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Today: September 24, 2024

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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
Business|Economy|Technology

How the SEC has bolstered the US market since the 2021 GameStop frenzy

The latest resurgence of retail trading in GameStop follows major changes aimed at boosting the resilience and transparency of the market following the 2021 "

How the SEC has bolstered the US market since the 2021 GameStop frenzy
Business|Economy|Technology

S&P 500, Nasdaq close at record highs as data supports Fed easing

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes hit record closing highs on Wednesday, powered mainly by technology stocks as markets digested economic data that could support a

S&P 500, Nasdaq close at record highs as data supports Fed easing
Science|Technology

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
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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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

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|Technology

Hewlett Packard Enterprise surges as AI-server demand powers strong results

Hewlett Packard Enterprise rose more than 12% on Wednesday after the company forecast third-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates, helped by growing demand for its AI-optimized

Hewlett Packard Enterprise surges as AI-server demand powers strong results
Technology

Female giraffes drove the evolution of long giraffe necks in order to feed on the most nutritious leaves, new research suggests

Giraffe necks are a hot topic among biologists. A new study contradicts an older theory that says male giraffes need long necks to fight over mates.

Female giraffes drove the evolution of long giraffe necks in order to feed on the most nutritious leaves, new research suggests
Business|Economy|Technology

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
Business|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
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Crypto exchange Binance seeks to slash size of $13 billion UK lawsuit

Crypto exchange Binance on Wednesday sought to throw out the vast majority of a London lawsuit worth up to 10 billion pounds ($12.8 billion) over claims it and other exchanges

Crypto exchange Binance seeks to slash size of $13 billion UK lawsuit
Environment|News|Science|Technology

US may revive some shut nuclear plants to help meet emissions goal, energy chief says

The United States could revive some of its recently retired nuclear power plants to help meet rising demand for zero-emissions electricity, or add reactors to

US may revive some shut nuclear plants to help meet emissions goal, energy chief says
Business|Technology

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|Technology

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
Business|Technology

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
Science|Technology

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
Business|Technology

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
Business|Environment|Technology

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'
Business|Environment|Technology

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
Political|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Technology

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
Economy|Technology

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
News|Technology

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
Business|Technology

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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