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Stellantis vehicle shipments rise 10% in the second quarter, led by North America

Stellantis said on Monday preliminary second-quarter vehicle shipments rose 10% from a year earlier to nearly 1.6 million units, driven by strong growth in North America,

France set to summon Russian ambassador to Paris over alleged cyberattack campaign

France will summon the Russian ambassador to Paris in the coming days over an alleged cyberhacking campaign that Russia has carried out against European countries including

TSMC posts record revenue in second quarter on AI demand

TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, reported on Monday second-quarter revenue that rose 36% from a year earlier to a record high on surging interest in artificial

China June exports growth set to cool, but AI demand underpins overall strength

China's exports likely grew at a slightly slower but still-solid pace in June, as firms accelerated shipments to the U.S. ahead of possible new tariffs, rode the AI boom,

What to know about new rules and technology behind the World Cup's most contentious calls

It was another game-changing moment at the World Cup that had more to do with television replays in a room far away than a moment of brilliance on the field

Why only 13% of surplus food gets donated by US supermarkets and other retailers to help hungry people – and how food pantries are trying to gather more

Picking up food more frequently from supermarkets doesn’t close the gap between what’s donated and could be donated, a supply chain scholar explains.

Doctors warn that children are microwaving NeeDoh toys – and risking serious burns

Doctors warn that children are microwaving NeeDoh toys – and risking serious burns

Germany funds 50,000 strike drones for Ukraine, source says

Germany is funding 50,000 attack drones for Ukraine, a source familiar with the matter said, in an order that marks one of the biggest known purchases

World Sailing measures the environmental impact of the sport's Olympic equipment for the first time

The governing body for sailing is looking at how the sport’s Olympic-class equipment is made, used and discarded, to eventually make changes that will reduce its environmental impact

Soccer-SoFi Stadium's World Cup run boosts confidence ahead of Super Bowl, LA Olympics

After a month of World Cup crowds, a

AI schools like Alpha promise efficiency, but can’t replicate the messy process that helps kids learn

AI schools try to tailor learning to match students’ abilities. But they can’t help young people learn who they are.

Focus turns to building stronger institutions in Africa to speed shift to renewable energy

Africa’s renewable energy transition is entering a new phase as the continent shifts from proving that clean energy works to building the institutions needed to deploy it at scale

New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One stories, raising press freedom concerns

The Department of Justice confirms that it's subpoenaed New York Times journalists after they reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One

Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of window on flight from Greece

A passenger was partially sucked through a dislodged window on a Ryanair Boeing 737 flight shortly after

Amid criticism, Meta reins in new AI tool that automatically accessed public Instagram images

Meta has pulled the plug on a feature of a recently launched AI tool following criticism that it made Instagram accounts fodder for use in creating AI-generated images

In an era of ‘baddies,’ companies are racing to keep up with the influencer economy

In an era of ‘baddies,’ companies are racing to keep up with the influencer economy

As gas plants rise to power AI, renewable energy allies are fighting for cleaner alternatives

Renewable energy allies are trying to ensure that massive data centers will be powered by climate-friendly sources

Is the secret to the perfect kimchi in this lab?

Daniel Dae Kim and three Michelin‑starred chef Corey Lee explore how researchers in Seoul are working on Korea’s most iconic dish... in a lab. K-Everything: a CNN Original Series streams in the U.S. on the CNN app and globally on HBO Max.

Did Cristiano Ronaldo cry? The hotly debated answer cost millions of dollars

Did Cristiano Ronaldo cry? The hotly debated answer cost millions of dollars

New York City to ban firms from using subscription traps, officials say

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Martha Lillard, last US polio patient using iron lung, dies at 78 in Oklahoma

Martha Lillard, the last U.S. polio patient using an iron lung, has died at 78 in Oklahoma

New York’s Department of Investigation launches inquiry into buckling Manhattan high-rise

New York’s Department of Investigation launches inquiry into buckling Manhattan high-rise

Japan's space agency conducts first test flight for experimental reusable rocket

Japan has conducted a first test flight for its reusable rocket

US activist investors must disclose clients in filings, SEC says

Activist investors in the U.S. must disclose the identities of their clients in regulatory filings, the Securities and Exchange Commission said in

World Cup propels surveillance to new heights

The World Cup is bringing visitors and AI-driven surveillance systems, but only one of those is certain to leave when the games are done.

Meta appeals landmark jury verdict that found it to blame for social media addiction for young users

Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, is appealing the verdict of a landmark social media addiction lawsuit in Los Angeles

Apple files lawsuit accusing ChatGPT maker OpenAI of stealing trade secrets

Apple on Friday accused OpenAI of stealing trade secrets as it seeks to build its own hardware for ChatGPT

New York Times countersues US employment agency over DEI lawsuit

The New York Times in a court filing on Friday accused the U.S.

Apple sues OpenAI, two former employees for trade secrets theft

Apple on Friday sued OpenAI and two former employees, alleging misappropriation of its trade secrets to benefit the ChatGPT-

California cannot seek damages from 23andMe successor over 2023 data breach

A U.S. bankruptcy judge on Friday said California cannot seek damages from the company formerly known as 23andMe arising from a 2023 data breach that exposed

US extends work permits for Haitians, other immigrants with temporary protected status

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Holtec Nuclear Corporation files for US IPO amid surging power demand

Energy company Holtec Nuclear Corporation filed for an initial public offering in the U.S. on Friday, seeking to capitalize on investor enthusiasm for nuclear power businesses amid

The newest Air Force One is flying, but is it ready to deal with all the threats a president faces?

The newest Air Force One is flying, but is it ready to deal with all the threats a president faces?

Apple accuses OpenAI of using stolen trade secrets to create its upcoming AI gadgets in new lawsuit

Apple accuses OpenAI of using stolen trade secrets to create its upcoming AI gadgets in new lawsuit

US stocks rise as Wall Street shows it's still hungry for AI winners

U.S. stocks ticked higher after Wall Street showed its appetite is still big for winners of the artificial-intelligence boom

SK Hynix rises nearly 13% in debut on Wall Street as demand for memory chips soars amid AI frenzy

Shares of South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix rose nearly 13% as they made their debut on Wall Street, at a time when demand for chips is surging thanks to the frenzy around artificial intelligence

European shares snap four-week winning streak on tech selloff, US-Iran war

European shares ended a four-week winning streak on Friday, buffeted by an unwind in tech stocks and resurgent tensions in the Middle East

US makes it easier to export Nvidia AI chips and military equipment to the UAE

The U.S. loosened export controls on the United Arab Emirates on Friday, making it easier to export Nvidia AI chips, military equipment, commercial satellites and

Wall Street climbs, oil slides as investors bet on AI growth over Middle East tensions

Stocks climbed and oil prices slipped somewhat as investors retained AI-related enthusiasm and shrugged off the ongoing dispute between the U.S. and

SK Hynix CEO sees worst-ever memory supply shortage in 2027, says demand to outstrip supply beyond 2030

SK Hynix Chief Executive Kwak Noh-jung said the global memory industry is heading for its worst-ever supply shortage in 2027,

Altera returns to growth as AI, robotics fuel demand, CEO says

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Wall Street ends higher as investors turn to earnings season

The S&P 500 rose to end just short of a record high on Friday, as a blockbuster Nasdaq debut of South Korea's SK Hynix fueled optimism about

Lightning sends chunks of concrete flying in Kansas family's front yard

Lightning sends chunks of concrete flying in Kansas family's front yard

Shein finally wins China's approval for Hong Kong IPO, in third attempt to go public

Fast-fashion retailer Shein won approval for its long-awaited Hong Kong IPO on Friday, a notice posted on the China Securities

Meta AI image detector fails to identify some of its own cropped AI images, Reuters analysis finds

A new AI detection tool from Meta, which the tech company previewed this week alongside the launch of its image-generation model, Muse Image, failed

SK Hynix shares jump in marquee US debut as AI euphoria persists

SK Hynix's U.S.-listed shares jumped 14% in their Nasdaq debut following its $26.5 billion

Mystery spheres on beach are likely space debris that fell back to Earth

Mystery spheres on beach are likely space debris that fell back to Earth

Shein's secretive founder Sky Xu faces biggest public test with Hong Kong IPO

Shein's high-profile stock market listing may force its secretive founder and CEO, Sky Xu, to finally come out of the shadows

Trump's promise on Patriots will take time, leaving Ukraine facing tough choices

A pledge by President Donald Trump to allow Kyiv to produce U.S.

US FDA approves Sanofi's wearable injector form of blood cancer drug

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Baker Hughes wins conditional EU nod for $13.6 billion Chart deal

U.S. oilfield services ‌firm Baker Hughes BKR.O secured EU antitrust approval on Friday for its $13.6 billion acquisition of Chart Industries GTLS.N after

German automakers hit by sharp China sales drop in second quarter

German carmakers' sales collapsed further in China during the second quarter, as a protracted slowdown in the world's biggest auto market cranked up the

Turkey says it hopes to achieve result on lifting U.S. sanctions soon

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday that Turkey hopes to achieve a result on lifting U.S. sanctions and its desire to purchase F-35 fighter jets soon, adding there

Carmakers broadly win first round in UK lawsuits over diesel emissions

Some of the world's biggest carmakers largely won the first stage of a major legal battle on Friday over claims that their diesel vehicles were fitted with

Shopify tells users to remove vapes from online stores

Shopify has told customers using its web-hosting services to remove vape products from their online stores, according to a notice seen by Reuters and

Passenger sucked out of airplane ‘to his shoulders’ after window breaks

Passenger sucked out of airplane ‘to his shoulders’ after window breaks

You’ve never heard of these glaciers, but they’re becoming critical climate havens as America’s iconic mountain glaciers and their water fade

They’re called rock glaciers, and they might not look like much, but they’ll continue to provide meltwater after the world’s iconic white glaciers are gone.

SpaceX's near-term AI payoff seen tethered to Earth, not outer space

Elon Musk may have pitched a future where space powers AI, but Wall Street analysts say SpaceX's near-term value remains firmly tethered to Earth, where it is

A US license could let Ukraine produce Patriot missiles, but it won’t be simple or quick

U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to give Ukraine a license to produce Patriot air-defense systems could mark a major breakthrough for Kyiv

Facebook and Instagram’s ‘addictive design’ may violate European law, EU Commission finds

Facebook and Instagram’s ‘addictive design’ may violate European law, EU Commission finds

Inside the U.S. race for drone delivery dominance

By Waylon Cunningham and Nicholas P.

Teachers are worried about students cheating with AI, but my survey suggests the deeper issue is learning

As schools consider AI guidelines, educators are also thinking about how they can adjust their assignments to accurately measure what students are actually learning.

South Korean billionaire's risky bet pays off, as SK Hynix debuts in New York

When South Korean billionaire Chey Tae-won rang the Nasdaq's opening bell for SK Hynix's $26.5 billion listing on Friday, it marked the ultimate payoff of a

SK Hynix options to trade two business days after Nasdaq debut, sources say

U.S. exchange operators including Cboe Global Markets and Nasdaq expect to list options on SK Hynix's U.S.-listed shares two business days after

Nvidia supplier King Yuan Electronics to invest up to $1.4 billion in US facility

Taiwanese chip-testing company King Yuan Electronics (KYEC) plans to invest up to $1.4 billion to establish a facility in the United States, the supplier to

Global equity fund inflows surge to three-week high on AI optimism

Global equity funds attracted their largest weekly inflow in three weeks in the week to July 8, as strong demand for AI-linked technology products and cooling expectations for

Why better-off cities and towns see more benefits from data centers than rural regions

Amid growing political pushback against data center development, more evidence is emerging of their impact on local economies.

Elon Musk’s plans refer to an idea conceived in the 1960s. What is the Kardashev scale?

Elon Musk’s plans refer to an idea conceived in the 1960s. What is the Kardashev scale?

Soccer-Mission creep: FIFA's embrace of technology backfires in controversy-riven World Cup

If FIFA President Gianni Infantino imagined his embrace of technology might finally put an end to disputes over refereeing decisions, the World Cup would

As Europe bakes, Eurostar orders trains that can cope with 55C heat

As Europe bakes, Eurostar orders trains that can cope with 55C heat

SoftBank, PayPay in talks to invest in Seven & i, Bloomberg reports

SoftBank Corp and mobile payments operator PayPay are in talks to invest in retail giant Seven & i Holdings, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.

Rare earths startup ReElement no longer seeking $80 million Pentagon loan, administration sources say

Rare earths startup ReElement Technologies has stopped seeking an $80 million Pentagon loan that was part of a broader

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Kremlin says Russia is in touch with Turkey on fate of Russian S-400 missiles

The Kremlin said on Friday that Russia was in touch with Turkey about the fate of Russian S-400 missile systems which Ankara owns after a news outlet reported that Turkey

EU tells Instagram, Facebook to change addictive features or risk fines

The EU charged Meta Platforms' Instagram and Facebook on Friday with breaching its tech rules, with regulators targeting features they say are designed to

Circle wins final regulatory approval to establish US trust bank, shares rise

Circle said on Friday it has received a final regulatory approval from the U.S.

UK to regulate cloud service providers Microsoft, Google and others to protect financial stability

Britain has designated cloud service providers Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Oracle as critical third-party suppliers to its financial sector, bringing them under direct

EU demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle design features it calls addictive for users

The European Union is accusing Meta of breaching social media laws by designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive

New York construction scare highlights the challenges of converting offices into housing

The buckling of two steel columns at the former Pfizer headquarters in Manhattan has raised questions about one of the nation’s largest office-to-apartment conversions

Meme ETF rally leaves many underwater

Investors chasing market themes are learning a familiar lesson: a hot investment doesn't necessarily make for a profitable one.

China successfully tests sea-based rocket booster recovery system

China on Friday successfully tested an experimental rocket retrieval system using a net attached to a sea platform, state media reported, in the hope of breaking U.S.

Chips, banks and volatility

The results season is kicking off with the world's largest chipmaker and key U.S. banks reporting, while data out of the U.S. and China will give a fresh perspective on the state

SK Hynix's US listing sparks rush of single-stock ETF filings

At least 10 fund managers, including major issuers Direxion and ProShares, have filed registrations to list single-stock exchange-traded funds

China takes a page from SpaceX and recaptures the first stage of a rocket to reuse it

China has successfully recaptured the first stage of a rocket after a launch, marking a breakthrough for its space program

Russia evades Ukraine electrical substation defences with small, unjammable drones

Russia has been using small drones flown via fibre-optic cables to bypass Ukrainian defences and damage high-voltage electricity substations in the frontline

European shares muted on AI valuation concerns; Middle East tensions linger

European shares were muted on Friday as broader gains were largely offset by declines in technology stocks while investors assessed renewed Middle East tensions that put the

Inside Israel's push to clear sea munitions, part of global push to protect waters

Israel has launched a project aimed at clearing part of the seas to give beach space back to the population

China reports reusable rocket breakthrough as it vies to catch up with the US

China reports reusable rocket breakthrough as it vies to catch up with the US

SK Hynix advisors win big fee windfall after modest SpaceX payday

Global investment banks and brokerages leading SK Hynix's mega share sale earned nearly $260 million in fees, a boost for the industry which took in a relatively

A once-obscure chip maker has landed the largest US listing by a foreign company

A once-obscure chip maker has landed the largest US listing by a foreign company

Fossils reveal the earliest animal with a head was also the oldest known ‘righty’

Fossils reveal the earliest animal with a head was also the oldest known ‘righty’

OpenAI's AGI deployment chief Fidji Simo to step down after medical leave

OpenAI's CEO of AGI deployment Fidji Simo said on Thursday she will step down from her full-time role and pivot to a part-time advisory position at the ChatGPT maker, following an

Global EV demand rises again as Europe offsets China, U.S. weakness

Global demand for electric vehicles rose for a fourth straight month in June, driven by strong growth in Europe as sales weakened in China and North America,

Russian man pleads not guilty in US cyber espionage case

A Russian man whom U.S. prosecutors say previously worked for Russia's FSB intelligence agency pleaded not guilty on Thursday to a charge that he

SK Hynix raises $26.5 billion in US offering after pricing ADRs at $149

South Korea's SK Hynix priced its American Depositary Receipts at $149 on Thursday raising about $26.5 billion, a U.S. regulatory

Geopolitical shifts drive sovereign funds towards national priorities, study finds

Shifting geopolitical alliances are pushing sovereign wealth funds to place greater emphasis on strategic national priorities — from resilient

Electric companies don’t need to black out customers to prevent wildfires – here are 3 relatively fast, affordable solutions

Utilities face a dilemma: How to deliver power through dry, windy regions without accidentally starting a catastrophic fire.

Zelenskiy says Patriot missile licences agreed with US at political level

Ukraine and the U.S. have reached a political agreement on licences for production of Patriot interceptors,

FuboTV names Disney's Bowen CEO, removes veteran Gandler

Streaming firm FuboTV on Thursday named Disney executive Alisa Bowen as CEO effective July 10, while removing company veteran David Gandler as top boss.

Coinbase's top attorney who has led crypto's Washington fight to step down

Coinbase's chief legal officer, Paul Grewal, is stepping down after six years at the U.S. cryptocurrency exchange where he fought off a major lawsuit

Wally Funk, aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to travel into space, dies at 87

Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to launch into space, has died

Volkswagen to cut capacity, model lineup as it tries to tackle a historic crisis

Volkswagen plans to drastically cut its model lineup and further pare back capacity, as Europe's largest automaker considers a

Meta to put AI chip into production in September as it looks to double computing capacity, memo shows

(Corrects figure in paragraph 11 to 2.5 gigawatts by end of year, not 5.5 gigawatts.) By Katie Paul, Max A.

California teen develops drone rescue system to help first responders

California teen develops drone rescue system to help first responders

The next steps for a weakened NYC high-rise are up in the air. Here’s what’s happening now – and what could come next

The next steps for a weakened NYC high-rise are up in the air. Here’s what’s happening now – and what could come next

Fed Chairman Warsh names members of monetary policy task forces

Fed Chairman Warsh names members of monetary policy task forces

LA uses World Cup to show off upgraded public transit and test plans to hold car-free Olympics

Los Angeles officials have urged fans to chose public transit over driving during the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Technology is driving an increase in attacks and threats to the UK, senior officials say

Senior British policing officials say technology and online platforms are increasingly being exploited for threats to the United Kingdom

OpenAI unveils long-awaited "super app" as rivalry with Anthropic intensifies 

OpenAI showcased a new AI agent on Thursday meant to help white-collar workers access the power of coding tools without the sticker shock. 

Aviation pioneer Wally Funk, who trained as an early female astronaut, dies at 87

Aviation pioneer Wally Funk, who trained as an early female astronaut, dies at 87

State AGs finalizing antitrust lawsuit over Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger

CNN's Brian Stelter tells Kaitlan Collins sources are telling him a multistate lawsuit challenging Paramount’s pending acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery could come as soon as next week.

Many college students already have well-formed cheating habits – that, not AI, is the real problem

Some students might arrive at college with already formed cheating habits, and a mentality that justifies the practice.

EQT, Advent, KKR explore takeover of diagnostics firm Qiagen, Bloomberg News reports

Diagnostics company Qiagen is drawing early takeover interest from buyout firms, including EQT AB, Advent and KKR, with potential offers from some suitors reaching at least $50 per

Former Fed chair Ben Bernanke joins Anthropic's AI oversight trust

Anthropic said on Thursday it has appointed former U.S.

Airbus workers in Spain strike over working conditions

Employees of aircraft maker Airbus have gone on strike across most of Spain until the end of July over what unions describe as

News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight

The New York Times, the Daily News and other media outlets are asking a federal judge to impose sanctions on OpenAI, escalating a legal fight over artificial intelligence and copyright that could shape the future of a struggling news industry

New York Times-led group asks court to sanction OpenAI in US copyright dispute

A group of newspapers including the New York Times and New York Daily News asked a federal court in Manhattan on Thursday to sanction OpenAI in their high-stakes

US markets brace for renewed funding pressure as leverage rises

U.S. equity funding markets remain stretched in the wake of last month's spike in short-term borrowing costs, as near-record stock prices and a

AI notetakers promise easy meeting recaps, but some professionals question their use

AI notetakers can quickly summarize meetings and create to-do lists, but they raise privacy concerns

EV maker Polestar's quarterly sales volumes slide amid looming US market exit

Sweden's Polestar reported a 4% fall in quarterly sales volumes on Thursday, weeks after a ban that effectively pushes the EV maker out of the U.S. market

Coinbase restores prediction markets trading after technical issue

Coinbase has restored prediction markets trading on its platform after users were unable to place trades, the company said in a status message on Thursday.

Micron boosts U.S. investment plan again, commits $250 billion through 2035

Micron Technology said on Thursday it plans to invest more than $250 billion in the U.S. through 2035, driven by surging demand for memory chips in the AI era and President Donald

China, India-linked hacking groups targeted Pakistani law enforcement, report says

Multiple Pakistani law enforcement agencies were targeted in separate hacking campaigns linked to groups associated with China and India, researchers at cybersecurity

Meta debuts Muse Spark 1.1 model with preview open to developers

Meta Platforms on Thursday released long-awaited developer access to its Muse Spark AI alongside an upgraded version, pitting it directly

UN digital tech agency launches initiative to improve trust in AI agents

The United Nation’s agency for digital technologies on Thursday announced a new initiative to improve the trust of artificial intelligence agents, as

EU lawmakers back reinstating interim rules to allow Big Tech to tackle child pornography

EU lawmakers backed a proposal on Thursday to reinstate temporary rules to allow Google, Meta Platforms and other online platforms to detect and remove

Sick of Earth? NASA is recruiting volunteers for a yearlong Moon and Mars simulation

Sick of Earth? NASA is recruiting volunteers for a yearlong Moon and Mars simulation

Yahoo Sports launches college fantasy football leagues featuring Power Four players and Notre Dame

Yahoo Sports is launching college fantasy football leagues featuring a pool of players from Power Four conferences and Notre Dame

The pitfalls of using social media and AI for health decisions, according to a doctor

The pitfalls of using social media and AI for health decisions, according to a doctor

Trump surprises Zelensky with public promise on Patriots – but the missiles may not come soon enough

Trump surprises Zelensky with public promise on Patriots – but the missiles may not come soon enough

Why Colorado replaced its AI discrimination law with a transparency requirement that the feds might challenge anyway

Colorado watered down its AI legislation but may still face litigation from the Department of Justice.

French competition authority's Nvidia probe nearing end

The French competition authority said on Thursday its probe into chipmaker Nvidia Corp is coming to an end.

Honeywell Aero to develop more defense products for Europe outside US export controls

U.S. supplier Honeywell Aerospace is looking to add more products designed without restricted U.S. technologies as mounting European defense spending drives

Citigroup expands cross-border instant payments to partner banks

Citigroup said it completed its first instant international payment in dollars with a partner bank, Thailand's Siam Commercial Bank. 

Germany to buy US Tomahawks in shift towards own long-range capability

Germany will purchase Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States and station them on German soil, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday, in a shift from planned

Palantir says UK police contract wrongly blocked over perceived 'values'

U.S. tech firm Palantir is challenging a decision to block a contract with London police, arguing on Thursday that London mayor Sadiq Khan's office wrongly took into account

An impenetrable steel ‘Black Box’ will record ‘every step’ humanity takes toward catastrophe

An impenetrable steel ‘Black Box’ will record ‘every step’ humanity takes toward catastrophe

PepsiCo says economic concerns weighed on customers in North American during recent quarter

PepsiCo reported stronger than expected revenue in the second quarter despite weaker demand in North America, where it said consumers tightened their budgets due to economic concerns

Philippines rejects Chinese scholars' claim over its island province near Taiwan

The defence minister of the Philippines on Thursday rejected as "baseless" and "ludicrous" assertions by Chinese scholars that its northernmost island-chain province belongs

US power companies scramble to secure equipment as surging data center demand strains supplies

Skyrocketing demand from artificial intelligence data centers is exacerbating shortages of critical grid equipment like transformers across the U.S., driving up

SpaceX and AI startup wealth fuels demand for private jets

Aviation lawyer Amanda Applegate skipped her annual vacation last month as a surge of wealth from AI startups and SpaceX

China’s passenger car exports are up 80% in June as EV demand grows, while sales drop at home

China has reported its exports of passenger cars surged 80% in June from a year earlier, while domestic sales sank 26%, according to an industry group

The year’s hottest rally is losing steam. Investors are asking what comes next

The year’s hottest rally is losing steam. Investors are asking what comes next

Tech rebound lifts European shares after three-day slide

European shares gained for the first time this week on Thursday, as a rebound in technology stocks tempered lingering

Asian investors eye firms benefiting from but resilient to AI

Asian investors struck a cautious tone on artificial intelligence as they increasingly wager on businesses that can withstand the AI-led disruption and look for firms

Kalshi in talks with regulators to expand never-expiring derivatives to new areas

Kalshi, a prediction markets platform that allows people to bet on events such as sports, election outcomes and weather, aims to expand into never-expiring

Trump flies partway home from Turkey in an old Air Force One, not the new Qatari-gifted jet

President Donald Trump has flown partway home from a NATO summit in Turkey on an old baby blue Air Force One plane instead of making the full trip aboard the new Qatari-gifted and retrofitted jet he arrived in

Indonesia's Pertamina, Boeing sign MoU on sustainable aviation fuel development

Indonesian state energy firm Pertamina said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with U.S. planemaker Boeing to explore opportunities in developing a

From Norway to Wisconsin, children want to be social media influencers when they grow up

Over 60% of middle and high school students we surveyed from 2021-2024 said they wanted to be social media influencers, or picked their future careers online.

US states could sue next week to block Paramount-Warner Bros deal, sources say

U.S. states concerned that Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

Trump says Ukraine to be allowed to make Patriot missile interceptors

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the U.S. would grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors, a huge

Blue Jays' Dylan Cease has bid for his 2nd career no-hitter broken up by Giants in 9th inning

Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays took a no-hitter into the ninth inning on Wednesday before the Giants’ Heliot Ramos broke it up a line-drive single to center field

John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement

John Deere owners should soon feel free to fix their own machines

Honeywell Technologies raises profit guidance after one-for-two reverse stock split

Automation firm Honeywell Technologies on Wednesday raised its second-half and full-year profit targets for 2026 after completing a one-for-two reverse stock split.

SpaceXAI launches Grok 4.5 model for coding, agentic tasks

SpaceXAI on Wednesday launched the Grok 4.5 AI model, calling it the company's most intelligent offering to date designed for coding and agentic tasks.

Big Tech joins Calgary Stampede oil bash, as Canada courts data centers

Big Tech has joined the party at the Calgary Stampede, a sign of growing interest in Canada from U.S.-based hyperscalers as the province of Alberta

Meta to build C$13 billion Alberta data center, its first in Canada

Tech giant Meta announced Wednesday it will build a massive data center in central Alberta, the company's first in Canada, as it rapidly builds out

Meta plans billions for first AI data center in Canada, largest outside the US

Facebook and Instagram parent Meta said Wednesday it will invest more than 13 billion Canadian dollars ($9.1 billion) to build its first artificial intelligence data center in Canada and its largest outside the United States

Visualizing the buckling at an NYC high-rise and how teams are working to stabilize

Visualizing the buckling at an NYC high-rise and how teams are working to stabilize

Trump's visit a win for Turkey's Erdogan, NATO tensions aside

Turkey put on a red-white-and-blue air show and named a new airport building after President Donald Trump, seeking

Ireland's Manna begins push into U.S. drone delivery 'battleground'

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US criticizes China for short notice ahead of missile test

China only gave the United States a few hours notice ahead of a ballistic missile test launch on July 6 and provided insufficient detail, a State

US judge approves Elon Musk settlement with SEC despite misgivings, 'red flags'

A federal judge on Wednesday approved the U.S.

Oil prices rise, and stocks drop worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'

Oil prices rose, and stock markets dropped in shaky trading worldwide after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran

Artemis II astronauts reunite with their moonship 3 months after record-breaking flight

The Artemis II astronauts who flew around the moon earlier this year are back in Florida, reunited with their capsule and launch team

OpenAI launches GPT-Live voice models that listen and speak simultaneously

OpenAI on Wednesday launched GPT-Live, a new family of voice models capable of listening and speaking simultaneously in real time.

Etihad nearing deal to order 10 Boeing 787 jets, sources say

Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways is nearing a deal to order 10 Boeing 787 wide-body jets, with an announcement expected as early as this

Deere settles lawsuit by US FTC, states over equipment repair restrictions

 Deere agreed on Wednesday to settle a lawsuit by the Federal Trade Commission and five U.S. states accusing the farm equipment maker of illegally requiring

Trump flies old Air Force One out of Turkey, switches to new jet in Britain for trip home

President Donald Trump unexpectedly left Turkey on Wednesday aboard an older Air Force One rather than the newly

Cacti spines, snake fangs, snail love darts – oh my! How function drives the evolution of nature’s puncture tools

What do cacti spines and wasp stingers have in common? What about snail genitalia and shark teeth?

Another ‘Super El Niño’ is brewing. Scientists are looking at a controversial solution to squash them

Another ‘Super El Niño’ is brewing. Scientists are looking at a controversial solution to squash them

Leawood summer camp teaches visually impaired teens coding and web development

Leawood summer camp teaches visually impaired teens coding and web development

Norwalk City Council passes first reading of ordinance that could fine parents when kids violate e-bike laws

Norwalk City Council passes first reading of ordinance that could fine parents when kids violate e-bike laws

Airbus deliveries rise 15% to 351 in first half

Airbus delivered 351 airplanes in the first half of the year, up around 15% from 306 in the same period of 2025, after handing over 89 jets in June, the European planemaker said on

BofA extends first $520 million loan to OpenAI ahead of IPO, source says

Bank of America has extended a $520 million credit line to OpenAI, its first loan to the AI company that is preparing for an initial public offering, a person familiar with the

Judge rejects Kalshi bid to block New York gambling enforcement law

A federal judge denied Kalshi's bid to block New York from enforcing its gambling laws against the prediction markets platform, amid a growing battle

Researchers search for lost Revolutionary War burial ground in New Albany

Researchers search for lost Revolutionary War burial ground in New Albany

Why rural healthcare fund’s $50B focus on tech upgrades may not help vulnerable hospitals and providers

An influx of cash would help stabilize rural health systems, but the program’s focus on technology may leave other major issues unaddressed.

Major AI offerings at a glance

OpenAI will launch GPT-5.6, its most advanced AI model, on Thursday after a delay prompted by U.S. government concerns over the potential national security risks posed by

China plans to let top AI firms buy limited Nvidia H200 chips, the Information reports

China is planning to allow the country's top AI companies to buy a limited number of Nvidia's H200 chips, the Information reported on Wednesday, citing two people with direct

Why World Cup game balls always make their way back onto the pitch during matches

Game balls for World Cup matches have become stars in their own right during the tournament

Weekend storms impact commuters at Cromwell Light Rail station amid continued power outages

Weekend storms impact commuters at Cromwell Light Rail station amid continued power outages

China issues 'backdoor' security alert over Anthropic's Claude Code

A cybersecurity platform operated by China's industry ministry warned on Wednesday that it had identified a serious security "backdoor" risk in Anthropic's AI coding tool,

Heat waves increase wildfire risk – a new study explains just how much

Heat waves do more than dry out vegetation that can easily burn. They also play a role in lightning strikes, particularly dry lightning.

Surge pricing is broken – but there’s a smarter way to match gig workers with consumers

Rather than chasing dollars, gig workers are micro-entrepreneurs who perform a strict ‘mental audit’ of every single task to see if it’s worth their time.

Creating synthetic life in a lab? SpudCell falls short of the goal, but raises even more useful questions

The goal of creating synthetic cells is not to replace nature, but to learn more deeply about biology and reengineer it to help society.

Apple to spend $30 billion on Broadcom chips as it boosts US sourcing

Apple plans to spend more than $30 billion under a multi-year chip supply deal with Broadcom, bolstering its U.S. sourcing as President Donald

French antitrust watchdog orders Meta to resume talks with media groups over publishing fees

France's competition authority on Wednesday ordered Meta Platforms to put forward a payment plan

Bezos' Blue Origin seeks first outside funding at $130 billion valuation, NYT DealBook reports

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is looking to tap outside investors for the first time, aiming to raise $10 billion in a funding round that would value the rocket maker at $130 billion

Airbus trims jet industry demand forecast after Iran war, tariffs

Airbus on Wednesday revised down its 20-year industry-wide forecast for passenger aircraft demand by 1% after the Iran war and trade

Chevron offers rival drillers its chemical technology to boost shale oil output

Chevron will allow rival oil producers to buy a chemical technology it developed to boost production from shale wells, the company said on Wednesday, as part

From Hormuz to the cockpit: How warfare and criminal activity undermine GPS and the race to safeguard navigation

From airliners to supertankers, GPS has long been invaluable for safe navigation, but its signals can easily be jammed and almost as easily faked. Researchers are racing to develop backups.

This popular mobile game wants players to help recover lost Revolutionary War treasures

This popular mobile game wants players to help recover lost Revolutionary War treasures

Apple says it will spend $30 billion to design US-made Broadcom chips

Apple says it will spend $30 billion to design US-made Broadcom chips

Polymarket is in a high-stakes race to win back trust as it recommits to the US market

After four years in exile, the prediction market platform Polymarket has begun a well-funded campaign to sell a new version of itself to the American public

With SpaceX Starship, Japan's ispace provides ride-share to the moon

Japanese moon transport company ispace said on Wednesday it would start a new, lower-cost lunar cargo business using the Starship heavy rocket and moon

From space rocks to smartwatches, AI millionaires rewrite the luxury playbook

Sitting on roughly $3.5 million in SpaceX shares, Chip, a former data scientist at Elon Musk's aerospace behemoth, has recently

NATO touts $50 billion in arms deals as leaders meet in Ankara

Defence companies from NATO member states gathered in Ankara this week for an industry forum held alongside the alliance's annual summit, where officials touted more than $50

Crypto firms prepare defenses as quantum threat to encryption draws nearer

The cryptocurrency industry is starting to prepare for the threat of quantum computing as recent advances fuel concerns that the technology could soon be

AI chip startup SambaNova valued at $11 billion in $1 billion funding round

AI chip startup SambaNova said on Wednesday it has raised $1 billion in a late-stage funding round led by General Atlantic at an $11 billion post-money valuation.

Data center fights pit social values, democracy and capitalism against each other

Data center proposals are often local controversies with significant underlying principles at stake.

Honda recalls over 300,000 US vehicles over rearview image display issues

Honda Motor America, a unit of Honda Motor Co Ltd, is recalling 325,588 Odyssey vehicles in the U.S. due to issues with the display of the rearview image, the National Highway

OpenAI set to launch most capable GPT model after delayed rollout

OpenAI will publicly launch GPT-5.6, its most advanced AI model, on Thursday following a delay last month prompted by U.S. government

Apple loses challenges against EU rules to curb Big Tech

Apple lost its challenge on Wednesday against landmark EU rules that designate its app stores and operating system iOS as gatekeepers subject to

Hegseth cancels meeting with Netanyahu over possible sale of F-35s to Turkey, source tells Reuters

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Daimler Truck Q2 vehicle sales rise 8% as North America demand recovers

Daimler Truck, one of the world's biggest truckmakers, on Wednesday reported an 8% increase in second-quarter group vehicle sales, driven by demand recovery in its North American

Mercedes-Benz Q2 sales fall, China competition intensifies

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz said on Wednesday sales in its core car business continued to fall in the second quarter, declining 8% year-on-year due to intense competition in China

Fireworks, heat and drought put this July 4th at high risk for wildfires

Every year, the number of human-caused fires spikes on July 4, and many of them are related to fireworks. When trees and grasses are dry and the temperature high, the risk rises even more.

Techno tourism in Detroit – what do visitors owe the city that created the music?

Detroit’s repeat tourists help spread understanding of techno’s local roots as the music industry continues to commercialize the subculture.

Russia tries to jam Musk's Starlink systems to counter Ukrainian drones

Russian forces are trying to counter Ukrainian "mid-strike" drone attacks by camouflaging cargoes and installing powerful jamming systems

China test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific and raises regional concerns

China’s navy has test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific

Australia's teen social media ban fails to clear first hurdle in age checks, says study

Australia's online platforms are stumbling at the very first step in implementing age checks for users, rendering a world-first teen social media ban

Perplexity says it plans to use Nvidia's new CPU 

AI startup Perplexity on Tuesday confirmed it plans to use Nvidia's new central processing units, as the chip giant works to broaden its market and

Brokerages line up bullish calls as SpaceX enters Nasdaq-100

SpaceX's swift addition to the Nasdaq-100 index on Tuesday is expected to unleash billions in passive buying, as brokerages kicked off

Korean chip stocks flip to losses on lingering AI, memory pricing concerns

Shares of South Korean chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix reversed early gains to fall sharply on Wednesday, amid lingering concerns over slowing

Judge tosses Trump Media’s $3.8 billion defamation suit against The Washington Post

Judge tosses Trump Media’s $3.8 billion defamation suit against The Washington Post

Trading Day: A chip on our shoulder: Volatile semis drag U.S. stocks lower, crude jumps

Wall Street stocks followed their European counterparts lower amid a chip-driven tech selloff on Tuesday as a flare-up of Middle East tensions sent crude

FCC denies US firm with Chinese links approval to provide telecom services

The Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday it is adding California-based Digitalsystem Technology to a list of companies posing risks to

MasTec to buy Superior Group in $1.65 billion deal to expand data center business

Infrastructure engineering and construction firm MasTec said on Tuesday it would acquire electrical contractor Superior Group in a $1.65 billion cash-and-stock deal, expanding its

Ukraine's Zelenskiy signs 'drone deals' with three countries

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Ukraine had signed three more "drone deals" with Denmark, Estonia and the Netherlands, making available its expertise gained from

Amazon aims to raise $25 billion from bond sale

Amazon.com said on Tuesday it is looking to raise $25 billion through a U.S. dollar bond sale, in the company's latest push to fund its hefty

From factory to tech frontier: China becomes legacy automakers' innovation engine

In May, General Motors marked a rare milestone for a foreign automaker in China, selling more than 10,000 of its new Buick Electra E7 in the first month.

Indonesia to buy BrahMos missiles, Indian govt official says

India ​will supply ‌BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles ​and Astra ⁠air-to-air missiles ​to Indonesia, ​an Indian government official said ​on ​Tuesday,

Synopsys to cut chip fab manufacturing control software in shift to AI design, sources say

U.S. chip design giant Synopsys plans to stop offering a suite of manufacturing process control software used by global semiconductor makers,

YouTube defends video that falsely claims Sydney massacre survivor is 'crisis actor'

A Google executive has told an inquiry that a YouTube video that falsely claims a wounded survivor of an antisemitic massacre in Sydney is a crisis actor blooded with makeup met the platform’s standards and would remain online

Roseville Fire plans major drone expansion to speed emergency response

Roseville Fire plans major drone expansion to speed emergency response

Colorado officers use drone to help capture bank robbery suspect

Colorado officers use drone to help capture bank robbery suspect

Lack of accessibility; Woman and daughter stranded at auto repair shop

Lack of accessibility; Woman and daughter stranded at auto repair shop

Chip dip

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest U.S. chip stocks staged a comeback on Monday, but that

Indian court orders government to unblock Cockroach party's X account

An Indian court directed the federal government to unblock the X account of the youth Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Tuesday, more than a month since it went offline

Trading surge, helped by SpaceX IPO, seen lifting Wall St banks' second-quarter earnings

Driven in part by the blockbuster SpaceX mega IPO, a surge in sales and trading will power U.S.

Lockheed Martin, Rheinmetall to jointly produce ATACMS missiles in Germany

U.S. defence company Lockheed Martin and Germany's Rheinmetall signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday to jointly produce ATACMS missiles in Germany, a move that

NATO's Rutte says allies to buy up to five Triton surveillance drones

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday that allies buy up to five Northrop Grumman  MQ-4C Triton high altitude surveillance drones, with Norway, Finland, Germany

NATO to launch strategic airlift fleet of A400M, Rutte says

NATO will launch a strategic airlift fleet of Airbus A400M transport planes and add one aircraft to its existing fleet of A330 MRTT tanker planes,

China's DeepSeek developing its own AI chip, sources say

Chinese startup DeepSeek is developing its own AI chip, according to three people familiar with the matter, a push that could reduce its reliance on Nvidia and Huawei chips, which

Fresh foods boost Amazon Now demand in Brazil, executive says

Fresh food offerings have helped boost demand for Amazon's new 15-minute quick-delivery service in Brazil, prompting the company to increase its range of

NATO picks Swedish Saab early-warning planes over US rival

NATO announced a roughly $4.5 billion plan on Tuesday to buy up to 10 Saab GlobalEye surveillance planes to replace ageing AWACS early warning aircraft,

AI stocks sink and drag markets lower worldwide

The roller-coaster ride for AI stocks snapped back down and dragged Wall Street lower

South Korea's Lee eyes cooperation with NATO in arms R&D, production

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Tuesday he hoped his country would expand cooperation with NATO allies in research and development, including in cutting-edge

Nasdaq falls at open as DeepSeek's AI chip push rattles markets

The Nasdaq opened lower on Tuesday amid declining chip stocks, with investors questioning the momentum of the AI-led rally despite Samsung's strong earnings, while a report on

Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China's top AI models, sources say

Chinese authorities have held meetings with top tech firms over the past month about potentially restricting overseas access to China's most advanced AI

BlackRock to launch Nasdaq-100 ETF, challenging Invesco's dominance as AI rally boosts demand

BlackRock said on Tuesday it would launch an exchange-traded fund tracking the technology-heavy Nasdaq-100 index, as it seeks to tap surging investor demand for exposure to the AI-

Nigeria to investigate tech firms over news content use

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has directed the country’s competition regulator to investigate major technology companies over alleged anti-competitive

Ford to recall over 110,000 US vehicles over wiper, pinion shaft issues, NHTSA says

Ford is recalling 110,626 Mustang vehicles in the U.S. in two separate recalls over malfunctioning windshield wipers and a rear differential pinion shaft that may fracture, the U.S.

Greek wiretapping victims sue spyware firm Intellexa for damages

Eight victims of a Greek wiretapping scandal have sued the Athens-based surveillance firm Intellexa SA and individuals believed to be linked to it, seeking €1 million ($1.1

Ukraine to pick AI models operated without provider control, official says

Ukraine will favour AI systems it can run on its own servers, a senior ministry official said on Tuesday, as wartime Kyiv seeks to keep

Meta says US states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties in August youth safety trial

Meta Platforms said in a court filing on Monday that four states were seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties over accusations the company designed its Facebook and

Tech companies tap debt, equity to fund AI and cloud expansion

The world's largest technology companies are tapping debt markets and raising equity to bolster AI infrastructure, marking a shift for Silicon Valley firms that typically relied on

Trump says US will lift sanctions on Turkey, heaps praise on Erdogan

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday he would lift U.S. sanctions imposed on Turkey over its purchase of

Nuclear fuel firm Standard Nuclear eyes up to $3.55 billion valuation in US IPO

Standard Nuclear is targeting a valuation of up to $3.55 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, as investors increasingly favor energy companies on expectations of rising

Fiat launches Topolino mini EV in U.S. with $13,995 price tag

Fiat launched sales in the United States of Topolino, its two-seat, fully electric compact car, with a price starting from $13,995 and a range of up to 46 miles (74 km), the

US May trade deficit widens as capital goods imports hit record high

The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in May as imports of capital goods surged to a record high, suggesting that trade remained a drag on gross

AI startup CEO pleaded guilty in US to trading on insider tips from lawyers

The founder and chief executive of an AI startup secretly pleaded guilty last year to participating in a vast scheme in which attorneys at major law firms

Meta expands generative AI tools with Muse Image rollout

Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it is rolling out Muse Image, its first image-generation model from Meta Superintelligence Labs, as the Facebook owner expands generative AI tools

US plans PAC-3 missile maintenance facility in Europe

The United States will establish a maintenance facility for Lockheed Martin's advanced PAC-3 air defence missile in Europe, a senior official said on

Nasdaq sinks as AI worries hit chipmakers

The Nasdaq ended sharply lower on Tuesday, weighed down by losses in Micron Technology and other chipmakers due to mounting doubts about the

Charges dropped against California doctor accused of driving family off Devil's Slide

Charges dropped against California doctor accused of driving family off Devil's Slide

Wall Street banks are sky-high about SpaceX, but investors remain cautious

Wall Street banks have high hopes for SpaceX but at the moment shares of Elon Musk’s rocket market appear to be earthbound

Prepared, not scared: Dedicated volunteers in Nashville relay calm, straight-talk info during storms

When tornadoes threaten in Nashville, Tennessee, many people here turn to Nashville Severe Weather

County drone crashes into tree, lands in Lodi backyard during Fourth of July celebration

County drone crashes into tree, lands in Lodi backyard during Fourth of July celebration

South Korean law targeting 'fake news' takes effect as journalist groups raise concerns

South Korea is enforcing a law that allows steep punitive damages against news outlets and social media influencers for spreading false information as journalist groups warned it could chill public discourse and invite censorship

US airlines are redesigning travel around their highest-paying passengers

America’s biggest airlines are expanding their premium cabins and adding more luxury perks to attract high-paying passengers

Colorado cyclist advocates for safety regulations after crash with e-bike

Colorado cyclist advocates for safety regulations after crash with e-bike

Trump promised to cut electric bills in half. His energy policy is doing the opposite, new analysis finds

Trump promised to cut electric bills in half. His energy policy is doing the opposite, new analysis finds

Nearly 20% of new moms have anxiety or depression, but a promising psychedelic treatment is on the horizon

The psychedelic treatment is moving through the FDA clinical trial process in Colorado and elsewhere.

When managing your money, take a chatbot’s ‘confidence’ with a grain of salt

The higher the stakes and the more specific the questions, the more likely AI will stumble on personal finance advice.

Is AI ready to take over your prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah's automated refill program

An AI program in the state of Utah has sparked a vigorous debate about the role of the technology in health care

Too ugly, too noisy, too… American? France’s great air con debate

Too ugly, too noisy, too… American? France’s great air con debate

SpaceX is joining the Nasdaq 100. Here’s what to know

SpaceX is joining the Nasdaq 100. Here’s what to know

The new tastemakers are cutlery designers

The new tastemakers are cutlery designers

AI is powering an economy in which many Americans are falling behind

AI is powering an economy in which many Americans are falling behind

European shares slip as global tech retreat weighs

European shares slipped on Tuesday, weighed down by a global selloff in tech stocks, while investors monitored the NATO

'Hiding his face': India's new transgender rules worry doctors, disrupt care

Mehr Khan, an Indian transgender woman, arrived for a routine hormone therapy appointment only to discover the crucial treatment

Samsung flags 19-fold jump in profit, but shares slump on jitters AI boom may stall

Samsung Electronics on Tuesday flagged a 19-fold jump in second-quarter operating profit, surpassing its combined earnings over

China smartphone sales drop 13% during 618 festival as memory costs limit discounts

Smartphone sales in China fell 13% year-on-year during the month-long 618 shopping festival, as brands raised prices to offset higher memory

Alberta and Ontario propose a pipeline to carry western Canada's oil to the east

The premiers of Alberta and Ontario have proposed a pipeline to carry western Canadian oil to the country's east as Canada seeks new markets

Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as its fuel reserve dwindles and aging grid crumbles

An islandwide blackout has hit Cuba as fuel reserves dwindle and its electric grid continues to crumble

Corporate Japan's rare-earth warnings get louder as China keeps the spigot closed

A shortage of critical

Fiserv exploring sale of debit card network to big US banks, source says

Payments firm Fiserv has held talks with U.S. banks including JPMorgan and Bank of America to sell its payments infrastructure business that handles debit card transactions, a

Trump rings opening bell to mark first day of trading for Trump Accounts

Trump rings opening bell to mark first day of trading for Trump Accounts

China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test, angering Pacific neighbors

China conducts rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test, angering Pacific neighbors

China's booming gig economy masks job market pain, strains welfare system

Bao Zhang began driving for a Chinese ride-hailing app this year after losing his job as a software tester and says the weak job market gives him little hope of returning

US cyber agency is using Anthropic's Mythos to audit government code, sources say

The U.S. cyber defense agency CISA is using Anthropic's AI model Mythos to audit government software, three people familiar with the matter said on

Rivian's shares fall after public offering plan overshadows upbeat revenue forecast

Shares of Rivian slipped 9% in extended trading on Monday after the electric-vehicle maker launched an offer to sell 75 million shares, even as it

China test fires missile into Pacific, alarming regional powers

China's military test-fired a missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific on Monday, state media reported, drawing criticism and concern from U.S.,

Toyota to build $3.6 billion Texas plant, shift some truck production from Mexico

Toyota Motor Corp said on Monday it will build a new $3.6 billion auto plant in Texas and shift some truck production to the United States from

United Airlines must face lawsuit over 'window seats' that lack windows

A federal judge on Monday rejected United Airlines' bid to dismiss a lawsuit by passengers who complained they paid extra money to sit in window seats, only to

BRICS alternatives to dollar no longer a 'fantasy,' economist O'Neill says

A quarter of a century since he spotted the growing clout of emerging-market countries, the economist who coined the BRIC acronym said those countries

Trading Day: Chips bounce back, oil eases

Wall Street advanced on Monday as a rebound in semiconductors put the Nasdaq on top.

Artemis II crew member Jeremy Hansen says he’s stepping down from astronaut role

Artemis II crew member Jeremy Hansen says he’s stepping down from astronaut role

Scott Dixon and Felix Rosenqvist sign multiyear deals to begin racing for Arrow McLaren in 2027

Scott Dixon and Felix Rosenqvist will join Arrow McLaren's IndyCar team next season under multiyear agreements

US Supreme Court won't block Texas app store age verification law

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Supreme Court won't block Texas from enforcing a law requiring age verification for app downloads

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to block Texas from enforcing a state law that requires age verification and parental consent for users seeking to download apps or make in-app purchases on mobile phones

Trump says he's building a White House helipad for a new, more powerful Marine One

President Donald Trump says he's building a granite helipad on the White House lawn

Supreme Court allows Texas to require age verification for mobile apps

Supreme Court allows Texas to require age verification for mobile apps

Trump says Sikorsky to fund White House helicopter landing pad

President Donald Trump said on Monday that Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary that builds Marine One helicopters, will fund a new

Elon Musk's bid to set aside Twitter fraud verdict rejected by US judge

A federal judge on Monday rejected Elon Musk's bid to void a jury verdict finding that the world's richest person defrauded Twitter investors by trying to drive

US agencies have seized more than 600 drones near World Cup sites

U.S. agencies have seized over 600 drones near FIFA World Cup venues and fan zones since the start of the tournament on June 11, the Transportation

New Orleans Police investigating threat made against Entergy crew restoring power in French Quarter

New Orleans Police investigating threat made against Entergy crew restoring power in French Quarter

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, including many at Xbox in a 'reset' of its gaming division

Microsoft has announced it is cutting 4,800 jobs, including many in its Xbox division

Delta Air Lines flight hit by firework while landing at Midway International Airport

Delta Air Lines flight hit by firework while landing at Midway International Airport

Evacuation resource described as 'Uber for horses' aims to expand as wildfires continue to burn across state

Evacuation resource described as 'Uber for horses' aims to expand as wildfires continue to burn across state

Microsoft axes about 4,800 jobs, including major cuts to Xbox

Microsoft axes about 4,800 jobs, including major cuts to Xbox

Companies cutting jobs as investments shift toward AI

Microsoft said on Monday it is cutting about 2.1% of its workforce, or roughly 4,800 jobs, as the Windows maker restructures parts of its commercial and Xbox businesses, joining

Tencent unit raises $1.5 billion from Kuaishou share sale, term sheet shows

Tencent Mobility, a unit of Tencent Holdings, has raised about $1.5 billion by selling shares in Chinese short-video company

How FIFA came to its controversial decision on Folarin Balogun

How FIFA came to its controversial decision on Folarin Balogun

Broadcom secures role as key Apple supplier with chip deal through 2031

Broadcom said on Monday it will expand its partnership with Apple through 2031 to develop and supply custom chips, cementing the chipmaker's role

Forsyth County Sheriff showcases humanoid robot with advanced capabilities

Forsyth County Sheriff showcases humanoid robot with advanced capabilities

Goldman Sachs hires Google's Evan Kotsovinos as partner, division engineering head

Goldman Sachs said on Monday that Evan Kotsovinos has joined the banking giant from Google as a partner and head of asset and wealth management engineering.

Solstice buys Element Solutions in $14.5 billion deal, sharpens focus on AI market

Honeywell spinoff Solstice Advanced Materials said it will buy peer specialty chemical company Element Solutions in a $14.5 billion deal, as it seeks to capitalize on

Renault making higher profits on compact electric models than Megane, says CEO

Renault Group is achieving better margins on its compact electric R5 than larger models like the Megane or Scenic, CEO Francois Provost told French business daily Les Echos

Lockheed Martin to buy Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion

Lockheed Martin will buy naval defense company Ultra Maritime from private equity firm Advent for $3.45 billion, bolstering its portfolio as global demand for military technology

Micron, Ford sign semiconductor supply agreement for vehicles

Micron Technology and Ford Motor on Monday signed a ​long-term agreement to secure the supply for memory and storage ‌platforms used in the automaker's next-generation vehicle

Microsoft to cut 4,800 jobs, overhaul Xbox unit

Microsoft said on Monday it would cut 4,800 jobs, or about 2.1% of its global workforce, overhauling its Xbox gaming business and divesting up to

AI investors may pivot to hyperscalers from chipmakers, Morgan Stanley says

Morgan Stanley said the recent weakness in U.S. semiconductor stocks is a sign that the market gains are broadening, with investors likely to turn toward AI "hyperscalers" as well

ITV and Comcast's Sky reshape British TV landscape with $2.1 billion deal

Comcast's Sky has agreed to buy the broadcast channels and streaming service of Britain's ITV for £1.6 billion ($2.13 billion), creating a

TeraWulf jumps on $19 billion data center lease deal with Anthropic

TeraWulf said on Monday it signed a 20-year lease with Anthropic for data center infrastructure, a deal expected to generate about $19 billion in contracted revenue, sending the

For the 1 in 4 teens with ‘problematic smartphone use,’ Pennsylvania’s proposed bell-to-bell cellphone ban might not be a simple solution

Supporters of the ban argue that kids need a break from constant phone notifications so they can focus on learning and social skills instead.

Hedge funds dumped chip stocks for a fourth week as AI shares sold off

U.S. hedge funds sold tech hardware stocks for a fourth week in a row, according to a client note from Goldman Sachs on Friday, in line with a recent

Financial services AI dangers highlighted by regulator's review

Britain’s financial regulator has been urged to consider regulation of large language models such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini because of their growing

South Korea's SK Hynix launches $28 billion US listing to ride global AI wave

South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix on Monday launched a U.S. share sale to raise 43 trillion won ($28.07 billion) and drew indications of interest for up to $7 billion from major

France softens stance on Turkey SAMP/T air defence sale, sources say

France is open to a possible sale of the Franco-Italian SAMP/T air-defence system to Turkey after years of

From payrolls to profits

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest Markets began the week on a mixed note, with Asian shares

Airbus informally aims for 900 deliveries after strong June, sources say

Airbus has set an internal goal of exceeding 900 deliveries for the first time this year after handing over 89 jets in June, though it is keeping its official

Samsung appliance workers to stage a rally protesting chip workers' wage deal

Workers in Samsung Electronics' smartphone, television and home appliance division will stage a rally on July 16, their union said, to protest the big bonuses the company's

UN's Guterres warns AI outpacing oversight, urges global rules to protect children

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European shares retreat after hitting record high; easyJet surges on takeover offer

Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 index pulled back after hitting a record high on Monday as investors cashed in on gains

From shampoo to cookies, consumer products get an AI makeover

French cosmetics company L'Oreal has used AI to identify molecules in its skincare products that can be repurposed for use in shampoo and can now create

Boeing's new 737 assembly line starts moving in Everett

Boeing plans to begin operating a fourth 737 MAX assembly line on Monday at its Everett, Washington, factory. 

Super typhoon smacks into US Pacific island territories home to key military bases

Super typhoon smacks into US Pacific island territories home to key military bases

South Korea's Lee urges speed in launching mega chip projects

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday ordered officials to move quickly to get to work on major chip and AI projects announced last week.

South Korea's SK Hynix launching $28 billion US listing to ride global AI wave

South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix will launch a U.S. listing on Monday to raise about $28 billion, according to regulatory filings, as it capitalises on the global artificial

Typhoon Bavi brings catastrophic winds to western Pacific islands

Super Typhoon Bavi was crossing the Mariana Islands in the western Pacific Ocean on Monday, lashing Guam, Tinian and Saipan and blasting Rota with catastrophic winds,

Taiwan says it is tracking 'upward trend' in Chinese naval movements

Taiwan is tracking an "upward trend" in Chinese naval movements during the peak military exercise season, including joint drills with Russia, and will be analysing any new

Samsung likely to post 18-fold jump in profit on surging AI demand for memory

Samsung Electronics is likely to estimate that its operating profit jumped about 18-fold to another record high from a year earlier in the second quarter, as

DC experiences ‘Code Red’ air quality after massive fireworks display

DC experiences ‘Code Red’ air quality after massive fireworks display

Delta pilot reports a close encounter with a July Fourth firework before landing in Chicago

A Delta Air Lines flight and a high-flying firework reportedly came into contact in the sky above Chicago as the city celebrated the Fourth of July holiday

How the Detroit Auto Show became a global destination

How the Detroit Auto Show became a global destination

Want to leverage wearable tech like a World Cup athlete? Here are the metrics to track

Want to leverage wearable tech like a World Cup athlete? Here are the metrics to track

The Nashville Zoo has become an unlikely battleground in America’s data center race

The Nashville Zoo has become an unlikely battleground in America’s data center race

Foxconn second-quarter revenue jumps, company cautions on geopolitics

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, reported a 39.8% year-on-year rise in second-quarter revenue that beat market forecasts on strong demand

Uber pauses Europe food delivery expansion as it pursues Delivery Hero deal, FT reports

Uber has paused the majority of its planned food delivery expansion in Europe just months after announcing the plans as the ride-sharing company continues to pursue a takeover of

North Korea's Kim observed naval destroyer cruise missile launch, weapons tests, state media says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed the test firing of a strategic cruise missile and evaluations of anti-ship, anti-submarine and air defence systems aboard the naval

For one small business, AI was key to a quick start and expansion

Here Now Health isn't an AI-based company, but its quick path from an idea in founder Michelle Turner's mind to an operating mental health platform

Continental to sell ContiTech unit to Lone Star Funds for $4.6 billion

Continental said on Saturday it had signed an agreement to sell its ContiTech plastics and rubber business to private equity firm Lone Star Funds for €4 billion ($4.57 billion),

SK Hynix considering 0.5% fee payout in ADR offering, Bloomberg News reports

SK Hynix is considering paying about 0.5% of the proceeds from its U.S. listing  to banks working on the deal, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday citing people familiar with the

‘Extremely high’ rates of heat-related ER visits, CDC says, with more coming Saturday

‘Extremely high’ rates of heat-related ER visits, CDC says, with more coming Saturday

China's Chery takes over former Nissan car factory in South Africa

China's Chery formally took over Nissan's car manufacturing plant in Rosslyn on Friday under a deal that was announced in January, and executives

Soccer-Texas Attorney General launches investigation into StubHub amid World Cup complaints

The Texas Attorney General announced an investigation into StubHub Inc on Friday, amid dozens of complaints that World Cup tickets purchased

This high-tech ball was involved in one of the most dramatic moments in World Cup history

FIFA's high-tech ball is responsible for one of the most dramatic climaxes to a World Cup match ever

Fiserv, service station operators including BP warn US stores on illegal vapes 

Payments platform Fiserv and service station operators including BP have warned their U.S. partners and store owners not to deal in illegal vapes or risk

Hamilton adapts fast for sprint pole ahead of 'unprecedented' British GP

Silverstone hasn’t changed a bit and yet Lewis Hamilton is ready for a British Grand Prix on a “completely different track.”

Trump’s Freedom 250 gives the founders an AI glow-up

Trump’s Freedom 250 gives the founders an AI glow-up

Space startup Katalyst launches orbital rescue mission for aging NASA observatory

NASA and Arizona-based startup Katalyst launched a robotic spacecraft over the Pacific on Thursday on a mission to rescue an aging NASA

Tesla rolls out robotaxi service in Miami

Tesla said on Friday its robotaxi was available in Miami, as the electric vehicle maker looks to expand its autonomous ride-hailing operations.

Eastern heat on July 4 threatens World Cup players and fans

Forecasters say the hottest World Cup tournament match so far this year could hit Saturday afternoon, during the knockout round game between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia

Daring rescue mission launches to save a 3,200-pound NASA observatory from an untimely end

Daring rescue mission launches to save a 3,200-pound NASA observatory from an untimely end

Why is premium gas so expensive? More Americans are filling their cars with it

Why is premium gas so expensive? More Americans are filling their cars with it

Colorado brothers launch startup to improve geolocation, keep firefighters safe

Colorado brothers launch startup to improve geolocation, keep firefighters safe

Argentina's plan for AI-run companies can't avoid humans

Argentine President Javier Milei generated both excitement and fear last month when he announced a congressional bill to create “non-

Blackstone, CVC and MUFG among bidders for stake in Vietnam's MoMo, sources say

Blackstone, CVC Capital Partners and Japan's MUFG are among bidders for a stake in Vietnamese fintech firm MoMo as it presses

A new plan to keep the Reflecting Pool clean – including annual purge of ‘nasty’ muck

A new plan to keep the Reflecting Pool clean – including annual purge of ‘nasty’ muck

Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth

A three-armed spacecraft is rushing to the rescue of a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth

Russian jobs website posts ad for drone operators to defend Moscow

Russia's biggest jobs website, HeadHunter, is advertising for drone operators to protect the skies above Moscow, with no previous experience required.

How the new World Cup ball helped knock Croatia out with use of technology

How the new World Cup ball helped knock Croatia out with use of technology

Tesla sales soar 25% in sign its troubles may be easing

Tesla sales soar 25% in sign its troubles may be easing

Researchers say EU lawmaker who investigated surveillance was hacked by Israeli spyware

A former member of the European Parliament who served on a committee investigating abusive surveillance was himself hacked using an Israeli-made spy tool, a

What it takes to be chosen as a World Cup referee – and how to ref the final

What it takes to be chosen as a World Cup referee – and how to ref the final

Alibaba to ban employees from using Anthropic's coding tool, source says

Chinese tech giant Alibaba has banned employees from using Anthropic's Claude Code at work after the tool drew scrutiny for features that can help

World shares are mixed after Dow hits a new record, as some AI shares bounce back

Shares are mixed in Europe after a rally in Asia following the Dow Jones Industrial Average's latest record

NATO plans to replace AWACS with Saab GlobalEye jets, sources say

NATO plans to replace its ageing fleet of U.S.-built AWACS surveillance aircraft with a Swedish alternative, four sources told Reuters

Australian prime minister condemns delay of changes to child social media ban

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned senators who blocked changes to the social media ban for children

South Korean president to attend NATO summit in Ankara, visit Mongolia

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will attend a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, from July 7 to 8, Seoul's national security adviser said on

S.Korea presidential office rejects Coupang, US claims of discriminatory treatment

South Korea rejected claims by Coupang and a U.S. congressional report that the company was unfairly targeted over a massive data breach,

500+ drones seized by FBI during the World Cup

More than 500 drones have been seized by the FBI since the start of the World Cup. CNN's Pete Muntean explains why.

Stocks shake it off

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Global equities are heading for their best week since early May as renewed signs of expansion in Asian activity gauges

Inside Taiwan's nightmare scenario: Chinese blockade, earthquake, sabotage and invasion

It was a nightmare scenario for Taiwan: a Chinese blockade, a strong earthquake seized on

Kioxia ships next-gen memory samples as AI boom fuels dramatic comeback

Kioxia on Friday held a ceremony at its fab in northern Japan as the chipmaker, whose shares have rocketed due to the AI investment boom, begins

Tesla driver charged with manslaughter over crash into Texas home

A Texas man has been charged with manslaughter after driving a Tesla operating with its automated driving assistance system into a suburban Houston home, killing a 76-year-old

Finding freedom from the heat on July 4th will be a challenge in eastern US

Gaining freedom from the heat will be a challenge this Independence Day in the eastern U.S., and it's already starting ahead of the holiday weekend

Flavio Bolsonaro proposes keeping Brazil's Pix away from non-Western payment networks

Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's main rival ahead of Brazil's October presidential election, has proposed barring the

Blackstone's QTS terminates Digital Gateway data center project in Virginia

Blackstone's QTS said on Thursday it had terminated its planned Digital Gateway data center project in Virginia and withdrawn the associated filings after years of planning and

Meta's Zuckerberg says AI agent tech progressing slower than expected

Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg acknowledged shortcomings in the company's sweeping restructuring at an internal town hall on

Chinese copper foil maker Londian Wason New Energy Tech files for US IPO

Chinese copper foil maker Londian Wason New Energy Tech filed for an initial public offering in the United States on Thursday, seeking to capitalize on growing

Why Denver stopped treating sidewalk repair as a DIY project – lessons for other cities and homeowners

New legislation in Denver created a program to build, repair and maintain sidewalks throughout the city.

How Trump made more than $1 billion on crypto when most of his coin’s investors lost money

How Trump made more than $1 billion on crypto when most of his coin’s investors lost money

Energy Dept. directs data centers to use backup generators during heat wave, freeing up power for AC

Energy Dept. directs data centers to use backup generators during heat wave, freeing up power for AC

Los Angeles-area gas appliance ban upheld by US appeals court

A divided federal appeals court on Thursday upheld a ban covering four Los Angeles-area counties on

Trump Jr.'s 'Amazon of guns' could make millions under new proposed firearm rule

Donald Trump Jr. helped take an online retailer known as the “Amazon of guns” public last year.

Google disrupts NetNut proxy network used in malware operations

Alphabet's Google said on Thursday it weakened a network of internet-connected devices being used to conceal and route malicious online traffic, acting against the NetNut

Lockheed Martin leads race for Advent's Ultra Maritime in $3.5 billion deal, FT reports

Lockheed Martin is leading the race to acquire Ultra Maritime, owned by private-equity firm Advent International, in a deal that could value the naval defence business at about $3.5

US Department of Homeland Security says it is probing a cyber breach at information-sharing network

The Department of Homeland Security said on Thursday it was investigating a breach in an unnamed information-sharing network.

Peter Thiel in Aspen: The pope is ‘working for the Chinese Communists’

Peter Thiel in Aspen: The pope is ‘working for the Chinese Communists’

The Dow hits a record as most of Wall Street rises, but slumping AI stocks keep indexes mixed

Most U.S. stocks rose, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average set another record, but more drops for chip stocks and other AI winners kept indexes mixed

Planet found orbiting a dead star could preview what will happen to our solar system

Planet found orbiting a dead star could preview what will happen to our solar system

Amazon to start initial Leo internet service this year as network nears 400 satellites

Amazon expects to roll out initial internet service with its Leo broadband satellite network later this year after the company's latest launch put the

Tesla launches six-seater Model Y L in US to boost sales

Tesla on Thursday launched a six-seater long wheelbase version of its best-selling Model Y SUV in the U.S., aiming to boost sales of its electric vehicles after the removal of a key

Visually impaired girl enjoys drone show, thanks to company

Visually impaired girl enjoys drone show, thanks to company

StubHub sued by fans who say ticket cancellations crushed dreams of going to World Cup

After weeks of complaints from frustrated fans, StubHub is being sued by customers who say the ticket reseller’s inability to fulfill orders crushed their dreams of going to World Cup

America 250: Eight decades after Pearl Harbor, DNA technology brings a sailor home

America 250: Eight decades after Pearl Harbor, DNA technology brings a sailor home

Tesla quarterly deliveries set record; European recovery raises hopes of annual growth

Tesla on Thursday posted record-setting second-quarter delivery numbers that smashed past Wall Street estimates, led by a rebound in Europe, feeding

Trump administration and Anthropic have not discussed the government taking a stake in it, source says

The Trump administration and AI giant Anthropic have not discussed the government taking stakes in the firm, a source familiar with

New requirements for sports agents in Louisiana aim to protect student-athletes

New requirements for sports agents in Louisiana aim to protect student-athletes

Shark attack on Alabama teen inspires the start of a national alert system

Lulu Gribbin survived a near-fatal shark attack in 2024

A waterless AI data center? A big experiment is under way in rural Utah

A waterless AI data center? A big experiment is under way in rural Utah

A grim job outlook meets a scrappy workforce as administrative assistants harness AI

Employment data offers a grim outlook for secretaries and administrative assistants in the age of artificial intelligence, but workers in the women-dominated occupation say the numbers don’t tell the whole story

Why New Jersey’s balcony solar bill is a huge deal for renters

Why New Jersey’s balcony solar bill is a huge deal for renters

Tesla sales jumped last quarter in a possible sign the worst of the Musk backlash is behind it

Tesla car sales jumped over the past three months in a possible sign the worst of the boycotts against the automaker and lost market share to rivals are behind it

Russian fuel crisis prompts rush for Chinese electric cars

A Moscow car dealership is struggling to keep up with demand for new electric vehicles from China as drivers look to sidestep a

This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts say

Some of us have been told it's more energy-efficient and cost-effective to turn off our air conditioning when we leave home for work

Oklahoma makes statewide cell phone ban in public schools permanent

Oklahoma makes statewide cell phone ban in public schools permanent

Last-minute launch problem delays satellite rescue mission for NASA

A rush rescue mission to save a NASA space telescope remains grounded, this time because of a last-minute launch problem

Once a source of national pride, Cuba's healthcare system declines as energy shortages deepen crisis

Irisleydis Tristá, a cancer patient in Cuba, has been unable to get a crucial CT scan for seven months because the machine at Havana’s leading hospital is broken

Heat adds to strains on areas with data centers, raising the temperature on AI debates

Extreme heat like the weather sweeping the eastern U.S. drives up energy demands for data centers, adding to their strain on power grids and worsening air quality for surrounding areas

Microsoft launches firm to help companies adopt AI with $2.5 billion

Microsoft said on Thursday it is creating a new company that will help customers select AI technologies that work for their businesses and generate

Lucid names new CFO in latest executive shakeup, misses quarterly delivery estimates

Lucid Group missed second-quarter delivery estimates on Thursday and named Alexander De Bock as its new finance chief, the latest leadership change at the struggling electric-

EV maker Rivian raises 2026 delivery forecast on strong demand, shares soar 

Rivian Automotive raised its annual delivery forecast on Thursday, betting on strong demand for its R1 models and electric delivery vans as well as its cheaper new R2 SUVs, sending

Fed's Daly says US policy 'slightly restrictive,' next step uncertain

San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly said on Thursday that U.S. monetary policy is "slightly restrictive" but that with "exceedingly strong" investment

US factory orders fall in May, weighed down by weak demand for commercial aircraft

New orders for U.S. factory goods fell in May amid a decline in bookings for commercial aircraft, but demand elsewhere remained strong, partly driven by investment in

OpenAI in talks to give Trump administration a 5% stake in the company, FT reports

OpenAI in talks to give Trump administration a 5% stake in the company, FT reports

Google loses fight against record €4.1 billion EU antitrust fine

Alphabet's Google on Thursday lost its long-running fight against a record EU antitrust fine for using its Android mobile operating

Tesla's China-made EV sales rise 24.4% year on year in June

Tesla's China-made electric vehicle sales rose for an eighth month in June, supported by an extended recovery in the U.S. automaker's European sales.

OpenAI proposes handing Trump administration a 5% stake, FT reports

OpenAI has discussed giving the U.S. government a 5% stake, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, as AI firms face scrutiny in Washington over the likely misuse of advanced

Major European regulatory probes into Big Tech

European regulators have launched a series of antitrust, privacy and online-safety investigations into major technology companies in recent years.Below are some of the most

Military voters were at the heart of the Supreme Court’s mail-in ballot decision

Mail-in voting was created during the Civil War so soldiers could vote. That legacy helped shape how the Supreme Court ruled more than 160 years later.

Top EU court dismisses Google appeal of $4.5 billion antitrust fine

Judges at the European Union's top court have dismissed Google's appeal against a 4.1 billion euro antitrust fine

Trump administration’s $46 billion 'smart wall' races ahead on the US-Mexico border

The United States is rapidly building what it calls a “smart wall” on the Mexico border, combining tall steel fencing with advanced technology like sensors and cameras

In Mojave Desert, startup JetZero builds novel plane to take on Airbus and Boeing

Inside a cavernous aircraft hangar in the Mojave Desert, JetZero is building a full-size demonstrator of what could be a 200-plus-seat jet, a

Britain's Paramount-Warner review may be aimed at commitments, not a veto

Britain's threat to intervene in the $110 billion Paramount-Warner deal could be less about blocking the transaction than extracting commitments on UK news,

Securing America’s 250: Law enforcement faces shifting plans and World Cup demands

Securing America’s 250: Law enforcement faces shifting plans and World Cup demands

A new, inexpensive Chinese AI model is catching up with Anthropic, OpenAI on their home turf

Since DeepSeek shocked markets early last year with its cheap but powerful AI model, global consumers have been faced with a choice

Russia waged a drone campaign in Europe and likely launched drones from shadow ships, report says

Russia likely used shadow ships to launch drones over Europe that repeatedly disrupted civilian aviation, as it monitored military sites and tested the air defenses of NATO nations

India, Japan sign pacts on AI, metals and energy after Modi-Takaichi talks

India and Japan agreed on Thursday to boost cooperation in artificial intelligence, metals, energy and defence as well as prepare a joint roadmap for economic security,

Kyrgyzstan asks neighbours for help with fuel supplies as Russian shortages bite

Kyrgyzstan asked Kazakhstan, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan to help ensure stable fuel supplies late on Wednesday, amid concerns

Chinese and US risks mean EU chip sector faces a 'bleak future,' report says

Chinese export controls, technological dependence on the U.S. and the structural weakness of Europe's chip industry mean it faces a "bleak future" unless

Samsung Group details plans to invest $90 billion in South Korea's central region

Samsung Group detailed plans on Thursday to invest 140 trillion won ($90 billion) for production of display panels, batteries, chips and chip materials in the central

Taiwan needs a 'hornet's nest' of drones to deter conflict, US diplomat says

Taiwan needs a "hornet's nest" of drones to help deter conflict and provide security, the top U.S. diplomat to the democratically governed island

Super Micro says two Taiwan staff detained in probe involving its AI servers

Super Micro said on Wednesday that two workers at its Taiwan unit had been detained pending a court hearing and two others released on bail after being

US House committee says South Korea discriminated against Coupang

South Korean authorities have consistently discriminated against U.S.-based Coupang, a campaign that escalated with numerous investigations

India tells WhatsApp to halt usernames rollout, justify feature or face action

India has asked WhatsApp to justify the implementation of a planned feature covering usernames and to freeze the rollout in its biggest market,

Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump's trip to North Dakota

President Donald Trump has taken his maiden voyage on a new Air Force One

Drone seizures and arrests for flying too close to World Cup events: Here’s where to operate legally

Drone seizures and arrests for flying too close to World Cup events: Here’s where to operate legally

US in talks with AI companies for voluntary model standards, FT reports

The U.S. government is in advanced talks with AI companies to create voluntary standards for the release of new models, with an announcement possible as soon as next week, the

China's Inner Mongolia bets on solar and wind but coal stays close

China's Inner Mongolia is expanding both renewable energy and coal use

Soccer-World Cup fans sue StubHub over cancelled tickets

World Cup fans have sued StubHub Inc, accusing the resale platform of failing to deliver expensive tickets they bought on the secondary

UPS never required detailed inspection of part that failed before engine flew off plane that crashed

UPS never required the detailed inspections needed to spot the problem that allowed an engine to fly off one of its planes before it crashed and killed 15 people last fall even after Boeing recommended it years earlier

Soccer-'It's crazy': Broadcasters toil, and revel, in supersized World Cup

A 104-match, 39-day World Cup held across three countries might be a heavy slog for the players, but spare a thought for the broadcasters. 

US FTC says AI bias safeguards may run afoul of consumer law

The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday said AI companies whose chatbots produce responses that reflect "ideological objectives" may

Robinhood expands perpetual futures offering in Europe, plans crypto launch in UK

Robinhood said on Wednesday it plans to launch crypto trading in the UK and broadened its perpetual futures offering in Europe beyond cryptocurrencies.

SoftBank renews talks for $10 billion loan against OpenAI stake, adds concessions, sources say

By Echo Wang July 1 - SoftBank Group has reopened talks with a consortium of lenders for a $10 billion loan backed by its stake in OpenAI, after earlier attempts to secure a loan stalled over concerns

US nuclear power regulator proposes changing rule protecting people from radiation

The U.S. nuclear power regulator on Wednesday proposed changes to a rule protecting people from radiation, the latest proposal pushed by the Trump

Alibaba to pay $600M to settle allegations it allowed illegal drug and equipment sales

Alibaba has agreed to pay $600 million to settle a dispute with the U.S. government

Harvard professor with polarizing alien theories is picked to lead Trump administration UFO council

A polarizing Harvard astronomer has been appointed to lead a Trump administration panel studying UFOs

Teen has emergency surgery after unknowingly swallowing wire bristle during backyard barbecue

Teen has emergency surgery after unknowingly swallowing wire bristle during backyard barbecue

Trump says US ‘couldn’t build a plane like this’ as Qatari-gifted Air Force One embarks on inaugural flight

Trump says US ‘couldn’t build a plane like this’ as Qatari-gifted Air Force One embarks on inaugural flight

‘The greatest cosmic movie ever made’: Historic telescope kicks off an unprecedented survey

‘The greatest cosmic movie ever made’: Historic telescope kicks off an unprecedented survey

Uber-backed Lime rides IPO wave to $1.7 billion valuation in Nasdaq debut

Uber-backed Lime's shares rose 4% in its Nasdaq debut on Wednesday, signaling robust investor confidence in the e-scooter and bike

AI hopes and fears dominate global central bank meet

Seeping into just about every conversation at this week's meeting of the world's top central bankers was one big unknown:

US car sales on cruise control despite pressures

Automakers on Wednesday reported steady second-quarter U.S. vehicle sales, despite what normally would be a bleak backdrop for the car

Gas plants for US data centers to be major source of climate change-linked emissions, report says

Dozens of planned gas plants to directly power data centers in the United States could emit as much greenhouse gas annually as Australia or France,

AOL, Vimeo owner Bending Spoons surges nearly 40% in US market debut

Bending Spoons shares closed nearly 40% higher in their U.S. market debut on Wednesday, as investors bought into the Italian

Musk denies WSJ report that SpaceX showed AI handset prototype before IPO

Elon Musk on Wednesday denied a Wall Street Journal report that SpaceX showed investors and other stakeholders a prototype of an AI-focused device ahead of its blockbuster IPO.

California man with bipolar disorder says ChatGPT fueled delusions, led to self-harm in new lawsuit

A California man sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman on Wednesday, claiming the company's ChatGPT platform exacerbated his bipolar disorder due to a lack of

Suspected member of “Scattered Spider” hacking group extradited to US from Finland, DOJ says

A 19-year-old man accused of being a member of the criminal hacking group "Scattered Spider" was extradited to the U.S. from Finland to face federal conspiracy charges in Illinois,

AOL's owner, Bending Spoons, hits Wall Street with $1.7 billion IPO

The owner of AOL and other tech businesses hit Wall Street with a $1.7 billion initial public offering Wednesday

Largest US power grid details price spikes, warns on record demand

PJM, the largest U.S. electric grid operator, on Wednesday detailed price spikes and warnings of massive transmission line congestion as it braced for

Together AI raises $800 million at $8.3 billion valuation

Together AI on Wednesday said it has raised $800 million in a funding round led by Aramco Ventures, more than doubling the artificial intelligence startup's valuation to $8.3

Meta names Alex Schultz first chief data officer

Meta said on Wednesday its chief marketing officer Alex Schultz will become the company's first chief data officer, to better manage AI analytics globally.

Russia warns Apple of $52 million fine over alleged bias against local apps

Russia's anti-monopoly watchdog has issued a warning to iPhone maker Apple, urging the company to address what it described as discriminatory practices against Russian

Fed's Warsh plans to harness better economic data within a year

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh set an ambitious timeline on Wednesday for the U.S. central bank to "

Oaktree-backed ITG jumps in Nasdaq debut, signaling strong AI infrastructure demand

ITG's shares rose 12.5% in their Nasdaq debut on Wednesday, giving the Oaktree-backed digital infrastructure company a market value of $2.18 billion, as investors

New California law requires allergen labeling at chain restaurants

New California law requires allergen labeling at chain restaurants

Online gaming community raises more than $2,000 to help flood victim rebuild

Online gaming community raises more than $2,000 to help flood victim rebuild

Tesla European registrations climb in June

Tesla registrations rose across several European markets in June, data showed on Wednesday, extending a recovery in the U.S. electric vehicle

Meta building cloud business to sell excess AI capacity, Bloomberg News reports

Meta Platforms is building a cloud business to sell excess artificial intelligence computing capacity, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, as tech giants seek returns on costly AI

Short sellers boost bets against SpaceX and it's already costing them

Short sellers are betting SpaceX's will resume its post-debut decline with nearly a third of its tradable shares now sold short — even as those wagers

French shipping company CMA CGM Group to buy FedEx' logistics arm for $1.4B

French container shipping company CMA CGM Group said Wednesday it will buy FedEx Supply Chain, the third-party logistics subsidiary of FedEx for $1.4 billion, as it works to expand in the U.S. CMA CGM Group said the acquisition will triple the size of its own logistics arm, CEVA Logistics and help build its presence as a contract logistics provider in North America

Trump administration lifts restrictions on Anthropic's Claude models after cybersecurity alarm

The Trump administration has lifted restrictions on artificial intelligence company Anthropic’s latest versions of its Claude chatbot, ending a weekslong ban tied to cybersecurity concerns

Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time

Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time

When your local reflecting pool or pond turns green with algae, don’t reach for chemicals – nature has better solutions

As the national conversation shifts to political finger-pointing, an important environmental question deserves careful scrutiny: What is the best approach to maintain urban water quality?

Swedish court orders Google to pay $1.5 billion to Klarna in antitrust damages

A Swedish court on Wednesday ordered Alphabet's Google to pay about $1.5 billion in damages to PriceRunner, the price comparison business owned by

Startup Oxmiq raises $35 million to build chip architecture to lower cost of AI

By Max A.

Micron, GM sign semiconductor supply agreement for vehicles

Micron Technology and General Motors have signed a long-term supply agreement for memory and storage platforms used in vehicle production, the companies said on Wednesday.

Unchecked AI progress may pose catastrophic risks, UN panel warns

Developments in artificial intelligence are outpacing scientific understanding and government policy, meaning there are no guarantees the technology

Factory activity was strong in June despite war-driven cost pressures, PMIs show

Euro zone manufacturing output closed out its best quarter since early 2022 last month as U.S. factory

BYD's sales rise for second month, buoyed by exports

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD posted a second consecutive month of global sales growth in June, as a surge in exports helped offset weak demand in its home market.

Defense startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons output

Defense tech startups are repurposing automotive chips and pipes used in fracking -- while copying production methods from drugmakers -- in an effort to

Chevrolet Bolt vs. Nissan Leaf, an Edmunds $30,000 EV comparison

The Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Bolt EV are formidable rivals for the title of America’s most affordable electric vehicle

China's BYD nears decision on second European plant, adviser says

China's BYD, the world's largest electric vehicle maker, is close to a decision on taking over an existing European auto plant to

Wayve courts automakers with AI driving system that learns like humans

Autonomous-driving startup Wayve is riding a tide of investor interest. 

EU says it held 'constructive' talks with Apple CEO Cook after Siri AI clash

European technology chief Henna Virkkunen held "constructive" talks with Apple CEO Tim Cook this week, a European Commission spokesperson said on Wednesday, after the two

UN report sees enormous potential benefits and big risks from AI

The rapid development of AI offers huge potential benefits to countries and people around the world, but also poses big risks, 40 leading scientists and experts

The S&P 500 is up almost 10% this year, despite war, inflation and AI nerves

The S&P 500 is up almost 10% this year, despite war, inflation and AI nerves

Citi cuts bitcoin, ether forecasts as ETF flows turn negative

Citigroup slashed its 12-month forecasts for bitcoin and ether, saying weakening investor appetite, negative exchange-traded fund flows and a lack of progress on

Kim Dotcom loses latest appeal against extradition to US from New Zealand

Kim Dotcom lost his latest appeal on Wednesday to avoid extradition to the United States, where he is facing criminal charges relating to the defunct file-

EU slaps €3 fee on cheap ecommerce parcels in blow to Shein, Temu, AliExpress

Europe on Wednesday took a first step towards curbing what it calls unfair competition from online retailers such as Shein, Temu

Mega-deals fuel record M&A as boards dream big on takeovers

A surge in $10-billion-plus "mega-deals" drove global M&A to record levels in the first half of 2026, LSEG data

Uber-backed Lime raises $167 million in US IPO

Lime, backed by Uber, raised $167 million in its U.S. initial public offering, joining a growing list of

South Korean trade watchdog alleges Google abused its position in Android app store

South Korea's antitrust regulator alleged on Wednesday that Alphabet's Google abused its dominant position in the Android app marketplace to hinder competition and will

US removes curbs on Anthropic's latest Fable and Mythos AI models

Anthropic said on Tuesday that the U.S.

South Korea exports post strongest growth since 1978 on AI chip boom

South Korea's exports expanded at the strongest pace in nearly half a century last month, smashing forecasts, on a surge in chip sales propelled by the global

Digital infrastructure firm ITG prices US IPO below range, raises $312 million

Oaktree-backed ITG said on Tuesday it had priced its U.S. initial public offering at $16 per share, below its targeted range, raising $312.2 million. 

Boeing says IT outage affected computer systems, applications

Boeing said on Tuesday that an unplanned IT outage affected some of its computer systems and applications.

US military deploys over 900 personnel to Venezuela for earthquake response

The U.S. military has established a robust footprint of U.S. forces in and around Venezuela to support relief operations, with more than 900 personnel

Nike flags prolonged turnaround as China slump, weak outlook eclipse quarterly beat

Nike signaled on Tuesday that CEO Elliott Hill's turnaround strategy still faces significant obstacles, as persistent weakness in China and a

Bayer seeks US duties on Chinese-made glyphosate, angering farmers

Bayer on Tuesday asked Washington to impose duties on glyphosate, the chemical used in the company's weedkiller Roundup, imported from China, saying it was being

Vimeo owner Bending Spoons prices IPO at above target range to raise $1.68 billion

By Echo Wang and Elvira Pollina June 30 - Bending Spoons, owner of the video platform Vimeo and the internet services company AOL, priced its U.S. initial public offering above its targeted range at $

Abdul Ahad Momand, an Afghan air force pilot who served on the Mir space station, dies at 67

Cosmonaut Abdul Ahad Momand, Afghanistan’s first citizen in space, has died at age 67

Microsoft to cut under 2.5% of workforce in latest layoffs, Business Insider reports

Microsoft is planning to cut under 2.5% of its workforce in the latest round of layoffs that could be announced as early as next week, Business Insider reported on Tuesday, citing

White House lifts export control on Anthropic that froze its most advanced models

White House lifts export control on Anthropic that froze its most advanced models

Trump made more than a billion dollars from cryptocurrency ventures in first year back in office

Trump made more than a billion dollars from cryptocurrency ventures in first year back in office

OpenAI film 'Artificial,' dropped by Amazon, finds a new home with Neon

“Artificial,” Luca Guadagnino’s starry film about Sam Altman and OpenAI, has been acquired by the indie distributor Neon after it was dropped by Amazon MGM Studios

KKR to buy EDF's renewable power assets in US, Canada for $4.2 billion

Private equity firm KKR said on Tuesday it will buy the operations and assets of EDF's North American renewable energy unit in the U.S. and Canada for $4.2 billion.

Energy drink and supplements company Nutrabolt picks banks for US IPO, sources say

Nutrabolt, an energy drink and supplements company, has picked investment banks to lead an initial public offering that could raise

US issues emergency order for PJM Interconnection as heatwave looms

The U.S. Department of Energy on Tuesday declared an emergency across the nation's largest power grid, citing soaring demand and supply risks as extreme heat grips the region.

Airbnb must face Los Angeles lawsuit alleging price gouging during 2025 wildfires

Airbnb must face a lawsuit by the city of Los Angeles, which accused the home rental company of price gouging during the January 2025 wildfires in southern

TikTok to settle with teen plaintiff before California social media trial, law firm says

TikTok has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by a teenager who claimed the platform damaged his mental health, a spokesperson for the plaintiff's law firm said Tuesday.

Tesla Q2 deliveries expected to rebound as Europe sales recover

Tesla is expected to report a 5% rise in vehicle deliveries on Thursday for the second quarter.

Trading Day: Stocks cap weak month, stellar quarter

Tech stocks boosted Wall Street as investors prepared to close the book on a month of losses for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq, but the strongest quarterly

Bloom Energy, Brookfield expand AI infrastructure power partnership to $25 billion

Bloom Energy and Brookfield said on Tuesday they had expanded their partnership to finance power projects for AI infrastructure, boosting their funding framework

EchoStar's Dish DBS, wireless units file for prepackaged bankruptcy

EchoStar's satellite pay-TV unit Dish DBS and its wireless subsidiaries have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, seeking court approval for a prepackaged restructuring plan

Teen's Storm Smart program teaches hundreds of students hurricane preparedness

Teen's Storm Smart program teaches hundreds of students hurricane preparedness

US stocks rise and trim their losses for June

U.S. stocks rose and trimmed their losses in what had been a rocky June

NASA makes moves to dodge costly delays on its path to build a $30 billion moon base

NASA makes moves to dodge costly delays on its path to build a $30 billion moon base

US Supreme Court to hear Apple appeal of contempt in Epic Games lawsuit

The U.S.

FCC says it will move toward 2027 auction of mid-band wireless spectrum

The U.S.

Astrobotic, Firefly, Intuitive Machines win more NASA moon lander missions

NASA on Tuesday awarded $590 million worth of contracts to Astrobotic, Firefly Aerospace and Intuitive Machines for more uncrewed lunar lander missions

Activist Jana Partners has new stake in Everpure, sources

Activist investor Jana Partners has built a new position in technology company Everpure and is expected to soon announce the holding in a

US telecom watchdog to vote on barring sales of devices with parts from blacklisted firms

The Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday it plans to vote next month on a measure that would bar sales of devices

US Supreme Court won't let Trump remove top copyright official for now

The U.S.

Pirelli plans investments worth up to $1.2 billion to expand US capacity

Italian tyremaker Pirelli on Tuesday said it had a multi-year investment plan for the United States worth around $1 billion to $1.2 billion and aimed at increasing

Top cases decided during the US Supreme Court's term

The U.S.

UK may intervene in $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery deal

Britain said on Tuesday it could intervene in Paramount Skydance Corp's proposed takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, potentially holding up the

Meta loses bid to dismiss US states' claims that Facebook, Instagram addict children

A federal judge rejected Meta Platforms' bid to dismiss a lawsuit by 29 U.S. state attorneys general accusing it of designing Facebook and Instagram to addict

US energy chief exhorts data center backers to push back against opponents

U.S.

Boeing, engineers' union begin contract talks

Boeing and the union representing its engineers and technical workers said on Tuesday they would begin formal contract talks ahead of the expiration of their labor agreements in

The largest digital camera ever built begins decade-long survey of the universe

The largest digital camera ever built is beginning to capture images of unseen corners of the universe in finer detail

BMW completes $1.7 billion investment in EV production at U.S. plants

BMW on Tuesday announced the completion of a $1.7 billion investment in its production plants in South Carolina, gearing up for the launch of fully electric vehicle production in

Teen turns 3D printing business into earthquake relief effort for Venezuela

Teen turns 3D printing business into earthquake relief effort for Venezuela

Library of Congress official Trump tried to fire can keep her job for now, Supreme Court says

Library of Congress official Trump tried to fire can keep her job for now, Supreme Court says

Joby, Toyota announce joint venture for air taxi production

Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor announced a joint venture on Tuesday to produce the air taxi maker's S4 series, as it looks to secure government approval to deploy its commercial

Bank of England's Breeden signals new rules to govern agentic AI

The Bank of England on Tuesday signalled the need for bespoke AI regulation to contain risks to the financial system posed by increasingly capable agentic

US House committee opens investigation into Merck, AbbVie China drug trials

The chair of the U.S.

Amazon’s AWS commits $1 billion toward new unit for embedded AI engineers

Amazon said on Tuesday it is creating a new division under its Amazon Web Services cloud unit employing so-called forward-deployed engineers who

US is working on ban targeting Chinese energy inverters, sources say

The Trump administration is drafting a ban on imports of foreign inverters, which connect solar projects and batteries to

Desert express: UAE launches first national passenger rail network

Desert express: UAE launches first national passenger rail network

Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. Slaughter turbocharges presidential power

The high court’s ruling effectively endorses the unitary executive theory, greatly expanding the power of the president.

Kongsberg Gruppen signs $400 million order from Kuwait through Raytheon, US FMS

Kongsberg Gruppen will provide its defense system to Kuwait in a deal with Raytheon under the U.S.

Seniors are spending more time on their phones, AARP says. Why that's a mixed blessing.

Seniors are spending more time on their phones, AARP says. Why that's a mixed blessing.

Eli Lilly transfers commercialization rights for breast cancer drug in China

Eli Lilly has transferred the mainland China commercialization rights for its breast cancer drug Verzenios to Innovent Biologics, the Chinese drugmaker

U.S. approach to regulation of AI is problematic, Sixth Street's Chavez says

The United States' regulation of artificial intelligence is problematic and inconsistent, Martin Chavez, vice chairman at investment firm Sixth Street, told Reuters on

Crypto firms have spent $189 million so far on 2026 US election, report says

Cryptocurrency companies have spent $189 million so far to influence the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, outpacing their spending for the previous election cycle,

UK boosts military spending by $20 billion but critics say it's not enough

Britain's future military will focus on self-flying jets, uncrewed submarines and drones

Nestle to cut artificial colourings from all products by end-2026

Nestle plans to remove artificial food colourings from all products worldwide by the end of 2026, a senior executive told Reuters on Tuesday,

Carnegie Foundation unveils 2026's 'Great Immigrants, Great Americans' list

The Andrew Carnegie Foundation has announced this year’s “Great Immigrants, Great Americans” honorees, including Citi CEO Jane Fraser and Pulitzer Prize-winning authors Hernan Diaz and Cristina Rivera Garza

Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks

The next time you get a trophy on a smartphone app, it might not be from a game

China’s humanoid robots have captivated the world. A rental market is exposing their limits

China’s humanoid robots have captivated the world. A rental market is exposing their limits

Tech selloff stirs bubble fears in US stock market

Soaring stock market valuations, dramatic swings in the market value of trillion-dollar companies, and periodic sharp selloffs have fueled growing

Ford to recall over 741,000 US vehicles due to park system issue, NHTSA says

Ford is recalling 741,195 vehicles in the U.S. over a transmission defect that can damage the park system, which in turn could result in vehicles rolling away, the U.S.

Samsung, SK Hynix mega South Korea chips gamble tests optimism of AI cycle

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are making one of the biggest bets yet on the artificial intelligence boom with investments worth hundreds

Europe's STOXX 600 clocks biggest quarterly gain in over five years on AI boost

European shares registered their biggest quarterly rise in more than five years on Tuesday, boosted by optimism around artificial

SpaceX ignited a trading frenzy. Here’s what to know

SpaceX ignited a trading frenzy. Here’s what to know

AI spending, earnings hopes, Fed outlook set to sway US stocks in second half

The U.S. stock market faces a gauntlet of tests to keep its rally going in the second half of 2026, from the sustainability of AI spending to a high

Bird nests of fibre-optic cables show war's impact on Ukraine

Woven from fibre-optic cable and grass, a small bird's nest found near the front line of the war in Ukraine shows how the more than four-

China's Meituan says new AI model trained on domestic chips

China's food delivery giant Meituan said on Tuesday it had released and would open-source its next-generation LongCat large language

Why companies are swapping copper for aluminium

The spike in copper prices to a record high earlier this year has added weight to arguments for switching from copper to cheaper and lighter aluminium in a range of sectors

Ferrari and BMW join Tesla, China in switch from copper to cheaper aluminium

Ferrari and BMW are rolling out new models featuring lightweight, cost-effective aluminium

BIS dares to blaspheme as AI bubble fears wane: Mike Dolan

Although some deem it blasphemous to suggest the AI boom is another bubble, the world's central banking forum and watchdog has warned against getting swept up

China factory activity returns to expansion riding AI global boom

China's factory activity returned to expansion in June, driven by demand for chips, computers and other AI-related products, as robust export orders and front-

Australian treasurer says alleged access of prime minister's bank data 'incredibly concerning'

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Tuesday a report that two Ernst & Young employees on temporary assignment at Commonwealth Bank of Australia allegedly accessed

China's factory activity expands in June with boost from tech exports

China says its factory activity picked up pace in June

Trump posts apparent AI-generated image of large, golden eagle affixed to Truman Balcony

Trump posts apparent AI-generated image of large, golden eagle affixed to Truman Balcony

US House passes youth online safety legislation

The U.S.

Preliminary investigation finds no sign JetBlue plane landing at JFK hit a drone, source says

Preliminary investigation finds no sign JetBlue plane landing at JFK hit a drone, source says

Bitcoin miner and AI firm Ionic Digital files for Nasdaq direct listing

Bitcoin miner and AI infrastructure firm Ionic Digital filed on Monday to go public through a direct listing.

Australia sues Amazon unit over alleged breach via Prime Video ads

Australia's competition regulator said on Tuesday it has taken Amazon's Australian unit to court, alleging its Prime subscription contracts contained unfair terms that allowed the

Uber, Waymo end robotaxi partnership in Phoenix 

Uber and Alphabet's Waymo have ended their self-driving partnership in Phoenix, Arizona, as the ride-hailing giant prepares to launch a new autonomous vehicle

Apple iPhone 18 Pro supplier list, parts and photos exposed in Tata data leak

Sensitive lists of components and suppliers, and photos of Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models are

Polestar's US setback leaves owners asking: who will service my car?

When Ryan Rodriguez landed a great deal on a model year 2024 Polestar earlier this month, he did not anticipate the brand would soon be in trouble in the

Trump signs memo making it easier for Americans to fix own vehicles

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Monday supporting Americans' ability to repair their own vehicles. 

NBCUniversal may enter video game business after Comcast split, sources say

By Echo Wang, Dawn Chmielewski and Milana Vinn June 29 - NBCUniversal is eyeing opportunities in digital gaming and new entertainment franchises as the company weighs options for future growth after

Digital Realty to pay Blackstone $3.5 billion for stake in Virginia data centers

Digital Realty will acquire a larger stake in three data centers in Northern Virginia from asset manager Blackstone in a $3.5 billion cash-and-stock deal, the companies said on

US stocks rise and recover some of their losses from a rare losing week

U.S. stocks rose and recovered some of their losses from a rare losing week

Apple says it is releasing updates early in response to AI cybersecurity concerns

Apple said it is pushing forward a series of software updates that would previously have been bundled with a new version of its iOS operating system,

JetBlue flight hit drone while approaching JFK airport, FAA says

The Federal Aviation Administration said it has launched an investigation after a JetBlue flight reported hitting a drone while

Wall Street ends higher as US, Iran attacks ease; major tech-related shares jump

U.S. stocks ended sharply higher on Monday, with the Dow hitting a record closing high, as weekend hostilities between the United States

Police must obtain a warrant when seeking sweep of cellphone location data, Supreme Court rules

Police must obtain a warrant when seeking sweep of cellphone location data, Supreme Court rules

Supreme Court rules constitutional privacy protections apply to cellphone users' location history

The Supreme Court has held that constitutional privacy protections extend to cellphone location information, ruling in the case of a bank robber whose identity was discovered through a geofence warrant

Stellantis extends summer stoppage at Fiat 500 Turin factory

Stellantis has added an extra week of summer downtime at its Fiat 500 factory in Turin, northern Italy, due to parts shortages from some suppliers, the FIM Cisl trade union

8-year-old girl's road trip dice game earns second place at national Invention Convention

8-year-old girl's road trip dice game earns second place at national Invention Convention

Comcast says it will spin off NBCUniversal

Comcast says it will spin off NBCUniversal

WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing a privacy blind spot

WhatsApp users will soon have the option to use usernames instead of phone numbers

Honeywell Aerospace shares slip in Nasdaq debut

Honeywell Aerospace shares closed down 0.4% on Monday after the company made its Nasdaq debut following its spinoff from Honeywell as part

Volkswagen CEO targets power shift alongside deep cuts

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume's plan to cut up to 100,000 jobs and close high-cost German factories is about more than cost savings: it could also mark

Alphabet debuts in Dow Jones Industrial Average as index tilts toward tech

Alphabet shares climbed on Monday as the Google parent made its debut in the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Verizon Communications, and immediately ranking among

The full strawberry moon will rise in the night sky this week

The full strawberry moon will rise in the night sky this week

Student with rare disease graduates high school while using telepresence robot

Student with rare disease graduates high school while using telepresence robot

Israel scrambles to counter Hezbollah drone threat

As negotiations to end the war in Lebanon continue, one threat has emerged on the battlefield: Hezbollah's growing use of small first-person-view drones. They’ve proven effective, killing more than a dozen Israeli troops — a cheap but lethal tactic that Ukraine knows all too well from its war with Russia, and one it urged Israel to take seriously. CNN's Jeremy Diamond examines what Israel is now doing to respond.

More than half of social media child safety features aren’t working as advertised, new research finds

More than half of social media child safety features aren’t working as advertised, new research finds

Can you make a black hole in a laboratory?

An astronomer explains why artificial black holes are pure science fiction – at least for now.

8 principles from human ecology can help AI work for human well-being

Involving families, educators, engineers, designers and policymakers in AI development can help ensure the technology does more good than harm.

Some kinds of insider trading are perfectly legal – and they offer useful signals about a company’s health

Corporate layoffs cause confusion about a business’s future, but there’s a way for investors and employees alike to see if downsizing could lead to profitability.

Why Gen Z is falling in love with film photography

Armed with rolls of film, some young people are opting out of their algorithmic feeds in favor of experiencing life in ways that feel more deliberate, personal and tangible.

Cheaper AI is better: Soaring bills are reshaping how businesses choose models

Silicon Valley's powerful and pricey AI models have been a necessity for businesses looking to future-proof themselves.

Strategy's enterprise value falls below bitcoin holdings as crypto sentiment sours

Strategy's enterprise value has fallen below the value of its bitcoin holdings for the first time, a milestone that threatens to weaken investor confidence in

On Greek island of Santorini, winemakers try to adapt to heat and drought

In a vineyard on the Greek island of Santorini, winemaker Yiannis Boutaris gestures to a dried-up ‘kouloura’ vine trained into the shape

Company trying to clean Reflecting Pool is thrust into political storm, hires crisis communications firm

Company trying to clean Reflecting Pool is thrust into political storm, hires crisis communications firm

British American Tobacco cost-cutting hits 9,000 roles

British American Tobacco plans to cut about 20% of its workforce as it pursues an AI-driven overhaul to lower costs and lift profits amid regulatory

What's good for the US economy now may not be good for stocks

The U.S. economy and the U.S. stock market are starting to go their own ways. 

Apple accuses India of 'copy-pasting' rivals' claims in antitrust investigation

Apple has accused Indian antitrust investigators of "copy-pasting" its rivals' claims and failing to properly conduct its own investigation in concluding

Trump’s tariffs aren’t saving jobs at Whirlpool’s Iowa refrigerator plant

If any company stood to gain from President Donald Trump’s trade war, it was Whirlpool and the workers assembling its iconic appliances in Iowa.

Kara Swisher took Silicon Valley by force. Now she's eyeing influence in the 2028 campaign

Kara Swisher is expanding her influence from tech journalism to politics

Korea taps Samsung, SK Hynix in $576 billion AI-chip drive to cement global leadership

South Korea on Monday laid out a sweeping industrial strategy centred on semiconductors and artificial intelligence, as President

Chinese EV battery makers pledge to pay suppliers more quickly

Major Chinese electric vehicle battery makers on Monday pledged to pay their suppliers more quickly, as part of wider efforts to ease financial strain across the auto

Banks get creative and look further afield as AI-fueled debt soars

As corporate borrowing tied to artificial intelligence shows no sign of slowing, bankers are coming up with new ways to

China's CXMT wins $3 billion memory supply deal with Tencent, sources say

Chinese memory chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) has signed a long-term supply agreement with Tencent Holdings worth more than 20 billion yuan ($2.94 billion) ahead of

French biotech company Ipsen to buy Kartos Therapeutics for $450 million

Ipsen will buy U.S.-based Kartos Therapeutics for $450 million to expand its oncology pipeline with a late-stage blood cancer treatment, the French biotech company said on Monday.

Malaysia extends search for missing flight MH370 by one year

Malaysia has extended by one year its deal with deep-sea exploration firm Ocean Infinity to conduct an underwater search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370,

South Korean tech giants to build a $518 billion chipmaking hub to serve soaring AI demand

South Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plan to invest a combined $518 billion in a new computer chip manufacturing hub, capitalizing on surging artificial intelligence-driven demand

Australia gives regulator more power to pursue Big Tech over under-16 ban

Australia introduced new legislation in parliament on Monday to strengthen enforcement of its under-16 social media ban and give its internet regulator more power to pursue

Australia to double potential fines for Facebook and Instagram over child social media accounts

Australia plans to double potential fines for social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, who fail to prevent Australian children from holding accounts

Markets swivel on tech, Mideast angst

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The halt to the latest tit-for-tat attacks in the Middle East spurred a twitchy reaction in markets as lingering unease over

Toyota sales fall for fourth month in May as declines in China, US and Middle East weigh

Toyota Motor said on Monday that global vehicle sales slipped for a fourth consecutive month in May, as decreases in China and the Middle East weighed on overall results.   

Iran cyberattacks on Israel surged in 2026, Israeli cyber chief says

The number of Iranian cyberattacks against Israel has shot up since the launch of the U.S.-Israeli offensive against Iran this year, a senior Israeli security official was quoted

South Korea exports set to grow at strongest pace in nearly 5 decades: Reuters poll

South Korean exports likely posted their strongest annual growth in nearly five decades in June, as semiconductor shipments broke fresh records

NBC bumps Yankees-Red Sox to stay with golf as Scheffler forces playoff

It is rare that a New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox game gets preempted for anything, especially on network television

Philippines leads the world in rush to solar as power prices soar

People in the Philippines are flocking to install solar power on rooftops and escape the burden of soaring

China's Momenta kicks off Hong Kong IPO, targets up to $751 million

Chinese self-driving technology firm Momenta Global launched its Hong Kong initial public offering on Monday, seeking to raise up to HK$5.89

Volkswagen plans to end automated driving tie-up with Bosch, Bild reports

German carmaker Volkswagen plans to end its automated driving tie-up with auto supplier Bosch as part of a wider push to cut costs and boost competitiveness, Germany's Bild

Australia's Firmus Technologies strikes AI access deal with Nvidia

Australian AI infrastructure company Firmus Technologies said on Monday it had signed a strategic partnership with Nvidia Corp to help provide emerging AI

Austria urges Europe to host Anthropic following US curbs on AI access

Austria has proposed that the European Union should consider hosting Anthropic within the bloc's borders in order to counter efforts by the United States to block

American Airlines flight aborts takeoff in Miami after business jet enters the same runway

American Airlines flight aborts takeoff in Miami after business jet enters the same runway

NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission

NASA is racing to save its Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with a daring rescue mission

Heatwave watch: smart tech helps keep Rome's elderly safe

Dina Gazzella, an 85-year-old Roman widow, no longer has any company at home since losing her husband in 2023, and her cat a year

Google limits Meta’s use of its Gemini AI models, FT reports

Google has put limits on Meta’s use of its Gemini AI models after the social media company sought more computing capacity than the rival tech group could provide, the Financial

Israel’s military and tech industry race to counter Hezbollah’s latest threat

Israel’s military and tech industry race to counter Hezbollah’s latest threat

Australia toughens kids' social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firms

Australia said on Saturday it would double the maximum penalty it can impose on tech firms that fail to uphold a ground-breaking social media ban for

Amazon Prime Day offers a glimpse into U.S. consumer as shoppers navigate with pinched wallets

U.S. online shoppers clawed for deals on electronics, appliances, items for children and everyday essentials during Amazon.com's  annual sales event

Vancouver turns its Science World museum into a giant 17-story soccer ball for the World Cup

It started with a whimsical idea

America In Focus: Key inflation gauge surges to 3-year high, mortgage rate climbs

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near

Drone nearly hits United plane landing in Newark, pilot says

Drone nearly hits United plane landing in Newark, pilot says

US close to allowing Anthropic to restore Fable 5 model, Axios reports

The Trump administration is close to allowing Anthropic to restore access to its Fable 5 model, Axios reported on Saturday, citing a source close to the situation.

A small plane slammed into the tallest skyscraper in China’s capital. Hours later, it was like nothing had happened.

A small plane slammed into the tallest skyscraper in China’s capital. Hours later, it was like nothing had happened.

Japan is adding a new luxury bullet train upgrade

Japan is adding a new luxury bullet train upgrade

US safety agency ends power steering probe into 376,000 Tesla EVs

U.S. safety regulators said on Saturday they had closed their probe into Tesla vehicles over power steering loss, in view of a company recall which was carried out last year.

US auto safety regulator closes evaluation of 441,002 Honda Odyssey vehicles after recall

The U.S.

Soccer-World Cup fans left flustered by last-minute StubHub ticket cancellations

Jeremy Wright knew exactly what he wanted to gift his wife, Sarah, for Christmas last year: tickets to a World Cup soccer game.

US allows Anthropic to release Mythos AI to 'trusted' US organizations

Anthropic said on Friday that the U.S. government has allowed it to release its powerful Claude Mythos 5 artifical intelligence

AI glasses are aiding cheating in exams. Test-obsessed Asia is ground zero

AI glasses are aiding cheating in exams. Test-obsessed Asia is ground zero

OpenAI and Anthropic limit new AI models to Trump-approved customers during cybersecurity review

OpenAI has restricted the release of its new AI model at the request of President Donald Trump's administration

China's Geely to ship first Lotus EVs to Canada in July under Carney-Xi deal, ambassador says

Geely Holding Group's Lotus brand electric vehicles will arrive in Canada next month under an agreement between Prime Minister Mark

US government allows Anthropic limited release of AI model that sparked cybersecurity concerns

US government allows Anthropic limited release of AI model that sparked cybersecurity concerns

SpaceX, Charter discuss mobile phone partnership in US, Bloomberg News says

SpaceX and internet provider Charter Communications have held executive-level talks about partnering on a consumer mobile phone offering in the United States, Bloomberg News

SpaceX set to join Nasdaq 100, paving way for wave of passive buying

SpaceX will be added to the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index on July 7, exchange operator Nasdaq confirmed on Friday, paving the way for a surge in passive investments in Elon Musk's

SpaceX rises modestly ahead of Russell rebalance, Nasdaq entry next

Shares of SpaceX rose a marginal 0.15% on Friday ahead of its inclusion in Russell indexes, with passively managed funds tracking those benchmarks required to add

Complaint seeks answers on Scouting America's transgender policy after Pentagon deal

A gay rights activist is suing the Defense Department to answer a simple question: Did Scouting America actually ban transgender members in a deal with the Pentagon

US seizes nearly 400 websites that were illegally streaming World Cup, DOJ says

The United States has seized nearly 400 internet domains that were being used to illegally stream the World Cup, officials said on Friday, describing the

Trump posts new passport rendering — featuring a memorable photo of himself

Trump posts new passport rendering — featuring a memorable photo of himself

US bans imports of more Chinese technology goods

The U.S.

GameStop pledges to pursue its takeover offer for eBay despite rejection

GameStop pledged on Friday to pursue its proposed takeover of eBay, even after the e-commerce firm rejected an unsolicited cash-and-stock

Zuckerberg asks Meta to explore working with Polymarket and Kalshi, NYT reports

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has urged his lieutenants to explore partnerships with the popular prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi as his company builds a similar app, the New

World stocks edge lower as tech selloff drags markets

Global equity markets edged lower on Friday, set for a weekly decline as investors kept taking profits on high-flying technology and chip stocks, while

Summer program helps visually impaired students explore careers in technology and cybersecurity

Summer program helps visually impaired students explore careers in technology and cybersecurity

A large, harmless asteroid will zip past Earth this weekend

Astronomers say a large asteroid will soon harmlessly zip past Earth

OpenAI defers public rollout of GPT‑5.6 as US seeks early access to frontier AI models

OpenAI said on Friday it was delaying a full public launch of GPT‑5.6 at the U.S. government's request, limiting the AI model's initial access to a small group of vetted partners

S&P 500 ends lower; chips tumble and Moderna rallies

The S&P 500 ended marginally lower on Friday, with a steep drop in AI-related chip stocks and sharp gains in Moderna and other healthcare stocks.

White House asks OpenAI to limit its next model release

White House asks OpenAI to limit its next model release

Congressional panel investigating Epstein subpoenas Leon Black

By Nolan D.

Biggest job cuts by global automakers

Auto giant Volkswagen's potential plan to shutter four German factories and ramp up job cuts to as many as 100,000 could be the biggest ever overhaul in the industry.

Swatch seeks $170 million in damages from Samsung over trademark infringement

Swiss watchmaker Swatch is seeking $170 million in damages from Samsung in what it says is the largest-ever trademark case of its kind in the UK, accusing the South Korean

EDF agrees to sell US, Canada unit to KKR

EDF signed an agreement to sell EDF Power Solutions in the United States and Canada to private equity firm KKR, the company said on Friday. 

Chevron eyes more deals to power US data centers

Chevron is exploring additional data center deals across the U.S., including the Midwest, Rockies, and Gulf Coast, following its two-

Venezuelans hope online posts will bring news of missing after devastating earthquakes

People in Venezuela and abroad are desperately searching for loved ones after two powerful earthquakes struck Wednesday evening

Small aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest building, eyewitnesses say

An aircraft about the size of a car crashed into Beijing's tallest building on Friday, witnesses told Reuters, with police closing off roads around the skyscraper and

Prediction market platform Polymarket tops $1 billion in annualized revenue, source says

Polymarket's annualized revenue has surpassed $1 billion, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday, highlighting the rapid rise of prediction markets

Drone startup Elroy Air to list on Nasdaq via $1 billion SPAC deal

Cargo drone startup Elroy Air has agreed to list in the U.S. through a merger with blank-check firm Columbus Circle Capital Corp II in a deal valued at roughly $1 billion, the

Astronomers trace a ghostly cosmic particle to distant ‘Shadow Blaster’ galaxy

Astronomers trace a ghostly cosmic particle to distant ‘Shadow Blaster’ galaxy

Trump clean energy tax credit cutoff drives project rush as prices set to soar

U.S. solar developers have secured federal subsidies for a wave of projects large enough to nearly double current capacity, rushing to beat a July 4 deadline that

South Korea says it will train 500,000 'drone warriors' to counter North Korea

South Korea will rapidly expand its drone and counter-drone capabilities to counter North Korea, including by training 500,000 "drone

Which Volkswagen factories in Germany could be shut down?

Carmaker Volkswagen is considering shutting down four factories in Germany, two people familiar with the matter said on Friday, as it faces mounting pressure from Chinese rivals.

Wall St opens lower as chip stocks resume slide

Wall Street's main indexes fell on Friday, as chipmakers came under renewed selling pressure after a stellar run this quarter, with investors questioning high valuations and the

Papyrus scroll burnt to a crisp during Vesuvius eruption deciphered with help of AI

Papyrus scroll burnt to a crisp during Vesuvius eruption deciphered with help of AI

Gavin Newsom opposes a California wealth tax. He’s proposing a national billionaire tax instead

Gavin Newsom opposes a California wealth tax. He’s proposing a national billionaire tax instead

Newsom urges a national 'billionaires' tax' while fighting one in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for a national “billionaires' tax” and suggests the U.S. government should own a stake in AI companies

AI stocks melt down again. What’s going on?

AI stocks melt down again. What’s going on?

European shares slip as tech selloff bites, Zalando slides

European shares pulled back from record highs on Friday, with technology shares tracking global sector weakness, while Zalando

When the chips are down and up and down

Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend.

Financial regulators scramble to counter AI rise with own tools

Banks and financial sector watchdogs must move quickly to adopt new technology to plug system vulnerabilities as AI supercharges cybersecurity risks, a top Swiss financial

Montenegro police, FBI arrest Iranian wanted by US for hacking

Montenegrin police and the U.S.

Australia plans to strengthen laws banning children from social media

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government is giving priority to strengthening the world's first laws that ban children younger than 16 from social media platforms

988's LGBTQ+ hotline to relaunch this year. But the group that helped start it might be excluded

The Trump administration is moving to restart the specialized LGBTQ+ option for youth who contact the 988 crisis intervention hotline, but the group that helped pioneer the idea is being shut out

Hyundai to recall over 96,000 US vehicles over faulty instrument panel display, NHTSA says

Hyundai Motor is recalling 96,300 vehicles in the U.S. over a software error that may cause the instrument panel display to fail, the U.S.

Chinese AI, chip firms are driving an onshore IPO rebound

China's onshore technology IPOs are on track for their strongest year since 2023 as Beijing seeks to bolster listings of chip

Jobs data, rate bets in focus as US stocks close solid first half

Jobs data in the coming week will shed light on the U.S. economy's strength, which could raise prospects for near-term interest rate hikes, adding

Italy regulator probes Microsoft over 'Microsoft 365' price hike

Italy's antitrust authority said on Friday it had opened an investigation into Microsoft over alleged unfair commercial practices linked to the price hike of its "Microsoft

NATO allies promised Trump they’d secure the Arctic; they've got work to do

During a frozen morning in Arctic Norway, a group of British and Norwegian soldiers padded softly

Italy to join US-led Pax Silica AI initiative despite Trump spat

Italy will join the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative on artificial intelligence supply chains

TikTok, YouTube deactivate 4.7 million child accounts in Indonesia following government curbs, minister says

Social media companies TikTok and YouTube have deactivated a total of around 4.7 million accounts belonging to children under the age of 16 in Indonesia, the country's

Iran deal grants access to nuclear inspectors, IAEA chief says

The interim U.S.-Iran peace accord gives U.N. nuclear inspectors access to Iran, the watchdog's top official said on Friday, after Tehran indicated key sites would remain

Chipflation

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Just as investors were settling into the idea that the AI rally still had legs, Apple delivered a reality check that someone

Kioxia shares slump 12% as AI-related stocks fall

Shares of Japanese chipmaker Kioxia slid 12% on Friday after a report that ChatGPT maker OpenAI was considering delaying its initial public offering sparked a selloff in AI-

Samsung readies $648 billion bet, report says, as AI boom reshapes South Korea

Samsung Group will pledge on Monday 1,000 trillion won ($648 billion) in South Korea over the next decade, a media report said, in a

Musk's SpaceX targets US consumers with Starlink mobile service push, FT reports

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National pride meets breathable mesh: A look at the design of World Cup uniforms

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Hollywood gets into the microdrama race as mobile-first storytelling draws stars and major studios

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Australia pledges tougher enforcement of social media ban for teens

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74-year-old man becomes oldest inmate executed in modern Florida history

A 74-year-old man convicted of killing his wife has become the oldest person to be executed in modern Florida times

Former executive sues Meta over attempts to 'silence' her memoir, 'Careless People'

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North Korean leader Kim oversees weapons tests to bolster firepower along border, KCNA says

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BHP-backed I-Pulse wins $250 million US CHIPS award for silicon-carbide semiconductors

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US Army selects Titan, REalloys to build critical mineral processing sites

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Onsemi to buy Synaptics in $7 billion all-stock deal

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Top bankruptcy attorney Sprayregen to join US law firm Paul Weiss

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OpenAI leans toward waiting until next year for IPO, NYT reports

OpenAI is considering holding off on its public debut until next year, the New York Times reported on Thursday, citing three people involved in the company's deliberations.

Exclusive: Firm that worked on past Reflecting Pool renovation passed on Trump project after deeming it ‘unfeasible’

Exclusive: Firm that worked on past Reflecting Pool renovation passed on Trump project after deeming it ‘unfeasible’

FAA proposes to speed new commercial aircraft certifications

The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday proposed changes to modernize and speed certification of new commercial airplanes and harmonize

Plane lands safely at Logan after pilot becomes incapacitated, Massport says

Plane lands safely at Logan after pilot becomes incapacitated, Massport says

Bad cybersecurity by Secret Service agents put US officials at risk, inspector general says

Bad cybersecurity by Secret Service agents put US officials at risk, inspector general says

Wall Street drifts to a mixed finish after Micron soars and Apple drops

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Polestar says the Commerce Department is banning US sales of its cars

Polestar says the Commerce Department is banning US sales of its cars

US cranks up pressure on China EVs with Polestar ban

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Wall St ends mixed as tech megacap declines outweigh upbeat chip outlook

The Nasdaq closed lower on Thursday, dragged down by losses in Big Tech shares, while the S&P closed near flat and the Dow

World stocks climb on chip rally; dollar steadies near one-year high

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SpaceX plans to build 'Starpipe' natural gas pipeline to fuel Starship rockets

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Elon Musk ordered to testify in election lottery cases; one lawsuit may be narrowed

A federal judge ordered Elon Musk to testify under oath in two proposed class actions accusing him of defrauding voters in swing states before the 2024 election

Apple increases prices for Macs and iPads, blaming a shortage of memory chips

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A pilot incapacitated, a crash landing and a close call. What we know about the latest aviation incidents

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Ferrari's divisive new EV car needs to be 'digested', company exec says

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Denver Transplant Games sets Guinness World Record for most living donors, recipients in one place at one time

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4 people accused of cheating on Miami-Dade Driver's License written exam using hidden cameras and microphones

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Xbox to raise console prices worldwide from August

Microsoft's Xbox is raising prices of its gaming consoles by up to $150 worldwide, citing a deepening global components crisis that has sent storage and memory costs soaring across

Micron joins rivals pitching AI deals as cure for memory's boom-bust cycle

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Bumble dating app explores sale, sources say

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'Heat hazard' declared for F1's Austrian GP as Europe battles scorching weather

Formula 1 drivers will carry extra cooling gear for this week’s Austrian Grand Prix after “heat hazard” rules were activated as hot weather causes disruption across Europe

US automotive quality increased industrywide last year, with Ford taking top honors

The automotive industry’s increasingly complex vehicles improved in overall quality during the past year, with Ford Motor taking the top initial quality

US proposes to drop brake pedal requirements for self-driving vehicles

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Apple raises prices of MacBooks, iPads as memory costs skyrocket

Apple raised iPad and MacBook prices on Thursday, saying it could no longer shield customers from soaring memory and storage chip

US lawmaker introduces bill to require AI companies to report critical incidents

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Company revives ancient watering method to help gardeners save water

Company revives ancient watering method to help gardeners save water

Apple is hiking the prices of MacBooks and iPads due to the memory chip shortage

Apple is hiking the prices of MacBooks and iPads due to the memory chip shortage

Former DNA analyst pleads guilty to manipulating data in agreement with prosecutors

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Ukraine's Fire Point aims to produce ballistic missile interceptor by year-end

Ukraine's Fire Point, maker of the Flamingo cruise missile, is accelerating plans to develop a European missile defence system after an agreement with German

Afghanistan's Taliban government imposes smartphone ban on government officials

Afghanistan's Taliban government has ordered a nationwide ban on civil servants' smartphone use, a military court order showed, prompting warnings

Germany's Merck boosts life sciences business with $11 billion bet on Bio-Techne

German drugmaker Merck KGaA said on Thursday it would buy U.S. firm Bio-Techne for $11.3 billion, its biggest deal in

Danish police find no proof drones caused Copenhagen Airport shutdown

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Tesla to ramp up production in Germany by 20%

Tesla said on Thursday that production at its Berlin plant will rise by 20% to 7,500 vehicles per week from October this year.

Wall St opens higher after Micron revives AI optimism, upbeat economic data

Wall Street's main indexes advanced on Thursday as strong forecasts from Micron and Qualcomm renewed AI optimism, while upbeat economic data aided sentiment.

Micron overtakes Meta, Tesla in market value amid relentless AI infrastructure demand

Micron Technology edged past the market valuation of Meta Platforms and briefly Tesla's for the first time on Thursday, after the memory chipmaker's solid forecast helped extend

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What are supermassive black holes? Everything you need to know – and what astronomers are still learning – about these mysterious objects

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IBM unveils tech for chip smaller than 1 nanometer in AI computing push

IBM on Thursday unveiled what it said was the world's first technology capable of producing chips smaller than one nanometer, as tech companies

Wall Street trading to surge as Russell 1000 index set to add SpaceX, small-cap stocks

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Major deals involving US drugmakers and biotechs over the past decade

Vertex Pharmaceuticals has agreed to buy Crinetics Pharmaceuticals for about $10 billion, expanding its reach beyond blood disorders and pain into rare endocrine diseases.

Volkswagen's Everllence valued well above €9 billion in bidding race, source says

All three bids for Volkswagen's engine maker Everllence valued the unit "clearly above" €9 billion ($10.21 billion), a

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BlackBerry lifts annual revenue forecast as QNX unit powers growth, shares rise

BlackBerry raised its annual revenue forecast on Thursday, betting on continued momentum for its QNX division following the completion of its turnaround efforts,

Anthropic hires Orange's AI chief amid Europe push

The artificial intelligence head of French telecoms group Orange has left the company to join U.S. AI startup Anthropic, he said on Thursday.

Investors bet on AI again after Micron reports 346% sales jump

Investors bet on AI again after Micron reports 346% sales jump

AI is plowing through the workplace. This new group wants to help people adapt and have jobs

A new bipartisan nonprofit wants to help Americans who find they're out of work because of AI

European shares hit record close with healthcare stocks leading broader rally

European shares notched up a record high close on Thursday, with healthcare stocks leading the way while a resurgent AI rally

EU targets Amazon, Microsoft cloud units for Big Tech “gatekeeper” rules

EU antitrust regulators said Amazon and Microsoft's cloud computing services should be designated as “gatekeepers” under landmark tech rules, a step that

China's carmakers rush to Canada as a ‘practice run’ for US sales

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Jaguar Land Rover to recall over 250,500 SUVs in US over air bag issue, NHTSA says

Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 250,857 SUVs in the U.S. over an air bag defect that could increase the risk of injury in a crash, the U.S.

Thailand seeks to arrest fugitive Chinese businessman over illegal crypto mining

Thailand has issued an arrest warrant for a Chinese businessman featured in a Reuters investigation into transnational crypto-investment fraud, alleging he was part of a

Micron puts chips back on the table

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Canadian defence minister says he discussed GCAP fighter with Japanese counterpart

Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty said on Thursday he had discussed the advanced fighter jet programme being pursued by Japan, Britain and Italy with his Japanese

U.S. defence firm Anduril in talks for Nissan plant to build drones in Japan, sources say

U.S. defence firm Anduril Industries is in talks to acquire Nissan Motor's Oppama assembly plant near Tokyo as the maker of

New York City Council candidate is accused of forgery over AI-generated posts

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‘Salami slicing’: How China is trying to increase control in the Pacific

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Americans are inundated with suspected scams. New polling shows why few victims report them

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China angered, Taiwan cheered by Western allies' alarm over Chinese Coast Guard activities

China expressed its anger and Taiwan its gratitude after the U.S., Britain, France and Germany raised the alarm about the Chinese

China's 'future industries' push triggers flood of venture capital, bubble concerns

Just two days after SpaceX made its historic market debut, a Chinese space startup held an investor roadshow for its

Astronomers find biggest super-puff planets yet that are lighter than cotton candy

Astronomers have uncovered a pair of giant planets that are lighter than cotton candy

Nasdaq, S&P end lower as tech stocks fall

The Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed lower on Wednesday, dragged by tech stocks on nagging concerns about high-flying valuations, but

Saudi PIF seeks EU subsidy approval for $55 billion EA deal, decision by July 30

A group of investors including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has sought EU subsidy approval for its $55 billion acquisition of videogame developer Electronic Arts

GM adds $675 million to Brazil investment plan

General Motors announced on Wednesday it would invest an extra 3.5 billion reais ($674.88 million) in Brazil, expanding its commitment to the country's auto industry by

Anthropic says Alibaba illicitly extracted Claude AI model capabilities

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Micron and Qualcomm forecasts ignite $400 billion AI chip stock rally

Shares of chipmakers surged late on Wednesday, adding over $400 billion in market value after strong forecasts from Micron Technology and Qualcomm breathed fresh

Snapchat sued in case alleging the platform is responsible for 12-year-old’s rape

Snapchat sued in case alleging the platform is responsible for 12-year-old’s rape

Trump spoke with Live Nation CEO shortly before surprise Justice Department settlement, court filing reveals

Trump spoke with Live Nation CEO shortly before surprise Justice Department settlement, court filing reveals

Lithium producers bet on battery storage as demand shifts beyond EVs

The lithium industry is growing more optimistic about a market recovery as booming demand for battery storage systems helps offset a slowdown in some

Qualcomm forecasts $15 billion data center chip sales by 2029, shares soar

Qualcomm said it expects to generate $15 billion in sales from its data center business by 2029 as it moves beyond its core smartphone chips,

Micron tops estimates, touts $22 billion in customer deals for memory chips

Micron forecast quarterly profit and revenue well above expectations on Wednesday and said its customers had committed $22 billion to lock in

Agility Robotics heads to Wall Street in a $2.5B bet on staffing warehouses with humanoids

Agility Robotics, a maker of humanlike robots, is planning to go public on Wall Street

Justice Department announces arrests in ‘sophisticated’ drone network used to deliver meth, phones and weapons to prisons

Justice Department announces arrests in ‘sophisticated’ drone network used to deliver meth, phones and weapons to prisons

AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says

A federal lawsuit accuses gas station operators in California of using AI-powered software to illegally collude and raise prices

US agencies have seized more than 300 drones near World Cup sites, TSA says

U.S. agencies have seized over 300 drones near FIFA World Cup venues since the tournament began on June 11, the Transportation Security Administration said on

Renault plans 800 job cuts in engineering in France

French automaker Renault Group is planning to cut 800 engineering jobs in France by the end of 2027 in a bid to make its organisation leaner to better compete with Chinese

US NTSB to investigate fatal Texas Tesla crash

The National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday it will investigate last week's crash of a Tesla Model 3 that struck a home at high

Sony Pictures invests $100 million in Cosm, takes minority stake

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US to move forward with Turkey jet engine sales ahead of NATO summit, sources say

President Donald Trump's administration is planning to push ahead with the sale of dozens of jet engines to Turkey worth hundreds of

Soccer-Clear-bag rule at World Cup venues catches some fans unawares

Soccer fans streaming into stadiums for World Cup matches have been shocked to find they can't take their big purses or

Mississippi to install AI cameras to monitor drivers

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A year after catastrophic floods, Texas expands warning sirens as communities question whether it's enough

A year after catastrophic floods, Texas expands warning sirens as communities question whether it's enough

Alibaba sues the US Defense Department in a bid to remove 'Chinese military company' designation

Alibaba has sued the U.S. Department of Defense, demanding removal from a list naming it a Chinese military company

Top developers are pivoting from chatbots to physical AI

AI "world models" are the next frontier for computer scientists who see too many limitations in the AI language models behind popular chatbots

Ukraine’s latest long-range strikes on Russia hit a major natural gas plant and satellite centers

Ukrainian forces have struck a major natural gas processing plant and two key satellite communications centers in Russia

IRS did better than expected in tax season after slashing staff, except on the phone, watchdog says

The national taxpayer advocate says the IRS did better than expected in issuing refunds during the 2026 tax season despite massive cuts to its workforce

Parents test technology that prevents teen drivers from speeding

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Man functionally cured of sickle cell disease through gene therapy

Man functionally cured of sickle cell disease through gene therapy

Dispute over nuclear inspections shows how US and Iran are negotiating in public

The head of the U.N.’s nuclear agency signaled that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a key component in the interim U.S.-Iran deal to reach an end to the war

AI weather modeling being developed by U Chicago could help create more accurate forecasts

AI weather modeling being developed by U Chicago could help create more accurate forecasts

OpenAI just announced its first custom chip to help ChatGPT run better

OpenAI just announced its first custom chip to help ChatGPT run better

US online spending hits $8.3 billion as Amazon Prime Day kicks off, Adobe says

Online spending among shoppers on the first day of Amazon's Prime Day rose 5.3% from a year earlier to $8.3 billion across U.S. retailers, Adobe Analytics said on Wednesday.

Qualcomm to buy startup Modular for $4 billion in AI software push

Qualcomm said on Wednesday it would buy AI startup Modular in an all-stock deal valued at nearly $4 billion, gaining access to software that runs AI models across

OpenAI unveils custom chip it designed with Broadcom to boost its AI infrastructure

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SpaceX short selling bets increase after post-debut share selloff

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Apple-Intel chip deal makes strategic sense but production is years away

Apple turning to Intel for chips, as Washington announced last week, has the neat logic of necessity meeting ambition.

Microsoft's quantum computing technology called into question, again 

A new critique in the scientific journal Nature is raising fresh questions about Microsoft's claimed quantum computing breakthrough last year,

Cerebras sinks 14% as full-year margin forecast disappoints

Cerebras shares tumbled about 14% on Wednesday after the chip designer warned that annual profit margins would undershoot first-quarter figures in its debut earnings following a

Anxious investors await Micron earnings as chip sector whipsaws

The spotlight is on chipmaker Micron Technology as it prepares to report earnings, and investors are bracing for more volatility after recent market swings fueled

Pennsylvania coroners refuse to release autopsy reports – and that hinders research on deaths in custody

When coroners shield their records from public view, they’re not just violating the public trust. Often, they’re also breaking the law.

How the US Supreme Court decides its cases – a step-by-step guide

Grasping how the nation’s highest court makes policy requires stepping into an exceptionally regulated and sometimes hidden routine.

China’s 360 says it has developed tools to match Anthropic’s Mythos

Chinese cybersecurity firm 360 Security Technology has developed what it calls a domestic answer to Anthropic's Mythos, it said on Wednesday, casting

SK Hynix targets $29 billion US listing as AI demand surges

South Korea's SK Hynix said on Wednesday it plans to raise up to $29.4 billion through a U.S. stock market listing in what would be among

FedEx falls on lower margins, concerns over Freight spinoff

FedEx shares fell 2% on Wednesday, as lower margins in its core delivery segment in the fourth quarter raised investor doubts about the company's future following

The hidden burnout crisis facing social media marketers

More than 2 in 5 social media marketers say they plan to leave their job within two years, and many cite insufficient mental health support from supervisors.

Binance vows to stay in Europe despite licence setback

Crypto platform Binance intends to stay in the European Union and will make a fresh push for permission to

Switzerland starts talks to acquire non-US air defence system

Switzerland has started contract negotiations with manufacturers from France, Israel and South Korea for a second air defence system following delays

AI is an energy and water hog, here's what you can do to counter that

As the world tries to curb human-caused climate change and not run dry of water, every online query is increasing our environmental footprint and exacerbating the problem

China probes senior defence and space administrator in widening purge

The deputy head of China's defence industry administration and its national space administration, Bian Zhigang, is under investigation for "suspected serious violations of

IAEA chief says Iran inspections will go ahead, working on modalities

The U.N. nuclear watchdog will carry out inspections in Iran soon following an interim peace accord between the United States and Iran, its chief Rafael

Apple aims for better and more entertainment offerings, executive Cue says 

Apple aims to release "better and more" TV shows and movies on its streaming service and in movie theaters, senior executive Eddy Cue told Reuters

Take-Two prices 'Grand Theft Auto VI' at $79.99

Take-Two Interactive Software has priced its highly anticipated "Grand Theft Auto VI" at $79.99 and will launch the game on November 19, the company said on Wednesday.

What hundreds of military videos reveal about Cuba’s military capabilities

What hundreds of military videos reveal about Cuba’s military capabilities

Trump is a president with a deep aviation history. Now, he’s designed his own Air Force One

Trump is a president with a deep aviation history. Now, he’s designed his own Air Force One

Jeep Cherokee vs Subaru Forester: Edmunds sizes up hybrid SUVs

The new Jeep Cherokee and the Subaru Forester Wilderness could be appealing if you’re interested in a high-mpg SUV that can help you get out into nature on the weekends

Premier says China’s tech advancements an 'opportunity' for the world, not a threat

China’s premier has defended the country's technological advancements as an opportunity for the world, not a threat

Chinese supercomputer powered by homegrown chips tops US models in global ranking

Chinese supercomputer powered by homegrown chips tops US models in global ranking

BOJ must scrutinise impact on financial system from AI, non-bank activities, Ueda says

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday the central bank must scrutinise how Middle East developments, profitability of AI-related investments and overseas non-

Qualcomm in talks to provide custom chip-design services to ByteDance, sources say

Qualcomm is in talks to provide chip-design services to China's ByteDance, four people familiar with the matter said, as the U.S. company seeks to reduce dependence on the

Taiwan's ASE says it is expanding capacity to support AI demand

Taiwan's ASE Technology Holding, the world's largest chip packaging ​and testing provider, is expanding capacity to meet AI demand, Chief

ByteDance seeks $20 billion in its largest-ever offshore loan, Bloomberg News reports

Chinese technology company ByteDance, the developer of TikTok, is in preliminary talks with banks for its largest offshore loan of about $20 billion, Bloomberg News reported on

Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has successfully backed three allies in Democratic U.S. House primaries

Samsung Electronics considers share buyback for stock bonuses, details undecided

Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday it was considering buying back shares to fund stock-based employee compensation tied to its 2026

How SK Hynix's bet on a niche memory chip made it more valuable than Samsung

SK Hynix's overtaking of Samsung Electronics to become South Korea's most valuable firm was the culmination of 14 years of bets that brought

Kennedy scion Jack Schlossberg loses to Micah Lasher in crowded New York City congressional primary

The Kennedy dynasty won’t be returning to Congress next year

Anthropic's Mythos model found vulnerabilities in classified US government systems, AP reports

Anthropic's Mythos model identified vulnerabilities in highly sensitive U.S. government computer systems during a testing exercise, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday.

South Korea's government discussing major new chip investments with Samsung, SK Hynix

South Korea's government is in talks with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix over plans for the next phase of large-scale investments in semiconductor production facilities,

Bill Gates says he didn’t witness crimes but may have been in presence of Epstein victims

Bill Gates says he didn’t witness crimes but may have been in presence of Epstein victims

Consolidated Edison CEO says grid equipment must expand for longer heat waves 

Consolidated Edison CEO Tim Cawley, speaking at the  Reuters Global Energy Forum in New York on Tuesday, said the utility must upsize parts of

Rio Tinto sees lithium as fastest-growing division, executive says