Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

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Slumping US tech stocks tempt some buyers to brave rocky market

Investors are tiptoeing back into shares of U.S. tech stocks following a sharp tumble, even as some still-elevated valuations threaten to punish dip buyers if

Slumping US tech stocks tempt some buyers to brave rocky market
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Global stock index rises with dollar, yields as data calms nerves

A closely followed global equities index jumped more than 1% on Thursday after lower-than-expected weekly U.S. unemployment claims calmed

Global stock index rises with dollar, yields as data calms nerves
Asia|News|Technology|World

South Korean nuclear weapons would fracture US ties, defence chief says

South Korea could rupture its U.S. alliance and shock financial markets if it started building nuclear weapons, Defence Minister Shin Won-sik told

South Korean nuclear weapons would fracture US ties, defence chief says
Business|Technology

Intel shareholders sue chipmaker after job, dividend cuts cause stock plunge

Intel was sued on Wednesday by shareholders who said the Silicon Valley chipmaker fraudulently concealed problems that led it to post weak results, slash jobs and

Intel shareholders sue chipmaker after job, dividend cuts cause stock plunge
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NASA says chances are growing that astronauts may switch from Boeing to a SpaceX ride back to Earth

NASA says chances are growing that two test pilots who flew a new Boeing capsule to the International Space Station in June may have to switch to SpaceX for a ride home

NASA says chances are growing that astronauts may switch from Boeing to a SpaceX ride back to Earth
Business|Technology

NTSB to conduct safety culture survey of Boeing 737 MAX factory workers

The National Transportation Safety Board plans to conduct a safety culture survey of employees at Boeing's 737 MAX factory in Renton, Washington, the board's chair said on Wednesday.

NTSB to conduct safety culture survey of Boeing 737 MAX factory workers
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Boeing Starliner astronauts may remain in space until 2025. Here's why

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, the first test flight crew of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, have now been in space for 63 days, with no return date in sight. Retired NASA astronaut Terry Verts shares how the crew may be feeling. 

Boeing Starliner astronauts may remain in space until 2025. Here's why
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Addicted to the Olympics? A turnaround for the Peacock streaming service probably contributed

Three years ago in Tokyo, NBC's Peacock streaming service was a laughingstock, riddled with glitches and unfulfilled promise

Addicted to the Olympics? A turnaround for the Peacock streaming service probably contributed
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US auto safety agency seeks information from Tesla on fatal Cybertruck crash and fire in Texas

Federal safety authorities say they are seeking information on a crash and fire involving a Tesla Cybertruck that killed a driver of the futuristic new pickup

US auto safety agency seeks information from Tesla on fatal Cybertruck crash and fire in Texas
Asia|Crime|News|Sports|Technology

China cracks down on 'fan culture' during the Olympics, arresting a woman for social media posts

A Chinese woman has been detained for allegedly slandering others on social media in a crackdown on what Chinese authorities see as harmful negativity during the Olympics from super-zealous fans and online fan clubs

China cracks down on 'fan culture' during the Olympics, arresting a woman for social media posts
Technology

Boeing Starliner astronauts have now been in space more than 60 days with no end in sight

Boeing Starliner astronauts have now been in space more than 60 days with no end in sight

Boeing Starliner astronauts have now been in space more than 60 days with no end in sight
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FAA has doubled its enforcement cases against Boeing since a door plug blew off a 737 Max

Federal Aviation Administration officials say the agency has doubled its number of enforcement cases against Boeing since a door plug blew off a 737 Max in midflight

FAA has doubled its enforcement cases against Boeing since a door plug blew off a 737 Max
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Instacart shares surge on strong grocery delivery demand and advertising growth

Shares of Instacart rose more than 10% in premarket trading on Wednesday as strong demand for grocery delivery and promising signs of growth in its advertising business

Instacart shares surge on strong grocery delivery demand and advertising growth
Environment|Science|Technology

AI helps lighten the load on the electric grid – without skimping on people’s energy use

Smart buildings can team up to be more energy efficient while keeping the people inside comfortable.

AI helps lighten the load on the electric grid – without skimping on people’s energy use
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Shopify soars as AI focus powers quarterly beat, bullish forecast

Shopify beat analysts' estimates for second-quarter results and forecast upbeat sales growth on Wednesday as its AI-enabled tools attracted more merchants to its e-commerce services,

Shopify soars as AI focus powers quarterly beat, bullish forecast
Business|Economy|Technology

US auto regulator opens probe into more than 77,000 Nissan SUVs

U.S. auto safety regulator has opened a preliminary evaluation into 77,131 Nissan vehicles over reports of an issue with the steering tie rod, it said on Wednesday.

US auto regulator opens probe into more than 77,000 Nissan SUVs
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NYT subscribers surge as The Athletic shines in sports-filled summer

The New York Times handily beat expectations for second-quarter digital subscriber growth, benefiting from its bundling strategy and strong growth at sports publication The Athletic in a

NYT subscribers surge as The Athletic shines in sports-filled summer
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Airbnb shares slumps as weak forecast signals slowing travel demand

Shares of Airbnb slumped nearly 14% on Wednesday after the online travel company forecast third-quarter revenue below estimates, citing slowing demand in the United States and shorter

Airbnb shares slumps as weak forecast signals slowing travel demand
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KKR to help Fuji Soft go private under $4 billion management buyout, Nikkei reports

U.S. private equity firm KKR & Co plans to help Japanese system developer Fuji Soft go private under a management buyout worth about 600 billion yen ($4.09 billion), the Nikkei

KKR to help Fuji Soft go private under $4 billion management buyout, Nikkei reports
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Former Canadian spy agency chief Vigneault joins US intelligence firm Strider

Former Canadian spy agency chief David Vigneault, who stepped down after seven years in that post in July, is joining U.S. security firm Strider Technologies as the managing

Former Canadian spy agency chief Vigneault joins US intelligence firm Strider
Technology|Travel

The race to become the world’s first document-free airport

The race to become the world’s first document-free airport

The race to become the world’s first document-free airport
Business|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

Americans just can’t quit their giant, gas-burning trucks

Americans just can’t quit their giant, gas-burning trucks

Americans just can’t quit their giant, gas-burning trucks
Business|Lifestyle|Technology

After a rash of stolen cars, Hyundai and Kia’s new anti-theft software is showing results

After a rash of stolen cars, Hyundai and Kia’s new anti-theft software is showing results

After a rash of stolen cars, Hyundai and Kia’s new anti-theft software is showing results
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Belgium's imec reports breakthroughs with new ASML chip printing machine

Belgium's imec, one of the world's top semiconductor R&D firms, on Wednesday reported several computer chip-making breakthroughs at a joint laboratory it

Belgium's imec reports breakthroughs with new ASML chip printing machine
Technology

Edmunds compares: 2024 Ford F-150 versus 2025 Ram 1500

Two of Edmunds’ highly rated full-size trucks are freshly updated

Edmunds compares: 2024 Ford F-150 versus 2025 Ram 1500

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