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Magnificent cash burn

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets There was a familiar playbook in response to Alphabet's earnings

Magnificent cash burn
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T-Mobile expects temporary hit from new pricier plans

T-Mobile said on Thursday it expects third-quarter postpaid account additions to decline sequentially as the telecom operator upgrades its rate plans,

T-Mobile expects temporary hit from new pricier plans
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New Trump administration rules on federal science funding could make American research slower, costlier and harder to share

Beyond deprioritizing scientific merit, the Trump administration’s proposal also restricts researchers’ ability to share their findings and collaborate with each other.

New Trump administration rules on federal science funding could make American research slower, costlier and harder to share
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What is open-source AI? A software engineering researcher explains

AI models that are open source allow developers and users to see and modify the underlying program code.

What is open-source AI? A software engineering researcher explains
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Europe fines Google $1 billion for ‘harming’ rivals in a first under sweeping online law

Europe fines Google $1 billion for ‘harming’ rivals in a first under sweeping online law

Europe fines Google $1 billion for ‘harming’ rivals in a first under sweeping online law
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Replacing gas stoves with electric stoves greatly reduces asthma symptoms

People with poorly controlled asthma may be able to breathe easier by making a change in the kitchen.

Replacing gas stoves with electric stoves greatly reduces asthma symptoms
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There’s a business case for companies to embrace sustainability – if it’s pitched the right way

Many sustainability programs may be aiming at the wrong target because most entrepreneurs won’t become environmental activists.

There’s a business case for companies to embrace sustainability – if it’s pitched the right way
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

US tests GMO flies in rush to fight flesh-eating livestock pest

At a U.S.-funded facility in Panama, scientists are preparing to launch the first outdoor tests of genetically modified

US tests GMO flies in rush to fight flesh-eating livestock pest
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Google hit with $1 billion EU fine, in 'constructive' talks to avoid more penalties

Alphabet's Google was fined a total of €890 million ($1 billion) on Thursday for flouting European Union rules aimed at reining in the power of Big Tech,

Google hit with $1 billion EU fine, in 'constructive' talks to avoid more penalties
Business|Science|Technology

IBM buys HRL Laboratories in shift to two-track quantum computing strategy

IBM has agreed to buy HRL Laboratories, a private quantum computing research lab jointly owned by Boeing Co and General Motors, the company said on

IBM buys HRL Laboratories in shift to two-track quantum computing strategy
Business|Health|Technology

Cigna says AI tools to save customers $200 million in medical expenses over three years

Health insurer Cigna said on Thursday that the artificial intelligence tools it is employing to identify patients with chronic or complex conditions will

Cigna says AI tools to save customers $200 million in medical expenses over three years
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Mobileye founder's decision to step down as CEO, weak forecast hit shares

Amnon Shashua, CEO of Mobileye since founding it in 1999, will step down, just as the autonomous-driving technology firm makes a big push into a robotaxi service and robotics.

Mobileye founder's decision to step down as CEO, weak forecast hit shares
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Mail ballot mirages aren’t fraud, but mail ballot fraud isn’t a complete myth

Shifting counts have a boring cause: who votes by mail, and when those votes get counted. That doesn’t mean all fraud claims are false, though.

Mail ballot mirages aren’t fraud, but mail ballot fraud isn’t a complete myth
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Alphabet's cash burn raises alarm for Big Tech as AI spending climbs

Alphabet's first cash burn on record has jolted investors awaiting more Big Tech results next week as soaring AI spending strains one of the

Alphabet's cash burn raises alarm for Big Tech as AI spending climbs
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Short sellers notch $15.5 billion profit as SpaceX shares slip -Ortex

Short sellers targeting SpaceX shares are sitting on an estimated $15.5 billion in paper profit since the rockets-to-AI firm's mid-June initial public offering, as its

Short sellers notch $15.5 billion profit as SpaceX shares slip -Ortex
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Honeywell Technologies raises 2026 profit forecast in first post-split earnings

Honeywell Technologies raised its full-year 2026 profit forecast on Thursday, helped by resilient demand for its industrial and building automation products,

Honeywell Technologies raises 2026 profit forecast in first post-split earnings
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Blackstone beats profit estimates with AI gains as assets hit $1.35 trillion

Blackstone beat analyst expectations for second-quarter income on Thursday as the world's largest alternative asset manager cashed

Blackstone beats profit estimates with AI gains as assets hit $1.35 trillion
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Musk proposes peer review for frontier AI models in Economist interview

Elon Musk urged the world's leading AI firms to conduct peer reviews of one another's most advanced models before releasing them, The Economist reported on Thursday, as concerns

Musk proposes peer review for frontier AI models in Economist interview
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Biking to work: Tips to get started, stay safe and look presentable when you arrive

Riding a bicycle can be a healthy, enjoyable and affordable way to get to work

Biking to work: Tips to get started, stay safe and look presentable when you arrive
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EU hits Google with $1 billion fine over its Play app store and search

The European Union has fined Google $1 billion for breaking digital antitrust regulations

EU hits Google with $1 billion fine over its Play app store and search
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US Senator Warren accuses AI firms of trying to curb oversight in trade accord

Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren accused major AI companies of pushing the Trump administration to limit AI transparency rules in North America's

US Senator Warren accuses AI firms of trying to curb oversight in trade accord
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RTX lifts 2026 forecasts on aircraft repair, defense demand

RTX raised its 2026 sales and profit forecasts on Thursday, betting on sustained demand for commercial aircraft maintenance and military systems,

RTX lifts 2026 forecasts on aircraft repair, defense demand
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Chinese titanium firms seek aerospace foothold beyond home market

Chinese titanium suppliers used the Farnborough Airshow this week to court aerospace customers, betting tight global

Chinese titanium firms seek aerospace foothold beyond home market
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Lockheed Martin lifts 2026 forecasts as Pentagon seeks to restock weapons

Defense giant Lockheed Martin lifted its 2026 sales and profit forecasts on Thursday as the Pentagon looks to replenish weapons stockpiles amid a

Lockheed Martin lifts 2026 forecasts as Pentagon seeks to restock weapons
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AI models' breakout from human control brings a told-you-so moment for technology researchers

It is the kind of development once seen only in science fiction: An artificial intelligence system, trained to probe for digital vulnerabilities, breaks free of human control and acts on its own to hack another company

AI models' breakout from human control brings a told-you-so moment for technology researchers
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Greece to buy $4 billion air defence system from Israel

Greece has approved the purchase of a multi-layer air defence system worth up to €3.5 billion ($4 billion) from Israel, several types of drones and Embraer's  C-390

Greece to buy $4 billion air defence system from Israel
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Chipmaker CXMT debut spotlights China's state-funded path to tech power

Chipmaker CXMT's high-profile debut next week will mark a major milestone for China's state-led funding model, highlighting how

Chipmaker CXMT debut spotlights China's state-funded path to tech power
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Founder says DeepSeek prioritises AGI over profit, likely to keep top models open-source, Yicai reports 

The founder of Chinese AI startup DeepSeek said the company is prioritising the development of long-term artificial general intelligence over maximising profit, state-

Founder says DeepSeek prioritises AGI over profit, likely to keep top models open-source, Yicai reports 
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US reaches nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia reached an agreement on civil nuclear power, letting the kingdom enrich uranium and build nuclear reactors using U.S. technology,

US reaches nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia
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Pichai pushes back on claims Google is losing ground in AI race

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai used Wednesday's earnings call to mount a robust defence of Google's AI strategy, pushing back on concerns that

Pichai pushes back on claims Google is losing ground in AI race
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Amazon's Bezos pushes Prime Video redesign focused on AI

Jeff Bezos has identified a new, high-profile platform to help showcase the hundreds of billions of dollars Amazon has bet on

Amazon's Bezos pushes Prime Video redesign focused on AI
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Shorts are back in fashion on Wall Street

Shorts are back in fashion on Wall Street

Shorts are back in fashion on Wall Street
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Renault's hit EV helps fend off Chinese rivals as quarterly sales rebound

Renault Group sales rebounded in the second quarter as strong demand for its Renault 5 electric vehicle helped the French automaker

Renault's hit EV helps fend off Chinese rivals as quarterly sales rebound
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Israelis fear Saudi nuclear deal could ignite Mideast arms race

A deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia allowing the kingdom to build nuclear reactors using American technology and to enrich uranium has

Israelis fear Saudi nuclear deal could ignite Mideast arms race
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BMW to recall over 318,000 US vehicles over starter motor overheating risk

BMW is recalling 318,495 U.S. vehicles as an engine starter may overheat and catch fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday.

BMW to recall over 318,000 US vehicles over starter motor overheating risk
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Nokia Q2 profit beat as sales from AI, cloud doubled 

Nokia reported a bigger than expected rise in its quarterly comparable operating profit on Thursday, as the Finnish telecom gear maker got a boost

Nokia Q2 profit beat as sales from AI, cloud doubled 
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AI will not trigger employment collapse, staffing company Adecco Group says

AI will not trigger a collapse in employment despite concerns the technology will displace large numbers of workers, a study by staffing company Adecco Group

AI will not trigger employment collapse, staffing company Adecco Group says
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Asian shares are mostly higher and Mideast tensions push Brent crude past $96

Asian shares are mostly higher, while the intensifying war with Iran pushed Brent crude past $96 a barrel

Asian shares are mostly higher and Mideast tensions push Brent crude past $96
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Intel, AMD sign long-term server CPU deals with Chinese clients as prices surge, sources say

U.S. chipmaking giants Intel and Advanced Micro Devices are signing longer-term purchase commitments with Chinese server customers for data

Intel, AMD sign long-term server CPU deals with Chinese clients as prices surge, sources say
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Democrats seize on AI data center backlash that's dividing rural Republicans in places like Texas

Democratic Texas governor's race nominee Gina Hinojosa is focusing on artificial intelligence data centers as a key issue in her campaign against Republican Gov. Greg Abbott

Democrats seize on AI data center backlash that's dividing rural Republicans in places like Texas
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Musk keeps Tesla-SpaceX merger speculation alive, cites growing overlap

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday left the door open to the EV maker merging with his other trillion-dollar-plus-valued firm SpaceX, declining to

Musk keeps Tesla-SpaceX merger speculation alive, cites growing overlap
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More than half of Earth’s migratory bird species are declining – here’s how we can still save them

A new global assessment of the world’s migratory species finds reason for alarm, but also hope – and a road map for helping them survive.

More than half of Earth’s migratory bird species are declining – here’s how we can still save them
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WNBA commissioner and union leaders discuss steps to protect players from online harassment

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert discussed what more can be done to protect players from online harassment during a virtual meeting with the players’ union executive committee and the union’s Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

WNBA commissioner and union leaders discuss steps to protect players from online harassment
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After tackling discounts in China, Nike still needs to win back shoppers

After eight successive quarters of falling sales in China, Nike is pulling online sales rights from some of its biggest retail partners in

After tackling discounts in China, Nike still needs to win back shoppers
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Nvidia donates supercomputer to U.S. military university

Nvidia and the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) on Wednesday said that the AI chip leader has donated a supercomputer with its latest chips to a nonprofit linked to

Nvidia donates supercomputer to U.S. military university
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As Musk pivots beyond cars, Tesla’s autos engine is under strain

As Elon Musk pivots to robots and AI, he wants investors to stop thinking of Tesla as simply an automaker.

As Musk pivots beyond cars, Tesla’s autos engine is under strain
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Massive disconnect of power roils largest US electric grid

A massive amount of data center power abruptly disconnected from the largest U.S. electric grid on Wednesday, causing a voltage disturbance that could be felt

Massive disconnect of power roils largest US electric grid
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Florida teen drops addiction case against Meta ahead of second ‘bellwether’ trial

Florida teen drops addiction case against Meta ahead of second ‘bellwether’ trial

Florida teen drops addiction case against Meta ahead of second ‘bellwether’ trial
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Ford and Geely strike deal for EV production at Spanish plant, newspaper reports

Ford Motor and China's Geely have struck a landmark deal under which the U.S. automaker will sell part of its Almussafes plant near Valencia, paving the way for

Ford and Geely strike deal for EV production at Spanish plant, newspaper reports
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ServiceNow raises annual subscription revenue forecast again on AI-driven demand

ServiceNow on Wednesday raised its forecast for annual subscription revenue for the second time after beating second-quarter revenue and profit estimates, driven

ServiceNow raises annual subscription revenue forecast again on AI-driven demand
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Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role

Iranian drone attacks on CIA facilities in the Gulf have prompted U.S. intelligence analysts to investigate

Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
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Texas Instruments forecasts upbeat revenue on analog chip demand

Texas Instruments forecast quarterly revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, signaling that spending on AI infrastructure and a recovery in industrial and

Texas Instruments forecasts upbeat revenue on analog chip demand
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Trump administration considers putting nuclear power plants in US waters

The Trump administration on Wednesday said it would evaluate putting nuclear energy projects in federal waters as part of its agenda to expand domestic energy production and speed

Trump administration considers putting nuclear power plants in US waters
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US accuses China's Moonshot of stealing from Anthropic's Fable for latest AI model

China's Moonshot AI stole from Anthropic's most sophisticated AI large language model, Fable, to help create its

US accuses China's Moonshot of stealing from Anthropic's Fable for latest AI model
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IBM cuts annual revenue growth forecast as customers prioritize AI infrastructure spending

IBM cut its annual revenue growth forecast on Wednesday, days after shocking Wall Street with a warning that corporate spending was shifting toward AI-focused

IBM cuts annual revenue growth forecast as customers prioritize AI infrastructure spending
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Google increases capex forecast again after cloud-driven quarterly beat

Alphabet on Wednesday reported its best-ever quarter of growth for its cloud computing division, but faced investor scrutiny after concerns

Google increases capex forecast again after cloud-driven quarterly beat
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Earnings at Musk's car company fall as research spending cuts into profit from selling cars

Tesla's profits fell last quarter as the car company run by Elon Musk shoveled more money into research and development, cutting into profits from a sharp increase in vehicle sales

Earnings at Musk's car company fall as research spending cuts into profit from selling cars
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Why is a US-Saudi nuclear pact causing alarm in Washington and the Middle East?

The Trump administration backs a nuclear energy pact with Riyadh allowing Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium and process spent atomic fuel, a move that worries some U.S.

Why is a US-Saudi nuclear pact causing alarm in Washington and the Middle East?
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US signs deal with Saudi Arabia that could allow kingdom to enrich nuclear fuel

US signs deal with Saudi Arabia that could allow kingdom to enrich nuclear fuel

US signs deal with Saudi Arabia that could allow kingdom to enrich nuclear fuel
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US and Saudi Arabia sign new nuclear agreement that could pave way for kingdom to enrich uranium

The Trump administration has forged a new agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program

US and Saudi Arabia sign new nuclear agreement that could pave way for kingdom to enrich uranium
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Will SpaceX buy Tesla? Musk is not revealing his plans

Will SpaceX buy Tesla? Musk is not revealing his plans

Will SpaceX buy Tesla? Musk is not revealing his plans
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Google's Q2 earnings of $112.11B beat Wall Street's expectations on AI boom

Google parent company Alphabet Inc. posted stronger-than-expected results for its second quarter, a sign that it’s massive artificial intelligence spending spree is paying off so far

Google's Q2 earnings of $112.11B beat Wall Street's expectations on AI boom
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Texas Hill Country floods test new warning systems after last year’s deadly disaster

Officials in Texas have implemented major changes to improve flood warnings after last year's deadly floods in Hill Country

Texas Hill Country floods test new warning systems after last year’s deadly disaster
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Oil prices rise another 3%, while Wall Street drifts in mixed trading

U.S. stock indexes barely budged after oil prices climbed another 3%

Oil prices rise another 3%, while Wall Street drifts in mixed trading
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Trump set to expand power cost pledge on data centers

President Donald Trump is set to unveil on Thursday a pledge backed by governors, lawmakers, utilities and data center

Trump set to expand power cost pledge on data centers
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DOGE alumni launch military cyber startup with $1.4 billion valuation

A team of former DOGE employees have raised a major funding round for a startup that aims to use AI to expand U.S. military cyber capabilities, three 

DOGE alumni launch military cyber startup with $1.4 billion valuation
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Wall Street indexes dip with technology earnings, rising oil in focus

The Nasdaq led Wall Street lower on Wednesday with a mixed performance from technology stocks, as investors waited for key earnings reports to

Wall Street indexes dip with technology earnings, rising oil in focus
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FCC votes to bar sales of devices with parts from Chinese firms posing risks

The Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday voted to bar sales of ‌devices in the U.S. that contain key hardware from Chinese companies deemed to be

FCC votes to bar sales of devices with parts from Chinese firms posing risks
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CME profit tops estimates, CEO says 'perps' chatter overshadows results

CME Group beat Wall Street's second-quarter profit estimates on Wednesday, fueled by strong hedging demand, sending the derivatives exchange's shares up 6.1%.

CME profit tops estimates, CEO says 'perps' chatter overshadows results
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Teen plaintiff suing Meta over mental health harms drops his claims against company days before trial

A Florida teen dropped his lawsuit on Wednesday against Meta Platforms, canceling a Los Angeles trial over claims the social media company's apps caused his

Teen plaintiff suing Meta over mental health harms drops his claims against company days before trial
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Wildberries, 'Russia's Amazon', becomes a target for Ukraine

From humble origins as a family business run out of an apartment near Moscow, Wildberries has grown in under two decades into Russia's top online retailer

Wildberries, 'Russia's Amazon', becomes a target for Ukraine
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US politicians pitch aviation, space business at Farnborough Airshow

The U.S. boosted the size of its pavilion at the Farnborough Airshow by 22% this year, and U.S. politicians were out in force, vying with

US politicians pitch aviation, space business at Farnborough Airshow
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Chinese AI's role in stopping rogue OpenAI agent shows cost of US guardrails

A New York startup's use of a Chinese AI model to rein in a rogue agent built with OpenAI technology is stoking fears that guradrails restricting

Chinese AI's role in stopping rogue OpenAI agent shows cost of US guardrails
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Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark and Derrick Rose tabbed as NBA 2K cover athletes

Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark and Derrick Rose have been revealed as the cover athletes for NBA 2K27

Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark and Derrick Rose tabbed as NBA 2K cover athletes
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SpaceX plans Texas data center expansion, The Information reports

SpaceX is preparing for at least one new large-scale data center in Texas, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

SpaceX plans Texas data center expansion, The Information reports
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Zelle must face New York attorney general lawsuit over 'rampant' fraud, judge rules

A judge rejected Zelle's bid to dismiss a lawsuit by New York Attorney General Letitia James, who said the electronic payment platform's refusal to

Zelle must face New York attorney general lawsuit over 'rampant' fraud, judge rules
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Elon Musk says his Grok Imagine Al platform will make ‘historically accurate’ Odyssey adaptation by year-end

Elon Musk says his Grok Imagine Al platform will make ‘historically accurate’ Odyssey adaptation by year-end

Elon Musk says his Grok Imagine Al platform will make ‘historically accurate’ Odyssey adaptation by year-end
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J&J enters US robotic surgery market after device gets marketing authorization

Johnson & Johnson said on Wednesday the U.S.

J&J enters US robotic surgery market after device gets marketing authorization
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Repligen beefs up cell therapy business with $1.5 billion deal for BioLife

Repligen Corp said on Wednesday it would buy BioLife Solutions in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $1.5 billion, to expand the drugmaking equipment provider's

Repligen beefs up cell therapy business with $1.5 billion deal for BioLife
Business|Science|Technology

AMD to sell Anthropic tens of billions in AI servers, invest up to $5 billion in startup

Advanced Micro Devices will sell Anthropic tens of billions of dollars' worth of AI servers and invest as much as $5 billion in the Claude maker,

AMD to sell Anthropic tens of billions in AI servers, invest up to $5 billion in startup
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Amazon cuts jobs in its artificial general intelligence group

Amazon on Wednesday cut jobs in its artificial general intelligence group, marking the latest in a series of smaller reductions across the company

Amazon cuts jobs in its artificial general intelligence group
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Uber, Lyft win court block on NYC law requiring notice before firing drivers

A federal judge has ruled that New York City cannot prohibit Uber Technologies and Lyft from deactivating drivers from their apps without advance notice, ruling

Uber, Lyft win court block on NYC law requiring notice before firing drivers
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US Senate panel approves bill to crack down on Chinese vehicles

The U.S.

US Senate panel approves bill to crack down on Chinese vehicles
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Otis cuts annual profit forecast on rising costs; higher pricing offsets Mideast hit

Elevator maker Otis Worldwide on Wednesday cut its annual adjusted profit forecast on the back of increased costs,

Otis cuts annual profit forecast on rising costs; higher pricing offsets Mideast hit
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An OpenAI test model escaped and broke into a real company’s servers

An OpenAI test model escaped and broke into a real company’s servers

An OpenAI test model escaped and broke into a real company’s servers
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Shanghai holds compliance guidance meeting with automakers including Tesla, BYD

Shanghai authorities said on Wednesday it convened major automakers, dealer groups and internet platforms to reinforce compliance requirements as part of a campaign to

Shanghai holds compliance guidance meeting with automakers including Tesla, BYD
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Citigroup hires five US tech investment banking executives from rivals

Citigroup said on Wednesday it has hired five managing directors for its technology investment banking in the U.S. from Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase

Citigroup hires five US tech investment banking executives from rivals
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BermudAir orders 10 Airbus A220 planes as part of expansion plan

BermudAir is ordering 10 Airbus A220 airplanes as it plans new routes to Bermuda, Anguilla, Belize, and Turks and Caicos, the startup

BermudAir orders 10 Airbus A220 planes as part of expansion plan
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S&P 500, Nasdaq open lower as caution builds ahead of Big Tech earnings

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened lower on Wednesday pressured by weakness in chip stocks, as investors remained cautious ahead of the first batch of Big Tech earnings that could

S&P 500, Nasdaq open lower as caution builds ahead of Big Tech earnings
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Samsung unveils wider foldable phone, hikes prices as chip costs rise

Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled a passport-sized foldable phone and raised prices of two updated foldable models, as it grapples with rising memory

Samsung unveils wider foldable phone, hikes prices as chip costs rise
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Why Americans seeking affordable doctor visits and medicines abroad may misjudge healthcare quality

Traveling to Mexico for routine healthcare can be convenient and affordable – but the cues patients rely on to judge quality of care may differ in important ways.

Why Americans seeking affordable doctor visits and medicines abroad may misjudge healthcare quality
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Wreckage of Pan Am plane found 74 years after it crashed off Puerto Rico

Wreckage of Pan Am plane found 74 years after it crashed off Puerto Rico

Wreckage of Pan Am plane found 74 years after it crashed off Puerto Rico
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Can Samsung outmaneuver Apple’s cool factor? We may soon find out

Can Samsung outmaneuver Apple’s cool factor? We may soon find out

Can Samsung outmaneuver Apple’s cool factor? We may soon find out
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Rescuing satellites is harder than it looks – a growing space junk problem will make doing so more important

A new mission to save NASA’s Swift observatory shows why catching a satellite that was never designed for rescue is one of the hardest jobs in spaceflight.

Rescuing satellites is harder than it looks – a growing space junk problem will make doing so more important
Environment|Science|Technology

New genetic approaches raise hopes for restoring the American chestnut to its former glory

By identifying the genes and molecules crucial to resistance in American chestnuts and other species, researchers hope to use genomic techniques to breed trees that can flourish in the face of blight.

New genetic approaches raise hopes for restoring the American chestnut to its former glory
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Need backup power? Automakers want you to look no further than their vehicles in your driveway

Texas resident Kenneth Kovar has a home energy setup from Ford, in which drivers of certain popular F-150 models can plug their vehicle directly into their electric meter to power their home during an outage

Need backup power? Automakers want you to look no further than their vehicles in your driveway
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Collisions in space are a growing concern. A plan to address it is reigniting a turf war

Collisions in space are a growing concern. A plan to address it is reigniting a turf war

Collisions in space are a growing concern. A plan to address it is reigniting a turf war
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Why a week of protests pushed Zelensky to bring in a younger military chief

Why a week of protests pushed Zelensky to bring in a younger military chief

Why a week of protests pushed Zelensky to bring in a younger military chief
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Marco Rubio tells diplomats to play down talk of American tech 'kill switch'

U.S.

Marco Rubio tells diplomats to play down talk of American tech 'kill switch'
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Intel results to test if AI-fueled rally has room to run

Intel's results on Thursday will show whether the American chip icon has the numbers to back a Wall Street rally that has sent its shares nearly three times higher this year, as

Intel results to test if AI-fueled rally has room to run
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Too many trucks, too many zeros: Army audit drive exposes flaws as Pentagon nears 2028 goal

From too many zeros to too few, and even the letter 'O' typed in its place, the new systems at the Pentagon have uncovered a trail of mistakes as the

Too many trucks, too many zeros: Army audit drive exposes flaws as Pentagon nears 2028 goal
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Many US patients opt for obesity drug injections, defying some expectations

Many patients have opted for injectable forms of the wildly popular GLP-1 obesity medications through a pilot program of the U.S.

Many US patients opt for obesity drug injections, defying some expectations
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Meta employees' lawsuit shows that if AI fires you, proving it is the hard part

A novel lawsuit claiming that Meta Platforms relied on discriminatory AI tools to select employees for layoffs highlights the problems workers face in suing

Meta employees' lawsuit shows that if AI fires you, proving it is the hard part
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AT&T tops targets for new wireless subscribers as bundle offers spur demand

AT&T topped quarterly estimates for wireless subscriber additions on Wednesday as cheaper unlimited plans paired with bundled mobile-broadband offerings

AT&T tops targets for new wireless subscribers as bundle offers spur demand
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TE Connectivity projects upbeat quarterly results, to buy Astrodyne for $1.4 billion

Electronic equipment maker TE Connectivity on Wednesday forecast fourth-quarter profit and revenue above Wall Street expectations, betting on a boom in demand

TE Connectivity projects upbeat quarterly results, to buy Astrodyne for $1.4 billion
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GE Vernova misses core profit estimates as Wind weakness persists

GE Vernova missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter adjusted core profit on Wednesday as losses in its Wind business widened, overshadowing strong growth in

GE Vernova misses core profit estimates as Wind weakness persists
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Airbus shares jump as planemaker sets out targets and share buyback

Airbus shares jumped sharply on Wednesday after the European planemaker launched a €5 billion ($5.7 billion)

Airbus shares jump as planemaker sets out targets and share buyback
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Target names former 7-Eleven CEO DePinto to board

Target on Wednesday named former 7-Eleven CEO Joe DePinto to its board, adding an industry veteran as the retailer works to sustain a turnaround under new CEO Michael Fiddelke.

Target names former 7-Eleven CEO DePinto to board
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Wreckage found of Pan Am plane crash that helped lead to today's safety briefings on every flight

The wreckage from a Pan Am plane crash in the ocean 74 years ago that helped lead to requirements for the passenger safety briefings on every flight today has been found off the coast of Puerto Rico

Wreckage found of Pan Am plane crash that helped lead to today's safety briefings on every flight
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Ukraine agrees to export drones to US for Pentagon plan, source says

Ukraine has agreed to export drones to the United States to participate in the Pentagon's Drone Dominance programme, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on

Ukraine agrees to export drones to US for Pentagon plan, source says
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South Korea's Lee to visit South America and Germany, attend AI summit in US

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will visit San Francisco, Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Germany from July 24 to August 3, the

South Korea's Lee to visit South America and Germany, attend AI summit in US
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US to spend $5 billion on health, construction research powered by AI

The U.S. will spend $5 billion to tackle long-standing scientific problems across multiple fields using AI, the Trump administration said in a

US to spend $5 billion on health, construction research powered by AI
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UK's BAE enters uncrewed fighter competition with 'Brontanax'

BAE Systems revealed a new unmanned fighter jet on Wednesday, boosting Britain's entry into one of the defence industry's hottest and most

UK's BAE enters uncrewed fighter competition with 'Brontanax'
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Anthropic to donate $20 million to US political group that supports AI regulation

AI giant Anthropic will donate $20 million to a lobbying organization that supports AI regulation, according to a company statement released on Wednesday, its latest

Anthropic to donate $20 million to US political group that supports AI regulation
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Europe's STOXX 600 closes at two-week high; Randstad soars

European shares ended at a two-week high on Wednesday, driven by energy and defence stocks, while Randstad soared in its strongest day since

Europe's STOXX 600 closes at two-week high; Randstad soars
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Toxic gas slows efforts to rescue 13 workers trapped in India hydropower tunnel

Authorities say 13 workers are trapped inside a collapsed hydropower tunnel in India

Toxic gas slows efforts to rescue 13 workers trapped in India hydropower tunnel
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Volkswagen's CARIZON and Horizon Robotics deepen self-driving partnership in China

Volkswagen said on Wednesday its China-based automated driving unit CARIZON will

Volkswagen's CARIZON and Horizon Robotics deepen self-driving partnership in China
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What is Pickaxe Mountain, Iran’s secretive facility Trump says the US will attack ‘pretty soon’?

What is Pickaxe Mountain, Iran’s secretive facility Trump says the US will attack ‘pretty soon’?

What is Pickaxe Mountain, Iran’s secretive facility Trump says the US will attack ‘pretty soon’?
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Contract chipmaker TSMC to raise prices by up to 10% in 2027, sources say

TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, plans to raise chipmaking prices by up to 10% from 2027, two sources familiar with the matter said late on Tuesday.

Contract chipmaker TSMC to raise prices by up to 10% in 2027, sources say
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The new ad for chips? An AI model Breaking Bad

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter The AI trade is roaring back on Wednesday as export demand surges across Asia, lifting chipmaker stocks and pushing the

The new ad for chips? An AI model Breaking Bad
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Companies race to deliver autonomous uncrewed fighter jets

Boeing flexed its muscle in the race to build autonomous fighter aircraft at the Farnborough Airshow, displaying its Ghost Bat drone, as

Companies race to deliver autonomous uncrewed fighter jets
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OpenAI AI models went rogue during testing, triggering 'unprecedented' breach at startup

OpenAI said on Tuesday that an autonomous agent powered by its advanced artificial intelligence models went rogue during a security test and triggered

OpenAI AI models went rogue during testing, triggering 'unprecedented' breach at startup
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Samsung in talks to invest in Mistral at 20 billion euro valuation, FT reports

South Korea's Samsung is in talks to invest hundreds of millions of euros in the AI start-up Mistral, as part of a fundraising round that could value the group at roughly €20

Samsung in talks to invest in Mistral at 20 billion euro valuation, FT reports
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News Corp countersues Brave for allegedly 'scraping' articles for AI

News Corp, facing a lawsuit by search engine Brave Software, has filed a countersuit accusing it of "flagrant theft" in distributing and selling versions of

News Corp countersues Brave for allegedly 'scraping' articles for AI
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Nike to tighten online sales in China amid 'fragmented' marketplace

Nike is trying to lure back shoppers in China by controlling how its products are sold online, directing consumers to official Nike

Nike to tighten online sales in China amid 'fragmented' marketplace
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Nvidia supplier Wistron launches $700 million Texas factory for AI system production

Taiwan's Wistron, a supplier to Nvidia, launched a $700 million manufacturing facility in Texas on Tuesday to produce the U.S. chipmaker's latest AI systems,

Nvidia supplier Wistron launches $700 million Texas factory for AI system production
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Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources say

President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program

Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources say
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US tentatively decides to ban imports of some military-grade drones

The Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday it had tentatively decided to ban the import of some foreign-produced military-grade drones, including

US tentatively decides to ban imports of some military-grade drones
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Trump to seek Congress approval for Saudi Arabia nuclear energy pact that lacks safeguards, sources say

The Trump administration plans to submit to Congress a pact with Saudi Arabia to share nuclear power technology that does not include safeguards the

Trump to seek Congress approval for Saudi Arabia nuclear energy pact that lacks safeguards, sources say
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Illinois man sentenced for hacking Snapchat accounts to steal nude photos

An Illinois man was sentenced on Tuesday to more than six years in prison after admitting he hacked the Snapchat accounts of hundreds of women in order to steal any

Illinois man sentenced for hacking Snapchat accounts to steal nude photos
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Foundations can outlive their charitable missions – and that’s a problem

The missions the foundations’ original donors champion during their lifetimes can become outdated after they’ve died.

Foundations can outlive their charitable missions – and that’s a problem
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OpenAI says its AI technology acted on its own in an 'unprecedented' hack of another company

OpenAI has disclosed an "unprecedented cyber incident" where its AI system allegedly hacked into another AI company

OpenAI says its AI technology acted on its own in an 'unprecedented' hack of another company
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Gang claims responsibility for hack at Coca-Cola's fairlife unit

Hacking gang Anubis claimed credit on Tuesday for an attack on Coca-Cola-owned dairy company fairlife, threatening to publish stolen data unless it

Gang claims responsibility for hack at Coca-Cola's fairlife unit
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Private mission launches to extend life of out-of-gas communication satellites

A two-armed space robot is on its way to give extra life to out-of-gas satellites thousands of miles up

Private mission launches to extend life of out-of-gas communication satellites
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TSA security to be privatized at Tampa International Airport under new federal program

TSA security to be privatized at Tampa International Airport under new federal program

TSA security to be privatized at Tampa International Airport under new federal program
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He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing

The top federal prosecutor in Seattle who was fired last week less than an hour after being sworn in is suing the government over his termination

He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing
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US senator urges Wall Street to reject offer of paid early access to Trump posts

A top Democratic U.S. senator on Tuesday urged banks and trading firms to shun a new product offering early access to posts on

US senator urges Wall Street to reject offer of paid early access to Trump posts
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US states, New York City sue EPA for relaxing climate rule over hydrofluorocarbons

The Trump administration was sued on Tuesday by 18 Democratic-led states, Washington, D.C. and New York City over a new federal rule they say would harm the

US states, New York City sue EPA for relaxing climate rule over hydrofluorocarbons
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Anthropic sued for infringing neural network technology patents

A nonprofit that licenses the University of Tennessee's intellectual property has sued artificial-intelligence giant Anthropic in Delaware federal court for

Anthropic sued for infringing neural network technology patents
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Airbus says seeking more Pratt jet engines in 2027

Airbus said on Tuesday it was pushing for more engines from Pratt & Whitney for 2027 following a tug of war with airlines over supplies and hoped to receive

Airbus says seeking more Pratt jet engines in 2027
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Hawaiian Airlines is increasing capacity on inter-island flights

Hawaiian Airlines announced Tuesday that it is retiring its 19 Boeing 717s, which are all more than 20 years old, and replacing them with

Hawaiian Airlines is increasing capacity on inter-island flights
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AI stocks lead Wall Street higher, even as Brent oil's price tops $91

More gains for makers of computer chips and other AI winners carried Wall Street higher

AI stocks lead Wall Street higher, even as Brent oil's price tops $91
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Boeing versus Airbus as aircraft orders top 300 at Farnborough airshow

Airlines have unveiled over 300 plane orders as the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom nears conclusion, with Boeing holding a slight

Boeing versus Airbus as aircraft orders top 300 at Farnborough airshow
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Airbus targets near-doubling of earnings by 2029, launches buyback

Airbus laid out medium-term targets including a near doubling of profits and stronger shareholder returns on Tuesday, signalling confidence in its ability to

Airbus targets near-doubling of earnings by 2029, launches buyback
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Stocks jump with chipmakers; oil rises to 5-week high

Major stock indexes rose on Tuesday with the Nasdaq and chipmaker shares surging, while oil prices climbed to a five

Stocks jump with chipmakers; oil rises to 5-week high
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Rio Tinto exits aluminum composites business, transfers customers to Canada's Cymat

Rio Tinto has agreed to transfer customers from its aluminium metal matrix composites (MMC) business to Canada's Cymat Technologies, as the world's largest iron ore producer exits

Rio Tinto exits aluminum composites business, transfers customers to Canada's Cymat
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Advanced chipmaking tool arrives at New York state innovation hub

(Corrects the title of NY Creates' Dave Anderson to CEO from director in paragraph three) By Max A.

Advanced chipmaking tool arrives at New York state innovation hub
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Wall St ends higher on chip stocks recovery; earnings in focus

Wall Street's main indexes closed higher on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq leading gains as a steep rally in semiconductor shares helped shift the focus

Wall St ends higher on chip stocks recovery; earnings in focus
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US appeals court raises prospect of re-arrest of pro-Palestinian advocate Mahdawi

A U.S. appeals court ruled on Tuesday that a lower court lacked the jurisdiction to order the Trump administration to release pro-Palestinian advocate Mohsen

US appeals court raises prospect of re-arrest of pro-Palestinian advocate Mahdawi
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French parliament backs social media ban for children under 15

French lawmakers approved on Tuesday a ban on social media access for children under the age of 15, as concerns grow around ​the world over the impact social media have on

French parliament backs social media ban for children under 15
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France becomes the first EU country to ban social media for children

France becomes the first EU country to ban social media for children

France becomes the first EU country to ban social media for children
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French lawmakers adopt a sweeping social media ban for children under 15

French lawmakers have adopted a bill banning children under 15 from using social media, making France the first country in the European Union to approve a blanket ban on platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful effects of digital content on kids

French lawmakers adopt a sweeping social media ban for children under 15
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After nearly 250 years, final Revolutionary War cannon fragment recovered from Lake Champlain

After nearly 250 years, final Revolutionary War cannon fragment recovered from Lake Champlain

After nearly 250 years, final Revolutionary War cannon fragment recovered from Lake Champlain
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The Gates Foundation met with Epstein about 30 times despite staff concerns, an external review says

An external review of the Gates Foundation's ties to Jeffrey Epstein has found that staff met more than two dozen times with the disgraced financier

The Gates Foundation met with Epstein about 30 times despite staff concerns, an external review says
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Embraer secures deals for 28 E2 jets as Abra places first order

Brazilian planemaker Embraer announced orders on Tuesday for 28 E2 aircraft at the Farnborough Airshow in England,

Embraer secures deals for 28 E2 jets as Abra places first order
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Apple to launch 'Upgrade' device leasing program to spur sales, Bloomberg News reports

Apple is launching a device leasing program called 'Apple Upgrade' on July 28 in the U.S. to boost sales, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people with knowledge of the

Apple to launch 'Upgrade' device leasing program to spur sales, Bloomberg News reports
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Italian court rejects TIM's precautionary appeal in network tariff dispute

A Milan court has rejected a request for precautionary measures filed by Telecom Italia (TIM) against KKR-backed FiberCop over new tariffs for access to Italy's main fixed-

Italian court rejects TIM's precautionary appeal in network tariff dispute
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Novartis backs full year forecast after $6 billion profit beat helped by one-offs

By Bhanvi Satija and Marleen Kaesebier LONDON, July 21 - Novartis beat second-quarter profit forecasts and kept its 2026 outlook unchanged on Tuesday, saying one-off benefits that helped the quarter

Novartis backs full year forecast after $6 billion profit beat helped by one-offs
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Meta adds Xbox Game Pass starter to Horizon+ subscription

Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it is adding the Xbox Game Pass starter edition to its Meta Horizon+ subscription service, expanding its gaming offering on Quest virtual reality

Meta adds Xbox Game Pass starter to Horizon+ subscription
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US lawmakers urge Trump to act against EU tech rules, suggest trade probes

A group of 25 U.S. lawmakers has written to U.S.

US lawmakers urge Trump to act against EU tech rules, suggest trade probes
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TikTok US chief security officer to testify before US House on September 15

The chief security officer for TikTok U.S. will testify before a U.S.

TikTok US chief security officer to testify before US House on September 15
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Kremlin says Russian online retailer Wildberries suffered losses in warehouse attacks

Online retailer Wildberries, Russia's answer to Amazon, and the merchants who trade through it are grappling with losses in the wake of Ukrainian attacks on warehouses

Kremlin says Russian online retailer Wildberries suffered losses in warehouse attacks
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Amgen settles shareholder lawsuit claiming it hid $10.7 billion tax bill

Amgen reached a $74 million settlement of a lawsuit accusing the biotechnology company of waiting too long to disclose that it might owe the Internal

Amgen settles shareholder lawsuit claiming it hid $10.7 billion tax bill
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US exchanges to see volume boost, but regulatory stance to take center stage

U.S. exchanges will this week start reporting results, which will see a boost from volatility-driven trading volumes, but analysts are likely to weigh that

US exchanges to see volume boost, but regulatory stance to take center stage
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Alphabet's Gemini delay, spending worries loom over earnings

Alphabet faces heightened scrutiny from investors as a delay in the launch of a model key to its AI ambitions adds to worries over the

Alphabet's Gemini delay, spending worries loom over earnings
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Washington judge blocks Kalshi contracts, cites state's gambling law

A judge granted Washington's request to block Kalshi from offering its so-called event contracts in the state, saying the prediction markets platform likely

Washington judge blocks Kalshi contracts, cites state's gambling law
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Northrop Grumman raises 2026 forecasts on strong weapons demand

Defense supplier Northrop Grumman on Tuesday lifted its 2026 sales and adjusted profit forecast, supported by sustained demand for weapons amid a

Northrop Grumman raises 2026 forecasts on strong weapons demand
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Boeing asks US to intervene over record EU loan to Airbus

Boeing has asked the U.S. government to press the European Union for transparency over a €3 billion ($3.43 billion) loan

Boeing asks US to intervene over record EU loan to Airbus
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Tesla expands robotaxi service to Orlando, Tampa ahead of earnings

Tesla on Tuesday expanded its robotaxi service to Orlando and Tampa, as the electric-vehicle maker races to prove that it can scale its autonomous ride-hailing business beyond its

Tesla expands robotaxi service to Orlando, Tampa ahead of earnings
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Wall St opens higher as chip stocks extend recovery; earnings in focus

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Tuesday as semiconductor shares extended a recovery from a recent selloff, while investors awaited major tech earnings for clues on the

Wall St opens higher as chip stocks extend recovery; earnings in focus
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BofA enhances AI-powered tool to resolve client needs faster

Bank of America said on Tuesday it has enhanced its AI-powered EricaAssist tool, which would help more than 18,000 customer service representatives resolve client needs

BofA enhances AI-powered tool to resolve client needs faster
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US, China to hold AI talks in September, sources say

The United States and China will hold talks over AI in September, five people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as the rival superpowers grapple with

US, China to hold AI talks in September, sources say
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Saudi Arabia's The Helicopter Company signs LOI with Bombardier for up to 60 jets

Saudi Arabia's The Helicopter Company on Tuesday signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Canada's Bombardier for a fleet of up to 60 business jets.

Saudi Arabia's The Helicopter Company signs LOI with Bombardier for up to 60 jets
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Google updates lightweight Gemini models, but flagship still delayed

Alphabet’s Google on Tuesday released a trio of cheaper versions of its Gemini AI model, but shared no timing updates for the flagship Pro model that

Google updates lightweight Gemini models, but flagship still delayed
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Teen building rescue drone for extreme conditions

Teen building rescue drone for extreme conditions

Teen building rescue drone for extreme conditions
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Judge approves a $1.5B Anthropic settlement over pirated books used to train the Claude chatbot

A federal judge has approved a $1.5 billion copyright settlement involving AI company Anthropic

Judge approves a $1.5B Anthropic settlement over pirated books used to train the Claude chatbot
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The world is desperate for weight-loss drugs. But Big Pharma can’t advertise them globally

The world is desperate for weight-loss drugs. But Big Pharma can’t advertise them globally

The world is desperate for weight-loss drugs. But Big Pharma can’t advertise them globally
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BlackRock-backed group commits $5 billion for Aligned Data Centers after completing acquisition

A consortium backed by BlackRock and Abu Dhabi-based fund MGX said on Tuesday it has committed an additional $5 billion in growth capital to Aligned Data Centers after closing its

BlackRock-backed group commits $5 billion for Aligned Data Centers after completing acquisition
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Brazil and US clash over future of payments as popular Pix system stirs global interest

Brazil's Pix, one of the world's most successful instant-payment systems, has become a flashpoint between Brasília and Washington as the Trump

Brazil and US clash over future of payments as popular Pix system stirs global interest
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Mobileye to supply Stellantis with cloud-based driver assistance technology

Mobileye Global will supply Stellantis with cloud-driven advanced driver-assistance technology, the Israeli company said on Tuesday, as automakers race to meet rising demand for

Mobileye to supply Stellantis with cloud-based driver assistance technology
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U.S. auto industry races to purge Chinese connected-car hardware amid federal push

A nondescript facility south of Cleveland has become an early staging ground for the auto industry's next supply-chain pivot: replacing vehicle hardware

U.S. auto industry races to purge Chinese connected-car hardware amid federal push
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Pratt & Whitney says engine maintenance disruption easing

Jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney said on Tuesday that the number of aircraft grounded as a result of engine-related issues had fallen 40% from an unspecified

Pratt & Whitney says engine maintenance disruption easing
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Equifax sees downbeat annual revenue amid tough mortgage market

Credit bureau Equifax said on Tuesday it expects full-year revenue below Wall Street estimates, as macroeconomic uncertainty pressures growth in the mortgage market.

Equifax sees downbeat annual revenue amid tough mortgage market
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Rolls-Royce needs UK decision on narrowbody engine soon, says CEO

Britain's Rolls-Royce needs a decision from the UK government soon on whether it will provide a subsidy to help the engineering company develop

Rolls-Royce needs UK decision on narrowbody engine soon, says CEO
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Halliburton tumbles on tepid revenue forecast, Middle East recovery warning

Halliburton shares fell more than 6% on Tuesday after the U.S. oilfield services provider forecast weaker third-quarter revenue and flagged uncertainty about

Halliburton tumbles on tepid revenue forecast, Middle East recovery warning
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Microsoft to fund Mistral's European AI expansion in multibillion-dollar deal

Microsoft has agreed to spend billions of dollars on Mistral's computing infrastructure in Europe under a deal that will also expand distribution

Microsoft to fund Mistral's European AI expansion in multibillion-dollar deal
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Charles Schwab posts record quarterly profit on trading boom

Brokerage firm Charles Schwab posted a record second-quarter profit on Tuesday, driven by robust trading activity and increased asset management fees.

Charles Schwab posts record quarterly profit on trading boom
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Hasbro raises annual forecasts on digital gaming demand, 'Magic' boost

Hasbro raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts on Tuesday, betting on resilient demand for its digital gaming business and continued strength in "Magic: The

Hasbro raises annual forecasts on digital gaming demand, 'Magic' boost
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Why employers still place a premium on people skills, not AI, when they make hiring decisions

In a survey of more than 600 employers, one theme kept coming up: Despite AI, soft skills and the ability to learn still set successful job candidates apart.

Why employers still place a premium on people skills, not AI, when they make hiring decisions
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Legally or not, the US government is controlling global access to the world’s most powerful AI

A Commerce Department order requiring Anthropic to wall off its most advanced AI models from foreign nationals could be the government’s attempt to keep the best AI technology for itself.

Legally or not, the US government is controlling global access to the world’s most powerful AI
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European shares gain as tech strength offsets oil jump

European shares rose on Tuesday as gains in technology and mining shares took the focus away from fresh strikes in the Middle

European shares gain as tech strength offsets oil jump
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US looks to speed air taxis, supersonic planes to market

The U.S.

US looks to speed air taxis, supersonic planes to market
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Tesla cash burn to test investor faith in AI bets

Tesla is expected to report its first quarterly cash burn in over two years on Wednesday, as its spending on AI and robotics soars, intensifying

Tesla cash burn to test investor faith in AI bets
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More teens are using generative AI to make explicit content. What parents should know about it

More teens are using generative AI to make explicit content. What parents should know about it

More teens are using generative AI to make explicit content. What parents should know about it
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Nissan to recall about 168,000 US vehicles over incorrect weight rating labels

Nissan is recalling 168,149 vehicles in the U.S., as the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the certification label is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be

Nissan to recall about 168,000 US vehicles over incorrect weight rating labels
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Emirates' Clark uses Farnborough to air industry frustrations over jets, engines

Emirates expects Boeing's 777-9 aircraft to be delivered in the second quarter of next year, the airline's President Tim Clark

Emirates' Clark uses Farnborough to air industry frustrations over jets, engines
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Fishing for DNA – how a cup of river water can reveal secrets about human health, pollution and biodiversity

Environmental DNA contained in a small sample of water, sand or even air can reveal the presence of people, wildlife and pathogens, helping researchers track where they’ve migrated.

Fishing for DNA – how a cup of river water can reveal secrets about human health, pollution and biodiversity
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As Russia deploys jet-powered Shaheds, companies turn to faster interceptor drones

As Russia deploys growing numbers of faster jet-propelled versions of its Shahed attack drone, some defence companies are racing to

As Russia deploys jet-powered Shaheds, companies turn to faster interceptor drones
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Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom

Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom will begin Tuesday, allowing players there to compete for the same massive jackpots as U.S. players

Powerball ticket sales begin Tuesday in the United Kingdom
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Japan protests Chinese live-fire drill in nearby waters

Japan said on Tuesday it had protested to China against live-fire drills in its exclusive economic zone, drawing an angry

Japan protests Chinese live-fire drill in nearby waters
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Samsung Electronics creates robotics division; ex-Hyundai executive to head strategy

Samsung Electronics said on Tuesday it will set up a robotics division reporting directly to the chief executive to accelerate development

Samsung Electronics creates robotics division; ex-Hyundai executive to head strategy
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Airbus CEO says H1 deliveries consistent with annual goal

Airbus is on track towards its full-year target of 870 deliveries after a 15% increase in the first half of the year as engine supplies stabilised, CEO

Airbus CEO says H1 deliveries consistent with annual goal
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Road deaths have declined globally since 1990 except in poorer countries, study finds

New estimates show road deaths are declining in the U.S. and globally

Road deaths have declined globally since 1990 except in poorer countries, study finds
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Samsung launches first US credit card with Barclays, signals ambitions for deeper financial services push

Samsung Electronics on Monday launched its first U.S. co-branded credit card with Barclays, deepening its push into the financial services space in the

Samsung launches first US credit card with Barclays, signals ambitions for deeper financial services push
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US judge approves Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement of copyright lawsuit

A federal judge in San Francisco on Monday signed off on artificial intelligence company Anthropic's landmark $1.5 billion settlement of a class action lawsuit

US judge approves Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement of copyright lawsuit
Technology|US|World

White House rushes to further secure Trump’s new Air Force One — but he plans to keep flying it domestically

White House rushes to further secure Trump’s new Air Force One — but he plans to keep flying it domestically

White House rushes to further secure Trump’s new Air Force One — but he plans to keep flying it domestically
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Trump orders tightening of defense supply-chain waiver rules

President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order making it harder for U.S. defense contractors to obtain waivers allowing them to buy

Trump orders tightening of defense supply-chain waiver rules
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Wall Street indexes fall, with Iran and earnings season in focus

Wall Street's three major indexes finished lower on Monday while investors looked for moves toward Middle East de-escalation and waited for

Wall Street indexes fall, with Iran and earnings season in focus
Technology|World

Air Force One's Qatari jet needs security upgrades, experts say, but ask if a month is enough time

The newly announced grounding of President Donald Trump's Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet is likely for security upgrades, experts said, though they

Air Force One's Qatari jet needs security upgrades, experts say, but ask if a month is enough time
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Wall Street drifts as AI stocks hold steadier after last week’s losses

Wall Street drifted through a quiet day of trading as AI stocks trimmed some of their sharp recent losses

Wall Street drifts as AI stocks hold steadier after last week’s losses
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White House: Trump to fly old Air Force One for about a month as Qatari-gifted jet gets 'upgrades'

The White House says President Donald Trump will return to an older Air Force One for about a month as the new Qatari-gifted jet undergoes additional upgrades and enhancements

White House: Trump to fly old Air Force One for about a month as Qatari-gifted jet gets 'upgrades'
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Stocks fall as oil gains; Iran tensions, earnings in focus

Major stock indexes fell on Monday with investors cautious about developments in the U.S.-Iran war and ahead of earnings

Stocks fall as oil gains; Iran tensions, earnings in focus
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Paramount Skydance ordered to pause Warner Bros acquisition through August 3

Paramount Skydance must pause its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

Paramount Skydance ordered to pause Warner Bros acquisition through August 3
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French Parliament's committee approves social media ban for under-15s

A reconciliation committee of France's Parliament agreed on a bill on Monday to ban access to social media for those under 15 years of age.

French Parliament's committee approves social media ban for under-15s
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Florida GOP lawmaker and governor candidate says AI data center legislation keeps utility costs down

Florida Republican congressman and governor's race candidate Byron Donalds has announced legislation intended to prevent artificial intelligence data centers from increasing utility costs

Florida GOP lawmaker and governor candidate says AI data center legislation keeps utility costs down
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US senators at airshow to reassure foreign defense contractors, urge tariff-free trade

A bipartisan group of nine U.S. senators on Monday sought to reassure defense contractors from American allies that growing demand for

US senators at airshow to reassure foreign defense contractors, urge tariff-free trade
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Head of US AI safety agency resigns

U.S.

Head of US AI safety agency resigns
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Domino's holds annual sales forecasts as value-seeking diners pressure growth

Dominos Pizza on Monday maintained its annual sales forecasts, but said a challenging macroeconomic environment continued to weigh on

Domino's holds annual sales forecasts as value-seeking diners pressure growth
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Archer, Anduril unveil autonomous aircraft platform for defense, commercial markets

Archer Aviation and defense technology company

Archer, Anduril unveil autonomous aircraft platform for defense, commercial markets
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Ireland clamps down on e-scooters after rise in serious injuries

Ireland will raise the minimum age for the use of electric scooters to 18 from 16, and require riders to be licensed and wear helmets, the government said on Monday,

Ireland clamps down on e-scooters after rise in serious injuries
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Google plans new chip to run Gemini models more efficiently, the Information reports

Google is developing a new server chip that would incorporate elements of its Gemini model directly into the hardware, in a bid to serve its AI models more efficiently to users,

Google plans new chip to run Gemini models more efficiently, the Information reports
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GCAP fighter jet timeline 'will not change even if new country joins'

Plans for the new  Global Combat Air Programme fighter jet to be in service by 2035 will not change even if a new country joins the British,

GCAP fighter jet timeline 'will not change even if new country joins'
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GE Aerospace unveils breakthrough in hybrid-electric flight

GE Aerospace has carried out the world’s first high-altitude flight assisted by hybrid-electric propulsion, it said on

GE Aerospace unveils breakthrough in hybrid-electric flight
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Since the camera is always watching, why not snap a surveillance selfie?

Since the camera is always watching, why not snap a surveillance selfie?

Since the camera is always watching, why not snap a surveillance selfie?
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How mystery software quirks are transforming the Formula 1 title race

The biggest difference maker in Formula 1 this season may not be a supremely talented driver or an all-powerful engine, let alone the spectacular rotating “Macarena” wing

How mystery software quirks are transforming the Formula 1 title race
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Married couple creates art to address Iowa's water quality concerns

Married couple creates art to address Iowa's water quality concerns

Married couple creates art to address Iowa's water quality concerns
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Airline executives caution planemakers not to rush release of next generation of aircraft

Airline executives on Monday cautioned planemakers Boeing and Airbus not to rush out a new generation of commercial jets

Airline executives caution planemakers not to rush release of next generation of aircraft
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AliExpress hit with $629 million EU fine over sales of illegal, counterfeit products

Alibaba's AliExpress was hit with a record €550 million ($629 million) fine from the European Union on Monday for failing to tackle sales of illegal,

AliExpress hit with $629 million EU fine over sales of illegal, counterfeit products
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Philippine Airlines signs for 15 Boeing 787s, with rights for five more

Philippine Airlines confirmed 15 firm orders for Boeing 787-10s on Monday, with purchase rights for another five of the widebody jetliners.    

Philippine Airlines signs for 15 Boeing 787s, with rights for five more
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Suzuki's no-frills cars once ruled India. Then buyers demanded frills. 

(An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Maruti Suzuki is selling fewer cars. It sold 1.82 million units in India in the latest fiscal year, up from a pre-COVID high of 1.73 million.)

Suzuki's no-frills cars once ruled India. Then buyers demanded frills. 
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Tempus to buy cancer test maker Personalis for $1.5 billion

Tempus AI said on Monday it would buy Personalis in a deal valued at about $1.5 billion, adding a cancer test to the AI-enabled precision medicine firm's

Tempus to buy cancer test maker Personalis for $1.5 billion
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Wall St opens higher as chips recover, megacap earnings loom

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Monday, as chip stocks recovered from last week's pullback and investors awaited a key slate of earnings from major technology companies

Wall St opens higher as chips recover, megacap earnings loom
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Keeping drugs free of contaminants – pharmaceutical manufacturers filter medications through tiny pores to keep them sterile and safe

History has shown that when manufacturers skimp on sterile filtration of drugs, the consequences can amount to the loss of hundreds of lives and millions of dollars.

Keeping drugs free of contaminants – pharmaceutical manufacturers filter medications through tiny pores to keep them sterile and safe
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Many cancer survivors have impairments that make using mobile devices and websites difficult

Cancer survivors often experience cognitive, visual or physical challenges that hinder software use. Better designs can help.

Many cancer survivors have impairments that make using mobile devices and websites difficult
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Chinese car sales in Mexico surge despite new tariffs

Mexican sales of Chinese-brand vehicles jumped nearly 30% in the first six months of the year despite steep tariffs imposed in January that were

Chinese car sales in Mexico surge despite new tariffs
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Ryanair CEO says probe suggests foreign object damage in window incident

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary said on Monday that an initial finding from a probe into an incident in which a passenger was partly sucked out of a Boeing 737's broken window

Ryanair CEO says probe suggests foreign object damage in window incident
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Chipmakers head for big profit gains, but will it be enough?

Chipmakers are in focus on Wall Street, with their shares turning mercurial this month and investors banking on a few dozen newly valuable

Chipmakers head for big profit gains, but will it be enough?
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Hut 8 signs $9.8 billion AI data center lease, fully commercializes Texas campus

Hut 8, a crypto-mining turned AI data center company, said on Monday it has signed a second 15-year lease worth $9.8 billion with an existing investment-grade customer, fully

Hut 8 signs $9.8 billion AI data center lease, fully commercializes Texas campus
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How PayPal went from Wall Street favorite to unwilling merger target

Five years ago PayPal was a Wall Street favorite and a leader in digital payments.

How PayPal went from Wall Street favorite to unwilling merger target
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Meta faces Tennessee trial over allegations Instagram was designed to be addictive

Meta Platforms faces trial in Tennessee on Monday over the state's claims that Instagram's design is to blame for a youth mental-health crisis, one of several

Meta faces Tennessee trial over allegations Instagram was designed to be addictive
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UK government, Bezos back CuspAI's $450 million round as startup seeks to discover new materials

Britain's CuspAI said on Monday it has raised $450 million from investors including the UK government and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' investment fund, as the startup looks to

UK government, Bezos back CuspAI's $450 million round as startup seeks to discover new materials
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China's new AI model halts new subscriptions as demand swamps capacity

The Chinese AI model Kimi K3 has suspended new subscriptions after overwhelming demand pushed its capacity close to its limits

China's new AI model halts new subscriptions as demand swamps capacity
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The new Air Force One’s legal, ethical and national security questions remain as Trump takes inaugural flight

CNN’s Alayna Treene breaks down the concerns that have been brushed aside surrounding the luxury jet donated by the government of Qatar that has become the new Air Force One. President Trump boarded the newly retrofitted jet Wednesday for a trip to North Dakota for an America 250 celebration.

The new Air Force One’s legal, ethical and national security questions remain as Trump takes inaugural flight
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MBDA unveils interceptor to counter mass drone attacks

By Florence Loeve PARIS, July 20 - European missile manufacturer MBDA is launching an  interceptor to counter attacks by large numbers of low-cost munitions such as drones, as wars in Ukraine and the

MBDA unveils interceptor to counter mass drone attacks
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FAA says certification of Boeing 737 MAX 7, 10 expected soon

A senior Federal Aviation Administration official said on Monday that the agency expects to certify the Boeing 737 MAX 7 and larger 10

FAA says certification of Boeing 737 MAX 7, 10 expected soon
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Ukraine fires 400 drones toward Moscow as Zelenskyy grapples with protests

Ukraine has launched over 400 drones toward Moscow, according to the city's mayor

Ukraine fires 400 drones toward Moscow as Zelenskyy grapples with protests
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China's Moonshot pauses Kimi subscriptions amid hot demand, IPO push

Chinese startup Moonshot AI has temporarily paused new subscriptions after demand for its newly launched Kimi K3 model strained

China's Moonshot pauses Kimi subscriptions amid hot demand, IPO push
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Honeywell Aerospace wins IndiGo avionics deal; Aeromexico to deploy runway safety technology

Honeywell Aerospace said on Monday that Indian airline IndiGo had selected its avionics and power systems for 810 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, while Aeromexico plans to deploy

Honeywell Aerospace wins IndiGo avionics deal; Aeromexico to deploy runway safety technology
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Farnborough opens with Boeing, Airbus orders and air defence focus

Farnborough Airshow opened on Monday with Boeing and Airbus securing the first aircraft orders, while

Farnborough opens with Boeing, Airbus orders and air defence focus
Technology|World

Trump says new Air Force One from Qatar will get 'maxed out' upgrades

U.S.

Trump says new Air Force One from Qatar will get 'maxed out' upgrades
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Could AI chip boom make ASML Europe's first trillion-dollar firm?

The global artificial intelligence boom has propelled ASML to the top of Europe's stock market, as soaring demand for AI computer

Could AI chip boom make ASML Europe's first trillion-dollar firm?
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Electric cars became cheaper in Germany despite rising average prices

Models of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) became more affordable in Germany between 2020 and 2025, data from research organizations the International Council on Clean

Electric cars became cheaper in Germany despite rising average prices
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SpaceX moves Starship launch attempt to Thursday

SpaceX is targeting Thursday, July 23, for another attempt to launch its Starship rocket, the company said in a statement on Sunday.

SpaceX moves Starship launch attempt to Thursday
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Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins

Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins

Troy Jackson effectively wraps up Maine Democrats’ nomination to face Sen. Susan Collins
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UK chief financial officers turn more hopeful about AI

The finance bosses at many of Britain's biggest companies are more optimistic about the impact of artificial intelligence on their businesses and a bit less worried about

UK chief financial officers turn more hopeful about AI
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Samsung Biologics to launch $1.8 billion all-cash bid for PolyPeptide

South Korea's Samsung Biologics will launch a 1.46 billion Swiss francs ($1.81 billion) all-cash bid for Swiss contract drugmaker PolyPeptide, the companies said in separate

Samsung Biologics to launch $1.8 billion all-cash bid for PolyPeptide
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TSMC expects 'strong, multi-year' demand for AI chips as it ramps up Arizona investment

TSMC is seeing strong, multi-year demand for its AI chips as it invests a further $100 billion to expand its Arizona facilities, but it

TSMC expects 'strong, multi-year' demand for AI chips as it ramps up Arizona investment
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Goals, technology and hydration breaks: How the biggest World Cup in history will be remembered

The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina marks the end of the biggest tournament in history

Goals, technology and hydration breaks: How the biggest World Cup in history will be remembered
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Boeing on track for 2028 Air Force One delivery, costs rise

Boeing said on Sunday it remains on track to deliver two new Air Force One jets in 2028, but meeting that target will require additional spending on a program 

Boeing on track for 2028 Air Force One delivery, costs rise
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US EV sales are down, but not out. Here’s why automakers won’t pull the plug

US EV sales are down, but not out. Here’s why automakers won’t pull the plug

US EV sales are down, but not out. Here’s why automakers won’t pull the plug
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Boeing focused on production, not new orders at Farnborough Airshow

The head of Boeing's commercial airplane unit said on Sunday that the company is focused on increasing and improving aircraft

Boeing focused on production, not new orders at Farnborough Airshow
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Samsung cuts US jobs, offers relocations ahead of HQ move

(This July 19 story has been repeated with no changes to text.)

Samsung cuts US jobs, offers relocations ahead of HQ move
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Facebook and Instagram users reporting some outages, say internet watchdogs

Facebook and Instagram users reporting some outages, say internet watchdogs

Facebook and Instagram users reporting some outages, say internet watchdogs
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Institutional demand for CXMT's $8.6 billion Shanghai IPO dented by chip stock selloff

Chinese chipmaker CXMT Corp's $8.6 billion initial public offering was more than 500 times oversubscribed by institutional investors, according to a filing on

Institutional demand for CXMT's $8.6 billion Shanghai IPO dented by chip stock selloff
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Users of Meta's Facebook, Instagram report suffering some outages  

Meta's Instagram and Facebook social networks appeared to suffer some outages on Sunday, with users reporting issues with the app and website.

Users of Meta's Facebook, Instagram report suffering some outages  
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Google and Apple are clashing with the EU over the future of AI assistants

Google and Apple are clashing with the EU over the future of AI assistants

Google and Apple are clashing with the EU over the future of AI assistants
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Data center opponents stage 142 protests across 42 US states

Opponents of the rapid buildout of data centers held 142 protests across 42 states on Saturday in the first nationwide effort to channel

Data center opponents stage 142 protests across 42 US states
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Jet engine maker CFM to invest $2 billion to speed repairs

Jet engine maker CFM said on Saturday it was investing $2 billion over five years to help meet targets of faster maintenance times, part of

Jet engine maker CFM to invest $2 billion to speed repairs
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Ukrainian drones hit warehouses and other sites across Russia, killing 9 and wounding over 80

Russian officials report that Ukrainian drone attacks overnight and later on Saturday have killed nine people and wounded more than 80 others

Ukrainian drones hit warehouses and other sites across Russia, killing 9 and wounding over 80
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Soccer-FIFA detects 7 million abusive comments aimed at players and staff during World Cup

FIFA's Social Media Protection Service (SMPS), which aims to protect players, teams and officials from online threats and abuse, has detected more than 7 million potentially

Soccer-FIFA detects 7 million abusive comments aimed at players and staff during World Cup
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Longtime Exxon CEO Lee Raymond’s legacy of climate denial and misinformation lives on – a psychologist offers ways to counter it

At the heart of combating misinformation is critical thinking and recognizing when you’re being spun for corporate profit.

Longtime Exxon CEO Lee Raymond’s legacy of climate denial and misinformation lives on – a psychologist offers ways to counter it
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Nuclear deal that would permit uranium enrichment by Saudi Arabia in limbo awaiting Trump admin sign-off

Nuclear deal that would permit uranium enrichment by Saudi Arabia in limbo awaiting Trump admin sign-off

Nuclear deal that would permit uranium enrichment by Saudi Arabia in limbo awaiting Trump admin sign-off
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‘Only fools are not afraid’: Ukrainians adapt to life under constant Russian drone attacks

‘Only fools are not afraid’: Ukrainians adapt to life under constant Russian drone attacks

‘Only fools are not afraid’: Ukrainians adapt to life under constant Russian drone attacks
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India's Skyroot launches Vikram-1 in first private orbital rocket mission

Indian space startup Skyroot Aerospace on Saturday launched the country's first privately developed orbital rocket, a key

India's Skyroot launches Vikram-1 in first private orbital rocket mission
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Federal employees can download TikTok on government devices, DOJ says

The U.S. Justice Department said on Friday that federal employees can now download the short-video app TikTok on government devices.

Federal employees can download TikTok on government devices, DOJ says
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US companies face rise in cyber attacks

Companies worldwide are grappling with a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks and ransomware that steal sensitive data and disrupt operations.

US companies face rise in cyber attacks
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GameStop owns nearly 10% of eBay, SEC filing shows

Videogame retailer GameStop owns nearly 10% of e-commerce company eBay, the company said in a regulatory filing late on Friday, signaling its intent to push

GameStop owns nearly 10% of eBay, SEC filing shows
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Boeing keeps 20-year forecast for jet demand steady, shrugs off Iran war impact

Boeing maintained its forecast for strong global demand for new commercial aircraft over the next 20 years, according to the U.S.

Boeing keeps 20-year forecast for jet demand steady, shrugs off Iran war impact
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Abbott investigates two separate cyber incidents, says no operations affected

Abbott Laboratories is investigating two cyber incidents involving unauthorized access to some internal systems at its cancer diagnostics business and its

Abbott investigates two separate cyber incidents, says no operations affected
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Men sue hospital after DNA tests showed they were switched at birth 38 years ago

The families of two men who discovered through DNA tests that they were switched at birth 38 years ago are accusing a North Dakota hospital of robbing them of the lives they were supposed to lead

Men sue hospital after DNA tests showed they were switched at birth 38 years ago
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Trump claims new intel reveals vulnerabilities in US elections

President Donald Trump in a primetime speech on Thursday alleged vulnerabilities exist in American election systems, though declassified documents his administration released largely discuss vulnerabilities that have been known for years and that election officials around the country have tried to address.

Trump claims new intel reveals vulnerabilities in US elections
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Paying for early access to Trump's Truth Social could raise big money - and major ethical issues

In yet another unprecedented move by America's first billionaire president, Donald Trump may soon be profiting from a new line of business tied to his office: charging access for a first peek at certain posts on his Truth Social platform

Paying for early access to Trump's Truth Social could raise big money - and major ethical issues
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Meta in talks to rent some of its billions in AI infrastructure to Anthropic

Meta in talks to rent some of its billions in AI infrastructure to Anthropic

Meta in talks to rent some of its billions in AI infrastructure to Anthropic
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FAA restores Boeing authority to certify 737 MAX, 787 planes

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it will allow Boeing to issue airworthiness certificates for all 737 MAX and 787 airplanes

FAA restores Boeing authority to certify 737 MAX, 787 planes
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Musk's SpaceX in talks to supply the Pentagon with computing power, WSJ reports

Elon Musk's SpaceX is in talks to provide the U.S.

Musk's SpaceX in talks to supply the Pentagon with computing power, WSJ reports
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Meta, Anthropic in talks for potential $10 billion compute lease deal, source says

Meta Platforms is in talks to lease computing power to Anthropic in a potential deal worth up to $10 billion over two years, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Meta, Anthropic in talks for potential $10 billion compute lease deal, source says
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Trump Media pitched $100,000 monthly fee for fastest feed of US president's posts, sources say

Donald Trump's social media company has discussed

Trump Media pitched $100,000 monthly fee for fastest feed of US president's posts, sources say
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The sell-off for AI stars worsens, while oil prices keep jumping

The sell-off for AI winners deepened and yanked stock markets lower worldwide

The sell-off for AI stars worsens, while oil prices keep jumping
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SpaceX targets next week for another Starship launch attempt as shares slide on abort

SpaceX is targeting Monday for another attempt to launch its Starship rocket after a last-second abort during engine ignition on Thursday, a brief

SpaceX targets next week for another Starship launch attempt as shares slide on abort
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Wall St ends lower for the day and week as chip selloff broadens

Wall Street extended its decline on Friday as a pullback on stocks associated with the AI boom, which has driven many of the gains so

Wall St ends lower for the day and week as chip selloff broadens
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Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, exposing water vulnerability in dry Mideast

Iranian strikes have damaged a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, highlighting the vulnerability of infrastructure in the Middle East

Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, exposing water vulnerability in dry Mideast
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FAA says Boeing can resume self-certifying its jets as airworthy

The Federal Aviation Administration says Boeing will be allowed to take responsibility for certifying all of its 737 Max and 787 planes starting next week

FAA says Boeing can resume self-certifying its jets as airworthy
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Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPT

Another powerful new artificial intelligence model from China is taking the U.S. tech industry by surprise

Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPT
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MLB restricts dugout iPad use to prevent AI help with strategy. Ottavino says Mets were involved

Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent artificial intelligence from influencing game decisions

MLB restricts dugout iPad use to prevent AI help with strategy. Ottavino says Mets were involved
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Walmart names Kinnard to replace departing US COO Shanahan, memo shows

Kieran Shanahan, chief operating officer of Walmart's U.S. operations, is leaving the retailer and will be replaced by the company's international division COO, Kyle Kinnard, an

Walmart names Kinnard to replace departing US COO Shanahan, memo shows
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FAA chief vows fast time-table to reform US air traffic control systems

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration says the agency needs another $10 billion from Congress to reform the antiquated U.S. air traffic

FAA chief vows fast time-table to reform US air traffic control systems
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Apple in early settlement talks with US DOJ over antitrust case, Bloomberg News reports

Apple and the U.S.

Apple in early settlement talks with US DOJ over antitrust case, Bloomberg News reports
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US judge won't block Meta from laying off workers who filed AI discrimination lawsuit

A U.S. judge on Friday rejected a bid by 26 employees of Meta Platforms to block the tech giant from laying them off while they pursue claims that they were

US judge won't block Meta from laying off workers who filed AI discrimination lawsuit
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Chip stock pullback sparks worries about AI rally strength, leveraged trades

A brutal week for chip stocks — the same names that fueled this year's blistering market rally — has left investors from

Chip stock pullback sparks worries about AI rally strength, leveraged trades
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Far above the Earth, NASA's Apollo lunar lander put astronauts on the moon

America's most daring, extraordinary feat, landing astronauts on the moon, remains the pinnacle of achievement by anyone anywhere

Far above the Earth, NASA's Apollo lunar lander put astronauts on the moon
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Trump regulator orders Kalshi to defy Michigan court – escalating battle over prediction markets

Trump regulator orders Kalshi to defy Michigan court – escalating battle over prediction markets

Trump regulator orders Kalshi to defy Michigan court – escalating battle over prediction markets
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US manufacturing output unchanged in June, but accelerates in second quarter

U.S. factory production was unchanged in June, but grew at a robust pace in the second quarter, driven by an artificial intelligence build-up and businesses

US manufacturing output unchanged in June, but accelerates in second quarter
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Musk's X, major labels end dispute over music on social-media platform

A group of major music publishers including Universal Music Group and Sony Music have agreed to end a legal dispute with Elon Musk's X Corp over the use of their

Musk's X, major labels end dispute over music on social-media platform
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BofA names senior executives to drive AI adoption in global markets-memo

Bank of America has announced senior appointments to drive AI adoption and implementation across its global markets group, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters

BofA names senior executives to drive AI adoption in global markets-memo
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Soccer-World Cup final halftime to last more than 15 minutes, broadcasting sources say

The halftime interval in Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is set to last more than 15 minutes because of the

Soccer-World Cup final halftime to last more than 15 minutes, broadcasting sources say
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Aston Martin says it is in talks for potential funding to boost liquidity

Luxury carmaker Aston Martin said on Friday it has ongoing discussions with potential financing providers, following a media report that it is in talks with lenders including

Aston Martin says it is in talks for potential funding to boost liquidity
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DNA from the skull of an unknown Revolutionary War soldier reveals more than his name

For more than two centuries, a fallen Revolutionary War soldier was unknown and unnoticed

DNA from the skull of an unknown Revolutionary War soldier reveals more than his name
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 drop 1% after China’s latest AI breakthrough rattles tech stocks

Nasdaq, S&P 500 drop 1% after China’s latest AI breakthrough rattles tech stocks

Nasdaq, S&P 500 drop 1% after China’s latest AI breakthrough rattles tech stocks
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Zoox recalls self-driving cars because they may not detect smoke

Amazon.com self-driving car unit Zoox said Friday it will recall its fleet of 105 autonomous vehicles because they may not detect heavy smoke and

Zoox recalls self-driving cars because they may not detect smoke
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Apple unseats Nvidia to become world's most valuable company as AI bets shift

Apple overtook Nvidia on Friday to become the world's most valuable company, reshuffling the top ranks of tech heavyweights as investors

Apple unseats Nvidia to become world's most valuable company as AI bets shift
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Wall St opens lower as chip rout extends; Netflix slides

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Friday, with a reassessment of this year's AI-fueled rally by investors deepening a selloff in chip stocks and a weak forecast from

Wall St opens lower as chip rout extends; Netflix slides
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China tells automakers to boost safety, quality checks

China's industry ministry on Friday called on automakers to resist "irrational competition" and ensure the safety of cars, car parts

China tells automakers to boost safety, quality checks
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People are making wildfire bets on prediction markets. Experts say it could lead to disaster

People are making wildfire bets on prediction markets. Experts say it could lead to disaster

People are making wildfire bets on prediction markets. Experts say it could lead to disaster
Economy|Science|Technology

Autocracies get more repressive when opening up their economies – a political scientist explores why

Economic globalization was supposed to encourage democracy around the world. But sometimes the opposite happens.

Autocracies get more repressive when opening up their economies – a political scientist explores why
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Bees of many species contain tiny magnetic particles – suggesting they may have an innate magnetic compass for navigation

Researchers were surprised to find how widespread this magnetic property was, not only across families of bees but also beetles, wasps and flies.

Bees of many species contain tiny magnetic particles – suggesting they may have an innate magnetic compass for navigation
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Screen time guidelines for kids and adolescents have shifted as research paints a more nuanced picture

Studies increasingly show that how kids are using screens is more important than the exact amount of time they’re spending on them – and parents and caregivers tend to know what’s best for their families.

Screen time guidelines for kids and adolescents have shifted as research paints a more nuanced picture
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Alphabet, Intel results in focus for AI trade as US earnings rev up

U.S. corporate earnings season gathers steam in the coming week as Alphabet and Intel are set to offer updates that could sway the market-leading AI

Alphabet, Intel results in focus for AI trade as US earnings rev up
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How a dispute over e-commerce firm Coupang is testing US-South Korea ties

South Korea's decision to fine e-commerce firm Coupang over a data leak has drawn criticism from Washington and raised questions about the country's

How a dispute over e-commerce firm Coupang is testing US-South Korea ties
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Netflix tumbles as slowing growth, less viewership data spook investors

Netflix shares sank more than 10% on Friday after the company forecast another quarter of slower revenue gains and scaled back viewership data, fueling

Netflix tumbles as slowing growth, less viewership data spook investors
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Chinese airlines order 95 Airbus jets with list price of $17.8 billion to expand fleets

Three Chinese airlines will buy a combined 95 Airbus aircraft for a total list price of about $17.8 billion, as carriers in the world's second-largest

Chinese airlines order 95 Airbus jets with list price of $17.8 billion to expand fleets
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Intuitive Surgical falls as Obamacare concerns rekindle medtech demand debate

Intuitive Surgical shares slid about 13% to hover near their lowest in more than two years on Friday after the surgical robot maker warned that

Intuitive Surgical falls as Obamacare concerns rekindle medtech demand debate
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From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention

By interfering with how communities collect data and how researchers access it, the CDC risks undermining the hard-won trust needed for effective public health.

From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention
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SpaceX IPO earns millions for US Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler

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SpaceX IPO earns millions for US Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler
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Bronze Age ‘shaman,’ previously assumed to be a male metalworker, was actually a woman

Bronze Age ‘shaman,’ previously assumed to be a male metalworker, was actually a woman

Bronze Age ‘shaman,’ previously assumed to be a male metalworker, was actually a woman