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OpenAI agrees to acquire AI startup Neptune to boost model training capabilities

OpenAI has agreed to acquire Neptune, a startup that provides tools that help companies track their AI model training, the ChatGPT maker said on Wednesday.

Tesla's UK car sales fall in November, New Automotive data shows

Tesla's UK car registrations fell by 19% in November, preliminary data from research group New AutoMotive showed on Thursday, following steep drops reported in

British police to ramp up facial recognition to catch criminals

Use of facial recognition technology will be expanded across Britain's police forces to help track down criminals, the government said on Thursday, as it proposed a new body

Tesla UK sales fall 19% in November, New Automotive data shows

Tesla's UK car sales fell 19% year-on-year in November, preliminary data from research group New AutoMotive showed on Thursday, as the U.S. electric vehicle maker continues to lose

Wikipedia seeks more AI licensing deals similar to Google tie-up, co-founder Wales says

Wikipedia is working with Big Tech on deals similar to its arrangement with Google, the online encyclopedia's co-founder, Jimmy Wales, said on Wednesday, in a bid to help the firm

Salesforce CEO vies to overcome investors' AI skepticism while touting company's quarterly numbers

After riding the artificial intelligence craze to new heights, business software maker Salesforce has been pummeled by a wave of investor skepticism that’s intensified the pressure on its persuasive CEO Marc Benioff to reverse the tide

Trump proposes slashing fuel economy rules in boost for gas vehicles

President Donald Trump on Wednesday proposed slashing fuel economy standards that former President Joe Biden had finalized last year, in a push to

Snowflake's product revenue outlook falls short of investor ambition, shares fall

Snowflake forecast fourth-quarter product revenue above analysts' estimates but falls short of lofty investor expectations for stronger growth, sending its shares

Salesforce raises annual forecasts as AI software adoption picks up steam

Salesforce raised its fiscal 2026 revenue and adjusted profit forecasts on Wednesday, anticipating growth in its artificial intelligence agent platform due to

Intel says it will keep networking and communications unit

Intel said on Wednesday it has opted to keep its networking and communications unit in the company following a review of strategic options for the unit.

One hospitalized after electric vehicle catches fire inside garage

One hospitalized after electric vehicle catches fire inside garage

Wall Street pulls near its all-time high

U.S. stocks rose near their record levels

Man charged with arson and wire theft leading to AT&T outages

Man charged with arson and wire theft leading to AT&T outages

Trump praises Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after discussion about export controls

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Trump announces plan to rescind Biden-era fuel-economy standards for vehicles

Trump announces plan to rescind Biden-era fuel-economy standards for vehicles

Apple's longtime design executive Alan Dye to join Meta

Meta Platforms has hired Alan Dye, Apple's longtime head of human interface design, a spokesperson for Apple confirmed on Wednesday, as the Facebook owner accelerates efforts to

Amazon adds news tab to Prime Video in user expansion push

Amazon.com said on Wednesday it is rolling out a dedicated news tab on its Prime Video streaming service, which will become available to all U.S. customers for free by the end of the

How to find Spotify Wrapped, YouTube Recap and more as 2025 comes to a close

The end of 2025 is near

Fintech firm Marquis notifies affected business after ransomware breach

Fintech firm Marquis is notifying U.S. banks and credit unions after an August ransomware attack allowed hackers to access files containing customer data, according to a company

Exclusive: Watchdog finds Hegseth risked endangering troops by sharing sensitive war plans on Signal, sources say

Exclusive: Watchdog finds Hegseth risked endangering troops by sharing sensitive war plans on Signal, sources say

Cuba reconnects grid, begins restoring power to Havana after partial collapse

Cuba said it had reconnected its electrical grid and was gradually restoring power after a partial collapse on Wednesday left capital Havana and much of

AI investment, M&A poised to increase corporate financing needs next year

Big tech companies' investments in artificial intelligence and busier M&A activity will raise the volume of debt issuance by investment-

Longest US government shutdown cost Delta Air Lines $200 million

Delta Air Lines estimates that it lost $200 million due to the longest government shutdown on record

Citadel debuts new AI tool for equities investors, CTO Subramanian says

Citadel, the hedge fund founded by billionaire Ken Griffin, has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered tool that aims to help investors conduct

Family escapes house fire, Tesla charging station suspected, firefighters say

Family escapes house fire, Tesla charging station suspected, firefighters say

Boeing looks to close Spirit AeroSystems merger this year as FTC orders divestitures

Boeing said on Wednesday it could close its $4.7 billion acquisition of wing and fuselage maker Spirit AeroSystems by the end of the year after a U.S. regulator said

Charles Schwab CEO open to more M&A deals after $660 million purchase

Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster said on Wednesday the firm will look for more acquisitions and is confident it can integrate companies well

Nvidia servers speed up AI models from China's Moonshoot AI and others tenfold

Nvidia on Wednesday published new data showing that its latest artificial intelligence server can improve the performance of new models - including

Aeva shares soar after deal with European automaker 

Shares of Aeva Technologies, a Silicon Valley-based maker of lidar units that help autonomous vehicles sense their surroundings, rose more than 18%

Trump's NASA pick stresses moon race urgency, pressed on Musk ties in Senate hearing

Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead NASA, on Wednesday touted his plans to put

Billionaire spacewalker is back before the Senate seeking NASA's top job

Billionaire spacewalker Jared Isaacman is back before the Senate after being yanked and then renominated by President Donald Trump for NASA's top job

Exclusive drone footage shows devastated Ukrainian town almost encircled by Russian forces

Exclusive drone footage obtained by The Associated Press shows a devastated Ukrainian town nearly encircled by Russian forces near the city that Moscow this week claimed to now control

Residents react after semi carrying 34,000 pounds of hydrochloric acid overturns

Residents react after semi carrying 34,000 pounds of hydrochloric acid overturns

December’s full moon is the last supermoon of the year. Here’s what to know

December’s full moon is the last supermoon of the year. Here’s what to know

Lockheed Martin opens new hypersonic weapons facility

Lockheed Martin said on Wednesday it has opened a hypersonics system integration lab at its Huntsville campus as it pushes to develop next-generation weapons.

Microsoft denies report of lowering targets for AI software sales growth

Microsoft on Wednesday denied a report from The Information that multiple divisions at the company lowered sales growth targets for certain artificial intelligence products after

Germany, France, Spain to tackle fighter dispute next week, says source

German, French and Spanish defence ministers are set to meet on December 11 to discuss FCAS, Europe's next-generation fighter project,

Russia blocks access to US children's gaming platform Roblox

Russia has blocked access to the U.S. children's gaming platform Roblox, accusing it of distributing extremist materials and "LGBT propaganda".

Germany deploys Arrow air defence to counter Russian missile threat

Germany on Wednesday became the first European nation to deploy the Arrow air defence system, built to intercept intermediate-range ballistic missiles such as

Volvo Cars sales fall 10% in November, says US market subdued

Sweden-based Volvo Cars on Wednesday reported a slump in November sales, continuing a decline this year amid pressure from trade tariffs and subdued demand in the

Micron to exit consumer memory business amid global supply shortage

Memory chipmaker Micron Technology said on Wednesday it will exit its consumer business, as it doubles down on advanced memory chips used in artificial intelligence data centers amid

Trump’s NASA pick faces questions on leaked ‘Project Athena’ plan in rare second confirmation hearing

Trump’s NASA pick faces questions on leaked ‘Project Athena’ plan in rare second confirmation hearing

Police: 700-mile stolen car road trip ends with 5 arrests, stolen gun and drugs recovered

Police: 700-mile stolen car road trip ends with 5 arrests, stolen gun and drugs recovered

VIDEO: Family has holiday gifts stolen by porch pirate

VIDEO: Family has holiday gifts stolen by porch pirate

The PlayStation turns 30: Looking back at the console that gave us Lara Croft and 'The Last of Us'

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show earlier this year featured a stage design resembling a giant PlayStation controller

The marketing genius of Spotify Wrapped

Spotify has hit a marketing sweet spot: Users feel compelled to share their annual listening habits and, in doing so, advertise the streaming service to their legions of followers.

OpenAI awards $40.5M to a wide range of nonprofits under new foundation structure

OpenAI has awarded $40.5 million to more than 200 nonprofits in the first round of grants it has made since it rebranded its nonprofit as the OpenAI Foundation in October

US sets up one-way attack drone squadron in the Middle East after reverse-engineering Iranian drone

US sets up one-way attack drone squadron in the Middle East after reverse-engineering Iranian drone

Polish army to help power grid protect key infrastructure

The Polish army will help the nation's power grid operator to protect critical transformer stations by sharing information and conducting joint training exercises under an

Michelin, Forvia and Stellantis agree on Symbio restructuring plan

Michelin, Forvia and Stellantis reached an agreement over the restructuring and refinancing of hydrogen fuel cell firm Symbio, the jointly owned company said on Wednesday.

AI companies' safety practices fail to meet global standards, study shows

The safety practices of major artificial intelligence companies, such as Anthropic, OpenAI, xAI and Meta, are "far short of emerging global standards," according to a new edition of

Wall St opens lower as investors assess data, Microsoft falls

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Wednesday, as investors assessed data pointing to a weak jobs market, while Microsoft fell after a report said the tech giant lowered its

AI-powered security firm Verkada valued at $5.8 billion in latest investment round

Verkada was valued at $5.8 billion in its latest investment round led by CapitalG, more than a billion dollars higher than its previous round in February, the AI-based security

Nebius leverages Microsoft, Meta contracts for AI expansion 

Netherlands-based data centre operator Nebius will leverage recent multi-billion dollar contracts with Microsoft and Meta to build

Germany starts putting into place the Arrow 3 missile defense system, bought from Israel

Germany has inaugurated the first elements of the sophisticated Arrow 3 missile defense system, which it is buying from Israel as it moves to strengthen its air defenses following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here and Bad Bunny has dethroned Taylor Swift as most-streamed artist

Spotify Wrapped is here

Chile becomes latest country to ban smartphone use during class

Chile has passed a bill outlawing the use of mobile phones and other smart devices during classes at elementary and middle schools

What are small modular reactors, a new type of nuclear power plant sought to feed AI’s energy demand?

Rising electricity demand has researchers exploring a wide range of methods to generate more power, including a type of nuclear reactor that’s smaller than traditional nuclear plants.

Doping at your doorstep: The next Olympic drug crisis could be coming through the mail

A new wave of peptides, often banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency, is easily available online, raising concerns about potential Olympic doping scandals

LSEG to integrate financial data into ChatGPT in AI push

LSEG will integrate its financial data and analytics into ChatGPT and make OpenAI's enterprise tool available to its employees, it said on Wednesday, deepening its push to embed

American Bitcoin steadies after share lock-up expiry sparks near 40% plunge

Shares of American Bitcoin, a bitcoin miner backed by two of U.S.

Google’s proposed data center in orbit will face issues with space debris in an already crowded orbit

Google’s Project Suncatcher would need sophisticated collision avoidance capabilities to navigate a junk-filled landscape.

Yes, the government can track your location – but usually not by spying on you directly

A privacy researcher breaks down how your phone reveals your location, how that data is collected and sold, and how the government gets ahold of it – by simply buying it.

It's time to unpack Spotify Wrapped. Here's how the music streamer compiled your 2025 recap

The end of 2025 is almost upon us

India revokes order to preload cybersecurity app on smartphones after outcry

India's government scrapped an order to smartphone makers on Wednesday to preload a state-run cybersecurity app on all new devices

Marvell shares soar as chipmaker boosts its AI drive with Celestial deal

Marvell Technology jumped 9.3% to a nine-month high on Wednesday after its $3.25 billion deal to acquire semiconductor startup Celestial AI bolstered investor confidence in the

A bridge too far? Sicily project tests limits of Italy's ambitions

Minutes after Italy's powerful Court of Auditors rejected plans to build a bridge from the mainland to the island of Sicily, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

Rivian to recall nearly 35,000 US delivery vans over seat belt issue

Rivian Automotive is recalling 34,824 electric delivery vehicles in the U.S. as their seat belt system may fail to properly restrain the driver, increasing the risk of injury during

Her murder went unsolved for decades. DNA from paper bags now points to one of Colorado’s ‘most prolific serial killers’

Her murder went unsolved for decades. DNA from paper bags now points to one of Colorado’s ‘most prolific serial killers’

Foxconn, Luxshare plan to add millions to Vietnam's game console output, documents show

Foxconn and Luxshare plan to add millions of gaming devices to Vietnam's annual output, according to documents they submitted to local authorities,

Lufthansa to inspect 11 recently delivered Airbus aircraft for fuselage flaw

Lufthansa on Wednesday said it will inspect 11 recently delivered aircraft for a possible fuselage panel flaw flagged by manufacturer Airbus earlier this week. 

Edmunds SUV comparison: New Toyota RAV4 vs Honda CR-V

Compact SUVs have become an extremely popular choice for folks who need a vehicle that can do it all without compromising everyday usability

How Trump is intensifying his crackdown on every form of immigration to the US

How Trump is intensifying his crackdown on every form of immigration to the US

The best hurricane forecasts of 2025 came from an AI model

The best hurricane forecasts of 2025 came from an AI model

India rolls back order to preinstall cybersecurity app on smartphones

India’s telecoms ministry has rolled back its order for smartphone manufacturers to preinstall a government-run cybersecurity app on new devices

Airline pilots hide mental health struggles to keep flying

Annie Vargas could see her son slipping away and pleaded with him to seek help.

Airbus cuts delivery target after jet issues but profit outlook held firm

Airbus cut its full-year commercial delivery target by 4% to around 790 jets on Wednesday but maintained its financial goals, sending its shares

Airbus cuts 2025 delivery target due to A320 fuselage panel issue

Airbus is expecting to deliver fewer planes this year due to an issue with fuselage panels on some A320 planes

Taiwan charges Tokyo Electron's Taiwan unit in TSMC trade secrets case

Taiwan prosecutors said on Tuesday they had charged Tokyo Electron's Taiwan unit with violating the National Security Act and the Trade Secrets Act, after a

Chinese reusable booster explodes during first orbital test, in failed bid to catch SpaceX

Chinese reusable booster explodes during first orbital test, in failed bid to catch SpaceX

Australia to enforce social media age limit of 16 next week with fines up to $33 million

Australia is set to enforce its age limit for social media accounts starting next week, and the platforms must provide monthly reports on how many children's accounts they have closed or face fines

ASX outage deepens investors' doubts over tech overhaul

The Australian Securities Exchange's technology turnaround plan, touted by the firm's chair as being too important to fail, is facing

Hunt for missing flight MH370 to resume this month, Malaysia says

The search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 will resume on December 30, Malaysia's transport ministry said on Wednesday, more than a decade

7 deaths, more than 700 serious injuries linked with diabetes glucose monitor errors

7 deaths, more than 700 serious injuries linked with diabetes glucose monitor errors

Vultr to invest $1 billion in Ohio AI cluster using AMD chips

Cloud infrastructure company Vultr said on Tuesday it would invest more than $1 billion to launch a new artificial intelligence cluster powered by Advanced Micro Devices' processors

Marvell to buy chip startup Celestial AI for $3.25 billion, bullish on growth next year

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EMJ's Jackson aims to take volatility out of crypto

With bitcoin trading well below its recent highs, hedge fund manager and activist investor Eric Jackson is betting that investors will still want exposure to crypto

Arizona attorney general sues Chinese online retailer Temu over data theft claims

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing online retailer Temu and its parent company PDD Holdings Inc., claiming the Chinese company is stealing customers' data and violating state consumer protection laws

CrowdStrike forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue as AI adoption fuels growth

CrowdStrike forecast fourth-quarter revenue above analysts' estimates on Tuesday, as the cybersecurity firm benefits from growing adoption of AI across its product

US Postal Service using 2,600 EVs for mail deliveries

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Dec 2 - The U.S.

Microchip Technology raises profit, revenue expectations for third quarter

Chipmaker Microchip Technology on Tuesday raised its expectations for third-quarter net sales and earnings per share, driven by strong bookings, sending its shares up 2.3% in

AT&T commits to ending DEI programs

U.S. wireless carrier AT&T said in a letter to the U.S. telecoms regulator that it had committed to ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs, a

Clarification: Chile-Night Sky Under Threat story

In a story published Dec. 2, 2025, The Associated Press reported a statement from AES Corp. on its planned industrial project that has vexed astronomers defending Chile’s dark skies

Classified Pentagon watchdog report on Hegseth’s use of Signal sent to lawmakers

Classified Pentagon watchdog report on Hegseth’s use of Signal sent to lawmakers

Anthropic plans an IPO as early as 2026, FT reports

Anthropic, the artificial intelligence startup backed by Alphabet's Google and Amazon.com, has hired the law firm Wilson Sonsini to prepare for an initial public offering that could

Netflix, Warner Bros Discovery combo seen lowering costs for consumers, sources say  

Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery's studios and streaming unit is

YouTube says it will comply with Australia's teen social media ban

Google's YouTube shared a "disappointing update" to millions of Australian users and content creators on Wednesday, saying it will comply with a world-first

Airbus prepares A320 inspections as fuselage flaw hits deliveries

Airbus engineers have found defects on a wider set of A320 fuselage panels as they prepare to inspect hundreds of jets for a flaw that the

The AI frenzy is driving a new global supply chain crisis

By Hyunjoo Jin, Fanny Potkin, Wen-Yee Lee, Anton Bridge and Max A.

Deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume Dec. 30

Malaysia's transport ministry says the deep-sea hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 will resume on Dec. 30

US futures, options resume after CME outage underscores resilience concerns

Exchange operator CME Group said on Friday that some markets had reopened after global futures were thrown into chaos when the world's

Russia threatens full ban on WhatsApp

Russia's state communications watchdog threatened on Friday to block WhatsApp entirely if it fails to comply with Russian law, news agencies reported.

Wingtech challenges Nexperia decisions at Netherlands' Supreme Court

China's Wingtech on Friday said it has appealed decisions stripping it of control of its Nexperia chipmaking subsidiary to the Netherlands' Supreme Court.

Before CME's stumble, exchange outages that rattled investors

CME Group, the world's biggest exchange operator, experienced an hours-long outage on Friday that halted trade on its currency platform and in futures spanning foreign

Asda warns return to sales growth delayed by Walmart IT split disruption

British grocer Asda warned it does not expect to return to underlying sales growth until mid-2026 after third quarter sales were dented by disruption linked to the

How a 1960 plane crash in Boston Harbor launched 'feather detective,' reshaped aviation safety

How a 1960 plane crash in Boston Harbor launched 'feather detective,' reshaped aviation safety

Trinidad's leader backtracks and says US Marines are in the country working on airport radar

Trinidad and Tobago's prime minister is backtracking comments where she asserted that no U.S. Marines were currently in the twin-island nation

Airbus issues major A320 recall, threatening global flight disruption

Europe's Airbus said on Friday it was ordering immediate repairs to 6,000 of its widely used A320 family of jets in

Warburg Pincus to acquire Raptor Technologies for around $1.8 billion, sources say

Warburg Pincus has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Raptor Technologies from fellow investment firm Thoma Bravo, in a deal that values the school safety software

Wall Street edges higher in thin post-holiday trade

U.S. stocks climbed on Friday in thin trading volume during a shortened session after Thanksgiving, driven by gains in retail and a recovery in tech

State officials say AI system didn't discriminate based on color when mistaking students' chip bag for gun

State officials say AI system didn't discriminate based on color when mistaking students' chip bag for gun

American Airlines cuts number of jets needing Airbus software fix to 209

American Airlines said on Friday it expects some operational delays due to a major software change on a significant number of Airbus A320 jets, initially adding that the issue impacted

CoinShares pulls plug on select crypto ETFs ahead of US listing

CoinShares filed on Friday to withdraw its plan to launch three exchange-traded funds, as the European cryptocurrency firm plans to focus on higher-margin opportunities ahead of its U.S.

Airbus A320 repairs must be before next flight, bulletin shows

Airlines affected by a sweeping recall of Airbus A320 jets to fix a software glitch must carry out the work before the next flight, excluding any re-positioning flight to a repair

Airlines race to fix Airbus planes after warning solar radiation could cause pilots to lose control

Airlines race to fix Airbus planes after warning solar radiation could cause pilots to lose control

Waco friends' kidney donation journey shows power of second chances

Waco friends' kidney donation journey shows power of second chances

Airlines adopt software fix for Airbus A320 after plane has sudden altitude drop

Airlines around the world canceled and delayed flights heading into the weekend to fix software on a widely used commercial plane after an analysis found computer code may have contributed to a sudden drop in the altitude of a JetBlue aircraft last month

Global airlines affected by major Airbus A320 recall

Europe's Airbus on Friday ordered immediate repairs to 6,000 of its widely used A320 jets in a sweeping recall affecting more than half the global fleet.

Thousands of passenger planes need to be fixed immediately before they can fly again

Miles O'Brien explains the maintenance needed for the Airbus A320 series of planes.

US Black Friday online sales hit $8.6 billion, says Adobe Analytics

U.S. shoppers spent $8.6 billion online on Black Friday, an Adobe Analytics report showed, as more consumers turned to laptops and phones instead of braving brisk weather to snap up deals

Global airlines race to fix Airbus jets; US reports little disruption

Global airlines scrambled to fix a software glitch on Airbus A320 jets on Saturday as a partial recall by

Micron to invest $9.6 billion in Japan to build AI memory chip plant, Nikkei reports

Micron Technology will invest 1.5 trillion yen ($9.6 billion) to build a new plant in Hiroshima in western Japan to produce advanced high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, the Nikkei

Ukrainian drone pilots look to AI for battlefield edge

Ukrainian drone pilot Mex recalled attacking a recent high-value target - and how the 20-kilometre strike on what appeared to be a Russian tank would have

Airbus eases estimate of A320 recall impact, sources say

Airbus is telling airlines that emergency repairs to some of the A320 jets affected by a major recall may be less burdensome than first thought, industry sources said on

Airlines work to fix software glitch on A320 aircraft and some flights are disrupted

Airlines around the world canceled and delayed flights heading into the weekend to fix software on a widely used commercial plane after an analysis found computer code may have contributed to a sudden drop in the altitude of a JetBlue aircraft last month

China's central bank vows crackdown on virtual currency, flags stablecoin concerns

China's central bank reaffirmed its tough stance on virtual currencies on Saturday, warning of a resurgence in speculation and vowing to crack down on illegal activities

AI helps drive record $11.8 billion in Black Friday online spending

AI-powered shopping tools helped drive a surge in U.S. online spending on Black Friday, as shoppers bypassed crowded stores and turned to

Consumers should do their research before giving in to Travel Tuesday temptation

Chain stores have Black Friday

AI country hit 'Walk My Walk' built on Blanco Brown's sound sparks questions of attribution, ethics

An AI-generated country song, “Walk My Walk,” recently topped Billboard's country digital song sales chart

Shoppers spend billions on Black Friday to snag holiday deals, despite wider economic uncertainty

Despite wider economic uncertainty hovering above this year’s holiday season, shoppers turned out in big numbers for Black Friday — spending billions of dollars both in stores and online

What happens when you kick millions of teens off social media? Australia’s about to find out

What happens when you kick millions of teens off social media? Australia’s about to find out

K-shaped economy and inflation boost Black Friday sales by 4.1% from last year, online spending jumps 9.1%

K-shaped economy and inflation boost Black Friday sales by 4.1% from last year, online spending jumps 9.1%

North Korea's Kim stresses Air Force's nuclear war deterrence on its 80th anniversary

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un highlighted the Air Force's role in exercising nuclear war deterrence as he celebrated the Air Force's 80th anniversary along

Stories on Momenta filing for Hong Kong IPO withdrawn

Two stories both headlined "Chinese autonomous driving firm Momenta files for Hong Kong IPO, sources say", carried on Dec 2 and updated on Dec 3 are wrong and have been withdrawn.

A lost generation of news consumers? Survey shows how teenagers dislike the news media

You don't have to tell Cat Murphy or Lily Ogburn about the attitudes of young people toward journalists

Norway wealth fund to back call for Microsoft human rights report at AGM

Norway's $2 trillion wealth fund said on Sunday it would vote for a shareholder proposal at Microsoft's annual general meeting this

Top South Korean e-commerce firm Coupang apologises over massive data breach

South Korea's biggest online retailer, Coupang, apologised on Sunday over the breach of personal information from 33.7 million customer accounts through

Post-Thanksgiving travelers in Chicago see hundreds of flights canceled and delayed after snowstorm

Travelers at the end of the Thanksgiving holiday on Sunday were finding hundreds of flights delayed and canceled into and out of Chicago following a winter storm in the Great Lakes region

McLaren's botched strategy call helps Verstappen win Qatar GP as F1 title fight goes to final race

One week after losing all their points from the Las Vegas Grand Prix, McLaren threw away a bunch more in an increasingly tense Formula 1 title race by botching a strategy call at the Qatar GP

Databricks in talks to raise capital at $134 billion valuation, The Information reports

Data analytics firm Databricks is in talks to raise $5 billion at a valuation of $134 billion, which is roughly 32 times this year's expected sales of about $4.1 billion, The

Australia's ASX announcements platform operational issue 'largely resolved'

Embattled stock exchange operator Australian Securities Exchange is facing fresh pressure to enact its turnaround plan, after its announcements platform suffered an

Covet an Italian masterpiece, but shy of the millions? How about a digital copy at supercar prices

Italian cultural officials are offering digital copies of Italian masterpieces as part of a new project to help museums raise money

South Korea November exports beat forecasts, led by chips and autos

South Korea's exports rose in November for a sixth consecutive month, beating market expectations, as chip sales hit a record on strong technology demand while autos also

Airbus says most of its recalled 6,000 A320 jets now modified

Airbus fleets were returning towards normal operations on Monday after the European planemaker pushed through abrupt

Taiwan airline seeks role in 'whole of society' defence with surveillance flights to counter China

Flying over the blue waters off Taiwan's east coast, a light aircraft equipped with a powerful U.S.-made radar slung under

Shoppers scoured for deals online on Cyber Monday and delivered strong sales for retailers

Shoppers scoured for deals everything from electronics to clothing on Cyber Monday, delivering strong sales for online retailers and capping a five-day spending spree that kicked off on Thanksgiving

What to Stream: George Clooney, Tom Cruise, Zac Brown Band, Michelle Pfeiffer and Metroid Prime 4

George Clooney playing a dashing movie star with nagging midlife regrets in “Jay Kelly” and Zac Brown Band returning with fresh tunes are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

Taiwan seeks tariffs cut to 15% in US trade deal

Taiwan is aiming for tariffs on its exports to the United States to be cut to 15% from 20% now, though help in training U.S. workers is not among the "conditions" figuring in

Outage is latest problem to hit Australian stock exchange operator ASX

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) was hit by an outage to its announcements platform on Monday, the latest setback for the stock exchange operator that is already

Missouri launches sports betting as recent scandals shine a spotlight on the growing industry

Missouri has become the latest state to launch sports betting

Supreme Court leans toward internet service providers in copyright battle with nation’s music industry

Supreme Court leans toward internet service providers in copyright battle with nation’s music industry

ByteDance rolls out AI voice assistant for Chinese smartphones

Chinese tech giant ByteDance said on Monday it is launching an artificial intelligence voice control tool that will debut on a smartphone made by

HSBC taps French start-up Mistral to supercharge generative-AI rollout

HSBC said on Monday it had signed a multi-year deal with French start-up Mistral AI to integrate generative artificial intelligence tools across the bank, aiming to speed up

Amazon and Google launch multicloud service for faster connectivity

Amazon and Google introduced a jointly developed multicloud networking service on Sunday to meet growing demand for reliable connectivity the companies said in a statement, at a

AI-powered children’s toys are here, but are they safe?

AI-powered children’s toys are here, but are they safe?

Bitcoin falls again after weak November as bearish sentiment goes on

Bitcoin slumped on Monday, with the world's largest cryptocurrency down about 6% and on track for its biggest daily

Tesla sets Norway's annual car sales record

Electric-vehicle maker Tesla has sold more cars in Norway in 2025 than any other automaker ever did in a full year, registration data showed on Monday,

Airbus inspects panels on ubiquitous A320 passenger jets as it wraps up quick software patch

Airbus is inspecting panels on its A320 jets after quality control issues surfaced

Tesla new registrations plummet in key European markets in November

Tesla registrations in several key European markets plunged in November from a year earlier as the U.S.

Airbus hit by new A320 quality problem after software recall

Airbus confirmed on Monday it faced an industrial quality issue with metal panels on some A320-family jets, in its latest challenge after a recall to fix a

Wall Street ends lower as yields climb; crypto stocks drop

U.S. stocks closed modestly lower on Monday, weighed down by a jump in Treasury yields and economic data that showed tariffs remained a drag on the

US Supreme Court wrestles with copyright dispute between Cox and record labels

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Oxford’s Word of the Year 2025 is utterly infuriating

Oxford’s Word of the Year 2025 is utterly infuriating

Trump’s push for more AI data centers faces backlash from his own voters

The residents came in camouflage hats and red shirts signaling unity, more than 300 of them packing into a rural

US holiday shoppers shake off economic blues for online spending spree

By Nicholas P.

Nvidia takes $2 billion stake in Synopsys as AI deal spree accelerates

Nvidia has invested $2 billion in chip design software maker Synopsys as part of an expanded multi-year tie-up to jointly develop new tools for

Stellantis CEO backs German push to ease EU car emissions rules ahead of key review

Stellantis Chief Executive Antonio Filosa on Monday welcomed Berlin's call to soften European Union car emissions rules, saying Germany's proposals aligned with industry

When the world’s largest battery power plant caught fire, toxic metals rained down – wetlands captured the fallout

The Moss Landing battery fire became an unintended experiment – showing how burning lithium-ion cells scattered nickel, cobalt and manganese over a protected marsh.

Federal prosecutors say Afghan national made bomb threat on TikTok video in Texas

Authorities have charged a Texas man with making threats online after they say a video showing him threatening to build a bomb and conduct a suicide attack was posted to TikTok and other social media sites

Rural high school students are more likely than city kids to get their diplomas, but they remain less likely to go to college

1 in 5 students in the US are living in rural areas.

Accenture ties up with OpenAI to equip thousands of its employees with ChatGPT

Accenture will equip tens of thousands of its IT professionals with ChatGPT Enterprise through a partnership with OpenAI, as the consulting firm looks to capitalize on the growing

Damaged Shenzhou-20 spacecraft to return to Earth uncrewed for inspection

China's first crewed spacecraft to be ruled unfit to fly in mid-mission will be sent back to Earth for experts to assess the damage it sustained more

'We can adjust pricing quite quickly': MSU professor explains dynamic pricing on Cyber Monday

'We can adjust pricing quite quickly': MSU professor explains dynamic pricing on Cyber Monday

'Big Short' investor Burry targets Tesla after slamming AI valuations

"The Big Short" investor Michael Burry took aim at electric automaker Tesla in a blog post, saying the Elon Musk-led company is "ridiculously overvalued", days

Bitcoin briefly dips below $85,000 in crypto rout

Bitcoin and companies tied to cryptocurrencies have extended a nearly two-month swoon, tracking with a broader market sell-off in technology companies that many see as overvalued

Airbus finds another issue affecting its best-selling A320 passenger planes

Airbus finds another issue affecting its best-selling A320 passenger planes

Owners reunited with stolen dog and car share appreciation, tech warning

Owners reunited with stolen dog and car share appreciation, tech warning

Harnessing the power of AI to help revolutionize Olympic-level figure skating

A new app designed by a pair of computer scientists aims to revolutionize the way figure skating is judged

Video shows police drone tracking suspect involved in domestic dispute

Video shows police drone tracking suspect involved in domestic dispute

Red Bull voices regret after Kimi Antonelli is threatened online over Lando Norris incident

Red Bull expressed regret Monday following “clearly incorrect” comments alleging that Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli had let McLaren's Lando Norris past at the Qatar Grand Prix, influencing the Formula 1 title fight

Nvidia releases open-source software for self-driving car development 

Nvidia on Monday released new open-source software aimed at speeding up the development of

Shopify resolves login issues that impacted thousands of users on Cyber Monday

Shopify said it had fixed certain issues related to logging in to the online shopping platform that impacted thousands of customers and several small businesses on Cyber Monday.

US LNG exports hit record high in November on cooler weather, strong output

U.S. liquefied natural gas exports hit an all-time monthly high in November for the second straight month, driven by cooler weather and robust output from

You’re paying more for less this shopping season. Now there’s proof

You’re paying more for less this shopping season. Now there’s proof

Shein probed by Texas attorney general over labor practices, product safety

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said on Monday he is investigating Shein, to determine whether the fast fashion retailer violated state law related to unethical

Winter storms blanket the East, while the US West is wondering: Where’s the snow?

Here’s what snow forecasters are watching, and why skiers and other snow lovers shouldn’t lose hope.

US Republican senator calls for DOJ and Homeland Security to investigate Shein, Temu for counterfeiting

U.S.

OpenAI takes stake in Thrive Holdings in latest enterprise AI push

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has taken a stake in Thrive Holdings as part of a partnership to embed artificial intelligence into traditional industries such

Warner Bros Discovery gets mostly cash offer from Netflix, source says

Warner Bros Discovery has received a second round of bids, including a mostly cash offer from Netflix, in an auction that could conclude in the coming days or weeks, a source

Global Cyber Monday online sales hit $17.3 billion, Salesforce data shows

Shoppers spent $17.3 billion online on Cyber Monday, Salesforce data showed, capping the Black Friday weekend. Global online sales were up 5.3% through 12 p.m.

Amazon to deliver essentials, groceries in 30 minutes in parts of Seattle, Philadelphia

Amazon.com said on Monday it is testing ultra-fast delivery of household essentials and fresh groceries in parts of Seattle and Philadelphia, as the company doubles down on efforts

US Senate panel looks to fast-track NASA nominee

The U.S.

US Cyber Monday online sales hit $9.1 billion, Adobe Analytics says

U.S. shoppers spent $9.1 billion online on Cyber Monday, Adobe Analytics said, capping a strong Black Friday weekend marked by splurges from wealthier consumers and deal-hunting by

Apple names Amar Subramanya new VP of AI, replacing John Giannandrea

Apple on Monday named veteran researcher Amar Subramanya as its vice president of AI, replacing John Giannandrea.

Trump administration to inject up to $150 million into chip laser startup xLight

The Trump administration has agreed to take a stake in xLight - a startup seeking to develop free-electron lasers viewed as key to making faster

Samsung unveils first multi-folding phone as competition set to heat up

Samsung Electronics unveiled on Tuesday its first multi-folding smartphone, in a bid to strengthen its position in a sector of the phone market where

Australian teen challenging social media ban says internet will be less safe

A teenager suing the Australian government to overturn a ban on social media for under-16s says the measure would make the internet more dangerous for young people and be

Intel to invest additional $208 million in Malaysia, PM says

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said U.S. chipmaker Intel has announced an additional investment of 860 million ringgit ($208 million) in the country for

Australia rolls out AI roadmap, steps back from tougher rules

Australia on Tuesday unveiled a roadmap to ramp up the adoption of artificial intelligence across its economy but said it would rely on existing laws to manage

Don't be enraged, 'rage bait' is Oxford's word of the year

CNN's Harry Enten explains the "frustrating, provocative, or offensive" word of the year and how its use has tripled in 2025.

Marvell in advanced talks to buy Celestial AI in multi-billion-dollar deal, The Information says

U.S. chipmaker Marvell Technology is in advanced talks to acquire chip startup Celestial AI in a cash-and-stock deal worth multiple billions of dollars, the Information reported on

India mandates pre-installation of government cyber safety app on all smartphones

India’s telecoms ministry has ordered smartphone manufacturers to install a government-run cybersecurity app on all new devices

OpenAI plans to improve ChatGPT and delay initiatives, such as advertising, The Information reports

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told employees he was declaring a "code red" to improve ChatGPT and is planning to delay other initiatives, such as advertising, The Information reported on

AI may be scoring your college essay. Welcome to the new era of admissions

Students applying to college know they're not supposed to use AI chatbots to write their essays

AI's impact could worsen gaps between world's rich and poor, a UN report says

A new report by the United Nations Development Program is urging governments to focus more on how artificial intelligence technologies might affect people already disadvantaged in a data-driven world

Apple to resist India order to preload state-run app as political outcry builds

Apple does not plan to comply with a mandate to preload its smartphones with a state-owned cyber safety app and will convey its

China issues first batch of streamlined rare earth export licences, source says

China has issued the first batch of new rare earth export licences that should accelerate shipments to certain customers, a source said on Tuesday, fulfilling a key outcome of the

Bank of England sees greater financial risks from AI and lending

The Bank of England said on Tuesday that threats to Britain's financial system had risen this year due to stretched valuations of companies investing in

A Japanese regional assembly is set to vote by December 22 on restarting nuclear plant

A Japanese regional assembly on Tuesday began deliberations on whether to partially restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, the

Germany not doing enough to halt economic 'free fall', says industry body

Germany's government must do more to save industry from the country's economic "free fall", said the BDI sector association on Tuesday, as it slashed its

Apple faces multimillion-euro Dutch antitrust damages claims after EU's top court ruling

Apple can be sued in a Dutch court for antitrust damages, Europe's highest court said on

Malaysia tightens nuclear controls under amended law

Malaysia has amended its nuclear regulatory framework to require permits be obtained for all atomic energy activities including import, exports and transshipment of

Tesla's China-made EV sales rise 9.9% in November

Tesla's China-made electric vehicle sales rose 9.9% in November from a year earlier, as the U.S. automaker grapples with intense competition in China and Europe.

Fintech firm Wealthfront seeks up to $2.05 billion valuation in US IPO

Automated digital wealth management firm Wealthfront is targeting a valuation of up to $2.05 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, it said on Tuesday,

German antitrust watchdog tests Apple's revised app tracking rules

Germany's antitrust authority said on Tuesday it is testing Apple's proposed changes to its app tracking rules, seeking feedback from publishers, media

AI could increase divide between rich and poor states, UN report warns

Artificial Intelligence could widen gaps between developed and developing countries, a U.N. report said on Tuesday, calling for policy measures to limit the impact.

Amazon cuts seller fees in Europe in Shein, Temu price war

Amazon is cutting the fees it charges sellers in Europe as it responds to competition from marketplaces like Shein and Temu that sell clothes, homeware and

JetBlue resumes operations after Airbus software modifications, flags capacity impact

Low-cost U.S. carrier JetBlue Airways said on Tuesday it had completed the required software updates on its A320 and A321 fleet, in relation to Airbus' recall of the same last week,

Lumexa Imaging targets up to $1.89 billion valuation in US IPO

Lumexa Imaging is aiming for a valuation of more than $1.89 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, the Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe-backed company said on Tuesday.

Airbus CEO studying December impact of latest glitch after 'weak' November

Airbus is assessing the impact on year-end deliveries of a fuselage quality issue on some A320 jets after the newly discovered snag led to "weak" November

Edmunds compares the new Cadillac Optiq and Audi Q4 E-tron

With the federal EV tax incentives gone, you might not have the budget for the luxury electric SUV you wanted

Apple Replay is here. What's the No. 1 song on Apple Music’s 2025 songs chart?

Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.”

Google plans to power a new data center with fossil fuels, yet release almost no emissions – here’s how its carbon capture tech works

To reduce emissions put into the atmosphere, Google is using carbon capture and sequestration. But not all CCS projects are the same.

Jets and ECAC launch largest collegiate women's flag football league in the US

The New York Jets and the Eastern College Athletic Conference have announced the launch of the largest collegiate women's flag football league in the U.S., set to start in February

Larry Summers’ sexism is jeopardizing his power and privilege, but the entire economics profession hinders progress for women

In 2024, only about 1 in 3 newly minted economics Ph.D.s were women.

Record shoppers, online sales surge signal strong US holiday season momentum

U.S. shoppers spent $14.25 billion on Cyber Monday, pushing total online sales over the Thanksgiving weekend to $44.2 billion, according to an Adobe Analytics report, as consumers

RTX secures $1.6 billion sustainment contract for F135 engines

RTX said on Tuesday it has secured a $1.6 billion sustainment contract related to its F135 engines, which power variants of Lockheed Martin's F-35 fighter jets.

Hadjar to partner Verstappen at Red Bull in 2026 as Tsunoda loses F1 seat

Isack Hadjar will team up with his childhood hero Max Verstappen at Red Bull next year after an impressive rookie season

Fearing AI job losses, some young workers in Britain shift towards skilled trades

In a labour market where artificial intelligence is quickly transforming and sometimes replacing jobs, student Maryna Yaroshenko wanted

Amazon to use Nvidia tech in AI chips, roll out new servers

Amazon.com's AWS cloud computing unit on Tuesday said it will adopt key Nvidia technology in future generations of its artificial

Trump removes 'renewable' from title of U.S. energy lab

The Trump administration has renamed one of the country's energy laboratories to remove the word 'renewable' in the latest effort to downplay

Ford, Hyundai US sales down slightly in November as EVs drag

Ford Motor Co and Hyundai Motor on Tuesday reported marginal declines in U.S. auto sales in November, as sales of electric vehicles fizzled following the end of tax credits.

Axiado raises $100 million for chip to save space, power in AI data centers

Axiado, a Silicon Valley-based startup that is making a chip designed to save space and power in artificial intelligence servers, said on Tuesday it

Walmart invests $350 million in second U.S. milk processing plant

Walmart said on Tuesday it had opened a second milk processing facility in the United States at an investment of $350 million, as the U.S. retailer seeks to strengthen its supply

BMW sets new mid-term climate goal

German carmaker BMW aims to cut its CO2 equivalent emissions by at least 60 million metric tons by 2035 from 2019 levels, it said on Tuesday, setting new mid-term goals

Researchers identify birthmark that signals serious neurological condition

Researchers identify birthmark that signals serious neurological condition

The real estate industry is pressuring Zillow and other sites to nix extreme weather risk data buyers have come to rely on

The real estate industry is pressuring Zillow and other sites to nix extreme weather risk data buyers have come to rely on

Strategy's leveraged ETFs hit hard by crypto slump

Leveraged exchange‑traded funds (ETFs) linked to bitcoin hoarder Strategy are among the biggest casualties of this year's crypto slump, as falling bitcoin price

FedEx driver crashes into creek

FedEx driver crashes into creek

Irish media regulator opens investigations into TikTok, LinkedIn

Ireland's media regulator began investigations into TikTok and LinkedIn on Tuesday over concerns that their illegal content reporting mechanisms are not easy to access or do

Nvidia CFO says chipmaker yet to finalize $100 billion OpenAI deal

Nvidia's agreement with ChatGPT parent OpenAI to invest up to $100 billion in the startup is still not finalized, the chipmaker's chief financial officer Colette Kress said on

Anthropic acquires developer tool startup Bun to scale AI coding

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic said on Tuesday it has acquired Bun, which helps developers run and manage codes more effectively, as the Claude maker looks to boost the

IDC sees global smartphone shipments dipping in 2026 as memory costs bite

Global smartphone shipments are expected to decline by 0.9% in 2026 as rising memory chip prices are pushing average selling prices to record highs, according to research firm IDC.

Trump's NASA pick to tell Congress about moon race with China, deep-space ambition

Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump's pick to lead NASA, will tell senators on Wednesday that he wants to expand investments in nuclear

Instacart sues New York City over worker pay, tipping laws

Instacart sued New York City on Tuesday to block enforcement of five laws affecting the grocery delivery company, including rules governing minimum pay

European nations agree 30% boost in three-year space budget

European nations agreed on Thursday to increase spending on space over the next three years by about 30% to 22.1 billion euros, part of an effort to try to catch

US defense firm Anduril faces setbacks from drone crashes

A U.S. military plane soared over Florida's Eglin Air Force Base earlier this month and released a drone made by the

US Thanksgiving online sales expected to rise 6%, Salesforce data shows

Online sales in the U.S. on the Thanksgiving holiday are expected to rise 6% compared with last year to reach $8.6 billion, data from Salesforce showed on Thursday, suggesting shoppers were

Dutch chipmaker Nexperia urges Chinese units to help restore supply chain

Dutch chipmaker Nexperia, whose supply chain was broken up when the Dutch government took over the company in September,  urged its Chinese units in an open letter on

Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season

UPS Airlines says a fleet of planes grounded after a deadly crash is expected to miss the peak holiday season due to inspections and possible repairs

EU should reject automakers' biofuel plea, says campaign group

The European Commission should resist automakers' calls to allow cars to run on biofuels beyond 2035 because they are in short supply and not truly carbon-

Huawei, ZTE seal 5G deals in Vietnam after US tariffs, as ties with China warm​

China's leading telecommunication firms Huawei and ZTE have won a string of contracts this year to supply 5G equipment in Vietnam, in another sign of Hanoi's

Launch pad damaged as Russian rocket blasts off for space station, agency says

Launch pad damaged as Russian rocket blasts off for space station, agency says

Shoppers hit Black Friday sales with celebratory mood despite economic strain

The economic picture hasn’t looked very rosy

The global AI race is supercharging Taiwan’s economy. But many don’t feel better off

The global AI race is supercharging Taiwan’s economy. But many don’t feel better off

Could this finally be Sears’ last Black Friday?

Could this finally be Sears’ last Black Friday?

Amazon, Flipkart take aim at India's banks with new consumer loan offerings

Amazon is preparing to offer loans to small businesses in India, while Walmart-owned Flipkart is looking at buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) products

Wall Street edges higher, futures resume trading after global outage

Wall Street's main indexes climbed on Friday, while futures trading came back to life following a CME Group outage that had temporarily frozen

EU to examine if Apple Ads and Maps subject to tough rules, Apple says no

EU antitrust regulators will examine whether Apple's Apple Ads and Apple Maps should be subject to the onerous requirements of the bloc's digital

Global futures reopen after exchange operator CME suffers multi-hour disruption

Global futures markets were disrupted for several hours on Friday after CME Group, the world's largest exchange operator,

Google ditches EU antitrust complaint about Microsoft cloud amid EU probe

Alphabet's Google on Friday dropped its EU

Taiwan 2025 GDP growth forecast hits 15-year high on surge in AI demand

Taiwan's tech-heavy economy is expected to grow at its fastest pace in 15 years, riding the wave of demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technology,

TAKE FIVE: The smoke and fog of December afternoons

Markets show no signs of slowing down as they head into December, with big stories playing out from Wall Street to Tokyo via the virtual corridors of OPEC+. 

China's Baidu starts layoffs after reporting third-quarter loss - sources

China's Baidu started layoffs this week that will hit multiple business units, six sources briefed on the matter said, as the company struggles with intensifying

Key facts about trading on the CME

An outage at the world's biggest exchange operator CME Group on Friday halted trading on its popular currency platform and in futures spanning foreign exchange, commodities, Treasuries and

Workers strike on Black Friday at Amazon warehouses in Germany

Workers went on strike at Amazon warehouses in Germany on Black Friday aiming to disrupt operations on a key sales day as they push for a collective bargaining

Black Friday consumers go online, rather than stand in line

Bargain-hunting Americans clicked their way through Thanksgiving, spending $8.6 billion online so far on Black Friday,

Nexperia accused by parent Wingtech and Chinese unit of plotting to move supply chain

Wingtech, the Chinese parent company of Netherlands-based Nexperia, accused its Dutch unit on Friday of conspiring to build a non-

Crypto hoarding company shares under pressure as risk appetite wanes

Fresh turbulence in the crypto market is weighing on shares of companies that stockpile bitcoin and other tokens on their balance sheets, stoking

China's BYD recalls 88,981 plug-in hybrids over battery safety hazard

BYD will immediately recall 88,981 plug-in hybrids over a potential battery-related safety hazard, China's market regulator said in a notice on Friday, weeks after the electric

Data centers powering the AI boom are pitting states against each other

Data centers powering the AI boom are pitting states against each other

Keeping cool: heat a key challenge for data centers and AI

The global boom in data centers as companies increasingly outsource information storage and ramp up use of energy-intensive

Airbus limits cold-weather takeoffs with Pratt & Whitney engines

Airbus is restricting operations in extreme cold for some aircraft equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines, an Airbus spokesperson said on Friday, confirming an earlier report by industry

Investors on watch for AI, economic updates as US stocks steady

Investors will look in the coming week for signals about profitability for artificial intelligence companies, as well as the broader economy's health,

From Wall Street to academia, who is in Trump's line of fire?

U.S. President Donald Trump has sustained his criticism and actions against executives, corporations and institutions, months after taking office.

NatWest in exclusive talks to sell Cushon to Willis Towers Watson, sources said

(Refiles with date for assets under management.)

Nasdaq, Dow futures resume trade after CME outage

Futures tracking the tech-heavy Nasdaq and the blue-chip Dow resumed trading on Friday after the world's biggest exchange operator, CME Group, restored its services following an hours-long

CME says globex futures and options markets to open at 7:30 CT

Exchange operator CME Group said on Friday that its Globex futures and options markets pre-opened at 07:00 Central Time (1300 GMT) and open at 07:30 CT, after an earlier halt caused by a

European Space Agency boosts budget to catch up in space race

The European Space Agency has announced a significant budget increase for the next three years, reaching nearly $26 billion

Soyuz spacecraft blasts off for International Space Station with Russian and American crew

A Russian Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft blasted off for the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday with two Russian cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut on board, a live stream of the

Hungarian podcasters push back against Orban’s media dominance

Adam Nagy, one of Hungary’s most popular podcasters, says building an audience on YouTube gave him the financial independence to speak his mind in a media

Teenagers' website helps New Yorkers navigate difficult world of affordable housing

Teenagers' website helps New Yorkers navigate difficult world of affordable housing

Scientists found tryptophan, the ‘sleepy’ amino acid, in an asteroid. Here’s what it means

Scientists found tryptophan, the ‘sleepy’ amino acid, in an asteroid. Here’s what it means

Apple single-handedly drives Singles' Day smartphone sales growth

Strong demand for Apple's iPhone during China's Singles' Day shopping festival single-handedly drove growth in smartphone sales during the period, research firm Counterpoint said

French antitrust watchdog dismisses complaint filed against Microsoft

French antitrust watchdog on Thursday dismissed a complaint filed against Microsoft by local search engine Qwant which accused the U.S. company of abusing its dominant position.

US-Russian crew of 3 starts 8-month mission on the International Space Station

A U.S.-Russian crew of three has started a mission at the International Space Station after their launch on a Russian spacecraft

New Zealand navy ship made rare transit through Taiwan Strait this month

The New Zealand navy's largest ship, the oiler HMNZS Aotearoa, made a rare transit through the sensitive Taiwan Strait

What bubble? The analysts and investors making the bull case for AI

What bubble? The analysts and investors making the bull case for AI

Alibaba starts selling Quark AI glasses in China, enters global wearables race

Alibaba released on Thursday its new Quark artificial intelligence glasses in China, heralding the Chinese tech company's efforts to break into the AI wearables market dominated by

China's tech giants move AI model training overseas to access Nvidia chips, FT reports

Top Chinese firms are training their artificial intelligence models abroad to access Nvidia's chips and avoid U.S. measures aimed at curbing their progress in advanced technology, Financial

How Maduro’s forces are responding to US deployments in the Caribbean

How Maduro’s forces are responding to US deployments in the Caribbean

Black Friday arrives with solid momentum despite tariffs and economic uncertainty

Black Friday may no longer be the retail bacchanalia of years past, but the event still has enough enthusiasts to make it the biggest single shopping day in the U.S.

Taiwan raids former TSMC exec's home in trade secrets probe

Taiwan prosecutors said on Thursday investigators had raided the homes of a former senior TSMC executive and seized computers after the company

Nvidia rebuts critics in memo to analysts amid pushback campaign 

Nvidia, the world's most valuable company, has gone on the defensive against skeptics of its $4.5 trillion valuation, down from a historic $5 trillion, by

Super Dry maker Asahi aims to restore logistics by February following cyberattack

Japan's Asahi

Toyota October output grows for fifth straight month on strong US demand

Toyota Motor said on Thursday its global production rose for a fifth consecutive month in October, lifted by strong U.S. demand for hybrid vehicles that offset weaker sales in Japan

Netflix recovers following brief outage during 'Stranger Things' final season premiere

Streaming platform Netflix was down for about an hour for several users in the United States on Wednesday evening, coinciding with the release of the fifth and final season of its hit

Ex-CFO of 'smart window' maker View settles with US SEC

The former chief financial officer of View settled a U.S.

Boeing to build Apache helicopters for Poland as part of $4.7 billion contract

Boeing said on Wednesday it will produce AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for international customers, including 96 for the Polish Armed Forces, under a foreign military sales contract

Amazon wins injunction against New York labor law

A federal judge on Wednesday granted Amazon.com a preliminary injunction to block the New York State Public Employment Relations Board from

Pentagon seeks to add Alibaba, Baidu, BYD to China military list, Bloomberg News reports

The Pentagon has concluded that Alibaba Group Holding, Baidu Inc and BYD Co should be added to a list of companies that aid the Chinese military, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.

Lawsuit over Burger King's Whopper ads set back by US judge

A federal judge dealt a setback to customers suing Burger King over advertising for its Whopper sandwiches, saying their claims were too disparate to justify certifying

MD-11 fleet grounding after UPS crash unlikely to end before 2026, source says

By David Shepardson, Allison Lampert and Lisa Baertlein -The vast grounding of MD-11 jets after a fiery crash this month involving one of the planes, is unlikely to end before 2026, a source told

Massive marijuana haul found in stolen Tesla after high-speed chase

Massive marijuana haul found in stolen Tesla after high-speed chase

FACT FOCUS: It is not illegal for voters to show ID in New York and California

As the leadup to the 2026 midterm elections begins, social media users — among them billionaire X owner Elon Musk, who briefly served as a top advisor to President Donald Trump — have claimed that it is illegal for voters to show ID when casting a ballot in New York and California

Drones, physics and rats: Studies show how the people of Rapa Nui made and moved the giant statues – and what caused the island’s deforestation

The mysteries of Easter Island, subjects of speculation for centuries, yield to scientific inquiry.

SEC must not let crypto companies 'bypass' rules, stock exchanges say

The Securities and Exchange Commission's possible plan to grant crypto companies relief from regulation to sell "tokenised" stocks risks harming

Apple contests India's antitrust penalty law with risk of $38 billion fine, filing shows

Apple is challenging India's new antitrust penalty law under which the U.S. company could potentially face a fine of up to $38 billion, a

Bayer unveils new soy seed for Brazil's farmers

German conglomerate Bayer on Wednesday said it will sell a new soybean product called Intacta 5+ for farmers in Brazil, the world's largest exporter and producer of

Easter Island quarry reveals how Polynesians made enigmatic stone statues

Easter Island quarry reveals how Polynesians made enigmatic stone statues

Telescope in Chile captures stunning new picture of a cosmic butterfly

A telescope in Chile has captured a stunning new picture of the Butterfly Nebula, a grand and graceful cosmic wonder

Mexico plans to build Latin America's most powerful supercomputer

Mexico plans to build Latin America's most powerful supercomputer

University of Vermont study finds new way to detect dementia before symptoms start

University of Vermont study finds new way to detect dementia before symptoms start

US group sues Apple over Congo conflict minerals

A U.S.-based advocacy group has filed a lawsuit in Washington accusing Apple of using minerals linked to conflict and human rights

South Korea's largest satellite launched on Nuri rocket in ambitious space mission

South Korea launched its largest satellite yet on its nationally developed space rocket in the fourth of six launches planned through 2027

NASA rover detects electrical discharges - 'mini-lightning' - on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover has obtained evidence that the atmosphere of Mars is electrically active, detecting electrical discharges - what one scientist called "

FCC says hackers hijack US radio gear to send fake alerts, obscenities

Hackers are hijacking U.S. radio transmission equipment to broadcast bogus emergency messages and obscene language, the Federal Communications

Teens turning to AI for companionship

Teens turning to AI for companionship

Patents published for new safety technology at Universal parks

Patents published for new safety technology at Universal parks

Supreme Court won't immediately let Trump administration fire copyright office head

The Supreme Court won’t immediately allow the Trump administration to fire the director of the U.S. Copyright Office, instead delaying a decision until after they rule in two other high-profile firing cases

What are shoppers looking for this Black Friday?

Retailers in the U.S. are gearing up for Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, which kicks off the holiday shopping season that typically account for a

TelevisaUnivision networks return to YouTube TV under new deal ending two-month blackout

TelevisaUnivision said on Wednesday it signed a multi-year distribution deal with YouTube TV, restoring the Spanish-language media company's networks on the pay-TV service after a nearly

Poland picks Sweden's Saab to supply it with three submarines

Poland said on Wednesday it had chosen Sweden's Saab to supply it with three submarines, in a multi-billion-dollar deal that forms a key element

Grindr's two top shareholders scrap $3.46 billion take-private bid after board ends talks

Grindr's two largest shareholders said on Wednesday that they had withdrawn their proposed $3.46 billion offer to take the dating app private, shortly after the company

As AI reshapes shopping, US retailers try to change how they're seen online

Big retailers traditionally spend millions on attracting eyeballs for the holiday season. Now, they're looking to get noticed by something else - AI agents.

Enhanced Games to offer performance enhancers ... and stock ... to the public

The Enhanced Games is going public in two ways — with a new listing on the Nadsaq stock exchange and also by offering a direct-to-consumer business focused on performance products

A foot-tall elephant? 'Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age' on Apple TV reveals surprising creatures

Apple TV has launched “Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age,” a five-part series that brings the Pleistocene era to life with stunning visuals

Vietnam veteran regains hearing after decades thanks to cochlear implant

Vietnam veteran regains hearing after decades thanks to cochlear implant

Scientists capture the crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars

Scientists have detected what they believe to be lightning on Mars by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover

European carmakers hope for reprieve on 2035 combustion engine ban

Europe's embattled carmakers are hoping for a reprieve when Brussels unveils an auto sector package next month, which could water down an effective ban on new combustion engines initially

EU Parliament pushes for age limits on social media to safeguard minors

The European Parliament called on Wednesday for the European Union to set minimum ages for children to access social media, to combat a rise in mental health

Trump team wants Taiwan to train US chip plant workers, sources say

U.S.

Russia says its proposals on New START arms treaty are intended to prevent negative global scenarios

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Wednesday that Moscow's proposals regarding the New START nuclear arms control treaty are designed to prevent negative global

European states buy underwater drones for military use, manufacturer says

Two European governments have agreed to buy underwater drones for military use, their German manufacturer told Reuters,

Chinese regulators block ByteDance from using Nvidia chips, The Information reports

Chinese regulators have barred TikTok-owner ByteDance from deploying Nvidia chips in new data centers, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing two company employees.

EU states back away from forcing Big Tech to detect and remove child pornography

European Union member states have agreed a common position on draft online child protection legislation without forcing global tech companies to identify and remove online child

Meta slams EU's 'aberrant' antitrust demands for data on Facebook

Meta Platforms on Wednesday hit out at EU antitrust regulators for what it said were "aberrant" requests for information during two investigations four years ago,

Tesla flags low maintenance and fuel costs to woo Indian buyers

Tesla's low running costs, including maintenance and fuel, can help Indian buyers to recoup about one-third of the Model Y's $67,000 price tag over four to

World's central banks are wary of AI and struggling to quit the dollar, survey shows

Artificial Intelligence is not a core part of operations at most of the world's central banks and digital assets are off the table, according to a survey released on

AliExpress bans Chinese sex doll seller after Reuters examination

Alibaba's AliExpress said it has banned a China-based seller of childlike sex dolls from its marketplace after a Reuters examination of

S&P cuts Tether stablecoin rating to 'weak' on disclosure gaps

S&P Global downgraded its rating of Tether, the world's largest stablecoin on Wednesday, citing an increase in higher-risk assets in its reserves and "persistent

Frustrated by missing mail, one American took the Postal Service to court

A Texas landlord's case before the U.S. Supreme Court is challenging the U.S. Postal Service's exemption from lawsuits over lost or mishandled mail

Australia will enforce a social media ban for children under 16 despite a court challenge

The Australian government says children under 16 will be banned from social media next month as scheduled despite a legal challenge

OpenAI projects 220 million paying ChatGPT users by 2030, The Information Reports

Artificial intelligence firm OpenAI has projected at least 220 million of ChatGPT weekly users will pay for a subscription, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing a person familiar

Tesla CEO Musk says Austin robotaxi fleet to double next month

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Tuesday that the number of robotaxis in Austin, Texas, will double in December, following the rollout of its self-driving service in the city in June

Australian teenagers ask High Court to block social media ban

A constitutional challenge against Australia’s social media ban on children younger than 16 has been filed in the nation’s highest court, two weeks before the world-first law is set

Vast trove of medieval Jewish records opened up by AI

Researchers in Israel are hoping to make new discoveries about Jewish history by loading a digital database of manuscripts stretching back a thousand years into

Tesla says it values China suppliers, does not exclude any by origin

A top Tesla China executive said on Wednesday the U.S. automaker values the role of China-based suppliers and does not exclude any on the basis of country of origin or geographical

Italy antitrust watchdog may curb Meta as WhatsApp AI probe widens

Italy’s antitrust watchdog said it may impose interim measures on Meta as it widened a probe into whether the U.S. tech giant abused its dominance by blocking rival

Australia's Optus suffers call outage, vandalism blamed

Australian telco Optus said on Wednesday it had suffered a service outage near Melbourne impacting around 14,000 users, two months after a disruption to emergency calls that probably

Foxconn wins approval for new $569 million investment in Wisconsin

Taiwan's Foxconn said on Wednesday that it had secured regulatory approval to invest an additional $569 million in the U.S. state of Wisconsin to

China's GWM targets 300,000 annual production with first Europe car plant

China's Great Wall Motor is targeting annual production of 300,000 vehicles by 2029 in Europe where it is scouting locations for its first car

US Navy axes frigate program in another blow to efforts to keep up with China’s fleet

US Navy axes frigate program in another blow to efforts to keep up with China’s fleet

FAA probes Amazon after delivery drone snaps internet cable in Texas

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Tuesday it is probing Amazon after one of its delivery drones downed an internet cable in central Texas last week.

Tesla struggles to course correct from sales skid

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has spent much of this year focused on the carmaker’s robotics pursuits and winning shareholder approval for his freshly minted $1 trillion

Ambitious plan to store CO2 beneath the North Sea set to start operations

INEOS plans to transform the Nini oil field in the North Sea into a carbon storage site

Judge's footnote on immigration agents using AI raises accuracy and privacy concerns

A federal judge has called out an immigration enforcement agent for using artificial intelligence to write the narrative of a use-of-force report as just a small part of a scathing opinion that rebutted federal officials' narratives about appropriate force used against protesters and others during an ongoing immigration crackdown in Chicago

Global demand for rare earths is wreaking havoc on one of Asia’s mightiest river systems

Global demand for rare earths is wreaking havoc on one of Asia’s mightiest river systems

Central bank body BIS appoints new head of tech hub

The Bank for International Settlements, the umbrella body for central banks, on

Pentagon advances Golden Dome missile defense with new Space Force contracts

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Pentagon says Boeing awarded more than $7 billion in military contracts

The U.S. military has awarded Boeing two contracts valued at over $7 billion, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.

Workday posts lukewarm quarterly subscription revenue, shares fall

Workday reported third-quarter subscription revenue in line with Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, signaling softer demand and sending its shares down nearly 7% in extended trading.

Boeing wins $2.47 billion contract for 15 additional US Air Force KC-46A tankers

The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a $2.47 billion contract for 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tankers, the company announced on Tuesday in a release.

Lawsuit alleges social media giants buried their own research on teen mental health harms

Lawsuit alleges social media giants buried their own research on teen mental health harms

A database could help revive the Arapaho language before its last speakers are gone

Many Native American languages only have a few native speakers left.

Thanksgiving travel forecasts point to typically busy airports, roads and trains

People with Thanksgiving travel plans may still feel on edge after the U.S. government shutdown that caused widespread flight cancellations and delays

European car industry risks 'irreversible decline', Stellantis chairman warns

Stellantis Chairman John Elkann on Tuesday warned that the European auto industry risks an "irreversible decline".

France and Germany step up pressure on arms firms to resolve fighter impasse

France and Germany are ratcheting up pressure on their industrial champions to rescue Europe's next-generation fighter

HP to cut about 6,000 jobs by 2028, ramps up AI efforts

HP Inc said on Tuesday it expects to cut between 4,000 and 6,000 jobs globally by fiscal 2028 as part of a plan to streamline operations and adopt artificial intelligence to

Analog Devices sees upbeat quarterly results on resilient demand

Analog Devices on Tuesday forecast first-quarter profit and revenue above estimates, after beating fourth-quarter expectations, as the chipmaker benefited from strong demand despite tariff

US tech valuations stretched further as earnings contribute less

U.S. tech companies' share of S&P 500 earnings has been slipping even as their contribution to the index's market value remains near multi-decade highs, raising

TikTok names former Boeing exec as US public policy chief

TikTok said Tuesday it had named former Boeing government affairs chief Ziad Ojakli as the short video app's head of public policy for the Americas as it

Robinhood CEO's math-focused AI startup Harmonic valued at $1.45 billion in latest fundraising

Harmonic, an artificial intelligence startup co-founded by Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev, has raised $120 million in new funding, valuing the company at $1.45 billion, as it

Dozens of state attorneys general urge US Congress not to block AI laws

Republican and Democratic attorneys general from 35 states and the District of Columbia urged congressional leaders on Tuesday not to block state laws governing artificial

Warner Music Group settles copyright case with Suno for licensed AI music

Warner Music Group settled its copyright infringement case with artificial intelligence-powered song creation platform Suno, enabling the startup to launch licensed AI models next year, the

Dell bets on rising AI server demand to forecast higher growth

Dell forecast fourth-quarter revenue and profit above Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, as increasing investments in data centers to support artificial intelligence boost

Warner Bros Discovery seeks improved bids by December 1, sources say

Warner Bros Discovery has asked potential buyers to submit improved offers by December 1, two sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

'Jackpotting': ATMs rigged to spit out cash in Salina

'Jackpotting': ATMs rigged to spit out cash in Salina

Investigators race to find the cause of botulism contamination in ByHeart infant formula

Investigators race to find the cause of botulism contamination in ByHeart infant formula

X's new feature raises questions about the foreign origins of some popular US political accounts

Over the weekend, Elon Musk’s X unveiled a feature that lets users see where an account is based

Search for at-risk woman paused; GPS review underway

Search for at-risk woman paused; GPS review underway

Wall Street opens mixed as investors assess data, Alphabet shines

Wall Street's main indexes were mixed at the open on Tuesday as investors took stock of a series of delayed economic data to gauge the health of the U.S. economy, while Alphabet gained

Best Buy ups sales outlook heading into holiday shopping ramp-up

Best Buy is raising its profit and sales expectations ahead of the holiday shopping season after a strong third quarter

New limits for a rent algorithm that prosecutors say let landlords drive up prices

Real estate software company RealPage has agreed to stop sharing nonpublic information between landlords as part of a settlement with the Department of Justice

3D-printed guns FBI boss Kash Patel gifted to New Zealand officials were toy-inspired

Inoperable pistols gifted by FBI Director Kash Patel to senior New Zealand security officials were revolvers inspired by toy Nerf guns and popular among 3D-printed weapons hobbyists

New VR simulator teaches drivers to navigate snow squalls, dangerous winter weather to drive in

New VR simulator teaches drivers to navigate snow squalls, dangerous winter weather to drive in

Clair Obscur leads the AP's list of 2025's top video games

In a year in which technology news was dominated by artificial intelligence, the outstanding video games were still being designed by human beings

Alibaba's cloud business revenue soars 34% driven by AI boom

China's Alibaba Group is reporting a 34% jump in revenue from its cloud business, driven by the AI boom

US set to narrow its rare earth gap, others not so much

A multi-billion dollar pipeline of rare earth projects around the world is set to partly wean the U.S. off Chinese rare earths, but

French prosecutor opens probe on Ebay over suspicion of sale of illicit goods

The French prosecutor's office on Tuesday said it had opened an investigation on U.S.

Fern stems reveal secrets of evolution – how constraints in development can lead to new forms

Is an organism a sum of its parts, or should they be considered as a whole? New research on ferns shows how the way scientists understand evolution affects how they study life.

When darkness shines: How dark stars could illuminate the early universe

Some unique ‘stars’ might be fueled by dark matter annihilation.

From concrete to community: How synthetic data can make urban digital twins more humane

Urban digital twins pull together tremendous amounts of data to realistically model cities, but they’ve been missing a critical ingredient: people.

The ChatGPT effect: In 3 years the AI chatbot has changed the way people look things up

ChatGPT has dramatically altered how people retrieve information, muscling aside Google search as the first stop on the hunt for answers.

Russian hackers target US engineering firm because of work done for Ukrainian sister city

Hackers working for Russian intelligence attacked an American engineering company this fall, seemingly because that firm had worked for a U.S. municipality with a sister city in Ukraine

Colleges teach the most valuable career skills when they don’t stick narrowly to preprofessional education

Parents and policymakers want job security for graduates, but in the AI and automation era, careers may depend as much on curiosity and initiative as on credentials.

Wall Street ends higher as Federal Reserve rate cut bets gather momentum

Wall Street extended its rally on Tuesday as a spate of economic data appeared to support the case for the U.S.

Stocks advance, US yields retreat on heightened Fed cut expectations

Global stocks climbed on Tuesday and were set for a third straight session of gains, as investors remained optimistic the Federal Reserve would cut U.S.

Klarna to launch dollar-backed stablecoin as race in digital payments heats up

Swedish fintech firm Klarna on Tuesday said it will launch a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, becoming the latest major payments company to move deeper into digital assets as regulators

Best Buy raises annual forecasts as shoppers snap up holiday deals

Electronics retailer Best Buy raised its annual sales and profit forecasts on Tuesday, banking on strong holiday demand as shoppers seize steep discounts to upgrade their

The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis follows science and steady funding to a broader mission

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TSMC files lawsuit against former executive on security concerns

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co said on Tuesday it had filed a lawsuit in Taiwan's Intellectual Property and Commercial Court against its

Alphabet on pace to hit $4 trillion market value as AI gains momentum

Alphabet was on track to hit a historic $4 trillion market valuation on Tuesday, powered by an impressive year-long rally fueled by the Google parent's sharpened focus on artificial

Thanksgiving air travel plans cut by US government shutdown

A record number of Americans had been expected to fly during Thanksgiving, but a 43-day government shutdown dampened demand for one of the year's busiest travel

France seeks three-month suspension of Shein over sex dolls

The French government will ask a Paris judge on Wednesday to order the suspension of Chinese online platform Shein in the country for three months

Big buzz, small market: Meta's smartglasses are a specialty gadget this holiday

Early tech adopters are gobbling up smartglasses like Thanksgiving turkey - especially Meta's new, retro-chic version with a visual display in the lens.

Alibaba revenue tops estimates with strong instant retail, AI push

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba beat analysts' quarterly revenue estimates on Tuesday as investments in one-hour delivery helped drive more users

Meta in talks to spend billions on Google's chips, The Information reports

Meta Platforms is in talks with Google to spend billions of dollars on the Alphabet-owned company's chips for use in its data centers starting from 2027, The Information reported, a move

China completes first emergency mission to Tiangong space station

China's first emergency space launch went ahead without incident on Tuesday, as the country plugged safety risks at its crewed space station after a vessel was

Australian delivery workers set to gain minimum pay in landmark deal with Uber Eats, DoorDash

Australian food delivery workers are on course to gain minimum pay levels after Uber Eats and DoorDash struck a deal with the country's transport union that is

Germany stagnates in innovation ranking as rivals surge ahead

Germany's innovation capacity is stagnating, with the country remaining stuck at 12th place in an innovation ranking while competitors including the United States,

China launches Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to assist in return of 3 astronauts stranded on space station

China has launched the Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to help bring back a team of astronauts after a damaged spacecraft left them temporarily stranded on China's Tiangong space station

Singapore orders Apple, Google to prevent government spoofing on messaging platforms

Singapore's police have ordered Apple [AAPL.O] and Google [GOOGL.O] to prevent the spoofing of government agencies on their messaging platforms, the home affairs ministry said on

Taiwan says 'no information' on cooperation with South Korea on US chip tariffs

Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai said on Tuesday he had "no information" about any cooperation with South Korea on U.S.

European car sales rise 4.9% in October, ACEA says

New car sales in Europe rose 4.9% in October as electric cars outpaced petrol and diesel registrations, European Automobile Manufacturers' Association data showed on

US Air Force Reaper drone crashes off South Korea

US Air Force Reaper drone crashes off South Korea

News from outside disappears in North Korea

Decades-long efforts to provide uncensored foreign news into North Korea are facing setbacks now

New X feature exposes foreign pro-MAGA accounts

New X feature exposes foreign pro-MAGA accounts

Lynas Rare Earths warns of production hit from power disruptions at Kalgoorlie

Lynas Rare Earths warned on Tuesday of a one-month production shortfall this quarter due to significant power supply disruptions at its Kalgoorlie processing

Amazon pushes in-house AI coding tool Kiro over competitors', memo shows

Amazon suggested its engineers eschew AI code generation tools from third-party companies in favor of its own, a move to bolster its proprietary Kiro service

Google, Accel partner to back Indian AI startups

Alphabet's Google and venture capital firm Accel will partner to fund at least 10 early-stage Indian AI startups, marking the U.S. technology

Lawsuit blames Tesla design flaws for crash that killed Washington state woman, injured her husband

A lawsuit claims design flaws caused a Tesla Model 3 to accelerate uncontrollably before crashing into a utility pole and bursting into flames, killing Wendy Dennis and severely injuring her husband, Jeff

Trump aims to boost AI innovation, build platform to harness government data

U.S.

Realpage agrees to limit data collecting to settle DOJ rental price fixing case

The U.S.

Spotify to raise US prices in first quarter of next year, FT reports

Spotify will raise its U.S. subscription prices in the first quarter of next year, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing three people familiar with the matter.

NASA reduces flights on Boeing's Starliner after botched astronaut mission

NASA on Monday slashed the number of astronaut missions on Boeing's Starliner contract and said the spacecraft's next mission to the International Space Station will fly

Trump’s new executive order brings together Big Tech, academics and the government on AI research

Trump’s new executive order brings together Big Tech, academics and the government on AI research

Trump signs executive order for AI project called Genesis Mission to boost scientific discoveries

President Donald Trump is directing the federal government to share scientific data and use artificial intelligence to accelerate discovery, including streamlining the nation’s electric grid

Bernie Kosar is discharged from the hospital a week after receiving a liver transplant

Bernie Kosar was discharged from the hospital Monday, a week after receiving a liver transplant

Apple cuts jobs across sales team

Apple said on Monday it is cutting jobs across its sales teams to strengthen its customer engagement efforts, noting that only a small number of roles will be impacted by the layoffs.

Zoom lifts annual outlook on growing demand for AI tools in hybrid work

Zoom Communications raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts on Monday, benefiting from hybrid work trends and the integration of artificial intelligence into its

Hamas attack victims sue Binance for allegedly allowing payments to militant group

Victims of Hamas' October 2023 attack on Israel sued Binance and its founder Changpeng Zhao, accusing them of facilitating millions of dollars in payments to the group

Comcast to pay $1.5 million US fine after vendor data breach

Comcast will pay a $1.5 million fine after a vendor breach exposed personal data from 237,000 current and former customers, the Federal Communications Commission said on Monday.

US business borrowing for equipment rises over 5% in October, ELFA says

U.S. companies borrowed 5.7% more to finance equipment purchases in October than a year earlier, showing little impact from the recent government shutdown, the Equipment Leasing and Finance

Amazon to invest $15 billion in Indiana to boost data center infrastructure

Amazon.com is planning to invest about $15 billion in Northern Indiana to build data center campuses, the tech giant said as it looks to boost its cloud computing capacity to support

Broadcast giant Sinclair makes bid to buy out EW Scripps for $7 per share

Sinclair has submitted a bid to buy out E

US attorneys general urge Shopify to halt illegal vape sales on its platform

A coalition of 25 state attorneys general on Monday wrote to Shopify requesting the platform pull its hosting services from websites selling vapes illegally, according to a letter from

Boeing's troubled capsule won't carry astronauts on next space station flight

Boeing and NASA have agreed to keep astronauts off the company's next Starliner flight

Dutch authority RDW to test Tesla's FSD in February

The Dutch vehicle authority RDW said on Monday it expects to decide on Tesla's Full Self-Driving software in February after the EV maker demonstrates that the driver assistance system meets

Tech companies tap debt markets to fund AI and cloud expansion

The world's largest technology companies are tapping debt markets, raising almost $100 billion through recent bond offerings, as they seek to bolster their artificial intelligence

Sheriff’s office detonated an unexploded military phosphorus flare

Sheriff’s office detonated an unexploded military phosphorus flare

MrBeast and the Rockefeller Foundation are teaming up to spark youth philanthropy

Beast Philanthropy, the charitable organization started by MrBeast founder Jimmy Donaldson, and the Rockefeller Foundation are announcing a strategic partnership

US lawmakers probe FAA grant delays over aircraft mechanic shortage before Thanksgiving

A U.S. government delay on funding a grant program risks worsening a shortage of aircraft mechanics at a time when the country's aging aviation

Amazon's satellite internet licence faces legal challenge in France

A French union filed a legal challenge on Monday against a decision by the country's telecoms regulator to grant radio spectrum to Amazon's

Amazon pledges up to $50 billion to expand AI, supercomputing for US government

Amazon.com said on Monday it would invest up to $50 billion to expand AI and supercomputing capabilities for Amazon Web Services U.S. government customers, in one of the

EU missing the boat on AI, jeopardising its future, Lagarde warns

Europe is jeopardising its own future by missing the boat on artificial intelligence and must quickly remove obstacles that prevent the diffusion of this new technology, European

Alphabet races toward $4 trillion valuation as AI-fueled gains accelerate

Alphabet closed in on a $4 trillion valuation on Monday, set to become only the fourth company to enter the exclusive club, as the Google parent rides an

Northrop expects Europe growth even after a Ukraine ceasefire

U.S. defence company Northrop Grumman expects continued growth in Europe even if the Russian war in Ukraine is halted, as nations aim to replenish weapons

Trump weighing advanced Nvidia chip sales to China, Bloomberg News reports

U.S.

Grindr ends talks on $3.46 billion take-private bid over financing uncertainty

Dating app Grindr said on Monday it has ended talks on a $3.46 billion take-private deal by its two largest shareholders, citing uncertainty over the deal's financing.

Nonprofit news outlets are often scared that selling ads could jeopardize their tax-exempt status, but IRS records show that’s been rare

Nonprofit news outlets face pressure to find new sources of revenue from their funders.

We created health guidelines for fighting loneliness - here’s what we recommend

Guidelines for social well-being can help health care providers identify when someone is socially isolated and provide goals and standards for policymakers.

AI is making spacecraft propulsion more efficient – and could even lead to nuclear-powered rockets

A subset of AI called reinforcement learning is helping scientists improve nuclear fuel technology, which they could use to power spacecraft and rockets.

More than half of new articles on the internet are being written by AI – is human writing headed for extinction?

As AI floods the internet with text, it could mean human voices will matter more – not less.

From invasive species tracking to water security – what’s lost with federal funding cuts at US Climate Adaptation Science Centers

The people who manage America’s aquifers, wetlands, shorelines and recreation areas rely on federal science as they face new and rising risks in a changing climate.

Financial services firm SWB to list on NYSE in $8.1 billion SPAC deal

Financial services firm SWB will go public in the U.S. through a merger with Soulpower Acquisition Corp in a $8.1 billion deal, the special purpose acquisition company said on Monday.

EU approves Omnicom's acquisition of IPG without conditions

The EU Commission on Monday said it had unconditionally approved Omnicom Group's $13.25 billion all-stock deal to buy rival Interpublic Group.

Uber seeks Turkish blessing to buy Getir Food from Mubadala, sources say

Uber has reached agreement on key elements of a deal to acquire Turkish delivery company Getir's food business from Emirati controlling

DoubleLine wary of AI funding wave that could alter US high-grade debt market

A rush of bond sales by major tech firms to fund artificial intelligence expansion is creating a high-stakes bet for the $9 trillion U.S. corporate bond market,

China to launch Shenzhou-22 spacecraft on November 25

China will launch the unmanned Shenzhou-22 spacecraft on Tuesday, its space authorities said on Monday, a move that will help return its space station and manned

U.S. senators call for probe of scam ads on Facebook and Instagram

U.S. senators Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal have asked the heads of the Federal Trade Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission to probe Meta Platforms,

Malaysia to ban social media for children under 16 next year

Malaysia plans to ban social media accounts for people under 16 starting in 2026

Senator wants Trump to answer questions on TikTok divestiture plan

A Democratic senator on Monday asked U.S.

Stablecoins could siphon off euro zone bank deposits, ECB warns

Stablecoins could draw valuable retail deposits away from euro zone banks and any run on a coin could have widespread stability implications for the global financial system, the

Bitcoin mining in China rebounds, defying 2021 ban

Bitcoin mining is quietly staging a comeback in China despite being banned four years ago, as individual and corporate miners exploit cheap electricity and a data center boom in some energy

New AI club to bestow nuclear-like power, says Russian tech boss

Artificial intelligence will bestow influence on a par with nuclear technology to countries able to get ahead now, a top Russian AI executive

From two weeks to two hours: how AI might reboot Britain's economy

When accountants at mid-tier firm Moore Kingston Smith began using artificial intelligence to speed up their work, profit margins jumped.

What to Stream: 'Stranger Things,' 'Mickey 17,' Kevin Hart and 'A Grand Ole Opry Christmas'

Director Bong Joon Ho’s “Mickey 17” starring several versions of Robert Pattinson and Kevin Hart debuting a new comedy special on Netflix are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

How the Nexperia chip crisis upended auto supply chains - again

A factory next to a weed-ridden lot in China's industrial south has become a global

Snap offers Australians bank-linked age proof tool ahead of teen social media ban

Snap said on Monday it will offer Australians the chance to verify their age with software

China pitches closer ties to Germany in strategic industries to ease rare earth strains

China pitched stronger ties in its highest‑level talks with Germany's new government as Beijing's top European trade partner seeks to smooth tensions over rare-earth

Australia’s teen social media ban pushes content creators to look abroad

Australia is home for YouTube star Jordan Barclay, the place where he was born, went to school and built a company worth $50 million by age 23 that produces gaming

South Korea sees room for cooperation with Taiwan on US chip tariffs, trade minister says

South Korea sees room for cooperation with Taiwan on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on chips, the country's trade minister said on Monday.

World’s oldest passenger ship has a new life on land

In 1914, the SS Medina made its maiden voyage. Over the years, through changes in name and ownership, it became the world’s oldest active passenger ship. Now, thanks to an $18 million investment from Singaporean businessman Eric Saw, the ship has found a new life on land as a hotel. CNN's Oscar Holland took a tour of this unique hotel.

Wall Street banks scramble to assess fallout from hack of real-estate data firm

Wall Street banks scramble to assess fallout from hack of real-estate data firm

Nvidia CEO brushes off claims of an AI bubble

CNN's Richard Quest breaks down the potential winners and losers of the AI revolution and fears of a market bubble.

‘It’s scary’: The Caribbean beach where planes zoom above your head

‘It’s scary’: The Caribbean beach where planes zoom above your head

Meta buried 'causal' evidence of social media harm, US court filings allege

Meta shut down internal research into the mental health effects of Facebook after finding causal

DOGE 'doesn't exist' with eight months left on its charter

U.S.

Big changes to the agency charged with securing elections lead to midterm worries

The federal agency that oversees the security of election systems was largely absent from planning before elections this month in several states

Investors eye holiday season turbulence amid AI and rate cut doubts

Stock market investors are preparing for a turbulent year-end sparked by uncertainty over near-term Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and

Ukraine strikes Russian power and heat station in Moscow region

Ukraine struck a heat and power station in the Moscow region on Sunday with drones, triggering a major fire and cutting off heating for

Canada PM and German Chancellor Merz discuss Ukraine, Gaza on G20 sidelines

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed the war in Ukraine and situation in Gaza on the sidelines of the G20 summit in South Africa, the two

JPMorgan, Citi, Morgan Stanley client data may be exposed by vendor's hack, NYT reports

Client data for JPMorgan Chase, Citi, Morgan Stanley and other major banks may have been accessed in a hack of a technology vendor, the New York Times reported on Saturday, citing people

Tejas crash dampens export hopes for Indian fighter jet

The crash of India's Tejas fighter in front of global arms buyers at the Dubai Airshow is the latest blow to a key national trophy, leaving

Drone sightings disrupt traffic at Eindhoven airport

Air traffic at Eindhoven airport in the south of the Netherlands was suspended for several hours on Saturday evening due to multiple drone sightings, Dutch defence minister Ruben

Cargo ship fire in Los Angeles nearly contained after shelter-in-place order lifted

A fire that broke out aboard a container ship docked at the Port of Los Angeles was nearly contained by Saturday afternoon

Russia’s drone revolution heaps pressure on Ukrainian defenses

Russia’s drone revolution heaps pressure on Ukrainian defenses

IPO market's red-hot year has been cooled by the shutdown and more caution among investors

A strong year for initial public offerings on Wall Street has fizzled out due to the government shutdown and a cautious turn by investors

The world’s biggest company just told everyone to chill out

The world’s biggest company just told everyone to chill out

US government pullback from climate science fuels boom for private data firms

A British real estate manager overseeing 26 billion euros ($29.93 billion) in assets and concerned about flood, fire and other climate-related

Lando Norris takes pole in rainy Las Vegas qualifying, Verstappen bumped to second

Formula 1's title contenders have mastered the wet Las Vegas Strip in a rainy Friday night qualifying session

Frustrations grow in Russia over cellphone internet outages that disrupt daily life

When Russians look back at 2025, they might remember it as the year when the government took even tighter control of the internet

Lilly becomes first drugmaker to hit $1 trillion valuation on weight-loss demand

Eli Lilly hit $1 trillion in market value on Friday, making it the first drugmaker to enter the exclusive club dominated by tech giants and underscoring its rise as a

US mulls letting Nvidia sell H200 chips to China, sources say

The Trump administration is considering greenlighting sales of Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, people familiar with the matter said, as a bilateral

Wall Street indexes jump as rate cut bets increase but post losses for week

U.S. stocks rallied on Friday as investors increased bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month,  while all three of the major

Exxon freezes plans for major hydrogen plant amid weak customer demand

Exxon Mobil has paused plans to build what would be one of the world's largest hydrogen production facilities due to weak customer demand, CEO Darren Woods told

Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff sells 15% stake to CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has sold 15% of his Formula 1 team share to George Kurtz, CEO of CrowdStrike

Pontifical secret revealed: Pope Leo XIV changes his Wordle start word each day

Pope Leo XIV has revealed a closely held secret: He uses a different Wordle start word each day

Judge in Google ad tech case seeks quick fix for web giant's monopolies

The U.S. judge considering whether to order a breakup of Google's advertising technology business asked the Department of Justice on Friday how quickly

Elanco's drug gets emergency nod to treat deadly flesh-eating parasite in cats

The U.S.

Bidders for Warner Bros Discovery face barrage of political and regulatory risks

Paramount Skydance, Comcast and Netflix are bidding to buy Warner Bros Discovery, Reuters reported on Thursday, but each company's bid faces its own

White House pauses executive order that would seek to preempt state laws on AI, sources say

The White House has put on hold a draft executive order that would seek to preempt state laws on artificial intelligence through lawsuits and by withholding federal funds,

BBC board member Banerji resigns after Trump documentary edit

An independent director on the BBC's board, Shumeet Banerji, has quit on Friday in the wake of what the public broadcaster said was an incorrect edit of a speech by President Donald

Ubisoft, Tencent agree 4 billion euro Vantage Studios tie-up

Ubisoft said on Friday it has completed Tencent's investment in Vantage Studios, a new unit built around its Assassin's Creed, Far Cry and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six franchises.

Berlin, Paris push companies for fighter jet agreement by mid-December

Germany and France are piling pressure on industrial leaders to find a solution for the troubled joint fighter jet project FCAS - or SCAF - by mid-December, two sources briefed

Bitcoin on thin ice after sinking in flight from risk

Bitcoin dropped to a seven-month low on Friday, closing in on the $80,000 level below which some analysts say much heavier losses are

AstraZeneca to invest $2 billion as part of US manufacturing push

AstraZeneca said on Friday it will invest $2 billion to expand its manufacturing footprint in Maryland as part of its previously announced $50 billion plan to expand manufacturing and

Ford reaffirms annual EBIT guidance after latest aluminum supplier fire

Ford Motor on Friday stood by its annual EBIT guidance of $6 billion to $6.5 billion for this year following another fire this week at aluminum supplier Novelis' New

A new crash test dummy that better resembles women gets key government endorsement

The U.S. government has released a new crash test dummy design that advocates believe will help make cars safer for women

Bubble Trouble: AI rally shows cracks as investors question risks

The biggest bout of volatility in U.S. stocks in months has revealed cracks in the artificial intelligence-related rally, raising questions about whether the

French drone makers eye Ukraine deals amid funding uncertainty

French and Ukrainian drone makers are racing to clinch co-production agreements and orders by year-end, industry, diplomatic and military sources said

Don't let AI do your homework, Pope Leo tells US youth

Artificial intelligence may be a useful tool for learning, but don't use it for your homework, Pope Leo told about 15,000 U.S. youth during a question-and-

She never smoked, then a CT scan found cancer in both lungs. Now she champions early detection for all.

She never smoked, then a CT scan found cancer in both lungs. Now she champions early detection for all.

Just follow orders or obey the law? What US troops told us about refusing illegal commands

A majority of service members understand the distinction between legal and illegal orders.

Nokia plans $4 billion AI investment in the United States

Finland's Nokia said on Friday it plans to invest $4 billion in the United States, targeting research, development, and production to drive advancements in artificial

First SpaceX booster for upgraded Starship fails during test in Texas

A towering first-stage booster for an upgraded version of SpaceX's Starship rocket suffered a predawn testing failure in Texas on Friday, potentially

Kering CEO plans 'House of Dreams' investment arm to help trim reliance on Gucci

Kering's new CEO Luca De Meo plans to set up a new unit to scout for up-and-coming brands to invest in, documents seen by Reuters show, as he

Wall St opens higher as December rate cut bets strengthen

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Friday as traders raised bets on an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December following commentary from policymakers, with tech stocks

COP30 host city Belem, Brazil, tries to stoke economy while preserving Amazon rainforest

On the banks of the Guama River where the city of Belem presses up against the vast green Amazon, Brazil is pioneering an economic

Lilly, Novo Nordisk back direct-to-employer programs to expand access to weight-loss drugs

Eli Lilly said on Friday it plans to roll out an employer-focused obesity care model early next year, aiming to expand access to its blockbuster weight-loss drug through partnerships with

LA Olympics will keep 'Intuit' on Clippers arena as part of groundbreaking venue-naming deal

The Intuit Dome will be called just that for the Los Angeles Olympics, after organizers struck a deal with the makers of tax and business software as part of a groundbreaking arrangement to sell naming rights for venues at the upcoming Summer Games

There are thousands of aligned holes in Peru. Archaeologists now think they know who made them

There are thousands of aligned holes in Peru. Archaeologists now think they know who made them

Las Vegas Grand Prix practice halted twice due to loose maintenance cover

A maintenance cover has disrupted the Las Vegas Grand Prix again, stopping Thursday night practice twice for inspections

RTX JV secures $1.25 billion Iron Dome missile deal with Israel

Defense contractor RTX said on Friday its joint venture Raytheon-Rafael Protection Systems has secured a $1.25 billion contract to supply Israel with surface-to-air missiles.

Indian Tejas fighter jet crashes in a ball of fire at Dubai Airshow, killing pilot

An Indian Tejas fighter jet crashed in a ball of fire in front of horrified spectators during an aerial display at the

Colorado is pumping the brakes on first-of-its-kind AI regulation to find a practical path forward

The Colorado AI Act goes into effect next year, but legislators are attempting to repeal and replace it.

Off-label use of COVID-19 vaccines was once discouraged but has become common amid new guidelines

A cascade of changes to eligibility guidelines for the updated COVID-19 vaccines left Americans unsure whether they could still get the shot. That’s where off-label use comes in.

Investors' views on extended markets' selloff

Asian and European shares extended a global rout on Friday and U.S. stock futures also pointed to a weak opening on Wall Street as investors continued to offload richly valued

Indian fighter jet crashes during a demonstration flight at Dubai Air Show, killing the pilot

The pilot of an Indian combat plane has died after a crash during a demonstration flight at the Dubai Air Show

France will investigate Musk’s Grok chatbot after Holocaust denial claims

France's government is taking action against Elon Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, after it generated posts questioning the use of gas chambers at Auschwitz

MAHA idealism meets political reality as RFK Jr. attempts to wrangle a growing movement

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is fending off criticism from his own base as some of the environmental and anti-vaccine activists who propelled him into politics have said they want stronger action against vaccines and pharmaceutical companies

Shale rigs idle, layoffs rise as $60 oil tests resilience of Permian

At the heart of the U.S. shale industry in Texas, oil production is climbing.

Jitters over AI spending set to grow as US tech giants flood bond market ​

Investors are growing uneasy that the rapid rise in public debt used to bankroll AI investments could strain the U.S. corporate bond market and eventually

Delays, setbacks loom over Trump's Golden Dome missile shield

President Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defense initiative is facing significant delays, hampered by the 43-day government shutdown and lack of a clear plan to

The pAIn trade

By Anna Szymanski LONDON, November 21 (REUTERS) -Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend.       

US states take aim at data-driven pricing to ease consumer pain

Even as the White House seeks to roll back state laws on artificial intelligence, states are pursuing an increasing number of bills to ban tech-driven pricing practices in an

Binance CEO Teng says bitcoin volatility in line with most asset classes

Binance Chief Executive Richard Teng said on Friday bitcoin's sharp drop in the past month was the result of investors deleveraging cryptocurrency holdings and risk

Ubisoft flags strong Q2 bookings in a report delayed by debt covenant breach

French video game group Ubisoft reported quarterly bookings above its guidance on Friday, after a week-long delay in publishing the results related to an accounting change

Global pressure forces Myanmar junta to crack down on scam centres, sources say

A day after Myanmar's junta leader visited the southeastern city of Hpa-An last week, two sources said army officers met members of a powerful local militia with a

Tech stocks still set for record $75 billion inflow in 2025, says BofA

Tech stocks remain on track for a record $75 billion inflow this year, BofA's weekly flow show note said on Friday, highlighting demand for the sector even as it comes under pressure

Foxconn-Nvidia $1.4 billion Taiwan supercomputing cluster to be ready by H1 2026, Foxconn says

Foxconn said on Friday that a $1.4 billion supercomputing centre it is building with Nvidia will be ready by the first

OpenAI and Taiwan's Foxconn to partner in AI hardware design and manufacturing in the US

OpenAI has announced a partnership with Taiwan's Foxconn to design and make equipment for AI data centers in the U.S. Foxconn, known for making assembling iPhones and other Apple products and making servers for Nvidia, said it will co-design artificial intelligence data center racks with OpenAI under the agreement

Droneshield rally unravels as executive share sales, governance issues spark brutal rout

Shares of Australian drone technology firm Droneshield tumbled 8% on Friday, deepening a two-week rout as stake sales by top executives, a contract

US Navy trying to pull crashed aircraft from bottom of South China Sea

US Navy trying to pull crashed aircraft from bottom of South China Sea

Australia adds Amazon's Twitch to teen social media ban, spares Pinterest

Australia's internet watchdog on Friday said it would include Amazon.com-owned live streaming service Twitch in

Salesforce says customer data possibly exposed following incident

Salesforce said Thursday it is investigating “unusual activity” involving Gainsight-published

EU ready to take stakes in Australian resources projects, trade commissioner says

The EU is prepared to take direct stakes in Australian critical minerals projects and will soon announce a list of projects it will support, EU Trade

Paramount, Comcast and Netflix submit bids for Warner Bros Discovery, source says

Warner Bros Discovery has received preliminary buyout bids from rivals Paramount Skydance, Comcast and Netflix, a source familiar with the matter said

Samsung Elec names mobile chief co-CEO in return to traditional structure

Samsung Electronics said on Friday it has named its mobile chief TM Roh as a new co-CEO and head of its device experience division, which oversees the company's

Magna to produce China's GAC electric vehicles in Europe

China's Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) will build its electric AION V model at a Magna facility in Austria, the two companies said on Thursday, a strategy that

Dramatic photos of doomed UPS plane show the aircraft on fire and its engine flying off

Frame by frame, six photos released by federal investigators capture horrifying images of ill-fated Flight 2976 as it turned into a fireball along a Kentucky airport runway

Samsung Elec names mobile chief as new co-CEO

Samsung Electronics said on Friday it has named its mobile chief TM Roh as a new co-CEO and head of its device experience division, which oversees the company's mobile phone, TV and

Foxconn, OpenAI partner on AI hardware manufacturing

Foxconn will collaborate with U.S.-based OpenAI to design and engineer data center racks, components, and other artificial intelligence hardware, the Taiwanese company said on Thursday, as

Musk's X ends $90 million lawsuit against law firm Wachtell

Elon Musk’s social media platform X has ended its lawsuit against elite law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz that sought to recover most of a $90 million fee

Foxconn to spend up to $3 billion a year on AI, chair sees China EV shakeout

Foxconn will invest $2 billion to $3 billion a year in AI, the head of the world's largest contract electronics maker told Reuters.

Joby Aviation sues air-taxi rival Archer over trade secrets

Electric air-taxi company Joby Aviation has sued rival Archer Aviation in California state court for allegedly stealing its trade secrets, according to a complaint made

Zuckerberg, Meta directors agree to $190 million settlement of shareholder privacy case

(Corrects paragraph 9 to show its second-largest derivative settlement involving allegations that directors failed in their oversight duty in paragraph nine.

FAA wants new air traffic control data system as part of overhaul

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it wants to adopt a new comprehensive system to overhaul how air traffic controllers receive flight data

Alleged AI chip smuggling to China leads to US calls for chip tracking

The U.S.

Investigators say UPS plane that crashed in Kentucky, killing 14, had cracks in engine mount

Federal investigators have released photos of an engine flying off a doomed UPS cargo plane that crashed after an engine flew off, killing14 people in Kentucky two weeks ago

North Korean operatives running fake job portal targeting US AI firms

North Korean operatives running fake job portal targeting US AI firms

Stocks stuck on rollercoaster despite strong Nvidia earnings

Nvidia's strong earnings report offered only a brief reprieve for stocks on Thursday, as doubts about the return on relentless

Intuit expects quarterly revenue growth above estimates on strong financial tools demand

Intuit forecast second-quarter revenue growth above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, a sign of growing demand for its artificial intelligence-powered financial management tools.

BETA Technologies taps Near Earth to accelerate autonomous aircraft development

Electric aircraft maker BETA Technologies said on Thursday it is partnering with Near Earth Autonomy to develop uncrewed aircraft for the military, with

Blue Origin unveils plan for bigger New Glenn rocket variant to take on SpaceX

Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin said on Thursday it will build a bigger, more powerful variant of its New Glenn rocket, drawing early plans for a family of

Trading Day: Nvidia sparkle vanishes, Wall Street slammed

Wall Street experienced a wild rollercoaster ride on Thursday, opening sharply higher on another set of strong results from artificial intelligence giant

In October weather balloon strike, United pilots were showered with glass, probe shows

Pilots of a United Airlines jet struck by an apparent weather balloon during an October 16 flight near Moab, Utah, were showered with glass before making an

US SEC dismisses case against SolarWinds, top security officer

The U.S.

Wall Street indexes end lower after sharp reversal, tech leads drop

Wall Street stocks slid on Thursday in a sharp reversal from an early rally, as technology gains faded after a boost from Nvidia's earnings and U.S. jobs

Donations to APFJ allow expansion of program providing resources to local and state newsrooms

The AP Fund for Journalism says donations of more than $30 million will permit an expansion of a program that provides news stories and photos to dozens of local and state newsrooms

NBA sees highest opening-month viewership in more than decade, record social media engagement

The NBA has announced that national games on NBC/Peacock, Amazon Prime Video, or ESPN have drawn over 60 million viewers in the first month of the regular season

Big swings keep rocking Wall Street as US stocks drop sharply after erasing a morning surge

Big swings keep rocking Wall Street

Lucid launches cheaper variant of Gravity electric SUV to broaden appeal

Lucid Group on Thursday launched a cheaper variant of its Gravity SUV with a starting price of $79,900, as the luxury electric-vehicle maker seeks to reach a broader audience amid slowing

ASML launches technical academy in Phoenix to train in-demand engineers

Chip equipment maker ASML on Thursday launched a technical academy in Phoenix to train engineers to service the Dutch company's complex chipmaking machines. 

US stocks end lower, Treasury yields slide amid revived valuation concerns, Fed uncertainty

Wall Street reversed early gains on Thursday as a mixed employment report diminished hopes for further easing by the Federal Reserve this year and as worries

Crypto's connections to the rest of the financial system

Cryptocurrency markets have surged in recent years, in part fuelled by the Trump administration's pro-crypto stance which has encouraged wider acceptance among

US lawmakers target Chinese chipmaking equipment imports by CHIPS Act grant recipients

By Max A.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to play 1st MLS regular-season match in new stadium April 4

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will play their first Major League Soccer match in their new stadium on April 4

Are astronomers wrong about dark energy? New study casts doubt on universe’s accelerating expansion

Are astronomers wrong about dark energy? New study casts doubt on universe’s accelerating expansion

Bubble fears ease but investors still waiting for AI to live up to its promise

Fears about the artificial intelligence boom turning into an overblown bubble have diminished for now, thanks to a stellar earnings report from Nvidia

Santa Cruz pauses FLOCK camera data sharing after illegal searches

Santa Cruz pauses FLOCK camera data sharing after illegal searches

Verizon is cutting more than 13,000 jobs as it works to 'reorient' entire company

Verizon is laying off over 13,000 employees as part of a major company reorientation

Verizon cutting more than 13,000 jobs as it restructures

U.S. wireless carrier Verizon on Thursday said it will cut more than 13,000 jobs in its largest single layoff as it works to shrink costs and restructure

Major corporations shift listings to Nasdaq amid growing tech focus

Walmart said on Thursday it would move its longtime listing on the New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq, joining the tech-heavy exchange as one of its most valuable members.

Evidence of fatigue cracks a 'major clue' in fatal UPS cargo jet crash, experts say

The National Transportation Safety Board said on Thursday it has found evidence of fatigue cracks in a key part of a UPS MD-11 cargo jet that crashed

Bitcoin bears dominate: odds of year-end price below $90,000 rise

The likelihood of bitcoin ending the year below $90,000 has risen to 50%, according to online options platform Derive.xyz, as traders ramped up hedging

Europe plans service to gauge climate change role in extreme weather

The EU is launching a service to measure the role climate change is playing in extreme weather events like heatwaves and extreme rain, and

Lobster boats must keep using tracking devices for government observation, court rules

A federal appeals court says the government can continue requiring America’s lobster fishing boats to use electronic tracking devices that report data back to authorities

NTSB releases frame-by-frame images of engine separating during deadly UPS crash in Louisville

NTSB releases frame-by-frame images of engine separating during deadly UPS crash in Louisville

Walmart raises profit expectations as more Americans hunt deals in sluggish economy

Walmart delivered another standout quarter, posting strong sales and profits that blew past Wall Street expectations as it wins over more cash-strapped Americans who have grown increasing anxious about the economy

Trump renews effort to block states from regulating AI, raising alarms about safety

Trump renews effort to block states from regulating AI, raising alarms about safety

Advocacy groups urge parents to avoid AI toys this holiday season

Children’s and consumer advocacy groups are urging parents not to buy AI-powered toys during the holiday season

Novartis sees sales boost from key cancer drugs

Swiss drugmaker Novartis on Thursday forecast sales growth of 5% to 6% per year to 2030, on a currency-adjusted basis, as higher forecast peak

Moderna takes $1.5 billion loan, expects 10% revenue growth next year

Moderna said on Thursday it secured a five-year loan of $1.5 billion from Ares Management, as it targets up to 10% revenue growth next year.

Nvidia calms the horses, Fed bets evaporate

By Mike Dolan -        What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets As has often been the case over the past two years, Nvidia's forecast-beating

Merck KGaA to draw on Valo's drug discovery AI in potential $3 billion deal

Germany's Merck KGaA on Thursday agreed to use Boston-based Valo Health's drug research services in a collaboration focused on Parkinson's and related diseases

China's civilian shadow navy practices for invasion of Taiwan

China is rehearsing for a potential invasion of Taiwan using a shadow navy of civilian cargo ships and ferries, according to a Reuters investigation that tracked vessel movements and

Forget Musk's latest pay package, his last one could wipe out years of Tesla profits

Tesla's gaudy $1 trillion executive-compensation package for CEO Elon Musk has obscured a more pressing concern: Musk's 2018 pay package -- still tied up in court -- could

IBM, Cisco outline plans for networks of quantum computers by early 2030s

IBM and Cisco Systems on Thursday said they plan to link quantum computers over long distances, with the goal of demonstrating the concept is workable by the

Kremlin says Vladimir Putin does not use AI himself, but that officials who work for him do

Russian President Vladimir Putin does not use artificial intelligence tools himself, but officials who work for him do, the Kremlin said on Thursday.

EU to toughen trade stance on China as Germany pivots

The European Union will set out next month how it will square up to increased geopolitical challenges from Beijing and others amid

Private credit markets and stablecoins need close monitoring, G20 watchdog tells leaders

The boom in private credit markets and stablecoins warrants close monitoring, the Group of 20's financial risk watchdog told leaders ahead of their summit in South Africa.

FTSE 100 breaks losing streak after Nvidia forecast kindles global rally

London's FTSE 100 snapped a five-day losing streak on Thursday, as defence and energy shares led a recovery amid a global rally sparked by AI bellwether Nvidia's upbeat forecast.

Walmart moves to Nasdaq, marking biggest-ever exchange transfer

The Nasdaq's latest get is about as "old economy" as it gets - consumer giant Walmart.

Abbott bets on cancer screening with $23 billion Exact Sciences deal

Abbott will buy cancer test maker Exact Sciences in a deal valued at up to $23 billion, including debt, marking one of its largest purchases in nearly

Uber partners with Starship Technologies to launch robot deliveries in UK

Uber will partner with Starship Technologies to launch autonomous robot deliveries in the UK in December, with plans to expand to additional European markets next year and the U.S. in 2027,

Wall Street opens sharply higher after Nvidia earnings, jobs data

Wall Street's main indexes jumped at the open on Thursday as technology stocks received a boost after Nvidia's stellar results quelled some concerns around an AI bubble, while a firm

Global tech shares surge as Nvidia's AI boom powers market rally

Global technology shares rallied on Thursday after Nvidia's blow-out quarterly results signaled that demand for artificial intelligence hardware remains strong

Ocado's robotic future under threat as Kroger looks to Instacart

U.S. retailer Kroger's decision to close three of the eight automated warehouses it built with Ocado and expand its ties with the likes of Instacart and DoorDash

Global tech shares falter as Nvidia-led rally stalls

U.S. technology stocks failed to hold on their initial gains on Thursday, as a rally driven by Nvidia ran out of steam with concerns of lofty

Walmart bumps up outlook ahead of holidays, plans listing switch to Nasdaq

Walmart on Thursday raised its annual forecasts for the second time this year

AI boom brings fresh risks to US markets, and more money to M&A

The AI boom is bringing new risks to the financial markets as investors flock to tech stocks and executives pay steep premiums to buy AI technology they cannot

Israel expects to keep regional military edge despite planned sale of F-35s to Saudi

Israel expects to maintain access to more advanced U.S. weaponry, a government spokesperson said on Thursday when asked about Washington's plan to sell F-35 warplanes to Saudi

SoftBank to invest $3 billion in Ohio factory for OpenAI data center, The Information reports

SoftBank plans to invest up to $3 billion to overhaul an electric vehicle facility in Lordstown, Ohio, which will produce equipment for OpenAI’s forthcoming data centers after being

Waymo to broaden US robotaxi footprint with moves into Minneapolis, Tampa, New Orleans

Alphabet's Waymo will expand its robotaxi operations to Minneapolis, Tampa and New Orleans in the coming days, the ride-hailing service provider said on Thursday, as it accelerates the

US FCC votes to advance wireless spectrum auction, avoid aviation standoff

The Federal Communications Commission voted 3-0 on Thursday to advance plans to auction key wireless spectrum crucial for advanced technology uses and aims to

Cortina's controversial Olympic sliding track to host test races without fans

There won’t be any spectators for the opening races at the controversial sliding venue for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

AI is providing emotional support for employees – but is it a valuable tool or privacy threat?

People are increasingly using AI chatbots for emotional and psychological support. Now, companies are using it to support employees – raising a host of issues.

GE Appliances bolsters ties with US suppliers as it moves production from China to Kentucky

GE Appliances says it has awarded more than $150 million in new contracts to U.S. suppliers as a result of its decision to shift production from China to Kentucky

Sony, Warner and Universal sign AI music licensing deals with startup Klay

The world's biggest music labels have struck AI licensing deals with a startup named Klay Vision, the companies said Thursday

One Tech Tip: Do's and don'ts of using AI to help with schoolwork

The rise of ChatGPT and other AI systems has transformed education, changing how students learn and study

Spanish court orders Meta to pay nearly half a billion euros in damages to media outlets

Spanish legacy media companies in Spain have scored a victory against social media giant Meta after a Madrid-based court ordered that it must pay news outlets nearly half a billion euros in damages

Building a modern metropolis using a centuries-old technique

Building a modern metropolis using a centuries-old technique

Auterion says Rheinmetall stake to boost drone software group's growth

Auterion CEO Lorenz Meier said having German defence player Rheinmetall on board as a "significant" shareholder in the U.S.-

US, Taipei laud opening of Google's new Taiwan AI engineering centre

Alphabet's Google opened a new AI infrastructure hardware engineering centre in Taiwan on Thursday - its biggest outside of the U.S. - in what Taiwan's president said

Meta alerts young Australians to download their data before a social media ban

Meta has started notifying young Australians to download their digital histories and delete their accounts from Facebook, Instagram, and Threads

US clears $93 million sale of Javelin anti-tank system, Excalibur projectiles to India

The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of Javelin anti-tank missile system and Excalibur guided artillery munitions worth $93 million to India, the U.S.

Larry Summers takes leave from teaching at Harvard after release of Epstein emails

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has abruptly gone on leave from teaching at Harvard University over recently released emails showing he maintained a friendly relationship with Jeffrey Epstein

Netflix's Warner Bros bid will include theater releases, Bloomberg News reports

Netflix has informed Warner Bros.

Tipping point or bubble? Nvidia CEO sees AI transformation while skeptics count the risks

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says he does not see an AI bubble, but rather a tipping point.

Stocks soar on Nvidia earnings relief as markets brace for US jobs data

A relief rally swept across Asian markets and lifted stocks on Thursday as investors cheered Nvidia's market-topping earnings, while the dollar ticked up

US Congress seeks testimony from Australia's internet regulator

A U.S. congressional committee called on Australia's internet regulator to testify about the country's laws governing the internet, calling her a "noted zealot for

Larry Summers leaving positions at Harvard and OpenAI after Epstein emails

Former U.S.

House gets back to work and quickly falls into a cycle of punishing its own

The U.S. House is back in session after a multi-week hiatus

Larry Summers leaves OpenAI board, Harvard instructor role as scrutiny over Epstein emails intensifies

Larry Summers leaves OpenAI board, Harvard instructor role as scrutiny over Epstein emails intensifies

China's Lenovo signs long-term component‑supply deal for next year

Lenovo said on Thursday it has signed long-term contracts for memory chips to ensure supplies amid rising memory prices because of surging AI demand.

Major music labels strike licensing deals with AI streaming startup Klay, Bloomberg News reports

Universal Music Group, Sony Music and Warner Music Group have licensed their catalogs to Klay, an AI-powered music streaming startup that will let users remake songs using artificial

US authorizes export of advanced American semiconductors to companies in Saudi, UAE

The U.S.

Trafigura's Nyrstar casts first antimony at South Australia plant

Trafigura unit Nyrstar said on Thursday it had started casting antimony metal in a pilot plant at its Port Pirie metals facility in South Australia, a project listed as part of the U.S.-

Myanmar's military says it detained foreigners in raid on a second major online scam center

Myanmar’s military government says it has extended its crackdown on online scam activities to a second major location, detaining hundreds of foreigners and seizing thousands of mobile phones used to carry out the fraud

Democratic senator accuses Trump of playing politics with aviation safety during shutdown

Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth suggested during a hearing that the Trump administration was playing politics with the aviation system during the shutdown to force an agreement to reopen the government

Researchers move closer to matching patients with GLP-1 drug that works best for them

U.S. researchers are beginning to identify clinical characteristics that distinguish “super responders” to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound from patients who

Amkor shares rally in late trade, to work with Nvidia on packaging 

Shares in Amkor Technology rose more than 8% in after-the-bell trading on Wednesday during Nvidia's conference call after the AI chip leader's chief financial officer named Amkor among

Axalta investor Artisan Partners urges rejection of AkzoNobel deal

Investor Artisan Partners is unhappy with Axalta Coating Systems' plans to combine with AkzoNobel in an all-stock deal that will create a paint industry

Nvidia's strong forecast calms AI bubble jitters, for now

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Wednesday shrugged off concerns about an AI bubble as the company surprised Wall Street with accelerating growth after

NASA releases images of comet 3I/ATLAS, rejects alien spacecraft 'rumors'

NASA released fresh images on Wednesday of the interstellar object called 3I/ATLAS that astronomers have determined is a comet probably even older than our solar

Biggest US power grid operator moving forward with plan to manage data centers

Operators of the U.S. electric grid covering the world's largest data center market on Wednesday said they planned to move forward with a plan to manage the connection of

Trump considering executive order to preempt state AI laws

U.S.

APM Terminals to invest $550 million in Peru's Callao port

Dutch port operator APM Terminals will invest $550 million to expand Peru's Callao port starting in January, chief commercial officer for the company's Peru

Nvidia earnings clear lofty hurdle set by analysts amid fears about an AI bubble

Nvidia’s sales of the computing chips powering the artificial intelligence craze surged beyond the lofty bar set by stock market analysts in a performance that may ease recent jitters about a Big Tech boom turning into a bust that topples the world’s most valuable company

US F-35 jets to be sold to Saudi Arabia to lack Israel's advanced features

The F-35 fighter jets the U.S. plans to sell Saudi Arabia will be less advanced than those operated by Israel, in line with a U.S. law that guarantees Israel’s

Why the world’s richest man and the CEO of the most valuable company met with Saudi officials

Why the world’s richest man and the CEO of the most valuable company met with Saudi officials

Trading Day: Markets becalmed, Nvidia reports

Global stock markets were generally calm on Wednesday and wider measures of volatility eased as investors awaited U.S. chipmaker Nvidia's latest earnings,

Palo Alto Networks to buy Chronosphere for $3.35 billion, raises annual forecasts

Palo Alto Networks said on Wednesday it will buy cloud management and monitoring company Chronosphere for $3.35 billion, as the cybersecurity firm looks to strengthen its AI

Yann LeCun to leave Meta, launch AI startup focused on Advanced Machine Intelligence

Yann LeCun, one of the founding figures of modern artificial intelligence and a pivotal force at Meta Platforms, said on Wednesday he plans to leave the company at the end of the year to

US senators unveil bill to prevent export monopolies after Huawei showdown 

A bipartisan duo of U.S. senators unveiled a bill on Wednesday that directs the Commerce Department to create a level playing field when issuing export

Astonishing interstellar comet captured in new images by NASA Mars missions

Astonishing interstellar comet captured in new images by NASA Mars missions

NASA unveils close-up pictures of the comet popping by from another star

NASA is unveiling close-up pictures of the interstellar comet that's making a quick one-and-done tour of our solar system

MLB's new media deals with ESPN, NBC and Netflix total $800M annually

ESPN and Major League Baseball have reworked their media rights deal

Meta's chief AI scientist Yann LeCun to leave Meta and start new AI research company

Yann LeCun, a pioneer in artificial intelligence, has announced he will leave his role as Meta's chief AI scientist at the end of the year

Nvidia beats earnings expectations, even as bubble concerns mount

Nvidia beats earnings expectations, even as bubble concerns mount

Trump says allowing skilled immigrants to train US workers 'is MAGA'

President Donald Trump is again expressing support for skilled immigrants training U.S. workers in high-tech factories

Nvidia's earnings attest to its leadership in the AI race. By the numbers

Nvidia reported more eye-catching numbers for its fiscal third quarter Wednesday, with net income jumping 65% and revenue increasing 62% from a year earlier

Wall Street swings through another erratic day ahead of a couple of crucial tests

The U.S. stock market swung through another unsettled day of trading, ahead of a couple of crucial tests for Wall Street

AI-focused developers help fuel New York City life, city agency chief says

New York City companies focused on artificial intelligence, which rely on human interaction to grow, are boosting office leasing and inspiring the return of workers

Trump's semiconductor tariff plan likely delayed, officials say

U.S. officials are privately saying that they might not levy long-promised semiconductor tariffs soon, potentially delaying a

Wall St ends higher in anticipation of jobs data, Nvidia tops estimates

U.S. stocks climbed on Wednesday, clawing back some ground lost during the recent selloff as investors positioned themselves ahead of Nvidia's much-anticipated

US jury convicts founder of ADHD startup in Adderall fraud scheme

The founder and a former top doctor at Done Global were convicted by a San Francisco jury of conspiring to distribute Adderall and other stimulants, in the first federal

Wall Street indexes end rocky session higher; Nvidia gains after hours  

U.S. stocks ended a choppy session higher on Wednesday, bouncing off recent losses as technology stocks rose ahead of Nvidia's quarterly results.

Trump's economy depends on AI for growth, a reality made clear in Saudi crown prince's US visit

President Donald Trump is counting on the tech sector and artificial intelligence to drive his economic agenda

Data shows a spike in military aircraft accidents in 2024. This year doesn't look any better

Internal Pentagon figures show the number of major accidents involving military aircraft spiked in 2024

Novartis to build manufacturing hub in North Carolina, creating 700 jobs

Novartis will expand its operations in North Carolina and build a manufacturing hub there as part of a planned $23 billion of U.S. infrastructure investment over the next five years,

US lawmakers say any civil nuclear deal with Saudi must not create arms race

U.S. lawmakers cautioned against ushering in a nuclear arms race in the Middle East after the United States and Saudi Arabia said they signed an initial

AI set to redefine shopping and payments, Affirm CEO says

Max Levchin, CEO and co-founder of Affirm, which offers buy now, pay later plans, said artificial intelligence is poised to transform shopping by taking over human tasks and

US secures $1 trillion Saudi spending commitments spanning nuclear energy to F-35s

U.S.

Louvre boosts security with 100 cameras and other measures after crown jewels heist

The head of the Louvre Museum says that new surveillance cameras and anti-intrusion systems will soon be installed at the Paris landmark after last month’s stunning crown jewels heist

'Heart is pounding': Flight instructor and teen pilot make emergency landing on highway

'Heart is pounding': Flight instructor and teen pilot make emergency landing on highway

Adobe, Qualcomm partner with Humain on generative AI for Middle East

Adobe and Qualcomm said on Wednesday they are partnering with Humain, the artificial intelligence firm backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, to

AMD, Cisco and Saudi's Humain launch AI joint venture, land first major customer

By Max A.

Christian tech platform Gloo fetches $586 million valuation in Nasdaq debut

Christian-focused tech platform Gloo was valued at $586 million as its shares opened flat in their Nasdaq debut on Wednesday, adding to a string of lukewarm listings

Senate grills Trump's pick for CFTC head on crypto regulation

U.S. senators on Wednesday pressed Michael Selig, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, about his plans to overhaul

Kraken confidentially files for IPO as crypto firms eye listings before 2026 midterms

Kraken, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, said on Wednesday it has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the U.S

The Netherlands takes a big step to defuse its dispute with China that threatened car production

The Netherlands takes a big step to defuse its dispute with China that threatened car production

European shares flat; investors brace for Nvidia results

By Anastasiia Kozlova, Johann M Cherian and Tharuniyaa .

Schneider Electric seals $2.3 billion in US data centre deals to power AI boom

Schneider Electric said on Wednesday it had signed new deals worth almost $2.3 billion with two U.S. data centre operators, as surging adoption of artificial

EU to delay 'high risk' AI rules until 2027 after Big Tech pushback

By Supantha Mukherjee and Bart H.

MP Materials to build Saudi rare earths refinery with Pentagon, Maaden

MP Materials said on Wednesday it would build a rare earths refinery in Saudi Arabia with the U.S.

Uranium enrichment not part of civil nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, US energy secretary says

Uranium enrichment is not part of the deal on civil nuclear energy reached with Saudi Arabia, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday.

Wall Street opens higher as Nvidia test looms

Wall Street's main indexes opened slightly higher on Wednesday following sharp losses earlier in the week, as investors set their eyes on Nvidia's earnings which could prove to be a make-or

US, UK and Australia sanction Russian cyber firms over ransomware links

The United States, Australia and Britain announced coordinated sanctions on Wednesday against Russia-based web company Media Land, accusing it of supporting

Crypto was booming. Now it's melting down.

Just six weeks after notching a record high above $126,000, bitcoin has plummeted more than 26%. CNN's Phil Mattingly looks into what might be driving the crypto malaise.

New sanctions target Russian web hosting service over suspected ransomware operations

The United States, Britain and Australia have announced sanctions against a Russia-based web hosting service for allegedly running ransomware operations

Investors pull record $523 million from BlackRock's flagship bitcoin ETF

Investors pulled roughly $523 million from BlackRock's flagship iShares Bitcoin Trust on Tuesday, according to data from Farside Investors, marking the

Sales of AI-enabled teddy bear suspended after it gave advice on BDSM sex and where to find knives

Sales of AI-enabled teddy bear suspended after it gave advice on BDSM sex and where to find knives

Adobe bolsters AI marketing tools with $1.9 billion Semrush buy

Adobe will acquire software platform Semrush for $1.9 billion, the companies said on Wednesday, as the Photoshop maker looks to strengthen its marketing tools and attract

Beyond the habitable zone: Exoplanet atmospheres are the next clue to finding life on planets orbiting distant stars

Searching for life on other planets requires more than just measuring their distances from their stars. A future NASA telescope may help search for potentially habitable worlds.

Learning with AI falls short compared to old-fashioned web search

Doing the mental work of connecting the dots across multiple web queries appears to help people understand the material better compared to an AI summary.

Vice President Dick Cheney’s life followed the arc of the biggest breakthroughs in cardiovascular medicine

Life-changing advances in cardiovascular medicine enabled Cheney to live a productive life well beyond what many heart patients experience. But prevention is the most effective tool of all.

Florida residents’ anxiety is linked to social media use and varies with age, new study shows

A survey looking at 500 Floridians finds that Gen Zers are far more anxious than older generations.

Edmunds small SUV comparison: Chevrolet Trax vs. Volkswagen Taos

Today’s automakers continue to find utility in small spaces, producing subcompact SUVs that are both compact and practical

Meta to block Facebook and Instagram for Australian teens by December 10

Meta will block Australian users under 16 from accessing Instagram, Facebook and Threads by December 10 to comply with the country’s sweeping social media ban for teenagers, the

Teva seeks startups to help solve global pharmaceutical challenges

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries said on Wednesday it was calling on startups to join its new platform to develop technologies to deal with a host of challenges

Nvidia, Menlo Micro collaboration speeds up AI chip testing

Nvidia and Menlo Micro on Wednesday said they have used technology from the startup to dramatically speed up the testing of AI chips, easing a significant

AI is about to face an enormous test. The market is already nervous

AI is about to face an enormous test. The market is already nervous

Archer partners with Saudi entities to develop and test air taxi operations

Archer Aviation said on Wednesday it has signed a deal with The Helicopter Company and luxury developer Red Sea Global, both owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, to develop, test

Boeing blunts flydubai fleet setback with new jet order

Boeing hit back at the Dubai Airshow with a provisional order for 75 of its 737 MAX jets from flydubai on Wednesday, a day after the

Tech rout pauses for Nvidia, Japan jarred

By Mike Dolan -What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Anticipation of AI giant Nvidia's results after today's closing bell allowed Wall

China's diesel trucks are shifting to electric. That could change global LNG and diesel demand

China is rapidly replacing its aging diesel trucks with electric models, signaling a major shift in the world’s largest vehicle market

Ford to recall nearly 230,000 US vehicles over instrument panel display failure, NHTSA says

Ford is recalling 229,609 Bronco vehicles in the U.S. due to a failure in the instrument panel display, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, the U.S.

Nvidia shift to smartphone-style memory could double server-memory prices by end-2026

Nvidia's move to use smartphone-style memory chips in its artificial intelligence servers could cause server-memory prices to double by late 2026, according to a

Emirates reveals order for 8 Airbus A350-900

Dubai's Emirates revealed a previously undisclosed order for eight Airbus A350-900 jets on Wednesday, a day after ruling out an immediate order for larger A350-1000 aircraft.

Flydubai CEO says range and size drove Airbus jet order

The CEO of flydubai said on Wednesday the carrier had picked Airbus A321neo jets at the Dubai Airshow this week

Germany vows to protect its interests in growing global space race

Germany will expand its security infrastructure in space to better protect its interests in a sphere where countries are already competing for dominance, said the foreign and defence

West scrambles to fill heavy rare earth gap as China rivalry deepens

The West's push to build a home-grown magnets supply chain to reduce its reliance on China - led by massive U.S. backing for Nevada-based MP Materials - is running

How the NTSB is trying to prevent another major bridge collapse

How the NTSB is trying to prevent another major bridge collapse

Brookfield launches $100 billion AI infrastructure program with Nvidia

Brookfield Asset Management launched a $100 billion artificial intelligence infrastructure program in partnership with Nvidia and Kuwait Investment Authority, the Canadian company said on

Hush falls over markets ahead of Nvidia

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Financial markets hit a holding pattern ahead of chipmaker Nvidia's earnings later on Wednesday.

Musk’s xAI in advanced talks to raise $15 billion at $230 billion valuation, WSJ reports

Elon Musk’s artificial-intelligence startup xAI is in advanced talks to raise $15 billion in fresh equity at a valuation of $230 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

Indonesian teen's diary and online trail reveal path to Jakarta mosque blasts

An Indonesian student suspected of carrying out a bomb attack at his school mosque in Jakarta wrote of feeling isolated in his 42-page diary and drew inspiration

Elon Musk, Jensen Huang to talk AI at US-Saudi investment forum

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will take part in a discussion on advances in artificial intelligence and technology at a U.S.-Saudi Arabia

Elon Musk attends Trump's dinner with Saudi crown prince

Elon Musk joined a dinner with U.S President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday, the second joint public appearance since a bitter public

Cargo plane engine accelerated before fatal Hong Kong crash, investigators say

The Turkish-operated cargo plane that skidded off the runway at Hong Kong's international airport last month, killing two airport workers, experienced an

Bipartisan bill aims to pay air traffic controllers during future shutdowns

The flight disruptions during the record government shutdown have inspired a rare act of bipartisanship

What to know about the F-35 fighter jet that Trump is selling to Saudi Arabia

President Donald Trump says he's agreed to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia despite concerns that China could gain access to the plane’s vaunted American technology

Tesla gets permit for ride-hailing service in Arizona

Tesla has received a permit to operate a ride-hailing service in Arizona, a state regulator said on Tuesday, in a step toward the electric vehicle maker's plans of running a self-driving

Trump warns against AI 'overregulation,' says US needs to have one federal standard

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the U.S. must have one federal standard for regulating artificial intelligence, saying the technology risked being over-

US-E3 draft resolution at IAEA board demands swift cooperation from Iran

Europe's top three powers and the U.S. have submitted a draft resolution to this week's meeting of the U.N. atomic watchdog's 35-nation Board of Governors

Why it feels like your favorite websites keep going down

Why it feels like your favorite websites keep going down

Whirlpool sues to block Samsung, LG microwave imports in patent dispute

Whirlpool on Tuesday asked a U.S. trade agency to block the import and sale of microwaves from rival manufacturers based in South Korea and China, alleging they

US states can intervene to challenge HPE's $14 billion Juniper acquisition

A group of U.S. states can intervene in a case over Hewlett-Packard Enterprise's $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks, which the U.S.

Amazon's Zoox opens free robotaxi rides for early users in parts of San Francisco

Amazon's self-driving unit Zoox started offering free rides to some early users in parts of San Francisco, it said on Tuesday, as it steps up expansion amid rising competition in the

Court blocks new Texas congressional map drawn by Republicans

A federal court on Tuesday blocked Texas from using a new congressional map intended to flip several Democratic-held U.S.

Crypto exchange Kraken valued at $20 billion in latest funding round

Crypto exchange Kraken said on Tuesday it was valued at $20 billion in its latest fundraise, a 33% increase in under two months, as digital market firms continue to attract investor

L3Harris to invest $400 million to expand solid rocket motor production in Arkansas

Defense supplier L3Harris Technologies said on Tuesday it will invest $400 million in a new solid rocket motor production campus in Arkansas, marking one of the largest such expansions in

Trading Day: Stock selloff snowballs, Japan wobbles

The tech-induced selloff across global stocks accelerated on Tuesday and soft U.S. labor market indicators also weighed on Wall Street, while fiscal

Why crypto is melting down and stocks keep falling

Why crypto is melting down and stocks keep falling

Detroit Three CEOs, Tesla VP asked to testify at US Senate hearing

The CEOs of the Detroit Three automakers and a senior Tesla executive have been invited to appear at a Jan.

US data center demand raising power risks this winter, regulator says  

Rising power demand driven by data centers is shrinking U.S. electricity supplies and increasing the risk of energy shortages if extreme winter weather strikes this year,

US approves potential sale of Patriot air defense system sustainment to Ukraine

The U.S.

WestJet Airlines CEO sees progress on Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification, rolls out non-US routes

WestJet Airlines remains on track to take its first 737 MAX 10 jet by the end of 2026, following progress by Boeing in bringing the plane to market, as the Canadian

Brazilian retailers Magazine Luiza, Americanas announce e-commerce partnership

Brazilian retailers Magazine Luiza and Americanas announced an e-commerce partnership on Tuesday and will each start selling their products on the other's respective retail

A misplaced wire label caused a power outage on a massive container ship, sending it crashing into a bridge, the NTSB finds

A misplaced wire label caused a power outage on a massive container ship, sending it crashing into a bridge, the NTSB finds

Amazon, Google named by EU among 'critical' tech providers for finance industry

European Union regulators on Tuesday designated 19 technology companies, including Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud and Microsoft, as critical third-party

Volkswagen has secured chip supply for now, brand boss says

Volkswagen has secured sufficient chips for its production, the head of the carmaker's VW brand said on Tuesday, as other automotive firms still struggle with a supply shortage

How Big Tech is faring against US antitrust lawsuits

A federal judge ruling that Meta Platforms does not hold an illegal social media monopoly handed Big Tech its first decisive win against the antitrust crackdown started in

Meta's chief revenue officer Hegeman leaves to launch startup

Meta's chief revenue officer John Hegeman said on Tuesday he will leave the Facebook parent to launch his own startup, marking a key leadership change amid the social media company's

Meta defeats antitrust case over Instagram, WhatsApp acquisitions

Facebook parent company Meta Platforms defeated a U.S. attempt to unwind its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp on Tuesday when a federal judge ruled

Meta prevails in historic FTC antitrust case, won't have to break off WhatsApp, Instagram

Meta has prevailed over an existential challenge to its business that could have forced the tech giant to spin off Instagram and WhatsApp after a judge ruled that the company does not hold a monopoly in social networking

Cloudflare resolves outage that impacted thousands, ChatGPT, X and more

A widely used Internet infrastructure company said that it has resolved an issue that led to outages impacting users of everything from ChatGPT and the online game, “League of Legends,” to the New Jersey Transit system early Tuesday

Meta scores a win after judge rules the social media giant is not an illegal monopoly

Meta scores a win after judge rules the social media giant is not an illegal monopoly

Chinese spies using LinkedIn to target British lawmakers, MI5 warns

Chinese spies using LinkedIn to target British lawmakers, MI5 warns

Microsoft, Nvidia to invest in Anthropic as Claude maker commits $30 billion to Azure

Microsoft and Nvidia plan to invest in Anthropic under a new tie-up that includes a $30 billion commitment by the Claude maker to use Microsoft's cloud services, the latest

After deadly accident, Freeport aims to restart Grasberg copper production by July

Freeport-McMoRan said on Tuesday it plans to restore production at Indonesia's Grasberg copper and gold mine by July after a fatal incident forced operations to halt two months ago.

France's Macron: we believe in FCAS programme, we have an obligation to succeed

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he believed in the project of a future Franco-German fighter jet FCAS.

Waymo launches fully autonomous robotaxis in Miami, to expand to four more US cities

Alphabet's Waymo began operating fully autonomous vehicles in Miami on Tuesday, kicking off the expansion of its ride-hailing service to more U.S. cities as it races to cement its lead in

There’s a new No. 1 podcast in America, Apple says

There’s a new No. 1 podcast in America, Apple says

Court settlement calls for NPR to get $36M in government funds to operate US public radio system

National Public Radio will receive approximately $36 million in government funding to operate the nation’s public radio interconnection system under the terms of a court settlement

Saudi developer wants to sell Trump hotel tokens to US retail investors

Saudi luxury real estate developer Dar Global hopes to fund much of its latest Trump hotel in the Maldives by selling blockchain-based crypto tokens to U.S. retail

Russia plans new tax on electronics to boost its defence capacity

Russia is planning a new tax on electronics, primarily imported and consumer items, with $2.7 billion in proceeds earmarked to support the domestic electronics industry, including in

Google launches Gemini 3, embeds AI model into search immediately

Alphabet's Google on Tuesday launched the latest version of its artificial intelligence model Gemini, emphasizing that the new capabilities will be immediately

Microsoft launches tracker to manage autonomous AI in the workplace

In Microsoft's view, humans are not the only ones to manage in a workplace. Artificial intelligence needs a manager, too.

Bitcoin rebounds after falling below $90,000, a 7-month low

Bitcoin was trading slightly higher on Tuesday after hitting a seven-month low below $90,000, finding buyers in a market where some

Senator opposes FCC plan to reverse cyber rules adopted after Salt Typhoon attack

The top Democrat on the Senate Commerce Committee on Tuesday called on the Federal Communications Commission to abandon plans to rescind cybersecurity

S&P 500 ends down for a 4th day as valuation worries weigh, Home Depot drops

U.S. stocks ended lower on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 putting in a fourth straight session of losses as valuation worries hit big technology-related shares

S&P 500's slip below key technical level may foreshadow deeper setback, LPL says

The S&P 500's drop below a closely watched technical threshold could signal a deeper pullback ahead, research from LPL Financial showed on Tuesday,

Kroger closing automated fulfillment centers as it tries to make delivery faster and cheaper

Kroger said Tuesday it’s closing three automated fulfillment centers as part of an effort to make its delivery operations faster and more profitable

Microsoft partners with Anthropic and Nvidia in cloud infrastructure deal

Microsoft has announced a partnership with AI company Anthropic and chipmaker Nvidia

Google unveils Gemini's next generation, aiming to turn its search engine into a 'thought partner'

Google is unleashing Gemini’s next generation of artificial intelligence in its dominant search engine and other popular online services in the high-stakes battle to create technology that people can trust to enlighten them and manage tedious tasks

HP seeking $1.8 billion from Mike Lynch's estate after UK Autonomy lawsuit

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking nearly $1.8 billion from the estate of the late Mike Lynch over HP's acquisition of his British tech firm Autonomy, the U.S.

Renault to produce two new Geely-based cars in Brazil

Renault Group will produce two new cars in Brazil in the second half of 2026, using the base of its Chinese partner Geely's vehicles, as it further expands in a high growth market, it said

Intuit strikes $100 million deal to integrate OpenAI models into financial tools

Intuit said on Tuesday it has signed a multi-year deal worth more than $100 million with OpenAI to use the ChatGPT maker's artificial intelligence models to power AI agents across its apps

Bitcoin drops below $90,000 for the first time since April then rebounds

Bitcoin briefly fell below $90,000 overnight as investors sell once high-flying assets like cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence stocks

Billionaire Cari Tuna on why the organization she started will offer free advice to other donors

For more than 15 years, San Francisco-based billionaire Cari Tuna has strived to do the most good with the money she gives away

Vehicle crash risk spikes 65% on Sunday after Thanksgiving, data shows

Vehicle crash risk spikes 65% on Sunday after Thanksgiving, data shows

Amazon's Zoox robotaxis service to give free rides in San Francisco as its expansion accelerates

Amazon’s Zoox will start giving free robotaxi rides through parts of San Francisco as it accelerates its attempt to challenge Waymo’s early lead in the race to transport passengers cities in self-driving vehicles

When fake data is a good thing – how synthetic data trains AI to solve real problems

To overcome two challenges in training AI – scarce or hard-to-get data and data privacy – researchers have come up with a counterintuitive technique: fake it.

Research breakthroughs often come through collaborations − attacks on academic freedom threaten this vital work

Academic freedom grew strongly after World War II, with greater university funding, protections and autonomy, yet global data now shows a decline.

Nissan to cut more output at Kyushu plant on chip supply troubles

Japan's Nissan will cut production by another 1,400 vehicles at its Kyushu plant next week, as the fallout from chip supply disruptions linked to Chinese-owned

Artificial intelligence sparks debate at COP30 climate talks in Brazil

Artificial intelligence is being cast as both a hero and a villain at the U.N. climate talks in Brazil

Rostec says defence exports halved since 2022 as Russian orders dominated

Russian state conglomerate Rostec said on Tuesday that its defence exports fell by half since 2022 as domestic orders became a priority amid the fighting in Ukraine, but expects

Opinions split over AI bubble after billions invested

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said on Tuesday that no company would be unscathed if the artificial intelligence boom collapses, as concerns mount that multibillion-dollar investments in the

AI accounting startup Maxima raises $41 million in Kleiner Perkins-backed round

Artificial intelligence startup Maxima has raised about $41 million from investors including Redpoint Ventures and Kleiner Perkins as it looks to automate accounting for

EU to assess whether Amazon and Microsoft cloud businesses need extra scrutiny

The European Union is considering stricter scrutiny for Amazon and Microsoft's cloud businesses

Rattled tech stokes volatility

By Mike Dolan -        What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Persistent tech sector valuation and leverage jitters, a deepening crypto

Bubble or breakout? Nvidia earnings put AI boom under the microscope

The fate of Wall Street's staggering bets on artificial intelligence will rest squarely on Nvidia on Wednesday when the chipmaker reports results, with

Roblox to require age checks to use platform's chat features

Gaming platform Roblox will require users to verify their age using facial recognition software to chat with other players, a company executive said, with the

Airbus signs 150-jet deal with flydubai worth $24 billion

Airbus won a provisional order for 150 A321neo jets from flydubai on Tuesday worth $24 billion, ousting Boeing as exclusive supplier to the

US small and mid-sized businesses expect stronger 2026, BofA survey shows

A majority of small and mid-sized business owners in the U.S. expect stronger performance next year, with 74% forecasting revenue growth and nearly 60% planning to expand operations, a Bank

Ukraine needs more drones and better tactics, senior commander says

As winter looms and Russian forces adapt their tactics, Ukrainian troops need to double down on technological innovation and flood the front line with more drones to

Lawsuits claim Roblox endangers kids. New AI age verification aims to block them from chatting with adults

Lawsuits claim Roblox endangers kids. New AI age verification aims to block them from chatting with adults

Roblox steps up age checks and groups younger users into age-based chats

Roblox is stepping up its age verification system for users who want to message other players and implementing age-based chats so kids, teens and adults will only be able to communicate with people around their own age

America is grappling with an air traffic controller shortage. Can AI help?

America is grappling with an air traffic controller shortage. Can AI help?

Alibaba unveils major consumer AI upgrade with new Qwen chatbot

China's Alibaba has launched a major upgrade to its AI chatbot, marking an aggressive push into the consumer artificial intelligence market where it

EU probes Amazon, Microsoft's cloud services for potential curbs

The European Commission has launched three market investigations on cloud computing services by Amazon and Microsoft under the Digital Markets

Xiaomi warns of higher smartphone prices due to surging memory chip costs

China's Xiaomi warned on Tuesday that consumers were likely to see further hikes in smartphone prices next year due to soaring costs of memory chips while

European shares close at one-month low on Fed rate cut worries, tech valuations

European shares fell on Tuesday, with those in Germany near a five-month low as a broad risk-off mood gripped global markets,

Nvidia set for $320 billion price swing after earnings, options indicate

Nvidia's earnings report on Wednesday could trigger a $320 billion swing in the chipmaker's market value — the largest post-earnings move

Cambridge Dictionary’s 2025 word of the year captures an ‘unhealthy’ modern phenomenon

Cambridge Dictionary’s 2025 word of the year captures an ‘unhealthy’ modern phenomenon

No firm is immune if AI bubble bursts, Google CEO tells BBC

LONDON -Alphabet Chief Executive Sundar Pichai said no company would be unscathed if the artificial intelligence boom collapses, as soaring valuations and heavy investment in the sector fuel concerns

Big Tech-led demand for carbon removal credits fuels supply crunch

Surging demand for high-quality

Honda to recall over 256,000 US vehicles over software error, NHTSA says

Honda is recalling 256,603 Accord hybrid vehicles in the United States over a software error that may cause a potential loss of drive power, the U.S.

AkzoNobel, Axalta to merge creating $25 billion paint giant

Dulux paint maker AkzoNobel said on Tuesday that it plans to merge with paintmaker Axalta Coating Systems in a deal that will create a combined company with an enterprise

Apple takes 25% share of China smartphone market in October on iPhone 17 demand

Apple's iPhone accounted for one in every four smartphones sold in China in October, with sales jumping 37% from a year earlier on strong demand for the iPhone 17 series, data from research

Nio's Firefly EV brand seeks growth in right-hand drive markets without tariffs

SHANGHAI -Firefly, a compact electric vehicle brand owned by China's Nio, is seeking growth in right-hand drive markets that are free from punitive tariffs on Chinese EVs and is preparing to ramp up

Gulf Air finalises deal for at least 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes

Gulf Air signed an agreement on Tuesday with Boeing to buy at least 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes, the carrier said.

Taiwan rolls out handbook on how to prepare for natural disasters – and a Chinese invasion

Taiwan rolls out handbook on how to prepare for natural disasters – and a Chinese invasion

Honda to resume regular output at N. America plants after chip supply disruptions

Honda Motor said it will begin gradually resuming normal operations at its North American vehicle assembly plants from Monday, a sign that production disruptions from a shortage of

Fear and caution grip markets

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee It was another sea of red in Asia markets on Tuesday, with the sombre mood set to extend into Europe, as investors braced for

US has warned others to avoid loans from Chinese state banks. But it's the biggest recipient of all

A new report says China funneled billions in hidden loans to U.S. companies over the past quarter century, some targeting industries key to national security

On tiny Christmas Island, Google spurs renewable energy push for Indian Ocean data hub

Australia's remote Indian Ocean outpost of Christmas Island has enough power to support a new Google data centre without depriving locals, but its arrival could

Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot avoids additional jail time for mid-flight sabotage attempt

A U.S. judge ruled on Monday that a former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to disable the engines of a passenger jet mid-flight while riding off-duty in the

Databricks in talks to raise capital at above $130 billion valuation, The Information reports

Data analytics firm Databricks is in talks to raise funds at a valuation of more than $130 billion, about 30% higher than its last financing round two months ago, The Information reported

Archer Aviation to supply electric powertrain to Anduril, EDGE for Omen drone

Archer Aviation said on Monday it will supply its electric powertrain for the Omen autonomous air vehicle, being co-developed by U.S. defense technology firm Anduril

US-Saudi event to include CEOs from Chevron, Qualcomm, Pfizer, source says

The U.S.-Saudi Arabia investment forum to take place in Washington during the visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman this week is expected to include

Wall Street regulator drops emphasis on crypto sector exams for 2026

The U.S.

Akzo Nobel in talks to merge with Axalta Coating, Bloomberg News reports

Dulux paint maker Akzo Nobel NV is in talks to merge with paintmaker Axalta Coating Systems, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Weinstein's Saba sells credit derivatives on Big Tech as AI risks grow, source says

Boaz Weinstein's Saba Capital Management has sold credit derivatives in recent months to lenders seeking protection on big tech names like Oracle

TSX falls to 10-day low as investors fret about AI spending levels

Canada's main stock index fell to a 10-day low on Monday as worries about the sustainability of the spending boom around artificial intelligence offset an easing of

Welsh Carson-backed Lumexa Imaging reveals narrower loss in US IPO filing

Lumexa reported a narrower loss for the first nine months of 2025, the Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe-backed medical imaging firm revealed in its U.S. initial public offering paperwork on

Trading Day: Markets twitch, volatility stirs

Worries over the health of the U.S. consumer helped push Wall Street deep into the red on Monday, as investors also braced for Nvidia's earnings and the

Trump says he will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia on eve of crown prince's Washington visit

President Donald Trump says he will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia despite some concern within the administration that it could lead to China gaining access to the U.S. technology behind the advanced weapon system

Trump says 'we'll be selling' F-35s to Saudi Arabia

President Donald Trump said on Monday he plans to approve the sale of U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, speaking a day before he hosts Saudi Crown

Sinclair takes 8% stake in EW Scripps as broadcaster eyes potential acquisition

Broadcast giant Sinclair has taken a more than 8% stake in E

Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy price as CEO pledges to go 'all in' on weight loss pill

Novo Nordisk said on Monday it would lower the U.S. price of its injectable Wegovy obesity drug and pledged to go "all in" on its

What are the Rafale fighter jets Ukraine wants from France?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday said he had signed a letter of intent with France to acquire up to 100 Rafale F4 fighter jets as his country looks

Merck sees over $5 billion opportunity in Cidara's experimental flu drug

Merck said on Monday it expects a commercial opportunity exceeding $5 billion from Cidara Therapeutics' experimental flu drug, and does not anticipate it

BofA says AI is boosting bankers' productivity, revenue

Bank of America plans to spend billions of dollars on technologies such as artificial intelligence to boost bankers' productivity and bring in more

Satellite firm York Space Systems reveals 59% revenue surge in US IPO filing

York Space Systems recorded a 59% revenue jump for the first nine months of 2025, the satellite company revealed in its U.S. initial public offering paperwork on

Tesla wins bid to undo race bias class action by Black factory workers

A California state judge has ruled that more than 6,000 Black workers at Tesla's flagship assembly plant cannot sue over alleged racial harassment as a class, reversing

Amazon to raise $15 billion in first US bond sale in three years to fund AI push

Amazon will raise $15 billion from its first U.S. dollar bond offering in three years, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday, as big tech firms ramp up

Wall Street indexes end lower; investors brace for jobs data, Nvidia results

U.S. stocks ended sharply lower on Monday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closing below a key technical indicator for the first time since late April as

Fidelity sues Broadcom over access to key software to avoid outages

A subsidiary of Fidelity Investments has filed a lawsuit accusing technology company Broadcom of threatening to cut off its access to key software that has become

Stocks and bitcoin slide as nerves fray ahead of Nvidia earnings

Stocks and bitcoin slide as nerves fray ahead of Nvidia earnings

TSA investigating how a meat cleaver made it onto a plane in Portland

TSA investigating how a meat cleaver made it onto a plane in Portland

Top US admiral says he's watching China's rapid naval buildup closely

The top U.S. admiral has called China’s shipbuilding capability “impressive” as Beijing moves ahead with a rapid buildup of the world’s largest navy

He came to the US as a child refugee from the former Soviet Union. Now he’s a father facing deportation to Ukraine

He came to the US as a child refugee from the former Soviet Union. Now he’s a father facing deportation to Ukraine

Long-range weapons Ukraine has developed since Russia's 2022 invasion

Ukraine struck Russia's port of Novorossiysk last week, forcing it to suspend oil exports.

GMI Cloud to build $500 million AI data centre in Taiwan with Nvidia chips

U.S.-based cloud services provider GMI Cloud said on Monday it will build a $500 million artificial intelligence data centre in Taiwan with the support of U.S.

Boeing gets Dubai Airshow boost as Emirates orders 65 more 777X

Boeing took centre stage at day one of the Dubai Airshow on Monday, booking a $38 billion order from host carrier Emirates and

Major Ukrainian defence firm names Mike Pompeo to new advisory board

A leading Ukrainian drone and missile manufacturer said on Monday that it has named former U.S.

J&J expands cancer portfolio with $3.05 billion Halda buy