remove more posts targeting 'Zionists'

Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it would start taking down more posts that target "Zionists", where the term is used to refer to Jewish people and Israelis rather than representing

Meta expands hate speech policy to remove more posts targeting 'Zionists'
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Wall Street analysts bullish on genetic testing firm Tempus AI

Wall Street brokerages started covering SoftBank Group-backed Tempus AI on a bullish note on Tuesday, betting that the company's AI-powered library of clinical and molecular data could lead

Wall Street analysts bullish on genetic testing firm Tempus AI
Finance|News|Technology|US

Ex-FTX executives who testified against Bankman-Fried to be sentenced

Sentencing hearings have been scheduled for two former executives of bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX who testified against founder Sam Bankman-Fried, court records showed on

Ex-FTX executives who testified against Bankman-Fried to be sentenced
Asia|Business|News|Technology

Sri Lanka paves way for Musk's Starlink to enter telecoms market

Sri Lanka's parliament approved amendments to a decades-old law on Tuesday to allow Elon Musk's Starlink, the satellite unit of SpaceX, to set up operations in

Sri Lanka paves way for Musk's Starlink to enter telecoms market
Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Spain sets rules to install floating solar plants

The Spanish government has approved a decree setting out rules for installing floating photovoltaic plants on state-owned reservoirs, Energy Minister Teresa Ribera told reporters on

Spain sets rules to install floating solar plants
Business|Economy|Technology

Dyson to axe around 1,000 jobs in Britain

Vacuum cleaner manufacturer Dyson will cut about 1,000 jobs in Britain, more than a quarter of its workforce in the country, as part of a global restructuring.

Dyson to axe around 1,000 jobs in Britain
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Occidental's 1PointFive to sell carbon credits to Microsoft

Carbon capture firm 1PointFive said on Tuesday it has entered into an agreement with Microsoft to sell the tech giant 500,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits over six

Occidental's 1PointFive to sell carbon credits to Microsoft
Business|Finance|Technology

AI startup funding more than doubles in Q2, Crunchbase data shows

Investments in artificial intelligence (AI) startups surged to $24 billion from April to June, more than doubling from the previous quarter, according to data from Crunchbase, highlighting

AI startup funding more than doubles in Q2, Crunchbase data shows
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Unregulated online political ads pose a threat to democracy

Political ad transparency – who’s paying for ads and whether candidates stand behind them – is well-regulated for TV and radio. Online, not so much.

Unregulated online political ads pose a threat to democracy
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China leads the world in adoption of generative AI, survey shows

China is leading the world in adopting generative AI, a new survey shows, the latest sign the country is making strides in the technology that gained global

China leads the world in adoption of generative AI, survey shows
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Grammy Museum to launch K-pop exhibit celebrating Hybe, featuring BTS, LE SSERAFIM artifacts

The Grammy Museum will soon launch its first full-floor K-pop exhibit as part of its ongoing initiative to explore the music, culture, technology, fandom and business behind Korean pop music

Grammy Museum to launch K-pop exhibit celebrating Hybe, featuring BTS, LE SSERAFIM artifacts
Asia|Business|Technology

Alibaba bets on gen AI tools for overseas merchants, executive says

(This July 9 story has been refiled to correct the title of Kaifu Zhang in paragraph 1) SINGAPORE - Chinese tech giant Alibaba's international e-commerce unit is tapping generative AI-powered tools to

Alibaba bets on gen AI tools for overseas merchants, executive says
Business|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Technology|Travel

No room for privacy: How Airbnb fails to protect guests from hidden cameras

No room for privacy: How Airbnb fails to protect guests from hidden cameras

No room for privacy: How Airbnb fails to protect guests from hidden cameras
News|Technology

Pagers and drones: How Hezbollah aims to counter Israel's high-tech surveillance

Coded messages. Landline phones. Pagers.

Pagers and drones: How Hezbollah aims to counter Israel's high-tech surveillance
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Chinese EV giant BYD to build $1 billion plant in Turkey

Chinese EV giant BYD to build $1 billion plant in Turkey

Chinese EV giant BYD to build $1 billion plant in Turkey
Business|News|Technology|US

NHTSA opens recall query into about 94,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe SUVs

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened a recall query into 94,275 Stellantis-owned Jeep SUVs over a loss of motive power, the U.S. auto safety regulator said on

NHTSA opens recall query into about 94,000 Jeep Wrangler 4xe SUVs
Business|Technology|US

EV maker Lucid to recall over 5,200 Air luxury sedans for software error, US regulator says

Lucid Group will recall about 5,251 of its 2022-2023 Air luxury sedans due to a software error that could cause a loss of power, according to a notice from the U.S.

EV maker Lucid to recall over 5,200 Air luxury sedans for software error, US regulator says
Business|Finance|Technology

Fisker to recall more than 11,000 electric SUVs globally over water pump issue

Fisker is recalling 11,308 Ocean electric SUVs globally due to a water pump issue that could cause a loss of power, the electric vehicle company said in a stop-sale notice to its sales

Fisker to recall more than 11,000 electric SUVs globally over water pump issue
Business|Environment|News|Technology|US

US offshore wind will fall short of Biden's 2030 goal, analysis says

The United States will fall far short of the Biden administration's 2030 offshore wind goal but will catch up quickly in the following years, according to an analysis by an industry group

US offshore wind will fall short of Biden's 2030 goal, analysis says
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

India's Paytm gets government panel nod to invest in payments arm, sources say

India's beleaguered Paytm has secured approval from a government panel that oversees investments linked to China to invest 500 million

India's Paytm gets government panel nod to invest in payments arm, sources say
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Taiwan June exports tops forecasts on AI demand, U.S. market soars

Taiwan's exports rose more than expected in June, with the island benefiting from its position as a key link in the supply chain of the booming artificial intelligence (AI) industry

Taiwan June exports tops forecasts on AI demand, U.S. market soars
Asia|News|Technology|World

A driverless car hits a person crossing against the light in China

A driverless ride-hailing car in China hit a pedestrian, and people on social media are taking the carmaker’s side, because the person was reportedly crossing against the light

A driverless car hits a person crossing against the light in China
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Technology|World

Israel Aerospace announces $1 billion deal with unnamed third party

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has entered a $1 billion contract to supply one of its systems to an unnamed third party, the state-owned defence contractor said on Tuesday.

Israel Aerospace announces $1 billion deal with unnamed third party
Business|Finance|Technology

UK's Capita surges about 23% on sale of software business

Shares in Capita jumped nearly 23% in early trading on Tuesday after the British outsourcing firm agreed to sell its standalone software business Capita One to a unit of MRI Software in a

UK's Capita surges about 23% on sale of software business
Business|Europe|Technology

Porsche AG reports sharp fall in China deliveries

German sportscar maker Porsche said on Tuesday that global vehicle deliveries were down 7% in the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2023, primarily driven by a 33% year-

Porsche AG reports sharp fall in China deliveries
Business|Europe|Technology

Meta and Vodafone optimise video to boost network efficiency

Instagram-owner Meta has worked with Vodafone to free up capacity on 11 of its European mobile networks by optimising the delivery of short-form video without

Meta and Vodafone optimise video to boost network efficiency
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

SGX has no immediate plans to allow crypto listings, CEO says

Singapore Exchange (SGX) has no immediate plans to allow cryptocurrency listings on its bourse, CEO Loh Boon Chye said on Tuesday, adding that conditions are still not ripe for

SGX has no immediate plans to allow crypto listings, CEO says
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Stellantis to expand hybrid vehicle line to meet growing demand

Stellantis said on Tuesday it would expand its line of affordable hybrid vehicles to 36 models in Europe by 2026, to meet growing demand for this engine type, an alternative to

Stellantis to expand hybrid vehicle line to meet growing demand
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Honda to end vehicle production at one of its Thai auto plants

(This July 9 story has been officially corrected to remove reference to Honda having no current plans to make new investments in Thailand at company's request and replaces

Honda to end vehicle production at one of its Thai auto plants
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Dassault Systemes cuts 2024 earnings view, citing delays to customer orders

French software company Dassault Systemes cut its full-year earnings target on Tuesday, sending shares lower, as it warned that customers were being cautious with spending and were delaying

Dassault Systemes cuts 2024 earnings view, citing delays to customer orders
Business|Technology

Cryptoverse: Traders hold breath for ether ETF fever

Ether might be coming close to its moment in the sun.

Cryptoverse: Traders hold breath for ether ETF fever
Asia|Australia|News|Technology

Australian agency says China-backed hackers behind cyber crimes

Australia's government cybersecurity agency on Tuesday accused a China-backed hacker group of stealing passwords and usernames from two unnamed Australian networks in

Australian agency says China-backed hackers behind cyber crimes
Asia|News|Science|Technology

Singapore minister says future without international AI framework 'messy'

Singapore's digital development minister Josephine Teo said the future looks "messy" without an internationally agreed upon framework for artificial intelligence (AI) governance.

Singapore minister says future without international AI framework 'messy'
Asia|Crime|Technology

Vanuatu prime minister visits Huawei, views policing technology

Vanuatu Prime Minister Charlot Salwai visited technology company Huawei in Shenzhen and viewed surveillance technology used to enhance policing and reduce criminal

Vanuatu prime minister visits Huawei, views policing technology
Asia|Australia|Business|Finance|Technology

Australia's DigitalX to launch spot bitcoin ETFs on ASX

Australia's DigitalX said on Tuesday that it has obtained approval to list its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Australia's DigitalX to launch spot bitcoin ETFs on ASX
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Cost of modernizing US Air Force’s nuclear missile arsenal increases by over 80%

Cost of modernizing US Air Force’s nuclear missile arsenal increases by over 80%

Cost of modernizing US Air Force’s nuclear missile arsenal increases by over 80%
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Judge who nixed Musk's pay package hears arguments on massive fee request from plaintiff lawyers

A Delaware judge is considering a massive and unprecedented fee request by lawyers who successfully argued that a massive and unprecedented pay package for Tesla CEO Elon Musk should be voided

Judge who nixed Musk's pay package hears arguments on massive fee request from plaintiff lawyers
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Here's what to know about Boeing agreeing to plead guilty to fraud in 737 Max crashes

Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to fraud to settle charges stemming from the crashes of two of its 737 Max jets

Here's what to know about Boeing agreeing to plead guilty to fraud in 737 Max crashes
Business|Entertainment|Technology|US

Skydance CEO Ellison says new Paramount will become a tech-media hybrid

Skydance Media CEO David Ellison sketched out a vision on Monday for Paramount Global as a technology-media hybrid company at a time Hollywood has been competing for

Skydance CEO Ellison says new Paramount will become a tech-media hybrid
Business|Technology

Microsoft to offer Apple devices to employees in China, cites absence of Android services

Microsoft intends to offer Apple's iOS-based devices to its employees in China to access authentication apps, a company spokesperson said on Monday, citing absence of Google's Android

Microsoft to offer Apple devices to employees in China, cites absence of Android services
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Pentagon to assess Boeing deal with DOJ before deciding on impact of guilty plea

The Pentagon plans to assess Boeing's improvement plans and Justice Department deal before determining what impact the planemaker's plan to plead guilty could have on its

Pentagon to assess Boeing deal with DOJ before deciding on impact of guilty plea
Economy|News|Technology

New Sentinel nuclear weapons program is 81% over budget. But Pentagon says it must go forward

The new Sentinel nuclear weapons program is 81% over budget and is now estimated to cost nearly $141 billion

New Sentinel nuclear weapons program is 81% over budget. But Pentagon says it must go forward
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LinkedIn billionaire bankrolls voting firm Smartmatic as it fights Fox News in 2020 election defamation case

LinkedIn billionaire bankrolls voting firm Smartmatic as it fights Fox News in 2020 election defamation case

LinkedIn billionaire bankrolls voting firm Smartmatic as it fights Fox News in 2020 election defamation case
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Bain Capital nears deal to buy Envestnet, sources say

Private equity firm Bain Capital is nearing a deal to acquire Envestnet, a U.S. financial software vendor with a market value of about $3.5 billion, people familiar with the

Bain Capital nears deal to buy Envestnet, sources say
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Hatch recalls nearly 1 million power adapters sold with baby sound machines due to shock hazard

Due to a shock hazard, a California company is recalling nearly 1 million power adapters sold with sound machines marketed to help infants and young children sleep

Hatch recalls nearly 1 million power adapters sold with baby sound machines due to shock hazard
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South Dakota Gov. Noem's official social media accounts seem to disappear without explanation

Longstanding official social media accounts belonging to South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem appear to have been deleted without explanation

South Dakota Gov. Noem's official social media accounts seem to disappear without explanation
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FAA orders inspection of 2,600 Boeing 737s over oxygen mask issue

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday it is requiring inspections of 2,600 Boeing 737 airplanes because passenger oxygen masks could fail during

FAA orders inspection of 2,600 Boeing 737s over oxygen mask issue
Business|Europe|Technology

Airbus confirms it delivered 323 airplanes in first half

Airbus confirmed on Monday it had delivered 323 airplanes in the first half of the year, up 2% from 316 in the same period of 2023.

Airbus confirms it delivered 323 airplanes in first half
Business|Technology|US

Boeing in talks with US Defense Department on impact of guilty plea, source says

Boeing is in talks with the U.S.

Boeing in talks with US Defense Department on impact of guilty plea, source says
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

ASML shares touch 1,000 euro mark amid optimism over customer TSMC

ASML shares briefly crossed the 1,000 euro ($1,084.30) mark for the first time on Monday, an all-time high, following positive research notes on top customer TSMC ahead of both

ASML shares touch 1,000 euro mark amid optimism over customer TSMC
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How Canada’s dream supersonic interceptor became a national nightmare

How Canada’s dream supersonic interceptor became a national nightmare

How Canada’s dream supersonic interceptor became a national nightmare
Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Vistra, Constellation Energy surge on clean energy demand bets to power AI tech

Nuclear power companies Constellation Energy and Vistra have become the top S&P 500 performers after Super Micro and Nvidia, as investors look beyond

Vistra, Constellation Energy surge on clean energy demand bets to power AI tech
Business|Finance|Technology

Corning raises second-quarter core sales forecast driven by AI boom

Corning raised its second-quarter core sales forecast on Monday, as demand for its fiber optic products surges with the rising adoption of generative AI technology, sending the specialty

Corning raises second-quarter core sales forecast driven by AI boom
Business|Finance|Technology

Mercedes-Benz slows battery plans amid lower EV demand

Mercedes-Benz will wait to see if EV demand picks up before adding more battery cell capacity, with lower projected EV sales meaning it will no longer need

Mercedes-Benz slows battery plans amid lower EV demand
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

EV maker Lucid beats quarterly deliveries estimates helped by price cuts

Lucid Group reported second-quarter deliveries above market expectations on Monday, as price cuts helped boost demand for its luxury electric sedans.

EV maker Lucid beats quarterly deliveries estimates helped by price cuts
Asia|Business|News|Technology

Beijing to support use of self-driving cars in online ride-hailing services, state media says

China's capital Beijing has plans to support the use of self-driving cars in online ride-hailing services, the official Beijing Daily reported on Monday, citing municipal draft

Beijing to support use of self-driving cars in online ride-hailing services, state media says
Business|Finance|Technology

China's BYD plans $894 million EV parts project, state media says

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has signed an agreement to build a factory for core parts of new energy vehicles with total investment of 6.5 billion yuan ($894.2 million

China's BYD plans $894 million EV parts project, state media says
Business|Finance|Technology

Bitfarms names new CEO to guide it through strategic review

Bitcoin miner Bitfarms has appointed insider Ben Gagnon as its new chief executive officer to oversee a strategic review and navigate a dispute with its biggest shareholder, Riot Platforms

Bitfarms names new CEO to guide it through strategic review
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Stellantis' Italian output to drop sharply if incentives don't change trend, union says

Automaker Stellantis' output in Italy could drop by around a third this year if the government's recently introduced purchase incentives don't boost demand, especially for electric

Stellantis' Italian output to drop sharply if incentives don't change trend, union says
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Boeing strike the latest challenge for troubled planemaker

Boeing's U.S.

Boeing strike the latest challenge for troubled planemaker
Business|Technology

ASML CEO says world needs the legacy chips China is producing, Handelsblatt reports

Chip buyers, including the German car industry, need the older generation computer chips that Chinese chipmakers are currently investing in, the CEO of equipment maker ASML said

ASML CEO says world needs the legacy chips China is producing, Handelsblatt reports
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Public policy favors $7 billion fee award in Musk pay case, Tesla shareholder's lawyer says

A record $7 billion in attorneys' fees for three firms that successfully challenged Elon Musk's $56 billion Tesla pay package provides an incentive for

Public policy favors $7 billion fee award in Musk pay case, Tesla shareholder's lawyer says
Business|Finance|Technology

Porsche sticks with plans to stop some combustion model production

Porsche is sticking to its guns in its transition of some models to electric vehicles, despite a recent weakness in demand for battery-powered cars, the carmaker's head of

Porsche sticks with plans to stop some combustion model production
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

EU tariffs hit growth in China's electric car exports, industry body official says

The prospect of European tariffs cut 20-30 percentage points off China's growth in exports of electric and plug-in hybrid cars in recent months, an official at a leading Chinese

EU tariffs hit growth in China's electric car exports, industry body official says
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Delivery Hero flags potential EU antitrust fine, shares slide

Shares in Delivery Hero fell as much as 17.4% in early trading on Monday, a day after the German online food takeaway firm said the European Commission might fine it more

Delivery Hero flags potential EU antitrust fine, shares slide
Business|Finance|Technology

Ocado builds on Aeon partnership with plans for third robotic warehouse

British online supermarket and technology group Ocado said on Monday it had boosted its partnership with Japan's Aeon with plans to build a third robotic warehouse.

Ocado builds on Aeon partnership with plans for third robotic warehouse
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Boeing agrees to plead guilty to defrauding the FAA but escapes punishment sought by victims’ families

Boeing agrees to plead guilty to defrauding the FAA but escapes punishment sought by victims’ families

Boeing agrees to plead guilty to defrauding the FAA but escapes punishment sought by victims’ families
Asia|Science|Technology|World

Chinese scientists identify super moss able to 'survive' in Mars

Scientists have identified a super resilient desert moss species in China's western region of Xinjiang that could help sustain possible colonies on Mars, a study by the Chinese

Chinese scientists identify super moss able to 'survive' in Mars
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Boeing accepts a plea deal to avoid a criminal trial over 737 Max crashes, Justice Department says

The Justice Department says Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge stemming from two deadly crashes of 737 Max jetliners

Boeing accepts a plea deal to avoid a criminal trial over 737 Max crashes, Justice Department says
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Samsung Electronics workers strike as union voice grows in South Korea

Samsung Electronics workers began a three-day strike for better pay on Monday, with their union pointing to further action should South Korea's

Samsung Electronics workers strike as union voice grows in South Korea
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Revolut CEO to sell part of stake in $500 million share sale, Sky News reports

British fintech company Revolut's CEO Nikolay Storonsky will cash in part of his multibillion dollar stake in the company as part of a $500 million share sale, Sky News reported on Sunday.

Revolut CEO to sell part of stake in $500 million share sale, Sky News reports
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Crew of NASA's earthbound simulated Mars habitat emerge after a year

Four volunteer crew members who spent more than 12 months inside NASA’s first simulated Mars environment at Johnson Space Center in Houston have emerged from the artificial alien enviroment

Crew of NASA's earthbound simulated Mars habitat emerge after a year
Asia|Economy|Finance|Technology

Taiwan central bank says no timetable for launching digital currency

Taiwan's central bank said on Sunday that it has no timetable for launching a digital currency, warning the process will be "huge and complex", but it will hold public hearings on

Taiwan central bank says no timetable for launching digital currency
Asia|Economy|Finance|Technology|US|World

Battery maker SK On declares ‘emergency’ as EV sales disappoint, FT reports

South Korean electric vehicle (EV) battery producer SK On has declared itself in crisis as its customers struggle with disappointing EV sales in Europe and the U.S., the Financial Times

Battery maker SK On declares ‘emergency’ as EV sales disappoint, FT reports
Crime|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Scammers are swiping billions from Americans every year. Worse, most crooks are getting away with it

Sophisticated overseas criminals are stealing tens of billions of dollars from Americans every year, a crime wave projected to get worse as the U.S. population ages and technology makes it easier to successfully perpetrate fraud

Scammers are swiping billions from Americans every year. Worse, most crooks are getting away with it
Business|Sports|Technology

NASCAR unveils electric SUV, but the race series isn’t giving gasoline the boot

NASCAR unveils electric SUV, but the race series isn’t giving gasoline the boot

NASCAR unveils electric SUV, but the race series isn’t giving gasoline the boot
Business|Environment|Sports|Technology

Motor racing-NASCAR eyes carbon cut with electrification deal, EV prototype

NASCAR unveiled an all-electric prototype racecar on Saturday and announced an electrification deal with ABB Ltd that it says will advance sustainability goals as the

Motor racing-NASCAR eyes carbon cut with electrification deal, EV prototype
Asia|Business|Technology

China's BYD acquires 20% stake in Thai dealer Rever Automotive

China's BYD will acquire a 20% stake in its local distributor Rever Automotive in Thailand, its largest market outside of China where it is an electric vehicle market leader, the

China's BYD acquires 20% stake in Thai dealer Rever Automotive
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

China autos group 'strongly dissatisfied' with EU anti-subsidy tariffs

The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) is "strongly dissatisfied" with anti-subsidy tariffs proposed by the European Union, the industry group said in a

China autos group 'strongly dissatisfied' with EU anti-subsidy tariffs
Entertainment|News|Sports|Technology

A new esports tournament in Saudi Arabia promises to be a game-changer – but it’s also caused division in the industry

Gamers from around the world are competing for $60 million in prize money in the first ever Esports World Cup, which kicked off this week in Saudi Arabia. CNN's Eleni Giokos is in Riyadh with a look at the rise of the sport.

A new esports tournament in Saudi Arabia promises to be a game-changer – but it’s also caused division in the industry
Sports|Technology

A new esports tournament in Saudi Arabia promises to be a game-changer – but it’s also caused division in the industry

A new esports tournament in Saudi Arabia promises to be a game-changer – but it’s also caused division in the industry

A new esports tournament in Saudi Arabia promises to be a game-changer – but it’s also caused division in the industry
Asia|Business|Technology|US

Former ASML CEO says US-China chip fight will continue

The recently retired CEO of semiconductor equipment maker ASML said in an interview with Dutch radio station BNR on Saturday that U.S.-China disputes over computer chips are

Former ASML CEO says US-China chip fight will continue
Science|Technology

Shark Week! How to avoid attacks and more

Shark Week! How to avoid attacks and more

Shark Week! How to avoid attacks and more
Sports|Technology

A green flag for clean power: NASCAR unveils its first electric racecar

NASCAR has unveiled its first electric racecar in Chicago

A green flag for clean power: NASCAR unveils its first electric racecar
Environment|Science|Technology

Pongamia trees grow where citrus once flourished, offering renewable energy and plant-based protein

An ancient tree from India is now thriving in groves where citrus trees once flourished in Florida, and could help provide the nation with renewable energy

Pongamia trees grow where citrus once flourished, offering renewable energy and plant-based protein
Business|Environment|News|Technology

North Dakota tribe goes back to its roots with a massive greenhouse operation

A Native American tribe in North Dakota is planning a sprawling greenhouse complex on its reservation

North Dakota tribe goes back to its roots with a massive greenhouse operation
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Talen asks US regulators to reject challenge to Amazon data center deal

Talen Energy has asked U.S. regulators to reject a challenge to its recent Amazon data center deal, which is being opposed by a group of electric utilities that

Talen asks US regulators to reject challenge to Amazon data center deal
Economy|News|Technology|US

US nuclear missile program costs soar to around $160 billion, sources say

The cost of an Air Force program to replace aging nuclear missiles has ballooned to about $160 billion from $95.8 billion, three people familiar with the matter

US nuclear missile program costs soar to around $160 billion, sources say
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Payments processor NCR Voyix explores sale of digital banking unit, sources say

Payments processor NCR Voyix is exploring the sale of its digital banking business which it hopes will fetch as much as $3 billion, people familiar

Payments processor NCR Voyix explores sale of digital banking unit, sources say
Environment|Science|Technology

Environmental groups concerned over increase in SpaceX rocket launches

Environmental groups concerned over increase in SpaceX rocket launches

Environmental groups concerned over increase in SpaceX rocket launches
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Musk suggests late Twitter disclosure was a mistake, seeks to end lawsuit

Elon Musk wants to dismiss a lawsuit by former Twitter shareholders who said he waited too long in early 2022 to reveal his large ownership stake in the social

Musk suggests late Twitter disclosure was a mistake, seeks to end lawsuit
Crime|Finance|News|Technology

Crypto hacking thefts double to $1.4 billion in first half of 2024, researchers say

The amount of cryptocurrency stolen in hacks globally more than doubled in the first six months of 2024 from a year earlier, driven by a small number of large attacks and rising

Crypto hacking thefts double to $1.4 billion in first half of 2024, researchers say
Business|Europe|Technology|US

Apple okays Epic Games marketplace app in Europe

Apple said on Friday it has approved Epic Games' games marketplace app on iPhones and iPads in Europe, after the "Fortnite" maker escalated its feud with

Apple okays Epic Games marketplace app in Europe
Europe|News|Political|Technology|World

Zelenskiy: Ukraine wants to double air defence capabilities through the summer

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday he wanted to double Ukraine's air defence capacity over the summer after receiving the country's third German-supplied Patriot system in

Zelenskiy: Ukraine wants to double air defence capabilities through the summer
Sports|Technology

Wimbledon is monitoring social media to try to protect players from cyberbullying

The All England Club is monitoring social media to try to help protect players at Wimbledon from cyberbullying for the first time this year

Wimbledon is monitoring social media to try to protect players from cyberbullying
Business|Europe|Technology|US

EU asks Amazon for more info on Digital Services Act compliance

The European Commission said on Friday it had requesting Amazon provide more information on the measures the U.S. e-commerce giant has taken to comply with its Digital Services

EU asks Amazon for more info on Digital Services Act compliance
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nio CFO Feng steps down, EV maker appoints insider as successor

China-based electric automaker Nio said on Friday Steven Wei Feng has stepped down as its chief financial officer, effective immediately, citing personal reasons.

Nio CFO Feng steps down, EV maker appoints insider as successor
Business|Europe|Technology

Europe seeks industry views on China's older generation chips

The European Commission has begun canvassing the region's semiconductor industry for its views on China's expanded production of older

Europe seeks industry views on China's older generation chips
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Several Chinese state firms in Shanghai buy Tesla Model Y cars

Several state-owned firms in China's financial hub of Shanghai have recently purchased Tesla's best-selling Model Y as service cars, a local government statement said on Friday.

Several Chinese state firms in Shanghai buy Tesla Model Y cars
News|Technology|World

Russia conducts mobile nuclear missile launcher drills

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Friday it was conducting drills involving Yars mobile nuclear missile launchers, less than a month after it held tactical nuclear weapons

Russia conducts mobile nuclear missile launcher drills
Asia|Technology

Chinese AI firms showcase resilience, innovations at AI event despite US sanctions

Chinese tech companies, from industry giants to ambitious startups, converged at the World AI Conference in Shanghai this week to showcase their latest innovations and express

Chinese AI firms showcase resilience, innovations at AI event despite US sanctions
Business|Finance|Technology

Foxconn Q2 revenue beats market forecast on AI server demand

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker and Apple's biggest iPhone assembler, posted on Friday better-than-expected quarterly revenue on AI server demand,

Foxconn Q2 revenue beats market forecast on AI server demand
Asia|Business|Technology

Tesla cars included in Chinese government’s purchase catalogue for the first time

Tesla cars included in Chinese government’s purchase catalogue for the first time

Tesla cars included in Chinese government’s purchase catalogue for the first time
Asia|Business|Technology

Toyota finds no new wrongdoing in certification investigation

Toyota Motor did not find any new cases of wrongdoing in the certification applications of its car models beyond the ones it had already reported last month, the Japanese automaker

Toyota finds no new wrongdoing in certification investigation
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

China urges EU to take talks seriously as EV tariffs go into effect

China's state-backed Global Times has urged the EU to "show sincerity" in technical talks before imposing tariffs on Chinese-manufactured electric vehicles (EVs), after the bloc

China urges EU to take talks seriously as EV tariffs go into effect
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Atos says secures short-term funding through syndication agreements

French technology company Atos said on Friday it had successfully secured short-term financing via two tranches of loans from creditors, adding it still expected to reach a final

Atos says secures short-term funding through syndication agreements
Business|Finance|Technology

How China's EV battery makers stack up in energy storage

China's EV battery giants CATL <300750.SZ> and BYD <002594.SZ> are eyeing the growing market for stationary energy storage.

How China's EV battery makers stack up in energy storage
Economy|News|Technology

Bitcoin set for worst week in nearly a year on Mt. Gox liquidation fears

Bitcoin was set for its biggest weekly fall in nearly a year on Friday, as traders fretted over the likely dumping of tokens from defunct Japanese exchange Mt.

Bitcoin set for worst week in nearly a year on Mt. Gox liquidation fears
Business|Economy|News|Technology

Canada sets high bar for approving large M&A deals in critical minerals

Canada on Thursday put the mining industry on notice that any major deals targeting the country's producers of critical minerals would only be approved under "

Canada sets high bar for approving large M&A deals in critical minerals
Australia|Business|Finance|Technology

Australian court rules PayPal's local unit used unfair contract term for small businesses

Australia's federal court has found that PayPal's local unit used an unfair term in its standard contracts with small business customers who overlooked errors in overcharging, the country's

Australian court rules PayPal's local unit used unfair contract term for small businesses
Business|Finance|Technology

Samsung flags better-than-expected profit rise as AI boom lifts chip prices

Samsung Electronics estimated on Friday a more than 15-fold rise in its second-quarter operating profit, as rebounding semiconductor prices driven by

Samsung flags better-than-expected profit rise as AI boom lifts chip prices
Business|News|Technology

Streaming giants challenge new Canadian revenue-sharing rules

Global streaming companies said on Thursday they were challenging new Canadian rules that oblige them to help pay for local news, saying Canada's federal government had acted

Streaming giants challenge new Canadian revenue-sharing rules
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Europe is slapping tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles — for now. Here's what to know

The European Union is moving to sharply increase customs duties on electric vehicles made in China

Europe is slapping tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles — for now. Here's what to know
News|Technology

Russia says Apple blocks 25 VPN apps in Russia, IFX reports

U.S. tech giant Apple removed the mobile apps of 25 VPN services from its App Store, following a request by Russia's state communications watchdog Roskomnadzor, Interfax reported on

Russia says Apple blocks 25 VPN apps in Russia, IFX reports
Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

As heat levels climb, so do power bills. Here’s how you can keep costs down

As heat levels climb, so do power bills. Here’s how you can keep costs down

As heat levels climb, so do power bills. Here’s how you can keep costs down
Asia|Business|Technology

Huawei exec rejects idea that advanced chip shortage will hamper China's AI ambitions

A senior executive at Chinese technology giant Huawei on Thursday dismissed the idea that a shortage of the most advanced artificial intelligence chips will hinder the country's

Huawei exec rejects idea that advanced chip shortage will hamper China's AI ambitions
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Japanese stocks gain biggest weekly foreign inflow in 2-1/2 months

Foreign purchases boosted Japanese stocks last week amid a weakening yen and global enthusiasm for artificial intelligence-linked companies, which tempered concerns about the Bank of

Japanese stocks gain biggest weekly foreign inflow in 2-1/2 months
Election|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Bitcoin hits 2-month low on election uncertainty, Mt Gox flows

Bitcoin slid to a two-month low on Thursday, extending a month-long fall, as uncertainty over U.S. presidential elections and reports of bitcoin supply from a defunct

Bitcoin hits 2-month low on election uncertainty, Mt Gox flows
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

China's BYD inaugurates first plant in Thailand as it expands reach into Southeast Asia

Chinese automaker BYD has inaugurated its first electric vehicle plant in Thailand, part of the company's effort to expand into Southeast Asia while also tackling wealthier markets in the U.S. and Europe

China's BYD inaugurates first plant in Thailand as it expands reach into Southeast Asia
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

What happens next in the EU investigation into Chinese EVs?

EU regulators will impose provisional duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) imported into the European Union from Friday, without backdating, they

What happens next in the EU investigation into Chinese EVs?
Business|Economy|Europe|News|Technology

China-built EVs hit with duties in biggest EU trade case yet

The European Union will impose tariffs of up to 37.6% from Friday on imports of electric vehicles made in China, EU officials said

China-built EVs hit with duties in biggest EU trade case yet
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology

China and EU held technical talks on impending EV tariffs

China and Europe held several rounds of technical talks over tariffs on Chinese electric cars that the European Commission is set to confirm on Thursday, China's commerce ministry

China and EU held technical talks on impending EV tariffs
Asia|Business|Technology

Tesla cars for first time on Chinese government purchase list

Tesla's best-selling Model Y was included in a list of electric and plug-in hybrid models that a local government in China can purchase as a service car, according to the official

Tesla cars for first time on Chinese government purchase list
Americas|Business|Europe|Technology

Volvo Cars' June sales rise on fully electric model boost

Volvo Cars' sales in June rose 8% to 71,514 cars from a year earlier, underpinned by strong performances in Europe and Latin America as well as for its new fully electric model

Volvo Cars' June sales rise on fully electric model boost
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Ericsson shares fall after another $1 billion Vonage impairment charge

Telecom equipment maker Ericsson has recorded another billion-dollar impairment charge for its acquisition of cloud communications firm Vonage in 2021,

Ericsson shares fall after another $1 billion Vonage impairment charge
Science|Technology

'Spaceship' observatory allows Cyprus stargazers a peek at the final frontier

A new space observatory in Cyprus looks like it just uncloaked itself on the set of a sci-fi movie and is ready for takeoff.

'Spaceship' observatory allows Cyprus stargazers a peek at the final frontier
Asia|Business|Technology

China's BYD opens EV factory in Thailand, first in Southeast Asia

China's BYD opened an electric vehicle plant in Thailand on Thursday, the automaker's first factory in Southeast Asia, a fast-growing regional EV

China's BYD opens EV factory in Thailand, first in Southeast Asia
Business|News|Technology|US

Former Boeing inspector alleges ‘scrap’ parts ended up on assembly lines

CNN's Pete Muntean reports on former Boeing quality-control manager, Merle Meyers' allegations that workers routinely took parts that were deemed unsuitable to fly out of an internal scrap yard and put them back on factory assembly lines.

Former Boeing inspector alleges ‘scrap’ parts ended up on assembly lines
Business|News|Technology

Former Boeing inspector alleges ‘scrap’ parts ended up on assembly lines

Former Boeing inspector alleges ‘scrap’ parts ended up on assembly lines

Former Boeing inspector alleges ‘scrap’ parts ended up on assembly lines
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Nissan, Honda consider partnering on software, charging infrastructure, Nikkei says

Japanese automakers Nissan Motor and Honda Motor are considering using standardised automotive software and working together on electric vehicle charging, the Nikkei newspaper said on

Nissan, Honda consider partnering on software, charging infrastructure, Nikkei says
Europe|Science|Technology

EU-backed consortium to develop efficient sensors for satellite navigation

A consortium funded by the European Union said on Thursday it was developing sensors to help satellites navigate with precision and enable drones to fly further for longer.

EU-backed consortium to develop efficient sensors for satellite navigation
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KKR, Francisco Partners vying to acquire Instructure, sources say

Private equity firms KKR and Francisco Partners are competing to acquire Instructure, a U.S. education software provider with a market value of $3.4 billion, people familiar

KKR, Francisco Partners vying to acquire Instructure, sources say
Asia|Business|Technology

AI frenzy expected to have boosted Samsung Q2 profit 13-fold

Samsung Electronics is expected to post a 13-fold increase in second-quarter profit from a year earlier as demand for artificial intelligence technology fuels a rebound

AI frenzy expected to have boosted Samsung Q2 profit 13-fold
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Judge delays ban on noncompete agreements for employees

Judge delays ban on noncompete agreements for employees

Judge delays ban on noncompete agreements for employees
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Foes of California's electric car targets take their case to US Supreme Court

Opponents of California's ambitious targets for electric car adoption to lower greenhouse gas emissions took their case to the U.S.

Foes of California's electric car targets take their case to US Supreme Court
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Netflix co-founder and major donor calls for Biden to step aside, NYT reports

Reed Hastings, a major Democratic Party donor and a co-founder of streaming platform Netflix, has called for Democratic U.S.

Netflix co-founder and major donor calls for Biden to step aside, NYT reports
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Ericsson to book $1.1 billion impairment on weaker outlook for Vonage

Mobile telecoms equipment maker Ericsson said on Wednesday it will record a noncash impairment charge of 11.4 billion Swedish crowns ($1.09 billion) in the second quarter of 2024, the

Ericsson to book $1.1 billion impairment on weaker outlook for Vonage
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Home explosion believed caused by lithium battery

Home explosion believed caused by lithium battery

Home explosion believed caused by lithium battery
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Amazon to wind down its Astro for Business security robot

Amazon.com said on Wednesday it would discontinue its security robot, Astro for Business, for small- and medium-sized businesses as it shifts its focus to household robots.

Amazon to wind down its Astro for Business security robot
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Oakland entrepreneur's drone business taking off as alternative to fireworks

Oakland entrepreneur's drone business taking off as alternative to fireworks

Oakland entrepreneur's drone business taking off as alternative to fireworks
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Microsoft will pay $14M to settle allegations it discriminated against employees who took leave

Global software giant Microsoft Corp. will pay $14.4 million in California to settle allegations that it discriminated against employees who took protected leave from work

Microsoft will pay $14M to settle allegations it discriminated against employees who took leave
Entertainment|Technology

AI resurrects deceased actors’ voices to read audiobooks

AI resurrects deceased actors’ voices to read audiobooks

AI resurrects deceased actors’ voices to read audiobooks
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A 400-ton apartment building will continue its trip Downtown

A 400-ton apartment building will continue its trip Downtown

A 400-ton apartment building will continue its trip Downtown
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Microsoft settles California probe over worker leave for $14 million

Microsoft Corp has agreed to pay $14 million to settle a California agency's claims that it illegally penalized workers who took medical or family-care leave, the agency

Microsoft settles California probe over worker leave for $14 million
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Carmakers respond to EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs

With the European Union's extra duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) taking effect on Friday, some carmakers have been considering whether to raise their prices or take other

Carmakers respond to EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs
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Meta's Threads hits 175 million users ahead of one-year anniversary

Meta Platforms' newest social media offering Threads has over 175 million monthly active users, CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed on Wednesday, ahead of its

Meta's Threads hits 175 million users ahead of one-year anniversary
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Jeff Bezos to sell Amazon shares worth about $5 billion after stock hits record high

Amazon founder and executive chair Jeff Bezos is planning to sell almost $5 billion worth of shares in the e-commerce giant, a regulatory filing showed, after its stock hit a record high.

Jeff Bezos to sell Amazon shares worth about $5 billion after stock hits record high
Environment|Science|Technology

Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine

Imagine stepping into a life-sized whale carcass decoy and steering it into deep water

Massive makos, Queen Bosses and a baby angel shark on Discovery 'Shark Week,' where women shine
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Fisker seeks judge's approval to sell Ocean EVs at $14,000 per SUV

Fisker has asked a bankruptcy judge overseeing its Chapter 11 proceedings to approve the sale of more than 3,000 Ocean electric SUVs in its inventory for about $14,000 per car to a vehicle

Fisker seeks judge's approval to sell Ocean EVs at $14,000 per SUV
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China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says

The U.N. intellectual property agency says China has requested far more patents than any other country when it comes to generative AI, with the United States a distant second

China is the runaway leader in generative AI patent applications followed by the US, the UN says
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Carmaker Stellantis joins forces with France's CEA for EV battery research

Stellantis, the carmaker whose brands include Peugeot, Fiat and Chrysler, announced on Wednesday a partnership with the French state's CEA research organisation to work on a next

Carmaker Stellantis joins forces with France's CEA for EV battery research
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Ford sales growth slows as CDK cyberattack rattles auto industry

Ford on Wednesday joined Detroit peer General Motors in reporting slower sales growth for the second quarter as the U.S. auto industry reels from a cyberattack that impaired a key software

Ford sales growth slows as CDK cyberattack rattles auto industry
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ASML expansion in Veldhoven can proceed, Dutch court rules

Semiconductor production equipment maker ASML may continue with an expansion under way at its headquarters in Veldhoven, the Netherlands' Council of State ruled on Wednesday,

ASML expansion in Veldhoven can proceed, Dutch court rules
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EU report details widespread Chinese interference in economy

In the run up to announcing provisional tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, the European Commission in April released a 712-page report on the many layers of subsidies it

EU report details widespread Chinese interference in economy
Science|Technology

To guard against cyberattacks in space, researchers ask ‘what if?’

Sabotaged space stations, falsified space probe data and faked alien contact are just a few of the scenarios a report on space cybersecurity outlines.

To guard against cyberattacks in space, researchers ask ‘what if?’
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Even short trips to space can change an astronaut’s biology − a new set of studies offers the most comprehensive look at spaceflight health since NASA’s Twins Study

A set of papers published in Nature contain groundbreaking research into how even quick jaunts to space can affect an astronaut’s health.

Even short trips to space can change an astronaut’s biology − a new set of studies offers the most comprehensive look at spaceflight health since NASA’s Twins Study
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Confused by all the TikTok trends? This glossary might help

Anyone who shops or uses the internet probably has encountered a TikTok trend, whether they know it or not

Confused by all the TikTok trends? This glossary might help
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Artisan Investments raises stake in Philips to 10%, regulatory filing shows

U.S. asset management firm Artisan Investments has raised its stake in Philips to 10%, sending the healthcare technology group's shares rising on Wednesday, a week after the

Artisan Investments raises stake in Philips to 10%, regulatory filing shows
Business|Technology

Which is the Better SUV? Edmunds compares the new Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus GX

Toyota has come out with an all-new 2024 Land Cruiser

Which is the Better SUV? Edmunds compares the new Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus GX
Business|Technology

NHTSA closes recall query into about 420,000 Volkswagen vehicles

The U.S. auto safety regulator on Wednesday closed a recall query covering 420,072 Volkswagen vehicles after the automaker acted to fix a potential fuel leak.

NHTSA closes recall query into about 420,000 Volkswagen vehicles
Asia|Technology

Elon Musk expected to make speech at opening of Shanghai's World AI Conference

Elon Musk will be among the keynote speakers at the opening ceremony of the World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai on Thursday, according to an agenda released in advance of the

Elon Musk expected to make speech at opening of Shanghai's World AI Conference
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As it gets hotter, 13,000 families in this pocket of America live without electricity

As temperatures rise, power crews working on behalf of the nonprofit organization Light Up Navajo are racing to connect homes in the Navajo Nation to the power grid. CNN's Ed Lavandera speaks to residents of one New Mexico community about the arrival of the life-changing service.

As it gets hotter, 13,000 families in this pocket of America live without electricity
Business|Finance|Technology

S&P 500, Nasdaq post record closing highs as data stokes hope for rate cut

The S&P 500 index and technology-laden Nasdaq rose on Wednesday to post record high closes, as data pointing to a softening economy

S&P 500, Nasdaq post record closing highs as data stokes hope for rate cut
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Indian officials visit Foxconn iPhone plant, question executives about hiring

Indian labour officials visited a Foxconn factory in the country's south this week and questioned executives about the company's hiring practices, an official said

Indian officials visit Foxconn iPhone plant, question executives about hiring
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

China EV makers brace for tariffs as Beijing, EU engage in talks

With the clock ticking for the European Commission to impose provisional tariffs on electric vehicles made in China, automakers are bracing for

China EV makers brace for tariffs as Beijing, EU engage in talks
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India asks utilities to order $33 billion in equipment this year to boost coal power output, sources say

India has asked power companies to order equipment worth $33 billion this year to fast track capacity additions of coal-fired power in the years ahead,

India asks utilities to order $33 billion in equipment this year to boost coal power output, sources say
Asia|Entertainment|Technology|US|Videos

From 'latte makeup' to 'girl dinners,' TikTok has launched tons of trends. Will its influence last?

TikTok and its bite-sized videos arrived in the United States as a global version of the Chinese app Douyin

From 'latte makeup' to 'girl dinners,' TikTok has launched tons of trends. Will its influence last?
Asia|Business|Technology

China designates pilot areas for 'vehicle-road-cloud integration' for smart cars

China's industry ministry has selected 20 localities, including Beijing and Shanghai, as participants in a pilot programme for application of "vehicle-road-cloud integration" for

China designates pilot areas for 'vehicle-road-cloud integration' for smart cars
Asia|Technology|US|World

China leading generative AI patents race, UN report says

China is far ahead of other countries in generative AI inventions like chatbots, filing six times more patents than its closest rival the United States, U.N. data

China leading generative AI patents race, UN report says
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Leonardo, Rheinmetall to form tank joint venture

Italian defence group Leonardo and German peer Rheinmetall have agreed to form a joint venture to produce tanks and other land defence systems, the two companies said on

Leonardo, Rheinmetall to form tank joint venture
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Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise, boosted by Wall Street records as Tesla zooms

Asian shares are trading mostly higher after Tesla zoomed upward, helping drive the U.S. stock market to more records

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise, boosted by Wall Street records as Tesla zooms
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GSK buys COVID, influenza vaccines from retrenching CureVac

British drugmaker GSK on Wednesday bought partner CureVac out of their alliance on influenza and COVID-19 vaccine development, boosting its messenger RNA credentials and extending the

GSK buys COVID, influenza vaccines from retrenching CureVac
Business|Finance|Technology

Vodafone agrees new Virgin Media O2 tie-up to ease competition concerns

Britain's Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 have agreed to extend their network-sharing deal to the mid-2030s, including a spectrum shift that could help Vodafone to win regulatory

Vodafone agrees new Virgin Media O2 tie-up to ease competition concerns
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EU governments hesitant on Chinese EV tariffs as trade spat escalates

EU countries are wavering over whether to back additional tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles, highlighting Brussels' challenge in

EU governments hesitant on Chinese EV tariffs as trade spat escalates
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Japan issues new yen banknotes packed with 3D hologram technology to fight counterfeiting

Japan has issued its first new banknotes in two decades, yen packed with 3D hologram technology to fight counterfeiting

Japan issues new yen banknotes packed with 3D hologram technology to fight counterfeiting
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EU takes aim at China's Temu and Shein with proposed import duty, FT reports

The European Union is drawing up plans to impose customs duties on cheap goods bought from Chinese online retailers including Temu, Shein, and AliExpress, the Financial Times reported on

EU takes aim at China's Temu and Shein with proposed import duty, FT reports
Business|Finance|Technology

Prosus full-year core headline earnings jump 84%

Dutch technology investor Prosus core headline earnings jumped 84% in the year to March 31, helped by a strong performance in e-commerce operations, it said on Monday.

Prosus full-year core headline earnings jump 84%
Business|Finance|Technology

Prosus writes off its 9.6% stake in India's Byju’s

Tech investor Prosus NV said it has written off the fair value of its 9.6% stake in Indian edtech firm Byju's during the financial year 2024, making the Dutch firm the first to

Prosus writes off its 9.6% stake in India's Byju’s
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Transatlantic split reopens as half-year nears

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Global investors head to the half-year point this week trying to get across numerous political narratives, a hiccup in tech and a

Transatlantic split reopens as half-year nears
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

German carmakers most exposed to Chinese counter-tariffs

Retaliatory tariffs by China to the European Commission's proposed additional duties of up to 38.1% on Chinese-made electric vehicles could spell trouble for European carmakers.

German carmakers most exposed to Chinese counter-tariffs
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

What next for Telecom Italia after network sale to KKR?

Telecom Italia (TIM) will finalise on July 1 the landmark sale of its fixed-line domestic access network to U.S. fund KKR, a deal that makes it the first phone

What next for Telecom Italia after network sale to KKR?
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

China wants EU to scrap EV tariff plans as talks start

Beijing wants the EU to scrap plans to impose preliminary tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports by July 4, China's state-controlled Global Times

China wants EU to scrap EV tariff plans as talks start
Business|Technology

Shopify expands access to its AI-powered features to attract more businesses

Shopify made its artificial intelligence-powered tools, including the Sidekick assistant and image-generation feature, available to more users on Monday, in a bid to

Shopify expands access to its AI-powered features to attract more businesses
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Foxconn to invest $383 million in Vietnam circuit board plant, says state media

Foxconn Singapore has been awarded a licence to invest $383 million in a factory to produce printed circuit boards in Vietnam, state media reported on Monday.

Foxconn to invest $383 million in Vietnam circuit board plant, says state media
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Apple charged with breaching EU tech rules, faces another probe

European Union antitrust regulators charged on Monday that Apple breached the bloc's tech rules, a charge that could result in a hefty fine for the iPhone maker

Apple charged with breaching EU tech rules, faces another probe
Business|Finance|Technology

Microsoft-G42 deal positive because it cut Huawei ties, White House official says

Microsoft's deal to invest $1.5 billion in artificial intelligence firm G42 is "generally a positive development" because it forced the

Microsoft-G42 deal positive because it cut Huawei ties, White House official says
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Music labels sue AI companies Suno, Udio for US copyright infringement

Major record labels Sony Music, Universal Music Group and Warner Records sued artificial intelligence companies Suno and Udio on Monday, accusing them of committing mass

Music labels sue AI companies Suno, Udio for US copyright infringement
Business|Finance|Technology

Paramount Global to raise prices for its streaming plans

Paramount Global is raising subscription rates for its flagship streaming services, the media giant said on Monday, as it looks to recalibrate its business and pay off debt.

Paramount Global to raise prices for its streaming plans
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Uber beats lawsuit alleging race bias in driver ratings

A U.S. appeals court on Monday tossed out a proposed class action claiming Uber Technologies' policy of terminating drivers with low passenger ratings is racially

Uber beats lawsuit alleging race bias in driver ratings
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Automakers ask US agency to reconsider emergency braking rule

A group representing major automakers asked the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to reconsider the rule issued in April requiring nearly all new

Automakers ask US agency to reconsider emergency braking rule
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Riot Platforms seeks three board seats at Bitfarms after thwarted takeover bid

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms is seeking three board seats at rival Bitfarms, a long-sought acquisition target that has rebuffed its $950 million buyout offer and adopted a poison pill to

Riot Platforms seeks three board seats at Bitfarms after thwarted takeover bid
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Canada, inspired by EU and US, considers imposing import tariffs on Chinese EVs

Canada said on Monday it was considering whether to impose tariffs on China-made electric vehicles as it seeks to align itself with allies

Canada, inspired by EU and US, considers imposing import tariffs on Chinese EVs
Business|News|Technology|US

CDK hack upends US auto industry, sending dealers back to paper forms

U.S. auto dealers grappled with a cyber attack-led ongoing software outage on Monday, with some reverting to manual paperwork as car industry technology

CDK hack upends US auto industry, sending dealers back to paper forms
Europe|Health|Technology

UK's NHS says hackers have published data stolen in ransomware attack

Britain's National Health Service said on Monday that data had been published online following a highly disruptive ransomware attack on a medical diagnostics service used

UK's NHS says hackers have published data stolen in ransomware attack
News|Technology

UN chief tells consumer tech firms: own the harm your products cause

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday demanded that big consumer technology firms take responsibility and "acknowledge the damage

UN chief tells consumer tech firms: own the harm your products cause
Business|Technology|US

Boeing 737 MAX crash victim families ask judge to name corporate monitor

Family members of victims killed in two Boeing 737 MAX crashes on Monday asked a U.S. judge to name a corporate monitor to examine the

Boeing 737 MAX crash victim families ask judge to name corporate monitor
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Dow closes at a one-month high as investors broaden portfolios

The Dow rallied on Monday to a one-month high, while the Nasdaq tumbled over 1% as investors rotated out of AI-linked stocks and

Dow closes at a one-month high as investors broaden portfolios
Crime|News|Technology|US

Julian Assange: Timeline of Wikileaks founder’s legal battles

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has reached a deal to plead guilty to one count of violating the U.S. espionage law, prosecutors said in court papers on Monday.

Julian Assange: Timeline of Wikileaks founder’s legal battles
Asia|Business|Stock Markets|Technology

China's BYD launches third EV model in Japan

China's BYD launched its third electric vehicle in Japan, it said on Tuesday, a sedan that will be its most expensive model so far in a market where consumers have long favoured

China's BYD launches third EV model in Japan
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Chinese companies seek assurances from Malaysia on avoiding US tariffs, FT reports

Chinese executives have been meeting top Malaysian officials to seek assurances they can avoid U.S. tariffs if they relocate their battery, medical devices and semiconductor manufacturing

Chinese companies seek assurances from Malaysia on avoiding US tariffs, FT reports
Finance|Technology

India digital currency transactions slump after reaching initial central bank target, sources say

Usage of India's digital currency, the e-rupee, has slumped to just a tenth of the peak hit in December, four sources said, reflecting the struggles several

India digital currency transactions slump after reaching initial central bank target, sources say
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Russian navy frigate conducts drills in Atlantic, defence ministry says

Russia's Admiral Gorshkov navy frigate that sailed to Cuba earlier in June conducted drills in the Atlantic Ocean searching for submarines using a helicopter, the defence ministry said on

Russian navy frigate conducts drills in Atlantic, defence ministry says
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

India kicks off $11.5 billion spectrum auction; analysts expect lacklustre bidding

India has offered telecom spectrum worth around 962.38 billion rupees ($11.53 billion) for auction on Tuesday, it said in a release, even as analysts expect lacklustre

India kicks off $11.5 billion spectrum auction; analysts expect lacklustre bidding
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Boeing offers to buy Spirit Aero for $35/shr, Bloomberg News reports

Boeing has offered to acquire Spirit AeroSystems in a deal funded mostly by stock that values its 737 fuselage supplier at about $35 per share, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing

Boeing offers to buy Spirit Aero for $35/shr, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Nvidia's half trillion hiccup; Bitcoin, China slide

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan In an glimpse at how megacap tails wag the dog, a near half-trillion dollar shakeout in AI-bellwether Nvidia's market cap in just a

Nvidia's half trillion hiccup; Bitcoin, China slide
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Hyundai Motor, LG Energy Solution launch Indonesia's first EV battery plant

South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution (LGES) on Wednesday inaugurated Indonesia's first battery cell production plant

Hyundai Motor, LG Energy Solution launch Indonesia's first EV battery plant
Business|Finance|Technology

Coinbase launches $2 million ad campaign targeting Latino voters in US

Coinbase launched on Thursday a $2 million ad campaign targeted toward Latino voters and consumers, the company told Reuters, as the crypto industry makes moves

Coinbase launches $2 million ad campaign targeting Latino voters in US
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Chinese firms eye Morocco as way to cash in on US electric vehicle subsidies

Investment in electric vehicle manufacturing is booming in Morocco, a country that neighbors Europe and enjoys a free trade agreement with the United States

Chinese firms eye Morocco as way to cash in on US electric vehicle subsidies
Business|Technology|US

TikTok says US ban is inevitable without a court order blocking law

TikTok and Chinese parent ByteDance on Thursday urged a U.S. court to strike down a law they say will ban the popular short video app in the United States on

TikTok says US ban is inevitable without a court order blocking law
Business|Technology|US

Toyota suspends deliveries of Grand Highlander, Lexus TX SUVs over air bag issue

Toyota Motor said on Thursday it has suspended production and delivery of the Grand Highlander and Lexus TX sport utility vehicles until it can address an air

Toyota suspends deliveries of Grand Highlander, Lexus TX SUVs over air bag issue
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud trial: How will he defend himself?

Sam Bankman-Fried will likely defend himself at his fraud trial, due to begin on Tuesday, by arguing he did not think the use by his FTX cryptocurrency exchange of

Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud trial: How will he defend himself?
Business|Technology|US

Exclusive-Bezos' Blue Origin sees split on space station partnership -sources

Blue Origin, the aerospace company founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, expects to break up a corporate partnership formed years ago to build a commercial space

Exclusive-Bezos' Blue Origin sees split on space station partnership -sources
Business|Crime|Finance|Technology|US

Sam Bankman-Fried's jury selected; opening statements expected

The jury for Sam Bankman-Fried's trial on charges of stealing billions of dollars from customers of his now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange was selected on

Sam Bankman-Fried's jury selected; opening statements expected
Business|Technology

Meta starts rolling out generative AI tools for all advertisers

Social media giant Meta Platforms said on Wednesday that it has started rolling out generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools that can create content like image backgrounds and

Meta starts rolling out generative AI tools for all advertisers
Europe|News|Technology|World

Germany, nine other nations push ahead with joint air defence procurement

Germany and nine other countries on Wednesday took the next step in their efforts to jointly purchase air defence systems such as Patriot, IRIS-T and Arrow 3 as NATO allies

Germany, nine other nations push ahead with joint air defence procurement
Business|Technology

Exclusive-OpenAI plans major updates to lure developers with lower costs -sources

OpenAI plans to introduce major updates for developers next month to make it cheaper and faster to build software applications based on its artificial

Exclusive-OpenAI plans major updates to lure developers with lower costs -sources
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EU opens probe into X in test of new tech rules, pressure on TikTok, Meta

EU industry chief Thierry Breton on Thursday opened an investigation into Elon Musk's X, the first under new EU tech rules, after earlier

EU opens probe into X in test of new tech rules, pressure on TikTok, Meta
Business|Technology|US

US agency fines Zipcar for uncompleted recall rentals

U.S. auto safety regulators said on Monday car-sharing firm Zipcar has agreed to pay a $150,000 fine after a government investigation found it allowed

US agency fines Zipcar for uncompleted recall rentals
Business|Finance|Technology

Cryptoverse: Winter is coming as ether funds flounder in fall

The weak crypto market is wobbling through autumn. And winter's on its way.

Cryptoverse: Winter is coming as ether funds flounder in fall
Business|Technology

Foxconn and Nvidia team up to build 'AI factories'

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, will build a new kind of data centre using Nvidia chips and software for a range of

Foxconn and Nvidia team up to build 'AI factories'
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Five Eyes intelligence chiefs warn on China's 'theft' of intellectual property

The Five Eyes countries' intelligence chiefs came together on Tuesday to accuse China of intellectual property theft and using artificial intelligence

Five Eyes intelligence chiefs warn on China's 'theft' of intellectual property
Business|News|Technology|US

Factbox-How the US will cut off China from more AI chips

The Biden administration on Tuesday issued a sweeping update to restrictions on exporting advanced artificial intelligence to China and other countries.

Factbox-How the US will cut off China from more AI chips
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Tesla CEO Musk raises alarm on interest rates, hesitates on Mexico factory

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday that he was concerned about the impact of high interest rates on car buyers, adding the electric vehicle

Tesla CEO Musk raises alarm on interest rates, hesitates on Mexico factory
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Netflix raises prices as it adds 9 million subscribers

Netflix raised subscription prices for some of its streaming plans in the United States, Britain and France on Wednesday, a move to boost

Netflix raises prices as it adds 9 million subscribers
Business|News|Technology|US

Ford recalling 35,000 US Mach-E EVs over power loss reports

Ford Motor said on Wednesday it is recalling 35,000 Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles because high voltage battery main contactors may overheat resulting in a loss of driving

Ford recalling 35,000 US Mach-E EVs over power loss reports
MidEast|Technology|World

Disinformation surge threatens to fuel Israel-Hamas conflict

As the Israel-Hamas war rages, regulators and analysts say a wave of online disinformation risks further inflaming

Disinformation surge threatens to fuel Israel-Hamas conflict
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Tesla CEO Musk's demand warning sparks selloff in EV stocks

Elon Musk's warning that high interest rates could sap electric-vehicle demand knocked shares of the sector on Thursday, with some analysts questioning if

Tesla CEO Musk's demand warning sparks selloff in EV stocks
Business|News|Technology|US

Amazon defends Prime program in bid to defeat FTC lawsuit

Amazon.com has denied duping millions of subscribers to its Amazon Prime service, asking a U.S. judge in Seattle to dismiss a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit that the

Amazon defends Prime program in bid to defeat FTC lawsuit
Business|Technology

The battery test race to work out what used EVs are really worth

A race is on to certify battery

The battery test race to work out what used EVs are really worth
Business|Finance|Technology

Verizon lifts free cash flow forecast as promotions drive subscriber growth

Verizon raised its annual free cash flow forecast on Tuesday as its promotional offers and high-speed 5G network drew more subscribers than expected in the third quarter,

Verizon lifts free cash flow forecast as promotions drive subscriber growth
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Stellantis to enter JV with Orano to recycle electric car batteries

Franco-Italian automaker Stellantis said on Tuesday it planned a joint venture with French nuclear fuels firm Orano to recycle used electric vehicle batteries and scrap from

Stellantis to enter JV with Orano to recycle electric car batteries
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|US

Meta's Instagram linked to depression, anxiety, insomnia in kids - US states' lawsuit

Dozens of U.S. states are suing Meta Platforms and its Instagram unit, accusing them of fueling a youth mental health crisis by making

Meta's Instagram linked to depression, anxiety, insomnia in kids - US states' lawsuit
Business|Finance|Technology

Bitcoin soars to near 18-month high as ETF speculation mounts

Bitcoin rose by nearly 10% on Tuesday to $34,872, its highest in nearly a year-and-a-half, on mounting speculation that an

Bitcoin soars to near 18-month high as ETF speculation mounts
Business|Technology

Strong ad show from Alphabet, Snap puts the spotlight on Meta

A rebound in the advertising businesses of Google and Snap has signaled that the rising adoption of artificial intelligence was drawing marketers to digital

Strong ad show from Alphabet, Snap puts the spotlight on Meta
Europe|News|Technology|World

Russia says it rehearsed delivering a massive retaliatory nuclear strike

Russia has successfully tested its ability to deliver a massive retaliatory nuclear strike by land, sea and air, a Kremlin statement said on Wednesday, a display of force

Russia says it rehearsed delivering a massive retaliatory nuclear strike
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Microsoft surpasses Alphabet in cloud race with OpenAI bet, enterprise focus

Microsoft is outstripping Alphabet in the race to make money from generative artificial intelligence through early bets on OpenAI and focus on big clients, raising worries

Microsoft surpasses Alphabet in cloud race with OpenAI bet, enterprise focus
Asia|News|Technology

Analysis-China chases US and Russia guided-missile submarine capabilities with new vessels

China has launched its first nuclear-powered guided missile submarines, according to the Pentagon's latest report on China's military - giving it land and sea

Analysis-China chases US and Russia guided-missile submarine capabilities with new vessels
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Stellantis resets China strategy with $1.6 billion stake in EV firm Leapmotor

Stellantis is buying a 21% stake in Chinese EV maker Leapmotor for $1.6 billion, it said on Thursday, in a reset of its China strategy to focus on electric vehicles after

Stellantis resets China strategy with $1.6 billion stake in EV firm Leapmotor
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China rushes to swap Western tech with domestic options as U.S. cracks down

China has stepped up spending to replace Western-made technology with domestic alternatives as Washington tightens curbs on high-tech exports to its rival, according to government

China rushes to swap Western tech with domestic options as U.S. cracks down
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Tesla raises price of high-performance Model Y in China by 14,000 yuan

Tesla Inc has increased the price for its Model Y high-performance version SUV in China by 14,000 yuan ($1,913.88) from Friday, it said on a social media notice.

Tesla raises price of high-performance Model Y in China by 14,000 yuan
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Tesla gets $100 million US ultra-fast charger order from BP EV charging unit

BP's electric vehicle charger unit is ordering $100 million worth of Tesla ultra-fast chargers for rollout in the United States, the first deployment of Tesla's

Tesla gets $100 million US ultra-fast charger order from BP EV charging unit
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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried kicks off fraud trial defense case

Lawyers for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried kicked off their case at his fraud trial on Thursday following 12 days of prosecution testimony in which

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried kicks off fraud trial defense case
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Wall Street ends lower on mixed earnings, robust data

U.S. stocks tumbled on Thursday, dragged by tech and tech-adjacent megacap shares as investors digested mixed quarterly earnings and signs of economic resiliency

Wall Street ends lower on mixed earnings, robust data
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Malaysia to warn TikTok, Meta over alleged blocking of pro-Palestinian content

Malaysia's communications regulator will issue a warning to social media firms Tiktok and Meta for allegedly blocking pro-Palestinian content on their platforms, its

Malaysia to warn TikTok, Meta over alleged blocking of pro-Palestinian content
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Exclusive-TikTok, YouTube, Meta eye Indonesia e-commerce licenses- sources

By Stanley Widianto and Fanny Potkin JAKARTA - TikTok and YouTube are considering joining Meta in applying for e-commerce licenses in Indonesia after Southeast Asia's largest economy banned online

Exclusive-TikTok, YouTube, Meta eye Indonesia e-commerce licenses- sources
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Israel's Mobileye CEO urges that Netanyahu be replaced immediately

The head of self-driving auto technologies firm Mobileye and one of Israel's leading businessmen, Amnon Shashua, on Sunday urged the immediate ouster of Prime Minister Benjamin

Israel's Mobileye CEO urges that Netanyahu be replaced immediately
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Tesla falls as production cut by battery supplier Panasonic fans EV demand fears

Shares of Tesla fell about 5% on Monday after key supplier Panasonic Holdings said it cut automotive battery production in the September quarter, cementing concerns of a global slowdown in

Tesla falls as production cut by battery supplier Panasonic fans EV demand fears
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Sam Bankman-Fried testifies he thought hedge fund could cover $8 billion debt to FTX

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried testified on Monday that he believed his Alameda Research hedge fund had enough assets to cover an $8 billion debt to the

Sam Bankman-Fried testifies he thought hedge fund could cover $8 billion debt to FTX
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Tesla wins first US Autopilot trial involving fatal crash

Tesla on Tuesday won the first U.S. trial over allegations that its Autopilot driver assistant feature led to a death, a major victory for the automaker as it

Tesla wins first US Autopilot trial involving fatal crash
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Electronic Arts lifts annual profit forecast on 'FC 24' strength

Electronic Arts on Wednesday beat analysts' estimates for quarterly net bookings and profit and raised its annual earnings projection, betting that its

Electronic Arts lifts annual profit forecast on 'FC 24' strength
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Disney to buy remaining 33% stake in Hulu from Comcast

Walt Disney on Wednesday formally began the process of buying Comcast's one-third stake in Hulu, a deal that will give Disney full ownership of the streaming service

Disney to buy remaining 33% stake in Hulu from Comcast
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Ex-crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of defrauding FTX customers

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty on Thursday of defrauding customers of his now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange in one of the biggest

Ex-crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of defrauding FTX customers
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UAW says GM outlines EV investment plans, will raise wages for US workers

The United Auto Workers union said its tentative contract deal with General Motors includes plans for investments around electric vehicles and will raise wages for thousands of U.S

UAW says GM outlines EV investment plans, will raise wages for US workers
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GM to halt production of Cruise driverless van

General Motors is finishing production on a small number of its pre-commercial fully autonomous van the Cruise Origin, after which the automaker plans to temporarily pause its production,

GM to halt production of Cruise driverless van
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Uber bets on holiday demand after dull third quarter

Ride-hailing giant Uber on Tuesday predicted strong holiday-quarter demand would drive up profits more than analysts expect, after accounting changes hampered growth

Uber bets on holiday demand after dull third quarter
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Taser maker Axon raises full year revenue outlook

Taser maker Axon Enterprise on Tuesday raised its full-year revenue forecast on strong demand for its software products and newly launched TASER 10.

Taser maker Axon raises full year revenue outlook
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EU digital chief urges TikTok, X to increase clean-up efforts

Video sharing app TikTok and social media platform X both need to step up their efforts to counter illegal hate speech, European Commission Vice President Vera Jourova said after

EU digital chief urges TikTok, X to increase clean-up efforts
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Bumble forecasts weak fourth-quarter revenue, shares fall

Bumble forecast fourth-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates on Tuesday in a sign that sticky inflation and growing competition were weighing on user spending on its dating apps,

Bumble forecasts weak fourth-quarter revenue, shares fall
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Japan's efforts to foster chip sector are 'impressive' - research org head

Japan's efforts to regain its position as a leading manufacturer of chips are "impressive", the head of a leading chip research organisation said on Thursday.

Japan's efforts to foster chip sector are 'impressive' - research org head
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Wearable 'Ai Pin' launched by Humane, backed by ex-Apple execs and Microsoft

Humane, a Silicon Valley startup with a star-studded list of co-founders and executives, on Thursday released a $699 device that aims to bring cutting-edge artificial

Wearable 'Ai Pin' launched by Humane, backed by ex-Apple execs and Microsoft
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Goldman Sachs developing dozen generative AI projects -exec

Goldman Sachs is working on a dozen projects which will incorporate generative artificial intelligence into its business practices, a senior

Goldman Sachs developing dozen generative AI projects -exec
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Apple agrees to $25 million settlement with US over hiring of immigrants

Apple Inc will pay $25 million to settle claims by the U.S.

Apple agrees to $25 million settlement with US over hiring of immigrants
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LinkedIn says spy firm targeted Hungarian activists, journalists before 2022 election

Private spy firm Black Cube was behind a hidden video campaign that used LinkedIn to target Hungarian activists and journalists leading to last year's

LinkedIn says spy firm targeted Hungarian activists, journalists before 2022 election
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Payments app Zelle begins refunds for imposter scams after Washington pressure

Banks on the payment app Zelle have begun refunding victims of imposter scams to address consumer protection concerns raised by U.S. lawmakers and the federal consumer

Payments app Zelle begins refunds for imposter scams after Washington pressure
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Hyundai Motor breaks ground on $1.5 billion EV plant in South Korea

Hyundai Motor Co on Monday broke ground on a 2 trillion won ($1.52 billion) dedicated electric vehicle (EV) plant in South Korea, as the automaker

Hyundai Motor breaks ground on $1.5 billion EV plant in South Korea
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EV maker Fisker plunges to all-time low after cutting production target

Shares of Fisker Inc fell by more than 24% to an all-time low on Tuesday after the electric-vehicle startup slashed its production targets as it struggles to ramp

EV maker Fisker plunges to all-time low after cutting production target
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Boeing sets sights on annual airplane delivery target after slow October

Boeing must deliver 70 narrowbody 737s and 14 widebody 787 Dreamliners in November and December to meet its target for 2023, setting the U.S. planemaker up

Boeing sets sights on annual airplane delivery target after slow October
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Elon Musk denies report of potential Starlink IPO in 2024

Elon Musk on Wednesday denied a report that his rocket company SpaceX was discussing an initial public offering (IPO) for its satellite internet business, Starlink, as soon as 2024.

Elon Musk denies report of potential Starlink IPO in 2024
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Spotify to use Google's AI to tailor podcasts, audiobooks recommendations

Spotify, on Thursday, expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to use large language models (LLMs) to help identify a user's listening patterns across

Spotify to use Google's AI to tailor podcasts, audiobooks recommendations
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Carlyle cuts Asia fundraising target to $6 billion in challenging market-sources

By Kane Wu and M.

Carlyle cuts Asia fundraising target to $6 billion in challenging market-sources
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Lawmakers voice concern on Chinese autonomous vehicle firms collecting US testing data

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers raised concerns about Chinese companies collecting sensitive data while testing autonomous vehicles in the United States, according to

Lawmakers voice concern on Chinese autonomous vehicle firms collecting US testing data
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Apple to make messaging between iPhones and Android devices easier

Apple said it plans to adopt a messaging standard next year that will allow for a smoother texting experience between iPhones and Android devices.

Apple to make messaging between iPhones and Android devices easier
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US lawmakers urge scrutiny of SpaceX worker injuries after Reuters report

Three U.S. lawmakers are calling for greater scrutiny of worker safety at Elon Musk's SpaceX following a Reuters investigation that documented

US lawmakers urge scrutiny of SpaceX worker injuries after Reuters report
Technology|US

SpaceX Starship launch presumed failed minutes after reaching space

SpaceX's uncrewed spacecraft Starship, developed to carry astronauts to the moon and beyond, reached space for the first

SpaceX Starship launch presumed failed minutes after reaching space
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North Korea claims it launched first spy satellite, promises more

North Korea said it successfully placed its first spy satellite in orbit on Tuesday and vowed to launch more in the near future, defying

North Korea claims it launched first spy satellite, promises more
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Binance's Zhao pleads guilty, steps down to settle US illicit finance probe

Binance chief Changpeng Zhao stepped down and pleaded guilty to breaking U.S. anti-money laundering laws as part of a $4.3

Binance's Zhao pleads guilty, steps down to settle US illicit finance probe
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Jeff Bezos expected to sell more Amazon shares worth $1 billion - CNBC

Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos is expected to offload more of his stake in the company on Tuesday after selling shares worth about $240 million last week, CNBC reported, citing a source.

Jeff Bezos expected to sell more Amazon shares worth $1 billion - CNBC
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US agency streamlines probes related to artificial intelligence

Investigations of cases where artificial intelligence (AI) is used to break the law will be streamlined under a new process approved by the U.S.

US agency streamlines probes related to artificial intelligence
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Exclusive-OpenAI researchers warned board of AI breakthrough ahead of CEO ouster -sources

Ahead of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s four days in exile, several staff researchers sent the board of directors a letter warning of a powerful

Exclusive-OpenAI researchers warned board of AI breakthrough ahead of CEO ouster -sources
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Analysis-Britain's Black Friday shoppers go second-hand in hunt for value

As Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season, retailers and manufacturers anticipate a growing number of British consumers will be hunting for

Analysis-Britain's Black Friday shoppers go second-hand in hunt for value
Business|Technology

AI poster child Altman back at OpenAI, may have fewer checks on power

Sam Altman's return as OpenAI's chief executive will strengthen his grip on the startup and may leave the ChatGPT creator with fewer checks on his power as the company

AI poster child Altman back at OpenAI, may have fewer checks on power
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Amazon hit by strikes, protests across Europe during Black Friday trade

Amazon workers came out on strike at multiple locations across Europe on Friday as protests against the U.S. e-commerce giant's working practices picked up pace on one of the

Amazon hit by strikes, protests across Europe during Black Friday trade
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Two US projects highlight divide over carbon removal’s role in climate fight

In Texas, oil and gas producer Occidental Petroleum is constructing a giant facility to suck 500,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere annually to keep it

Two US projects highlight divide over carbon removal’s role in climate fight
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Shein IPO raises fresh questions on alleged forced labor in supply chain

As China-founded e-commerce behemoth Shein moves to list in New York, U.S. lawmakers are again calling on it to prove that forced labor

Shein IPO raises fresh questions on alleged forced labor in supply chain
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US FAA tightens aircraft certification oversight after Boeing MAX crashes

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it had adopted a new aircraft certification policy requiring key flight control design changes to be

US FAA tightens aircraft certification oversight after Boeing MAX crashes
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Taiwanese Tesla supplier Hota retools supply chain with first US factory

For years, Hota Industrial Mfg.

Taiwanese Tesla supplier Hota retools supply chain with first US factory
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise beats quarterly profit estimates but forecast falters

Hewlett Packard Enterprise beat estimates for quarterly profit on Tuesday due to easing costs but unfavorable macroeconomic conditions led to a dour forecast for the current quarter.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise beats quarterly profit estimates but forecast falters
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GM to buy back $10 billion in shares, cut Cruise spending

General Motors said on Wednesday it will buy back $10 billion in shares and boost its dividend by 33%, even as it cuts spending at its troubled robotaxi unit Cruise and

GM to buy back $10 billion in shares, cut Cruise spending
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More US retailers adopt 'keep it' returns policies to shelter profits in holiday surge

As holiday shoppers return items purchased during Black Friday and Cyber Monday online shopping sprees, more U.S. retailers

More US retailers adopt 'keep it' returns policies to shelter profits in holiday surge
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Ford targets 'meaningful changes' in cost and quality -CFO

Ford Motor Co is intensely focused on reducing costs across the business, from commodities, labor and warranties to the design of its third-generation electric vehicles, a top executive

Ford targets 'meaningful changes' in cost and quality -CFO
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GM believes many of its EVs will qualify for tax credits in 2024

General Motors said Friday that it expects many of its electric vehicles to qualify for U.S. tax credits next year after new stricter rules limiting Chinese battery content take

GM believes many of its EVs will qualify for tax credits in 2024
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Exclusive-Apple warns India's EU-style charger rules will hit local production target

Apple has told India its local production targets will be hit if New Delhi follows the European Union and requires existing iPhones to have

Exclusive-Apple warns India's EU-style charger rules will hit local production target
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Ericsson shares jump after AT&T deal win, Nokia drops

AT&T has chosen Ericsson to build a telecom network using a new cost-cutting technology ORAN that will cover 70% of its wireless traffic in the United

Ericsson shares jump after AT&T deal win, Nokia drops
Business|Technology

Amazon latest to criticise Microsoft in UK cloud market probe

Amazon has told the UK's antitrust authority its rival Microsoft uses business practices that restrict customer choice in the cloud computing market, the second major company to

Amazon latest to criticise Microsoft in UK cloud market probe
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|US

China hopes Microsoft will play constructive role in China-US cooperation on AI

China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with Microsoft President Brad Smith on Wednesday, and exchanged views on Microsoft's development in China, Sino-US economic and trade

China hopes Microsoft will play constructive role in China-US cooperation on AI
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Apple told component suppliers to source iPhone 16 batteries from India- FT

Apple has informed component suppliers of its preference to source batteries for the forthcoming iPhone 16 from Indian factories, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

Apple told component suppliers to source iPhone 16 batteries from India- FT
Health|Technology|US

Fresenius Medical Care says data on 500,000 people stolen in U.S

Dialysis group Fresenius Medical Care said on Wednesday that data including medical records on 500,000 patients and former patients were stolen from a U.S. subsidiary's database.

Fresenius Medical Care says data on 500,000 people stolen in U.S
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Comcast to raise prices for its Xfinity programs

Comcast is raising prices for its Xfinity program, the media giant said on Wednesday, as it looks to offset high programming costs. Xfinity provides video, broadband and phone services.

Comcast to raise prices for its Xfinity programs
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Airline industry to meet in January over GPS spoofing spike

Global aviation industry leaders will meet in January to discuss safety concerns around increased GPS interference by cyberattackers steering planes off course,

Airline industry to meet in January over GPS spoofing spike
Economy|Finance|Technology|US

US bitcoin ETF issuer talks with SEC have advanced to key details -sources

Discussions between the U.S. securities regulator and asset managers hoping to list bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have advanced to key technical

US bitcoin ETF issuer talks with SEC have advanced to key details -sources
Business|Europe|Technology

Europe agrees landmark AI regulation deal

Europe on Friday reached a provisional deal on landmark European Union rules governing the use of

Europe agrees landmark AI regulation deal
Asia|Technology|US|World

US, South Korea and Japan to step up actions on North Korean cyberthreats

The United States, South Korea and Japan have agreed on new initiatives to respond to North Korea's threats in cyberspace, including satellite launches

US, South Korea and Japan to step up actions on North Korean cyberthreats
Business|Technology

Microsoft says it does not own any portion of OpenAI

Microsoft said in a statement on Friday that it does not own any part of OpenAI, an artificial intelligence powerhouse.

Microsoft says it does not own any portion of OpenAI
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California high-speed rail faces challenges after US award

California's ambitious high-speed rail project that aims to move travelers from San Francisco to the Los Angeles basin in under three hours still faces significant

California high-speed rail faces challenges after US award
Business|Technology|US

US judge to hear Meta privacy dispute with FTC next month

A judge overseeing a lawsuit brought by Meta Platforms, owner of WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook, said he would hear arguments in late January on a request that he temporarily

US judge to hear Meta privacy dispute with FTC next month
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Nvidia to expand ties with Vietnam, support AI development

U.S. chipmaker Nvidia's chief executive said on Monday the company will expand its partnership with Vietnam's top tech firms and support the country in training talent for developing

Nvidia to expand ties with Vietnam, support AI development
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South Korean auto battery firms take on Chinese rivals but with trepidation

Under pressure from clients eager to diversify away from China, South Korean makers of automotive batteries have pledged to develop a more affordable type of battery

South Korean auto battery firms take on Chinese rivals but with trepidation
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EV charger station firms battle for prime locations in Europe, US

Electric vehicle charging companies in Europe and the U.S. have started fighting over the best spots for fast public chargers, and industry

EV charger station firms battle for prime locations in Europe, US
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Apple now requires a judge's consent to hand over push notification data

Apple has said it now requires a judge's order to hand over information about its customers' push notification to law enforcement, putting the iPhone maker's

Apple now requires a judge's consent to hand over push notification data
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Judge says TikTok must turn meeting records over in state attorneys general probe

A state judge on Friday ordered TikTok to comply with the North Carolina Attorney General's Office's request for records in a multistate investigation into whether the app put young people

Judge says TikTok must turn meeting records over in state attorneys general probe
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Canada to keep pressure on Facebook to pay for news, Trudeau says

Ottawa will keep pushing Meta to comply with a new law requiring large internet companies to pay Canadian news publishers for their content, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on

Canada to keep pressure on Facebook to pay for news, Trudeau says
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Workers at Amazon logistics centre in Spain plan 3-day strike over wages

Spanish workers at a logistics centre of giant online retailer Amazon in northern Spain are planning a three-day strike ahead of the Epiphany feast day on Jan. 6, when Spanish

Workers at Amazon logistics centre in Spain plan 3-day strike over wages
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Exclusive-US lawmakers urge Biden to probe EU targeting of tech firms -letter

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has written to U.S. President Joe Biden, warning European technology regulation could threaten U.S. interests.

Exclusive-US lawmakers urge Biden to probe EU targeting of tech firms -letter
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Meta Oversight Board says Israel-Hamas videos should not have been removed

Meta Platform's Oversight Board said on Tuesday that the social media company erred in removing two videos depicting hostages and injured people in the Israel-Hamas conflict

Meta Oversight Board says Israel-Hamas videos should not have been removed
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Factbox-How companies are responding to attacks on ships in the Red Sea

Attacks on vessels by Iranian-backed Houthi militants in Yemen have disrupted international commerce on the shortest shipping route between Europe and Asia.

Factbox-How companies are responding to attacks on ships in the Red Sea
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California approves rules for converting sewage waste to drinking water

California regulators on Tuesday cleared the way for widespread use of advanced filtration and treatment facilities designed to convert sewage waste into pure

California approves rules for converting sewage waste to drinking water
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Amid rockets from Gaza, Google apps suspend Israel traffic-jam displays

Users of Google navigation apps in Israel are not seeing traffic jams due a precautionary suspension of that function as the country comes under

Amid rockets from Gaza, Google apps suspend Israel traffic-jam displays
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Airbus on course for record jetliner orders in 2023, sources say

Airbus is on course to break aerospace order records in 2023 after a buying spree from European airlines and a brisk month so far in deliveries, industry sources said

Airbus on course for record jetliner orders in 2023, sources say
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Pornhub owner reaches deal with US prosecutors over sex trafficking ties

The company that owns and operates adult entertainment websites including Pornhub.com has reached a deferred prosecution agreement with the U.S.

Pornhub owner reaches deal with US prosecutors over sex trafficking ties
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Micron shares jump on forecast for quicker recovery in chip demand

Chipmaker Micron Technology's shares jumped 6.3% before the bell on Thursday after it predicted strong recovery in supply-demand balance for memory and flash storage in 2024.

Micron shares jump on forecast for quicker recovery in chip demand
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Cybertruck designer says Tesla stainless steel pickup is no experiment

The angular, polarizing design of the Cybertruck will help boost the Tesla brand, the electric vehicle maker's chief designer said on Thursday,

Cybertruck designer says Tesla stainless steel pickup is no experiment
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NY Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft for infringing copyrighted works

The New York Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft on Wednesday, accusing them of using millions of the newspaper's articles without permission to help train

NY Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft for infringing copyrighted works
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Can sizzling Magnificent Seven trade keep powering US stocks in 2024?

As a strong year in U.S. stocks winds down, fund managers face a potentially consequential choice in 2024: stick with the few massive growth and technology

Can sizzling Magnificent Seven trade keep powering US stocks in 2024?
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology|US

U.S. wants to contain China's chip industry. This startup shows it won't be easy

Last year, a veteran Silicon Valley software executive took the helm of a startup in his native China, company records show.

U.S. wants to contain China's chip industry. This startup shows it won't be easy
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Analysis-Japan crash marks test of how new carbon jets cope in a disaster

Tuesday's runway collision in Japan marks the first time a modern lightweight airliner has burnt down and is being seen as a test

Analysis-Japan crash marks test of how new carbon jets cope in a disaster
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War, weather put ocean shippers on notice for rough seas in 2024

Recent hostilities in the Red Sea have thrown global shippers of vital goods for a loop - but it is hardly the only issue that big carriers are facing as 2024

War, weather put ocean shippers on notice for rough seas in 2024
Business|Science|Technology

Vulcan rocket's space debut will be crucial for Boeing-Lockheed venture as sale talks loom

A lot is riding on the first launch of the new Vulcan rocket by the United Launch Alliance, a joint venture of Boeing and Lockheed Martin.

Vulcan rocket's space debut will be crucial for Boeing-Lockheed venture as sale talks loom
Business|Technology

Alaska Airlines grounds Boeing 737 MAX 9 for checks after blowout

Alaska Airlines grounds Boeing 737 MAX 9 for checks after blowout
Business|Technology|US

Boeing checks hit paperwork snag; US investigators search for missing part

Safety checks on some Boeing jets hit a snag over paperwork on Sunday, as U.S. authorities searched for a missing panel that blew off a

Boeing checks hit paperwork snag; US investigators search for missing part
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Explainer-What is the panel that blew off a Boeing plane in mid-air?

A piece of fuselage tore off the left side of an Alaska Airlines-operated Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet as it climbed following takeoff from Portland, Oregon, en route to Ontario, California,

Explainer-What is the panel that blew off a Boeing plane in mid-air?
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United finds loose bolts on several 737 MAX planes, raising pressure on Boeing

Boeing's latest 737 MAX crisis deepened on Monday after United Airlines said it had found loose bolts on

United finds loose bolts on several 737 MAX planes, raising pressure on Boeing
Business|Technology

Mercedes launches 'dialogue partner' voice assistant

Mercedes-Benz launched a new virtual assistant at the CES electronics trade fair on Monday capable of providing context-based suggestions

Mercedes launches 'dialogue partner' voice assistant
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Juniper jumps on reports Hewlett Packard Enterprise close to $13 billion deal

Juniper Networks' shares climbed 23% in premarket trading on Tuesday after reports Hewlett Packard Enterprise was nearing a $13 billion deal for the networking gear maker to capitalize on

Juniper jumps on reports Hewlett Packard Enterprise close to $13 billion deal
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

EV maker VinFast launches pickup truck concept, plans to sell mini-EV globally

Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast on Tuesday launched a prototype of its new pickup truck, and said it plans to launch its mini-sized VF 3 model globally.

EV maker VinFast launches pickup truck concept, plans to sell mini-EV globally
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US lawmakers seek to regulate AI vendors to the government

A bipartisan group of congressman on Wednesday unveiled legislation that would require federal agencies and their artificial intelligence vendors to adopt best practices for

US lawmakers seek to regulate AI vendors to the government
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US FBI, SEC join probe of fake social media post from regulator

U.S. authorities including the Federal Bureau of Investigation are probing a fake post made on the Securities and Exchange Commission's account on X,

US FBI, SEC join probe of fake social media post from regulator
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OpenAI in content licensing talks with CNN, Fox and Time - Bloomberg News

ChatGPT maker OpenAI is in discussions with media firms CNN, Fox Corp. and Time to license their work, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

OpenAI in content licensing talks with CNN, Fox and Time - Bloomberg News
Business|News|Technology

Analysis-Boeing's latest MAX problem creates more headache for airlines

A cabin blowout at 16,000 feet and the grounding of more than 170 Boeing jets have rekindled frustration among airlines over

Analysis-Boeing's latest MAX problem creates more headache for airlines
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Exclusive-Tesla Berlin to stop most output for two weeks due to Red Sea disruption

Tesla will suspend most car production at its factory near Berlin from Jan. 29 to Feb. 11, the company said late on Thursday, citing a lack of components owing

Exclusive-Tesla Berlin to stop most output for two weeks due to Red Sea disruption
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ABB buys tech company to give industrial robots eyes and brains

ABB has bought a company specialising in boosting the mobility of industrial robots - by using artificial intelligence and 3D vision to move around factories and

ABB buys tech company to give industrial robots eyes and brains
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US airline group urges government action to address air traffic challenges

The group representing major U.S. airlines on Wednesday urged the Biden administration to take swift action to address a long-standing air traffic controller

US airline group urges government action to address air traffic challenges
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Samsung to embed Google's generative AI tech in S24 smartphone series

Samsung will deploy Google's generative artificial intelligence technology in its Galaxy S24 series smartphones that were unveiled on Wednesday, the companies said.

Samsung to embed Google's generative AI tech in S24 smartphone series
Business|Technology

Samsung packs newest Galaxy S24 smartphones with AI functions to beat Apple

Samsung Electronics latest premium smartphones, unveiled on Wednesday, will have multiple AI functions, such as simultaneous translation of foreign language phone calls,

Samsung packs newest Galaxy S24 smartphones with AI functions to beat Apple
Technology|US

Google releases AI multisearch feature in US

Google on Wednesday rolled out an AI-powered feature in the United States that will allow users to search with an image and text simultaneously using their mobile phones.

Google releases AI multisearch feature in US
Business|Technology

US imports of some Apple Watches banned while patent case plays out

Apple cannot sell two flagship Apple Watch models in the U.S. as the iPhone maker fights a legal battle over patents covering

US imports of some Apple Watches banned while patent case plays out
Business|Technology

CNN boss plans to merge newsgathering ops, explores digital subscription model - WSJ

CNN's new CEO Mark Thompson plans to combine all newsgathering operations of the news network into one unit that would serve its television, streaming and digital platforms, the Wall

CNN boss plans to merge newsgathering ops, explores digital subscription model - WSJ
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Bank CEOs, huddled in private in Davos, worry about competition, economy - sources

Bank CEOs meeting in private at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday aired concerns about the competitive risks from fintech firms and private

Bank CEOs, huddled in private in Davos, worry about competition, economy - sources
Business|Economy|Technology

AI buzzes Davos, but CEOs wrestle with how to make it pay

Bright banners tout the promise of artificial intelligence along the main promenade of Davos, but executives at the World Economic Forum (WEF) say they

AI buzzes Davos, but CEOs wrestle with how to make it pay
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Spot bitcoin ETFs draw nearly $2 billion in first three days of trading

A new batch of U.S. bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has attracted strong investor interest, though it is unclear if they will be able to maintain the pace of inflows

Spot bitcoin ETFs draw nearly $2 billion in first three days of trading
Business|Technology

Meta's Sheryl Sandberg to exit board after 12 years

Meta Platforms' former chief operating

Meta's Sheryl Sandberg to exit board after 12 years
Business|Technology

GM Cruise robotaxi unit faces US probes over dragging incident, vows reforms

GM's Cruise self-driving car unit on Thursday revealed U.S.

GM Cruise robotaxi unit faces US probes over dragging incident, vows reforms
Business|Environment|News|Technology|Travel

World's largest cruise ship sets sail, bringing concerns about methane emissions

The world's largest cruise ship is set for its maiden voyage on Saturday, but environmental groups are concerned that the liquefied natural gas-powered vessel

World's largest cruise ship sets sail, bringing concerns about methane emissions
Business|Technology|US

United CEO kickstarts Airbus talks amid Boeing delays- sources

United Airlines has approached Airbus about buying more A321neo jets to fill a potential void left by the delayed Boeing 737 MAX 10, in a trade-off likely to ease deadlock

United CEO kickstarts Airbus talks amid Boeing delays- sources
Education|Technology

Shunned in computer age, cursive makes a comeback in California

A generation of children who learned to write on screens is now going old school.

Shunned in computer age, cursive makes a comeback in California
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Boeing under a microscope for safety issues as it reports results

When Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun delivers the company's fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, he will be doing it while the planemaker is in the

Boeing under a microscope for safety issues as it reports results
Business|Technology

Boeing one incident away from 737 production halt, lessor says

One of the aircraft industry's most influential leaders believes Boeing will face a heavier regulatory backlash if there are further production

Boeing one incident away from 737 production halt, lessor says
Business|Finance|Technology

Toyota keeps crown as world's top-selling automaker in 2023

Toyota Motor sold a record 11.2 million vehicles in 2023, it said on Tuesday, taking the crown as the world's top-selling automaker for a fourth straight year.

Toyota keeps crown as world's top-selling automaker in 2023
News|Technology|US

Exclusive-US disabled Chinese hacking network targeting critical infrastructure, sources say

The U.S. government in recent months launched an operation to fight a pervasive Chinese hacking operation that successfully compromised thousands of

Exclusive-US disabled Chinese hacking network targeting critical infrastructure, sources say
Business|Technology

Alphabet, Meta ad sales in Q4 unlikely to reflect gen AI investments

Despite the buzz over generative artificial intelligence last year, the technology's impact on the advertising business of Alphabet and Meta Platforms is

Alphabet, Meta ad sales in Q4 unlikely to reflect gen AI investments
Business|Technology

Meta, TikTok, X CEOs to face tough questions on child safety at US Senate hearing

The chief executives of social media companies Meta, X, TikTok, Snap, and Discord will face tough questions Wednesday on efforts to combat

Meta, TikTok, X CEOs to face tough questions on child safety at US Senate hearing
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Judge rules in favor of plaintiffs challenging Musk's Tesla pay package

A Delaware judge on Tuesday ruled in favor of the investor plaintiffs who challenged billionaire Elon Musk's $56 billion Tesla pay package, a court filing showed.

Judge rules in favor of plaintiffs challenging Musk's Tesla pay package
Business|Europe|Technology

German dealership Sternauto opens BYD store in Berlin

Chinese EV giant BYD's five models on sale in Germany will be showcased at a new BYD-only store in Berlin run by dealership Sternauto, in

German dealership Sternauto opens BYD store in Berlin
Business|Technology|US|Videos

Analysis-GM's Cruise faces long road back to city streets in wake of safety review

General Motors' Cruise self-driving car unit faces a trip that could last the better part of this year to convince regulators and a wary public that its

Analysis-GM's Cruise faces long road back to city streets in wake of safety review
Business|Finance|Technology

'AI' stays front-and-center on quarterly conference calls

Artificial intelligence remains a hot topic on earnings conference calls this quarter by Microsoft, Alphabet and others across Wall Street, even as investors look for

'AI' stays front-and-center on quarterly conference calls
Finance|Technology|US

Regulatory nod for US spot bitcoin ETF options may take months- sources

Options on new U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could take months to gain regulatory approval, potentially dampening the appeal of the

Regulatory nod for US spot bitcoin ETF options may take months- sources
Business|Technology|US

Labor-backed group sues to block Massachusetts gig worker ballot proposal

A labor-backed coalition on Thursday filed a lawsuit seeking to block an industry-supported bid to ask Massachusetts voters to decide whether ride-share and delivery

Labor-backed group sues to block Massachusetts gig worker ballot proposal
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Asian shares buoyed by US tech bounce, payrolls in focus

Asian shares were buoyed by a late bounce in U.S. tech on Friday as results from Meta and Amazon beat expectations, while investors are bracing for U.S. jobs figures,

Asian shares buoyed by US tech bounce, payrolls in focus
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Analysis-Shifting Tesla incorporation to Texas may not give Musk what he wants

Elon Musk's plan to pull up stakes from Delaware and reincorporate Tesla in Texas may not give the electric carmaker's CEO the greater freedom he desires given the

Analysis-Shifting Tesla incorporation to Texas may not give Musk what he wants
Business|Finance|Technology

Amazon reports quarterly revenue above estimates

Amazon.com beat fourth-quarter revenue expectations on Thursday on robust growth in online spending by consumers during the holiday season despite high borrowing costs.

Amazon reports quarterly revenue above estimates
News|Technology|US

Tesla to recall over 2 million vehicles in US - NHTSA

Tesla is recalling about 2.2 million vehicles in the U.S., due to incorrect font size on warning lights, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday.

Tesla to recall over 2 million vehicles in US - NHTSA
Business|Education|Technology

Harvard alumni backed by billionaires fail to make cut for board ballot

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and hedge fund manager Bill Ackman failed on Friday to get candidates they backed to join Harvard's board of overseers.

Harvard alumni backed by billionaires fail to make cut for board ballot
Business|Finance|Technology

Analysis-Tesla activist investors to seize on Elon Musk pay ruling

Activist investors who have for years accused Tesla's board of failing to rein in Elon Musk say this week's court ruling on the electric vehicle maker CEO's compensation

Analysis-Tesla activist investors to seize on Elon Musk pay ruling
Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology

EU aims to agree key path towards green industry ambitions

European Union policymakers hope to agree new rules on Tuesday to promote domestic production of equipment for solar and wind power, fuel cells and other

EU aims to agree key path towards green industry ambitions
News|Science|Technology|World

IAEA chief says Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant has enough cooling water - Russian agencies

U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi visited the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine on Wednesday and said there were enough wells on site to supply

IAEA chief says Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant has enough cooling water - Russian agencies
Business|Finance|Technology|US

News Corp beats quarterly revenue estimates

Media conglomerate News Corp beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter revenue on Wednesday, driven by growth in digital subscriptions at business information unit Dow Jones and a

News Corp beats quarterly revenue estimates
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

China bid to 'cheat' its way to chip prominence failing -Taiwan's US envoy

China has sought to "cheat" and "steal" its way to matching Taiwan in chip technology, but has yet to succeed despite investing huge sums

China bid to 'cheat' its way to chip prominence failing -Taiwan's US envoy
Business|Technology|US

Boeing aiming to reduce traveled work on 737, supply chain head says

Boeing Co recently issued guidance to its supply chain to reduce traveled work on the 737 program, Boeing supply chain head Ihssane Mounir said on Wednesday at an aerospace

Boeing aiming to reduce traveled work on 737, supply chain head says
Business|News|Technology|US

Volkswagen sticking with North American EV plans - executive

Volkswagen is sticking with plans to launch 25 electric vehicle models in North America across its group brands by 2030, but is ready to adjust as the market shifts

Volkswagen sticking with North American EV plans - executive
Business|Finance|Technology

Exclusive-Trump's media deal partner nears $50 million financing -sources

Digital World Acquisition Corp, the blank-check acquisition company that has agreed to take former U.S.

Exclusive-Trump's media deal partner nears $50 million financing -sources
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Exclusive-Duke Energy to remove Chinese battery giant CATL from Marine Corps Base

Under pressure from Congress, U.S. utility company Duke Energy plans to decommission energy-storage batteries produced by Chinese battery maker CATL at one of

Exclusive-Duke Energy to remove Chinese battery giant CATL from Marine Corps Base
Business|Finance|Technology

Jeff Bezos sells roughly $2 billion of Amazon shares

Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos sold around 12 million shares of the online retail and cloud services firm for roughly $2 billion, according to a company filing on Friday, soon after laying

Jeff Bezos sells roughly $2 billion of Amazon shares
Americas|Business|Economy|Technology|US

Robot invasion hit a bump in 2023 as North American economy cooled

North American companies ordered about a third fewer robots last year as worries about a slowing economy and higher interest rates made it harder to justify buying the

Robot invasion hit a bump in 2023 as North American economy cooled
Business|News|Technology|US

US judge blocks Ohio law restricting children's use of social media

A federal judge on Monday prevented Ohio from implementing a new law that requires social media companies, including Meta Platform's Instagram and ByteDance's TikTok, to

US judge blocks Ohio law restricting children's use of social media
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|Travel

Thai Airways to acquire 45 wide-body Boeing jets

Thai Airways International said on Wednesday it has entered into an agreement with Boeing and GE Aerospace for a firm order of 45 wide-body jets to expand its fleet, with

Thai Airways to acquire 45 wide-body Boeing jets
Business|Finance|Technology

Sony slashes PS5 sales target, plans 2025 IPO for financial unit

Japan's Sony slashed the full-year sales forecast for its PlayStation 5 console on Wednesday and said it plans to list its financial business next year as it focuses on

Sony slashes PS5 sales target, plans 2025 IPO for financial unit
Business|Europe|Technology

EU says several Apple, Microsoft platforms don't qualify as gatekeepers

The EU Commission on Tuesday said several service platforms provided by Apple and Microsoft should not be designated as 'gatekeepers', which would make them subject to onerous obligations

EU says several Apple, Microsoft platforms don't qualify as gatekeepers
Business|Technology|US

Boeing, pressured over 737 MAX 9 blowout, says January deliveries shrank 29%

Boeing said on Tuesday it delivered 27 airplanes in January, which was down 29% from the same month last year as regulators, lawmakers and customers pressured

Boeing, pressured over 737 MAX 9 blowout, says January deliveries shrank 29%
Business|Finance|Technology

Motorola Solutions buys UK thermal camera company Silent Sentinel

Motorola Solutions said on Wednesday it had bought British long-range thermal camera specialist Silent Sentinel to bolster its video security capabilities in locations like airports

Motorola Solutions buys UK thermal camera company Silent Sentinel
Science|Technology|World

White House: Russia's anti-satellite capability is concerning but no immediate threat

Russia is developing an anti-satellite capability that has not yet been deployed and U.S.

White House: Russia's anti-satellite capability is concerning but no immediate threat
News|Science|Technology

Private US moon lander launched half century after last Apollo lunar mission

A moon lander built by Houston-based aerospace company Intuitive Machines was launched from Florida early on Thursday on a mission

Private US moon lander launched half century after last Apollo lunar mission
Arts|Science|Technology

Google touts AI to vet troves of content in seconds; CEO predicts profit

Reading "War and Peace," Leo Tolstoy's monumental novel that runs half a million words long and often over 1,000 pages, might be a minute-long affair for a new artificial

Google touts AI to vet troves of content in seconds; CEO predicts profit
Crime|News|Technology|US|World

Explainer-Who is Julian Assange?

WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange will launch on Tuesday what could be his last chance in an English court to stop his extradition to the United States to face criminal charges

Explainer-Who is Julian Assange?
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|US

Stellantis could build Leapmotor EVs in Europe, North America

Stellantis could build electric vehicles based on technology from Chinese affiliate Leapmotor in Europe, North America or other markets where it needs competitively

Stellantis could build Leapmotor EVs in Europe, North America
Europe|Technology|US

EV charging void has drivers trying new routes to power up

Electric vehicle drivers unable to install a charger at home are turning instead to stopgaps offered by U.S. and European firms as alternatives to often

EV charging void has drivers trying new routes to power up
News|Technology|World

Putin sends signal to West with flight on nuclear-capable bomber

Russian President Vladimir Putin flew on a modernised Tu-160M nuclear-capable strategic bomber on Thursday in a move likely to be seen in the

Putin sends signal to West with flight on nuclear-capable bomber
Asia|Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets|Technology

Nikkei soars past all-time closing high as chip stocks rise on Nvidia's robust outlook

Japan's Nikkei share average on Thursday surged past an all-time closing high scaled in December 1989, as chip-related stocks jumped after U.S. chipmaker Nvidia's outlook beat market

Nikkei soars past all-time closing high as chip stocks rise on Nvidia's robust outlook
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nasdaq futures jump nearly 2% after Nvidia trounces expectations

Futures tracking the tech-heavy Nasdaq jumped about 2% on Thursday after Nvidia's bumper results and forecast gave a fresh boost to the euphoria around artificial intelligence that has

Nasdaq futures jump nearly 2% after Nvidia trounces expectations
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Japan's Nikkei nears record peak after Nvidia beat, rest of Asia muted

Japan's Nikkei share average climbed to the cusp of an all-time peak on Thursday after unexpectedly strong revenue forecasts from U.S. chip designer Nvidia lifted

Japan's Nikkei nears record peak after Nvidia beat, rest of Asia muted
Asia|Business|Technology

Chinese planemaker COMAC upstages Airbus and Boeing at Singapore Airshow

Chinese state-owned planemaker COMAC upstaged industry leaders Airbus and Boeing at the Singapore Airshow this week, showing off its self-

Chinese planemaker COMAC upstages Airbus and Boeing at Singapore Airshow
Business|Technology

Airlines' sustainability mantra masks divides over green future

Promoting the Singapore Airshow on Sunday, the organiser of the event was asked what would be different about this year's aviation and defence jamboree.

Airlines' sustainability mantra masks divides over green future
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Stocks bask in tech euphoria, Nvidia boom

Asia stocks rose on Friday and put global markets on course for a week of heady gains as AI darling Nvidia's stunning results sparked a wave of record highs from Asia

Stocks bask in tech euphoria, Nvidia boom
Business|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Intuitive Machines rockets higher after landing spacecraft on moon

Shares of Intuitive Machines shot up 43% in premarket trading after the space exploration company became the first private firm to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon.

Intuitive Machines rockets higher after landing spacecraft on moon
Business|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Futures take breather after scorching AI-led rally

U.S. stock index futures paused for breath on Friday after a stunning rally in the previous session, spurred by upbeat results from AI poster child Nvidia that renewed enthusiasm about

Futures take breather after scorching AI-led rally
Business|Technology|US

AT&T to credit customers a full day of service for Thursday outage

AT&T will credit customers a full day of service for the carrier's more than 10-hour outage on Thursday that affected more than 70,000 users, saying it was the "right thing to do."

AT&T to credit customers a full day of service for Thursday outage
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Nvidia bets dominate US options market as AI fervor grows

Investors' fervor for all things AI-related is leaving its mark on the U.S. options market, as traders pile in to derivatives bets to gain exposure to the red

Nvidia bets dominate US options market as AI fervor grows
Business|Finance|Technology

Taser maker Axon forecasts full-year revenue above estimates

Taser maker Axon Enterprise on Tuesday forecast full-year revenue ahead of Wall Street estimates, banking on strong demand for its software products and recently launched Taser 10.

Taser maker Axon forecasts full-year revenue above estimates
News|Technology|US

Biden to crack down on US data flows to China, Russia

President Joe Biden's administration on Wednesday unveiled an executive order aimed at protecting American personal data by restricting its

Biden to crack down on US data flows to China, Russia
Business|Economy|Environment|News|Science|Technology

Inside a copper output plunge at No. 1 global producer Codelco

Beneath the world's largest open-pit copper mine in Chile lies a tunnel complex filled with dust so dense that machines frequently

Inside a copper output plunge at No. 1 global producer Codelco
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Analysis-The politics and economics behind Biden's China-car espionage probe

President Joe Biden, vowing to "do right by U.S. auto workers," launched an investigation this week into whether Chinese

Analysis-The politics and economics behind Biden's China-car espionage probe
News|Science|Technology

SpaceX launches its eighth long-duration crew to orbit for NASA

A SpaceX rocket lifted off from Florida on Sunday night carrying a crew of three U.S. astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut on their

SpaceX launches its eighth long-duration crew to orbit for NASA
Business|Technology|US

US passenger railroad Amtrak boosting east coast rail service

U.S. passenger railroad Amtrak said Monday it will boost passenger service on the east coast as it vows to double ridership by 2040.

US passenger railroad Amtrak boosting east coast rail service
Business|Finance|Technology

Indian startups ask antitrust body to order Google to restore apps after 'brazen' move

A group representing Indian startups has asked the country's antitrust watchdog to order Alphabet Inc's Google to reinstate apps it removed for policy violations,

Indian startups ask antitrust body to order Google to restore apps after 'brazen' move
Environment|Science|Technology

Google-backed satellite to track global oil industry methane emissions

A new satellite backed by Alphabet Inc's Google and the Environmental Defense Fund group will launch from California on Monday with a mission to pinpoint

Google-backed satellite to track global oil industry methane emissions
Asia|Australia|Business|Finance|Technology

BYD spearheads Chinese electric car push in Australia, a friendlier market

BYD and other Chinese automakers are bringing new electric car models in droves to Australia, a market where they haven't faced trade barriers and sales have surged

BYD spearheads Chinese electric car push in Australia, a friendlier market
Business|Europe|Technology

Area around Tesla's German plant without power after pylon fire

An electricity pylon caught fire near Tesla's German plant on Tuesday, police said, knocking out power in the area.

Area around Tesla's German plant without power after pylon fire
Business|Technology|US

Analysis-EV maker Rivian faces turning point with debut of cheaper R2

Electric-vehicle startup Rivian faces a pivotal moment on Thursday when it unveils a new line of lower-priced models that are key to its future.

Analysis-EV maker Rivian faces turning point with debut of cheaper R2
Business|Finance|Technology

What are EV startups doing to ride out weak demand?

Fisker filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday, the latest electric-vehicle startup to succumb to fundraising difficulties, slow sales, as well as supply chain and distribution challenges

What are EV startups doing to ride out weak demand?
Australia|Business|Environment|Technology|World

After Tesla, Polestar quits Australia auto lobby as emissions fight escalates

Electric vehicle maker Polestar Australia quit Australia's major automotive lobby on Friday, a day after Tesla did the same, in protest over the

After Tesla, Polestar quits Australia auto lobby as emissions fight escalates
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|US

US carbon pipeline company pledges no oil recovery, but Bakken drillers want it

Summit Carbon Solutions, which is trying to build the biggest carbon dioxide capture pipeline in the United States to transport and bury greenhouse gases, has repeatedly

US carbon pipeline company pledges no oil recovery, but Bakken drillers want it
Business|Technology|US

Tesla, rivals get low marks for automated-driving technology

Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self Driving technology and nine other assisted-driving systems marketed by major automakers received "poor" ratings from the U.S.

Tesla, rivals get low marks for automated-driving technology
Business|Technology

McDonald's suffers global tech outage, rules out cybersecurity incident

McDonald's said on Friday a technology outage had disrupted operations at many of its outlets worldwide, including Japan and Australia, but ruled out the possibility of a

McDonald's suffers global tech outage, rules out cybersecurity incident
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Uber to pay $178 million to settle lawsuit with Australia taxi drivers, law firm says

Uber has agreed to pay A$271.8 million ($178.3 million) to settle a lawsuit in Australia brought by taxi operators and drivers, who alleged they lost income when the ride-hailing

Uber to pay $178 million to settle lawsuit with Australia taxi drivers, law firm says
Business|Crime|News|Technology|US

Reddit, YouTube must face lawsuits claiming they enabled Buffalo mass shooter

Reddit and Google's YouTube were ordered by a New York state judge to face lawsuits seeking to hold them responsible for helping enable the avowed white

Reddit, YouTube must face lawsuits claiming they enabled Buffalo mass shooter
Business|Technology

Meta, Microsoft, X and Match join Epic Games' battle against Apple

Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Elon Musk's X and Match Group on Wednesday joined "Fortnite" video game maker Epic Games' protest that Apple has failed to honor a court-

Meta, Microsoft, X and Match join Epic Games' battle against Apple
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Reddit set for hotly anticipated debut after pricing IPO at top of range

Social media platform Reddit geared up for its high-profile market debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, setting the stage for other companies looking to go

Reddit set for hotly anticipated debut after pricing IPO at top of range
Business|Economy|News|Technology|US

Exclusive-India 'screwed up': How the U.S. lobbied New Delhi to reverse laptop rules

India reversed a laptop licensing policy after behind-the-scenes lobbying by U.S. officials, who however remain

Exclusive-India 'screwed up': How the U.S. lobbied New Delhi to reverse laptop rules
Australia|Business|Economy|News|Technology|World

Australia earmarks billions for naval infrastructure as BAE wins AUKUS submarine work

Australia said Thursday it would spend billions on docks, shipyards and factories at home and in Britain for nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS security

Australia earmarks billions for naval infrastructure as BAE wins AUKUS submarine work
News|Science|Technology|World

Launch aborted of Russian Soyuz spacecraft seconds before blast-off

The launch of a Russian Soyuz spacecraft was aborted just seconds before scheduled lift-off to the International Space Station (ISS

Launch aborted of Russian Soyuz spacecraft seconds before blast-off
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Nike shares skid as switch to newer styles to squeeze revenue

Nike shares fell more than 6% before the bell on Friday after the Air Jordan maker forecast a drop in sales in its first half as it replaces older styles with trendier

Nike shares skid as switch to newer styles to squeeze revenue
Business|Technology|US

Boeing CEO to step down in management shakeup

Boeing Co CEO Dave Calhoun will step down by year-end, in a broad management shakeup brought on by the planemaker's sprawling safety crisis stemming from a January mid-air panel blowout on

Boeing CEO to step down in management shakeup
Business|Economy|Technology|US

America's lithium laws fail to keep pace with rapid development

Washington's drive to make the United States a major global lithium producer is being held back by a confusing mix of state regulations that are deterring developers and

America's lithium laws fail to keep pace with rapid development
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Technology|US

China opens dispute against U.S. at WTO over 'discriminatory subsidies'

China has initiated dispute settlement proceedings against the United States at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to safeguard its interests in the electric vehicle industry, the

China opens dispute against U.S. at WTO over 'discriminatory subsidies'
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Technology

S&P cuts Paramount Global's credit rating to 'BB+' on streaming challenges

Ratings agency S&P lowered Paramount Global's credit rating to 'BB+' from 'BBB-' on Wednesday as stiff competition in the streaming landscape pressures the media giant's free operating

S&P cuts Paramount Global's credit rating to 'BB+' on streaming challenges
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Racial tensions cost Germany Inc. skilled foreign labour

Manager Joerg Engelmann says he has pulled out all the stops to attract skilled foreign workers to his chemical engineering company in

Racial tensions cost Germany Inc. skilled foreign labour
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Hulu launches on Disney+ in bid to boost streaming use

Walt Disney completed the addition of the general-audience-focused Hulu streaming service to the family friendly Disney+ on Wednesday, putting titles such as "

Hulu launches on Disney+ in bid to boost streaming use
Business|Finance|Technology

EV startup Fisker slashes prices of Ocean SUV amid debt troubles

Electric-vehicle startup Fisker said on Wednesday it was cutting the prices of its electric Ocean SUV, signaling an attempt by the cash-strapped firm to drum up demand and ease concerns

EV startup Fisker slashes prices of Ocean SUV amid debt troubles
Asia|Business|Technology

Mazda and Panasonic's energy unit sign auto battery supply agreement

Japanese automaker Mazda Motor and the energy unit of Panasonic Holdings said on Friday they have signed an automotive battery supply agreement.

Mazda and Panasonic's energy unit sign auto battery supply agreement
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Kitchen sponge maker Scrub Daddy explores sale, sources say

Scrub Daddy, the kitchen sponge maker that gained popularity after securing an investment on U.S.

Kitchen sponge maker Scrub Daddy explores sale, sources say
Business|Technology

Rivian cuts 1% of workforce in second round of layoffs this year

Electric vehicle maker Rivian said on Wednesday it cut about 1% of its workforce - the second round of job cuts this year - as it reduces cost

Rivian cuts 1% of workforce in second round of layoffs this year
Election|News|Technology|US

Microsoft finds Russian influence operations targeting U.S. election have slowly begun

Microsoft said on Wednesday it found Russian online campaigns aimed at influencing the outcome of the upcoming U.S. presidential election kicked into gear over the past 45

Microsoft finds Russian influence operations targeting U.S. election have slowly begun
Business|Finance|Technology

Analysis-Tesla tries legal 'Band-Aid' to revive Musk's huge pay deal

Tesla and Elon Musk are seizing upon an obscure provision in corporate law to attempt to restore Musk's $56 billion pay package, in an untested move that could

Analysis-Tesla tries legal 'Band-Aid' to revive Musk's huge pay deal
Business|Technology

Amazon to push cashierless shopping tech into more third-party stores, while backing off itself

Amazon.com said on Wednesday it plans to push its cashierless shopping technology into more third-party stores this year, even as it reduces its reliance on the

Amazon to push cashierless shopping tech into more third-party stores, while backing off itself
Business|News|Technology|US

UAW wins big in historic union vote at Volkswagen Tennessee factory

Workers at Volkswagen's Tennessee plant have voted to join the United Auto Workers, in a seismic victory for the union as it drives beyond its Detroit

UAW wins big in historic union vote at Volkswagen Tennessee factory
Business|Finance|Technology

Explainer-Bitcoin's 'halving': what is it and does it matter?

Bitcoin's long-anticipated 'halving' is, depending on where you sit, a vital event that will burnish the cryptocurrency's value as an increasingly scarce commodity, or little more

Explainer-Bitcoin's 'halving': what is it and does it matter?
Business|Finance|Technology

Profit momentum of Big Six tech companies to 'collapse' over 2024, UBS says

Profit growth momentum of the so-called Big Six technology stocks could "collapse" over the next few quarters, UBS Global Research strategists said on

Profit momentum of Big Six tech companies to 'collapse' over 2024, UBS says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

General Motors results beat targets, forecast raised, shares jump

General Motors on Tuesday posted quarterly results that topped Wall Street targets and the automaker raised its annual forecast, citing stable pricing and demand for

General Motors results beat targets, forecast raised, shares jump
Asia|Business|News|Technology|World

Musk decries Australian court 'censorship' of X terror posts

Elon Musk lashed out at Australia's prime minister on Tuesday after a court ordered his social media company X take down footage of an alleged terrorist

Musk decries Australian court 'censorship' of X terror posts
Economy|Technology|US

Amazon launches low-cost grocery delivery subscription plan in US

Ecommerce giant Amazon.com launched a new grocery delivery subscription on Tuesday in the United States for members of its Prime program and customers who are recipients of the government

Amazon launches low-cost grocery delivery subscription plan in US
Business|News|Technology|US

TikTok lawsuit tees up novel court fight over US ban

TikTok's new lawsuit to block a U.S. law forcing the social media company's Chinese parent to divest it or be banned could spark a landmark clash over free speech,

TikTok lawsuit tees up novel court fight over US ban
News|Technology|US

TikTok CEO expects to defeat US restrictions: 'We aren't going anywhere'

TikTok's chief executive said on Wednesday the social media company expects to win a legal challenge to block legislation signed into law by President Joe

TikTok CEO expects to defeat US restrictions: 'We aren't going anywhere'
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Tepid US data hits stocks, lifts Treasury yields to over 5-month high

Stocks snapped a three-day winning streak on Thursday as disappointing forecasts from Facebook and Instagram owner Meta hammered the tech

Tepid US data hits stocks, lifts Treasury yields to over 5-month high
Business|Technology

Chinese EV startup Nio sets starting price for new version of ET7 sedan

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) startup Nio has set the starting price of the new version of its ET7 sedan at 428,000 yuan ($59,063), its chief executive said on Thursday.

Chinese EV startup Nio sets starting price for new version of ET7 sedan
Business|Health|Technology

GlaxoSmithKline sues Pfizer and BioNTech over Covid-19 vaccine technology

GlaxoSmithKline sued Pfizer and BioNTech in Delaware federal court on Thursday, accusing them of infringing GSK patents related to messenger RNA (mRNA) technology in the

GlaxoSmithKline sues Pfizer and BioNTech over Covid-19 vaccine technology
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Bombardier gets waiver from Canada ban on Russian titanium

Bombardier on Thursday became the latest planemaker to disclose an exemption from Canadian sanctions on Russian titanium,

Bombardier gets waiver from Canada ban on Russian titanium
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US probes Tesla recall of 2 million vehicles over Autopilot, citing concerns

U.S. auto safety regulators said on Friday they have opened an investigation into whether Tesla's recall of more than 2 million vehicles announced in December

US probes Tesla recall of 2 million vehicles over Autopilot, citing concerns
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Elon Musk visits China as Tesla seeks self-driving technology rollout

Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Sunday on an unannounced visit, where he was expected to discuss the rollout of Full Self-Driving (FSD) software and permission to

Elon Musk visits China as Tesla seeks self-driving technology rollout
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India 'shocked' as Musk's surprise China visit leaves them spurned

Elon Musk's surprise visit to China this week won concessions for Tesla but left India feeling spurned after he cancelled a scheduled trip there for earlier this

India 'shocked' as Musk's surprise China visit leaves them spurned
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Musk disbands Tesla EV charging team, leaving customers in the dark

Elon Musk's abrupt decision to lay off employees who ran Tesla's electric vehicle charging business blindsided automakers gearing up to

Musk disbands Tesla EV charging team, leaving customers in the dark
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More automakers plug into Tesla's EV charging network

More automakers signed up to access Tesla's electric-vehicle charging infrastructure across the United States, taking the Elon Musk-led company's superchargers closer to becoming the

More automakers plug into Tesla's EV charging network
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Ex-Google workers say firings for protesting Israel contract were illegal

A group of workers at Alphabet Inc's Google have filed a complaint with a U.S. labor board claiming the tech company unlawfully fired about 50 employees for protesting

Ex-Google workers say firings for protesting Israel contract were illegal
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WestJet issues 72-hour lockout notification to union

Onex Corp's WestJet on Saturday said that it issued a 72-hour lockout notification to the union representing its maintenance engineers, the ‍Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association.

WestJet issues 72-hour lockout notification to union
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Status of Uber, Lyft gig workers hinges on Massachusetts court fight

Massachusetts has become the latest front in a years-long battle in the United States over whether ride-share drivers for Uber and Lyft should be treated as

Status of Uber, Lyft gig workers hinges on Massachusetts court fight
Business|Technology

Apple has big AI ambitions - at a lower cost than its rivals

For most of the past year and a half, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook has fielded questions from Wall Street analysts about his plans for artificial intelligence amid

Apple has big AI ambitions - at a lower cost than its rivals
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Big Oil finds more to love in deepwater exploration fields

As Big Oil returns this week to the industry's annual showcase for offshore energy projects and equipment in Houston, deepwater discoveries off Guyana, Namibia

Big Oil finds more to love in deepwater exploration fields
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Holocaust researchers use AI to search for unnamed victims

Researchers in Israel are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to comb through piles of records to try to identify hundreds of thousands of Jewish people

Holocaust researchers use AI to search for unnamed victims
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French carmakers target fourfold jump in EV sales by 2027

France's car industry will aim to ramp up electric car sales fourfold by 2027 under a strategy agreement to be signed with the government on Monday, just as the president of China

French carmakers target fourfold jump in EV sales by 2027
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Apple unveils new AI-focused chip in upgraded iPad Pro

Apple unveiled its latest iPad Pro on Tuesday with a new chip for artificial intelligence computing as it rushes to catch up with its Big Tech rivals in a race to dominate

Apple unveils new AI-focused chip in upgraded iPad Pro
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OpenAI plans to announce Google search competitor on Monday, sources say

OpenAI plans to announce its artificial intelligence-powered search product on Monday, according to two sources familiar with the matter, raising the stakes in its competition

OpenAI plans to announce Google search competitor on Monday, sources say
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GameStop soars as flag bearer 'Roaring Kitty' resurfaces, sparks meme stock rally

Shares of videogame retailer GameStop surged nearly 75% on Monday after "Roaring Kitty", an account associated with a social media finance influencer

GameStop soars as flag bearer 'Roaring Kitty' resurfaces, sparks meme stock rally
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Tesla settles factory worker's sexual harassment lawsuit

Tesla has settled a lawsuit by a former factory employee who says she was fired for complaining about severe sexual harassment, as the electric carmaker faces a series

Tesla settles factory worker's sexual harassment lawsuit
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Britain summons Chinese ambassador over Hong Kong spying charges

Britain's foreign ministry summoned the Chinese ambassador on Tuesday to state that espionage and cyber attacks were not acceptable on UK soil after three men were charged with

Britain summons Chinese ambassador over Hong Kong spying charges
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Wallet recovery firms buzz as locked-out crypto investors panic in bitcoin boom

The recent surge in bitcoin prices has the phones at crypto wallet recovery firms ringing off the hook, as retail investors locked out of their

Wallet recovery firms buzz as locked-out crypto investors panic in bitcoin boom
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UK court system 'crooked', says WikiLeaks editor ahead of crucial Assange hearing

The editor of WikiLeaks denounced the British judicial system as crooked on Wednesday, days before a crucial court hearing which could end the legal battle by the organisation's

UK court system 'crooked', says WikiLeaks editor ahead of crucial Assange hearing
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The inside story of Elon Musk’s mass firings of Tesla Supercharger staff

The day before Elon Musk fired virtually all of Tesla’s electric-vehicle charging division last month, they had high hopes as charging chief

The inside story of Elon Musk’s mass firings of Tesla Supercharger staff
Asia|Business|Technology

China's Nio launches Onvo brand to challenge Tesla's best-selling model

Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio on Wednesday launched the first vehicle in its new lower-priced brand Onvo which aims to compete there with Tesla's Model Y, the

China's Nio launches Onvo brand to challenge Tesla's best-selling model
Science|Technology

Airbus unveils half-plane, half-copter in quest for speed

Airbus Helicopters showcased an experimental half-plane, half-helicopter on Wednesday in a quest for speed as competition heats up to define the rotorcraft

Airbus unveils half-plane, half-copter in quest for speed
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Japan's Honda raises electrification investment to $65 billion through FY2030

Japan's Honda Motor pledged to double its electrification and software investment to about $65 billion over the 10 years running through the 2030 business year, it said on Thursday.

Japan's Honda raises electrification investment to $65 billion through FY2030
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Russia ramps up strike drone use on Kharkiv front, Ukrainian artillery crew says

Ukrainian artillery on the Kharkiv frontline are facing a bigger threat than ever from Russia’s fleet of Lancet kamikaze drones, according to a

Russia ramps up strike drone use on Kharkiv front, Ukrainian artillery crew says
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Xpeng says US tariffs on Chinese EVs detrimental to meeting carbon neutrality

Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng said on Friday new U.S. tariffs on Chinese EVs are detrimental to achieving carbon neutrality and green energy transition.

Xpeng says US tariffs on Chinese EVs detrimental to meeting carbon neutrality
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Microsoft to release next 'Call of Duty' game on subscription service, source says

Microsoft plans to release the coming installment of the "Call of Duty" videogame to its subscription service, in a departure from its longtime practice

Microsoft to release next 'Call of Duty' game on subscription service, source says
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Boeing shareholders vote to keep departing CEO on planemaker's board

Boeing’s departing CEO Dave Calhoun was re-elected to stay on

Boeing shareholders vote to keep departing CEO on planemaker's board
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WikiLeaks' Julian Assange wins right to appeal extradition from Britain to US

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was given permission on Monday to appeal against extradition to the United States after arguing at London's High

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange wins right to appeal extradition from Britain to US
Health|Technology

Musk, Indonesian health minister, launch Starlink for health sector

Elon Musk and Indonesian Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin launched SpaceX's satellite internet service for the nation's health sector on Sunday, aiming to

Musk, Indonesian health minister, launch Starlink for health sector
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Bezos' Blue Origin launches first crew to edge of space since 2022 grounding

Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin launched a six-person crew - including the first U.S.

Bezos' Blue Origin launches first crew to edge of space since 2022 grounding
Finance|Technology

Venture capital investment in crypto picks up after long decline

Global venture capital investment in crypto companies rose to $2.4 billion in the first three months of 2024, data showed on Monday, in a tentative sign that

Venture capital investment in crypto picks up after long decline
Finance|Technology

Venture capital funding in crypto rises to $2.4 billion, PitchBook says

Crypto startup funding rose for a second straight quarter to hit $2.4 billion in the first three months of 2024, PitchBook data showed, as expectations of lower interest

Venture capital funding in crypto rises to $2.4 billion, PitchBook says
Europe|Technology|World

Paris vies for Europe's AI crown as key conference beckons

France will this week host tech executives and political figures including former U.S. secretary of state John Kerry, EU industrial chief Thierry Breton and ex-

Paris vies for Europe's AI crown as key conference beckons
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Google invests 1 billion euros in Finnish data centre to drive AI growth

Alphabet-owned Google will invest a further 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) into the expansion of its data centre campus in Finland to drive its artificial intelligence (AI)

Google invests 1 billion euros in Finnish data centre to drive AI growth
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Britain seeks to rein in Mastercard and Visa fees on retailers

There is little evidence that big fee hikes imposed by U.S. duo Visa and Mastercard on retailers have led to a major improvement in service, Britain's Payment Systems

Britain seeks to rein in Mastercard and Visa fees on retailers
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Brazil central bank plans year-end proposal for crypto regulation

Brazil's central bank announced on Monday that it has decided to divide the process of regulating crypto-assets and virtual asset service providers into phases, with regulatory

Brazil central bank plans year-end proposal for crypto regulation
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Second global AI summit secures safety commitments from companies

Sixteen companies at the forefront of developing Artificial Intelligence pledged on Tuesday at a global meeting to develop the technology safely at a time when regulators

Second global AI summit secures safety commitments from companies
Business|Economy|Technology

Nissan pauses EV sedan development in US, widens lineup

Nissan Motor Co has paused development plans for two battery-powered sedans while expanding its EV lineup to five vehicles in the United States, the Japanese automaker said on Tuesday.

Nissan pauses EV sedan development in US, widens lineup
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Europe sets benchmark for rest of the world with landmark AI laws

Europe's landmark rules on artificial intelligence will enter into force next month after EU countries endorsed on Tuesday a political deal

Europe sets benchmark for rest of the world with landmark AI laws
Asia|Business|Technology

Apple supplier Foxconn among firms asked to cut power use in Vietnam, sources say

Vietnamese officials have called on Apple supplier Foxconn to voluntarily reduce power use by 30% at its assembly plants in the north

Apple supplier Foxconn among firms asked to cut power use in Vietnam, sources say
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Meme stock GameStop climbs after raising $933 million in share sales

GameStop jumped 14% on Tuesday after the struggling video game retailer said it had raised $933 million by cashing in on a rally in the meme stock earlier this month.

Meme stock GameStop climbs after raising $933 million in share sales
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EU monitoring new measures by Meta to tackle election disinformation

The European Commission on Tuesday said Meta Platforms had taken measures to mitigate the spread of disinformation in the run-up to the EU elections.

EU monitoring new measures by Meta to tackle election disinformation
Asia|Business|Technology

BYD unveils new hybrid tech as battle with gasoline rivals heats up

China's BYD launched on Tuesday the latest version of a plug-in hybrid technology that improves fuel and cost savings, intensifying competition with the likes of Toyota and

BYD unveils new hybrid tech as battle with gasoline rivals heats up
Business|Technology

Nvidia says its next-generation AI chip platform to be rolled out in 2026

Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang said on Sunday that the company's next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) chip platform was called Rubin and would be rolled out in 2026.

Nvidia says its next-generation AI chip platform to be rolled out in 2026
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Japan auto safety scandal widens, Toyota halts some shipments

A safety test scandal at Japanese automakers widened on Monday, with Toyota Motor and Mazda both halting shipments of some vehicles after Japan's transport

Japan auto safety scandal widens, Toyota halts some shipments
Asia|Business|Technology

Japanese authorities inspect Toyota HQ over certification irregularities

Japanese transport ministry officials launched an on-site investigation at Toyota Motor's headquarters on Tuesday after irregularities were found in its

Japanese authorities inspect Toyota HQ over certification irregularities
Europe|News|Technology|US

EU aviation regulator to allow FAA to observe its plane audits

Europe's aviation regulator will propose next week that its U.S. counterpart, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), acts as an observer on

EU aviation regulator to allow FAA to observe its plane audits
Science|Technology

Carrying lunar rocks, Chinese probe lifts off from far side of moon

China's Chang'e-6 probe has lifted off from the far side of the moon, starting its journey back towards Earth, China's national space agency

Carrying lunar rocks, Chinese probe lifts off from far side of moon
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AT&T says issue disrupting some calls between wireless carriers resolved

AT&T said late on Tuesday that an issue that had prevented making some calls to other wireless carriers had been resolved.

AT&T says issue disrupting some calls between wireless carriers resolved
Europe|News|Technology

Germany announces purchase of 20 additional Eurofighter jets

Germany will buy 20 additional Eurofighter jets from Airbus, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday, as the NATO member spends more on defence in the wake of Russia's full-scale

Germany announces purchase of 20 additional Eurofighter jets
Science|Technology

Chile to install world's largest astronomy camera on the edge of Atacama desert

With a resolution above 3.2 gigapixels, a nearly three-ton weight and the ambitious task of carrying out an unprecedented decade-long exploration, the largest digital camera ever

Chile to install world's largest astronomy camera on the edge of Atacama desert
Business|Science|Technology

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft sends first astronaut crew to orbit

Boeing's new Starliner capsule flew its first crew of astronauts to orbit on Wednesday from Florida in a much-delayed test mission to the

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft sends first astronaut crew to orbit
Election|Finance|Technology|US

Trump rakes in $12 million at tech fundraiser in liberal San Francisco

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump raised $12 million on Thursday, two sources said, at an event hosted by two tech venture capitalists in San

Trump rakes in $12 million at tech fundraiser in liberal San Francisco
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Samsung Electronics union in South Korea stages first walkout

A workers' union at Samsung Electronics staged its first walkout on Friday, signalling more assertiveness among employees just as South Korea's most

Samsung Electronics union in South Korea stages first walkout
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GameStop surges almost 50% as 'Roaring Kitty' teases livestream

Shares of GameStop surged nearly 50% on Thursday after the online stock influencer known as "Roaring Kitty" posted on YouTube that he would host a livestream on Friday.

GameStop surges almost 50% as 'Roaring Kitty' teases livestream
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Trump pitches himself as 'crypto president' at San Francisco tech fundraiser

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump presented himself as a champion for cryptocurrency and slammed Democrats' attempts to regulate the sector

Trump pitches himself as 'crypto president' at San Francisco tech fundraiser
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Virgin Galactic spaceplane takes tourists on flight

Virgin Galactic flew four tourists to the edge of space and back aboard its spaceplane, marking the second flight this year, the Richard Branson-founded company said on Saturday.

Virgin Galactic spaceplane takes tourists on flight
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Switzerland flags cyberattacks, disinformation ahead of Ukraine summit

Switzerland has registered an increase in cyberattacks and disinformation in the run-up to a summit this weekend that aims to create a pathway for peace in Ukraine, the

Switzerland flags cyberattacks, disinformation ahead of Ukraine summit
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China urges EU to reverse EV tariffs, Chery undeterred

Beijing on Thursday slammed EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles as protectionist behaviour even as the country's top auto exporter said

China urges EU to reverse EV tariffs, Chery undeterred
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China's Geely expresses disappointment in EU tariff decision, vows 'necessary measures' to safeguard rights

Chinese automaker Geely on Thursday expressed "great disappointment" in the European Union's decision to increase tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, vowing "all necessary

China's Geely expresses disappointment in EU tariff decision, vows 'necessary measures' to safeguard rights
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G7 confronts China on commerce, pope talks about AI

Pope Francis made an historic appearance at the Group of Seven summit on Friday to speak about the pros and cons of artificial

G7 confronts China on commerce, pope talks about AI
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Western rare earths supply chain springs into gear

Global supply chains for rare earths are realigning to diversify away from top producer China to make permanent magnets used in products from electric vehicles to wind turbines

Western rare earths supply chain springs into gear
Asia|Australia|Business|Finance|Technology|World

Chinese premier's Western Australia tour spotlights global race for critical minerals

Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited a lithium processing plant in resource-rich Western Australia state on Tuesday, highlighting China's push to

Chinese premier's Western Australia tour spotlights global race for critical minerals
Americas|Business|News|Technology

Ford tests shipping cars from Mexico's Guaymas port to cut logistics costs

Ford shipped its first batch of cars on Tuesday from the once-neglected Guaymas port near its plant in the northern Mexican state of Sonora in a project that, if

Ford tests shipping cars from Mexico's Guaymas port to cut logistics costs
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Stocks bask in Nvidia glow, dollar steady

Global stocks hit record highs on Wednesday, driven by a rally in tech shares that has made AI chipmaker Nvidia the world's most valuable company, while the dollar

Stocks bask in Nvidia glow, dollar steady
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As arms sales boom, Norway's Kongsberg opens missile factory

Norwegian defence manufacturer Kongsberg Gruppen opened a new missile factory on Thursday to meet surging demand for weapons from Western countries

As arms sales boom, Norway's Kongsberg opens missile factory
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Rough road ahead for US EV makers despite upbeat quarterly sales

Better-than-expected U.S. electric-vehicle sales in the second quarter brought welcome relief to investors after a sharp slowdown in demand triggered by high

Rough road ahead for US EV makers despite upbeat quarterly sales
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Deepfake video targeting Zelensky’s wife linked to Russian disinformation campaign, CNN analysis shows

Deepfake video targeting Zelensky’s wife linked to Russian disinformation campaign, CNN analysis shows

Deepfake video targeting Zelensky’s wife linked to Russian disinformation campaign, CNN analysis shows
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Italy boosts crypto risk oversight and toughens sanctions, draft shows

Italy plans to adopt measures to beef up surveillance over risks tied to cryptoassets, including high fines for those who manipulate the market, a draft decree reviewed by Reuters

Italy boosts crypto risk oversight and toughens sanctions, draft shows
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FTC says gig company Arise misled consumers about how much money they could make on its platform

The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against a gig work company, saying it misled people about the money they could make on its platform

FTC says gig company Arise misled consumers about how much money they could make on its platform
Business|Technology

Oracle to invest over $1 billion on AI, cloud computing in Spain

Oracle on Thursday said it will invest more than $1 billion over the next 10 years in artificial intelligence and cloud computing in Spain, as it looks to meet increasing demand for its

Oracle to invest over $1 billion on AI, cloud computing in Spain
Business|Finance|Technology

AI coding startup Magic seeks $1.5-billion valuation in new funding round, sources say

Magic, a U.S. startup developing artificial-intelligence models to write software, is in talks to raise over $200 million in a funding round valuing it at $1.5

AI coding startup Magic seeks $1.5-billion valuation in new funding round, sources say
Business|Technology

CDK Global says ‘substantially all’ dealers are back online after a crippling hack

CDK Global says ‘substantially all’ dealers are back online after a crippling hack

CDK Global says ‘substantially all’ dealers are back online after a crippling hack
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Apple poised to get OpenAI board observer role as part of AI pact, Bloomberg News reports

Apple will get an observer role on OpenAI's board as part of a landmark AI agreement announced last month, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday.

Apple poised to get OpenAI board observer role as part of AI pact, Bloomberg News reports
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Rivian says no plans to produce vehicles with VW after media report on early talks

Rivian on Tuesday said it had no plans to produce vehicles with Volkswagen after a media report said the U.S. electric vehicle maker was in early talks with the German

Rivian says no plans to produce vehicles with VW after media report on early talks
Science|Technology|World

Flying objects and shrunken heads: World UFO Day feted amid surge in sightings, government denials

World UFO Day is being celebrated amid a surge in sightings and government studies on unidentified flying objects

Flying objects and shrunken heads: World UFO Day feted amid surge in sightings, government denials
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Apple ex-lawyer ordered to pay $1.15 million SEC fine for insider trading

The former senior Apple lawyer who avoided prison time after pleading guilty to insider trading must pay a $1.15 million fine in a related U.S.

Apple ex-lawyer ordered to pay $1.15 million SEC fine for insider trading
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Fossil fuel use, emissions hit records in 2023, report says

Global fossil fuel consumption and energy emissions hit all-time highs in 2023, even as fossil fuels' share of the global energy mix decreased slightly on the year,

Fossil fuel use, emissions hit records in 2023, report says
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Accenture says strong AI demand to power 2024 revenue growth

Accenture forecast annual revenue growth above expectations on Thursday, bolstered by surging demand for its service that helps businesses integrate artificial intelligence

Accenture says strong AI demand to power 2024 revenue growth
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Ford urges its managers to buy more EVs with new leasing policy

Ford Motor is trying to get more of its managers to buy electric vehicles, according to an internal email the automaker sent last week that was reviewed by Reuters.

Ford urges its managers to buy more EVs with new leasing policy
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Honeywell backs growth drive with $1.9 billion aerospace and defense deal

Honeywell will buy aerospace and defense technology provider CAES Systems for $1.9 billion, the U.S. manufacturing giant said on Thursday, part of its focus on three

Honeywell backs growth drive with $1.9 billion aerospace and defense deal
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U.S. Senate passes bill to support advanced nuclear energy deployment

The U.S.

U.S. Senate passes bill to support advanced nuclear energy deployment
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You may now own a piece of Trump Media – and not even know it

You may now own a piece of Trump Media – and not even know it

You may now own a piece of Trump Media – and not even know it
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Castlelake to buy up to $1.2 billion in consumer loans from Upstart

Private credit lender Castlelake will buy up to $1.2 billion in consumer installment loans from fintech firm Upstart to expand its foothold in the retail lending space, it said on Thursday

Castlelake to buy up to $1.2 billion in consumer loans from Upstart
Business|Finance|Technology

UK probes Hewlett Packard Enterprise's $14 billion deal for Juniper Networks

Britain's competition regulator said on Wednesday it was investigating whether Hewlett Packard Enterprise's planned $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks would result in competition

UK probes Hewlett Packard Enterprise's $14 billion deal for Juniper Networks
Technology|US|World

New Cuban radar site near US military base could aid China spying, think tank says

Cuba is building a new radar site likely to be capable of spying on the United States' nearby Guantanamo Bay naval base, a Washington think tank found using

New Cuban radar site near US military base could aid China spying, think tank says
Business|Environment|Technology

Google falling short of important climate target, cites electricity needs of AI

Google, which has an ambitious plan to address climate change with cleaner operations, came nowhere close to its goals last year, according to the company’s annual Environmental Report Tuesday

Google falling short of important climate target, cites electricity needs of AI
Crime|Technology

Man arrested for child porn after allegedly using AI to alter girl's photo

Man arrested for child porn after allegedly using AI to alter girl's photo

Man arrested for child porn after allegedly using AI to alter girl's photo
Business|Technology|US

Toyota's Q2 US auto sales up 9% on SUV demand

Toyota Motor North America posted an about 9.2% rise in second-quarter U.S. auto sales on Tuesday, aided by demand for its affordable and premium crossover SUVs.

Toyota's Q2 US auto sales up 9% on SUV demand
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New technology assists firefighters, lifeguards with emergency rescues

New technology assists firefighters, lifeguards with emergency rescues

New technology assists firefighters, lifeguards with emergency rescues
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Robinhood considering offering crypto futures in US, Europe, Bloomberg reports

Robinhood Markets is considering offering cryptocurrency futures in the U.S. and Europe in the coming months, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Robinhood considering offering crypto futures in US, Europe, Bloomberg reports
Business|Technology|US

GM's second-quarter US auto sales growth slows

General Motors on Tuesday posted a slower rise in second-quarter U.S. sales, hurt by lower fleet sales to daily rental companies and a cyber incident at CDK that impacted dealers across

GM's second-quarter US auto sales growth slows
Business|Technology

PayPal hires Walmart exec as chief technology officer in AI push

PayPal has hired one of Walmart's top tech executives Srini Venkatesan to head up the company's push into artificial intelligence as its new chief technology officer, the

PayPal hires Walmart exec as chief technology officer in AI push
Business|Technology

Brazil authority suspends Meta's AI privacy policy, seeks adjustment

Brazil's National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) has decided to suspend with immediate effect the validity of Meta's new privacy policy for the use of personal data to train

Brazil authority suspends Meta's AI privacy policy, seeks adjustment
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The Supreme Court will hear an appeal to upend Texas' age verification law for porn websites

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from the adult entertainment industry seeking to upend a Texas law that requires pornographic websites to verify the age of their users

The Supreme Court will hear an appeal to upend Texas' age verification law for porn websites
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US adds six companies to trade restriction list, four for training China's military

The United States added six companies to its trade restriction list on Tuesday, including four for their links to the training of China's military forces,

US adds six companies to trade restriction list, four for training China's military
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Tesla sales fall for second straight quarter despite price cuts, but beat analyst expectations

Tesla’s global sales fell for the second straight quarter despite price cuts and low-interest financing offers, another sign of weaking demand for the company’s products and electric vehicles overall

Tesla sales fall for second straight quarter despite price cuts, but beat analyst expectations
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Stellantis invests additional $55 million in air taxi maker Archer

Automaker Stellantis will invest an additional $55 million in Archer Aviation after the air taxi maker's flagship aircraft completed a transition flight last month, the companies said on

Stellantis invests additional $55 million in air taxi maker Archer
Business|Finance|Technology

Tesla's quarterly deliveries fall less than expected; shares rally

Tesla on Tuesday reported a smaller-than-expected 5% drop in vehicle deliveries in the second quarter, as the electric carmaker's price cuts and incentives

Tesla's quarterly deliveries fall less than expected; shares rally
Business|Europe|Technology

Siemens halts train deliveries to Germany due to defects

Siemens has temporarily stopped deliveries of its new fast-speed ICE trains to rail operator Deutsche Bahn after finding defects in some components, the German conglomerate said on

Siemens halts train deliveries to Germany due to defects
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Joby Aviation says FAA gives nod for in-house software for air-taxi operations

Joby Aviation said on Thursday the U.S. aviation regulator has authorized the use of the air-taxi maker's in-house software to perform tasks such as managing pilot

Joby Aviation says FAA gives nod for in-house software for air-taxi operations
Business|Economy|Technology

Nikola's hydrogen fuel cell truck deliveries surge in Q2, beating expectations

Nikola said on Tuesday deliveries of its hydrogen-fuel cell trucks surged 80% in the second quarter from the previous three months, signaling strong demand for the big rigs amid its shift

Nikola's hydrogen fuel cell truck deliveries surge in Q2, beating expectations
Business|Technology|US

American Airlines in 100 hydrogen-electric engines deal with startup

American Airlines has agreed to a provisional deal for 100 hydrogen-electric engines from aviation startup ZeroAvia, the carrier said on Tuesday, to power aircraft used in its regional

American Airlines in 100 hydrogen-electric engines deal with startup
Business|Finance|Technology

AI is changing banking, UBS executive says

UBS is seeing a shift in the way clients are interacting with their bankers powered by artificial intelligence, the head of the Swiss bank's domestic business Sabine Keller-Busse

AI is changing banking, UBS executive says
Asia|Business|Technology|US

Biden revoked 8 licenses for China's Huawei in 2024, document shows

The Biden administration has revoked eight licenses this year that had allowed some companies to ship goods to Chinese telecoms equipment giant Huawei,

Biden revoked 8 licenses for China's Huawei in 2024, document shows
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Tencent's 'Dungeon & Fighter' game pulled from some Android app stores

Tencent is removing from Thursday its hit mobile game "Dungeon & Fighter" (DnF Mobile) from selected Android app stores as its contracts have expired, the

Tencent's 'Dungeon & Fighter' game pulled from some Android app stores
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Wolfspeed plant delayed as EU's chipmaking plans flounder

Wolfspeed has delayed plans to build a $3 billion plant in Germany, highlighting the European Union's struggle to

Wolfspeed plant delayed as EU's chipmaking plans flounder
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EU electric car sales drop in May as German demand slumps, industry says

Sales of new battery-electric cars in the European Union dropped 12% in May from a year earlier, led by a 30% plunge in Germany, data from

EU electric car sales drop in May as German demand slumps, industry says
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India financial watchdog imposes $2.25 million penalty on crypto exchange Binance

India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has imposed a fine of 188.2 million rupees ($2.25 million) on the world's largest crypto exchange, Binance, for operating

India financial watchdog imposes $2.25 million penalty on crypto exchange Binance
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Polestar posts loss, plans steps to offset tariffs on China-made EVs

Electric vehicle (EV) maker Polestar said it will have to take steps to offset hefty EU and U.S. import tariffs on its Chinese-made electric cars as it posted a

Polestar posts loss, plans steps to offset tariffs on China-made EVs
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Nexi partners with Amazon Italy to support Bancomat Pay payments

Italian payments group Nexi said it had signed a partnership with Amazon's local arm allowing clients of the e-commerce giant to shop on its Italian website paying with a local debit

Nexi partners with Amazon Italy to support Bancomat Pay payments
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Port dwellers hope a switch to power will ease their pleasure cruise pain

Residents near the port of Lisbon and elsewhere hope plug-in infrastructure can take some of the pain out of sharing

Port dwellers hope a switch to power will ease their pleasure cruise pain
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US new-vehicle sales growth slows after CDK cyberattack

Top U.S. automakers posted slower sales growth for the second quarter as a cyberattack at software systems provider CDK hit operations at several dealerships during the

US new-vehicle sales growth slows after CDK cyberattack
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UK takes top spot in Europe for GenAI startups, Accel says

The United Kingdom is home to the biggest number of generative AI (GenAI) startups across Europe and Israel, followed by Germany and Israel, according to a

UK takes top spot in Europe for GenAI startups, Accel says
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Bitcoin ETF launches on Australia's main stock exchange for the first time

A bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) launched on Australia's main stock market for the first time on Thursday as fund managers debut products to satisfy investors

Bitcoin ETF launches on Australia's main stock exchange for the first time
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Pfizer v Moderna COVID vaccine patents battle set to continue after UK ruling

Pfizer and Moderna's legal battle over their rival COVID-19 vaccines looks set to continue after London's High Court gave a mixed ruling on two of Moderna's patents,

Pfizer v Moderna COVID vaccine patents battle set to continue after UK ruling
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Turkey, US in talks on nuclear plant projects, Turkish official says

Turkey is holding talks with the United States on the construction of large-scale nuclear power plants and small modular reactors (SMR), a senior Turkish Energy

Turkey, US in talks on nuclear plant projects, Turkish official says
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Russia plans to create core of new space station by 2030

Russia is aiming to create the four-module core of its planned new orbital space station by 2030, its Roscosmos space agency said on Tuesday.

Russia plans to create core of new space station by 2030
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Biden administration provides $504 million to support 12 technology hubs nationwide

The Biden administration says it's providing $504 million in implementation grants for a dozen technology hubs in Ohio, Montana, Nevada and Florida, among other locations

Biden administration provides $504 million to support 12 technology hubs nationwide
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Tesla's June China-made EV sales down 24.2% y/y

Tesla's June sales of China-made electric vehicles fell 24.2% from a year earlier to 71,007, data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) showed on Tuesday.

Tesla's June China-made EV sales down 24.2% y/y
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CDK Global investigating cyber incident, briefly shut all systems

Retail technology and software provider CDK Global was investigating a cyber incident and had briefly shut down all its systems proactively, it said on Wednesday.

CDK Global investigating cyber incident, briefly shut all systems
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Former OpenAI chief scientist to start a new AI company

ChatGPT maker OpenAI's co-founder and former chief scientist Ilya Sutskever said on Wednesday that he was starting a new artificial intelligence company.

Former OpenAI chief scientist to start a new AI company
Business|Environment|Technology

German industry turns to solar in race to cut energy costs

For months, Philip Matthias tried to convince his father to install solar panels on their company's roof in the eastern German state of Thuringia, aiming to cut

German industry turns to solar in race to cut energy costs
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European shares lose ground on real estate, tech losses

European shares ended lower on Wednesday, pressured by losses in real estate and technology stocks, while UK stocks were buoyed by

European shares lose ground on real estate, tech losses
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China's BYD posts 21% jump in quarterly EV sales, closes gap with Tesla

China's BYD posted a 21% rise in second-quarter electric vehicle sales, closing the gap with Tesla after handing back the world's top EV vendor title to the U.S. rival in the first

China's BYD posts 21% jump in quarterly EV sales, closes gap with Tesla
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UN adopts Chinese resolution with US support on closing the gap in access to artificial intelligence

The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a Chinese-sponsored resolution urging wealthy and developed nations to close the widening gap with poorer developing countries and ensure they have equal opportunities to use and benefit from artificial intelligence

UN adopts Chinese resolution with US support on closing the gap in access to artificial intelligence
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Echoes of dotcom bubble haunt AI-driven US stock market

A U.S. stock rally supercharged by excitement over artificial intelligence is drawing comparisons with the dotcom bubble two decades ago, raising the question

Echoes of dotcom bubble haunt AI-driven US stock market
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Northvolt reviewing plans for new Swedish gigafactory

Swedish lithium-ion battery producer Northvolt is reviewing plans to build a new plant in Borlange in central Sweden but has not reached any decisions, it said on Wednesday, after a

Northvolt reviewing plans for new Swedish gigafactory
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Dell, Super Micro providing server racks for xAI's supercomputer

Dell Technologies and Super Micro Computer will provide server racks for the supercomputer that Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI is building, the U.S. businessman said on

Dell, Super Micro providing server racks for xAI's supercomputer
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Chinese automakers seek retaliatory tariffs on EU cars, state media reports

Chinese automakers have urged Beijing to hike tariffs on imported European gasoline-powered cars in retaliation for Brussels' curbs on exports of Chinese-made EVs,

Chinese automakers seek retaliatory tariffs on EU cars, state media reports
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Siemens Energy plans 10,000 new hires for electricity grid unit

Siemens Energy plans to recruit more than 10,000 employees as it invests 1.2 billion euros ($1.29 billion) in its electricity grid business over the next six years amid a surge in demand

Siemens Energy plans 10,000 new hires for electricity grid unit
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California considers unique safety regulations for AI companies, but faces tech firm opposition

California lawmakers are weighing a bill that would regulate powerful artificial intelligence systems

California considers unique safety regulations for AI companies, but faces tech firm opposition
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Microsoft consolidates retail channels in China

Microsoft is consolidating its retail channels in mainland China, the firm said in response to media reports that it is closing its network of authorised physical retailers in the

Microsoft consolidates retail channels in China
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Australia gives internet firms 6 months to draft online child-safety rules

Australia is giving the internet industry six months to come up with an enforceable code detailing how it will stop children seeing pornography and other inappropriate material

Australia gives internet firms 6 months to draft online child-safety rules
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Samsung Electronics workers to strike on July 8-10, union says

A workers' union at Samsung Electronics in South Korea has called a strike for July 8-10, union officials said on Tuesday, as it steps up industrial

Samsung Electronics workers to strike on July 8-10, union says
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New Zealand to press ahead with media content pay law

New Zealand's conservative coalition government will proceed with a bill that would make it compulsory for digital technology platforms to pay media companies for news, it said on

New Zealand to press ahead with media content pay law
Science|Technology|World

Russian court upholds physicist's 12-year treason sentence

A Russian court has upheld a 12-year guilty verdict for treason against a physicist accused of passing secrets about hypersonic technology to the Netherlands, a Russian legal association

Russian court upholds physicist's 12-year treason sentence
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Britain's Revolut surges to record profit as it seeks $40 billion valuation

British fintech company Revolut made a record pretax profit of 438 million pounds ($553.81 million) in 2023 on strong user growth and soaring

Britain's Revolut surges to record profit as it seeks $40 billion valuation
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EV startup Fisker's U.S. units file for bankruptcy

Electric vehicle startup Fisker, which sought Chapter 11 protection earlier this week, said its U.S. units had also filed for bankruptcy in a court in Delaware on Wednesday.

EV startup Fisker's U.S. units file for bankruptcy
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Trump Media joins Russell Indexes after annual refresh

Trump Media & Technology Group, which owns social media platform Truth Social, said on Monday it has been added to the Russell Indexes as part of their annual reconstitution.

Trump Media joins Russell Indexes after annual refresh
Finance|Technology|US

Affirm card users' personal information possibly compromised in Evolve Bank cyber attack

U.S. financial technology firm Affirm Holdings said on Monday that it believes that the personal information of Affirm card users was compromised as part of Arkansas-based Evolve Bank and

Affirm card users' personal information possibly compromised in Evolve Bank cyber attack
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GE Aerospace extends CEO Culp's contract till end of 2027

GE Aerospace said it has extended chief executive Larry Culp's tenure till the end of 2027, with a possibility of further extension by another year, a regulatory filing showed on Monday.

GE Aerospace extends CEO Culp's contract till end of 2027
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Uber expands boat services across Europe to capture tourist demand

Uber Technologies said on Monday it will bring a yacht service to Ibiza and will introduce different water-transport offerings to other European cities in an effort to address the robust

Uber expands boat services across Europe to capture tourist demand
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China says US targeting of AI not helpful to healthy development

U.S. targeting of certain investments in artificial intelligence in China is not helpful to the "healthy development" of AI technology and will be

China says US targeting of AI not helpful to healthy development
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Hedge funds dump tech stocks at fastest pace since 2016, bank shows

Global hedge funds in June sold U.S. shares of technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) companies at the fastest pace since 2016, mainly driven by

Hedge funds dump tech stocks at fastest pace since 2016, bank shows
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Bionic leg restores natural walking speeds and steps: ‘I didn’t feel like my leg had been amputated’

Bionic leg restores natural walking speeds and steps: ‘I didn’t feel like my leg had been amputated’

Bionic leg restores natural walking speeds and steps: ‘I didn’t feel like my leg had been amputated’
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Northern Data considers AI unit US IPO at up to $16 billion, Bloomberg News reports

Germany-based Northern Data AG is exploring a U.S. initial public offering for its artificial intelligence (AI) cloud computing and data center units at a valuation of as much as $16

Northern Data considers AI unit US IPO at up to $16 billion, Bloomberg News reports
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NASA administrator weighs in on China’s historic lunar far side samples — and potential US access

NASA administrator weighs in on China’s historic lunar far side samples — and potential US access

NASA administrator weighs in on China’s historic lunar far side samples — and potential US access
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Mississippi law restricting children's social media use blocked

A federal judge on Monday blocked Mississippi from enforcing a new law that requires users of social media platforms to verify their ages and restricts access by minors to

Mississippi law restricting children's social media use blocked
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

More worries for China, sales at big e-commerce festival drop for first time

Sales fell for the first time ever at China's blowout mid-year e-commerce sales festival as consumers remain cautious about spending as the economy

More worries for China, sales at big e-commerce festival drop for first time
Business|Finance|Technology|US

GE Aerospace sees supply constraints persisting next year

A GE Aerospace executive said on Wednesday global supply chains will likely remain challenged even next year, despite a production slowdown at Boeing.

GE Aerospace sees supply constraints persisting next year
Business|Science|Technology

GE Aerospace developing hybrid engines for single-aisle jets

GE Aerospace is developing a hybrid electric engine with the hopes it will power next-generation narrow-body jets by the middle of the next decade.

GE Aerospace developing hybrid engines for single-aisle jets
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Supreme Court kicks cases about tech companies’ First Amendment rights back to lower courts − but appears poised to block states from hampering online content moderation

Florida and Texas sought to prevent social media companies from deciding which posts can be promoted, demoted or blocked. The Supreme Court said the tech companies can moderate as they please.

Supreme Court kicks cases about tech companies’ First Amendment rights back to lower courts − but appears poised to block states from hampering online content moderation
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How jetmakers divided up struggling supplier Spirit AeroSystems

Hashed out in three-way talks between plane giants and one of their key suppliers, Boeing's $4.7 billion deal to buy back

How jetmakers divided up struggling supplier Spirit AeroSystems
Business|Technology

Airbus deliveries rose 2% in first half, sources say

Airbus delivered a preliminary total of around 67 airplanes in June, bringing the total for the first half of the year to around 323 aircraft, up 2% from the same period

Airbus deliveries rose 2% in first half, sources say
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China approves autonomous driving startup Momenta's US IPO

China's securities regulator said on Monday it has approved autonomous driving startup Momenta Global Limited's initial public offering (IPO) in the United States.

China approves autonomous driving startup Momenta's US IPO
Business|Technology

Google to simplify disclosures for digitally altered content in election ads

(This July 1 story has been corrected to say that Google is simplifying how advertisers disclose digitally altered content, not that it is requiring disclosure for the first time, in the

Google to simplify disclosures for digitally altered content in election ads
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AI fever drives Nvidia’s rise to world’s most valuable company

Nvidia has become the world’s most valuable company following a staggering rally in its shares, underlining the outsized role investors expect artificial

AI fever drives Nvidia’s rise to world’s most valuable company
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Ferrari's first electric car to cost over $500,000, source says

Ferrari's first electric car will cost at least 500,000 euros ($535,000), a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the luxury automaker prepares to

Ferrari's first electric car to cost over $500,000, source says
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Just Eat Takeaway teams up with Amazon in Germany, Austria, Spain

Europe's biggest food delivery firm Just Eat Takeaway said on Wednesday it has struck a deal to offer Amazon Prime members in Germany, Austria and Spain free delivery of food orders above

Just Eat Takeaway teams up with Amazon in Germany, Austria, Spain
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Tesla rises ahead of Q2 deliveries report

Shares of Tesla gained nearly 6% on Monday, after a key Wall Street brokerage added the stock to its watch list ahead of the automaker's quarterly production and delivery report on Tuesday

Tesla rises ahead of Q2 deliveries report
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Trading app Robinhood agrees deal with Pluto Capital to tap into AI

Robinhood Markets said on Monday it had bought artificial intelligence-powered investment platform Pluto Capital, adding the trading app to a growing list of companies looking to offer AI

Trading app Robinhood agrees deal with Pluto Capital to tap into AI
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'Roaring Kitty' lawsuit over GameStop is withdrawn for now

Investors in GameStop have for now withdrawn their lawsuit accusing Keith Gill, who is known as "Roaring Kitty" and helped spur the meme stock mania of 2021, of

'Roaring Kitty' lawsuit over GameStop is withdrawn for now
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What is Chewy, the pet products website 'Roaring Kitty' is championing?

Keith Gill, the meme stock trader "Roaring Kitty," thrust Chewy Inc into the spotlight when he made a $245 million bet on the online pet products

What is Chewy, the pet products website 'Roaring Kitty' is championing?
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US approves $360 million arms sale to Taiwan for missiles, drones

The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale to Taiwan of drones and missiles for an estimated $360 million, the Pentagon's Defense Security Cooperation Agency said.

US approves $360 million arms sale to Taiwan for missiles, drones
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Chewy shares fall after surging on revelation of ‘Roaring Kitty’ meme trader’s 6.6% stake

Chewy shares fall after surging on revelation of ‘Roaring Kitty’ meme trader’s 6.6% stake

Chewy shares fall after surging on revelation of ‘Roaring Kitty’ meme trader’s 6.6% stake
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Why a hack at CDK Global is casting a shadow on US auto sales

CDK Global said on Monday it anticipates all dealers to be live on its dealer management system (DMS) by late July 3 or early morning on July 4, about two weeks after a cyberattack-led

Why a hack at CDK Global is casting a shadow on US auto sales
Asia|Business|Europe|Technology

Renault's EV unit Ampere teams up with LGES, CATL on battery technology

Renault's electric vehicle unit Ampere said on Monday it would include lithium iron phosphate (LFP) technology in its plans to mass produce EVs, teaming up with LG Energy

Renault's EV unit Ampere teams up with LGES, CATL on battery technology
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State social media laws aimed at protecting conservative users remain blocked, Supreme Court says

State social media laws aimed at protecting conservative users remain blocked, Supreme Court says

State social media laws aimed at protecting conservative users remain blocked, Supreme Court says
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CDK expects all dealers to be live by early July 4

CDK said on Monday it anticipates all dealers to be live on its dealer management system (DMS) by late July 3 or early morning on July 4.

CDK expects all dealers to be live by early July 4
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Ferrari launches battery replacement scheme to preserve performance, value of its cars

Luxury sports car maker Ferrari on Monday announced two new warranty extension schemes allowing owners of its hybrid models to have the batteries of their vehicles replaced at given

Ferrari launches battery replacement scheme to preserve performance, value of its cars
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Nvidia set to face French antitrust charges, sources say

Nvidia is set to be charged by the French antitrust regulator for allegedly anti-competitive practices, people with direct knowledge of the matter said, making it

Nvidia set to face French antitrust charges, sources say
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Robinhood resolves issue that impacted trading platform services

Robinhood said on Monday it had resolved an issue that had caused service interruptions for some users on its trading platform earlier in the day.

Robinhood resolves issue that impacted trading platform services
Business|News|Technology|US

The Supreme Court casts doubt on Florida and Texas laws to regulate social media platforms

The Supreme Court is keeping a hold on efforts in Texas and Florida to limit how Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube and other social media platforms regulate content posted by their users

The Supreme Court casts doubt on Florida and Texas laws to regulate social media platforms
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Roaring Kitty reveals stake in Chewy big enough to make him 3rd largest investor in the pet retailer

Shares of Chewy have fallen in volatile trading after a regulatory filing revealed that Roaring Kitty, an investor at the center of the meme stock craze, has taken a 6.6% stake in the online pet retailer

Roaring Kitty reveals stake in Chewy big enough to make him 3rd largest investor in the pet retailer
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This electric car battery takes less than 5 minutes to charge

This electric car battery takes less than 5 minutes to charge

This electric car battery takes less than 5 minutes to charge
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Russia is studying an intact U.S. ATACMS missile guidance system, says RIA

Russian forces have captured an intact guidance system from a long-range U.S.-made ATACMS missile and are studying the American military technology, Russia's RIA state news agency said on

Russia is studying an intact U.S. ATACMS missile guidance system, says RIA
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New Bayer short corn variety stands up to high winds, but not over 100 mph

Bayer's Preceon variety of short stature corn has been shown to withstand up to 75 mph winds (120 kph) in some trials, the company said on Tuesday, but could not

New Bayer short corn variety stands up to high winds, but not over 100 mph
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Amazon fined $5.9 million over warehouse worker quotas in California

Amazon.com has been fined $5.9 million by a California labor regulator who says the online retail giant failed to properly inform workers of productivity quotas at two

Amazon fined $5.9 million over warehouse worker quotas in California
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Qualcomm reaches $75 million settlement over sales and licensing practices

Qualcomm agreed to pay $75 million to resolve a lawsuit in which shareholders accused the chipmaker of defrauding them by hiding its anticompetitive sales and licensing

Qualcomm reaches $75 million settlement over sales and licensing practices
Business|Health|Technology

Amazon Pharmacy expands $5 monthly subscription to Medicare patients

Amazon.com's pharmacy unit said on Tuesday it is expanding eligibility for its monthly subscription service, which covers a range of generic drugs, to those enrolled in government-backed

Amazon Pharmacy expands $5 monthly subscription to Medicare patients
Business|Technology|US

Detroit Three automakers should exit China, leading analyst says

Legacy U.S. automakers such as Ford Motor and General Motors should leave the China market to preserve capital amid the costly electric vehicle (EV) transition, a

Detroit Three automakers should exit China, leading analyst says
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AMD investigating claims that company's data was stolen in hack

Advanced Micro Devices said on Tuesday it was looking into claims that the company's data was stolen in a hack by a cybercriminal organization.

AMD investigating claims that company's data was stolen in hack
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Roche partners with Ascidian Therapeutics to develop gene therapies

Swiss drugmaker Roche will team up with privately held biotech Ascidian Therapeutics to develop gene therapies targeting difficult to treat neurological diseases, the Boston-based startup

Roche partners with Ascidian Therapeutics to develop gene therapies
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Embraer sees India, Saudi Arabia, EU, US as strategic defense markets

Brazilian planemaker Embraer sees India, Saudi Arabia, the European Union and the United States as strategic markets for its defense unit as it

Embraer sees India, Saudi Arabia, EU, US as strategic defense markets
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Nvidia eclipses Microsoft as world's most valuable company

Nvidia became the world's most valuable company on Tuesday, dethroning tech heavyweight Microsoft as its high-end processors play a central role in a

Nvidia eclipses Microsoft as world's most valuable company
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Trump Media says SEC's decision may help it get $247 million

Trump Media & Technology Group said on Tuesday the Securities and Exchange Commission has declared effective the company's filing for resale of certain shares and warrants, potentially

Trump Media says SEC's decision may help it get $247 million
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Samsung Electronics union in South Korea declares general strike

A workers' union at Samsung Electronics in South Korea said on Monday it would launch a general strike until its demands for better pay and time off

Samsung Electronics union in South Korea declares general strike
Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Disability community has long wrestled with ‘helpful’ technologies – lessons for everyone in dealing with AI

Disabled people are experts in using – and designing – assistive technologies. They have lessons to offer everyone about keeping control when help is offered.

Disability community has long wrestled with ‘helpful’ technologies – lessons for everyone in dealing with AI
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American Express is taking control of restaurant reservations

American Express is taking control of restaurant reservations

American Express is taking control of restaurant reservations
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Bahamas to regulate banks to offer cbank digital currency

The Bahamas, the first country in the world to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC), is now preparing regulations that will require

Bahamas to regulate banks to offer cbank digital currency
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Meta accused of breaking European law with its ‘pay or consent’ model

Meta accused of breaking European law with its ‘pay or consent’ model

Meta accused of breaking European law with its ‘pay or consent’ model
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Boeing Starliner's return to Earth pushed to June 26

Boeing Starliner's return to Earth from the International Space Station with its first crew of astronauts has been pushed back to June 26, a NASA official said on Tuesday.

Boeing Starliner's return to Earth pushed to June 26
Business|Technology|US

Verizon uses GenAI to improve customer loyalty

U.S. telecom company Verizon is using generative AI to stop 100,000 customers from leaving its service this year by predicting why a customer is calling,

Verizon uses GenAI to improve customer loyalty
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Musk plans stock option grants to Tesla's high-performers, sources say

Tesla CEO Elon Musk told employees on Monday that the electric vehicle maker is working on stock-based compensation for high-performing employees, according to

Musk plans stock option grants to Tesla's high-performers, sources say
Business|Finance|Technology

Nvidia becomes world's most valuable company

Nvidia became the world's most valuable company on Tuesday, dethroning tech heavyweight Microsoft, as its chips continue to play a central role in a race to dominate the market for

Nvidia becomes world's most valuable company
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Amazon Labor Union votes to ratify Teamsters affiliation

Amazon Labor Union members have voted to affiliate with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, according to a joint statement on Tuesday, the latest sign that unionization efforts

Amazon Labor Union votes to ratify Teamsters affiliation
Americas|Business|Environment|Technology

Microsoft to buy 8 million carbon credits from BTG Pactual in largest-ever sale

Brazilian investment bank BTG Pactual's forestry arm said on Tuesday it agreed to sell 8 million carbon offset credits to Microsoft, the largest-ever sale of such credits.

Microsoft to buy 8 million carbon credits from BTG Pactual in largest-ever sale
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Huge tech ETF set to buy $10 billion in Nvidia shares

One of the world’s largest technology funds is set to ramp up its exposure to Nvidia, which has become the world's most valuable company

Huge tech ETF set to buy $10 billion in Nvidia shares
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Senator says US needs to 'up our game' on tracking Chinese tech efforts

The chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee said on Tuesday that U.S. intelligence agencies need to do a better job in tracking Chinese advanced

Senator says US needs to 'up our game' on tracking Chinese tech efforts
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AI-focused tech firms see big jump in market cap in June

Artificial intelligence-focused companies, mostly chipmakers, saw big gains in their market capitalization at the end of June, with Nvidia briefly overtaking Microsoft to become the most

AI-focused tech firms see big jump in market cap in June
Business|Technology

Tesla deliveries set to fall for second straight quarter

Tesla's June-quarter deliveries likely fell 6%, the first time the top EV maker is set to post two straight quarters of decline, as it deals with stiff

Tesla deliveries set to fall for second straight quarter
Business|Europe|Technology|US

Meta's pay or consent model in crosshairs for breaching EU tech rules

Meta Platforms was charged by EU antitrust regulators on Monday for failing to comply with landmark tech rules as they took aim at the U.S. company's newly

Meta's pay or consent model in crosshairs for breaching EU tech rules
Business|Europe|Technology

European Union accuses Facebook owner Meta of breaking digital rules with paid ad-free option

European Union regulators have accused social media company Meta Platforms of breaching the bloc’s new digital competition rulebook by forcing Facebook and Instagram users to choose between seeing ads or paying to avoid them

European Union accuses Facebook owner Meta of breaking digital rules with paid ad-free option
Asia|Business|Technology

India human rights body says Reuters story on Foxconn hiring raises discrimination concerns

India's human rights watchdog said on Monday it had asked government officials to examine reported discrimination by Foxconn, after a Reuters investigation found

India human rights body says Reuters story on Foxconn hiring raises discrimination concerns
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Tesla must face owners' lawsuit claiming it monopolizes vehicle repairs and parts

A U.S. judge said Tesla vehicle owners can pursue a proposed class action accusing billionaire Elon Musk's electric car company of monopolizing markets for repairs and

Tesla must face owners' lawsuit claiming it monopolizes vehicle repairs and parts
Asia|Science|Technology

Chinese robot 'guide dog' aims to improve independence for visually impaired

It's less furry than a traditional companion, but a six-legged Chinese robot "guide dog" could one day help vision impaired people live more

Chinese robot 'guide dog' aims to improve independence for visually impaired
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Boeing agrees to buy spinoff Spirit Aerosystems as part of plan to shore up safety

Boeing agrees to buy spinoff Spirit Aerosystems as part of plan to shore up safety

Boeing agrees to buy spinoff Spirit Aerosystems as part of plan to shore up safety
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Stellantis recalls 1.16 million vehicles over rearview camera issue

Chrysler parent Stellantis is recalling 1.16 million vehicles in North America over a problem with software that is preventing rear view cameras from

Stellantis recalls 1.16 million vehicles over rearview camera issue
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AI can help shipping industry cut down emissions, report says

The global commercial shipping industry could cut down its carbon emissions by 47 million tonnes per year by deploying artificial intelligence for sea navigation, a study by autonomous

AI can help shipping industry cut down emissions, report says
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SERA names India as partner country for Blue Origin space flight

The U.S.-based Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) on Monday announced India as a partner country in its human spaceflight programme, which will see six citizen

SERA names India as partner country for Blue Origin space flight
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Investors bid to exchange nearly all eligible Yandex NV shares to Russian entity, consortium says

A Russian consortium leading a buyout of Yandex, often dubbed Russia's Google, from its Dutch parent company Yandex NV said on Monday it has received bids from investors to exchange 43.9

Investors bid to exchange nearly all eligible Yandex NV shares to Russian entity, consortium says
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EU set to charge Meta over 'pay or consent', FT reports

The European Union is set to charge Facebook parent Meta with breaking the bloc's landmark digital rules, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing people with direct knowledge of the

EU set to charge Meta over 'pay or consent', FT reports
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Fisker's ride from Tesla competitor to bankruptcy

Fisker filed for bankruptcy protection late on Monday, becoming the latest electric-vehicle startup to collapse after Arrival and Lordstown Motors in a tough market dominated by Tesla and

Fisker's ride from Tesla competitor to bankruptcy
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Under pressure on plane safety, Boeing is buying stressed supplier Spirit for $4.7 billion

Boeing has announced plans to acquire key supplier Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion

Under pressure on plane safety, Boeing is buying stressed supplier Spirit for $4.7 billion
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Blackstone makes $1.7 billion bid for Japan e-comics platform Infocom

Blackstone launched a 275.8 billion yen ($1.74 billion) bid to take Japanese digital comic distributor Infocom private, including a tender offer for a per-share price of 6,060 yen,

Blackstone makes $1.7 billion bid for Japan e-comics platform Infocom
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Boeing restarts new plane deliveries to China

Boeing has restarted wide-body jet deliveries to China that were halted in recent weeks due to a Chinese regulatory review which also stalled new narrow-body

Boeing restarts new plane deliveries to China
Asia|Science|Technology

Japan successfully launches an advanced Earth observation satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket

Japan has succesfully deployed an upgraded Earth observation satellite for disaster response and security after it was launched on a new flagship H3 rocket

Japan successfully launches an advanced Earth observation satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket
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Embraer a 'great solution' for carriers to add capacity more quickly, CEO says

Brazilian planemaker Embraer sees itself as a "great solution" for carriers to add capacity more quickly amid constraints to 'big' narrowbody

Embraer a 'great solution' for carriers to add capacity more quickly, CEO says
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KKR-SingTel consortium to invest $1.3 billion in ST Telemedia Global Data Centres

A consortium of U.S. investment firm KKR and Singapore Telecommunications will invest S$1.75 billion ($1.3 billion) in ST Telemedia Global Data Centres,

KKR-SingTel consortium to invest $1.3 billion in ST Telemedia Global Data Centres
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Snap launches AI tools for advanced augmented reality

Snapchat owner Snap on Tuesday launched its latest iteration of generative AI technology that will allow users to see more realistic special effects when using phone cameras

Snap launches AI tools for advanced augmented reality
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Google buys stake in Taiwan solar power firm owned by BlackRock

Google said it has taken a stake in Taiwan's New Green Power and could buy up to 300 megawatts of renewable energy from the BlackRock fund-owned

Google buys stake in Taiwan solar power firm owned by BlackRock
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Decagon raises $35 million for AI-powered customer service

- Decagon, a startup that sells artificial intelligence-powered customer support solutions, said on Tuesday it had raised $35 million in Series A and seed

Decagon raises $35 million for AI-powered customer service
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EV startup Fisker files for bankruptcy, aims to sell assets

Fisker filed for bankruptcy protection late on Monday, as the U.S. electric-vehicle maker looks to salvage its operations by selling assets and restructuring its debt after

EV startup Fisker files for bankruptcy, aims to sell assets
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Cyber insurance rates fall as businesses improve security, report says

Cyber insurance premiums are falling globally as businesses become more adept in curbing their losses from cyber crime, even as ransomware attacks are rising, broker Howden said in

Cyber insurance rates fall as businesses improve security, report says
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Boeing agrees to buy Spirit Aero for $4.7 billion, sources say

Boeing agreed on Sunday to acquire Spirit AeroSystems for more than $4 billion, two people familiar with the matter said, ending months of talks

Boeing agrees to buy Spirit Aero for $4.7 billion, sources say
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Brazil's tax authority to summon foreign crypto exchanges for information

Brazil's tax authority will soon call foreign crypto exchanges not based in the country to explain their operations and how they cooperate with local service

Brazil's tax authority to summon foreign crypto exchanges for information
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Hitachi plans to sell 40% stake in Johnson Aircon JV, Bloomberg reports

Japan's Hitachi is considering selling its 40% stake in an air-conditioning joint venture with Johnson Controls International Plc, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people

Hitachi plans to sell 40% stake in Johnson Aircon JV, Bloomberg reports
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Nidec sees AI-related business expanding to more than $6 billion

Japanese electronic motor maker Nidec sees its business in water-cooling modules for generative artificial intelligence data centres expanding to 1 trillion yen ($6.32 billion) in

Nidec sees AI-related business expanding to more than $6 billion
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NATO targets AI, robots and space tech in $1.1 billion fund

A consortium of NATO allies has confirmed the first tranche of companies awarded funding as part of the group’s one billion euro ($1.1 billion) innovation fund.

NATO targets AI, robots and space tech in $1.1 billion fund
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‘I can’t get paid.’ Cyberattack affecting car dealerships brings chaos for sellers, buyers and workers

About 15,000 car dealerships are affected as the ongoing system outage at software provider CDK Global stretches into its second week. CNN economics and political commentator Catherine Rampell reports.

‘I can’t get paid.’ Cyberattack affecting car dealerships brings chaos for sellers, buyers and workers
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‘I can’t get paid.’ Cyberattack affecting car dealerships brings chaos for sellers, buyers and workers

‘I can’t get paid.’ Cyberattack affecting car dealerships brings chaos for sellers, buyers and workers

‘I can’t get paid.’ Cyberattack affecting car dealerships brings chaos for sellers, buyers and workers
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Germany's solar installations up 35% in early 2024

Germany's solar power installation rose by 35% year-on-year in the first four months of 2024, boosted by a rise in industrial, commercial and ground-mounted photovoltaics demand,

Germany's solar installations up 35% in early 2024
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'Lab-grown' meat maker hosts Miami tasting party as Florida ban goes into effect

As Florida’s ban on “lab-grown” meat is set to go into effect, one manufacturer hosted a last hurrah with a cultivated meat-tasting party in Miami

'Lab-grown' meat maker hosts Miami tasting party as Florida ban goes into effect
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Tesla kicks off legal fight to reinstate Musk's pay

Tesla began its fight for legal recognition of a shareholder vote favoring Elon Musk's record compensation, telling a Delaware judge that it "significantly

Tesla kicks off legal fight to reinstate Musk's pay
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You.com startup is raising $50 million as it targets AI-assistant market, says source

The startup behind You.com is raising $50 million in fresh capital, a person familiar with the effort said, as it seeks a foothold in the growing market for

You.com startup is raising $50 million as it targets AI-assistant market, says source
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GameStop shares tumble after CEO says store network will shrink

Shares of GameStop tumbled on Monday after CEO Ryan Cohen told investors that the videogame retailer plans to operate a smaller network of stores, but did

GameStop shares tumble after CEO says store network will shrink
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Brazil joins race to loosen China's grip on rare earths industry

Mining giant Brazil has big ambitions to build a rare earths industry as Western economies push to secure the metals needed

Brazil joins race to loosen China's grip on rare earths industry
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China economic planner says consumer NEV demand likely to maintain fast growth

Chinese consumer demand for new energy vehicles (NEVs) is likely to maintain its fast growth, which will increase the need for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, the

China economic planner says consumer NEV demand likely to maintain fast growth
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China issues rare earth regulations to further protect domestic supply

China has unveiled a list of rare earth regulations aimed at protecting supplies in the name of national security, laying out rules on the mining, smelting and trade in the

China issues rare earth regulations to further protect domestic supply
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Global audiences suspicious of AI-powered newsrooms, report finds

Global concerns about the use of AI in news production and misinformation are growing, a report published by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism found, posing

Global audiences suspicious of AI-powered newsrooms, report finds
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S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record closing highs ahead of data, Fed comments

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq scored record closing highs on Monday as technology shares rallied on enthusiasm over artificial intelligence ahead of this week's economic data and

S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record closing highs ahead of data, Fed comments
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Mars gets hit by hundreds of basketball-size space rocks every year

Mars gets hit by hundreds of basketball-size space rocks every year

Mars gets hit by hundreds of basketball-size space rocks every year
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Things to know about how Julian Assange and US prosecutors arrived at a plea deal to end his case

The plea deal resulting in WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's freedom was the culmination of a lengthy negotiation process that accelerated in recent months and featured numerous proposals and counterproposals

Things to know about how Julian Assange and US prosecutors arrived at a plea deal to end his case
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As AI gains a workplace foothold, states are trying to make sure workers don't get left behind

States are trying to help workers beef up their tech skills before they become outdated and get outfoxed by machines that are becoming increasingly smarter

As AI gains a workplace foothold, states are trying to make sure workers don't get left behind
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The Saipan surprise: How delicate talks led to the unlikely end of Julian Assange's 12-year saga

The abrupt guilty plea by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was the culmination of negotiations that began a year and a half ago and accelerated in recent months

The Saipan surprise: How delicate talks led to the unlikely end of Julian Assange's 12-year saga
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In Georgia, conservatives seek to have voters removed from rolls without official challenges

Conservative activists in Georgia and other states are using a new software tool as part of a broader effort to scrub voters from the rolls

In Georgia, conservatives seek to have voters removed from rolls without official challenges
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Microsoft's Xbox marketing chief to depart for Roblox

Microsoft's marketing chief of Xbox is leaving the company to join gaming platform Roblox as their chief marketing officer as part of a broader marketing shakeup in the console maker,

Microsoft's Xbox marketing chief to depart for Roblox
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Apple to discontinue 'buy now, pay later' service in US as it plans new loan program

Apple on Monday said it will discontinue its "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) service in the United States as it launches a new loan program.

Apple to discontinue 'buy now, pay later' service in US as it plans new loan program
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Boeing CEO to tell US Congress planemaker's culture is 'far from perfect'

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will tell a U.S.

Boeing CEO to tell US Congress planemaker's culture is 'far from perfect'
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EU cybersecurity label should not discriminate against Big Tech, European groups say

A proposed cybersecurity certification scheme (EUCS) for cloud services should not discriminate against Amazon, Alphabet's Google and Microsoft, 26 industry groups

EU cybersecurity label should not discriminate against Big Tech, European groups say
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Southern Company CEO sees more industry nuclear commitments in US by 2030

Power provider Southern Company CEO Chris Womack said on Monday he expects more industry commitments to build gigawatt-scale light water nuclear reactors in the U.S. before 2030.

Southern Company CEO sees more industry nuclear commitments in US by 2030
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Alaska Air returns 737 MAX 9 involved in mid-air blowout to Boeing

Alaska Airlines said on Friday it has returned to Boeing the 737 MAX 9 plane that in January was involved in a mid-air door panel blowout.

Alaska Air returns 737 MAX 9 involved in mid-air blowout to Boeing
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Australian diplomat says adding AUKUS partners 'complicated'

Adding partners to the AUKUS defense project would be "complicated," a senior Australian diplomat said on Friday, saying he did not believe the U.S.

Australian diplomat says adding AUKUS partners 'complicated'
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US, India extend digital tax truce to Sunday as deadline approaches

The United States and India have extended a standstill agreement on U.S. retaliation over India's digital-services tax until Sunday, aligning it with a fast-approaching

US, India extend digital tax truce to Sunday as deadline approaches
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US army awards Lockheed Martin $4.5 billion multi-year Patriot Missiles contract

The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a multi-year contract worth $4.5 billion for its air defense Patriot Missiles system, the Pentagon said on Friday.

US army awards Lockheed Martin $4.5 billion multi-year Patriot Missiles contract
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US sues Photoshop maker Adobe for hiding fees, making it difficult to cancel

The U.S. government sued Adobe on Monday, accusing the Photoshop and Acrobat maker of harming consumers by concealing hefty termination fees in its most popular

US sues Photoshop maker Adobe for hiding fees, making it difficult to cancel
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Tesla sues ex-supplier Matthews over EV battery trade secrets

Tesla has sued its former supplier Matthews International in California federal court for allegedly stealing trade secrets related to Tesla's battery-manufacturing process

Tesla sues ex-supplier Matthews over EV battery trade secrets
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Kansas accuses Pfizer of misleading public about COVID vaccine in lawsuit

The U.S. state of Kansas on Monday sued Pfizer, accusing the company of misleading the public about its COVID-19 vaccine by hiding risks while making false claims about

Kansas accuses Pfizer of misleading public about COVID vaccine in lawsuit
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Ford expects profitable $30,000 EV in two and a half years, CNBC reports

Ford Motor Co expects to launch a $30,000 EV that could be profitable in about two and a half years but did not provide any further details on the vehicle, CNBC reported on Friday.

Ford expects profitable $30,000 EV in two and a half years, CNBC reports
Business|Technology

Amazon lures cofounders from startup Adept to bolster AI efforts

Amazon.com hired away artificial intelligence startup Adept's co-founders and some of its team in a move that echoes one by rival Microsoft, as it seeks to

Amazon lures cofounders from startup Adept to bolster AI efforts
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Amazon is reviewing whether Perplexity AI improperly scraped online content

Amazon is reviewing claims that the artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI is scraping content — including from prominent news sites — without approval

Amazon is reviewing whether Perplexity AI improperly scraped online content
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Embraer gears up for Farnborough as shares soar on healthy demand

Embraer heads into the Farnborough Airshow next month riding tail winds that have lifted its shares to an all-time high, as recent orders show

Embraer gears up for Farnborough as shares soar on healthy demand
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Boeing Starliner's return from space to hinge on weeks of more testing

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft will not return its two astronauts from the International Space Station until after engineers spend "a couple weeks" testing to

Boeing Starliner's return from space to hinge on weeks of more testing
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HubSpot investigating customer account hacks

Software firm HubSpot said on Friday it is investigating a cybersecurity incident that targeted its customers.

HubSpot investigating customer account hacks
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NASA astronauts will stay at the space station longer for more troubleshooting of Boeing capsule

NASA says two astronauts will stay in space longer to continue troubleshooting Boeing’s capsule

NASA astronauts will stay at the space station longer for more troubleshooting of Boeing capsule
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Roaring Kitty's predictions for GameStop are mostly unfulfilled

When Keith Gill appeared on a YouTube video in the summer of 2020 to discuss GameStop, he argued that the company's future was far rosier than the market expected.

Roaring Kitty's predictions for GameStop are mostly unfulfilled
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Tesla expects to raise price of China-made cars in EU after duty increase

Tesla expects to increase the price of its Model 3 because of European Union import duties on electric vehicles (EVs) made in China, the carmaker said on its website on Thursday.

Tesla expects to raise price of China-made cars in EU after duty increase
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Learning from Myanmar's rebels, junta builds new Chinese drone fleet

Myanmar's resistance fighters notched decisive breakthroughs last year by relying on a scattered fleet of drones in battles against one of Southeast Asia's most feared militaries.

Learning from Myanmar's rebels, junta builds new Chinese drone fleet
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Renault sets sights on sporty EVs for profit boost

By Gilles Guillaume PARIS (Reuters - French automaker Renault presented an electric sports car on Thursday, the first in a planned range of premium EVs, which could help it fight off looming

Renault sets sights on sporty EVs for profit boost
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NHIndustries signs 600 million euro NATO deal for helicopter upgrade

NHIndustries has signed a contract worth more than 600 million euros ($648.18 million) with the NATO helicopter management agency (NAHEMA) to develop an upgrade of the NH90 military

NHIndustries signs 600 million euro NATO deal for helicopter upgrade
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Broadcom soars as demand for AI chips powers forecast raise

Broadcom surged about 15% on Thursday as its upbeat annual forecast highlighted insatiable demand for chips used in powering AI-focused technology, while its announcement

Broadcom soars as demand for AI chips powers forecast raise
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Waymo recalls 672 self-driving vehicles after Arizona collision

Alphabet's Waymo said Thursday it would recall 672 of its self-driving vehicles after one of its driverless vehicles struck a wooden utility pole in Phoenix,

Waymo recalls 672 self-driving vehicles after Arizona collision
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Bound by rules and economics, EU trails U.S. on China tariffs

The European Union's plan to hike tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) reflects a firming of its stance towards Beijing, but falls short of a tougher

Bound by rules and economics, EU trails U.S. on China tariffs
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X's lawsuit against Media Matters to head to trial in April 2025

Social media platform X's lawsuit against media watchdog group Media Matters will head to trial on April 7, 2025, a U.S. District judge ordered on Thursday.

X's lawsuit against Media Matters to head to trial in April 2025
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FAA 'too hands off', chief says, in Boeing oversight before 737 MAX 9 incident

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Thursday the agency was "too hands off" in oversight of Boeing before a January

FAA 'too hands off', chief says, in Boeing oversight before 737 MAX 9 incident
Technology|US

Apple accused in lawsuit of underpaying female workers in California

Apple on Thursday was hit with a proposed class action accusing the tech giant of paying more than 12,000 female employees in California less than men with comparable

Apple accused in lawsuit of underpaying female workers in California
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US charges executives at ADHD startup in Adderall fraud

The founder and the top doctor of a San Francisco-based telehealth startup were charged by the U.S.

US charges executives at ADHD startup in Adderall fraud
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Brazil's TIM may benefit from Telecom Italia's network sale

The chief executive of TIM Brasil, Alberto Griselli, said on Thursday that its parent company Telecom Italia's agreement to sell its physical network

Brazil's TIM may benefit from Telecom Italia's network sale
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Sandy Hook families want to seize Alex Jones' social media accounts

Families of the Sandy Hook massacre victims want to seize Alex Jones' social media accounts in his bankruptcy, saying that the conspiracy theorist's frequent

Sandy Hook families want to seize Alex Jones' social media accounts
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Alphabet hit with Austrian privacy complaint over alleged browser tracking

Alphabet's Google was hit with a complaint by Austrian advocacy group NOYB on Thursday for allegedly tracking users of its Chrome Web browser, an issue already on

Alphabet hit with Austrian privacy complaint over alleged browser tracking
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US lawmakers grill Microsoft president over China ties, hacks

Microsoft President Brad Smith fielded questions about the tech giant's security practices and ties to China at a House homeland security panel on Thursday, a

US lawmakers grill Microsoft president over China ties, hacks
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Roaring Kitty nearly doubles GameStop holdings to 9 million shares, Reddit post shows

Keith Gill, the stock influencer known as Roaring Kitty, updated his holding of GameStop on Thursday to show he now owns 9 million shares of the company, up from 5 million at the

Roaring Kitty nearly doubles GameStop holdings to 9 million shares, Reddit post shows
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How Elon Musk's pay package compares with other top CEOs in the US

Tesla shareholders will vote on Thursday on whether to ratify CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package, which a Delaware judge voided in January because she found he improperly controlled

How Elon Musk's pay package compares with other top CEOs in the US
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Elon Musk convinced Tesla investors to back his pay. Now he must persuade a judge

Tesla has convinced an army of small investors and major funds to ratify Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package.

Elon Musk convinced Tesla investors to back his pay. Now he must persuade a judge
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Tesla's performance since Musk's compensation package was first approved in 2018

Tesla shareholders have approved CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion remuneration package for the second time at a crucial annual shareholder meeting after a Delaware court

Tesla's performance since Musk's compensation package was first approved in 2018
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Reaction to Tesla shareholders approving Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package

Tesla shareholders approved CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package, the electric vehicle-maker said on Thursday, a big thumbs-up to his leadership and an enticement for keeping his focus

Reaction to Tesla shareholders approving Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package
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Adobe raises full-year revenue forecast on robust software demand

Photoshop maker Adobe raised its revenue forecast for fiscal 2024 on Thursday as more businesses and consumers take to its artificial intelligence-powered editing tools

Adobe raises full-year revenue forecast on robust software demand
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Canadian national pleads guilty to stealing Tesla trade secrets

A Canadian resident of China pleaded guilty in New York federal court on Thursday to stealing Tesla electric-vehicle battery manufacturing trade secrets and conspiring to

Canadian national pleads guilty to stealing Tesla trade secrets
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 post all-time closing highs for 4th day as tech boosts

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq registered record closing highs for a fourth session in a row on Thursday as technology shares extended their recent rally.

Nasdaq, S&P 500 post all-time closing highs for 4th day as tech boosts
Business|Technology

GameStop postpones shareholder meet to June 17 after technical difficulties

Video game retailer GameStop said that its virtual annual shareholders' meeting on Thursday was postponed without any business being conducted due to technical difficulties.

GameStop postpones shareholder meet to June 17 after technical difficulties
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Japan could be energy-independent by 2060 thanks to renewables, Rystad Energy CEO says

Japan, a major coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG) buyer, could be energy-independent by 2060 thanks to expansion of solar and wind power together with storage

Japan could be energy-independent by 2060 thanks to renewables, Rystad Energy CEO says
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Tesla's Musk wins shareholder approval for $56 billion pay package, touts his ability to 'deliver'

Tesla shareholders approved CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package, the electric vehicle-maker said on Thursday, a big thumbs-up to his leadership

Tesla's Musk wins shareholder approval for $56 billion pay package, touts his ability to 'deliver'
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Musk's small-investor army cheers approval of $56 billion Tesla pay package

Elon Musk's army of small-investor allies took a victory lap on Thursday as the Tesla CEO won a critical shareholder vote for his $56 billion pay package

Musk's small-investor army cheers approval of $56 billion Tesla pay package
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Boeing investigates quality problem on undelivered 787s, sources say

Boeing is investigating a new quality problem with its 787 Dreamliner after discovering that hundreds of

Boeing investigates quality problem on undelivered 787s, sources say
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Norway wealth fund to continue 'constructive dialogue' with Tesla after AGM

Norway's $1.7 trillion wealth fund, a top shareholder in Tesla, will continue "a constructive dialogue" with the automaker after its annual general meeting endorsed CEO Elon Musk's $

Norway wealth fund to continue 'constructive dialogue' with Tesla after AGM
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BMW electric Mini threatened with highest EV tariff from EU, source says

BMW's all-electric Mini made in China is set to be hit by the highest EV tariff of 38.1% under the EU's provisional plans, a source

BMW electric Mini threatened with highest EV tariff from EU, source says
Europe|News|Technology

Pope Francis tells G7 that humans must not lose control of AI

Pope Francis became the first pontiff to address a Group of Seven summit on Friday, warning world leaders that Artificial Intelligence must never be allowed to get the

Pope Francis tells G7 that humans must not lose control of AI
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Boeing Starliner set for June 22 undocking, return to Earth, NASA says

The Boeing Starliner spacecraft is now scheduled to undock from the International Space Station and return to Earth on June 22 with its inaugural astronaut crew, NASA said on

Boeing Starliner set for June 22 undocking, return to Earth, NASA says
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ICC probes cyberattacks in Ukraine as possible war crimes, sources say

Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court are investigating alleged Russian cyberattacks on Ukrainian

ICC probes cyberattacks in Ukraine as possible war crimes, sources say
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Germany says 'serious movement' needed from China in EV tariff row

Germany wants "serious movement" from China on the issue of tariffs on imported electric vehicles and hopes that talks in the coming weeks can stave

Germany says 'serious movement' needed from China in EV tariff row
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Tesla to fix software in 5,836 imported cars in China, watchdog says

China's market regulator said on Friday that Tesla would fix software in 5,836 imported Model 3, Model S and Model X cars from July, citing safety issues.

Tesla to fix software in 5,836 imported cars in China, watchdog says
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Google loses bid to end US antitrust case over digital advertising

Alphabet's Google must face trial on U.S. antitrust enforcers' claim that the internet search juggernaut illegally dominates the online advertising technology market, a

Google loses bid to end US antitrust case over digital advertising
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Apple, Meta set to face EU charges under landmark tech rules, sources say

Apple and Meta Platforms will likely face charges for failing to comply with landmark EU rules aimed at reining in their power before the summer, three people with

Apple, Meta set to face EU charges under landmark tech rules, sources say
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New York recovers $50 million for defrauded Gemini Earn crypto investors

New York Attorney General Letitia James has recovered $50 million from the cryptocurrency platform Gemini Trust to repay investors defrauded in its Gemini Earn

New York recovers $50 million for defrauded Gemini Earn crypto investors
Business|Technology

Boeing tells suppliers it is slowing 737 output goal by 3 months, sources say

Boeing has told suppliers it is delaying a key production milestone for its 737 jet family by three months, two industry sources said, as it continues to

Boeing tells suppliers it is slowing 737 output goal by 3 months, sources say
Business|Technology|US

Microsoft to delay release of Recall AI feature on security concerns

Microsoft will not roll out "Recall", an AI-powered feature that tracks computer usage, with its new computers next week and will instead preview it with a smaller group later, the tech

Microsoft to delay release of Recall AI feature on security concerns
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Musk wins pay approval but still faces Tesla's floundering stock and rich valuation

Tesla shareholders approved CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package in a what was seen as an endorsement of his leadership, but the electric car maker's stock remains

Musk wins pay approval but still faces Tesla's floundering stock and rich valuation
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Tesla plans to leverage Elon Musk's big pay win in Delaware court battle

Tesla will use Thursday's strong support for Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package to try to win over a Delaware judge that invalidated

Tesla plans to leverage Elon Musk's big pay win in Delaware court battle
Business|Finance|Technology

Vanguard vote switch helped pass Tesla CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package

Tesla's largest outside investor Vanguard said it voted in favor of CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package, citing the company's performance, contributing to the passage of

Vanguard vote switch helped pass Tesla CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package
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Nasdaq manages 5th straight record high close; S&P 500 ends barely lower

The Nasdaq eked out a fifth straight record closing high on Friday following gains in Adobe and other technology-related shares, while the S&P 500 and Dow

Nasdaq manages 5th straight record high close; S&P 500 ends barely lower
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China's Wuhan Tianyu says inclusion on US sanctions list may impact forex transactions

China's Wuhan Tianyu Information Industry said on Sunday the U.S. including it on a sanctions list was a "unilateral" act that could affect the data security company's foreign

China's Wuhan Tianyu says inclusion on US sanctions list may impact forex transactions
Business|Technology

Fourteen Jordanians die during haj in Saudi Arabia, some succumb to heat

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Fourteen Jordanians die during haj in Saudi Arabia, some succumb to heat
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US as many as 15 years behind China on nuclear power, report says

The U.S. is as many as 15 years behind China on developing high-tech nuclear power as Beijing's state-backed technology approach and extensive financing give

US as many as 15 years behind China on nuclear power, report says
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Europe must catch up in green tech race, Spain's climate minister says

The next European Commission must do more to help European industry catch up in the green tech race with China and the U.S., said Spain's climate and energy

Europe must catch up in green tech race, Spain's climate minister says
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Fed penalizes Evolve Bank for failing to manage fintech partnership risk

The Federal Reserve announced Friday it had ordered Evolve Bancorp Inc to bolster its risk management programs around fintech partnerships as

Fed penalizes Evolve Bank for failing to manage fintech partnership risk
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Naver's Webtoon Entertainment aims up to $2.67 billion valuation in US IPO

Online comics platform Webtoon Entertainment said on Monday it is targeting a valuation of up to $2.67 billion in its initial public offering in the United States.

Naver's Webtoon Entertainment aims up to $2.67 billion valuation in US IPO
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Chile lithium miner SQM reaches supply deal with Hyundai, Kia

Chilean lithium miner SQM, the world's second-largest lithium producer, said on Monday it had reached a long-term supply deal with Hyundai and Kia to provide the carmakers with the

Chile lithium miner SQM reaches supply deal with Hyundai, Kia
Asia|Business|Technology|US

Appeals court to hear challenges to potential US TikTok ban on Sept. 16

A U.S. appeals court on Monday said it will hold oral arguments on Sept. 16 on legal challenges to a new law requiring China-based ByteDance to divest

Appeals court to hear challenges to potential US TikTok ban on Sept. 16
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India and US to address barriers to trade and cooperation

India and the United States on Monday committed to action to address barriers to bilateral strategic trade, technology and industrial cooperation.

India and US to address barriers to trade and cooperation
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Goldman Sachs raises S&P 500 year-end target to 5,600

Goldman Sachs has raised its 2024 year-end target for the S&P 500 Index to 5,600 from 5,200, citing strong earnings growth by five mega-cap U.S. tech stocks and a higher fair value price-to

Goldman Sachs raises S&P 500 year-end target to 5,600
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European shares inch up as banks, tech rebound; Topdanmark shines

European shares closed marginally higher on Monday, with banks and technology stocks rebounding from losses last week after markets

European shares inch up as banks, tech rebound; Topdanmark shines
Crime|Technology

License plate reader technology helps PD make quick arrest

License plate reader technology helps PD make quick arrest

License plate reader technology helps PD make quick arrest
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Samsung chief Lee discusses cooperation with Meta, Amazon and Qualcomm

Samsung Electronics said on Thursday its chairman met with the heads of Meta, Qualcomm and Amazon this week to discuss cooperation and that topics included artificial intelligence,

Samsung chief Lee discusses cooperation with Meta, Amazon and Qualcomm
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Iran installs half of planned new centrifuges at Fordow, IAEA report says

Iran has installed half the advanced uranium-enriching machines it said earlier this month it would quickly add to its Fordow site dug into a mountain but has not

Iran installs half of planned new centrifuges at Fordow, IAEA report says
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European Union's competition boss signals fresh AI scrutiny for Microsoft-OpenAI deal and Google

The European Union is escalating its scrutiny of the artificial intelligence industry, including taking a fresh look into Microsoft’s multibillion-dollar partnership with OpenAI

European Union's competition boss signals fresh AI scrutiny for Microsoft-OpenAI deal and Google
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Shein keeps option to list in Hong Kong as backup, FT reports

Online fast-fashion group Shein is keeping alive a fallback option to list in Hong Kong despite filing for a London listing, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar

Shein keeps option to list in Hong Kong as backup, FT reports
Asia|Business|Technology

Japan's Honda to start selling micro-sized electric vans in October

Honda Motor will start selling a micro-sized electric van targeted at Japan's delivery industry in October, the Japanese automaker said on Thursday, joining an increasingly crowded

Japan's Honda to start selling micro-sized electric vans in October
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NASA accidentally broadcasts simulation of distressed astronauts on space station

NASA accidentally broadcast a simulation of astronauts being treated for decompression sickness on the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday, prompting speculation of an

NASA accidentally broadcasts simulation of distressed astronauts on space station
Americas|Business|Technology

Amazon, Vrio to launch satellite internet in South America, competing with Starlink

Amazon and telecommunications firm Vrio will jointly launch a satellite internet service in seven South American countries, the two parties said on

Amazon, Vrio to launch satellite internet in South America, competing with Starlink
Business|Finance|Technology

Tesla shareholder meeting: How investors are voting on Musk's $56 billion pay package

Investors will vote on Tesla CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion compensation package and the company's reincorporation in Texas, from Delaware, at a shareholder meeting on Thursday.

Tesla shareholder meeting: How investors are voting on Musk's $56 billion pay package
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Who is Kimbal Musk, the Tesla director in cowboy hat?

Tesla shareholders will vote on Thursday on whether to ratify CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package which was voided by a Delaware judge in January.

Who is Kimbal Musk, the Tesla director in cowboy hat?
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Paramount Global tells employees it will focus on strategic plan

Paramount Global's leadership team told employees Wednesday the company will focus on its new plan to transform its streaming business, reduce costs and divest some assets to help pay down

Paramount Global tells employees it will focus on strategic plan
Business|Finance|Technology|US

CalPERS becomes latest Tesla shareholder to vote against Musk's pay package

The California Public Employees' Retirement System is set to vote against Tesla CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion compensation package, the largest U.S. pension fund's CEO said on Wednesday.

CalPERS becomes latest Tesla shareholder to vote against Musk's pay package
Business|News|Technology|US

Boeing tells DOJ it did not violate deal after 737 MAX crashes, source says

Boeing told the U.S.

Boeing tells DOJ it did not violate deal after 737 MAX crashes, source says
Business|Finance|Technology

Polestar reports decline in 2023 revenue as EV maker grapples with slowing demand

Swedish EV-maker Polestar said on Friday, after months of delays in turning in its financial reports, that its 2023 revenue fell and its losses widened as it grappled with slowing demand

Polestar reports decline in 2023 revenue as EV maker grapples with slowing demand
Science|Technology

Federal funding for major science agencies is at a 25-year low

Research funding is down in recent years despite promises made with the CHIPS and Science Act.

Federal funding for major science agencies is at a 25-year low
Science|Technology

ChatGPT and the movie ‘Her’ are just the latest example of the ‘sci-fi feedback loop’

Science fiction and technological innovation feed off each other in an ongoing back-and-forth that can play out over decades.

ChatGPT and the movie ‘Her’ are just the latest example of the ‘sci-fi feedback loop’
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US NHTSA opens recall query into more than 120,000 Honda US vehicles

The U.S. auto safety regulator said on Friday it has opened a recall query into over 120,000 Honda Ridgeline U.S. vehicles over rear-view camera (RVC) failures.

US NHTSA opens recall query into more than 120,000 Honda US vehicles
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Kenya protests expose jet-setting Ruto's neglect of discontent at home

In the two years since he was elected, Kenya's President William Ruto has wowed global climate activists under the Eiffel Tower, brushed shoulders with global tech

Kenya protests expose jet-setting Ruto's neglect of discontent at home
Business|Europe|Technology

Temu, Shein ordered to provide info on EU tech rules compliance by July 12

Chinese fast-fashion e-commerce retailer Temu and China-founded peer Shein were ordered by EU tech regulators to provide details on how they comply with EU online

Temu, Shein ordered to provide info on EU tech rules compliance by July 12
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Teamviewer accuses Russia-linked hackers of cyberattack

German software company Teamviewer said on Friday it was the victim of a cyberattack earlier this week and accused the Russian hacker group APT29 of being behind the attack.

Teamviewer accuses Russia-linked hackers of cyberattack
Technology|US

FAA to maintain increased in-person oversight of Boeing for 'foreseeable future'

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration will tell the U.S.

FAA to maintain increased in-person oversight of Boeing for 'foreseeable future'
Business|Finance|Technology

Financial industry grappling with AI's gifts and perils, executives say

The spread of artificial intelligence-based systems offers big opportunities for financial services firms, executives say, but asset managers also

Financial industry grappling with AI's gifts and perils, executives say
Asia|Business|Science|Technology

Baidu launches upgraded AI model, says Ernie Bot hits 300 million users

Chinese search engine giant Baidu on Friday unveiled an upgraded version of its artificial intelligence (AI) model, Ernie 4.0 Turbo, as it seeks to maintain its position in China's

Baidu launches upgraded AI model, says Ernie Bot hits 300 million users
Technology|US

US agency seeks answers from Waymo in self-driving vehicle probe

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Wednesday it is seeking additional details about a series incidents that raise concerns about the

US agency seeks answers from Waymo in self-driving vehicle probe
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Virgin Galactic announces reverse stock split

Space tourism company Virgin Galactic announced a 1-for-20 reverse stock split on Wednesday, sending its shares down 19% in extended trading.

Virgin Galactic announces reverse stock split
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Italy claims 1 billion euros in unpaid taxes from Google

Italy is asking Google to pay 1 billion euros ($1.07 billion) in unpaid taxes and penalties, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter said on Friday, seven years after the

Italy claims 1 billion euros in unpaid taxes from Google
Business|Finance|Technology

EU regulators to decide on $14 billion HP-Juniper deal by Aug. 1

EU antitrust regulators will decide by Aug. 1 whether to clear Hewlett Packard Enterprise's $14 billion acquisition of networking gear maker Juniper Networks, a

EU regulators to decide on $14 billion HP-Juniper deal by Aug. 1
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Russia warns it can take unspecified measures in response to US drone flights over Black Sea

Russia’s Defense Ministry says officials have been ordered to prepare a response to U.S. drone flights over the Black Sea, in an apparent warning that Moscow may take forceful action to ward off the American reconnaissance aircraft

Russia warns it can take unspecified measures in response to US drone flights over Black Sea
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Toyota to launch first EV with advanced self driving system for China in 2025

Toyota is planning to launch the first electric car model equipped with an advanced autonomous driving system similar to Tesla's Full Self-Driving for the Chinese market next year

Toyota to launch first EV with advanced self driving system for China in 2025
Asia|Science|Technology|World

Japan's space agency delays launch of upgraded observation satellite on new H3 rocket due to weather

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency is delaying its planned launch of a satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket due to expected bad weather at the launch site in southwestern Japan

Japan's space agency delays launch of upgraded observation satellite on new H3 rocket due to weather
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nokia taps AI boom with $2.3 billion Infinera purchase

Nokia's bid to buy U.S. optical networking gear maker Infinera in a $2.3 billion deal puts the Finnish company on track to gain from the billions of dollars

Nokia taps AI boom with $2.3 billion Infinera purchase
Business|Technology

Apple's iPhone shipments in China surge 40% in May amid aggressive discounting

Apple's smartphone shipments in China rose nearly 40% in May from a year earlier, extending a rebound seen in April, data from a research firm affiliated with the Chinese government

Apple's iPhone shipments in China surge 40% in May amid aggressive discounting
Business|Europe|Technology

Silicon Box picks Italy's Piedmont region for $3.4 billion chip plant

Singapore-based semiconductor firm Silicon Box has picked the town of Novara, in the industrialised northwestern region of Piedmont, for its new multi-billion-euro chip factory in

Silicon Box picks Italy's Piedmont region for $3.4 billion chip plant
Business|News|Technology

Aircraft delivery delays having 'brutal' impact on Lufthansa, says CEO

Aircraft delivery issues are having a "brutal" impact on Lufthansa and will not be resolved before the end of the decade, according to CEO Carsten Spohr.

Aircraft delivery delays having 'brutal' impact on Lufthansa, says CEO
Business|Finance|Technology

HSBC, Virgin Money and Nationwide customers suffer online banking outage

Customers of HSBC, Nationwide and Virgin Money suffered outages to their online banking services on Friday, in the latest such disruption to plague an industry which increasingly

HSBC, Virgin Money and Nationwide customers suffer online banking outage
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Renault-backed BeyonCa plans to build Hong Kong's first EVs

Premium EV maker BeyonCa, backed by Renault and Dongfeng Motor, said on Friday it plans to set up a final assembly plant and its international headquarters in Hong Kong, developing

Renault-backed BeyonCa plans to build Hong Kong's first EVs
Business|Technology|US

SpaceX sued by engineers fired after accusing Elon Musk of sexism

Rocket maker SpaceX and its CEO Elon Musk were sued on Wednesday by eight engineers who say they were illegally fired for raising concerns about alleged sexual harassment

SpaceX sued by engineers fired after accusing Elon Musk of sexism
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Indonesia president orders audit of data centres after cyberattack

Indonesian President Joko Widodo ordered on Friday an audit of government data centres after officials said the bulk of data affected by a

Indonesia president orders audit of data centres after cyberattack
Business|Election|Technology|US

US business owners seek higher insurance coverage as AI, election risks loom, survey shows

Artificial intelligence and U.S. election have emerged as significant risks to businesses this year with an overwhelming 80% of owners worried their insurance will not cover

US business owners seek higher insurance coverage as AI, election risks loom, survey shows
Education|Science|Technology

This smiling robot has a face covered in ‘living’ skin

A team of researchers at the Institute of Industrial Science at the University of Tokyo released a study showing how they made a robot with 'living' skin be able to smile.

This smiling robot has a face covered in ‘living’ skin
Business|Technology|US

Thousands of Amazon Flex drivers file for arbitration over contractor status

Thousands of Amazon.com Flex drivers classified as contractors filed arbitration claims on Tuesday, , their lawyer told Reuters, saying they should be treated as full

Thousands of Amazon Flex drivers file for arbitration over contractor status
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|News|Technology|US|World

Airbus frets over global trade tensions amid EU-China spat

Europe's Airbus on Wednesday highlighted the impact of growing trade tensions after Europe followed the United States in increasing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

Airbus frets over global trade tensions amid EU-China spat
Business|Finance|Technology

Microsoft, BlackRock CEOs expected to attend G7 session in Italy

The heads of U.S. corporate heavyweights Microsoft and BlackRock are expected to attend talks on infrastructure development during the Group of Seven (G7) summit in southern

Microsoft, BlackRock CEOs expected to attend G7 session in Italy
Business|News|Technology|US

US court nixes order barring Amazon from firing pro-union workers

A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday tossed out a judge's order that required Amazon.com to refrain from firing union supporters amid a nationwide organizing campaign at its

US court nixes order barring Amazon from firing pro-union workers
Business|Technology|US

NTSB says Boeing could lose 737 MAX probe status if it violates rules again

The National Transportation Safety Board warned Boeing on Thursday it could lose its status as a party to the probe into a 737 MAX mid-air blowout after it violated

NTSB says Boeing could lose 737 MAX probe status if it violates rules again
Business|Europe|Technology

Europe's automakers fret as China EV tariff fears become reality

The European Commission's decision to slap tariffs on imported Chinese EVs could have far-reaching effects for European automakers, as a possible trade war would hurt

Europe's automakers fret as China EV tariff fears become reality
Business|News|Technology|US

YouTube critics ask US to probe video site's 'living room dominance'

Tech and competition watchdog groups have called on the U.S.

YouTube critics ask US to probe video site's 'living room dominance'
Business|Finance|Technology|US

AI-powered Apple overtakes Microsoft as world's most valuable company

Apple once again became the world's most valuable company on Wednesday, dethroning Microsoft from the top spot, as the iPhone maker pushed ahead in a race to dominate

AI-powered Apple overtakes Microsoft as world's most valuable company
Asia|Australia|Business|News|Technology|World

Meta says it may block news from Facebook in Australia

Facebook owner Meta is considering blocking news content from the platform in Australia if the government makes it pay licensing fees, a company representative told a parliamentary

Meta says it may block news from Facebook in Australia
Business|Technology

Elon Musk withdraws lawsuit against OpenAI

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk on Tuesday moved to dismiss his lawsuit accusing ChatGPT maker OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman of abandoning the startup's original

Elon Musk withdraws lawsuit against OpenAI
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Eisai and Biogen launch Alzheimer's drug Leqembi in China

Eisai and Biogen have launched their Alzheimer's treatment Leqembi in China, the third country after the United States and Japan, the companies said on Friday.

Eisai and Biogen launch Alzheimer's drug Leqembi in China
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

GameStop raises $2.14 billion amid Roaring Kitty-fueled retail trading frenzy

Videogame retailer GameStop said on Tuesday it had completed an "at-the-market" equity offering of its shares to raise roughly $2.14 billion in gross proceeds, days after meme stock

GameStop raises $2.14 billion amid Roaring Kitty-fueled retail trading frenzy
Business|Technology|US

Tesla reported to police in Sweden over alleged illegal electrical work

U.S. electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla has been reported to police in Sweden accused of performing electrical installation work without the necessary registration, the Swedish

Tesla reported to police in Sweden over alleged illegal electrical work
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Citron Research closes GameStop short position

Citron Research no longer has a short position in retail traders' favorite GameStop, the short seller said on X.com on Wednesday, days after taking a

Citron Research closes GameStop short position
Business|Economy|News|Technology|US

Uber and Lyft agree to pay drivers $32.50 per hour in Massachusetts settlement

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell says drivers for Uber and Lyft will earn a minimum pay standard of $32.50 per hour under a settlement

Uber and Lyft agree to pay drivers $32.50 per hour in Massachusetts settlement
Asia|Business|Technology

Fujifilm once struggled to sell cameras. Now, it can't keep up with demand

For years, Japan's Fujifilm pivoted away from its legacy camera business to focus on healthcare.

Fujifilm once struggled to sell cameras. Now, it can't keep up with demand
Asia|Business|Science|Technology

Huawei's Harmony aims to end China's reliance on Windows, Android

Packed into a small room, a drone, bipedal robot, supermarket checkout and other devices showcase a vision of China's software future - one where an

Huawei's Harmony aims to end China's reliance on Windows, Android
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Tesla shareholder sues Musk to return billions in alleged unlawful profits

Elon Musk made billions of dollars by selling Tesla stock using insider information, an institutional shareholder accused in a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, asking the

Tesla shareholder sues Musk to return billions in alleged unlawful profits
Business|Finance|Technology

Apple becomes the first $1 trillion global brand, Nvidia's value triples, report says

Apple has become the first brand to cross $1 trillion in brand value, a 15% jump from last year, while chipmaker Nvidia's value has nearly tripled, a global ranking by

Apple becomes the first $1 trillion global brand, Nvidia's value triples, report says
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NASA, Boeing continue evaluating Starliner's propulsion system performance

NASA said on Thursday that it would continue to evaluate Starliner's propulsion system performance along with Boeing before the shuttle returns from the International Space Station (ISS).

NASA, Boeing continue evaluating Starliner's propulsion system performance
Crime|Technology

Microsoft informs customers that Russian hackers spied on emails

Russian hackers who broke into Microsoft's systems and spied on staff inboxes earlier this year also stole emails from its customers, the tech giant said on Thursday,

Microsoft informs customers that Russian hackers spied on emails
Business|Europe|Technology

Airbus seeks mandatory weekend overtime to catch up on delayed A220 production

Airbus has told workers at its Montreal-area A220 factory that it wants to impose mandatory overtime on weekends to catch up on delayed production of the money-

Airbus seeks mandatory weekend overtime to catch up on delayed A220 production
Business|Technology

Nokia to acquire Infinera in $2.3 billion deal to scale up optical network

Nokia will acquire Infinera Corp in a deal with an enterprise value of $2.3 billion, the companies said on Thursday, as the Finnish firm looks to expand its optical network business,

Nokia to acquire Infinera in $2.3 billion deal to scale up optical network
Business|Technology

Walmart Canada adds Nikola's hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric semi-truck to fleet

Nikola said it has delivered a hydrogen fuel cell powered electric semi-truck to Walmart Canada, making it the first major retailer in the country to add it to its fleet.

Walmart Canada adds Nikola's hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric semi-truck to fleet
Technology|US

Most drivers in US support anti-speeding technology in vehicles, survey shows

More than 60% of the drivers in the United States would find it acceptable if their vehicle provided an audible and visual warning when they exceeded the posted speed limit, a survey by

Most drivers in US support anti-speeding technology in vehicles, survey shows
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Aramco close to agreeing 10% stake in Renault, Geely thermal engines JV, sources say

Saudi Aramco is set to take a 10% stake in a thermal engine joint venture between Renault and China's Geely called Horse Powertrain, said two sources familiar with the matter, beefing

Aramco close to agreeing 10% stake in Renault, Geely thermal engines JV, sources say
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Elon Musk won $56 billion payday because of vote, Tesla argues in court

Tesla is claiming Elon Musk won his legal battle over his $56 billion pay package because shareholders voted for the compensation, despite a judge

Elon Musk won $56 billion payday because of vote, Tesla argues in court
Business|Economy|News|Technology|US

US to widen sanctions on sale of semiconductor chips to Russia, sources say

The U.S. government plans on Wednesday to announce wider sanctions on the sale of semiconductor chips and other goods to Russia, with the goal of targeting third

US to widen sanctions on sale of semiconductor chips to Russia, sources say
Business|Technology|US

Trump says he wants all remaining Bitcoin to be made in the US

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he wants all remaining Bitcoin to be made in the U.S.

Trump says he wants all remaining Bitcoin to be made in the US
Business|Technology|US

Meta must face lawsuit claiming it prefers foreign workers over US citizens

A U.S. appeals court on Thursday revived a software engineer's proposed class action claiming Meta Platforms refused to hire him because it preferred to give jobs to

Meta must face lawsuit claiming it prefers foreign workers over US citizens
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

South Korea's Naver-backed Webtoon shares jump about 14% in Nasdaq debut

Shares of online comics platform Webtoon Entertainment rose as much as 14.3% above their initial public offering price in their Nasdaq debut on Thursday

South Korea's Naver-backed Webtoon shares jump about 14% in Nasdaq debut
Business|News|Technology

News nonprofit sues ChatGPT maker OpenAI and Microsoft for 'exploitative' copyright infringement

Another news organization is suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI and its business partner Microsoft for alleged copyright infringement

News nonprofit sues ChatGPT maker OpenAI and Microsoft for 'exploitative' copyright infringement
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|Technology

Racial justice, free speech groups join fight against potential TikTok ban

A dozen social and racial justice groups said Thursday that the federal law requiring TikTok’s parent company to sell the platform, or face a ban, would disrupt a vehicle that many minority communities use to form connections online and advocate for causes

Racial justice, free speech groups join fight against potential TikTok ban
Business|Technology|US

Top US carriers say roaming customers facing connectivity issues

Major U.S. telecom service providers said on Thursday some of their users traveling overseas were having connectivity problems due to an issue at a partner network provider.

Top US carriers say roaming customers facing connectivity issues
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

As GameStop shares gyrate, Roaring Kitty faces ticking clock on options

The clock is ticking for Keith Gill, the stock influencer known on YouTube as "Roaring Kitty," to lock in gains on his options position in GameStop as the

As GameStop shares gyrate, Roaring Kitty faces ticking clock on options
Business|Finance|Technology

Oracle expects double-digit revenue growth for fiscal 2025 on strong AI demand

Oracle on Tuesday forecast revenue for fiscal 2025 to grow in double digits, above analysts' estimates, indicating strong demand for its AI-powered cloud services,

Oracle expects double-digit revenue growth for fiscal 2025 on strong AI demand
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NASA, Boeing push back Starliner's crewed return to June 18

NASA and Boeing said they expect to bring Starliner and its first astronaut crew back to Earth from the International Space Station as soon as June 18, later

NASA, Boeing push back Starliner's crewed return to June 18
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Uber, Lyft agree to minimum pay for Massachusetts drivers to settle lawsuit

Uber Technologies and Lyft on Thursday agreed to adopt a $32.50 hourly minimum pay standard for Massachusetts drivers and pay $175 million to

Uber, Lyft agree to minimum pay for Massachusetts drivers to settle lawsuit
Business|News|Technology

Time, OpenAI sign multi-year content deal

Time magazine has signed a multi-year content deal with OpenAI that would give the ChatGPT maker access to its archive of news content, the companies said on Thursday.

Time, OpenAI sign multi-year content deal
Business|Finance|Technology|US

US weighs more limits on China's access to AI chips, Bloomberg reports

The Biden administration is considering further restrictions on China's access to chip technology used for artificial intelligence, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people

US weighs more limits on China's access to AI chips, Bloomberg reports
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Apple hits record as AI features promise boost in iPhone sales

Apple shares surged over 7% to a record high on Tuesday, nearly regaining from Microsoft its crown as the world's most valuable company a day after it unveiled new AI features meant to

Apple hits record as AI features promise boost in iPhone sales
Business|Crime|Technology

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes seeks to overturn fraud conviction

Lawyers for Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and company President Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani on Tuesday urged a federal appeals court to overturn their convictions for

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes seeks to overturn fraud conviction
News|Technology

Google to test anti-theft AI feature for phones in Brazil 

Alphabet's Google said on Tuesday that Brazil will be the first country to test an anti-theft feature for Android phones that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to identify when a

Google to test anti-theft AI feature for phones in Brazil 
Business|Technology

FCC chair asks telecoms to detail efforts to block fraudulent AI political robocalls

The chair of the Federal Communications Commission asked AT&T, Verizon, Comcast and other cable and telecom carriers to detail efforts to crack down on fraudulent

FCC chair asks telecoms to detail efforts to block fraudulent AI political robocalls
Europe|News|Technology|US|World

Julian Assange is now free to do or say whatever he likes. What does his future hold?

One of the most polarizing and influential figures of the information age, Julian Assange is now free after five years in a British prison and seven years in self-imposed exile in a London embassy

Julian Assange is now free to do or say whatever he likes. What does his future hold?
Technology|US|Videos

AI companies train language models on YouTube’s archive − making family-and-friends videos a privacy risk

Many videos people upload to YouTube aren’t really meant for public consumption, but they’re available for AI companies to vacuum up. Many of these personal videos are posted by children.

AI companies train language models on YouTube’s archive − making family-and-friends videos a privacy risk
Science|Technology

The science behind splashdown − an aerospace engineer explains how NASA and SpaceX get spacecraft safely back on Earth

Safely landing a spacecraft that’s falling from the sky very quickly is easier said than done.

The science behind splashdown − an aerospace engineer explains how NASA and SpaceX get spacecraft safely back on Earth
News|Science|Technology|World

Russian satellite breaks up in space, forces ISS astronauts to shelter

A defunct Russian satellite has broken up into more than 100 pieces of debris in orbit, forcing astronauts on the International Space Station to take shelter for

Russian satellite breaks up in space, forces ISS astronauts to shelter
Business|News|Technology|US

US sanctions Boeing for sharing information about 737 Max 9 investigation

Boeing is being sanctioned by U.S. investigators for sharing information about the 737 Max 9 door plug investigation

US sanctions Boeing for sharing information about 737 Max 9 investigation
Business|Finance|Technology

WeWork CEO Tolley steps down as company exits bankruptcy

WeWork CEO David Tolley stepped down after the flexible workspace provider emerged from bankruptcy on Tuesday, bookending a months-long restructuring process that featured a strategy

WeWork CEO Tolley steps down as company exits bankruptcy
Business|Technology|US

Boeing to open new engineering facility in Florida

Boeing said on Tuesday it will open a new engineering facility in Florida for its defense and government services portfolios and aims to hire for nearly 200 engineering jobs this year.

Boeing to open new engineering facility in Florida
Asia|Business|Technology

Carmakers SAIC and Volkswagen sign energy technology cooperation agreements

China's SAIC Motor and German carmaker Volkswagen have signed several energy technology cooperation agreements related to their SAIC Volkswagen joint venture in China.

Carmakers SAIC and Volkswagen sign energy technology cooperation agreements
Business|News|Technology|US

Four more states join US monopoly lawsuit against Apple

Four more U.S. states on Tuesday joined the Justice Department's lawsuit against Apple Inc alleging the iPhone maker is monopolizing smartphone markets, the department said in a

Four more states join US monopoly lawsuit against Apple
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

GM cuts EV production forecast, approves $6 billion share buyback

General Motors cut its annual EV production forecast and announced a new $6 billion share buyback plan on Tuesday, as the automaker banks on

GM cuts EV production forecast, approves $6 billion share buyback
Business|Finance|Technology

Rivian says lower-cost second generation EVs to help in push for profitability

Rivian will be able to slash a fifth of its material costs from electric SUVs and pickups by the end of 2024, CEO RJ Scaringe said on Thursday, after a

Rivian says lower-cost second generation EVs to help in push for profitability
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Micron tumbles as AI revenue surge falls short of lofty expectations

Micron shares fell 5% in early trading on Thursday after the memory chipmaker's quarterly revenue forecast failed to impress investors looking for outsized results

Micron tumbles as AI revenue surge falls short of lofty expectations
Business|Economy|Technology

Disputed Sigma Lithium land has 'probable' reserves, study shows

Sigma Lithium, the biggest player in Brazil's booming lithium industry, told regulators late last year it had found likely mineral reserves on two plots of

Disputed Sigma Lithium land has 'probable' reserves, study shows
Business|News|Technology|US

The 'BlackSuit' hacker behind the CDK Global attack hitting US car dealers

A hack into software maker CDK Global has disrupted operations at auto dealerships across the U.S., the latest in a series of hacks where ransom-demanding cybercriminals

The 'BlackSuit' hacker behind the CDK Global attack hitting US car dealers
Business|Technology|US

Uber pays US car owners to switch to other transport modes for five weeks

Uber will pay $1,000 in credits to certain commuters in the U.S. and Canada who ditch their cars for five weeks in favor of public and other transport services, it said on

Uber pays US car owners to switch to other transport modes for five weeks
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Boeing plane deliveries drop by half in May year-on-year

Boeing said on Tuesday it delivered 24 commercial planes in May, about half of the 50 jets it handed over to customers during the same month a year earlier, as it

Boeing plane deliveries drop by half in May year-on-year
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What will happen to Tesla CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package?

A Tesla shareholder vote on Thursday on whether to reinstate CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package that was shot down by a Delaware judge will not provide

What will happen to Tesla CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package?
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Mercedes-Benz spending more than previously planned on combustion engines - Wiwo

Mercedes-Benz is investing more than previously planned in combustion engine technology, including 14 billion euros ($15 billion) this year on its passenger cars, its chief executive

Mercedes-Benz spending more than previously planned on combustion engines - Wiwo
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Boeing to brief European regulators on new production plans after 737 MAX panel blowout

Boeing is planning a briefing for high-level European regulatory officials about changes to the way it makes planes, a senior company executive said, after a

Boeing to brief European regulators on new production plans after 737 MAX panel blowout
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China calls on scientists of all nations to study lunar samples, but notes obstacle with the US

China’s space officials said Thursday they welcomed scientists from across the world to apply to study the lunar rock samples the Chang’e 6 probe brought back to Earth in a historic mission, but noted there were limits to that cooperation, specifically with the U.S. Officials said at a televised press conference in Beijing meant to introduce the mission’s achievements that any cooperation with the U.S. would be hinged on removing a U.S. law that bans direct bilateral cooperation with NASA,...

China calls on scientists of all nations to study lunar samples, but notes obstacle with the US
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Cloaked Audis, covert CEO meeting: how VW's $5 billion Rivian bet transpired

A few camouflaged Audis arrived secretly from Germany early this year at a facility of electric-vehicle maker Rivian in California,

Cloaked Audis, covert CEO meeting: how VW's $5 billion Rivian bet transpired
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Spotify to introduce expensive plan later this year, Bloomberg News reports

Spotify will introduce a new expensive plan for its most ardent users later this year, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing a person familiar with the plan.

Spotify to introduce expensive plan later this year, Bloomberg News reports
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Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia invests $200 million in European expansion

Nexperia, one of the world's largest makers of basic semiconductors such as diodes and transistors, said on Thursday it would invest $200 million to

Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia invests $200 million in European expansion
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SoftBank Group launches AI healthcare joint venture with Tempus AI

Japanese technology investor SoftBank Group has launched a joint venture with Tempus AI that aims to analyse personal medical data with artificial intelligence (AI) to

SoftBank Group launches AI healthcare joint venture with Tempus AI
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China hopes for EV tariff deal with EU that suits both sides

China hopes negotiations will lead to a "mutually acceptable solution" with the European Union on preliminary tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EV) scheduled to take effect on

China hopes for EV tariff deal with EU that suits both sides
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Zeekr's sales jump as Chinese dominate Russian EV market

Sales of Zeekr electric vehicles have shot up in Russia in the last year, putting Chinese carmakers ahead of local competition in Russia's

Zeekr's sales jump as Chinese dominate Russian EV market
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Some Nordic retail brokers allow clients to vote at Tesla AGM

Some Nordic retail brokerages are allowing clients to vote at Tesla's annual general meeting (AGM) this week, departing from their regular practice, after

Some Nordic retail brokers allow clients to vote at Tesla AGM
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Nokia sells submarine networks business ASN to French state

Nokia on Thursday said it had agreed to sell its submarine networks business ASN to the French state for 350 million euros ($374 million), but that the deal would not impact its

Nokia sells submarine networks business ASN to French state
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France's OVHcloud tops Q3 sales forecast on US growth, shares jump

French cloud services provider OVHcloud reported third quarter revenue ahead of market expectations on Thursday, driven by strong demand from U.S. tech

France's OVHcloud tops Q3 sales forecast on US growth, shares jump
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NTSB sanctions Boeing over release of 737 MAX investigation details

U.S. investigators on Thursday sanctioned Boeing for revealing details of a probe into a 737 MAX mid-air blowout and said they

NTSB sanctions Boeing over release of 737 MAX investigation details
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South Korea's exports to rise for ninth month on chip, US demand: Reuters poll

South Korea's exports are expected to have risen for a ninth consecutive month in June, with semiconductor sales to the U.S. leading the increase, although the growth

South Korea's exports to rise for ninth month on chip, US demand: Reuters poll
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Toyota's May global output slides with marked decline in China

Toyota's global production slid for a fourth straight month in May from a year earlier on lower output in many overseas markets, with the decline in China, where local brands have

Toyota's May global output slides with marked decline in China
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SoftBank to invest in search startup Perplexity AI at $3 billion valuation, Bloomberg reports

Japanese technology investor SoftBank Group Corp's Vision Fund 2 is investing between $10 million and $20 million in U.S. search startup Perplexity AI at a valuation of $3 billion,

SoftBank to invest in search startup Perplexity AI at $3 billion valuation, Bloomberg reports
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Infosys CEO settles Indian regulator's charge of lacking controls to prevent insider trading

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh settled charges for failing to place adequate internal controls to prevent insider trading at India's No.2 IT

Infosys CEO settles Indian regulator's charge of lacking controls to prevent insider trading
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In race to regain rare earth glory, Europe falls short on mineral goals

Four decades ago, a rare earth processing plant on France's Atlantic coast was one of the largest in the world, churning out materials used to make colour televisions,

In race to regain rare earth glory, Europe falls short on mineral goals
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Companies forging a rare earths industry in the EU

In the rare earths sector, the EU will struggle to meet most of its ambitious goals in new legislation designed to boost domestic output of critical minerals and reduce dependence

Companies forging a rare earths industry in the EU
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Cryptoverse: Soccer tokens shine ahead of summer of sport

As football fever builds for major tournaments in Europe and the Americas, a small yet buzzy part of the cryptoverse is stealing centre stage: fan tokens.

Cryptoverse: Soccer tokens shine ahead of summer of sport
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Mitsubishi Heavy exec: timing not right for decision on passenger jet market

A Mitsubishi Heavy Industries executive said Thursday that despite the government's commitment to made-in-Japan aircraft, now is not the time to decide whether to re-enter the

Mitsubishi Heavy exec: timing not right for decision on passenger jet market
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Hollywood's video game actors want to avoid a strike. The sticking point in their talks? AI

Hollywood union SAG-AFTRA has been negotiating its interactive media agreement for more than a year

Hollywood's video game actors want to avoid a strike. The sticking point in their talks? AI
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Tesla ordered to stop releasing toxic emissions from San Francisco Bay Area plant

Tesla must fix air quality problems at its electric vehicle manufacturing facility in the San Francisco Bay Area after racking up more than 100 violations for allegedly releasing toxic emissions into the atmosphere over the last five years

Tesla ordered to stop releasing toxic emissions from San Francisco Bay Area plant
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Seoul activists develop 'smart balloons' to send messages deep into North Korea

In the balloon warfare between North Korea and South Korean activists, one Seoul-based group has honed its tech expertise to develop balloons capable of dispersing

Seoul activists develop 'smart balloons' to send messages deep into North Korea
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NASA taps Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring International Space Station out of orbit in a few more years

NASA has awarded SpaceX an $843 million contract to build the vehicle that will bring the International Space Station out of its longtime orbit of Earth when its operating lifespan ends in a few more years

NASA taps Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring International Space Station out of orbit in a few more years
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CDK says 'small initial test group' brought live on its Dealer Management System

Software maker CDK Global said on Wednesday it had brought a "small initial test group" of dealers live on its Dealer Management System (DMS) after a cyber attack-led outage impacted auto

CDK says 'small initial test group' brought live on its Dealer Management System
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Webtoon Entertainment prices US IPO at top of range to raise about $315 million

Webtoon Entertainment has priced its initial public offering (IPO) at the top of its indicated range, seeking to raise about $315 million, the online comics platform said on Wednesday.

Webtoon Entertainment prices US IPO at top of range to raise about $315 million
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Musk warns that he will ban Apple devices if OpenAI is integrated at operating system level

Billionaire Elon Musk said on Monday he would ban Apple devices at his companies if the iPhone maker integrates OpenAI at the operating system level.

Musk warns that he will ban Apple devices if OpenAI is integrated at operating system level
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Japan spot work startup Timee targets July listing, sources say

Japan startup Timee, which operates a platform connecting workers seeking side gigs with labour-strapped businesses, is targeting a listing in July in

Japan spot work startup Timee targets July listing, sources say
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Arkansas-based Evolve Bank confirms cyber attack and data breach

Evolve Bank and Trust confirmed on Wednesday it was the victim of a cybersecurity incident that involved customers' data being illegally released on the dark web.

Arkansas-based Evolve Bank confirms cyber attack and data breach
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BlackBerry beats estimate for Q1 revenue on strong demand for cybersecurity services

Canada's BlackBerry beat first-quarter revenue estimates on Wednesday, driven by a resilient demand for cybersecurity services in the wake of growing online threats.

BlackBerry beats estimate for Q1 revenue on strong demand for cybersecurity services
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Musk's SpaceX gets $843 million to help discard International Space Station around 2030

NASA awarded SpaceX $843 million to build a vehicle capable of pushing the International Space Station into Earth's atmosphere for its planned destruction around

Musk's SpaceX gets $843 million to help discard International Space Station around 2030
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NBC to use AI version of announcer Al Michaels’ voice for Olympics recaps

NBC to use AI version of announcer Al Michaels’ voice for Olympics recaps

NBC to use AI version of announcer Al Michaels’ voice for Olympics recaps
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UAW reaches tentative agreement with Ultium Cells

The United Auto Workers union said on Monday it reached a tentative contract agreement with Ultium Cells in Lordstown, Ohio, where workers build electric vehicle batteries

UAW reaches tentative agreement with Ultium Cells
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A fresh start for NBC Olympics: No more 'plausibly live' for Paris Games this summer

The days of “plausibly live” Olympics coverage on NBC are coming to an end

A fresh start for NBC Olympics: No more 'plausibly live' for Paris Games this summer
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Boeing resuming widebody airplane deliveries to China, source says

Boeing is resuming widebody jet deliveries to China which were halted in recent weeks due to a Chinese regulatory review,

Boeing resuming widebody airplane deliveries to China, source says
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Prospect of low-priced Chinese EVs reaching US from Mexico poses threat to automakers

America’s auto industry has grown concerned that Chinese carmakers may be preparing to set up shop in Mexico to exploit North American trade rules

Prospect of low-priced Chinese EVs reaching US from Mexico poses threat to automakers
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Apollo, Kyndryl in bid for DXC Technology, sources say

Buyout firm Apollo Global and Kyndryl Holdings, the information technology services provider that was spun out of IBM, are in talks about a joint bid for

Apollo, Kyndryl in bid for DXC Technology, sources say
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Japan ministry believes Toyota's misconduct may violate UN standards, Yomiuri reports

Japan's transport ministry has concluded that six cases of irregularities in vehicle certifications by Toyota Motor may also violate United Nations standards, the Yomiuri newspaper

Japan ministry believes Toyota's misconduct may violate UN standards, Yomiuri reports
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Amazon joins exclusive club, crossing $2 trillion in stock market value for the first time

Amazon has joined the exclusive $2 trillion club after Wall Street investors pushed the value of the e-commerce giant’s stock past that threshold

Amazon joins exclusive club, crossing $2 trillion in stock market value for the first time
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Volvo to delay EX30's US shipments due to higher tariffs on Chinese imports

Volvo Cars will postpone the U.S. deliveries of its EX30 electric vehicle as it focuses on expanding production of the compact SUV outside China in the wake of tariff hikes on exports from

Volvo to delay EX30's US shipments due to higher tariffs on Chinese imports
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Why NASA astronauts are delayed at the space station after Boeing Starliner launch

Two astronauts are spending extra time at the International Space Station as NASA and Boeing troubleshoot capsule problems that popped up on the way there

Why NASA astronauts are delayed at the space station after Boeing Starliner launch
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Chipmaker Intel to halt $25-billion Israel plant, news website says

Intel Corp is halting plans for a $25-billion factory in Israel, Israeli financial news website Calcalist said on Monday, in a report that the chipmaker did not confirm or deny.

Chipmaker Intel to halt $25-billion Israel plant, news website says
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Tesla must face California's false-marketing claims concerning Autopilot

A California administrative judge rejected Tesla's bid to dismiss claims by a top state regulator accusing the automaker led by billionaire Elon Musk of overstating its

Tesla must face California's false-marketing claims concerning Autopilot
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Crypto firm Abra reaches settlement with US states for operating without licenses

Financial regulators in 25 U.S. states announced on Wednesday a settlement with cryptocurrency investment platform Abra and its CEO for operating without required state

Crypto firm Abra reaches settlement with US states for operating without licenses
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US charges Russian in Ukraine hack, offers $10 million reward

A Russian was charged with conspiring to hack and destroy computer systems and data in Ukraine and allied countries including the United States, the Justice Department said on

US charges Russian in Ukraine hack, offers $10 million reward
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Amazon to launch discount section with direct shipping from China, the Information reports

Amazon.com plans to launch a section on its shopping site featuring cheap items that ship directly to overseas consumers from warehouses in China, the Information reported on Wednesday,

Amazon to launch discount section with direct shipping from China, the Information reports
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Here's everything Apple announced at WWDC

Apple on Monday unveiled a range of AI-enabled features and software enhancements for its devices, including the iPhone, in a bid to bolster sagging sales.

Here's everything Apple announced at WWDC
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Ukraine names commander of drone systems

The Ukrainian military announced the appointment on Monday of a commander of drone forces, underscoring the importance of drone warfare as repeatedly stressed by President Volodymyr

Ukraine names commander of drone systems
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Peru trying to lure BYD auto plant with industrial park incentive

Peru's president met with Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD on Wednesday, inviting executives to set up shop on the Andean nation's Pacific coast where another Chinese firm is

Peru trying to lure BYD auto plant with industrial park incentive
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Sanofi-backed Formation Bio raises $372 million in late-stage funding round

AI-based drug developer Formation Bio said on Wednesday that it has raised $372 million in a late-stage funding round, with a significant participation from French drugmaker Sanofi.

Sanofi-backed Formation Bio raises $372 million in late-stage funding round
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Amazon hits $2 trillion in valuation on AI fervor, rate cut bets

Amazon.com Inc hit $2 trillion in market value for the first time on Wednesday, becoming the fifth U.S. company to surpass that level as optimism around artificial intelligence and

Amazon hits $2 trillion in valuation on AI fervor, rate cut bets
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US TV coverage of Paris Olympics to include AI, pop culture, drama, NBC says

From the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, U.S. television coverage of the games will include celebrities, social media influencers and generative artificial

US TV coverage of Paris Olympics to include AI, pop culture, drama, NBC says
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Norway wealth fund to vote against Musk's $56 billion Tesla pay package

Norway's $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth fund said on Saturday it will vote against ratifying Tesla CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package, which

Norway wealth fund to vote against Musk's $56 billion Tesla pay package
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OpenAI hires former Nextdoor CEO Sarah Friar as first CFO

OpenAI said on Monday it had hired Sarah Friar, the former CEO of social media firm Nextdoor, as its first chief financial officer.

OpenAI hires former Nextdoor CEO Sarah Friar as first CFO
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Tesla turns to Musk's small shareholder fans to back $56 billion payday

With major Tesla shareholders appearing divided over whether to endorse Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package, the company also is looking for support from retail investors

Tesla turns to Musk's small shareholder fans to back $56 billion payday
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Biden awards up to $75 million in CHIPS Act grant to Entegris

American Chip manufacturing supplier Entegris said on Wednesday that it has inked a preliminary deal with the Biden administration for funding of up to $75 million to aid the development

Biden awards up to $75 million in CHIPS Act grant to Entegris
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Supreme Court allows White House to press social media companies to remove disinformation

The Supreme Court said the White House and federal agencies such as the FBI may continue to urge social media platforms to take down content the government views as misinformation.

Supreme Court allows White House to press social media companies to remove disinformation
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Uber loses challenge to California gig work law in US appeals court

A U.S. appeals court on Monday rejected a bid by Uber and subsidiary Postmates to revive a challenge to a California law that could force the companies to treat drivers as

Uber loses challenge to California gig work law in US appeals court
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A Vatican Radio territory in north Rome once blamed for electro-smog will become a solar farm

Pope Francis has decreed that an area of northern Rome long used by Vatican Radio will now house a field of solar panels to fuel Vatican City

A Vatican Radio territory in north Rome once blamed for electro-smog will become a solar farm
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The Supreme Court rules for Biden administration in a social media dispute with conservative states

The Supreme Court has sided with the Biden administration in a dispute with Republican-led states over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics including COVID-19 and election security

The Supreme Court rules for Biden administration in a social media dispute with conservative states
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Israel to build supercomputer to keep pace in global AI race

Israel next month will launch a tender to establish the country's first supercomputer to ensure the country remains a global leader in artificial intelligence (

Israel to build supercomputer to keep pace in global AI race
Business|Finance|Technology

Embraer's Eve to raise funds as soon as July for flying taxi certification

Electric aircraft maker Eve expects to raise funds as early as next month to finance operations through the certification of its flying taxi

Embraer's Eve to raise funds as soon as July for flying taxi certification
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Morgan Stanley CEO says AI could save financial advisers 10-15 hours a week

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) could save Morgan Stanley's financial advisers between 10 and 15 hours a week, the bank's CEO Ted Pick

Morgan Stanley CEO says AI could save financial advisers 10-15 hours a week
Europe|Technology

Croatian startup readies self-driving taxi Verne for Zagreb launch

Autonomous vehicle startup Project 3 Mobility (P3), set up by the founder of Croatian electric vehicle maker Rimac Group, presented on Wednesday its self-driving robotaxi named

Croatian startup readies self-driving taxi Verne for Zagreb launch
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

What's behind Volkswagen's $5 billion EV software bet on Rivian?

Volkswagen, Europe's biggest carmaker, plans to spend as much as $5 billion on an electric vehicle (EV) software partnership with U.S.-based Rivian.

What's behind Volkswagen's $5 billion EV software bet on Rivian?
Business|Finance|Technology

Medtronic CFO Karen Parkhill jumps ship to HP

Medical device maker Medtronic's finance chief Karen Parkhill will depart the medical device maker to join HP Inc as CFO, the companies said on Wednesday, amid the PC industry's recovery

Medtronic CFO Karen Parkhill jumps ship to HP
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US auto sales expected to slip in June on CDK cyber outage, report shows

New vehicle sales in the United States are projected to fall in June from a year ago, hurt by the CDK cyber attack-led outage that has impacted dealers across the country, according to a

US auto sales expected to slip in June on CDK cyber outage, report shows
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Interactive Brokers reveals $48 million loss from NYSE glitch

Interactive Brokers on Wednesday disclosed a $48 million loss due to a glitch at the New York Stock Exchange earlier this month that at one point showed a 99% drop in the stock prices of

Interactive Brokers reveals $48 million loss from NYSE glitch
Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Rivian shares soar on massive cash injection from Volkswagen, starting immediately with $1 billion

Shares of Rivian are soaring before the opening bell after Volkswagen agreed to invest $1 billion in the electric vehicle maker immediately and a potential total of up to $5 billion as part of a software development agreement

Rivian shares soar on massive cash injection from Volkswagen, starting immediately with $1 billion
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Where tech, politics & giving meet: CEO Nicole Taylor considers Silicon Valley's busy intersection

Nicole Taylor has an insider’s view of philanthropic trends from her seat as the president and CEO of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Where tech, politics & giving meet: CEO Nicole Taylor considers Silicon Valley's busy intersection
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Rogers Communications signs content deals with NBCUniversal and Warner Bros Discovery

Rogers Communications has entered into multi-year deals with Comcast-owned NBCUniversal and Warner Bros Discover to bring sports and entertainment content to Canada, the telecom giant said

Rogers Communications signs content deals with NBCUniversal and Warner Bros Discovery
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JPMorgan hires new chief technology officer, memo says

JPMorgan Chase hired former PayPal executive Sri Shivananda as its new chief technology officer (CTO), the bank said in a memo on Monday, the latest senior hire

JPMorgan hires new chief technology officer, memo says
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US Senate panel expands probe into BMW use of parts from banned Chinese supplier

The chair of the Senate Finance Committee said on Monday he was expanding its probe into German automaker BMW's use of electronic components from a banned

US Senate panel expands probe into BMW use of parts from banned Chinese supplier
Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nvidia sparks chatter over possible Dow inclusion after stock split

Nvidia's 10-for-1 stock split aimed at luring retail investors has taken effect, sparking speculation over chances of the artificial intelligence bellwether's inclusion in the blue-chip Dow

Nvidia sparks chatter over possible Dow inclusion after stock split
Economy|Environment|News|Technology|US

A signature Biden law aimed to boost renewable energy. It also helped a solar company reap billions

One of President Joe Biden’s signature laws aimed to invigorate renewable energy manufacturing in the U.S. It will also help a solar panel company reap billions of dollars

A signature Biden law aimed to boost renewable energy. It also helped a solar company reap billions
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Rivian jumps as $5 billion Volkswagen investment signals 'vote of confidence'

Rivian Automotive surged about 36% on Wednesday after a $5 billion investment from Volkswagen offered the loss-making startup more firepower to roll out new models to

Rivian jumps as $5 billion Volkswagen investment signals 'vote of confidence'
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Bosch weighs offer for appliance maker Whirlpool, sources say

German engineering group Robert Bosch is weighing a bid for U.S. appliances manufacturer Whirlpool, according to three people familiar with the matter,

Bosch weighs offer for appliance maker Whirlpool, sources say
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Federal data privacy laws gain support in US Congress, but critics remain

A drive for the United States' first major data privacy legislation has bipartisan support in the divided Congress ahead of a House of Representatives

Federal data privacy laws gain support in US Congress, but critics remain
Business|Lifestyle|Technology|US

Toyota recalls over 145,000 U.S. vehicles over faulty side curtain airbags

Toyota is recalling 145,254 vehicles in the U.S. over side curtain airbags that may deploy improperly, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday.

Toyota recalls over 145,000 U.S. vehicles over faulty side curtain airbags
Business|News|Technology

Volkswagen recalling 307,000 vehicles over air bag sensor wiring

Volkswagen said on Wednesday it was recalling over 307,000 vehicles in North America due to a potential wiring fault that may deactivate front passenger air

Volkswagen recalling 307,000 vehicles over air bag sensor wiring
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returns to Australia a free man after US legal battle ends

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has returned to his homeland Australia after pleading guilty to obtaining and publishing U.S. military secrets

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returns to Australia a free man after US legal battle ends
Political|Technology|US|World

How Australia's quiet diplomacy led Julian Assange to freedom

After Julian Assange was released by a court on the remote U.S.

How Australia's quiet diplomacy led Julian Assange to freedom
Business|News|Technology|US

US FAA adopts airworthiness directive for 13 Boeing 757-200 US planes

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it is adopting a new airworthiness directive for 13 Boeing 757-200 airplanes of U.S. registry over reports of cracking in the structure in and

US FAA adopts airworthiness directive for 13 Boeing 757-200 US planes
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Japan chipmaker Kioxia to file preliminary listing application, sources say

Bain Capital-backed chipmaker Kioxia plans to submit a preliminary application to list shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in the coming days, two people

Japan chipmaker Kioxia to file preliminary listing application, sources say
Business|Technology

Nokia CEO makes world's first 'immersive' phone call

Nokia CEO Pekka Lundmark made a phone call using a new technology called "immersive audio and video" that improves the quality of a call with three-

Nokia CEO makes world's first 'immersive' phone call
Science|Technology

Starliner flight is one big step for Boeing's space capsule, but many hurdles remain

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft scored a crucial achievement last week with the delivery of two astronauts to the International Space Station, but problems

Starliner flight is one big step for Boeing's space capsule, but many hurdles remain
Business|Economy|Environment|News|Science|Technology

Top four iron ore miners' carbon emissions reduction promises

Here are the carbon reduction targets and goals set out by the world's biggest four iron ore miners.

Top four iron ore miners' carbon emissions reduction promises
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Onepoint withdraws from Atos restructuring talks, Kretinsky wants to rejoin

French technology firm Atos said on Wednesday a consortium led by investor David Layani's Onepoint had withdrawn from discussions on its restructuring, but that it still planned to reach a

Onepoint withdraws from Atos restructuring talks, Kretinsky wants to rejoin
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Volkswagen stock slips on cost, implications of Rivian JV; Rivian soars

Volkswagen shares fell 2% on Wednesday as investors worried about the cost and uncertainties of a joint venture with U.S. electric-vehicle maker

Volkswagen stock slips on cost, implications of Rivian JV; Rivian soars
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology

Aston Martin to raise UK workers' annual pay by 4%

British luxury carmaker Aston Martin said on Monday it would raise annual pay by 4% for more than 2,500 employees and contractors across its UK manufacturing sites and offices for 2024 and

Aston Martin to raise UK workers' annual pay by 4%
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This North Korean defector sends ‘smart’ balloons back home. Here’s a look inside his secretive assembly room

CNN's Mike Valerio speaks with a North Korean defector who is part of a wider network of activists attempting to get information into North Korea via balloons.

This North Korean defector sends ‘smart’ balloons back home. Here’s a look inside his secretive assembly room
Asia|Business|Technology

Tencent's 'Dungeon & Fighter' game dominates China's mobile download charts

Tencent Holdings Ltd's newly launched "Dungeon & Fighter" (DnF Mobile) has got off to a strong start, dominating top-grossing charts on Apple's iOS platform in China for nearly a

Tencent's 'Dungeon & Fighter' game dominates China's mobile download charts
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Jury begins deliberations in class-action lawsuit against NFL by 'Sunday Ticket' subscribers

The jury began deliberations Wednesday in a class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers claiming the NFL broke antitrust law

Jury begins deliberations in class-action lawsuit against NFL by 'Sunday Ticket' subscribers
Asia|Technology

E-commerce firm Shopee to adjust services in Indonesia after antitrust violation

E-commerce firm Shopee said on Wednesday it agreed to make changes to its services in Indonesia after the country's antitrust agency said the platform had admitted to violating anti

E-commerce firm Shopee to adjust services in Indonesia after antitrust violation
Business|Technology

OpenAI delays rolling out its 'Voice Mode' to July

ChatGPT maker OpenAI said on Tuesday that it was delaying the release of its "Voice Mode" feature by a month to July because of technical issues.

OpenAI delays rolling out its 'Voice Mode' to July
Business|Technology

Documenting the history of American Express as an in-house historian

Ira Galtman is part of a small community of corporate archivists

Documenting the history of American Express as an in-house historian
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WikiLeaks founder Assange welcomed home in Australia a free man after US deal

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange landed to an ecstatic welcome in Australia on Wednesday after pleading guilty to violating U.S. espionage law in

WikiLeaks founder Assange welcomed home in Australia a free man after US deal
Business|Lifestyle|Technology|US

GM brings in new CEO to steer troubled Cruise robotaxi service while Waymo ramps up in San Francisco

General Motors has named a veteran technology executive with roots in the video game industry to steer its troubled robotaxi service Cruise

GM brings in new CEO to steer troubled Cruise robotaxi service while Waymo ramps up in San Francisco
Business|Technology|US

GM self-driving unit Cruise names new CEO as it seeks turnaround

General Motors robotaxi unit Cruise said on Tuesday it has named a former xBox founding engineer as the new CEO of U.S. automaker's troubled self-driving

GM self-driving unit Cruise names new CEO as it seeks turnaround
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Volkswagen's $5 billion investment in Rivian boosts EV maker's shares

German automaker Volkswagen Group will invest up to $5 billion in U.S. electric-vehicle maker Rivian as part of a new, equally controlled joint

Volkswagen's $5 billion investment in Rivian boosts EV maker's shares
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Reddit to update web standard to block automated website scraping

Social media platform Reddit said on Tuesday it will update a web standard used by the platform to block automated data scraping from its website, following reports that AI startups were

Reddit to update web standard to block automated website scraping
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RTX's Collins in talks to drop ISS spacesuit contract with NASA, sources say

RTX Corp subsidiary Collins Aerospace is in talks with NASA to back out of its contract to build new spacesuits for astronauts on the International Space Station

RTX's Collins in talks to drop ISS spacesuit contract with NASA, sources say
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Clario files confidentially for US IPO, Bloomberg reports

Clario, a software provider for drugmakers, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the United States and is targeting a valuation of more than $10 billion, Bloomberg

Clario files confidentially for US IPO, Bloomberg reports
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CDK auto dealer software unlikely to be restored before June end, memo says

CDK Global does not expect the cyber attack-led ongoing outage in its dealer management software, used by dealers across the United States, to be restored

CDK auto dealer software unlikely to be restored before June end, memo says
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Doordash held talks with UK's Deliveroo on takeover, sources say

U.S. meal delivery group Doordash flagged an interest in a takeover of Britain's Deliveroo last month, two people familiar with the matter

Doordash held talks with UK's Deliveroo on takeover, sources say
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Waymo's autonomous ride-hailing service now available to all in San Francisco

Alphabet's Waymo said on Tuesday its autonomous ride-hailing service, Waymo One, is now available to everyone in San Francisco, nearly four years after a similar move in Phoenix, Arizona.

Waymo's autonomous ride-hailing service now available to all in San Francisco
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Albemarle plans more lithium auctions to boost market transparency

Albemarle, the world's largest lithium producer, plans to hold more auctions for the metal used in electric vehicle batteries to boost price transparency and

Albemarle plans more lithium auctions to boost market transparency
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A co-founder of the embattled venture capital firm Fearless Fund has stepped down as operating chief

One of the co-founders of an Atlanta-based venture capital firm that supports women of color has stepped down as chief operating officer

A co-founder of the embattled venture capital firm Fearless Fund has stepped down as operating chief
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Nvidia shares surge nearly 7%, bouncing after $430 billion market slump

Shares of Nvidia surged nearly 7% on Tuesday, snapping out of a three-session tailspin that had erased about $430 billion from the artificial intelligence

Nvidia shares surge nearly 7%, bouncing after $430 billion market slump
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Boeing, Airbus carve out Spirit Aero's global plants

European planemaker Airbus will take over core activities at four Spirit Aerosystems plants as arch-rival Boeing agrees to buy the world's largest standalone aerostructures company in a $

Boeing, Airbus carve out Spirit Aero's global plants
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Americans seek out cooler destinations for July 4 travel as temperatures sizzle

Heat warnings have made Americans rethink their July 4th travel plans and triggered a rush to cooler vacation spots, data from Booking.com showed.

Americans seek out cooler destinations for July 4 travel as temperatures sizzle
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AI image-generator startup Stability AI looks for reshoot with new CEO and investor group

The troubled artificial intelligence company behind image-generator Stable Diffusion is looking for a reshoot with a new CEO and a surge of investment from a group that includes former top executives at Facebook and Google

AI image-generator startup Stability AI looks for reshoot with new CEO and investor group
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Cash-strapped Stability AI raises $80 million with new CEO and board

Stability AI said on Tuesday it has raised funds and appointed industry veteran Prem Akkaraju as its top boss, months after the exit of founder and CEO Emad

Cash-strapped Stability AI raises $80 million with new CEO and board
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All eyes are on Nvidia's stock, so what's been going on?

Nvidia shares rebounded Tuesday, halting a three-day skid that had surprised many investors and wiped away more than $400 billion in market value

All eyes are on Nvidia's stock, so what's been going on?
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Coatue's Laffont says geopolitics is a threat to Nvidia, chip industry

Hedge fund Coatue Management's founder Philippe Laffont said on Tuesday that he is concerned about how geopolitical conflicts could affect the chip industry and

Coatue's Laffont says geopolitics is a threat to Nvidia, chip industry
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Verizon to pay $1 million fine over repeat 911 call outage in 2022

Verizon Communications' wireless business will pay a $1.05 million fine to resolve an investigation into whether the company violated government rules by

Verizon to pay $1 million fine over repeat 911 call outage in 2022
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Airbus eyes operations at four Spirit Aero plants, sources say

Airbus is poised to take over all or part of the operations of four Spirit AeroSystems plants as part of an impending deal that involves a carve-up of the U.S.-based aerostructures

Airbus eyes operations at four Spirit Aero plants, sources say
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Exxon, South Korea's SK On sign non-binding deal for lithium supply

U.S. energy major Exxon Mobil said on Tuesday it had signed a non-binding agreement to supply lithium from its proposed Arkansas project to South Korean EV battery maker SK On.

Exxon, South Korea's SK On sign non-binding deal for lithium supply
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Lilly partners with OpenAI to develop medicines for drug-resistant bacteria

Eli Lilly said on Tuesday it will collaborate with OpenAI to leverage its generative AI to develop antimicrobials that can be used to treat drug-resistant bacteria.

Lilly partners with OpenAI to develop medicines for drug-resistant bacteria
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Data centers, EVs to significantly boost US power load by 2030, consultancy says

Data centers and electric vehicles are expected to ramp up U.S. power demand by about 300 terawatt-hours (TWh), equivalent to the electricity consumed annually by Turkey, by the

Data centers, EVs to significantly boost US power load by 2030, consultancy says
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Israel eyes use of Musk's Starlink in event of war with Hezbollah, Calcalist reports

Israel is looking to use Elon Musk's Starlink to maintain Internet connectivity should there be a potential all-out-war with Lebanese Hezbollah on the northern border that causes

Israel eyes use of Musk's Starlink in event of war with Hezbollah, Calcalist reports
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Lilac Solutions releases lithium extraction data amid rising competition

Lilac Solutions said on Tuesday the latest version of its lithium extraction technology can recover more than 90% of the lithium found in many brine formations

Lilac Solutions releases lithium extraction data amid rising competition
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Nestle launches website for individuals on weight loss drugs

Nestle's health unit on Tuesday launched a web platform to provide nutritional support for individuals on weight loss programs, including those using GLP-1 medications.

Nestle launches website for individuals on weight loss drugs
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Nvidia short sellers make $5 billion from three-day selloff, data shows

Nvidia short sellers have raked in nearly $5 billion in paper profits from the AI chip designer's sharp selloff over the past three sessions, according to data analytics firm Ortex

Nvidia short sellers make $5 billion from three-day selloff, data shows
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Berkshire Hathaway accelerates sales of China's BYD

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has accelerated its selling of shares in BYD, China's largest seller of electric vehicles.

Berkshire Hathaway accelerates sales of China's BYD
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Engine maker's Boeing dilemma seen weighing on Airbus output revision

Engine maker CFM's wariness to ramp up supplies significantly to Airbus at a time of stress for its other key customer Boeing was likely one factor in Airbus' move to

Engine maker's Boeing dilemma seen weighing on Airbus output revision
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Who is Julian Assange, the polarizing founder of the secret-spilling website WikiLeaks?

Before he emerged as an eccentric internet publisher of state secrets, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange experienced an itinerant childhood and attended dozens of schools, becoming a computer hacker as a teenager

Who is Julian Assange, the polarizing founder of the secret-spilling website WikiLeaks?
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Lead water pipes created a health disaster in Flint, but replacing them with cheaper plastic − as some cities are doing − carries hidden costs

Durability and the risk of chemicals being released when pipes heat up are just 2 concerns about plastic pipes.

Lead water pipes created a health disaster in Flint, but replacing them with cheaper plastic − as some cities are doing − carries hidden costs
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Judge rules Google will not face jury trial in US digital ads case

Alphabet's Google will not face a jury trial over its alleged digital advertising dominance after the company paid $2.3 million to cover the U.S. government's

Judge rules Google will not face jury trial in US digital ads case
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Yelp can sue reputation company for promising to suppress bad reviews

Yelp can pursue a lawsuit accusing a reputation management company of fraudulently advertising its ability to remove "bad" reviews from the business review website.

Yelp can sue reputation company for promising to suppress bad reviews
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IPOs of Walmart's Flipkart, PhonePe could take couple of years, Walmart exec says

Initial public offerings of Walmart's Flipkart marketplace and PhonePe digital payments platform could take a couple of years, a Walmart executive

IPOs of Walmart's Flipkart, PhonePe could take couple of years, Walmart exec says
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FCC wants change of US court hearing challenges to net neutrality rules

The Federal Communications Commission on Friday asked the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, Ohio to transfer a series of industry legal

FCC wants change of US court hearing challenges to net neutrality rules
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CrowdStrike, KKR, GoDaddy to join benchmark S&P 500

The S&P Dow Jones Indices said on Friday that private equity firm KKR & Co, cybersecurity company CrowdStrike and internet services provider GoDaddy will join the benchmark S&P 500 before

CrowdStrike, KKR, GoDaddy to join benchmark S&P 500
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GameStop tanks almost 40% as 'Roaring Kitty' fails to spark enthusiasm

Stock influencer Keith Gill's first livestream in three years failed to spark enough investor enthusiasm in GameStop on Friday to reverse a nearly 40%

GameStop tanks almost 40% as 'Roaring Kitty' fails to spark enthusiasm
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New York lawmakers pass measure to protect youths on social media

New York state lawmakers on Friday passed legislation to bar social media platforms from exposing "addictive" algorithmic content to users under

New York lawmakers pass measure to protect youths on social media
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US lawmakers call to add China's CATL, Gotion to import ban list, WSJ reports

Chinese battery companies CATL and Gotion High Tech should be added immediately to a U.S. import ban list, a group of Republican lawmakers said, alleging their supply chains use forced

US lawmakers call to add China's CATL, Gotion to import ban list, WSJ reports
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Some US lawmakers call for more scrutiny of news app NewsBreak over Chinese origins

Three U.S. lawmakers have called for more scrutiny of NewsBreak, a popular news aggregation app in the United States, after Reuters

Some US lawmakers call for more scrutiny of news app NewsBreak over Chinese origins
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Chrysler to recall more than 211,000 vehicles in US due to software malfunction, NHTSA says

Chrysler is recalling more than 211,000 vehicles in the United States due to a software malfunction that could disable the electronic stability control system, the National Highway Traffic

Chrysler to recall more than 211,000 vehicles in US due to software malfunction, NHTSA says
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Tesla will not launch refreshed Model Y this year, Musk says

Tesla will not launch a refreshed Model Y this year, chief executive Elon Musk said in a post on social media X on Saturday.

Tesla will not launch refreshed Model Y this year, Musk says
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Volvo shifting EV production to Belgium to avoid China tariffs, The Times reports

Volvo cars has started to shift production of Chinese-made electric vehicles to Belgium in the expectation that the European Union will drive ahead with a

Volvo shifting EV production to Belgium to avoid China tariffs, The Times reports
Entertainment|Technology

Microsoft unveils all-digital Xbox consoles, 'Doom' title at Games Showcase

Microsoft kicked off its annual Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday, unveiling a new all-digital version of its Xbox Series X and S consoles as well as trailers for more than a dozen games

Microsoft unveils all-digital Xbox consoles, 'Doom' title at Games Showcase
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Shein's pre-IPO charm offensive hits roadblocks in Europe

As online fast-fashion retailer Shein ramps up its pre-IPO charm offensive in Britain, pushback is growing too from Europe's retail industry and

Shein's pre-IPO charm offensive hits roadblocks in Europe
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European nations compete for Chinese EV factories, jobs even as EU weighs tariffs

European governments may be wary of budget Chinese electric vehicles flooding their markets but they're also fiercely competing for a share of the manufacturing

European nations compete for Chinese EV factories, jobs even as EU weighs tariffs
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EU leaders want more green industry in Europe, draft shows

European Union leaders will call this week for a greater focus on manufacturing green technologies in Europe, as competition to produce electric cars and wind

EU leaders want more green industry in Europe, draft shows
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Central banks must prepare for profound impact of AI, BIS says

Central banks should embrace the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) the Bank for International Settlements (BIS)has said, but stressed the technology should not

Central banks must prepare for profound impact of AI, BIS says
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Huawei tops China smartphone sales leading to 618 festival, up 42.4% y/y

Chinese phone maker Huawei lead in smartphone sales in China in the May 20-June 16 period that coincided with the 618 shopping festival, selling 42.4% more than a year ago,

Huawei tops China smartphone sales leading to 618 festival, up 42.4% y/y
Finance|Technology

Italy's Consob tests AI for market supervision, insider trading detection

Italian market watchdog Consob has been testing artificial intelligence (AI) for use in the initial approval process of listing prospectuses and to help identify insider trading, the

Italy's Consob tests AI for market supervision, insider trading detection
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A big boost for a climate solution: electricity made from the heat of the Earth

One method of making electricity cleanly to address climate change has been quietly advancing and just hit a milestone

A big boost for a climate solution: electricity made from the heat of the Earth
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Microsoft's decades-long battle with EU antitrust regulators

The European Commission on Tuesday charged Microsoft with illegally bundling its chat and video app Teams with its Office product.

Microsoft's decades-long battle with EU antitrust regulators
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Nasdaq ends higher on tech strength; Dow pulls back

The Nasdaq rallied 1.3% on Tuesday, buoyed by strength in Nvidia and other tech megacaps, while the Dow slipped as retailers weighed and investors waited

Nasdaq ends higher on tech strength; Dow pulls back
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Nissan to start producing EVs for Dongfeng Motor by year-end, Nikkei reports

Nissan Motor will produce electric vehicles for its Chinese joint-venture partner Dongfeng Motor at its Wuhan factory by year-end, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday, a sign of

Nissan to start producing EVs for Dongfeng Motor by year-end, Nikkei reports
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FTX seeks creditor votes on bankruptcy wind-down payments

Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX received court approval on Tuesday to solicit creditor votes on a liquidation plan that would pay FTX customers back in cash, over

FTX seeks creditor votes on bankruptcy wind-down payments
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Microsoft breached antitrust rules by bundling Teams with office software, European Union says

European Union regulators have accused Microsoft of “possibly abusive” practices that violate the bloc’s antitrust rules by tying its Teams messaging and videoconferencing app to its widely used business software

Microsoft breached antitrust rules by bundling Teams with office software, European Union says
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Reactions to Julian Assange's flight to freedom after US plea deal

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is due to plead guilty on Wednesday to violating U.S. espionage law, in a deal that will set him free after a 14-year British legal odyssey and allow him to

Reactions to Julian Assange's flight to freedom after US plea deal
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Ford recalls 668,000 2014 F-150 pickup trucks over transmission issue

Ford Motor said Tuesday it is recalling 668,000 F-150 pickup trucks worldwide from the 2014 model year because vehicles can unexpectedly downshift into the

Ford recalls 668,000 2014 F-150 pickup trucks over transmission issue
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Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over wiper, trim issues in latest setback

Tesla said on Tuesday it was recalling most Cybertrucks in the United States over issues with their windshield wipers and exterior trim, the

Tesla recalls Cybertrucks over wiper, trim issues in latest setback
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Stella Assange says she will seek a pardon for husband Julian

Stella Assange, the wife of WikiLeaks founder Julian, told Reuters on Tuesday they would seek a pardon after he agreed to plead guilty to violating

Stella Assange says she will seek a pardon for husband Julian
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Chinese AI firms woo OpenAI users as US company plans API restrictions

Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies are moving swiftly to attract users of OpenAI's technology, following reports the U.S. firm plans to restrict access in China and

Chinese AI firms woo OpenAI users as US company plans API restrictions
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Shareholder support for SoftBank CEO Son's reappointment falls to 79%

Shareholder support for the reappointment of SoftBank Group Chief Executive Masayoshi Son has fallen to 79.22% from 95.93% a year ago after proxy advisor Institutional Shareholder

Shareholder support for SoftBank CEO Son's reappointment falls to 79%
Science|Technology|World

China's Chang'e-6 moon probe lands back on Earth

China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe landed on Tuesday in the northern Chinese region of Inner Mongolia, making the country the first to bring back samples from the

China's Chang'e-6 moon probe lands back on Earth
Science|Technology

A Chinese lunar probe returns to Earth with the world's first samples from the far side of the moon

China’s Chang’e 6 probe has returned on Earth with rock and soil samples from the little-explored far side of the moon in a global first

A Chinese lunar probe returns to Earth with the world's first samples from the far side of the moon
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WikiLeaks’ Assange pleads guilty to publishing US military secrets in deal that secures his freedom

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been sentenced to time already served in Britain as part of a plea agreement with the U.S. Justice Department that secures his freedom

WikiLeaks’ Assange pleads guilty to publishing US military secrets in deal that secures his freedom
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Germany looking into buying eight additional F-35 jets, source says

Germany is looking into buying eight additional F-35 fighter jets made by U.S. defence giant Lockheed Martin, a military source told Reuters on Friday, on top of

Germany looking into buying eight additional F-35 jets, source says
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British tech pioneer Mike Lynch acquitted at US fraud trial

Autonomy founder Mike Lynch was acquitted of fraud on Thursday by a jury in San Francisco, a major win for the entrepreneur who has been dogged by legal problems

British tech pioneer Mike Lynch acquitted at US fraud trial
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Why are meme stocks rallying again?

GameStop and AMC Entertainment have again captured retail investors' attention, reminiscent of "the meme stock frenzy" that gripped Wall Street three years

Why are meme stocks rallying again?
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Bain Capital to take PowerSchool private in $5.6 billion deal

Buyout firm Bain Capital will take PowerSchool Holdings private in a deal valuing the education-software provider at $5.6 billion, PowerSchool said on Friday.

Bain Capital to take PowerSchool private in $5.6 billion deal
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US says 463,000 Kia SUV owners should park outside pending recall fix

Owners of about 463,000 Kia vehicles in the United States should park outside and away from structures until they get a recall repair for fire risks completed

US says 463,000 Kia SUV owners should park outside pending recall fix
Business|Europe|Technology

Volkswagen wants to prepare charging business for outside investors

Volkswagen is preparing its energy and charging division for outside investors, the carmaker's board member in charge of technology said on Friday, adding he was open to different

Volkswagen wants to prepare charging business for outside investors
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Short bets against Nvidia stand at $34 billion, S3 Partners says

As Nvidia threatens to dethrone Microsoft as the world's

Short bets against Nvidia stand at $34 billion, S3 Partners says
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Why the few big AI players worry US antitrust regulators

U.S. antitrust enforcers are digging into Big Tech's role in the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, exploring whether business practices by entrenched players stifle

Why the few big AI players worry US antitrust regulators
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GameStop's sales continue to slide in surprise earnings release

GameStop reported a drop in sales and announced a more than $3 billion stock offer as it released its first-quarter report in advance, sending the shares of the video game

GameStop's sales continue to slide in surprise earnings release
Business|Europe|Technology

Stellantis extends preventive recall to other models over airbag worries

Car maker Stellantis has preventively extended a recall of vehicles with potentially faulty airbags to more Citroen and DS models, as well as the Opel brand, spokespeople for the

Stellantis extends preventive recall to other models over airbag worries
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Who is Keith Gill, the online influencer sending GameStop shares soaring again?

Keith Gill, the office worker who shot to notoriety after his online personas and bullish bets on GameStop sparked a retail trading frenzy, appears to be re-

Who is Keith Gill, the online influencer sending GameStop shares soaring again?
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Visa and MasterCard face new UK lawsuits over merchant fees

Global payments processors Visa and Mastercard must face a new set of lawsuits over fees charged to retailers, after a London tribunal ruled on Friday that collective cases brought

Visa and MasterCard face new UK lawsuits over merchant fees
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Tesla objects to $5.6 billion payout for lawyers who voided Musk's pay

The legal team that voided Elon Musk's record Tesla pay package deserves a tiny fraction of the $5.6 billion legal fee they requested because their lawsuit

Tesla objects to $5.6 billion payout for lawyers who voided Musk's pay
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Rights advocates welcome Assange release but say US case sets worrying precedent

Free-speech organizations welcomed the news of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange's release from jail in Britain but said the U.S. case had

Rights advocates welcome Assange release but say US case sets worrying precedent
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Amazon teams up with Megan Thee Stallion to promote its 10th Prime Day sales event

Amazon is partnering with hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion to boost sales for its 10th annual Prime Day discount event

Amazon teams up with Megan Thee Stallion to promote its 10th Prime Day sales event
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Indonesia won't pay an $8 million ransom after a cyberattack compromised its national data center

Indonesia’s national data center has been compromised by a hacking group asking for a $8 million ransom that the government says it won’t pay

Indonesia won't pay an $8 million ransom after a cyberattack compromised its national data center
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What to know about WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and the guilty plea that freed him

The guilty plea by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange brings a stunning end to a long-running saga of international intrigue that spanned multiple continents and has had as its central character a quixotic internet publisher with a disdain for government secrets

What to know about WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and the guilty plea that freed him
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Vietnam's VinFast looks to tiny EV, priced at less than $10,000, to change its fortunes

Vietnamese automaker VinFast has a big problem: It just can’t sell enough cars

Vietnam's VinFast looks to tiny EV, priced at less than $10,000, to change its fortunes
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What is WikiLeaks and why did it get Julian Assange in so much trouble?

Julian Assange, founder of whistleblower media group WikiLeaks, is due to strike a plea bargain this week that would free him from jail and allow him to return home to Australia after a 14-

What is WikiLeaks and why did it get Julian Assange in so much trouble?
Asia|Environment|Health|Technology

S.Korea battery maker apologises for deadly fire but says it complied with safety rules

The CEO of a South Korean lithium battery manufacturer apologised on Tuesday following a massive factory fire that killed 23

S.Korea battery maker apologises for deadly fire but says it complied with safety rules
Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Stocks gain with Nvidia, dollar inches up vs yen

Global stock indexes mostly climbed on Tuesday, with shares of AI chipmaker Nvidia bouncing after a three-day sell-off, while the dollar gained slightly

Stocks gain with Nvidia, dollar inches up vs yen
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A look at Julian Assange and how the long-jailed WikiLeaks founder is now on the verge of freedom

News that the U.S. Justice Department has reached a plea deal with Julian Assange brings a stunning culmination to a long-running saga of international intrigue that spanned multiple continents and has had as its central character a quixotic internet publisher with a disdain for government secrets

A look at Julian Assange and how the long-jailed WikiLeaks founder is now on the verge of freedom
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Julian Assange agrees to plea deal with Biden administration that will allow him to avoid imprisonment in US

Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper weighs in on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange agreeing to plead guilty to a felony charge related to his alleged role in one of the largest US government breaches of classified material.

Julian Assange agrees to plea deal with Biden administration that will allow him to avoid imprisonment in US
Asia|Business|Technology|US

US probing China Telecom, China Mobile over internet, cloud risks

The Biden administration is investigating China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom over concerns the firms could exploit access to American data through

US probing China Telecom, China Mobile over internet, cloud risks
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NASA calls off spacewalk after spacesuit water leak

NASA has canceled a spacewalk at the International Space Station after water leaked from an astronaut's spacesuit

NASA calls off spacewalk after spacesuit water leak
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How Boeing's Starliner can bring its astronauts back to Earth

Problems with Boeing's Starliner capsule, still docked at the International Space Station (ISS), have upended the original plans for its return of its two

How Boeing's Starliner can bring its astronauts back to Earth
Business|Economy|Technology

Canada to start 30-day consultation to impose surtax on Chinese electric vehicles

Canada's government is investigating whether to impose a surtax on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles

Canada to start 30-day consultation to impose surtax on Chinese electric vehicles
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Viral ‘BBL Drizzy’ AI Drake diss track company gets sued

A group of major record labels is suing two AI startups, alleging they wrongfully used popular artists’ work to train their systems to produce copyrighted music without their consent. CNN's Victor Blackwell explains.

Viral ‘BBL Drizzy’ AI Drake diss track company gets sued
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Viral ‘BBL Drizzy’ AI Drake diss track company gets sued

A group of major record labels is suing two AI startups, alleging they wrongfully used popular artists’ work to train their systems to produce copyrighted music without their consent. CNN's Victor Blackwell explains.

Viral ‘BBL Drizzy’ AI Drake diss track company gets sued
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Music record labels sue AI song-generators Suno and Udio for copyright infringement

Big record companies are suing artificial intelligence song-generators Suno and Udio for copyright infringement

Music record labels sue AI song-generators Suno and Udio for copyright infringement
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Airbus cuts key targets and takes hefty Space charge

Airbus softened key industrial and financial targets and took a hefty 900-million-euro ($965 million) charge for its troubled space activities as Europe's largest

Airbus cuts key targets and takes hefty Space charge
Business|Technology

Meta's WhatsApp launches new AI tools for businesses

Meta launched its first AI-driven ad targeting program for businesses on WhatsApp, as it tries to wring revenue out of the popular chat service,

Meta's WhatsApp launches new AI tools for businesses
Business|Technology

Walmart to replace paper shelf labels with digital price screens in 2,300 stores

Paper shelf price labels are going away at thousands of Walmart stores.

Walmart to replace paper shelf labels with digital price screens in 2,300 stores
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New York sues over $1 billion crypto frauds targeting immigrants

New York Attorney General Letitia James sued two cryptocurrency companies and their promoters, saying they defrauded hundreds of thousands of victims out of

New York sues over $1 billion crypto frauds targeting immigrants
News|Technology|US

NTSB finds incorrect assumptions by controller in Texas near air collision

The National Transportation Safety Board found incorrect assumptions on the part of an air traffic controller led to the February 2023 near-collision between

NTSB finds incorrect assumptions by controller in Texas near air collision
Science|Technology|US

Boeing Starliner's first astronaut crew welcomed aboard space station

Boeing's new Starliner capsule and an inaugural two-member NASA crew safely docked with the International Space Station on Thursday, meeting a key test in

Boeing Starliner's first astronaut crew welcomed aboard space station
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

US lawmakers call to add China's CATL, Gotion to import ban list, WSJ reports

Chinese battery companies CATL and Gotion High Tech should be added immediately to an import ban list, a group of Republican lawmakers said, alleging their supply chains use forced labor,

US lawmakers call to add China's CATL, Gotion to import ban list, WSJ reports
Business|Europe|Technology

Airbus deliveries fall 16% in May

Airbus delivered 53 aircraft in May, down 16% from the same month last year and bringing the number of airplanes handed over to customers since Jan. 1 to 256, the planemaker said on

Airbus deliveries fall 16% in May
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GameStop surges as 'Roaring Kitty' schedules YouTube return

GameStop's shares surged more than 30% in premarket trading on Friday as investors geared up for the YouTube return of "Roaring Kitty", the stock influencer whose recent social media posts

GameStop surges as 'Roaring Kitty' schedules YouTube return
Business|Technology

Airbus builds new A320neo assembly line in historic hangar swap

Airbus has started building a new A320neo-family assembly line in Toulouse to replace an older and less efficient facility and help speed up production from next year.

Airbus builds new A320neo assembly line in historic hangar swap
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Robinhood CEO discusses the brokerage's evolution leading up to another ride on the meme stock wave

Meme stocks like GameStop are hot again, reviving memories of early 2021 when they turned into a craze that ended up burning many investors along with Robinhood Markets

Robinhood CEO discusses the brokerage's evolution leading up to another ride on the meme stock wave
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Japanese government panel proposes air traffic control measures to boost safety after Haneda crash

A Japanese transport ministry panel has proposed a number of air traffic control measures to boost safety

Japanese government panel proposes air traffic control measures to boost safety after Haneda crash
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Indonesia won't pay an $8 million ransom after a cyberattack compromised the national data center

Indonesia’s national data center has been compromised by a hacking group asking for a $8 million ransom that the government says it won’t pay

Indonesia won't pay an $8 million ransom after a cyberattack compromised the national data center
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China’s crackdown on ‘wealth-flaunting’ social media puts pressure on influencers − both on the mainland and in Taiwan − to echo the party line

Regulators in China are scouring social media platforms and censoring those deemed to be engaged in morally corrupt behavior.

China’s crackdown on ‘wealth-flaunting’ social media puts pressure on influencers − both on the mainland and in Taiwan − to echo the party line
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Railroads must provide details of hazardous cargo immediately after a derailment under new rule

A new federal rule aims to ensure first responders can find out what hazardous chemicals are on a train after a derailment, so they can respond appropriately

Railroads must provide details of hazardous cargo immediately after a derailment under new rule
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Apple becomes first target of EU's new digital competition rules aimed at big tech

European Union regulators are accusing Apple of breaking new rules on digital competition by imposing rules in its App Store marketplace that prevent app makers from pointing users to cheaper options on other venues

Apple becomes first target of EU's new digital competition rules aimed at big tech
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Cyber attack compromised Indonesia data centre, ransom sought

A cyber attacker compromised Indonesia's national data centre, disrupting immigration checks at airports, and asked for an $8 million ransom, the country's communications minister

Cyber attack compromised Indonesia data centre, ransom sought
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US Treasury seeks public comments on AI use in financial services sector

The U.S. Treasury Department said on Thursday it is seeking public comments on the use of artificial intelligence in the financial services sector.

US Treasury seeks public comments on AI use in financial services sector
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Robinhood bets big on crypto with $200 million deal for Bitstamp

Trading platform Robinhood Markets said on Thursday it has agreed to buy crypto exchange Bitstamp for about $200 million in cash, speeding up a broader push into digital

Robinhood bets big on crypto with $200 million deal for Bitstamp
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Fiat sees demand for new hybrid 500e small car of 100,000-110,000 units a year

Market demand for Fiat's new hybrid 500e small car amounts to around 100,000-110,000 units a year, a group executive said on Thursday, as the company offers a cheaper version of its

Fiat sees demand for new hybrid 500e small car of 100,000-110,000 units a year
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Nvidia overtakes Apple as No. 2 most valuable company

Nvidia's rallied to record highs on

Nvidia overtakes Apple as No. 2 most valuable company
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$1.3 billion UK lawsuit accuses Amazon of misusing small sellers' data

Amazon is facing a one billion-pound ($1.3 billion) collective lawsuit from British retailers who allege that the online marketplace misused their data to boost its own market share

$1.3 billion UK lawsuit accuses Amazon of misusing small sellers' data
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US proposes to boost internet security, citing Chinese carrier action

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted to advance a proposal to boost the security of information transmitted across the internet after

US proposes to boost internet security, citing Chinese carrier action
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SPP seeks approval to become first US grid operator bridging western and eastern interconnections

Central U.S. power grid operator Southwest Power Pool (SPP) said on Wednesday that it had filed for approval to add western entities under its tariff to provide full regional transmission

SPP seeks approval to become first US grid operator bridging western and eastern interconnections
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Saudia turns to Airbus, Boeing wide-body jets amid single-aisle shortage

Saudia Group is in talks with Airbus and Boeing over ordering wide-body jets to increase its capacity as planemakers face constraints in

Saudia turns to Airbus, Boeing wide-body jets amid single-aisle shortage
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Lyft forecasts 15% annual growth in gross bookings through 2027, shares jump

Lyft is targeting a 15% annual increase in gross bookings through 2027, the ride-hailing firm said at its inaugural investor day event, adding that its nascent advertising

Lyft forecasts 15% annual growth in gross bookings through 2027, shares jump
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US FDA rescinds market denial order for Juul products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Thursday it was rescinding a June 2022 order that briefly blocked sale of Juul Lab's products, including its e-cigarette device.

US FDA rescinds market denial order for Juul products
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Timing for US ether ETF launches depends on how fast issuers can move, SEC chair says

The timing for when exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to the cryptocurrency ether can begin trading depends largely on how quickly issuers respond to the

Timing for US ether ETF launches depends on how fast issuers can move, SEC chair says
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Staff at drugmaker under U.S. scrutiny worked with Chinese military scientists

Employees of drugmaker WuXi AppTec, under U.S. scrutiny for its links to the Chinese military, co-invented altitude sickness treatments

Staff at drugmaker under U.S. scrutiny worked with Chinese military scientists
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Chinese hackers have stepped up attacks on Taiwanese organizations, cybersecurity firm says

A cybersecurity intelligence company says a suspected Chinese state-sponsored hacking group has intensified attacks on Taiwanese organizations, particularly those in sectors such as the government, education and technology

Chinese hackers have stepped up attacks on Taiwanese organizations, cybersecurity firm says
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China's ByteDance working with Broadcom to develop advanced AI chip, sources say

China's ByteDance is working with U.S. chip designer Broadcom on developing an advanced AI processor, two sources familiar with the matter said, a move that

China's ByteDance working with Broadcom to develop advanced AI chip, sources say
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Russia offers to help Vietnam develop nuclear energy, RIA reports

Russia offered to help Vietnam develop nuclear power plants during President Vladimir Putin's trip to Hanoi, Alexei Likhachev, head of the Russian state nuclear firm Rosatom told RIA

Russia offers to help Vietnam develop nuclear energy, RIA reports
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Nvidia's stunning gains increasingly power Wall Street's record run

A rally that has propelled U.S. equities to record highs increasingly rests on red-hot chipmaker Nvidia and a handful of other giant stocks, reviving concerns

Nvidia's stunning gains increasingly power Wall Street's record run
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China says open to space cooperation with US but 'hurdles' remain

China remains open towards cooperation with countries including the United States in space, the foreign ministry said on Thursday, following congratulations from U.S. space agency

China says open to space cooperation with US but 'hurdles' remain
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Meta faces call in EU not to use personal data for AI models

A Meta plan to use personal data to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models without seeking consent came under fire from advocacy group NOYB on Thursday,

Meta faces call in EU not to use personal data for AI models
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China says it never uses EV subsidies barred by WTO

China never makes use of subsidies for electric vehicles that have been prohibited by the World Trade Organization, a spokesperson for its foreign ministry said on Thursday.

China says it never uses EV subsidies barred by WTO
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Mercedes chief expects EU decision on Chinese EVs tariffs soon

Mercedes Benz CEO Ola Kaellenius expects a decision on EU's import tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles soon, he said at an industry conference on Thursday.

Mercedes chief expects EU decision on Chinese EVs tariffs soon
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New highs as Nvidia tops Apple, ECB and BoC easing

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Wall Street's tech-led stock surge to new records has seen $3 trillion AI-champion Nvidia replace Apple as the world's 2nd most

New highs as Nvidia tops Apple, ECB and BoC easing
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Small business may show a coming US hiring slowdown

Like many firms during the pandemic Worxbee, a small business that provides virtual executive assistant services, brought on bodies when Chief Executive Kenzie Biggins

Small business may show a coming US hiring slowdown
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Delta seeks new Seattle flight as airlines jockey over DC slots

Delta Air Lines plans to announce on Thursday it will apply for a new flight between Seattle and Washington Reagan National Airport as airlines battle over

Delta seeks new Seattle flight as airlines jockey over DC slots
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China's Nio expects second-quarter EV sales to more than double

Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio said on Thursday it expected deliveries in the second quarter to more than double from a year earlier to between 54,000 and 56,000.

China's Nio expects second-quarter EV sales to more than double
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CDK Global begins to restore systems after cyber hack hits thousands of retailers

Retail technology and software provider CDK Global has begun work to restore systems used by over 15,000 retail locations across North America, the company said in a statement on Sunday,

CDK Global begins to restore systems after cyber hack hits thousands of retailers
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Technical problem forces Boeing 777 operated by KLM to return to Amsterdam

A Boeing 777 aircraft operated by Dutch airline KLM returned to Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport on Sunday after reporting an unspecified technical problem, national air traffic

Technical problem forces Boeing 777 operated by KLM to return to Amsterdam
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Boeing CEO to testify before US Senate panel on June 18

Outgoing Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will testify before a U.S.

Boeing CEO to testify before US Senate panel on June 18
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U.S. crypto advocacy group tops 1 million members after Biden veto

Stand with Crypto, an advocacy organization for voters who own cryptocurrencies, saw its membership surpass 1 million on Wednesday, as crypto backers push

U.S. crypto advocacy group tops 1 million members after Biden veto
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US solar installations hit quarterly record, making up 75% of new power added, report says

Solar accounted for 75% of electricity generation capacity added to the U.S. power grid early this year as installations of panels rose to a quarterly record,

US solar installations hit quarterly record, making up 75% of new power added, report says
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Nvidia to launch in Middle East amid U.S. curbs on AI exports to region, Ooredoo CEO says

Nvidia has signed a deal to deploy its artificial intelligence technology at data centres owned by Qatari telecoms group Ooredoo in five Middle Eastern countries,

Nvidia to launch in Middle East amid U.S. curbs on AI exports to region, Ooredoo CEO says
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EU seeks defence industry partnerships with Japan, South Korea, says Nikkei

The European Union is seeking security and defence industry partnerships with Japan and South Korea aimed at joint development of military equipment, the Nikkei reported on Sunday,

EU seeks defence industry partnerships with Japan, South Korea, says Nikkei
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Apple and Meta have discussed AI partnership, WSJ reports

Facebook parent Meta Platforms has discussed integrating its generative AI model into Apple's recently announced AI system for iPhones, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.

Apple and Meta have discussed AI partnership, WSJ reports
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Yaccarino shakes up X amid Musk's pressure on costs, FT says

The chief executive of social media platform X, Linda Yaccarino, has shaken up her inner circle in the face of pressure from owner Elon Musk to boost sales and cut costs, the Financial

Yaccarino shakes up X amid Musk's pressure on costs, FT says
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Telecoms seek to block US reinstatement of net neutrality rules

Telecom industry groups are seeking to block the Biden administration's reinstatement of landmark net neutrality rules set to take effect on July 22.

Telecoms seek to block US reinstatement of net neutrality rules
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Democrat calls only 7 EV-charging stations deployed under US program 'pathetic'

Just seven electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations have begun operating with funding from a $5-billion U.S. government program created in 2021, marking "

Democrat calls only 7 EV-charging stations deployed under US program 'pathetic'
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Former Meta engineer sues company saying he was fired over handling of Gaza content

A former Meta engineer on Tuesday accused the company of bias in its handling of content related to the war in Gaza, claiming in a lawsuit that

Former Meta engineer sues company saying he was fired over handling of Gaza content
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Amazon's robotaxi unit Zoox to begin testing in Austin, Miami

Amazon.com's robotaxi unit Zoox said on Wednesday it plans to start testing its autonomous vehicles in Austin, Texas, and Miami, a move that would mark its first trial sites outside the

Amazon's robotaxi unit Zoox to begin testing in Austin, Miami
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Peru's Boluarte will meet China's Xi after Congress OKs late June trip

Peru's President Dina Boluarte will travel to China this month to meet with her Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and leaders from mining, technology and transportation firms after the

Peru's Boluarte will meet China's Xi after Congress OKs late June trip
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Mexico's Sheinbaum to prioritize public internet access, adviser says

Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum is set to prioritize public internet access after taking office, an adviser said on Wednesday.

Mexico's Sheinbaum to prioritize public internet access, adviser says
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EU and China set for talks on planned electric vehicle tariffs

China and the European Union have agreed to start talks on the planned imposition of tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) being imported into the

EU and China set for talks on planned electric vehicle tariffs
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Australia drops court action against Musk's X over church stabbing posts

Australia's cyber safety regulator on Wednesday decided to drop a legal challenge against Elon Musk-owned X over the removal of videos of the stabbing of an Assyrian

Australia drops court action against Musk's X over church stabbing posts
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Stellantis says no further recalls planned over airbag issues after paper reports carmaker widens campaign

Stellantis on Wednesday said no additional recalls were planned over faulty airbags from a supplier after newspaper Le Parisien reported the carmaker was set to widen recalls for

Stellantis says no further recalls planned over airbag issues after paper reports carmaker widens campaign
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Top news app in US has Chinese origins and ‘writes fiction’ with the help of AI

Last Christmas Eve, NewsBreak, a free app with roots in China that is the most downloaded news app in the United States, published an alarming piece about a small

Top news app in US has Chinese origins and ‘writes fiction’ with the help of AI
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US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea for military drills

A nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier, the Theodore Roosevelt, arrived in the South Korean port city of Busan on Saturday to take part in joint military exercises later this month

US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea for military drills
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NASA delays return of Boeing Starliner for more technical checks

NASA has further postponed the Boeing Starliner's return to Earth from the International Space Station with its first crew of astronauts, to allow more time

NASA delays return of Boeing Starliner for more technical checks
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Lockheed Martin subsidiaries reach $70 million settlement for claims they overcharged Navy for parts

Two Lockheed Martin subsidiaries have agreed to pay the federal government $70 million for overcharging the Navy for aircraft parts

Lockheed Martin subsidiaries reach $70 million settlement for claims they overcharged Navy for parts
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Facial recognition startup Clearview AI settles privacy suit

Facial recognition startup Clearview AI has reached a settlement in a lawsuit alleging its massive photographic collection of faces violated the subjects’ privacy rights

Facial recognition startup Clearview AI settles privacy suit
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VanEck sets 0.20% fee for proposed spot ethereum ETF

Investment management firm VanEck plans to charge a fee of 0.20% on its proposed spot ethereum exchange-traded fund, according to a U.S.

VanEck sets 0.20% fee for proposed spot ethereum ETF
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China's SPIC invests $147 million in Brazil wind farms, launches solar parks

Chinese electricity company SPIC announced on Wednesday a 780 million reais ($147.41 million) investment in construction of two new wind farms in

China's SPIC invests $147 million in Brazil wind farms, launches solar parks
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Nvidia's stock market value hits $3 trillion for first time

Nvidia's stock market value hit $3 trillion for the first time on Wednesday as the chipmaker benefited from a race between Wall Street's heavyweights to dominate AI technology.

Nvidia's stock market value hits $3 trillion for first time
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Trump seeks to court young male voters in new TikTok gambit

Donald Trump plans to post a stream of short-form videos on TikTok targeting young men with messages on inflation and other economic issues, two campaign

Trump seeks to court young male voters in new TikTok gambit
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Group claiming CDK systems hack demands millions of dollars, Bloomberg News reports

A group of hackers claiming responsibility for a cyberattack on CDK's software systems has demanded millions of dollars in ransom to put an end to the hack, which affected auto dealers

Group claiming CDK systems hack demands millions of dollars, Bloomberg News reports
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Trump campaign refunds Winklevoss twins after bitcoin donations exceed limit, Bloomberg News reports

The billionaire Winklevoss twins, founders of cryptocurrency company Gemini, were refunded after their bitcoin donations to Donald Trump's presidential campaign exceeded the maximum amount

Trump campaign refunds Winklevoss twins after bitcoin donations exceed limit, Bloomberg News reports
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Rally in U.S. big tech stocks may be getting stretched

A blistering rally in U.S. big tech stocks may be due for a breather, offering hope for market segments that have been more tepid this year.

Rally in U.S. big tech stocks may be getting stretched
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Fisker heads toward liquidation as creditors fight over assets

Electric vehicle startup Fisker is headed towards a liquidation, attorneys said in U.S. bankruptcy court on Friday, as two creditor factions previewed a battle

Fisker heads toward liquidation as creditors fight over assets
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Stability AI appoints new CEO, the Information reports

British artificial intelligence startup Stability AI has appointed Prem Akkaraju as its new chief executive officer, the Information reported on Friday, citing a person involved in the

Stability AI appoints new CEO, the Information reports
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Rocks on Rapa Nui tell the story of a small, resilient population − countering the notion of a doomed overpopulated island

Satellite data shows the amount of food the residents of the tiny Pacific island have grown over time, pointing to a small but stable population.

Rocks on Rapa Nui tell the story of a small, resilient population − countering the notion of a doomed overpopulated island
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Hackers hit Poland Euro 2024 match broadcast in second attack

Hackers disrupted an online broadcast of Poland's Euro 2024 match with Austria on Friday, the state broadcaster said, the second cyberattack targeting the Polish soccer team during

Hackers hit Poland Euro 2024 match broadcast in second attack
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Shiny monolith removed from mountains outside Las Vegas. How it got there still is a mystery

A strange monolith found jutting out of the rocks in a remote mountain range near Las Vegas has been taken down by authorities

Shiny monolith removed from mountains outside Las Vegas. How it got there still is a mystery
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US closer to curbing investments in China's AI, tech sector

The United States on Friday issued draft rules for banning or requiring notification of certain investments in artificial

US closer to curbing investments in China's AI, tech sector
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US proposes rules to stop Americans from investing in Chinese technology with military uses

The Treasury Department has fleshed out its proposed rule that would restrict and monitor U.S. investments in China for artificial intelligence, computer chips and quantum computing

US proposes rules to stop Americans from investing in Chinese technology with military uses
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OpenAI buys database analytics firm Rockset in nine-figure stock deal, sources say

Microsoft-backed OpenAI has acquired search and database analytics startup Rockset to provide better infrastructure for its enterprise products, the ChatGPT

OpenAI buys database analytics firm Rockset in nine-figure stock deal, sources say
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US imposes sanctions on Russia's AO Kaspersky Lab executives over cyber risks

The Biden administration slapped sanctions on 12 people in senior leadership roles at AO Kaspersky Lab on Friday, citing cybersecurity risks a day after it announced plans to bar

US imposes sanctions on Russia's AO Kaspersky Lab executives over cyber risks
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Spotify launches new basic streaming plan in US

Spotify introduced a new streaming plan for users in the United States on Friday, after raising prices for its premium plans earlier this month.

Spotify launches new basic streaming plan in US
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FDA OKs first menthol e-cigarettes, citing potential to help adult smokers

The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first menthol-flavored electronic cigarettes for adult smokers

FDA OKs first menthol e-cigarettes, citing potential to help adult smokers
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Mercedes boss says anonymous accusation that team is sabotaging Hamilton is groundless 'abuse'

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says police are investigating an email sent to motorsport journalists and Formula 1 teams claiming Mercedes is sabotaging the performances of Lewis Hamilton following his decision to leave for Ferrari

Mercedes boss says anonymous accusation that team is sabotaging Hamilton is groundless 'abuse'
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Multiple AI companies bypassing web standard to scrape publisher sites, licensing firm says

Multiple artificial intelligence companies are circumventing a common web standard used by publishers to block the scraping of their content for use in generative AI systems,

Multiple AI companies bypassing web standard to scrape publisher sites, licensing firm says
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U.S. lawmakers urge embassy in Nigeria to seek humanitarian release of Binance executive

Two U.S. lawmakers have urged the United States embassy in Nigeria to seek the release of jailed Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan on humanitarian grounds because he is in poor

U.S. lawmakers urge embassy in Nigeria to seek humanitarian release of Binance executive
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Ferrari says new plant will boost flexibility, shorten car development times

Ferrari will use its new production site to boost manufacturing flexibility and shorten the time needed to develop and roll out new models, rather than to increase output,

Ferrari says new plant will boost flexibility, shorten car development times
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AmEx to buy restaurant booking platform Tock for $400 million

American Express is buying Squarespace-owned restaurant booking platform Tock for $400 million to expand its foothold in the dining industry, a category that accounted for

AmEx to buy restaurant booking platform Tock for $400 million
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Space radiation can damage satellites − my team discovered that a next-generation material could self-heal when exposed to cosmic rays

Spacecraft exteriors that automatically heal from radiation damage would change the game − one material shows promise.

Space radiation can damage satellites − my team discovered that a next-generation material could self-heal when exposed to cosmic rays
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Traffic engineers build roads that invite crashes because they rely on outdated research and faulty data

A traffic engineer argues that, contrary to his profession’s view, ‘human error’ is not the main cause of deaths in car crashes in the US.

Traffic engineers build roads that invite crashes because they rely on outdated research and faulty data
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Surgeon general’s call for warning labels on social media underscores concerns for teen mental health

A growing body of research points to links between social media use and mental health harms, but establishing clear cause and effect is difficult.

Surgeon general’s call for warning labels on social media underscores concerns for teen mental health
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Kremlin says US decision to ban Kaspersky software designed to stifle competition

The Kremlin said on Friday that a U.S. decision to ban sales of Kaspersky's software was a typical move by Washington to stifle foreign competition with American products.

Kremlin says US decision to ban Kaspersky software designed to stifle competition
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What happens next in the EU investigation into Chinese EVs?

China and the European Commission have agreed to start talks on the planned imposition of tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) being imported into

What happens next in the EU investigation into Chinese EVs?
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S&P, Nasdaq end lower as Nvidia drags the tech sector for second day

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed marginally lower on Friday, weighed down by a decline in Nvidia shares for a second straight day, which dragged down the technology sector.

S&P, Nasdaq end lower as Nvidia drags the tech sector for second day
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Nissan halts production at Changzhou plant as China woes persist

Nissan Motor has halted production at its Changzhou plant in China as it seeks to optimise its operations, the Japanese automaker said on Friday

Nissan halts production at Changzhou plant as China woes persist
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Amazon mulls $5 to $10 monthly price tag for unprofitable Alexa service, AI revamp

 Amazon is planning a major revamp of its decade-old money-losing Alexa service to include a conversational generative AI with two tiers of service and has

Amazon mulls $5 to $10 monthly price tag for unprofitable Alexa service, AI revamp
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Nvidia gets vertigo, dollar builds steam

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Nvidia, the Nasdaq and the S&P500 got dizzy at record highs on Thursday as world markets start to take stock of a bumper 2024 as we

Nvidia gets vertigo, dollar builds steam
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Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky denies it's a hazard after the US Commerce Dept bans its software

The cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has denied it is a security threat after the U.S. Commerce Department banned the use of its software in the United States

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky denies it's a hazard after the US Commerce Dept bans its software
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Britain's NHS investigates claims hackers published stolen patient data

Britain's National Health Service said on Friday it was investigating claims that hackers had published confidential data stolen from several London hospitals in a cyber attack on a

Britain's NHS investigates claims hackers published stolen patient data
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Japan's space agency was hit by multiple cyberattacks, but officials say no sensitive data was taken

Officials say Japan’s space agency has suffered a series of cyberattacks since last year, but sensitive information related to rockets and satellites was not affected and it is continuing to investigate and take preventive measures

Japan's space agency was hit by multiple cyberattacks, but officials say no sensitive data was taken
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Chinese automakers retain grip over Southeast Asia's booming electric car market

Electric vehicle sales are surging in Southeast Asia, led by China's BYD and Vietnam's VinFast, eating into the internal combustion engine car market dominated

Chinese automakers retain grip over Southeast Asia's booming electric car market
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Huawei says it has made huge strides, from operating systems to AI

China's Huawei Technologies said on Friday it had made breakthroughs in fields from operating systems to artificial intelligence, and that it had taken the

Huawei says it has made huge strides, from operating systems to AI
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Aircraft lessor DAE sees China's COMAC breaking Airbus, Boeing duopoly

Chinese state-owned planemaker COMAC has the opportunity to break Airbus and Boeing's duopoly of the passenger jet market over the next decade, the chief

Aircraft lessor DAE sees China's COMAC breaking Airbus, Boeing duopoly
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Beneath offshore wind turbines, researchers grow seafood and seaweed

Researchers are exploring multiple uses for wind parks far out at sea, such as producing fresh seafood

Beneath offshore wind turbines, researchers grow seafood and seaweed
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Apollo to pay $11 billion for 49% of Intel Ireland factory joint venture

Buyout firm Apollo Global Management will acquire a 49% equity interest in a joint venture related to Intel's new manufacturing facility in Ireland for $11 billion, the companies said on

Apollo to pay $11 billion for 49% of Intel Ireland factory joint venture
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These early Tesla bulls are giving up on the stock

Some of Tesla's institutional shareholders are getting out, convinced that the electric carmaker's days of dizzying growth are in the rear-view mirror.

These early Tesla bulls are giving up on the stock
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EV maker Nio gets regulatory nod for third factory in China, sources say

Electric vehicle maker Nio has won approval to build a third factory in China that would boost its total approved production capacity to 1 million cars, almost at par with Tesla's

EV maker Nio gets regulatory nod for third factory in China, sources say
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Crypto industry's lobbying drive will pay off in US elections, Ripple president says

The president of U.S. crypto firm Ripple is "optimistic" that a lobbying push by the crypto industry will yield results in this

Crypto industry's lobbying drive will pay off in US elections, Ripple president says
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Volvo Cars' May sales rise 13%, boosted by electric vehicles

Volvo Cars' sales rose to 68,034 cars in May, up 13% from a year earlier, buoyed by a 27% jump in Europe and a strong performance by its fully electric EX30, the group said on

Volvo Cars' May sales rise 13%, boosted by electric vehicles
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Like a pop star, Nvidia's CEO Huang stirs up 'Jensanity' in Taiwan

In the week and a half since Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang arrived in Taiwan, his every move has been breathlessly followed.

Like a pop star, Nvidia's CEO Huang stirs up 'Jensanity' in Taiwan
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Swiss air force lands fighter planes on motorway in training exercise

Switzerland's armed forces landed fighter jets on a stretch of motorway in the west of the country on Wednesday, testing the ability of combat aircraft to operate from

Swiss air force lands fighter planes on motorway in training exercise
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Should young kids have smartphones? These parents in Europe linked arms and said no

Parents across Europe are rallying to make it normal for young kids to live smartphone-free

Should young kids have smartphones? These parents in Europe linked arms and said no
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Spirit Aero CFO to depart amid cash flow struggles, Boeing talks

Spirit AeroSystems said on Wednesday that finance chief Mark Suchinski would depart the aerospace supplier amid cash flow struggles and ongoing talks to merge with its former owner Boeing.

Spirit Aero CFO to depart amid cash flow struggles, Boeing talks
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ASML shares rise on CFO Dassen's comments on orders

ASML shares rose on Wednesday after a Jefferies analyst report cited comments from CFO Roger Dassen which suggested he was positive about the possibility of orders coming through

ASML shares rise on CFO Dassen's comments on orders
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Alphabet names Lilly executive Anat Ashkenazi as CFO

Alphabet named Anat Ashkenazi as its chief financial officer on Wednesday, turning to a top executive from drugmaker Eli Lilly to help steer the Google

Alphabet names Lilly executive Anat Ashkenazi as CFO
Business|Finance|Technology|US

FTX seeks to stop outside litigation against insiders, VC firms

FTX on Tuesday asked a U.S. judge

FTX seeks to stop outside litigation against insiders, VC firms
Business|Technology|US

Air taxi maker Archer Aviation receives FAA nod to start commercial services

Archer Aviation said on Wednesday the U.S.

Air taxi maker Archer Aviation receives FAA nod to start commercial services
Business|Finance|Technology

Elliott rebuilds stake in SoftBank and pushes for $15 billion buyback, source says

Activist investor Elliott Management has rebuilt a stake worth more than $2 billion in Japanese technology investor SoftBank Group and is calling for a $15 billion share buyback, a person

Elliott rebuilds stake in SoftBank and pushes for $15 billion buyback, source says
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Tesla investor Ron Baron backs Musk's $56 billion pay plan

Prominent investor Ron Baron has come out in support of Tesla CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package, which is up for a shareholder vote next week, according to an open letter from the Baron Capital

Tesla investor Ron Baron backs Musk's $56 billion pay plan
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Power-hungry data centers spur US talks with Big Tech, energy chief Granholm says

President Joe Biden's administration is asking big technology companies to invest in new climate-friendly power generation

Power-hungry data centers spur US talks with Big Tech, energy chief Granholm says
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European shares led higher by tech stocks ahead of ECB rate decision

European shares gained on Wednesday, led by technology stocks including Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML, with focus shifting to the European

European shares led higher by tech stocks ahead of ECB rate decision
Business|Technology|US

Lockheed Martin to buy up to 25 rocket launches from Firefly Aerospace

Lockheed Martin has entered a purchase agreement with Firefly Aerospace for up to 25 launches on its Alpha rocket by 2029, the U.S. defense contractor said on Wednesday.

Lockheed Martin to buy up to 25 rocket launches from Firefly Aerospace
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US, 'Five Eyes' allies warn China recruiting Western military trainers

The U.S. and other "Five Eyes" countries on Wednesday warned that China has been circumventing measures aimed at halting its recruitment

US, 'Five Eyes' allies warn China recruiting Western military trainers
Business|Finance|Technology

Stocks dip but up for the week, US dollar climbs

A gauge of global stocks declined for a second straight session on Friday, weighed down by weakness in technology shares, while the dollar hit

Stocks dip but up for the week, US dollar climbs
Asia|Business|Technology

SoftBank CEO talks up artificial super intelligence ambitions

SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son said on Friday that the group's mission was to help in humanity's progress by realising artificial super intelligence, which he said

SoftBank CEO talks up artificial super intelligence ambitions
Business|News|Technology

Brazil judge closes coordination probe into Google, Telegram 

A judge on Brazil's top court decided on Thursday to close an investigation into Alphabet's Google and Telegram for allegedly coordinating their opposition to a bill aimed at

Brazil judge closes coordination probe into Google, Telegram 
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US FAA probes low-flying Southwest Airlines flight near Oklahoma City

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Thursday it is investigating a Southwest Airlines flight that descended to a low altitude 9 miles (14.5 km)

US FAA probes low-flying Southwest Airlines flight near Oklahoma City
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Solar can provide 20% of world electricity on northern summer solstice, thinktank says

The world has enough solar power capacity to generate a fifth of its midday peak electricity needs on the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere, up from 16% last year,

Solar can provide 20% of world electricity on northern summer solstice, thinktank says
Business|Technology|US

GM's self-driving Cruise unit to pay $112,500 for delaying crash report

A California regulator said on Thursday it is imposing the maximum penalty of $112,500 on General Motors' self-driving Cruise unit for the company's failure to promptly provide complete

GM's self-driving Cruise unit to pay $112,500 for delaying crash report
Business|Finance|Technology

How Nvidia became an AI giant

Tech giant Nvidia is now worth over $3.2 trillion, with its dominance as a chipmaker making it the poster child of the artificial intelligence boom

How Nvidia became an AI giant
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German battery maker Varta cuts 2024 revenue forecast

German battery maker Varta AG on Thursday said it would cut its full-year revenue forecast for 2024 due to the declining demand in the energy storage market.

German battery maker Varta cuts 2024 revenue forecast
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Boeing nearing deal with supplier Spirit Aero after months of talks, sources say

Boeing is nearing a deal to buy back Spirit AeroSystems after its former subsidiary made substantial progress in separate talks

Boeing nearing deal with supplier Spirit Aero after months of talks, sources say
Business|Finance|Technology

Tesla likely to spend $3 billion-$4 billion on Nvidia hardware this year

Tesla will likely spend between $3 billion and $4 billion on its purchases of chip company Nvidia's hardware this year, CEO Elon Musk said in a post on X on Tuesday.

Tesla likely to spend $3 billion-$4 billion on Nvidia hardware this year
Business|News|Technology|US

US House lawmakers seek access to full Boeing quality plan

Lawmakers want access to Boeing's full comprehensive quality improvement plan delivered to the Federal Aviation Administration, the top Democrat on the House

US House lawmakers seek access to full Boeing quality plan
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Hewlett Packard Enterprise sees third-quarter revenue above estimates on robust AI demand

Hewlett Packard Enterprise forecast third-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, helped by upbeat demand for its artificial intelligence servers, sending its shares up

Hewlett Packard Enterprise sees third-quarter revenue above estimates on robust AI demand
Business|Technology|US

Google's privacy chief to exit

Google's chief privacy officer, Keith Enright, will leave the company this fall, after 13 years at the tech giant, a spokesperson for the Alphabet-owned company said on Tuesday.

Google's privacy chief to exit
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Toyota to recall over 100,000 U.S. vehicles over potential engine stall

Toyota will recall over 100,000 SUVs and pickup trucks in the U.S. over debris in the engine potentially causing it to stall, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Toyota to recall over 100,000 U.S. vehicles over potential engine stall
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In Japan, energy security fears put nuclear back in favour for 2040 plan

Japan is set to push for more nuclear power in an energy policy update due next year, seeking stable electricity supply in face of growing demand

In Japan, energy security fears put nuclear back in favour for 2040 plan
Celebrity|Entertainment|News|Technology|Videos

TikTok says cyberattack targeted brands and celebrity accounts, including CNN

Short video app TikTok has taken measures to stop a cyberattack targeting several brand and celebrity accounts, including news network CNN, a spokesperson for the company said on Tuesday.

TikTok says cyberattack targeted brands and celebrity accounts, including CNN
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Trump Media asks Nasdaq to cooperate with investigations into trading of its shares

The company that owns Donald Trump's social media platform Truth Social said on Tuesday it had requested the Nasdaq's cooperation with any investigations into the alleged market

Trump Media asks Nasdaq to cooperate with investigations into trading of its shares
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Chinese AI chip firms downgrading designs to secure TSMC production, sources say

Some Chinese AI chip companies are now designing less powerful processors to retain access to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) production in the face

Chinese AI chip firms downgrading designs to secure TSMC production, sources say
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Cisco launches $1 billion AI fund and makes first investments

Cisco on Tuesday launched a $1 billion fund to invest in artificial intelligence startups, joining a list of big technology companies rushing to take stakes in small AI firms.

Cisco launches $1 billion AI fund and makes first investments
Business|Technology|US

SEKO wins conditional reinstatements from US customs agency

Privately held SEKO Logistics said U.S.

SEKO wins conditional reinstatements from US customs agency
Business|Finance|Technology|US

X CEO Linda Yaccarino loses top lieutenant Joe Benarroch, WSJ reports

X Corp.

X CEO Linda Yaccarino loses top lieutenant Joe Benarroch, WSJ reports
Business|Technology|US

TikTok accuses federal agency of 'political demagoguery' in legal challenge against potential US ban

TikTok on Thursday disclosed a letter the company sent to the government in April accusing the federal agency that once held the platform’s future in its hands of “political demagoguery.”

TikTok accuses federal agency of 'political demagoguery' in legal challenge against potential US ban
Business|Finance|News|Technology|US

Winklevoss twins donate $2 million in bitcoin to support Trump

The billionaire Winklevoss twins, founders of cryptocurrency company Gemini, said on Thursday they had each donated $1 million in bitcoin to support Donald Trump, the latest crypto

Winklevoss twins donate $2 million in bitcoin to support Trump
Business|Technology

Boeing temporarily shifts some engineers to help focus on commercial planes

Boeing is temporarily shifting some engineers away from its experimental X-66A plane project to help support commercial development programs and speed up deliveries of existing jets, the

Boeing temporarily shifts some engineers to help focus on commercial planes
Technology|US

New York moves to limit 'addictive' social media feeds for kids

New York's governor has signed a bill that would allow parents to block their children from getting social media posts suggested by a platform’s algorithm, a move to limit feeds critics argue are addictive

New York moves to limit 'addictive' social media feeds for kids
Business|Technology

CDK cyber outage hits US auto dealers for second day in a row

A cyber outage at retail technology and software provider CDK entered its second consecutive day on Thursday, impacting automobile dealers

CDK cyber outage hits US auto dealers for second day in a row
Business|Finance|Technology

GameStop mania unfolded: Key milestones in meme stock frenzy

GameStop is back in the limelight after a hiatus of three years with the return of social media influencer "Roaring Kitty" Keith Gill, a key figure in the Reddit-driven "meme stock" rally

GameStop mania unfolded: Key milestones in meme stock frenzy
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Tesla investor, Norway's KLP, to support collective bargaining motion at EV maker's annual meeting

Tesla investor KLP, Norway's largest pension fund, will vote in favour of a shareholder proposal urging the U.S. electric vehicle maker to engage in wage and other

Tesla investor, Norway's KLP, to support collective bargaining motion at EV maker's annual meeting
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Illumina's board approves to spin off Grail in June

Illumina's board has approved a spinoff of Grail, the gene sequencing machine maker said on Monday, as the deal to take the company back into its fold three years ago faced immense

Illumina's board approves to spin off Grail in June
Business|Economy|Technology

Stellantis sees Italian plants running at full capacity in 2030

Stellantis sees its Italian plants running at full capacity in 2030 as plans for new models, including hybrid ones, are expected to support production, Chief Executive Carlos Tavares

Stellantis sees Italian plants running at full capacity in 2030
Asia|Business|Technology

Tesla's China-made EV sales extend decline in May amid output cut

Sales of Tesla's China-made electric vehicles dropped 6.6% from a year earlier to 72,573 units in May, extending a year-on-year decline for a second month, data from the China

Tesla's China-made EV sales extend decline in May amid output cut
Business|Technology|Travel

Airlines and energy firms clash over green fuel supplies

Airlines and energy firms clashed over scarce availability of alternative fuels on Tuesday as carriers ended a three-day summit

Airlines and energy firms clash over green fuel supplies
Business|Technology

Silicon Box to pick Piedmont for $3.4 billion Italian chip plant, sources say

Singapore-based semiconductor firm Silicon Box plans to pick the town of Novara in the industrialised northwest Piedmont region as the

Silicon Box to pick Piedmont for $3.4 billion Italian chip plant, sources say
Business|Environment|Technology

So long plastic air pillows: Amazon shifting to recycled paper filling for packages in North America

Amazon is moving from putting plastic air pillows in its packages in North America to using recycled paper filling instead, a move that’s more environmentally friendly and is said to secure items in boxes just the same, if not better

So long plastic air pillows: Amazon shifting to recycled paper filling for packages in North America
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nvidia loses top spot to Microsoft after 3% drop

Nvidia's shares declined nearly 3.4% on Thursday, handing the title of the world's most valuable company back to Microsoft.

Nvidia loses top spot to Microsoft after 3% drop
Business|Technology

OpenAI co-founder Sutskever sets up new AI company devoted to 'safe superintelligence'

One of the founders of OpenAI who was involved in a failed effort to push out CEO Sam Altman says he’s starting a safety-focused artificial intelligence company

OpenAI co-founder Sutskever sets up new AI company devoted to 'safe superintelligence'
Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|Technology|US

S&P 500 closes lower after record high, weighed by chips stocks, economic data

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed lower on Thursday, as market bellwether Nvidia retreated from earlier gains, while investors evaluated recent economic data and commentary from

S&P 500 closes lower after record high, weighed by chips stocks, economic data
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

UBS lifts MSCI AC World index's end-2024 forecast to 830

UBS raised its year-end 2024 forecast for the MSCI All Country (AC) World index to 830 from 800 on Tuesday, citing improving equity risk appetite, optimism around artificial intelligence

UBS lifts MSCI AC World index's end-2024 forecast to 830
Asia|Business|Technology|World

Airbus in talks to sell over 100 widebody jets to Chinese airlines, Bloomberg reports

Airbus SE is negotiating a major sale of A330neo aircraft to China, with some of the largest Chinese airlines considering buying more than 100 of the upgraded A330 models, Bloomberg News

Airbus in talks to sell over 100 widebody jets to Chinese airlines, Bloomberg reports
Economy|Europe|News|Technology|World

Ukraine's electricity imports remain high even as power line undergoes repairs

Ukraine will continue to import large amounts of electricity on Tuesday even as one of the lines connecting Ukraine to the European energy system undergoes repairs, Ukrainian power

Ukraine's electricity imports remain high even as power line undergoes repairs
Business|Environment|Technology

Volvo to issue world's first EV battery passport ahead of EU rules

Volvo Cars is launching the world's first EV battery passport recording the origins of raw materials, components, recycled content and carbon footprint for its

Volvo to issue world's first EV battery passport ahead of EU rules
Asia|News|Technology

China gives first approvals for public trials of advanced autonomous driving

China has granted approval to a first group of nine automakers to carry out tests on vehicles with advanced autonomous driving technologies on public roads, as part of a plan to

China gives first approvals for public trials of advanced autonomous driving
Business|Technology|US

Boeing's Calhoun says board will decide his successor

Boeing's outgoing CEO David Calhoun told Reuters on Tuesday that the planemaker's board would decide his successor and he would support its

Boeing's Calhoun says board will decide his successor
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Ford US auto sales rise 11% in May

Ford Motor Co said on Tuesday its U.S. auto sales rose 11% in May from a year earlier, helped by a healthy demand for SUVs, pickup trucks and hybrid vehicles.

Ford US auto sales rise 11% in May
Business|Europe|Technology

Tesla to stop production at German plant for five days in June

Electic vehicle maker Tesla will stop production at its German plant in Gruenheide for five days in June to improve processes in the factory outside Berlin, a spokesperson said on

Tesla to stop production at German plant for five days in June
Business|Technology|Travel

Airlines look to turbulence data, but shy from more seatbelt curbs

Airlines are showing more interest in turbulence prediction technology after two headline-grabbing incidents in recent weeks, but are

Airlines look to turbulence data, but shy from more seatbelt curbs
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

China should further ease data export rules, Neuberger Berman, Citi say

China should further relax data export rules, building on the recent easing of some curbs for global firms enacted by the city of Shanghai, senior executives from investment

China should further ease data export rules, Neuberger Berman, Citi say
Business|Finance|Technology

Google cuts at least 100 jobs across its cloud unit, CNBC reports

Alphabet-owned Google is laying off at least 100 employees from several teams in its cloud unit, CNBC reported on Monday.

Google cuts at least 100 jobs across its cloud unit, CNBC reports
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US senator urges FAA to ensure accountability in Boeing quality plan

A U.S. senator overseeing aviation issues on Monday urged the head of the Federal Aviation Administration to require transparency and accountability in

US senator urges FAA to ensure accountability in Boeing quality plan
Business|Technology|US

Microsoft to lay off hundreds at Azure cloud unit, Business Insider reports

Microsoft is cutting hundreds of jobs at its Azure cloud unit, Business Insider reported on Monday, adding to a flurry of layoffs seen in the technology and media industries this year.

Microsoft to lay off hundreds at Azure cloud unit, Business Insider reports
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

GameStop gains as Roaring Kitty reveals bet in Reddit post

GameStop shares jumped 21% on Monday after the stocks influencer known as "Roaring Kitty" returned to Reddit with a post showing a $

GameStop gains as Roaring Kitty reveals bet in Reddit post
News|Technology|US

New York set to restrict social media algorithms for teens, WSJ reports

New York is planning to prohibit social media companies from using algorithms to control content to youth without parental consent under a tentative agreement reached by state lawmakers,

New York set to restrict social media algorithms for teens, WSJ reports
Business|Finance|Technology

UK tech founder Mike Lynch's lawyers seek acquittal at US fraud trial

Mike Lynch's lawyers on Monday portrayed the British tech pioneer as a savvy entrepreneur while prosecutors in a San Francisco court labeled him

UK tech founder Mike Lynch's lawyers seek acquittal at US fraud trial
Business|News|Technology|US

US investigates Nissan vehicles after air bag deployments

U.S. auto safety regulators said on Monday they have opened an investigation into nearly 75,000 Nissan vehicles - the 2015 model year Rogue Select - over

US investigates Nissan vehicles after air bag deployments
Business|Technology|US

Snapchat Inc. to pay $15 million to settle discrimination and harassment lawsuit in California

Snapchat Inc. will pay $15 million to settle a lawsuit brought by California’s civil rights agency

Snapchat Inc. to pay $15 million to settle discrimination and harassment lawsuit in California
Technology|US|Videos

Donald Trump joins TikTok and rapidly wins three million followers

Roughly a day since joining TikTok, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump had attracted 3 million followers on the short video social media platform that he tried

Donald Trump joins TikTok and rapidly wins three million followers
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Tesla stands by Musk pay after ISS urges shareholders to reject package

Tesla on Monday defended a proposal to ratify CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package and said a new compensation would be costlier, days after a top proxy advisory firm recommended

Tesla stands by Musk pay after ISS urges shareholders to reject package
News|Technology|US

Firewall to deter cyberattacks is blamed for Massachusetts 911 outage

State officials say a firewall aimed at thwarting hackers is to blame for a 911 outage in Massachusetts

Firewall to deter cyberattacks is blamed for Massachusetts 911 outage
Business|Europe|Technology|US

Onsemi to invest up to $2 billion in Czech semiconductor plant

U.S. chipmaker Onsemi will invest up to $2 billion to boost its semiconductor output in the Czech Republic, it said on Wednesday, expanding the company's European

Onsemi to invest up to $2 billion in Czech semiconductor plant
Business|Science|Technology

Lynn Conway was a trans woman in tech − and underappreciated for decades after she helped launch the computing revolution

The trailblazing engineer was co-inventor of a technique for designing computer chips that laid the groundwork for the computing revolution.

Lynn Conway was a trans woman in tech − and underappreciated for decades after she helped launch the computing revolution
Business|Entertainment|News|Technology|US

Live Nation probing Ticketmaster hack amid user data leak concerns

Live Nation Entertainment said on Friday it was investigating a data breach at its Ticketmaster unit that it discovered on May 20, the latest in a string of

Live Nation probing Ticketmaster hack amid user data leak concerns
Business|Environment|Technology|Travel

No need to reduce aviation growth to hit net zero, IATA head says

The head of the global airline body IATA said there was no need to reduce growth in global aviation in order to meet an industry target to meet net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

No need to reduce aviation growth to hit net zero, IATA head says
Business|Technology

Ericsson says U.S. anti-corruption compliance monitoring has ended

Sweden's Ericsson said on Monday that a four-year programme to monitor the company's compliance with a U.S. anti-corruption agreement had ended on June 2.

Ericsson says U.S. anti-corruption compliance monitoring has ended
Election|Europe|Technology

Few AI deepfakes identified in EU elections, Microsoft president says

Microsoft has not seen significant use of artificial intelligence in the European Parliamentary elections for creating disinformation campaigns, the

Few AI deepfakes identified in EU elections, Microsoft president says
Business|Finance|Technology

Nvidia leads global market cap gainers in May with AI-driven rally

Nvidia led global companies in market cap gains in May, buoyed by a stunning rally as its bumper revenue forecast reinforced investor confidence in the AI-driven surge in chip demand.

Nvidia leads global market cap gainers in May with AI-driven rally
Europe|Technology|World

EU struggles to counter Russian election disinformation

The European Union's disinformation-busting team last month debunked a Russian-language video on YouTube that said citizens were fleeing dictatorship in EU member

EU struggles to counter Russian election disinformation
Business|Finance|Technology

Tesla director Gebbia says he discussed selling house to Musk

Joe Gebbia, the Tesla director who exited a board committee that made key decisions about the car maker's future, told Reuters that CEO Elon Musk had discussed purchasing a

Tesla director Gebbia says he discussed selling house to Musk
Business|Technology

Spotify raises US prices of its premium plans in margin push

Spotify raised prices for its premium plans in the United States on Monday, the latest step by the Swedish music-streaming service in its push to increase margins.

Spotify raises US prices of its premium plans in margin push
MidEast|News|Technology|World

Lebanon's Hezbollah fires drone squadron at Israel as violence intensifies

Lebanon's Hezbollah said on Monday it had launched a squadron of drones towards the headquarters of the Israeli military's Galilee formation in an intensification of cross-border

Lebanon's Hezbollah fires drone squadron at Israel as violence intensifies
Election|Technology|World

No hallucination: AI candidate on the ballot for UK election

When voters go to the polls in one English town next month they will get the chance to elect what is being billed as the world's first AI

No hallucination: AI candidate on the ballot for UK election
Australia|Environment|News|Technology

Australian opposition puts nation's first nuclear power plants in its energy plan ahead of elections

Australia’s main opposition party says it plans to build Australia’s first nuclear power plants as early as 2035, arguing the government’s policies for decarbonizing the economy with renewable energy will not work

Australian opposition puts nation's first nuclear power plants in its energy plan ahead of elections
Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Technology|US

After China, Zara expands live shopping experiment to Europe and US

Zara will expand its live shopping broadcasts to the UK, Europe and the United States this year, testing a format that is already wildly popular in

After China, Zara expands live shopping experiment to Europe and US
Business|News|Technology

Federal Trade Commission refers complaint about TikTok's adherence to child privacy law to the DOJ

The Federal Trade Commission has referred a complaint against TikTok and its Beijing-based parent company to the Department of Justice

Federal Trade Commission refers complaint about TikTok's adherence to child privacy law to the DOJ
Education|Technology|US

California governor wants to restrict smartphone usage in schools

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has said he wants to restrict students' usage of smartphones during the school day

California governor wants to restrict smartphone usage in schools
Business|Finance|News|Technology|US

California fines Amazon nearly $6M, alleging illegal work quotas at 2 warehouses

California has fined Amazon a total of $5.9 million, alleging the e-commerce giant worked warehouse employees so hard that it put their safety at risk

California fines Amazon nearly $6M, alleging illegal work quotas at 2 warehouses
Science|Technology|World

China lands on moon's far side in historic sample-retrieval mission

China landed an uncrewed spacecraft on the far side of the moon on Sunday, overcoming a key hurdle in its landmark mission

China lands on moon's far side in historic sample-retrieval mission
Business|Technology|World

Next Boeing CEO should understand past mistakes, airlines boss says

The next CEO of Boeing should have an understanding of what led to its current crisis and be prepared to look outside for examples of best

Next Boeing CEO should understand past mistakes, airlines boss says
Business|Europe|News|Technology

Europe needs to invest more in defence production, Airbus CEO says

Europe must work more closely on defence projects and raise investment in production capacity, the chief executive of Airbus told a German newspaper.

Europe needs to invest more in defence production, Airbus CEO says
Business|News|Technology

Emirates boss says Boeing needs strong CEO to end crisis

The head of Dubai airline Emirates urged Boeing to pick an engineering and business heavyweight to lead a deep overhaul of the U.S. aerospace

Emirates boss says Boeing needs strong CEO to end crisis
Business|Science|Technology

Trend Micro taps Nvidia software tools for AI cybersecurity offering

Trend Micro on Sunday said it is working with Nvidia to create new cybersecurity tools that use artificial intelligence and are designed to protect the data centers where

Trend Micro taps Nvidia software tools for AI cybersecurity offering
News|Science|Technology

Boeing, NASA target June 5 for Starliner's debut crew flight

Boeing and NASA said on Sunday that their teams are preparing to launch the new Starliner space capsule on June 5 after scrubbing its inaugural test flight launch attempt on Saturday.

Boeing, NASA target June 5 for Starliner's debut crew flight
Business|Food|Technology

McDonald's is ending its test run of AI-powered drive-thrus with IBM

Ever get your McDonald’s order mixed up at an AI-powered drive-thru

McDonald's is ending its test run of AI-powered drive-thrus with IBM
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Apple kills off its buy now, pay later service barely a year after launch

Apple is discontinuing its buy now, pay later service known as Apple Pay Later barely a year after its initial launch in the U.S., and will rely on companies who already dominate the industry like Affirm and Klarna

Apple kills off its buy now, pay later service barely a year after launch
Arts|Science|Technology

Digital public archaeology: Excavating data from digs done decades ago and connecting with today’s communities

Archaeologists preserve records of their excavations, but many are never analyzed. Digital archaeology is making these records more accessible and analyzing the data in new ways.

Digital public archaeology: Excavating data from digs done decades ago and connecting with today’s communities
Health|Science|Technology

Keeping astronauts healthy in space isn’t easy − new training programs will prepare students to perform medicine while thousands of miles away from Earth

Future space missions will fly farther and longer than ever before – which means crew members may need more involved medical care in space.

Keeping astronauts healthy in space isn’t easy − new training programs will prepare students to perform medicine while thousands of miles away from Earth
Business|Finance|Technology

Fisker files for bankruptcy protection, the second electric vehicle maker to do so in the past year

Electric vehicle maker Fisker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the second electric startup to do so in the last year as even industry leaders struggle to lure more buyers beyond the early adapters of the technology

Fisker files for bankruptcy protection, the second electric vehicle maker to do so in the past year
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Tesla shareholder sues Musk for alleged $7.5 billion insider trading

A Tesla shareholder filed a lawsuit on Thursday accusing CEO Elon Musk of insider trading when he sold over $7.5 billion of shares of the electric car maker in late 2022, saying the

Tesla shareholder sues Musk for alleged $7.5 billion insider trading
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Boeing's woes a 'burden' for entire sector, Airbus executive says

Safety and quality problems exposed at Boeing following a door plug blowout earlier this year risk shaking travellers' confidence in flying, a top executive at rival Airbus said.

Boeing's woes a 'burden' for entire sector, Airbus executive says
Europe|News|Technology

Germany's Christian Democratic party hit by 'serious' cyberattack

Germany's Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the country's leading opposition party, has been hit by a major cyberattack and has taken parts of its IT-infrastructure off the grid

Germany's Christian Democratic party hit by 'serious' cyberattack
News|Science|Technology|US

Boeing Starliner capsule's first crewed test flight postponed minutes before launch

A second attempt at launching Boeing's new Starliner space capsule on its inaugural test flight with NASA astronauts on board was

Boeing Starliner capsule's first crewed test flight postponed minutes before launch
News|Opinion|Technology|World

AI could help spread false and misleading information on Holocaust, UNESCO report warns

Artificial intelligence could be misused to spread misleading or false claims about the Holocaust

AI could help spread false and misleading information on Holocaust, UNESCO report warns
Environment|Science|Technology

Biofuel groups envision ethanol-powered jets. But fueling the effort has not been easy

Farming and biofuels organizations are hopeful that ethanol could be used to power passenger jets, but making that dream a reality hasn’t been easy

Biofuel groups envision ethanol-powered jets. But fueling the effort has not been easy
News|Technology|US|World

India and US vow to boost defense, trade ties in first high-level US visit since Modi's election win

India and the U.S. have pledged to boost defense and technology cooperation and remove long-standing barriers to bilateral strategic trade, following a meeting between the national security advisers of both countries

India and US vow to boost defense, trade ties in first high-level US visit since Modi's election win
Business|Technology|US

Boeing CEO defends his safety record, spars with senators and apologizes to crash victims' relatives

The CEO of Boeing got his day in front of Congress, and it was a rocky flight

Boeing CEO defends his safety record, spars with senators and apologizes to crash victims' relatives
Election|Entertainment|Technology

The politics of memes: How Biden and Trump are fighting each other on the internet

Both presidential campaigns this year have embraced digital memes, the lingua franca of social media

The politics of memes: How Biden and Trump are fighting each other on the internet
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Akio Toyoda, grandson of Toyota founder, wins shareholders' approval to stay in leadership

Toyota shareholders have voted in support of all of the company's proposals at their annual meeting, including keeping Akio Toyoda, the grandson of the Japanese automaker’s founder, as chairman of the board

Akio Toyoda, grandson of Toyota founder, wins shareholders' approval to stay in leadership
Business|Europe|Technology

Geneva's annual motor show to end after more than a century

The annual motor show in Geneva, Switzerland, is coming to a close after more than a century due to dwindling interest and a tough market environment, organisers said on Friday.

Geneva's annual motor show to end after more than a century
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Paramount Global's co-CEOs to unveil strategy at town hall on Wednesday

Paramount Global's co-CEOs, CBS chief George Cheeks, MTV's Chris McCarthy, and film studio head Brian Robbins, will lay out their strategy next week, said an

Paramount Global's co-CEOs to unveil strategy at town hall on Wednesday
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Top proxy adviser ISS recommends against Tesla CEO Musk's 'excessive' $56 billion pay

Top proxy advisory firm ISS recommended Tesla shareholders vote against ratifying CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package, calling the compensation excessive in a rejection

Top proxy adviser ISS recommends against Tesla CEO Musk's 'excessive' $56 billion pay
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Trump Media drops after Donald Trump found guilty in hush money case

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group fell about 5% in choppy trading on Friday, after a jury found former U.S. president Donald Trump guilty of falsifying documents to

Trump Media drops after Donald Trump found guilty in hush money case
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Nvidia set to overtake Apple as world's second-most valuable company

Nvidia could soon surpass Apple to become the world's second-most valuable company, as the biggest beneficiary of the surge in adoption of AI applications takes on the iPhone

Nvidia set to overtake Apple as world's second-most valuable company
Economy|News|Technology

Striking Canadian Safran workers make new offer to avert lengthy walkout, union says

Striking Montreal-area Safran workers who make components for landing gear used in Airbus and Boeing jets have made a counter offer that could avert a longer dispute, a union

Striking Canadian Safran workers make new offer to avert lengthy walkout, union says
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Fitch lowers Boeing 2024 aircraft delivery, cash flow forecasts

Fitch Ratings lowered its 2024 forecasts for Boeing's aircraft delivery and free cash flow on Friday as the planemaker grapples with investigations and slumping production of its strongest-

Fitch lowers Boeing 2024 aircraft delivery, cash flow forecasts
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Biden vetoes congressional disapproval of SEC accounting bulletin on crypto assets

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday vetoed a congressional disapproval of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's accounting bulletin on crypto assets.

Biden vetoes congressional disapproval of SEC accounting bulletin on crypto assets
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Meta's Facebook says it is attracting most young adults in 3 years

Meta said on Friday its flagship app Facebook is attracting its highest number of young adults in three years, as it tries to shake the platform's reputation as the

Meta's Facebook says it is attracting most young adults in 3 years
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Los Angeles will pay $300,000 to settle a lawsuit against journalist over undercover police photos

The city of Los Angeles will pay $300,000 to settle a lawsuit it filed against a local journalist and a technology watchdog group last year for posting the photos and information of hundreds of undercover police officers online

Los Angeles will pay $300,000 to settle a lawsuit against journalist over undercover police photos
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell defends 'Sunday Ticket' package as a premium product

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell reiterated during testimony in federal court Monday that the league’s “Sunday Ticket” package, the subject of a class-action lawsuit, is a premium product while also defending the league’s broadcast model

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell defends 'Sunday Ticket' package as a premium product
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Tesla to recall 125,227 vehicles over faulty seat belt warning system

Tesla is recalling 125,227 vehicles in the United States due to a malfunction in its seat belt warning system that can increase the risk of injury in a collision, the National Highway

Tesla to recall 125,227 vehicles over faulty seat belt warning system
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Gamestop shares slump following annual shareholder meeting

Gamestop’s CEO Ryan Cohen said the struggling video game retailer will focus on cutting costs and long-term profitability in an annual shareholder meeting Monday

Gamestop shares slump following annual shareholder meeting
Health|Science|Technology

Modern surgery began with saws and iron hands – how amputation transformed the body in the Renaissance

Gunpowder warfare kicked off a new era of invasive surgery and prosthetic technology in Western medicine.

Modern surgery began with saws and iron hands – how amputation transformed the body in the Renaissance
Science|Technology

The Hubble telescope has shifted into one-gyro mode after months of technical issues − an aerospace engineering expert explains

Hubble’s technical issues continue. But through some clever engineering, the telescope can continue operations with just 1 gyroscope.

The Hubble telescope has shifted into one-gyro mode after months of technical issues − an aerospace engineering expert explains
Lifestyle|Opinion|Technology

Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids

At what age should kids be on social media

Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids
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Tobacco-like warning label for social media sought by US surgeon general who asks Congress to act

The U.S. surgeon general has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms similar to those now mandatory on cigarette boxes

Tobacco-like warning label for social media sought by US surgeon general who asks Congress to act
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Renault, Geely create joint venture for hybrid, combustion engines

French automaker Renault and Chinese partner Geely announced a highly anticipated joint venture on Friday that will develop combustion and hybrid engines, hoping to improve the

Renault, Geely create joint venture for hybrid, combustion engines
Finance|Technology

Crypto 're-staking' platforms boom as traders chase bigger returns

More than $18 billion worth of cryptocurrency has moved into a new type of platform which offers investors rewards in exchange for locking up their tokens, in

Crypto 're-staking' platforms boom as traders chase bigger returns
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China's defence ministry condemns US missile deployment in Philippines

China's defence ministry on Thursday strongly condemned the deployment of a U.S. intermediate range missile system in the northern

China's defence ministry condemns US missile deployment in Philippines
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China to restrict export of some aviation, space components from July 1

China will control exports of some aviation and space components from July 1, its commerce ministry announced on Thursday, citing a need to protect the country's

China to restrict export of some aviation, space components from July 1
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FAA will not allow Boeing to boost 737 MAX production yet

The Federal Aviation Administration will not immediately allow Boeing to increase 737 MAX production as it addresses ongoing safety issues, its administrator

FAA will not allow Boeing to boost 737 MAX production yet
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Airbus faces new output delays amid parts shortages, sources say

Airbus is facing new pressure on its planned production ramp-up for passenger jets as the world's largest planemaker struggles to overcome continued parts and labour

Airbus faces new output delays amid parts shortages, sources say
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Dell shares slump as heavy AI investments expected to dent margin

Dell Technologies shares tumbled about 18% on Friday, as the PC and server maker expects sizeable AI investments to dent its quarterly profit.

Dell shares slump as heavy AI investments expected to dent margin
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Nissan paid ex-operations chief $3.7 million over departure

Nissan Motor paid former Chief Operating Officer Ashwani Gupta $3.7 million in compensation following his sudden departure last year, the Japanese automaker disclosed in a

Nissan paid ex-operations chief $3.7 million over departure
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Stock market today: Asian shares mostly gain after Wall St rallies to new records

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after U.S. stocks rallied to more records, with gains for technology companies pushing the benchmarks higher

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly gain after Wall St rallies to new records
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A year after the Titan's tragic dive, deep-sea explorers vow to pursue ocean's mysteries

The deadly implosion of an experimental submersible en route to the deep-sea grave of the Titanic last June has not dulled the desire for ocean exploration

A year after the Titan's tragic dive, deep-sea explorers vow to pursue ocean's mysteries
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AI experimentation is high risk, high reward for low-profile political campaigns

Text, photos, videos and audio created using artificial intelligence are increasingly making their way into campaigns for state and local office

AI experimentation is high risk, high reward for low-profile political campaigns
Business|Technology

Amazon's Twitch refurbishes safety advisory council

Amazon.com's streaming unit Twitch is refreshing its safety advisory council to add members from its community of so-called "Twitch Ambassadors", it said on Thursday.

Amazon's Twitch refurbishes safety advisory council
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Nasdaq falls 1%; Salesforce shares weigh on tech

U.S. stocks ended lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaq falling more than 1% and technology shares leading declines after a disappointing Salesforce forecast.

Nasdaq falls 1%; Salesforce shares weigh on tech
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Dell's profit, margin hurt by higher AI costs, shares slump

Dell forecast current-quarter profit below market estimates on Thursday, and signaled that higher costs to build servers that meet heavy AI workloads would dent annual

Dell's profit, margin hurt by higher AI costs, shares slump
Technology|US

TikTok preparing a US copy of the app’s core algorithm, sources say

TikTok is working on a clone of its recommendation algorithm for its 170 million U.S. users that may result in a version that operates independently of its

TikTok preparing a US copy of the app’s core algorithm, sources say
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Little to no ethanol will qualify for US aviation fuel credit

Little to no ethanol will qualify for U.S. sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) subsidies under a new pilot program by President Joe Biden's administration,

Little to no ethanol will qualify for US aviation fuel credit
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Musk disregarded warnings, hid Twitter stake, US lawsuit claims

Elon Musk ignored repeated warnings about the U.S. securities disclosure obligations potentially triggered by his growing stake in Twitter in 2022, according

Musk disregarded warnings, hid Twitter stake, US lawsuit claims
Asia|Crime|Technology|US

US DOJ says Chinese national arrested on malware charges in international operation

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) said a Chinese national was arrested in an international operation on charges of creating and using malware that was used in cyber

US DOJ says Chinese national arrested on malware charges in international operation
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Hundreds of thousands of US internet routers destroyed in newly discovered 2023 hack

- An unidentified hacking group launched a massive cyberattack on a telecommunications company in the U.S. heartland late last year that disabled hundreds of

Hundreds of thousands of US internet routers destroyed in newly discovered 2023 hack
Business|Technology|US

Ford and GM outline dueling hybrid vehicle strategies

Ford Motor and General Motors' chiefs on Thursday offered clashing perspectives on the importance of hybrid vehicles to their long-term strategic outlooks.

Ford and GM outline dueling hybrid vehicle strategies
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Americans still prefer gas vehicles over hybrid or EVs, study shows

Americans still prefer to buy a standard gas vehicle over a hybrid or an electric vehicle even with the same price and features, a KPMG study said on Thursday.

Americans still prefer gas vehicles over hybrid or EVs, study shows
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Salesforce plummets as weak forecast sparks concerns of AI competition

Salesforce shares slumped about 18% on Thursday, after its lowest-ever quarterly revenue growth forecast raised fears that high interest rates and

Salesforce plummets as weak forecast sparks concerns of AI competition
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OpenAI responds to warnings of self governance by former board members, the Economist reports

OpenAI's board on Thursday pushed back on allegations from its former members that concerns over artificial intelligence safety at the startup necessitated Sam Altman's shocking ouster

OpenAI responds to warnings of self governance by former board members, the Economist reports
Business|Technology

OpenAI has stopped five attempts to misuse its AI for 'deceptive activity'

Sam Altman-led OpenAI said on Thursday it had disrupted five covert influence operations that sought to use its artificial intelligence models for "deceptive activity" across the internet.

OpenAI has stopped five attempts to misuse its AI for 'deceptive activity'
Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

S&P says issue affecting market data for S&P, Dow Jones indexes resolved

A technical glitch affecting the dissemination of market data for the S&P and Dow Jones indexes for more than an hour on Thursday has been resolved, S&P Dow Jones Indices said.

S&P says issue affecting market data for S&P, Dow Jones indexes resolved
Business|Technology|US

Elon Musk to testify in SEC probe over Twitter stock disclosures

Elon Musk has settled his latest legal fight with the U.S.

Elon Musk to testify in SEC probe over Twitter stock disclosures
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Legal hurdles loom over Tesla's bid to revive Musk's record pay

Tesla shareholders will vote on June 13 to ratify Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package, which a Delaware judge voided in January because she found he

Legal hurdles loom over Tesla's bid to revive Musk's record pay
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US FAA says United Airlines can take deliveries of new airplanes

United Airlines can take delivery of new airplanes as U.S. aviation regulators review the carrier, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration said

US FAA says United Airlines can take deliveries of new airplanes
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Chile's ENAMI aims to break ground on first lithium project by 2028

Chile's state mining firm ENAMI aims to start construction on its first lithium project in the country as soon as 2027 or 2028, company chief Ivan Mlynarz

Chile's ENAMI aims to break ground on first lithium project by 2028
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Renault to develop Twingos priced under 20,000 euros with Chinese partner

Renault said it would link up with a Chinese engineering company to develop future Twingo cars priced below 20,000 euros ($21,676), as European automakers target smaller and cheaper

Renault to develop Twingos priced under 20,000 euros with Chinese partner
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Google, augmented reality startup Magic Leap strike partnership deal

Alphabet's Google and augmented reality startup Magic Leap are forming a strategic technology partnership and working on building immersive experiences that blend

Google, augmented reality startup Magic Leap strike partnership deal
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U.S. presses TikTok, Meta and X to crack down on antisemitic posts, Bloomberg News reports

The Biden administration is urging big technology companies to ramp up efforts to curb antisemitic content on their platforms, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday.

U.S. presses TikTok, Meta and X to crack down on antisemitic posts, Bloomberg News reports
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A Southwest Airlines plane that did a 'Dutch roll' suffered structural damage, investigators say

Investigators say a Southwest Airlines plane suffered damage to parts of the structure after it went into a “Dutch roll” during a flight last month

A Southwest Airlines plane that did a 'Dutch roll' suffered structural damage, investigators say
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Google CEO testifies at trial of collapsed startup Ozy Media and founder Carlos Watson

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has testified briefly at the federal financial conspiracy trial surrounding the collapse of once-touted startup Ozy Media

Google CEO testifies at trial of collapsed startup Ozy Media and founder Carlos Watson
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NASA's Voyager 1, the most distant spacecraft from Earth, is doing science again after problem

NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft is sending science data again

NASA's Voyager 1, the most distant spacecraft from Earth, is doing science again after problem
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FAA investigating how titanium parts with falsified records wound up in Boeing and Airbus planes

Federal officials are investigating how parts made with titanium sold with falsified documentation wound up in Boeing and Airbus passenger jets

FAA investigating how titanium parts with falsified records wound up in Boeing and Airbus planes
Business|Technology

Microsoft delays controversial AI Recall feature on new Windows computers

New laptops equipped with Microsoft Windows start shipping to customers next week but without a flagship feature called Recall that drew concerns about privacy and cybersecurity

Microsoft delays controversial AI Recall feature on new Windows computers
Crime|News|Technology|US

Tesla driver tells police he was using 'self-drive' system when his car hit a parked police vehicle

A Tesla apparently operating on one of the company’s automated driving systems crashed into a parked police vehicle Thursday near Los Angeles, narrowly missing an officer who was managing traffic at another crash

Tesla driver tells police he was using 'self-drive' system when his car hit a parked police vehicle
Business|Science|Technology

Lynn Conway, microchip pioneer who overcame transgender discrimination, dies at 86

A pioneer in the design of the microchips that make modern consumer electronics possible has died

Lynn Conway, microchip pioneer who overcame transgender discrimination, dies at 86
Business|Technology

OpenAI appoints former top US cyberwarrior Paul Nakasone to its board of directors

OpenAI has appointed a former top U_S_ cyberwarrior and intelligence official to its board of directors, saying he will help protect the ChatGPT maker from “increasingly sophisticated bad actors.”

OpenAI appoints former top US cyberwarrior Paul Nakasone to its board of directors
Science|Technology

Quantum computers are like kaleidoscopes − why unusual metaphors help illustrate science and technology

Novel metaphors can make it easier to understand complex concepts such as quantum computing.

Quantum computers are like kaleidoscopes − why unusual metaphors help illustrate science and technology
Asia|News|Technology|US|World

Japan has no plans to seek a suspension of Osprey flights despite restrictions in US

Japan’s defense chief says Japanese and American V-22 Ospreys are being safely operated in the country

Japan has no plans to seek a suspension of Osprey flights despite restrictions in US
MidEast|News|Technology|World

Iran installing and starting cascades of advanced centrifuges as tensions high over nuclear program

Iran has started up new cascades of advanced centrifuges and plans to install others in the coming weeks after facing criticism over its nuclear program

Iran installing and starting cascades of advanced centrifuges as tensions high over nuclear program
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Vietnamese EV maker VinFast considers delaying $4 billion US plant, source says

Vietnamese electric car maker VinFast is looking at further delaying a planned $4 billion factory in North Carolina, a person briefed

Vietnamese EV maker VinFast considers delaying $4 billion US plant, source says
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US judge rejects Amazon bid to get FTC lawsuit over Prime program tossed

A U.S. judge in Seattle on Tuesday rejected Amazon.com's request to dismiss a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit that accuses the company of enrolling

US judge rejects Amazon bid to get FTC lawsuit over Prime program tossed
Business|Technology|US

US FAA head to meet with Boeing CEO Thursday on quality plan, sources say

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration is set to meet on Thursday with Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun and other senior company officials on the company's

US FAA head to meet with Boeing CEO Thursday on quality plan, sources say
Business|Finance|Technology

HP beats revenue estimate on recovering PC demand

HP Inc beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter revenue on Wednesday, signaling a recovery in the personal computer (PC) market as customers upgrade their systems.

HP beats revenue estimate on recovering PC demand
Business|Finance|Technology

Gemini customers get back over $2 billion in crypto from Genesis bankruptcy

Bankrupt crypto lender Genesis and crypto exchange Gemini have returned over $2 billion in crypto to 232,000 retail customers in their jointly managed Gemini

Gemini customers get back over $2 billion in crypto from Genesis bankruptcy
Business|Technology|US

Boeing making progress on 737 MAX engine issue delaying certification of some models

Boeing said on Wednesday it was making progress on developing a permanent solution to address an issue with the 737 MAX engine anti-ice system that has

Boeing making progress on 737 MAX engine issue delaying certification of some models
Business|Technology

Arm offers new designs, software for AI on smartphones

Arm Holdings on Wednesday unveiled new chip blueprints and software tools to help smartphones handle artificial intelligence tasks, along with changes to how it delivers

Arm offers new designs, software for AI on smartphones
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Biden administration expands tax credits beyond wind, solar

The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed expanding tax credits that have for years boosted U.S. solar and wind energy projects to cover a wider range

Biden administration expands tax credits beyond wind, solar
Business|Technology

PwC to become OpenAI's largest enterprise customer amid genAI boom

PwC will become the largest customer and first reseller of OpenAI's enterprise product as part of a new deal, the accounting giant said on Wednesday, as businesses rush to adopt and

PwC to become OpenAI's largest enterprise customer amid genAI boom
Business|Finance|Technology

Salesforce shares tumble as soft cloud demand hurts forecasts

Salesforce forecast second-quarter profit and revenue below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday due to weak client spending on its cloud and enterprise business products,

Salesforce shares tumble as soft cloud demand hurts forecasts
Business|Europe|Technology|US

UK's car output down for second straight month in April, says industry body

Britain's car production fell by 7% year-on-year in April, falling for a second consecutive month, as manufacturers wound down existing models and more plants transitioned to electric

UK's car output down for second straight month in April, says industry body
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Pentagon awards $480 million deal to Palantir for 'Maven' prototype

Palantir has won a $480 million contract from the U.S.

Pentagon awards $480 million deal to Palantir for 'Maven' prototype
Business|Technology

Sony stresses PlayStation user engagement as hardware sales taper off

Japan's Sony on Thursday emphasised the strength of user engagement with its gaming platform as sales of the PlayStation 5 console taper off and companies in the sector

Sony stresses PlayStation user engagement as hardware sales taper off
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Google to invest $2 billion in data centre and cloud services in Malaysia

Google will invest $2 billion in Malaysia to develop its first data centre and Google Cloud region in the country, the unit of Alphabet said on Thursday, the latest in a wave

Google to invest $2 billion in data centre and cloud services in Malaysia
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Sony sees streaming service Crunchyroll driving growth as anime goes global

Sony sees its anime streaming service Crunchyroll as a growth driver, the head of its movies business said on Thursday, as the group looks to ride the growth of anime

Sony sees streaming service Crunchyroll driving growth as anime goes global
Asia|Science|Technology|World

Indian space startup Agnikul launches country's second privately built rocket

India's Agnikul Cosmos launched its Agnibaan rocket for the first time on Thursday, powered by the only Indian rocket engine to use both gas and liquid fuel in the country's

Indian space startup Agnikul launches country's second privately built rocket
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Taiwan raises 2024 GDP forecast on strong AI-related exports, home consumption

Taiwan's trade-reliant economy is expected to grow at a faster pace in 2024 than previously forecast, owing to high demand for artificial intelligence (

Taiwan raises 2024 GDP forecast on strong AI-related exports, home consumption
Asia|Business|Technology

Tesla makes push to roll out advanced FSD self-driving in China

Tesla is preparing to register its 'Full Self-Driving' software with authorities in China in the run up to its planned rollout of the technologically advanced feature this year, three

Tesla makes push to roll out advanced FSD self-driving in China
Business|Finance|Technology

Best Buy sees laptop upgrades driving demand recovery; tops Q1 profit estimates

Best Buy said on Thursday it expected sales in its key computing category to improve this year on renewed demand after its quarterly profit beat Wall Street estimates,

Best Buy sees laptop upgrades driving demand recovery; tops Q1 profit estimates
Business|Technology

AI startup Perplexity wants to upend search business. News outlet Forbes says it's ripping them off

The artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI has raised tens of millions of dollars from the likes of Jeff Bezos and other prominent tech investors for its mission to rival Google in the business of searching for information

AI startup Perplexity wants to upend search business. News outlet Forbes says it's ripping them off
Business|Economy|News|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Pope Francis becomes first pontiff to address a G7 summit, raising alarm about AI. The G7 responds

Pope Francis has challenged leaders of the world’s wealthy democracies to keep human dignity foremost in developing and using artificial intelligence

Pope Francis becomes first pontiff to address a G7 summit, raising alarm about AI. The G7 responds
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Alex Jones’ personal assets to be sold to pay $1.5B Sandy Hook debt. Company bankruptcy is dismissed

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is facing a court-ordered sell-off of many of his personal assets while the future of his Infowars media platform remains up in the air

Alex Jones’ personal assets to be sold to pay $1.5B Sandy Hook debt. Company bankruptcy is dismissed
Economy|News|Technology|World

G7 leaders tackle migration, AI and economic security on second and final day of summit in Italy

Leaders of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations turned their attention to migration, artificial intelligence, economic security and the Indo-Pacific region on the second and final day of their summit

G7 leaders tackle migration, AI and economic security on second and final day of summit in Italy
Crime|News|Political|Technology|US

Man charged with threatening FBI agent who had been involved in Hunter Biden laptop investigation

A Texas man has been charged with allegedly threatening an FBI special agent who had been involved in an investigation into the dissemination of personal data from Hunter Biden’s laptop

Man charged with threatening FBI agent who had been involved in Hunter Biden laptop investigation
Business|Europe|Technology

Nexi, Stripe, Adyen launch Apple's Tap to Pay service in Italy

Payments companies Nexi, Stripe and Adyen have started offering businesses in Italy a way to accept payments from customers that relies on Apple's iPhones, they said on Wednesday.

Nexi, Stripe, Adyen launch Apple's Tap to Pay service in Italy
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NASA's Lucy spacecraft unlocks asteroid Dinkinesh's dynamic history

A little asteroid called Dinkinesh - visited last November by NASA's Lucy spacecraft - has a surprisingly dynamic history, according to scientists, along with its

NASA's Lucy spacecraft unlocks asteroid Dinkinesh's dynamic history
Business|News|Technology

OpenAI signs content deals with The Atlantic and Vox Media

Sam Altman-led OpenAI said on Wednesday it has signed content and product partnerships with The Atlantic and Vox Media, helping the artificial intelligence firm to boost and train its

OpenAI signs content deals with The Atlantic and Vox Media
Health|Technology|US

Nicotine-like chemicals in U.S. vapes may be more potent than nicotine, FDA says

Nicotine alternatives used in vapes being launched in the U.S. and abroad, such as 6-methyl nicotine, may be more potent and addictive than nicotine itself, though the

Nicotine-like chemicals in U.S. vapes may be more potent than nicotine, FDA says
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Elon Musk could become policy adviser if Trump wins election, WSJ reports

Donald Trump is considering tapping billionaire Elon Musk as a policy adviser if the Republican presidential candidate reclaims the White House in November's election, the Wall

Elon Musk could become policy adviser if Trump wins election, WSJ reports
MidEast|News|Technology

Meta identifies networks pushing deceptive content likely generated by AI

Meta said on Wednesday it had found "likely AI-generated" content used deceptively on its Facebook and Instagram platforms, including comments praising Israel's handling of the

Meta identifies networks pushing deceptive content likely generated by AI
Business|News|Technology|US

U.S. regulators are investigating an unusual 'Dutch roll' of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max

Federal officials are investigating an unusual rolling motion during the flight of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max

U.S. regulators are investigating an unusual 'Dutch roll' of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max
Business|Food|Technology|US

Amazon adds Grubhub food delivery to its website, app in the US

Amazon.com on Thursday said its customers in the U.S. can now order from Grubhub directly on its shopping app and the website, extending a deal that

Amazon adds Grubhub food delivery to its website, app in the US
Technology|Travel|US

Ready to renew your US passport? You can now apply online

The State Department has opened a trial run allowing a limited number of people to apply to renew their passports online

Ready to renew your US passport? You can now apply online
Crime|Technology|US

Massachusetts on verge of becoming second-to-last state to outlaw 'revenge porn'

A bill aimed at outlawing “revenge porn” has been approved by lawmakers in the Massachusetts House and Senate and shipped to Democratic Gov. Maura Healey, a move advocates say was long overdue

Massachusetts on verge of becoming second-to-last state to outlaw 'revenge porn'
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Stellantis CEO cites failures in US operations, ready to compete head-on with Chinese EVs

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has expressed dissatisfaction at the operation of some U.S. plants on Thursday as the automaker struggles with lower shipments and falling revenues

Stellantis CEO cites failures in US operations, ready to compete head-on with Chinese EVs
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"Believe me, I'm an alien"-Elon Musk hints at alien connection with cryptic tweet

Elon Musk captured everyone’s attention again by claiming he’s an alien and even promising to share evidence online. Leave it to the quirky billionaire, the man behind Tesla and SpaceX, to casually drop such a bombshell during a recent interview with Mashable – sending social media into a frenzy. Musk participated in a Viva Tech event in Paris, where the public took note of the well-known billionaire recognized for his substantial impact on technology and space exploration. During a fun moment, Musk playfully embraced the host’s jest about the possibility of him being an “alien.” This exchange of banter piqued

"Believe me, I'm an alien"-Elon Musk hints at alien connection with cryptic tweet
Science|Technology

Space weather forecasting needs an upgrade to protect future Artemis astronauts

The Sun will be at its most explosive right around the time NASA plans to put people back on the Moon.

Space weather forecasting needs an upgrade to protect future Artemis astronauts
News|Opinion|Technology|US

Supreme Court justices secretly recorded – the legal issues and what they mean for the rest of us

Secret recordings raise questions about Justice Alito’s impartiality, but they also reveal the weak state of legal protections against the misuse of the microphones and cameras everyone carries.

Supreme Court justices secretly recorded – the legal issues and what they mean for the rest of us
Business|Finance|Technology

Elon Musk gets 77% approval from shareholders to get back his big, $44.9 billion Tesla pay package

Tesla shareholders have voted to restore CEO Elon Musk’s record $44.9 billion pay package that was thrown out by a Delaware judge earlier this year

Elon Musk gets 77% approval from shareholders to get back his big, $44.9 billion Tesla pay package
Business|Technology|US

Could a cockpit warning system prevent close calls between planes at US airports?

An American industrial technology company has revived its work on a system to warn pilots if another aircraft might be on the runway they are using

Could a cockpit warning system prevent close calls between planes at US airports?
Business|Economy|Europe|News|Technology

Cars? Pork? Perfume? China has many options if a trade war breaks out with Europe

Now that Europe has announced tariffs on China-made electric cars, the continent is bracing to see if the other shoe drops

Cars? Pork? Perfume? China has many options if a trade war breaks out with Europe
Technology|Travel

One Tech Tip: Use a roaming eSIM on your summer travels to avoid cellphone data fees

For summer trips overseas, a smartphone is essential for most people

One Tech Tip: Use a roaming eSIM on your summer travels to avoid cellphone data fees
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Stock market today: Asian shares mixed after AI hopes nudge Wall St to records. BOJ stands pat

Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street’s continued frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology nudged indexes on Wall Street to more records

Stock market today: Asian shares mixed after AI hopes nudge Wall St to records. BOJ stands pat
Business|Environment|Europe|Food|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Ukrainian winemakers visit California's Napa Valley to learn how to heal war-ravaged vineyards

A group of Ukrainian winemakers has visited California’s Napa Valley to learn about organic farming and how to heal land scarred by bombs and littered with mines

Ukrainian winemakers visit California's Napa Valley to learn how to heal war-ravaged vineyards
Business|Technology

Ozy Media went from buzzy to belly-up. Its founder, Carlos Watson, is now on trial

For nearly a decade, Ozy Media projected an image of new-media success

Ozy Media went from buzzy to belly-up. Its founder, Carlos Watson, is now on trial
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Activist investor Elliott discloses $2.5 billion stake in Texas Instruments

Activist investor Elliott Investment Management disclosed a $2.5 billion stake in analog chipmaker Texas Instruments and urged the chipmaker to improve its free cash flow.

Activist investor Elliott discloses $2.5 billion stake in Texas Instruments
MidEast|Technology|World

Israel launches ETA system for visa-exempt countries

Israel said on Tuesday it was moving to an electronic travel authorisation system for visitors from visa-exempt countries starting in August, joining Britain, the United States,

Israel launches ETA system for visa-exempt countries
Asia|Business|Technology

Apple's iPhone sales in China jump 52% in April, data shows

Apple's smartphone shipments in China rose 52% in April from a year ago, extending a rebound seen in March, according to data from a research firm affiliated the Chinese government

Apple's iPhone sales in China jump 52% in April, data shows
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Volkswagen to develop low-cost electric car to tackle Chinese rivals

Volkswagen will develop low-cost electric vehicles in a bid to better compete with fierce Chinese rivals, Europe's largest carmaker

Volkswagen to develop low-cost electric car to tackle Chinese rivals
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Siemens Energy's Gamesa to cut 4,100 jobs, CEO says in staff letter

Siemens Energy's wind turbine division Siemens Gamesa is planning to cut 4,100 jobs, or around 15% of its workforce, the unit's Chief Executive Jochen Eickholt said in an internal

Siemens Energy's Gamesa to cut 4,100 jobs, CEO says in staff letter
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Argentina markets dip as globetrotter Milei shakes up Cabinet

Argentina's financial markets dipped on Tuesday after libertarian President Javier Milei, traveling on a U.S. tech tour, shook up his Cabinet,

Argentina markets dip as globetrotter Milei shakes up Cabinet
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Tesla shareholders advised to reject Musk's $56 billion pay

Proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis said on Saturday it has urged Tesla shareholders to reject a $56 billion pay package for Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk, which if passed would be the

Tesla shareholders advised to reject Musk's $56 billion pay
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Verizon adds Peacock to streaming hub, offers discounted YouTube premium plan to customers

Verizon said on Tuesday that it added Comcast's Peacock to its streaming subscription hub and plans to offer YouTube Premium at a discounted rate with myPlan subscriptions.

Verizon adds Peacock to streaming hub, offers discounted YouTube premium plan to customers
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US court to hear challenges to potential TikTok ban in September

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday set a fast-track schedule to consider the legal challenges to a new law requiring China-based ByteDance to divest TikTok's

US court to hear challenges to potential TikTok ban in September
Business|Finance|Technology

Trading app Robinhood unveils maiden stock buyback plan of $1 billion

Trading app Robinhood Markets launched its first-ever share buyback plan on Tuesday, saying it would repurchase $1 billion worth of stocks as it looks to grow beyond its startup phase.

Trading app Robinhood unveils maiden stock buyback plan of $1 billion
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Members Exchange resolves tech issue that delayed premarket trading

Exchange operator Members Exchange (MEMX), backed by some of the biggest Wall Street firms, said it has resolved a technical issue that delayed the start of its pre-market trading session

Members Exchange resolves tech issue that delayed premarket trading
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Faraday Future withdraws full-year production forecast as weak EV demand weighs

Electric vehicle maker Faraday Future said on Tuesday it was withdrawing its production forecast for 2024 due to current market conditions and levels of funding, sending its shares down

Faraday Future withdraws full-year production forecast as weak EV demand weighs
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Trump Media asks Louisiana to investigate trading of its shares

The company that owns Donald Trump's social media platform Truth Social said on Tuesday it has sent a letter to the commissioner of the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions to open an

Trump Media asks Louisiana to investigate trading of its shares
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Judge assured that Tesla won't contest Musk pay ruling outside Delaware

The Delaware judge who voided Elon Musk's record Tesla pay package told the parties in the case that she felt assured by the electric vehicle maker that it would not use an

Judge assured that Tesla won't contest Musk pay ruling outside Delaware
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Musk offers factory tours to investors as he seeks support for his pay package

Elon Musk is offering tours of Tesla's factory next month to 15 shareholders who vote on his $56 billion pay package, the latest effort by the electric vehicle

Musk offers factory tours to investors as he seeks support for his pay package
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T-Mobile to buy US Cellular's wireless operations in $4.4 billion deal

T-Mobile will buy almost all of regional carrier United States Cellular's wireless operations including customers, stores and 30% of its spectrum assets in a deal valued at $4.4 billion,

T-Mobile to buy US Cellular's wireless operations in $4.4 billion deal
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Cathie Wood's Ark buys stake in Musk's xAI, Bloomberg News reports

Cathie Wood's Ark Investment Management had purchased a stake in xAI, Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup with a post-money valuation of $24 billion, Bloomberg News reported on

Cathie Wood's Ark buys stake in Musk's xAI, Bloomberg News reports
Europe|News|Technology|World

Ban on TikTok lifted on French overseas territory of New Caledonia

France has decided to lift the ban it had imposed on TikTok on its overseas territory of New Caledonia, said a regional authority for the area on Wednesday, as it aims to restore

Ban on TikTok lifted on French overseas territory of New Caledonia
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

China gears up to make a deal with Europe as EV tariffs loom

The European Commission's expected move to hike tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles is set to kick off a round of talks that Chinese

China gears up to make a deal with Europe as EV tariffs loom
Business|Technology

KKR-SingTel consortium frontrunner to buy $1 billion stake in data centre provider, sources say

(This May 28 story has been refiled to rectify the name of the company to ST Telemedia Global Data Centres from STT Telemedia Global Data Centres in paragraph 2) By Yantoultra Ngui SINGAPORE (Reuters)

KKR-SingTel consortium frontrunner to buy $1 billion stake in data centre provider, sources say
Asia|Business|Technology

Samsung Electronics' union threatens first ever walkout next week

A Samsung Electronics union in South Korea will begin escalating strike action next week by staging the first ever walkout over demands

Samsung Electronics' union threatens first ever walkout next week
Asia|Business|Technology

China's Geely to launch hybrids with more fuel-efficient engines

China's Geely Holding Group on Wednesday said it would launch a series of hybrid models in the first half of next year equipped with its next-generation, more fuel-efficient

China's Geely to launch hybrids with more fuel-efficient engines
Business|Europe|Technology|Travel

Uber to offer Seine cruises, day trips in Paris during Olympics rush

Uber Technologies unveiled a raft of measures on Wednesday, including a tie-up to offer cruises on the Seine river as it looks to meet explosive demand stemming from the upcoming Olympics

Uber to offer Seine cruises, day trips in Paris during Olympics rush
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

BlackRock's ETF becomes largest bitcoin fund in world, Bloomberg News reports

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust has become the world's largest fund for the world's largest cryptocurrency, racking up nearly $20 billion in total assets since listing in

BlackRock's ETF becomes largest bitcoin fund in world, Bloomberg News reports
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Best Buy set for tenth straight quarter of sales drop on weak electronics spending

By Ananya Mariam Rajesh and Juveria Tabassum Best Buy is set to post its tenth consecutive quarter of sales decline on Thursday when the U.S. electronics retailer reports quarterly results, as

Best Buy set for tenth straight quarter of sales drop on weak electronics spending
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Ex-FTX executive Salame sentenced to 7.5 years in prison

Ryan Salame, the former co-CEO of FTX's Bahamian subsidiary and a top lieutenant to the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange's founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, was

Ex-FTX executive Salame sentenced to 7.5 years in prison
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White House to support new nuclear power plants in the U.S.

The White House on Wednesday plans to announce new measures to support the development of new U.S. nuclear power plants, a large potential

White House to support new nuclear power plants in the U.S.
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US tells owners to stop driving older Nissan vehicles over air bag concerns

Owners of nearly 84,000 older Nissan vehicles in the United States equipped with recalled, unrepaired Takata air bags should immediately stop driving them due

US tells owners to stop driving older Nissan vehicles over air bag concerns
Business|Europe|Technology

EV switch to hit auto suppliers hard, Stellantis CEO says

The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) would impose a "significant burden" on auto suppliers, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said on Wednesday as Western automakers race to cut

EV switch to hit auto suppliers hard, Stellantis CEO says
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Sony Pictures acquires Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, the dine-in movie theater chain

Sony Pictures Entertainment is getting into the exhibition business

Sony Pictures acquires Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, the dine-in movie theater chain
Asia|Business|Environment|Technology

Toyota showcases compact engines adaptable to different fuels

Toyota Motor showcased next-generation engines on Tuesday that can be used in cars as varied as hybrids and those running on biofuel, as it targets tougher emissions standards and

Toyota showcases compact engines adaptable to different fuels
Business|Finance|Technology

Adam Neumann ends bid to buy WeWork, NYT Dealbook reports

Adam Neumann has ended his bid to re-acquire WeWork as the coworking business he co-founded has chosen to emerge from bankruptcy with an "unrealistic" plan, he told the New York Times

Adam Neumann ends bid to buy WeWork, NYT Dealbook reports
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Technology

Edmunds: Best hybrid sedans for under $35,000

Looking for a fuel-sipping car

Edmunds: Best hybrid sedans for under $35,000
Business|Technology

Elon Musk drops lawsuit against ChatGPT-maker OpenAI without explanation

Elon Musk has dropped his lawsuit against OpenAI just ahead of a scheduled Wednesday hearing on the case

Elon Musk drops lawsuit against ChatGPT-maker OpenAI without explanation
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Europe wants affordable electric vehicles from China. But not at the cost of its own auto industry

The European Union is moving to hike tariffs on electric vehicles made in China

Europe wants affordable electric vehicles from China. But not at the cost of its own auto industry
Business|News|Technology

EV startup Fisker to recall more than 11,000 vehicles in latest setback (June 12)

(This June 12 story has been corrected to say that the company will recall more than 11,000 vehicles, not 18,000 vehicles, in the headline, and that it is recalling thousands of cars, not

EV startup Fisker to recall more than 11,000 vehicles in latest setback (June 12)
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

EU plans to hit China-based EV makers with additional tariffs

The European Commission plans to apply additional duties on imported electric vehicles made in China.

EU plans to hit China-based EV makers with additional tariffs
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Edgar Bronfman Jr. drops bid, paving way for Paramount's takeover by Skydance Media

Media veteran Edgar Bronfman Jr. has withdrawn from the race for Paramount Global, clearing the way for Skydance Media to take control of Shari Redstone's empire and ending one of the most

Edgar Bronfman Jr. drops bid, paving way for Paramount's takeover by Skydance Media
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|News|Technology

The European Union moves to hike tariffs on Chinese electric car imports, escalating trade spat

The European Union has moved to hike tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, escalating a trade dispute over Beijing’s subsidies for the exports that Brussels worries is hurting domestic automakers

The European Union moves to hike tariffs on Chinese electric car imports, escalating trade spat
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Ospreys face flight restrictions through 2025 due to crashes, military tells Congress

The military's hundreds of V-22 Ospreys will not be permitted to fly their full range of missions until at least 2025 following a series of deadly crashes

Ospreys face flight restrictions through 2025 due to crashes, military tells Congress
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Indonesia probing Shopee, Lazada units for alleged competition rule breaches

Indonesia's anti-trust agency said on Monday it is investigating the local units of e-commerce platforms Shopee and Lazada for suspected violations of anti-competition rules.

Indonesia probing Shopee, Lazada units for alleged competition rule breaches
Asia|Business|Technology

Prosecution appeal begins for Samsung chief Lee over 2015 merger case

A South Korean high court began on Monday hearing a prosecution appeal over a decision by a lower court to clear Samsung Electronics chairman Jay Y.

Prosecution appeal begins for Samsung chief Lee over 2015 merger case
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Russia to build Central Asia's first nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan

Russia will build a small nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan, the first such project in post-Soviet Central Asia, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said on Monday at a meeting with

Russia to build Central Asia's first nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Amazon in talks with Italy to invest billions of euros in cloud plan, sources say

Amazon's computing unit AWS is in talks with Italy to invest billions of euros in the expansion of its data centre

Amazon in talks with Italy to invest billions of euros in cloud plan, sources say
Business|Technology|US

Argentine President Milei to meet Apple, Google, Meta CEOs in US

Argentina's President Javier Milei is set to meet with top-level executives from Google, Meta and Apple during a trip to the United States this week, his spokesman Manuel Adorni said on

Argentine President Milei to meet Apple, Google, Meta CEOs in US
Election|Europe|Technology

Meta adds safety features to CrowdTangle in bid to address EU concerns

Meta Platforms has added safety features to its misinformation tracking tool CrowdTangle for use during European Parliament elections in an attempt to allay EU

Meta adds safety features to CrowdTangle in bid to address EU concerns
Business|Europe|Technology

Nokia to supply 5G radio equipment to Portugal's MEO, sources say

Nokia is set to win a contract to supply 5G radio equipment to Portuguese telecoms operator MEO, according to an internal Nokia blog post and two

Nokia to supply 5G radio equipment to Portugal's MEO, sources say
Business|Europe|Technology

Stellantis to introduce Italy-made hybrid versions of Fiat 500 EV, Jeep Compass

Fiat owner Stellantis said on Monday it would build a hybrid version of its 500e small electric car at its Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy, amid a slowdown in

Stellantis to introduce Italy-made hybrid versions of Fiat 500 EV, Jeep Compass
Australia|Business|Technology

Rio Tinto, BHP to collaborate on electric haul truck trials in Pilbara

Top Australian miners Rio Tinto and BHP Group will work together for testing large battery-operated electric haul truck technology in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto, BHP to collaborate on electric haul truck trials in Pilbara
Business|Finance|Technology

Elon Musk's xAI valued at $24 billion after fresh funding

Elon Musk's AI startup xAI raised $6 billion in series B funding, reaching a post-money valuation of $24 billion as investors bet big on challengers to companies like OpenAI in the

Elon Musk's xAI valued at $24 billion after fresh funding
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

China sets up third fund with $47.5 billion to boost semiconductor sector

China has set up its third planned state-backed investment fund to boost its semiconductor industry, with a registered capital of 344 billion yuan ($47.5 billion), according to a

China sets up third fund with $47.5 billion to boost semiconductor sector
Asia|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Alibaba's AliExpress recruits Beckham to 'score more' global sales

AliExpress, an e-commerce site owned by Chinese giant Alibaba, has signed former England soccer captain David Beckham as a brand ambassador as it plays catch-up with

Alibaba's AliExpress recruits Beckham to 'score more' global sales
Business|Environment|Technology|US

Silicon Valley-backed voter plan for new California city qualifies for November ballot

A Silicon Valley-backed initiative to build a green city for up to 400,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area has qualified for the Nov. 5 ballot

Silicon Valley-backed voter plan for new California city qualifies for November ballot
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Operations of the hotly contested East Coast natural gas pipeline can begin, regulators say

A hotly contested East Coast natural gas pipeline has been given the go-ahead to start operating

Operations of the hotly contested East Coast natural gas pipeline can begin, regulators say
Crime|Technology|US

Thefts of charging cables pose yet another obstacle to appeal of electric vehicles

Across the U.S., thieves have been targeting electric-vehicle charging stations, intent on stealing the cables, which contain copper wiring

Thefts of charging cables pose yet another obstacle to appeal of electric vehicles
Business|Crime|Technology|US

Judges hear Elizabeth Holmes' appeal of fraud conviction while she remains in Texas prison

A panel of federal judges have spent two hours wrestling with a series of legal issues raised in an attempt to overturn a fraud conviction that sent Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes to prison after a meteoric rise to Silicon Valley stardom

Judges hear Elizabeth Holmes' appeal of fraud conviction while she remains in Texas prison
Business|Technology

Thousands of drivers file arbitration claims against Amazon for unpaid wages and other losses

Thousands of Amazon delivery drivers have filed legal claims against the company

Thousands of drivers file arbitration claims against Amazon for unpaid wages and other losses
Business|Finance|Technology

STORY REMOVED: US--Tesla-Musk Pay, 5th Ld-Writethru

Please disregard US--Tesla-Musk Pay, 5th Ld-Writethru published on Jun

STORY REMOVED: US--Tesla-Musk Pay, 5th Ld-Writethru
Science|Technology|Travel

New research explores how a short trip to space affects the human body

New research shows space tourists experience some of the same body changes as astronauts who spend months in orbit

New research explores how a short trip to space affects the human body
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey gets honored with Madden cover

Christian McCaffrey grew up playing the Madden NFL video game with his brother, dreaming of being a player in the league one day

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey gets honored with Madden cover
Business|Economy|Technology

What the new 'buy now, pay later' rule means for small businesses offering the service

“Buy now, pay later” services are a popular way that shoppers pay for goods

What the new 'buy now, pay later' rule means for small businesses offering the service
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

GameStop surges after fetching $933 million from stock sale

GameStop made nearly $933.4 million by selling 45 million shares, the struggling videogame retailer said on Friday, sending its shares up more than 12% after the bell.

GameStop surges after fetching $933 million from stock sale
Business|Finance|Technology

Meta submits changes to UK privacy compliance proposals, CMA says

Meta Platforms has offered to limit the use of certain data from all advertisers on its Facebook Marketplace platform, as part of amendments to the proposals accepted by the Competition

Meta submits changes to UK privacy compliance proposals, CMA says
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Israeli private eye accused of hacking was questioned about DC public affairs firm, sources say

By Raphael Satter and Christopher Bing WASHINGTON - An Israeli private investigator sought by the United States over hack-for-hire allegations previously told colleagues that he had been questioned by

Israeli private eye accused of hacking was questioned about DC public affairs firm, sources say
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Hong Kong protest anthem removed by distributor after court injunction

A Hong Kong protest anthem was removed by a UK digital music distributor from streaming platforms on Friday following a court injunction in the Chinese territory,

Hong Kong protest anthem removed by distributor after court injunction
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Canada orders dissolution of two firms, citing national security concerns

Canada ordered on Friday the dissolution of two technology companies' businesses in the country, citing national security concerns.

Canada orders dissolution of two firms, citing national security concerns
Business|Technology

Elon Musk plans xAI supercomputer, The Information reports

U.S. businessman Elon Musk recently told investors that his artificial intelligence startup xAI is planning to build a supercomputer to power the next version of its AI chatbot Grok, The

Elon Musk plans xAI supercomputer, The Information reports
Asia|Business|Technology|World

Samsung encouraged to invest more in China, Premier Li Qiang says

Chinese Premier Li Qiang told Samsung Chairman Jay Y.

Samsung encouraged to invest more in China, Premier Li Qiang says
Election|Europe|Technology

These candidates who won seats in the European Parliament this week aren't who you might expect

Social media influencers and candidates in jail have won seats in the powerful European Parliament, with social media playing an outsized role in many elections

These candidates who won seats in the European Parliament this week aren't who you might expect
News|Political|Technology

As Congress investigates the Osprey, families balance grief with pilots' love for the warplane

A House subcommittee is holding a hearing on the troubled safety record of the Osprey aircraft and whether the program has adequate Pentagon oversight

As Congress investigates the Osprey, families balance grief with pilots' love for the warplane
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Amid chants and K-pop, Samsung union stages rare rally for fair wages

Against a backdrop of K-pop performances and dance music, more than 2,000 unionised workers from Samsung Electronics gathered in Seoul on Friday, holding a rare rally

Amid chants and K-pop, Samsung union stages rare rally for fair wages
Business|Technology|US

Boeing sees six-fold rise in employee concerns on product safety, quality

Boeing saw a six-fold increase in submissions from its employees raising concerns related to the safety of products and services during the first two months of 2024, compared with the same

Boeing sees six-fold rise in employee concerns on product safety, quality
Business|News|Technology|US

Boeing updates training for new hires in manufacturing and quality

Boeing said on Thursday the planemaker has updated its workforce training for new hires for manufacturing and quality after pausing it in late February.

Boeing updates training for new hires in manufacturing and quality
News|Political|Technology|US

Defense spending measure would bar Chinese lidar in U.S. military systems

A U.S. defense spending bill advanced by the House of Representatives this week contains a measure that would bar the use of Chinese-made lidar sensors in U.S. military

Defense spending measure would bar Chinese lidar in U.S. military systems
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Airlines, hotels, retailers fear being left out in Google's search changes

Lobbying groups representing airlines, hotels and retailers have urged European Union tech regulators to ensure that Google takes their views into account, and not

Airlines, hotels, retailers fear being left out in Google's search changes
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Dell hits record high amid rally in AI stocks

Shares of Dell Technologies hit a record high on Friday amid a rally in companies working on generative artificial intelligence applications, buoyed by strong optimism for

Dell hits record high amid rally in AI stocks
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NASA, Boeing clear two technical hurdles for Starliner's debut crew flight

Boeing and NASA quelled two technical issues on the company's Starliner spacecraft, including a "design vulnerability" requiring a temporary workaround, to get

NASA, Boeing clear two technical hurdles for Starliner's debut crew flight
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|US

In Wyoming, Bill Gates moves ahead with nuclear project aimed at revolutionizing power generation

Bill Gates and his energy company are starting construction at their Wyoming site for a next-generation nuclear power plant he believes will “revolutionize” how power is generated

In Wyoming, Bill Gates moves ahead with nuclear project aimed at revolutionizing power generation
Europe|Technology

Facebook owner Meta seeks to train AI model on European data as it faces privacy concerns

Meta said Monday it wants to use data from users in privacy-conscious Europe to train its artificial intelligence models

Facebook owner Meta seeks to train AI model on European data as it faces privacy concerns
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FDA and DOJ pledge more cooperation on illegal e-cigarettes ahead of congressional hearing

Federal health regulators and law enforcement officials are vowing to work more closely to stop sales of illegal electronic cigarettes, including those from China

FDA and DOJ pledge more cooperation on illegal e-cigarettes ahead of congressional hearing
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Supreme Court will take up Meta's bid to end lawsuit over Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal

The Supreme Court has agreed to consider shutting down a multibillion-dollar class action investors’ lawsuit against Facebook parent Meta stemming from the privacy scandal involving the Cambridge Analytica political consulting firm

Supreme Court will take up Meta's bid to end lawsuit over Cambridge Analytica privacy scandal
Business|Finance|Technology

Microsoft’s UAE deal could transfer key U.S. chips and AI technology abroad

Microsoft President Brad Smith said the tech company's high profile deal with the United Arab Emirates-backed AI firm G42 could eventually involve the transfer of

Microsoft’s UAE deal could transfer key U.S. chips and AI technology abroad
Business|Technology

Tesla drops delivery goal of 20 million vehicles a year from latest report

Tesla has left out its goal of delivering 20 million vehicles a year by 2030 in its latest impact report published on Thursday, another sign the company was

Tesla drops delivery goal of 20 million vehicles a year from latest report
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Lucid to trim US workforce by 6% amid softening EV demand

Lucid Group will reduce its workforce in the United States by 6%, or around 400 employees, it said on Friday, becoming the latest electric-vehicle maker to cut jobs as the industry grapples

Lucid to trim US workforce by 6% amid softening EV demand
Election|News|Technology|US

Fake US election-related accounts proliferating on X, study says

Fake accounts posting about the U.S. presidential election are proliferating on the social media platform X, according to a social media

Fake US election-related accounts proliferating on X, study says
Entertainment|Technology

Kabosu, the face of cryptocurrency Dogecoin, dies at 18, owner says

Kabosu, the Japanese dog that became a global meme and the face of alternative cryptocurrency Dogecoin has died at 18, her owner announced in a blog post on Friday.

Kabosu, the face of cryptocurrency Dogecoin, dies at 18, owner says
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KKR set for unconditional EU antitrust okay for Telecom Italia deal, sources say

U.S. investment firm KKR is expected to get unconditional EU antitrust approval to buy Telecom Italia's (TIM) fixed-line network after

KKR set for unconditional EU antitrust okay for Telecom Italia deal, sources say
Election|Technology

The Indian election was awash in deepfakes – but AI was a net positive for democracy

Campaigns used deepfakes to connect with voters rather than deception, and AI also helped them break through language barriers.

The Indian election was awash in deepfakes – but AI was a net positive for democracy
Science|Technology

How do you build tunnels and bridges underwater? A geotechnical engineer explains the construction tricks

Underwater construction is a complex and difficult task, but engineers have developed several ways to build underwater … mostly by not building underwater at all.

How do you build tunnels and bridges underwater? A geotechnical engineer explains the construction tricks
Science|Technology

NASA’s asteroid sample mission gave scientists around the world the rare opportunity to study an artificial meteor

Scientists don’t often have the time to get all their equipment set up to study incoming meteors from space. Instead, they can study capsules from space missions as ‘artificial meteors.’

NASA’s asteroid sample mission gave scientists around the world the rare opportunity to study an artificial meteor
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Nvidia 10-for-1 stock split goes into effect after stock price for the chipmaker doubled this year

Nvidia’s 10-for-1 stock split is in effect, giving investors nine additional shares for every one that they already own

Nvidia 10-for-1 stock split goes into effect after stock price for the chipmaker doubled this year
Business|Finance|Technology

British tech founder Mike Lynch denies defrauding HP at US criminal trial

Mike Lynch, the tech founder once hailed as Britain's answer to Steve Jobs, denied wrongdoing at his fraud trial on Thursday in connection with

British tech founder Mike Lynch denies defrauding HP at US criminal trial
Business|Finance|Technology

Micron hit with $445 million US verdict in Netlist patent trial

Chipmaker Micron Technology owes computer-memory company Netlist $445 million in damages for violating Netlist's patent rights in memory-module technology for high-

Micron hit with $445 million US verdict in Netlist patent trial
Economy|Europe|Technology

European automakers need time, not tariffs, to fend off China competition

Europe's car giants won't have much time to restructure their operations and product lines to compete with ascendant Chinese automakers, and

European automakers need time, not tariffs, to fend off China competition
Business|Technology|US

Samsung's HBM chips failing Nvidia tests due to heat and power consumption woes, sources say

Samsung Electronics' latest high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips have yet to pass Nvidia's tests for use in the U.S. firm's AI processors due

Samsung's HBM chips failing Nvidia tests due to heat and power consumption woes, sources say
Asia|Business|Technology

Nvidia cuts China prices in Huawei chip fight, sources say

Nvidia's most advanced AI chip it developed for the China market has got off to a weak start, with abundant supply forcing it to be priced below a rival chip from

Nvidia cuts China prices in Huawei chip fight, sources say
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Rates frustration spoils markets' Friday mood

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The cheer from Wall Street darling Nvidia's strong results didn't last long as fears that interest rates would stay higher

Rates frustration spoils markets' Friday mood
Asia|Business|Technology

Tesla slashes Model Y production in Shanghai, data shows

Tesla has cut output of its best-selling Model Y electric car by a double-digit percentage number at its Shanghai plant since March, according to industry data and a source.

Tesla slashes Model Y production in Shanghai, data shows
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Xiaomi ups EV goal to 120,000 as Q1 tops forecasts on strong phone sales

China's

Xiaomi ups EV goal to 120,000 as Q1 tops forecasts on strong phone sales
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Czech online grocer Rohlik ramps up German expansion as rivals quit

As foreign online grocery delivery rivals exit Germany, Czech Republic-based Rohlik Group is ramping up in Europe's biggest economy and is on track to break even

Czech online grocer Rohlik ramps up German expansion as rivals quit
Business|Europe|Technology

Airbus fits electric truck with airliner cockpit to study safer taxiing

Airbus is showing off an unusual vehicle - a truck fitted with basic A350 airliner controls - that it hopes can demonstrate how automated taxiing will make airports

Airbus fits electric truck with airliner cockpit to study safer taxiing
Business|Technology

Apple leaps into AI with an array of upcoming iPhone features and a ChatGPT deal to smarten up

Apple has jumped into the race to bring generative artificial intelligence to the masses

Apple leaps into AI with an array of upcoming iPhone features and a ChatGPT deal to smarten up
Europe|News|Technology|World

Poland and Greece urge EU to create common air shield, says Polish PM

Polish and Greek prime ministers submitted a letter to the European Commision on Thursday urging the creation of a Europe-wide air defence system, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk

Poland and Greece urge EU to create common air shield, says Polish PM
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nvidia adds over $200 billion in market value in post-earnings rally

Shares of Nvidia surged over 9% on Thursday, building on a stunning rally as its bumper revenue forecast reinforced investor confidence

Nvidia adds over $200 billion in market value in post-earnings rally
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Wall Street tumbles as AI fervor dampened by rate jitters

U.S. stocks ended sharply lower on Thursday as enthusiasm over Nvidia's quarterly results faded and robust economic data fueled concerns over tighter-for-longer

Wall Street tumbles as AI fervor dampened by rate jitters
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FTX bankruptcy lawyers were not complicit in fraud, report finds

FTX's bankruptcy lawyers at Sullivan & Cromwell were not complicit in the fraud that caused the crypto company to collapse, a court-appointed examiner concluded

FTX bankruptcy lawyers were not complicit in fraud, report finds
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Ukraine's long-range glide bomb blunted by Russian jamming

Russian jamming has kept many of Ukraine's relatively new long-range GLSDB bombs from hitting their intended targets, three people familiar with the challenges

Ukraine's long-range glide bomb blunted by Russian jamming
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Boeing faces 'long road' on safety issues, US FAA says

U.S. planemaker Boeing faces a "long road" to address safety issues, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday as it prepares to

Boeing faces 'long road' on safety issues, US FAA says
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Boeing sees free cash burn in 2024 as deliveries remain sluggish

Boeing will burn rather than generate cash in 2024 and deliveries will not increase in the second quarter, the company's finance chief said on

Boeing sees free cash burn in 2024 as deliveries remain sluggish
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Charter brings Paramount+ to Spectrum TV customers in new carriage deal

Paramount Global has signed a new multi-year content distribution deal with Charter Communications for its full portfolio of linear cable networks, the companies said on Thursday.

Charter brings Paramount+ to Spectrum TV customers in new carriage deal
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Stocks fall despite Nvidia boost as inflation concerns weigh

U.S. stocks ended lower on Thursday, even as a strong revenue forecast for Nvidia fueled a surge in its shares, but that was overshadowed by economic data

Stocks fall despite Nvidia boost as inflation concerns weigh
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SpaceX mulling tender offer at $200 billion valuation, Bloomberg News reports

Elon Musk's SpaceX has initiated discussions about selling existing shares in a deal that could value the company at roughly $200 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people

SpaceX mulling tender offer at $200 billion valuation, Bloomberg News reports
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Boeing's cash flow situation is worse than expectations, S&P analyst says

Boeing's cash flow situation is incrementally worse than their expectations, an S&P Global Ratings analyst said, after the company said it would be cash-flow negative in 2024.

Boeing's cash flow situation is worse than expectations, S&P analyst says
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Norwegian wealth fund to vote against Elon Musk's Tesla pay package

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund managed by Norges Bank Investment Management said Saturday it will vote against Elon Musk’s hefty CEO compensation package during Tesla’s annual meeting on Thursday

Norwegian wealth fund to vote against Elon Musk's Tesla pay package
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AI-generated videos to drive more demand for Nvidia chips, CEO Huang says

For chip designer Nvidia, the generative artificial intelligence boom is a gift that keeps on giving.

AI-generated videos to drive more demand for Nvidia chips, CEO Huang says
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Tesla investor Scottish Mortgage to back Musk's $56 billion pay package

Tesla investor Scottish Mortgage Investment trust said on Thursday it plans to continue backing CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package at its annual shareholder meeting next month.

Tesla investor Scottish Mortgage to back Musk's $56 billion pay package
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Google acquiring HubSpot would bolster bid to challenge Microsoft

Google parent Alphabet's potential acquisition of HubSpot, a U.S. marketing software maker with a market value of $31 billion, would boost its ability to compete against

Google acquiring HubSpot would bolster bid to challenge Microsoft
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CEO Barra backs GM's push for autonomous vehicles

General Motors' CEO Mary Barra backed the Detroit automaker's efforts towards building autonomous vehicles at a Detroit Economic Club event on Thursday.

CEO Barra backs GM's push for autonomous vehicles
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US criticises Polish broadcast regulator over treatment of TVN Style

The US ambassador to Poland on Thursday criticised the country's broadcast regulator for questioning the ownership structure of US company TVN Style.

US criticises Polish broadcast regulator over treatment of TVN Style
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Former astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, killed in Washington plane crash

William Anders, the former Apollo 8 astronaut who took the iconic “Earthrise” photo showing the planet as a shadowed blue marble from space in 1968, has been killed when the plane he was piloting alone plummeted into the waters off the San Juan Islands in Washington state

Former astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, killed in Washington plane crash
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Former astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, killed in Washington plane crash

William Anders, the former Apollo 8 astronaut who took the iconic “Earthrise” photo showing the planet as a shadowed blue marble from space in 1968, has been killed when the plane he was piloting alone plummeted into the waters off the San Juan Islands in Washington state

Former astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, killed in Washington plane crash
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Kia recalls nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk, urges impacted consumers to park outside

Kia America is recalling nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs — and urging owners to park their cars outside and away from other structures until an issue posing a fire hazard is fixed

Kia recalls nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs due to fire risk, urges impacted consumers to park outside
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After editor's departure, Washington Post's publisher faces questions about phone hacking stories

The Washington Post's new CEO and publisher is facing questions about whether he made recent efforts to conceal his involvement in the aftermath of a British phone hacking scandal a decade ago

After editor's departure, Washington Post's publisher faces questions about phone hacking stories
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Mississippi is the latest state sued by tech group over age verification on websites

A tech industry group says a new Mississippi law requiring users of websites and other digital services to verify their age will unconstitutionally limit access to online speech for minors and adults

Mississippi is the latest state sued by tech group over age verification on websites
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New York moves to ban 'addictive' social media feeds for kids

The New York state Legislature has passed a bill that would allow parents to block their kids from getting social media posts suggested by a platform’s algorithm — a regulation that tries to curtail feeds that critics argue are addicting to children

New York moves to ban 'addictive' social media feeds for kids
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Internet group sues Georgia to block law requiring sites to gather data on sellers

An internet trade group is suing the state of Georgia to block a law requiring sites to gather data on high-volume sellers who collect payment in cash or some other offline method

Internet group sues Georgia to block law requiring sites to gather data on sellers
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Real-world mileage standard for new vehicles rising to 38 mpg in 2031 under new Biden rule

New vehicles sold in the U.S. will have to average about 38 miles per gallon of gasoline in 2031 in real-world driving, up from about 29 mpg this year, under new federal rules unveiled Friday by the Biden administration

Real-world mileage standard for new vehicles rising to 38 mpg in 2031 under new Biden rule
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Nvidia aces Fed, tense Taiwan and UK poll

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Yet another quarterly earnings beat from AI-chip behemoth Nvidia catapulted Wall St stock futures higher again on Thursday - batting

Nvidia aces Fed, tense Taiwan and UK poll
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Kia shrugs off slowing EV demand to launch compact electric SUV

Kia Corp launched on Thursday the company's first compact electric sports utility vehicle built on its dedicated EV platform, betting it can win over buyers through

Kia shrugs off slowing EV demand to launch compact electric SUV
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China’s Lenovo extends revenue growth streak, beats expectations

China's Lenovo Group reported a 9% rise in fourth-quarter revenue to $13.8 billion on Thursday, as the world's largest maker of personal computers (PCs) exits a demand

China’s Lenovo extends revenue growth streak, beats expectations
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Russian rights group says YouTube threatens to block its anti-war channel

A leading Russian rights group says it has received a notice from YouTube threatening to block access in Russia to one of its video channels featuring news on

Russian rights group says YouTube threatens to block its anti-war channel
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Tomb Raider owner says humans hold key to game evolution as AI gains ground

AI has become a major tool in gaming, but human creativity remains crucial to developing games, the CEO of Tomb Raider franchise owner Embracer told Reuters on Thursday.

Tomb Raider owner says humans hold key to game evolution as AI gains ground
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South Korea unveils $19 billion package to compete in global chip 'warfare'

South Korea announced on Thursday a 26 trillion won ($19 billion) support package for its chip businesses, citing a need to keep up in areas like chip

South Korea unveils $19 billion package to compete in global chip 'warfare'
Science|Technology

Scientists call the region of space influenced by the Sun the heliosphere – but without an interstellar probe, they don’t know much about its shape

An interstellar probe could help scientists answer fundamental questions about how the Sun influences Earth, space and other planets in the solar system.

Scientists call the region of space influenced by the Sun the heliosphere – but without an interstellar probe, they don’t know much about its shape
Science|Technology

New database features 250 AI tools that can enhance social science research

A new database of AI tools could help social scientists revolutionize the way they do their research, from scanning large datasets to aiding in literature reviews.

New database features 250 AI tools that can enhance social science research
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Amazon.com investors reject all 14 outside proposals at meeting

Amazon.com investors voted against all 14 resolutions that asked the retailer to disclose more about its carbon emissions and its directors' donations, and to form a

Amazon.com investors reject all 14 outside proposals at meeting
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US says tariff increases on Chinese EVs, batteries and chips to start Aug. 1

Some of the steep U.S. tariff increases on an array of Chinese imports, including electric vehicles and their batteries, computer chips and

US says tariff increases on Chinese EVs, batteries and chips to start Aug. 1
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Nvidia's strong forecast lifts shares of AI chipmakers

A stronger-than-expected revenue forecast from Nvidia after the bell on Wednesday lifted shares of the artificial-intelligence chipmaker and fueled gains

Nvidia's strong forecast lifts shares of AI chipmakers
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Sam Altman's OpenAI signs content agreement with News Corp

Sam Altman-led OpenAI has signed a deal that will give it access to content from some of the biggest news publications owned by media conglomerate News Corp, the companies said on Wednesday

Sam Altman's OpenAI signs content agreement with News Corp
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Stocks fall after Fed minutes; Nvidia shares climb after the bell

U.S. stocks fell on Wednesday as investors digested minutes of the Federal Reserve's most recent meeting but Nvidia's shares rose about 6% after the close on

Stocks fall after Fed minutes; Nvidia shares climb after the bell
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Boeing deliveries to China delayed by state regulator review, source says

Boeing's plane deliveries to China have been delayed in recent weeks due to a Chinese regulatory review of batteries powering the cockpit voice

Boeing deliveries to China delayed by state regulator review, source says
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SpaceX launches first satellites for new US spy constellation

SpaceX on Wednesday launched an inaugural batch of operational spy satellites it built as part of a new U.S. intelligence network designed to significantly

SpaceX launches first satellites for new US spy constellation
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Boeing targets June 1 for Starliner's debut crew launch amid helium leak probe

NASA and Boeing are targeting June 1 for the company's first crewed launch of its Starliner spacecraft as engineers investigate the cause of a helium leak and

Boeing targets June 1 for Starliner's debut crew launch amid helium leak probe
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Amazon, AI startup Hugging Face pair to use Amazon chips

Amazon.com's cloud unit on Wednesday said it has partnered with artificial intelligence startup Hugging Face to make it easier to run thousands of AI models on Amazon's

Amazon, AI startup Hugging Face pair to use Amazon chips
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TSMC sees annual sales growth to reach 10% in semiconductor industry

Taiwanese contract chipmaker TSMC, a major supplier to Apple and Nvidia, on Thursday forecast an annual revenue growth of 10% in the global semiconductor industry, excluding

TSMC sees annual sales growth to reach 10% in semiconductor industry
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China planemaker COMAC eyes Saudi Arabia for global expansion

Chinese planemaker COMAC is eyeing Saudi Arabia as a launch pad for its international ambitions, as the state-owned company steps up efforts to sell overseas and

China planemaker COMAC eyes Saudi Arabia for global expansion
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says finalizing the new media rights deals is 'complex' process

Getting the NBA’s next round of media rights deals completed is an extremely complex proposition, Commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday, especially because nobody can say with any certainty what the viewing landscape will look like in the future

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says finalizing the new media rights deals is 'complex' process
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British tech magnate Mike Lynch acquitted of fraud charges in $11 billion deal with Hewlett Packard

British tech magnate Mike Lynch has been cleared of charges alleging he orchestrated a fraud and conspiracy leading up to an $11 billion deal that turned into a costly albatross for Silicon Valley pioneer Hewlett Packard

British tech magnate Mike Lynch acquitted of fraud charges in $11 billion deal with Hewlett Packard
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Kentucky Democratic governor pushes back against Trump-led attacks on electric vehicles

Kentucky's governor says electric vehicles have ignited enough momentum from job growth and investments to steer past any roadblocks from former President Donald Trump and other critics

Kentucky Democratic governor pushes back against Trump-led attacks on electric vehicles
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Volkswagen delays ID.7 EV launch in US, Canada

Volkswagen has delayed the launch of its electric ID.7 sedan in the U.S. and Canada, the German automaker said on Wednesday, citing changing market dynamics.

Volkswagen delays ID.7 EV launch in US, Canada
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Saudi woos electric flying taxi company Archer as Gulf rivals vie to be aviation hub

Saudi Arabia has begun courting Archer Aviation, following the electric air taxi company's announcement of a partnership with economic and regional rival, the United

Saudi woos electric flying taxi company Archer as Gulf rivals vie to be aviation hub
Business|Finance|Technology

Analog Devices forecasts robust quarterly revenue on chip market recovery

Analog Devices forecast third-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, helped by a rise in demand for its industrial chips after a prolonged slump, sending its shares up

Analog Devices forecasts robust quarterly revenue on chip market recovery
Business|Technology

What are AI PCs?

The PC just got an AI makeover, raising hopes that the buzzy technology would help revive an industry that has been on a steady decline over the last few years. 

What are AI PCs?
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Summit host South Korea says world must cooperate on AI technology

South Korea's science and information technology minister said on Wednesday the world must cooperate to ensure the successful development of AI, as a global summit on

Summit host South Korea says world must cooperate on AI technology
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Poland buys US radar systems to monitor its north-eastern borders

Poland signed an agreement with the United States for the delivery of a $960 million airspace reconnaissance system to monitor its north-eastern borders, defence minister Wladyslaw

Poland buys US radar systems to monitor its north-eastern borders
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Earnings from AI-heavyweight Nvidia to test US stocks’ record run

Earnings from semiconductor bellwether Nvidia on Wednesday are set to provide the latest test for a U.S. stock market rally that has taken indexes to record

Earnings from AI-heavyweight Nvidia to test US stocks’ record run
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Europe stock pickers go old-school to ride the next wave in AI

European stock pickers are turning to more established sectors like utilities, professional data providers and even copper miners to tap into the next wave of the AI

Europe stock pickers go old-school to ride the next wave in AI
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US antitrust enforcers will investigate leading AI companies Microsoft, Nvidia and OpenAI

U.S. antitrust enforcers have decided to investigate the roles Microsoft, Nvidia and OpenAI have played in the artificial intelligence boom, according to people familiar with the pending actions

US antitrust enforcers will investigate leading AI companies Microsoft, Nvidia and OpenAI
Sports|Technology

Coco Gauff loses an argument with a French Open chair umpire and wants to see replays in tennis

Coco Gauff thinks it’s about time that tennis moved into the 21st century and relied on video replay technology at all events, the way many other sports do

Coco Gauff loses an argument with a French Open chair umpire and wants to see replays in tennis
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Over 1.2 million rechargeable lights are under recall for fire hazards, following one reported death

More than 1.2 million rechargeable lights are under recall in the U.S. and Canada following a report of one consumer death

Over 1.2 million rechargeable lights are under recall for fire hazards, following one reported death
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NTSB says an air traffic controller's faulty assumption led to a close call between planes in Texas

Federal investigators say an air traffic’s controller’s faulty assumption nearly caused a runway collision at a Texas airport last year

NTSB says an air traffic controller's faulty assumption led to a close call between planes in Texas
Science|Technology

Fossil-hunting diver says he has found a large section of mastodon tusk off Florida's coast

At first, fossil-hunting diver Alex Lundberg thought the lengthy object on the sea floor off Florida’s Gulf Coast was a piece of wood

Fossil-hunting diver says he has found a large section of mastodon tusk off Florida's coast
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology

All-access NHL show is coming from the makers of 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive'

The NHL is getting the “Drive to Survive” treatment, with a hockey series from the makers of the popular Formula 1 show coming to Prime Video in the fall

All-access NHL show is coming from the makers of 'Formula 1: Drive to Survive'
Science|Technology

AI 'gold rush' for chatbot training data could run out of human-written text

Artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT could soon run out of what keeps making them smarter — the tens of trillions of words that people have written and shared online

AI 'gold rush' for chatbot training data could run out of human-written text
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SpaceX's mega rocket completes its fourth test flight from Texas without exploding

SpaceX’s mega Starship rocket has completed its first full test flight, returning to Earth without exploding after blasting off from Texas

SpaceX's mega rocket completes its fourth test flight from Texas without exploding
Science|Technology

AI plus gene editing promises to shift biotech into high gear

AI has learned the ins and outs of proteins. Gene editing gives scientists control of life’s molecular machinery. Together they could lead to a revolution in biotechnology.

AI plus gene editing promises to shift biotech into high gear
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Stellantis CEO: electric vehicle tariffs are a trap

Stellantis expects a major battle with Chinese rivals in the European market for electric vehicles, warning of significant consequences for jobs

Stellantis CEO: electric vehicle tariffs are a trap
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Amazon Web Services to invest $17.02 billion in data centres in Spain

Tech giant Amazon's cloud computing unit AWS will invest 15.7 billion euros ($17.02 billion) in data centres in Spain's northeastern Aragon region, it said on Wednesday,

Amazon Web Services to invest $17.02 billion in data centres in Spain
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Russia denies U.S. charge that it put anti-satellite weapon in space

Russia's top arms control diplomat dismissed as "fake news" on Wednesday an assertion by the United States that Russia had launched a weapon into low-Earth orbit

Russia denies U.S. charge that it put anti-satellite weapon in space
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European Commission official sees $100 billion in private chip investment by 2030

The European Chips Act is on track to help attract more than 100 billion euros ($108.41 billion) worth of private investment to the European semiconductor

European Commission official sees $100 billion in private chip investment by 2030
Africa|Finance|News|Technology

Nigerian court adjourns Binance, executives' tax evasion trial to June 14

A Nigerian court has adjourned a tax evasion case against Binance to next month for possible arraignment of the cryptocurrency exchange and two of its executives

Nigerian court adjourns Binance, executives' tax evasion trial to June 14
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Temu-parent PDD Holdings beats first-quarter revenue estimates

PDD Holdings beat first-quarter revenue estimates on Wednesday, powered by its international shopping site Temu and and growing consumer interest in its

Temu-parent PDD Holdings beats first-quarter revenue estimates
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Intercontinental Exchange to pay $10 million over delayed cyber disclosures, SEC says

Intercontinental Exchange Inc (ICE) will pay a $10 million penalty to settle charges its subsidiaries failed to immediately alert the Securities and Exchange Commission of a cyber intrusion

Intercontinental Exchange to pay $10 million over delayed cyber disclosures, SEC says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology

WisdomTree, 21Shares to list crypto products on London Stock Exchange

WisdomTree and 21Shares are to launch exchange-traded products (ETPs) backed by cryptocurrencies on the London Stock Exchange, the firms said on Wednesday after getting the green

WisdomTree, 21Shares to list crypto products on London Stock Exchange
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Robinhood buying crytocurrency exchange Bitstamp for about $200 million

Robinhood Markets Inc. is buying crytocurrency exchange Bitstamp for about $200 million as the company looks to speed up its cryptocurrency expansion globally

Robinhood buying crytocurrency exchange Bitstamp for about $200 million
Asia|Environment|Science|Technology

EV sales boom in Nepal, helping to save on oil imports, alleviate smog

Nepal's abundant hydroelectric power is helping the Himalayan nation cut its oil imports and clean up its air, thanks to a boom in sales of electric vehicles

EV sales boom in Nepal, helping to save on oil imports, alleviate smog
Lifestyle|Opinion|Technology

Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids

At what age should kids be on social media

Keeping children safe on social media: What parents should know to protect their kids
Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Cryptocurrencies gain as investors turn optimistic on ether ETFs

Ether was set for its largest two-day gain in nearly two years on Tuesday amid speculation about the outcome of applications for U.S. spot exchange-traded funds that track the

Cryptocurrencies gain as investors turn optimistic on ether ETFs
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Sanofi partners with OpenAI, Formation Bio on AI-driven drug development

French drugmaker Sanofi on Tuesday announced it is collaborating with artificial intelligence company OpenAI and Formation Bio to boost its drug development projects through the use of

Sanofi partners with OpenAI, Formation Bio on AI-driven drug development
Business|Technology

Amazon says it has not halted any Nvidia chip orders

Amazon.com's cloud services unit said on Tuesday that it has not halted any orders of Nvidia's most advanced chip on the market, but has instead decided to purchase the

Amazon says it has not halted any Nvidia chip orders
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US airlines seek air traffic control hiring, FAA hits back

The trade group for major U.S. airlines on Tuesday urged the government to act quickly to address a long-standing air traffic controller shortage ahead of

US airlines seek air traffic control hiring, FAA hits back
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Viasat shares fall as slowing fixed broadband hurts revenue outlook

Viasat forecast annual revenue below Wall Street estimates in anticipation of a slowdown in its satellite services business, sending its shares down more than 11% after the bell on Tuesday

Viasat shares fall as slowing fixed broadband hurts revenue outlook
Business|News|Technology|US

California court weighs fate of law treating app-based drivers as contractors

Judges on California's top court on Tuesday considered whether voters had the power to allow app-based services such as Uber and Lyft to classify drivers in the state as

California court weighs fate of law treating app-based drivers as contractors
Business|Europe|Technology

New York-Dublin video portal reopens with 'bad behaviour' fix

A live video portal linking New York with Dublin has reopened after being fitted with sensors that organisers hope will block out inappropriate behaviour by passers-by - including

New York-Dublin video portal reopens with 'bad behaviour' fix
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Boeing Starliner's helium leak adds another delay to debut crew flight

NASA again delayed Boeing's debut crewed flight of its Starliner capsule on Tuesday so engineers can spend more time evaluating a helium leak in the spacecraft's propulsion system, the

Boeing Starliner's helium leak adds another delay to debut crew flight
Election|Technology|US

After backlash, Trump pulls social media post with reference to 'unified Reich'

Donald Trump deleted a video posted to his Truth Social account that included reference to a "unified Reich" after President Joe Biden's campaign and others criticized the

After backlash, Trump pulls social media post with reference to 'unified Reich'
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EU new car sales jump 13.7% in April, industry body says

New car sales in the European Union rose 13.7% in April on the year for their biggest jump since last October, Europe's auto industry body said

EU new car sales jump 13.7% in April, industry body says
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Xpeng shares surge on tech service income, upbeat comments on self-driving tech

Shares in Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng jumped more than 10% on Wednesday driven by revenue growth from research and development services offered to

Xpeng shares surge on tech service income, upbeat comments on self-driving tech
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YouTube toughens policy on gun videos and youth; critics say proof will be in enforcement

YouTube is changing its rules to protect its youngest users from potentially harmful firearm videos

YouTube toughens policy on gun videos and youth; critics say proof will be in enforcement
Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nvidia's stock market value topped $3.3 trillion. How it became No. 1 in the S&P 500, by the numbers

Nvidia’s startling ascent in the stock market reached another milestone Tuesday as the chipmaker rose to become the most valuable company in the S&P 500

Nvidia's stock market value topped $3.3 trillion. How it became No. 1 in the S&P 500, by the numbers
Business|Technology

GE Aerospace hiring 900 engineers this year

GE

GE Aerospace hiring 900 engineers this year
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Slowing EV uptake may delay Panasonic's EV battery expansion, CEO says

A slowdown in the take-up of electric vehicles in the U.S. may prompt Tesla-supplier Panasonic to delay investing in additional plants to boost its automotive battery capacity in

Slowing EV uptake may delay Panasonic's EV battery expansion, CEO says
Business|Technology|US

Google set to bring ads in search AI Overviews

Google will start testing search and shopping ads in its AI-generated answers in the U.S., the Alphabet-owned company said on Tuesday, days after it rolled out the AI Overviews feature

Google set to bring ads in search AI Overviews
Business|Finance|Technology

AI startup Anthropic hires Airbnb veteran Krishna Rao as first CFO

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has hired Airbnb veteran Krishna Rao as its first finance chief, the company said on Tuesday, as it plans to expand its AI offerings and better

AI startup Anthropic hires Airbnb veteran Krishna Rao as first CFO
Business|Technology|US

Apple says US antitrust lawsuit should be dismissed

Apple said on Tuesday it plans to ask a U.S. judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Justice Department and 15 states in March that alleged the iPhone maker

Apple says US antitrust lawsuit should be dismissed
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Meta deleted Facebook account of Slovak PM's shooter after attack

Meta Platforms' Facebook removed the account of the suspected shooter of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico after the attack, the company and a state agency said on Tuesday, as the

Meta deleted Facebook account of Slovak PM's shooter after attack
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What to know about Boeing's first spaceflight carrying NASA astronauts

Boeing has finally launched NASA astronauts to the International Space Station after years of stumbles and delays

What to know about Boeing's first spaceflight carrying NASA astronauts
Crime|Election|News|Technology|US

Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls posts bail on first 6 of 26 criminal charges

A political consultant who sent artificial intelligence-generated robocalls mimicking President Joe Biden’s voice has made an initial court appearance in New Hampshire, where he is charged with voter suppression and impersonating a candidate ahead of the state’s first-in-the-nation presidential primary

Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls posts bail on first 6 of 26 criminal charges
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Who are the first astronauts to fly aboard Boeing's Starliner?

Two veteran NASA astronauts with a combined 500 days of previous spaceflight were the first crew launched into space on Boeing's Starliner space capsule, in a June 5 test

Who are the first astronauts to fly aboard Boeing's Starliner?
Business|Finance|Technology

Software giant SAP agrees to buy WalkMe for $1.5 billion cash

German software giant SAP has agreed to buy WalkMe in an all-cash deal valued at about $1.5 billion

Software giant SAP agrees to buy WalkMe for $1.5 billion cash
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

China's JD.com aims to raise $1.5 billion in convertible bond deal

Chinese online retailer JD.com is raising $1.5 billion via a convertible bond sale, according to the company's regulatory filings on Tuesday.

China's JD.com aims to raise $1.5 billion in convertible bond deal
Asia|Business|Technology

Chinese tech giants slash prices of language models used to power AI chatbots

Chinese tech giants Alibaba and Baidu slashed prices on Tuesday of large-language models (LLMs) used to power generative artificial intelligence

Chinese tech giants slash prices of language models used to power AI chatbots
Celebrity|Entertainment|Technology

Scarlett Johansson says OpenAI chatbot voice 'eerily similar' to hers

By Dawn Chmielewski and Anna Tong Scarlett Johansson on Monday accused OpenAI of creating a voice for the ChatGPT system that sounded "eerily similar" to the actress after she declined to voice the

Scarlett Johansson says OpenAI chatbot voice 'eerily similar' to hers
Business|Technology|US

UAE and US to seal more AI deals, UAE minister says

The United Arab Emirates and United States will invest more in artificial intelligence as part of a strategic partnership, the UAE's state minister for AI Omar

UAE and US to seal more AI deals, UAE minister says
Business|Finance|Technology

Robinhood lowers interest rate on margin loans in growth push

Trading app Robinhood Markets is lowering the rate of interest it charges on its margin loans, it said on Tuesday, to encourage more customers to avail this facility that

Robinhood lowers interest rate on margin loans in growth push
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Russian hypersonics scientists accused of betraying the state

Russia has brought a string of treason cases against scientists researching super-high flight speeds, an area that underpins its development of hypersonic missiles.

Russian hypersonics scientists accused of betraying the state
Business|News|Technology

Boeing to invest C$240 million in Canadian aerospace development

Boeing will invest a total of C$240 million ($176 million) in three Canadian aerospace development projects as part of an agreement to sell Poseidon military surveillance planes to Ottawa,

Boeing to invest C$240 million in Canadian aerospace development
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Toyota mulls over $500 million investment into Texas plant

Toyota Motor's North America arm is seeking tax relief for a potential project totaling $531.7 million in investments at its Texas facility, which manufactures the Toyota Tundra pickup

Toyota mulls over $500 million investment into Texas plant
Business|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Technology

France open to Emirati investments in nuclear, AI, minister says

France is open to the United Arab Emirates investing in its nuclear power and artificial intelligence industries, its finance minister said on Tuesday, ahead

France open to Emirati investments in nuclear, AI, minister says
Business|Environment|Technology

PepsiCo to expand EV fleet in California with Tesla semis, Ford vans

PepsiCo said on Tuesday it would expand its fleet of electric vehicles in California, deploying 50 Class 8 Tesla Semi trucks and 75 Ford E-Transit electric vans at its facilities in the

PepsiCo to expand EV fleet in California with Tesla semis, Ford vans
Environment|Science|Technology

With a record-breaking 2024 Atlantic hurricane forecast, here’s how scientists are helping Caribbean communities adapt to a warming world

Hardening electric transmission systems and monitoring ocean temperatures are 2 key priorities.

With a record-breaking 2024 Atlantic hurricane forecast, here’s how scientists are helping Caribbean communities adapt to a warming world
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Online marketplace eBay to drop American Express, citing fees, and says customers have other options

Online marketplace behemoth eBay said it plans to no longer accept American Express, citing what the company says are “unacceptably high fees” and that customers have other payment options to shop online

Online marketplace eBay to drop American Express, citing fees, and says customers have other options
Business|Technology

Which midsize truck is better? Edmunds compares the Chevrolet Colorado and Ford Ranger

Today’s rejuvenated midsize pickup class is led by the Chevrolet Colorado and Ford Ranger

Which midsize truck is better? Edmunds compares the Chevrolet Colorado and Ford Ranger
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Boeing launches NASA astronauts for the first time after years of delays

Boeing has launched astronauts for the first time after years of delays

Boeing launches NASA astronauts for the first time after years of delays
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A Russian cosmonaut becomes the first person to spend 1,000 days in space

A 59-year-old Russian cosmonaut has become the first person to spend 1,000 days in space

A Russian cosmonaut becomes the first person to spend 1,000 days in space
Business|Europe|Technology|World

AI-intensive sectors are showing a productivity surge, PwC says

The types of business which are most likely to use artificial intelligence are seeing growth in workers' productivity that is almost five times faster than elsewhere, raising hopes

AI-intensive sectors are showing a productivity surge, PwC says
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Li Auto delays pure electric SUV launch due to insufficient fast charging network

China's Li Auto said it has postponed plans to launch pure electric SUV models to next year, citing hurdles such as a lack of enough fast chargers, sending its shares down more

Li Auto delays pure electric SUV launch due to insufficient fast charging network
Business|Technology|US

US regulator launches probe of VinFast crash in California in which four died

U.S. auto safety investigators said on Monday they have launched an investigation into the April crash of a VinFast VF 8 electric vehicle in Pleasanton,

US regulator launches probe of VinFast crash in California in which four died
Business|Finance|Technology

Samsung picks veteran executive to tackle 'chip crisis' amid AI boom

Samsung Electronics has replaced the chief of its semiconductor division in a bid to overcome a "chip crisis", amid a booming market for AI chips

Samsung picks veteran executive to tackle 'chip crisis' amid AI boom
Europe|Finance|Technology

European labs led by imec to receive $2.7 billion in Chips Act funding

Leading European research labs will receive 2.5 billion euros ($2.72 billion) in funding under the European Chips Act to set up a pilot line to develop

European labs led by imec to receive $2.7 billion in Chips Act funding
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Nvidia earnings could spark $200 billion swing in shares, options show

Traders are pricing in a big move for Nvidia’s shares after the chipmaker reports earnings on Wednesday, though expectations for volatility are more muted

Nvidia earnings could spark $200 billion swing in shares, options show
Business|Finance|Technology

Telstra to axe up to 2,800 jobs as competition stiffens amid high inflation

Telstra will be slashing over a tenth of its workforce by 2024 end and stopping its traditional annual inflation-linked price adjustments for

Telstra to axe up to 2,800 jobs as competition stiffens amid high inflation
Business|News|Technology

IBM makes more AI models open source and lands Saudi Arabia deal

International Business Machines on Tuesday said that it will release a family of artificial intelligence models as open-source software, and that it will help Saudi

IBM makes more AI models open source and lands Saudi Arabia deal
Asia|Business|News|Technology

VinFast sued in the US for not paying rent for showroom

Vietnam's electric vehicle maker VinFast is being sued in a California court for not having paid rent for a store, according to a complaint filed by real estate services firm SPG

VinFast sued in the US for not paying rent for showroom
Business|Finance|Technology

Bitcoin rises to $70,206

Bitcoin rose to $70,206 at 20:03 GMT on Monday, adding $3,931 to its previous close. The world's biggest and best-known cryptocurrency is up 82.3% from the year's low of $38,505 on Jan.

Bitcoin rises to $70,206
Australia|Crime|News|Technology

Australian online watchdog drops court case against X over stabbing video

Australia’s online safety watchdog has dropped her Federal Court case aimed at forcing X Corp. to take down a video of a Sydney bishop being stabbed

Australian online watchdog drops court case against X over stabbing video
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Stock market today: Asian stocks rise after Wall Street barrels to records

Asian stocks are higher after Wall Street barreled to new records as the frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology kept sending stocks higher

Stock market today: Asian stocks rise after Wall Street barrels to records
Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Life as a teen without social media isn't easy. These families are navigating adolescence offline

The damaging consequences of social media are increasingly well documented, so some parents are trying to raise their children with restrictions or blanket bans on social media use

Life as a teen without social media isn't easy. These families are navigating adolescence offline
Education|Lifestyle|Opinion|Technology

In their own words: What young people wish they'd known about social media

Kids constantly hear about the downsides of social media from the adults in their lives, often in the form of dire warnings and commands

In their own words: What young people wish they'd known about social media
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BMW imported 8,000 vehicles into US with parts from banned Chinese supplier, Senate report says

German automaker BMW imported at least 8,000 Mini Cooper vehicles into the United States with electronic components from a banned Chinese supplier, a U.S.

BMW imported 8,000 vehicles into US with parts from banned Chinese supplier, Senate report says
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Temu moves closer to Brazil debut with approval for tax benefit

Chinese e-commerce retailer Temu has been certified for a tax benefit program by Brazil's government that exempts goods up to $50 from import fees, according to the country's

Temu moves closer to Brazil debut with approval for tax benefit
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Trump's social media company discloses inquiry from FINRA

The owner of Donald Trump's social media company Truth Social said on Monday it had cooperated with an inquiry from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) tied to its blank-

Trump's social media company discloses inquiry from FINRA
Business|Finance|Technology

Zoom lifts annual forecasts on robust demand amid AI push

Zoom Video Communications on Monday raised its annual forecast for profit and revenue, helped by robust demand for its product portfolio as companies continue to adopt hybrid work.

Zoom lifts annual forecasts on robust demand amid AI push
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Palo Alto's quarterly billings forecast fails to impress investors, shares fall

Palo Alto Networks' fourth-quarter billings forecast disappointed investors on Monday, a sign of tight corporate spending on cybersecurity solutions, sending its shares down more than 8% in

Palo Alto's quarterly billings forecast fails to impress investors, shares fall
Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nasdaq hits record, S&P ticks higher with Nvidia results eyed

The Nasdaq closed at a record high on Monday while the S&P 500 gained slightly as technology stocks advanced ahead of Nvidia's highly anticipated earnings and

Nasdaq hits record, S&P ticks higher with Nvidia results eyed
Business|Technology

Ford backs new US rules to cut vehicle emissions

Ford Motor Co said on Monday it backs the Biden administration's moves to dramatically cut vehicle emissions through 2032, rejecting Republican arguments the

Ford backs new US rules to cut vehicle emissions
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New York considers regulating what children see in social media feeds

New York lawmakers say they are finalizing legislation aimed at giving parents more control over what their kids see on social media

New York considers regulating what children see in social media feeds
News|Technology|World

South Korea, UK to host AI summit in Seoul as risks mount

South Korea and Britain will host a global AI summit in Seoul this week, as the breathtaking pace of innovation since the first AI summit in November last year leaves

South Korea, UK to host AI summit in Seoul as risks mount
Business|Technology|US

US NHTSA opens recall query into more than 51,000 Volkswagen EVs

The U.S. auto safety regulator said on Monday it has opened a recall query into an estimated 51,500 Volkswagen America's EVs over concerns of the vehicle door opening while driving.

US NHTSA opens recall query into more than 51,000 Volkswagen EVs
Business|Finance|Technology|US

U.S. regulator ends prelim review of Tesla's Model X over seat belt issues

The U.S. auto safety regulator has closed a probe into more than 100,000 Tesla Model X vehicles after the automaker issued a recall to fix front seat belt failures, the National Highway

U.S. regulator ends prelim review of Tesla's Model X over seat belt issues
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Big Airbus order overshadows Boeing at Riyadh conference

Saudia Group, owner of Saudia airline and budget carrier flyadeal, placed a hefty order for 105 Airbus narrow-body aircraft on Monday, marking a bounce-back for the

Big Airbus order overshadows Boeing at Riyadh conference
Business|Technology

Dell deepens AI push with new PCs, Nvidia-powered servers

Dell Technologies unveiled a range of AI-enabled PCs powered by Qualcomm processors and said a new server which supports Nvidia's latest chips will be

Dell deepens AI push with new PCs, Nvidia-powered servers
Crime|Entertainment|News|Technology

TikTok says cyberattack targeted CNN and other 'high-profile accounts'

TikTok says it has taken steps to stop a cyberattack targeting high-profile accounts, including one belonging to CNN

TikTok says cyberattack targeted CNN and other 'high-profile accounts'
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Wall Street bets on stellar quarterly results from Nvidia

Wall Street is betting on a blowout quarterly report from Nvidia on Wednesday, with its stock near record highs as investors look for evidence that the AI chipmaker can

Wall Street bets on stellar quarterly results from Nvidia
Business|Finance|Technology

Apple slashes iPhone prices in China amid fierce Huawei competition

Apple has launched an aggressive discounting campaign on its official Tmall site in China, offering discounts of up to 2,300 yuan ($318) on select iPhone models.

Apple slashes iPhone prices in China amid fierce Huawei competition
Business|Technology

Tech news site Gizmodo sold for third time in 8 years as European publisher Keleops looks to expand

Longtime technology news and review site Gizmodo has been sold for the third time in the past eight years

Tech news site Gizmodo sold for third time in 8 years as European publisher Keleops looks to expand
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Maine company plans to launch small satellites starting in 2025

Representatives for a Maine company that plans to send small satellites into space from the Northeast’s most rural state say they hope to start launches next year

Maine company plans to launch small satellites starting in 2025
Business|Science|Technology

Former OpenAI employees lead push to protect whistleblowers flagging artificial intelligence risks

A group of OpenAI’s current and former workers are calling on the ChatGPT-maker and other artificial intelligence companies to protect employees who flag safety risks about AI technology

Former OpenAI employees lead push to protect whistleblowers flagging artificial intelligence risks
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Wikileaks' Julian Assange given permission to appeal against U.S. extradition

WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange's battle to avoid extradition to the United States received a huge boost on Monday when London's High Court ruled that U.S. assurances over his

Wikileaks' Julian Assange given permission to appeal against U.S. extradition
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Hubble equipment failure means fewer observations, NASA officials say

The Hubble Space Telescope has suffered another breakdown that will limit its scientific discoveries

Hubble equipment failure means fewer observations, NASA officials say
Europe|Technology|World

Spain proposes law to improve online safety for children, including virtual restraining orders

Spain’s government has proposed a law to protect children from online threats that includes virtual restraining orders for felons and a higher age for opening social media accounts

Spain proposes law to improve online safety for children, including virtual restraining orders
Asia|Business|Technology

Audi, partner SAIC to develop China-specific EV platform

Volkswagen's premium brand Audi said on Monday it would jointly develop a new China-specific platform for intelligent and electric vehicles with its Chinese joint venture partner

Audi, partner SAIC to develop China-specific EV platform
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Tesla doing damage-control, discounts for European fleet buyers

Tesla is working to appease some European leasing companies after the automaker’s repeated retail price cuts tanked their fleets’ value and its slow

Tesla doing damage-control, discounts for European fleet buyers
Asia|Business|Technology

Japan and ASEAN plan joint strategy on auto production, Nikkei reports

Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) plan to create their first joint strategy on automobile production and sales within the Southeast Asian bloc to counter China's

Japan and ASEAN plan joint strategy on auto production, Nikkei reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Indonesia minister says Musk to consider offer to build EV battery plant in country

Indonesia's coordinating minister of investment said that Elon Musk will consider an offer to build an electric vehicle battery plant in the country

Indonesia minister says Musk to consider offer to build EV battery plant in country
Africa|Asia|News|Technology|World

South Korean president vows to expand mineral ties with Africa and send more development aid

South Korea's president says his country will expand development aid to Africa and pursue deeper cooperation with the region of 1.3 billion people on critical minerals and technology

South Korean president vows to expand mineral ties with Africa and send more development aid
Crime|Political|Technology|US

Justice Department's 'deepfake' concerns over Biden interview audio highlights AI misuse worries

The Justice Department says it's concerned that releasing audio of President Joe Biden’s interview with a special counsel about his handling of classified documents could lead to deepfakes that trick Americans

Justice Department's 'deepfake' concerns over Biden interview audio highlights AI misuse worries
Europe|Technology

Comet fragment lights up sky over Spain and Portugal 'like a movie'

A bright comet fragment lit up the skies over parts of Spain and Portugal late on Saturday, according to the European Space Agency (ESA), with one

Comet fragment lights up sky over Spain and Portugal 'like a movie'
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Opinion|Technology

Many Americans are still shying away from EVs despite Biden's push, an AP-NORC/EPIC poll finds

Many Americans still aren’t sold on going electric for their next car purchase

Many Americans are still shying away from EVs despite Biden's push, an AP-NORC/EPIC poll finds
Science|Technology

Craft unfurls China's flag on the far side of the moon and lifts off with lunar rocks to bring home

China says its spacecraft unfurled the country’s red and gold flag on the far side of the moon before lifting off with rock and soil samples to bring back to Earth

Craft unfurls China's flag on the far side of the moon and lifts off with lunar rocks to bring home
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Musk's X is allowing users to post consensual adult content, formalizing a prior Twitter policy

The social media platform X says it will now formally allow people to show consensual adult content, as long as it is clearly labeled as such

Musk's X is allowing users to post consensual adult content, formalizing a prior Twitter policy
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Crypto lender Genesis to return $3 billion to customers in bankruptcy wind-down

Crypto lender Genesis Global received court approval on Friday to return about $3 billion in cash and cryptocurrency to its customers in a bankruptcy

Crypto lender Genesis to return $3 billion to customers in bankruptcy wind-down
Science|Technology

Boeing Starliner's debut crewed flight delayed again to check helium leak

NASA and Boeing delayed the launch of Boeing's Starliner crew capsule again on Friday, giving them four more days to assess a helium leak before attempting to launch the

Boeing Starliner's debut crewed flight delayed again to check helium leak
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Technical issues briefly halt trading for some NYSE stocks in the latest glitch to hit Wall Street

A technical issue caused the temporary halt for dozens of stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange Monday, including at least one whose price briefly fell nearly 100%

Technical issues briefly halt trading for some NYSE stocks in the latest glitch to hit Wall Street
Health|Technology

How to find the right balance between telemedicine and in-person care

Patients can now see a growing array of doctors without leaving their living room recliner thanks to telemedicine

How to find the right balance between telemedicine and in-person care
Technology|US

Boeing faces multiple probes after mid-air MAX door plug blowout

Boeing is facing heightened scrutiny from U.S. regulators and prosecutors into its safety and quality practices following the Jan. 5 panel blowout on an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9.

Boeing faces multiple probes after mid-air MAX door plug blowout
Business|Finance|Technology

Swedish EV maker Polestar gets Nasdaq notice on potential de-listing

Swedish electric vehicle firm Polestar said on Friday it was notified by the Nasdaq for not meeting the exchange's listing rules related to the timely filing of the company's annual report

Swedish EV maker Polestar gets Nasdaq notice on potential de-listing
Crime|Finance|Technology|US

US arrests two Chinese nationals in $73 million crypto scam

U.S. authorities charged two Chinese nationals in a cryptocurrency scam that laundered at least $73 million from defrauded victims, the Justice Department said on Friday.

US arrests two Chinese nationals in $73 million crypto scam
Business|Finance|Technology

Shanghai eases data-export curbs sought by Tesla, other firms, document shows

Shanghai has compiled a list of data that can be transferred overseas without security assessments, according to a government document seen by Reuters, a much anticipated move as

Shanghai eases data-export curbs sought by Tesla, other firms, document shows
Business|News|Technology

Apple set to release slimmer iPhone in 2025, the Information reports

Apple is developing a slimmer version of the iPhone that is likely to be launched by 2025, the Information reported on Friday, citing three people with knowledge of the project.

Apple set to release slimmer iPhone in 2025, the Information reports
Arts|Technology

The Slovak assassination attempt photo that nearly got away

It's every amateur photographer's nightmare: you spy a once-in-a-lifetime picture, and you forget to change your camera settings. But it can happen to a seasoned professional, too.

The Slovak assassination attempt photo that nearly got away
Environment|Science|Technology|US

Climate solution: Massachusetts town experiments with community heating and cooling

A community in Massachusetts is about to become one of the first in the U.S. to be heated with geothermal, or ground source heat pumps, that are connected to each other

Climate solution: Massachusetts town experiments with community heating and cooling
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Who gets to decide what counts as ‘disorder’?

Framing dissent and poverty as a menace to public order can threaten fundamental rights, particularly when it’s used to justify the deployment of predictive technology.

Who gets to decide what counts as ‘disorder’?
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Why the future of democracy could depend on your group chats

Americans associate with each other more online than off these days. How people interact in digital communities could have a big impact on democracy.

Why the future of democracy could depend on your group chats
Business|Finance|Technology

GameStop leaps as investor known as 'Roaring Kitty' indicates he holds a large position in the stock

Shares of GameStop have soared following speculation that the man at the center of the pandemic meme stock craze owns a large number of shares of the video game retailer that may be worth millions

GameStop leaps as investor known as 'Roaring Kitty' indicates he holds a large position in the stock
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

GameStop tumbles on capital raise plans after meme-stocks frenzy this week

Retail darling GameStop slumped 26% on Friday after the struggling videogame retailer said it would sell up to 45 million shares, taking advantage of the meme-stocks frenzy

GameStop tumbles on capital raise plans after meme-stocks frenzy this week
Business|Lifestyle|Technology

Toyota apologizes for cheating on vehicle testing and halts production of three models

Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda has apologized for massive cheating on certification tests for seven vehicle models

Toyota apologizes for cheating on vehicle testing and halts production of three models
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Hong Kong allows China's digital yuan to be used in local shops

Hong Kong will allow mainland China's pilot digital currency to be used in shops in the city, the head of its de facto central bank said on Friday, marking a step

Hong Kong allows China's digital yuan to be used in local shops
Asia|Business|Economy|News|Technology|US|World

Putin calls U.S. tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles 'unfair competition'

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday during a visit to China that U.S. tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles were an example of unfair competition.

Putin calls U.S. tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles 'unfair competition'
Business|Finance|Technology

JPMorgan investors weigh CEO Dimon's strategy, succession after record year

With JPMorgan Chase coming off a year of record profits, investors are eager to learn about the firm's succession plans, investments in artificial intelligence and

JPMorgan investors weigh CEO Dimon's strategy, succession after record year
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Technology|US

TV companies flaunt ad tech and AI to persuade advertisers to spend

Television "upfront" advertiser presentations this week in New York City were hardly about TV at all.

TV companies flaunt ad tech and AI to persuade advertisers to spend
Business|Finance|News|Technology|US

Google seeks non-jury trial in US ad tech lawsuit, filing says

Alphabet's Google in a court filing on Thursday is seeking a non-jury trial in the U.S.

Google seeks non-jury trial in US ad tech lawsuit, filing says
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Tesla chair sees challenges in getting shareholder vote for Musk's pay package, FT reports

Tesla's chair of the board said the company needs to climb "Mount Everest" as it faces shareholder votes on relocating to Texas and CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay deal, the Financial

Tesla chair sees challenges in getting shareholder vote for Musk's pay package, FT reports
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Canada security intelligence chief warns China can use TikTok to spy on users, CBC reports

The head of Canada's Security Intelligence Service warned Canadians against using video app TikTok, saying data gleaned from its users "is available to the government of China," CBC News

Canada security intelligence chief warns China can use TikTok to spy on users, CBC reports
Business|Finance|Technology

BlackRock in talks with governments about investments to power AI

BlackRock is in talks with various governments over ways to fund critical investments to support artificial intelligence (AI), including increasing the power supply, the CEO of the

BlackRock in talks with governments about investments to power AI
Business|Technology

Daimler Truck and Volvo intend to form software joint venture

German truck maker Daimler Truck and Sweden's Volvo intend to form a joint venture to develop a software-defined vehicle platform and dedicated truck operating system, the two companies

Daimler Truck and Volvo intend to form software joint venture
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

GM, LG agree on $150 million relief for Chevy Bolt EV owners over faulty batteries

General Motors and South Korea's LG Energy Solution, LG Electronics reached a settlement to establish a $150 million fund to provide relief to Chevrolet Bolt EV owners affected by defective

GM, LG agree on $150 million relief for Chevy Bolt EV owners over faulty batteries
Asia|Business|Technology

Musk pushes plan for China data to power Tesla's AI ambitions

Tesla is pushing ahead with plans to power the global development of its self-driving system with data from China that could be processed within the

Musk pushes plan for China data to power Tesla's AI ambitions
Celebrity|Entertainment|Technology

Trump joins TikTok and calls it 'an honor.' As president he once tried to ban the video-sharing app

Donald Trump has joined TikTok, the video-sharing app he once tried to ban as president

Trump joins TikTok and calls it 'an honor.' As president he once tried to ban the video-sharing app
Business|Opinion|Technology

Republicans make Biden's EV push an election-year issue as Democrats take a more nuanced approach

Donald Trump and other Republicans say President Joe Biden’s policy to promote electric vehicles is unfair for consumers and amounts to government overreach

Republicans make Biden's EV push an election-year issue as Democrats take a more nuanced approach
Asia|Science|Technology|Travel

Chinese state-backed company to launch space tourism flights by 2028

Chinese commercial space company CAS Space announced its "space tourism vehicle" will first fly in 2027 and travel to the edge of space in 2028, state media reported on Friday.

Chinese state-backed company to launch space tourism flights by 2028
Business|Finance|Technology

ABB buys Siemens's wiring accessories business in China

ABB has agreed to buy the wiring accessories business of German rival Siemens in China, the Swiss engineering group said on Friday.

ABB buys Siemens's wiring accessories business in China
Business|Technology

British grocer Sainsbury's partners with Microsoft to use AI for data insights

Britain's Sainsbury's said on Friday it has agreed a five-year strategic partnership with Microsoft that will use the technology company's artificial intelligence capabilities and

British grocer Sainsbury's partners with Microsoft to use AI for data insights
Business|Technology|US

Union offering Boeing representatives training on U.S. whistleblower laws

A Boeing engineering union said on Thursday it will offer its representatives training on U.S. whistleblower laws for the first time, following concerns that its members lack adequate

Union offering Boeing representatives training on U.S. whistleblower laws
Business|News|Technology|US

Biden signs sweeping aviation safety, reform bill into law

President Joe Biden signed on Thursday sweeping aviation legislation that will boost U.S. air traffic controller staffing, increase funding to avert runway

Biden signs sweeping aviation safety, reform bill into law
Business|Entertainment|Technology

AI voiceover company stole voices of actors, New York lawsuit claims

Two voice actors sued artificial-intelligence startup Lovo in Manhattan federal court on Thursday, accusing the company of illegally copying their voices and using them

AI voiceover company stole voices of actors, New York lawsuit claims
Asia|Science|Technology|World

China lands a spacecraft on the moon's far side to collect rocks for study

A Chinese spacecraft has landed on the moon’s far side to collect soil and rock samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side

China lands a spacecraft on the moon's far side to collect rocks for study
Business|Finance|Technology

Ford asks suppliers to cut costs in push to turn EV business profitable, memo says

Ford Motor Co has asked its electric-vehicle suppliers to reduce costs in an attempt to support profitability, saying "everything is on the table," according

Ford asks suppliers to cut costs in push to turn EV business profitable, memo says
Europe|News|Technology

Meta faces EU investigation over child safety risks

Meta Platforms' social media sites Facebook and Instagram will be investigated for potential breaches of EU online content rules relating to child safety, EU

Meta faces EU investigation over child safety risks
Business|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Technology

Temu targeted in EU consumer group's complaint to EU tech regulator

Chinese fast-fashion e-commerce retailer Temu was hit with a European Union complaint on Thursday over a potential breach of online content rules by the PDD Group-

Temu targeted in EU consumer group's complaint to EU tech regulator
Business|Entertainment|Technology|US

Live Nation reveals data breach at its Ticketmaster subsidiary

Live Nation is investigating a data breach at its Ticketmaster subsidiary, which dominates ticketing for live events in the United States

Live Nation reveals data breach at its Ticketmaster subsidiary
Science|Technology

Japan billionaire Maezawa cancels moon trip due to uncertainty over SpaceX rocket development

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has canceled his planned flight around the moon on a SpaceX vehicle because of uncertainty about when it may be possible

Japan billionaire Maezawa cancels moon trip due to uncertainty over SpaceX rocket development
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Boeing's first astronaut flight called off at the last minute in latest setback

Mission managers say last-minute computer trouble has nixed the latest launch attempt for Boeing’s first astronaut flight

Boeing's first astronaut flight called off at the last minute in latest setback
Business|Europe|Technology|US

Tesla gets local council go-ahead for German factory expansion

Tesla got the go-ahead for an expansion of its German factory in Gruenheide near Berlin from the local council on Thursday despite protests against the U.S. electric

Tesla gets local council go-ahead for German factory expansion
Americas|Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

China's BYD postpones plans for 2025 Chile lithium cathode plant

Chinese carmaker BYD Co has postponed plans to produce lithium cathodes for electric vehicle (EV) batteries in

China's BYD postpones plans for 2025 Chile lithium cathode plant
Business|Technology|US

Basel battle: Goldman's unlikely foot soldiers in the fight against bank capital hikes

Jeff Riggs, a Montana businessman who owns a small data center, flew to Washington D.C. in November to meet with his U.S. Senator Steve Daines. 

Basel battle: Goldman's unlikely foot soldiers in the fight against bank capital hikes
Business|News|Technology|Travel|US

US FAA says it has not approved any United Airlines route, fleet expansions

The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday it has not approved any expansion of United Airlines' routes or fleets and is requiring the presence of FAA

US FAA says it has not approved any United Airlines route, fleet expansions
Business|Crime|Technology

Former tech exec admits to fraud involving a scheme to boost Getty Images shares, authorities say

Federal officials say a former technology executive has pleaded guilty to fraud involving a scheme to artificially boost the share price of photo and video distributor Getty Images

Former tech exec admits to fraud involving a scheme to boost Getty Images shares, authorities say
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Ampere Computing pairs with Qualcomm on AI, unveils new chip

By Stephen Nellis and Max A.

Ampere Computing pairs with Qualcomm on AI, unveils new chip
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Disney, Fox, Warner Bros Discovery sports-streaming venture named Venu Sports

The sports-streaming service set to be launched by Walt Disney Co, Warner Bros Discovery and Fox Corp will be called Venu Sports and is on track for launch this fall, Pete Distad, the

Disney, Fox, Warner Bros Discovery sports-streaming venture named Venu Sports
Business|Finance|Technology

Chinese retailer JD.com's low price strategy helps revenue beat expectations

Chinese online retailer JD.com on Thursday reported first-quarter revenue that beat market estimates, as price cuts and discount coupons helped boost sales

Chinese retailer JD.com's low price strategy helps revenue beat expectations
Business|Economy|Environment|News|Science|Technology|US|World

US Energy Secretary calls for more nuclear power while celebrating $35 billion Georgia reactors

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm is calling for more nuclear reactors to be built in the United States and worldwide

US Energy Secretary calls for more nuclear power while celebrating $35 billion Georgia reactors
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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
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Elon Musk sees another big advisory firm come out against his multibillion dollar pay package

A second shareholder advisory firm has come out against reinstating a pay package for Tesla CEO Elon Musk that was voided earlier this year by a Delaware judge

Elon Musk sees another big advisory firm come out against his multibillion dollar pay package
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Poland says a fake news report on mobilizing 200,000 men was likely the work of Russia

Officials in Poland say that a fake news report saying that Prime Minister Donald Tusk was mobilizing 200,000 men starting on July 1 was probably the work of Russia-sponsored hackers and was designed to interfere with the upcoming European Parliament election

Poland says a fake news report on mobilizing 200,000 men was likely the work of Russia
Election|Europe|News|Technology|US

Tests find AI tools readily create election lies from the voices of well-known political leaders

A new report from a digital civil rights group has found that publicly available artificial intelligence tools can be easily weaponized to churn out convincing election lies in the voices of top American and European politicians

Tests find AI tools readily create election lies from the voices of well-known political leaders
Asia|Business|Technology|US

Microsoft asks some China staff to relocate amid Sino-US tensions

Microsoft is asking some of its China-based staff to consider transferring outside the country, the company said on Thursday, as Sino-U.S. relations strain amid a race for cutting-edge

Microsoft asks some China staff to relocate amid Sino-US tensions
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Cisco rises as networking equipment demand rebound takes root

Cisco Systems shares rose about 4% before the bell on Thursday after an upbeat fourth-quarter forecast signaled further stabilization in networking equipment demand and benefits from its $

Cisco rises as networking equipment demand rebound takes root
Environment|News|Technology|US

Fewer people in the US plan to buy EVs this year, study shows

The number of buyers in the U.S. considering an electric vehicle purchase in 2024 has fallen from a year ago due to a shortage of affordable cars, inadequate charging infrastructure and

Fewer people in the US plan to buy EVs this year, study shows
News|Technology

China turns to private hackers as it cracks down on online activists on Tiananmen Square anniversary

Beijing’s cyber operations are largely conducted in the shadows. But a recent leak has shed light on how the state is working with private companies to target online activism.

China turns to private hackers as it cracks down on online activists on Tiananmen Square anniversary
Business|Economy|Technology

Does the US have a planned economy? You might be surprised

Companies need adept planning to solve supply chain issues.

Does the US have a planned economy? You might be surprised
Science|Technology

Engineering cells to broadcast their behavior can help scientists study their inner workings

Researchers can create ‘single-cell radios’ using bacterial proteins to transmit the invisible activities within cells.

Engineering cells to broadcast their behavior can help scientists study their inner workings
Business|Finance|Technology

Battles over CEO pay across the globe

A majority of Salesforce shareholders voted against a compensation plan for CEO Marc Benioff and other top executives, according to a security filing on Monday.

Battles over CEO pay across the globe
Business|Europe|Technology

IBM to add 800 AI-related jobs in Ireland

IBM plans to hire up to 800 more people in Ireland to help build advanced software underpinned by AI technology, the biggest job announcement in the country's multinational sector

IBM to add 800 AI-related jobs in Ireland
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Hedge fund Coatue scraps its Apple stake in Q1, while Viking built its position

Hedge fund Coatue Management dissolved its stake in Apple Inc in the first quarter while Viking Global Investors built a sizeable new position, securities

Hedge fund Coatue scraps its Apple stake in Q1, while Viking built its position
Asia|News|Technology

Meta restores Facebook posts by Malaysian media on PM Anwar's meeting with Hamas

Meta Platforms has restored Facebook posts by Malaysian media covering Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's meeting this week with a Hamas leader, saying they were

Meta restores Facebook posts by Malaysian media on PM Anwar's meeting with Hamas
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

China's Nio aims to launch one new car model per year under Onvo brand

Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio said on Thursday it would launch one new model per year under its lower-priced Onvo brand and price them similarly to gasoline vehicles, as the

China's Nio aims to launch one new car model per year under Onvo brand
Asia|Celebrity|Entertainment|Technology|Videos

Dance videos of Modi, rival turn up AI heat in India election

An AI video shows an ecstatic Narendra Modi sporting a trendy jacket and trousers, grooving on a stage to a Bollywood song

Dance videos of Modi, rival turn up AI heat in India election
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Siemens misses profit forecast as customers stick to trend of destocking

Siemens reported on Thursday a drop in second-quarter earnings at its industrial business, as China maintained its trend of destocking longer than previously expected.

Siemens misses profit forecast as customers stick to trend of destocking
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Israel Aerospace sees interest in Arrow system that repelled Iran's missiles

Israel's Arrow defense systems helped thwart Iran's massive missile and drone attack last month, and a number of countries are now interested in purchasing the

Israel Aerospace sees interest in Arrow system that repelled Iran's missiles
Asia|Business|Technology

Toyota tests new EV pickup truck ahead of mass production in Thailand

Toyota Motor is testing the new battery-electric Hilux pickup truck to assess its performance in different conditions as the car maker prepares to manufacture

Toyota tests new EV pickup truck ahead of mass production in Thailand
Business|Entertainment|Technology|US

Netflix hits 40 million users for ad-supported plan

Netflix said on Wednesday its ad-supported tier has reached 40 million global monthly active users, from 5 million a year earlier, a sign that its push to attract new users with the cheaper

Netflix hits 40 million users for ad-supported plan
Business|Europe|Technology

Swedish court rejects Tesla appeal in licence plate case

A Swedish appeals court upheld on Thursday a dismissal of Tesla's lawsuit against Sweden's Transport Agency in a conflict over licence plates, part of a wider dispute between the U.S.

Swedish court rejects Tesla appeal in licence plate case
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Digitalisation of banking creates new risks, says global watchdog

The digitalisation and entry of Big Tech into finance create new vulnerabilities and amplify existing risks in the banking system that may need new rules to mitigate,

Digitalisation of banking creates new risks, says global watchdog
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

South Korea urges better cooperation on supply chain with China

South Korea's finance minister on Thursday said Seoul and Beijing should seek better economic cooperation on the supply chain for raw materials.

South Korea urges better cooperation on supply chain with China
Technology|Travel|World

In Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, a hidden underground world is under threat by the Maya Train

Mexico’s outgoing leader has rapidly built a train system looping around the country’s southern Yucatan Peninsula

In Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, a hidden underground world is under threat by the Maya Train
Business|News|Technology

New Mexico judge grants Mark Zuckerberg’s request to be dropped from child safety lawsuit

A New Mexico judge has granted Mark Zuckerberg's request to be dropped from a lawsuit that alleges his company has failed to protect young users on its social media platforms from sexual exploitation

New Mexico judge grants Mark Zuckerberg’s request to be dropped from child safety lawsuit
Business|News|Technology|US

House Republicans propose to boost tariffs on Chinese-made drones

A group of House Republicans on Wednesday proposed legislation that would hike U.S. tariffs on Chinese-made drones by 30% and bar imports of drones that

House Republicans propose to boost tariffs on Chinese-made drones
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Video game maker Ubisoft swings to full-year operating profit on record bookings

French video games group Ubisoft swung to an operating profit for its full-year to end-March, it said on Wednesday, as record bookings helped it reverse a year earlier

Video game maker Ubisoft swings to full-year operating profit on record bookings
Business|Crime|Finance|News|Technology

Canadian self-proclaimed 'Crypto King' and associate charged with fraud

A self-proclaimed Canadian "Crypto King" and an associate who received more than C$40 million ($29.4 million) from investors have been arrested and charged with

Canadian self-proclaimed 'Crypto King' and associate charged with fraud
Crime|Election|News|Political|Technology|US

Foreign attempts to sway US elections dangerously high and rising, officials warn

An increasing number of foreign actors, including non-state actors, are seeking to influence U.S. elections, and Russia, China and Iran, while the most

Foreign attempts to sway US elections dangerously high and rising, officials warn
Business|Technology

AT&T, AST SpaceMobile tie up to provide space-based broadband network to cell phones

Telecom giant AT&T has struck a deal with satellite provider AST SpaceMobile to deliver a space-based broadband network direct to cell phones, the companies said on Wednesday.

AT&T, AST SpaceMobile tie up to provide space-based broadband network to cell phones
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

AI's use in finance may need new rules, ECB says

The use of artificial intelligence in finance is still in its infancy but it needs to be monitored and possibly regulated to prevent harm to consumers and ensure the proper

AI's use in finance may need new rules, ECB says
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Trump Media says it will delay quarterly filing due to auditor change

Trump Media & Technology Group filed a notice to the U.S.

Trump Media says it will delay quarterly filing due to auditor change
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Cisco forecasts fourth-quarter revenue above estimates on enterprise demand

Cisco Systems forecast fourth-quarter revenue above analysts' low expectations on Wednesday as the network equipment maker benefits from a pick up in enterprise spending and easing supply

Cisco forecasts fourth-quarter revenue above estimates on enterprise demand
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Shares in Trump Media slump after former president convicted in hush money trial

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, the owner of social networking site Truth Social, are slumping before the opening bell after former President Donald Trump was convicted in his hush money trial

Shares in Trump Media slump after former president convicted in hush money trial
Business|Technology|US

Uber unveils US shuttle service, expands Costco tie-up to woo price-conscious users

Uber Technologies is introducing a shuttle service in the U.S. and widening a delivery tie-up with membership-only retailer Costco as part of a series of

Uber unveils US shuttle service, expands Costco tie-up to woo price-conscious users
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Netflix to stream NFL games on Christmas Day from this year

Netflix said on Wednesday it would stream two National Football League games on Christmas Day this year, doubling down on efforts to add more live programming on its streaming service.

Netflix to stream NFL games on Christmas Day from this year
Business|Technology|US

Billionaire Frank McCourt's Project Liberty forms consortium to bid for TikTok's US operations

Entrepreneur and former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt said on Wednesday his organization, Project Liberty, is forming a consortium to buy social media platform TikTok in the

Billionaire Frank McCourt's Project Liberty forms consortium to bid for TikTok's US operations
Business|Health|Technology

Eisai starts rolling submission for injectable version of Alzheimer's drug with US FDA

Eisai and partner Biogen said on Tuesday that the Japanese drugmaker has begun submitting data on a rolling basis to the US health regulator for a marketing application of a subcutaneous

Eisai starts rolling submission for injectable version of Alzheimer's drug with US FDA
Business|Science|Technology

Musk's Neuralink has faced issues with its tiny wires for years, sources say

Neuralink's disclosure last week that tiny wires inside the brain of its first patient had pulled out of position is an issue the Elon Musk company has known about for

Musk's Neuralink has faced issues with its tiny wires for years, sources say
Business|Technology

Anthropic taps Instagram co-founder as product chief

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has appointed Instagram co-founder Mike Krieger as its chief product officer, the company said on Wednesday, it looks to spruce up its AI

Anthropic taps Instagram co-founder as product chief
Business|Finance|Technology

Digital bank Chime debuts advance wage product ahead of anticipated IPO

U.S. digital bank Chime is launching a product that will allow customers to access up to $500 of their wages before payday, the latest move by a financial technology company

Digital bank Chime debuts advance wage product ahead of anticipated IPO
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Lawsuit claiming Uber hid Dutch tax haven is dismissed by US judge

A U.S. judge has dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit accusing Uber Technologies of defrauding shareholders by concealing its use of its Netherlands subsidiary as

Lawsuit claiming Uber hid Dutch tax haven is dismissed by US judge
Business|Technology|US

US House committee advances bill to restrict BGI, WuXi AppTec

U.S. legislation that would restrict business with China's BGI, WuXi AppTec and certain other biotech companies on national security grounds was approved by a U.S.

US House committee advances bill to restrict BGI, WuXi AppTec
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Bridgewater piled into Mag Seven stocks in Q1 but spurned Tesla - filings

Bridgewater Associates piled into six of the so-called Magnificent Seven megacap U.S. stocks in the first quarter, making an $800 million bet on Google-parent

Bridgewater piled into Mag Seven stocks in Q1 but spurned Tesla - filings
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology|US

KKR remedies on Telecom Italia deal expected next week, source says

U.S. investment firm KKR will likely offer remedies next week in an attempt to secure EU antitrust approval to buy Telecom Italia's (TIM) fixed-line access network,

KKR remedies on Telecom Italia deal expected next week, source says
Business|Opinion|Technology

Does your service business need AI? Here are 4 rules to help you decide

How much “customer interaction uncertainty” does your business deal with? The answer should guide your thinking about AI.

Does your service business need AI? Here are 4 rules to help you decide
Arts|Entertainment|Technology

Drake’s beef with Kendrick Lamar isn’t nearly as important as his tiff with Tupac Shakur’s estate over using the dead rapper’s voice

The AI train has left the station. Now, guardrails need to be hastily built to keep the technology from running the music industry off the tracks.

Drake’s beef with Kendrick Lamar isn’t nearly as important as his tiff with Tupac Shakur’s estate over using the dead rapper’s voice
Science|Technology

The rush to return humans to the Moon and build lunar bases could threaten opportunities for astronomy

The best spots on the Moon for lunar bases are the same spots where scientists want to build telescopes − can these two interests coexist?

The rush to return humans to the Moon and build lunar bases could threaten opportunities for astronomy
Science|Technology

AI is cracking a hard problem – giving computers a sense of smell

AIs that can see and hear have captured the public imagination. A machine learning expert explains why the sense of smell has lagged behind – and why that could change.

AI is cracking a hard problem – giving computers a sense of smell
Health|Science|Technology

Eye exercises to improve sight – is there any science behind them? An ophthalmologist explains why you shouldn’t buy the hype

Some of the ads promise that you can throw away your glasses. But what does the evidence say?

Eye exercises to improve sight – is there any science behind them? An ophthalmologist explains why you shouldn’t buy the hype
Business|Food|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|US

Lab-grown meat isn't on store shelves yet, but some states have already banned it

Lab-grown meat is not currently available in any U.S. grocery stores or restaurants

Lab-grown meat isn't on store shelves yet, but some states have already banned it
Business|Technology

One Tech Tip: Want to turn off Meta AI? You can't — but there are some workarounds

If you use Facebook, WhatsApp or Instagram

One Tech Tip: Want to turn off Meta AI? You can't — but there are some workarounds
Business|Science|Technology

OpenAI's Altman sidesteps questions about governance, Johansson at UN AI summit

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman was a star speaker at the annual AI for Good conference Thursday, addressing the U.N. telecommunications agency’s annual gathering about how to tap the societal promise of artificial intelligence technology

OpenAI's Altman sidesteps questions about governance, Johansson at UN AI summit
Asia|Business|Economy|News|Technology|World

China to impose controls on exports of some aviation and aerospace equipment

China's Commerce Ministry has announced it will restrict exports of some aviation and aerospace-related equipment and technology beginning July 1

China to impose controls on exports of some aviation and aerospace equipment
Crime|Europe|News|Technology

Massive police sweep across Europe takes down ransomware networks and arrests 4 suspects

Police coordinated by the European Union’s justice agency have taken down computer networks responsible for spreading ransomware via infected emails

Massive police sweep across Europe takes down ransomware networks and arrests 4 suspects
Business|Finance|Technology

Google to invest $2 billion in Malaysian data center and cloud hub

Google plans to invest $2 billion in Malaysia, developing its first data center and a Google Cloud hub in the latest big foray by a U.S. tech giant in the Southeast Asian country

Google to invest $2 billion in Malaysian data center and cloud hub
Business|News|Technology

Boeing tells federal regulators how it plans to fix aircraft safety and quality problems

Boeing officials have presented a plan for improving manufacturing quality and safety to federal officials

Boeing tells federal regulators how it plans to fix aircraft safety and quality problems
Business|News|Technology|US

TikTok creators file suit to block US divestment or ban law

A group of TikTok creators said Tuesday they filed suit in U.S. federal court seeking to block a law signed by President Joe Biden that would force the

TikTok creators file suit to block US divestment or ban law
Business|Technology

OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever departs ChatGPT maker

OpenAI co-founder and chief scientist Ilya Sutskever is leaving the startup at the center of today's artificial intelligence boom.

OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever departs ChatGPT maker
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Sony shares leap 12% on buyback and dividend plans, higher profit outlook

Shares in Sony Group jumped 12% in early Tokyo trading on Wednesday after the company pledged to boost shareholder returns and forecast higher annual profit with a

Sony shares leap 12% on buyback and dividend plans, higher profit outlook
Asia|Business|Technology

Xiaomi becomes 8th largest EV upstart in China after successful SU7 launch

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has become the country's eighth-largest electric vehicle upstart after selling more than 7,000 units of its first model, the SU7 sedan, in

Xiaomi becomes 8th largest EV upstart in China after successful SU7 launch
Asia|News|Technology

YouTube to block Hong Kong protest anthem videos after court order

Alphabet's YouTube on Tuesday said it would comply with a court decision and block access inside Hong Kong to 32 video links

YouTube to block Hong Kong protest anthem videos after court order
Business|Europe|Technology

Amazon Web Services plans $8.4 billion cloud investment in Germany

Amazon Web Services (AWS) said on Wednesday it plans to invest 7.8 billion euros ($8.44 billion) in Germany through 2040 as it builds a cloud computing infrastructure

Amazon Web Services plans $8.4 billion cloud investment in Germany
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Chinese EV maker Aiways to go public in US via deal with Hudson Acquisition SPAC

Chinese electric vehicle maker Aiways will go public via a merger with U.S. special purpose acquisition company Hudson Acquistion Corp in a deal that should value the

Chinese EV maker Aiways to go public in US via deal with Hudson Acquisition SPAC
Asia|News|Technology

Malaysia outraged at Meta takedown of media's Facebook posts on PM's Hamas meeting

Malaysia's communications minister expressed outrage at Meta Platforms on Tuesday, demanding it explain why it had taken down Facebook posts by local media

Malaysia outraged at Meta takedown of media's Facebook posts on PM's Hamas meeting
Business|Technology|Travel

Boeing, Airbus need to do more to reduce new jet delays, Qatar Airways CEO says

Planemakers Airbus and Boeing need to put more pressure on their suppliers to reduce the delivery delays of new aircraft that are hindering airlines' ability to meet travel demand,

Boeing, Airbus need to do more to reduce new jet delays, Qatar Airways CEO says
Business|Finance|News|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Love them or hate them, meme stocks are back

Meme stocks are soaring again, delighting fans, frustrating detractors and showing Wall Street that the social media force behind the wild

Love them or hate them, meme stocks are back
Business|Finance|Technology

Huawei flagship store surge in China signals showdown with Apple

Huawei is revamping its retail strategy and aggressively opening flagship stores in China, with some just a stone's throw away from Apple shops, as it seeks to retake

Huawei flagship store surge in China signals showdown with Apple
Europe|News|Technology

Politicians and election officials offered cyber protection ahead of UK election

Politicians, election officials and other high risk individuals in Britain are to be offered support to help protect them from hacks by foreign spies ahead of an election expected

Politicians and election officials offered cyber protection ahead of UK election
Business|Technology

Veon teams up with partners to bridge online 'AI language gap'

Telecom company Veon, mobile operator Beeline Kazakhstan, the Barcelona Supercomputing Center and the GSMA lobby group said on Wednesday they would work together to bridge an "AI language

Veon teams up with partners to bridge online 'AI language gap'
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

MicroStrategy, Indian companies among additions to MSCI indexes

Index provider MSCI will count U.S. bitcoin investor MicroStrategy among 42 additions to its widely tracked world index while more firms from India join its emerging markets index,

MicroStrategy, Indian companies among additions to MSCI indexes
Business|Finance|Technology

EV startup Canoo posts larger-than-expected loss in first quarter

Electric vehicle startup Canoo posted a larger-than-expected loss for the first quarter on Tuesday, but kept its outlook for the year unchanged.

EV startup Canoo posts larger-than-expected loss in first quarter
Business|Technology|US

Elon Musk ordered to testify again in US SEC probe of Twitter takeover

A federal court ordered on Tuesday that Elon Musk must testify again in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's investigation into his $44 billion takeover of Twitter.

Elon Musk ordered to testify again in US SEC probe of Twitter takeover
Business|Finance|Technology

El Salvador mined nearly 474 bitcoins, adding to state crypto holding, in last three years

El Salvador has mined nearly 474 bitcoins since 2021 thanks to a volcano-fueled geothermal power plant, official data showed on Tuesday, bringing the

El Salvador mined nearly 474 bitcoins, adding to state crypto holding, in last three years
Business|News|Technology|US

US agency settles probes into America Movil undersea cable system

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said on Tuesday it has resolved two investigations into the America Movil Submarine Cable System that connects

US agency settles probes into America Movil undersea cable system
Business|Science|Technology

OpenAI unveils new AI model as competition heats up

ChatGPT maker OpenAI said on Monday it would release a new AI model called GPT-4o, capable of realistic voice conversation and able to interact across text and

OpenAI unveils new AI model as competition heats up
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Comcast to unveil Netflix, Apple TV+, Peacock streaming bundle

Comcast is set to launch a streaming bundle combining its Peacock service with Netflix and Apple TV+, as the media and broadband company looks to retain subscribers in the face of stiff

Comcast to unveil Netflix, Apple TV+, Peacock streaming bundle
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Small US businesses fear TikTok ban after it turbocharged sales

Everything changed for Paul Tran and his wife Lynda when the skincare brand they co-founded went viral on TikTok.  

Small US businesses fear TikTok ban after it turbocharged sales
Business|Economy|News|Technology|US

Biden hikes US tariffs on Chinese imports

U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled steep tariff increases on an array of Chinese imports, including electric vehicle (EV) batteries, computer chips and medical products.

Biden hikes US tariffs on Chinese imports
Asia|Crime|Finance|News|Technology|World

North Korea laundered $147.5 million in stolen crypto in March, say UN experts

North Korea laundered $147.5 million through virtual currency platform Tornado Cash in March after stealing it last year from a cryptocurrency exchange,

North Korea laundered $147.5 million in stolen crypto in March, say UN experts
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

BYD to nail down Mexico plant site by year-end, Americas head says

Chinese electric auto maker BYD expects to have chosen a site to build a plant in Mexico, where it will put out up to 150,000 cars a year, by the end of 2024, the firm's

BYD to nail down Mexico plant site by year-end, Americas head says
Business|Economy|Environment|News|Science|Technology

Maryland sets course for offshore wind energy expansion with new legislation

Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed a bill aimed at reevaluating and potentially revising existing offshore wind project plans, setting the stage for the state's goal of achieving 8,500

Maryland sets course for offshore wind energy expansion with new legislation
Business|Economy|Technology|US

A US-China EV trade war threatens Biden's clean-car agenda

The Biden administration's plan to slap heavy new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries would provide temporary

A US-China EV trade war threatens Biden's clean-car agenda
News|Science|Technology|US

Johns Hopkins team assessing nation's bridges after deadly Baltimore collapse

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore are assessing the country’s bridges after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge

Johns Hopkins team assessing nation's bridges after deadly Baltimore collapse
Election|News|Technology|US

California advances measures targeting AI discrimination and deepfakes

California lawmakers have advanced a host of artificial intelligence proposals that would protect jobs, build public trust, fight algorithmic discrimination, and outlaw deepfakes involving elections or pornography

California advances measures targeting AI discrimination and deepfakes
Environment|Science|Technology

Researchers find a tiny organism has the power to reduce a persistent greenhouse gas in farm fields

Thanks to heavy use of nitrogen fertilizer, tiny organisms that flourish in farm fields emit nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas that can warm the planet more than carbon dioxide and stay in the atmosphere for over a century

Researchers find a tiny organism has the power to reduce a persistent greenhouse gas in farm fields
News|Technology

Britain and US sound alarm over growing Chinese cyber threat

U.S. and British officials warned on Tuesday of a growing cyber threat from China, with the White House cyber director saying

Britain and US sound alarm over growing Chinese cyber threat
Business|Finance|Technology

Sony sees profit growth on buoyant demand for image sensors but lower PS5 sales

Sony said on Tuesday it sees its operating profit climbing 5% this business year on robust demand for its image sensors even as it forecast lower sales for its

Sony sees profit growth on buoyant demand for image sensors but lower PS5 sales
News|Technology|US

Stella Assange, wife of Wikileaks founder, vows to fight on ahead of crucial court date

In a week's time, WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange could be on a flight to the United States at the end of his years-long legal battle to avoid extradition.

Stella Assange, wife of Wikileaks founder, vows to fight on ahead of crucial court date
Business|Technology

Elon Musk's xAI nears $10 billion deal to rent Oracle's AI servers, The Information reports

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI has been talking to Oracle executives about spending $10 billion to rent cloud servers from the company over a period of years, The

Elon Musk's xAI nears $10 billion deal to rent Oracle's AI servers, The Information reports
Business|News|Technology|US

Boeing Starliner's crew debut delayed again over spacecraft issue

Boeing's first Starliner mission carrying astronauts into space has been delayed again - until at least May 21 - over an issue with the spacecraft's propulsion

Boeing Starliner's crew debut delayed again over spacecraft issue
Business|Technology

Meta to shut Workplace app to focus on AI, metaverse

Meta Platforms will discontinue its work-focused Workplace app as the company shifts its focus on building artificial intelligence and metaverse technologies, the Facebook parent said on

Meta to shut Workplace app to focus on AI, metaverse
Business|Technology

Amazon's cloud unit chief to step down after three years

The chief of Amazon.com's wildly profitable Amazon Web Services cloud computing unit will step down next month after a three-year term, the company said

Amazon's cloud unit chief to step down after three years
News|Technology|World

Another US MQ-9 Reaper drone goes down in Yemen, images purportedly show

Another U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone has gone down in Yemen as the country's Houthi rebels continued attacks on shipping around the Red Sea over the Israel-Hamas war

Another US MQ-9 Reaper drone goes down in Yemen, images purportedly show
Business|Technology

Nissan warns owners of older vehicles not to drive them due to risk of exploding air bag inflators

Nissan is urging the owners of about 84,000 older vehicles to stop driving them because their Takata air bag inflators are at high risk of exploding in a crash and hurling metal fragments

Nissan warns owners of older vehicles not to drive them due to risk of exploding air bag inflators
News|Science|Technology

I’m an astrophysicist mapping the universe with data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory − clear, sharp photos help me study energetic black holes

2024 marks 25 years since NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory started detecting X-rays from energetic astronomical events.

I’m an astrophysicist mapping the universe with data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory − clear, sharp photos help me study energetic black holes
Election|Europe|News|Technology

Europe's cybersecurity chief says disruptive attacks have doubled in 2024, sees Russia behind many

The top European Union cybersecurity official says that disruptive digital attacks have doubled in the 27-member bloc in recent months and election-related services are also being targeted

Europe's cybersecurity chief says disruptive attacks have doubled in 2024, sees Russia behind many
Business|Technology

Apple set to sell Vision Pro headset outside US, Bloomberg News reports

Apple is gearing up to sell its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset outside the United States, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, in a bid to invigorate demand for its most expensive bet in

Apple set to sell Vision Pro headset outside US, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Technology

US, China meet in Geneva to discuss AI risks

The U.S. and China will meet in Geneva to discuss artificial intelligence on Tuesday and U.S. officials stressed that Washington's

US, China meet in Geneva to discuss AI risks
Asia|News|Technology|US|World

U.S. and Taiwan navies quietly held Pacific drills in April, sources say

The U.S. and Taiwan navies conducted joint drills in the Pacific in April that, officially, did not take place, four people briefed on the matter said, as the two militaries boost

U.S. and Taiwan navies quietly held Pacific drills in April, sources say
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Ant Group profit down 19% to 7.87 billion yuan

China's Ant Group posted a 19% fall in net profit of 7.87 billion yuan ($1.09 billion) in the three months to Dec. 31, according to Reuters calculations based on Alibaba Group

Ant Group profit down 19% to 7.87 billion yuan
Asia|Business|Technology

Foxconn upbeat on AI demand, stands by Sharp following writedown

Apple supplier Foxconn said on Tuesday it remained confident about strong AI server demand this year driving revenue, and pledged to stand by Japan's

Foxconn upbeat on AI demand, stands by Sharp following writedown
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Technology|US

Factbox-What are Biden's new tariffs on China goods?

President Joe Biden is hiking tariffs on $18 billion in Chinese goods including electric vehicles, batteries, semiconductors, steel, aluminum,

Factbox-What are Biden's new tariffs on China goods?
Business|Environment|News|Technology

Tesla is sued over emissions from California plant

Tesla has been sued by an environmental nonprofit that accused Elon Musk's electric car company of violating the federal Clean Air Act hundreds of

Tesla is sued over emissions from California plant
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Tesla strike in Sweden heats up as largest union joins fray

Sweden's biggest union on Tuesday threw its weight behind a six-month-old strike by mechanics at Tesla, escalating the U.S. carmaker's latest dispute with

Tesla strike in Sweden heats up as largest union joins fray
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Stellantis brings Leapmotor to Europe in budget EV battle

Stellantis is seeking the maximum manufacturing flexibility to navigate potential customs duties as it takes on China's budget electric vehicle (EV) players with models

Stellantis brings Leapmotor to Europe in budget EV battle
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

China's Alibaba profit tumbles 86% though revenue beats estimates

China's Alibaba Group Holding reported an 86% plunge in fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday primarily due to valuation changes from equity investments, pushing

China's Alibaba profit tumbles 86% though revenue beats estimates
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

China's Tencent Q1 revenue tops forecasts as ad sales, business services shine

China's Tencent Holdings posted a 6% rise in first-quarter revenue on Tuesday, beating analyst expectations, on strong growth in advertising sales and business services

China's Tencent Q1 revenue tops forecasts as ad sales, business services shine
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Boeing commercial jet deliveries drop by two in April

Boeing said on Tuesday it delivered 24 commercial airplanes last month, down by two from the 26 planes it handed over to customers during a weak April for deliveries a year ago, as the U.S

Boeing commercial jet deliveries drop by two in April
Business|Finance|Technology

Rumble sues Google over digital advertising practices

Video sharing platform Rumble said on Monday it has sued Google, arguing the tech giant has engaged in anticompetitive practices across its digital advertising products and

Rumble sues Google over digital advertising practices
Business|Finance|Technology

Cryptoverse: Retail traders sit out bitcoin rally

What's happened to the army of retail traders who used to drive bitcoin's biggest rallies?

Cryptoverse: Retail traders sit out bitcoin rally
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman pledges to donate most of his wealth

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is joining a high-profile list of more than 240 wealthy philanthropists committed to donating over half their fortunes

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman pledges to donate most of his wealth
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A robot will soon try to remove melted nuclear fuel from Japan's destroyed Fukushima reactor

The operator of Japan’s destroyed Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has demonstrated how a remote-controlled robot would retrieve tiny bits of melted fuel debris from one of three damaged reactors later this year

A robot will soon try to remove melted nuclear fuel from Japan's destroyed Fukushima reactor
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UBS CEO warns about risk of delays to tech integration

UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti warned on Monday that any delay to the integration of its technology and data with those of former rival Credit Suisse would erode planned

UBS CEO warns about risk of delays to tech integration
Science|Technology

Understanding how ions flow in and out of the tiniest pores promises better energy storage devices

To model the inside of a supercapacitor, my team had to rework a common physics law that most high school students learn.

Understanding how ions flow in and out of the tiniest pores promises better energy storage devices
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Massachusetts takes Uber, Lyft to trial over whether drivers are employees

Massachusetts' attorney general took Uber Technologies and Lyft to trial on Monday over allegations that the ride-share companies are misclassifying thousands of

Massachusetts takes Uber, Lyft to trial over whether drivers are employees
Business|Technology

Meta exploring AI-assisted earbuds with cameras, The Information reports

Meta Platforms is exploring making earphones powered by artificial intelligence with cameras, The Information reported on Monday citing employees familiar with the matter.

Meta exploring AI-assisted earbuds with cameras, The Information reports
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Europe can't lag behind in 5G technology - German Chancellor Scholz

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called on Monday for an expansion of the 5G mobile network in Europe at the Nordic summit on security and competitiveness in Stockholm.

Europe can't lag behind in 5G technology - German Chancellor Scholz
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T-Mobile to buy almost all of U.S Cellular in deal worth $4.4 billion with debt

T-Mobile is buying U.S. Cellular’s wireless operations and certain spectrum assets in a deal valued at $4.4 billion, and further consolidating the industry

T-Mobile to buy almost all of U.S Cellular in deal worth $4.4 billion with debt
Business|Science|Technology

OpenAI forms safety committee as it starts training latest artificial intelligence model

OpenAI says it’s setting up a new safety and security committee and has begun training a new artificial intelligence model to supplant the GPT-4 system that underpins its ChatGPT chatbot

OpenAI forms safety committee as it starts training latest artificial intelligence model
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Toyota shows 'an engine reborn' with green fuel despite global push for battery electric cars

Japanese automaker Toyota introduced plans to cast a futuristic spin on the traditional internal combustion engine

Toyota shows 'an engine reborn' with green fuel despite global push for battery electric cars
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Japan's SoftBank swings to quarterly profit, eyes on Arm unit

Japan's SoftBank Group swung to a net profit in the final quarter of its financial year, it said on Monday, even as an investment loss at its Vision Fund arm

Japan's SoftBank swings to quarterly profit, eyes on Arm unit
Science|Technology

UAE releases new AI model to compete with big tech

A government research institute in the United Arab Emirates on Monday released a new open source GenAI model, which could rival the ones from big technology companies.

UAE releases new AI model to compete with big tech
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Apple defeats union campaign at New Jersey retail store

Apple employees at a New Jersey retail store have voted against joining a union, potentially stifling momentum for a push to organize the tech giant's workforce

Apple defeats union campaign at New Jersey retail store
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Australian court lifts order blocking X on church stabbing video

An Australian court on Monday rejected a bid by the country's cyber safety regulator to extend a temporary order for Elon Musk-owned X to block videos of the stabbing of an Assyrian

Australian court lifts order blocking X on church stabbing video
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Musk's SpaceX is quick to build in Texas, slow to pay its bills

SpaceX is building launch facilities, office buildings and even a shopping center in rural Texas, as billionaire Elon Musk's space venture rapidly

Musk's SpaceX is quick to build in Texas, slow to pay its bills
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SoftBank's $184 billion portfolio key to beating AI rivals, says Vision Fund CFO

Japanese technology investor Softbank Group believes it has an advantage over smaller rivals because it can leverage its entire $183.6 billion portfolio to help it

SoftBank's $184 billion portfolio key to beating AI rivals, says Vision Fund CFO
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Porch sues China Construction Bank in US over reinsurance fraud losses

U.S. insurance and home inspection software provider Porch Group is suing China Construction Bank Corp (CCB), the country's third-biggest lender by assets, for allegedly enabling a "

Porch sues China Construction Bank in US over reinsurance fraud losses
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Tim Draper leads $3.5 million funding round for six-employee startup behind bitcoin lending

Zest Protocol, a bitcoin lending startup with just six employees, has secured $3.5 million in a funding round led by billionaire investor Tim Draper.

Tim Draper leads $3.5 million funding round for six-employee startup behind bitcoin lending
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Germany says cybercrime by foreign actors rose by 28% in 2023

Cybercrime by foreign perpetrators surged in Germany in 2023, rising by 28% on the previous year, data released on Monday showed, at a time of heightened anxiety in Europe over

Germany says cybercrime by foreign actors rose by 28% in 2023
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Apple's Maryland store workers vote to authorize strike

Workers at Apple's store in Towson, Maryland, have voted in favor of authorizing a strike, the International

Apple's Maryland store workers vote to authorize strike
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Russia will build Central Asia's first nuclear power plant in an agreement with Uzbekistan

Russia and Uzbekistan have signed an accord for Moscow to build a small nuclear power plant in the Central Asian country

Russia will build Central Asia's first nuclear power plant in an agreement with Uzbekistan
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North Korean rocket carrying its 2nd spy satellite explodes shortly after launch

North Korea says its attempt to put another spy satellite into orbit has failed

North Korean rocket carrying its 2nd spy satellite explodes shortly after launch
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South Korea prepares support package worth over $7 billion for chip industry

South Korea is readying plans for a support package for chip investments and research worth more than 10 trillion won ($7.30 billion), the finance minister said on Sunday, after

South Korea prepares support package worth over $7 billion for chip industry
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French presidency: Amazon to announce new 1.2 billion euros investment in France

U.S. internet giant Amazon will announce a new 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) investment in France, the French presidency said on Sunday ahead of the start of the country's annual

French presidency: Amazon to announce new 1.2 billion euros investment in France
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British newspaper groups warn Apple over ad-blocking plans, FT reports

British newspaper groups have warned Apple that any move to impose a so-called "web eraser" tool to block advertisements would put the financial sustainability of journalism at risk, the

British newspaper groups warn Apple over ad-blocking plans, FT reports
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Lufthansa boss vents frustration about Boeing problems

Aircraft delivery delays from Boeing are "extremely annoying" and cost Lufthansa lots of money, but the U.S. planemaker should be able to resolve its problems, the German airline's

Lufthansa boss vents frustration about Boeing problems
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Arm plans to launch AI chips in 2025, Nikkei reports

SoftBank Group's Arm Holdings plans to develop artificial-intelligence (AI) chips, seeking to launch the first products in 2025, Nikkei Asia reported on Sunday.

Arm plans to launch AI chips in 2025, Nikkei reports
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Chinese e-commerce giants face delicate balance between discounts, profit

Quarterly earnings reports from Chinese e-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com this week will be closely watched as barometers for the mood of consumers in the world's

Chinese e-commerce giants face delicate balance between discounts, profit
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Microsoft to invest 4 billion euros in France

Technology and software giant Microsoft will invest 4 billion euros ($4.3 billion) in France as part of the annual 'Choose France' business summit, its vice chair and president Brad

Microsoft to invest 4 billion euros in France
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Poland rolls out plans for fortifications along its border with Russia and Belarus

Defense officials in NATO member Poland have presented a plan to strengthen surveillance and defense along its eastern border with Russia and Russian ally Belarus

Poland rolls out plans for fortifications along its border with Russia and Belarus
Asia|Technology

SoftBank seen returning to loss in Q4 despite tech stock strength

Japanese technology

SoftBank seen returning to loss in Q4 despite tech stock strength
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Chinese EV maker Zeekr soars nearly 35% in stellar US market debut

Zeekr's shares rose almost 35% above their initial public offering price on Friday in a strong start for the electric-vehicle maker, the first major

Chinese EV maker Zeekr soars nearly 35% in stellar US market debut
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US agency to unveil plan to ease power transmission crunch

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is expected on Monday to issue a final rule to address the crunch in U.S. electricity transmission as the

US agency to unveil plan to ease power transmission crunch
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Protesters attempt to storm Tesla German plant, clash with police

Protesters opposed to expansion of U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla's plant in Grueneheide near Berlin clashed with police as some of them attempted to storm the facility on Friday

Protesters attempt to storm Tesla German plant, clash with police
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North Korea plans to launch a rocket soon, likely carrying its second military spy satellite

North Korea has announced plans to launch a rocket apparently carrying its second military spy satellite in the coming days

North Korea plans to launch a rocket soon, likely carrying its second military spy satellite
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After layoffs, Musk says Tesla to spend $500 million on charging network

Tesla will spend more than $500 million this year to expand its fast-charging network, CEO Elon Musk said on Friday, days after abruptly laying off employees who were running the business.

After layoffs, Musk says Tesla to spend $500 million on charging network
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Musk's X Corp loses lawsuit against Israeli data-scraping company

A U.S. judge dismissed a lawsuit in which Elon Musk's X Corp accused an Israeli data-scraping company of illegally copying and selling content, and selling tools that

Musk's X Corp loses lawsuit against Israeli data-scraping company
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Medvedev says aim of nuclear exercises is to work out response to attacks on Russian soil

The aim of nuclear exercises planned by Russia is to work out the response to any attacks on Russian soil which the West has allowed Ukraine to carry out with the weapons it

Medvedev says aim of nuclear exercises is to work out response to attacks on Russian soil
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Honda ramps up R&D spending as it expands hybrid push

Honda Motor Co said on Friday it would increase R&D spending this financial year by nearly a quarter to boost its competitive edge in hybrid and other electrified vehicles, as it

Honda ramps up R&D spending as it expands hybrid push
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Crypto group with 440,000 members launches PAC to target House, Senate elections

A cryptocurrency nonprofit has launched a new political action committee (PAC) to raise money from its 440,000 members for crypto-friendly politicians, and is

Crypto group with 440,000 members launches PAC to target House, Senate elections
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US agency opens probe into over 200,000 Ford vehicles on fuel leak risks

The U.S. auto safety regulator said on Friday it was opening a preliminary evaluation into 210,960 Ford vehicles following complaints alleging diesel fuel leaks that may result in a fire.

US agency opens probe into over 200,000 Ford vehicles on fuel leak risks
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology

Factbox-Chinese EV makers set sights on European production

Some Chinese carmakers are looking to set up manufacturing and assembly plants in Europe as they aim to ramp up sales of lower-cost cars in the region to rival their European competitors

Factbox-Chinese EV makers set sights on European production
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Ukraine to get its first F-16 jets in June-July, says Kyiv military source

Kyiv expects to receive its first F-16 fighter jets from its Western allies in June-July, a high-ranking Ukrainian military source said on Friday.

Ukraine to get its first F-16 jets in June-July, says Kyiv military source
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China says it firmly opposes US export control tools

China firmly opposes the abuse of export control tools such as the U.S. entity list, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday, after the U.S. added 37 Chinese firms to a

China says it firmly opposes US export control tools
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China's Zeekr prices US IPO at top of range to raise $441 million

Chinese electric vehicle maker Zeekr Intelligent Technology priced its U.S. initial public offering (IPO) at the top of its indicated range, raising

China's Zeekr prices US IPO at top of range to raise $441 million
Asia|Economy|News|Technology

China's car exports hit record high in April, as domestic sales fall

China's car exports surged to a record high in April, data showed on Friday, as domestic sales slipped 5.8% from a year earlier amid intensifying price

China's car exports hit record high in April, as domestic sales fall
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US opens preliminary probe into Fisker's cars over brake system issue

The U.S. auto safety regulator on Friday opened a preliminary probe into 6,813 Ocean SUVs made by Fisker in 2023, after complaints that the automatic emergency braking system used in the

US opens preliminary probe into Fisker's cars over brake system issue
Business|Finance|Technology

Foxconn's Q1 profit to jump from low base, AI to power growth

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, is expected to report on Tuesday that first-quarter profit more than doubled on robust demand for artificial

Foxconn's Q1 profit to jump from low base, AI to power growth
Business|Finance|Technology

Chinese venture capitalists warn IPO freeze will hit innovation

Chinese venture capitalists have warned the country's IPO freeze is starving tech startups of funds by keeping market participants locked into existing investments, undermining

Chinese venture capitalists warn IPO freeze will hit innovation
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Australian regulator says Musk's X should not set limits of internet law

Elon Musk's X has policies to take down harmful content when it chooses but should not be allowed to overrule Australian law in deciding what can be viewed there, a

Australian regulator says Musk's X should not set limits of internet law
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With revenue sharing coming to college sports, are NIL collectives a problem or part of a solution?

When the NCAA lifted its longtime ban on college athletes monetizing their names, images and likenesses in 2021, there was no such thing as NIL collectives

With revenue sharing coming to college sports, are NIL collectives a problem or part of a solution?
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Boeing's 1st astronaut flight now set for June after a review of small leak on new capsule

Boeing is now aiming for its first astronaut launch at the beginning of June

Boeing's 1st astronaut flight now set for June after a review of small leak on new capsule
Crime|News|Technology|US

Uvalde families sue Meta and Call of Duty maker on second anniversary of school attack

The families of a group of victims of the Uvalde school shooting have announced new lawsuits against Instagram parent company Meta Platforms, the maker of the video game Call of Duty and the gun company that made the assault rifle used in the shooting

Uvalde families sue Meta and Call of Duty maker on second anniversary of school attack
Asia|Technology

China's latest AI chatbot is trained on President Xi Jinping's political ideology

China’s latest artificial intelligence chatbot is trained on President Xi Jinping’s doctrine in a stark reminder of the ideological parameters that Chinese AI models should abide by

China's latest AI chatbot is trained on President Xi Jinping's political ideology
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Tesla interfered with union organizing at New York plant, US agency claims

Tesla has been accused by a U.S. labor agency of discouraging workers at a Buffalo, New York, assembly plant from union organizing by barring them from using phones and

Tesla interfered with union organizing at New York plant, US agency claims
Business|News|Technology|US

US to determine cause of Southwest, FedEx jetliners near-miss incident

The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a June 6 hearing to determine the probable cause of a February 2023 near- miss incident involving a FedEx

US to determine cause of Southwest, FedEx jetliners near-miss incident
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Elon Musk may be compelled to testify again in SEC's Twitter takeover probe

A federal judge on Thursday indicated a willingness to compel Elon Musk to testify again in the U.S.

Elon Musk may be compelled to testify again in SEC's Twitter takeover probe
Business|Technology|US

BP looks to expand EV charging unit in US after Tesla disbands Supercharger team

BP's electric charging unit is keen on expanding in the United States after electric vehicle maker Tesla disbanded its EV charging team, the oil company said on Thursday.

BP looks to expand EV charging unit in US after Tesla disbands Supercharger team
Asia|Business|Technology

SoftBank in talks with Naver over control of Line operator LY

SoftBank CEO Junichi Miyakawa said on Thursday that the Japanese telecommunications firm is in talks with South Korea's Naver over control of LY

SoftBank in talks with Naver over control of Line operator LY
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US lawmakers unveil bill to make it easier to restrict exports of AI models

A bipartisan group of lawmakers unveiled a bill late Wednesday that would make it easier for the Biden administration to impose export controls on AI models, in a bid to

US lawmakers unveil bill to make it easier to restrict exports of AI models
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|Technology|US

Chinese companies hit with US trade restrictions over spy balloon incident

The Biden administration added 37 Chinese entities to a trade restriction list on Thursday, including some for allegedly supporting the spy

Chinese companies hit with US trade restrictions over spy balloon incident
Australia|News|Technology|World

Australia targets social media with parliamentary probe

Australia announced on Friday that it would hold a parliamentary inquiry to look into the negative impacts of social media platforms, saying they have significant

Australia targets social media with parliamentary probe
News|Technology

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
Crime|News|Technology

What Philadelphians need to know about the city’s 7,000-camera surveillance system

Police can reconstruct someone’s movements for days or weeks at a time, without any court oversight.

What Philadelphians need to know about the city’s 7,000-camera surveillance system
Africa|Technology|World

Harris announces plans to help 80% of Africa gain access to the internet, up from 40% now

Vice President Kamala Harris has announced the formation of a new partnership to help provide internet access to 80% of Africa by 2030, up from 40% now

Harris announces plans to help 80% of Africa gain access to the internet, up from 40% now
Asia|News|Science|Technology

North Korea appears to be preparing to launch its 2nd spy satellite, South Korean military says

South Korea's military says North Korea appears to be preparing to launch its second military spy satellite into space

North Korea appears to be preparing to launch its 2nd spy satellite, South Korean military says
Australia|News|Political|Technology|World

Australian judge rules that social media platform X must answer to hate speech complaint

An Australian judge has ruled that the social media platform X is subject to a state’s anti-discrimination law even though it does not have an office in Australia

Australian judge rules that social media platform X must answer to hate speech complaint
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Sony Group, others eyeing buyout of Infocom, Bloomberg News reports

Sony Group and other parties are considering buying online comic store operator Infocom Corp in a deal worth up to 200 billion yen ($1.28 billion), Bloomberg News reported on Thursday

Sony Group, others eyeing buyout of Infocom, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Technology|US

US online retail spending up 7% Jan-April, driven by demand for cheaper products, report says

Online retail sales in the U.S. rose about 7% from January to April this year, an Adobe Analytics report showed on Thursday, driven by strong demand for groceries and cheaper discretionary

US online retail spending up 7% Jan-April, driven by demand for cheaper products, report says
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How dependent is China on US artificial intelligence technology?

The Biden administration plans to put guardrails on U.S.-developed artificial intelligence (AI) models that power popular chatbots like ChatGPT to safeguard the

How dependent is China on US artificial intelligence technology?
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FAA delaying start of new US air traffic control rest requirements

The U.S Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday it was delaying requirements for air traffic controllers to get at least 10 hours off between shifts

FAA delaying start of new US air traffic control rest requirements
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

China's BYD will consider second Europe plant in 2025, executive says

Chinese automaker BYD will consider building a second assembly plant in Europe in 2025, its European managing director Michael Shu said on Thursday.

China's BYD will consider second Europe plant in 2025, executive says
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US agency raises safety concerns on Ford SUV fuel leak recall

A U.S. auto safety agency said on Thursday it has "significant safety concerns" over Ford Motor's recall of more than 42,000 SUVs over concerns fuel leaks

US agency raises safety concerns on Ford SUV fuel leak recall
Business|News|Technology

Emirates boss says unhappy with Boeing delays in fixing 777X problems

The chairman of Dubai carrier Emirates said on Tuesday he was not happy with Boeing, which he said

Emirates boss says unhappy with Boeing delays in fixing 777X problems
Business|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

Airbnb forecasts weaker Q2 revenue despite robust demand for international travel

Airbnb

Airbnb forecasts weaker Q2 revenue despite robust demand for international travel
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Airbnb slumps as gloomy forecast fans slowdown fears

Airbnb shares tumbled nearly 7% in afternoon trading on Thursday after weak forecasts for the second quarter stoked investor fears about slowing growth at the vacation rental firm and took

Airbnb slumps as gloomy forecast fans slowdown fears
Business|Finance|Technology

Roblox forecast cut adds to videogame gloom, shares fall most in two years

Roblox cut its annual bookings forecast on Thursday, fanning concerns about a slump in the videogame industry and sending its shares down 23% to mark their worst day in

Roblox forecast cut adds to videogame gloom, shares fall most in two years
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Robinhood makes headway beyond trading

Robinhood Markets' suite of new products, including its credit card and futures trading platform, will be crucial to drive growth as market fluctuations

Robinhood makes headway beyond trading
Business|Technology

Apple to power AI servers with its chips, Bloomberg News reports

Apple will deliver some of its upcoming artificial intelligence features this year through data centers powered by its own in-house chips, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, as the

Apple to power AI servers with its chips, Bloomberg News reports
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Ford mulls offering gas-powered vehicles, hybrids in Europe beyond 2030

Ford Motor is considering offering gas-powered vehicles and hybrids beyond 2030 in Europe, a change from its initial plan for an all-electric lineup in the region, the Detroit automaker

Ford mulls offering gas-powered vehicles, hybrids in Europe beyond 2030
Business|Finance|Technology|US

T-Mobile, Verizon in talks to buy parts of US Cellular, WSJ reports

T-Mobile and Verizon Communications are in talks to buy parts of United States Cellular in separate transactions, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.

T-Mobile, Verizon in talks to buy parts of US Cellular, WSJ reports
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Turkey's competition board to fine Meta $37.2 million in data-sharing probe

Turkey's competition board fined Meta Platforms 1.2 billion lira ($37.20 million) on Wednesday after concluding two separate investigations on data-sharing in its Facebook,

Turkey's competition board to fine Meta $37.2 million in data-sharing probe
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Senator Schumer to propose framework for AI legislation in coming weeks

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Wednesday he would provide a framework for addressing the risks and potential benefits of artificial intelligence in the coming weeks

Senator Schumer to propose framework for AI legislation in coming weeks
Business|Technology|US

Judge weighs proposed changes to Google's Android app store to prevent anticompetitive tactics

Google is confronting the latest in a succession of legal attacks on its digital empire on Thursday as a federal judge began to address anticompetitive practices in the app market for smartphones powered by its Android software

Judge weighs proposed changes to Google's Android app store to prevent anticompetitive tactics
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OpenAI to start using news content from News Corp. as part of a multiyear deal

OpenAI will start using news content from News Corp. as part of a multiyear deal between the two companies

OpenAI to start using news content from News Corp. as part of a multiyear deal
Sports|Technology

MLB says robot home plate umpires unlikely for 2025

Major League Baseball says robot home plate umpires are unlikely for 2025

MLB says robot home plate umpires unlikely for 2025
Europe|Science|Technology

Massive cradle of baby stars revealed in new space telescope images

A European space telescope is thrilling scientists with its latest peek at stars and galaxies

Massive cradle of baby stars revealed in new space telescope images
Crime|Election|News|Technology|US

Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls faces $6 million fine and criminal charges

A former New Hampshire Democratic Party chair whose phone number was spoofed in artificial intelligence-generated robocalls mimicking President Joe Biden's voice ahead of New Hampshire's presidential primary says today's charges related to the case show the steep price for trying to interfere in elections

Political consultant behind fake Biden robocalls faces $6 million fine and criminal charges
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Nvidia's stock is expensive. A look at why, and how that should change, by the numbers

Nvidia’s stock price has more than doubled this year after more than tripling in 2023 and it’s now the third most valuable company in the S&P 500

Nvidia's stock is expensive. A look at why, and how that should change, by the numbers
Business|Technology

TikTok rolls out new rules to limit the reach of state-affiliated media accounts on its platform

TikTok said Thursday its putting in place new rules to limit the reach of state-affiliated media accounts

TikTok rolls out new rules to limit the reach of state-affiliated media accounts on its platform
Business|News|Technology

White House pushes tech industry to shut down market for sexually abusive AI deepfakes

President Joe Biden’s administration is pushing the tech industry and financial institutions to shut down a growing market of abusive sexual images made with artificial intelligence technology

White House pushes tech industry to shut down market for sexually abusive AI deepfakes
Arts|Business|Europe|Technology|Travel

Work on new Rome subway line under the Colosseum and Forum enters crucial phase

A long-delayed and complex project to bring a subway line under ancient Roman ruins and through Rome’s historic center has entered a crucial phase

Work on new Rome subway line under the Colosseum and Forum enters crucial phase
Science|Technology

Here’s how machine learning can violate your privacy

A data privacy expert explains how machine learning algorithms draw inferences and how that leads to privacy concerns.

Here’s how machine learning can violate your privacy
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

EV maker Tesla breaks ground on Megapack energy storage battery factory in Shanghai

Chinese state media have reported that electric vehicle maker Tesla has begun construction of a factory in Shanghai to make its Megapack energy storage batteries

EV maker Tesla breaks ground on Megapack energy storage battery factory in Shanghai
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Attempts to regulate AI’s hidden hand in Americans’ lives flounder in US statehouses

State lawmakers first attempts at regulating discrimination from artificial intelligence have floundered in states across the country

Attempts to regulate AI’s hidden hand in Americans’ lives flounder in US statehouses
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Sony says focus is on creativity, with games, movies, music, sensors, IP, and not gadgets

Japanese electronics and entertainment company Sony says it's focusing on creativity in movies, animation and video games, rather than old-fashioned gadgetry

Sony says focus is on creativity, with games, movies, music, sensors, IP, and not gadgets
Asia|Economy|Technology

Taiwan April exports up less than expected, but shipments to US hit record

Taiwan's exports rose less than expected in April, hurt by weak demand from China although robust demand for artificial intelligence-related products had shipments to the United

Taiwan April exports up less than expected, but shipments to US hit record
Business|Economy|News|Technology|US

South Korea welcomes US decision to extend use of Chinese graphite in EVs

South Korea on Wednesday welcomed a U.S. decision to extend automakers' eligibility for electric vehicle tax credits for cars containing Chinese graphite through 2026.

South Korea welcomes US decision to extend use of Chinese graphite in EVs
Business|Europe|Technology

Amazon breaks into Europe 5G networks with Telefonica cloud deal

Telefonica Germany will move one million 5G customers to Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud later this month, company executives told Reuters, in a bold move by

Amazon breaks into Europe 5G networks with Telefonica cloud deal
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Mercedes CEO speaks against restrictions on trade with China

Mercedes-Benz Chief Executive Ola Kaellenius on Wednesday spoke against imposing restrictions on trade with China, stressing that the country remains the group's most important

Mercedes CEO speaks against restrictions on trade with China
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SpaceX's unit Starlink secures Indonesia operating permit

 The satellite unit of Elon Musk's SpaceX has secured a permit to operate in Indonesia, the communications minister told Reuters on Wednesday. 

SpaceX's unit Starlink secures Indonesia operating permit
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Hyundai Motor plans to add hybrids to US plant within current investment -exec

Hyundai Motor Co plans to use the investment it has already lined up for the United States to produce hybrid vehicles at its electric vehicle (EV) plant there.

Hyundai Motor plans to add hybrids to US plant within current investment -exec
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Mercedes rejects claims it prevented union organising at US plant

German premium carmaker Mercedes-Benz rejected on Wednesday claims it has been trying to prevent the formation of a union at its Alabama plant, ahead of a critical vote there next

Mercedes rejects claims it prevented union organising at US plant
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US bill would require US to coordinate Japan AUKUS role with UK and Australia

A bipartisan group of senior U.S. senators introduced legislation on Wednesday to require officials involved in the AUKUS defense project with Britain and Australia to engage

US bill would require US to coordinate Japan AUKUS role with UK and Australia
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Reddit shares soar as earnings show advertising, AI licensing revenue potential

Reddit soared as much as 11% in early trading on Wednesday after the social media firm floored investors with strong revenue growth and improving profitability in the first earnings since

Reddit shares soar as earnings show advertising, AI licensing revenue potential
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Bain Capital in talks to buy education-software provider PowerSchool, source says

Buyout firm Bain Capital is in talks to take education-software provider PowerSchool private, a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

Bain Capital in talks to buy education-software provider PowerSchool, source says
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Shopify's downbeat revenue growth forecast sends shares to six-month low

Canadian e-commerce platform Shopify forecast its slowest quarterly revenue growth in two years against the backdrop of an uncertain economy and tepid consumer

Shopify's downbeat revenue growth forecast sends shares to six-month low
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Google fights $17 billion UK lawsuit over adtech practices

Google parent Alphabet has urged a London tribunal to block a mass lawsuit which accuses it of abusing its dominance in the online advertising market, in the latest case to focus on

Google fights $17 billion UK lawsuit over adtech practices
Europe|News|Technology

Poland says Russian cyberspies targeted government networks

Russian cyberspies targeted networks belonging to the Polish government this week, the state-run National Research Institute (NASK) said on Wednesday.

Poland says Russian cyberspies targeted government networks
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EU tariffs on Chinese EVs could backfire, German car bosses warn

Top executives at BMW and Volkswagen on Wednesday warned against imposing EU import duties on electric vehicles from Chinese automakers,

EU tariffs on Chinese EVs could backfire, German car bosses warn
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China approves first gene-edited wheat in step to open up GM tech to food crops

China has approved the safety of gene-edited wheat for the first time as Beijing cautiously moves forward with commercial growing of genetically modified food crops.

China approves first gene-edited wheat in step to open up GM tech to food crops
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Warner Bros Discovery plans new cost cuts, hike in Max price, Bloomberg reports

Warner Bros Discovery is looking at additional opportunities for cost-cutting and raising prices for its Max streaming platform, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people with

Warner Bros Discovery plans new cost cuts, hike in Max price, Bloomberg reports
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Nigeria rejects Binance CEO's bribery claim as 'diversionary tactic'

Nigerian authorities on Wednesday denied allegations from Binance's CEO of soliciting bribes, saying the claim was a "diversionary tactic" and an "act of blackmail"

Nigeria rejects Binance CEO's bribery claim as 'diversionary tactic'
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GM to end production of Chevy Malibu as it shifts to EVs

General Motors said Wednesday it will end production of its gasoline-powered Chevrolet Malibu car later this year in order to produce new electric vehicles.

GM to end production of Chevy Malibu as it shifts to EVs
Africa|Business|Economy|Technology

Microsoft to shut Africa development centre in Nigeria

Microsoft is closing down its Africa Development Centre in the continent's most populous nation Nigeria, which will lead to job losses, a spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Microsoft to shut Africa development centre in Nigeria
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Music streaming firms urge European Commission to reject Apple's proposal in App Store case

A group that represents audio streaming firms including Spotify and France's Deezer in Europe has urged the European Commission to reject Apple's proposal in a music

Music streaming firms urge European Commission to reject Apple's proposal in App Store case
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Intel, Qualcomm say exports to China blocked as Beijing objects

Intel said on Wednesday its sales would take a hit after the U.S. revoked some of the chipmaker's export licenses for a customer in China, in a move

Intel, Qualcomm say exports to China blocked as Beijing objects
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Grayscale's application for ethereum futures ETF withdrawn

Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments' proposal for an exchange-traded fund tied to ether futures was withdrawn last week, according to a Tuesday notice from the U.S.

Grayscale's application for ethereum futures ETF withdrawn
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Uber shares tumble as weaker ride-share demand hurts Q2 forecast

Uber posted a surprise quarterly loss and forecast gross bookings below Wall Street expectations, sending its shares down 9% and putting the ride-share and food delivery

Uber shares tumble as weaker ride-share demand hurts Q2 forecast
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In Tesla Autopilot probe, US prosecutors focus on securities, wire fraud

U.S. prosecutors are examining whether Tesla committed securities or wire fraud by misleading investors and consumers about its electric vehicles’ self-

In Tesla Autopilot probe, US prosecutors focus on securities, wire fraud
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US confronts China over Volt Typhoon cyber espionage

U.S. officials confronted the Chinese government in Beijing last month about a sweeping cyber espionage campaign through which Chinese hackers have broken in

US confronts China over Volt Typhoon cyber espionage
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Bumble revenue beats estimates on paying users strength, shares jump

Bumble beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter revenue on Wednesday helped by growth in its paying users, sending the company's shares up more than 9% in aftermarket

Bumble revenue beats estimates on paying users strength, shares jump
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US could ban Chinese connected vehicles or impose restrictions

The U.S. could take "extreme action" and ban Chinese connected vehicles or impose restrictions on them, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Wednesday, in

US could ban Chinese connected vehicles or impose restrictions
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Robinhood's crypto business drives massive earnings beat

Online brokerage Robinhood Markets beat estimates for first-quarter profit on Wednesday, thanks to robust crypto trading volumes and rate hikes that

Robinhood's crypto business drives massive earnings beat
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Disney, Warner Bros to offer streaming bundle of Disney+, Hulu and Max

Walt Disney and Warner Bros Discovery will offer a bundle of the Disney+, Hulu and Max streaming services in the United States starting this summer, the

Disney, Warner Bros to offer streaming bundle of Disney+, Hulu and Max
Business|Technology

Factbox: What is in Huawei's new Pura 70 smartphones

Huawei's new high-end Pura 70 smartphone series quickly sold out after it was launched last month with analysts touting it as another Apple iPhone challenger and adding to signs of how the

Factbox: What is in Huawei's new Pura 70 smartphones
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Panasonic's battery unit misses annual profit estimate

The energy unit of Japan's Panasonic Holdings missed its operating profit guidance for the past business year due to lower electric-vehicle battery production in

Panasonic's battery unit misses annual profit estimate
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FTX files amended reorganization plan, expects $14.5 billion-$16.3 billion for distribution

Crypto exchange FTX will have between $14.5 billion to $16.3 billion to pay its creditors and customers, according to an amended reorganization plan filed by the company on Tuesday in a U.S

FTX files amended reorganization plan, expects $14.5 billion-$16.3 billion for distribution
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Cryptoverse: TON takes off on Telegram tie-up

A coin called TON has leapt in value in recent months, with investors betting its integration with messenger service Telegram could bring the cryptocurrency to the

Cryptoverse: TON takes off on Telegram tie-up
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Technology

SXSW festival to launch European edition in London next year

South by Southwest, the music, technology and film festival (SXSW) held annually in Austin, Texas is coming to London next year in a new European edition.

SXSW festival to launch European edition in London next year
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TikTok, ByteDance sue to block US law seeking sale or ban of app

TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance sued in U.S. federal court on Tuesday seeking to block a law signed by President Joe Biden that would force

TikTok, ByteDance sue to block US law seeking sale or ban of app
Environment|News|Science|Technology|US

Wind towers crumpled after Iowa wind farm suffers rare direct hit from powerful twister

A wind farm in southwest Iowa suffered a direct hit from a powerful tornado that crumpled five of the massive power-producing towers, including one that burst into flames

Wind towers crumpled after Iowa wind farm suffers rare direct hit from powerful twister
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Rivian sticks to production forecast below Wall Street targets

Electric-pickup maker Rivian on Tuesday stuck to a 2024 production forecast well below Wall Street targets and reported a wider-than-expected first-quarter

Rivian sticks to production forecast below Wall Street targets
Business|Technology|US

Amazon unveils first electric seaport trucks amid push to slash tailpipe emissions

Amazon.com on Tuesday unveiled the first of a dozen Volvo electric big rigs it plans to deploy this year to pick up cargo from the nation's busiest container

Amazon unveils first electric seaport trucks amid push to slash tailpipe emissions
Technology|World

US explores AI to train immigration officers on talking to refugees

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is piloting artificial intelligence to train officers who review applicants for refugee status in the United

US explores AI to train immigration officers on talking to refugees
Business|Finance|Technology

Lyft forecasts strong quarterly earnings as ride-hailing demand picks up

Ride-hailing company Lyft projected higher-than-expected gross bookings and core profit for the current quarter on Tuesday, driven by robust demand for its services and

Lyft forecasts strong quarterly earnings as ride-hailing demand picks up
Asia|Business|Technology

Elon Musk proposed to launch robotaxis in China during April visit, state media report says

Elon Musk proposed testing Tesla's advanced driver-assistance package in China by deploying it in robotaxis, during his recent visit to the country, the state-backed China Daily

Elon Musk proposed to launch robotaxis in China during April visit, state media report says
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Race for Europe's first 'real-time' stock trade tape heats up

Banks and asset managers are vying with Europe’s exchanges to develop technology that can deepen the pool of investors in the continent’s capital markets and better

Race for Europe's first 'real-time' stock trade tape heats up
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Italy's Leonardo in wait-and-see mode over Boeing delays

Italy's Leonardo is waiting to see the impact of Boeing's recent troubles on production, which could cost the Italian firm some 50 million euros in 2024, the group's CEO said on

Italy's Leonardo in wait-and-see mode over Boeing delays
Business|Finance|Technology

Nikola's revenue misses estimates on slowing truck demand

Nikola missed Wall Street expectations for first-quarter revenue on Tuesday, as the electric truck maker delivered fewer hydrogen fuel cell trucks amid an uncertain macroeconomic outlook

Nikola's revenue misses estimates on slowing truck demand
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TikTok lawsuit tees up novel court fight over US ban

TikTok's new lawsuit to block a U.S. law forcing the social media company's Chinese parent to divest it or be banned could spark a landmark clash over free speech,

TikTok lawsuit tees up novel court fight over US ban
Business|Technology

Meta to expand AI image generation offerings for ads

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said on Tuesday it was expanding its suite of generative AI ads products to offer tools that can automatically create

Meta to expand AI image generation offerings for ads
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|US

Tesla's China-made EV sales fall 18% in April; shares slip

U.S. automaker Tesla sold 62,167 China-made electric vehicles in April, down 18% from a year earlier, lagging the broader market's surge, China Passenger Car Association (CPCA)

Tesla's China-made EV sales fall 18% in April; shares slip
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UK and allies unmask and sanction Russian leader of LockBit cybercrime gang

Britain, the U.S. and Australia have sanctioned and unmasked a senior Russian leader of the notorious cybercrime gang LockBit, the British

UK and allies unmask and sanction Russian leader of LockBit cybercrime gang
Americas|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Brazil's Telefonica quarterly profit rises 7%, but misses forecasts

Brazilian telecommunications operator Telefonica Brasil posted on Tuesday a net profit below analysts' expectations, even though it increased by 7.3% in the first quarter from a

Brazil's Telefonica quarterly profit rises 7%, but misses forecasts
Business|Finance|Technology

Match Group expects quarterly revenue below estimates as spending on dating apps falls

Tinder-parent Match Group forecast second-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, as people dial back spending on dating apps, weighing on user growth.

Match Group expects quarterly revenue below estimates as spending on dating apps falls
Business|Finance|Technology

Reddit's strong forecasts spark share surge after first results since IPO

Reddit said it could post an adjusted profit in the second quarter thanks to its booming advertising business and content-licensing deals with AI companies, impressing

Reddit's strong forecasts spark share surge after first results since IPO
Business|News|Technology|US

The latest investigation into the Boeing 787

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday it has opened an investigation into the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to see whether some employees committed "misconduct" by claiming certain

The latest investigation into the Boeing 787
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Nvidia's profit soars, underscoring its dominance in chips for artificial intelligence

Nvidia overshot Wall Street estimates as its quarterly profit skyrocketed, bolstered by the chipmaking dominance that has made the company an icon of the artificial intelligence boom

Nvidia's profit soars, underscoring its dominance in chips for artificial intelligence
Science|Technology|US

US participation in space has benefits at home and abroad − reaping them all will require collaboration

You have the US space program to thank for some of the technology in your phone and laptop.

US participation in space has benefits at home and abroad − reaping them all will require collaboration
Business|Europe|Technology

Airbus says deliveries up 13% in April, reaffirms A350F timeline

Airbus delivered 61 aircraft in April, up 13% from the same month of 2023, bringing deliveries so far this year to 203, the European planemaker said on Tuesday.

Airbus says deliveries up 13% in April, reaffirms A350F timeline
Business|Finance|Technology

GlobalFoundries forecasts Q2 revenue, profit above estimates on chip market recovery

GlobalFoundries forecast second-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, betting on improving demand for semiconductors after a years-long slump that was caused by surplus

GlobalFoundries forecasts Q2 revenue, profit above estimates on chip market recovery
Business|Technology|US

Investopedia-owner Dotdash Meredith signs content license deal with OpenAI

Dotdash Meredith has signed a content license deal with OpenAI to train AI models and allow ChatGPT to answer queries with summaries attributable to America's largest digital and print

Investopedia-owner Dotdash Meredith signs content license deal with OpenAI
Business|Technology|US

Instacart partners with Uber to offer food delivery services to customers in US

Instacart customers will now be able to use the grocery delivery platform's app to order from hundreds of thousands of Uber Eats restaurant partners across the U.S., as

Instacart partners with Uber to offer food delivery services to customers in US
Asia|Business|Technology

Geely, Foretellix partner to jump-start self driving car development

Chinese automaker Geely and Israeli auto safety technology startup Foretellix formed a strategic partnership to accelerate safe large-scale development of self-driving vehicles,

Geely, Foretellix partner to jump-start self driving car development
Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle|Technology

Ferrari shares decline as it sticks to full-year forecasts

Ferrari's core earnings rose 13% in the first quarter helped by sales of models such as the 2 million-euro ($2.2 million) Daytona SP3 limited-series luxury car

Ferrari shares decline as it sticks to full-year forecasts
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Apple interrogation of NYC worker about union drive was illegal, US labor board rules

The manager of an Apple Inc retail store in Manhattan violated U.S. labor law by asking an employee whether he supported a union campaign, a federal labor board has

Apple interrogation of NYC worker about union drive was illegal, US labor board rules
Europe|News|Technology|World

Fire and hide: Ukraine's artillery pinned down by Russian drones

Rumbling out of its forest hideout, the hulking German-supplied howitzer has only a few minutes to fire before slipping back under cover to evade

Fire and hide: Ukraine's artillery pinned down by Russian drones
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'Malign actor' hacked UK defence ministry payroll, Sunak says after China reports

A "malign actor" has probably compromised the payments system used by the British military, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday after reports that China had hacked into a database

'Malign actor' hacked UK defence ministry payroll, Sunak says after China reports
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Robinhood set to report highest quarterly revenue since meme stock frenzy

Trading app Robinhood Markets is expected to report its highest quarterly revenue in nearly three years, helped by a steady rebound in equity markets and crypto trading.

Robinhood set to report highest quarterly revenue since meme stock frenzy
Business|Technology

Microsoft hit with Spanish startups' complaint about cloud practices

Microsoft was hit with a Spanish startup group's complaint about its cloud practices to the Spanish antitrust regulator on Tuesday, the latest grievance over its

Microsoft hit with Spanish startups' complaint about cloud practices
Business|Technology

Microsoft's Xbox shuts multiple studios, consolidates teams in cost-cutting move

Microsoft's Xbox is shutting down a number of gaming studios including Arkane Austin, making it the latest publisher to shut down studios amid signs of a gaming slowdown.

Microsoft's Xbox shuts multiple studios, consolidates teams in cost-cutting move
Business|Technology|US

Why is the US government trying to ban TikTok or force Bytedance to divest?

TikTok and its owner Bytedance on Tuesday sued to stop a law that would give its Chinese parent about a year to divest the U.S. assets of the short-video app, or face a

Why is the US government trying to ban TikTok or force Bytedance to divest?
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Republicans urge Biden to prevent French work with Russian nuclear power company

Two influential Republican U.S. lawmakers have urged President Joe Biden to prevent a French company from working on civil nuclear power

Republicans urge Biden to prevent French work with Russian nuclear power company
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed, with China stocks down, after Wall St retreat

Asian shares are trading mixed, as investor sentiment in Tokyo was boosted by news in the U.S. about soaring Nvidia earnings

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed, with China stocks down, after Wall St retreat
Technology|Lifestyle

Swipe right for danger: The Hinge date that went too far

The ‘Tinder Swindler’ has some competition – meet the ‘Hinge Hustler.’ Claudia Harris, a 29-year-old from Harpenden, Hertfordshire, got more than she bargained for when she said yes to an impromptu vacation with a Hinge match. Her tale is a harsh reminder that not every online connection is what it seems. It started innocently enough. Harris’s pal convinced her to give Hinge a go a year back. She quickly hit it off with a guy names James (not his real name) through the app. After nonstop chatting for half a day, James popped the question – not for marriage, but

Swipe right for danger: The Hinge date that went too far
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New cars in California could alert drivers for breaking the speed limit

A bill before California lawmakers would require new cars sold in the state in coming years to beep a warning whenever drivers exceed the speed limit by at least 10 mph

New cars in California could alert drivers for breaking the speed limit
Business|Finance|Technology

Using AI, Mastercard expects to find compromised cards quicker, before they get used by criminals

Mastercard says it expects to be able to discover that your credit or debit card number has been compromised well before it ends up in the hands of a cybercriminal

Using AI, Mastercard expects to find compromised cards quicker, before they get used by criminals
Business|Election|Technology|US

Donald Trump's campaign says it will begin accepting contributions through cryptocurrency

Donald Trump’s presidential campaign will begin accepting donations in cryptocurrency, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee’s campaign says

Donald Trump's campaign says it will begin accepting contributions through cryptocurrency
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Average US vehicle age hits record 12.6 years as high prices force people to keep them longer

Cars, trucks and SUVs in the U.S. keep getting older

Average US vehicle age hits record 12.6 years as high prices force people to keep them longer
MidEast|News|Technology|Videos|World

Israel's block of AP transmission shows how ambiguity in law could restrict war coverage

The shutdown and seizure by Israel of an Associated Press video camera that provided a live glimpse into Gaza raised concerns about how a new media law could be used to restrict war coverage

Israel's block of AP transmission shows how ambiguity in law could restrict war coverage
Business|Technology

Amazon to spend nearly $9 billion to expand cloud infra in Singapore

Amazon.com plans to spend S$12 billion ($8.88 billion) over the next four years to expand its cloud computing infrastructure in Singapore, Amazon Web Services (AWS) said on Tuesday.

Amazon to spend nearly $9 billion to expand cloud infra in Singapore
Asia|Business|Technology

China's Nio turns to rival BYD to power new EV brand, sources say

China electric vehicle maker Nio has struck a deal with larger rival BYD to source batteries for an EV brand priced at a lower range that aims to compete with Tesla, three sources

China's Nio turns to rival BYD to power new EV brand, sources say
Europe|News|Technology|World

UK has taken military database offline after hack reports, says minister

Britain acted quickly to take a database used by its defence ministry offline after - media reports said - it was hacked by the Chinese state, a senior British minister said on

UK has taken military database offline after hack reports, says minister
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Toyota to get an earnings lift from hybrids as EV hype cools

Toyota Motor is expected to get a big lift from demand for hybrids when it reports annual earnings on Wednesday, illustrating how the world's top-selling automaker is

Toyota to get an earnings lift from hybrids as EV hype cools
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

China's Zeekr to close $367.5 million New York IPO one day early, sources say

Chinese electric vehicle maker Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding will close its New York initial public offering (IPO) bookbuilding to raise up to $367.5 million

China's Zeekr to close $367.5 million New York IPO one day early, sources say
Asia|Business|Technology

Philippines' PLDT in talks to sell up to 49% of data centre business to Japan's NTT

The Philippines' largest telecommunications group PLDT is in talks to sell up to 49% of its data centre business to Japan's

Philippines' PLDT in talks to sell up to 49% of data centre business to Japan's NTT
Business|Finance|Technology

Nintendo to make announcement on Switch successor by March-end

Japan's Nintendo said on Tuesday it plans to make an announcement about the successor to its long-lasting Switch console during the financial year ending March 2025.

Nintendo to make announcement on Switch successor by March-end
Asia|Business|Technology

China's COMAC to expand Shanghai C919 plane factory as orders grow

China's COMAC is expanding production facilities for its homegrown C919 jets in Shanghai, according to one of the project contractors, as the state-owned planemaker ramps up

China's COMAC to expand Shanghai C919 plane factory as orders grow
Business|Economy|Technology|US

US seeks answers from Tesla in Autopilot recall probe

U.S. auto safety investigators are seeking detailed answers and documents from Tesla in a probe into the automaker's December recall of more than 2 million

US seeks answers from Tesla in Autopilot recall probe
Business|Science|Technology

Apple working on AI chips for data centers, WSJ reports

Apple is developing its own chip to run artificial intelligence software in data centers, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Apple working on AI chips for data centers, WSJ reports
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Group of Tesla shareholders ask investors to vote against Musk's compensation package

A group of Tesla shareholders is asking investors to vote against a compensation package worth more than $40 billion for CEO Elon Musk, saying that it’s not in the electric vehicle maker’s best interest

Group of Tesla shareholders ask investors to vote against Musk's compensation package
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TikTok law threatening a ban if the app isn’t sold raises First Amendment concerns

The law forcing TikTok to be sold or banned is meant to protect Americans from Chinese government influence and privacy intrusions. But does it undermine a bedrock American principle?

TikTok law threatening a ban if the app isn’t sold raises First Amendment concerns
Asia|Business|Technology

Nio on track to unveil its first mass-market car in May, executive says

China's premium electric vehicle maker Nio is on track to unveil a new model under a mass-market brand by the end of this month and a second smaller EV to be sold

Nio on track to unveil its first mass-market car in May, executive says
Business|Technology

Tesla lays off more staff in software, service teams, Electrek reports

Electric-vehicle maker Tesla has laid off staff from the software, service and engineering departments, tech publication Electrek reported on Monday, citing sources familiar with the matter

Tesla lays off more staff in software, service teams, Electrek reports
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Massachusetts top court hears challenges to gig worker ballot measures

Massachusetts's highest court on Monday weighed whether ballot proposals that would redefine the relationship between app-based companies like Uber Technologies and

Massachusetts top court hears challenges to gig worker ballot measures
Crime|Europe|Technology

Russian suspected cybercrime kingpin pleads guilty in US, TASS reports

Alexander Vinnik, a Russian suspected cybercrime kingpin who was arrested in Greece in 2017, convicted of money laundering in France three years later and is now awaiting trial in

Russian suspected cybercrime kingpin pleads guilty in US, TASS reports
Business|Technology|US

Axon raises full-year revenue forecast on strong demand for its software products

Axon Enterprise raised its full-year core profit and revenue forecast Monday, banking on strong demand for its software products and recently launched TASER 10 policing device.

Axon raises full-year revenue forecast on strong demand for its software products
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Robinhood Crypto gets Wells notice from US SEC

Retail trading platform Robinhood Markets said on Monday it received an enforcement action notice from the U.S.

Robinhood Crypto gets Wells notice from US SEC
Business|Economy|Technology|US

US must support critical mineral projects in risky nations, White House adviser says

The United States and its allies must encourage mining projects in countries where Western corporations are reticent to do business to guarantee a reliable and sustainable global supply of

US must support critical mineral projects in risky nations, White House adviser says
Europe|News|Technology|World

Germany's foreign minister says in Kyiv that air defenses are an 'absolute priority' for Ukraine

Germany’s foreign minister says sending air defense systems to Ukraine to help protect it from Russian cruise missiles, rockets and drones is an “absolute priority.”

Germany's foreign minister says in Kyiv that air defenses are an 'absolute priority' for Ukraine
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Trump Media dismisses auditor BF Borgers amid SEC fraud charges

Former U.S. President Donald Trump's media and technology company said it had replaced its auditor, BF Borgers, after the U.S.

Trump Media dismisses auditor BF Borgers amid SEC fraud charges
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AI companies make fresh safety promise at Seoul summit, nations agree to align work on risks

Leading artificial intelligence companies made a fresh pledge at a mini-summit Tuesday to develop AI safely, while world leaders agreed to build a network of publicly backed safety institutes to advance research and testing of the technology

AI companies make fresh safety promise at Seoul summit, nations agree to align work on risks
Business|Science|Technology|World

Corn, millet and ... rooftop solar? Farm family’s newest crop shows China’s solar ascendancy

China is the runaway leader in supplying the world with the hardware to gather solar power

Corn, millet and ... rooftop solar? Farm family’s newest crop shows China’s solar ascendancy
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Trump's social media account shares a campaign video with a headline about a 'unified Reich'

It has now been taken down, but a video posted to Donald Trump’s account on his social media network included references to a “unified Reich.”

Trump's social media account shares a campaign video with a headline about a 'unified Reich'
News|Technology|US|World

UN Security Council rejects Russia-backed resolution on banning weapons in space

The United States says that Russia last week launched a satellite that could be part of weaponizing space

UN Security Council rejects Russia-backed resolution on banning weapons in space
Business|Finance|Technology

Trump Media and Technology Group posts more than $300 million net loss in first public quarter

Trump Media and Technology Group, the owner of social networking site Truth Social, lost more than $300 million last quarter

Trump Media and Technology Group posts more than $300 million net loss in first public quarter
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Gasoline demand growth to slow this year on EV growth in China, U.S.

Global petrol demand growth could halve in 2024, squeezing second-half refinery margins, analysts said, driven by a shift to electric cars in China and the United

Gasoline demand growth to slow this year on EV growth in China, U.S.
Business|Technology

Microsoft's AI chatbot will 'recall' everything you do on a PC

Microsoft wants laptop users to get so comfortable with its artificial intelligence chatbot that it will remember everything you’re doing on your computer and help figure out what you want to do next

Microsoft's AI chatbot will 'recall' everything you do on a PC
Environment|News|Technology|US

US says cyberattacks against water supplies are rising, and utilities need to do more to stop them

The Environmental Protection Agency warns that cyberattacks against water utilities around the U.S. are becoming more frequent and more severe

US says cyberattacks against water supplies are rising, and utilities need to do more to stop them
Business|News|Technology|World

Senate report finds parts made with China's forced labor in cars by BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and VW

A Senate inquiry has found BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and Volkswagen have bought parts made by a Chinese company sanctioned under a 2021 law for using forced labor

Senate report finds parts made with China's forced labor in cars by BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and VW
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Atos board reported to be meeting Sunday to review takeover bids

The board of French tech firm Atos was due to meet on Sunday evening to consider takeover offers, including one submitted by Czech businessman Daniel Kretinsky, Les Echos and Le

Atos board reported to be meeting Sunday to review takeover bids
Celebrity|Entertainment|Technology

Scarlett Johansson says a ChatGPT voice is 'eerily similar' to hers and OpenAI is halting its use

OpenAI says it plans to halt the use of one of its ChatGPT voices that “Her” actor Scarlett Johansson says sounds “eerily similar" to her own

Scarlett Johansson says a ChatGPT voice is 'eerily similar' to hers and OpenAI is halting its use
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Insider Q&A: CIA's chief technologist's cautious embrace of generative AI

The CIA’s first chief technology officer Nand Mulchandani is marshaling generative AI tools to the intelligence agency

Insider Q&A: CIA's chief technologist's cautious embrace of generative AI
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Foxconn reiterates Q2 revenue to grow, posts record April sales

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker and the biggest assembler of Apple's iPhone, reiterated on Sunday it expected a rise in second-quarter revenue, and

Foxconn reiterates Q2 revenue to grow, posts record April sales
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Uber and Lyft say they won't leave Minnesota after all — and drivers are getting a raise

Uber and Lyft announced they will keep operating in Minnesota, now that state lawmakers have passed a measure that will increase driver pay to a level the companies can accept

Uber and Lyft say they won't leave Minnesota after all — and drivers are getting a raise
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How the Gaza humanitarian aid pier traces its origins to discarded cigar boxes before World War II

A pre-World War II US Navy plan for a modular floating platform has developed into a key lifeline in Gaza and at disaster sites around the world.

How the Gaza humanitarian aid pier traces its origins to discarded cigar boxes before World War II
Lifestyle|Technology

AI chatbots are intruding into online communities where people are trying to connect with other humans

People participate in online communities to share experiences and sympathy. AI chatbots that join the conversation can only pretend to offer either.

AI chatbots are intruding into online communities where people are trying to connect with other humans
Asia|Business|Technology

Nickel-rich Indonesia pitches EV battery plant plan to Elon Musk

Indonesia’s top investment official says the government has proposed building an electric vehicle battery plant to Tesla CEO Elon Musk

Nickel-rich Indonesia pitches EV battery plant plan to Elon Musk
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China launches historic mission to retrieve samples from far side of the moon

China on Friday launched an uncrewed spacecraft on a nearly two-month mission to retrieve rocks and soil from the far side of the moon, the first

China launches historic mission to retrieve samples from far side of the moon
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Stablecoin Tether steps up monitoring in bid to combat illicit finance

The world's largest stablecoin, Tether, has stepped up monitoring of how its tokens are used in broader crypto markets and payments in a bid to combat illicit

Stablecoin Tether steps up monitoring in bid to combat illicit finance
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Tech platforms make pitch for ad deals as TikTok is roiled by politics

Short-form video took center stage at tech and social media companies' annual presentations to advertisers, as platforms like Snap and Meta look to capitalize on TikTok's

Tech platforms make pitch for ad deals as TikTok is roiled by politics
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Reddit CEO beneficially owns 61.5% of class A shares, regulatory filing shows

Reddit co-founder and CEO Steve Huffman beneficially owns 62.4 million Class A shares of the social media company, a regulatory filing showed on Friday.

Reddit CEO beneficially owns 61.5% of class A shares, regulatory filing shows
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China's Zeekr seeks up to $5.13 billion valuation in US IPO

Electric vehicle maker Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding said on Friday it was targeting a valuation of up to $5.13 billion in its U.S. initial public offering (IPO), the first major

China's Zeekr seeks up to $5.13 billion valuation in US IPO
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Google trial wraps up as judge weighs landmark US antitrust claims

Google and the U.S.

Google trial wraps up as judge weighs landmark US antitrust claims
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WikiLeaks founder Assange wins right to appeal against an extradition order to the US

A British court has ruled that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal against an order that he be extradited to the U.S. on espionage charges

WikiLeaks founder Assange wins right to appeal against an extradition order to the US
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Tesla vs Tesla: US carmaker sues Indian namesake for copying trademark

Elon Musk's carmaker Tesla has sued an Indian battery maker for infringing its trademark by using the brand name "Tesla Power" to promote its

Tesla vs Tesla: US carmaker sues Indian namesake for copying trademark
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Apple shares jump as record buyback and upbeat forecast lure investors

Apple shares jumped 7% on Friday as the iPhone maker's record stock buyback plan and promise of sales growth brought back investors who have shunned the stock on concerns

Apple shares jump as record buyback and upbeat forecast lure investors
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What a blast to work at NASA. Space agency is sky-high again in latest survey of federal employees

Exploring the cosmos makes for happy employees, federal workers like to work from home like everyone else, and an agency that has struggled with low morale is showing improvement

What a blast to work at NASA. Space agency is sky-high again in latest survey of federal employees
Asia|Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly decline after Nasdaq ticks to a record high

Asian shares are mostly lower even as most U.S. stock indexes finished higher, especially technology issues like Nvidia

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly decline after Nasdaq ticks to a record high
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Things to know about an AI safety summit in Seoul

South Korea is set to host a mini-summit this week on risks and regulation of artificial intelligence

Things to know about an AI safety summit in Seoul
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Germany warns of consequences for alleged Russian cyber attack

Russia will face consequences for a cyber attack allegedly orchestrated by a group with ties to its military intelligence, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock

Germany warns of consequences for alleged Russian cyber attack
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EV startup Rivian hires Volvo veteran Varela as operations chief

Rivian Automotive named Javier Varela its chief operating officer on Friday, bolstering its ranks with the Volvo veteran as the electric-vehicle startup expands its production facility

EV startup Rivian hires Volvo veteran Varela as operations chief
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Stay alert: Quake warning app demand surges in earthquake-rattled Taiwan

Earthquake warning smartphone apps have surged in popularity in Taiwan due to high demand from people eager to get a few extra seconds to take cover after

Stay alert: Quake warning app demand surges in earthquake-rattled Taiwan
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Missile defence successes in Gulf, Ukraine fuel global urgency to acquire systems

The success of ballistic missile defences facing their first complex, high-stakes combat scenarios in Israel, the Red Sea and Ukraine will encourage militaries globally to

Missile defence successes in Gulf, Ukraine fuel global urgency to acquire systems
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange facing pivotal moment in long fight to stay out of US court

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange faces what could be his final court hearing in England over whether he should be extradited to the United States to face spying charges

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange facing pivotal moment in long fight to stay out of US court
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Botanists are scouring the US-Mexico border to document a forgotten ecosystem split by a giant wall

Botanists and citizen scientists armed with the iNaturalist app on their smartphones are recording the biodiversity along the U.S.-Mexico border

Botanists are scouring the US-Mexico border to document a forgotten ecosystem split by a giant wall
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Google defends app store, fighting Epic Games' bid for major reforms

Google has asked a U.S. judge not to impose sweeping changes to the Alphabet unit's app store Play that were proposed by "Fortnite" maker Epic Games in the companies'

Google defends app store, fighting Epic Games' bid for major reforms
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Elon Musk launches Starlink satellite internet service in Indonesia, world's largest archipelago

Elon Musk has traveled to Indonesia’s resort island of Bali to launch Starlink satellite internet service in the world’s largest archipelago nation

Elon Musk launches Starlink satellite internet service in Indonesia, world's largest archipelago
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Apple unveils record $110 billion buyback as results beat low expectations

By Stephen Nellis, Max A.

Apple unveils record $110 billion buyback as results beat low expectations
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Investors flood into Taiwan ETFs on AI boom, unnerving some

Money is pouring into Taiwan exchange-traded funds as investors scramble for exposure to the artificial intelligence supply chain, raising analyst and regulator

Investors flood into Taiwan ETFs on AI boom, unnerving some
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Israeli private eye arrested in London over alleged hacking for US firm

An Israeli private investigator wanted by the United States was arrested in London over allegations that he carried out a cyberespionage campaign on behalf of an

Israeli private eye arrested in London over alleged hacking for US firm
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Qualcomm jumps as AI sparks rebound in Chinese smartphone market

Qualcomm shares climbed about 10% to a more than two-year high on Thursday after the smartphone-focused chipmaker signaled an AI-fueled rebound in demand, especially in China, following a

Qualcomm jumps as AI sparks rebound in Chinese smartphone market
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Ferrari appeals to traditional base with two new V12 cars

Luxury sports car maker Ferrari has unveiled two new models, the 12Cilindri and the 12Cilindri Spider, appealing to lovers of its most powerful roaring petrol engines.

Ferrari appeals to traditional base with two new V12 cars
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Block to add more bitcoin to its treasury, lifts annual forecast

Block lifted its full-year adjusted core earnings forecast on Thursday and revealed plans to add more bitcoin to its balance sheet, as the Jack Dorsey-led firm bets big on the

Block to add more bitcoin to its treasury, lifts annual forecast
Business|Technology

A former OpenAI leader says safety has 'taken a backseat to shiny products' at the AI company

A former OpenAI leader who resigned from the company earlier this week says that product safety has “taken a backseat to shiny products” at the influential artificial intelligence company

A former OpenAI leader says safety has 'taken a backseat to shiny products' at the AI company
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Universal Music Group artists to return to TikTok after new licensing pact

Universal Music Group and TikTok said on Thursday they had reached a new licensing agreement that will restore the label's songs and artists to the

Universal Music Group artists to return to TikTok after new licensing pact
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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
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UK watchdog decides not to investigate Microsoft's AI partnership with France's Mistral

British regulators say they don’t need to open a competition investigation into Microsoft’s partnership with French artificial intelligence company Mistral, a month after asking for industry feedback on the deal

UK watchdog decides not to investigate Microsoft's AI partnership with France's Mistral
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Peloton CEO McCarthy steps down, fitness equipment maker to cut 15% jobs

Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy, who was tasked in early 2022 to stem the fitness equipment maker's slide in sales from the pandemic highs, has quit as the company announced job

Peloton CEO McCarthy steps down, fitness equipment maker to cut 15% jobs
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More funds needed for US telecoms to remove Chinese equipment, says FCC

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said on Thursday nearly 40% of U.S. telecom companies getting federal support need additional government funding

More funds needed for US telecoms to remove Chinese equipment, says FCC
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Newsrooms are experimenting with generative AI, warts and all

AI may shore up an industry experiencing economic headwinds. But in a field where professional ethics and public trust are particularly important, it’s a risky endeavor.

Newsrooms are experimenting with generative AI, warts and all
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OpenAI, Reddit teaming in deal that will bring Reddit's content to ChatGPT

OpenAI and Reddit are teaming up in a deal that will bring the social media platform’s content to ChatGPT

OpenAI, Reddit teaming in deal that will bring Reddit's content to ChatGPT
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German council approves a revised plan by Tesla to expand its plant near Berlin

A local council in Germany has approved a plan by electric carmaker Tesla to expand the grounds of its first plant in Europe, a proposal which has drawn persistent protests this year

German council approves a revised plan by Tesla to expand its plant near Berlin
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Google wants judge, not jury, to decide upcoming antitrust case in Virginia

Google is asking that a federal judge, rather than a jury, decide whether it violated U.S. antitrust laws by building a monopoly on the technology that powers online advertising

Google wants judge, not jury, to decide upcoming antitrust case in Virginia
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Key Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems is laying off 450 after production of troubled 737s slows

A key Boeing supplier that makes the fuselages for its popular 737 Max airplanes is laying off about 450 workers

Key Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems is laying off 450 after production of troubled 737s slows
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EBay forecasts Q2 revenue below estimates as consumer spending remains strained

Ecommerce firm eBay forecast second-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, as demand cools for its key product categories like collector's items and auto parts, sending

EBay forecasts Q2 revenue below estimates as consumer spending remains strained
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First Solar posts higher quarterly profit on strong demand

First Solar reported higher first-quarter profit on Wednesday compared to the same period last year, helped by resilient demand for solar energy.

First Solar posts higher quarterly profit on strong demand
Business|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

Airbnb launches new global marketing strategy geared around experiences

Airbnb announced its newest marketing strategy geared towards bringing in new customers by offering unique experiences as it expands beyond its core business

Airbnb launches new global marketing strategy geared around experiences
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DoorDash disappoints Wall Street with downbeat quarterly core profit

Shares of DoorDash sank more than 14% in extended trading on Wednesday after it projected second-quarter core profit below estimates, signaling that

DoorDash disappoints Wall Street with downbeat quarterly core profit
Business|Finance|Technology

Apple set for big sales decline as investors await AI in iPhones

Apple's plan to add generative AI to its iPhones and revive sagging sales in the crucial Chinese market will be in focus on Thursday, when the tech giant is expected to

Apple set for big sales decline as investors await AI in iPhones
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Spirit Aero says it has a new plan to address Boeing 737 MAX parts demand

Spirit AeroSystems said it has developed a plan that gives it “a high degree of confidence” to meet U.S. planemaker Boeing's rate and quality demands for parts for the

Spirit Aero says it has a new plan to address Boeing 737 MAX parts demand
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Ukrainian man sentenced for role in $700 million ransomware scheme, DOJ says

A Ukrainian man was sentenced to 13 years and seven months in prison on Wednesday after for his role in conducting over 2,500 ransomware attacks and demanding

Ukrainian man sentenced for role in $700 million ransomware scheme, DOJ says
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UnitedHealth says hackers potentially stole a third of Americans' data

Hackers who breached UnitedHealth's tech unit in February potentially stole a third of Americans' data, the largest U.S. health insurer's

UnitedHealth says hackers potentially stole a third of Americans' data
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Cognizant first-quarter revenue beats estimates on steady spending by clients

Cognizant Technology Solutions beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter revenue on Wednesday, helped by steady spending by clients, sending its shares up more than 4% in aftermarket

Cognizant first-quarter revenue beats estimates on steady spending by clients
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Qualcomm forecast beats estimates as AI drives chip sales in China

Qualcomm on Wednesday forecast quarterly sales and adjusted profit above Wall Street expectations, driven by selling more and pricier chips into Android

Qualcomm forecast beats estimates as AI drives chip sales in China
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AMD, Super Micro spark chip selloff as earnings miss lofty AI expectations

Advanced Micro Devices and Super Micro Computer led a selloff in chip stocks on Wednesday after their earnings disappointed investors who had piled into the sector

AMD, Super Micro spark chip selloff as earnings miss lofty AI expectations
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Tesla retreats from next-generation ‘gigacasting’ manufacturing process

Tesla has backed away from an ambitious plan for innovations in gigacasting, its pioneering manufacturing process, according to two

Tesla retreats from next-generation ‘gigacasting’ manufacturing process
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Tech giants' market cap falls on AI doubts, high rates; Alphabet, Tesla gain

The market capitalisation of top technology giants fell sharply in April, pressured by diminishing enthusiasm for artificial intelligence and a scaling back of expectations for central

Tech giants' market cap falls on AI doubts, high rates; Alphabet, Tesla gain
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Webb telescope uncovers merger of two massive black holes from early universe

The Webb Space Telescope has discovered the earliest known merger of black holes

Webb telescope uncovers merger of two massive black holes from early universe
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Most Americans see TikTok as a Chinese influence tool, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

- A majority of Americans believe that China uses TikTok to shape U.S. public opinion, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll conducted as

Most Americans see TikTok as a Chinese influence tool, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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US prosecutors examining financial transactions at Block, NBC News reports

U.S. prosecutors are examining financial transactions at Block, NBC News reported on Wednesday, citing two people with direct knowledge of the matter.

US prosecutors examining financial transactions at Block, NBC News reports
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AMD AI chip revenue forecast fails to impress, shares dive 7%

Advanced Micro Devices forecast AI chip sales on Tuesday that failed to impress investors, knocking its stock down about 7% in extended trade.

AMD AI chip revenue forecast fails to impress, shares dive 7%
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US moves to bar Huawei, other Chinese telecoms from certifying wireless equipment

The Federal Communications Commission is moving to prevent Huawei, ZTE and other foreign companies deemed to pose U.S. national security concerns from

US moves to bar Huawei, other Chinese telecoms from certifying wireless equipment
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Kroger in talks to bring Disney+ to its grocery delivery program, Bloomberg News says

Kroger and Walt Disney's are in talks to bring streaming service Disney+ to the food retailer's grocery delivery program, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with

Kroger in talks to bring Disney+ to its grocery delivery program, Bloomberg News says
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Tesla's restructuring hits executive bench hailed by Elon Musk

Just over a year ago, Elon Musk shared the stage at Tesla's investor day in Texas with 16 executives who gave detailed presentations on the

Tesla's restructuring hits executive bench hailed by Elon Musk
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USS Ronald Reagan leaves its Japan home port after nearly 9 years

A U.S. Navy strike group’s flagship aircraft carrier has left its Japanese home port, wrapping up nearly nine years of deployment in the Indo-Pacific, where it served a key role in the U.S. effort to bolster defense ties with Japan and other partners in the region

USS Ronald Reagan leaves its Japan home port after nearly 9 years
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Facebook and Instagram face fresh EU digital scrutiny over child safety measures

The European Union opened fresh investigations into Facebook and Instagram over suspicions that they’re failing to protect children online, in violation of the bloc’s strict digital regulations for social media platforms

Facebook and Instagram face fresh EU digital scrutiny over child safety measures
Business|Finance|Technology

Amazon results beat estimates, revenue forecast misses

Amazon.com reported quarterly results above Wall Street's expectations on Tuesday, as interest in artificial intelligence helped drive cloud-computing

Amazon results beat estimates, revenue forecast misses
Business|Technology

Microsoft to open first regional data centre in Thailand

Microsoft will open its first regional data centre in Thailand, the tech giant said on Wednesday, as it looks to boost availability of cloud services.

Microsoft to open first regional data centre in Thailand
Business|Finance|Technology

AI fuels cloud computing boom for tech giants

Three of the Wall Street's heavyweight technology firms have reported better-than-expected sales at their cloud computing units in recent days, as interest in artificial

AI fuels cloud computing boom for tech giants
Technology|US

Binance crypto founder Zhao sentenced to four months in prison

Changpeng Zhao, the former chief executive of Binance, was sentenced on Tuesday to four months in prison after pleading guilty to violating U.S

Binance crypto founder Zhao sentenced to four months in prison
Business|Technology

Huawei's high-profile consumer CEO Richard Yu shifts role

China's Huawei Technologies has moved the high-profile chief of its consumer business, Yu Chengdong, to a new role as chair of the unit, two people with knowledge of the matter said.

Huawei's high-profile consumer CEO Richard Yu shifts role
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What is GPS jamming and why is it a problem for aviation?

Estonia has accused neighbouring Russia of jamming GPS navigation devices in airspace above the Baltic

What is GPS jamming and why is it a problem for aviation?
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Crypto washout sends bitcoin below $58,000 ahead of Fed decision

Bitcoin slid by almost 6% on Wednesday, having posted its worst monthly performance in April since late 2022, as investors pulled money out of cryptocurrencies

Crypto washout sends bitcoin below $58,000 ahead of Fed decision
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Aston Martin losses balloon ahead of new model ramp up

Aston Martin posted a bigger-than-expected first-quarter pretax loss on Wednesday as the British luxury carmaker made fewer cars and burned more cash than analysts

Aston Martin losses balloon ahead of new model ramp up
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Garmin's Q1 results beat on strong demand for fitness, auto products

Garmin topped Wall Street estimates for first-quarter results on Wednesday as the Swiss navigation device maker benefited from new launches and strong demand for its products in fitness and

Garmin's Q1 results beat on strong demand for fitness, auto products
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Aircraft lessor DAE set to receive half promised Boeing planes this year

Aircraft lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Capital will likely receive around half the number of aircraft from Boeing this year than the planemaker had originally committed to

Aircraft lessor DAE set to receive half promised Boeing planes this year
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Embraer counters report of new jet, says no major capex plan

Brazilian planemaker Embraer on Wednesday played down a report that it is studying a new jet to compete directly with Boeing and

Embraer counters report of new jet, says no major capex plan
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Ship that struck Baltimore bridge had 4 blackouts before disaster. Here's what we know

The Dali container ship experienced a near perfect storm of calamities before it struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in March

Ship that struck Baltimore bridge had 4 blackouts before disaster. Here's what we know
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'Bitcoin Jesus' arrested in Spain on US tax evasion charges

An early investor in bitcoins dubbed the "Bitcoin Jesus" has been arrested in Spain on U.S. charges that he evaded paying at least $48 million in taxes, the U.S.

'Bitcoin Jesus' arrested in Spain on US tax evasion charges
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US newspapers sue OpenAI for copyright infringement over AI training

A group of newspapers, including the New York Daily News and Chicago Tribune, sued Microsoft and OpenAI in New York federal court on Tuesday, accusing them of misusing

US newspapers sue OpenAI for copyright infringement over AI training
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PayPal lifts 2024 profit forecast, execs focus on branded checkout growth

PayPal executives on Tuesday emphasized plans to reignite growth in branded checkout products that have struggled in recent years as big tech expanded

PayPal lifts 2024 profit forecast, execs focus on branded checkout growth
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South Korea exports rise for seventh month on growing chip demand

South Korea's exports rose for a seventh straight month in April, trade data showed on Wednesday, as strong demand for chips continued to lead growth while automobile sales and U.S.

South Korea exports rise for seventh month on growing chip demand
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Now armed with AI, America's adversaries will try to influence election, security officials warn

Top U.S. security officials say America’s foreign adversaries will again seek to influence the upcoming U.S. elections

Now armed with AI, America's adversaries will try to influence election, security officials warn
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EV maker Polestar to delay fourth-quarter results for a second time

Swedish electric-vehicle maker Polestar Automotive will delay the publication of its fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 financial results for a second time, a spokesperson for the company

EV maker Polestar to delay fourth-quarter results for a second time
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NotTurtle: NotCo releases AI-designed 'turtle' soup

It tastes like sought-after turtle soup but there is no trace of shelled critters in the bowl: Chilean plant-based food firm NotCo recreated this famous dish using artificial

NotTurtle: NotCo releases AI-designed 'turtle' soup
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Biden signs new memo to boost security of US critical infrastructure

President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed a new national security memorandum to boost the resilience of U.S. critical infrastructure, replacing a decade-old

Biden signs new memo to boost security of US critical infrastructure
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Trump raises stake in his media firm to nearly 65%

Donald Trump has raised his stake in the company that operates his social media app Truth Social to nearly 65% as of last week, according to a filing on Tuesday.

Trump raises stake in his media firm to nearly 65%
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House signs off on FAA bill that addresses aircraft safety and the refund rights of passengers

Congress has passed a bill that is designed to add more safety inspectors at aircraft factories and to give air travelers automatic refunds for canceled or long-delayed flights

House signs off on FAA bill that addresses aircraft safety and the refund rights of passengers
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Changes from Visa mean Americans will carry fewer physical credit, debit cards in their wallets

Visa has announced major changes to how its credit and debit cards will operate in the U.S. Features in the works will lead to Americans to carry fewer physical cards in their wallets and make the 16-digit credit or debit card number printed on every physical card increasingly irrelevant

Changes from Visa mean Americans will carry fewer physical credit, debit cards in their wallets
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Comcast's Peacock to raise streaming prices ahead of Paris Olympics

Peacock, a Comcast-owned NBCUniversal's streaming service, will raise prices of its premium and premium plus plans by $2 per month, as it looks to cash in on its streaming rights to the

Comcast's Peacock to raise streaming prices ahead of Paris Olympics
Business|News|Technology|US

US FCC resumes full oversight of broadband service providers

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said on Tuesday it has terminated a 2017 memorandum of understanding with the Federal Trade Commission that had

US FCC resumes full oversight of broadband service providers
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In first AI dialogue, US cites 'misuse' of AI by China, Beijing protests Washington's restrictions

The National Security Council says high-level U.S. government envoys raised concerns about “the misuse of AI” by China and others in closed-door talks with Chinese officials in Geneva

In first AI dialogue, US cites 'misuse' of AI by China, Beijing protests Washington's restrictions
Business|Finance|Technology|US

US FTC seeks additional information on Walmart and Vizio's $2.3 billion deal

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has asked for more information from Vizio and Walmart regarding their proposed $2.3 billion deal, the smart-TV maker said on Tuesday.

US FTC seeks additional information on Walmart and Vizio's $2.3 billion deal
Business|Finance|News|Technology|US

Google to pay up to $6 million to News Corp for new AI content, The Information reports

Alphabet-owned Google has agreed to pay News Corp, owner of the Wall Street Journal, between $5 million and $6 million annually to develop new AI-related content and products, the

Google to pay up to $6 million to News Corp for new AI content, The Information reports
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Satellite firm SES to buy Intelsat for $3.1 billion, debt concerns sink shares

Satellite company SES has agreed to buy Intelsat S.A for $3.1 billion in a deal that would create a major European player but raised investor concerns around debt, sending

Satellite firm SES to buy Intelsat for $3.1 billion, debt concerns sink shares
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Amazon.com may be feeling pressure to join the dividend club

E-commerce titan Amazon.com may be under increasing pressure to offer investors a dividend, as it now finds itself one of the few massive U.S. technology and

Amazon.com may be feeling pressure to join the dividend club
Business|Technology

BYD to fix software in 16,666 Seagull EVs in China product recall, regulator says

BYD will fix software in 16,666 Seagull electric vehicles from May 20 to reduce the chance of accidents, China's market regulator said on Tuesday.

BYD to fix software in 16,666 Seagull EVs in China product recall, regulator says
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Billionaire Frank McCourt says he's putting together a consortium to buy TikTok

Billionaire businessman and real estate mogul Frank McCourt says he’s putting together a consortium to purchase TikTok’s U.S. business

Billionaire Frank McCourt says he's putting together a consortium to buy TikTok
Science|Technology

Viruses are doing mysterious things everywhere – AI can help researchers understand what they’re up to in the oceans and in your gut

Scientists are discovering viral genetic sequences in the wild faster than they can analyze them. A kind of ChatGPT for proteins can help make sense of all that data.

Viruses are doing mysterious things everywhere – AI can help researchers understand what they’re up to in the oceans and in your gut
Business|Finance|Technology

Huawei's quarterly profit surges as comeback gathers pace

Huawei Technologies's net profit leapt 564% to 19.65 billion yuan ($2.71 billion) in the first quarter, a regulatory filing by its parent company showed on Tuesday, as it continues

Huawei's quarterly profit surges as comeback gathers pace
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Musk lays off Tesla senior executives in fresh job cuts, The Information reports

Elon Musk has dismissed two Tesla senior executives and plans to lay off hundreds more employees, frustrated by falling sales and the pace of job cuts so far, The Information reported on

Musk lays off Tesla senior executives in fresh job cuts, The Information reports
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GE HealthCare misses quarterly revenue estimates on weakness in China market

GE HealthCare Technologies missed first-quarter revenue estimates on Tuesday, hurt by lower sales in China market and weaker-than-expected demand for its scanning devices, sending its

GE HealthCare misses quarterly revenue estimates on weakness in China market
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Weak demand, new model ramp up hit Europe's top automakers

European car giants Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis all posted lower sales and first-quarter revenue on Tuesday as they geared

Weak demand, new model ramp up hit Europe's top automakers
Economy|Environment|Europe|News|Science|Technology

Slovakia plans to build a new nuclear reactor

Slovakia’s government approved a plan to build another nuclear reactor in a country that relies heavily on nuclear electricity generation

Slovakia plans to build a new nuclear reactor
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Edmunds: The five things you need to know before buying your first used Tesla

Used Teslas aren’t as expensive as you might think, especially with the company’s recent price cuts on its new models

Edmunds: The five things you need to know before buying your first used Tesla
Technology|Arts|News

Voice-cloning technology bringing a key Supreme Court moment to 'life'

The use of a voice-cloning technology marrying old audio clips to an actor's narration is bringing an historic U.S. Supreme Court decision to life

Voice-cloning technology bringing a key Supreme Court moment to 'life'
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Senators urge $32 billion in emergency spending on AI after finishing yearlong review

A bipartisan group of four senators led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is recommending that Congress spend at least $32 billion over the next three years to develop artificial intelligence and put safeguards around it

Senators urge $32 billion in emergency spending on AI after finishing yearlong review
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Production at three Stellantis plants hit by strike to restart in early May

Production at three Stellantis assembly plants in Europe will restart in the first days of May, a spokesman said on Tuesday, after the automaker found alternative solutions for the

Production at three Stellantis plants hit by strike to restart in early May
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MTU Aero Engines' Q1 profit rises on Eurofighter orders despite turbofan woes

German engine manufacturer MTU Aero Engines reported higher first-quarter earnings on Tuesday, boosted by orders from the joint European Eurofighter jet project while its turbofan

MTU Aero Engines' Q1 profit rises on Eurofighter orders despite turbofan woes
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France's Capgemini signals gradual recovery after lower Q1 sales

French IT consulting group Capgemini reported lower first-quarter revenue on Tuesday because of an anticipated slowdown in the market, but said it expects a gradual recovery through the

France's Capgemini signals gradual recovery after lower Q1 sales
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Morning Bid: Yen slips anew with Amazon due, Treasury plans irk

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan World markets stalled on Tuesday as another heavy earnings week for megacap stocks cranked up, with renewed slippage in Japan's yen

Morning Bid: Yen slips anew with Amazon due, Treasury plans irk
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Asia's first spot bitcoin and ether ETFs make lukewarm Hong Kong debut

Six spot bitcoin and ether exchange traded funds (ETFs) finished mixed in their Hong Kong debut on Tuesday amid relatively lukewarm trading, as the

Asia's first spot bitcoin and ether ETFs make lukewarm Hong Kong debut
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Facebook, Instagram in EU crosshairs for election disinformation

Meta Platforms' Facebook and Instagram have failed to tackle deceptive advertising and disinformation in the run-up to European Parliament elections, the European

Facebook, Instagram in EU crosshairs for election disinformation
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Computer parts maker Logitech Q4 sales rise; first positive qtr in over 2 years

Logitech International increased its sales during its fourth quarter, the computer peripherals maker said on Tuesday, snapping two-and-a-half years of sales downturns after a

Computer parts maker Logitech Q4 sales rise; first positive qtr in over 2 years
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Japan March factory output rises as vehicle production recovers

Japan's factory output grew more than expected in March, government data showed on Tuesday, thanks largely to automakers resuming production after safety scandals.

Japan March factory output rises as vehicle production recovers
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Samsung says AI to drive technology demand in second half after strong Q1

Samsung Electronics forecast demand for artificial intelligence would hold strong and tighten supply of some high-end chips, joining rivals in

Samsung says AI to drive technology demand in second half after strong Q1
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Fast-fashion giant Shein wants to sell skincare, toothpaste and toys, too

Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is courting brands like toothpaste conglomerate Colgate-Palmolive and toymaker Hasbro as it tries to sell more household names on

Fast-fashion giant Shein wants to sell skincare, toothpaste and toys, too
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Analysis-Tesla's self-driving bid for China faces rivals racing ahead

If Tesla succeeds in bringing its "Full Self-Driving" system to China, the world's largest car market, the U.S. electric-car pioneer will be shifting into the fast lane of

Analysis-Tesla's self-driving bid for China faces rivals racing ahead
Asia|Business|Technology

Microsoft to invest $1.7 billion in cloud, AI in Indonesia, CEO says

Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion over the next four years into expanding cloud services and artificial intelligence in Indonesia, including building data

Microsoft to invest $1.7 billion in cloud, AI in Indonesia, CEO says
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Mercedes-Benz to stay firm on pricing following Q1 profit drop

Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday vowed to steer clear of entering a discount race, saying it would defend high pricing levels for its luxury cars

Mercedes-Benz to stay firm on pricing following Q1 profit drop
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Morocco’s automotive industry shifts gears to prep for electric vehicle era

Morocco has grown its automotive industry from virtually non-existent to Africa’s largest in less than two decades

Morocco’s automotive industry shifts gears to prep for electric vehicle era
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YouTube blocks Hong Kong protest anthem after court injunction bans song in the city

YouTube has blocked access to videos of a protest song in Hong Kong to comply with a removal order, days after a court approved an injunction to ban the song in the city

YouTube blocks Hong Kong protest anthem after court injunction bans song in the city
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US to require new cars to have emergency braking systems by 2029

Nearly all new passenger cars and trucks sold in the United States will be required to have automatic emergency braking systems by September 2029, the

US to require new cars to have emergency braking systems by 2029
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Chipmaker NXP forecasts Q2 profit above estimates on industrial demand recovery

NXP Semiconductors NV forecast second-quarter profit above estimates on Monday, as easing inventory corrections at its industrial and mobile customers helped offset decelerating revenue

Chipmaker NXP forecasts Q2 profit above estimates on industrial demand recovery
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OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever announces departure from ChatGPT maker

One of the original creators of the artificial intelligence technology behind ChatGPT says he is leaving the company after a nearly decade

OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever announces departure from ChatGPT maker
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Justice Department says Boeing violated deal that avoided prosecution after 737 Max crashes

The Justice Department has determined that Boeing violated a settlement that allowed the company to avoid criminal prosecution after two deadly crashes involving its 737 Max aircraft

Justice Department says Boeing violated deal that avoided prosecution after 737 Max crashes
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Apple shares rise after Bernstein analyst takes bullish stance

Shares in Apple Inc closed up 2.5% on Monday after a well-known analyst at Bernstein Societe Generale Group upgraded the stock to an "outperform" rating, pointing to the

Apple shares rise after Bernstein analyst takes bullish stance
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New US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries and solar cells could raise consumer prices

New tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries, solar cells, medical equipment and other goods are intended to protect U.S. jobs and manufacturers

New US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries and solar cells could raise consumer prices
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Sidewalk video ‘Portal’ linking New York, Dublin by livestream temporarily paused after lewd antics

The video screen “Portal” that lets people in New York and Dublin peer into life on opposite sides of the Atlantic in real time has been a source of whimsical delight, but also a magnet for boorish behavior that’s prompted officials to hit pause for now

Sidewalk video ‘Portal’ linking New York, Dublin by livestream temporarily paused after lewd antics
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Cargo ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse had power blackouts hours before leaving port

Investigators probing the March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore said in a preliminary report the cargo ship Dali experienced an electrical blackout about 10 hours before leaving the Port of Baltimore and yet again shortly before it slammed into the bridge and killed six construction workers

Cargo ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse had power blackouts hours before leaving port
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Axel Springer to migrate some cloud applications to Microsoft's Azure

Global news publisher Axel Springer will migrate some of its cloud-based applications to Microsoft's Azure and work with the firm on bolstering its AI capabilities, the companies said on

Axel Springer to migrate some cloud applications to Microsoft's Azure
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FCC fines US wireless carriers over illegal location data sharing

The Federal Communications Commission on Monday fined the largest U.S. wireless carriers nearly $200 million for illegally sharing access to customers’

FCC fines US wireless carriers over illegal location data sharing
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Tesla's California registrations down second quarter in a row, dealer data shows

Registrations of Tesla vehicles in California fell about 8% in the first quarter of 2024 for the second consecutive three-month period, according to data from the California New Car

Tesla's California registrations down second quarter in a row, dealer data shows
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TikTok content creators sue the US government over law that could ban the popular platform

Eight TikTok content creators have sued the U.S. over the new federal law that would could ban the social media platform nationwide

TikTok content creators sue the US government over law that could ban the popular platform
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Google unleashes AI in search, raising hopes for better results and fears about less web traffic

Google has rolled out a retooled search engine that will frequently favor responses crafted by artificial intelligence over website links

Google unleashes AI in search, raising hopes for better results and fears about less web traffic
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Crypto company Tether invests $200 million in brain-chip maker Blackrock Neurotech

Crypto company Tether has invested $200 million in Blackrock Neurotech, taking a majority stake in the U.S. brain implant company, Tether said in a statement

Crypto company Tether invests $200 million in brain-chip maker Blackrock Neurotech
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Apple's iPadOS subject to tough EU tech rules, EU says

Apple's operating system for iPads has been designated as a gatekeeper under the bloc's landmark tech rules by EU antitrust regulators because of its importance to

Apple's iPadOS subject to tough EU tech rules, EU says
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Analysis-Second global AI safety summit faces tough questions, lower turnout

Last year, a who’s who of world leaders, corporate executives and academic experts gathered at Britain’s Bletchley Park for the world’s first global AI Safety

Analysis-Second global AI safety summit faces tough questions, lower turnout
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US Lawmakers press Biden administration on use of crypto to evade sanctions

Two lawmakers are pressing the Biden administration on the use of cryptocurrency to evade sanctions in Russia, Iran and North Korea, asking officials what additional

US Lawmakers press Biden administration on use of crypto to evade sanctions
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US opens probe into 130,000 Ford vehicles over hands-free tech

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is opening an investigation into Ford Motor's hands-free driving technology BlueCruise after two fatal

US opens probe into 130,000 Ford vehicles over hands-free tech
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Experts, politicians call for scrutiny of Venezuela's use of cryptocurrency

Venezuela's use of digital currencies, expected to increase after the United States ordered a wind-down of oil deals with the sanctioned country by May 31, will require greater scrutiny by

Experts, politicians call for scrutiny of Venezuela's use of cryptocurrency
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Tesla short sellers lose nearly $5.5 billion over four days, S3 Partner says

Investors who bet against Tesla stock have lost $5.5 billion in the four sessions since the electric car maker promised more affordable cars, according to data from S3 Partners.

Tesla short sellers lose nearly $5.5 billion over four days, S3 Partner says
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In China, Elon Musk scores wins on the path to self-driving cars

Elon Musk made progress towards rolling out Tesla's advanced driver-assistance package in China on a whirlwind weekend trip to Beijing, sending the

In China, Elon Musk scores wins on the path to self-driving cars
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Whistleblower questions delays and mistakes in way EPA used sensor plane after fiery Ohio derailment

The U.S. government has a specialized plane loaded with advanced sensors that the EPA brags is always ready to deploy within an hour of any kind of chemical disaster

Whistleblower questions delays and mistakes in way EPA used sensor plane after fiery Ohio derailment
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Boeing orders tumble as troubled aircraft maker struggles to overcome its latest crisis

Boeing is losing more aircraft orders than it is taking in

Boeing orders tumble as troubled aircraft maker struggles to overcome its latest crisis
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Top US and Chinese officials begin talks on AI in Geneva

Top envoys from the U.S. and China huddled Tuesday in closed-door talks in Geneva to discuss ways to ensure that emerging artificial intelligence technologies don't become existential risks

Top US and Chinese officials begin talks on AI in Geneva
Health|Science|Technology

Will AI replace doctors who read X-rays, or just make them better than ever?

As AI moves into medicine, perhaps no one has more to gain or lose than radiologists, the doctors who review medical scans for signs of cancer and other diseases

Will AI replace doctors who read X-rays, or just make them better than ever?
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OpenAI's ChatGPT targeted in Austrian privacy complaint

Microsoft-backed startup OpenAI on Monday found itself the target of a privacy complaint by advocacy group NOYB for allegedly not fixing incorrect information

OpenAI's ChatGPT targeted in Austrian privacy complaint
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Explainer-What is Tesla's Full Self-Driving and why its China rollout matters

Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Sunday on an unannounced visit, where he was expected to discuss the rollout of Full Self-Driving (FSD)

Explainer-What is Tesla's Full Self-Driving and why its China rollout matters
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SK Innovation profit tops forecast, battery unit sees EV demand recovery

SK Innovation said on Monday its SK On battery-making unit is still on target to break even in the second half of this year after a forecast-beating

SK Innovation profit tops forecast, battery unit sees EV demand recovery
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Turkish Airlines in talks with Airbus, Boeing to buy 235 planes

Turkish Airlines is negotiating with both Airbus and Boeing about buying 235 aircraft as part of its expansion plans, Chairman Ahmet Bolat said on

Turkish Airlines in talks with Airbus, Boeing to buy 235 planes
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

China's BYD shows effects of price war with weaker first-quarter earnings

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD posted its weakest quarterly profit growth since 2022 on Monday while its revenue growth slowed to the lowest level in nearly four years, hit

China's BYD shows effects of price war with weaker first-quarter earnings
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Scotland's Humza Yousaf quits, boosting Labour before UK vote

(Tightens throughout, removes extraneous name in byline.)

Scotland's Humza Yousaf quits, boosting Labour before UK vote
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‘Noise’ in the machine: Human differences in judgment lead to problems for AI

Just as human biases show up in machine learning systems, so, too, do people’s vagaries and vicissitudes.

‘Noise’ in the machine: Human differences in judgment lead to problems for AI
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Europe's Stellantis and China's Leapmotor will sell electric cars in Europe in September

European carmaker Stellantis says it will begin selling electric vehicles from its Chinese partner Leapmotor in nine European countries later this year

Europe's Stellantis and China's Leapmotor will sell electric cars in Europe in September
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New industry readies for launch as researchers hone offshore wind turbines that float

Researchers around the world are racing to create large wind turbines and floating platforms as upcoming lease auctions bring offshore wind closer to reality

New industry readies for launch as researchers hone offshore wind turbines that float
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Waymo is latest company under investigation for autonomous or partially automated technology

The U.S. government’s highway safety agency has opened another investigation of automated driving systems, this time into crashes involving Waymo’s self-driving vehicles

Waymo is latest company under investigation for autonomous or partially automated technology
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Wiping out polio 'not guaranteed', support needed, Bill Gates says

Success in the fight to wipe out polio is not guaranteed, according to tech billionaire turned philanthropist Bill Gates, whose foundation has poured billions into

Wiping out polio 'not guaranteed', support needed, Bill Gates says
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China set to launch high-stakes mission to moon's 'hidden' side

China will send a robotic spacecraft in coming days on a round trip to the moon's far side in the first of three technically demanding missions that

China set to launch high-stakes mission to moon's 'hidden' side
Asia|Business|Technology

Foreign automakers eager for Chinese partners at Beijing auto show

Global automakers including Volkswagen and Toyota came to this year's Beijing auto show looking to catch up to surging China EV makers that are

Foreign automakers eager for Chinese partners at Beijing auto show
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Japan's proposed export curbs will impact normal trade, China says

The export controls proposed by Japan related to semiconductors will seriously affect normal trade between Chinese and Japanese enterprises, China's commerce ministry said on

Japan's proposed export curbs will impact normal trade, China says
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Taiwan's economy seen expanding 5.6% in first quarter on strong exports: Reuters poll

Taiwan's trade-dependent economy likely grew faster in the first quarter, supported by a rebound in exports amid upbeat demand for the technology that powers artificial intelligence

Taiwan's economy seen expanding 5.6% in first quarter on strong exports: Reuters poll
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Baidu, Tesla agree on mapping deal for FSD in China, sources say

Baidu, China's major internet search company, reached an agreement with Tesla to grant the car company access to its mapping license for data collection on China's public roads, two

Baidu, Tesla agree on mapping deal for FSD in China, sources say
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South Korea's chip-led export growth to quicken in April: Reuters poll

South Korea's exports are expected to have risen at a faster pace in April, extending gains for a seventh straight month on strong chip sales, a Reuters poll showed on

South Korea's chip-led export growth to quicken in April: Reuters poll
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Singtel falls up to 3% after $2.3 billion impairment

Shares of Singapore Telecommunications (Singtel) fell as much as 3.3% on Monday to a more than one-week low after it forecast non-cash impairment provisions of S$3.1 billion ($2.28 billion)

Singtel falls up to 3% after $2.3 billion impairment
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Australian judge says it is unreasonable to require X to hide video of church stabbing for all users

An Australian judge says it would be unreasonable for the country’s internet safety watchdog to require social platform X to hide video of a bishop being stabbed in a Sydney church from all of its users around the world

Australian judge says it is unreasonable to require X to hide video of church stabbing for all users
Lifestyle|Technology

Bumble's billboard ads sneered at celibacy as an alternative to dating — and the company got stung

The dating app Bumble got stung after running billboard ads that appeared to sneer at celibacy as an alternative to meeting people online

Bumble's billboard ads sneered at celibacy as an alternative to dating — and the company got stung
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“I knew I would end up dead”- A widow’s double life cost her more than just the $1.5m he took from her accounts

In today’s digital age, online romance scams have emerged as one of the most insidious and traumatic forms of fraud. In this horrifying reality, ruthless predators lurk behind carefully curated fake profiles, spinning intricate webs of lies and fiction to exploit the lonely, the vulnerable, and the heartbroken. The devastating impact and merciless psychological torment inflicted by these cruel deceptions is laid bare in the grim case of Laura Kowal, a 57-year-old widow who fell prey to an elaborate $1.5 million romance fraud scheme perpetrated through the popular dating app Match.com. Like countless others who have sought human connection and

“I knew I would end up dead”- A widow’s double life cost her more than just the $1.5m he took from her accounts
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South Korea to consult Naver, after report firm faces Japan pressure to divest stake

South Korea said on Saturday it will consult with Naver, after media reported that the domestic internet company was under pressure from Japan to

South Korea to consult Naver, after report firm faces Japan pressure to divest stake
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Biden blocks Chinese-backed crypto mining firm from land ownership near Wyoming missile base

President Joe Biden on Monday issued an order blocking a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining firm from owning land near a Wyoming nuclear missile base, calling its proximity to the base a “national security risk.”

Biden blocks Chinese-backed crypto mining firm from land ownership near Wyoming missile base
Technology|Environment|Science

US energy panel approves rule to expand transmission of renewable power

Federal energy regulators have approved a rule to expand the amount of renewable energy such as wind and solar power that is transmitted to the electric grid

US energy panel approves rule to expand transmission of renewable power
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GM's Cruise to start testing robotaxis in Phoenix area with human safety drivers on board

General Motors’ troubled Cruise autonomous vehicle unit says it will start testing robotaxis in Arizona this week with human safety drivers on board

GM's Cruise to start testing robotaxis in Phoenix area with human safety drivers on board
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Collapsed Baltimore bridge span comes down with a boom after crews set off chain of explosives

Crews have set off a chain of explosives to break down the largest remaining span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge

Collapsed Baltimore bridge span comes down with a boom after crews set off chain of explosives
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Analysis-The glitch in Japan's plans to bolster U.S. defence

As the United States faces security threats across the globe, its close ally Japan has committed to stepping up as a trusted defence

Analysis-The glitch in Japan's plans to bolster U.S. defence
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Lofty US stocks leave investors punishing earnings disappointments

Richly valued U.S. stocks are leaving investors with little tolerance for disappointment, raising the stakes ahead of a week in which two more technology and

Lofty US stocks leave investors punishing earnings disappointments
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Wall Street shares close up as megacap tech stocks rally

U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday, buoyed by a rally in megacap growth stocks following robust quarterly results from technology heavyweights Alphabet and

Wall Street shares close up as megacap tech stocks rally
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U.S. chip bans not meant to hobble China's growth, Blinken says

U.S. export controls on sending advanced computing chips to China are not meant to hold back China's economy or technological development, Secretary of State Antony

U.S. chip bans not meant to hobble China's growth, Blinken says
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China and US envoys will hold the first top-level dialogue on artificial intelligence in Geneva

High-level envoys from the United States and China are set to meet in Geneva for talks about artificial intelligence

China and US envoys will hold the first top-level dialogue on artificial intelligence in Geneva
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Boeing, GKN Aerospace close deal for St. Louis site

Boeing said on Friday that it has closed a deal with aero supplier GKN Aerospace and its parent company Melrose Industries for a plant in St. Louis.

Boeing, GKN Aerospace close deal for St. Louis site
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General Motors to shut manufacturing operations in Colombia, Ecuador -statement

U.S. car maker General Motors will close its manufacturing operations in Colombia and Ecuador, the company said in a statement on Friday, as part of its shift towards producing next-

General Motors to shut manufacturing operations in Colombia, Ecuador -statement
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Tesla to lay off 693 employees in Nevada, government notice says

Tesla plans to lay off 693 employees at its facilities in Sparks, Nevada, a government notice showed, as part of its plan to cut more than 10% of its global workforce amid

Tesla to lay off 693 employees in Nevada, government notice says
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Google asks court to throw out US advertising case

Alphabet Inc's Google on Friday asked a federal court in Virginia to reject a U.S. government lawsuit accusing the advertising and search giant of anticompetitive practices in

Google asks court to throw out US advertising case
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Microsoft pledges $4.3 billion investment at Macron’s ‘Choose France’ summit

Microsoft has announced its most substantial commitment yet to France

Microsoft pledges $4.3 billion investment at Macron’s ‘Choose France’ summit
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Roaring Kitty is back and so are meme stocks. GameStop and AMC surge like it's 2021

The man at the center of the pandemic meme stock craze returned to the social platform X for the first time in three years and sent prices of those stocks surging overnight

Roaring Kitty is back and so are meme stocks. GameStop and AMC surge like it's 2021
Business|Technology|US

US company Booking Holdings added to European Union's list for strict digital scrutiny

Booking Holdings, the U.S. company that owns Booking

US company Booking Holdings added to European Union's list for strict digital scrutiny
Europe|News|Technology|World

Pope will attend G7 summit to discuss AI, Italy says

Pope Francis will attend this year's Group of Seven (G7) leaders' summit to discuss the challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI), Italian Prime Minister

Pope will attend G7 summit to discuss AI, Italy says
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Amazon's self-driving robotaxi unit Zoox under investigation by US after 2 rear-end crashes

Amazon’s self-driving robotaxi unit is being investigated by the U.S. government’s highway safety agency after two of its vehicles braked suddenly and were rear-ended by motorcyclists

Amazon's self-driving robotaxi unit Zoox under investigation by US after 2 rear-end crashes
Business|Science|Technology

Illness took away her voice. AI created a replica she carries in her phone

Artificial intelligence voice-cloning technology carries so many risks of harmful impersonation that major technology companies are wary of letting people use it

Illness took away her voice. AI created a replica she carries in her phone
Asia|Business|Europe|Technology

Renault talks to China's Li Auto and Xiaomi on tech collaboration

Renault held talks this week with China's Li Auto and Xiaomi on electric and intelligent vehicle technologies, the French carmaker said on Friday, opening the door to potential

Renault talks to China's Li Auto and Xiaomi on tech collaboration
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Chipmaker Intel falls as AI competition hurts forecast

Intel shares slumped more than 12% on Friday after a downbeat forecast signaled that the boom in AI was diverting enterprise spending away from its traditional data center chips.

Chipmaker Intel falls as AI competition hurts forecast
Australia|Crime|Technology

Australian judge lifts court ban on X showing video of Sydney church stabbing

An Australian judge has lifted a ban on the social media platform X showing Australians a video of a bishop being stabbed in a Sydney church

Australian judge lifts court ban on X showing video of Sydney church stabbing
Business|Technology|US

Small, well-built Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry

A tiny, low-priced electric vehicle called the Seagull has American automakers and politicians trembling

Small, well-built Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry
Business|Technology

Exclusive-UAE planning second nuclear power plant, sources say

The United Arab Emirates will tender shortly for the construction of a new nuclear power plant that would double the number of the small Gulf

Exclusive-UAE planning second nuclear power plant, sources say
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Google parent Alphabet reclaims spot in $2 trillion valuation club

Alphabet breached the $2 trillion market value mark for the first time since November 2021 on Friday, as investors cheered the Google parent announcing its first-ever dividend and a $70

Google parent Alphabet reclaims spot in $2 trillion valuation club
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Germany limits cash benefit payments for asylum-seekers. Critics say it's designed to curb migration

New payment cards are being introduced for asylum-seekers in Germany

Germany limits cash benefit payments for asylum-seekers. Critics say it's designed to curb migration
Business|Finance|Technology

Thoma Bravo to buy UK's Darktrace for around $5.3 billion

Private equity firm Thoma Bravo agreed to buy Britain's Darktrace for $5.32 billion in cash on Friday, saying it would use its software expertise to drive growth at

Thoma Bravo to buy UK's Darktrace for around $5.3 billion
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Apple Store employees in Maryland vote to authorize a first strike over working conditions

Workers at the first Apple Store to unionize have now also authorized a first strike against the tech giant’s retail operations

Apple Store employees in Maryland vote to authorize a first strike over working conditions
Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|US

Why BYD's EV exports sell for twice the China price

U.S. and European politicians have raised alarms that their domestic auto industries could be destroyed by a wave of cheap Chinese electric vehicles.

Why BYD's EV exports sell for twice the China price
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Morning Bid: Big Tech see-saw flips positive, yen swings wildly

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan A volatile week for Wall Street megacaps looks set to end with a positive twist as Microsoft and Alphabet earnings wowed the gallery

Morning Bid: Big Tech see-saw flips positive, yen swings wildly
Asia|Business|Technology

Exclusive-ByteDance prefers TikTok shutdown in US if legal options fail, sources say

TikTok owner ByteDance would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if the Chinese company exhausts all legal options to fight

Exclusive-ByteDance prefers TikTok shutdown in US if legal options fail, sources say
Business|Technology

Huawei's smart car tech offers automakers route to China sales

It's taken Huawei just four years to become a force in smart car technology, navigating the devastation of trade sanctions on its smartphones business while simultaneously

Huawei's smart car tech offers automakers route to China sales
Technology|US

US aims to stay ahead of China in using AI to fly fighter jets, navigate without GPS and more

When two U.S. fighter jets recently faced off in a dogfight in California, only one was piloted by a human

US aims to stay ahead of China in using AI to fly fighter jets, navigate without GPS and more
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Controlled demolition at Baltimore bridge collapse site postponed due to weather

The controlled demolition of the largest remaining steel span of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has been postponed because of weather conditions

Controlled demolition at Baltimore bridge collapse site postponed due to weather
Crime|Education|Technology|US

Schools turn to artificial intelligence to spot guns as companies press lawmakers for state funds

Schools across the U.S. are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence and video cameras to spot guns

Schools turn to artificial intelligence to spot guns as companies press lawmakers for state funds
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology|US

Safran posts higher Q1 revenue, keeps financial targets

French jet engine maker Safran posted an 18.1% jump in first-quarter revenue and reaffirmed financial targets for the year while joining U.S. partner GE Aerospace in lowering a target

Safran posts higher Q1 revenue, keeps financial targets
Business|Finance|Technology

Microsoft results top Wall Street targets, driven by AI investment

Microsoft beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter revenue and profit on Thursday, driven by gains from adoption of artificial intelligence

Microsoft results top Wall Street targets, driven by AI investment
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Google parent announces first-ever dividend; beats on sales, profit; shares soar

Alphabet announced its first-ever dividend on Thursday and a $70 billion stock buyback, cheering investors who sent the stock surging nearly 16% after

Google parent announces first-ever dividend; beats on sales, profit; shares soar
Business|Technology|US

Analysis-Tesla's plan for affordable cars takes page from Detroit rivals

Elon Musk's new plan to use current product lines as the basis for new affordable vehicles — rather than

Analysis-Tesla's plan for affordable cars takes page from Detroit rivals
Business|Environment|Technology

Beijing auto show: Themes and highlights

China's largest auto show opened in Beijing with the biggest names showing off their latest electric vehicles (EVs), underlining how the world's largest auto market is already in

Beijing auto show: Themes and highlights
News|Science|Technology|US

Federal agency says a second, if weaker, solar storm surge is likely Sunday

A U.S. government agency said a weaker repeat of Saturday's powerful solar storm is likely on Sunday

Federal agency says a second, if weaker, solar storm surge is likely Sunday
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Former exec Baglino sells Tesla shares worth $181.5 million, SEC filing shows

Former Tesla executive Drew Baglino has sold shares worth around $181.5 million in the world's top EV maker, according to a SEC filing on Thursday.

Former exec Baglino sells Tesla shares worth $181.5 million, SEC filing shows
Asia|Business|Technology

Beijing city to subsidise domestic AI chips, targets self-reliance by 2027

Beijing city authorities have announced subsidies for firms that purchase domestically produced artificial intelligence (AI) chips, as China seeks to develop its semiconductor

Beijing city to subsidise domestic AI chips, targets self-reliance by 2027
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US special operations leaders are having to do more with less and learning from the war in Ukraine

U.S. special operations commanders are having to do more with less and they're learning from the war in Ukraine, That means juggling how to add more high-tech experts to their teams while still cutting their overall forces by about 5,000 troops over the next five years

US special operations leaders are having to do more with less and learning from the war in Ukraine
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Roku's warning on ad-supported streaming competition clouds upbeat earnings

Roku warned that a push by streaming rivals towards ad-supported offerings could weigh on its growth this year, taking the shine off its strong quarterly results and sending its shares down

Roku's warning on ad-supported streaming competition clouds upbeat earnings
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

T-Mobile raises forecast for subscriber additions on strength from bundled plans

T-Mobile US raised its annual forecast for growth in monthly bill-paying phone subscribers on Thursday, as more people take to its plans that bundle high-speed

T-Mobile raises forecast for subscriber additions on strength from bundled plans
Business|News|Technology|US

Conservative news site Gateway Pundit files for bankruptcy

The Gateway Pundit, a far-right news site, filed for bankruptcy Wednesday, following litigation by election workers and others who faced harassment after the

Conservative news site Gateway Pundit files for bankruptcy
Science|Technology

Red, yellow, green ... and white? Smarter vehicles could mean big changes for the traffic light

Smarter vehicles could mean some of the most dramatic changes for the traditional traffic signal since the yellow light was added more than a century ago

Red, yellow, green ... and white? Smarter vehicles could mean big changes for the traffic light
Food|Science|Technology|Travel

Fine dining, at a new high. A Michelin-starred chef will take his cuisine to our upper atmosphere

A Danish Michelin-starred chef has teamed up with the Florida-based startup Space Perspective to take fine-dining to our upper atmosphere in late 2025

Fine dining, at a new high. A Michelin-starred chef will take his cuisine to our upper atmosphere
Business|Finance|Technology

Snap beats first-quarter expectations, shares jump 25%

Snap beat Wall Street's expectations for quarterly revenue and user growth on Thursday, as improvements to its advertising system delivered results faster than anticipated.

Snap beats first-quarter expectations, shares jump 25%
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Technology|US

US plans to impose major new tariffs on EVs, other Chinese green energy imports, AP sources say

The Biden administration is planning to announce new tariffs on electric vehicles, semiconductors, solar equipment and medical supplies imported from China

US plans to impose major new tariffs on EVs, other Chinese green energy imports, AP sources say
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Agency bars Chinese telecom carriers from offering US broadband services

The Federal Communications Commission said on Thursday it is ordering the U.S. units of China Telecom, China Unicom and China Mobile to discontinue fixed or

Agency bars Chinese telecom carriers from offering US broadband services
Health|News|Technology|US

A cyberattack forces a big US health system to divert ambulances and take records offline

A cyberattack on the Ascension health system operating in 19 states across the U.S. forced some of its 140 hospitals to divert ambulances, caused patients to postpone medical tests and blocked online access to patient records

A cyberattack forces a big US health system to divert ambulances and take records offline
Business|Technology

Reddit back up after brief outage affected thousands globally

Reddit said on Thursday it has fixed an issue that had left tens of thousands of users across the globe without access to the social media platform for more than half an hour.

Reddit back up after brief outage affected thousands globally
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Microsoft-backed Rubrik's stock jumps 21% in NYSE debut

Rubrik's shares climbed nearly 21% in their debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, giving the Microsoft-backed cybersecurity firm a valuation of $6.77 billion.

Microsoft-backed Rubrik's stock jumps 21% in NYSE debut
Business|Europe|Technology

Spotify says Apple has rejected its app update with price information for EU users

Apple has rejected Spotify's new version of its iOS app with in-app pricing information for users in the European Union, the audio streaming firm said on Thursday.

Spotify says Apple has rejected its app update with price information for EU users
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Solar storm hits Earth, producing colorful light shows across Northern Hemisphere

An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth produced stunning displays of color in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere, with no immediate reports of disruptions to power and communications

Solar storm hits Earth, producing colorful light shows across Northern Hemisphere
Business|Technology

Comcast's broadband customer losses eclipse upbeat streaming performance

Comcast said broadband losses would continue after it shed more customers than expected in the first quarter, overshadowing the upbeat performance of its streaming

Comcast's broadband customer losses eclipse upbeat streaming performance
Business|Finance|Technology

T-Mobile to invest $950 million in venture with EQT to buy fiber optic network provider Lumos

Wireless carrier T-Mobile US expects to invest about $950 million for a 50% stake in a joint venture with Swedish investment firm EQT's fund that will buy fiber optic network provider

T-Mobile to invest $950 million in venture with EQT to buy fiber optic network provider Lumos
Asia|Business|Environment|Technology

Toyota pilots EV pickup trucks in key Thai market

Toyota launched a public transport pilot on Thursday with nine fully electric Hilux Revo pickup trucks in Thailand, a key Southeast Asian

Toyota pilots EV pickup trucks in key Thai market
Business|Finance|Technology

Toyota to invest $1.4 billion in its Indiana plant, adding 340 new jobs

Toyota Motor Corp said on Thursday it would invest $1.4 billion in its Princeton facility in Indiana to prepare for assembly of a three-row battery electric SUV.

Toyota to invest $1.4 billion in its Indiana plant, adding 340 new jobs
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Meta sparks tech selloff as AI splurge spooks Wall Street

Shares of Meta Platforms sank 13% on Thursday, sparking a selloff in big technology stocks after the social media firm signaled its costly bet on AI

Meta sparks tech selloff as AI splurge spooks Wall Street
Asia|News|Technology

Japan defense chief urges higher security after drone video of warship posted on China social media

Japan’s defense chief has called for the bolstering of its anti-drone capability after a drone footage posted on a Chinese social media site showed a Japanese aircraft carrier docked at a restricted navy port west of Tokyo

Japan defense chief urges higher security after drone video of warship posted on China social media
Science|Technology

Algorithms help people see and correct their biases, study shows

People are better able to see and correct biases in algorithms’ decisions than in their own decisions, even when algorithms are trained on their decisions.

Algorithms help people see and correct their biases, study shows
Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

What are roads made of? A pavement materials engineer explains the science behind the asphalt you drive on

Summer means road construction − but what kind of engineering goes into laying down pavement?

What are roads made of? A pavement materials engineer explains the science behind the asphalt you drive on
Australia|Crime|News|Technology

Australian judge extends ban on X sharing video of Sydney bishop's stabbing

An Australian judge has extended a ban on social media platform X allowing videos of the stabbing of a Sydney bishop in his church last month after government lawyers condemned the company's free speech argument for keeping the graphic images circulating

Australian judge extends ban on X sharing video of Sydney bishop's stabbing
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

South Korea stresses need for fair treatment for Line chat app operator Naver

South Korea has vowed to protect its companies operating in other markets after Japanese regulators told LY Corp., which runs the popular chat app Line, to reduce its dependence on Naver, the Korean partner in the venture

South Korea stresses need for fair treatment for Line chat app operator Naver
Business|Technology|US

Explainer-Where are Wall Street's analyst notes on Trump's Truth Social?

Trump Media & Technology Group is one of the most actively traded U.S. stocks, yet Wall Street's equity analysts are staying clear.

Explainer-Where are Wall Street's analyst notes on Trump's Truth Social?
Asia|Business|Technology

Huawei-led Chinese firms aim to make advanced memory chips by 2026, The Information reports

A group of Chinese chip companies led by Huawei Technologies and backed by the country's government aims to produce high-bandwidth memory (HBM) semiconductors, a key component in AI chips

Huawei-led Chinese firms aim to make advanced memory chips by 2026, The Information reports
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nasdaq's revenue beats on strong demand for fintech products

Nasdaq beat estimates for first-quarter revenue on Thursday, driven by strong demand for its financial technology products used by traders and investors to

Nasdaq's revenue beats on strong demand for fintech products
Asia|Economy|News|Technology|US

Republican China hawks criticize Intel chip in new Huawei laptop

Republican China hardliners Marco Rubio and Elise Stefanik are calling on the Biden administration to block all sales to Huawei after the sanctioned Chinese

Republican China hawks criticize Intel chip in new Huawei laptop
Business|Technology|US

UPS, FedEx transition to electric vans slowed by battery shortages, low supply

UPS and FedEx are facing uncertainty in U.S. supplies of big, boxy electric step vans they need to replace their gas

UPS, FedEx transition to electric vans slowed by battery shortages, low supply
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Amazon to invest $11 billion in Indiana to build data centers

Amazon.com's cloud-computing arm said it would invest $11 billion in Indiana to build data centers, marking the state's largest capital investment, and promising at least 1,000 jobs.

Amazon to invest $11 billion in Indiana to build data centers
Business|Finance|Technology

Axiata, Sinar Mas closer to $3.5 billion telco merger in Indonesia, Bloomberg reports

Malaysian conglomerate Axiata Group and Indonesian group PT Sinar Mas are going ahead with plans to merge their telecom operations in Indonesia to create a $3.5 billion entity, Bloomberg

Axiata, Sinar Mas closer to $3.5 billion telco merger in Indonesia, Bloomberg reports
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Analysis-New ASML boss Fouquet must navigate US/China chip war

ASML's new boss Christophe Fouquet faces a tricky balancing act in helping to steer Europe's biggest tech company through the US/China "chip war", while

Analysis-New ASML boss Fouquet must navigate US/China chip war
Business|Entertainment|Technology|US

Japanese game maker Sega Sammy sells resort to US fund

Sega Sammy is selling its Japanese resort complex Seagaia to Fortress Investment Group of the U.S. The Japanese entertainment company behind the “Sonic the Hedgehog” video games, said Friday that all of its shares in Phoenix Resort Co., which operates Seagaia in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, will be sold to Fortress

Japanese game maker Sega Sammy sells resort to US fund
Business|Technology|US

California is testing new generative AI tools. Here's what to know

California is partnering with five companies to develop generative AI tools to help the state deliver public services

California is testing new generative AI tools. Here's what to know
Business|Technology

PR executive reportedly departs China's Baidu after comments glorifying overwork draw backlash

A top Baidu public relations executive has reportedly departed the Chinese technology company after she drew public outcry over comments that were seen as glorifying a culture of overwork

PR executive reportedly departs China's Baidu after comments glorifying overwork draw backlash
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Morning Bid: Meta plunges, mega mining merger revealed

(Removes extraneous letter in first paragraph) A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Megacap Meta revived Big Tech jitters on Wall St overnight as its pumped-up stock

Morning Bid: Meta plunges, mega mining merger revealed
Asia|Business|Technology

China's largest auto show showcases all-electric future, local brands dominate

China's largest auto show opened in Beijing on Thursday with the biggest names showing off their latest electric vehicles (EVs

China's largest auto show showcases all-electric future, local brands dominate
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

IBM falls as enterprise-spending constraints choke consulting demand

Shares of International Business Machines fell more than 8% in premarket trading on Thursday, as its consulting business faces pressure from enterprises tightening their budgets to cope

IBM falls as enterprise-spending constraints choke consulting demand
Africa|News|Technology|World

Kenyan government recommends regulating, not banning, TikTok

Kenya's government has advised lawmakers against banning TikTok over concerns about content shared on the platform, and instead recommended stricter oversight by

Kenyan government recommends regulating, not banning, TikTok
Business|News|Technology|Travel|US

Senate passes bill improving air safety and service for travelers, a day before FAA law expires

The Senate has passed a $105 billion bill designed to improve air safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires

Senate passes bill improving air safety and service for travelers, a day before FAA law expires
Election|News|Technology|US|World

FBI warns that foreign adversaries could use AI to spread disinformation about US elections

A senior FBI official says the agency is concerned that foreign adversaries could deploy artificial intelligence as a way to interfere in American elections and spread disinformation

FBI warns that foreign adversaries could use AI to spread disinformation about US elections
Business|Finance|Technology|US

AI spending worries cast gloom over Alphabet, Microsoft

Investors appear to be losing patience with Big Tech's prodigious artificial intelligence investments this week after Meta Platforms signaled deeper spending and a long road

AI spending worries cast gloom over Alphabet, Microsoft
Asia|Business|Technology

Toyota and Nissan pair up with Tencent and Baidu for China AI arms race

Japan's Toyota Motor will pair up with China's Tencent while Nissan will team up with Baidu, the companies said on Thursday, cross-border partnerships that

Toyota and Nissan pair up with Tencent and Baidu for China AI arms race
Business|Finance|Technology

Ad group WPP trails rivals with decline in organic revenue

Britain's WPP became a clear laggard among global ad companies with a drop in organic revenue drop in the first quarter, hurt by less spending from tech clients, a

Ad group WPP trails rivals with decline in organic revenue
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Hyundai Motor Q1 hurt by weak home sales, doubles down on hybrids, India

South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Co warned on Thursday of intensifying competition and uncertain global economic conditions after posting a 2.4%

Hyundai Motor Q1 hurt by weak home sales, doubles down on hybrids, India
Business|Europe|Technology

XPeng may consider overseas production due to Europe regulatory scrutiny

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker XPeng said on Thursday an ongoing European probe into Chinese-made EVs and regulatory changes could steer it to invest in plants or

XPeng may consider overseas production due to Europe regulatory scrutiny
News|Technology|US

Maryland governor signs online data privacy bills

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has signed two measures into law to better protect personal data online from Big Tech. One of the bills signed Thursday will make Maryland the second state to create strong limits on information collected on children, though the first in California has been halted in court

Maryland governor signs online data privacy bills
Business|Finance|Technology

Meta shares sink on higher AI spending, light revenue forecast

Meta Platforms disappointed investors on Wednesday with forecasts of higher expenses and lighter-than-expected revenue, knocking nearly $200 billion off its

Meta shares sink on higher AI spending, light revenue forecast
Asia|Business|Technology

LG Display returns to quarterly loss on drop in off-season demand

South Korean flat-screen maker LG Display returned to an operating loss in the first quarter, hit by weakening demand for large display panels for TVs and small panels

LG Display returns to quarterly loss on drop in off-season demand
Business|Technology

Chinese EV battery maker CATL unveils LFP battery with 1,000 km range

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) battery maker CATL on Thursday unveiled a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with a driving range of more than 1,000 kilometres (621 miles) on a

Chinese EV battery maker CATL unveils LFP battery with 1,000 km range
Asia|Business|Technology

Toyota hits record annual output, sales on robust demand

Toyota Motor said on Thursday its global sales and production hit record highs in the year ended March 31, supported by robust demand and the absence of semiconductor supply

Toyota hits record annual output, sales on robust demand
Asia|Business|Technology

Nissan, Mazda roll out new models for China as they aim for comeback

Nissan Motor and Mazda Motor unveiled new cars tailored for Chinese drivers on Thursday, signalling a fresh push by Japanese automakers to regain ground in the

Nissan, Mazda roll out new models for China as they aim for comeback
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Atos says it will need more cash than expected

Struggling French IT consulting firm Atos on Thursday said a review of its 2024-2027 business plan would lead to an increased need for cash and potentially additional debt

Atos says it will need more cash than expected
Asia|Business|Technology

Xiaomi locks in over 75,000 orders for SU7 car, targets over 10,000 deliveries in June

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has locked in 75,723 orders for its sporty SU7 electric sedan as of April 24, and aims to deliver over 10,000 units in June, founder Lei Jun said on

Xiaomi locks in over 75,000 orders for SU7 car, targets over 10,000 deliveries in June
Business|Europe|Technology

STMicro cuts FY revenue outlook as softer car demand weighs

European chipmaker STMicroelectronics on Thursday lowered its full-year sales guidance, the latest semiconductor company to struggle with weakening demand from carmakers and

STMicro cuts FY revenue outlook as softer car demand weighs
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Technology crushing human creativity? Apple's new iPad ad has struck a nerve online

A newly released ad promoting Apple’s new iPad Pro has struck quite a nerve online

Technology crushing human creativity? Apple's new iPad ad has struck a nerve online
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Supreme Court sides with music producer in copyright case over sample in Flo Rida hit

The Supreme Court has sided with a music producer in a copyright case, allowing him to seek more than a decade's worth of damages over a sample used in a Flo Rida song

Supreme Court sides with music producer in copyright case over sample in Flo Rida hit
Business|Lifestyle|Technology

Chevrolet Malibu heads for the junkyard as GM shifts focus to electric vehicles

The Chevrolet Malibu, the last midsize car made by a Detroit automaker, is heading for the junkyard

Chevrolet Malibu heads for the junkyard as GM shifts focus to electric vehicles
Business|News|Technology

Microsoft's and Amazon's AI partnerships draw UK watchdog scrutiny

Britain's competition watchdog said on Wednesday it was seeking comments on the AI partnerships between Microsoft and Mistral AI, as well as between Amazon and Anthropic.

Microsoft's and Amazon's AI partnerships draw UK watchdog scrutiny
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Microsoft's AI lead puts Amazon cloud dominance on watch

Upcoming quarterly reports from U.S. tech giants may show Microsoft is closing the gap on cloud-computing market leader Amazon.com as more businesses switch

Microsoft's AI lead puts Amazon cloud dominance on watch
Business|Finance|Technology

Japan's 7-Eleven convenience chain targets aggressive global growth

Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings said on Tuesday it wanted to see huge growth for its 7-Eleven convenience store chain globally, and would be accelerating its entry into

Japan's 7-Eleven convenience chain targets aggressive global growth
Business|Finance|Technology

LG Energy Solution to minimise capex this year due to slow EV demand

South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution (LGES) said on Thursday it plans to minimise capital expenditure this year due to slowing global

LG Energy Solution to minimise capex this year due to slow EV demand
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

South Korea readies new system to detect illegal short selling

South Korea's financial market watchdog said on Thursday it was checking the effectiveness of a new monitoring system designed to detect illegal short-selling of domestic stocks

South Korea readies new system to detect illegal short selling
Business|Finance|Technology

VinFast chief plans to invest $1 billion more from his fortune in EV maker

Vietnamese billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong said on Thursday he planned to invest $1 billion more from his own fortune into Nasdaq-listed electric vehicle (EV) maker

VinFast chief plans to invest $1 billion more from his fortune in EV maker
Asia|Business|Technology

Mercedes-Benz to launch luxury electric van for Chinese market

Mercedes-Benz is planning to launch a luxury electric van for the Chinese market based on its VAN.EA platform, the head of the carmaker's vans division told German magazine

Mercedes-Benz to launch luxury electric van for Chinese market
Business|News|Technology

Apple loses top spot in China market with shipments down 6.6% in Q1, data shows

Apple lost its crown as China's biggest smartphone seller in the first quarter of 2024 as its smartphone shipments fell 6.6% from a year ago amid intense competition, preliminary data from

Apple loses top spot in China market with shipments down 6.6% in Q1, data shows
Asia|Business|Europe|Technology

China's BYD seeks to redefine luxury for the EV generation

Chinese EV maker BYD will showcase its premium brand's first sedan at the Beijing auto show from Thursday, in a challenge to the likes of Germany's Mercedes-Benz which three years

China's BYD seeks to redefine luxury for the EV generation
Asia|Business|Technology

BYD unveils third ultra-luxury model under Yangwang brand

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD unveiled the U7, its third ultra-luxury model under the Yangwang brand, on Thursday, as it makes a push upmarket to increase profitability amid

BYD unveils third ultra-luxury model under Yangwang brand
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Toyota to delay EV production launch in US to 2026, Mid Japan Economist reports

Toyota Motor will delay the start of its electric vehicle (EV) production in the U.S. to the spring of 2026 from the proposed 2025 timing, the Mid Japan Economist newspaper said on

Toyota to delay EV production launch in US to 2026, Mid Japan Economist reports
Asia|Business|Technology

PR executive at Chinese tech firm Baidu apologizes for comments seen as glorifying overwork

A top public relations executive from Chinese technology firm Baidu has apologized after she made comments that were seen as glorifying a culture of overwork

PR executive at Chinese tech firm Baidu apologizes for comments seen as glorifying overwork
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Asteroids, Myst, Resident Evil, SimCity and Ultima inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame

The World Video Game Hall of Fame has inducted its 10th class of honorees

Asteroids, Myst, Resident Evil, SimCity and Ultima inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame
Business|Finance|Technology

IBM to buy HashiCorp in $6.4 billion deal to expand in cloud

International Business Machines will buy HashiCorp in a deal valued at $6.4 billion, the company said on Wednesday, expanding its cloud-based software products to tap into

IBM to buy HashiCorp in $6.4 billion deal to expand in cloud
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Disappointing Meta forecast pulls down tech peers in extended trade

Disappointing forecasts from Facebook parent Meta Platforms has proven contagious, sparking a sell-off in tech and tech-related stocks in after-hours trading.

Disappointing Meta forecast pulls down tech peers in extended trade
News|Political|Technology|US

Section 702 foreign surveillance law lives on, but privacy fight continues

Privacy advocates lost out when Congress reauthorized Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act without major reforms. But the renewal fight returns in 2 years.

Section 702 foreign surveillance law lives on, but privacy fight continues
Business|Technology

TikTok to start labeling AI-generated content as technology becomes more universal

TikTok says it’s going to start automatically labeling content that’s made by artificial intelligence when it’s uploaded from certain platforms

TikTok to start labeling AI-generated content as technology becomes more universal
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

How Volvo landed a cheap Chinese EV on U.S. shores in a trade war

A made-in-China electric vehicle will hit U.S. dealers this summer offering power and efficiency similar to the Tesla Model Y, the world's best-

How Volvo landed a cheap Chinese EV on U.S. shores in a trade war
Election|Technology|US

Biden's re-election campaign won't stop using TikTok

Joe Biden's reelection campaign plans to continue using TikTok, a campaign official said on Wednesday, shortly after the U.S. president signed into law a bill

Biden's re-election campaign won't stop using TikTok
Business|Technology|US

Boeing reports first revenue drop in 7 quarters as deliveries decline

Boeing on Wednesday reported its first quarterly revenue drop in seven quarters, but the U.S. planemaker beat analyst expectations that were

Boeing reports first revenue drop in 7 quarters as deliveries decline
Business|Finance|Technology

Tesla shareholder seeks to bar Musk from dodging from Delaware pay ruling

A Tesla investor who successfully sued to void CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package asked a Delaware judge on Wednesday to prevent the

Tesla shareholder seeks to bar Musk from dodging from Delaware pay ruling
Business|Technology|US

US seeks 3 years prison for Binance founder Zhao

U.S. prosecutors want Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former chief executive of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, to

US seeks 3 years prison for Binance founder Zhao
Business|Finance|Technology

AT&T beats estimates for subscriber additions, free cash flow

AT&T surpassed Wall Street expectations for first-quarter wireless subscriber additions and free cash flow on Wednesday as more people purchased its higher-tier

AT&T beats estimates for subscriber additions, free cash flow
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Tesla jumps as Musk's promise of 'more affordable' cars eases growth fears

Tesla shares surged about 10% on Wednesday after the electric-car maker eased some worries about slowing growth with its plans to roll out more

Tesla jumps as Musk's promise of 'more affordable' cars eases growth fears
Business|Finance|Technology

Klarna to offer payment services on Uber's platform

Sweden's Klarna on Wednesday partnered with Uber Technologies to offer its payment services across the company's ridesharing and food delivery platforms in a few markets, including the

Klarna to offer payment services on Uber's platform
Business|Finance|Technology

Texas Instruments' upbeat Q2 forecast pushes chip stocks higher

Texas Instruments jumped around 6.5% on Wednesday, sparking a rally in chip stocks as its strong second-quarter revenue forecast fanned optimism that chip demand was

Texas Instruments' upbeat Q2 forecast pushes chip stocks higher
Business|News|Technology|World

German spy agency warns companies against being too "naive" on China

Germany's domestic spy agency told companies on Wednesday they should be on guard against industrial espionage by Beijing, warning them not to be

German spy agency warns companies against being too "naive" on China
Business|Europe|Technology

ASML approves Christophe Fouquet as CEO at annual meeting

ASML has approved the appointment of Christophe Fouquet as the company's new CEO.

ASML approves Christophe Fouquet as CEO at annual meeting
Business|Entertainment|Technology

TikTok artists and advertisers to stay with app until 'door slams shut'

Ban or no ban, TikTok's partners in the music and advertising world plan to stick with the massively popular short-form video

TikTok artists and advertisers to stay with app until 'door slams shut'
Asia|Business|Technology|World

Polestar speeds plans to make more cars outside China as EU-China tensions rise

Chinese-backed Swedish electric vehicle (EV) maker Polestar Automotive is accelerating efforts to produce more vehicles outside China in view of rising geopolitical tensions, its

Polestar speeds plans to make more cars outside China as EU-China tensions rise
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Amphenol beats Q1 revenue estimates, announces share buyback program

Electronic equipment maker Amphenol beat market expectations for first-quarter revenue on Wednesday and announced a new $2 billion share buyback program, sending the company's shares up as

Amphenol beats Q1 revenue estimates, announces share buyback program
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|News|Technology

Korean Air in talks to buy Boeing 777X jets, sources say

Korean Air is in talks over the purchase of at least 10 Boeing 777X jetliners in a potential tilt back towards its traditional U.S. supplier

Korean Air in talks to buy Boeing 777X jets, sources say
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Tesla expects to book over $350 million in costs for layoffs

Tesla expects to book more than $350 million in costs in the current quarter for the mass layoffs it began last week, the automaker disclosed on Wednesday, as it shifts focus to more

Tesla expects to book over $350 million in costs for layoffs
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

TE Connectivity beats quarterly profit estimates on sensor demand

TE Connectivity beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by strong demand for its sensor technology from electric vehicle (EV) makers across the globe.

TE Connectivity beats quarterly profit estimates on sensor demand
Crime|Technology

Undercover operation nets arrests as New Mexico's top prosecutor blames Meta for online predators

New Mexico’s top prosecutor has announced charges against three men who are accused of using Meta’s social media platforms to target and solicit sex with underage children

Undercover operation nets arrests as New Mexico's top prosecutor blames Meta for online predators
Australia|News|Technology|US

Musk decision to leave knife attack video on X prompts police terror warning, says Australian senator

An Australian senator said on Wednesday that police feared Elon Musk's decision to ignore a regulator order and leave footage on his social media platform X of a

Musk decision to leave knife attack video on X prompts police terror warning, says Australian senator
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Morning Bid: Tesla catches break, Meta next; TikTok countdown

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Ailing Tesla shares caught a rare 10% break overnight despite the electric auto giant's quarterly revenue miss, underscoring a better

Morning Bid: Tesla catches break, Meta next; TikTok countdown
Business|Economy|Technology|US

New technology helps US shale oil industry start to rebuild well productivity

Technology advances are making it possible for U.S. shale oil and gas companies to reverse years of productivity declines, but the related requirement to frontload

New technology helps US shale oil industry start to rebuild well productivity
Asia|Business|News|Technology

JAL president says plans to use both Boeing and Airbus aircraft

Japan Airlines will continue using both Airbus and Boeing aircraft, President Mitsuko Tottori said on Wednesday.

JAL president says plans to use both Boeing and Airbus aircraft
Business|Technology

Judge grills Apple exec about whether company is defying order to enable more iPhone payment options

A federal judge on Wednesday questioned whether Apple has set up a gauntlet of exasperating hurdles to discourage the use of alternative payment options in iPhone apps, despite a court order seeking to create more ways for consumers to pay for digital services

Judge grills Apple exec about whether company is defying order to enable more iPhone payment options
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Airbnb shares slide on lower revenue forecast despite a doubling of net income

Airbnb's profit more than doubled last quarter, but management's disappointing revenue forecast sparked a roughly 7% drop in its stock in after-market trading

Airbnb shares slide on lower revenue forecast despite a doubling of net income
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Asahi Kasei to build EV battery component plant in Canada to supply Honda, Nikkei reports

Asahi Kasei plans to spend about 200 billion yen ($1.3 billion) to build a battery component factory in Canada, the Nikkei newspaper said on Wednesday.

Asahi Kasei to build EV battery component plant in Canada to supply Honda, Nikkei reports
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Apple announces event on May 7 amid reports of launch of new iPads

Apple will hold an event on May 7, the company said on Tuesday, amid reports that it would roll out the long-anticipated revamped versions of iPad Pro and iPad Air next month.

Apple announces event on May 7 amid reports of launch of new iPads
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SK Hynix to invest $3.86 billion in DRAM chip production base in South Korea

South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix said on Wednesday it plans to invest 5.3 trillion won ($3.86 billion) to build a chip factory for a new dynamic random access memory (DRAM)

SK Hynix to invest $3.86 billion in DRAM chip production base in South Korea
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Indonesia cenbank says China's Alipay+ yet to request permit

Chinese firm Ant Group's Alipay+ has not formally requested a permit for operations in Indonesia, central bank deputy governor Filianingsih Hendarta told a news conference on

Indonesia cenbank says China's Alipay+ yet to request permit
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Tesla's shift on low-cost cars throws Mexico, India factory plans into limbo

Tesla said on Tuesday that it will use its existing factories to build new and more affordable vehicles as early as late this year, leaving investments in new factories in

Tesla's shift on low-cost cars throws Mexico, India factory plans into limbo
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Boeing, Spirit agree $425 million deal to address supplier's issues

Spirit AeroSystems said Boeing would give it advance payments of $425 million and help it address issues like higher levels of inventory and lower cashflows after the U.S. aviation

Boeing, Spirit agree $425 million deal to address supplier's issues
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Toyota's scandal-hit Daihatsu aims to resume vehicle development this year

Scandal-hit Toyota Motor subsidiary Daihatsu aims to fully resume developing vehicles by as early as the end of this year, the president of the compact carmaker told

Toyota's scandal-hit Daihatsu aims to resume vehicle development this year
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Tesla promises 'more affordable' cars after shelving all-new Model 2

Tesla said on Tuesday it would introduce "new models" by early 2025 using its current platforms and production lines as it retreated from more ambitious

Tesla promises 'more affordable' cars after shelving all-new Model 2
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Analysis-China's EV survival game creates peril - and power

By most measures, the last thing China needs is more electric cars crowding a market with more losers than winners, driving down prices at the expense of profit and taking the

Analysis-China's EV survival game creates peril - and power
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Slow to expand, internet casino gambling is the future of US betting, industry execs say

Internet casino gambling is legal in only a handful of states, but the industry is convinced it is the future of betting, even as some worry about cannibalizing physical casinos

Slow to expand, internet casino gambling is the future of US betting, industry execs say
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A scorching, rocky planet twice Earth's size has a thick atmosphere, scientists say

A thick atmosphere has been detected around a planet that's twice as big as Earth in a nearby solar system

A scorching, rocky planet twice Earth's size has a thick atmosphere, scientists say
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Microsoft launches lightweight AI model

Microsoft on Tuesday launched a lightweight artificial intelligence model, as it looks to attract a wider client base with cost-effective options.

Microsoft launches lightweight AI model
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TI forecasts Q2 revenue above estimates as analog chip demand improves

Texas Instruments forecast second-quarter revenue above analysts' estimates on Tuesday, signaling an uptick in demand for its analog semiconductors after a prolonged

TI forecasts Q2 revenue above estimates as analog chip demand improves
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Buy now, pay later lender Affirm pushes into elective medical procedures

Fintech lender Affirm has started quietly offering "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) loans for elective medical procedures, in a major push beyond its core e-commerce market, the

Buy now, pay later lender Affirm pushes into elective medical procedures
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FAA probes union claims Boeing retaliated against two engineers in 2022

The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday it is investigating a union's claims that Boeing retaliated against two employees who in 2022 insisted the

FAA probes union claims Boeing retaliated against two engineers in 2022
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A timeline of the collapse at FTX

FTX, once among the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, said this week that nearly all of its customers will receive the money back that they are owed, two years after its monumental collapse

A timeline of the collapse at FTX
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Exoplanet WASP-69b has a cometlike tail – this unique feature is helping scientists like me learn more about how planets evolve

Research on one exoplanet that’s rapidly losing its atmosphere is hinting to scientists why exoplanets tend to look a certain way.

Exoplanet WASP-69b has a cometlike tail – this unique feature is helping scientists like me learn more about how planets evolve
Education|Technology|US

Florida’s school safety dashboard helps parents and teachers address root causes of bullying, fighting and other misbehavior

Florida’s school safety data dashboard is one of the most comprehensive in the US. A school safety researcher explains how schools and parents can use it.

Florida’s school safety dashboard helps parents and teachers address root causes of bullying, fighting and other misbehavior
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FTX will return money to most customers less than 2 years after catastrophic crypto collapse

FTX says that nearly all of its customers will receive the money back that they are owed, two years after the cryptocurrency exchange imploded, and some will get more than that

FTX will return money to most customers less than 2 years after catastrophic crypto collapse
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Tesla shares rise ahead of quarterly results

Shares of Tesla gained on Tuesday ahead of the electric car maker's first-quarter results, with analysts expecting its lowest gross profit margin in more than six years due to price cuts

Tesla shares rise ahead of quarterly results
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Walmart-backed fintech One launches 'buy now, pay later' services, source says

Walmart’s majority-owned fintech startup One has started offering buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans for big-ticket items like electronics and power tools at some of the retailer's U.S. stores

Walmart-backed fintech One launches 'buy now, pay later' services, source says
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AI boom to fuel natural gas demand in coming years, report says

A spike in power usage from artificial intelligence (AI) data centers could significantly boost natural gas demand in the second half of the decade, analysts at investment banker Tudor

AI boom to fuel natural gas demand in coming years, report says
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Trump poised to clinch $1.3 billion social media company stock award

Donald Trump is set to secure on Tuesday a stock bonus worth $1.3 billion from the company that operates his social media app Truth Social, equivalent to about half the

Trump poised to clinch $1.3 billion social media company stock award
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US charges, sanctions Iranians linked to Revolutionary Guard cyber command

The U.S. government on Tuesday announced criminal charges and sanctions against four Iranians over an alleged multi-year cyber

US charges, sanctions Iranians linked to Revolutionary Guard cyber command
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Tesla to cut more than 6,000 jobs in Texas, California, notices show

Tesla said it will lay off 6,020 employees in Texas and California ahead of its quarterly results on Tuesday when CEO Elon Musk is expected to outline the electric-vehicle maker's strategy

Tesla to cut more than 6,000 jobs in Texas, California, notices show
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Adobe to bring full AI image generation to Photoshop this year

Adobe said on Tuesday it plans to place a tool for full artificial intelligence image generation in its Photoshop software later this year.

Adobe to bring full AI image generation to Photoshop this year
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Electric car sales to rise but affordability in focus, IEA says

Electric car sales will rise strongly in 2024 and increasingly undercut oil demand, the International Energy Agency (IEA) forecast on Tuesday, adding affordability

Electric car sales to rise but affordability in focus, IEA says
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Tesla targeting about 400 voluntary job cuts in Germany

Tesla is targeting around 400 job cuts at its German gigafactory near Berlin, or about 3% of the plant's total workforce, it said on

Tesla targeting about 400 voluntary job cuts in Germany
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Spain reopens Israeli spyware probe, sharing information with France

Spain's High Court on Tuesday reopened an investigation into the use of Israeli cyber-intelligence firm NSO Group's Pegasus software to spy on Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and other

Spain reopens Israeli spyware probe, sharing information with France
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Apple's Q1 smartphone shipments in China tumble 19%, data shows

Apple's smartphone shipments in China tumbled 19% in the first quarter of the year, the worst performance since 2020, as the iPhone maker took a hit from

Apple's Q1 smartphone shipments in China tumble 19%, data shows
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Solar company SunPower flags issues with 2022 financial reporting

SunPower has identified misstatements in its results for fiscal year 2022, the U.S. solar power storage and energy service provider said in a regulatory filing on Tuesday.

Solar company SunPower flags issues with 2022 financial reporting
Americas|Business|Finance|Technology

Chile telecoms firm Entel lifts 2024 investments to $618 million

Chilean telecommunications firm Entel plans to invest $618 million this year, the company said on Tuesday, slightly above its 2023 spending.

Chile telecoms firm Entel lifts 2024 investments to $618 million
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California to wrap up Exxon plastics probe 'in weeks', AG says

(This April 22 story has been corrected to say that Exxon has one advanced recycling plant and is assessing opportunities in, not has, around a dozen advanced recycling projects, in paragraph 10) By

California to wrap up Exxon plastics probe 'in weeks', AG says
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Pfizer vs Moderna battle over COVID vaccine patents begins in UK

Pfizer and BioNTech asked a London court to revoke rival Moderna's patents over technology key to the development of vaccines for COVID-19, as the latest leg of a

Pfizer vs Moderna battle over COVID vaccine patents begins in UK
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Spotify profits up, but lower marketing hits user growth

Spotify's quarterly gross profit topped 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) for the first time after it reined in marketing spending, although that meant the

Spotify profits up, but lower marketing hits user growth
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Google invests $640 million in new data centre in Netherlands

Alphabet-owned Google is investing 600 million euros ($640.62 million) in a new data centre in the Dutch city of Groningen, it said on Tuesday, adding the investment will create

Google invests $640 million in new data centre in Netherlands
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RTX beats estimates on military demand, aviation strength

Aerospace and defense major RTX on Tuesday beat first-quarter earnings estimates, helped by demand for missile defense systems and strength in the

RTX beats estimates on military demand, aviation strength
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Coca-Cola signs $1.1 billion deal to use Microsoft cloud, AI services

Microsoft said on Tuesday that Coca-Cola had signed a $1.1 billion five-year deal to use its cloud computing and artificial intelligence services.

Coca-Cola signs $1.1 billion deal to use Microsoft cloud, AI services
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Morning Bid: Tanking Tesla reports, Europe business beats

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan World markets have cheered up a bit this week, but ailing Tesla's tanking stock price faces a critical earnings test later on Tuesday

Morning Bid: Tanking Tesla reports, Europe business beats
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Boeing's first astronaut launch is off until late next week to replace a bad rocket valve

Boeing's first astronaut launch is off until late next week to replace a bad valve in the rocket

Boeing's first astronaut launch is off until late next week to replace a bad rocket valve
Science|Technology

Crewed flight of Boeing Starliner space capsule pushed back at least 10 more days

The Atlas V

Crewed flight of Boeing Starliner space capsule pushed back at least 10 more days
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Taylor Swift bill is signed into Minnesota law, boosting protections for online ticket buyers

People buying tickets online for concerts, sporting events and other live events in Minnesota will be guaranteed more transparency and protection under a so-called Taylor Swift bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Tim Walz

Taylor Swift bill is signed into Minnesota law, boosting protections for online ticket buyers
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More and faster: Electricity from clean sources reaches 30% of global total

A record 30% of global electricity was generated from renewables in 2023, according to a report released by Ember, a think tank based in London

More and faster: Electricity from clean sources reaches 30% of global total
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This Tesla owner's annual charging bill will have you rethinking EV

In a groundbreaking revelation, a Tesla owner has gone viral online by revealing their shockingly low yearly electric cost of just $2.37 to charge their vehicle. This tiny figure has reignited debates about the real costs of running an electric car compared to gas-powered vehicles. The Tesla driver, known only as @Tesla_GTownTX, shared a screengrab of their utility statement showing the $2.37 balance owed after 12 months of charging their Tesla. As the story spread getting thousands of responses, many were surprised at how little electricity was required, thinking it would negate any fuel savings. However, the likely reason for

This Tesla owner's annual charging bill will have you rethinking EV
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North Korea hacking teams hack South Korea defence contractors - police

Major North Korean hacking groups have mounted "all-out" cyber attacks against South Korean defence companies for more than a year, breaching the firms' internal networks

North Korea hacking teams hack South Korea defence contractors - police
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Thailand's $13.5 billion household stimulus plan gets cabinet approval

Thailand's 500 billion baht ($13.51 billion) "digital wallet" stimulus policy gained cabinet approval on Tuesday, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said, clearing another hurdle for

Thailand's $13.5 billion household stimulus plan gets cabinet approval
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US confident about meeting new deadline for UK, Australia AUKUS exemptions

A top U.S. arms control official said on Tuesday the country was likely, although not guaranteed, to meet a new deadline to finalise trade exemptions for the AUKUS

US confident about meeting new deadline for UK, Australia AUKUS exemptions
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Nidec posts unexpected quarterly loss, hit by restructuring costs amid China EV war

Japanese electric motor maker Nidec on Tuesday posted an unexpected operating loss for the January to March quarter, hit by the costs of restructuring steps taken to deal with fierce

Nidec posts unexpected quarterly loss, hit by restructuring costs amid China EV war
Sports|Technology|Travel

WNBA to begin full-time charter flights this season, commissioner says

The WNBA plans to commit $50 million over the next two years to provide full-time charter flight service for its teams during the season

WNBA to begin full-time charter flights this season, commissioner says
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South Korea, Romania pledge defence cooperation amid reports of contract in works

South Korean and Romanian leaders pledged on Tuesday to boost defence industry cooperation as Seoul pushes to establish itself as the world's fourth-largest

South Korea, Romania pledge defence cooperation amid reports of contract in works
Asia|Business|Technology

Vietnam's FPT to invest $200 million in AI factory using Nvidia chips

Vietnam's top tech firm FPT plans to build a $200 million artificial intelligence (AI) factory using Nvidia's graphics chips and software, the two firms said on Tuesday.

Vietnam's FPT to invest $200 million in AI factory using Nvidia chips
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TikTok sues US to block law that could ban the social media platform

TikTok and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, are suing the U.S. government over a law that would ban the popular video-sharing app unless it’s sold to an approved buyer

TikTok sues US to block law that could ban the social media platform
Business|Technology

Meta opens Quest operating system to third-party device makers

Meta Platforms is sharing its Quest headset's operating system with rival device makers, including Microsoft, for the first time, it said on Monday, as it

Meta opens Quest operating system to third-party device makers
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Exclusive-Injury rates for Musk's SpaceX exceed industry average for second year

Injury rates at SpaceX facilities continued to exceed an industry average in 2023, according to a Reuters review of safety data reported to U.S. regulators by

Exclusive-Injury rates for Musk's SpaceX exceed industry average for second year
Business|Food|Technology

Instacart partners with Uber Eats to offer restaurant deliveries

Instacart is partnering with Uber Eats to offer restaurant deliveries to its customers

Instacart partners with Uber Eats to offer restaurant deliveries
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US seeks information from Tesla on how it developed and verified whether Autopilot recall worked

Federal safety investigators want Tesla to tell them how it developed the fix in a recall of more than 2 million vehicles with the company’s Autopilot partially automated driving system

US seeks information from Tesla on how it developed and verified whether Autopilot recall worked
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Russian court sentences Meta spokesperson to six years in absentia

A military court in Moscow on Monday sentenced Meta Platforms spokesperson Andy Stone to six years in prison for "publicly defending terrorism", a verdict handed down in absentia,

Russian court sentences Meta spokesperson to six years in absentia
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Tesla shares tumble on price cuts in run-up to earnings

Tesla tumbled 4% on Monday, as its latest global price cuts fanned Wall Street concerns about dwindling margins at the electric-vehicle maker in the run-up to its earnings report later this

Tesla shares tumble on price cuts in run-up to earnings
Business|Economy|Technology

China's state planner warns intensified EV price war on oversupply

China's state planner expects an intensified price war among automakers of electric cars and plug-in hybrids this year because of overhanging supply, among other issues, the

China's state planner warns intensified EV price war on oversupply
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TikTok says US House bill that could ban app would 'trample' free speech

TikTok on Sunday repeated its free-speech concerns about a bill passed by the House of Representatives that would ban the popular social media app in the U.S.

TikTok says US House bill that could ban app would 'trample' free speech
Business|News|Technology

US FAA to mandate use of safety tool by charter airlines, manufacturers

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday said it is finalizing new rules requiring charter, commuter, air tour operators, and aircraft

US FAA to mandate use of safety tool by charter airlines, manufacturers
Asia|Crime|Europe|News|Technology|World

Germany arrests three people suspected of giving technology to China

Three Germans have been arrested on suspicion of working with the Chinese secret service to hand over technology that could be used for military

Germany arrests three people suspected of giving technology to China
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Former JetBlue CEO Hayes to lead Airbus in North America

Former JetBlue Airways CEO Robin Hayes has been named as the new head of Airbus' operations in North America, the European planemaker said Monday.

Former JetBlue CEO Hayes to lead Airbus in North America
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Verizon posts fewer quarterly subscriber losses on flexible plan demand

Verizon lost fewer-than-expected wireless subscribers and beat estimates for quarterly profit on Monday, thanks to its flexible plans and streaming bundles

Verizon posts fewer quarterly subscriber losses on flexible plan demand
Business|Technology

Broadcom's critics reject its cloud licensing changes

Broadcom's critics on Monday rejected the U.S. chipmaker's changes to its cloud licensing practices, saying they do not address their complaints about alleged price

Broadcom's critics reject its cloud licensing changes
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EU's 2050 net zero goals at risk as EV rollout faces setbacks

The EU needs to rethink its policies to make a 2035 ban on new petrol car sales feasible as electric vehicles (EVs) remain unaffordable and alternative fuel options

EU's 2050 net zero goals at risk as EV rollout faces setbacks
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Grindr facing UK data lawsuit for allegedly sharing users' HIV status

Gay dating app Grindr is facing a mass data protection lawsuit in London from hundreds of users who allegedly had their private information, including HIV status, shared with third

Grindr facing UK data lawsuit for allegedly sharing users' HIV status
Business|Sports|Technology

Apple close to finalizing deal with FIFA over TV rights for new tournament, NYT reports

Soccer's global governing body FIFA is close to an agreement with Apple to give the tech company worldwide television rights for a new, month-long club tournament, the New York Times

Apple close to finalizing deal with FIFA over TV rights for new tournament, NYT reports
Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Short sellers pocket record weekly profit from Big Tech selloff

Traders who bet against the "Magnificent 7" group of big U.S. tech stocks booked their biggest-ever weekly profit of more than $10 billion last week, with the biggest gains coming from

Short sellers pocket record weekly profit from Big Tech selloff
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Tesla expected to post lower profit margin amid doubts on growth, product strategy

Tesla is expected to report its lowest gross profit margin in more than six years on Tuesday after a chaotic week that included major layoffs, vehicle price

Tesla expected to post lower profit margin amid doubts on growth, product strategy
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Trump says Biden would be 'responsible' for any TikTok ban

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Monday that President Joe Biden was "pushing" for a ban on TikTok and would be the one responsible if

Trump says Biden would be 'responsible' for any TikTok ban
Business|Technology

Nintendo to announce Switch successor in this fiscal year as profits rise

Japanese video-game maker Nintendo's announcement about a successor to its Switch home console is coming sometime before March 2025

Nintendo to announce Switch successor in this fiscal year as profits rise
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The UK says a huge payroll data breach by a 'malign actor' has exposed details of military personnel

British officials say the names and bank details of thousands of serving British soldiers, sailors and air force members have been exposed in a data breach at a payroll system

The UK says a huge payroll data breach by a 'malign actor' has exposed details of military personnel
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Morning Bid: Big Tech swoons as Q1s lurk, Nvidia decimated

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan The so-called 'Magnificent 7' of U.S. megacap tech stocks has retreated sharply as first-quarter earnings updates kick off this week,

Morning Bid: Big Tech swoons as Q1s lurk, Nvidia decimated
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Copper demand to boom as new technology drives power consumption, Trafigura says

Flourishing activity in the electric vehicle, power infrastructure, AI and automation sectors will lead to at least 10 million metric tons of additional copper consumption over the

Copper demand to boom as new technology drives power consumption, Trafigura says
Business|Europe|Health|Technology|US

Bristol Myers signs $380 million CAR-T therapies supply deal with Cellares

Drugmaker Bristol Myers Squibb said it has signed a $380 million deal with contract manufacturer Cellares to manufacture its CAR-T cell therapies in the United States, EU and Japan.

Bristol Myers signs $380 million CAR-T therapies supply deal with Cellares
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|US

Automakers say they face $14 billion in fines from Biden's 'unfeasible' fuel rules

The Biden administration proposal to hike fuel economy standards through 2032 is not feasible and could cost automakers a total of more than $14 billion in

Automakers say they face $14 billion in fines from Biden's 'unfeasible' fuel rules
Finance|Technology

Cryptoverse: 'It's a knife fight' as traders get tokenized

Bitcoin? It's a bit old hat, say a cohort of crypto investors who are betting on blockchain technology breathing new life into traditional assets.

Cryptoverse: 'It's a knife fight' as traders get tokenized
Business|Crime|Finance|Technology|US

Bankman-Fried's lawyer says 'crypto was not for everyone.' FTX said the opposite

In his opening statement at Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud trial on Wednesday, the FTX cryptocurrency exchange founder's lawyer acknowledged that his client

Bankman-Fried's lawyer says 'crypto was not for everyone.' FTX said the opposite
Business|News|Technology|US

Elon Musk's Twitter takeover being probed by SEC

Billionaire Elon Musk is under investigation by the U.S.

Elon Musk's Twitter takeover being probed by SEC
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Sam Bankman-Fried judge cracks jokes, loses patience with defense at FTX trial

Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud trial has featured dense testimony about computer code, cryptocurrency and corporate finance, but U.S.

Sam Bankman-Fried judge cracks jokes, loses patience with defense at FTX trial
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Montana's TikTok ban faces skeptical US judge

A U.S. judge questioned Montana's first-of-its kind state ban on the use of short video sharing app TikTok, hearing arguments on a legal challenge before it is set to

Montana's TikTok ban faces skeptical US judge
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Fearing China, South Korea targets contractors on Taiwan navy submarines

South Korean authorities cited the risk of Chinese economic retaliation when they charged marine technology firm SI Innotec last year with violating trade laws for its

Fearing China, South Korea targets contractors on Taiwan navy submarines
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Putin filmed in China accompanied by officers with Russian nuclear briefcase

Rare footage was shown on Wednesday of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing accompanied by officers carrying the so-called nuclear briefcase which can be used to order a

Putin filmed in China accompanied by officers with Russian nuclear briefcase
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Canada says China-linked 'Spamouflage' campaign targeted lawmakers, PM Trudeau

The Canadian government said on Monday it detected a China-linked "Spamouflage" campaign that involved bots posting disinformation and propaganda on the social media accounts of

Canada says China-linked 'Spamouflage' campaign targeted lawmakers, PM Trudeau
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Sam Bankman-Fried grilled on 'cozy' relationship with Bahamas officials

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was grilled on Tuesday about what a U.S. prosecutor called his "cozy" relationship with officials in the Bahamas, where the

Sam Bankman-Fried grilled on 'cozy' relationship with Bahamas officials
Business|News|Technology|US

GM's Cruise recalling 950 driverless cars after pedestrian dragged in crash

Cruise is recalling 950 driverless cars from the roads across the United States following a crash involving one of its robotaxis and will likely issue more

GM's Cruise recalling 950 driverless cars after pedestrian dragged in crash
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Meta, Alphabet, ByteDance, Snap must face social media addiction lawsuits

A federal judge on Tuesday rejected efforts by major social media companies to dismiss nationwide litigation accusing them of illegally enticing and

Meta, Alphabet, ByteDance, Snap must face social media addiction lawsuits
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TikTok to prohibit videos promoting bin Laden's 'Letter to America'

TikTok will prohibit content that promotes Osama bin Laden's 2002 letter detailing the former al Qaeda leader's justifications for attacks against

TikTok to prohibit videos promoting bin Laden's 'Letter to America'
Crime|Technology

Crypto firm Tether says it has frozen $225 million linked to human trafficking

Crypto firm Tether said on Monday that it had frozen $225 million worth of its cryptocurrency which it said had been linked to a human trafficking group in

Crypto firm Tether says it has frozen $225 million linked to human trafficking
Business|Finance|Technology

Changpeng Zhao, the crypto king and Binance chief, ousted for US crimes

The most powerful man in crypto has lost his crown - and could see his freedom curtailed as well.

Changpeng Zhao, the crypto king and Binance chief, ousted for US crimes
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Backing Israel, Elon Musk sees need to stop murderous propaganda

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk lent support on Monday to Israel's campaign against Hamas, saying one challenge was stopping propaganda of a sort that led to the

Backing Israel, Elon Musk sees need to stop murderous propaganda
Europe|News|Technology

Paris mayor quits X platform, calling it a 'gigantic global sewer'

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo on Monday announced she was quitting the X platform formerly known as Twitter, calling it a "gigantic global sewer" that was "destroying our democracies" by

Paris mayor quits X platform, calling it a 'gigantic global sewer'
Business|Celebrity|News|Technology

Elon Musk curses out advertisers who left X over antisemitic content

(Note strong language in paragraphs 1 and 9-11) Billionaire Elon Musk told advertisers that have fled his social media platform X over antisemitic content to "Go fuck

Elon Musk curses out advertisers who left X over antisemitic content
Business|Technology

Trailblazer Elon Musk pushes a profane new frontier

Elon Musk is keen to achieve what no business leader has done before, from mass-producing electric cars to developing reusable space rockets.

Trailblazer Elon Musk pushes a profane new frontier
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Governments spying on Apple, Google users through push notifications -US senator

Unidentified governments are surveilling smartphone users via their apps' push notifications, a U.S. senator warned on Wednesday.

Governments spying on Apple, Google users through push notifications -US senator
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Musk poll shows X users want U.S. conspiracy theorist Jones' account back

A majority of users on X have voted to reinstate the account of U.S. conspiracy theorist Alex Jones in a poll set up by the social media platform's owner Elon Musk.

Musk poll shows X users want U.S. conspiracy theorist Jones' account back
Business|Technology|US

Meta used copyrighted books for AI training despite its own lawyers' warnings, authors allege

Meta Platforms' lawyers had warned it about the legal perils of using thousands of pirated books to train its AI models, but the company did it anyway, according to

Meta used copyrighted books for AI training despite its own lawyers' warnings, authors allege
Crime|Technology

An abused wife took on Tesla over tracking tech. She lost

San Francisco police Sergeant David Radford contacted Tesla in May 2020 with a request on a case: Could the automaker provide data on an alleged stalker’s

An abused wife took on Tesla over tracking tech. She lost
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Austin, we have a problem! Tesla descends into battery hell

Elon Musk says prototypes are easy, production is hell.

Austin, we have a problem! Tesla descends into battery hell
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Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 could send 240 million PCs to landfills - report

Microsoft Corp's plan to end support for Windows 10 operating system could result in about 240 million personal computers (PCs) being disposed, potentially adding to

Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 could send 240 million PCs to landfills - report
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What aerospace analysts are saying about Boeing's mid-air blowout

A serious mid-air breach has landed planemaker Boeing in the regulatory crosshairs just as it was awaiting approval of new models of its best-selling MAX jet.

What aerospace analysts are saying about Boeing's mid-air blowout
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Mid-air blowout puts Boeing back in the hot seat

A mid-air blowout has put jetmaker Boeing in the exact place investors and management hoped it would avoid - back in the regulatory crosshairs

Mid-air blowout puts Boeing back in the hot seat
Science|Technology

Fuel leak on Astrobotic's moon lander leaves 'no chance' of soft landing

Astrobotic's Peregrine lunar lander has "no chance" of a soft landing on the moon after springing a propellant leak in the first few hours of its journey in space, the company

Fuel leak on Astrobotic's moon lander leaves 'no chance' of soft landing
Environment|News|Technology

YouTube making money off new breed of climate denial, monitoring group says

YouTube is making millions of dollars a year from advertising on channels that make false claims about climate change because content creators are using new tactics that evade the social

YouTube making money off new breed of climate denial, monitoring group says
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Roomba maker iRobot's shares plunge on report Amazon deal faces EU block

IRobot shares slumped 36% in premarket trading on Friday after a report the European Union antitrust regulator was planning to block Amazon.com's $1.4 billion buyout of the Roomba vacuum

Roomba maker iRobot's shares plunge on report Amazon deal faces EU block
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Pope Francis, victim of AI, warns against its 'perverse' dangers

Pope Francis, acknowledging that he was the victim of a deepfake photo, on Wednesday warned against the "perverse" dangers of artificial intelligence,

Pope Francis, victim of AI, warns against its 'perverse' dangers
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Tesla CEO Musk: Chinese EV firms will 'demolish' rivals without trade barriers

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday Chinese automakers will "demolish" global rivals without trade barriers, underscoring the heat the U.S. electric vehicle

Tesla CEO Musk: Chinese EV firms will 'demolish' rivals without trade barriers
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How GM's Cruise robotaxi tech failures led it to drag pedestrian 20 feet

A General Motors Cruise robotaxi that struck and dragged a pedestrian 20 feet (6 meters) in an October accident made a number of technical errors that

How GM's Cruise robotaxi tech failures led it to drag pedestrian 20 feet
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Musk's SpaceX sued for negligence in accident that led to worker's coma

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is facing a negligence lawsuit brought by the wife of a worker whose skull was fractured during a 2022 rocket engine

Musk's SpaceX sued for negligence in accident that led to worker's coma
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Amazon's abandoned acquisition leaves iRobot in Carlyle debt straightjacket

The collapse of iRobot's $1.4 billion sale to Amazon will test the cash-strapped robot vacuum cleaner maker's ability to repay a $200 million loan it took from private

Amazon's abandoned acquisition leaves iRobot in Carlyle debt straightjacket
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Elon Musk bashed by heavy metal drummer who cost him $56 billion

Elon Musk suffered one of the biggest legal losses in U.S. history this week when the Tesla CEO was stripped of his $56 billion pay package in a case

Elon Musk bashed by heavy metal drummer who cost him $56 billion
Business|Technology

SpaceX probed by California over sex bias, retaliation claims

SpaceX is being investigated by a California civil rights agency over allegations that the rocket and satellite maker and CEO Elon Musk have failed to address rampant

SpaceX probed by California over sex bias, retaliation claims
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Crowd sets Waymo self-driving car ablaze in San Francisco

A crowd vandalized a Waymo self-driving vehicle and set it on fire by throwing a firework inside the car in San Francisco on Saturday, said Waymo, which is owned by Alphabet.

Crowd sets Waymo self-driving car ablaze in San Francisco
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Exclusive-Musk's SpaceX fined for 'near amputation' suffered by worker, records show

U.S. worker safety officials fined Elon Musk’s SpaceX $3,600 this month after an accident at its site in Washington state led to a “near amputation,” according

Exclusive-Musk's SpaceX fined for 'near amputation' suffered by worker, records show
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New York Mayor sues social media firms for fueling youth mental health crisis

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said on Wednesday that his administration has filed a lawsuit against social media companies including Meta Platforms' Facebook and Instagram for fueling

New York Mayor sues social media firms for fueling youth mental health crisis
Science|Technology

Moon lander described as 'alive and well' day after white-knuckle lunar touchdown

The moon lander dubbed Odysseus is "alive and well" a day after its white-knuckle touchdown as the first private spacecraft ever to reach the lunar surface, and the first from the United

Moon lander described as 'alive and well' day after white-knuckle lunar touchdown
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Mexico president lambastes YouTube after company edits video revealing NYT journalist's number

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador criticized YouTube on Sunday night after the tech company removed the video of a news conference in which the leader revealed the

Mexico president lambastes YouTube after company edits video revealing NYT journalist's number
Business|Science|Technology

Intuitive Machines stock plummets after moon lander tips over

Shares of Houston-based Intuitive Machines slumped more than 30% on Monday after the space exploration firm said its Odysseus moon lander had tipped over and was resting on its side.

Intuitive Machines stock plummets after moon lander tips over
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Hacker forum post claims UnitedHealth paid $22 million ransom in bid to recover data

A post on a hacker forum popular with cybercriminals has claimed UnitedHealth Group paid $22 million in a bid to recover access to data and systems encrypted

Hacker forum post claims UnitedHealth paid $22 million ransom in bid to recover data
Business|Technology

Google's newest office has AI designers toiling in a Wi-Fi desert

Google has been touting the myriad innovations in the first building wholly designed and built by the web giant, even moving workers in to focus on its

Google's newest office has AI designers toiling in a Wi-Fi desert
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Next Autopilot trial to test Tesla's blame-the-driver defense

Six weeks before the first fatal U.S. accident involving Tesla's Autopilot in 2016, the automaker's president Jon McNeill tried it out in a Model X and

Next Autopilot trial to test Tesla's blame-the-driver defense
Business|Technology|US

Boeing whistleblower found dead of apparent suicide

John Barnett, a former Boeing employee who had reportedly raised concerns about the company's production issues, was found dead of an apparent suicide, according to authorities in South

Boeing whistleblower found dead of apparent suicide
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Elon Musk says Tesla factory back online after arson attack

Tesla's European gigafactory outside Berlin is back online, Elon Musk said on Wednesday, thanking staff for their support after the plant lost power last week due to an arson attack

Elon Musk says Tesla factory back online after arson attack
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Exclusive-Musk's SpaceX is building spy satellite network for US intelligence agency, sources say

SpaceX is building a network of hundreds of spy satellites under a classified contract with a U.S. intelligence agency, five sources familiar

Exclusive-Musk's SpaceX is building spy satellite network for US intelligence agency, sources say
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US judge criticizes SEC for "gross abuse" of power in dispute with blockchain firm

A U.S. federal judge said the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had engaged in "gross abuse of the power entrusted to it by Congress" in its dispute with blockchain technology firm

US judge criticizes SEC for "gross abuse" of power in dispute with blockchain firm
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Taiwan March export orders trails forecasts, but govt pins hopes on AI

Taiwan's export orders rose less than expected in March, but the government said it expected surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) applications to fuel future demand for

Taiwan March export orders trails forecasts, but govt pins hopes on AI
Business|Technology|US

SpaceX forced workers to sign illegal severance agreements, US agency claims

Elon Musk's SpaceX has been accused by a U.S. labor agency of requiring employees who were laid off or fired from the rocket and satellite maker to sign unlawful

SpaceX forced workers to sign illegal severance agreements, US agency claims
Australia|Crime|News|Technology

X vows to 'robustly challenge' Australia order to remove stabbing posts

Social media platform X said on Saturday it would challenge in court an order from an Australian regulator demanding the company remove some posts related to the stabbing of a

X vows to 'robustly challenge' Australia order to remove stabbing posts
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Sam Bankman-Fried to be sentenced for multi-billion dollar FTX fraud

Sam Bankman-Fried, the former billionaire cryptocurrency wunderkind, is set to be sentenced on Thursday over his conviction for stealing $8 billion from customers of

Sam Bankman-Fried to be sentenced for multi-billion dollar FTX fraud
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Exclusive-China's WuXi AppTec shared US client's data with Beijing, US intelligence officials told senators

U.S. intelligence officials in late February told senators working on a biotech security bill that Chinese pharmaceutical firm WuXi

Exclusive-China's WuXi AppTec shared US client's data with Beijing, US intelligence officials told senators
Business|Technology|US

Would-be Tesla buyers snub company as Musk's reputation dips

The ranks of would-be Tesla buyers in the United States are shrinking, according to a survey by market intelligence firm Caliber, which

Would-be Tesla buyers snub company as Musk's reputation dips
Australia|Business|News|Technology|World

Australian PM calls X's fight against removal of church stabbing posts 'extraordinary'

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described as "extraordinary" on Monday a decision by social media platform X to challenge in court a cyber regulators' order

Australian PM calls X's fight against removal of church stabbing posts 'extraordinary'
Celebrity|Entertainment|Technology|US

Meta oversight board reviews handling of AI-created celebrity porn

Meta Platforms' Oversight Board is reviewing the company's handling of two sexually explicit AI-generated images of female celebrities that circulated on its

Meta oversight board reviews handling of AI-created celebrity porn
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

At Chinese trade fair, exporters despair their goods are 'as cheap as cabbage'

Wu Huazhan's Chinese television factory used to impose minimum orders to manage production efficiently.

At Chinese trade fair, exporters despair their goods are 'as cheap as cabbage'
Business|News|Technology|US

FBI says Chinese hackers preparing to attack US infrastructure

Chinese government-linked hackers have burrowed into U.S. critical infrastructure and are waiting "for just the right moment to deal a devastating

FBI says Chinese hackers preparing to attack US infrastructure
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Tesla cuts prices in China, Germany and around globe after US cuts

Tesla has cut prices in a number of its major markets, including China and Germany, following price cuts in the United

Tesla cuts prices in China, Germany and around globe after US cuts
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Automakers hope for a cut as two-way EV charging becomes real

Automakers from General Motors to Volvo Cars, alongside utilities and charging app operators are calculating their financial cut as EVs that

Automakers hope for a cut as two-way EV charging becomes real
Business|Technology

Xiaomi CEO says will introduce production capacity, delivery plan for SU7 at auto show

Xiaomi's CEO said the company will offer more details about its production capacity and delivery plan for the SU7 vehicle at the Beijing Auto Show, according to a Weibo post on

Xiaomi CEO says will introduce production capacity, delivery plan for SU7 at auto show
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North Koreans may have helped create Western cartoons, report says

North Korean animators may have helped create popular television cartoons for big Western firms, including Amazon and HBO Max, despite international

North Koreans may have helped create Western cartoons, report says
Business|Technology|US

The FAA investigates after Boeing says workers in South Carolina falsified 787 inspection records

The Federal Aviation Administration has opened an investigation into Boeing after the beleaguered company reported that workers at a South Carolina plant falsified inspection records on certain 787 planes

The FAA investigates after Boeing says workers in South Carolina falsified 787 inspection records
Asia|Business|Finance|News|Technology|US

US commerce secretary downplays chip in advanced Huawei phone

The chip powering the Mate 60 Pro phone of sanctioned Chinese company Huawei is not as advanced as American chips, U.S.

US commerce secretary downplays chip in advanced Huawei phone
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Boeing's Starliner to return uncrewed as NASA taps SpaceX for astronauts' return

NASA will return Boeing's faulty Starliner capsule to Earth without astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who will return to Earth on a SpaceX vehicle early next year, NASA chief

Boeing's Starliner to return uncrewed as NASA taps SpaceX for astronauts' return
Business|Finance|Technology

Synopsys sells software integrity unit for $2.1 billion to PE group

Synopsys said on Monday it would sell its software integrity (SIG) unit to a private-equity group led by Clearlake Capital and Francisco Partners in a $2.1 billion deal, as it shifts its

Synopsys sells software integrity unit for $2.1 billion to PE group
Africa|Business|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Technology

Tesla cuts prices of some models in Germany and Europe

Tesla is cutting prices of some models in Germany and elsewhere in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, a spokesperson said on Sunday.

Tesla cuts prices of some models in Germany and Europe
Business|Technology|US

Trump Media fires auditing firm that US regulators have charged with 'massive fraud'

Trump Media and Technology Group, the owner of social networking site Truth Social, has fired an auditor that federal regulators recently charged with “massive fraud.”

Trump Media fires auditing firm that US regulators have charged with 'massive fraud'
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

'Crowded' megacap trade in US stocks awaits earnings test

Next week’s earnings reports from some of the market’s biggest technology and growth companies could prove an important test for the U.S. stock rally, which has

'Crowded' megacap trade in US stocks awaits earnings test
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Boeing calls off its first astronaut launch because of valve issue on rocket

Boeing has called off its first astronaut launch because of a fluttering rocket valve

Boeing calls off its first astronaut launch because of valve issue on rocket
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Boeing Starliner capsule's first crewed test flight postponed over Atlas rocket glitch

The long-awaited first crewed test flight of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft will be no earlier than Friday, NASA said, after the

Boeing Starliner capsule's first crewed test flight postponed over Atlas rocket glitch
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Bitcoin 'halving' has taken place, CoinGecko says

Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, on Friday completed its "halving," a phenomenon that happens roughly every four years, according to according to

Bitcoin 'halving' has taken place, CoinGecko says
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Tesla cuts US prices of Models Y, X, S by $2,000

Tesla cut the U.S. prices of its Model Y, Model X and Model S vehicles by $2,000 each on Friday, days after the first-quarter deliveries of the world's most valuable

Tesla cuts US prices of Models Y, X, S by $2,000
Arts|Entertainment|Technology

With help from AI, Randy Travis got his voice back. Here's how his first song post-stroke came to be

With artificial intelligence, country music star Randy Travis has his voice back

With help from AI, Randy Travis got his voice back. Here's how his first song post-stroke came to be
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Trump media shares gain as it suggests 'potential market manipulation'

Shares of Donald Trump's media and technology company rose over 3% on Friday after it asked the Nasdaq exchange to help prevent alleged market manipulation in its shares by so-called "naked

Trump media shares gain as it suggests 'potential market manipulation'
Europe|News|Technology

Dutch privacy watchdog recommends government organisations stop using Facebook

The Dutch privacy watchdog AP on Friday said it was recommending that government organizations should stop using Facebook as long as it is unclear what happens with personal data

Dutch privacy watchdog recommends government organisations stop using Facebook
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Stablecoin Tether gets boost as dollar alternative in emerging markets, CEO says

Stablecoin Tether's recent growth is being driven by its use as an alternative to the U.S. dollar in emerging markets, rather than by demand for cryptocurrency

Stablecoin Tether gets boost as dollar alternative in emerging markets, CEO says
Business|Technology

Netflix slips as move to end sharing subscriber count raises growth doubts

Netflix shares fell on Friday as its plan to stop sharing subscriber numbers from 2025 stoked growth worries, with analysts warning that rivals

Netflix slips as move to end sharing subscriber count raises growth doubts
Business|Technology|US

Tesla to recall 3,878 Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedal, NHTSA says

Tesla is recalling 3,878 Cybertrucks to fix an accelerator pedal pad that could come loose and get lodged in the interior trim, the U.S.

Tesla to recall 3,878 Cybertrucks over faulty accelerator pedal, NHTSA says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Tesla Semi trucks in short supply for PepsiCo as its rivals use competing EV big rigs

Key Tesla customer PepsiCo made initial payments for 100 Tesla Semis in 2017, intending to use the electric-truck fleet to haul its Cheetos, Lays potato chips

Tesla Semi trucks in short supply for PepsiCo as its rivals use competing EV big rigs
Business|Europe|Technology

Apple's offer to open up tap-and-go tech to be approved by EU next month, sources say

Apple's offer to open its tap-and-go mobile payments system to rivals is set to be approved by EU antitrust regulators as soon as next month after it tweaked some

Apple's offer to open up tap-and-go tech to be approved by EU next month, sources say
Asia|Business|Technology|World

Apple pulls WhatsApp, Threads from China app store after Beijing order

Apple said on Friday it had removed Meta Platforms' WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China after being ordered to do so by the Chinese government, which

Apple pulls WhatsApp, Threads from China app store after Beijing order
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Google scraps minimum wage, benefits rules for suppliers and staffing firms

Alphabet Inc's Google on Friday said it will roll back requirements that U.S. suppliers and staffing firms pay their employees at least $15 an hour and provide health

Google scraps minimum wage, benefits rules for suppliers and staffing firms
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Commercial jet maker Airbus is staying humble even as Boeing flounders. There's a reason for that

Europe’s Airbus had established a clear sales lead over Boeing even before the American company encountered more fallout from manufacturing troubles and ongoing safety concerns

Commercial jet maker Airbus is staying humble even as Boeing flounders. There's a reason for that
Business|News|Technology|Travel|World

Airlines reroute flights after Israeli attack on Iran

Airlines changed flight paths over Iran, cancelled some flights, diverted others to alternate airports or returned planes to their departure points on Friday due to airspace

Airlines reroute flights after Israeli attack on Iran
Business|Technology|US

Stellantis to recall over 38,000 vehicles on potential airbag deployment issues

Stellantis is recalling 38,164 vehicles due to an issue

Stellantis to recall over 38,000 vehicles on potential airbag deployment issues
Asia|Election|News|Technology|Videos

Fake videos of Modi aides trigger political showdown in India election

Manipulated videos are taking centre stage as campaigning heats up in India's election, with fake clips involving

Fake videos of Modi aides trigger political showdown in India election
Business|Europe|Technology

Amazon could soon be forced to recognise UK's GMB trade union

U.S. technology and retail giant Amazon could soon be required to formally recognise the GMB trade union at its Coventry warehouse in Britain, after a government body ruled

Amazon could soon be forced to recognise UK's GMB trade union
Science|Technology|Travel|World

Dick Rutan, co-pilot of historic round-the-world flight, dies at 85

Dick Rutan, along with copilot Jeana Yeager, completed one of the greatest milestones in aviation history: the first round-the-world flight with no stops or refueling

Dick Rutan, co-pilot of historic round-the-world flight, dies at 85
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Boeing locks out its private firefighters around Seattle over pay dispute

Boeing has locked out its private force of firefighters who protect its aircraft-manufacturing plants in the Seattle area and brought in replacements after the latest round of negotiations with the firefighters’ union failed to deliver an agreement on wages

Boeing locks out its private firefighters around Seattle over pay dispute
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Boeing is on the verge of launching astronauts aboard new capsule, the latest entry to space travel

Boeing is finally poised to launch astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA after years of delays and stumbles

Boeing is on the verge of launching astronauts aboard new capsule, the latest entry to space travel
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Warren Buffett says AI may be better for scammers than society. And he's seen how

Warren Buffett has come face to face with the downside of AI

Warren Buffett says AI may be better for scammers than society. And he's seen how
Business|Technology|Travel

Archer Aviation aims to start electric air taxi trials in India next year

Archer Aviation, backed by Stellantis and Boeing, aims to begin trials of its electric air taxi in India next year, ahead of a planned commercial launch in 2026,

Archer Aviation aims to start electric air taxi trials in India next year
Business|Technology

Plunging solar capture rates to test nerve of Europe's policymakers: Maguire

Wholesale power prices coming under pressure from surging solar output is not a new concept in power markets, but looks set to become a potentially

Plunging solar capture rates to test nerve of Europe's policymakers: Maguire
Business|Economy|Europe|News|Technology|World

Ukraine's growing arms sector thwarted by cash shortages and attacks

Hundreds of Ukrainian businesses making weapons and military equipment have sprung up since Russia's full-scale invasion, but some are struggling to fund production and

Ukraine's growing arms sector thwarted by cash shortages and attacks
Business|Economy|Technology

Boeing threatens to lock out its private firefighters around Seattle in a dispute over pay

Boeing is already facing questions about quality and safety of its aircraft, and now it has a labor showdown on its hands in Seattle

Boeing threatens to lock out its private firefighters around Seattle in a dispute over pay
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Democratic officials criticize Meta ad policy, saying it amplifies lies about 2020 election

Several Democrats serving as their state’s top election officials have sent a letter to the parent company of Facebook, asking it to stop allowing ads that claim the 2020 presidential election was stolen

Democratic officials criticize Meta ad policy, saying it amplifies lies about 2020 election
Sports|Technology

French cyberwarriors ready to test their defense against hackers and malware during the Olympics

Just like the Olympic athletes, the cyberwarriors that will be crucial for the success of the Paris Games are deep into training for the big event

French cyberwarriors ready to test their defense against hackers and malware during the Olympics
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An AI-controlled fighter jet took the Air Force leader for a historic ride. What that means for war

An experimental F-16 fighter jet has taken Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall on a history-making flight controlled by artificial intelligence and not a human pilot

An AI-controlled fighter jet took the Air Force leader for a historic ride. What that means for war
Business|Sports|Technology|US

Chevrolet denies participation in Team Penske's IndyCar cheating scandal

Chevrolet denies having any knowledge of the IndyCar cheating scandal within Team Penske and says it hired an independent law firm to investigate if any General Motors employees were involved

Chevrolet denies participation in Team Penske's IndyCar cheating scandal
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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
Science|Technology|Travel

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, debris of Halley's comet, peaks this weekend. Here's how to see it

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks this weekend

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, debris of Halley's comet, peaks this weekend. Here's how to see it
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Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly

The government and Google are making their closing arguments in a high-stakes antitrust trial to a federal judge in Washington who must now decide whether the tech giant’s search engine constitutes an illegal monopoly

Google, Justice Department make final arguments about whether search engine is a monopoly
Opinion|Technology

A look inside the cyberwar between Israel and Hamas reveals the civilian toll

The consequences of cyber conflict are primarily felt by civilians, who call for retaliation, fueling cycles of violence.

A look inside the cyberwar between Israel and Hamas reveals the civilian toll
Business|Science|Technology

Boeing sending first astronaut crew to space after years of delay

Boeing is poised to send the first Starliner space capsule with a crew of humans into orbit next week, giving it a long-delayed chance to score a badly needed

Boeing sending first astronaut crew to space after years of delay
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Paramount will let exclusive talks with Skydance lapse

Paramount Global will end exclusive negotiations with Skydance Media without a deal, according to a person familiar with the discussions, allowing it to evaluate a rival

Paramount will let exclusive talks with Skydance lapse
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Walmart-backed Ibotta shares surge 33% in strong market debut

Shares of digital marketing firm Ibotta soared 33% on their debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, giving the Walmart-backed company a

Walmart-backed Ibotta shares surge 33% in strong market debut
Business|Technology|US

US Congress moves ahead on bill to push TikTok's Chinese owner to sell

An effort to force TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the social media app or face a ban in the U.S. was gaining steam in Congress on Thursday, with

US Congress moves ahead on bill to push TikTok's Chinese owner to sell
Business|Science|Technology

Google consolidates its DeepMind and Research teams amid AI push

Alphabet-owned Google said on Thursday it would consolidate teams that focus on building artificial intelligence models across its Research and DeepMind divisions in its latest push to

Google consolidates its DeepMind and Research teams amid AI push
News|Technology

Google terminates 28 employees for protest of Israeli cloud contract

Google said on Thursday it had terminated 28 employees after some staff participated in protests against the company's cloud contract with the Israeli government.

Google terminates 28 employees for protest of Israeli cloud contract
Europe|News|Technology|World

German foreign minister says Russia will face consequences for monthslong cyber espionage

Germany says Russia will face consequences after accusing its military intelligence service of masterminding an “absolutely intolerable” cyberespionage campaign

German foreign minister says Russia will face consequences for monthslong cyber espionage
Business|Technology

Meta releases early versions of its Llama 3 AI model

Meta Platforms on Thursday released early versions of its latest large language model, Llama 3, and an image generator that updates pictures in real time while users

Meta releases early versions of its Llama 3 AI model
Business|Finance|Technology

Medical device maker Intuitive beats estimates on strong demand for surgical robots

Intuitive Surgical beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit and revenue on Thursday, riding on higher demand for its robots used in minimally invasive procedures.

Medical device maker Intuitive beats estimates on strong demand for surgical robots
News|Science|Technology|World

IAEA notes reported attack on Zaporizhzhia plant, Russia accuses Ukraine

The U.N.'s nuclear watchdog said on Thursday that officials at Ukraine's Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant had reported a new attempted drone attack on the facility's training

IAEA notes reported attack on Zaporizhzhia plant, Russia accuses Ukraine
Business|Technology|US

US power, tech companies lament snags in meeting AI energy needs

U.S. electrical systems are not expanding fast enough to meet rapidly growing power needs of technology like Generative AI, prompting data center businesses to

US power, tech companies lament snags in meeting AI energy needs
Business|Economy|Environment|News|Science|Technology|US

Holtec files lawsuit against New York's radioactive materials discharge law

Holtec International, which is in charge of decommissioning the Indian Point nuclear power plant in New York, on Thursday filed a lawsuit against the state over its rules regarding the

Holtec files lawsuit against New York's radioactive materials discharge law
Business|Technology

Hyundai pauses ads on X over brand safety issues

South Korea's Hyundai said on Friday that it had paused advertising on X, formerly known as Twitter, and is speaking to the Elon Musk-owned social media platform directly about brand

Hyundai pauses ads on X over brand safety issues
Asia|Business|Technology

TSMC's shares slide nearly 7% in Taipei on global chip outlook concerns

TSMC's Taipei-listed shares tumbled 6.7% on Friday following the company's first-quarter earnings report in which it dialled back its expectations for chip sector growth and did not

TSMC's shares slide nearly 7% in Taipei on global chip outlook concerns
Science|Technology

China sends a probe to get samples from the less-explored far side of the moon

China has launched a lunar probe to land on the far side of the moon and return with samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side

China sends a probe to get samples from the less-explored far side of the moon
Environment|Technology

E-waste is overflowing landfills. At one sprawling Vietnam market, workers recycle some of it

The world is producing more electronic waste than ever — 62 million metric tons in 2022

E-waste is overflowing landfills. At one sprawling Vietnam market, workers recycle some of it
Sports|Technology

Comcast blacks out 15 regional sports networks in contract dispute with distributor

Comcast has blacked out 15 regional sports networks offered by Bally Sports, escalating a contract dispute with their distributor

Comcast blacks out 15 regional sports networks in contract dispute with distributor
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Maui sues cell carriers over wildfire warning alerts that were never received during service outages

Maui County is suing major cellular carriers for failing to properly inform police of widespread service outages during the height of last summer’s deadly wildfire

Maui sues cell carriers over wildfire warning alerts that were never received during service outages
Business|Economy|Technology

Apple's quarterly iPhone sales plunge 10%, but stock price surges on dividend, stock buyback news

Apple has posted its steepest quarterly decline in iPhone sales since the pandemic’s outset

Apple's quarterly iPhone sales plunge 10%, but stock price surges on dividend, stock buyback news
Election|News|Technology|US|Videos

Russian state media is posting more on TikTok ahead of the U.S. presidential election, study says

A study by the nonprofit Brookings Institution says Russian state-affiliated accounts have boosted their use of TikTok and are getting more engagement on the short-form video platform ahead of the U.S. presidential election

Russian state media is posting more on TikTok ahead of the U.S. presidential election, study says
Technology|WrittenByLAPost

Apple's baffling lockout bug: Are your devices at risk?

A strange and concerning bug has been plaguing some Apple users over the past few days. People are reporting being randomly signed out of their Apple ID accounts across all of their devices without explanation. When they try to sign back in using their current passwords, they find themselves locked out of their accounts entirely. This has left many Apple customers understandably frustrated and worried about securing their devices and data. The issue seems to have started occurring last Friday, April 26th according to reports from the technology news site 9to5Mac. Affected users say they were simply using their Apple

Apple's baffling lockout bug: Are your devices at risk?
Sports|Technology|US

Off-track soap opera follows F1 into first 2023 stop in U.S. Andrettis plan to meet with series

Five races into the Formula 1 season and Max Verstappen and the globe-trotting series have made their way back to the United States for the first of three appearances

Off-track soap opera follows F1 into first 2023 stop in U.S. Andrettis plan to meet with series
Business|News|Technology

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's comments about unions violated federal law, NLRB judge rules

An administrative law judge has ruled that Amazon CEO Andy Jassy violated labor law by making certain anti-union comments during media interviews two years ago

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's comments about unions violated federal law, NLRB judge rules
Business|Economy|Technology|US

AI use by businesses is small but growing rapidly, led by IT sector and firms in Colorado and DC

The rate of businesses in the U.S. using AI is still relatively small but growing rapidly

AI use by businesses is small but growing rapidly, led by IT sector and firms in Colorado and DC
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Judge in landmark antitrust case grills Google, Justice during closing arguments

The judge overseeing a pivotal antitrust trial focused on whether Google is stifling competition and innovation has repeatedly indicated he believes it would be difficult for a formidable rival search engine to emerge

Judge in landmark antitrust case grills Google, Justice during closing arguments
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Senators want limits on the government's use of facial recognition technology for airport screening

A bipartisan group of senators wants restrictions on the use of facial recognition technology by the Transportation Security Administration

Senators want limits on the government's use of facial recognition technology for airport screening
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Boeing’s Starliner is about to launch − if successful, the test represents an important milestone for commercial spaceflight

The Starliner has had delays and issues. The May 2024 launch will put its capacity to carry crew to the International Space Station to the test.

Boeing’s Starliner is about to launch − if successful, the test represents an important milestone for commercial spaceflight
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Maryland officials release timeline, cost estimate, for rebuilding bridge

A Maryland transportation official says the state plans to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in just over four years at an estimated cost between $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion

Maryland officials release timeline, cost estimate, for rebuilding bridge
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Japan's Kishida unveils a framework for global regulation of generative AI

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has unveiled an international framework for regulation and use of generative AI

Japan's Kishida unveils a framework for global regulation of generative AI
Health|Technology

One Tech Tip: How to repair an electric toothbrush

Toothbrushes used to be simple, powered only by your hand so they never broke down

One Tech Tip: How to repair an electric toothbrush
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Sex offender asks Norway's Supreme Court to declare social media access is a human right

A convicted sex offender is asking the Norwegian Supreme Court to declare social media access is a human right

Sex offender asks Norway's Supreme Court to declare social media access is a human right
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Microsoft will invest $2.2 billion in cloud and AI services in Malaysia

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company will invest $2.2 billion over the next four years in new cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Malaysia

Microsoft will invest $2.2 billion in cloud and AI services in Malaysia
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As India votes, misinformation surges on social media: 'The whole country is paying the price'

Misinformation about India's election is surging online as the world's most populous country votes

As India votes, misinformation surges on social media: 'The whole country is paying the price'
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Faceless people, invisible hands: New Army video aims to lure recruits for psychological operations

A haunting new video released in the early morning hours is the latest effort by the Army to lure soldiers to some of its more secretive units

Faceless people, invisible hands: New Army video aims to lure recruits for psychological operations
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At time of rising antisemitism, Holocaust survivors take on denial and hate in new digital campaign

Holocaust survivors are participating in a digital campaign called #CancelHate which features videos of them reading Holocaust denial posts from different social media platforms

At time of rising antisemitism, Holocaust survivors take on denial and hate in new digital campaign
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Russia proposes UN resolution on banning weapons in space, after vetoing similar UN-Japan draft

Russia has circulated a U.N. resolution calling on all countries to take urgent action to prevent putting weapons in outer space “for all time” a week after it vetoed a U.S.-Japan resolution to stop an arms race in space

Russia proposes UN resolution on banning weapons in space, after vetoing similar UN-Japan draft
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Say hello (again) to EA Sports College Football. The beloved video-game behemoth is back

Gamers’ appetites for immersive sports video games have not changed much since the heyday of EA Sports' college football

Say hello (again) to EA Sports College Football. The beloved video-game behemoth is back
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Chipmaker Wolfspeed forecasts quarterly revenue below estimates as EV sales growth slows

Chipmaker Wolfspeed forecast current-quarter revenue below estimates on Wednesday as automakers grapple with high inventory levels due to slower-than-expected EV sales growth.

Chipmaker Wolfspeed forecasts quarterly revenue below estimates as EV sales growth slows
Opinion|Technology

Lawsuit against Meta asks if Facebook users have right to control their feeds using external tools

Do social media users have the right to control what they see — or don’t see — on their feeds

Lawsuit against Meta asks if Facebook users have right to control their feeds using external tools
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Change Healthcare cyberattack was due to a lack of multifactor authentication, UnitedHealth CEO says

The beginning of the Change Healthcare cyberattack happened when hackers entered a server that lacked multifactor authentication

Change Healthcare cyberattack was due to a lack of multifactor authentication, UnitedHealth CEO says
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Elimination of Tesla's charging department raises worries as EVs from other automakers join network

Elon Musk’s move to lay off the department responsible for Tesla’s electric vehicle chargers has touched off worries in the auto industry that EVs from other automakers will have trouble joining Tesla’s network

Elimination of Tesla's charging department raises worries as EVs from other automakers join network
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Electric air taxis are on the way – quiet eVTOLs may be flying passengers as early as 2025

The development of air taxis is being driven by a blend of visionary entrepreneurship and technological advancements spurred by the electric car revolution.

Electric air taxis are on the way –  quiet eVTOLs may be flying passengers as early as 2025
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The UN's nuclear watchdog chief will visit Iran next week as concerns rise about uranium enrichment

The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog will travel to Iran next week as Tehran’s nuclear program enriches uranium a step away from weapons-grade levels and international oversight remains limited

The UN's nuclear watchdog chief will visit Iran next week as concerns rise about uranium enrichment
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Red Bull chief technical officer Adrian Newey to step down from F1 team

Adrian Newey will step down as the hugely successful chief technical officer of Red Bull next year

Red Bull chief technical officer Adrian Newey to step down from F1 team
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Judge dismisses Meta shareholder lawsuit claiming that directors' obligations extend beyond company

A Delaware judge has dismissed a shareholder lawsuit asserting novel claims about the roles of corporate leaders and arguing that the loyalties of Meta directors and company founder Mark Zuckerberg should not lie exclusively with the social media giant

Judge dismisses Meta shareholder lawsuit claiming that directors' obligations extend beyond company
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Biden administration details how producers of sustainable aviation fuel will get tax credits

The Biden administration is out with new guidelines for tax credits for producers of sustainable aviation fuel

Biden administration details how producers of sustainable aviation fuel will get tax credits
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Amazon reports strong 1Q results driven by its cloud-computing unit and Prime Video ad dollars

Amazon has reported strong results for the first quarter

Amazon reports strong 1Q results driven by its cloud-computing unit and Prime Video ad dollars
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Lawmakers and advocates make last-ditch push to extend affordable internet subsidy

Millions of families will face bigger internet bills starting in May because a federal broadband subsidy program is set to expire

Lawmakers and advocates make last-ditch push to extend affordable internet subsidy
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Fired Google workers ousted over Israeli contract protests file complaint with labor regulators

Dozens of Google workers who were fired after internal protests surrounding a lucrative contract that the internet company has with the Israeli government have filed a complaint with labor regulators in an attempt to get their jobs back

Fired Google workers ousted over Israeli contract protests file complaint with labor regulators
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Campaign to build new California city submits signatures to get on November ballot

A Silicon Valley-backed campaign to build a new city in California for up to 400,000 people says it submitted enough signatures to qualify the initiative for the November election

Campaign to build new California city submits signatures to get on November ballot
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Eight U.S. newspapers sue ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement

A group of eight U.S. newspapers is suing ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging that the technology companies have been “purloining millions” of copyrighted news articles without permission or payment to train their artificial intelligence chatbots

Eight U.S. newspapers sue ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement
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Portuguese-flagged ship is hit far in Arabian Sea, raising concerns over Houthi rebel capabilities

A Portuguese-flagged container ship has come under attack by a drone in the far reaches of the Arabian Sea

Portuguese-flagged ship is hit far in Arabian Sea, raising concerns over Houthi rebel capabilities
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Supreme Court leaves in place a Texas law requiring pornographic websites to verify users' ages

The Supreme Court has refused to block a Texas law requiring pornographic websites to verify the age of their users

Supreme Court leaves in place a Texas law requiring pornographic websites to verify users' ages
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G7 nations commit to phasing out coal by 2035 but give Japan some flexibility

Energy and environment ministers of the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations have committed to phase out coal power by 2035

G7 nations commit to phasing out coal by 2035 but give Japan some flexibility
Crime|Technology

Scammers stole more than $3.4 billion from older Americans last year, an FBI report says

The FBI says scammers stole more than $3.4 billion from older Americans last year

Scammers stole more than $3.4 billion from older Americans last year, an FBI report says
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FCC fines wireless carriers for sharing user locations without consent

The Federal Communications Commission has leveraged nearly $200 million in fines against wireless carriers AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon for illegally sharing customers’ location data without their consent

FCC fines wireless carriers for sharing user locations without consent
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Finnish hacker imprisoned for accessing thousands of psychotherapy records and demanding ransoms

A Finnish court has sentenced a 26-year-old man to more than six years in prison for hacking thousands of patient records at a private psychotherapy center and seeking ransom from some patients over the sensitive data

Finnish hacker imprisoned for accessing thousands of psychotherapy records and demanding ransoms
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Electric vehicles are usually safer for their occupants – but not necessarily for everyone else

EV fires make headlines, but they don’t tell the full story of EV safety. The real threat isn’t combustion, it’s weight.

Electric vehicles are usually safer for their occupants – but not necessarily for everyone else
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Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 6 months on space station

A Chinese spacecraft has returned to Earth with three astronauts who lived for six months on the country’s space station

Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 6 months on space station
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Meta under fire from European Union for not doing enough about election disinformation

The European Union says it’s investigating Facebook and Instagram for suspected violations of the bloc’s digital rulebook, including not doing enough to protect users from foreign disinformation ahead of EU-wide elections

Meta under fire from European Union for not doing enough about election disinformation
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Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in Indonesia

Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion over the next four years in new cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure in Indonesia — the single largest investment in Microsoft’s 29-year history in the country

Microsoft will invest $1.7 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in Indonesia
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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao sentenced to 4 months for allowing money laundering

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has been sentenced to four months in prison for allowing rampant money laundering on the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao sentenced to 4 months for allowing money laundering
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Authorities are warning the public of a new police impersonation scam

A new wave of scam phone calls has been flooding Southern California, leaving authorities scrambling to protect residents from these slick crooks behind the shady ruse. The underhanded operators are pretending to be police in a shameless attempt to swindle cash from unsuspecting folks. The underhanded scheme kicks off with scammers dialing up locals and spinning a tall tale about bogus outstanding arrest warrants that need settling immediately. They falsely claim to hail from the Simi Valley Police Department and instruct rattled victims to fork over funds by calling a phony number. But this is an outright lie – the

Authorities are warning the public of a new police impersonation scam
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US to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles in 5 years and set performance standards

Automatic emergency braking will have to come standard on all U.S. new passenger vehicles in five years

US to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles in 5 years and set performance standards
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A horse-shaped nebula gets its close-up in new photos by NASA's Webb telescope

NASA’s Webb Space Telescope has revealed the sharpest images yet of a portion of a horse-shaped nebula

A horse-shaped nebula gets its close-up in new photos by NASA's Webb telescope
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Tesla's stock leaps on reports of Chinese approval for the company's driving software

Shares of Tesla stock have rallied after the electric vehicle maker's CEO, Elon Musk, paid a surprise visit to Beijing over the weekend and reportedly won tentative approval for its driving software

Tesla's stock leaps on reports of Chinese approval for the company's driving software
Crime|Education|Technology|US

Deepfake of principal's voice is the latest case of AI being used for harm

The most recent criminal case involving artificial intelligence emerged from a high school in Baltimore County, Maryland

Deepfake of principal's voice is the latest case of AI being used for harm
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A second new nuclear reactor is completed in Georgia. The carbon-free power comes at a high price

The second of two new nuclear reactors in Georgia has entered commercial operation

A second new nuclear reactor is completed in Georgia. The carbon-free power comes at a high price
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Philips will pay $1.1 billion to resolve US lawsuits over breathing machines that expel debris

Medical device maker Philips will pay $1.1 billion to settle personal injury lawsuits in the U.S. over its defective sleep apnea machines

Philips will pay $1.1 billion to resolve US lawsuits over breathing machines that expel debris
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Supreme Court rejects Musk appeal over tweets that must be approved by Tesla

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Elon Musk over a settlement with securities regulators that requires him to get approval in advance of some tweets that relate to Tesla, the electric vehicle company he leads

Supreme Court rejects Musk appeal over tweets that must be approved by Tesla
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US opens investigation into Ford crashes involving Blue Cruise partially automated driving system

Two fatal crashes involving Ford’s Blue Cruise partially automated driving system have drawn the attention of U.S. auto safety regulators

US opens investigation into Ford crashes involving Blue Cruise partially automated driving system
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Tractor-trailers with no one aboard? The future is near for self-driving trucks on US roads

Late this year, Aurora Innovation Inc. plans to start hauling freight on Interstate 45 between the Dallas and Houston areas with 20 driverless trucks

Tractor-trailers with no one aboard? The future is near for self-driving trucks on US roads
Asia|Business|Technology|Videos

Tesla founder Elon Musk is visiting China as competitors show off new EVs at Beijing auto show

Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk has arrived in the Chinese capital, just as the nation’s carmakers are showing off their latest electric vehicle models at the Beijing auto show

Tesla founder Elon Musk is visiting China as competitors show off new EVs at Beijing auto show
MidEast|News|Technology|World

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim downing US Reaper drone, release footage showing wreckage of aircraft

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed shooting down another of the U.S. military’s MQ-9 Reaper drones

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim downing US Reaper drone, release footage showing wreckage of aircraft
Business|Technology

How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat

If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time

How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat
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Instagram, YouTube the biggest likely winners of TikTok ban but smaller rivals could rise too

While a bill to ban TikTok if it doesn't change owners has received President Joe Biden's signature, it could still be years before the popular video-sharing app is actually blocked from U.S. app stores — if it is blocked at all

Instagram, YouTube the biggest likely winners of TikTok ban but smaller rivals could rise too
Business|Technology|Travel

Southwest Airlines is considering changes to its quirky boarding and seating practices

Get ready for changes in boarding and seating at Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines is considering changes to its quirky boarding and seating practices
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Hackers claim to have infiltrated Belarus' main security service

A Belarusian hacker activist group claims to have infiltrated the network of the country’s main security agency and obtained access to personal files of over 8,600 staffers of the KGB, the security service that still goes under its Soviet name

Hackers claim to have infiltrated Belarus' main security service
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Tech CEOs Altman, Nadella, Pichai and others join government AI safety board led by DHS' Mayorkas

The CEOs of leading U_S_ technology companies are joining a new artificial intelligence safety board to advise the federal government on how to protect the nation’s critical services from “AI-related disruptions.”

Tech CEOs Altman, Nadella, Pichai and others join government AI safety board led by DHS' Mayorkas
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US probes whether recall of Tesla Autopilot driving system did enough to make sure drivers attention

The U.S. government’s auto safety agency is investigating whether last year’s recall of Tesla’s Autopilot driving system did enough to make sure drivers pay attention to the road

US probes whether recall of Tesla Autopilot driving system did enough to make sure drivers attention
Asia|Business|Technology

5 cars from the Beijing auto show that reflect China's vision for the future of driving

China’s vision of the future of the automobile — electrified and digitally connected — is on display at the ongoing Beijing auto show

5 cars from the Beijing auto show that reflect China's vision for the future of driving
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Japan announces plans to launch upgraded observation satellites on new flagship rocket's 3rd flight

Japan’s space agency says it's planning to launch a major upgrade to its satellite imaging system, as a new flagship rocket is put to the test for a third time

Japan announces plans to launch upgraded observation satellites on new flagship rocket's 3rd flight
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US lawmakers introduce bill to support nuclear fusion development

U.S. senators from both parties introduced legislation on Thursday to accelerate development of power plants run by nuclear fusion reactions, an emerging

US lawmakers introduce bill to support nuclear fusion development
Business|Technology|US

Tesla shares fall as Deutsche Bank flags risks from focus on Robotaxi

Tesla shares fell to their lowest in more than a year on Thursday after Deutsche Bank raised concerns over the electric automaker's increasing focus on its autonomous vehicle products when

Tesla shares fall as Deutsche Bank flags risks from focus on Robotaxi
Business|Science|Technology

Exclusive-Northrop Grumman working with Musk's SpaceX on U.S. spy satellite system

Aerospace and defense company Northrop Grumman is working with SpaceX, the space venture of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, on a

Exclusive-Northrop Grumman working with Musk's SpaceX on U.S. spy satellite system
Business|News|Technology|US

US watchdog to look into FAA's oversight of Boeing 737, 787 manufacturing, Semafor reports

The U.S. Department of Transportation's watchdog is looking into the Federal Aviation Administration's oversight of Boeing's manufacturing of 737s and 787s, Semafor reported on Wednesday.

US watchdog to look into FAA's oversight of Boeing 737, 787 manufacturing, Semafor reports
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US FAA issues ground stop advisory for Alaska Airlines

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday issued a ground stop advisory for Alaska Airlines, saying: "All Alaska mainline and subcarrier flights ground stopped."

US FAA issues ground stop advisory for Alaska Airlines
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UnitedHealth unit Change Healthcare faces issue processing some medical claims

UnitedHealth Group said on Thursday a service provided by its Change Healthcare unit was facing an issue receiving batches of medical claims from customers.

UnitedHealth unit Change Healthcare faces issue processing some medical claims
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United Airlines says FAA review places restrictions on flying new aircraft

United Airlines on Wednesday said it has been prevented from putting new aircraft into service due to an ongoing review of its operations by the U.S.

United Airlines says FAA review places restrictions on flying new aircraft
Technology|US

UAW seeks landmark win in third Tennessee VW plant vote

A Volkswagen plant nestled against dense forests and Interstate 75 on the southern border of Tennessee has become a battleground over worker representation that

UAW seeks landmark win in third Tennessee VW plant vote
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

TSMC set to report 5% rise in first-quarter profit on strong AI chip demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the dominant producer of advanced chips used in artificial intelligence applications, is expected to report a 5% rise in first-quarter profit

TSMC set to report 5% rise in first-quarter profit on strong AI chip demand
Business|Europe|Technology

Tesla to lay off 300 temporary workers at German site, Business Insider says

Tesla is planning to lay off 300 temporary workers at its German plant near Berlin as part of plans to cut global staff, Business Insider reported on Wednesday, citing people

Tesla to lay off 300 temporary workers at German site, Business Insider says
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Tesla's Musk likely to unveil $2-$3 billion India investment during visit, sources say

Tesla chief Elon Musk is set to announce an investment in India of $2-$3 billion, mainly for building a new factory, when he visits New Delhi next

Tesla's Musk likely to unveil $2-$3 billion India investment during visit, sources say
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Tesla says 300 subcontracted workers let go in Germany

Tesla has let go of 300 temporary workers in Germany in keeping with their contract period, the e-car maker said on Thursday, amid a drive by the company to slim down its global

Tesla says 300 subcontracted workers let go in Germany
Business|News|Technology|US

Tesla layoffs include 14% of Buffalo workers, WARN notice shows

Tesla plans to lay off 285 employees in Buffalo, New York, a legally mandated notice showed on Wednesday, as the electric-vehicle maker trims 10% of its workforce.

Tesla layoffs include 14% of Buffalo workers, WARN notice shows
Business|Technology

Ryanair expects to receive 40 Boeing planes by mid-July

Ryanair expects Boeing to deliver 40 new jets by mid-July, Chief Executive Michael O'Leary said on Wednesday, broadly in line with a revised schedule it has previously announced.

Ryanair expects to receive 40 Boeing planes by mid-July
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Reformers hoped to curtail America's domestic spying; lawmakers are poised to expand it

Reformers had hoped that the debate over the reauthorization of a key U.S. domestic surveillance law would lead to new safeguards protecting

Reformers hoped to curtail America's domestic spying; lawmakers are poised to expand it
Business|Technology

New Cadence supercomputers aim to speed creation of chips, software

Cadence Design Systems on Wednesday introduced the latest version of supercomputer based around a custom computing chip designed to speed up the creation of other

New Cadence supercomputers aim to speed creation of chips, software
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Netflix subscriber growth in focus as gains from password-sharing crackdown seen easing

Netflix's plan to maintain subscriber growth after two quarters of blockbuster increases will be in focus when it reports earnings on Thursday, with some analysts

Netflix subscriber growth in focus as gains from password-sharing crackdown seen easing
Business|Europe|Technology

Microsoft-OpenAI deal set to dodge formal EU merger probe, sources say

EU antitrust regulators have concluded that Microsoft's $13 billion investment into OpenAI is not an acquisition, sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, signaling the deal

Microsoft-OpenAI deal set to dodge formal EU merger probe, sources say
Europe|News|Technology

Meta should give users free option without targeted ads, EU privacy watchdog says

Meta Platforms and other large online platforms should give users an option to use their services for free without targeted advertising, EU privacy watchdog the European Data

Meta should give users free option without targeted ads, EU privacy watchdog says
Business|Technology

Huawei starts sales of new Pura 70 smartphone amid scrutiny on chips

Chinese technology giant Huawei started selling two models of its highly anticipated, high-end Pura 70 smartphone series

Huawei starts sales of new Pura 70 smartphone amid scrutiny on chips
Business|Finance|Technology

Google lays off employees, shifts some roles abroad amid cost cuts

Alphabet-owned Google is laying off an unspecified number of employees, a company spokesperson said on Wednesday, marking the latest cuts at the technology giant as it cracks down on costs

Google lays off employees, shifts some roles abroad amid cost cuts
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Exclusive-US plans to restore tariffs on dominant solar technology, sources say

The Biden administration is expected to grant a request by South Korea’s Hanwha Qcells to reverse a two-year-old trade exemption that has allowed

Exclusive-US plans to restore tariffs on dominant solar technology, sources say
Europe|News|Technology

EU privacy watchdog is against Meta's fee model, source says

The EU privacy watchdog is set to issue an opinion saying Meta Platforms can't charge users a fee to ensure their privacy, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said on

EU privacy watchdog is against Meta's fee model, source says
Asia|Business|Technology

Embraer's Eve says it signed letter of intention with AirX to sell up to 50 eVTOL

Electric aircraft maker Eve has signed a letter of intent with Japan's public helicopter charter service company AirX to sell up to 50 electric vertical take-off and landing (

Embraer's Eve says it signed letter of intention with AirX to sell up to 50 eVTOL
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Boeing's safety culture in spotlight at U.S. Senate hearings

Boeing's manufacturing practices, at the center of a full blown safety crisis following a Jan mid-air panel blowout, will come under scrutiny on Wednesday in two U.S. Senate hearings.

Boeing's safety culture in spotlight at U.S. Senate hearings
Business|Finance|Technology

Banks falling behind on messaging app scrutiny, survey finds

Global financial companies are falling behind on the monitoring and archiving of all business-related communications using personal messaging apps, a survey

Banks falling behind on messaging app scrutiny, survey finds
Business|Economy|Europe|News|Technology|US

Baltimore's alternate shipping channels not deep enough, Maersk says

The Baltimore port's alternate shipping channels are not deep enough to accommodate the oceangoing container vessels that Maersk and other carriers use, the Danish shipping group said

Baltimore's alternate shipping channels not deep enough, Maersk says
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Apple plans to invest more than $250 million to expand Singapore campus

Apple Inc plans to invest more than $250 million to expand its regional campus or operations in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore, according to a company statement dated

Apple plans to invest more than $250 million to expand Singapore campus
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Analysis-Wall Street wants answers from Musk on Tesla's affordable car

Elon Musk has kept investors hanging since he issued cryptic social posts following an exclusive April 5 Reuters report that Tesla had

Analysis-Wall Street wants answers from Musk on Tesla's affordable car
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Alaska Air prioritizes quality, safety of Boeing products over production rate

Alaska Air Group is not concerned about the production rate of Boeing's 737 MAX planes as it is more focused on the quality and safety of the planemaker's jets, a top company

Alaska Air prioritizes quality, safety of Boeing products over production rate
Asia|Business|Technology

Volkswagen to roll out new architecture with Xpeng to cut China EV costs

Volkswagen AG said on Wednesday it has developed a new architecture for intelligent and electric cars with its Chinese partner Xpeng, which the German automaker said

Volkswagen to roll out new architecture with Xpeng to cut China EV costs
Business|Finance|Technology

UnitedHealth expects up to $1.35/share hit this year from Change Healthcare hack

UnitedHealth Group expects to take a hit of as much as $1.35 per share to full-year profit from disruptions caused by the February cyberattack at its Change Healthcare unit as it works to

UnitedHealth expects up to $1.35/share hit this year from Change Healthcare hack
Business|Finance|Technology

TSMC first-quarter profit expected to rise 5% on strong AI chip demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the dominant producer of advanced chips used in artificial intelligence applications, is expected to report a

TSMC first-quarter profit expected to rise 5% on strong AI chip demand
Asia|Business|Technology|US

Tesla's global job cuts hit China sales team, sources say

Tesla's global job cuts are hitting China, the automaker's biggest market after the United States, affecting staff in teams including sales, two sources briefed on the matter said

Tesla's global job cuts hit China sales team, sources say
Asia|News|Technology

Taiwan submarine project chief quits, ministry says plans to proceed

Taiwan's homegrown submarine programme will remain on track, the defence minister said on Wednesday, after the head of the programme resigned due to what he said were unfair attacks

Taiwan submarine project chief quits, ministry says plans to proceed
Business|Finance|Technology

Startup Rivos raises $250 million to develop RISC-V AI chips

Chip startup Rivos said on Tuesday it raised $250 million in a funding round that will enable it to manufacture its first server chip geared for artificial intelligence.

Startup Rivos raises $250 million to develop RISC-V AI chips
Europe|News|Technology

Portugal's far-right Chega vows legal action over 10-year Facebook curbs

Portugal's far-right party Chega will take legal action against Meta Platforms' decision to restrict the party's Facebook account for 10 years, a party

Portugal's far-right Chega vows legal action over 10-year Facebook curbs
Science|Technology

NASA seeks cheaper ideas for Mars sample return mission amid budget crunch

NASA is seeking a cheaper, simpler approach to one of its top science priorities in the midst of a budget crunch - retrieving precious soil samples collected on

NASA seeks cheaper ideas for Mars sample return mission amid budget crunch
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Microsoft to invest $1.5 billion in Emirati AI firm G42, New York Times reports

Microsoft plans to invest $1.5 billion in G42, an artificial intelligence firm in the United Arab Emirates, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.

Microsoft to invest $1.5 billion in Emirati AI firm G42, New York Times reports
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Judge dismisses some claims against Meta's Zuckerberg over social media harm

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Monday won the dismissal of some claims in a dozen lawsuits accusing him of concealing from the public that Facebook and Instagram

Judge dismisses some claims against Meta's Zuckerberg over social media harm
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Intel to launch two AI chips for China with reduced capabilities

Intel will release two AI chips with reduced capabilities for the Chinese market, in order to comply with U.S. export controls and sanctions.

Intel to launch two AI chips for China with reduced capabilities
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

GQG, Fidelity pick up shares worth $261 million in India's Vodafone Idea

Investment firms GQG and Fidelity picked up shares worth $261 million in India's Vodafone Idea as part of the debt-saddled telecom operator's planned $2.16 billion share sale,

GQG, Fidelity pick up shares worth $261 million in India's Vodafone Idea
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Boeing claims no findings of fatigue on older 787 jets ahead of whistleblower testimony

Boeing said on Monday it has not found fatigue cracks on in-service 787 jets that have gone through heavy maintenance, as the planemaker defended the twin-aisle aircraft program ahead of a

Boeing claims no findings of fatigue on older 787 jets ahead of whistleblower testimony
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Assange extradition moves closer as U.S. provides UK court with assurances

The United States has provided assurances requested by the High Court in London to pave the way for WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange to be extradited from Britain

Assange extradition moves closer as U.S. provides UK court with assurances
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Apple CEO says looking into possibility of building manufacturing facility in Indonesia

Apple Inc will look into the possibility of building a manufacturing facility in Indonesia, its CEO said on Wednesday after meeting President Joko Widodo.

Apple CEO says looking into possibility of building manufacturing facility in Indonesia
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Wall Street brokerages start Reddit coverage with skepticism on user growth

J.P.Morgan and Morgan Stanley started coverage on Reddit with equivalent to "hold" ratings, as they wait for clarity on the social media company's user growth, while staying

Wall Street brokerages start Reddit coverage with skepticism on user growth
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US to award Samsung $6.4 billion in grants for Texas chip production complex

The Biden administration will award up to $6.4 billion in grants to South Korea's Samsung to expand its chip production in central Texas as part of a broader effort to

US to award Samsung $6.4 billion in grants for Texas chip production complex
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UnitedHealth hack looms over first-quarter earnings report

UnitedHealth is expected to record higher medical costs in its first earnings report since a cyberattack disrupted its technology systems including those that manage

UnitedHealth hack looms over first-quarter earnings report
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Trump Media shares tank after company says it could sell more stock

Shares of Donald Trump's social media company slumped 12% on Monday, extending their string of losses, after the company said in a regulatory filing that it could sell millions of

Trump Media shares tank after company says it could sell more stock
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Tesla's senior battery executive exits company

Tesla's senior vice president of powertrain and energy engineering, Drew Baglino, is leaving after 18 years at the auto-maker, he said in a post on social media site X on Monday.

Tesla's senior battery executive exits company
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Tesla scouts for its first India showroom locations, sources say

U.S. electric carmaker Tesla is looking at potential showroom locations in New Delhi and Mumbai ahead of plans to begin sales in India later this

Tesla scouts for its first India showroom locations, sources say
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OpenAI bids for Japan business as it opens Tokyo office

Microsoft backed artificial intelligence startup OpenAI made a pitch for business in Japan on Monday as it opened its first Asia office in Tokyo.

OpenAI bids for Japan business as it opens Tokyo office
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Exclusive-Lockheed wins US missile defense contract worth $17 billion, sources say

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $17 billion contract to develop the next generation of interceptors that would guard the United States against an intercontinental

Exclusive-Lockheed wins US missile defense contract worth $17 billion, sources say
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China EV maker Nio urges openness in US speech amid tensions

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Nio's founder called for openness in a rare speech in the United States, where politicians have been seeking to further restrict

China EV maker Nio urges openness in US speech amid tensions
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Broadcom questioned by EU over VMware licensing changes

U.S. chipmaker Broadcom is being asked by EU antitrust regulators about changes to newly acquired cloud computing company VMware's licensing conditions following

Broadcom questioned by EU over VMware licensing changes
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Apple loses top phonemaker spot to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop, IDC says

Apple's smartphone shipments dropped about 10% in the first quarter of 2024, hurt by intensifying competition by Android smartphone makers aiming for the top spot, data from research firm

Apple loses top phonemaker spot to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop, IDC says
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Analysis-When Facebook blocks news, studies show the political risks that follow

Since Meta blocked links to news in Canada last August to avoid paying fees to media companies, right-wing meme producer Jeff Ballingall says he has seen a surge in clicks

Analysis-When Facebook blocks news, studies show the political risks that follow
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US, Japan signal support for Texas high-speed rail plan

The governments of the United States and Japan signalled support for a plan to build the first high-speed rail in the U.S. using Japanese bullet trains after their leaders

US, Japan signal support for Texas high-speed rail plan
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Uber and Lyft delay their plans to leave Minneapolis

Ride-hailing companies Lyft and Uber will extend their services in Minneapolis till July 1, they said on Thursday, after city officials voted a day earlier to push back the start of a

Uber and Lyft delay their plans to leave Minneapolis
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S&P 500, Nasdaq end sharply higher on soft inflation data, eyes on earnings

U.S. stocks closed higher on Thursday, with tech-related momentum stocks leading the charge, as fresh economic data rekindled hopes that inflation remains in a

S&P 500, Nasdaq end sharply higher on soft inflation data, eyes on earnings
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Soaring insurance costs hit as US buyers finally get a break on car prices

A new form of sticker shock has hit American car buyers like Darin Davis.

Soaring insurance costs hit as US buyers finally get a break on car prices
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Salesforce is in advanced talks to buy Informatica, WSJ reports

Salesforce is in advanced talks to acquire data-management software provider Informatica, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Salesforce is in advanced talks to buy Informatica, WSJ reports
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Musk, Argentine president see eye-to-eye on boosting free markets and lithium

Billionaire Elon Musk and Argentina's libertarian president promised to work together on Friday to promote free markets as well as potential lithium

Musk, Argentine president see eye-to-eye on boosting free markets and lithium
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IAEA chief welcomes cold shutdown of all Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant reactor units

Safety at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine remains precarious but the shift to a cold shutdown of all six reactor units, completed on Saturday, is positive

IAEA chief welcomes cold shutdown of all Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant reactor units
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California battery plant is among world's largest as power storage booms

A major battery plant near Los Angeles will be among the largest in the world when it comes online later this year, promising to shore up California's

California battery plant is among world's largest as power storage booms
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Apple denies violating US court order in Epic Games lawsuit

IPhone maker Apple on Friday denied violating a court order governing its App Store and urged a California federal judge to reject a request by “Fortnite” developer Epic

Apple denies violating US court order in Epic Games lawsuit
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Virginia regulators approve Dominion Energy solar projects

Virginia utility regulators on Friday approved new solar projects with a total of 764 MW electricity capacity that will expand Dominion Energy's clean energy portfolio in the U.S. state.

Virginia regulators approve Dominion Energy solar projects
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Twilio appoints Sachem Head partner Andy Stafman to board

Cloud communications company Twilio has appointed a partner at Sachem Head Capital Management to its board, it said on Monday, as it faces pressure from

Twilio appoints Sachem Head partner Andy Stafman to board
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Tesla raises prices of Model Y cars in US by $1,000

Tesla on Monday raised prices for all Model Y cars in the United States by $1,000, according to its website.

Tesla raises prices of Model Y cars in US by $1,000
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Panel says FAA should end mandate pilots disclose talk therapy sessions

An expert panel appointed by the Federal Aviation Administration said Monday the agency should drop a requirement that airline pilots and air traffic

Panel says FAA should end mandate pilots disclose talk therapy sessions
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OpenAI makes ChatGPT's accessible without requiring sign ups

OpenAI will start allowing users to access its free-to-use ChatGPT generative AI chatbot without needing to sign up for the service beginning Monday, the Microsoft-backed startup said on

OpenAI makes ChatGPT's accessible without requiring sign ups
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N.Y. court rejects authors' bid to block OpenAI cases from NYT, others

A group of authors suing OpenAI for copyright infringement in California failed to convince a New York federal court on Monday to halt related cases brought in Manhattan

N.Y. court rejects authors' bid to block OpenAI cases from NYT, others
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Lawmakers urge Biden to call out more Chinese biotech firms

A Republican and a Democratic member of Congress are calling on the Biden administration to add seven Chinese biotech firms to a list created by the Defense Department to

Lawmakers urge Biden to call out more Chinese biotech firms
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Israeli startups raised $3.1 billion since war began on Oct 7

Israeli high-tech startups are still raising funds despite the country's war with Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, although at a slightly slower pace, Startup

Israeli startups raised $3.1 billion since war began on Oct 7
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Google to destroy browsing data to settle consumer privacy lawsuit

Google agreed to destroy billions of data records to settle a lawsuit claiming it secretly tracked the internet use of people who thought they were browsing privately.

Google to destroy browsing data to settle consumer privacy lawsuit
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Fitch says UnitedHealth unit hack to have no credit impact on not-for-profit hospitals

Fitch does not anticipate any credit impact on not-for-profit hospitals in the United States from the cyberattack at UnitedHealth's tech unit Change Healthcare that caused disruption to

Fitch says UnitedHealth unit hack to have no credit impact on not-for-profit hospitals
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Factbox-Focus on bitcoin in Q1 overshadows broadening of US ETF landscape

The birth of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and the quest for new ways to invest in the artificial intelligence overshadowed other trends in the broader ETF

Factbox-Focus on bitcoin in Q1 overshadows broadening of US ETF landscape
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Cryptoverse: Ether fettered by fate of spot ETF proposals

Cryptocurrency ether is struggling to keep pace with soaring big brother bitcoin.

Cryptoverse: Ether fettered by fate of spot ETF proposals
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China criticises US tightening of chip export rules

China has criticised the tightening of U.S. rules on semiconductor exports, saying they have created more hurdles to trade and more uncertainty in the chip industry.

China criticises US tightening of chip export rules
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WTO: China initiates dispute over US tax credits for EVs, renewables

China has initiated dispute consultations with the United States regarding tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act to promote the production of electric vehicles and renewable

WTO: China initiates dispute over US tax credits for EVs, renewables
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US, Japan to call for deeper cooperation in AI, semiconductors, Asahi says

Japan and the U.S. will announce closer cooperation in high-tech areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) in a joint statement when Prime Minister Fumio Kishida meets with

US, Japan to call for deeper cooperation in AI, semiconductors, Asahi says
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U.S. Commerce updates export curbs on AI chips to China

The Biden administration on Friday revised five-month-old rules aimed at making it harder for China to access U.S. artificial intelligence chips.

U.S. Commerce updates export curbs on AI chips to China
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US appeals court will not block FTC from reopening Meta privacy case

A U.S. Court of Appeals panel on Friday rejected a request by Meta to block the U.S. Federal Trade Commission from reopening a probe into its Facebook unit pending appeal.

US appeals court will not block FTC from reopening Meta privacy case
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Productivity at Airbus plant in Canada slips as workers mull new contract offer

Productivity has slipped at a Montreal-area Airbus factory trying to ramp up assembly of the planemaker's smallest commercial jet, as workers consider a new

Productivity at Airbus plant in Canada slips as workers mull new contract offer
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New planemaker chief says Boeing faces 'pivotal moment'

The new head of Boeing's troubled commercial airplane unit said the U.S. planemaker faces a "pivotal moment" as it works to boost quality and address significant

New planemaker chief says Boeing faces 'pivotal moment'
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Exclusive-Philip Morris nears Texas launch of flagship heated tobacco device

Philip Morris International is preparing to launch its flagship heated tobacco device IQOS in Austin, Texas, indicating it will be the first testing ground for its

Exclusive-Philip Morris nears Texas launch of flagship heated tobacco device
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Baltimore bridge collapse highlights need to protect critical foundations

The collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge has highlighted what engineers say is an urgent need to better protect the piers holding up spans over shipping channels as the size

Baltimore bridge collapse highlights need to protect critical foundations
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Apple's new iPad Pro likely to launch in May, ramps up overseas production, Bloomberg News reports

Apple's overseas suppliers have increased production of the company's new iPad models and plans to launch them in early May, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday citing people with

Apple's new iPad Pro likely to launch in May, ramps up overseas production, Bloomberg News reports
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US urges allies to bar firms from servicing key chipmaking tools for China

The United States is asking allies to stop domestic companies from servicing certain chipmaking tools for Chinese customers, a U.S.

US urges allies to bar firms from servicing key chipmaking tools for China
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US solar factories strike deal to produce 'Made in USA' panels

Two small solar manufacturers on Wednesday said they are joining forces to make panels that will enable their customers, U.S. solar project developers, to collect on a

US solar factories strike deal to produce 'Made in USA' panels
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US requiring new AI safeguards for government use, transparency

The White House said Thursday it is requiring federal agencies using artificial intelligence to adopt "concrete safeguards" by Dec. 1 to protect Americans’ rights and

US requiring new AI safeguards for government use, transparency
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US cryptocurrency ETF inflows pick up as bitcoin price recovers

Inflows into the nine recently launched exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to bitcoin have resumed their upward trajectory this week after the

US cryptocurrency ETF inflows pick up as bitcoin price recovers
Europe|Technology

UK firm supports Ukrainian armed forces in drone tech race

In an anonymous warehouse in southern England, engineers at Evolve Dynamics are working on technology that could help keep Ukraine's reconnaissance drones in the

UK firm supports Ukrainian armed forces in drone tech race
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Tesla deliveries face hit from China slowdown, soft demand

Tesla is expected to report sluggish first-quarter deliveries next week as the boost from its price cuts wanes and the U.S. automaker grapples with strong

Tesla deliveries face hit from China slowdown, soft demand
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Robinhood hits over 2-year high as credit card launch fuels investor euphoria

Shares of Robinhood Markets jumped on Wednesday after the financial technology firm launched a credit card, as it expands its product offerings in order to reduce its

Robinhood hits over 2-year high as credit card launch fuels investor euphoria
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Important to have stable relations with Spirit, Airbus CFO says

Airbus, Chief Financial Officer Thomas Toepfer stressed the importance of a stable relationship with supplier Spirit AeroSystems, in a newspaper interview published on Thursday, as rival

Important to have stable relations with Spirit, Airbus CFO says
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Global smartphone market set to rebound in 2024, report says

Global smartphone shipments are expected to rebound 3% this year as easing inflation aids a demand recovery in emerging markets and the integration of generative AI

Global smartphone market set to rebound in 2024, report says
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French company Valeo to use more Google Cloud AI tools

French car parts maker Valeo said on Thursday it would be using more Google Cloud AI tools at Valeo, highlighting the growing importance of the technology in the cars sector.

French company Valeo to use more Google Cloud AI tools
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Ford says it will make new SUV in Valencia

Ford is planning to produce a new sports-utility vehicle (SUV) at its plant in Valencia in Spain, the company said on Thursday.

Ford says it will make new SUV in Valencia
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Exclusive-China commerce minister to head to Europe to make EV case

China's commerce minister will travel to Europe in April for discussions about the European Commission's investigation into whether China's electric vehicle industry has

Exclusive-China commerce minister to head to Europe to make EV case
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Events leading up to FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's conviction

Sam Bankman-Fried is set to be sentenced on Thursday over his conviction on fraud charges stemming from the dramatic collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange he

Events leading up to FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's conviction
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Chile opens lithium salt flats for investment, saves two for state control

Chile's government on Tuesday opened up more than two dozen lithium salt flats to private investment, while reserving the prolific Atacama and Maricunga deposits for state

Chile opens lithium salt flats for investment, saves two for state control
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Amazon's senior employees may not get a cash pay raise this year

Amazon.com Inc said on Wednesday its senior employees, whose compensation includes more stock-related awards than cash, may not receive a cash pay raise this year.

Amazon's senior employees may not get a cash pay raise this year
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Volkswagen: local operations unaffected by Baltimore bridge collapse

Volkswagen on Tuesday said its port operations in Baltimore were unaffected by a local bridge collapse due to the location of its facilities.

Volkswagen: local operations unaffected by Baltimore bridge collapse
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US charges KuCoin crypto exchange with anti-money laundering failures

Federal prosecutors in Manhattan charged cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin on Tuesday with violating U.S. anti-money laundering laws, allowing billions of dollars in illicit funds to be

US charges KuCoin crypto exchange with anti-money laundering failures
Business|Finance|Technology

US CFTC charges Kucoin with operating illegal digital asset derivatives exchange

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Tuesday said it had charged cryptocurrency exchange Kucoin with operating an illegal digital asset derivatives exchange.

US CFTC charges Kucoin with operating illegal digital asset derivatives exchange
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Tesla to give one month driver-assist technology trial for customers

Tesla will give a one-month trial of its driver-assist technology Full Self-Driving (FSD) to existing and new customers in the United States, according to

Tesla to give one month driver-assist technology trial for customers
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Tesla shares gain as Musk offers US customers self-driving software trial

Shares of Tesla rose about 5% on Tuesday after CEO Elon Musk said the electric carmaker will offer U.S. customers a free trial of its driver-assist technology for a month.

Tesla shares gain as Musk offers US customers self-driving software trial
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Sweden's Saab plans new US munitions facility to strengthen supply chain

Saab plans to build a new facility for weapon systems in the United States to boost munitions production capacity and strengthen its global supply chain, the Swedish defense equipment

Sweden's Saab plans new US munitions facility to strengthen supply chain
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Shipping industry faces fuel dilemma in bid to cut emissions

The shipping industry is under increasing pressure to decarbonize, but unclear regulatory guidelines, including around what sorts of cleaner fuels large

Shipping industry faces fuel dilemma in bid to cut emissions
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Robinhood ventures further beyond trading with new credit card

Online trading app Robinhood Markets launched a new credit card on Tuesday, in an effort to expand its foothold in the personal finance market and boost subscriptions to

Robinhood ventures further beyond trading with new credit card
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Reddit shares surge a day after options launch, set to nearly double IPO price

Shares of social media platform Reddit jumped 11% on Tuesday, set to extend a strong run from a day earlier following the launch of options on the stock.

Reddit shares surge a day after options launch, set to nearly double IPO price
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Meta oversight board urges company to end ban on Arabic word 'shaheed'

Meta's oversight board on Tuesday called on the company to end its blanket ban on the Arabic word "shaheed," or "martyr" in English, after a year-long review found the Facebook

Meta oversight board urges company to end ban on Arabic word 'shaheed'
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How drone combat in Ukraine is changing face of warfare

The Ukraine conflict has been characterised by drone deployment of an unprecedented scale.

How drone combat in Ukraine is changing face of warfare
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GM, Ford will reroute Baltimore shipments after bridge collapse

General Motors and Ford Motor will reroute affected shipments on Tuesday after a bridge collapse in the U.S. shuttered the Port of Baltimore, but the companies

GM, Ford will reroute Baltimore shipments after bridge collapse
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GameStop quarterly revenue falls, shares down 19%

GameStop reported a fall in fourth-quarter revenue on Tuesday as the videogame retailer grappled with competition from e-commerce firms and weak consumer spending in an uncertain economy.

GameStop quarterly revenue falls, shares down 19%
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Former Arista Networks chairman settles insider trading charges, US SEC says

Arista Networks founder and former chairman Andreas Bechtolsheim agreed to pay a civil penalty of nearly $1 million to settle insider trading charges, the U.S.

Former Arista Networks chairman settles insider trading charges, US SEC says
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Ford, Allego team up for fast EV charging at dealers across Europe

Ford and fast electric vehicle charging network Allego said on Tuesday they would roll out ultra-fast chargers for Ford customers and public use across many of the U.S

Ford, Allego team up for fast EV charging at dealers across Europe
Business|Finance|Technology

Flutter expects 30% jump in 2024 earnings as US growth takes off

Online betting giant Flutter expects its core profit to jump by around 30% this year thanks to a four-fold increase at its fast-growing and market leading U.S. brand Fanduel, the

Flutter expects 30% jump in 2024 earnings as US growth takes off
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Factbox-APT31: the Chinese hacking group behind global cyberespionage campaign

The United States and Britain filed charges and imposed sanctions on a company and individuals tied to a Chinese state-backed hacking group named APT31

Factbox-APT31: the Chinese hacking group behind global cyberespionage campaign
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Evidence Britain provided on hacking allegations was insufficient, says Chinese foreign ministry

China has responded to hacking allegations by the United Kingdom stating that evidence the country provided was insufficient, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry said

Evidence Britain provided on hacking allegations was insufficient, says Chinese foreign ministry
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Comcast's Peacock and Amazon Prime Video to stream exclusive NFL games

Comcast's streaming service Peacock will exclusively feature the National Football League's Week 1 game, the NFL said on Tuesday, as part of its updated media distribution agreements for

Comcast's Peacock and Amazon Prime Video to stream exclusive NFL games
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Chinese TikTok sellers complain of under-fire platform tightening US rule enforcement

Chinese e-commerce vendors that want to sell products on TikTok Shop in the U.S. as an alternative to Amazon are upset by moves they say the short video app

Chinese TikTok sellers complain of under-fire platform tightening US rule enforcement
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

China EV giant BYD posts slowest quarterly profit growth in 2 years

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD reported an 18.6% rise in fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday, its slowest since the first quarter of 2022, as EV sales lost momentum in the world's

China EV giant BYD posts slowest quarterly profit growth in 2 years
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Boeing CEO Calhoun's exit leaves uphill task for successor

Boeing CEO David Calhoun will leave the troubled aircraft maker at the end of the year, leaving a difficult turnaround job to his yet-to-be-named

Boeing CEO Calhoun's exit leaves uphill task for successor
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Terraform Labs' civil fraud trial set to begin in New York

Terraform Labs and its founder Do Kwon are set to face trial on Monday in Manhattan on a regulator's claim that they lied to investors before the collapse of two of the

Terraform Labs' civil fraud trial set to begin in New York
Science|Technology|World

Soyuz spacecraft with American, Russian and Belarusian docks with ISS

A Russian spacecraft carrying a Russian, a Belarusian and an American successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on Monday, live TV images showed.

Soyuz spacecraft with American, Russian and Belarusian docks with ISS
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Romanian state agency turns to AI to help farmers tap EU funds

A Romanian state agency for rural investments is using artificial intelligence to help farmers apply for European Union funds, it said on Monday, a first in one of the EU's least

Romanian state agency turns to AI to help farmers tap EU funds
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Reddit options launch draws bulls as shares extend gains

Options on Reddit drew a flurry of bullish bets on Monday as the social media platform's stock rallied as much as 16% after last week's strong market debut.

Reddit options launch draws bulls as shares extend gains
Asia|Business|Technology

Nissan targets 1-million-vehicle sales growth over next three years

Nissan Motor said on Monday it would aim to sell 1 million more vehicles globally over the next three years, launching 30 new models by the fiscal year ending in March 2027.

Nissan targets 1-million-vehicle sales growth over next three years
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Julian Assange to hear result of crucial ruling on US extradition

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will find out on Tuesday whether the High Court in London will allow him to appeal against his extradition from Britain to the

Julian Assange to hear result of crucial ruling on US extradition
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Intel, AMD fall on report China blocks U.S. chips in state computers

Intel and Advanced Micro Devices fell more than 2% on Monday after a report that China would limit the use of their chips and servers in government computers, potentially threatening

Intel, AMD fall on report China blocks U.S. chips in state computers
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Florida's DeSantis signs law restricting social media for people under 16

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that bans children aged under 14 from social media platforms and requires 14- and 15-year-olds to get parental consent, a measure

Florida's DeSantis signs law restricting social media for people under 16
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Factbox-Boeing's tumultuous four years under outgoing CEO Calhoun

Boeing's David Calhoun will step down as CEO at the end of 2024, capping four turbulent years at the helm as the iconic planemaker seeks to address a spiraling safety crisis following a

Factbox-Boeing's tumultuous four years under outgoing CEO Calhoun
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Explainer-Why is the EU probing Big Tech under the Digital Markets Act?

The European Union on Monday launched investigations into Alphabet, Apple and Meta for potentially breaching a landmark new law designed to prevent Big Tech having

Explainer-Why is the EU probing Big Tech under the Digital Markets Act?
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EV startup Fisker's deal talks with large automaker ends

Fisker's talks with a large automaker for a potential transaction has collapsed, the electric-vehicle startup said on Monday, sending its shares plunging more than 30% before the bell.

EV startup Fisker's deal talks with large automaker ends
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EV maker Lucid signs deal to raise $1 billion from Saudi's PIF affiliate

Luxury electric automaker Lucid said on Monday it had signed a deal to raise $1 billion in funding from an affiliate of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), sending its shares up

EV maker Lucid signs deal to raise $1 billion from Saudi's PIF affiliate
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EU to investigate Apple, Google, Meta for potential Digital Markets Act breaches

EU antitrust regulators on Monday opened their first investigations under the Digital Markets Act into Apple, Alphabet's Google and Meta Platforms for potential breaches of the

EU to investigate Apple, Google, Meta for potential Digital Markets Act breaches
Business|Finance|Technology

Equinix commences investigation into short-seller Hindenburg's report

Data center firm Equinix said on Monday its audit committee has commenced an independent investigation into the allegations made by short-seller Hindenburg Research in its report last week

Equinix commences investigation into short-seller Hindenburg's report
Business|Technology

Consumers sue Apple, taking page from US Justice Department lawsuit

Apple has been hit with a flurry of new consumer lawsuits accusing the iPhone maker of monopolizing the smartphone market, piggybacking on a sweeping antitrust case

Consumers sue Apple, taking page from US Justice Department lawsuit
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CATL in talks with Tesla, global automakers for US licensing, WSJ reports

Chinese electric-vehicle battery maker CATL is in talks with Tesla and other unnamed automakers to license its battery technology in the U.S. instead of building its own plant there, the

CATL in talks with Tesla, global automakers for US licensing, WSJ reports
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Boeing may turn to outsider CEO to tackle spiraling crisis

Boeing's board has begun the search for a big-hitter to take the helm of the troubled planemaker following the turbulent tenure of CEO Dave Calhoun, with

Boeing may turn to outsider CEO to tackle spiraling crisis
Science|Technology|World

Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant says main power line is up again

The Russian-controlled management of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe, said on Friday that a high-voltage line supplying it with electricity has been

Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant says main power line is up again
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Walmart-backed technology firm Ibotta files to go public in US

Walmart-backed Ibotta has filed to go public in the United States, the technology company said in a filing on Friday.

Walmart-backed technology firm Ibotta files to go public in US
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US says Gates-backed reactor company's planned application needs work

U.S. regulators this week told a nuclear power company founded by Bill Gates that its planned construction permit application for a high-tech reactor needs

US says Gates-backed reactor company's planned application needs work
Health|Technology

UnitedHealth says several services for handling medical claims at unit Change will go online

UnitedHealth Group said on Friday it expects several services related to handling medical claims by its unit Change Healthcare to be online over the next few weeks following a hack last

UnitedHealth says several services for handling medical claims at unit Change will go online
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Ukraine says occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on verge of blackout

Ukraine's nuclear power company said on Friday the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which requires constant external power to prevent a disaster, was on the verge of

Ukraine says occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on verge of blackout
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|US

Tesla trims output of cars in China amid slower EV sales growth, Bloomberg reports

Tesla has reduced its car production at its plant in China, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, as the U.S. electric vehicle-maker grapples with slow demand and strong competition in the

Tesla trims output of cars in China amid slower EV sales growth, Bloomberg reports
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Soyuz spacecraft to launch Saturday, reach space station Monday, officials say

A problem that forced the last-minute cancellation of a crew launch to the International Space Station has been successfully resolved and it will now take off on Saturday and dock

Soyuz spacecraft to launch Saturday, reach space station Monday, officials say
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Russia warns Japan of 'serious consequences' if Patriot missiles made there end up in Ukraine - RIA

Russia's newly appointed ambassador to Japan has warned Tokyo of serious consequences and retaliatory steps if Patriot missile systems manufactured under U.S. licence in Japan end

Russia warns Japan of 'serious consequences' if Patriot missiles made there end up in Ukraine - RIA
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Reddit dips day after strong NYSE debut

Social media platform Reddit's shares ticked down 2.6% before the bell on Friday, a day after it notched a 48% gain in its debut on the New York Stock Exchange.

Reddit dips day after strong NYSE debut
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Montenegro court delays extradition of Terraform Labs co-founder to South Korea

Montenegro's top court on Friday decided to delay the extradition of Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon to South Korea until it clarifies prosecution complaints about the legality of its

Montenegro court delays extradition of Terraform Labs co-founder to South Korea
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Italian watchdog's AI staff struggle spotlights global challenge

Soon after Italian watchdog Garante took on ChatGPT with a temporary shutdown locally last year, it tried to strengthen its team by hiring

Italian watchdog's AI staff struggle spotlights global challenge
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Explainer-US lawsuit against Apple could make iPhone experience more consumer-friendly

The U.S. has filed a lawsuit against Apple with the aim of increasing competition for the iPhone and giving a leg up to smaller companies whose apps work with the ubiquitous

Explainer-US lawsuit against Apple could make iPhone experience more consumer-friendly
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Exclusive-Ukraine hopes to start installing nuclear reactors from Bulgaria in June

Ukraine hopes to sign a deal in June to buy two nuclear reactors from Bulgaria as it seeks to compensate for the loss of its vast Russian-occupied six-reactor

Exclusive-Ukraine hopes to start installing nuclear reactors from Bulgaria in June
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Elite Russian hackers are targeting German political parties, Google warns

Elite hackers tied to Russian intelligence last month targeted several German political parties with an eye toward burrowing into their networks and stealing data, according to an alert

Elite Russian hackers are targeting German political parties, Google warns
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Chrysler-parent Stellantis laying off about 400 U.S. workers

Chrysler-parent Stellantis said Friday it will lay off about 400 U.S. workers as it works to cut costs, boost efficiency and ramp up electric vehicle production plans.

Chrysler-parent Stellantis laying off about 400 U.S. workers
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Cathie Wood's ARK Invest scoops up nearly 10,000 Reddit shares in debut

Popular investor Cathie Wood's ARK Invest bought nearly 10,000 shares of Reddit in the social media platform's strong market debut on Thursday, an email from the asset manager showed.

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest scoops up nearly 10,000 Reddit shares in debut
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Broadening US market rally gets boost from dovish Fed

A reassuring economic outlook and dovish signals from the Federal Reserve are encouraging investors to look beyond the massive growth and technology stocks that

Broadening US market rally gets boost from dovish Fed
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B. Riley gets Nasdaq warning after annual report delay

Nasdaq has notified B.

B. Riley gets Nasdaq warning after annual report delay
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At major China chip fair, firms ramp up call to buy domestic

Chinese semiconductor-related companies pulled out all the stops at one of the country's largest chip-sector fairs this week to pitch domestic buying, echoing Beijing's call to

At major China chip fair, firms ramp up call to buy domestic
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Amazon appeals $34.6 million fine by French regulator over staff monitoring

E-commerce giant Amazon.com said on Friday it has appealed French regulator CNIL's decision to fine the company 32 million euros ($34.58 million) for setting up a system to monitor

Amazon appeals $34.6 million fine by French regulator over staff monitoring
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UN adopts first global artificial intelligence resolution

The United Nations General Assembly on Thursday adopted the first global resolution on artificial intelligence to encourage protecting personal data, monitoring AI for risks, and

UN adopts first global artificial intelligence resolution
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Tennessee becomes first US state with law protecting musicians from AI

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed a bill into law on Thursday that aimed to protect artists including musicians from unauthorized use by artificial intelligence.

Tennessee becomes first US state with law protecting musicians from AI
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Tencent's next level up: fewer big foreign franchise games, more in-house

In a sea change at China's Tencent, an easy-to-play game of cute characters tackling obstacle courses has taken precedence over developing a big-budget sophisticated

Tencent's next level up: fewer big foreign franchise games, more in-house
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Streaming subscriptions boost 2023 recorded music revenues -report

Global recorded music revenues grew for the ninth year running in 2023, increasing 10.2% to $28.6 billion mainly thanks to a rise in paid streaming subscribers, a report said on

Streaming subscriptions boost 2023 recorded music revenues -report
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Reddit users downvote stellar Wall Street debut

As Reddit's stock market value soared to almost $9 billion in its Wall Street debut on Thursday, commenters on the social media website's largest stock trading forums

Reddit users downvote stellar Wall Street debut
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Micron set for record high after AI demand steers strong forecast, surprise profit

Micron Technology's shares surged 15.7% in premarket trading on Thursday after the company posted a surprise profit and forecast current-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on

Micron set for record high after AI demand steers strong forecast, surprise profit
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Meta Platforms must face advertisers' class action, US appeals court says

A divided U.S. appeals court said Meta Platforms must face a class action by advertisers that accused the Facebook and Instagram owner of overcharging them by

Meta Platforms must face advertisers' class action, US appeals court says
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Lyft inks deal with Nielsen to measure in-app ads

Nielsen and Lyft have signed an agreement to measure advertisements on the ride-hailing company's mobile app, the data analytics firm said on Thursday.

Lyft inks deal with Nielsen to measure in-app ads
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Hyundai, Kia to recall US vehicles over damaged charging unit, NHTSA says

Hyundai Motor America and Kia America are recalling a combined 147,100 U.S. vehicles over a charging unit that may become damaged and result in loss of drive power, the National Highway

Hyundai, Kia to recall US vehicles over damaged charging unit, NHTSA says
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How Reddit stacks up against social media peers

Social media platform Reddit's market debut on Thursday ended a more than two year-long wait but shifts the focus to how it will compare with the other

How Reddit stacks up against social media peers
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Factbox-US takes on Apple as efforts to curtail Big Tech gather momentum

Apple was on Thursday sued by the U.S. Department of Justice, the latest antitrust action against Big Tech firms accused by regulators of operating monopolies and abusing their power.

Factbox-US takes on Apple as efforts to curtail Big Tech gather momentum
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Exclusive-AI startup Cohere seeks $5 billion valuation in latest fundraising, source says

Cohere, an artificial intelligence startup that develops foundation models to compete with ChatGPT creator OpenAI, is in advanced talks to raise $500 million at a valuation

Exclusive-AI startup Cohere seeks $5 billion valuation in latest fundraising, source says
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EU court should back Illumina's appeal against EU review of Grail deal, court adviser says

Europe's top court should back U.S. gene sequencing company Illumina's appeal against the EU antitrust regulators' review of its $7.1 billion bid for cancer test maker Grail, an

EU court should back Illumina's appeal against EU review of Grail deal, court adviser says
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Apple, Meta, Google set to face EU Digital Markets Act probes, sources say

EU antitrust regulators are expected to investigate Apple, Meta Platforms and Alphabet's Google, using powers under the Digital Markets Act, people with direct knowledge of the

Apple, Meta, Google set to face EU Digital Markets Act probes, sources say
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US Senate still considering public hearings on TikTok crackdown bill, committee chair says

Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell on Wednesday said she is considering holding public hearings on a TikTok crackdown bill after lawmakers got a closed-door briefing

US Senate still considering public hearings on TikTok crackdown bill, committee chair says
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US lawmakers ask Biden administration to increase tariffs on Chinese-made drones

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday asked the Biden administration to impose higher tariffs on Chinese drones including those shipped from other countries and new

US lawmakers ask Biden administration to increase tariffs on Chinese-made drones
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US ETF issuers rush to offer investors new ways to bet on US tech megacap stocks

Asset management companies seeking to offer investors still more ways to play the boom in U.S. mega-cap technology stocks are rolling out new exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

US ETF issuers rush to offer investors new ways to bet on US tech megacap stocks
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US eases tailpipe rules, slows EV transition through 2030

The Biden administration is unveiling final rules on Wednesday that make it easier for automakers to continue selling gas-powered models and

US eases tailpipe rules, slows EV transition through 2030
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To succeed, US solar factories need more government support, report says

U.S. efforts to build a domestic supply chain for solar energy components is stalled and will require urgent government action to support the factories needed to compete

To succeed, US solar factories need more government support, report says
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Tesla to raise price of China-produced Model Y vehicles from April 1

Tesla will raise the price of China-produced Model Y vehicles by 5,000 yuan ($694.55) from April 1, the company confirmed to Reuters on Wednesday.

Tesla to raise price of China-produced Model Y vehicles from April 1
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Tesla says most German plant employees vote against IG Metall union

The majority of Tesla's staff in Germany decided against the IG Metall Union and opted for non-unionised lists for the new works council, the company said on Wednesday.

Tesla says most German plant employees vote against IG Metall union
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Synopsys says new tools help design cars, data centers faster

Synopsys on Wednesday showed a set of software tools designed to make it easier and faster to design cars, data centers and other big systems that

Synopsys says new tools help design cars, data centers faster
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Super Micro's shares drop after pricing stock offering at discount

Super Micro Computer's shares fell 5% on Wednesday after the AI server maker announced the pricing of its public stock offering, selling the shares at a discount to their most recent

Super Micro's shares drop after pricing stock offering at discount
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Russia warns United States: use of SpaceX for spying makes its satellites a target

Russia said on Wednesday that it knew about U.S. intelligence efforts to use commercial satellite operators such as SpaceX and cautioned that such moves made their satellites

Russia warns United States: use of SpaceX for spying makes its satellites a target
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Reddit prices IPO at top of indicated range, sources say

Social media platform Reddit priced its initial public offering at the top of its targeted range of $31 to $34 per share on Wednesday, according to people

Reddit prices IPO at top of indicated range, sources say
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Reddit guides IPO may price at top of range or above, source says

Reddit and its bankers are guiding that they could price the social media platform's initial public offering (IPO) at the top of the indicated range or

Reddit guides IPO may price at top of range or above, source says
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Nuclear fusion backers meet in US capital as competition with China looms

Leaders in the emerging Western nuclear fusion industry are convening in Washington, D.C. this week seeking ways to attract more money for research to avoid

Nuclear fusion backers meet in US capital as competition with China looms
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Micron forecasts third-quarter revenue above estimates on AI demand

Chipmaker Micron Technology forecast third-quarter revenue above estimates on Wednesday, benefiting from the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence technology by businesses and an

Micron forecasts third-quarter revenue above estimates on AI demand
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Lonza to acquire biologics site from Roche in U.S. for $1.2 billion

Swiss contract drug manufacturer Lonza said on Wednesday it has signed an agreement to acquire the Genentech manufacturing facility in Vacaville, California, from drugmaker Roche

Lonza to acquire biologics site from Roche in U.S. for $1.2 billion
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Italy economy minister says up to the market to decide on Telecom Italia

Italian Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said on Wednesday it is now up to the market and not the government to decide on the future of former phone monopoly Telecom Italia (TIM).

Italy economy minister says up to the market to decide on Telecom Italia
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Intel prepares for $100 billion spending spree across four US states

Intel is planning a $100 billion spending spree across four U.S. states to build and expand factories after securing $19.5 billion in federal

Intel prepares for $100 billion spending spree across four US states
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Intel clinches nearly $20 billion in awards from Biden to boost US chip output

The Biden administration said it is awarding Intel nearly $20 billion in grants and loans on Wednesday, supercharging the company's

Intel clinches nearly $20 billion in awards from Biden to boost US chip output
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Hindenburg Research takes short position in data center operator Equinix

Hindenburg Research said on Wednesday it has taken a short position in Equinix, sending the data center operator's shares down more than 6% in premarket trading.

Hindenburg Research takes short position in data center operator Equinix
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Factbox-Intel latest to get US funds for chips, more grants and loans planned

Intel Corp on Wednesday was the latest semiconductor company to be awarded billions of dollars in grants and loans from the U.S. government in President Joe Biden's effort to

Factbox-Intel latest to get US funds for chips, more grants and loans planned
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Factbox-Biggest cyberattacks in US healthcare sector

Disruptions from the Feb. 21 hack at UnitedHealth Group's tech unit created a cash crunch for small healthcare providers and led to a U.S. health department probe into whether there was a

Factbox-Biggest cyberattacks in US healthcare sector
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Exclusive-Ryanair's O'Leary will meet senior Boeing execs later on Wednesday

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary said on Wednesday he will meet with senior Boeing executives later in the day in Dublin to discuss prolonged delays in plane deliveries as a crisis at

Exclusive-Ryanair's O'Leary will meet senior Boeing execs later on Wednesday
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Crypto industry surveys US 2024 candidates, looking for friendly lawmakers

The cryptocurrency industry, a new financial force in the 2024 U.S. election cycle, is surveying candidates for Congress on their views around the digital asset

Crypto industry surveys US 2024 candidates, looking for friendly lawmakers
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Boeing deliveries on track as India's Akasa goes international, CEO says

India's Akasa Air is confident that deliveries of its ordered Boeing 737 MAX jets will be on time, its CEO said, despite concerns over the U.S.

Boeing deliveries on track as India's Akasa goes international, CEO says
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Boeing CFO says made decision to keep 737 production below 38/month

Boeing has made the decision to keep B737 jet production below 38 per month, and will only accept a fully conforming fuselage from supplier Spirit AeroSystems at its Washington state

Boeing CFO says made decision to keep 737 production below 38/month
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Binance executives remain in detention after Nigeria court appearance, families say

Two executives from Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, will remain in detention for at least two more weeks in Nigeria after appearing in court for the first time

Binance executives remain in detention after Nigeria court appearance, families say
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Assange team sees no sign of resolving US charges after reported plea deal talks

A lawyer for Wikileaks founder Julian Assange said on Wednesday his legal team saw no indication of resolution to U.S. charges against him, following the

Assange team sees no sign of resolving US charges after reported plea deal talks
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Arizona independents in play as Biden pushes big Intel investments

President Joe Biden's move on Wednesday to pump $19.5 billion into Intel's expanding chip-making business could pay dividends with a critical part of the

Arizona independents in play as Biden pushes big Intel investments
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US standards body says ByteDance researcher wrongly added to AI safety groupchat

A researcher from TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance was wrongly added to a groupchat for American artificial intelligence safety experts last week, the U.S.

US standards body says ByteDance researcher wrongly added to AI safety groupchat
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US officials to brief senators Wednesday on threats posed by TikTok - aide

U.S. national security officials will hold a briefing on Wednesday for senators on the Commerce and Intelligence committees on threats posed by foreign adversaries’ exploitation

US officials to brief senators Wednesday on threats posed by TikTok - aide
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Super Micro shares dip as AI server maker looks to raise $2 billion through equity sale

Super Micro Computer disclosed on Tuesday it will sell 2 million shares that could fetch about $2 billion, sending the artificial intelligence (AI) server maker's shares 9% lower in

Super Micro shares dip as AI server maker looks to raise $2 billion through equity sale
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Saudi Arabia plans $40 billion push into artificial intelligence, NYT reports

Saudi Arabia's government plans to create a fund of about $40 billion to invest in artificial intelligence, the New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing three people briefed on the plans

Saudi Arabia plans $40 billion push into artificial intelligence, NYT reports
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Red-hot Nvidia dips after it unveils new AI chip

Nvidia shares dipped in premarket trading on Tuesday after having more than tripled in value in the past year, as the dominant AI chip supplier unveiled its latest flagship product that is

Red-hot Nvidia dips after it unveils new AI chip
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Reddit evaluating Nokia's patent infringement blame

Reddit said on Tuesday it had received a letter from Nokia Technologies accusing the social media platform of patent infringement and was now evaluating the claim.

Reddit evaluating Nokia's patent infringement blame
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Nvidia supplier SK Hynix begins mass production of next generation memory chip

SK Hynix Inc said on Tuesday it has begun mass production of next-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips used in artificial intelligence chipsets, with sources saying initial

Nvidia supplier SK Hynix begins mass production of next generation memory chip
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Nvidia expands ties with Chinese EV makers as auto AI race heats up

Nvidia said on Monday it is expanding its collaborations with BYD and other Chinese automakers that are racing to build self-driving vehicles and AI-augmented

Nvidia expands ties with Chinese EV makers as auto AI race heats up
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Nvidia adds generative AI to power humanoid robots

Nvidia on Monday announced a hardware and software platform for building human-like robots that includes generative artificial intelligence features.

Nvidia adds generative AI to power humanoid robots
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Goldman Sachs digital asset head says crypto rally driven by retail investors

The recent surge in cryptocurrency prices has been driven by retail investors, but institutions are starting to join in, Goldman Sachs' head of digital assets

Goldman Sachs digital asset head says crypto rally driven by retail investors
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French Finance Minister says Airbus in better shape than Boeing at present

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Tuesday that European planemaker Airbus was in a better position than its U.S rival Boeing, which has been hit by technical glitches.

French Finance Minister says Airbus in better shape than Boeing at present
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Ferrari is sued by US drivers over brake defect

Ferrari has been sued in the United States by drivers who said the Italian luxury sports car maker has failed to fix vehicles at risk of a partial

Ferrari is sued by US drivers over brake defect
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Factbox-Key takeaways from Nvidia's annual developer conference

Nvidia unveiled its next big AI chip along with several partnerships and software tools at its annual developer conference this week, seeking to maintain its lead in the race to power the

Factbox-Key takeaways from Nvidia's annual developer conference
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Exclusive-EU's Vestager warns about Apple, Meta fees, disparaging rival products

EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager on Tuesday warned Apple and Meta Platforms on their new fees for their services, saying that this may hinder users from

Exclusive-EU's Vestager warns about Apple, Meta fees, disparaging rival products
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Exclusive-Boeing defense suppliers delivered 80% on time in 2023 amid supply-chain snags

Boeing's defense, space and security suppliers improved their on-time deliveries in 2023, but still fell below a measurement for satisfactory performance,

Exclusive-Boeing defense suppliers delivered 80% on time in 2023 amid supply-chain snags
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European patent applications hit record high in 2023

The European Patent Office (EPA) received a record number of patent applications last year, with the biggest share of fillings coming from the United States, Germany, Japan and China, the

European patent applications hit record high in 2023
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Drones are key to gain advantage over Russia, Ukraine army chief says

The development of unmanned systems, or drones, is key to give Kyiv an advantage over "a numerically superior" Russian forces, Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said late on

Drones are key to gain advantage over Russia, Ukraine army chief says
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Collision with NASA spacecraft altered shape of asteroid Dimorphos

When NASA sent its DART spacecraft to slam into the asteroid Dimorphos in 2022, the U.S. space agency demonstrated that it was possible to change a celestial

Collision with NASA spacecraft altered shape of asteroid Dimorphos
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Bitcoin slides 6%, while altcoins sparkle

Bitcoin fell by as much as 6.5% on Tuesday, on track for its largest one-day drop in two weeks, as a wave of selling hit cryptocurrencies and

Bitcoin slides 6%, while altcoins sparkle
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Bankrupt crypto lender Genesis to pay $21 million to settle SEC charges

Genesis Global Capital LLC has agreed to pay a $21 million civil fine to settle charges that it illegally sold securities through its crypto lending program without registering them, the

Bankrupt crypto lender Genesis to pay $21 million to settle SEC charges
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Analysis-Nvidia's dizzying rally spurs rush into AI-themed ETFs

The fervor around artificial intelligence has sparked a gold rush into AI-themed ETFs, as investors seek fresh ways to play the burgeoning technology following

Analysis-Nvidia's dizzying rally spurs rush into AI-themed ETFs
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Amazon workers at UK warehouse strike again over pay, union recognition

Around 1,400 workers at an Amazon warehouse in Coventry, central England, went on strike on Tuesday and plan to do so again on Wednesday as part of a long-running

Amazon workers at UK warehouse strike again over pay, union recognition
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Airbus CEO says Boeing's problems are bad for whole industry

Airbus takes no pleasure in the technical problems plaguing U.S. rival Boeing as they damage the image of the entire aerospace industry, the CEO of the European planemaker said on

Airbus CEO says Boeing's problems are bad for whole industry
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Warehouse developers bet on India as companies look beyond China

Land is getting hard to find in a sprawling industrial park in southern India where workers are scrambling to build modern new

Warehouse developers bet on India as companies look beyond China
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United Airlines CEO vows review of recent safety incidents

United Airlines is reviewing recent safety incidents in which it has been involved and using the insights to update safety training and procedures for

United Airlines CEO vows review of recent safety incidents
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Tesla shares gain after Model Y price hike in U.S., Europe

Shares of Tesla rose by nearly 7% on Monday after the automaker announced price increases for its Model Y electric vehicles across some European countries and the

Tesla shares gain after Model Y price hike in U.S., Europe
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Super Micro Computer rides AI server boom to join S&P 500

Super Micro Computer, which joins the S&P 500 on Monday, enjoys a rare advantage among server makers that are trying to tap the generative AI boom - close ties with Nvidia

Super Micro Computer rides AI server boom to join S&P 500
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South Korea's Yoon warns of tech threat to democracy at summit

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday called fake news and disinformation based on AI and digital technology threats to democracy, as his country

South Korea's Yoon warns of tech threat to democracy at summit
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Political veteran Chris Lehane nearing deal to join OpeanAI, The Information reports

Chris Lehane, a former policy chief for Airbnb and member of the Clinton White House, is nearing a deal to join ChatGPT-maker OpenAI as a senior executive, The Information reported on

Political veteran Chris Lehane nearing deal to join OpeanAI, The Information reports
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Oil mergers, clean fuels vie for attention at Houston energy conference

Top oil executives and ministers descend on Houston this week for one of the world's biggest energy conferences emboldened by blockbuster mergers, stable oil

Oil mergers, clean fuels vie for attention at Houston energy conference
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Musk defends his ketamine use as beneficial for investors in new video

CEO Elon Musk said his ketamine prescription was beneficial for Tesla's investors in a video interview with former CNN anchor Don Lemon posted online on Monday.

Musk defends his ketamine use as beneficial for investors in new video
Technology|US

Meta, Boeing, GE Vernova join US business delegation to Vietnam this week

A large U.S. business delegation, including Meta, Boeing and wind energy firm GE Vernova, is visiting Vietnam this week in a sign of continued corporate

Meta, Boeing, GE Vernova join US business delegation to Vietnam this week
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Fitch says UnitedHealth unit hack could hit smaller pharmacies, care providers

Ratings agency Fitch said on Monday the recent cybersecurity incident at UnitedHealth Group's technology unit, Change Healthcare, could negatively affect credit profiles of smaller

Fitch says UnitedHealth unit hack could hit smaller pharmacies, care providers
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Exclusive-US explored adding more cobalt to defence stockpiles, sources say

The U.S. looked into buying cobalt for defence stockpiles last year, three sources with knowledge of the matter said, adding the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

Exclusive-US explored adding more cobalt to defence stockpiles, sources say
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Exclusive-TSMC considering advanced chip packaging capacity in Japan, sources say

Taiwan's TSMC is looking at building advanced packaging capacity in Japan, according to two sources familiar with the matter, a move that

Exclusive-TSMC considering advanced chip packaging capacity in Japan, sources say
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Exclusive-Reddit's IPO as much as five times oversubscribed, sources say

Reddit's initial public offering is currently between four and five times oversubscribed, people familiar with the matter said on Sunday, making it more likely the

Exclusive-Reddit's IPO as much as five times oversubscribed, sources say
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China's military, state media slam U.S. after Reuters report on SpaceX spy satellites

Chinese military and state-run media on Sunday accused the United States of threatening global security, days after a Reuters report which found Elon Musk's SpaceX was building

China's military, state media slam U.S. after Reuters report on SpaceX spy satellites
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Apple says its complying with EU's Digital Markets Act amid criticism

Apple on Monday fended off criticism that it has not done enough to open up its closed eco-system as required under the European Union's Digital Markets Act,

Apple says its complying with EU's Digital Markets Act amid criticism
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Volkswagen group deliveries down 1.1% in February

Volkswagen group deliveries fell by 1.1% in February to 605,500 vehicles, hit by a sharp decrease in China, the German carmaker said on Friday.

Volkswagen group deliveries down 1.1% in February
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US NTSB investigating a Ford Mustang-Honda CR-V collision in Texas

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said on Friday it was investigating a collision between an electric-powered Ford Mustang SUV and a Honda CR-V in Texas on Feb. 24.

US NTSB investigating a Ford Mustang-Honda CR-V collision in Texas
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US agency probes risks of foreign satellite use by handheld devices

The Federal Communications Commission said Thursday it is investigating if the use of Russian and Chinese foreign satellite systems by U.S. mobile phones and

US agency probes risks of foreign satellite use by handheld devices
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United-operated Boeing 737 with a missing external panel lands safely at Oregon airport

United Airlines on Friday said one of its Boeing 737-800 aircraft was found to have a missing external panel and landed safely at its scheduled destination at Rogue Valley International

United-operated Boeing 737 with a missing external panel lands safely at Oregon airport
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United Airlines close to leasing Airbus jets, Bloomberg News reports

United Airlines is close to securing three dozen or more Airbus A321neo jets from aircraft lessors, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday citing people familiar with the matter.

United Airlines close to leasing Airbus jets, Bloomberg News reports
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Uber, Lyft to stop operations in Minneapolis over minimum wage law

Uber Technologies and Lyft said on Friday they will stop operations in Minneapolis starting May 1 after the city's council paved the path for rideshare drivers to be paid a minimum wage.

Uber, Lyft to stop operations in Minneapolis over minimum wage law
Technology|US

TikTok urges US users to call senators to vote no on TikTok ban

TikTok displayed a notification to some U.S. users on Friday, urging them to call their senators and ask them to vote no to a bill that would ban the

TikTok urges US users to call senators to vote no on TikTok ban
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TikTok's US revenue hits $16 billion as Washington threatens ban, FT reports

China's ByteDance-owned TikTok posted revenue of about $16 billion last year in the United States, where the viral video app that has hooked Gen Z users is at the risk of being banned, the

TikTok's US revenue hits $16 billion as Washington threatens ban, FT reports
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TikTok advertisers will look to rivals if US Senate moves ahead on ban

Advertisers who turn to TikTok to market to young consumers are preparing contingency plans with social media rivals in the event the short-form video app is sold or banned

TikTok advertisers will look to rivals if US Senate moves ahead on ban
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Telecom Italia flags cash call risk to investors if KKR deal collapses, sources say

Telecom Italia's (TIM) Chief Executive Pietro Labriola has warned investors the company could need to raise billions in capital if the planned sale of its network to U.S. fund KKR

Telecom Italia flags cash call risk to investors if KKR deal collapses, sources say
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Smartsheet revenue outlook misses estimates, stock sinks

Smartsheet on Thursday provided a revenue outlook that missed analyst estimates, sending its stock down 10%, even after the cloud software seller's quarterly revenue exceeded estimates.

Smartsheet revenue outlook misses estimates, stock sinks
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Samsung poised to win over $6 billion from US for expanded investment, Bloomberg News reports

The U.S. plans to award more than $6 billion to Samsung Electronics Co, helping the chipmaker expand beyond a project in Texas it has already announced, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday

Samsung poised to win over $6 billion from US for expanded investment, Bloomberg News reports
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Nissan looks to tap Korean battery supplier SK On for US EV production, Yomiuri reports

Nissan Motor is preparing to tap Korean battery supplier SK On for its electric vehicle production in the United States, as it reviews its current supply from a Chinese company,

Nissan looks to tap Korean battery supplier SK On for US EV production, Yomiuri reports
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Nissan considering partnership with Honda on EVs - sources

Nissan Motor is considering seeking a business partnership with Honda Motor on key components for electric vehicles to cut production costs, three people familiar

Nissan considering partnership with Honda on EVs - sources
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Meta wins court order overturning ruling to stop using name in Brazil

Facebook-parent Meta on Friday won a Brazilian court order overturning a previous ruling that barred it from using the name in the South American country, due to confusion with

Meta wins court order overturning ruling to stop using name in Brazil
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Foxconn shares rise more than 5% after Q4 profit beats market estimates

Shares of Apple supplier Foxconn rose more than 5% early on Friday after reporting a day earlier a fourth-quarter profit that beat expectations and forecasting a bullish outlook for

Foxconn shares rise more than 5% after Q4 profit beats market estimates
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Former Apple exec to head sports venture formed by Disney, Fox, Warner Bros Discovery

Former Apple executive Pete Distad will be the CEO of the sports streaming joint venture formed by Walt Disney, Warner Bros Discovery and Fox Corp, the media companies said on Friday.

Former Apple exec to head sports venture formed by Disney, Fox, Warner Bros Discovery
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Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Global must face US investor lawsuit over IPO

Didi Global, the Chinese ride-hailing company, must face a lawsuit in a U.S. court claiming it defrauded investors by concealing and disobeying a Chinese

Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Global must face US investor lawsuit over IPO
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Analysis-US automakers race to build more hybrids as EV sales slow

As U.S. sales of gas-electric hybrid vehicles surge and electric-vehicle sales cool, automakers and suppliers are betting consumer demand for a compromise between

Analysis-US automakers race to build more hybrids as EV sales slow
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Adobe drops as weak forecast fans worries about competition, AI efforts

Adobe's shares fell 12% on Friday as the company's lackluster quarterly forecast raised fears about strong competition and disappointed investors who were hoping for a boost from

Adobe drops as weak forecast fans worries about competition, AI efforts
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Waymo to start offering free driverless robotaxi services in Los Angeles

Alphabet's Waymo said on Wednesday it will begin offering free driverless robotaxi services to select members of the public in Los Angeles starting Thursday.

Waymo to start offering free driverless robotaxi services in Los Angeles
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US ban on TikTok would rob Biden, Democrats of 2024 election tool

If President Joe Biden keeps his promise to sign a ban on TikTok over its ties to the Chinese government, the 81-year-old may

US ban on TikTok would rob Biden, Democrats of 2024 election tool
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UnitedHealth says its unit Change Healthcare's pharmacy network back online

UnitedHealth Group said on Wednesday that its unit Change Healthcare's pharmacy network was back online, weeks after a cyberattack.

UnitedHealth says its unit Change Healthcare's pharmacy network back online
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Tesla slips as Wells Fargo warns of waning effect of price cuts over demand

Tesla shares dropped about 2% on Wednesday after Wells Fargo raised concerns over the waning impact of price cuts by the world's most valuable automaker on the demand for its electric

Tesla slips as Wells Fargo warns of waning effect of price cuts over demand
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Study documents headaches experienced by astronauts in space

Research in the expanding field of space medicine has identified many ways in which a microgravity environment and other factors can meddle with the human body

Study documents headaches experienced by astronauts in space
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SpaceX's third Starship test flight gets FAA green light

The FAA on Wednesday granted SpaceX a license to test-launch the company's Starship rocket system from Texas, according to the agency's website, paving the way for another early

SpaceX's third Starship test flight gets FAA green light
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Spacex confirms loss of starship at end of third test flight

SpaceX's Starship rocket, designed to eventually send astronauts to the moon and beyond, completed nearly an entire test flight on its third try on Thursday, making it

Spacex confirms loss of starship at end of third test flight
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Oracle adds generative AI features to finance, supply chain software

Oracle on Thursday said it is adding generative artificial intelligence features across its corporate software lineup, intensifying competition with Microsoft and other

Oracle adds generative AI features to finance, supply chain software
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NTSB says video footage of Boeing 737 MAX 9 door plug removal overwritten

The head of National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday investigators still do not know who worked on a Boeing 737 MAX 9 door plug involved in a Jan.

NTSB says video footage of Boeing 737 MAX 9 door plug removal overwritten
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MicroStrategy offers second convertible debt in 10 days to buy more bitcoin

MicroStrategy will raise capital to buy more bitcoin through convertible bonds offering for the second time in less than 10 days, as the aggressive crypto investor looks to increase its

MicroStrategy offers second convertible debt in 10 days to buy more bitcoin
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Microsoft expands availability of its AI-powered cybersecurity assistant

Microsoft will widen the availability of its artificial intelligence-powered tool for cybersecurity professionals from April 1 and adopt a 'pay-as-you-go' strategy for the assistant, the

Microsoft expands availability of its AI-powered cybersecurity assistant
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Hyundai to recall 28,439 vehicles in US due to oil leak risk, NHTSA says

Hyundai Motor America is recalling 28,439 vehicles in the U.S. as a possible oil leak may increase the risk of an engine compartment fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety

Hyundai to recall 28,439 vehicles in US due to oil leak risk, NHTSA says
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HHS opens probe into hack at UnitedHealth unit

The Department Of Health and Human Services has opened an investigation into UnitedHealth Group following a cyberattack on its unit Change Healthcare, it said on Wednesday.

HHS opens probe into hack at UnitedHealth unit
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Former Treasury Secretary Mnuchin putting together investors to buy TikTok, CNBC reports

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is putting together an investor group to try to buy TikTok, he told CNBC on Thursday. His comment comes just a day after the U.S.

Former Treasury Secretary Mnuchin putting together investors to buy TikTok, CNBC reports
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Faster U.S. stock settlement poses 'systemic risk' to Europe, asset managers say

Wall Street's move to halve the time it takes to complete a stock trade will create a "systemic risk" in Europe unless market participants get more time to line up

Faster U.S. stock settlement poses 'systemic risk' to Europe, asset managers say
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Exclusive-Vista Equity seeks to tap banks for Solera IPO-sources

Private equity firm Vista Equity Partners is seeking to hire investment banks for a U.S. initial public offering of Solera, a provider of software to the automotive and

Exclusive-Vista Equity seeks to tap banks for Solera IPO-sources
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Exclusive-Trump launched CIA covert influence operation against China

WASHINGTON - Two years into office, President Donald Trump authorized the Central Intelligence Agency to launch a clandestine campaign on Chinese social media aimed at turning public opinion in China

Exclusive-Trump launched CIA covert influence operation against China
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Exclusive-Europe regulator says it would pull Boeing approval if needed

The acting head of Europe’s aviation regulator said on Wednesday the agency would halt its indirect approval of Boeing’s jet production if

Exclusive-Europe regulator says it would pull Boeing approval if needed
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EV start-up Fisker prepares for possible bankruptcy filing, WSJ reports

Electric-vehicle start-up Fisker has hired restructuring advisers to assist with a possible bankruptcy filing, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with

EV start-up Fisker prepares for possible bankruptcy filing, WSJ reports
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Europe regulator says will take time needed to approve China jet

Europe's air safety regulator will take whatever time is needed to approve China's C919 passenger jet, its top official told Reuters, dampening

Europe regulator says will take time needed to approve China jet
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EU probes AliExpress over possibly illegal online products

Alibaba's AliExpress could face a hefty fine after the European Commission on Thursday opened an investigation into dissemination of potentially illegal and

EU probes AliExpress over possibly illegal online products
Economy|Finance|Technology

Countries closing in on digital currencies but US lagging, study shows

A total of 134 countries representing 98% of the global economy are now exploring digital versions of their currencies, with over half in advanced development, pilot

Countries closing in on digital currencies but US lagging, study shows
Business|Europe|Technology

Cisco gains EU antitrust nod for $28 billion Splunk acquisition

Cisco Systems won unconditional EU antitrust approval for its $28 billion bid for cybersecurity firm Splunk on Wednesday after EU regulators

Cisco gains EU antitrust nod for $28 billion Splunk acquisition
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Biotech trade association to split with China's WuXi AppTec

A Washington-based global trade association representing biotechnology companies is taking steps to "separate" from Chinese member Wuxi AppTec, according to a letter from

Biotech trade association to split with China's WuXi AppTec
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Analysis-Airlines try to leverage Boeing woes despite lack of alternatives

Airline executives are frustrated with Boeing as its safety crisis has upended their business plans.

Analysis-Airlines try to leverage Boeing woes despite lack of alternatives
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Albemarle to auction lithium as part of push for price transparency

Albemarle, the world's largest producer of lithium for electric vehicle batteries, said on Wednesday that it will hold several auctions to sell supplies of the metal as part of a push to

Albemarle to auction lithium as part of push for price transparency
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US unveils roadmap to study, shift government spectrum for wireless use

The Biden administration on Tuesday released a detailed timeline for studying significant government-owned spectrum with the aim to help expand wireless and other technology

US unveils roadmap to study, shift government spectrum for wireless use
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Tesla official talks up Southeast Asia expansion as China's BYD pulls ahead

Tesla's expansion into Southeast Asia is a priority, a senior executive said on Tuesday, highlighting the fast-growing market where the U.S. electric-vehicle maker faces competition from

Tesla official talks up Southeast Asia expansion as China's BYD pulls ahead
Business|Europe|Technology

Tesla case shows grids need attention, says Germany's Westenergie

German policymakers should come on board with grid operators to step up responses to incidents such as the arson attack near Tesla's gigafactory near Berlin, said the

Tesla case shows grids need attention, says Germany's Westenergie
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Spotify to test full music videos in potential YouTube faceoff

Swedish music streaming company Spotify is rolling out full-length music videos in a limited beta launch for premium subscribers, venturing into an arena that YouTube has dominated for

Spotify to test full music videos in potential YouTube faceoff
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Production up and running at Tesla's factory in Germany, rbb reports

Production started up again on Wednesday at Tesla's European gigafactory in Gruenheide, Germany, local radio broadcaster rbb reported, after an arson attack on a nearby electricity

Production up and running at Tesla's factory in Germany, rbb reports
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Oracle surges as AI demand helps reignite cloud business momentum

Oracle soared 13% on Tuesday, on signs the firm was making progress in its plan to grab a share of the cloud-computing market thanks to its tie-up with AI chip giant Nvidia.

Oracle surges as AI demand helps reignite cloud business momentum
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Morning Bid: Sidestepping CPI for AI, China wobbles anew

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Even as U.S. inflation missed forecasts again and Treasury debt yields reared up in reaction, AI-fueled Wall St stock indexes powered

Morning Bid: Sidestepping CPI for AI, China wobbles anew
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Lilly partners with Amazon to deliver Zepbound and other drugs

Eli Lilly said on Wednesday it has brought on Amazon.com's pharmacy unit to deliver drug prescriptions sent to its direct-to-consumer service, LillyDirect.

Lilly partners with Amazon to deliver Zepbound and other drugs
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KKR to invest $400 million in Philippine telecoms tower business

Private equity firm KKR & Co will invest $400 million in telecoms tower operations and expansion in the Philippines, the U.S.

KKR to invest $400 million in Philippine telecoms tower business
Business|Technology

Intel survived bid to halt millions in sales to China's Huawei, sources say

Intel has survived an effort to halt hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of chip sales to Huawei, two people familiar with the matter said, giving one of

Intel survived bid to halt millions in sales to China's Huawei, sources say
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Grayscale pursues spin-off of spot bitcoin ETF

Digital asset manager Grayscale Investments said on Tuesday it was contemplating a spin-off of its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), which has

Grayscale pursues spin-off of spot bitcoin ETF
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Google restricts AI chatbot Gemini from answering queries on global elections

Google is restricting AI chatbot Gemini from answering questions about the global elections set to happen this year, the Alphabet-owned firm said on Tuesday, as it looks to avoid potential

Google restricts AI chatbot Gemini from answering queries on global elections
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GM says it built about 20,000 EVs that did not quality for tax credits

General Motors said Wednesday the Detroit automaker built about 20,000 electric vehicles this year that did not qualify for EV tax credits before regaining access after supply

GM says it built about 20,000 EVs that did not quality for tax credits
Business|Technology

Global electric car sales in February hurt by China's New Year celebrations

Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) rose at a tepid rate of 3% in February versus the same period last year mainly due to the impact of

Global electric car sales in February hurt by China's New Year celebrations
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GE Aerospace to invest over $650 million in factories, supply chain in 2024

GE Aerospace said on Tuesday it planned to invest over $650 million into its manufacturing plants and supply chain this year to boost its production capacity to support demand from

GE Aerospace to invest over $650 million in factories, supply chain in 2024
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Explainer-What is bitcoin's 'halving', and does it matter?

As bitcoin's price reaches new heights, attention is turning to its upcoming "halving" and whether it is playing a role in its ascent. 

Explainer-What is bitcoin's 'halving', and does it matter?
Business|Technology

Exclusive-Samsung to use chip making tech favoured by SK Hynix as AI chip race heats up, sources say

Samsung Electronics plans to use a chip making technology championed by rival SK Hynix, five people said, as the world's top memory chipmaker seeks to catch up in

Exclusive-Samsung to use chip making tech favoured by SK Hynix as AI chip race heats up, sources say
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Equinix hires Google Cloud executive as CEO

Data center operator Equinix on Tuesday named Alphabet's Google Cloud executive Adaire Fox-Martin as its CEO, with the appointment effective late next quarter.

Equinix hires Google Cloud executive as CEO
Business|Technology

Boeing will add compliance checks, equipment audits at 737 factory, memo says

Boeing is adding weekly compliance checks for every 737 work area and additional audits of equipment to reduce quality problems, the company said in a memo to

Boeing will add compliance checks, equipment audits at 737 factory, memo says
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Boeing deliveries slip in February to 27 jetliners

Boeing Co said on Tuesday it had delivered 27 airplanes in February, down one unit from the same month a year ago, as the U.S. planemaker faces

Boeing deliveries slip in February to 27 jetliners
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Arm's shares rise as Wall Street eyes IPO lock-up expiration

Shares of Arm Holdings, the British chip designer backed by Softbank Group, gained 1.6% to $128.77 on Tuesday as markets braced for increased trading activity

Arm's shares rise as Wall Street eyes IPO lock-up expiration
Europe|Technology

Apple to let developers distribute apps directly from their sites

Software developers who use Apple's App Store will be able to distribute apps to EU users directly from their websites this spring, the company said on Tuesday, as

Apple to let developers distribute apps directly from their sites
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Volkswagen quits Australia auto lobby committee as fight grows over green fuel standards

Volkswagen Australia said on Monday it had quit the policymaking committee at the country's auto lobby, days after Tesla cut ties with the group, as the German

Volkswagen quits Australia auto lobby committee as fight grows over green fuel standards
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US State Department requests $4 billion to outcompete China

The United States must employ "all the tools at our disposal" to outcompete China, a top U.S.

US State Department requests $4 billion to outcompete China
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US senators seek to reallocate government spectrum to boost 5G networks

Two top Republican senators are introducing legislation on Monday that would require some U.S. government-owned spectrum be auctioned off to boost commercial

US senators seek to reallocate government spectrum to boost 5G networks
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US equities, tech growing in market dominance, Goldman strategists say

Global stock markets are increasingly concentrated, including a greater weight of U.S. equities and technology stocks, and, while not necessarily unwarranted,

US equities, tech growing in market dominance, Goldman strategists say
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TikTok a US security threat, says Trump, similar to Facebook -CNBC

Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump on Monday told CNBC on Monday that TikTok was a national security threat but likened it to threats posed

TikTok a US security threat, says Trump, similar to Facebook -CNBC
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Tesla's German gigafactory could be supplied again from Monday, says power firm

Tesla's German gigafactory near Berlin could be supplied with electricity again from Monday, the power firm in charge of fixing the ongoing power outage, which has downed the

Tesla's German gigafactory could be supplied again from Monday, says power firm
Business|Economy|Technology

Tesla says it will take some time for production at German factory to fully resume

It will take some time until production at Tesla's German gigafactory near Berlin will fully resume, plant head Andre Thierig said late on Monday.

Tesla says it will take some time for production at German factory to fully resume
Europe|Technology

Spain's High Court upholds temporary ban on Worldcoin iris-scanning venture

Spain's High Court on Monday upheld a temporary ban on Worldcoin's iris-scanning venture, the latest blow to a project that has sparked privacy

Spain's High Court upholds temporary ban on Worldcoin iris-scanning venture
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Reddit targets up to $6.4 billion valuation in much-awaited US IPO

Reddit is aiming for a valuation of up to $6.4 billion in its U.S. initial public offering (IPO), the social media platform said on Monday, as it nears one of the most-anticipated stock

Reddit targets up to $6.4 billion valuation in much-awaited US IPO
Business|Finance|Technology

Nidec, KPS compete for Siemens' $3 billion Innomotics unit, Bloomberg reports

Japan's Nidec Corp and U.S.-based private equity firm KPS Capital Partners are competing to acquire Siemens AG's Innomotics large motors business, Bloomberg News reported on Monday.

Nidec, KPS compete for Siemens' $3 billion Innomotics unit, Bloomberg reports
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New Zealand says seizing black boxes from LATAM Boeing 787

New Zealand's Transport Accident Investigation Commission said on Tuesday it was seizing the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder of a LATAM Airlines Boeing 787 after an

New Zealand says seizing black boxes from LATAM Boeing 787
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Murdoch's News Corp eyes joint Telegraph bid with rivals, Bloomberg News reports

Rupert Murdoch's News Corp and the owner of the Daily Mail have held talks about a potential joint takeover of the Telegraph alongside the UAE-backed investment fund RedBird IMI, Bloomberg

Murdoch's News Corp eyes joint Telegraph bid with rivals, Bloomberg News reports
News|Science|Technology|US

Hypersonic weapon startup Castelion has first full weapon test

Castelion, a startup trying to build a hypersonic weapon for the Pentagon, told Reuters on Monday it tested its system for the first time, as a growing group of

Hypersonic weapon startup Castelion has first full weapon test
Business|Finance|Technology|US

HSBC to hire almost 50 bankers for startup, venture lending in US

HSBC is planning to recruit about 50 more bankers in its U.S. commercial bank to lend to startup companies, mainly in the technology and healthcare sectors, according to a senior

HSBC to hire almost 50 bankers for startup, venture lending in US
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Honeywell will seek 'relief' on Bombardier engine pricing case at Canada's top court

Honeywell said it will ask Canada's top court to hear an engine pricing case involving business jet maker Bombardier, in a dispute that has raised concerns

Honeywell will seek 'relief' on Bombardier engine pricing case at Canada's top court
Business|Technology

Factbox-Who are OpenAI's new board members?

Sam Altman is rejoining the board of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI along with three new directors, as the startup tries to move past his sudden ouster in November that had shocked the tech industry

Factbox-Who are OpenAI's new board members?
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FAA audit of Boeing's 737 MAX production found dozens of issues, NYT reports

The Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) audit of Boeing's 737 MAX production process after a panel blew off an Alaska Airlines jet in January failed 33 of 89 tests, The New York Times

FAA audit of Boeing's 737 MAX production found dozens of issues, NYT reports
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Exclusive-Former US official's work for Chinese client stirs concern over disclosure loopholes

When a Chinese drone company came under U.S. government scrutiny over its alleged ties to China's military, the company turned to one of America's pre-eminent

Exclusive-Former US official's work for Chinese client stirs concern over disclosure loopholes
Business|News|Technology

Elon Musk takes another swing at OpenAI, makes xAI's Grok chatbot open-source

Elon Musk said on Monday his artificial intelligence startup xAI would open-source its ChatGPT challenger "Grok" this week, days after he sued OpenAI for abandoning its original mission in

Elon Musk takes another swing at OpenAI, makes xAI's Grok chatbot open-source
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Analysis-AI talent war heats up in Europe

An influx of artificial intelligence (AI) startups is heating up the battle for technical talent in Europe, leaving companies like Google DeepMind to choose

Analysis-AI talent war heats up in Europe
Business|Health|Technology|US

US providers could see credit impact from Change Healthcare hack, Moody's says

Ratings agency Moody's said on Friday that U.S. hospitals, physician facilities and other medical providers could see a credit impact resulting from disruptions from the hack at

US providers could see credit impact from Change Healthcare hack, Moody's says
Business|Economy|Technology|US

US mulls blacklisting CXMT to curb China's chip advance, Bloomberg News says

The United States is weighing sanctions on several Chinese tech companies, including chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies, in a bid to further restrain China's development of advanced

US mulls blacklisting CXMT to curb China's chip advance, Bloomberg News says
Business|Technology

Nvidia is sued by authors over AI use of copyrighted works

Nvidia, whose chips power artificial intelligence, has been sued by three authors who said it used their copyrighted books without permission to train its NeMo AI

Nvidia is sued by authors over AI use of copyrighted works
Business|Entertainment|Technology|Videos

Musk says X's long-form videos will soon be available on smart TVs

Long-form videos will soon be available on smart televisions, billionaire Elon Musk said, after Fortune magazine reported that social network X planned to launch next week a TV app for

Musk says X's long-form videos will soon be available on smart TVs
Business|Technology|US

Delta expects Boeing 737 Max 10 may be delayed until 2027, Bloomberg says

Delta Air Lines Inc expects the deliveries of Boeing Co's 737 Max 10 aircraft to be pushed out to as late as 2027, as the planemaker faces federal safety and criminal reviews, Bloomberg

Delta expects Boeing 737 Max 10 may be delayed until 2027, Bloomberg says
Business|Technology

Boeing says no documents found on 737 MAX 9 key part removal

Boeing said on Friday it believes required documents involving the opening and closing of a key part during production of a 737 MAX 9 that failed during a mid-air emergency were

Boeing says no documents found on 737 MAX 9 key part removal
News|Technology|US

US Homeland Security resolves website issue after brief outage

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said it had resolved an issue with its website and related domains that caused them to temporarily go down on Thursday.

US Homeland Security resolves website issue after brief outage
Business|Technology|US

US court upholds Texas law mandating age verification for online porn

A federal appeals court has upheld a Texas law mandating that pornography websites verify that their users are adults, though it struck down a part of the law requiring

US court upholds Texas law mandating age verification for online porn
Technology|US

Trump raises concerns about US ban on TikTok

Presidential candidate Donald Trump raised concerns about banning TikTok ahead of a vote next week by the U.S.

Trump raises concerns about US ban on TikTok
Business|Technology

Tesla's German plant to restart next week, says works council head

Tesla's German plant near Berlin, which has been down since March 5 because far-left extremists carried out an arson attack on a near-by power pylone, will resume

Tesla's German plant to restart next week, says works council head
Business|Technology

Tesla drivers lose US class action bid in battery range cases

Tesla owners who accused it of falsely advertising estimated driving ranges for its electric vehicles must pursue their claims in individual arbitrations rather than

Tesla drivers lose US class action bid in battery range cases
Asia|Business|Finance|News|Technology|World

South Korea says waiting for Montenegro to extradite Terraform Labs founder Kwon

South Korea is waiting for Montenegro to extradite Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon, the justice minister said on Friday, after reports that a court in the Balkan nation had

South Korea says waiting for Montenegro to extradite Terraform Labs founder Kwon
Asia|Business|Technology

South Korea regulator may sanction Meta over marketplace, say media reports

South Korea's antitrust agency will consider imposing sanctions on Meta Platforms for allegedly failing to protect some users of online marketplaces operated by Facebook and

South Korea regulator may sanction Meta over marketplace, say media reports
Europe|News|Technology

Sam Altman's Worldcoin files lawsuit after Spanish ban

Sam Altman's Worldcoin has filed a lawsuit against the Spanish data protection regulator in response to being banned from operating in Spain, a

Sam Altman's Worldcoin files lawsuit after Spanish ban
Europe|News|Science|Technology|World

Safety at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant worsening, Ukraine says

Safety at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP) in Ukraine is worsening daily, Ukraine's energy minister said on Friday, pledging to keep

Safety at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant worsening, Ukraine says
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nvidia on cusp of overtaking Apple as second-most-valuable company

Nvidia is nipping at the heels of Apple to become the world's second-most-valuable company, as investors cannot get enough of the semiconductor maker whose chips power

Nvidia on cusp of overtaking Apple as second-most-valuable company
Business|Europe|Technology

Italy finalising $3.3 billion Silicon Box plant deal, source says

Italy is finalising the terms of a state-backed deal with semiconductor firm Silicon Box worth around 3 billion euros ($3.3 billion) to build an industrial site in

Italy finalising $3.3 billion Silicon Box plant deal, source says
Asia|Business|Technology

Huawei, SMIC used US tech to make advanced chips, Bloomberg reports

Chinese companies Huawei Technologies and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp used US technology to produce an advanced chip in China in 2023, Bloomberg News reported, citing

Huawei, SMIC used US tech to make advanced chips, Bloomberg reports
Europe|News|Technology

Germany's federal prosecutor investigates Tesla arson attack

Germany's federal prosecutors office has taken over the investigation into an arson attack that has cut power supplies to Tesla's German plant near Berlin, looking into charges

Germany's federal prosecutor investigates Tesla arson attack
Business|Europe|Technology

EU's Digital Markets Act hands boost to Big Tech's smaller rivals

As the world's biggest tech companies revamp their core online services to comply with the European Union's landmark Digital Markets Act,

EU's Digital Markets Act hands boost to Big Tech's smaller rivals
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Binance must face revived investor lawsuit in US over crypto losses

A federal appeals court on Friday revived a lawsuit where investors accused Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, of violating U.S. securities

Binance must face revived investor lawsuit in US over crypto losses
Business|Health|Technology|US

Analysis-UnitedHealth hack could take months for full recovery

UnitedHealth Group, the largest U.S. health insurer, is likely to need several months to make a full recovery from a cyberattack that has been one of the most disruptive

Analysis-UnitedHealth hack could take months for full recovery
Business|Economy|News|Technology|World

UN data: Global patent filings drop nearly 2% as innovation falters

Patent filings slipped last year by nearly 2% in the first fall in 14 years amid economic uncertainty, the U.N. patent agency said on Thursday, in a move it described as "concerning

UN data: Global patent filings drop nearly 2% as innovation falters
Business|Technology

Tinder to provide EU users with more clarity on prices to end probe

Match Group-owned dating app Tinder on Thursday agreed to better inform users about discounted prices for its premium services following scrutiny from national

Tinder to provide EU users with more clarity on prices to end probe
Business|Economy|News|Technology

Tesla quits Australia auto lobby over claims on car emission standards

Tesla said on Thursday it is quitting Australia's major auto lobby and resigning from its board, accusing the group of misleading consumers over the government's proposed fuel

Tesla quits Australia auto lobby over claims on car emission standards
Americas|Environment|Health|News|Technology|World

Mexico waiting on US proof that GM corn safe for its people, deputy ag minister says

Mexico is waiting for the United States to prove imported genetically modified (GM) corn is safe for Mexicans, said Deputy Agriculture

Mexico waiting on US proof that GM corn safe for its people, deputy ag minister says
Business|Finance|Technology

In rare disclosure, LinkedIn says premium subscriptions bring in $1.7 billion

LinkedIn on Thursday for the first time disclosed sales for its premium subscription business, saying the unit hit $1.7 billion in revenue in 2023 as the company sees an

In rare disclosure, LinkedIn says premium subscriptions bring in $1.7 billion
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Inflows into bullish Nvidia ETF hit record on AI frenzy

Investors have piled into Nvidia-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this year on the frenzy around AI, with inflows into a bullish fund that tracks the shares of

Inflows into bullish Nvidia ETF hit record on AI frenzy
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FTX reaches settlement with BlockFi, may pay up to $874 million

Bankrupt crypto companies FTX and BlockFi have resolved their disputes stemming from the companies' collapses in 2022, with FTX agreeing to pay BlockFi up to $

FTX reaches settlement with BlockFi, may pay up to $874 million
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Factbox-Who and what is the hack of UnitedHealth's tech unit affecting?

The Feb. 21 ransomware hack at UnitedHealth Group's Change Healthcare technology unit, which processes insurance claims and payments for the industry, has disrupted

Factbox-Who and what is the hack of UnitedHealth's tech unit affecting?
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EVs will be cheaper to produce than gas-powered vehicles by 2027, Gartner says

Battery electric vehicles will be, on average, cheaper to produce than a comparable internal combustion engine by 2027 thanks to new manufacturing methods that are lowering production

EVs will be cheaper to produce than gas-powered vehicles by 2027, Gartner says
Europe|Technology

Apple, Epic Games spat is a matter of priority, EU industry chief says

EU regulators have been tasked with into looking into the spat between Apple and Fortnite video-game maker Epic Games as a matter of priority, EU industry chief Thierry Breton

Apple, Epic Games spat is a matter of priority, EU industry chief says
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Waymo robotaxi to begin driverless services for employees in Austin

Alphabet's Waymo said on Tuesday it will begin driverless passenger services for its employees in Austin, Texas starting Wednesday.

Waymo robotaxi to begin driverless services for employees in Austin
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US urges allies to tighten China's access to chip technology, Bloomberg reports

The U.S. government is urging the Netherlands, Germany, South Korea and Japan to further tighten curbs on China's access to semiconductor technology, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.

US urges allies to tighten China's access to chip technology, Bloomberg reports
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US SEC meets to vote on climate rule

Wall Street's top regulatory body was meeting on Wednesday to vote on rules that would force public companies to disclose certain climate-related risks, in first-of-its-kind

US SEC meets to vote on climate rule
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US safety board needs more funding for rail, air safety probes, chair says

The chair of the National Transportation Safety Board will tell the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday the agency needs more funding and warn cuts could

US safety board needs more funding for rail, air safety probes, chair says
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US officials face tough choices for subsidizing AI chip manufacturing

By Stephen Nellis and Max A.

US officials face tough choices for subsidizing AI chip manufacturing
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Trump meets with Musk and Republican donors in Florida, NYT reports

Donald Trump met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, one of the world's richest individuals, in Florida over the weekend as the former Republican president seeks a major cash infusion for his latest

Trump meets with Musk and Republican donors in Florida, NYT reports
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Tesla shares fall after Morgan Stanley cuts price target on weakening EV demand

Tesla fell about 2% on Wednesday after a widely watched analyst at Morgan Stanley lowered his price target on the stock, saying that electric-vehicle demand was continuing to weaken in key

Tesla shares fall after Morgan Stanley cuts price target on weakening EV demand
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Semiconductors a bright spot in Dutch startup landscape, report says

Dutch semiconductor sector startups are attracting an increasing amount of funding, the organisation set up by the Economic Affairs Ministry to strengthen tech

Semiconductors a bright spot in Dutch startup landscape, report says
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Retailers could help boost EV charging in the U.S., report says

Retailers in the United States could help increase the availability of electric vehicle charging stations, whose shortage is currently a hindrance to owning an EV, according to a study

Retailers could help boost EV charging in the U.S., report says
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OpenAI seeks to dismiss all of Musk's claims in lawsuit

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI on Tuesday refuted Elon Musk's claims that the startup abandoned its original mission to develop artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity and not for profit

OpenAI seeks to dismiss all of Musk's claims in lawsuit
Election|Technology

OpenAI, Microsoft AI tools generate misleading election images, researchers say

Image creation tools powered by artificial intelligence from companies including OpenAI and Microsoft can be used to produce photos that could promote election or voting-

OpenAI, Microsoft AI tools generate misleading election images, researchers say
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NTSB says Boeing has not provided some information sought in 737 MAX 9 probe

The head of the National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday Boeing has not provided some documents and information sought in its ongoing investigation into the Jan.

NTSB says Boeing has not provided some information sought in 737 MAX 9 probe
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Musk says he won't donate to either US presidential candidate

Billionaire Elon Musk, the CEO of electric vehicle maker Tesla, said on Wednesday that he will not donate money to either Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump or Democratic

Musk says he won't donate to either US presidential candidate
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Meta urged by US states to combat Facebook, Instagram account hijackings

Forty U.S. states and Washington, D.C. called on Meta Platforms to crack down on scammers who hijack Facebook and Instagram accounts, to address a "dramatic"

Meta urged by US states to combat Facebook, Instagram account hijackings
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Lyft earnings report error prompts shareholder lawsuit

Lyft has been sued by shareholders for securities fraud after a mistake in a recent earnings release about a key profit metric sent the ride-sharing company's stock

Lyft earnings report error prompts shareholder lawsuit
Business|Technology

IBM says use of Adobe AI tools in marketing boosted productivity

International Business Machines on Wednesday said that its initial testing of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools from Adobe has resulted in productivity

IBM says use of Adobe AI tools in marketing boosted productivity
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German police authenticate letter from group claiming responsibility for Tesla arson

German police believe a letter by a far-left group claiming responsibility for an arson attack that forced a Tesla factory to shut down is authentic, a spokesperson for police in

German police authenticate letter from group claiming responsibility for Tesla arson
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Elon Musk's X escapes most of lawsuit over copyrighted songs

X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, on Tuesday won the dismissal of most of a lawsuit by 17 music publishers that accused it of infringing copyrights on

Elon Musk's X escapes most of lawsuit over copyrighted songs
Science|Technology

Earliest-known 'dead' galaxy spotted by Webb telescope

The James Webb Space Telescope since becoming operational in 2022 has uncovered numerous surprises about what things were like in the universe's early stages.

Earliest-known 'dead' galaxy spotted by Webb telescope
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China's ability to flood EV market concerning to US, energy secretary says

The United States is concerned about China's ability to flood the electric vehicle market but U.S. incentives can increase the affordability of domestically-made EVs, the U.S.

China's ability to flood EV market concerning to US, energy secretary says
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Apple tweaks changes to comply with EU tech rules after criticism

Apple has modified some of its proposals to comply with landmark EU tech rules after criticism from app developers, including dropping a demand that those who want

Apple tweaks changes to comply with EU tech rules after criticism
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US vows to keep Boeing under microscope after audit -- Buttigieg

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said Tuesday U.S. regulators will keep Boeing "under a microscope" as the planemaker works to address quality issues.

US vows to keep Boeing under microscope after audit -- Buttigieg
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US internet subsidy program set to run out of money in May

The Federal Communications Commission on Monday said a government broadband internet subsidy program used by 23 million American households will run out of

US internet subsidy program set to run out of money in May
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US hospitals group calls UnitedHealth efforts after hack inadequate

The American Hospital Association (AHA) sent a letter to UnitedHealth Group assailing the company's efforts to restore its financial systems in the wake of a cyberattack on the

US hospitals group calls UnitedHealth efforts after hack inadequate
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US factory orders fall more than expected in January

New orders for U.S.-manufactured goods dropped more than expected in January, pulled down by a sharp decline in bookings for commercial aircraft, but demand for computers and

US factory orders fall more than expected in January
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US appeals court dismisses child labor case against tech companies

A federal appeals court on Tuesday refused to hold five major technology companies liable over their alleged support for the use of child labor in cobalt mining operations in the

US appeals court dismisses child labor case against tech companies
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Singapore's Temasek in talks to invest in OpenAI, FT reports

Singapore's Temasek Holdings is in discussions to invest in Microsoft-backed artificial intelligence company OpenAI, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

Singapore's Temasek in talks to invest in OpenAI, FT reports
Europe|News|Technology

Letter claims Tesla fire in name of militant leftist group

A letter claiming the suspected arson attack on Tesla's car factory outside Berlin in the name of a far-left militant group calling itself the "Volcano Group" surfaced on an

Letter claims Tesla fire in name of militant leftist group
Business|Finance|Technology

GM, Magna and Wipro team up for automotive software marketplace

General Motors, auto parts supplier Magna and IT company Wipro said on Tuesday they were working together to create a sales platform, called SDVerse, to buy and sell automotive software.

GM, Magna and Wipro team up for automotive software marketplace
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GitLab shares drop as 'less conservative' forecast disappoints investors

GitLab shares fell 24% on Tuesday after the software developer forecast full-year 2025 revenue and profit below Wall Street estimates, citing a cautious spending

GitLab shares drop as 'less conservative' forecast disappoints investors
Europe|News|Technology|World

German minister says participant dialed into military call via non-secure line

Germany's Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Tuesday one of the participants on the military call on Ukraine intercepted by Russia had dialed in via a non-secure line and

German minister says participant dialed into military call via non-secure line
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Cryptoverse: Asian traders give bitcoin blast-off

Bitcoin's runaway rally is being driven by investors in Asia.

Cryptoverse: Asian traders give bitcoin blast-off
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Cisco's Splunk deal set to win unconditional EU antitrust OK, sources say

Cisco Systems is set to secure unconditional EU antitrust approval for its $28 billion bid for cybersecurity firm Splunk, two people with direct knowledge of the

Cisco's Splunk deal set to win unconditional EU antitrust OK, sources say
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Brazil's Lula proposes law to regulate labor on ride-hailing apps

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sent a bill to congress on Monday to regulate labor rights of workers from ride-hailing apps in the country, which includes

Brazil's Lula proposes law to regulate labor on ride-hailing apps
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Boeing, machinists kick off high-stakes contract talks on Friday

Boeing and its largest union open talks on Friday seeking the first new contract in 16 years as the U.S. planemaker grapples with its ongoing 737

Boeing, machinists kick off high-stakes contract talks on  Friday
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Analysis-Institutional investors may help bitcoin sustain new heights

As traditional institutions pour money into bitcoin, the cryptocurrency's latest meteoric rally to a record high may have more legs than in 2021, experts

Analysis-Institutional investors may help bitcoin sustain new heights
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Analysis-Could the $6 billion legal fee in Musk's Tesla pay case be reasonable?

The lawyers who successfully voided Elon Musk's $56 billion Tesla pay package as excessive admitted their request for a $6 billion fee is "unprecedented,"

Analysis-Could the $6 billion legal fee in Musk's Tesla pay case be reasonable?
Business|Technology

Analysis-Boeing's Spirit Aero bid could help supply chain but is no cure-all

Boeing's possible takeover of Spirit AeroSystems, along with delaying plans to ramp up production of 737 MAX jets, could help the planemaker

Analysis-Boeing's Spirit Aero bid could help supply chain but is no cure-all
Business|Finance|Technology

Amazon's AWS removes data transfer fees for clients switching to rivals

Amazon's AWS said on Tuesday that customers who want to transfer their data to another cloud service provider will not have to pay any network fees globally.

Amazon's AWS removes data transfer fees for clients switching to rivals
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US FAA says Boeing 737 MAX production audit found compliance issues

The Federal Aviation Administration said a government 737 MAX production audit into Boeing and supplier Spirit AeroSystems found multiple instances where the companies allegedly failed to

US FAA says Boeing 737 MAX production audit found compliance issues
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Tesla shares skid after February China sales slump

Shares of Tesla fell more than 7% on Monday after its sales slumped in February in China, where it faced rising competition and a slowdown during the Lunar New

Tesla shares skid after February China sales slump
Asia|Business|Technology

Tesla has conducted site survey for Thailand EV facility, says government official

Electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla has conducted a site survey for a production facility for EVs and batteries in Thailand, an official from the prime minister's office said on

Tesla has conducted site survey for Thailand EV facility, says government official
Finance|Technology

Super Tuesday to test resurgent crypto industry's political might

Crypto is back! And it's not just in the markets.

Super Tuesday to test resurgent crypto industry's political might
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Super Micro shares jump as AI-bet gears up for S&P 500 entry

Shares of Super Micro Computer jumped 12% in premarket trading on Monday after the artificial-intelligence server maker was set to join the S&P 500 index, highlighting the growing

Super Micro shares jump as AI-bet gears up for S&P 500 entry
Asia|Business|News|Technology|World

North Korea broke into S. Korean chip equipment firms, Seoul's spy agency says

North Korea's hacking groups have broken into at least two South Korean manufacturers of chipmaking equipment, as the country looks to evade sanctions and turn out

North Korea broke into S. Korean chip equipment firms, Seoul's spy agency says
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Nikola appoints auto industry veteran Thomas Okray as CFO

Nikola named former General Motors and Amazon executive Thomas Okray as its chief financial officer, the electric-truck maker said on Monday.

Nikola appoints auto industry veteran Thomas Okray as CFO
Business|Finance|Technology

JCET to buy 80% stake in SanDisk China's unit

China's chip assembly and testing firm JCET said on Monday it plans to buy an 80% stake in SanDisk China's Shanghai-based unit specialising in flash memory products for about $624

JCET to buy 80% stake in SanDisk China's unit
Business|Technology|US

Gravity opens fastest EV charger in US to public in New York City

Google-backed EV infrastructure startup Gravity Mobility has opened the fastest charging solution in the United States to the public, as it looks to attract fleet customers

Gravity opens fastest EV charger in US to public in New York City
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Fox, Disney, Warner Bros Discovery sports venture expects 5 million subscribers in five years

The sports streaming venture formed by Walt Disney, Warner Bros Discovery and Fox Corp expects to have 5 million subscribers in its first five years, Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch said on Monday

Fox, Disney, Warner Bros Discovery sports venture expects 5 million subscribers in five years
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Apple to pay C$14.4 million to settle iPhone throttling case in Canada, CBC reports

A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has approved a proposed C$14.4 million ($10.6 million) settlement from Apple to eligible members of a class-action lawsuit that accused the

Apple to pay C$14.4 million to settle iPhone throttling case in Canada, CBC reports
Business|Technology

Apple launches MacBook Air laptops with faster M3 chips

Apple on Monday unveiled a pair of new MacBook Air laptops with its latest M3 processors, betting that the more powerful models would attract consumers looking to upgrade to artificial

Apple launches MacBook Air laptops with faster M3 chips
Business|Europe|Technology

Apple hit with over 1.8 billion euro EU antitrust fine in Spotify case

Apple was hit with an EU antitrust fine of over 1.8 billion euros ($1.95 billion) on Monday, its first ever, for preventing Spotify and other music streaming

Apple hit with over 1.8 billion euro EU antitrust fine in Spotify case
Business|Technology

Anthropic releases more powerful Claude 3 AI as tech race continues

Anthropic, a startup backed by Google and Amazon.com, on Monday revealed a suite of artificial intelligence models known as Claude 3, the latest salvo in Silicon Valley's

Anthropic releases more powerful Claude 3 AI as tech race continues
Business|Technology|Travel

American Airlines orders 260 new aircraft from Airbus, Boeing and Embraer

American Airlines said on Monday it had agreed to buy a total of 260 new jets from Airbus, Boeing and Embraer, as the carrier targets increased capacity to meet soaring demand for travel.

American Airlines orders 260 new aircraft from Airbus, Boeing and Embraer
Business|Technology

Aero parts supplier Senior sees no impact from Boeing issue on 2024 performance

British aerospace engineer Senior forecast its 2024 performance to be in line with its estimates, as Boeing, one of its top customers, had asked suppliers to maintain production of B737-

Aero parts supplier Senior sees no impact from Boeing issue on 2024 performance
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Activist Blackwells says strategy, transparency issues hampering Disney

Walt Disney investor Blackwells Capital said the lack of a strong content and technology strategy as well as governance and transparency issues were hampering the entertainment giant's

Activist Blackwells says strategy, transparency issues hampering Disney
Business|Europe|Technology

X, ByteDance, Booking.com could face tough EU rules

Elon Musk's X social media platform, TikTok owner ByteDance and Booking.com may meet EU criteria subjecting them to tough tech rules as so-called gatekeepers, the

X, ByteDance, Booking.com could face tough EU rules
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

WTO e-commerce tariff moratorium wins temporary reprieve

The World Trade Organization's moratorium on customs duties on digital transmissions, a key pillar of internet development for decades, won a last-minute

WTO e-commerce tariff moratorium wins temporary reprieve
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

US value stocks draw bargain hunters while AI fever rages

As fervor for artificial intelligence sweeps Wall Street, some investors are seeking bargains in more conventional areas of the stock market.

US value stocks draw bargain hunters while AI fever rages
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

US judge says Google must fact some advertisers' antitrust claims, dismisses others

A U.S. judge on Friday ruled that Alphabet's Google must face advertisers' proposed class action lawsuit claiming that it monopolizes the ad exchange market, allowing a case to proceed.

US judge says Google must fact some advertisers' antitrust claims, dismisses others
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SoundHound AI shares fall as disappointing results temper rally

Shares of SoundHound AI Inc slumped as much as 25% on Friday after the AI voice provider posted a downbeat quarter, taking some shine off a bumper rally last month fueled by surging

SoundHound AI shares fall as disappointing results temper rally
Business|Finance|Technology

Reddit eyes up to $6.5 billion valuation in IPO, WSJ reports

Social media platform Reddit is eyeing a valuation of up to $6.5 billion in its initial public offering, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.

Reddit eyes up to $6.5 billion valuation in IPO, WSJ reports
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Nvidia set to close with $2 trillion valuation as Dell stokes AI rally

Nvidia's stock market value was on track to close above $2 trillion for the first time on Friday after an upbeat report from Dell Technologies reignited Wall Street's AI-

Nvidia set to close with $2 trillion valuation as Dell stokes AI rally
Europe|Technology

Number of agencies have concerns about sideloading on iPhone, Apple says

A number of government agencies in the European Union and elsewhere have voiced concerns about security risks as Apple opens up its iPhones and iPads to rival app

Number of agencies have concerns about sideloading on iPhone, Apple says
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NASA to discontinue $2 billion satellite servicing project on higher costs, schedule delays

NASA said on Friday it is shutting down a more than $2 billion project to test satellite servicing like fueling in space, citing higher costs and schedule delays.

NASA to discontinue $2 billion satellite servicing project on higher costs, schedule delays
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Google's removal of apps from Play Store in India 'cannot be permitted' - minister

Google's decision to remove some apps in India from its app store "cannot be permitted", Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday, amid

Google's removal of apps from Play Store in India 'cannot be permitted' - minister
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Exclusive-Nissan, Fisker in advanced talks on investment, partnership-sources

Nissan is in advanced talks to invest in electric vehicle maker Fisker in a deal that could provide the Japanese automaker with access to an electric

Exclusive-Nissan, Fisker in advanced talks on investment, partnership-sources
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Exclusive-Boeing delays plans for production ramp-up, sources say

Boeing has delayed plans for its supply chain to ramp up production of its bestselling 737 jetliner, according to a presentation seen by Reuters, as the

Exclusive-Boeing delays plans for production ramp-up, sources say
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EV startup Fisker slides as cash dwindles with 'difficult year' ahead

Fisker shares skid nearly 40% on Friday after the electric-vehicle startup flagged going-concern risks, saying it would cut its workforce by 15% and pause investments in future projects

EV startup Fisker slides as cash dwindles with 'difficult year' ahead
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Court says EU must pay a fraction of legal fees sought by Qualcomm

Europe's second highest court has said EU regulators should pay 785,857.54 euros ($851,634) of legal fees for Qualcomm, less than 90% of the 12 million euros

Court says EU must pay a fraction of legal fees sought by Qualcomm
Business|Finance|Technology

Change Healthcare enables new service amid outage

UnitedHealth's unit Change Healthcare said on Friday it has enabled a new instance of its service for all its customers, days after it reported a hack that had a knock-on effect on players

Change Healthcare enables new service amid outage
Business|Finance|Technology

Boeing looks to buy supplier Spirit Aero as it delays jet production

Boeing is in talks to buy its former subsidiary Spirit AeroSystems while it delayed plans for suppliers to ramp up 737 jetliner

Boeing looks to buy supplier Spirit Aero as it delays jet production
Business|Finance|Technology

Boeing in talks to buy Spirit Aero, WSJ reports

Boeing Co is in talks to buy 737 fuselage maker Spirit AeroSystems, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.

Boeing in talks to buy Spirit Aero, WSJ reports
Business|Europe|Technology

Apple's App Store changes fall short of EU's DMA rules, say Spotify, industry groups

Apple's proposed changes for its App Store policies "disregard" the European Union's new competition law for Big Tech firms and amplify its dominance over app developers, a group of more

Apple's App Store changes fall short of EU's DMA rules, say Spotify, industry groups
Business|Finance|Technology

Analysis-High US rates, rising shares a tailwind for convertible bonds

Last week, artificial intelligence server maker Super Micro Computer achieved something not seen since 2021: It paid 0% interest rate on a $1.7 billion capital

Analysis-High US rates, rising shares a tailwind for convertible bonds
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

AI tide lifts Nasdaq to record intra-day high

The Nasdaq hit an intra-day record high on Friday for the first time in more than two years, as chipmakers and technology stocks latched on to a rally sparked by Nvidia's AI optimism.

AI tide lifts Nasdaq to record intra-day high
Business|Technology

AI startup Cohere opens New York office in expansion

Canadian artificial intelligence startup Cohere is opening an office in New York City as the company looks to capture the talents and customers there, the company told Reuters.

AI startup Cohere opens New York office in expansion
Business|Europe|Technology

Airbus has explored buying Spirit A220 wings plant -sources

Airbus and Spirit AeroSystems have explored the idea of the European planemaker taking over a plant in Belfast, Northern Ireland, where Spirit makes wings for the A220 but

Airbus has explored buying Spirit A220 wings plant -sources
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US says to investigate national security data risks from Chinese vehicles

The White House said on Thursday the United States is opening an investigation into whether Chinese vehicle imports pose national security risks and could

US says to investigate national security data risks from Chinese vehicles
Business|News|Technology|US

US safety regulator opens recall query on some Ford E-series vehicles

A U.S. safety regulator said on Thursday that it was opening a recall query into about 44,219 Ford E-series vehicles over loss of power brakes and steering assist.

US safety regulator opens recall query on some Ford E-series vehicles
News|Science|Technology|US

US moon lander Odysseus nears shutdown a week after sideways landing

Odysseus, the first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon in half a century, was nearing shutdown on Thursday, as scientists watched out for the final

US moon lander Odysseus nears shutdown a week after sideways landing
Asia|Business|Technology|US

US logistics firm Airspace expands in Asia, partners with Qualcomm

Airspace Technologies, a U.S. logistics startup that specializes in transporting time-sensitive cargo, on Thursday said it is expanding operations in Asia and working

US logistics firm Airspace expands in Asia, partners with Qualcomm
News|Technology|US|World

Turkey receives U.S. draft letters approving F-16 jets deal -official

The United States has sent Turkey draft letters of offer and acceptance regarding its request to buy Block-70 F-16 fighter jets and modernisation kits, Turkey's defence ministry

Turkey receives U.S. draft letters approving F-16 jets deal -official
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Tesla rolls out new incentives in China as price war escalates

Tesla unveiled new incentives, including insurance subsidies, on Friday to woo consumers in the world's largest auto market, where the U.S. electric vehicle giant is in a

Tesla rolls out new incentives in China as price war escalates
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Tech rally, AI excitement drive strong inflows into global equity funds

Global equity funds drew substantial inflows in the seven days to Feb. 28, driven by a rally in stock markets and greater investor interest in technology stocks, particularly after

Tech rally, AI excitement drive strong inflows into global equity funds
Business|Finance|Technology

Snowflake shares sink on weak forecast, surprise CEO retirement

Snowflake shares slid 23% on Thursday after the cloud data storage services provider projected annual revenue below Wall Street estimates and disclosed a surprise retirement of long-time

Snowflake shares sink on weak forecast, surprise CEO retirement
Business|Finance|Technology

Robotics startup Figure raises $675 million from Microsoft, Nvidia, other big techs

Robotics startup Figure said on Thursday it had raised $675 million in an early-stage funding from investors including Nvidia, Microsoft and Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos at a valuation of

Robotics startup Figure raises $675 million from Microsoft, Nvidia, other big techs
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Retail investors' AI bet C3.ai's shares climb on strong results, forecast

C3.ai's shares jumped about 18% in premarket trading on Thursday after strong demand for AI software helped the company deliver third-quarter results ahead of analyst expectations and

Retail investors' AI bet C3.ai's shares climb on strong results, forecast
Business|Technology|US

New York AG opens probe into AT&T wireless outage

New York Attorney General Letitia James said Thursday her office is investigating the cause of last week's AT&T wireless outage for up to 12 hours as well as the telecom firm's

New York AG opens probe into AT&T wireless outage
Business|Finance|Technology

Microsoft tailors AI for finance teams in specialized 'Copilot' strategy

Microsoft on Thursday previewed an artificial intelligence tool for customers' finance departments, part of a strategy tailoring new software to industries, professionals

Microsoft tailors AI for finance teams in specialized 'Copilot' strategy
Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Investors swarm into tech stocks and crypto - BofA

Investors poured the most cash into technology stocks since August in the week to Wednesday and doubled the amount they put into cryptocurrencies, according to a report on Friday

Investors swarm into tech stocks and crypto - BofA
Business|Science|Technology

In risky moon business, Intuitive Machines sets sights on second moonshot

Intuitive Machines and its space-cargo customers expect the company to emerge stronger from its problem-plagued moon landing this week, with improvements set

In risky moon business, Intuitive Machines sets sights on second moonshot
Business|Finance|Technology

Hewlett Packard Enterprise sees downbeat Q2 revenue on weak networking solutions demand

Hewlett Packard Enterprise on Thursday forecast second-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates, as businesses scale down spending on the server maker's technology solutions.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise sees downbeat Q2 revenue on weak networking solutions demand
Health|Technology|US

Healthcare providers hit by frozen payments in ransomware outage

Healthcare providers across the United States are struggling to get paid following the week-long ransomware outage at a

Healthcare providers hit by frozen payments in ransomware outage
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Germany wants Big Tech to pay towards compliance costs of new digital law

Germany wants Big Tech companies Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta Platforms and Microsoft to contribute towards the compliance costs of new European Union

Germany wants Big Tech to pay towards compliance costs of new digital law
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

ExxonMobil, Shell to work with Singapore on carbon capture and storage project

Global energy majors Exxon Mobil and Shell will work with Singapore to develop a cross-border carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, both companies said on Friday.

ExxonMobil, Shell to work with Singapore on carbon capture and storage project
Business|Technology|US

Exclusive-GM's Cruise valuation slashed by more than half, email shows

General Motors' Cruise saw its internal share price cut by more than half from a quarter ago as the fallout from an October accident continues to weigh on the self-

Exclusive-GM's Cruise valuation slashed by more than half, email shows
Business|Technology

Elon Musk sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman for breach of contract

Elon Musk has sued OpenAI and its chief executive Sam Altman, among others, accusing them of breaching contractual agreements made when he helped found the ChatGPT-maker in 2015, according

Elon Musk sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman for breach of contract
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Duolingo stock soars as online learning surge and AI boost forecast

Language learning platform Duolingo's shares surged more than 20% in premarket trading on Thursday as the company forecast better-than-expected 2024 revenue on the back of a shift to

Duolingo stock soars as online learning surge and AI boost forecast
Business|Technology

Chinese retailers further discount iPhone 15

Major Chinese third-party retailers JD.com, TMall, and Pinduoduo are battling for customers by offering more steep discounts on Apple's iPhone 15 just

Chinese retailers further discount iPhone 15
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Chinese outbound investment in EVs likely set new record in 2023

Chinese outbound foreign direct investment along the electric vehicle value chain likely set a new record in 2023, a report from Rhodium Group showed, as western

Chinese outbound investment in EVs likely set new record in 2023
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Boeing needs to make changes, Emirates president says

American planemaker Boeing needs to make changes, Emirates President Tim Clark said on Thursday, as it faces regulatory scrutiny following the blowout of a panel on one of the

Boeing needs to make changes, Emirates president says
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Best Buy Q4 comparable sales fall less than expected

Best Buy on Thursday posted a smaller-than-expected drop in quarterly comparable sales, as holiday deals prompted shoppers to open their wallets for big-ticket purchases like electronics

Best Buy Q4 comparable sales fall less than expected
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Architect of Trump's social media deal sues to block transaction

A former executive of the blank-check acquisition vehicle that plans to take Donald Trump's social media company public sued to block the deal until he

Architect of Trump's social media deal sues to block transaction
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Analysis-Wall Street hunts for more AI gold after Nvidia’s soaring rally

Money managers are scrambling to cash in on the stock market’s interest in artificial intelligence, as a stunning rally by Nvidia sparks a search for other

Analysis-Wall Street hunts for more AI gold after Nvidia’s soaring rally
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Vivani shares skyrocket as implant reduces weight in mice

Vivani Medical shares surged more than five-fold in early trading on Wednesday after the drug developer said its experimental under-the-skin drug implant helped reduce weight in obese mice

Vivani shares skyrocket as implant reduces weight in mice
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UnitedHealth hackers say they stole 'millions' of records, then delete statement

In a message posted to, and then quickly deleted from their darknet site, the hackers blamed for striking the UnitedHealth Group said on Wednesday they stole

UnitedHealth hackers say they stole 'millions' of records, then delete statement
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Soaring bitcoin set for sharpest monthly jump since 2020

Bitcoin headed for its biggest monthly gain in more than three years on Thursday and is within range of a record high as cash rushing to listed bitcoin funds propels a strong

Soaring bitcoin set for sharpest monthly jump since 2020
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Reliance, Walt Disney to merge media assets in India

India's top conglomerate Reliance Industries and Walt Disney on Wednesday announced the merger of their India TV and streaming media assets, creating an entertainment juggernaut

Reliance, Walt Disney to merge media assets in India
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Polestar raises almost $1 billion, sees margins improving in 2024

Polestar said on Wednesday it had raised a $950 million loan from a bank syndicate, helping to fill a gap left when Volvo Cars said it would stop funding the

Polestar raises almost $1 billion, sees margins improving in 2024
Science|Technology

Odysseus moon lander continues to generate power, Intuitive Machines says

Intuitive Machines said on Wednesday its Odysseus moon lander continues to generate solar power, allowing flight controllers to gather data from the south pole region.

Odysseus moon lander continues to generate power, Intuitive Machines says
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Meta plans launch of new AI language model Llama 3 in July, The Information reports

Meta Platforms is planning to release the newest version of its artificial-intelligence large language model Llama 3 in July which would give better responses to contentious questions

Meta plans launch of new AI language model Llama 3 in July, The Information reports
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Italy talks to Tesla, others in search for second carmaker

Italy has been in talks with Tesla and other carmakers, including from Asian countries, as it tries to attract another manufacturer and reach an annual output target of 1.3 million

Italy talks to Tesla, others in search for second carmaker
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Google working to fix Gemini AI as CEO calls some responses "unacceptable"

Google is working to fix its Gemini AI tool, CEO Sundar Pichai told employees in a note on Tuesday, saying some of the text and image responses generated by the model were "biased" and "

Google working to fix Gemini AI as CEO calls some responses "unacceptable"
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Google hit with $2.3 billion lawsuit by Axel Springer, other media groups

Alphabet's Google was hit with a 2.1-billion-euro ($2.3 billion) lawsuit by 32 media groups including Axel Springer and Schibsted on Wednesday, alleging that they

Google hit with $2.3 billion lawsuit by Axel Springer, other media groups
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Gemini to return $1.1 billion to customers, pay fine in settlement with New York regulator

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini will return at least $1.1 billion to customers of its defunct lending program and pay a fine of $37 million for unsafe and unsound practices

Gemini to return $1.1 billion to customers, pay fine in settlement with New York regulator
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France had no prior knowledge of Microsoft's Mistral AI deal, official says

France had no prior knowledge of Microsoft's partnership with tech startup Mistral AI, a finance ministry official told Reuters, denying

France had no prior knowledge of Microsoft's Mistral AI deal, official says
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Exclusive-US law on domestic abuse should cover carmakers, FCC chair says

The chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday will propose a potential new rule that would subject automakers that sell internet-

Exclusive-US law on domestic abuse should cover carmakers, FCC chair says
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Exclusive-Fiserv, Amadeus vie to acquire Shift4 Payments, sources say

Fiserv and Amadeus IT Group are competing to acquire Shift4 Payments, a payments processor that has a market value of $6.5 billion, according to

Exclusive-Fiserv, Amadeus vie to acquire Shift4 Payments, sources say
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Exclusive-Allegiant expects fewer aircraft from Boeing as US planemaker faces quality issues

Low-cost U.S. carrier Allegiant expects fewer aircraft deliveries from Boeing this year, its president told Reuters, as the planemaker grapples with the

Exclusive-Allegiant expects fewer aircraft from Boeing as US planemaker faces quality issues
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Crypto miner lawsuit sets back US effort to track booming power use

U.S. officials this week indefinitely withdrew a survey aimed at gathering information on the crypto-mining industry's power use, hindering attempts to understand

Crypto miner lawsuit sets back US effort to track booming power use
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C3.ai posts robust quarterly results, narrows annual revenue forecast

Software firm C3.ai on Wednesday posted better-than-expected quarterly results and narrowed its full-year revenue forecast range which was still ahead of Wall Street estimates, sending its

C3.ai posts robust quarterly results, narrows annual revenue forecast
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Bumble slumps as CEO signals need for app revamp after poor earnings

Bumble shares slumped about 10% on Wednesday after its downbeat quarterly revenue forecast underscored the need for a revamp of the dating-app experience to attract newer generations

Bumble slumps as CEO signals need for app revamp after poor earnings
Business|Environment|Technology|US

Automakers question feasibility of California 2035 EV sales mandate plan

A group representing nearly all major automakers raised concerns about the feasibility of California's proposal adopted by 11 other states to require all new vehicles sold by

Automakers question feasibility of California 2035 EV sales mandate plan
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ASML reaches 'first light' milestone on first High NA EUV tool

ASML has reached "first light" on its massive new High NA EUV lithography system, the Dutch semiconductor equipment maker confirmed on Wednesday, a milestone that means the tool

ASML reaches 'first light' milestone on first High NA EUV tool
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Apple shareholders reject AI disclosure proposal

Apple shareholders on Wednesday rejected a measure asking the iPhone maker to disclose more information about how it uses artificial intelligence in its business and its ethical guidelines

Apple shareholders reject AI disclosure proposal
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Zoom Video shares gain on strong results, $1.5-billion buyback

Zoom Video Communications' shares gained nearly 13% in premarket trading on Tuesday after the company delivered better-than-expected results and announced a share buyback of up to $1.5

Zoom Video shares gain on strong results, $1.5-billion buyback
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Warner Bros Discovery plans to close New Zealand TV news provider

One of New Zealand's two free-to-air television networks said on Wednesday it was proposing to close its newsroom operations, television news broadcasts and

Warner Bros Discovery plans to close New Zealand TV news provider
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US chipmakers should do more to keep chips out of Russian weapons, senator says

U.S. semiconductor manufacturers should do more to keep their chips from illegally making their way into equipment used by the Russian military, U.S.

US chipmakers should do more to keep chips out of Russian weapons, senator says
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Toyota's global output rises by 7% in January

Japan's Toyota Motor said on Wednesday global vehicle production rose by 7% in January, marking a year-on-year increase for the 13th straight month as the automaker benefited from

Toyota's global output rises by 7% in January
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Tesla aims to ship Roadster cars next year, Musk says

Tesla will aim to ship its Roadster electric sports car next year, the electric vehicle maker's CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday.

Tesla aims to ship Roadster cars next year, Musk says
Economy|Finance|Technology

Taiwan Jan export orders beat expectations on AI demand, but outlook soft

Taiwan's export orders beat expectations in January amid robust demand for artificial intelligence applications, but the outlook remains soft as high interest rates in major Western

Taiwan Jan export orders beat expectations on AI demand, but outlook soft
Business|Technology|US

Streaming subscriber growth halved last year

Streaming subscriber growth in the United States halved last year to 10.1%, data from research firm Antenna showed, in another sign that the boom might be over for the industry in the key

Streaming subscriber growth halved last year
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Sony to lay off 900 PlayStation employees, shut London studio

Japan's Sony is cutting about 900 jobs at its PlayStation unit and shutting a studio in London, it said on Tuesday as the videogame industry struggles to recover from a post-pandemic slump

Sony to lay off 900 PlayStation employees, shut London studio
Business|News|Technology|US

OpenAI says New York Times 'hacked' ChatGPT to build copyright lawsuit

OpenAI has asked a federal judge to dismiss parts of the New York Times copyright lawsuit against it, arguing that the newspaper "hacked" its chatbot ChatGPT and other

OpenAI says New York Times 'hacked' ChatGPT to build copyright lawsuit
Europe|Technology

Microsoft's deal with Mistral AI faces EU scrutiny

Microsoft's deal with French tech startup Mistral AI is facing scrutiny in the European Union.

Microsoft's deal with Mistral AI faces EU scrutiny
Asia|Business|News|Technology|World

Meta's Zuckerberg in South Korea, expected to discuss AI

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrived in South Korea late on Tuesday, where he is expected to hold talks on artificial intelligence and have meetings with President Yoon Suk Yeol and the

Meta's Zuckerberg in South Korea, expected to discuss AI
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|US

Japan's Idemitsu joins study on U.S. ammonia project

Japanese oil refiner Idemitsu Kosan agreed with trading house Mitsubishi Corp and Swiss firm Proman to study a fuel ammonia production project in the U.S., the three companies said

Japan's Idemitsu joins study on U.S. ammonia project
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Intuitive Machines shares tumble as moon mission nears premature end

Shares of Intuitive Machines fell 24% on Tuesday as the company's lunar mission neared a premature end after a sideways touchdown hindered communications and solar charging capability of

Intuitive Machines shares tumble as moon mission nears premature end
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Intuitive Machines says Odysseus lander likely has 10 to 20 hours of life left

Odysseus, the first U.S. spacecraft to land on the moon since 1972, has roughly 10 to 20 hours of battery life left, according to flight controllers who

Intuitive Machines says Odysseus lander likely has 10 to 20 hours of life left
Business|Economy|Technology

First Solar posts fourth-quarter profit on sustained renewable demand

First Solar on Tuesday reported a fourth-quarter profit compared to a year-ago loss, as the solar panel maker was helped by resilient demand for renewable energy.

First Solar posts fourth-quarter profit on sustained renewable demand
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

EU set to fine Apple in Spotify music streaming case, sources say

Apple is set to be handed an EU antitrust fine of about 500 million euros ($543 million) next week in a music streaming case triggered by a Spotify complaint,

EU set to fine Apple in Spotify music streaming case, sources say
Environment|Technology

Electrified vehicles are becoming more popular in US, survey says

Electrified vehicles including hybrids and fully electric are becoming more desirable than their gasoline counterparts, influential U.S. magazine Consumer Reports said on Tuesday, while

Electrified vehicles are becoming more popular in US, survey says
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EBay beats quarterly revenue estimates

E-commerce platform eBay beat market expectations for quarterly revenue on Tuesday, helped by healthy consumer spending during the holiday season and strength in its focus categories such

EBay beats quarterly revenue estimates
Asia|Business|Technology

China's COMAC to showcase C919, ARJ21 jets in 5 Southeast Asian countries

Chinese state-owned planemaker COMAC will conduct flying displays of its C919 and ARJ21 jets in five Southeast Asian countries, it said on Tuesday, as

China's COMAC to showcase C919, ARJ21 jets in 5 Southeast Asian countries
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Chile partially pulls Google data center permit, seeks tougher environmental checks

A Chilean environmental court partially reversed a permit allowing Google to build a data center in the country on Tuesday, asking the U.S. company to revise its application to

Chile partially pulls Google data center permit, seeks tougher environmental checks
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Bumble forecasts first-quarter revenue below estimates

Bumble forecast first-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, anticipating stiff competition from Tinder-parent Match Group amid slowing user spend on dating apps in an

Bumble forecasts first-quarter revenue below estimates
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Bitcoin breaks $57,000 as big buyers circle

Cryptocurrency bitcoin hit a two-year high above $57,000 in Asia trade on Tuesday on signs of heavy institutional buying, while smaller rival ether topped $3,200 for the first

Bitcoin breaks $57,000 as big buyers circle
Business|Finance|Technology

Analysis - US SEC expected to drag its feet on new wave of crypto ETFs

Buoyed by the successful launch of U.S. bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), asset managers are lining up to list a second wave of more complex crypto

Analysis - US SEC expected to drag its feet on new wave of crypto ETFs
Business|News|Technology|US

US court tries to bring SpaceX lawsuit against US labor board back to Texas

A U.S. appeals court in an unusual step on Monday moved to claw back rocket maker SpaceX's lawsuit claiming a U.S. labor board's structure is unconstitutional, after a

US court tries to bring SpaceX lawsuit against US labor board back to Texas
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Stellantis aims to sell up to 500,000 vehicles to Ayvens across Europe

Franco-Italian automaker Stellantis said on Monday it had reached a multi-billion-euro frame agreement with leasing and fleet management company Ayvens to sell up to 500,000 vehicles

Stellantis aims to sell up to 500,000 vehicles to Ayvens across Europe
Asia|Business|Technology|US

SK Telecom partners with AI search startup Perplexity in Korea

SK Telecom, South Korea's largest telco, is partnering with U.S.

SK Telecom partners with AI search startup Perplexity in Korea
Business|Technology

Microsoft partners with OpenAI's French rival Mistral

Microsoft will make French startup Mistral AI's artificial intelligence models available through its Azure cloud computing platform under a new partnership,

Microsoft partners with OpenAI's French rival Mistral
Business|Technology

Microsoft announces principles to foster innovation, competition in AI

Microsoft President Brad Smith on Monday announced a set of principles to foster innovation and competition in artificial intelligence in recognition of its role

Microsoft announces principles to foster innovation, competition in AI
Business|Finance|Technology

Micron starts mass production of its memory chips for use in Nvidia's AI semiconductors

Micron Technology has started mass production of its high-bandwidth memory semiconductors for use in Nvidia's latest chip for artificial intelligence, sending its shares up more than 4%

Micron starts mass production of its memory chips for use in Nvidia's AI semiconductors
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology|US

Israeli battery tech startup Addionics to build $400 million U.S. plant

Israeli battery technology company Addionics plans to build a $400 million U.S. factory to make copper anodes for electric vehicle batteries starting in 2027 to eventually

Israeli battery tech startup Addionics to build $400 million U.S. plant
Business|Finance|Technology

Hedge funds call time on tech rally, Goldman Sachs says

Global hedge funds sold tech stocks at their highest pace in almost eight months in the week to Feb.

Hedge funds call time on tech rally, Goldman Sachs says
Europe|Technology

Google hopes to relaunch Gemini AI image generation tool in 'couple of weeks'

Google plans to relaunch "in the next couple of weeks" its AI tool that creates images of people which it paused last week following inaccuracies in some historical depictions,

Google hopes to relaunch Gemini AI image generation tool in 'couple of weeks'
News|Science|Technology|US

Factbox-Moon landing puts new space race startups in spotlight

Interest in space startups has spiked after Intuitive Machines became the first private firm to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon, in the first U.S. touchdown on the lunar surface

Factbox-Moon landing puts new space race startups in spotlight
Business|News|Technology|US

Expert panel finds 'disconnect' between Boeing senior management, employees

An expert panel reviewing Boeing’s safety management processes found a "disconnect" between the planemaker's senior management and employees on safety culture and raised other

Expert panel finds 'disconnect' between Boeing senior management, employees
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel

Expedia to cut about 1,500 jobs in latest restructuring

Online travel platform Expedia said on Monday it was cutting about 1,500 jobs as part of its latest restructuring.

Expedia to cut about 1,500 jobs in latest restructuring
Health|News|Technology|US

Exclusive-US pharmacy outage triggered by ransomware at unit of UnitedHealth, sources say

An outage at a unit of the UnitedHealth Group that has led to nationwide disruptions in the filling of prescriptions for days was

Exclusive-US pharmacy outage triggered by ransomware at unit of UnitedHealth, sources say
Business|Technology

Exclusive-Google steps up Microsoft criticism, warns of rival's monopoly in cloud

Alphabet's Google Cloud on Monday ramped up its criticism of Microsoft's cloud computing practices, saying its rival is seeking a monopoly that would harm the

Exclusive-Google steps up Microsoft criticism, warns of rival's monopoly in cloud
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Disney's shares could more than double with help of AI, investor says

Walt Disney's stock price could surge -- possibly rising by as much as 129% -- if the media and entertainment company harnesses the power of artificial intelligence more

Disney's shares could more than double with help of AI, investor says
Business|Finance|Technology

Chipmaker Broadcom sells remote access unit to KKR in $4 billion deal

Chipmaker Broadcom is selling its business which allows users to access desktops and applications from any device to KKR in a deal valued at about $4 billion, the private equity firm said

Chipmaker Broadcom sells remote access unit to KKR in $4 billion deal
Americas|Business|Finance|Technology

Amazon's AWS to invest over $5 billion to boost cloud computing in Mexico

Amazon Web Services Mexico (AWS), a unit of Amazon.com Inc, announced on Monday it will invest over $5 billion to open a cluster of data centers in Mexico,

Amazon's AWS to invest over $5 billion to boost cloud computing in Mexico
Business|Europe|Technology|US

GM returns to France with fully-electric Cadillac Lyriq

U.S. automaker General Motors on Monday unveiled its luxury electric Cadillac Lyriq in France, an expansion of its market in Europe after returning last year and

GM returns to France with fully-electric Cadillac Lyriq
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Facing Chinese EV rivals, Europe's automakers squeeze suppliers on costs

Europe's automakers and their already-stretched suppliers face a tough year as they race to cut costs for electric models to counter leaner Chinese rivals which are

Facing Chinese EV rivals, Europe's automakers squeeze suppliers on costs
Asia|Business|Technology

Tesla to fix software in 8,700 vehicles in China product recall, regulator says

China's market regulator said on Friday that Tesla Inc would fix software in 8,700 vehicles to reduce the chance of accidents.

Tesla to fix software in 8,700 vehicles in China product recall, regulator says
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Supply chain strains set to weigh on aviation industry bounce-back

Parts shortages and delivery delays plaguing the global aviation industry are easing, but could take up to two years to resolve,

Supply chain strains set to weigh on aviation industry bounce-back
Business|Environment|Europe|Finance|Technology

Stellantis CEO defends EU's 2035 ban on fossil-fuel cars

Franco-Italian automaker Stellantis wants to stick to the European Union's goal to effectively ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035, CEO Carlos Tavares said in an

Stellantis CEO defends EU's 2035 ban on fossil-fuel cars
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SPDR S&P 500 ETF tops record $500 billion in assets as Nvidia soars

A staggering rise in shares of chipmaker Nvidia helped the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust become the first exchange traded fund to top $500 billion in assets, market participants

SPDR S&P 500 ETF tops record $500 billion in assets as Nvidia soars
Europe|News|Technology|US|World

Putin says 95% of Russia's nuclear forces have been modernised

President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that 95% of Russia's strategic nuclear forces had been modernised and that the Air Force had just taken delivery of four new supersonic

Putin says 95% of Russia's nuclear forces have been modernised
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Payments fintech Block extends gains after strong earnings forecast

Shares of Jack Dorsey-led Block jumped 15% before the bell on Friday, extending gains from the previous session, as cost cuts helped the payments firm forecast first-quarter core earnings

Payments fintech Block extends gains after strong earnings forecast
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nvidia vaults to world's fourth-biggest company by market cap on AI optimism

Chipmaker Nvidia Corp has become the world's fourth largest company by market capitalisation, after a 16.4% surge on Thursday when a quarterly earnings report surpassed analysts'

Nvidia vaults to world's fourth-biggest company by market cap on AI optimism
Business|Finance|Technology

Nvidia hits $2 trillion valuation as AI frenzy grips Wall Street

Nvidia hit $2 trillion in market value on Friday, riding on an insatiable demand for its chips that made the Silicon Valley firm the pioneer of the generative artificial

Nvidia hits $2 trillion valuation as AI frenzy grips Wall Street
Business|Finance|Health|Technology

Moody's says hack against UnitedHealth Group is 'credit negative' for the company

Credit Rating agency Moody's said Friday that the recently reported hack against UnitedHealth Group was "credit negative" for the company.

Moody's says hack against UnitedHealth Group is 'credit negative' for the company
Technology|US

Florida lawmakers pass bill to ban social media for children under 16

Florida's Republican-controlled legislature has passed legislation that would ban children ages 16 and younger from social media platforms in a move that supporters

Florida lawmakers pass bill to ban social media for children under 16
Business|Finance|News|Technology

Aircraft lessor AerCap sees engine issues persisting through the decade

The world's largest aircraft lessor AerCap does not see the supply of engine parts catching up with demand by 2030, its chief executive said on Friday, a situation that will prolong

Aircraft lessor AerCap sees engine issues persisting through the decade
News|Technology|US

White House says FBI, Homeland Security Dept looking into AT&T outage

White House national security spokesperson John Kirby told reporters on Thursday the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) were looking into an AT&

White House says FBI, Homeland Security Dept looking into AT&T outage
Business|Finance|Technology

VinFast posts higher revenue in fourth quarter

Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast reported a 133% jump in fourth-quarter revenue on Thursday, driven by increased deliveries to domestic customers.

VinFast posts higher revenue in fourth quarter
Business|Technology

Verizon to fit Audi's test track with 5G for smart vehicle testing

Verizon is partnering with Volkswagen brand Audi AG to equip the German carmaker' s private test track in Neustadt in Germany with a 5G network and to help test smart

Verizon to fit Audi's test track with 5G for smart vehicle testing
News|Science|Technology|US

US nears attempt at first moon landing in half century with private robot spacecraft

A spacecraft built and flown by Houston-based company Intuitive Machines sailed around the moon on Thursday headed for an attempt at the first U.S.

US nears attempt at first moon landing in half century with private robot spacecraft
Business|Finance|Technology

TurboTax maker Intuit forecasts third-quarter revenue growth above estimates

Accounting software maker Intuit forecast third-quarter revenue growth above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, expecting a surge in demand for its AI-enabled financial management tools

TurboTax maker Intuit forecasts third-quarter revenue growth above estimates
Business|News|Technology

Spirit says it is unable to estimate impact of 737 MAX 9 incident

Fuselage maker Spirit AeroSystems said on Thursday it was unable to reasonably estimate the financial impact of an incident last month that led to a temporary grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 9

Spirit says it is unable to estimate impact of 737 MAX 9 incident
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Rivian, Lucid tumble as slowing EV demand upsets ramp-up plans

Rivian Automotive and Lucid Group tumbled in premarket trading on Thursday after their earnings reports pointed to the impact of slowing electric-vehicle demand on their costly ramp-up

Rivian, Lucid tumble as slowing EV demand upsets ramp-up plans
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Payments fintech Block sees Q1 adjusted core earnings above estimates

Jack Dorsey-led Block on Thursday forecast adjusted core earnings for the current quarter above Wall Street estimates as the payments firm bets on continued consumer resilience and its

Payments fintech Block sees Q1 adjusted core earnings above estimates
Asia|Business|Technology

Nvidia has begun sampling two new AI chips for China market, says CEO

Nvidia is currently offering customers samples of its two new artificial intelligence chips aimed at the China market, its CEO Jensen

Nvidia has begun sampling two new AI chips for China market, says CEO
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Marketmind: AI 'tipping point' sends Nvidia, Nasdaq, Nikkei north

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Chip giant Nvidia's uncanny ability to beat even a sky-high bar of earnings expectations and its claim of a "tipping point" in

Marketmind: AI 'tipping point' sends Nvidia, Nasdaq, Nikkei north
Business|Economy|Technology

India's stance on data transfers at WTO spooks chip giants

A global consortium of semiconductor industry groups has asked India to reconsider its plan to push for duties on cross-border digital e-commerce and data

India's stance on data transfers at WTO spooks chip giants
Business|Technology

GM's Cruise to resume robotaxi tests on city roads in coming weeks, Bloomberg reports

General Motors' self-driving car unit Cruise is preparing to resume testing its robotaxis on public roads in the coming weeks, with Houston and Dallas as potential locations, Bloomberg

GM's Cruise to resume robotaxi tests on city roads in coming weeks, Bloomberg reports
Business|Economy|Technology

EV sector grapples with layoffs, production cuts and altered plans

A global slowdown in electric-vehicle demand is rippling through the industry, costing jobs and leading to changes in strategic plans, layoffs and production cuts,

EV sector grapples with layoffs, production cuts and altered plans
Technology|World

Debris from North Korean missile in Ukraine could expose procurement networks

Revelations that a North Korean missile fired by Russia in Ukraine contained a large number of components linked to U.S.-based companies underline the

Debris from North Korean missile in Ukraine could expose procurement networks
Business|Finance|Technology

Crypto exchange FTX to sell shares in AI startup Anthropic

Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX may sell its shares in artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, a U.S. judge ruled Thursday. U.S.

Crypto exchange FTX to sell shares in AI startup Anthropic
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Analysis-Japan takes Taiwan's helping hand on long road to chip revival

Chipmaker TSMC formally opens its first Japanese plant on Saturday, highlighting the Taiwanese firm's critical role in Tokyo's multi-billion dollar

Analysis-Japan takes Taiwan's helping hand on long road to chip revival
Business|News|Technology

Aerospace giants form coalition to stop unauthorized parts from entering supply chain

Aerospace giants including Airbus, Boeing and GE Aerospace on Thursday announced the formation of a coalition that would aim to prevent unauthorized parts from entering the global supply

Aerospace giants form coalition to stop unauthorized parts from entering supply chain
Crime|Technology

Ukraine arrests father-son duo in Lockbit cybercrime bust

Police in Ukraine said on Wednesday they had arrested a father-son duo who belonged to the cybercrime gang Lockbit, which was disrupted by an

Ukraine arrests father-son duo in Lockbit cybercrime bust
Asia|Business|Technology

Taiwan chip firms flock to Japan as China decoupling accelerates

Japan's efforts to rebuild its semiconductor industry are getting a shot in the arm as more and more Taiwanese chip companies expand here

Taiwan chip firms flock to Japan as China decoupling accelerates
Business|Finance|Technology

Rolls Royce jet engine price hikes not impeding sales amid high demand, exec says

Price increases for Rolls-Royce aircraft engines are not impeding sales, a senior executive told Reuters on Wednesday, amid huge industry-wide demand for new

Rolls Royce jet engine price hikes not impeding sales amid high demand, exec says
Business|Finance|Technology

Rivian forecasts annual production well below estimates

Rivian said on Wednesday it would cut its workforce by 10% and forecast EV production this year that widely missed estimates, hurt by downtime for factory upgrades and slowing demand for

Rivian forecasts annual production well below estimates
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Nvidia stock surges after results, lifts other AI shares

Nvidia added over $129 billion in stock market value late on Wednesday after the chipmaker's hotly anticipated quarterly report beat estimates and sparked gains in other AI hardware stocks

Nvidia stock surges after results, lifts other AI shares
Business|Finance|Technology

Nikola CEO Girsky appointed as acting chief financial officer

Nikola appointed its Chief Executive Stephen Girsky as the electric-truck maker's acting chief financial officer on Feb. 14, according to a regulatory filing on Wednesday.

Nikola CEO Girsky appointed as acting chief financial officer
Business|Finance|Technology

New Arm offering to speed creation of custom data center chips

Arm Holdings on Wednesday released a new set of blueprints for making chips that it says could cut the time required to develop data center processors to less than a year

New Arm offering to speed creation of custom data center chips
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GRAPHIC: Nvidia’s growing sway over U.S. stock market

No single stock has embodied the U.S. market’s artificial intelligence fervor as much as Nvidia Corp, leaving Wall Street tied to the

GRAPHIC: Nvidia’s growing sway over U.S. stock market
Business|Technology

Google releases 'open' AI models after Meta

Google on Wednesday released new artificial intelligence (AI) models that outside developers potentially can fashion as their own, following a similar move by Meta Platforms

Google releases 'open' AI models after Meta
Health|Science|Technology|US

FDA warns consumers over use of smartwatches to measure blood glucose levels

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday warned consumers to not use smartwatches or smart rings that claim to measure blood glucose levels without piercing the skin.

FDA warns consumers over use of smartwatches to measure blood glucose levels
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Exclusive-Reddit in AI content licensing deal with Google, sources say

Social media platform Reddit has struck a deal with Google to make its content available for training the search engine giant's

Exclusive-Reddit in AI content licensing deal with Google, sources say
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Etsy forecasts downbeat first quarter on sluggish discretionary demand

Etsy Inc on Wednesday warned of a fall in first-quarter gross merchandise sales (GMS) on weak demand for handcrafted goods and personalized gifts sold at its online marketplace.

Etsy forecasts downbeat first quarter on sluggish discretionary demand
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Chipmaker Analog Devices forecasts weak Q2 as excess supply hurts

Chipmaker Analog Devices forecast second-quarter profit and revenue below estimates on Wednesday, as it grapples with uncertain demand from the industrial and automotive sectors.

Chipmaker Analog Devices forecasts weak Q2 as excess supply hurts
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Bumble rejigs top brass under new chief executive

Bumble on Wednesday rejigged its senior leadership at the dating apps operator with four new appointments including the head of product and technology, more than a month after its new

Bumble rejigs top brass under new chief executive
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Biden order seeks to improve US port cybersecurity

The Biden administration on Wednesday announced measures to bolster cybsecurity at U.S. ports including expanded responsibilities for the Coast Guard and investment in

Biden order seeks to improve US port cybersecurity
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Banks should be managing risks from fintech partnerships, regulator says

Banks that work with financial technology companies to offer banking services should be actively managing risks associated with those relationships, a leading U.S. bank

Banks should be managing risks from fintech partnerships, regulator says
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At hefty premium, Russian resellers hawk Apple Vision Pro goggles

Russia's top consumer electronics chain M.Video-Eldorado has begun sales of Apple's brand-new Vision Pro headset in its stores, despite Apple halting exports of its products to Russia

At hefty premium, Russian resellers hawk Apple Vision Pro goggles
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Apple rolls out iMessage upgrade to withstand decryption by quantum computers

Apple is rolling out an upgrade to its iMessage texting platform to defend against future encryption-breaking technologies.

Apple rolls out iMessage upgrade to withstand decryption by quantum computers
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AI leader Nvidia rises as forecast tops Wall Street's lofty goals

Nvidia shares climbed 12% before the bell on Thursday as booming demand for its AI chips helped the company forecast quarterly revenue much above Wall Street's lofty expectations, lifting

AI leader Nvidia rises as forecast tops Wall Street's lofty goals
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Walmart expects annual sales above estimates, to acquire Vizio for $2.3 billion

Walmart forecast fiscal 2025 sales largely above Wall Street expectations on Tuesday and said it would buy smart-TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion.

Walmart expects annual sales above estimates, to acquire Vizio for $2.3 billion
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US military drone shot down near Yemen, US officials say

A U.S. military Mq-9 drone was shot down near Yemen by Iran-backed militants, two U.S. officials said on Tuesday, the second time such a shoot down has taken place in recent

US military drone shot down near Yemen, US officials say
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United Airlines to lean more on MAX 9 and Airbus A321 amid Boeing delays

United Airlines will rely more on Boeing 737 MAX 9 and Airbus A321 aircraft in the absence of MAX 10 to pursue its growth plans, Chief Financial Officer Mike Leskinen said on

United Airlines to lean more on MAX 9 and Airbus A321 amid Boeing delays
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Tesla faces rejection from locals for plans to expand German site

Tesla's ambitions to expand its German plant hit a roadblock when citizens voted against a motion to raze down trees and make way for the larger site, the mayor of Gruenheide said

Tesla faces rejection from locals for plans to expand German site
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Surging rocket motor demand drives Pentagon to buy from tiny Ursa Major

Desperate to address surging demand for solid fuel rocket engines, the Pentagon is close to giving a contract for new motors to the untested, privately held

Surging rocket motor demand drives Pentagon to buy from tiny Ursa Major
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Sam Bankman-Fried due in court for hearing on lawyer's possible conflict

Sam Bankman-Fried, the jailed founder of bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is due back in court on Wednesday for the first time since his November fraud

Sam Bankman-Fried due in court for hearing on lawyer's possible conflict
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Rise of fast-fashion Shein, Temu roils global air cargo industry

The rapid rise of fast-fashion e-commerce retailers such as Shein and Temu is upending the global air cargo industry,

Rise of fast-fashion Shein, Temu roils global air cargo industry
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Republican lawmakers urge Biden to deactivate campaign TikTok account

A group of 18 Republican lawmakers has urged President Joe Biden to deactivate his campaign's TikTok account citing national security concerns.

Republican lawmakers urge Biden to deactivate campaign TikTok account
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Nvidia's surging growth may still disappoint some investors

Nvidia is set to post a more than three-fold surge in its fourth-quarter revenue on Wednesday, the same as in the previous quarter, as demand for its chips that dominate

Nvidia's surging growth may still disappoint some investors
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Nvidia dethrones Tesla as Wall Street's most traded stock

Chipmaker Nvidia is replacing Tesla as Wall Street's most traded stock, adding to its prominence after becoming the third-most valuable U.S. company and showing more

Nvidia dethrones Tesla as Wall Street's most traded stock
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Marketmind: Nvidia chipped while Fed minutes pass

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan It's a measure of sheer scale of tech-sector dominance that Wednesday's results from the most valuable chipmaker probably overshadows

Marketmind: Nvidia chipped while Fed minutes pass
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GM pauses sales of new mid-size Colorado, Canyon trucks over software issue

General Motors said Tuesday it has temporarily paused sales of its 2024 model year GMC Colorado and Canyon mid-size trucks to address intermittent software quality issues.

GM pauses sales of new mid-size Colorado, Canyon trucks over software issue
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Getty-backed AI image generator BRIA snags fresh funding

A "responsible" AI image generation startup backed by stock photo provider Getty Images has raised $24 million in a Series A funding round, including from top ad

Getty-backed AI image generator BRIA snags fresh funding
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Foxconn founder Terry Gou makes first high profile appearance in months

Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of major Apple supplier Foxconn, made his first high profile appearance in months on Tuesday at the firm's 50th birthday, following the ending of

Foxconn founder Terry Gou makes first high profile appearance in months
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Ford cuts prices of all variants of Mustang Mach E electric SUV

Ford Motor Co cut prices of all variants of its Mustang Mach E electric SUV on Tuesday, as the Detroit automaker deals with lower demand for EVs.

Ford cuts prices of all variants of Mustang Mach E electric SUV
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Explainer-Nukes in space: What have Russia and the United States said?

Unidentified sources in the United States say Russia is developing a space-based anti-satellite nuclear weapon but President

Explainer-Nukes in space: What have Russia and the United States said?
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Embraer less affected by Pratt engine issues but not immune, executive says

Embraer is less affected than some other companies by issues with Pratt & Whitney engines but not immune, a senior executive at the Brazilian planemaker said on

Embraer less affected by Pratt engine issues but not immune, executive says
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Cryptoverse: Breezy bitcoin reclaims $1 trillion crown

Bitcoin is riding high.

Cryptoverse: Breezy bitcoin reclaims $1 trillion crown
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Crypto firm Circle to end support for USDC stablecoin on Tron blockchain

Major U.S. crypto firm Circle will end support for its USDC token on the Tron blockchain network, a decision the company said on Wednesday "aligned with its efforts to

Crypto firm Circle to end support for USDC stablecoin on Tron blockchain
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Assange charged for 'indiscriminately' publishing sources' names, U.S. lawyers say

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is being prosecuted for publishing sources' names and not his political opinions, lawyers representing the United States said on Wednesday as

Assange charged for 'indiscriminately' publishing sources' names, U.S. lawyers say
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WikiLeaks' Assange in last-ditch battle to stop U.S. extradition

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange begins what could be his last chance to stop his extradition from Britain to the United States on Tuesday after more

WikiLeaks' Assange in last-ditch battle to stop U.S. extradition
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US awards $1.5 billion to GlobalFoundries for domestic semiconductor production

The U.S. government is awarding $1.5 billion to GlobalFoundries to expand semiconductor production, the Biden administration said on Monday, in a bid to

US awards $1.5 billion to GlobalFoundries for domestic semiconductor production
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Reuters wins Polk Award for coverage of Elon Musk’s business empire

The staff of Reuters has received a George Polk Award for its coverage of how Elon Musk’s manufacturing operations harmed consumers, workers and laboratory animals.

Reuters wins Polk Award for coverage of Elon Musk’s business empire
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Microsoft to expand its AI infrastructure in Spain with $2.1 billion investment

U.S. software giant Microsoft will expand its artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure in Spain through an investment of $2.1 billion in the next two years, the company's Vice

Microsoft to expand its AI infrastructure in Spain with $2.1 billion investment
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How a Chinese rocket failure boosted Elon Musk's SpaceX in Indonesia

When a Chinese rocket malfunctioned shortly after launch in April 2020, destroying Indonesia's $220 million Nusantara-2

How a Chinese rocket failure boosted Elon Musk's SpaceX in Indonesia
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China's JD.com versus US's Elliott in battle for UK's Currys

Currys shares soared on Monday after Chinese online retailer JD.com joined U.S. activist investor Elliott Advisors in a battle to buy the British electricals group,

China's JD.com versus US's Elliott in battle for UK's Currys
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China's first homegrown airliner makes international debut in Singapore

China's challenger to Airbus and Boeing's passenger jets, the narrow-body C919 manufactured by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), has made

China's first homegrown airliner makes international debut in Singapore
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Airlines group chief backs Boeing CEO to fix safety crisis

Boeing's CEO Dave Calhoun is the right person to lead the company out of its latest safety crisis, after a panel blew out of a 737 MAX 9 plane in

Airlines group chief backs Boeing CEO to fix safety crisis
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Surging cocaine violence has Uruguay clamoring for DEA help

Uruguay's main port received two cargo scanners sixteen years ago to detect drugs and other suspicious loads.

Surging cocaine violence has Uruguay clamoring for DEA help
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Roku tumbles as stiff competition from heavyweights dents outlook

Roku dropped nearly 17% on Friday after the streaming-service provider forecast a steeper-than-expected first-quarter loss, as it struggles to compete with heavyweights such as Netflix and

Roku tumbles as stiff competition from heavyweights dents outlook
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OpenAI, Meta and other tech giants sign effort to fight AI election interference

A group of 20 tech companies announced on Friday they have agreed to work together to prevent deceptive artificial-intelligence content from interfering with

OpenAI, Meta and other tech giants sign effort to fight AI election interference
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OpenAI introduces AI model that turns text into video

Microsoft-backed OpenAI is working on a software that can generate minute-long videos based on text prompts, the company said on Thursday.

OpenAI introduces AI model that turns text into video
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High-flying Nvidia’s earnings could test US stock market’s AI dreams

Next week’s earnings report from chipmaker Nvidia could prove a gut check for one of the market’s hottest names, and for the artificial

High-flying Nvidia’s earnings could test US stock market’s AI dreams
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GM's Cruise hardware chief resigns in latest exit after operations suspended

The head of hardware at General Motors' Cruise self-driving unit, Carl Jenkins, said on Thursday he had resigned from the company, the

GM's Cruise hardware chief resigns in latest exit after operations suspended
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Exclusive-Google to launch anti-misinformation campaign ahead of EU elections

Google is preparing to launch an anti-misinformation campaign across five countries in the European Union (EU), the company told Reuters ahead of the bloc's

Exclusive-Google to launch anti-misinformation campaign ahead of EU elections
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Coinbase shares surge after bitcoin ETF euphoria helps return to profitability

Coinbase Global shares jumped 12% before the bell on Friday as strong trading volumes due to optimism around spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) helped the cryptocurrency exchange

Coinbase shares surge after bitcoin ETF euphoria helps return to profitability
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'Call of Duty' gamers sue Activision for monopolizing leagues, tournaments

Video game maker Activision Blizzard has been hit with a U.S. lawsuit claiming it restricts competition for organized gaming involving its flagship franchise “Call of

'Call of Duty' gamers sue Activision for monopolizing leagues, tournaments
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Applied Materials gains on upbeat forecast as rising AI adoption drives chip tools demand

Applied Materials shares rose 13% in premarket trading on Friday after the semiconductor equipment supplier forecast a better-than-expected second quarter on strong demand from customers

Applied Materials gains on upbeat forecast as rising AI adoption drives chip tools demand
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Amazon joins companies arguing US labor board is unconstitutional

Amazon.com has joined rocket maker SpaceX and grocery chain Trader Joe's in claiming that a U.S. labor agency's in-house enforcement proceedings violate the U.S.

Amazon joins companies arguing US labor board is unconstitutional
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US railroad group wants to make tracking train cargo as easy as on Amazon

U.S. shoppers can easily track Amazon packages to their front door, but big railroad customers can't see the real-time location of shipments of BMW luxury

US railroad group wants to make tracking train cargo as easy as on Amazon
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US, five European countries extend truce over digital taxes until mid-2024

The U.S. and five European countries agreed on Thursday to extend a trade truce over digital services taxes for six months to buy more time for negotiations on

US, five European countries extend truce over digital taxes until mid-2024
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U.S. FAA chief to raise quality practices with Boeing execs in Washington -statement

The Federal Aviation Administration's top official said on Thursday he will raise Boeing's quality control practices and compliance with manufacturing requirements at a

U.S. FAA chief to raise quality practices with Boeing execs in Washington -statement
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US awards nearly $1 billion for airports in latest funding round

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it was awarding $970 million to 114 airports across the country as part of efforts to refurbish and expand aging infrastructure.

US awards nearly $1 billion for airports in latest funding round
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Telecom Italia CEO rules out antitrust issues for KKR network deal

Telecom Italia (TIM) does not expect any specific antitrust issues linked to the planned sale of its fixed line asset network to KKR, the head of Italy's biggest phone group said on

Telecom Italia CEO rules out antitrust issues for KKR network deal
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Russia using thousands of SpaceX Starlink terminals in Ukraine, WSJ says

Russian troops in Ukraine are using thousands of Starlink satellite communications terminals made by Elon Musk's SpaceX, the Ukrainian military intelligence chief told the Wall Street

Russia using thousands of SpaceX Starlink terminals in Ukraine, WSJ says
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Roku forecasts first-quarter revenue above estimates

Roku on Thursday forecast first-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on optimism that increased cord-cutting and a broader shift to ad-based streaming will boost its business.

Roku forecasts first-quarter revenue above estimates
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Nvidia's scorching shares drew hedge funds in Q4, filings show

Several well-known funds jumped into shares of chipmaker Nvidia at the end of last year, securities filings showed on Wednesday, potentially setting themselves up

Nvidia's scorching shares drew hedge funds in Q4, filings show
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Nokia and Dell agree partnership on private 5G, cloud networks

Nokia and Dell Technologies have agreed a partnership to help deploy so-called private 5G networks and adapt networks to the cloud, they said in a joint statement on Thursday.

Nokia and Dell agree partnership on private 5G, cloud networks
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Musk says SpaceX has moved its incorporation to Texas from Delaware

Rocket company SpaceX has moved its state of incorporation to Texas from Delaware, CEO Elon Musk said Wednesday in a post on X.

Musk says SpaceX has moved its incorporation to Texas from Delaware
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Meta's Facebook, Instagram to charge Apple service fee for posts 'boosted' via iOS apps

Meta Platforms said on Thursday that businesses purchasing a "boost" for their posts on the iOS versions of its social media apps Facebook and Instagram would need to pay an extra 30%

Meta's Facebook, Instagram to charge Apple service fee for posts 'boosted' via iOS apps
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Lucid slashes prices of Air luxury EVs

Electric-vehicle maker Lucid Group lowered prices for the three models of its flagship Air luxury electric sedan on Thursday.

Lucid slashes prices of Air luxury EVs
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Lockheed Martin on track to increase production of weapons systems

Lockheed Martin said on Thursday that it was on track to raise production of its weapons systems to meet increased demand amid escalating security concerns.

Lockheed Martin on track to increase production of weapons systems
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Japan takes another shot at next-generation H3 rocket launch

Japan will try again this weekend to launch its new flagship rocket, the H3, in a bid to restore its space program after the booster's failed inaugural flight last

Japan takes another shot at next-generation H3 rocket launch
Asia|Business|Technology

India's Reliance Industries in talks to buy Tata Play stake from Disney - Business Standard

Indian oil-to-telecom conglomerate Reliance Industries is in talks to buy a 29.8% stake in subscription-based satellite TV and video streaming service provider Tata Play from

India's Reliance Industries in talks to buy Tata Play stake from Disney - Business Standard
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Henkel acquires US coating supplier Seal for Life Industries

Henkel has agreed to acquire U.S.-based protective coating and sealing solutions firm Seal for Life Industries as it sees growing demand in repairing and maintenance, the German consumer

Henkel acquires US coating supplier Seal for Life Industries
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GM looking at the best path to unlock value at Cruise, CEO Barra says

General Motors Chief Executive Mary Barra said on Thursday that the automaker was looking at the best path to unlock value at its self-driving unit Cruise. Shares of GM rose about 2%.

GM looking at the best path to unlock value at Cruise, CEO Barra says
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Ford CEO open to working with rivals to compete with China

Ford Chief Executive Jim Farley said on Thursday the automaker is reworking its electric vehicle strategy to compete with Chinese rivals, and opened the

Ford CEO open to working with rivals to compete with China
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Exxon aims to make key lithium technology decision by year end

Exxon Mobil plans to decide by the end of the year which lithium filtration technology it will use in Arkansas as part of its push to become one of

Exxon aims to make key lithium technology decision by year end
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Exclusive-TIM rivals flag competition risks over network spin-off in letter to Rome govt

Telecom Italia's (TIM) competitors have written to the Italian government to voice concerns about the risk that a planned spin-off of the former phone monopoly's network assets

Exclusive-TIM rivals flag competition risks over network spin-off in letter to Rome govt
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Equinix expects strong adjusted core earnings on data center demand

Equinix on Wednesday forecast adjusted core earnings for fiscal 2024 above market expectations on signs of strong demand for its data center services as more companies opt for cloud

Equinix expects strong adjusted core earnings on data center demand
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DoorDash projects upbeat 2024 core profit on robust delivery demand

DoorDash projected annual core profit largely above expectations and beat fourth-quarter revenue estimates on Thursday, signaling more customers used its online delivery

DoorDash projects upbeat 2024 core profit on robust delivery demand
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DoJ to scrutinize Disney, Fox, Warner Bros' sports streaming deal - Bloomberg Law

The Department of Justice is planning to scrutinize Walt Disney, Fox and Warner Bros Discovery's planned sports streaming platform over concerns that it could harm consumers, sports

DoJ to scrutinize Disney, Fox, Warner Bros' sports streaming deal - Bloomberg Law
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Digital World shares surge as U.S. regulators clear way for merger with Trump's media firm

Shares of Digital World Acquisition Corp soared nearly 30% on Thursday after regulators cleared the way for its merger with former U.S. President Donald Trump's social media platform.

Digital World shares surge as U.S. regulators clear way for merger with Trump's media firm
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Coinbase posts profit on higher interest income from stablecoin reserves

Coinbase Global swung to a profit in the fourth-quarter, helped by higher interest income that the crypto exchange earned on its stablecoin reserves and other products.

Coinbase posts profit on higher interest income from stablecoin reserves
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Cisco falls on tepid networking gear demand amid AI focus

Cisco Systems fell more than 4% premarket on Thursday after the networking equipment maker reduced its annual revenue forecast and rolled out job cuts as it battles sluggish demand from

Cisco falls on tepid networking gear demand amid AI focus
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As earnings loom, Nvidia options traders brace for monster share move

Traders in the U.S. equity options market are betting Nvidia's upcoming earnings report could spur a massive move in the shares of the world's most dominant

As earnings loom, Nvidia options traders brace for monster share move
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Arm, SoundHound AI shares jump as Nvidia builds stake

Nvidia's bet on smaller AI firms from healthcare companies Nano-X Imaging and Recursion to chipmaker Arm Holdings boosted their shares in premarket trading on Thursday.

Arm, SoundHound AI shares jump as Nvidia builds stake
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Analysis-Russia seen as highly unlikely to put a nuclear warhead in space

The space-based weapon U.S. intelligence believes Russia may be developing is more likely a nuclear-powered device to blind, jam or fry the

Analysis-Russia seen as highly unlikely to put a nuclear warhead in space
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Analysis-Biden's drive for EVs collides with Detroit's profit machines

The Biden administration and automakers are in the final stages of negotiating over ambitious new rules to accelerate the electric-vehicle transition that could cost

Analysis-Biden's drive for EVs collides with Detroit's profit machines
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Airbus confirms OneSat satellite programme hit by major charges

Airbus executives confirmed in a news conference on Thursday that the OneSat family of commercial telecom satellites stood at the centre of major charges in its space systems

Airbus confirms OneSat satellite programme hit by major charges
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AI mentions rise in S&P 500 earnings calls, Goldman says

The number of S&P 500 companies discussing artificial intelligence has climbed to a new high in fourth-quarter conference calls, Goldman Sachs strategists said,

AI mentions rise in S&P 500 earnings calls, Goldman says
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AI adoption increasing sales in telecoms sector, Nvidia report shows

Using artificial intelligence has already increased sales for around two thirds of the telecoms professionals surveyed for technology giant Nvidia.

AI adoption increasing sales in telecoms sector, Nvidia report shows
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Visa halts intermediated commercial card payments in India following RBI order

Visa on Wednesday said it received directions from the Indian central bank to halt all transactions for business payment solution providers (BPSPs) in commercial and business

Visa halts intermediated commercial card payments in India following RBI order
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U.S-listed crypto firms hitch a ride with rising bitcoin

Shares of U.S.-listed cryptocurrency companies gained between 7% and 13% before the bell on Wednesday, powered by bitcoin crossing the $1 trillion market value for the first time in more

U.S-listed crypto firms hitch a ride with rising bitcoin
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US judge sets October 2026 trial date for FTC suit against Amazon

A U.S. federal judge on Tuesday set an October 2026 trial date for a Federal Trade Commission antitrust lawsuit against Amazon.com.

US judge sets October 2026 trial date for FTC suit against Amazon
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US issues $135 million in advance EV tax rebates since Jan 1, Treasury says

The U.S. government has reimbursed auto dealers for about $135 million in advance point-of-sale consumer electric vehicle tax credit payments since the start

US issues $135 million in advance EV tax rebates since Jan 1, Treasury says
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US factory boom disproportionately favors poorer counties, study shows

A surge of factory building fueled by Biden administration investments in "strategic sectors" such as clean energy and semiconductors has so far flowed disproportionately

US factory boom disproportionately favors poorer counties, study shows
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Uber, Lyft drivers strike across US, demanding fairer pay

Drivers for Uber Technologies, Lyft and delivery workers for DoorDash were staging a strike on Wednesday, seeking fair pay and better treatment.

Uber, Lyft drivers strike across US, demanding fairer pay
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Sony, Honda EV venture to roll out three models before 2030 - Nikkei

A joint venture set up by Japan's Sony Group and Honda Motor will introduce three electric vehicle (EV) models by the second half of this decade, the Nikkei business daily reported

Sony, Honda EV venture to roll out three models before 2030 - Nikkei
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Some Volkswagen cars delayed in U.S. ports over Chinese part

Volkswagen said on Wednesday it expected to resolve by the end of March delays in the delivery of thousands of vehicles held up at U.S. ports due to a customs problem.

Some Volkswagen cars delayed in U.S. ports over Chinese part
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OpenAI researcher Andrej Karpathy departs firm

Andrej Karpathy, an artificial intelligence researcher and one of the founding members of OpenAI, said in a post on social media platform X that he departed the Microsoft-backed company on

OpenAI researcher Andrej Karpathy departs firm
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Nvidia market cap threatens Alphabet after overtaking Amazon

Nvidia was on the verge of overtaking Alphabet as Wall Street's third most valuable company on Tuesday as the dominant AI chipmaker ended the day with a market

Nvidia market cap threatens Alphabet after overtaking Amazon
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Musk, Tesla shareholder to propose a stay of pay ruling during appeal - court filing

Elon Musk and the Tesla shareholder who won a verdict last month voiding the CEO's $56 billion pay package will ask a judge to pause her ruling until an appeal is

Musk, Tesla shareholder to propose a stay of pay ruling during appeal - court filing
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Microsoft says it caught hackers from China, Russia and Iran using its AI tools

State-backed hackers from Russia, China, and Iran have been using tools from Microsoft-backed OpenAI to hone their skills and trick their targets, according to

Microsoft says it caught hackers from China, Russia and Iran using its AI tools
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Lyft rises as cost cuts to drive positive free cash flow in 2024

Lyft shares surged more than 21% on Wednesday before the bell after the ride-hailing company said cost cuts would help it generate positive free cash flow for the first time

Lyft rises as cost cuts to drive positive free cash flow in 2024
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Lyft profit beats estimates as benefits from cost cuts kick in

Lyft beat estimates for fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday and said it would generate positive free cash flow for the first time in 2024, as the ride-share platform reaps the

Lyft profit beats estimates as benefits from cost cuts kick in
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Grocery-delivery firm Instacart forecasts strong Q1, plans 250 job cuts

Instacart forecast on Tuesday its first-quarter gross transaction value and core profit above analysts' estimates, and said it plans to cut 250 jobs, or about 7% of its workforce, to focus

Grocery-delivery firm Instacart forecasts strong Q1, plans 250 job cuts
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Google enables OS upgrades for older PCs post-Windows 10 support cutoff

Google will allow businesses to install an auto-updating version of the Chrome operating system to Windows devices, potentially preventing millions of PCs from hitting landfills after

Google enables OS upgrades for older PCs post-Windows 10 support cutoff
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Explainer-Did Delaware 'lock the doors' to stop companies from leaving, as Musk claims?

Elon Musk has claimed that Delaware, home to much of corporate America, is trying to prevent businesses from heeding his call to leave the state, where a court invalidated

Explainer-Did Delaware 'lock the doors' to stop companies from leaving, as Musk claims?
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Companies need guardrails, especially if using AI, US SEC chair says

Companies need to ensure they are disclosing accurate information, especially if they are using artificial intelligence, the head of the U.S.

Companies need guardrails, especially if using AI, US SEC chair says
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China's BYD plans new electric vehicle plant in Mexico, says Nikkei

China's BYD Co Ltd is planning to set up a new manufacturing plant in Mexico, Nikkei reported on Wednesday, citing the company's Mexico head, as the electric vehicle maker aims to

China's BYD plans new electric vehicle plant in Mexico, says Nikkei
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Bridgewater increased Nvidia stake more than 450% in Q4 -filings

Bridgewater Associates increased its stake in chipmaker Nvidia by 458% at the end of last year while also adding exposure to other members of the so-called

Bridgewater increased Nvidia stake more than 450% in Q4 -filings
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ASML says geopolitics, new export restrictions remain risks

ASML, the largest supplier of equipment to computer chip makers, said on Wednesday that geopolitical tensions and any expansion of a U.S.-led campaign to restrict its exports to

ASML says geopolitics, new export restrictions remain risks
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US lawmakers call for sanctions on China's WuXi AppTec biotech firm

The U.S. should review Chinese biotech firm WuXi AppTec and its affiliate WuXi Biologics for sanctions, a bipartisan group of lawmakers told top Biden

US lawmakers call for sanctions on China's WuXi AppTec biotech firm
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Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers in the US to strike on Valentine's Day for fair pay

Thousands of drivers for ride-sharing platforms Uber, Lyft and food delivery app DoorDash will strike across the United States on Valentine's Day seeking fair pay, drivers'

Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers in the US to strike on Valentine's Day for fair pay
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Musk's X to let brands run ads next to certain creators

Social media platform X said on Monday it will enable advertisers to run video ads next to certain content creators, a move that could help brands prevent exposure to

Musk's X to let brands run ads next to certain creators
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Marketmind: Nikkei and Nasdaq stalk records, CPI lurks

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Frenetic trading activity around artificial intelligence and chipmakers has tech heavy stock indexes from Wall St's Nasdaq to Japan's

Marketmind: Nikkei and Nasdaq stalk records, CPI lurks
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Hunt for ‘next Nvidia’ draws options traders to Arm’s soaring stock

The craze for artificial intelligence stocks sent options traders piling into bets on Arm Holdings on Monday, with many positioning for more gains in the

Hunt for ‘next Nvidia’ draws options traders to Arm’s soaring stock
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HP claims $4 billion losses in London lawsuit over Autonomy deal

Hewlett-Packard lost more than $4 billion over its acquisition of British software firm Autonomy because of an elaborate fraud masterminded by its co-founder Mike Lynch to inflate

HP claims $4 billion losses in London lawsuit over Autonomy deal
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GM Cruise robotaxi unit names former Ford, Apple exec as safety chief

General Motors' Cruise said Monday it named a longtime auto and tech industry employee as head of safety for the robotaxi unit.

GM Cruise robotaxi unit names former Ford, Apple exec as safety chief
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Franklin Templeton files for spot ethereum ETF

Franklin Templeton on Monday disclosed that it had officially filed for a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund, becoming the eighth player vying to introduce a similar product in the market.

Franklin Templeton files for spot ethereum ETF
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Chipmaker GlobalFoundries forecasts Q1 results below estimates, shares drop

GlobalFoundries forecast first-quarter results below Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, as the contract chipmaker faces competition from larger rivals while a supply glut persists in

Chipmaker GlobalFoundries forecasts Q1 results below estimates, shares drop
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California lawmakers call for stricter regulation of autonomous vehicles

California lawmakers and labor unions rallied on Monday to call for laws to not allow autonomous trucks without human drivers, amid rising safety concerns after accidents

California lawmakers call for stricter regulation of autonomous vehicles
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Cadence Design expects lower first-quarter revenue as hardware sales normalize

Cadence Design Systems forecast a decline in revenue for the first quarter as its hardware sales were up against tough comparisons from a year earlier, where it ramped up

Cadence Design expects lower first-quarter revenue as hardware sales normalize
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Bitcoin hits highest in more than two years

Bitcoin rose by 4% to $49,477.75 on Monday, its highest since December 2021.

Bitcoin hits highest in more than two years
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Arm Holdings jumps over 40%, adds to staggering AI-powered rally

Shares of Arm Holdings surged more than 40% on Monday, adding to a staggering rally fueled by optimism around artificial intelligence.

Arm Holdings jumps over 40%, adds to staggering AI-powered rally
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US regulator closes probe into some 2010 model Ford Fusions

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Monday it was closing an engineering analysis to investigate failure claims for the power steering assist feature on some

US regulator closes probe into some 2010 model Ford Fusions
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Kremlin denies its troops use Elon Musk's Starlink

The Kremlin said on Monday that Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet system was neither certified for use in, nor officially supplied to, Russia, and therefore could not be used.

Kremlin denies its troops use Elon Musk's Starlink
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Google pledges 25 million euros to boost AI skills in Europe

Google has pledged 25 million euros ($26.98 million) to help people in Europe learn to use artificial intelligence (AI).

Google pledges 25 million euros to boost AI skills in Europe
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Elon Musk ordered to testify in SEC's Twitter probe

A federal judge ordered Elon Musk to testify again in the U.S.

Elon Musk ordered to testify in SEC's Twitter probe
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US says it dismantles 'Warzone RAT' malware service, suspects arrested

U.S. authorities on Friday said they had seized websites used to sell cybercriminals malware called "Warzone RAT" that could be used to steal data from victims'

US says it dismantles 'Warzone RAT' malware service, suspects arrested
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US considering curbs to keep Chinese 'smart cars' out of the country - Bloomberg News

The Biden administration is considering restricting imports of Chinese "smart cars" and related components amid growing U.S. concerns about data security, Bloomberg News reported on

US considering curbs to keep Chinese 'smart cars' out of the country - Bloomberg News
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Pinterest slides as smaller players battle for share of ad market

Pinterest dropped over 9% on Friday after its first-quarter revenue forecast came in a touch below investor expectations, signaling smaller social media platforms could be

Pinterest slides as smaller players battle for share of ad market
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OpenAI hits $2 billion revenue milestone - FT

Microsoft-backed OpenAI hit the $2 billion revenue milestone in December, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing two people with knowledge of the artificial intelligence (AI) start

OpenAI hits $2 billion revenue milestone - FT
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Marketmind: Record Wall St holds, inflation revision eyed

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Having briefly cracked the 5,000 point milestone for the first time on Thursday, Wall Street's S&P500 looks set to hold the line and

Marketmind: Record Wall St holds, inflation revision eyed
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Japan chipmaker Kioxia reports $434 million Q3 loss

Bain Capital-backed chipmaker Kioxia on Friday reported a narrower third-quarter operating loss of 65 billion yen ($434.70 million) sequentially, saying selling prices

Japan chipmaker Kioxia reports $434 million Q3 loss
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How production pressures plunged Boeing into yet another crisis

In October, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun was asked how fast Boeing could raise output of its best-selling 737 MAX

How production pressures plunged Boeing into yet another crisis
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Factbox-What did Putin say on war and peace, WW3 and AI?

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke in an interview published on Friday about war and peace in Ukraine, the risks of advances in genetics and artificial

Factbox-What did Putin say on war and peace, WW3 and AI?
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Expedia shares sink after 2024 revenue warning on softening air fares

Shares of Expedia plunged 13% in premarket trading on Friday after the online travel firm said it expects 2024 revenue growth rates to moderate, as air fares soften from their post-

Expedia shares sink after 2024 revenue warning on softening air fares
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Disney harnesses 'AI' to drive streaming ad-technology

Walt Disney is harnessing artificial intelligence to power a new advertising tool that will help brands tailor their commercials to fit the mood of specific scenes

Disney harnesses 'AI' to drive streaming ad-technology
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Cisco to cut thousands of jobs as it seeks to focus on high growth areas - sources

Network giant Cisco is planning to restructure its business which will include laying off thousands of employees, as it seeks to focus on high-

Cisco to cut thousands of jobs as it seeks to focus on high growth areas - sources
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Australia to invest a further $260m on next-generation military drones

Australia will spend an additional A$400 million ($260 million) to manufacture next-generation military drones - one of a number of locally manufactured projects

Australia to invest a further $260m on next-generation military drones
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ASML's next chip challenge: rollout of its new $350 million 'High NA EUV' machine

Chip toolmaking giant ASML said on Friday it was gearing up production of its new $350 million "High NA EUV" machine, a device the size of a double

ASML's next chip challenge: rollout of its new $350 million 'High NA EUV' machine
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Apple to settle trade secrets lawsuit against chip startup Rivos

Apple plans to settle a lawsuit that accused tech startup Rivos of stealing its trade secrets related to computer-chip technology, according to a joint court filing on

Apple to settle trade secrets lawsuit against chip startup Rivos
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Analysis-Boeing strikes conciliatory tone with suppliers amid 737 MAX crisis

Boeing executives extended an olive branch to the company's strained supply chain this week to help them deal with the fallout of the latest 737 MAX crisis, but

Analysis-Boeing strikes conciliatory tone with suppliers amid 737 MAX crisis
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Amazon steers consumers to higher-priced items, lawsuit claims

Amazon.com was sued in a proposed U.S. class action accusing the online retailer of violating a consumer protection law by steering hundreds of millions of shoppers to

Amazon steers consumers to higher-priced items, lawsuit claims
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US says leading AI companies join safety consortium to address risks

The Biden administration on Thursday said leading artificial intelligence companies are among more than 200 entities joining a new U.S. consortium to support

US says leading AI companies join safety consortium to address risks
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US offers $10mln reward for information on Hive ransomware leaders

The United States is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of key leaders in the Hive ransomware organized crime group

US offers $10mln reward for information on Hive ransomware leaders
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US lawmakers accuse VC firms of funding Chinese military-linked firms

Sequoia Capital China, Qualcomm Ventures and three other U.S. venture capital firms plowed at least $3 billion into Chinese tech companies that support Beijing's military and

US lawmakers accuse VC firms of funding Chinese military-linked firms
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US FAA formally mandates Boeing 737 MAX loose bolt inspections

The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday said it was formally mandating inspections in Boeing 737 MAX airplanes for loose bolts in the rudder control systems after the

US FAA formally mandates Boeing 737 MAX loose bolt inspections
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US driving hits new record in 2023, topping pre-COVID levels

Travel on U.S. roads in 2023 rose 2.1% to 3.263 trillion miles setting a new yearly record and topping pre-COVID 19 levels for the first time, the Transportation Department said

US driving hits new record in 2023, topping pre-COVID levels
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US agency gathering details on Waymo crash with cyclist

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it is gathering additional information on a crash between a driverless Waymo car and a cyclist in San Francisco on

US agency gathering details on Waymo crash with cyclist
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Tesla trails Ford and GM in revenue generated per worker

As Tesla CEO Elon Musk reportedly ponders layoffs, recent financial reports from U.S. automakers show the leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer lags in the amount of

Tesla trails Ford and GM in revenue generated per worker
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Take-Two forecasts fourth-quarter net bookings below expectations

Take-Two Interactive Software forecast fourth-quarter bookings below market expectations on Thursday, on signs of weak demand for the company's gaming titles such as "Grand Theft Auto".

Take-Two forecasts fourth-quarter net bookings below expectations
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Spain's high court suspends $209 million fines on Apple, Amazon amid appeal

Spain's high court suspended 194 million euros ($209 million) in fines imposed on Amazon and Apple by the local antitrust watchdog in July, pending an appeal by the tech giants, an

Spain's high court suspends $209 million fines on Apple, Amazon amid appeal
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Solar company CubicPV scraps plans for US silicon wafer factory

Solar energy equipment manufacturer CubicPV on Thursday said it had scrapped plans to build a major U.S. silicon wafer factory, citing a collapse in product prices and

Solar company CubicPV scraps plans for US silicon wafer factory
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Pinterest forecasts first quarter revenue below estimates

Pinterest forecast first-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates on Thursday, a sign that it is facing tough competition from larger social media players even as the digital

Pinterest forecasts first quarter revenue below estimates
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PayPal shares fall as 2024 forecast clouds promise of turning leaner, more profitable

PayPal shares fell nearly 9% in premarket trading on Thursday after it forecast a flat adjusted profit for 2024, disappointing investors who had hoped the payments firm's newly appointed

PayPal shares fall as 2024 forecast clouds promise of turning leaner, more profitable
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Motorola Solutions falls on weak full-year profit forecast

Motorola Solutions forecast full-year adjusted profit below expectations on Thursday, taking the sheen off strong results and additional stock buyback, sending its shares down 5% in choppy

Motorola Solutions falls on weak full-year profit forecast
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Microsoft partners with India's Sarvam AI for voice-based genAI tools

Microsoft will support the development of voice-based generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications through a partnership with Indian startup Sarvam AI, the Windows-maker

Microsoft partners with India's Sarvam AI for voice-based genAI tools
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Meta's oversight board to investigate posts about Australian Indigenous vote

Meta's oversight board said on Friday it will examine two cases on how the social media giant handled potentially misleading posts that were shared ahead of the

Meta's oversight board to investigate posts about Australian Indigenous vote
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Lawmakers urge Commerce to put TikTok-parent ByteDance on export control list

A bipartisan group of 15 U.S. lawmakers on Thursday urged the Commerce Department to add TikTok-parent company ByteDance to a government export control list to restrict its

Lawmakers urge Commerce to put TikTok-parent ByteDance on export control list
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Illumina forecasts flat 2024 sales as sluggish demand drags on

Illumina on Thursday forecast its annual core business revenue to be nearly flat compared to fiscal year 2023 as subdued demand for its genetic testing tools and diagnostics products

Illumina forecasts flat 2024 sales as sluggish demand drags on
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HSBC partners with Google to hit $1 billion climate tech finance goal

Britain's biggest bank HSBC has partnered with Google to finance fast-growing climate technology firms behind some of the world's most promising

HSBC partners with Google to hit $1 billion climate tech finance goal
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GM appoints former Tesla executive as VP of battery unit

General Motors on Thursday named former Tesla Inc executive Kurt Kelty to the newly created role of vice president of its battery unit.

GM appoints former Tesla executive as VP of battery unit
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FCC declares AI cloned voice robocalls illegal

The Federal Communications Commission said Thursday calls made with AI-generated voices are illegal after a fake robocall imitating President Joe Biden sought to dissuade people

FCC declares AI cloned voice robocalls illegal
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EU's Vestager doubts if Big Tech will fully comply with landmark EU rules

EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager on Thursday voiced doubts as to whether Big Tech will fully comply with landmark EU rules aimed at reining in their power and ensure a level

EU's Vestager doubts if Big Tech will fully comply with landmark EU rules
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EU drafts guidelines as it urges Big Tech to protect democratic elections

The European Union's executive has started to compile guidelines for Big Tech platforms to prevent disinformation, hate speech and counterfeits from disrupting the process of

EU drafts guidelines as it urges Big Tech to protect democratic elections
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Disney's investment in Epic Games signals the company has to 'be there'

In 2017, Epic Games was among a handful of companies selected to participate in Walt Disney's Accelerator incubator program, where the game company's founder held

Disney's investment in Epic Games signals the company has to 'be there'
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Disney's Epic deal shows sharp cut in Fortnite maker's valuation -The Information

Walt Disney's investment in Epic Games values the gaming company at $22.5 billion, a steep drop from what the company was valued two years ago, The Information reported on Thursday, citing

Disney's Epic deal shows sharp cut in Fortnite maker's valuation -The Information
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Could a standalone non-profit be the answer to FAA oversight of Boeing?

The Federal Aviation Administration is exploring the use of an independent third-party to oversee Boeing inspections and quality

Could a standalone non-profit be the answer to FAA oversight of Boeing?
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BAT shores up US heated tobacco prospects as competition grows

British American Tobacco has submitted an application to market its Glo Hyper device as a reduced-risk product in the United States, its first movement in years on heated tobacco in

BAT shores up US heated tobacco prospects as competition grows
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Amazon, BMW win lawsuit in Spain against counterfeiters

Amazon and German car maker BMW have won a lawsuit in Spain against four sellers of counterfeit BMW merchandise, the U.S. online retailer said in a statement on its website on

Amazon, BMW win lawsuit in Spain against counterfeiters
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US senators urge Biden not to shift Defense Department spectrum for wireless use

Three U.S. senators on Wednesday urged the Biden administration not to shift radio spectrum assigned to the Defense Department for military radar use in the lower 3 GHz band to

US senators urge Biden not to shift Defense Department spectrum for wireless use
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US-Mexico GM corn dispute to be resolved this year -chief agricultural negotiator

The U.S. trade dispute with Mexico over genetically modified corn is expected to be resolved by the end of this year, U.S.

US-Mexico GM corn dispute to be resolved this year -chief agricultural negotiator
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US closes probe into 3 million Hyundai, Kia vehicles over fire risks

U.S. auto safety regulators said on Wednesday they have closed an investigation into engine fire risks in 3 million Hyundai Motor and Kia vehicles.

US closes probe into 3 million Hyundai, Kia vehicles over fire risks
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Uber expects strong core profit as ride share, food delivery demand accelerates

Uber Technologies forecast quarterly core profit and gross bookings above estimates and reported market-beating results for the holiday quarter on Wednesday, fueled by higher demand in its

Uber expects strong core profit as ride share, food delivery demand accelerates
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TradeStation to pay $3 million to settle charges from SEC, states over unregistered crypto product

Cryptocurrency platform TradeStation Crypto will pay $3 million to settle charges from the U.S. securities regulator and multiple states that it offered and sold unregistered securities

TradeStation to pay $3 million to settle charges from SEC, states over unregistered crypto product
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Tesla asks which jobs are critical, stoking layoff fears- Bloomberg

Tesla managers have been asked whether each of their employees' positions were critical, stoking layoff fears in the company, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.

Tesla asks which jobs are critical, stoking layoff fears- Bloomberg
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Sports streaming platform including Disney, Fox to cost above $40/month - CNBC

The joint sports streaming platform of Fox Corp, Walt Disney's ESPN and Warner Bros Discovery is expected to be priced at above $40 per month, CNBC reported on Wednesday, citing sources.

Sports streaming platform including Disney, Fox to cost above $40/month - CNBC
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SoftBank seen likely to log first quarterly profit in over a year

Japan's SoftBank Group is expected to post a net profit for the first time in five quarters when the tech investment giant reports earnings on Thursday, benefiting

SoftBank seen likely to log first quarterly profit in over a year
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Snap tumbles as ad sales lag larger rivals

Snap tumbled 31% on Wednesday after fourth-quarter revenue missed Wall Street expectations, with the company struggling to compete for advertising dollars against heavyweights such as Meta

Snap tumbles as ad sales lag larger rivals
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Ryanair CEO: Boeing quality is a concern, further delays possible

Ryanair is concerned by shortcomings identified by U.S. regulators in a report into the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 accident, and increased regulatory

Ryanair CEO: Boeing quality is a concern, further delays possible
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PayPal beats Q4 profit estimates

PayPal beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday as more Americans used its payments platform for shopping during the holiday season.

PayPal beats Q4 profit estimates
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OpenAI developing software that operates devices, automates tasks - The Information

Microsoft-backed OpenAI is working on a type of agent software to automate complex tasks by taking over a users' device, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing a person with

OpenAI developing software that operates devices, automates tasks - The Information
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Nvidia's stock market value on verge of overtaking Amazon

Wall Street's enthusiasm about artificial intelligence has Nvidia on the verge of becoming more valuable than Amazon for the first time in two decades, and the AI

Nvidia's stock market value on verge of overtaking Amazon
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Meta challenges supervisory fee for EU online content rules

Meta Platforms has challenged a supervisory fee amounting to 0.05% of its annual worldwide net income aimed at covering EU regulators' costs of monitoring

Meta challenges supervisory fee for EU online content rules
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'Long and tedious journey': companies sour on China outlook

Some of the world's top food, drinks and tech companies have struck a sour tone about Chinese demand, deepening investor worries about

'Long and tedious journey': companies sour on China outlook
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German court rules against Intel in patent row over chips

A court in Germany has issued an injunction against the sale of some of Intel's chips, in a patent dispute between the U.S. tech giant and the U.S. rival company that filed the

German court rules against Intel in patent row over chips
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Exclusive-SoftBank-backed Cohesity in $3 billion deal for Veritas' data protection unit

SoftBank Group -backed Cohesity told Reuters on Wednesday it agreed to acquire the data protection business of information technology company Veritas

Exclusive-SoftBank-backed Cohesity in $3 billion deal for Veritas' data protection unit
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Exclusive-Microsoft in talks to end trade body's cloud computing complaint

Microsoft is in talks with CISPE in an attempt to resolve its European Union antitrust complaint about the U.S. software giant's cloud computing licensing

Exclusive-Microsoft in talks to end trade body's cloud computing complaint
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Chinese hacking campaign aimed at critical infrastructure goes back five years, US says

An advanced group of Chinese hackers taking aim at U.S. critical infrastructure have been active for as long as half a decade, American and allied intelligence

Chinese hacking campaign aimed at critical infrastructure goes back five years, US says
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Chinese firm behind ‘news’ websites pushes pro-Beijing content globally, researchers find

More than 100 websites disguised as local news outlets in Europe, Asia and Latin America are pushing pro-China content in a widespread influence campaign

Chinese firm behind ‘news’ websites pushes pro-Beijing content globally, researchers find
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China's new energy vehicle sales fall 38.8% in Jan m/m, first such drop since Aug

China's new energy vehicle sales fell 38.8% versus the previous month, the first such drop since August 2023, industry data showed, as demand faltered in the world's largest auto

China's new energy vehicle sales fall 38.8% in Jan m/m, first such drop since Aug
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Apple is developing foldable clamshell iPhones - The Information

Apple is building prototypes of at least two iPhones that fold widthwise like a clamshell, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing a person with direct knowledge of the situation.

Apple is developing foldable clamshell iPhones - The Information
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Apple defeats lawsuit claiming it overpaid CEO Tim Cook, others

A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit accusing Apple of overpaying Chief Executive Tim Cook and other top executives by tens of millions of dollars

Apple defeats lawsuit claiming it overpaid CEO Tim Cook, others
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Aircraft lessor DAE expects further Boeing delays

A production cap and recent incidents with Boeing's 737 MAX aircraft will "undoubtedly" impede the planemaker's ability to catch up on already delayed delivery commitments, lessor Dubai

Aircraft lessor DAE expects further Boeing delays
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Airbus confirms 30 January deliveries, posts 31 orders

Europe's Airbus confirmed on Wednesday it had delivered 30 jets in January, up 50% from the same month last year, and reported 31 new orders.

Airbus confirms 30 January deliveries, posts 31 orders
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U.S. safety regulator to release initial report on Boeing 737 MAX cabin blowout - agency

The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board will release its preliminary report on the Jan. 5 Boeing 737 MAX 9 door panel blowout on Tuesday, the agency said Tuesday.

U.S. safety regulator to release initial report on Boeing 737 MAX cabin blowout - agency
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Self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor denies forging documents to support claim

An Australian computer scientist who says he invented bitcoin told a London court on Tuesday he had never forged documents to try to prove his hotly-disputed claim, as

Self-proclaimed bitcoin inventor denies forging documents to support claim
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Google to pay $350 million to revolve shareholders' data privacy lawsuit

Google agreed to pay $350 million to settle a lawsuit by shareholders related to a security bug at its now-defunct Google+ social media website.

Google to pay $350 million to revolve shareholders' data privacy lawsuit
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Factbox-Five facts from US safety board report on Boeing MAX 9 door panel

A door panel that flew off a Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet mid-flight on Jan. 5 appeared to be missing four key bolts, according to a preliminary report from the U.S.

Factbox-Five facts from US safety board report on Boeing MAX 9 door panel
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Enphase sees demand improving in near term, shares jump

Solar inverter maker Enphase Energy said on Tuesday it expects inventory levels to normalize and demand for its products to pick up by the end of the second quarter, sending its shares up

Enphase sees demand improving in near term, shares jump
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Cognizant gives weak 2024 forecast as IT services weakness persists; shares fall

Cognizant Technology Solutions forecast full-year revenue below estimates on Tuesday, underscoring persistent weakness in demand for IT services and sending its shares down 4% in extended

Cognizant gives weak 2024 forecast as IT services weakness persists; shares fall
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California regulator to hold hearing on GM self-driving unit Cruise

The California Public Utilities Commission will hold a hearing Tuesday on a bid by General Motors' Cruise unit to resolve the

California regulator to hold hearing on GM self-driving unit Cruise
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Boeing to assess whether more action needed after NTSB findings, official says

Boeing will look at the preliminary results from the National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB) investigation of the 737 MAX 9 blowout and decide whether to take more action

Boeing to assess whether more action needed after NTSB findings, official says
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Apple beats AliveCor lawsuit over heart-rate apps for Apple Watch

Apple persuaded a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit by a Silicon Valley startup accusing it of illegally monopolizing the U.S. market for heart rate monitoring apps

Apple beats AliveCor lawsuit over heart-rate apps for Apple Watch
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Amazon to cut a few hundred jobs at healthcare units

Amazon.com will cut a few hundred jobs across its healthcare units, Amazon Healthcare Services executive Neil Lindsay said in a letter to employees on Tuesday.

Amazon to cut a few hundred jobs at healthcare units
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Virgin Galactic reports flight-related issue to FAA

Space tourism company Virgin Galactic Holdings said on Monday that it had notified the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of a detachment of an alignment pin from its VMS Eve carrier

Virgin Galactic reports flight-related issue to FAA
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US to stop accepting new enrollments for low-income internet subsidy program

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday will stop accepting new enrollments for a government broadband internet subsidy program, used by nearly 23 million American

US to stop accepting new enrollments for low-income internet subsidy program
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US FAA chief to face questions on Boeing after MAX 9 emergency

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration will face questions Tuesday from lawmakers about the agency's oversight of Boeing in the wake of a 737 MAX 9

US FAA chief to face questions on Boeing after MAX 9 emergency
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US bill poses risk to Wuxi AppTec and its Western drugmaker partners

A draft U.S. bill that has triggered a sell-off in shares of China's biotech firm Wuxi Apptec could deal a major blow not just to the firm but could also impact

US bill poses risk to Wuxi AppTec and its Western drugmaker partners
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US announces visa restriction policy for those misusing commercial spyware

The United States on Monday announced a new visa restriction policy for those it said were misusing commercial spyware.

US announces visa restriction policy for those misusing commercial spyware
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Tesla falls after report of SAP snub, Piper Sandler price target cut

Shares of Tesla fell nearly 6% on Monday after a report said German software firm SAP will no longer procure electric cars from the U.S. automaker, and Piper Sandler cut its stock price

Tesla falls after report of SAP snub, Piper Sandler price target cut
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Saudi companies to make parts for Lockheed's THAAD defense system

U.S. weapons maker Lockheed Martin has signed agreements for Saudi Arabian companies to manufacture parts of its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, the company said

Saudi companies to make parts for Lockheed's THAAD defense system
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SAP removes Tesla from list of company car suppliers -Handelsblatt

German software company SAP will no longer source its company cars from Tesla due to unpunctual deliveries and price fluctuations, daily Handelsblatt reported on Monday.

SAP removes Tesla from list of company car suppliers -Handelsblatt
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Samsung chief Jay Y. Lee cleared of charges in 2015 merger case

Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y.

Samsung chief Jay Y. Lee cleared of charges in 2015 merger case
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RTX receives subpoenas from SEC over engine issue

RTX Corp received subpoenas from the U.S.

RTX receives subpoenas from SEC over engine issue
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Rare earths prices seen rebounding in second half of 2024 -analysts

Rare earth prices have likely bottomed out and are poised to rise later this year on demand from electric vehicles (EVs) and wind power and as

Rare earths prices seen rebounding in second half of 2024 -analysts
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Palantir forecasts strong 2024 profit on robust AI demand, shares jump

Palantir Technologies forecast 2024 profit above Wall Street estimates and reported its "first profitable year" on Tuesday on strong demand for its AI offerings, sending

Palantir forecasts strong 2024 profit on robust AI demand, shares jump
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Nvidia eyes fresh record as Goldman Sachs bullish on AI prospects

Nvidia's shares were set to scale a new peak on Monday after Goldman Sachs raised its price target for the high-flying chipmaker's stock in anticipation of a major boost to its earnings

Nvidia eyes fresh record as Goldman Sachs bullish on AI prospects
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Microsoft partners with Semafor for AI-assisted news content

Microsoft said on Monday it is teaming up with media platform Semafor and other news organizations to help journalists work with generative AI in content production.

Microsoft partners with Semafor for AI-assisted news content
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'Magnificent Seven' continued market dominance rests on sales growth, Goldman says

Strong sales growth will be the key to whether the "Magnificent Seven" group of U.S. tech and growth stocks can continue outperforming following their explosive

'Magnificent Seven' continued market dominance rests on sales growth, Goldman says
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Lyft guarantees weekly earnings to lure more drivers

Lyft said on Tuesday the company will guarantee weekly earnings for drivers, a first in the U.S. ride-hailing industry dominated by larger rival Uber Technologies, in a

Lyft guarantees weekly earnings to lure more drivers
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Google calls out spyware firms and advocates for tighter regulation

Internet giant Google on Tuesday named what it said are some of the worst offenders in the surveillance software industry and called on the United States and its allies to

Google calls out spyware firms and advocates for tighter regulation
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FAA says 94% of Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes inspected

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Monday nearly 94% of Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes at two U.S. airlines have been inspected and returned to service following a mid-air

FAA says 94% of Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes inspected
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E-commerce startup ShipBob seeks to hire banks for 2024 IPO -sources

E-commerce logistics provider ShipBob is seeking to hire underwriters for a U.S. initial public offering (IPO) that could be launched this year, according to

E-commerce startup ShipBob seeks to hire banks for 2024 IPO -sources
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DocuSign's deal talks with Bain, Hellman & Friedman stall-sources

Bain Capital and Hellman & Friedman have cooled in their pursuit of DocuSign Inc over disagreements on how much they should pay to acquire the provider of

DocuSign's deal talks with Bain, Hellman & Friedman stall-sources
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Alphabet is seeking outside investment for its GFiber internet business

Alphabet plans to seek external investment for GFiber, its business selling Wi-Fi and internet connectivity in parts of the United States, the company told

Alphabet is seeking outside investment for its GFiber internet business
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Russian cosmonaut to set record Sunday for most time spent in space -reports

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko is expected to set a world record on Sunday for the duration of space flights with nearly 2-1/2 years in total, Russian news agencies reported.

Russian cosmonaut to set record Sunday for most time spent in space -reports
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Jeff Bezos to sell 50 million shares of Amazon by Jan.31 next year - filing

Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos will sell 50 million shares in the online retail and cloud services firm over the next one year, according to a company filing on Friday.

Jeff Bezos to sell 50 million shares of Amazon by Jan.31 next year - filing
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India's startup rockstar, Paytm CEO Sharma, battles regulatory crisis

A rags-to-riches tale, Vijay Shekhar Sharma is no stranger to controversy.

India's startup rockstar, Paytm CEO Sharma, battles regulatory crisis
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Foxconn sees 'slightly better' 2024, warns on AI chip shortage

Taiwan's Foxconn, Apple's biggest iPhone assembler and the world's largest contract electronics maker, expects its business this year to be "slightly better" than last year but is

Foxconn sees 'slightly better' 2024, warns on AI chip shortage
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Exclusive-Boeing delays some 737 MAX deliveries after new quality defect

Boeing Co said on Sunday it will have to perform rework on about 50 undelivered 737 MAX airplanes, potentially delaying near-term deliveries, after its supplier Spirit AeroSystems

Exclusive-Boeing delays some 737 MAX deliveries after new quality defect
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Driverless cars covered 5x more test miles in California in 2023

Completely driverless vehicles traveled nearly 3.3 million miles in California last year, over five times the previous year's total, even as concerns rose in

Driverless cars covered 5x more test miles in California in 2023
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China bets on open-source chips as US export controls mount

When a Beijing-based military institute in September published a patent for a new high-performance chip, it offered a glimpse of China's bid to remake the half-

China bets on open-source chips as US export controls mount
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US official to testify at Senate hearing looking into Biden's LNG pause

Deputy U.S. Energy Secretary David Turk will testify at Feb. 8 U.S.

US official to testify at Senate hearing looking into Biden's LNG pause
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US lawmakers ask if FAA found 'persistent quality lapses' at Boeing -- letter

A group of U.S. lawmakers want the Federal Aviation Administration to answer questions about its oversight of Boeing in the wake of the 737 MAX 9 mid-air emergency including

US lawmakers ask if FAA found 'persistent quality lapses' at Boeing -- letter
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US agency upgrades probe into Tesla's power steering loss into engineering analysis

U.S. safety regulators said they have upgraded their probe into Tesla vehicles over power steering loss to an engineering analysis - a required step before they could

US agency upgrades probe into Tesla's power steering loss into engineering analysis
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Tesla woes get investors talking about its successor in 'Magnificent Seven'

The recent slump in Tesla stock threatens its place in an elite grouping of companies that powered a surge in U.S. markets in recent years, experts

Tesla woes get investors talking about its successor in 'Magnificent Seven'
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Tesla opens first South America store in Chilean capital

Tesla opened its first South American store this week, displaying its sleek electric vehicles (EVs) at an upscale mall in Chile's capital Santiago, as the automaker

Tesla opens first South America store in Chilean capital
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Tesla agrees to pay $1.5 million to settle California hazardous waste lawsuit

Tesla has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by 25 California counties earlier this week accusing the electric vehicle maker of mishandling hazardous

Tesla agrees to pay $1.5 million to settle California hazardous waste lawsuit
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Poland to buy Lockheed Martin missile launchers for navy

Poland has signed a deal to buy Lockheed Martin's MK 41 Vertical Launching System for three frigates it is building, Polish defence firm PGZ said on Thursday.

Poland to buy Lockheed Martin missile launchers for navy
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Panasonic's battery unit maintains annual profit forecast at $785 million

Japan's Panasonic Holdings kept the operating profit forecast for its battery-making energy unit on Friday and reported a rise in third-quarter operating profit for the segment,

Panasonic's battery unit maintains annual profit forecast at $785 million
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Nvidia sets monthly record with unprecedented market value surge in January

NVIDIA Corp experienced a record-breaking surge in market value in January, the largest monthly increase ever, driven by heightened optimism around artificial intelligence (AI), positive

Nvidia sets monthly record with unprecedented market value surge in January
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Nasdaq futures jump on tech earnings cheer ahead of jobs data

Nasdaq futures climbed 1% on Friday as investors cheered strong quarterly reports from Meta Platforms and Amazon.com and keenly awaited a crucial jobs print at the end of a week marked by

Nasdaq futures jump on tech earnings cheer ahead of jobs data
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Musk seeks Tesla shareholder vote on moving incorporation to Texas

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday the company will hold a shareholder vote to transfer its state of incorporation to Texas from

Musk seeks Tesla shareholder vote on moving incorporation to Texas
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Meta shares jump after first-ever dividend plan, 'Year of Efficiency' pays off

Meta surged 17% in premarket trading on Friday as the Facebook parent's first dividend declaration and robust results increased expectations of strong returns from its investments in "

Meta shares jump after first-ever dividend plan, 'Year of Efficiency' pays off
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How a rollercoaster week left Boeing's credibility on the line

Boeing is reeling from a week of turmoil that has snagged production and development timelines and tested confidence

How a rollercoaster week left Boeing's credibility on the line
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Ford EV sales fall in January amid demand slowdown

Ford Motor reported an about 11% fall in January sales of electric vehicles (EVs) on Friday, as the industry grapples with a shrinking demand for the cars that are typically costlier than

Ford EV sales fall in January amid demand slowdown
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Facebook-parent Meta declares first-ever dividend

Meta Platforms announced its first-ever dividend of $0.5 per share and beat expectations for fourth-quarter revenue on Thursday, sending its shares up 8% in extended trading.

Facebook-parent Meta declares first-ever dividend
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Big Tech move into finance to come under closer EU scrutiny

Tracking how Big Tech is moving into the European Union's financial services sector is challenging, but it currently does not pose a threat to financial stability, the

Big Tech move into finance to come under closer EU scrutiny
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Apple's China sales tumble highlights waning clout as local brands gain

Apple's weak China sales performance may have shocked investors, but customers and analysts have been noting the rising challenges the company faces in

Apple's China sales tumble highlights waning clout as local brands gain
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Apple quarterly profit, revenue top Wall Street targets but China lags

Apple on Thursday reported sales and profit that beat Wall Street estimates, powered by growth in its iPhone business. But China sales missed analysts' targets.

Apple quarterly profit, revenue top Wall Street targets but China lags
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Analysis-Volvo's Polestar troubles signal 'shakeout time' for EV industry

The shakeout in the global electric-vehicle industry is picking up speed.

Analysis-Volvo's Polestar troubles signal 'shakeout time' for EV industry
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Analysis-Toyota to outshine rivals as more consumers opt for hybrids amid EV slowdown

When Tony Le set out with his wife to buy a new car last year, he looked at Tesla and other all-electric models.

Analysis-Toyota to outshine rivals as more consumers opt for hybrids amid EV slowdown
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Amazon soars as AI, retail strength power revenue growth

Amazon.com shares jumped 6% before the bell on Friday after the e-commerce heavyweight reported higher-than-expected holiday-quarter sales and profited from its fast-growing AI-powered

Amazon soars as AI, retail strength power revenue growth
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Amazon and Meta surge after results, while Apple drops

Meta Platforms and Amazon.com added a combined $280 billion in stock market value late on Thursday after the Big Tech duo reported quarterly results that impressed

Amazon and Meta surge after results, while Apple drops
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Activist investor Elliott gains seat at Etsy, has 13% economic stake in company

Elliott Investment Management reached a settlement with online market place Etsy that hands a board seat to the activist investment firm, the two sides said on Thursday.

Activist investor Elliott gains seat at Etsy, has 13% economic stake in company
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Wolfspeed forecasts dour quarterly revenue on weak demand for its semiconductors

Chipmaker Wolfspeed forecast third-quarter revenue below estimates on Wednesday, as slower sales growth for electric vehicles hurt demand for its semiconductors used in them, sending its

Wolfspeed forecasts dour quarterly revenue on weak demand for its semiconductors
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What happens to Musk's Tesla pay after $56 billion package thrown out? It is complicated

After a Delaware court threw out Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package on Tuesday, the Tesla chief executive and a board seen as captive to him must find a way to

What happens to Musk's Tesla pay after $56 billion package thrown out? It is complicated
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US job cuts more than double in January -report

Job cut announcements in January increased to its highest level in 10 months as employers in the financial and technology sectors launched restructuring efforts, a

US job cuts more than double in January -report
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Turkey still interested in Eurofighters despite progress on US F-16s

Turkey is still interested in buying 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets, a Turkish defence ministry official said on Thursday after the United States advanced the $23 billion sale of its F

Turkey still interested in Eurofighters despite progress on US F-16s
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Tesla to bring LFP battery supply chain to US - Bloomberg News reporter

Tesla is expanding its battery facility in Sparks, Nevada to bring the supply chain for cheaper lithium iron phosphate batteries (LFP) to the United States, a Bloomberg News reporter said

Tesla to bring LFP battery supply chain to US - Bloomberg News reporter
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Tesla sued by California counties over hazardous waste

A group of 25 California counties have sued Elon Musk's Tesla, claiming the electric vehicle maker mishandled hazardous waste at its facilities across the state.

Tesla sued by California counties over hazardous waste
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Tesla China offers cash discounts for some Model Y types

Tesla China is offering 8,000 yuan ($1,114) of cash discounts from Thursday for some types of Model Y vehicles, it said on its official social media account.

Tesla China offers cash discounts for some Model Y types
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Qualcomm forecasts quarterly profit above estimates, shares rise

Qualcomm on Wednesday forecast fiscal second-quarter profit slightly above Wall Street estimates and sales in line with market expectations, as a new line of AI-enabled

Qualcomm forecasts quarterly profit above estimates, shares rise
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New US ETF targets 'Magnificent Seven' mega-cap technology stocks

Tidal Financial Group and ZEGA Financial launched a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to profit from future growth in the "Magnificent Seven" growth and technology

New US ETF targets 'Magnificent Seven' mega-cap technology stocks
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Netgear sues Huawei in US antitrust case over patent licensing

Computer networking company Netgear has sued Huawei in California federal court, claiming the Chinese tech giant broke U.S. antitrust law by refusing to license its

Netgear sues Huawei in US antitrust case over patent licensing
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Human Rights Watch warns carmakers over China forced labour risk

Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday urged automakers such as Tesla, Volkswagen and BYD that produce cars in China to do more to ensure materials that could be made

Human Rights Watch warns carmakers over China forced labour risk
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Factbox-Elon Musk's 'unfathomable' $56 billion Tesla pay package

A Delaware judge has tossed out Elon Musk's record-breaking $56 billion Tesla pay package, calling the compensation granted by the EV maker's board "an unfathomable sum" that was unfair to

Factbox-Elon Musk's 'unfathomable' $56 billion Tesla pay package
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FAA says comprehensive Boeing 737 audit will review Spirit fuselage production

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday that its previously announced audit of Boeings Co's 737 MAX production will include all elements of Boeing production

FAA says comprehensive Boeing 737 audit will review Spirit fuselage production
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Exclusive-Nvidia's new China-focused AI chip set to be sold at similar price to Huawei product

Nvidia has started taking pre-orders for a new China-specific artificial intelligence (AI) chip from distributors who are pricing it on par with

Exclusive-Nvidia's new China-focused AI chip set to be sold at similar price to Huawei product
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Canadian wireless giant Rogers beats estimates for quarterly subscriber additions

Canada's Rogers Communications topped Wall Street expectations for quarterly wireless subscriber additions on Thursday, as a growing population and immigrants entering the country drove up

Canadian wireless giant Rogers beats estimates for quarterly subscriber additions
Science|Technology

Cadence to sell AI supercomputer for jet design software

Cadence Design Systems on Thursday said it has designed a new artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputer system that can be used to simulate how air flows over jets and

Cadence to sell AI supercomputer for jet design software
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Byron Allen seeks television assets in Paramount bid - sources

Media mogul Byron Allen is focused on acquiring Paramount Global's television networks and stations, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, as part of a $14

Byron Allen seeks television assets in Paramount bid - sources
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Boeing is sued by shareholders following MAX 9 blowout

Boeing has been sued by shareholders who said the company prioritized profit over safety and misled them about its commitment to making safe aircraft, prior to

Boeing is sued by shareholders following MAX 9 blowout
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Boeing CEO says door plug issue under control, apologizes to United's Kirby

Boeing Co CEO Dave Calhoun said on Wednesday he was convinced that the door plug issue that has sparked a safety and quality crisis at the planemaker was "completely under control."

Boeing CEO says door plug issue under control, apologizes to United's Kirby
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Argentina's Milei seeks Tinder hook-up with global Big Tech

Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei is seeking a hook-up through Tinder: with global Big Tech.

Argentina's Milei seeks Tinder hook-up with global Big Tech
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What investors and legal experts are saying about Elon Musk's voided $56 billion pay package

A Delaware judge tossed out Elon Musk's record-breaking $56 billion Tesla pay package on Tuesday, calling the compensation granted by the EV maker's board "an unfathomable sum" that was

What investors and legal experts are saying about Elon Musk's voided $56 billion pay package
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Ukraine's new 100-mile bomb from Boeing is ready, sources say

After successful testing in the U.S., Ukraine will soon receive it first big batch of long-range missiles made by Boeing that promise to extend its range deep into

Ukraine's new 100-mile bomb from Boeing is ready, sources say
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Tinder-parent Match forecasts weak revenue on lower spending on dating apps

Tinder-parent Match Group forecast first-quarter revenue below Wall Street expectations on Tuesday as users of dating apps cut back spending amid economic uncertainty.

Tinder-parent Match forecasts weak revenue on lower spending on dating apps
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Tesla California registrations fall for the first time since the pandemic

Registrations of Tesla vehicles in California dropped 10% in the last quarter of 2023, the first fall in more than three years in the state, which is one of

Tesla California registrations fall for the first time since the pandemic
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Southwest Airlines not looking to shift to Airbus aircraft, still want Boeing MAX 7s

Southwest Airlines has no plans to diversify its fleet towards Airbus aircraft and still wants to eventually take delivery of the Boeing 737 MAX 7 planes it has ordered, Vice

Southwest Airlines not looking to shift to Airbus aircraft, still want Boeing MAX 7s
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Ryanair will take as many Boeing MAX 10s as it can get, says CEO

Ryanair will take as many Boeing MAX 10 aircraft as it can get, the airline's CEO told Reuters on Tuesday, reiterating his confidence in the U.S. planemaker.

Ryanair will take as many Boeing MAX 10s as it can get, says CEO
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Pacific Islands need to boost digital security to join undersea cable, says US official

Pacific Islands nations that want to connect to U.S.-funded undersea cables will need to secure their digital ecosystems to guard against data risks from China, a

Pacific Islands need to boost digital security to join undersea cable, says US official
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Nasdaq futures sink as Alphabet, Microsoft disappoint; Fed decision in focus

Nasdaq futures slid over 1% on Wednesday as rising AI cost projections from tech giants Alphabet and Microsoft disappointed investors, driving a slide in megacap and chip stocks, while all

Nasdaq futures sink as Alphabet, Microsoft disappoint; Fed decision in focus
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Judge who slashed Elon Musk's pay package known for being tough on Wall Street

The Delaware judge who rescinded Elon Musk's record $56 billion compensation from Tesla on Tuesday has a reputation for her calm demeanor and demanding

Judge who slashed Elon Musk's pay package known for being tough on Wall Street
Business|Technology

Investors punish Microsoft, Alphabet as AI returns fall short of lofty expectations

Tech giants on Tuesday talked up how customers are lapping up their generative AI-powered products, but mounting costs of developing the cutting-edge features irked investors hoping for a

Investors punish Microsoft, Alphabet as AI returns fall short of lofty expectations
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High-flying chipmakers hit after AMD's forecast falls short

High-flying semiconductor stocks slipped in trading before the bell on Wednesday after Advanced Micro Devices' disappointing current-quarter revenue forecast added to investor worries over

High-flying chipmakers hit after AMD's forecast falls short
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GM to halve spending on troubled robotaxi unit Cruise in 2024

General Motors said Tuesday it is cutting spending in half on troubled robotaxi unit Cruise, or by about $1 billion in 2024, but said it

GM to halve spending on troubled robotaxi unit Cruise in 2024
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Explainer-The case against Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package

A Delaware judge on Tuesday invalidated Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package for his work as Tesla's chief executive, siding with a Tesla shareholder who called

Explainer-The case against Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package
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Electronic Arts beats quarterly profit estimates on strong 'FC 24' demand

Electronic Arts beat analysts' estimates for quarterly profit on Tuesday, on the back of a strong performance from its revamped soccer gaming franchise "FC 24".

Electronic Arts beats quarterly profit estimates on strong 'FC 24' demand
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Citibank sued by New York over alleged failure to reimburse fraud victims

New York state's attorney general's office said on Tuesday said it had sued Citibank for allegedly failing to protect customers from electronic

Citibank sued by New York over alleged failure to reimburse fraud victims
Business|Finance|Technology

Chipmaker AMD forecasts quarterly revenue below estimates

Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices forecast first-quarter revenue below market estimates on Tuesday, as it grapples with uncertain demand for its AI server chips and a cyclical slump in

Chipmaker AMD forecasts quarterly revenue below estimates
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Chinese hackers are targeting US infrastructure, FBI chief to testify

Hackers linked to the Chinese government are targeting critical infrastructure in the United States, preparing to cause "real-world harm" to Americans, FBI

Chinese hackers are targeting US infrastructure, FBI chief to testify
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Byron Allen submits $30 billion offer for Paramount Global, including debt

Media entrepreneur Byron Allen has submitted a $30 billion offer for Paramount Global, including debt and equity, Allen Media Group said in an emailed statement to Reuters on Tuesday.

Byron Allen submits $30 billion offer for Paramount Global, including debt
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Boeing postpones 2024 outlook, CEO says company has 'much to prove'

Boeing Co has "much to prove" to regain the confidence of regulators and customers after a mid-air cabin-panel blowout of a 737 MAX aircraft, CEO Dave Calhoun said on Wednesday, adding

Boeing postpones 2024 outlook, CEO says company has 'much to prove'
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Apple set for modest iPhone sales growth, China worries remain

Apple iPhone sales likely rose 3% in the key holiday period, the best growth in five quarters, but analysts expect a tough year for the company in China, where it faces

Apple set for modest iPhone sales growth, China worries remain
Finance|Technology|US

Analysis-US bitcoin ETFs raise questions over broader financial system risks

The launch of U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tracking bitcoin deepens ties between the volatile world of cryptocurrencies and the

Analysis-US bitcoin ETFs raise questions over broader financial system risks
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AI companies lose $190 billion in market cap after Alphabet and Microsoft report

AI-related companies lost $190 billion in stock market value late on Tuesday after Microsoft, Alphabet and Advanced Micro Devices delivered quarterly results that failed

AI companies lose $190 billion in market cap after Alphabet and Microsoft report
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White House AI council meets Monday as legislative action stalls

The White House artificial intelligence council is meeting Monday, three months after President Joe Biden signed an executive order that aims to reduce the

White House AI council meets Monday as legislative action stalls
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Supermicro shares jump after revenue forecast raise re-ignites AI rally

Super Micro Computer shares rose nearly 11% before the bell on Tuesday after the artificial intelligence server maker delivered blowout quarterly results and raised its full-year revenue

Supermicro shares jump after revenue forecast raise re-ignites AI rally
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Ryanair sees Boeing MAX 10 flying in first quarter of 2025

Major Boeing customer Ryanair said on Monday it was hopeful the 737 MAX 10 would be certified before the end of the year and flying at the start of 2025.

Ryanair sees Boeing MAX 10 flying in first quarter of 2025
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New York state comptroller asks Boeing CEO to explain handling of MAX 9 fallout -letter

New York State's comptroller has asked Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to explain how it is handling its current crisis in the wake of a door plug blowout on its 737 MAX 9 aircraft,

New York state comptroller asks Boeing CEO to explain handling of MAX 9 fallout -letter
Business|Finance|Technology

Microsoft set for AI-powered revenue surge as stock pulls ahead

Microsoft is expected to report a 15.8% jump in quarterly revenue, its best growth in nearly two years, as rising adoption of its products infused with generative AI fuels

Microsoft set for AI-powered revenue surge as stock pulls ahead
Business|Entertainment|Technology|US

Microsoft names 'Call of Duty' executive Johanna Faries as Blizzard's president

Microsoft said on Monday it has named former general manager of "Call of Duty" Johanna Faries as the president of game publishing unit Blizzard Entertainment.

Microsoft names 'Call of Duty' executive Johanna Faries as Blizzard's president
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Industry pain abounds as electric car demand hits slowdown

While automakers and suppliers are betting big on future demand for electric vehicles, a near-term global slowdown is causing pain, including bankruptcies,

Industry pain abounds as electric car demand hits slowdown
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GM looks for a road out of Tesla's shadow

General Motors CEO Mary Barra on Tuesday will face the challenge of convincing investors the No.

GM looks for a road out of Tesla's shadow
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Futures struggle for direction ahead of key jobs data, big tech earnings

Futures on Wall Street's main indexes were muted on Tuesday, as investors braced for a crucial jobs report to gauge the U.S. labor market's strength, and awaited high-profile tech earnings

Futures struggle for direction ahead of key jobs data, big tech earnings
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Ford to supply over 1,000 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E EVs to Ecolab

Ford Motor said on Tuesday it would supply more than 1,000 F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles (EVs) to Ecolab to replace the water treatment firm's gas-powered vehicles

Ford to supply over 1,000 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E EVs to Ecolab
Business|News|Technology|US

Exclusive-Boeing withdraws bid for safety exemption for Boeing 737 MAX 7

Boeing confirmed late on Monday it is withdrawing a request it made to the Federal Aviation Administration last year seeking an exemption from a safety standard for its 737 MAX

Exclusive-Boeing withdraws bid for safety exemption for Boeing 737 MAX 7
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

EU reinforces tight limits on crypto firms from outside bloc

Crypto companies based outside the EU will only be able to directly serve customers within the bloc under very limited conditions to avoid unfair competition, the

EU reinforces tight limits on crypto firms from outside bloc
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Corning forecasts weak quarterly profit on lower demand for optical fiber cables

Specialty glass maker Corning on Tuesday forecast first-quarter profit below Wall Street expectations, as it grapples with lower demand for its optical fiber cables from telecom customers.

Corning forecasts weak quarterly profit on lower demand for optical fiber cables
Asia|Business|Technology

Analysis-China's growth model pushes Beijing into more trade conflicts

Swiss solar panel maker Meyer Burger is facing the brunt of competition from China and is warning it may have to close its loss-making

Analysis-China's growth model pushes Beijing into more trade conflicts
Business|Technology

AerCap CEO dismisses calls for Boeing leadership changes

The head of the world's largest aircraft lessor AerCap dismissed calls for leadership changes at Boeing and said the planemaker is under no illusion about what needs

AerCap CEO dismisses calls for Boeing leadership changes
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US to announce billions in subsidies for advanced chips- WSJ

The Biden administration is expected to award billions of dollars in subsidies to Intel, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, and other top semiconductor companies in the coming weeks to

US to announce billions in subsidies for advanced chips- WSJ
Business|Technology|Travel|US

United Airlines resumes Boeing 737 MAX 9 flights after inspections

United Airlines said it had resumed use of its Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets Saturday for passenger flights after U.S. regulators gave the green light following a mid-air cabin

United Airlines resumes Boeing 737 MAX 9 flights after inspections
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Uber files legal appeal against Paris Mayor's transport restrictions

Uber said on Friday it had filed a legal appeal against the Paris Mayor's office regarding restrictions placed upon so-called VTCs - tourist vehicles with drivers - in the capital.

Uber files legal appeal against Paris Mayor's transport restrictions
Business|Europe|Technology

Spotify says Apple's plan to comply with EU regulation 'farce'

Spotify said on Friday that Apple's new plan to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) is "a complete and total farce."

Spotify says Apple's plan to comply with EU regulation 'farce'
Business|Technology

Musk's X aims to hire 100 content moderators in Austin by end of year

Social media company X is in the process of hiring 100 content moderators for a new office in Austin, Texas that will focus on fighting child abuse content, a goal it hopes

Musk's X aims to hire 100 content moderators in Austin by end of year
Business|Technology

Microsoft Teams down for thousands of users - Downdetector

Microsoft's Teams app services were down for thousands of users on Friday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.

Microsoft Teams down for thousands of users - Downdetector
Science|Technology

Mars rover data confirms ancient lake sediments on Mars

Data gathered by NASA's rover Perseverance has confirmed the existence of ancient lake sediments deposited by water that once filled a giant basin on Mars

Mars rover data confirms ancient lake sediments on Mars
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

MacKenzie Scott trims Amazon Stake by $10 billion- Bloomberg News

MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Amazon.com billionaire Chief Executive Jeff Bezos, sold 65.3 million shares in the ecommerce giant last year, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.

MacKenzie Scott trims Amazon Stake by $10 billion- Bloomberg News
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Iran dismisses European condemnation of satellite launch

Iran on Saturday dismissed three European countries’ condemnation of its launch of the Soraya satellite, saying peaceful technological advancement in the aerospace field was the country’s

Iran dismisses European condemnation of satellite launch
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Hedge funds cash in on Grayscale bitcoin ETF conversion - sources

A handful of hedge funds made a winning bet on approval of a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) by investing in the Grayscale

Hedge funds cash in on Grayscale bitcoin ETF conversion - sources
Business|Technology|US

Factbox-Big Tech, media firms start off 2024 with fresh U.S. job cuts

Big Tech and media companies in the U.S. have kicked off 2024 with fresh plans to cut jobs, signaling the spate of layoffs seen last year will likely continue as firms navigate persistent

Factbox-Big Tech, media firms start off 2024 with fresh U.S. job cuts
Business|Technology|US

Exclusive-US to propose 'know your customer' requirements for cloud computing companies

U.S Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Friday the Biden administration will soon propose "know your customer" requirements for cloud companies aimed at finding out who is

Exclusive-US to propose 'know your customer' requirements for cloud computing companies
Business|Technology|US

Exclusive-Lockheed Martin to cut 1% of its jobs in cost-cutting push

Lockheed Martin will cut 1% of its jobs over the course of the year in a bid to cut costs and streamline operations, a company spokesperson said on Friday.

Exclusive-Lockheed Martin to cut 1% of its jobs in cost-cutting push
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Exclusive-Canada to re-start Turkey arms exports after Sweden NATO backing -sources

Canada and Turkey have reached a deal to restart Canadian exports of drone parts in exchange for more transparency on where they are used, and it would take

Exclusive-Canada to re-start Turkey arms exports after Sweden NATO backing -sources
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Exclusive-Apple faces 'strong action' if App Store changes fall short, EU's Breton says

Apple faces strong action if changes to its App Store do not meet incoming European Union regulations, the bloc's industry

Exclusive-Apple faces 'strong action' if App Store changes fall short, EU's Breton says
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Boeing 737 MAX lands in China, ending import freeze on order backlog

The first Boeing 737 MAX jet delivered to a Chinese airline since March 2019 landed in China on Saturday, ending an almost five-year import freeze on the planemaker's

Boeing 737 MAX lands in China, ending import freeze on order backlog
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Alaska Airlines completes inspections on first group of Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft

Alaska Airlines on Friday said it has completed inspections on the first group of its Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft, clearing the carrier to put the MAX 9 back in service after an in-flight

Alaska Airlines completes inspections on first group of Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft
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Western Digital Corp posts wider Q2 loss, sees impact of structural changes

Data storage products maker Western Digital Corp posted a wider-than-expected quarterly adjusted loss on Thursday, due to the impact of structural changes the company implemented in its

Western Digital Corp posts wider Q2 loss, sees impact of structural changes
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T-Mobile forecasts annual subscriber growth above estimates

Wireless carrier T-Mobile US on Thursday forecast monthly bill-paying phone subscriber growth for the year above estimates, banking on its wide 5G coverage and promotional offers to draw

T-Mobile forecasts annual subscriber growth above estimates
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Tesla to recall 199,575 vehicles in US - NHTSA

Tesla is recalling about 199,575 Model S, X, and Y vehicles in the U.S. due to a rearview image that does not display while in reverse, decreasing the driver's visibility and increasing

Tesla to recall 199,575 vehicles in US - NHTSA
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PayPal to launch AI-based products as new CEO aims to revive share price

PayPal is launching new artificial intelligence-driven products as well as a one-click checkout feature, the company said on Thursday as its chief executive tries to inject

PayPal to launch AI-based products as new CEO aims to revive share price
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Microsoft lays off 1,900 Activision Blizzard, Xbox staff - The Verge

Microsoft is letting go of 1,900 employees at Activision Blizzard and Xbox this week, news website The Verge reported on Thursday, as last year's widespread tech layoffs spill into 2024.

Microsoft lays off 1,900 Activision Blizzard, Xbox staff - The Verge
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Intel tumbles on dismal forecast, weak PC chip demand

Intel slumped nearly 12% on Friday reeling from a bleak first-quarter revenue outlook as the chipmaker struggles to navigate uncertain demand in traditional computing

Intel tumbles on dismal forecast, weak PC chip demand
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IBM shares soar to over 10-year high on rosy AI outlook

Shares of IBM rose 12% to a more than 10-year high on Thursday after the company reported a better-than-expected outlook on its revenue backed by strong demand

IBM shares soar to over 10-year high on rosy AI outlook
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Honda, GM fuel cell venture launches commercial production

General Motors and Honda have begun shipping fuel cell power systems to customers from a factory near Detroit, they said on Thursday, a new test of

Honda, GM fuel cell venture launches commercial production
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FTC launches inquiry into generative AI investments and partnerships

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission launched an inquiry on Thursday into generative artificial intelligence investments and partnerships.

FTC launches inquiry into generative AI investments and partnerships
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Fifteen U.S. semiconductors firms eye $8 billion investment in Vietnam - senior U.S. official

Fifteen U.S. semiconductors firms have expressed interest in investing $8 billion in Vietnam, a senior U.S. official said on Friday.

Fifteen U.S. semiconductors firms eye $8 billion investment in Vietnam - senior U.S. official
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Elon Musk's AI start-up seeks to raise up to $6 billion - FT

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up xAI is in talks to raise up to $6 billion from global investors, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing multiple people familiar with

Elon Musk's AI start-up seeks to raise up to $6 billion - FT
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Chipmaker Intel forecasts quarterly revenue below estimates

Intel forecast quarterly revenue below market estimates on Thursday as it grapples with uncertain demand for its chips used in the traditional server and personal computer markets.

Chipmaker Intel forecasts quarterly revenue below estimates
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Boeing production woes 'will get resolved' says major customer Avolon

Boeing's production difficulties will "get resolved", its 737 MAX 10 aircraft will get certified and the impact of U.S. regulators freezing a planned production ramp-up will be

Boeing production woes 'will get resolved' says major customer Avolon
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Boeing CEO says planemaker backs FAA halt to 737 MAX production expansion

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun said Thursday the U.S. planemaker supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) decision to bar the planemaker from expanding

Boeing CEO says planemaker backs FAA halt to 737 MAX production expansion
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Battery firm LG Energy Solution's Q4 profit up 43% on higher US output

South Korean battery firm LG Energy Solution (LGES) posted on Friday a rise of 43% in quarterly profit, helped by increased output from its U.S. joint-

Battery firm LG Energy Solution's Q4 profit up 43% on higher US output
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Aviation sector sees no fast tech solution to GPS interference problem

Global regulators, aviation security specialists and manufacturers failed to reach an agreement on a quick technical fix to the problem of GPS spoofing near war

Aviation sector sees no fast tech solution to GPS interference problem
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Apple to allow downloads outside App Store in EU, with new fees

Apple on Thursday outlined its plans to allow software developers to distribute their apps to users in the European Union outside of Apple's own App Store.

Apple to allow downloads outside App Store in EU, with new fees
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Wall Street fintech EquiLend offline after cyberattack

Fintech firm EquiLend said on Wednesday it had identified a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to its systems, leading to a portion of systems going offline.

Wall Street fintech EquiLend offline after cyberattack
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Tesla tumbles after CEO Elon Musk warns of slower growth in 2024

Tesla tumbled 7% on Thursday after CEO Elon Musk warned sales growth would slow this year despite price cuts that have already hurt margins and raised investor concerns at

Tesla tumbles after CEO Elon Musk warns of slower growth in 2024
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Stellantis acquires CloudMade's AI tech to support vehicle software development

Stellantis has acquired the artificial intelligence framework, machine learning models and intellectual property rights and patents of British IT company CloudMade, the group said on

Stellantis acquires CloudMade's AI tech to support vehicle software development
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Southwest Airlines removes MAX 7 from 2024 plans, cuts delivery forecast from Boeing

Southwest Airlines said on Thursday it was expecting to take fewer deliveries of Boeing's 737 MAX aircraft and it had left out the MAX 7 model, which is mired in

Southwest Airlines removes MAX 7 from 2024 plans, cuts delivery forecast from Boeing
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Shein investors selling stock at 30% discount- Bloomberg News

Shein's investors are trying to sell shares in the private market at prices that value the Chinese online retailer as low as $45 billion, or a discount of around 30% to its valuation about

Shein investors selling stock at 30% discount- Bloomberg News
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Nvidia, Equinix team up to offer AI supercomputers to businesses

Data center operator Equinix and Nvidia said on Wednesday they had partnered up to offer the chip firm's supercomputing systems to corporate clients.

Nvidia, Equinix team up to offer AI supercomputers to businesses
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NTSB to review production documents on Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will travel to Boeing's 737 factory in Renton, Washington, on Friday to examine documents related to the production of the Alaska

NTSB to review production documents on Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9
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Microsoft hits $3 trillion market value, second to Apple

Microsoft's stock market value crossed the $3 trillion milestone for the first time on Wednesday, retaining its place as the world's second most valuable company,

Microsoft hits $3 trillion market value, second to Apple
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Marketmind: Tesla pothole as ECB and GDP awaited

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Tesla, the first of the so-called 'Magnificent Seven' U.S. megacap stocks to report fourth-quarter earnings, hit a another pothole

Marketmind: Tesla pothole as ECB and GDP awaited
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Google to help fund Israeli AI firms, Palestinian businesses

Google is investing $8 million to support Israeli tech firms and Palestinian businesses, the Alphabet-owned group said on Wednesday, citing the need for small

Google to help fund Israeli AI firms, Palestinian businesses
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Futures stall ahead of economic data; Tesla slides on growth warning

Futures tracking the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq were subdued on Thursday, as investors paused after a technology-fueled Wall Street rally to size up a slew of key economic data, while Tesla

Futures stall ahead of economic data; Tesla slides on growth warning
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Florida lawmakers vote to restrict children's access to social media

The Florida House of Representatives approved on Wednesday a bill aimed at barring children aged 16 and younger from social media platforms, following similar action in

Florida lawmakers vote to restrict children's access to social media
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Factbox-What airlines, regulators are doing about Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets

The U.S. aviation regulator has agreed to allow Boeing's top-selling 737 MAX 9 airplanes to resume flying after inspections, but barred the troubled planemaker from expanding production.

Factbox-What airlines, regulators are doing about Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets
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FAA halt to Boeing MAX production expansion to hit airlines, suppliers

The aerospace industry faces widening disruption from the blowout of a panel on an Alaska Airlines Boeing jet after U.S.

FAA halt to Boeing MAX production expansion to hit airlines, suppliers
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Exclusive-Ukraine to start building 4 new nuclear reactors this year - minister

Ukraine expects to start construction work on four new nuclear power reactors this summer or autumn, Energy Minister German Galushchenko told Reuters on Thursday, as

Exclusive-Ukraine to start building 4 new nuclear reactors this year - minister
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China says Boeing has permission to resume 737 MAX 8 deliveries

China said on Thursday it has given Boeing permission to resume deliveries of its 737 MAX 8 to local customers, ending an import freeze on the U.S

China says Boeing has permission to resume 737 MAX 8 deliveries
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Boeing installed piece that blew off Alaska MAX 9 jet - Seattle Times

The door plug that blew off an Alaska Airlines MAX 9 jet this month was removed for repair and reinstalled by Boeing's mechanics at its Renton assembly line, the Seattle Times

Boeing installed piece that blew off Alaska MAX 9 jet - Seattle Times
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Boeing 737 MAX returns to China

Boeing was set to deliver its first 737 MAX to a Chinese airline since March 2019 on Wednesday, flight data shows, ending a four-year freeze for the U.S.

Boeing 737 MAX returns to China
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Aviation sector seeks urgent solutions for GPS interference

The aviation industry will press regulators this week for urgent action to help tackle GPS "spoofing" amid a surge

Aviation sector seeks urgent solutions for GPS interference
Business|Technology|Travel|US

Aviation industry needs to refocus, says Wizz Air CEO

The airline industry will have to put quality at the forefront and refocus in the wake of an incident where a cabin panel blew off a Boeing 737 MAX 9 Alaska

Aviation industry needs to refocus, says Wizz Air CEO
Business|Technology

Autonomous driving firm Aurora lays off 3% staff

Autonomous vehicle technology company Aurora Innovation said on Wednesday it had cut 3% of its workforce as part of a reorganization exercise.

Autonomous driving firm Aurora lays off 3% staff
Asia|Business|Technology

Apple smartphone shipments in China shrink 2.1% in fourth quarter - IDC

Apple's smartphone shipments in China shrank 2.1% in the final quarter of 2023 from the same period a year ago, but Apple rose to the number one spot in the market, data from

Apple smartphone shipments in China shrink 2.1% in fourth quarter - IDC
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Analysis-Netflix emulates old-school cable TV playbook with addition of live sports

After a quarter in which Netflix reaffirmed its dominance in streaming video, its $5 billion deal to acquire rights to broadcast live wrestling suggests the streaming

Analysis-Netflix emulates old-school cable TV playbook with addition of live sports
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Analog chipmaker Texas Instruments forecasts quarterly revenue below estimates

Texas Instruments forecast quarterly revenue below market estimates on Tuesday, as chip inventory builds up in its key markets with initial signs of weakness in the automotive sector.

Analog chipmaker Texas Instruments forecasts quarterly revenue below estimates
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US SEC's 'X' account hacked with 'SIM swapping,' agency says

Wall Street's top regulator was the victim of "SIM swapping," a technique internet fraudsters use to seize control of telephone lines, when its account on the social

US SEC's 'X' account hacked with 'SIM swapping,' agency says
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Tesla price cuts, delivery plan and CEO pay in focus ahead of results

Tesla's profitability and deliveries will be on top of investors' minds when the world's most valuable automaker reports results on Wednesday, days after sharp price cuts

Tesla price cuts, delivery plan and CEO pay in focus ahead of results
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Instagram, Facebook users to get more choices to comply with DMA - Meta

Instagram and Facebook users in Europe will be offered more choices on how they use Meta Platforms' services to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), the social media

Instagram, Facebook users to get more choices to comply with DMA - Meta
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Foreign auto brands boost exports as China sales remain weak - data

Foreign carmakers that have been losing market share to local rivals in China have boosted exports from the world's largest auto market, accounting for more than a fifth of the

Foreign auto brands boost exports as China sales remain weak - data
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Exclusive-Panasonic puts productivity boost ahead of new EV plant in US

Panasonic's battery business must focus on boosting productivity, Group CEO Yuki Kusumi told Reuters, signalling the Tesla supplier may hold off

Exclusive-Panasonic puts productivity boost ahead of new EV plant in US
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Electric van maker Arrival inches closer to insolvency - Sky News

British electric vehicle company Arrival is heading closer to insolvency after lining up a new set of advisers to oversee contingency planning, Sky News reported on Monday.

Electric van maker Arrival inches closer to insolvency - Sky News
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Binance kicks off oral arguments in push to end SEC lawsuit

The world's largest crypto exchange Binance and the U.S.

Binance kicks off oral arguments in push to end SEC lawsuit
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Amer Sports targets up to $8.7 billion valuation in US IPO

Amer Sports, the maker of Wilson tennis rackets and Salomon ski boots, said on Monday it was targeting a valuation of up to $8.7 billion in its U.S. initial public offering.

Amer Sports targets up to $8.7 billion valuation in US IPO
Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Super Micro Computer shares surge as AI server demand powers big forecast raise

Shares of Super Micro Computer jumped about 25% to a record high on Friday after the company projected quarterly results well above its current estimates due to strong

Super Micro Computer shares surge as AI server demand powers big forecast raise
Business|Finance|Technology

Stellantis to launch 8 models based on new 'STLA Large' BEV platform in 2024-2026

Stellantis will launch eight electric models by the end of 2026 based on a new platform for large vehicles, the automaker said on Friday presenting its 'STLA Large' architecture.

Stellantis to launch 8 models based on new 'STLA Large' BEV platform in 2024-2026
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

S&P 500 hits record intra-day high driven by chipmakers, megacaps

The S&P 500 hit an intra-day record high for the first time in two years on Friday, powered by gains in chipmakers and heavyweight technology stocks on optimism around artificial

S&P 500 hits record intra-day high driven by chipmakers, megacaps
Business|Finance|Technology

Sam Altman seeks to raise billions for network of AI chip factories - Bloomberg News

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who has been working to raise billions of dollars from investors for a chip venture, aims to use the funds to set up a network of factories to manufacture

Sam Altman seeks to raise billions for network of AI chip factories - Bloomberg News
Science|Technology

Safran tests radical jet engine design in historic wind tunnel

French engine maker Safran said on Friday it had begun wind-tunnel tests for its "RISE" technology project, a radical jet engine design for the next generation of medium-

Safran tests radical jet engine design in historic wind tunnel
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Microsoft says it was hacked by Russian state-sponsored group

Microsoft said on Friday that a Russian state-sponsored group hacked into its corporate systems on Jan. 12 and stole some emails and documents from

Microsoft says it was hacked by Russian state-sponsored group
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Marketmind: Hot chips, China dips and UK retail swoons

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan A fresh burst of chipmaker excitement around artificial intelligence and some punchy U.S. jobs data have reinvigorated Wall St and

Marketmind: Hot chips, China dips and UK retail swoons
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Japan starts precision landing of 'moon sniper' SLIM spacecraft

Japan started a "precision" landing attempt of its moon probe on Saturday, its bid to become the world's fifth country to achieve a moonshot and revitalise a space

Japan starts precision landing of 'moon sniper' SLIM spacecraft
Asia|Science|Technology

Japan's SLIM spacecraft lands on moon, a first for the country

Japan on Saturday became the world's fifth country to put a spacecraft on the moon, as the space agency said its Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) has made

Japan's SLIM spacecraft lands on moon, a first for the country
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Instant view- Record S&P 500 close classifies 15-month rally as a "bull market"

The S&P 500 posted a record high close on Friday for the first time in two years, fueled by a rally in chipmakers and other heavyweight technology stocks on optimism

Instant view- Record S&P 500 close classifies 15-month rally as a "bull market"
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Ford cuts F-150 Lightning production as EV demand softens

Ford Motor said on Friday it would reduce production of its F-150 Lightning pickup truck, as demand for electric vehicles (EVs) softens. The No.

Ford cuts F-150 Lightning production as EV demand softens
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EU Commission seeks feedback on Apple offer to let rivals access tap-and-go tech in antitrust case

The European Commission is seeking feedback from rivals and customers on concessions Apple offered to possibly settle EU antitrust charges and stave off a possible hefty fine, it

EU Commission seeks feedback on Apple offer to let rivals access tap-and-go tech in antitrust case
Business|Finance|Technology

BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF first to hit $1 billion in assets

BlackRock's spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) hit $1 billion in assets in the first four days of trading, the first to clinch the milestone among a batch of newly launched ETFs

BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF first to hit $1 billion in assets
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Binance heads to court, seeking dismissal of SEC fraud lawsuit

Binance is due to square off against the U.S.

Binance heads to court, seeking dismissal of SEC fraud lawsuit
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Atlas Air's Boeing cargo plane makes emergency landing after engine malfunction

An Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 cargo plane with five crew members made an emergency landing at Miami International Airport (MIA) late Thursday after

Atlas Air's Boeing cargo plane makes emergency landing after engine malfunction
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Amazon's iRobot deal faces EU antitrust veto, sources say

Amazon's $1.4 billion acquisition of robot vacuum maker iRobot will be blocked by EU antitrust regulators, three people familiar with the matter said on Friday, as

Amazon's iRobot deal faces EU antitrust veto, sources say
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AI startup Cohere in talks to raise roughly $500mln to $1bln - source

Cohere, a Toronto-based startup developing artificial intelligence for businesses, is in discussions with investors to raise capital in the ballpark of $500 million to $

AI startup Cohere in talks to raise roughly $500mln to $1bln - source
Asia|Business|Technology

Vietnamese EV maker VinFast misses 2023 deliveries goal, but Q4 up

Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast on Thursday said it delivered nearly 35,000 cars in 2023, below its target of at least 40,000 units, blaming slow EV adoption in some

Vietnamese EV maker VinFast misses 2023 deliveries goal, but Q4 up
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VF Corp's cyber incident causes data breach of 35.5 million consumers

Vans sneaker maker VF Corp said on Thursday the cyber incident that hit the company in December led to a breach of personal data of about 35.5 million consumers, and added that it does not

VF Corp's cyber incident causes data breach of 35.5 million consumers
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US-owned bulk carrier approached by drones off Yemen -British security firm

British maritime security firm Ambrey on Thursday said that a Marshall Islands-flagged US-owned bulk carrier reported that four unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) approached and circled

US-owned bulk carrier approached by drones off Yemen -British security firm
Economy|Health|News|Technology|US

US Minuteman III missile replacement breaks $96 billion budget, triggers Pentagon review

The replacement for the ground-based U.S. nuclear arsenal anchored by the Minuteman III has officially busted through its $95.8 billion budget due to the COVID-19

US Minuteman III missile replacement breaks $96 billion budget, triggers Pentagon review
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Tesla, Ford take top spots as most shorted stocks in 2023 - Hazeltree

Hedge funds took the most bets against auto companies Tesla, Ford, and communications company Charter Communications in 2023, a report by data firm Hazeltree said

Tesla, Ford take top spots as most shorted stocks in 2023 - Hazeltree
Health|Technology

Spanish court rules Facebook moderator suffered work-related mental trauma

A Spanish court has ruled a former Facebook moderator's mental health was damaged by his work reviewing graphic content such as beheadings

Spanish court rules Facebook moderator suffered work-related mental trauma
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Robinhood settles Massachusetts regulators' trading case for $7.5 million

Online brokerage Robinhood on Thursday agreed to pay a $7.5 million fine and overhaul its practices to resolve allegations by Massachusetts' securities regulators

Robinhood settles Massachusetts regulators' trading case for $7.5 million
Business|Education|Technology|US

OpenAI, Arizona State University partner to expand AI in academia

Microsoft-backed OpenAI has signed a deal with Arizona State University as the ChatGPT owner looks to expand its partnerships beyond technology and media firms.

OpenAI, Arizona State University partner to expand AI in academia
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NTSB chair: Boeing CEO called, wants to rectify errors made in past

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy said on Thursday that Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun called after a cabin panel on a Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet blew out in

NTSB chair: Boeing CEO called, wants to rectify errors made in past
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Low-cost spot bitcoin ETFs threaten to erode Coinbase margin, trading volume

Coinbase Global, the largest listed cryptocurrency exchange, could take a hit to its trading volume and margin, analysts said, if more investors dabble in bitcoin from the

Low-cost spot bitcoin ETFs threaten to erode Coinbase margin, trading volume
Asia|News|Science|Technology

Japan counts down to precision 'moon sniper' landing mission

Japan aims to become the fifth country to put a spacecraft on the moon when it attempts a precision landing on Friday, in what would be a boost for a space

Japan counts down to precision 'moon sniper' landing mission
Business|Europe|Technology|US

Intel gains boost in battle against EU fine

U.S. chipmaker Intel's fight against a 1.06 billion euro ($1.2 billion) EU antitrust fine was boosted on Thursday by an adviser to Europe's top court finding EU regulators at

Intel gains boost in battle against EU fine
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Indonesia allows Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes to fly again after checks

Indonesia has allowed three Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes to fly again after grounding them, as they have different configurations from a jet that was forced to make an emergency landing

Indonesia allows Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes to fly again after checks
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Illicit crypto addresses received at least $24.2 billion in 2023 - report

At least $24.2 billion worth of crypto was sent to illicit crypto wallet addresses in 2023, including addresses identified as sanctioned or linked to terrorist

Illicit crypto addresses received at least $24.2 billion in 2023 - report
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology

Google to invest $1 billion in UK data centre

Alphabet-owned Google said on Thursday it would invest $1 billion in a data centre in the United Kingdom, which would expand the company's presence in the key market.

Google to invest $1 billion in UK data centre
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Google CEO tells employees to expect more job cuts this year - The Verge

Google CEO Sundar Pichai told employees to expect more job cuts at the Alphabet-owned company this year, The Verge reported on Wednesday, citing an internal memo.

Google CEO tells employees to expect more job cuts this year - The Verge
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Exclusive-Reddit seeks to launch IPO in March - sources

Social media platform Reddit has drawn up detailed plans to launch its initial public offering (IPO) in March, moving forward with a listing it has been eyeing

Exclusive-Reddit seeks to launch IPO in March - sources
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EU antitrust regulator intends to block Amazon's iRobot acquisition - WSJ

The European Union's competition watchdog plans to block Amazon.com's $1.4-billion deal for robot vacuum maker iRobot, The Wall Street Journal said on Thursday, citing people familiar with

EU antitrust regulator intends to block Amazon's iRobot acquisition - WSJ
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Crew with first astronaut from Turkey set for launch to space station

A fighter pilot poised to become Turkey's first person in orbit and three other astronauts representing Europe were set for launch

Crew with first astronaut from Turkey set for launch to space station
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ChatGPT effect: Coursera sees signups for AI courses every minute in 2023

U.S. edutech platform Coursera added a new user every minute on average for its artificial intelligence courses in 2023,

ChatGPT effect: Coursera sees signups for AI courses every minute in 2023
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Cadillac ramps up Lyriq electric vehicle output as battery supply grows

General Motors' Cadillac is ramping up production of its Lyriq compact, electric sport utility vehicle now that more batteries are available and demand for

Cadillac ramps up Lyriq electric vehicle output as battery supply grows
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BMW taps humanoid startup Figure to take on Tesla's robot

Robotics startup Figure said it has signed a partnership with BMW Manufacturing to deploy its humanoid robots in the car maker's facility in the U.S., as more companies turn

BMW taps humanoid startup Figure to take on Tesla's robot
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Amazon lays off about 5% of workforce at Buy with Prime unit

Amazon.com said on Thursday it is laying off fewer than 5% of employees at its Buy with Prime unit.

Amazon lays off about 5% of workforce at Buy with Prime unit
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Alaska Airlines extends Boeing 737 MAX 9 cancellations through Sunday

Alaska Airlines said on Thursday it will extend the cancellation of its Boeing 737 MAX 9 flights through Sunday as the Federal Aviation Administration continues to review

Alaska Airlines extends Boeing 737 MAX 9 cancellations through Sunday
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Verizon to incur $5.8 billion impairment charge in fourth quarter

Verizon Communications said on Wednesday that it would record a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of about $5.8 billion in the fourth quarter.

Verizon to incur $5.8 billion impairment charge in fourth quarter
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US FAA says first 40 inspections of Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes complete

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Wednesday that inspections of an initial group of 40 Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplanes have been completed, a key

US FAA says first 40 inspections of Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes complete
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Trump-linked SPAC may raise up to $50 million via convertible notes, warrants

Digital World Acquisition, the blank-check firm set to merge with former U.S.

Trump-linked SPAC may raise up to $50 million via convertible notes, warrants
Business|Technology|US

Musk's X approved for Virginia money transmitter license

Social media platform X received approval for a money transmitter license in Virginia, the 17th U.S. state to grant approval, as the Elon Musk-owned company advances efforts

Musk's X approved for Virginia money transmitter license
Technology|US|Videos

Mother whose child died in TikTok challenge urges US court to revive lawsuit

A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday wrestled with whether the video-based social media platform TikTok could be sued for causing a 10-year-old girl's death by promoting a

Mother whose child died in TikTok challenge urges US court to revive lawsuit
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Inflows to spot bitcoin ETFs drop on second day of trading

Fund inflows to exchange traded funds (ETFs) tied to the spot price of bitcoin dropped to about $200 million on the second day of trading after attracting $629 million on their debut on

Inflows to spot bitcoin ETFs drop on second day of trading
Business|Technology

Exclusive: BYD to stop making pouch batteries for its hybrid EVs on leakage concerns - sources

China's BYD plans to end production of the pouch-type batteries used in its best-selling hybrids as the automaker seeks to address durability concerns and the risk that they could

Exclusive: BYD to stop making pouch batteries for its hybrid EVs on leakage concerns - sources
Business|Technology

Apple overtakes Samsung as top seller of smartphones

Apple ended Samsung Electronics' 12-year run as the largest seller of smartphones in the world, after commanding a 20% share of the market in 2023, according to data from International

Apple overtakes Samsung as top seller of smartphones
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Wind, solar to lead US power generation growth over next 2 years, EIA says

Wind and solar are set to lead U.S. power generation growth for the next two years following new renewable energy instillations, Energy Information Administration (

Wind, solar to lead US power generation growth over next 2 years, EIA says
Business|Technology|US

Volkswagen and rivals plug away at solid-state battery puzzle

Volkswagen, whose drive to develop a "solid-state" electric car battery with U.S. startup QuantumScape has been dogged by delays, is casting

Volkswagen and rivals plug away at solid-state battery puzzle
Business|Technology

Vodafone signs $1.5 billion Microsoft deal for AI, cloud and IoT

Vodafone has agreed a 10-year partnership with Microsoft to bring generative AI, digital, enterprise and cloud services to more than 300 million businesses and

Vodafone signs $1.5 billion Microsoft deal for AI, cloud and IoT
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US tops public distrust in innovation on eve of Davos -Edelman

Business and governments are doing a poor job of managing and regulating new technologies, a survey of people ahead of this week's World Economic Forum's

US tops public distrust in innovation on eve of Davos -Edelman
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TSMC's Q4 profit to slide 23%, focus on rebounding demand this year

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd is expected to report a 23% drop in fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, but analysts predict better growth this year on the back of

TSMC's Q4 profit to slide 23%, focus on rebounding demand this year
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Top ex-Google researchers raise $30 million for Tokyo-based AI lab

Sakana AI, a Tokyo-based artificial intelligence startup founded by two prominent former Google researchers, said on Tuesday it had raised $30 million in a seed

Top ex-Google researchers raise $30 million for Tokyo-based AI lab
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Tech layoffs continue after 'Year of Efficiency'

Big Tech's "Year of Efficiency" may be over but recent layoffs at Google and Amazon have signaled the firms will keep cutting jobs in 2024 as they make big

Tech layoffs continue after 'Year of Efficiency'
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Synopsys to buy engineering software firm Ansys in $35 billion deal

Chip design software maker Synopsys said on Tuesday it would buy Ansys in a $35 billion cash-and-stock deal, snapping up the maker

Synopsys to buy engineering software firm Ansys in $35 billion deal
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Ryanair expects Boeing MAX 10 to be certified by Q4

Ryanair expects Boeing's 737 MAX 10 jet to be certified by the fourth quarter of 2024, Group Chief Executive Michael O'Leary said on Tuesday.

Ryanair expects Boeing MAX 10 to be certified by Q4
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OpenAI seeks to allay election meddling fears in blog post

- Artificial intelligence lab OpenAI published a blog post Monday seeking to address fears that its technology will meddle with elections, as more than a third

OpenAI seeks to allay election meddling fears in blog post
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Nvidia, AMD shares jump as AI optimism spurs analyst price target hikes

Shares of Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices jumped on Tuesday as investor optimism over the prospects of higher demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-powered

Nvidia, AMD shares jump as AI optimism spurs analyst price target hikes
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Musk seeks 25% voting share at Tesla

Elon Musk said on Monday he would be uncomfortable growing AI/robotics at Tesla without at least a 25% voting control of the company.

Musk seeks 25% voting share at Tesla
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Microsoft topples Apple to become global market cap leader

Microsoft has eclipsed Apple to become the world's largest company by market capitalization, driven by its deep focus on generative artificial intelligence (AI), a sector that has garnered

Microsoft topples Apple to become global market cap leader
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Microsoft CEO 'comfortable' with OpenAI non-profit despite Altman ouster

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday said he had no issue with partner OpenAI's governance structure, two months after the startup's non-profit board

Microsoft CEO 'comfortable' with OpenAI non-profit despite Altman ouster
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Honeywell's quantum computing firm valued at $5 billion after latest fundraise

Honeywell International said on Tuesday its quantum computing company, Quantinuum, was valued at $5 billion after a $300 million equity funding round, anchored by JPMorgan Chase.

Honeywell's quantum computing firm valued at $5 billion after latest fundraise
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Google lays off hundreds of employees in advertising team - Business Insider

Alphabet-owned Google is laying off hundreds of employees in its advertising sales team, Business Insider report on Tuesday, citing an internal memo.

Google lays off hundreds of employees in advertising team - Business Insider
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Wall Street ends down as Apple weighs

U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday after mixed earnings from Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs pressured banks, and as sell-offs in Boeing and Apple

Wall Street ends down as Apple weighs
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Factbox-Solid state: EV giants chase 'holy grail' of batteries

Solid-state batteries hold the promise of more energy storage, longer driving ranges and faster charging for next-generation electric vehicles.

Factbox-Solid state: EV giants chase 'holy grail' of batteries
Business|Technology|US

Elon Musk's X receives money transmitter license in Utah

Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday received a money-transmitter license from Utah, the 15th U.S. state to grant approval as the company explores

Elon Musk's X receives money transmitter license in Utah
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Boeing to add further quality inspections for 737 MAX

Boeing will add further quality inspections for the 737 MAX after an accident earlier this month where a fuselage panel was blown off an airplane, the head of its commercial

Boeing to add further quality inspections for 737 MAX
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Boeing shares fall as MAX 9 grounding continues

Boeing shares fell 2.5% before the bell on Tuesday and were set to extend last week's losses as the U.S. grounding of some 737 MAX 9 jets entered its 11th day, while the company's promise

Boeing shares fall as MAX 9 grounding continues
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Boeing needs more hands-on management, not resignations, says Ryanair CEO

Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O'Leary on Tuesday called for a revamp of Boeing management after the mid-air blowout of a cabin panel in an Alaska Airlines 737

Boeing needs more hands-on management, not resignations, says Ryanair CEO
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Boeing names independent advisor to lead review of quality management practices

Boeing on Tuesday named Kirkland H.

Boeing names independent advisor to lead review of quality management practices
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Boeing 737 MAX deliveries to China face fresh delay after Alaska incident -WSJ

Boeing faces a fresh delay in the resumption of deliveries of 737 MAX jets to China after the mid-air blowout of a panel on an Alaska Airlines MAX 9 this month, the Wall Street Journal

Boeing 737 MAX deliveries to China face fresh delay after Alaska incident -WSJ
Asia|Business|Technology

Apple offers iPhone 15 at rare discount in China as competition intensifies

Apple is offering rare discounts on its iPhones in China, cutting retail prices by as much as 500 yuan ($70) amid growing competitive pressure in the world's biggest

Apple offers iPhone 15 at rare discount in China as competition intensifies
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Analysis-Hertz's EV sale to fan cost concerns, dampen used-car market

Electric vehicles were already considered expensive and hard to repair.

Analysis-Hertz's EV sale to fan cost concerns, dampen used-car market
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US FAA plans closer monitoring of 737 MAX 9 when it returns to flights

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration told Reuters on Friday that the agency plans "closer monitoring" of the 737 MAX 9 after the plane returns to

US FAA plans closer monitoring of 737 MAX 9 when it returns to flights
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US FAA extends Boeing MAX 9 grounding for new safety checks

The U.S. aviation regulator on Friday extended the grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplanes indefinitely for new safety checks and

US FAA extends Boeing MAX 9 grounding for new safety checks
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U.S. appeals court upholds tribunal decisions in Apple-Masimo patent dispute

A U.S. appeals court on Friday upheld two earlier decisions by a patent tribunal that favored Masimo in its intellectual property dispute with Apple over blood oxygen sensors in newer

U.S. appeals court upholds tribunal decisions in Apple-Masimo patent dispute
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Tesla, Volvo Car pause output as Red Sea shipping crisis deepens

Automakers Tesla and Geely-owned Volvo Car said they were suspending some production in Europe due to a shortage of

Tesla, Volvo Car pause output as Red Sea shipping crisis deepens
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Stellantis turning to airfreight to compensate for temporary Red Sea disruptions

Stellantis is relying on airfreight to cope with temporary supply disruptions caused by international shifts in transport routes due to attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, a

Stellantis turning to airfreight to compensate for temporary Red Sea disruptions
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Microsoft edges out Apple as world's most valuable company

Microsoft's stock market value ended a trading session higher than Apple's for the first time since 2021 on Friday, making it the world's most valuable company as worries

Microsoft edges out Apple as world's most valuable company
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LG opens first EV charging station factory in the US

LG Electronics on Friday opened its first factory in the U.S. for assembling electric-vehicle charging stations as the South Korean electronics giant looks to capture a share in the fast-

LG opens first EV charging station factory in the US
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EV maker Lucid recalls over 2,000 luxury sedans due to faulty component

Lucid Group is recalling more than 2,000 units of its Air luxury electric sedan for potential faults in early versions of a part that could pose a safety risk due to obstructed driver

EV maker Lucid recalls over 2,000 luxury sedans due to faulty component
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Delta CEO confident Boeing will learn from mid-air panel incident

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said he was confident Boeing would learn from an incident last week involving a mid-air blowout of a cabin panel on one of the

Delta CEO confident Boeing will learn from mid-air panel incident
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CoinShares to acquire Valkyrie Funds after US spot bitcoin ETF approval

CoinShares International said on Friday it has exercised an option to acquire Valkyrie Funds, expanding the European digital asset firm's U.S. offerings, after

CoinShares to acquire Valkyrie Funds after US spot bitcoin ETF approval
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China's BYD in talks with Brazil's Sigma Lithium on supply deal -FT

Chinese electric car-maker BYD has held talks with Brazil's Sigma Lithium over a possible supply agreement, joint venture or acquisition, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

China's BYD in talks with Brazil's Sigma Lithium on supply deal -FT
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Boeing performs pressure tests but does not normally adjust Max 9 panels -source

Boeing does not typically make adjustments to the type of panel involved in last week's 737 MAX 9 blowout unless factory tests reveal a problem, a source

Boeing performs pressure tests but does not normally adjust Max 9 panels -source
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Alaska Airlines extends Boeing 737 MAX 9 flight cancellations through Tuesday

Alaska Airlines said it will extend its cancellation of Boeing 737 MAX 9 flights through Tuesday, Jan. 16, for planes that have been grounded since last week's mid-air cabin panel blowout.

Alaska Airlines extends Boeing 737 MAX 9 flight cancellations through Tuesday
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Alaska Airlines begins preliminary inspections on up to 20 Boeing 737-9 MAX

Alaska Airlines has begun preliminary inspections on some of its Boeing 737-9 MAX aircrafts this weekend, adding that up to 20 planes could undergo inspection, the company said on Saturday

Alaska Airlines begins preliminary inspections on up to 20 Boeing 737-9 MAX
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With Heliox purchase, Siemens eyes high growth in truck, bus EV chargers - exec

Siemens expects high double-digit growth in electric chargers for bus fleets and trucks and to be in the top three companies in that rapidly growing global market

With Heliox purchase, Siemens eyes high growth in truck, bus EV chargers - exec
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US political ad spending to grow 30% in 2024 amid digital boom

Spending on political advertising in the U.S. is expected to jump 30% this year from the last presidential election in 2020, partly driven by higher spending on digital

US political ad spending to grow 30% in 2024 amid digital boom
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US FAA launches formal investigation into Boeing 737 MAX 9 cabin panel loss

The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it is launching a formal investigation into the Boeing 737 MAX 9 after a cabin panel loss led to an Alaska Airlines emergency

US FAA launches formal investigation into Boeing 737 MAX 9 cabin panel loss
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Tesla drops prices of some new China Model 3 and Model Y cars

The price of Tesla's new China Model 3 dropped to 245,900 yuan, and the price of the Model Y dropped to 258,900 yuan, as of Jan. 12, according to the company's website.

Tesla drops prices of some new China Model 3 and Model Y cars
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, US House Speaker Mike Johnson discuss AI's risk

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met Republican U.S.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, US House Speaker Mike Johnson discuss AI's risk
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Microsoft briefly overtakes Apple as world's most valuable company

Microsoft on Thursday briefly overtook Apple as the world's most valuable company for the first time since 2021 after the iPhone maker's shares made a weak start to the year

Microsoft briefly overtakes Apple as world's most valuable company
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Key senator seeks answers on FAA 737 MAX production oversight

The chair of the Senate Commerce Committee on Thursday asked the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for answers on its oversight of Boeing’s production

Key senator seeks answers on FAA 737 MAX production oversight
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International Battery Metals leases lithium filtration plant for US production

International Battery Metals on Thursday said it leased its portable direct lithium extraction (DLE) plant to a customer that aims to begin producing the metal needed

International Battery Metals leases lithium filtration plant for US production
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Hertz to sell about 20,000 EVs from US fleet

Hertz Global Holdings said on Thursday it would sell about 20,000 of its electric vehicles (EVs) from its U.S. fleet, or about one-third of the global EV fleet.

Hertz to sell about 20,000 EVs from US fleet
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Exclusive-Shein seeks China's permission for US IPO -sources

Shein is seeking Beijing's nod to go public in the U.S., two sources with knowledge of the matter said, highlighting the limits of the

Exclusive-Shein seeks China's permission for US IPO -sources
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Exclusive-Bain, Hellman & Friedman vying to acquire DocuSign-sources

Bain Capital and Hellman & Friedman are competing to acquire DocuSign Inc, the provider of online signature services with a market value of about $

Exclusive-Bain, Hellman & Friedman vying to acquire DocuSign-sources
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Ebay to pay $3 million penalty over harassment of couple behind newsletter

EBay has agreed to pay $3 million to resolve a U.S. criminal probe into a campaign by several of its employees to stalk and harass a Massachusetts couple whose

Ebay to pay $3 million penalty over harassment of couple behind newsletter
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China raises concerns with US over chip-making export controls, sanctions

China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao expressed concern over U.S. curbs preventing third countries from exporting lithography machines to China during a phone call with

China raises concerns with US over chip-making export controls, sanctions
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Chilean government partners with Google to launch Asia-Pacific fiber optic link

The Chilean government announced a partnership with Alphabet's Google on Wednesday to build the first undersea fiber-optic cable between South America and Asia Pacific.

Chilean government partners with Google to launch Asia-Pacific fiber optic link
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Amazon cuts 5% of Audible division's workforce - Business Insider

Amazon.com is laying off 5% of the workforce at Audible, Business Insider reported on Thursday, citing a memo by the head of the audiobook and podcast division.

Amazon cuts 5% of Audible division's workforce - Business Insider
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US State Dept OKs possible Tomahawk weapons system support sale to Australia

The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale of Tomahawk weapons system support services and related equipment to Australia for $250 million, U.S.

US State Dept OKs possible Tomahawk weapons system support sale to Australia
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Turkish competition board to fine Meta Platforms $160,000 per day

Turkey's competition authority said on Wednesday that it had decided to fine Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc 4.8 million lira ($160,000) a day for failing to provide sufficient

Turkish competition board to fine Meta Platforms $160,000 per day
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US bitcoin ETFs see $4.6B in volume in first day of trading

U.S.-listed bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw $4.6 billion worth of shares trade hands as of Thursday afternoon, according to LSEG data

US bitcoin ETFs see $4.6B in volume in first day of trading
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Renault banks on new models, Megane price cut to fight off Tesla in France

Renault is banking on new models and a price cut for its Megane model to help in its battle against U.S. rival Tesla Inc on its home turf, a senior official for

Renault banks on new models, Megane price cut to fight off Tesla in France
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OpenAI launches GPT Store to capitalize on ChatGPT's consumer success

Artificial intelligence lab OpenAI has launched its GPT Store, a marketplace for personalized artificial intelligence (AI) applications, the company said in a

OpenAI launches GPT Store to capitalize on ChatGPT's consumer success
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to meet US House Speaker Mike Johnson - Axios

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will meet with Republican U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson on Capitol Hill on Thursday, Axios reported on Wednesday, citing a source.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to meet US House Speaker Mike Johnson - Axios
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Netflix advertising chief says ad tier crosses 23 million monthly users - Variety

Netflix's ad-supported tier has reached more than 23 million global active users per month, the Variety magazine reported on Wednesday, quoting the streaming giant's advertising chief Amy

Netflix advertising chief says ad tier crosses 23 million monthly users - Variety
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Multiple spot bitcoin ETFs to begin trading on Thursday - Cboe

Multiple issuers' spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will begin trading on Thursday, the Cboe exchange said on Wednesday.

Multiple spot bitcoin ETFs to begin trading on Thursday - Cboe
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise CEO expects no China challenge on $14 billion Juniper Networks deal

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Chief Executive Antonio Neri told Reuters he does not foresee any major regulatory risks in China for his firm's $14 billion bid to

Hewlett Packard Enterprise CEO expects no China challenge on $14 billion Juniper Networks deal
Business|Technology

Google lays off hundreds in Assistant, hardware, engineering teams

Alphabet's Google said on Wednesday it is laying off hundreds of employees across multiple teams, with Fitbit co-founders James Park and Eric

Google lays off hundreds in Assistant, hardware, engineering teams
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Exclusive-SK On may start mass producing LFP batteries for automakers in 2026 - executive

South Korea's SK On plans to start mass producing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries as early as 2026 to supply several automakers as it

Exclusive-SK On may start mass producing LFP batteries for automakers in 2026 - executive
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EU court should back Google's $2.7 billion EU antitrust fine, court adviser says

Alphabet unit Google's 2.42-billion-euro ($2.65 billion) EU antitrust fine should be upheld by Europe's top court, an adviser to the court said on Thursday.

EU court should back Google's $2.7 billion EU antitrust fine, court adviser says
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Commerzbank enters joint venture with Global Payments

German lender Commerzbank and U.S. company Global Payments announced on Thursday a joint venture to offer digital payment services to small- and medium-sized business customers across

Commerzbank enters joint venture with Global Payments
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Bitcoin holds firm after regulators approve ETFs

Bitcoin held steady on Thursday after regulators approved the first U.S.-listed exchange traded funds (ETFs) to track the world's largest cryptocurrency, seen as a landmark move

Bitcoin holds firm after regulators approve ETFs
Europe|Technology

Austrian activist Schrems broadens Meta privacy complaint

Privacy activist Max Schrems' advocacy group Noyb on Thursday expanded its complaint about Meta Platforms' paid no-ads subscription service as it urged Austrian

Austrian activist Schrems broadens Meta privacy complaint
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At CES, legacy automakers scramble to keep up in AI arms race

As artificial intelligence becomes the new horsepower for car buyers, established automakers are redoubling efforts to match the digital features

At CES, legacy automakers scramble to keep up in AI arms race
Business|Technology

Analysis-Vulcan rocket's debut brings long-awaited challenge to SpaceX dominance

A Boeing-Lockheed joint venture's launch of a new Vulcan rocket this week inaugurated a formidable rival to Elon Musk's SpaceX, a milestone long sought by the

Analysis-Vulcan rocket's debut brings long-awaited challenge to SpaceX dominance
Business|Finance|Technology

Analysis: Spot bitcoin ETFs may face uphill battle to widen token's appeal

Crypto enthusiasts hailed the approval of U.S. bitcoin exchange-traded funds as the birth of a new asset class, but broadening acceptance of the famously turbulent

Analysis: Spot bitcoin ETFs may face uphill battle to widen token's appeal
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Amazon has not offered remedies to EU anitrust concerns over iRobot deal

Amazon has not offered remedies to address concerns of EU antitrust regulators over its $1.4 billion acquisition of robot vacuum maker iRobot, according to an update on the

Amazon has not offered remedies to EU anitrust concerns over iRobot deal
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Walmart unveils new GenAI search tech for shoppers at CES

Walmart on Tuesday unveiled two new AI-powered tools at the CES conference in Las Vegas to help shoppers quickly search for products and automate the process

Walmart unveils new GenAI search tech for shoppers at CES
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VW, Toyota saw China market share shrink in 2023: industry association

Volkswagen Group and Toyota Motor saw their share of the world's largest auto market shrink last year, industry data showed on Wednesday, as legacy

VW, Toyota saw China market share shrink in 2023: industry association
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Boeing CEO tells employees: 'This event can never happen again' - sources

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun told staff on Tuesday that the planemaker would need to earn the confidence of airlines and work with regulators

Boeing CEO tells employees: 'This event can never happen again' - sources
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Tesla lowers range estimates as U.S. regulators tighten vehicle-test rules

Tesla has lowered driving-range estimates across its lineup of electric vehicles as a new U.S. government vehicle-testing regulation takes effect with the goal of

Tesla lowers range estimates as U.S. regulators tighten vehicle-test rules
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Tesla launches updated Model 3 in North America

Tesla on Wednesday launched the updated version of its Model 3 sedan in North America and kept the prices unchanged, according to the company's website and a post on X.

Tesla launches updated Model 3 in North America
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Taiwan issues alert after China satellite launch

Taiwan authorities sent out an island-wide alert on Tuesday, saying a Chinese satellite had flown over south Taiwan airspace, around the same time Chinese state media confirmed the

Taiwan issues alert after China satellite launch
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Taiwan Dec exports beat forecasts as demand from US surges, slips from China

Taiwan's exports rose more than expected in December on stronger demand for high-tech products from the United States, but the recovery is expected to

Taiwan Dec exports beat forecasts as demand from US surges, slips from China
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SVB Financial plans to hand VC business to creditors

The bankrupt parent company of Silicon Valley Bank plans to turn over its remaining venture capital business to its creditors while it continues to fight U.S.

SVB Financial plans to hand VC business to creditors
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Stellantis uses Amazon cloud to cut in-car software development to a day

Stellantis said on Tuesday using Amazon's computing power and BlackBerry technology it has developed a "virtual cockpit" to create and test new versions of car

Stellantis uses Amazon cloud to cut in-car software development to a day

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