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A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries

A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the country

June 05, 2026

A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries

Environment|Science|Sports|Technology|World

Inside the 6-year process of turning American football fields into World Cup pitches

June 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Operator of S&P 500 decides against fast-tracking 'MegaCap' IPOs into its stock indexes

S&P Dow Jones Indices has decided not to change its guidelines for including large "MegaCap" companies in its stock indexes

June 05, 2026

Operator of S&P 500 decides against fast-tracking 'MegaCap' IPOs into its stock indexes

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Embraer takes off after Azorra deal lifts E2 program past 500 orders

Brazilian planemaker Embraer said on Friday it has secured an order for 15 E195-E2 aircraft from lessor Azorra, sending its shares up about 5%.

June 05, 2026

Embraer takes off after Azorra deal lifts E2 program past 500 orders

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman to step down from Microsoft's board

Reid Hoffman, billionaire co-founder of networking website LinkedIn, has decided not to stand for re-election to Microsoft's board of directors at its 2026 annual shareholder

June 05, 2026

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman to step down from Microsoft's board

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Airbus in limbo over early launch of larger A220, sources say

Airbus is wavering over when to launch a larger A220 jet due to a muted response from powerful leasing companies and a debate

June 05, 2026

Airbus in limbo over early launch of larger A220, sources say

Texas grid flags risks as data centers, crypto sites fail voltage tests

Several large data centers and crypto facilities planning to connect to the Texas power grid ahead of peak summer demand have failed key reliability tests, raising

June 05, 2026

Texas grid flags risks as data centers, crypto sites fail voltage tests

Juvenile tries to get away from Arapahoe County deputies on e-bike

June 06, 2026

Science|Technology|World

Who is aboard the International Space Station during the air leak?

NASA ordered five astronauts aboard the International Space Station to take shelter and prepare for possible evacuation for on Friday as a Russian crew tried to fix a

June 05, 2026

Who is aboard the International Space Station during the air leak?

Science|Technology|World

NASA reverses evacuation alert order for astronauts aboard space station

A worsening air leak aboard the International Space Station prompted five astronauts to take shelter and prepare for evacuation for roughly two hours on

June 05, 2026

NASA reverses evacuation alert order for astronauts aboard space station

Science|Technology|World

NASA directs its ISS crew members to board spacecraft amid leak repair attempt

June 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic urges industry coordination to allow for a 'pause' in AI development if risks grow

Anthropic is proposing that top AI companies coordinate a way to pause the development of advanced AI systems if they become too dangerous

June 05, 2026

Anthropic urges industry coordination to allow for a 'pause' in AI development if risks grow

Science|Technology|World

Astronauts briefly take shelter during repair to fix leak on the International Space Station

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have briefly taken shelter during a repair to fix a new leak

June 05, 2026

Astronauts briefly take shelter during repair to fix leak on the International Space Station

Crime|Political|Technology

Cost of Minneapolis ShotSpotter system at center of City Council debate

June 05, 2026

Drone explodes in Romanian port as Ukraine blames Russia for jamming it

A sea drone self-destructed near an oil terminal in Romania's Black Sea port of Constanta on Friday, without causing casualties, as Ukraine said Russia

June 05, 2026

Drone explodes in Romanian port as Ukraine blames Russia for jamming it

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Turkey targets more defence sales as West rearms, alliances shift

Two decades of state investment have transformed Turkey into a major exporter of drones and other military equipment, and the NATO member

June 05, 2026

Turkey targets more defence sales as West rearms, alliances shift

Business|Sports|Technology|World

Soccer-FIFA cancels mispriced free World Cup tickets after website error

FIFA has cancelled World Cup tickets for about 60 fans who were able to mistakenly purchase them for free due to a website error, and world soccer's governing body is now asking for

June 05, 2026

Soccer-FIFA cancels mispriced free World Cup tickets after website error

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

The US economy added 172,000 jobs last month, extending the labor market rebound

June 05, 2026

Lego launches 12,060-piece Sagrada Família — its biggest ever set

June 05, 2026

Crime|Europe|Technology|World

A Ukrainian maritime drone explodes at a Romanian Black Sea port. No injuries reported.

A Ukrainian maritime drone has exploded at a Black Sea port in Romania, with three others self-detonating outside the port, according to Romanian authorities

June 05, 2026

A Ukrainian maritime drone explodes at a Romanian Black Sea port. No injuries reported.

Education|Health|Science|Technology

What Pennsylvania’s AI chatbot lawsuit teaches us about the psychology behind medical trust

A Carnegie Mellon researcher explains the connection between our brains and AI chatbots – and what a new Pennsylvania lawsuit reveals about the dangers of AI.

June 05, 2026

What Pennsylvania’s AI chatbot lawsuit teaches us about the psychology behind medical trust

Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Building more renewable energy sources means rethinking land use for agriculture and conservation

Generating solar power requires a lot of land – but which land should it be? And what else can be done on that land?

June 05, 2026

Building more renewable energy sources means rethinking land use for agriculture and conservation

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Blockbuster SpaceX IPO set to test high-flying US stocks rally

The long-awaited, massive SpaceX initial public offering is expected next week, a major event for the U.S. stock market, with investors wary of possible

June 05, 2026

Blockbuster SpaceX IPO set to test high-flying US stocks rally

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Morgan Stanley expects SpaceX revenue to hit $3.4 trillion in 2040, WSJ reports

Morgan Stanley is projecting that SpaceX's revenue could reach $3.4 trillion in 2040, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

June 05, 2026

Morgan Stanley expects SpaceX revenue to hit $3.4 trillion in 2040, WSJ reports

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Signs global trade in goods is starting to slow, WTO says

The World Trade Organization said on Friday there were signs global merchandise trade growth may be starting to slow, though it had shown resilience in

June 05, 2026

Signs global trade in goods is starting to slow, WTO says

Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Methane rocket fuel is easier to handle and convenient but, as Blue Origin saw, it can be very explosive

A physical chemist outlines the promises and risks associated with methane fuel and describes why SpaceX and Blue Origin use it in their superheavy rockets.

June 05, 2026

Methane rocket fuel is easier to handle and convenient but, as Blue Origin saw, it can be very explosive

U.S. equity fund inflows surge as tech rally boosts sentiment

U.S. equity funds attracted the largest weekly inflow in three weeks in the week to June 3 as robust earnings outlooks by some technology companies extended a bull run in AI-linked

June 05, 2026

U.S. equity fund inflows surge as tech rally boosts sentiment

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Sika targets growth from China renovation market, global data centres

Sika sees growth opportunities in China's renovation market and infrastructure construction in the U.S., the Swiss construction chemicals manufacturer's CEO Thomas Hasler said in an

June 05, 2026

Sika targets growth from China renovation market, global data centres

Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

A healthier gut may be key to cancer care

June 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Anthropic warns that AI will soon be able to improve itself without human intervention

June 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Blacklisted AI company Anthropic, White House ease tensions ahead of IPO, sources say

A months-long dispute between Trump administration officials and AI firm Anthropic is showing signs of easing across parts of the U.S.

June 05, 2026

Blacklisted AI company Anthropic, White House ease tensions ahead of IPO, sources say

Business|Europe|Technology|World

German investigators launch probe into Boeing 787 incident in Frankfurt

The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) has begun an investigation into the Boeing 787 jetliner whose nose gear collapsed on Thursday at a gate at

June 05, 2026

German investigators launch probe into Boeing 787 incident in Frankfurt

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

JP Morgan upgrades Tesla to 'neutral', sees robotics driving long-term growth

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June 05, 2026

JP Morgan upgrades Tesla to 'neutral', sees robotics driving long-term growth

Business|Science|Technology|World

Drone crashes and severed fingers at a $13 billion Silicon Valley military startup

A year ago, Ryan Tseng, the head of U.S. defense tech startup Shield AI, announced his company had turned a new page.

June 05, 2026

Drone crashes and severed fingers at a $13 billion Silicon Valley military startup

Business|Economy|Technology|World

China and Hong Kong users unable to access SpaceX website, IPO documents

SpaceX's website and IPO marketing documents were not accessible on Friday in Hong Kong and mainland China, a Reuters review showed, a step

June 05, 2026

China and Hong Kong users unable to access SpaceX website, IPO documents

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

SpaceX IPO bars investors from China and Hong Kong, Bloomberg News reports

SpaceX's underwriters have barred investors in China and Hong Kong from participating in the company's planned initial public offering, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing

June 05, 2026

SpaceX IPO bars investors from China and Hong Kong, Bloomberg News reports

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Taiwan's Foxconn raises guidance for second-quarter outlook

Taiwan's Foxconn said on Friday that its second-quarter performance is likely to be well above its previously anticipated forecast of "significant" growth.

June 05, 2026

Taiwan's Foxconn raises guidance for second-quarter outlook

European shares slip as tech rally stalls, Middle East uncertainty weighs

European shares slipped on Friday and ended the week lower, as uncertainty about Middle East peace efforts kept investors on

June 05, 2026

European shares slip as tech rally stalls, Middle East uncertainty weighs

Houston, we have an IPO

The public listing of SpaceX will take centre stage as it looks likely to become one of the top 10 most valuable U.S. listed firms after it goes public, while a rate hike from the

June 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Airbus delivers 81 jets in May, up 59% year on year

Airbus delivered 81 aircraft in May, up 59% from the same month last year and bringing its total deliveries to 262 so far this year, the planemaker said on Friday in its monthly

June 05, 2026

Airbus delivers 81 jets in May, up 59% year on year

Business|Science|Technology|World

Japan could end up an 'AI colony' if it falls behind, digital minister warns

Japan could fall prey to a new form of colonialism in the AI era if it fails to keep pace with the technology's rapid development, the country's digital

June 05, 2026

Japan could end up an 'AI colony' if it falls behind, digital minister warns

Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Actors' union approves 4-year contract with studios and streamers

Television and movie actors have voted to ratify a four-year contract with studios and streaming services

June 05, 2026

Actors' union approves 4-year contract with studios and streamers

Small miss, big hit

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook The drawdown in tech stocks that has followed a narrow earnings miss at U.S. chipmaker Broadcom deepened in Asia on Friday,

June 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

Switch in talks to raise funds at $50 billion-plus valuation, The Information reports

Data center developer Switch is in talks to raise billions of dollars at a valuation of at least $50 billion, The Information reported on Thursday, citing people with knowledge of

June 05, 2026

Switch in talks to raise funds at $50 billion-plus valuation, The Information reports

Business|Economy|Technology|World

South Korea labour minister calls on tech firms to share excess AI profits with suppliers, staff

South Korea's labour minister called on the country's major tech firms to share the spoils of their massive windfall profits, warning that

June 05, 2026

South Korea labour minister calls on tech firms to share excess AI profits with suppliers, staff

Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea's Kim calls for 'exponential' nuclear expansion after inspecting new plant, KCNA says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for an "exponential" expansion of the country's atomic arsenal during a visit to a newly operational nuclear material

June 04, 2026

North Korea's Kim calls for 'exponential' nuclear expansion after inspecting new plant, KCNA says

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Wall Street giants tout SpaceX as Musk speaks at pre-IPO investor event

Wall Street's investment banking giants are feting hopeful buyers of Elon Musk's SpaceX at splashy events that kicked off on Thursday,

June 04, 2026

Wall Street giants tout SpaceX as Musk speaks at pre-IPO investor event

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Trump meets with auto industry over right-to-repair debate

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he met with senior leaders in the auto industry to discuss the ongoing debate over "right-to-repair"

June 05, 2026

Trump meets with auto industry over right-to-repair debate

Business|Economy|Technology

US officials eye government stakes in AI companies, NOTUS reports

Senior U.S. officials held preliminary discussions with major AI companies about the potential for the government to buy some shares in their firms, digital news outlet NOTUS

June 05, 2026

US officials eye government stakes in AI companies, NOTUS reports

Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|Travel

Copilot of United jet that struck a light pole realized flight was low, but not in time, report says

Federal investigators have released their initial report on a jet that struck a truck on a highway while landing at a New Jersey airport

June 05, 2026

Copilot of United jet that struck a light pole realized flight was low, but not in time, report says

Health|Science|Technology|World

PAHO strengthens Ebola preparedness, prepares shipments for virus detection

The Pan American Health Organization said on Thursday it is stepping up efforts to help countries across the Americas to strengthen their preparedness for Ebola, although the risk

June 05, 2026

PAHO strengthens Ebola preparedness, prepares shipments for virus detection

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

China's solar majors charge into batteries as panel sales falter

China's major solar panel manufacturers are ramping up higher-margin battery exports to boost revenue as growth in photovoltaic (PV)

June 05, 2026

China's solar majors charge into batteries as panel sales falter

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Boeing weighs 737 ramp-up to approach Airbus production targets, Air Current reports

Boeing is exploring raising production of its bestselling 737 jet beyond its publicly stated target of 63 aircraft per month, the Air Current reported on Thursday.

June 05, 2026

Boeing weighs 737 ramp-up to approach Airbus production targets, Air Current reports

SpaceX blocked from early US benchmark index entry as S&P reaffirms existing rules

S&P Global said on Thursday it was not changing the requirements for entry into its major indices, dealing a setback to Elon Musk's SpaceX by

June 05, 2026

SpaceX blocked from early US benchmark index entry as S&P reaffirms existing rules

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Honeywell's Quantinuum valued at $17.6 billion as shares rise in Nasdaq debut

Shares of Quantinuum rose 13.3% in their Nasdaq debut, fetching a valuation of $17.63 billion as Honeywell's quantum computing company became

June 04, 2026

Honeywell's Quantinuum valued at $17.6 billion as shares rise in Nasdaq debut

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX tells banks it won't move its $135-a-share IPO price

SpaceX told banks in its $75 billion initial public offering that it is set on the $135-a-share price that the firm disclosed on Wednesday in its amended IPO

June 05, 2026

SpaceX tells banks it won't move its $135-a-share IPO price

Business|Economy|Food|Technology

Walmart adds Subway meals to its 30-minute delivery offering as e-commerce race heats up

By Nicholas P.

June 05, 2026

Walmart adds Subway meals to its 30-minute delivery offering as e-commerce race heats up

Political|Science|Technology

US House lawmakers release draft bill to prohibit state AI rules

A bipartisan pair of U.S.

June 04, 2026

US House lawmakers release draft bill to prohibit state AI rules

Business|Environment|Technology|World

United issued safety bulletin to pilots after plane struck light pole near Newark airport

United Airlines issued a safety bulletin to pilots on approaches at Newark airport after a Boeing 767 aircraft struck a light pole on the New Jersey

June 05, 2026

United issued safety bulletin to pilots after plane struck light pole near Newark airport

Business|Health|Technology|World

US Supreme Court backs generic drugmaker in 'skinny label' patent case

Drugmaker Hikma's generic version of Amarin Pharma's cardiovascular medication Vascepa did not infringe Amarin's patents, the U.S.

June 04, 2026

US Supreme Court backs generic drugmaker in 'skinny label' patent case

Health|Science|Technology|Travel|World

'Smelled like a clogged toilet': Family experienced travel horror story aboard Turkish Airlines flight

June 05, 2026

Environment|Science|Technology|US

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's attempt to dismantle Boulder's NCAR lab

June 05, 2026

Education|Technology

High School senior uses Rubik's cube skills to teach 8th graders math

June 05, 2026

Arts|Crime|Technology|World

New Jersey police sergeant charged with stealing journalist's camera bag at immigration protest

A New Jersey police sergeant has been charged with stealing $10,000 worth of camera equipment from a photojournalist

June 05, 2026

New Jersey police sergeant charged with stealing journalist's camera bag at immigration protest

Deputy involved in crash with teen scooter operator

June 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Dow claims record closing high, S&P 500 advances; chip selloff weighs on Nasdaq

Wall Street advanced on Thursday as progress toward ending the Iran war buoyed investor sentiment, while disappointing results from

June 04, 2026

Dow claims record closing high, S&P 500 advances; chip selloff weighs on Nasdaq

Business|Technology|World

Qantas weighs order for 20 Boeing or Airbus wide-body jets, sources say

Qantas is in talks with planemakers over a possible order for around 20 Airbus or Boeing wide-body jets, industry sources said.

June 04, 2026

Qantas weighs order for 20 Boeing or Airbus wide-body jets, sources say

Business|Political|Technology|World

Trump Jr. talks crypto and geopolitics at business gathering in Switzerland

Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of the U.S. president and a senior executive of the Trump family business, extolled the virtues of cryptocurrencies and

June 04, 2026

Trump Jr. talks crypto and geopolitics at business gathering in Switzerland

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Gas engine maker Innio jumps 23% in Nasdaq debut as investors bet on data center boom

Innio's shares closed up 23% on Thursday in a strong start for the gas engine manufacturer, as a red-hot streak of new listings from AI infrastructure-linked

June 04, 2026

Gas engine maker Innio jumps 23% in Nasdaq debut as investors bet on data center boom

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Fed's Daly says AI is not for now driving inflation up or down

San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly on Thursday said that while she believes AI over a five- to 10-year window could be a deflationary force, the effect is "not a

June 04, 2026

Fed's Daly says AI is not for now driving inflation up or down

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warns foreign AI platforms can be used against Canadians

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is warning that foreign artificial intelligence platforms could be used against Canadians

June 04, 2026

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warns foreign AI platforms can be used against Canadians

Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

US Supreme Court backs FCC in clash with wireless carriers over fines

The U.S.

June 04, 2026

US Supreme Court backs FCC in clash with wireless carriers over fines

Europe|Science|Technology|World

What are the Gripen fighter jets Ukraine will buy from Sweden?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in May Ukraine would buy 20 of Saab's Gripen E fighter jets and Sweden will gift another 16 of an older

October 22, 2025

What are the Gripen fighter jets Ukraine will buy from Sweden?

Goldman Sachs expects SpaceX's AI revenue to surge 100-fold by 2030, FT reports

Goldman Sachs expects revenue from SpaceX's AI division to surge to $322 billion by 2030, up from $3.2 billion in 2025, according to the Wall Street bank's forecasts shared with a

June 04, 2026

Goldman Sachs expects SpaceX's AI revenue to surge 100-fold by 2030, FT reports

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

CrowdStrike shares fall as 'Mythos moment' fails to cheer investors

CrowdStrike shares slid 7% on Thursday after the company's quarterly forecasts failed to meet steep investor expectations, even though demand for

June 04, 2026

CrowdStrike shares fall as 'Mythos moment' fails to cheer investors

Business|Technology|Travel|World

Several injured in Boeing 787 nose-gear collapse in Frankfurt

Several staff members were injured when the nose gear of a Boeing 787 jetliner unexpectedly collapsed at a gate at Frankfurt airport on Thursday, its operator Lufthansa

June 04, 2026

Several injured in Boeing 787 nose-gear collapse in Frankfurt

Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology

Walmart investors reject AI workplace report as automation expands in the US

By Nicholas P.

June 04, 2026

Walmart investors reject AI workplace report as automation expands in the US

Business|Technology

Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on federal regulation of telecom companies

The Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration in a case about the power of federal regulators over telecommunications companies

June 04, 2026

Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on federal regulation of telecom companies

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Technology

With Oval Office replica and skyline views of Chicago, Obama's new museum is political and personal

Former President Barack Obama’s influence in his presidential museum runs deep, from the Chicago location to the textured stone adorning its dramatic tower, art installations and a striped reading chairs that resemble ones in his own home

June 04, 2026

With Oval Office replica and skyline views of Chicago, Obama's new museum is political and personal

Business|Economy|Technology

US first-quarter worker productivity, labor costs revised lower

U.S. worker productivity growth slowed faster than initially thought in the first quarter, but the underlying trend remained strong and a boost is expected from

June 04, 2026

US first-quarter worker productivity, labor costs revised lower

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Airbus delivered 81 jets in May after China logjam eases

Airbus delivered 81 aircraft in May, up sharply from a year earlier, partly due to the release of planes caught up in a regulatory stand-off with China, industry sources said

June 04, 2026

Airbus delivered 81 jets in May after China logjam eases

S&P 500, Nasdaq slide at open as Broadcom revenue miss dents chip stocks

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq dropped at the open on Thursday, as Broadcom's revenue miss pressured chip stocks, while equity investors took a breather after a strong rally to record

June 04, 2026

S&P 500, Nasdaq slide at open as Broadcom revenue miss dents chip stocks

Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|World

Paramount+ to stream UFC main cards in Canada from 2027

Paramount Skydance and the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Thursday announced a six-year deal, under which UFC's numbered event main cards in Canada will be streamed exclusively

June 04, 2026

Paramount+ to stream UFC main cards in Canada from 2027

Pinterest deepens Amazon partnership with $4 billion cloud deal

Pinterest said on Thursday it would pay Amazon Web Services $4 billion for cloud services through 2031, as the social media company strengthens a long-term partnership with its

June 04, 2026

Pinterest deepens Amazon partnership with $4 billion cloud deal

Business|Economy|Technology

SpaceX sets $135 price for blockbuster IPO, upending Wall Street convention

SpaceX publicly set a $135 price for shares in its initial public offering on Wednesday, upending the longstanding Wall Street price-discovery

June 04, 2026

SpaceX sets $135 price for blockbuster IPO, upending Wall Street convention

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Standard Chartered's crypto bull sticks to $100,000 bitcoin call despite 'painful' week

Geoffrey Kendrick, the global head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered and one of the most vocal crypto advocates, is sticking with his call for

June 04, 2026

Standard Chartered's crypto bull sticks to $100,000 bitcoin call despite 'painful' week

Science|Technology|World

UN nuclear watchdog says it's been unable to inspect Iranian facilities

The U.N. nuclear watchdog has been unable to inspect nuclear facilities in Iran affected by the war last June, according to a confidential report by the U.N. nuclear watchdog

June 04, 2026

UN nuclear watchdog says it's been unable to inspect Iranian facilities

Researchers say this new Trump rule could destroy American science as we know it. They’re fighting back

June 04, 2026

Education|Health|Science|Technology

Some of what happens during youth can’t be reversed. It’s another reason to rethink kids’ screen time

June 04, 2026

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Fossil fishes buried in the desert reveal a missing chapter in marine history

A team of researchers worked grueling, hot hours in the desert to understand the history of life in Earth’s oceans after a major extinction event.

June 04, 2026

Fossil fishes buried in the desert reveal a missing chapter in marine history

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Singapore Airlines in talks for major new jet order, sources say

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is in talks with Airbus and Boeing to buy at least 50 of the industry's biggest jets, as it plans a next phase

June 04, 2026

Singapore Airlines in talks for major new jet order, sources say

Business|Opinion|Science|Technology

From oversight to coercion: How authoritarian governments are twisting AI safety to get tech companies to fall in line

Authoritarian governments, including the Trump administration, are reorienting AI safety provisions away from protecting the public toward coercing support for the regime.

June 04, 2026

From oversight to coercion: How authoritarian governments are twisting AI safety to get tech companies to fall in line

Economy|Education|Science|Technology

We analyzed paper money printed by Ben Franklin to uncover his anti‑counterfeiting techniques and materials innovations

Ben Franklin led an effort to print paper bills in the American colonies, after a coin shortage constrained the economy.

June 04, 2026

We analyzed paper money printed by Ben Franklin to uncover his anti‑counterfeiting techniques and materials innovations

Education|Health|Opinion|Science|Technology

Eroding a virtue: AI trains people to expect instant answers – and that’s bad news for patience

Patience is a virtue that researchers have linked to many parts of well-being. But it’s also something that needs a bit of practice and training – and can be undermined by instant, easy gratification.

June 04, 2026

Eroding a virtue: AI trains people to expect instant answers – and that’s bad news for patience

Business|Europe|Technology|World

Sweden's Gripen faces moment of truth in Ukraine's air war with Russia

After Ukraine said it will make the Gripen the backbone of its air force, the Swedish fighter jet is finally set to be tested in the

June 04, 2026

Sweden's Gripen faces moment of truth in Ukraine's air war with Russia

Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Brazil could buy another 20 Gripen jets, Sweden says

Brazil has expressed interest in purchasing 20 additional Gripen model E and F fighter jets from Sweden's Saab, Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson said on Thursday.

June 04, 2026

Brazil could buy another 20 Gripen jets, Sweden says

Coloradans are getting squeezed by credit cards while trying to navigate high costs

About a third of Americans report using high-interest credit cards for everyday expenses as costs continue to rise.

June 04, 2026

Coloradans are getting squeezed by credit cards while trying to navigate high costs

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Broadcom set to shed $300 billion in value as AI results fail to impress

Broadcom shares slumped more than 14% on Thursday, dragging chip peers lower, after the company's results fell short of lofty expectations

June 04, 2026

Broadcom set to shed $300 billion in value as AI results fail to impress

Amazon unveils new AI warehouse robot in $12 billion Europe push

Amazon on Thursday unveiled an upgraded AI-powered mobile robot for its warehouses that can respond to conversational prompts, as part of a €10

June 04, 2026

Amazon unveils new AI warehouse robot in $12 billion Europe push

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US Senate faces tough vote on nationwide E15 gasoline sales expansion

Supporters of a long-stalled push to expand nationwide sales of higher-ethanol E15 gasoline are pursuing an uphill

June 04, 2026

US Senate faces tough vote on nationwide E15 gasoline sales expansion

Asia|Science|Technology|World

Satellite images show suspected structure at disputed South China Sea atoll, but later gone

Satellite images obtained by Reuters confirmed the presence of a structure at the entrance of the hotly disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South

June 04, 2026

Satellite images show suspected structure at disputed South China Sea atoll, but later gone

Technology|World

US Marine Corps retires the first fighter jet that didn’t need a runway

June 04, 2026

Australia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Australia's Lynas Rare Earths names Pol Le Roux interim CEO

Australia's Lynas Rare Earths said on Thursday that Chief Operating Officer Pol Le Roux will take over as interim CEO from June 30, marking a leadership transition at the world's

June 04, 2026

Australia's Lynas Rare Earths names Pol Le Roux interim CEO

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SK Hynix tells investors its US listing plan wins their strong backing, source says

SK Hynix told investors this week it received "tremendously positive" feedback on its proposed U.S. listing as the chipmaker benefits from strong demand for

June 04, 2026

SK Hynix tells investors its US listing plan wins their strong backing, source says

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Europe's tech 'liberation day'? Computer says not yet

As the European Union unveiled its technology sovereignty package on Wednesday, a top official posted in glee: "Today is Tech Liberation Day".

June 04, 2026

Europe's tech 'liberation day'? Computer says not yet

Global airline chiefs to confront Iran war fuel shock at industry summit

Global airline bosses gathering in Rio de Janeiro this weekend will be searching for answers to the industry's biggest crisis since the

June 04, 2026

Global airline chiefs to confront Iran war fuel shock at industry summit

Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

Kim Jong Un inspects new nuclear plant, plans ‘exponential’ weapons production ramp-up

June 04, 2026

Technology|World

Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasion

Taiwan will sharply increase its arsenal of powerful anti-ship missiles to more than 1,800 by early 2029, as it seeks to enhance its capacity to

June 04, 2026

Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasion

Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Foxconn and Intel team up to build next-gen AI systems

Foxconn said on Thursday it will work with U.S. chipmaker Intel to jointly develop and deploy next-generation AI infrastructure and intelligent computing platforms in a move

June 04, 2026

Foxconn and Intel team up to build next-gen AI systems

Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology

TSMC working hard to meet chip demand, would 'like' to hike prices

Taiwan's TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, is striving to keep up with demand and avoid becoming a bottleneck in the global supply chain

June 04, 2026

TSMC working hard to meet chip demand, would 'like' to hike prices

North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has visited a new facility to produce nuclear materials and announced plans to bolster the country’s nuclear forces “at an exponential rate."

June 04, 2026

North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

A leaner, more focused Honeywell Aerospace projects strong growth after spinoff

Honeywell Aerospace told investors on Wednesday that it expects to book $6.5 billion in adjusted earnings by 2030, fueled by strong demand from jetmakers and

June 03, 2026

A leaner, more focused Honeywell Aerospace projects strong growth after spinoff

Business|Science|Technology

Meta repeatedly pushes back new AI model release for developers, WSJ says

Meta has repeatedly pushed back plans to release its new Muse Spark AI model API to developers, and as of Tuesday, had no scheduled launch date, the Wall Street Journal reported,

June 04, 2026

Meta repeatedly pushes back new AI model release for developers, WSJ says

AI companies are barreling toward huge Wall Street debuts. A look at the biggest players

Some of the leading artificial intelligence companies are moving toward initial public offerings this year at eye-popping valuations

June 04, 2026

AI companies are barreling toward huge Wall Street debuts. A look at the biggest players

Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Meta accuses Australia of breaching FTA, invokes US 'trade action'

Meta accused Australia of violating a free trade agreement with the U.S. by proposing a new tax on certain tech giants which do not strike licensing deals with

June 04, 2026

Meta accuses Australia of breaching FTA, invokes US 'trade action'

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Advent, ADIA-backed gas engine maker Innio raises $2.43 billion in US IPO

Gas engine manufacturer Innio said on Wednesday it has raised $2.43 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, as investors flock to companies powering the AI boom.

June 04, 2026

Advent, ADIA-backed gas engine maker Innio raises $2.43 billion in US IPO

Business|Economy|Education|Technology

US agency reviews school internet subsidies amid concerns about kids' screen time

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June 04, 2026

US agency reviews school internet subsidies amid concerns about kids' screen time

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

SpaceX wins Texas tax breaks for chip project, ahead of record IPO

SpaceX secured tax incentives on Wednesday for its proposed Terafab chip manufacturing project in Grimes County, Texas,

June 03, 2026

SpaceX wins Texas tax breaks for chip project, ahead of record IPO

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

JPMorgan's Dimon to pitch SpaceX IPO to wealthy clients, source says

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon will pitch the upcoming initial public offering of SpaceX to the bank's wealthy clients this week in a bid to drive

June 04, 2026

JPMorgan's Dimon to pitch SpaceX IPO to wealthy clients, source says

Business|Technology|World

US FCC plans tighter rules that will help US firms in undersea internet cable market

The Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday it plans to toughen oversight of submarine communications cables that handle ‌99% of

June 04, 2026

US FCC plans tighter rules that will help US firms in undersea internet cable market

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX sets the stage for a record $75 billion IPO

June 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Broadcom's sales and AI chip forecast comes in below expectations, shares tumble

Chipmaker Broadcom missed Wall Street expectations for second-quarter revenue on Wednesday and its

June 04, 2026

Broadcom's sales and AI chip forecast comes in below expectations, shares tumble

Business|Science|Technology

Honeywell's Quantinuum raises $1.68 billion in US IPO as quantum computing heats up

Honeywell's Quantinuum said on Wednesday it has raised $1.68 billion in its U.S. initial public offering after pricing shares at $60 apiece, as

June 04, 2026

Honeywell's Quantinuum raises $1.68 billion in US IPO as quantum computing heats up

Five Eyes security alliance warns of Chinese espionage threat

Security agencies from the "Five Eyes" alliance which includes the U.S. and Britain issued a warning on Wednesday about Chinese spies aggressively using online job platforms

June 04, 2026

Five Eyes security alliance warns of Chinese espionage threat

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX's IPO is set to be the biggest ever and could make Elon Musk a trillionaire

SpaceX says it plans to raise up to $75 billion when it goes public this month, setting the stage for the largest-ever stock market debut and putting Elon Musk on course to becoming the world’s first trillionaire

June 04, 2026

SpaceX's IPO is set to be the biggest ever and could make Elon Musk a trillionaire

FAA investigating close call between plane registered to flight school and JetBlue passenger jet near Fort Lauderdale

June 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Bank of America to hire interns, campus recruits despite AI threat

Bank of America said on Wednesday it would welcome about 4,000 summer interns and full-time campus hires, signaling a commitment to entry-level talent even as the rise of AI fuels

June 04, 2026

Bank of America to hire interns, campus recruits despite AI threat

Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology

TransAlta to buy Blackstone-backed Colorado gas-fired plants for $1 billion

Canadian power producer TransAlta Corp said on Wednesday it will acquire two natural gas-fired peaking facilities near Denver, Colorado, from Blackstone for about $1 billion,

June 04, 2026

TransAlta to buy Blackstone-backed Colorado gas-fired plants for $1 billion

Fatal Virginia crash raises questions about bus safety and the records of the driver and company

A commercial bus crash in Virginia that killed five people and injured dozens of others has raised questions about the driver, the company that employed him and the overall safety of the industry

June 04, 2026

Fatal Virginia crash raises questions about bus safety and the records of the driver and company

Environment|Science|Technology

The oceans are in deep trouble. The Trump administration is ditching a vital deep-sea monitoring system

June 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Oil prices climb back toward $100, and US stocks halt their record-breaking rally

Oil prices rose following the latest threats to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, and U.S. stocks retreated from their records

June 03, 2026

Oil prices climb back toward $100, and US stocks halt their record-breaking rally

Environment|Science|Technology

Radio scans find no alien tech from the latest interstellar comet

The group leading the charge in the search for extraterrestrial life has given the all clear

June 04, 2026

Radio scans find no alien tech from the latest interstellar comet

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Applied Aerospace & Defense valued at $3.5 billion as shares rise in debut

Applied Aerospace & Defense achieved a valuation of $3.54 billion after its shares opened 3.8% above the offer price in their market debut on Wednesday, the latest in a streak of

June 03, 2026

Applied Aerospace & Defense valued at $3.5 billion as shares rise in debut

Health|Science|Technology|World

US equipment, experts arrive at Kenya Ebola facility despite court order, protests

Around 20 flights carrying medical equipment and specialist staff have landed at a base in Kenya where the U.S. government is continuing

June 03, 2026

US equipment, experts arrive at Kenya Ebola facility despite court order, protests

Business|Crime|Science|Technology|World

British lawmaker sues Musk's xAI over sexualised Grok images

British lawmaker Jess Asato is suing Elon Musk's xAI, saying in a statement on Wednesday the Grok AI platform had been used to create fake sexualised images of her.

June 04, 2026

British lawmaker sues Musk's xAI over sexualised Grok images

Business|Science|Technology

Uber's commitment to self-driving startup Nuro is close to $500 million, sources say

Uber has committed close to half a billion dollars in self-driving startup Nuro, two sources directly aware of the matter told Reuters, detailing the

June 04, 2026

Uber's commitment to self-driving startup Nuro is close to $500 million, sources say

Business|Crime|Economy|Technology

Polymarket cuts ties with George Santos as regulators probe trades on rival prediction market

Polymarket is ending its paid relationship with George Santos as federal regulators investigate him for possible insider trading

June 04, 2026

Polymarket cuts ties with George Santos as regulators probe trades on rival prediction market

Crime|Technology

Pair accused of hitting, pouring beer on robots analyzing sidewalks

June 04, 2026

Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

Squirrels hungry for three cars' plant-based parts caused $30,000 in damage, man says

June 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Tesla rolls out unsupervised robotaxis in Austin

Tesla said on Wednesday it was rolling out its unsupervised robotaxis in the Austin Metro area in Texas, as the electric-vehicle maker looks to speed up its autonomous ride-hailing

June 03, 2026

Tesla rolls out unsupervised robotaxis in Austin

Business|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI's Altman to urge US lawmakers not to require AI model approvals

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will advocate against proposals that AI developers obtain U.S. government approval before releasing new models to the public,

June 03, 2026

OpenAI's Altman to urge US lawmakers not to require AI model approvals

Business|Technology|Travel|World

Air Canada still sees system 'friction' over delayed deliveries of A321XLR jets

Air Canada still sees “friction in the system” regarding delays in the deliveries of Airbus A321XLR jets, the airline’s COO said on Wednesday, as the carrier starts

June 03, 2026

Air Canada still sees system 'friction' over delayed deliveries of A321XLR jets

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Automakers, retailers warn US memory-chip shortage is impacting prices

The increasing need for memory chips to power artificial intelligence data centers could lead to dramatic price hikes in U.S. consumer goods and

June 03, 2026

Automakers, retailers warn US memory-chip shortage is impacting prices

Cannons lost underwater during the American Revolution will soon go on display at a Georgia museum

Georgia's oldest city is welcoming a truckload of historical treasures from the earlier period of U.S. history

June 03, 2026

Cannons lost underwater during the American Revolution will soon go on display at a Georgia museum

Environment|Science|Technology|World

Energy, water use and pollution of AI and data centers rival most countries

According to a United Nations University report, the environmental footprint of data centers already rivals some of the world’s largest countries

June 03, 2026

Energy, water use and pollution of AI and data centers rival most countries

Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Caleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 cover

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been announced as EA Sports’ cover athlete for Madden NFL 27

June 03, 2026

Caleb Williams strikes jump-throw pose for Madden NFL 27 cover

Arts|Sports|Technology|US

Trump suggests he won’t take down UFC ‘Claw’ on White House lawn

June 03, 2026

Macy's raises annual outlook after the fourth straight quarter of sales gains

Macy’s reported its fourth consecutive quarter of comparable sales gains as the department store said an overhaul of its merchandise and better customer service is resonating with customers

June 03, 2026

Macy's raises annual outlook after the fourth straight quarter of sales gains

Business|Finance|Sports|Technology

Belmont Park rebuild nears the finish line as the Belmont Stakes is a year from returning home

After the Belmont Stakes is run upstate at Saratoga Race Course for a third and final time, the third leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown returns to its traditional home next year for the 159th rendition

June 03, 2026

Belmont Park rebuild nears the finish line as the Belmont Stakes is a year from returning home

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Alphabet to raise $84.75 billion in upsized equity offering to fund AI ambitions

Alphabet has increased the size of its equity offerings to $84.75 billion, in a sign of strong investor appetite for big tech companies as they expand their AI infrastructure and

June 03, 2026

Alphabet to raise $84.75 billion in upsized equity offering to fund AI ambitions

Wall Street ends lower as Middle East tensions escalate

Wall Street stocks pulled back from record highs on Wednesday as flaring tensions in the Middle East and rising crude prices stoked

June 03, 2026

Wall Street ends lower as Middle East tensions escalate

Europe|Sports|Technology

Charles Leclerc signs new multiyear deal with Ferrari in F1

Ferrari says Charles Leclerc has signed a new contract with the Formula 1 team “for the coming seasons.”

June 03, 2026

Charles Leclerc signs new multiyear deal with Ferrari in F1

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Resilient Saudi economy proves a draw for wartime Gulf business

When food-tech entrepreneur Sara Amini wanted to see where Gulf businesses were still spending despite the Iran war, she

June 03, 2026

Resilient Saudi economy proves a draw for wartime Gulf business

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX will disrupt $1.6 trillion US communications industry, Oppenheimer says

SpaceX will disrupt the $1.6 trillion U.S. communications industry as the Elon Musk-led company's satellite broadband unit Starlink expands, Oppenheimer said

June 03, 2026

SpaceX will disrupt $1.6 trillion US communications industry, Oppenheimer says

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

USA Rare Earth finalizes deals for up to $1.6 billion in funding under CHIPS Act

USA Rare Earth said on Wednesday it has signed agreements with the U.S.

June 03, 2026

USA Rare Earth finalizes deals for up to $1.6 billion in funding under CHIPS Act

Business|Science|Technology

Meta enters enterprise AI race with new business agent

Meta Platforms on Wednesday unveiled an artificial intelligence agent aimed at helping businesses carry out day-to-day operations, positioning the social media

June 03, 2026

Meta enters enterprise AI race with new business agent

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

European Union launches tech sovereignty initiative to boost chips, cloud and AI at home

European Union leaders are pushing back against reliance on American and Asian tech companies

June 03, 2026

European Union launches tech sovereignty initiative to boost chips, cloud and AI at home

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

AI 'chipflation' spreading from data centers to wider economy, Morgan Stanley warns

Soaring memory chip prices driven by massive AI demand risk stoking "chipflation," Morgan Stanley analysts cautioned, as makers of devices from

June 03, 2026

AI 'chipflation' spreading from data centers to wider economy, Morgan Stanley warns

Crime|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

How 911 dispatchers are preparing for World Cup fans unfamiliar with Gillette Stadium: "A much bigger stage"

June 03, 2026

Health|Science|Technology

'It's still working': More are living with cancer as era of targeted drugs takes hold

Cathy Smithwick, now 67, has lived with breast cancer, and then ovarian cancer, for more than 20 years with the help of targeted drugs, drugs that harness the

June 03, 2026

'It's still working': More are living with cancer as era of targeted drugs takes hold

EU targets Big Tech dependence with 'made-in-Europe' drive

The European Commission proposed laws on Wednesday to boost domestic cloud, AI and semiconductor industries and cut reliance on U.S.

June 03, 2026

EU targets Big Tech dependence with 'made-in-Europe' drive

Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Fiat to start sales of Grizzly SUV and Grizzly Fastback in second half of the year

Fiat will start sales of its Grizzly mid-sized SUV and Grizzly Fastback model in the second half of this year in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with plans to expand to

June 03, 2026

Fiat to start sales of Grizzly SUV and Grizzly Fastback in second half of the year

Arts|Entertainment|Opinion|Science|Technology

How ‘monoculture’ became a catchall for two opposing anxieties – that we no longer share enough, and that we all share too much

The term’s contradictory uses signal deeper worries about cultural fragmenting and algorithmic-induced flattening.

June 03, 2026

How ‘monoculture’ became a catchall for two opposing anxieties – that we no longer share enough, and that we all share too much

Business|Economy|Technology

Private infra, real estate capital to play larger financing role in AI data center boom, Goldman says

Private infrastructure and real estate capital are expected to play a larger role in financing the AI-driven data-center boom, as companies move beyond traditional forms of funding,

June 03, 2026

Private infra, real estate capital to play larger financing role in AI data center boom, Goldman says

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Russia's Sberbank offers AI model to Global South states keen to bridge digital divide

(Amends dateline) By Gleb Bryanski and Elena Fabrichnaya ST.

June 03, 2026

Russia's Sberbank offers AI model to Global South states keen to bridge digital divide

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

AlphaSense nearly doubles valuation to $7.5 billion in new funding round

Market intelligence platform AlphaSense said on Wednesday it has raised $350 million at a valuation of $7.5 billion, nearly double that of its funding round two years ago.

June 03, 2026

AlphaSense nearly doubles valuation to $7.5 billion in new funding round

Europe|Technology|World

EU Parliament to switch to French search engine from Google in tech sovereignty push

The European Parliament will switch to French search engine Qwant from Google, it said on Wednesday, underscoring Europe's push to reduce its reliance on

June 03, 2026

EU Parliament to switch to French search engine from Google in tech sovereignty push

Business|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

Electric SUV showdown: Edmunds compares the revamped Toyota bZ to the Tesla Model Y

Electric SUVs are becoming the default choice for many car buyers, shifting the question from whether to go electric to which model fits everyday life best

June 03, 2026

Electric SUV showdown: Edmunds compares the revamped Toyota bZ to the Tesla Model Y

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

The world’s biggest tech companies are betting big on computers that control themselves

June 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Technology

Ford to recall nearly 420,000 US vehicles over seat-belt issue, NHTSA says

Ford Motor will recall 419,967 vehicles in the U.S. as seat belts that do not retract or extend properly can fail to restrain occupants as intended, increasing the risk of injury in

June 03, 2026

Ford to recall nearly 420,000 US vehicles over seat-belt issue, NHTSA says

Science|Technology|World

US, South Korea discuss nuclear cooperation in security talks

South Korea and the U.S. held inaugural talks this week to discuss nuclear cooperation under a joint fact sheet on security agreed by U.S.

June 03, 2026

US, South Korea discuss nuclear cooperation in security talks

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

High-profile Instagram AI chatbot breach spotlights security risks of automation

An Instagram hack that saw attackers talk Meta's AI support chatbot into handing over access to high-profile accounts has exposed a

June 03, 2026

ECB to ask banks for targeted measures to counter AI risk

The European Central Bank met commercial lenders last week to discuss the potential threat from the newest artificial intelligence models and will follow up with demands

June 03, 2026

ECB to ask banks for targeted measures to counter AI risk

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

US tech stocks' market dominance reaches new heights and presents new risks

The charge higher in U.S. technology stocks has made broader indexes as reliant as ever on the group -- and more vulnerable should those market leaders

June 03, 2026

US tech stocks' market dominance reaches new heights and presents new risks

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

AI building boom ripples through inflation-hit Treasury market

The artificial-intelligence boom already has fueled a record stock-market surge. Now it's driving up long-term Treasury yields too.

June 03, 2026

AI building boom ripples through inflation-hit Treasury market

Software stocks bounce back - now comes the hard part

Software stocks have rebounded from a punishing selloff as investors are betting that AI may boost the sector rather than leaving it for dead.

June 03, 2026

Software stocks bounce back - now comes the hard part

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

When IPOs go wrong: SpaceX, AI firms face a delicate process

Beware the ghosts of IPOs past.

June 03, 2026

When IPOs go wrong: SpaceX, AI firms face a delicate process

Business|Economy|Technology|World

UK orders Google to allow publishers to opt out of AI scraping for search summaries

British competition regulators have mandated that Google must allow news sites to opt out of having their content scraped for AI overviews

June 03, 2026

UK orders Google to allow publishers to opt out of AI scraping for search summaries

Business|Crime|Political|Sports|Technology

George Santos reported to prosecutors over suspicious Kalshi trades, AP source says

A prediction market reported former U.S. Rep. George Santos to federal prosecutors after he boasted he’d be going to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, then bet against his own attendance

June 03, 2026

George Santos reported to prosecutors over suspicious Kalshi trades, AP source says

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Amazon launches Prime in South Africa for under $4 a month

E-commerce giant Amazon.com said on Wednesday it has launched its paid Prime service in South Africa, offering faster deliveries and media content for 59 South African rand ($3.61)

June 03, 2026

Amazon launches Prime in South Africa for under $4 a month

Business|Europe|Technology|World

Meta loses challenge against EU gatekeeper label for Messenger

Meta Platforms lost its fight on Wednesday against the EU's labelling of its Messenger app as a powerful 'gatekeeper', which places

June 03, 2026

Meta loses challenge against EU gatekeeper label for Messenger

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

DeepSeek slated to raise $7 billion in maiden funding round, sources say

DeepSeek, China's best-known AI startup, is set to raise about 50 billion yuan ($7.4 billion) in its first funding round from investors including Tencent Holdings and CATL, people

June 03, 2026

DeepSeek slated to raise $7 billion in maiden funding round, sources say

Google must let UK publishers opt out of AI search under new rules

Britain has imposed new conduct requirements on Google's search services, including allowing publishers to stop their content being used to power the U.S. tech giant's AI features,

June 03, 2026

Google must let UK publishers opt out of AI search under new rules

Marvell, a fitting name for the latest AI darling

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Notwithstanding fresh hostilities in the Middle East, AI shares drove equity markets in Asia to new records on Wednesday.

June 03, 2026

Marvell, a fitting name for the latest AI darling

Business|Economy|Technology

SpaceX plans to set IPO price at $135 per share, targeting record $75 billion raise, source says

In a surprise move ahead of its investor roadshow, Elon Musk's SpaceX plans to fix its IPO price at $135 ‌per share to raise a record-setting $75 billion,

June 03, 2026

SpaceX plans to set IPO price at $135 per share, targeting record $75 billion raise, source says

Megaport secures 4 AI deals, to raise $594 million to build inference cloud

Australia's Megaport said on Wednesday it has secured four new AI infrastructure contracts worth A$458.9 million and will raise A$827.3 million ($594 million)

June 03, 2026

Megaport secures 4 AI deals, to raise $594 million to build inference cloud

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

BlackRock's Atlas freezes $1 billion in Brazil renewables investments

Atlas Renewable Energy, one of South America's largest clean power generators, has put plans for $1 billion in new investments in

June 03, 2026

BlackRock's Atlas freezes $1 billion in Brazil renewables investments

Applied Aerospace & Defense raises $650 million in US IPO

Private equity-backed government contractor Applied Aerospace & Defense said on Tuesday it had raised $650 million in its U.S. initial public ‌offering after pricing shares at $20

June 03, 2026

Applied Aerospace & Defense raises $650 million in US IPO

Goldman upgrades Taiwan, South Korea stocks as Asia rally intensifies

Gains for AI chipmaker stocks can continue, but risks of a pullback are growing, Goldman Sachs said in a note on Wednesday.

June 03, 2026

Goldman upgrades Taiwan, South Korea stocks as Asia rally intensifies

Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Scientists lose critical climate record as ocean observatory will go dark under Trump funding cuts

The Trump administration is dismantling a $386 million network of more than 900 ocean sensors funded by the National Science Foundation

June 03, 2026

Scientists lose critical climate record as ocean observatory will go dark under Trump funding cuts

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Shopify expands share buyback program by $3 billion

Shopify said on Tuesday its board had approved an additional $3 billion share buyback program, bringing the Canadian e-commerce company's total repurchase authorization to $5

June 03, 2026

Shopify expands share buyback program by $3 billion

GameStop reports 14% rise in quarterly revenue, unveils $2 billion share buyback

Videogame retailer GameStop posted a 14% rise in quarterly revenue on Tuesday, buoyed by strong collectibles demand, and said its board approved a new $2 billion share repurchase

June 03, 2026

GameStop reports 14% rise in quarterly revenue, unveils $2 billion share buyback

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

ChatGPT app hits 1 billion monthly active users in record time, data shows

OpenAI's ChatGPT has crossed 1 billion global monthly active app users, becoming the fastest app ever to reach the milestone, according to estimates from market intelligence firm

June 03, 2026

ChatGPT app hits 1 billion monthly active users in record time, data shows

CopperTech Metals reports revenue surge in US IPO filing

CopperTech Metals reported a jump in revenue in its filing for U.S. initial public offering on Tuesday, as it looks to capitalize on the Trump administration's policy push for

June 03, 2026

CopperTech Metals reports revenue surge in US IPO filing

Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration to ask US AI firms to voluntarily submit models for cybersecurity tests

The Trump administration will ask leading AI developers to voluntarily submit their most capable models for government

June 02, 2026

Trump administration to ask US AI firms to voluntarily submit models for cybersecurity tests

Business|Economy|Technology

SpaceX targets $1.75 trillion valuation in all-primary IPO next week, sources say

SpaceX, Elon Musk's rocket and satellite company, plans to target a valuation of $1.75 trillion in its blockbuster initial public offering, which will consist entirely

June 02, 2026

SpaceX targets $1.75 trillion valuation in all-primary IPO next week, sources say

Crime|Education|News|Technology

Panic buttons and phone alerts: How technology helped prevent further bloodshed at Apalachee

September 08, 2024

Business|Crime|Economy|Lifestyle|Technology

How a carjacking in Connecticut led back to a man known as the crypto ‘Godfather’ in California

A California man known as the crypto “Godfather” has admitted to playing a key role in a botched Connecticut kidnapping nearly two years ago

June 03, 2026

How a carjacking in Connecticut led back to a man known as the crypto ‘Godfather’ in California

Business|Science|Technology

Microsoft teases new era of AI-driven devices at annual developer conference

Microsoft on Tuesday announced a sweeping slate of AI initiatives, from autonomous workplace assistants and gadgets to Nvidia-

June 02, 2026

Microsoft teases new era of AI-driven devices at annual developer conference

Business|Economy|Technology|World

US Treasury issues new Iran sanctions targeting crypto exchanges

The United States issued new Iran-related sanctions on Tuesday, targeting individuals and crypto exchanges, a notice on the Treasury Department website showed.

June 03, 2026

US Treasury issues new Iran sanctions targeting crypto exchanges

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Anthropic Mythos access to quadruple to about 200 Glasswing partners

Anthropic on Tuesday said it was planning a wider rollout of its artificial intelligence that has caught the attention of government and financial

June 02, 2026

Anthropic Mythos access to quadruple to about 200 Glasswing partners

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Texas Instruments names insider Julie Knecht as finance chief

Texas Instruments on Tuesday named insider Julie Knecht as its finance chief, succeeding Rafael Lizardi, who will retire after 25 years with the analog chipmaker.

June 03, 2026

Texas Instruments names insider Julie Knecht as finance chief

Meta scales back plan for internal mouse-tracking tech, citing staff concerns

Meta is dialing back elements of its plan to collect employee mouse movements, keystrokes and other actions for use as AI training data, it said in an internal memo on

June 03, 2026

Meta scales back plan for internal mouse-tracking tech, citing staff concerns

Business|Economy|Technology|World

US sanctions Iran's largest crypto exchange over IRGC links

The United States announced sanctions on Iran’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange on Tuesday, accusing it of enabling the Iranian government and blacklisted

June 03, 2026

US sanctions Iran's largest crypto exchange over IRGC links

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Palo Alto raises annual forecasts on strong AI cybersecurity demand, shares surge

Palo Alto Networks raised its annual revenue and profit forecast on Tuesday, as enterprises increased spending on cloud, identity and AI-driven cybersecurity products amid a rising

June 03, 2026

Palo Alto raises annual forecasts on strong AI cybersecurity demand, shares surge

Technology|World

US sanctions Iran’s largest digital asset exchange Nobitex and 3 others

The Trump administration has placed sanctions on Iran’s largest digital asset exchange, Nobitex, and three others

June 03, 2026

US sanctions Iran’s largest digital asset exchange Nobitex and 3 others

Education|Science|Technology

Maryland schools to implement AI guidance, training under new law taking effect Monday

June 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US picks Louisiana, Oklahoma rare earth projects for $134 million funding

The U.S. Department of Energy said on Tuesday it has selected projects in Louisiana and Oklahoma for $134 million in funding to extract rare earth elements from waste streams.

June 02, 2026

US picks Louisiana, Oklahoma rare earth projects for $134 million funding

Business|Science|Technology

Microsoft reveals new quantum chip made with AI, says it will have systems by 2029

Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled a new quantum computing chip that it redesigned with the help of AI, saying it now believes it will have commercially

June 03, 2026

Microsoft reveals new quantum chip made with AI, says it will have systems by 2029

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Wall St ends modestly higher as AI zeal overcomes Middle East jitters

The S&P 500 and the Dow closed modestly higher on Tuesday as risk appetite driven by AI fervor was counterbalanced by tensions arising from

June 02, 2026

Wall St ends modestly higher as AI zeal overcomes Middle East jitters

Business|Education|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Hybrid work is not always the golden compromise employees expect – even as more companies implement it

Many employees say they prefer flexibility when it comes to working in the office, but they find it creates uncertainty and unpredictability.

June 03, 2026

Hybrid work is not always the golden compromise employees expect – even as more companies implement it

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Trump signs executive order asking for access to new AI models before they launch

June 03, 2026

Trump signs an executive order that invites vetting of top AI models for national security risks

President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order on oversight of artificial intelligence, less than two weeks after postponing a White House ceremony over his concerns that a similar policy could dull America’s edge on AI technology

June 02, 2026

Trump signs an executive order that invites vetting of top AI models for national security risks

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People are flooding AI chatbots with health questions. Microsoft is teaming up with Mayo Clinic to help

June 03, 2026

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Sweden weighs social media age limit of 15

Sweden should introduce a minimum age of 15 for the use of social media, a government-appointed commission recommended on Tuesday.

June 02, 2026

Sweden weighs social media age limit of 15

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket to return to flight before year ends, CEO says

Blue Origin will return its New Glenn rocket to flight before the year ends, CEO Dave Limp said late on Monday, days after one of the rockets exploded, damaging the

June 02, 2026

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket to return to flight before year ends, CEO says

Health|Science|Technology

Breakthrough drug nearly doubles survival with advanced pancreatic cancer – an oncologist explains how daraxonrasib overcame an ‘undruggable’ disease

Around 97% of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer die within five years. Researchers have figured out a way to target the mechanism that makes these tumors so deadly.

June 02, 2026

Breakthrough drug nearly doubles survival with advanced pancreatic cancer – an oncologist explains how daraxonrasib overcame an ‘undruggable’ disease

World stocks rally on AI optimism; jitters over Iran persist

Global stocks rallied on Tuesday, buoyed by AI optimism, while oil prices edged higher amid rising uncertainty over a possible

June 02, 2026

World stocks rally on AI optimism; jitters over Iran persist

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Retail investors fuel record buying in US software ETF as AI trade broadens

The largest exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking U.S. software stocks clocked the biggest single-day buy-in by retail investors on record on Monday, data from Vanda Research showed.

June 02, 2026

Retail investors fuel record buying in US software ETF as AI trade broadens

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Wall Street slips at open after record highs; HPE soars

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Tuesday after hitting a series of record highs, while blowout results from Hewlett Packard Enterprise and a funding commitment from

June 02, 2026

Wall Street slips at open after record highs; HPE soars

Putin's 'Davos' haunted by war and stagnation despite the swank of influencers

A right-wing U.S. influencer, a serving U.S. official and a German retail billionaire are due to attend President Vladimir Putin's "

June 02, 2026

Putin's 'Davos' haunted by war and stagnation despite the swank of influencers

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USA Rare Earth to invest $1.2 billion in South Carolina facility to boost domestic supply

USA Rare Earth said on Tuesday it will invest $1.2 billion to build a magnet manufacturing and rare earth metals facility in South Carolina, as it expands domestic production

June 02, 2026

USA Rare Earth to invest $1.2 billion in South Carolina facility to boost domestic supply

Environment|Science|Technology

NOAA celebrates 50 years of 'riding a roller coaster through a washing machine'

June 02, 2026

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AI demand, earnings optimism lift tech giants' market value in May

The world's most valuable technology companies with the exception of Alphabet added billions of dollars in market value in May, as upbeat earnings outlooks and strong demand for AI

June 02, 2026

AI demand, earnings optimism lift tech giants' market value in May

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Letting private companies use Cold War-era plutonium could set a dangerous precedent, senator says

June 02, 2026

Crime|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

New barriers installed at Detroit Metro Airport after car crashes into Evans Terminal

June 02, 2026

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China's carmakers expand their presence in Europe

Chinese automakers are expanding in Europe, betting on their competitive pricing and advanced technology to break into a market traditionally dominated by European and American

June 02, 2026

China's carmakers expand their presence in Europe

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How a nudge from Nvidia propelled frugal Micron into the AI boom and a $1 trillion market cap

Micron Technology's march toward a $1 trillion valuation is nothing if not dramatic: a year ago it was a little over $100 billion.

June 02, 2026

How a nudge from Nvidia propelled frugal Micron into the AI boom and a $1 trillion market cap

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Tesla extends Chinese-made EV growth as sales surge in May

Tesla's Chinese-made electric vehicle sales jumped 39.4% from a year earlier in May, marking a seventh consecutive month of growth as it held its ground against Chinese

June 02, 2026

Tesla extends Chinese-made EV growth as sales surge in May

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Meta expands teen content controls globally, tests new Instagram tool to diversify feeds

Meta is expanding its content settings for teen accounts on Instagram, Facebook and Messenger globally to ensure age-appropriate experiences for younger users, it said on Tuesday,

June 02, 2026

Meta expands teen content controls globally, tests new Instagram tool to diversify feeds

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Poland to ban phones in schools, restrict access to pornography

Poland wants to ban under-16s from using mobile phones in schools from September 1 and plans to introduce stricter age verification rules to access pornography, Prime

June 02, 2026

Poland to ban phones in schools, restrict access to pornography

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HPE shares soar 28% as demand for AI infrastructure powers stellar quarter

Hewlett Packard Enterprise shares surged 28% on Tuesday after a rosy quarter that put it on track to hit long-term financial targets two years ahead of schedule, the latest evidence

June 02, 2026

HPE shares soar 28% as demand for AI infrastructure powers stellar quarter

Business|Science|Technology

Cisco rolls out software tools to protect IT systems from AI agents

Cisco Systems on Tuesday announced a new suite of software tools that businesses can use to build their own armies of bots known as AI agents, to

June 02, 2026

Cisco rolls out software tools to protect IT systems from AI agents

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Morningstar values SpaceX at $780 billion, half its IPO target

Morningstar analysts pegged SpaceX's valuation at $780 billion, less than half of what the Elon Musk-led company is reportedly targeting in its initial public

June 02, 2026

Morningstar values SpaceX at $780 billion, half its IPO target

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Mastercard appoints insider Ling Hai CFO in leadership reshuffle

Mastercard named Ling Hai as chief financial officer on Tuesday to succeed Sachin Mehra, who will step into the newly created role of chief business officer, as the payments giant

June 02, 2026

Mastercard appoints insider Ling Hai CFO in leadership reshuffle

Science|Technology

Powerful AI is making facial recognition better at identifying you

New AI-based facial recognition techniques are reducing false positive and false negative matches.

June 02, 2026

Powerful AI is making facial recognition better at identifying you

Arm Holdings CEO says US would have difficulty banning AI CPU chip exports to China

By Max A.

June 02, 2026

Arm Holdings CEO says US would have difficulty banning AI CPU chip exports to China

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Marvell shares touch record high after Nvidia's Huang calls it 'next trillion-dollar company'

Marvell Technology's shares surged more than 25% on Tuesday after Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang called the chipmaker the next "trillion-dollar company."

June 02, 2026

Marvell shares touch record high after Nvidia's Huang calls it 'next trillion-dollar company'

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Fulcrum plummets 50% after scrapping lead sickle-cell drug on FDA concerns

Shares of Fulcrum Therapeutics plunged 50% in premarket trading on Tuesday after the company said it would abandon development of its experimental sickle-cell disease drug following

June 02, 2026

Fulcrum plummets 50% after scrapping lead sickle-cell drug on FDA concerns

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Equity supply shock?

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets On the surface, global markets looked pretty serene early on Tuesday,

June 02, 2026

Americas|Business|Crime|Technology

Amazon's Ring sued over facial recognition feature, latest privacy concern for doorbell maker

Amazon was sued on Monday by a Virginia resident over what he said were privacy violations after the company's Ring doorbell cameras at friends and

June 02, 2026

Amazon's Ring sued over facial recognition feature, latest privacy concern for doorbell maker

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Pope Leo names EWTN executive as first woman to lead Vatican communications

Pope Leo named an executive with U.S.

June 02, 2026

Pope Leo names EWTN executive as first woman to lead Vatican communications

'Love my woke pope': Why Leo's first encyclical went viral and how it speaks to his papal approach

Pope Leo XIV has issued a manifesto calling for robust regulation of artificial intelligence

June 02, 2026

'Love my woke pope': Why Leo's first encyclical went viral and how it speaks to his papal approach

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Amazon moves Prime Day to June, keeps it a four-day event

Amazon.com will host its annual Prime Day sales event from June 23 to June 26 after launching the event in July for the past five years, citing major

June 02, 2026

Amazon moves Prime Day to June, keeps it a four-day event

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America’s stock market is surging, but it’s still all about AI

June 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

European shares rise as STMicroelectronics lifts tech; inflation backs ECB hike bets

European shares rose on Tuesday, as a strong forecast from STMicroelectronics boosted technology stocks and investors assessed

June 02, 2026

European shares rise as STMicroelectronics lifts tech; inflation backs ECB hike bets

Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

Robot patrol dogs could be coming to Taiwan's South China Sea islands

The Taiwan military's top weapons development institute showed off on Tuesday three robot patrol dogs that could one day be used on Taiwan's islands in the disputed South

June 02, 2026

Robot patrol dogs could be coming to Taiwan's South China Sea islands

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Startups shore up Ukraine's defences with sea drone swarms and robot trucks

How to stop Russian drones flying undetected across the Black Sea to attack Ukraine's port city of Odesa?

June 02, 2026

Startups shore up Ukraine's defences with sea drone swarms and robot trucks

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NBA superstar Steph Curry signs Li-Ning deal in a major win for Chinese shoe giant

June 02, 2026

Restrictions on prediction market bets by US troops part of draft defense bill

June 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nvidia chief to Asia: 'We're still supply constrained'

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the company has enough supply for "very, very robust growth" linked to the AI boom.

June 02, 2026

Nvidia chief to Asia: 'We're still supply constrained'

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Australia's CBA flags surging AI costs as tasks grow complex, slams 'work slop'

The cost of using AI will rise in less predictable ways as companies deploy the technology for complex tasks, the head of Australia's biggest bank said on Tuesday, calling

June 02, 2026

Australia's CBA flags surging AI costs as tasks grow complex, slams 'work slop'

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SEC, Elon Musk defend 'compromise' settlement over Twitter purchases

Elon Musk and the U.S.

June 02, 2026

SEC, Elon Musk defend 'compromise' settlement over Twitter purchases

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Blue Origin launch pad repairs could take 'serious time', NASA chief tells CNBC

Damage to a Blue Origin launch pad from the spectacular explosion of the company's giant New Glenn rocket during a test firing of its engines last week will "take some serious time"

June 02, 2026

Blue Origin launch pad repairs could take 'serious time', NASA chief tells CNBC

Berkshire, under new CEO Greg Abel, invests $16.8 billion in two days

Greg Abel appears to be putting his stamp on Berkshire Hathaway, which committed $16.8 billion over two days to buy homebuilder Taylor Morrison Home Corp and

June 02, 2026

Berkshire, under new CEO Greg Abel, invests $16.8 billion in two days

Americas|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Meteor as heavy as an elephant causes widespread speculation across New England

NASA says a fireball as heavy as an elephant caused the double boom that rang out over New England

June 02, 2026

Meteor as heavy as an elephant causes widespread speculation across New England

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Duke Energy exploring tech partnerships to offset nuclear expansion risks

Duke Energy, one of the largest U.S. electric utilities, said on Monday it has talked to hyperscalers about the prospect of building new

June 02, 2026

Duke Energy exploring tech partnerships to offset nuclear expansion risks

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US PJM proposes raising minimum capitalization to $2 million for market participants

U.S. grid operator PJM Interconnection on Monday said it has proposed raising its minimum capitalization threshold to $2 million for wholesale electricity market participants to

June 02, 2026

US PJM proposes raising minimum capitalization to $2 million for market participants

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Iran war hands Syria windfall as airlines reroute over its airspace

Syria recorded nearly 12,000 aircraft transits in May as regional airlines rerouted

June 02, 2026

Iran war hands Syria windfall as airlines reroute over its airspace

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HPE fast forwards to 2028 goals on robust AI demand, shares surge 36%

Hewlett Packard Enterprise posted record second-quarter results on Monday, prompting it to accelerate its long-term financial goals by two years, as expansion of

June 02, 2026

HPE fast forwards to 2028 goals on robust AI demand, shares surge 36%

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Instant View: Anthropic IPO filing ratifies Wall Street's AI obsession

AI giant Anthropic said on Monday it has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, teeing up a watershed moment for Wall Street's AI frenzy.

June 02, 2026

Instant View: Anthropic IPO filing ratifies Wall Street's AI obsession

Trading Day: Talks + tech = boom!

Conflicting headlines on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire dominated world markets on Monday, with the big three U.S. stock indices eventually joining

June 02, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

GE Vernova loses renewed bid to end work on New England wind farm

A Massachusetts judge on Monday declined to lift an order that forced turbine supplier GE Vernova to continue work on the largest offshore wind farm in New

June 02, 2026

GE Vernova loses renewed bid to end work on New England wind farm

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DriveNets secures $410 million in latest funding round, AMD joins as investor

DriveNets, an Israeli networking software firm, said it has raised $410 million in its latest funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Atreides Management, taking its

June 02, 2026

DriveNets secures $410 million in latest funding round, AMD joins as investor

Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT

The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks

June 01, 2026

Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT

Anthropic races toward a Wall Street debut with a confidential SEC filing

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic is moving toward going public on Wall Street, the latest chapter in its meteoric rise from a little-known research laboratory to one of the leading AI companies valued at $965 billion

June 01, 2026

Anthropic races toward a Wall Street debut with a confidential SEC filing

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Wildlife game camera image and drone used to arrest a man in the fatal shooting of a Virginia deputy

Investigators in North Carolina have used a wildlife game camera image and a drone to find and arrest a man wanted for the fatal shooting of a Virginia sheriff's deputy

June 01, 2026

Wildlife game camera image and drone used to arrest a man in the fatal shooting of a Virginia deputy

Oil prices rise, but not by enough to keep Wall Street from more records

Oil prices rose following the latest fighting to threaten the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, but Wall Street isn’t very worried, and U.S. stocks ticked to more records

June 01, 2026

Oil prices rise, but not by enough to keep Wall Street from more records

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SpaceX sets aside 5% of IPO shares for selected buyers, waives lock-up

SpaceX has reserved 5% of the shares in its planned initial public offering for certain employees and individuals selected by its executive officers, exempting them from

June 02, 2026

SpaceX sets aside 5% of IPO shares for selected buyers, waives lock-up

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AI-driven labor displacement risks to remain low in near term, Bridgewater says

Risks of widespread job losses from AI are expected to remain limited this year, according to Bridgewater Associates, with constraints on computing capacity and a resilient economy

June 02, 2026

AI-driven labor displacement risks to remain low in near term, Bridgewater says

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Florida sues OpenAI, alleging it’s unsafe for children

June 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Kīlauea eruption episode 48 begins early Monday morning

June 02, 2026

Anthropic files to go public in a potentially trillion-dollar debut

June 01, 2026

Crime|Political|Technology|World

Hackers breach senior US Space Force official’s Instagram account and post Iranian propaganda

June 02, 2026

Stocks steady at record highs as AI optimism trumps Iran tensions

Global stocks clung to record highs on Monday as strong corporate results, fueled in part by artificial intelligence optimism, outweighed investor

June 01, 2026

Stocks steady at record highs as AI optimism trumps Iran tensions

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Tesla May registrations jump in several European markets as recovery continues

New registrations of Tesla cars rose across several European markets in May, continuing a recovery in the U.S. electric vehicle maker's

June 01, 2026

Tesla May registrations jump in several European markets as recovery continues

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Anthropic moves toward IPO, stepping up race with OpenAI

AI giant Anthropic has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, the company said on Monday, edging ahead of rival OpenAI in a closely

June 01, 2026

Anthropic moves toward IPO, stepping up race with OpenAI

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Florida becomes first state to sue OpenAI over child safety risks

Florida sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman on Monday, accusing the company of misrepresenting the safety of its ChatGPT platform, which the lawsuit said has

June 01, 2026

Florida becomes first state to sue OpenAI over child safety risks

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OpenAI joins AI listing queue with Anthropic

OpenAI said on Monday it has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, joining rival Anthropic in a push toward the stock market as investors seek exposure to the

April 01, 2026

OpenAI joins AI listing queue with Anthropic

Business|Economy|Technology|World

From Saudi Aramco to Alibaba: World's biggest IPOs

Anthropic said on Monday it has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, as the Claude chatbot maker races with arch rival OpenAI to go public in what would be one

June 01, 2026

From Saudi Aramco to Alibaba: World's biggest IPOs

McDonald's unveils new corporate strategy to make stores 'easier to run'

McDonald’s is set to announce a new corporate strategy at a worldwide gathering for franchisees and suppliers in Las Vegas, the company said in a statement on

June 02, 2026

McDonald's unveils new corporate strategy to make stores 'easier to run'

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Teen graduates at 16 earns college credits while chasing dream career

June 02, 2026

Arts|Sports|Technology

Fever open Commissioner's Cup defense as Caitlin Clark tries to end a 2-game shooting slump

Caitlin Clark hopes to get out of a mini shooting slump and help the Indiana Fever to another WNBA Commissioner’s Cup championship

June 01, 2026

Fever open Commissioner's Cup defense as Caitlin Clark tries to end a 2-game shooting slump

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Nvidia courts Korea's tech giants at Taipei dinner as AI push deepens

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hosted top South Korean tech executives including the boss of chipmaker SK Hynix at a boisterous dinner on Monday,

June 01, 2026

Nvidia courts Korea's tech giants at Taipei dinner as AI push deepens

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Israel's El Al to resume San Francisco flights to link Tel Aviv and Silicon Valley

El Al Israel Airlines said on Monday it would resume nonstop flights between Tel Aviv and San Francisco from October 25, citing demand for a route between the two tech

June 01, 2026

Israel's El Al to resume San Francisco flights to link Tel Aviv and Silicon Valley

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EU cloud rules to curb Big Tech's access to strategic tenders, draft document shows

The European Union plans to propose strict criteria for cloud computing services in highly critical state tenders that could

June 01, 2026

EU cloud rules to curb Big Tech's access to strategic tenders, draft document shows

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Nvidia launches new chip to bring AI directly to personal computers

By Max A.

June 01, 2026

Nvidia launches new chip to bring AI directly to personal computers

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Motorola Solutions targets rogue drones with $1.5 billion D-Fend deal

Motorola Solutions said on Monday it would buy Israeli startup D-Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion as governments and critical infrastructure operators worldwide rush to defend

June 01, 2026

Motorola Solutions targets rogue drones with $1.5 billion D-Fend deal

Seagate reaches $175 million settlement of shareholder claims it concealed sales to China's Huawei

Seagate Technology reached a $175 million settlement of a lawsuit claiming it defrauded shareholders by concealing it violated U.S. export control laws by

June 01, 2026

Seagate reaches $175 million settlement of shareholder claims it concealed sales to China's Huawei

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Barry Diller's People bids for MGM Resorts, values casino operator at $18 billion

Media mogul Barry Diller's People Inc said on Monday it has proposed to buy MGM Resorts, valuing the casino operator at more than $18 billion, marking the

June 01, 2026

Barry Diller's People bids for MGM Resorts, values casino operator at $18 billion

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Wall St ends higher, boosted by tech gains, US-Iran peace hopes

Wall Street stocks posted modest gains on Monday as investors watched developments in U.S.-Iran peace negotiations and cheered the

June 01, 2026

Wall St ends higher, boosted by tech gains, US-Iran peace hopes

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

What are AI PCs that Nvidia's Jensen Huang is betting on?

Nvidia has turned the spotlight on AI PCs after CEO Jensen Huang launched a new chip that would put artificial intelligence capabilities directly into laptops and desktop computers,

June 01, 2026

What are AI PCs that Nvidia's Jensen Huang is betting on?

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Rare blue micromoon dances through Massachusetts sky

June 01, 2026

Entertainment|Health|Science|Technology

Birmingham Zoo bird thrives after receiving custom prosthetic beak from UAB dental team

June 01, 2026

Tulsa marks 105 years since the Race Massacre that destroyed Black Wall Street

June 01, 2026

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Wall St opens near record highs as AI optimism counters US-Iran war worries

Wall Street's main indexes opened near record highs on Monday as investors weighed Nvidia's latest artificial intelligence push against growing doubts over a deal to end the three-

June 01, 2026

Wall St opens near record highs as AI optimism counters US-Iran war worries

UK blocks visits by left-wing US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker

Britain has blocked Cenk Uygur, a left-wing Turkish-American media personality, and his nephew, Hasan Piker, a U.S. left-wing commentator and influencer, from entering the

June 01, 2026

UK blocks visits by left-wing US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker

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Honeywell's Quantinuum eyes $14.3 billion valuation in upsized US IPO

Honeywell's Quantinuum is targeting a valuation of up to $14.3 billion in its upsized U.S. initial public offering, it said on Monday, underscoring robust investor appetite around

June 01, 2026

Honeywell's Quantinuum eyes $14.3 billion valuation in upsized US IPO

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Nvidia bets on AI personal computers with new 'superchip' powering Windows laptops

Nvidia has unveiled powerful new chips to bring advanced artificial intelligence to Windows laptops and desktops

June 01, 2026

Nvidia bets on AI personal computers with new 'superchip' powering Windows laptops

Business|Economy|Technology|World

AI debt sales reshape global corporate bond markets

From Europe to Japan and Switzerland, huge bond issues by Big Tech companies are proving that smaller markets, often overshadowed by the U.S., can punch

June 01, 2026

AI debt sales reshape global corporate bond markets

BYD snaps longest streak of sales declines

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD snapped its longest streak of declining sales in May, despite weakening domestic demand and intensifying competition continuing to weigh

June 01, 2026

BYD snaps longest streak of sales declines

Europe|Technology|World

Putin orders PM and FSB security service to ensure key services during mobile Internet shutdowns

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the prime minister and the director of the Federal Security Service (FSB) to ensure access to key medical, information and

June 01, 2026

Putin orders PM and FSB security service to ensure key services during mobile Internet shutdowns

Economy|Education|Environment|Technology

Maps are powerful political tools shaping a nation’s past, present and future – counter maps allow everyday people to reclaim the narrative

From who gets to vote to how people travel and where taxpayer dollars are funneled, politicians and urban planners wield maps to control public imagination.

June 01, 2026

Maps are powerful political tools shaping a nation’s past, present and future – counter maps allow everyday people to reclaim the narrative

Health|Science|Technology

Dr. ChatGPT is getting remarkably good at diagnosing health problems - but actual doctors are still better at weighing treatment options

Uncertainty is common in medicine, and AI isn’t very good at navigating it.

June 01, 2026

Dr. ChatGPT is getting remarkably good at diagnosing health problems - but actual doctors are still better at weighing treatment options

Arts|Science|Technology

Your phone screen doesn’t have the same color range as the human eye – and AI widens the gap between digital images and the real thing

A photographer describes how your phone camera flattens and dulls the colors in photos – and how to regain an appreciation for the wide spectrum of colors.

June 01, 2026

Your phone screen doesn’t have the same color range as the human eye – and AI widens the gap between digital images and the real thing

Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

A robot is helping an ailing couple stay in their home. Are more to come for an aging population?

The decades-long quest to build home robots that are both helpful and lifelike — spurred on by fictional machines like The Jetsons’ humanoid maid Rosie —- is still mostly a pipe dream, but some developers are getting closer

May 29, 2026

A robot is helping an ailing couple stay in their home. Are more to come for an aging population?

Business|Economy|Technology|World

UN labour agency starts final talks on employment standards for gig workers

The International Labour Organization begins its final round of talks on Monday on the first binding employment standards for platforms offering

June 01, 2026

UN labour agency starts final talks on employment standards for gig workers

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Crypto exchange Binance rolls out trading in US stocks, ETFs

Crypto exchange Binance said on Monday it has launched stock and exchange-traded fund trading for customers on its platform, expanding beyond digital assets into traditional

June 01, 2026

Crypto exchange Binance rolls out trading in US stocks, ETFs

Business|Economy|Health|Technology

America’s job market looks strong. So why is it so difficult to find work?

June 01, 2026

Europe|Technology

European cloud providers back EU push to cut reliance on US tech

Thirteen European cloud providers joined forces with a group of EU lawmakers and NGOs on Monday to back the European Commission's drive to cut the region's dependence on

June 01, 2026

European cloud providers back EU push to cut reliance on US tech

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Global smartphone market faces record annual decline as chip crunch worsens

The global smartphone

June 01, 2026

Global smartphone market faces record annual decline as chip crunch worsens

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China expands curbs on foreign deals, tech transfer after Meta-Manus block

China issued sweeping new rules on Monday tightening control of overseas deals that involve Chinese investors, technology, data and national security, a

June 01, 2026

China expands curbs on foreign deals, tech transfer after Meta-Manus block

Business|Science|Technology

Blue Origin rocket explodes during ground test

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket experienced an anomaly during a ground test known as a hotfire Thursday in Cape Canaveral, Florida, the company shared on X. "All personnel are accounted for," according to the X post.

May 29, 2026

Blue Origin rocket explodes during ground test

Business|Economy|Health|Technology|Travel

Air New Zealand's bunk beds take flight

Air New Zealand is hoping to revolutionize sleep comfort on long-haul flights by introducing bunk beds to economy. CNN's Lilit Marcus reports.

May 30, 2026

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Russia says Ukrainian drone struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Kyiv denies

Russia's state nuclear energy company Rosatom said on Saturday a Ukrainian drone had struck the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Europe's largest, causing no

May 30, 2026

Russia says Ukrainian drone struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, Kyiv denies

Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Amazon employee arrested, charged with stealing hundreds of items from Massachusetts warehouse

May 30, 2026

Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Don’t throw your phone away for a fuller life. 3 changes can give you more meaning

May 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

First Windows PC powered by Nvidia chips to debut next week, Axios reports

AI chip firm Nvidia and Microsoft are expected next week to debut the first Windows PCs that use Nvidia's chips as the main processor, Axios reported on Saturday, citing sources.

May 30, 2026

First Windows PC powered by Nvidia chips to debut next week, Axios reports

Business|Economy|Technology|World

India says signed BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam

India has signed a deal with Vietnam under which it will supply BrahMos missiles which it has jointly developed with Russia, and is in "final stages" for a similar deal

May 30, 2026

India says signed BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam

Environment|Science|Technology

A violent volcanic eruption may have revealed a new weapon to tackle a potent planet-heating gas

May 30, 2026

Business|Science|Technology|World

Blue Origin faces months of delays after rocket explosion damages launch pad

Blue Origin faces a months-long setback after the explosion of a rocket damaged its launch pad, company and industry sources said, scrambling schedules for

May 30, 2026

Blue Origin faces months of delays after rocket explosion damages launch pad

Economy|Science|Technology|World

AUKUS to develop unmanned undersea vehicles, delivery set for 2027

The United States, Britain and Australia are working together to develop unmanned undersea vehicles as part of their trilateral AUKUS defence pact, U.S.

May 30, 2026

AUKUS to develop unmanned undersea vehicles, delivery set for 2027

Europe|Technology|Travel|World

Flights briefly halted at Munich Airport over possible drone sighting

Flights were halted for about an hour at Munich Airport in southern Germany on Saturday morning after two pilots reported seeing a drone, airport authorities and police said

May 30, 2026

Flights briefly halted at Munich Airport over possible drone sighting

Business|Economy|Technology|World

US investigates Vietnam's intellectual property practices

The Trump administration on Friday opened an unfair trade practices investigation into Vietnam's intellectual property protection policies and enforcement that may lead to new

May 30, 2026

US investigates Vietnam's intellectual property practices

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital yuan footprint

China's central bank is making a broad push to increase the use of digital yuan at home and abroad, several industry sources said, setting Beijing on a different - and potentially

May 30, 2026

From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital yuan footprint

Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Russian spies are aggressively seeking Western technology as sanctions bite, officials say

Russian intelligence agencies have grown more aggressive in their efforts to steal Western technology and defense secrets as sanctions squeeze the country’s wartime economy

May 30, 2026

Russian spies are aggressively seeking Western technology as sanctions bite, officials say

Business|Education|Finance|Health|Technology

Social media companies to pay $27 million to settle Kentucky school district's lawsuit, records show

A Kentucky school district secured roughly $27 million in settlements from Meta Platforms and other social media companies over claims they fueled a student

May 30, 2026

Social media companies to pay $27 million to settle Kentucky school district's lawsuit, records show

A trivia champ, 2 brothers and a helpful grandfather were among victims of Washington tank collapse

Crews have recovered another victim from a massive chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Washington state

May 30, 2026

A trivia champ, 2 brothers and a helpful grandfather were among victims of Washington tank collapse

Reid Hoffman says E. Jean Carroll probe involving his nonprofit is meant to ‘silence’ Trump critics

May 30, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology|World

What is a blue moon? Everything to know before the upcoming celestial event

May 29, 2026

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

To travel far on cloudy days, pigeons listen to their gut

May 29, 2026

Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Pennsylvania police can cite drivers who pick up their phones, even at red light, beginning June 6

May 30, 2026

Business|Crime|Health|Technology|World

Canadian who sold lethal chemical online pleads guilty to aiding suicides, avoids murder trial

A Canadian man who sold a legal but potentially deadly chemical and other items online to dozens of people who took their own lives pleaded

May 29, 2026

Canadian who sold lethal chemical online pleads guilty to aiding suicides, avoids murder trial

Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is assessing damage to its Florida launch pad after a rocket exploded during a test firing

May 29, 2026

Blue Origin investigates rocket explosion as public is warned about possible wreckage washing ashore

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration wants to raise North American auto content to 82%, with half from US

The Trump administration issued a sweeping demand to Mexico to raise the level of regional

May 29, 2026

Trump administration wants to raise North American auto content to 82%, with half from US

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

SpaceX wins $4.16 billion US Space Force contract for threat-detection satellites

The U.S. Space Force said on Friday it has awarded Elon Musk's IPO-bound SpaceX a $4.16 billion deal for a satellite program designed to track and target airborne threats.

May 30, 2026

SpaceX wins $4.16 billion US Space Force contract for threat-detection satellites

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Blackstone-backed Liftoff targets $3.7 billion valuation in US IPO

Liftoff Mobile, backed by Blackstone, said on Friday it is targeting a valuation of up to $3.66 billion in its U.S. initial public offering,

May 30, 2026

Blackstone-backed Liftoff targets $3.7 billion valuation in US IPO

Business|Education|Sports|Technology

Big 12 becoming first Power Four conference to have all members agree to CSC participation

The Big 12 is becoming the first Power Four conference to have each of its members sign participation agreements with the College Sports Commission

May 30, 2026

Big 12 becoming first Power Four conference to have all members agree to CSC participation

Science|Technology|World

Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question

NASA has several contracts with Blue Origin as part of its Artemis program – this setback for the company could delay the program.

May 29, 2026

Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question

Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran's strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium

Iran and the United States are in discussions to extend their ceasefire so as to start negotiations on issues including Tehran's nuclear program, where

May 30, 2026

Iran's strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium

Business|Technology|World

US senator presses TikTok US joint venture and Oracle on user data safeguards

U.S.

May 29, 2026

US senator presses TikTok US joint venture and Oracle on user data safeguards

Science|Technology|World

Russian Oreshnik missile fired in January was nine years old, Ukrainian experts say

A Russian Oreshnik missile fired at Ukraine in January appears to have been made nine years ago and contains only Russian and Belarusian components, Ukrainian

May 29, 2026

Russian Oreshnik missile fired in January was nine years old, Ukrainian experts say

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Coinbase, Kalshi bring regulated perpetual crypto futures to US investors

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and prediction markets platform Kalshi said on Friday they are introducing perpetual crypto futures, marking the first time such instruments will be

May 29, 2026

Coinbase, Kalshi bring regulated perpetual crypto futures to US investors

Business|Europe|Technology|World

Meta tool to track employee mouse clicks on collision course with EU privacy rules

Meta Platforms' plan to collect detailed records of U.S. employees’ computer usage for training its AI models is more extensive

May 29, 2026

Meta tool to track employee mouse clicks on collision course with EU privacy rules

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

US regulator moves to withdraw judgment against Winklevoss' crypto exchange

The U.S.

May 28, 2026

US regulator moves to withdraw judgment against Winklevoss' crypto exchange

Health|Science|Technology|World

China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew returns to Earth

China's Shenzhou-21 crew of three astronauts returned to Earth on Friday after nearly seven months in space and were in good health, state media reported.

May 29, 2026

China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew returns to Earth

Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology

Dell shares soar 30% as AI server demand, price hikes power stellar quarter

Dell's shares surged 30% on Friday, as the PC maker's blockbuster results showed that its growing focus on AI servers was helping it

May 29, 2026

Dell shares soar 30% as AI server demand, price hikes power stellar quarter

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

GM-LG battery company delays return of laid-off workers to Ohio plant

A battery plant partly owned by General Motors is delaying the return of hundreds of workers in northeast Ohio amid continued weak demand for electric cars.

May 29, 2026

GM-LG battery company delays return of laid-off workers to Ohio plant

Asia|Science|Technology|World

3 astronauts from China return to Earth after nearly 7 months in space, a record for a Chinese crew

Three Chinese astronauts have returned to Earth after spending seven months in space

May 29, 2026

3 astronauts from China return to Earth after nearly 7 months in space, a record for a Chinese crew

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

In China, AMD CEO Lisa Su is understated while Nvidia's Huang is more razzmatazz

When AMD CEO Lisa Su

May 29, 2026

In China, AMD CEO Lisa Su is understated while Nvidia's Huang is more razzmatazz

Science|Technology

Scientists used a method from ecology to identify whether icy moons could hold conditions for life

Future missions may be able to take only a small, damaged sample from space back to Earth. A simple analysis tool could help determine whether its contents suggest the presence of life.

May 29, 2026

Scientists used a method from ecology to identify whether icy moons could hold conditions for life

Global equity funds draw weekly inflows as AI rally boosts sentiment

Global investors returned to equity funds in the week to May 27 after a week of outflows, as a rally in AI-linked stocks revived demand, though caution over U.S.-Iran peace

May 29, 2026

Global equity funds draw weekly inflows as AI rally boosts sentiment

When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains

Contrary to the belief that an immigration crackdown would lead to more jobs for US-born workers, ICE enforcement hasn’t produced economic gains for Americans.

May 29, 2026

When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains

Business|Economy|Technology

Taiwan's MediaTek says it supports both TSMC and Intel's advanced packaging technologies

Taiwan chip designer MediaTek said on Friday it supports both TSMC's and Intel's advanced packaging technologies, allowing customers to choose between the two

May 29, 2026

Taiwan's MediaTek says it supports both TSMC and Intel's advanced packaging technologies

Business|Europe|Technology

Stellantis plays down European scope for JLR and Tata partnerships

Stellantis has no significant plans to expand its recent partnerships with Jaguar Land Rover and Tata Motors to Europe, its Europe chief Emanuele Cappellano said on Friday.

May 29, 2026

Stellantis plays down European scope for JLR and Tata partnerships

Business|Political|Technology|US

A spin-off deal saved TikTok’s US future. Sen. Ed Markey is questioning if it puts national security at risk

May 29, 2026

How do US arms sales to Taiwan work and why are they such a sore point for China?

May 29, 2026

Arts|Fashion and Beauty|Sports|Technology

Meet the man creating bespoke art for the world’s best athletes

May 29, 2026

Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Iran’s nuclear stockpile — a key part of negotiations to end the war and a focus of Trump’s — explained

May 29, 2026

Arts|Science|Technology

Living, dying (and flying) artworks — Inside Anicka Yi’s ephemeral universe

May 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI gives Japan banks access to latest model, Japan's finance minister says

OpenAI has given some Japanese financial institutions access to its GPT-5.5 model to help prevent cyberattacks, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama

May 29, 2026

OpenAI gives Japan banks access to latest model, Japan's finance minister says

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

At Computex, Nvidia and Taiwan's expanding role in AI infrastructure set to take centre stage

At Taiwan's annual Computex trade show next week, the spotlight is likely to be dominated, as usual, by Nvidia and its products, but also by the island's

May 29, 2026

At Computex, Nvidia and Taiwan's expanding role in AI infrastructure set to take centre stage

Crime|Science|Technology

AI ‘voice cloning’ scams are on the rise. Here’s how to protect yourself

May 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Health|Technology

Honda recalls nearly 99,000 US vehicles over airbag issues

Honda Motor is recalling 98,892 vehicles in the United States over a defect involving unintentional deployment of air bags, the U.S.

May 29, 2026

Honda recalls nearly 99,000 US vehicles over airbag issues

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Taiwan raises 2026 GDP growth outlook to 16-year high on strong AI demand

Taiwan's tech-driven economy is expected to grow at its fastest pace in 16 years in 2026, the government statistics agency said on Friday,

May 29, 2026

Taiwan raises 2026 GDP growth outlook to 16-year high on strong AI demand

Business|Technology|World

Stellantis to recall over 419,000 US vehicles over improper side air bag deployment

Chrysler-parent Stellantis is recalling 419,035 vehicles in the U.S. as a software error could delay the side air bags from deploying during a crash, the U.S.

May 29, 2026

Stellantis to recall over 419,000 US vehicles over improper side air bag deployment

Health|Technology|World

UN rights office says children need better protection online

The United Nations' Human Rights Office on Friday called for more robust regulation and oversight by governments to make online platforms safer for children.

May 29, 2026

UN rights office says children need better protection online

Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Lucid to recall over 2,000 vehicles in US due to drive power issues

Electric vehicle maker Lucid is recalling 2,039 vehicles in the U.S. due to a loss of drive power that increases the risk of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety

May 29, 2026

Lucid to recall over 2,000 vehicles in US due to drive power issues

Science|Technology|World

China is building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos

In a remote Chinese desert, a vast military complex is taking shape that some security scholars say appears built to ensure

May 29, 2026

China is building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos

Economy|Political|Technology|World

With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war

President Vladimir Putin is facing a battlefield stalemate in Ukraine and growing war fatigue among Russians and appears ready to change the narrative around the conflict

May 29, 2026

With a stalemate in Ukraine and discontent at home, Putin seems ready to escalate his war

Business|Science|Technology

Blue Origin rocket explodes during ground test

May 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

For the third time this month, a chip giant has joined the $1 trillion club

May 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test

A rocket belonging to Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has exploded during a test at the launch pad

May 29, 2026

Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Foxconn has immense confidence in growth momentum due to AI, chairman says

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer, has immense confidence in its growth momentum because of soaring AI demand, Chairman

May 29, 2026

Foxconn has immense confidence in growth momentum due to AI, chairman says

Business|Science|Technology|World

Huawei bets on speed over shrinking transistors to sidestep US chip sanctions

Huawei's new chip design principle focused on boosting transmission speed rather than continuing to shrink semiconductors offers a path for

May 29, 2026

Huawei bets on speed over shrinking transistors to sidestep US chip sanctions

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Blue Origin rocket explodes on launchpad in a setback for bid to catch Musk's SpaceX

An uncrewed Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on a Florida launchpad during a test on Thursday, in a major setback for Jeff Bezos’ space

May 29, 2026

Blue Origin rocket explodes on launchpad in a setback for bid to catch Musk's SpaceX

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Samsung Electronics ships faster HBM4E chip samples to customers; shares jump

Samsung Electronics on Friday said it started shipping samples of its latest high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chip to customers, pulling ahead of rivals in

May 29, 2026

Samsung Electronics ships faster HBM4E chip samples to customers; shares jump

Business|Technology|World

Minority union at Samsung Electronics to challenge pay deal in court

A minority labour union at Samsung Electronics representing its consumer electronics workers will ask a South Korean court to suspend the implementation of a pay deal that

May 29, 2026

Minority union at Samsung Electronics to challenge pay deal in court

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Humanoids dance and thread needles as Japanese robotics developers look to outdo Chinese

The Humanoids Summit Tokyo showcases advanced robotics, highlighting China's growing influence

May 28, 2026

Humanoids dance and thread needles as Japanese robotics developers look to outdo Chinese

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Hedgeye launches ETF focusing on index inclusion candidates

Hedgeye Asset Management rolled out a new exchange-traded fund designed to profit from the forced buying on the part of index funds and

May 29, 2026

Hedgeye launches ETF focusing on index inclusion candidates

Russia brushes off US call not to launch 'systemic strikes' on Kyiv

The United States on Thursday leveled unusually harsh criticism against Russia and called for it to refrain from its promised "

May 29, 2026

Russia brushes off US call not to launch 'systemic strikes' on Kyiv

Business|Entertainment|Technology

CBS picks new '60 Minutes' leader from outside TV news

CBS News named journalist Nick Bilton as executive producer of news magazine "60 Minutes" on Thursday, marking the first time the longrunning show has tapped a leader from outside

May 28, 2026

CBS picks new '60 Minutes' leader from outside TV news

Business|Science|Technology|World

Samsung Electronics ships HBM4E chip samples to global customers

Samsung Electronics said on Friday it has started shipping samples of its latest high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chip, or the 12-layer HBM4E, marking what it said was the

May 29, 2026

Samsung Electronics ships HBM4E chip samples to global customers

How a tank rupture disrupted life in a tight-knit Washington town that has lived with pulp mills for generations

May 28, 2026

Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Brazil rare earths miner Viridis to sell to US, European buyers, not China, CEO says

Australian rare earths miner Viridis Mining and Minerals is in advanced discussions with potential offtake buyers in Europe and the U.S. for its

May 29, 2026

Brazil rare earths miner Viridis to sell to US, European buyers, not China, CEO says

Cheniere signs $4.69 billion deal with Bechtel to expand LNG export capacity

Cheniere Energy Partners said on Thursday it signed a contract with Bechtel Corp for engineering, procurement and construction of the first phase of its Sabine Pass LNG expansion

May 28, 2026

Cheniere signs $4.69 billion deal with Bechtel to expand LNG export capacity

Business|Finance|Health|Science|Technology

23andMe data breach victims deserve $46.75 million payout, bankruptcy administrator says

Victims of a 2023 data breach at 23andMe will share $46.75 million under a plan approved by the genetic testing company's bankruptcy administrator, a court

May 29, 2026

23andMe data breach victims deserve $46.75 million payout, bankruptcy administrator says

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Apollo, Blackstone work on $36 billion debt deal for Anthropic, Bloomberg News reports

Apollo Global Management and Blackstone are working to bring in additional investors for about $36 billion debt financing tied to AI startup Anthropic PBC's efforts to expand its AI

May 29, 2026

Apollo, Blackstone work on $36 billion debt deal for Anthropic, Bloomberg News reports

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Dell lifts forecasts as AI data center buildout fuels demand, shares soar

Dell boosted its annual revenue and profit expectations on Thursday, showing data center expansion by clients is fueling demand for its AI-optimized servers that

May 29, 2026

Dell lifts forecasts as AI data center buildout fuels demand, shares soar

Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

A quarter still buys a phone call in this small town

May 29, 2026

Anthropic vaults to a $965 billion valuation with new funding as Claude demand surges

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic said Thursday it raised $65 billion in private funding that will push its valuation to $965 billion, a whopping number that makes the 5-year-old research laboratory behind the Claude chatbot one of the world’s most valuable startups as it careens toward a likely Wall Street debut

May 29, 2026

Anthropic vaults to a $965 billion valuation with new funding as Claude demand surges

Business|Economy|Sports|Technology|World

NBA's board of governors passes anti-tanking changes to draft lottery

The NBA has approved sweeping changes to the draft lottery that will strip the teams with the worst records from receiving the best odds of winning the No. 1 pick

May 29, 2026

NBA's board of governors passes anti-tanking changes to draft lottery

Newly declassified FBI documents detail UFO sighting by officers — and one of them filmed it

May 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Chinese online retailer Temu hit with $232 million fine over unsafe toys and electronics

European Union regulators have fined Chinese online retailer Temu for failing to protect consumers from illegal products

May 28, 2026

Chinese online retailer Temu hit with $232 million fine over unsafe toys and electronics

Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

AI is changing this job so fast the interview process can’t keep up

May 28, 2026

Business|Health|Science|Technology

Small biotech firms quicker to 'latch onto' AI than big ones, says Tencent Healthcare President

Small biotech firms "latch onto" AI more quickly than bigger firms, the head of Chinese tech giant Tencent's healthcare division said on Thursday, as more businesses

May 28, 2026

Small biotech firms quicker to 'latch onto' AI than big ones, says Tencent Healthcare President

Europe|Technology|World

Russia says Europe should show proof of claims about jamming GPS signals

Russia's foreign ministry said on Thursday that Europe should show some proof of its allegations that Moscow is jamming GPS signals in Europe.

May 28, 2026

Russia says Europe should show proof of claims about jamming GPS signals

Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Hospitality baron Fertitta expands leisure push with $18 billion Caesars buyout

Hospitality billionaire Tilman Fertitta's firm will buy Caesars Entertainment in a $17.6 billion deal, the companies said on Thursday, expanding his leisure

May 28, 2026

Hospitality baron Fertitta expands leisure push with $18 billion Caesars buyout

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

IBM to invest $10 billion for large-scale quantum computer by 2029

IBM said on Thursday it plans to invest more than $10 billion in quantum computing over five years as it aims to build by 2029 the first large-scale quantum computer capable of

May 28, 2026

IBM to invest $10 billion for large-scale quantum computer by 2029

Best Buy forecasts upbeat sales as AI gadgets boost demand; shares rise

Best Buy on Thursday forecast second-quarter sales above Wall Street estimates after beating quarterly expectations on steady demand for AI-powered smartphones and

May 28, 2026

Best Buy forecasts upbeat sales as AI gadgets boost demand; shares rise

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Private equity firm EQT partners with Google Cloud for AI rollout

EQT has partnered with Alphabet's

May 28, 2026

Private equity firm EQT partners with Google Cloud for AI rollout

Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

CVS brings back coverage for Lilly's obesity drug Zepbound

CVS Health will restore Eli Lilly's weight-loss injection Zepbound to its list of covered drugs and add the drugmaker's newly approved obesity pill, Foundayo, it

May 28, 2026

CVS brings back coverage for Lilly's obesity drug Zepbound

Business|Science|Technology

US auto safety regulator opens probe into nearly 115,000 Rivian vehicles

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday it has opened a preliminary probe into 114,922 Rivian vehicles over an issue with the rear toe link.

May 28, 2026

US auto safety regulator opens probe into nearly 115,000 Rivian vehicles

Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

FDA advisers to weigh composition of COVID vaccines for 2026-2027

The U.S.

May 28, 2026

FDA advisers to weigh composition of COVID vaccines for 2026-2027

Business|Science|Technology

From diapers to drugs: How India's global corporate hubs are putting AI to work

Whether they are recruiting the ideal "momfluencer" to sell diapers or trawling through reams of data to fast-track drug launches, global

May 28, 2026

From diapers to drugs: How India's global corporate hubs are putting AI to work

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

JD.com's Ceconomy deal involves Chinese subsidies, EU regulators warn

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com's $2.5 billion bid for German electronics retailer Ceconomy may involve Chinese subsidies, European Union competition

May 28, 2026

JD.com's Ceconomy deal involves Chinese subsidies, EU regulators warn

Business|Economy|Technology|World

IBM commits $5 billion to secure open-source software

IBM said on Thursday it has committed $5 billion to an initiative that will deploy engineers and AI tools to help companies better secure open source software.

May 28, 2026

IBM commits $5 billion to secure open-source software

Crime|Technology|World

US military personnel are being targeted using location data, Pentagon letter shows

U.S. forces deployed to war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to reports fielded by military officials, an

May 28, 2026

US military personnel are being targeted using location data, Pentagon letter shows

Environment|Science|Technology|World

A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend

Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend

May 28, 2026

A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend

Business|Technology|World

CNN sues Perplexity over alleged AI copyright theft

May 28, 2026

Health|Science|Technology

Is my brain wired to never see a ghost? A psychologist on three factors that make a paranormal experience more likely

The human mind is always searching for meaning in ambiguity. Could misinterpretations of the external world create the experience of the supernatural?

May 28, 2026

Is my brain wired to never see a ghost? A psychologist on three factors that make a paranormal experience more likely

Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Technology

Young men seek muscle in the ‘Wild West’ of alternative PEDs

May 28, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Taylor Swift trademarking her voice and likeness points to a new legal frontier in combating AI deepfakes

When AI is used to manufacture fake endorsements, copyright law doesn’t do enough to protect celebrities, influencers and other public figures.

May 28, 2026

Taylor Swift trademarking her voice and likeness points to a new legal frontier in combating AI deepfakes

US core capital goods orders fall in April

New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods unexpectedly fell in April after hefty gains in the prior months, but demand remains underpinned by an artificial

May 28, 2026

US core capital goods orders fall in April

Europe|Technology|World

On the ground with Ukraine's drone forces targeting Russia's battlefield rear

In a corn field in eastern Ukraine, soldiers fired drones into the sky using a slingshot, aiming at military targets

May 28, 2026

On the ground with Ukraine's drone forces targeting Russia's battlefield rear

Arts|Business|Technology|World

CNN files lawsuit against Perplexity alleging unlawful content distribution

CNN on Thursday filed a lawsuit against Perplexity in New York federal court, alleging the AI search engine provider is unlawfully distributing its copyrighted content, marking the

May 28, 2026

CNN files lawsuit against Perplexity alleging unlawful content distribution

Nebius shares hit two-week high as former OpenAI employee's fund buys stake

Nebius Group's shares climbed 9% on Thursday after a fund run by former OpenAI employee Leopold Aschenbrenner disclosed a stake in the AI infrastructure firm.

May 28, 2026

Nebius shares hit two-week high as former OpenAI employee's fund buys stake

From biotech to orbit: Rocket One's AI and space rebrand sends shares flying

Shares of biotech-turned-AI company Rocket One jumped almost 40% on Thursday as the company rebranded to capitalize on hot investment themes, a strategy many

May 28, 2026

From biotech to orbit: Rocket One's AI and space rebrand sends shares flying

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology

US Treasury rolls out Trump Accounts app nationwide

The U.S.

May 28, 2026

US Treasury rolls out Trump Accounts app nationwide

Education|Political|Science|Technology|World

Spurning just war, Pope Leo ends Catholic 'permission slip' for conflicts

Pope Leo this week repudiated a major teaching used by the Catholic Church since at least the fifth century to evaluate when countries might be

May 28, 2026

Spurning just war, Pope Leo ends Catholic 'permission slip' for conflicts

It’s not just high gas prices – inflation is now spreading through the US economy

A key challenge for the Federal Reserve is that higher gas prices are inflationary, but they also reduce households’ spending power and dampen growth.

May 28, 2026

It’s not just high gas prices – inflation is now spreading through the US economy

Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

US regulator tries to withdraw penalty against Trump donors’ crypto company

May 28, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Xpeng projects quarterly revenue below estimates on weak EV demand

Electric vehicle maker Xpeng on Thursday forecast second-quarter revenue below market expectations, underscoring a prolonged slowdown in demand and stiff competition in the Chinese

May 28, 2026

Xpeng projects quarterly revenue below estimates on weak EV demand

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Groq raising up to $650 million from existing investors, source says

Groq is raising up to $650 million from existing investors, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday, after the AI chip startup signed a $17 billion licensing deal

May 28, 2026

Groq raising up to $650 million from existing investors, source says

Business|Finance|Technology|World

Meta commits $13 million in additional funding for oversight board until 2028

Meta's Oversight Board said on Thursday it has secured $13 million in additional funding from the social media company to secure the independent watchdog's operations through 2028.

May 28, 2026

Meta commits $13 million in additional funding for oversight board until 2028

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Fed's Musalem says it's risky to bet that AI will ease inflation

St.

May 28, 2026

Fed's Musalem says it's risky to bet that AI will ease inflation

Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

Anthropic to boost hiring in Europe after opening Milan office

Anthropic will continue expanding in Europe after opening its sixth office on the continent in Milan on Thursday, Chris Ciauri, managing director for international at the U.S

May 28, 2026

Anthropic to boost hiring in Europe after opening Milan office

Health|Science|Technology

Vaping is often touted as less toxic than smoking. But new research raises concerns about cancer risk

May 28, 2026

‘It’s insulting’: Ferrari fans have given their verdict on its first electric car, and it’s not good

May 28, 2026

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More women are watching the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs. There are many reasons why

Viewership is up significantly in the NHL’s Stanley Cup Playoffs, and women are the primary driver

May 28, 2026

More women are watching the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs. There are many reasons why

Education|Health|Technology

School counselors start turning to AI chatbots to help students with their mental health

May 28, 2026

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Protesters confront Box Elder County commissioners who approved Stratos Project data center

May 28, 2026

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Google employee charged with using confidential search data to make $1.2 million on Polymarket

U.S. prosecutors slapped insider trading charges against a Google employee this week, alleging the software engineer used confidential company information to pocket more than $1.2 million on prediction market platform Polymarket

May 28, 2026

Google employee charged with using confidential search data to make $1.2 million on Polymarket

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Germany's DHL hires US Postal Service for last-mile US parcel deliveries

The U.S.

May 28, 2026

Germany's DHL hires US Postal Service for last-mile US parcel deliveries

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Sig Sauer must face NY police detective's lawsuit claiming gun fired on its own

Sig Sauer, the firearms manufacturer, must face a product liability lawsuit by an upstate New York police officer who was injured when his semi-

May 28, 2026

Sig Sauer must face NY police detective's lawsuit claiming gun fired on its own

Energy use forcing rethink of AI chip design, TSMC says

A senior TSMC executive said on Thursday that surging electricity demands from AI are making energy efficiency rather than computing power the main

May 28, 2026

Energy use forcing rethink of AI chip design, TSMC says

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Microsoft to release new coding model next week, the Information reports

Microsoft will unveil a suite of new homegrown AI models next week at its annual "Build" conference for developers in San Francisco, including a coding model to boost the usage of

May 28, 2026

Microsoft to release new coding model next week, the Information reports

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Pigeons may be navigating with their liver, study suggests

A study details a surprising new way into how pigeons find their way home

May 29, 2026

Pigeons may be navigating with their liver, study suggests

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Anthropic's valuation surges to $965 billion, surpassing OpenAI

Anthropic said on Thursday it has raised $65 billion at a post-money valuation of $965 billion, as it aims to bolster computing capacity to meet growing demand for chatbot Claude

May 29, 2026

Anthropic's valuation surges to $965 billion, surpassing OpenAI

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US bars drone flights over sites of World Cup matches

The U.S.

May 28, 2026

US bars drone flights over sites of World Cup matches

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Anthropic to roll out Claude Mythos in coming weeks, launches Opus 4.8

Anthropic on Thursday said it is launching an upgraded Claude Opus 4.8 model even as it works to release its powerful, market-moving Mythos model to all customers in the coming

May 28, 2026

Anthropic to roll out Claude Mythos in coming weeks, launches Opus 4.8

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Ohio suspends data center tax break as tech firms face pressure to pay the cost to power AI

Ohio is suspending a tax break that has been critical to its competition with other states to attract the massive new facilities that power and train artificial intelligence chatbots

May 29, 2026

Ohio suspends data center tax break as tech firms face pressure to pay the cost to power AI

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Uber raises stake in Delivery Hero ahead of fresh bid, sources say

Uber has raised its stake in Germany's Delivery Hero to nearly 37% from 25% after buying a stake from fellow shareholder Aspex Management, according to regulatory

May 27, 2026

Uber raises stake in Delivery Hero ahead of fresh bid, sources say

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Musk says SpaceX agreed only six-month Colossus AI lease to Anthropic

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday the IPO-bound company had only agreed to lease its Colossus AI training data center clusters to Anthropic for six months, though he added it

May 28, 2026

Musk says SpaceX agreed only six-month Colossus AI lease to Anthropic

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Boeing CEO says 200-jet China deal an 'initial tranche' with more to come

China's commitment to buy 200 Boeing jets during a recent visit by U.S.

May 28, 2026

Boeing CEO says 200-jet China deal an 'initial tranche' with more to come

Health|Science|Technology|World

Experimental hepatitis B drug may offer 'functional cure' for some patients

New research suggests a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B may let some patients stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous liver virus

May 28, 2026

Experimental hepatitis B drug may offer 'functional cure' for some patients

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Snowflake jumps as AWS deal, upbeat forecast lift lagging sentiment

By Kanishka Ajmera and Deborah Mary Sophia May 28 - Snowflake shares surged more than 33% on Thursday after the company raised its annual revenue forecast and a $6 billion deal with Amazon bolstered

May 28, 2026

Snowflake jumps as AWS deal, upbeat forecast lift lagging sentiment

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Europe less able than US to contain crypto-bank shocks, UniCredit director says

Europe may struggle to respond to risks from links between crypto assets and banks in the way U.S. authorities contained damage during the 2023 Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)

May 28, 2026

Europe less able than US to contain crypto-bank shocks, UniCredit director says

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Japan state-backed fund considering sale of chipmaking materials maker JSR, sources say

Japan Investment Corp (JIC), a state-backed fund, is considering selling JSR, two people familiar with the matter said, two years after it took

May 28, 2026

Japan state-backed fund considering sale of chipmaking materials maker JSR, sources say

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

China works on AI token futures market, sources say, in race with US

China is designing a futures market for AI tokens, sources familiar with the matter said, as the country potentially takes a different tack to U.S. exchanges developing compute

May 28, 2026

China works on AI token futures market, sources say, in race with US

Asia|Business|Science|Technology|World

ByteDance developing custom CPU chips to support AI rollout, sources say

Chinese technology giant ByteDance is developing its own central processing units (CPUs) to support its growing AI infrastructure needs,

May 28, 2026

ByteDance developing custom CPU chips to support AI rollout, sources say

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US-China conflict over Taiwan risks a nuclear escalation, study finds

A conflict between the U.S. and China over Taiwan would risk a nuclear escalation with both militaries likely to stage sweeping

May 28, 2026

US-China conflict over Taiwan risks a nuclear escalation, study finds

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Taiwan says US has no timetable for chip tariffs, preferential terms already agreed

The U.S. has no timetable for levying Section 232 tariffs on semiconductors but preferential terms have already been agreed under a January trade deal, Taiwan Vice Premier

May 28, 2026

Taiwan says US has no timetable for chip tariffs, preferential terms already agreed

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In a tourist-friendly move, China's Tencent to allow PayPal payments through its WeChat networks

Tencent says users of PayPal will be able to make payments in China using QR codes through WeChat Pay's extensive merchant network, in a tourism friendly move

May 28, 2026

In a tourist-friendly move, China's Tencent to allow PayPal payments through its WeChat networks

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Trump administration in talks to fund US drone companies, WSJ reports

The Trump administration is in talks to provide funding to some drone companies, including Unusual Machines and Sequoia Capital-backed Neros, the Wall Street Journal reported on

May 28, 2026

Trump administration in talks to fund US drone companies, WSJ reports

Foreign investors buy Japanese stocks for eighth week on AI rally

Foreign investors bought Japanese stocks for the eighth straight week through May 23, as oil prices eased and AI-related shares rallied on robust demand outlook.

May 28, 2026

Foreign investors buy Japanese stocks for eighth week on AI rally

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China's auto industry is unlikely to return to 'golden era,' NIO CEO says

China's auto industry has likely moved past its "golden era," NIO Chief Executive William Li said on Thursday, as a downturn in domestic car

May 28, 2026

China's auto industry is unlikely to return to 'golden era,' NIO CEO says

Fed's Goolsbee says oil shock could exacerbate inflationary impulse of AI hype

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee on Thursday amped up his warning that mounting expectations for the productivity-boosting potential of AI could send inflation

May 28, 2026

Fed's Goolsbee says oil shock could exacerbate inflationary impulse of AI hype

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Australia business investment jumps 6.5% in Q1 on data rush

Australian business investment boomed in the March quarter as firms ploughed yet more money into data centers, figures showed on Thursday, while companies also upgraded

May 28, 2026

Australia business investment jumps 6.5% in Q1 on data rush

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South Korea exports set to rise for 12th month on chip boom: Reuters poll

South Korean exports likely rose for a 12th straight month in May, as a global boom in AI investment drove a surge in chip sales, a Reuters poll showed on

May 28, 2026

South Korea exports set to rise for 12th month on chip boom: Reuters poll

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US charges Google engineer with insider trading on Polymarket

The U.S.

May 28, 2026

US charges Google engineer with insider trading on Polymarket

Federal prosecutors charge Google engineer for allegedly using insider info to make $1.2 million on Polymarket

May 28, 2026

Business|Political|Technology|World

Carney says Canada will buy European surveillance planes over two American options

Canada plans to buy early warning radar planes from Sweden’s Saab and Canada’s Bombardier, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday

May 27, 2026

Carney says Canada will buy European surveillance planes over two American options

Technology|World

The last ‘little crappy ship’: What’s the future for the US Navy’s troubled LCS?

May 28, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Bayer sued for allegedly monopolizing US market for GMO corn seeds

Bayer used illegal and anti-competitive practices to monopolize the U.S. market for genetically engineered corn seeds, reaping "hundreds of millions, if not

May 28, 2026

Bayer sued for allegedly monopolizing US market for GMO corn seeds

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West Coast chemical emergencies raise questions about the safety of massive industrial tanks

There are millions of chemical tanks around the U.S., and experts say it is exceedingly rare for them to fail

May 28, 2026

West Coast chemical emergencies raise questions about the safety of massive industrial tanks

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Amazon puts Amwell co-founder in charge of healthcare unit; longtime executive to depart

Amazon is putting a doctor in charge of its growing healthcare business. The firm on Wednesday announced Dr.

May 28, 2026

Amazon puts Amwell co-founder in charge of healthcare unit; longtime executive to depart

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Pentagon awards Microsoft $9.7 billion deal in bid to cut costs, end license sprawl

The Pentagon on Wednesday announced a five-year, $9.69 billion agreement to consolidate Microsoft and other enterprise software licenses scattered across

May 28, 2026

Pentagon awards Microsoft $9.7 billion deal in bid to cut costs, end license sprawl

Business|Economy|Technology

HP tops revenue, profit estimates as AI PC and Windows 11 refresh boost demand

HP beat analysts' estimates for second-quarter revenue and profit on Wednesday, helped by strong demand for AI-optimized personal computers, but warned that rising

May 28, 2026

HP tops revenue, profit estimates as AI PC and Windows 11 refresh boost demand

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Salesforce revenue forecast disappoints amid AI disruption fears

Salesforce forecast second-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, as concerns over AI-driven disruption to traditional software demand overshadowed

May 28, 2026

Salesforce revenue forecast disappoints amid AI disruption fears

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Mexican telecoms giant America Movil targets steady growth, holds capex at $7 billion

Mexican telecommunications giant America Movil on Wednesday outlined its financial outlook through 2028, according to a J.P.

May 28, 2026

Mexican telecoms giant America Movil targets steady growth, holds capex at $7 billion

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Many National Spelling Bee contenders pursue mastery. For a few, it's more about memorization

Many kids who've won the Scripps National Spelling Bee have taken a comprehensive approach to their preparation

May 28, 2026

Many National Spelling Bee contenders pursue mastery. For a few, it's more about memorization

Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand

May 28, 2026

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Trump Accounts app to go live Thursday

May 28, 2026

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FAA expects Boeing MAX 7 to be certified this summer, sees more production hikes

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday that he expects the Boeing 737 MAX 7 to be certified this summer and the larger MAX

May 28, 2026

FAA expects Boeing MAX 7 to be certified this summer, sees more production hikes

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SpaceX's Starship rockets are grounded pending investigation after test flight

SpaceX Starship launches are on hold pending an investigation into last week's test flight

May 28, 2026

SpaceX's Starship rockets are grounded pending investigation after test flight

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Zelenskyy asks Trump for more US air defense help against Russian missile attacks, Kyiv says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has written to U.S. President Donald Trump and Congress asking for more air defense ammunition

May 27, 2026

Zelenskyy asks Trump for more US air defense help against Russian missile attacks, Kyiv says

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Snowflake boosts forecast, signs $6 billion AWS deal as enterprise AI adoption grows

Snowflake raised annual product revenue forecast on Wednesday, as enterprises ramped up spending on AI applications and shifted more data workloads to its

May 28, 2026

Snowflake boosts forecast, signs $6 billion AWS deal as enterprise AI adoption grows

Synopsys reaches settlement with Elliott, says Jesse Cohn to join board

Chip design software maker Synopsys has reached an agreement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management that will give one board seat to

May 28, 2026

Synopsys reaches settlement with Elliott, says Jesse Cohn to join board

US stocks inch to more records after oil prices drop

U.S. stocks inched to more records after oil prices fell back to where they were in mid-April

May 27, 2026

US stocks inch to more records after oil prices drop

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Berkshire-owned Jazwares must face trademark lawsuit over Squishmallows 'Hug Mees'

Jazwares, the Berkshire Hathaway-owned maker of Squishmallows, must face a lawsuit claiming its "HugMees" infringed the trademark rights of the rival maker of "

May 27, 2026

Berkshire-owned Jazwares must face trademark lawsuit over Squishmallows 'Hug Mees'

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FAA orders SpaceX to investigate Starship booster mishap

The U.S.

May 27, 2026

FAA orders SpaceX to investigate Starship booster mishap

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Canada to buy Swedish early warning planes rather than US model

Canada, which says it wants to reduce reliance on U.S. defense firms, on Wednesday announced plans to buy a fleet of early warning planes

May 27, 2026

Canada to buy Swedish early warning planes rather than US model

Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Students make local history as first student-built plane takes flight

May 28, 2026

Science|Technology

Introducing Argus, a robot with 20 legs and eyes built to move and see in any direction instantly

Robots that look like dogs or people try to replicate symmetrical shapes found in nature

May 28, 2026

Introducing Argus, a robot with 20 legs and eyes built to move and see in any direction instantly

Iowa law funds pediatric cancer research through vape tax

May 28, 2026

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GE Aerospace sees engine maintenance demand hold up despite higher fuel prices

GE Aerospace has not seen airlines pull back on engine maintenance or parts orders despite higher fuel prices and softer flight departures, CEO Larry

May 27, 2026

GE Aerospace sees engine maintenance demand hold up despite higher fuel prices

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Trump's domestic shipping waiver has not cut gasoline prices by much, data shows

President Donald Trump’s waivers allowing foreign-flagged ships to move oil and fuel between U.S. ports have had little impact on

May 27, 2026

Trump's domestic shipping waiver has not cut gasoline prices by much, data shows

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Ferrari aims to prove doubters wrong after divisive EV debut

If Ferrari wanted to grab the world's attention with the Luce, its first all-electric car, mission accomplished - even if much of the

May 27, 2026

Ferrari aims to prove doubters wrong after divisive EV debut

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Boeing increasing 737 production after consulting FAA

Boeing is increasing 737 production to 47 jets a month, up from 42, after consulting with the Federal Aviation Administration, Boeing CEO Kelly

May 27, 2026

Boeing increasing 737 production after consulting FAA

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Michael Nelson, Reuters veteran who oversaw its transformation, dies at 97

When in April 1968, years into the Vietnam War, communist forces declared their openness to a negotiated peace, Michael Nelson was quick to flag Reuters as

May 27, 2026

Michael Nelson, Reuters veteran who oversaw its transformation, dies at 97

Zelenskiy asks Trump for air defence as Russia escalates strike threats

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged U.S.

May 27, 2026

Zelenskiy asks Trump for air defence as Russia escalates strike threats

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Capgemini says AI widens client spending pool

By Leo Marchandon and Coralie Lamarque (REUTERS), May 27 (Rtrs) - Capgemini on Thursday said artificial intelligence was opening access to client spending beyond traditional information technology

May 27, 2026

Capgemini says AI widens client spending pool

Economy|Political|Technology|World

Iranians are back online after a monthslong shutdown but still face heavy restrictions

Iranians have begun to regain internet access after authorities ended a monthslong shutdown

May 27, 2026

Iranians are back online after a monthslong shutdown but still face heavy restrictions

Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone

May 27, 2026

Europe|Technology|World

UK cyberspying chief calls AI 'an unstoppable force' and warns about Russia

Britain's cyberspying chief has warned that artificial intelligence is becoming an “unstoppable force” weaponized just below traditional warfare levels

May 27, 2026

UK cyberspying chief calls AI 'an unstoppable force' and warns about Russia

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Global firms use AI at Indian hubs to bring more ad work in-house

Global companies are using AI at their Indian hubs to bring more creative work in-house, cutting turnaround time and their reliance on

May 27, 2026

Global firms use AI at Indian hubs to bring more ad work in-house

Europe|Technology|World

UK and allies have narrowing window to stay ahead in tech race, spy chief says

Britain is at a "moment of consequence" amid hybrid attacks from Russia and other adversaries and a narrowing window to stay ahead in the race to develop

May 27, 2026

UK and allies have narrowing window to stay ahead in tech race, spy chief says

US space stocks rise on SpaceX IPO hype

Shares of U.S. space companies continued to climb on Wednesday, extending their recent rally as investors bet that rocket company SpaceX's

May 27, 2026

Business|Europe|Technology

European companies to get bulk of mobile satellite spectrum in EU tech push

Europe announced plans on Wednesday to allocate the bulk of valuable mobile satellite spectrum to European companies while reducing the share U.S.

May 27, 2026

European companies to get bulk of mobile satellite spectrum in EU tech push

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OpenAI Foundation commits $250 million to help workers, economies navigate AI disruption

The non-profit that controls OpenAI will commit an initial $250 million for grants, partnerships and direct work aimed at helping workers and economies navigate the disruption

May 27, 2026

OpenAI Foundation commits $250 million to help workers, economies navigate AI disruption

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US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, new analysis finds

U.S. military contractors will need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used in the Iran war

May 27, 2026

US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, new analysis finds

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Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fears

Drivers in Massachusetts for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft have become the first in the nation to certify a union

May 26, 2026

Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fears

Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

A warmer world creates bigger and more damaging hailstones, study says

A new study says the size and damage from hailstones will increase in a warming world

May 27, 2026

A warmer world creates bigger and more damaging hailstones, study says

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Robinhood opens platform to AI agents for trading, credit card purchases

Robinhood will allow customers to deploy AI agents to trade stocks on its platform and make purchases on its credit card, the company said on Wednesday.

May 27, 2026

Robinhood opens platform to AI agents for trading, credit card purchases

Defence-driven demand powers surge in US listings by mining firms

There has been a surge in mining companies seeking U.S. listings this year, but even more striking is the change in language as firms explicitly target

May 27, 2026

Defence-driven demand powers surge in US listings by mining firms

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Wall St opens higher on AI optimism, Mideast truce hopes

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Wednesday aided by sustained AI-driven momentum, while investors were cautiously optimistic that the U.S. and Iran would reach a deal.

May 27, 2026

Wall St opens higher on AI optimism, Mideast truce hopes

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Nuclear firm Newcleo to list on Nasdaq in a deal valuing it at $2.4 billion

Nuclear energy company Newcleo has entered an agreement to list on the Nasdaq stock exchange through a merger with NewHold Investment Corp III, the firm

May 27, 2026

Nuclear firm Newcleo to list on Nasdaq in a deal valuing it at $2.4 billion

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'Greetings after 88 days': Iranians reconnect after long internet shutdown

Iranians isolated by a long internet shutdown imposed by the authorities during the war with the U.S. and Israel

May 27, 2026

'Greetings after 88 days': Iranians reconnect after long internet shutdown

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Top central banks forge ahead with 'always-on' cross-border payments testing

A group of the world's leading central banks and more than 40 major commercial banks are to step up testing of one of the world's most closely watched digital

May 27, 2026

Top central banks forge ahead with 'always-on' cross-border payments testing

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

American Airlines plans to double India tech hub staff, sources say

U.S. carrier American Airlines Group plans to double headcount at its India technology hub to about 800 by early next

May 27, 2026

American Airlines plans to double India tech hub staff, sources say

Business|Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

Privacy isn’t dead – it’s just that tech companies have made it inconvenient

Is sharing your data worth what you’re getting out of it? That may be the wrong question to ask when you are thinking about whether to share.

May 27, 2026

Privacy isn’t dead – it’s just that tech companies have made it inconvenient

AI is replacing humans in responding to some surveys – but simulated opinions are not the same as public opinion

AI models can simulate the answers thousands of people would provide to a survey, but the results aren’t a reliable measure of what real people would actually say.

May 27, 2026

AI is replacing humans in responding to some surveys – but simulated opinions are not the same as public opinion

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Blackout risks are rising – why neighboring power grids can’t just send extra electricity where it’s needed

Western states are figuring out how to make electricity-sharing work, but it isn’t easy. Texas learned that the hard way.

May 27, 2026

Blackout risks are rising – why neighboring power grids can’t just send extra electricity where it’s needed

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Amazon customer out $2,000 after two Garmin watch boxes delivered empty twice: "I don't have the watch, or my money"

May 27, 2026

Out of the blue chips

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The chips are indeed blue.

May 27, 2026

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Airbus Defence chief rules out total failure of FCAS fighter jet project

The head of Airbus Defence ruled out the complete failure of the crisis-hit Franco-German FCAS fighter jet project, saying at least a networking system for weapons and drone

May 27, 2026

Airbus Defence chief rules out total failure of FCAS fighter jet project

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Tencent links PayPal to WeChat Pay network, enabling US users to spend across China

U.S.

May 27, 2026

Tencent links PayPal to WeChat Pay network, enabling US users to spend across China

Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Latvia to strengthen anti-drone defences along its Russia and Belarus border

Latvia is increasing anti-drone defences on its borders with Russia and Moscow-allied Belarus in response to drones flying into the

May 27, 2026

Latvia to strengthen anti-drone defences along its Russia and Belarus border

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Schaeffler, Spire Global team up for space hardware, satellite platforms in Europe

Schaeffler and U.S.-based satellite operator Spire Global have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop space hardware and satellite platforms for European defence,

May 27, 2026

Schaeffler, Spire Global team up for space hardware, satellite platforms in Europe

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Battery maker ProLogium to list on Nasdaq in $3.8 billion SPAC deal

Taiwanese battery maker ProLogium Technology will go public in New York through a merger with blank-check vehicle Translational Development Acquisition Corp in a $3.8 billion deal,

May 27, 2026

Battery maker ProLogium to list on Nasdaq in $3.8 billion SPAC deal

Health|Science|Technology

Blood testing is now included in screening recommendations for colon and rectal cancer

May 27, 2026

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These are the five least expensive new cars you can buy in 2026, according to Edmunds

Buying a car is a major investment, especially as everyday costs continue to rise

May 27, 2026

These are the five least expensive new cars you can buy in 2026, according to Edmunds

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CD Projekt to launch new expansion for 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt'

Poland's largest video game developer CD Projekt will release a third story expansion for its flagship game "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" in 2027, it said on

May 27, 2026

CD Projekt to launch new expansion for 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt'

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Wall Street awaits GameStop CEO Cohen's next move after eBay rejected takeover bid

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen shared few details when he said he would do "whatever we need to do" to buy eBay after the e-

May 27, 2026

Wall Street awaits GameStop CEO Cohen's next move after eBay rejected takeover bid

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Prediction markets look to institutional investors for next phase of growth

Prediction market platforms including Kalshi are making a big push to attract top institutional

May 27, 2026

Prediction markets look to institutional investors for next phase of growth

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Nvidia to spend $150 billion a year in Taiwan, 'epicentre' of AI revolution, says CEO

Nvidia's chief executive said on Wednesday the chip company plans to invest around $150 billion a year in Taiwan, terming it the "epicentre" of the AI

May 27, 2026

Nvidia to spend $150 billion a year in Taiwan, 'epicentre' of AI revolution, says CEO

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Investors hunt for AI winners in small-cap US tech stocks

U.S. small-cap technology stocks are surging after years of underperformance, a sign of how the AI frenzy is pushing technology investors to look beyond the

May 27, 2026

Investors hunt for AI winners in small-cap US tech stocks

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Amazon invests $20 billion in UK in 2025

Amazon invested over £15 billion ($20 billion) in Britain in 2025, keeping the e-commerce giant on track to deliver its planned £40 billion investment in the three years to

May 27, 2026

Amazon invests $20 billion in UK in 2025

Europe|Political|Technology|World

Errant Ukrainian drones fuel tensions on NATO's eastern flank

Ukrainian drones have strayed into Baltic countries' airspace in recent weeks, sowing confusion and

May 27, 2026

Errant Ukrainian drones fuel tensions on NATO's eastern flank

Science|Technology|World

NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, buggies and drones at the top of the list

NASA is already ordering landers, rovers and drones for a sprawling moon base, less than two months after the Artemis II mission

May 27, 2026

NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, buggies and drones at the top of the list

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SpaceX's Starship test strengthens IPO case, though hurdles remain

SpaceX's upgraded Starship launch on Friday delivered enough progress to keep the momentum intact behind Elon Musk's $1.75 trillion IPO, while

May 27, 2026

SpaceX's Starship test strengthens IPO case, though hurdles remain

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Japan's Nikkei retreats from record high as AI rally sparks caution

Japan's Nikkei share average retreated from a record peak to end nearly flat on Wednesday, as investor caution grew about the fast-paced rally in AI-related

May 27, 2026

Japan's Nikkei retreats from record high as AI rally sparks caution

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung workers approve pay deal but management still has trying times ahead

Unionised workers at Samsung Electronics have approved a highly contentious deal on bonus pay - one that averts a massive strike but also exacerbates deep

May 27, 2026

Samsung workers approve pay deal but management still has trying times ahead

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

SK Hynix joins $1 trillion club after Samsung, Micron on AI chip boom

SK Hynix topped $1 trillion in market value for the first time on Wednesday, joining its memory chip rivals Samsung Electronics and

May 27, 2026

SK Hynix joins $1 trillion club after Samsung, Micron on AI chip boom

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung pay deal marks seismic change for South Korea, emboldening unions

The deal Samsung Electronics struck with its union averts a massive strike and gives its memory chip workers eye-popping bonuses.

May 27, 2026

Samsung pay deal marks seismic change for South Korea, emboldening unions

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Samsung plans $1.5 billion chip testing plant in Vietnam, document shows

Samsung Electronics plans to invest 39 trillion dong ($1.5 billion) in Vietnam to build a semiconductor testing plant, its proposal

May 27, 2026

Samsung plans $1.5 billion chip testing plant in Vietnam, document shows

Business|Europe|Technology|World

Europe's push to break Big Tech's grip tempered by internal debate

European leaders are divided on how far to go in curbing Big Tech as they weigh momentous decisions over giving EU firms preferential access to mobile

May 27, 2026

Europe's push to break Big Tech's grip tempered by internal debate

Southern California officials lift all evacuation orders for residents near damaged chemical tank

Officials have lifted evacuation orders for final 16,000 residents near a damaged chemical tank in California

May 26, 2026

Southern California officials lift all evacuation orders for residents near damaged chemical tank

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung's unionised workers in South Korea approve pay deal

Samsung Electronics' unionised workers in South Korea voted to approve a tentative wage deal, the union said on Wednesday, averting a strike that threatened to rattle global

May 27, 2026

Samsung's unionised workers in South Korea approve pay deal

Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Evacuation orders lifted in California chemical tank emergency after worst-case explosion risk eliminated

May 24, 2026

Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea says it tested new warheads, technology and navigation in latest launches

North Korea says its latest launches involved multiple weapons systems, including a nuclear-capable cruise missile that leader Kim Jong Un plans to deploy with front-line units facing South Korea

May 27, 2026

North Korea says it tested new warheads, technology and navigation in latest launches

Science|Technology|World

North Korea tests AI-guided missiles and artillery rockets designed for modern warfare, KCNA says

North Korea has tested a mix of tactical ballistic missiles, artillery rockets and AI-guided precision cruise missiles designed for modern warfare under leader

May 27, 2026

North Korea tests AI-guided missiles and artillery rockets designed for modern warfare, KCNA says

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Japan's Nikkei to set record 69,000 in 2027 as blistering rally outpaces peers: Reuters poll

AI exuberance and robust earnings will continue to power Japan's Nikkei to record highs, even as its blistering rally makes it hard for forecasters to keep

May 27, 2026

Japan's Nikkei to set record 69,000 in 2027 as blistering rally outpaces peers: Reuters poll

Business|Environment|Science|Technology

The Trump administration is working on a deal to give weapons-grade plutonium to energy companies

May 27, 2026

Political|Science|Technology|World

UN Security Council condemns attack on UAE nuclear plant

The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday condemned the attack on Barakah Nuclear Plant in the United Arab Emirates, according to a statement, adding that the

May 27, 2026

UN Security Council condemns attack on UAE nuclear plant

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

IREN to buy Blackwell systems from Dell for about $1.6 billion

Data center operator IREN said on Tuesday it has agreed to buy Nvidia's air-cooled Blackwell systems from Dell for about $1.6 billion, as it aims to bring more capacity online to

May 27, 2026

IREN to buy Blackwell systems from Dell for about $1.6 billion

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Trading Day: The AI train rolls on

World stocks, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose to new highs on Tuesday, driven again by an unyielding optimism around artificial intelligence that

May 27, 2026

S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record closing highs on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record closing highs on Tuesday, as AI-fueled optimism offset anxiety over Middle East peace

May 27, 2026

S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record closing highs on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

NTSB wants FAA to revise runway safety assessments during heavy rainfall

The U.S.

May 27, 2026

NTSB wants FAA to revise runway safety assessments during heavy rainfall

Political|Technology|World

Republican attorneys general split with House party members over US social media bill

More than a dozen Republican attorneys general said they oppose a children's online safety bill backed by their party's members of the U.S.

May 27, 2026

Republican attorneys general split with House party members over US social media bill

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

S&P 500 hits record closing high on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club

The S&P 500 hit a record closing high on Tuesday, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq notched further gains, as AI-fueled optimism

May 27, 2026

S&P 500 hits record closing high on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club

Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

Volvo Cars wins US approval to keep importing vehicles with 'connected car' technology

(Corrects identifier RIC for Geely Holding in lead paragraph.)

May 27, 2026

Volvo Cars wins US approval to keep importing vehicles with 'connected car' technology

Business|Science|Technology|World

US Space Force awards SpaceX $2.29 billion contract for military space data network

The U.S.

May 27, 2026

US Space Force awards SpaceX $2.29 billion contract for military space data network

S&P 500, Nasdaq rise on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq traded near record levels on Tuesday, after briefly hitting fresh intraday highs, as AI-fueled optimism

May 27, 2026

S&P 500, Nasdaq rise on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SoftBank hires banks for US IPOs of SB Energy and AI robotics spinoff Roze, sources say

SoftBank Group has tapped banks to prepare initial public offerings for its energy and infrastructure developer SB Energy and its planned

May 27, 2026

SoftBank hires banks for US IPOs of SB Energy and AI robotics spinoff Roze, sources say

Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Rat sightings inspire woman to develop community tracking map

May 27, 2026

Economy|Political|Technology|World

Iranians emerge online with skepticism and defiance after months of blackout

May 27, 2026

Science|Technology

Could aliens ever visit Earth? An aerospace scientist unpacks the challenges of interstellar spaceflight

To travel between solar systems, a spacecraft would need extremely sophisticated – if not impossible – technology.

May 27, 2026

Could aliens ever visit Earth? An aerospace scientist unpacks the challenges of interstellar spaceflight

Supreme Court rejects Meta's appeal in Vermont social media addiction case

The Supreme Court has rejected a push to avoid a lawsuit alleging that Facebook and Instagram harmed young users, a decision that comes as social media companies increasingly face legal scrutiny

May 27, 2026

Supreme Court rejects Meta's appeal in Vermont social media addiction case

Health|Science|Technology

An astronaut suddenly couldn’t speak in space. What does that mean for future missions?

May 27, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Japan set to start trade talks with Mercosur, Nikkei reports

Japan is set to begin talks with South American trade bloc Mercosur on an economic partnership to seek alternative oil sources, critical minerals and lower auto tariffs, the Nikkei

May 26, 2026

Japan set to start trade talks with Mercosur, Nikkei reports

Business|Economy|Technology|Travel

American Airlines to equip over 500 narrow-body jets with Starlink Wi-Fi from 2027

American Airlines said on Tuesday it will equip over 500 of its narrow-body aircraft with Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi for domestic and short-haul international routes, starting in the

May 26, 2026

American Airlines to equip over 500 narrow-body jets with Starlink Wi-Fi from 2027

Business|Europe|Technology|World

Starlink and Amazon may be able to buy into EU mobile satellite spectrum plan

Elon Musk's Starlink and Amazon's low-earth-orbit satellite business may be able to acquire some European mobile satellite spectrum next year, two people

May 26, 2026

Starlink and Amazon may be able to buy into EU mobile satellite spectrum plan

Business|Economy|Technology

Uber, Lyft drivers in Massachusetts form first US ride-share union

Ride-share drivers for app-based companies such as Uber and Lyft have unionized in Massachusetts, forming what state officials and labor leaders said was the

May 26, 2026

Uber, Lyft drivers in Massachusetts form first US ride-share union

Business|Technology|World

Israel's Elbit developing hardware to combat Hezbollah drones, CEO says

Israel's largest defence contractor is developing hardware to combat explosive Hezbollah drones that have killed Israeli troops in southern Lebanon,

May 26, 2026

Israel's Elbit developing hardware to combat Hezbollah drones, CEO says

Micron joins $1 trillion club as AI race powers memory chip boom

Micron Technology briefly topped $1 trillion in market value for the first time on Tuesday, crowning a dizzying rally that has cemented the U.S

May 26, 2026

Micron joins $1 trillion club as AI race powers memory chip boom

Pentagon spars with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran war

As U.S. kamikaze drones guided by Elon Musk’s Starlink network began to make visible gains in the war against Iran, senior SpaceX officials reached a

May 26, 2026

Pentagon spars with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran war

Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

US picks potential partners for using Cold War-era plutonium as fuel

The U.S. said on Tuesday it had chosen five companies, including Oklo, to enter advanced talks over potentially using its Cold War-era plutonium as a

May 26, 2026

US picks potential partners for using Cold War-era plutonium as fuel

US FDA advisers to weigh updating 2026-27 COVID vaccines for XFG variant

Advisers to the U.S.

May 26, 2026

US FDA advisers to weigh updating 2026-27 COVID vaccines for XFG variant

Whiskey shop using AI tool to help customers find their perfect bottle

May 26, 2026

Doncasters reveals 26% revenue jump in US IPO filing as defense listings run hot

Doncasters filed for a U.S. initial public offering on Tuesday, disclosing a 26% revenue jump in the first three months of 2026 as a red-hot streak of new

May 26, 2026

Doncasters reveals 26% revenue jump in US IPO filing as defense listings run hot

Business|Science|Technology|World

India prepares interim, not final, report as Air India crash anniversary nears, source says

Indian officials investigating last year's deadly Air India crash are preparing an interim report rather than a final

May 26, 2026

India prepares interim, not final, report as Air India crash anniversary nears, source says

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Micron closes in on $1 trillion market value as UBS triples share price target

Shares of Micron Technology climbed about 14.2% in early trading on Tuesday after brokerage UBS sharply raised its target price for the stock citing stronger AI demand and long-term

May 26, 2026

Micron closes in on $1 trillion market value as UBS triples share price target

Business|Education|Health|Technology

US Supreme Court won't hear Meta's challenge to Vermont social media addiction lawsuit

The U.S.

May 26, 2026

US Supreme Court won't hear Meta's challenge to Vermont social media addiction lawsuit

Education|Health|Technology

America's tech-filled classrooms are facing a backlash against school-assigned devices

Schools across the U.S. are starting to rethink the abundance of digital devices in classrooms

May 26, 2026

America's tech-filled classrooms are facing a backlash against school-assigned devices

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Critics give Ferrari Luce EV a cool response, shares fall

Ferrari shares plunged by more than 8% on Tuesday as investors and critics reacted coolly to the Italian luxury sports

May 26, 2026

Critics give Ferrari Luce EV a cool response, shares fall

S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as AI optimism outweighs Middle East risks

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq traded near record highs on Tuesday, with AI-fueled optimism offsetting concerns over Middle East peace talks after

May 26, 2026

S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as AI optimism outweighs Middle East risks

PayPal’s online checkout empire is under siege as rivals squeeze its core business

PayPal, a pioneer in online payments, is facing significant challenges nearly three decades after its inception

May 26, 2026

PayPal’s online checkout empire is under siege as rivals squeeze its core business

Business|Entertainment|Food|Technology

What tastes like a Korean pancake and is purple all over? An Oreo inspired by K-pop group BTS

Oreo is teaming up with K-pop supergroup BTS to capitalize on consumers’ growing interest in global flavors

May 26, 2026

What tastes like a Korean pancake and is purple all over? An Oreo inspired by K-pop group BTS

Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

The US is seeing stronger storms, so why are droughts getting worse?

Even though annual precipitation is rising nationally, the landscape is drying out more rapidly. That’s changing the water cycle.

May 26, 2026

The US is seeing stronger storms, so why are droughts getting worse?

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Teens need to press pause on late-night doomscrolling

May 26, 2026

Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

How natural selection helps design antennas, cancer treatments and adhesives

When people harness the logic of natural selection, they can often find efficient and effective ways to solve complex problems.

May 26, 2026

How natural selection helps design antennas, cancer treatments and adhesives

Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Should AIs be required to report a human user contemplating violence?

Human therapists have a legal duty to warn authorities and potential targets when patients say they plan to harm someone. The same can – in theory – be required of AI chatbots .

May 26, 2026

Should AIs be required to report a human user contemplating violence?

Arts|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Shutting down federal bee labs threatens bees, beekeepers and the US food system

When honey bees get sick, their beekeepers turn to the nation’s premier bee research and disease diagnosis lab for help. That crucial resource is now disappearing.

May 26, 2026

Shutting down federal bee labs threatens bees, beekeepers and the US food system

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Advent, ADIA-backed gas engine maker Innio targets $20.3 billion valuation in US IPO

Gas engine manufacturer Innio said on Tuesday it was targeting a valuation of up to $20.25 billion in a U.S. initial public offering, as it looks to tap investor appetite for

May 26, 2026

Advent, ADIA-backed gas engine maker Innio targets $20.3 billion valuation in US IPO

Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Spotify launches 'narrated articles' from publications like The Atlantic, Vogue

Spotify said on Tuesday it is rolling out narrated articles from top publications including Rolling Stone, The Atlantic, Vogue, Variety and Vanity Fair for its audiobook users, as

May 26, 2026

Spotify launches 'narrated articles' from publications like The Atlantic, Vogue

Business|Health|Science|Technology|World

China pharma industry not impacted by Beijing scrutiny of sensitive tech deals, JW chief says

China's booming pharmaceutical industry is not being impacted by Beijing's tightening scrutiny over deals involving sensitive technologies, the CEO of JW

May 26, 2026

China pharma industry not impacted by Beijing scrutiny of sensitive tech deals, JW chief says

Business|Economy|Technology

I Squared bets on AI inference with $225 million data center buy from Cogent

Investment manager I Squared Capital on Tuesday said that it has bought 10 data center facilities from Cogent Fiber for $225 million in cash, marking its latest bet on AI

May 26, 2026

I Squared bets on AI inference with $225 million data center buy from Cogent

Your bank’s AI just blocked your payment – what can you do?

AI is now the machine deciding whether your payment goes through. And when it makes a mistake, the system isn’t designed to tell you why.

May 26, 2026

Your bank’s AI just blocked your payment – what can you do?

Crime|Technology|World

Iranian hackers responsible for Los Angeles transit system breach, Israeli researchers say

Iranian hackers were responsible for a disruptive computer breach in March that forced Los Angeles' transit system to shut down parts of its network, Israeli researchers say.

May 26, 2026

Iranian hackers responsible for Los Angeles transit system breach, Israeli researchers say

Science|Technology|World

Russia can falsify GPS signals deep into Europe, Lithuania says

Russia can falsify GPS signals deep into Europe at a radius of up to 450km (280 miles) from its Kaliningrad exclave due to hugely-expanded capacity, a

May 26, 2026

Russia can falsify GPS signals deep into Europe, Lithuania says

Business|Economy|Technology

Honeywell's Quantinuum targets $12.7 billion valuation in US IPO

Honeywell's Quantinuum is targeting a valuation of up to $12.7 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, it said on Tuesday, as it looks to capitalize on heightened investor

May 26, 2026

Honeywell's Quantinuum targets $12.7 billion valuation in US IPO

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Australia's Element 25 reviews US project as it looks to renegotiate GM, Stellantis contracts

Manganese producer Element 25 said on Tuesday it is reviewing its project execution plan for the production of high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM) in Louisiana, U.S.,

May 26, 2026

Australia's Element 25 reviews US project as it looks to renegotiate GM, Stellantis contracts

Big Tobacco comes out on top after US FDA shake-up

The U.S.

May 26, 2026

Big Tobacco comes out on top after US FDA shake-up

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI's Altman says AI unlikely to lead to 'jobs apocalypse'

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Tuesday the rapid development and adoption of AI would not lead to a global "jobs apocalypse" and the technology had not

May 26, 2026

OpenAI's Altman says AI unlikely to lead to 'jobs apocalypse'

April shipments of foreign-branded phones in China up 1.8% Y/Y, CAICT data shows

Shipments of foreign-branded mobile phones in China for April, including Apple's iPhones, were up 1.8% from the same month last year, Reuters calculations based on data

May 26, 2026

April shipments of foreign-branded phones in China up 1.8% Y/Y, CAICT data shows

Science|Technology|World

South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s

South Korea will seek to launch its first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s, under a new programme aimed at countering North Korea's submarine-launched nuclear and

May 26, 2026

South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s

Business|Europe|Lifestyle|Technology

Ferrari bets on generational tech shift with Luce five-seat EV

Ferrari presented its first fully electric car on Monday, marking a high-stakes shift by the luxury sports car maker as competitors including Porsche and

May 26, 2026

Ferrari bets on generational tech shift with Luce five-seat EV

Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Samsung consumer electronics union asks court to block vote on pay deal

A Samsung Electronics' union

May 26, 2026

Samsung consumer electronics union asks court to block vote on pay deal

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Exchange operator ASX sinks most in 26 years as tech revamp swells costs

Australian stock exchange operator ASX Ltd on Tuesday warned of a sharp rise in 2027 spending for technology upgrades and new product

May 26, 2026

Exchange operator ASX sinks most in 26 years as tech revamp swells costs

Q&A: Anna Gomez is the sole Democrat on the FCC. She has a warning for big media companies

Anna Gomez, the sole Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission, is urging media companies to resist what she sees as the Trump administration's crackdown on free speech

May 26, 2026

Q&A: Anna Gomez is the sole Democrat on the FCC. She has a warning for big media companies

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX debut draws a crowd, but few recent hot IPOs outpace the market

Wall Street is abuzz with next month's expected blockbuster debut of Elon Musk's rocket and satellite maker SpaceX, but few of the biggest IPOs in recent years

May 26, 2026

SpaceX debut draws a crowd, but few recent hot IPOs outpace the market

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung's non-chip union files injunction in bid to stop vote on bonuses, media reports

A Samsung Electronics' union representing workers in non-semiconductor divisions has filed an injunction with a South Korean court in a bid to stop an ongoing vote by workers

May 26, 2026

Samsung's non-chip union files injunction in bid to stop vote on bonuses, media reports

Political|Technology|World

Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order to reopen international internet access, Iranian state media reported on Monday, citing an official after a near-90-day

May 25, 2026

Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports

Overheating chemical tank in California no longer at risk of exploding, fire officials say

Firefighters contending with a dangerously overheating industrial tank of a hazardous chemical in Southern California have eliminated the possibility of the tank exploding after a

May 25, 2026

Overheating chemical tank in California no longer at risk of exploding, fire officials say

Business|Europe|Technology|World

EU plans to fine Google high triple-digit million euro sum, Handelsblatt reports

The European Union is planning to fine Alphabet's Google a high triple-digit million euro amount as part of an antitrust investigation, Germany's Handelsblatt

May 25, 2026

EU plans to fine Google high triple-digit million euro sum, Handelsblatt reports

Europe|Political|Technology|World

Zelenskiy: Little progress in talks with U.S. on missile defences

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Ukraine had made little progress in talks with the United States on expanding production of missile defences and was working with

May 25, 2026

Zelenskiy: Little progress in talks with U.S. on missile defences

Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity

Pope Leo XIV has called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit

May 25, 2026

Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity

Environment|Science|Technology|World

With AI manifesto, Leo joins pantheon of popes who urged world to change

Catholic popes have been urging global leaders to address social justice issues for 135 years across some two dozen major documents that many of the

May 25, 2026

With AI manifesto, Leo joins pantheon of popes who urged world to change

Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Freshman recognized for creating disaster communication packs after Helene

May 25, 2026

Business|Science|Technology|World

Pope Leo warns of AI fueling warfare in first major theological document

May 25, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Target pushes deeper AI adoption, reviews usage‑based pricing, India head says

Target is moving from "using AI to running on AI," but a shift in the pricing of the technology by its providers is prompting

May 25, 2026

Target pushes deeper AI adoption, reviews usage‑based pricing, India head says

Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

You’ve been trying to get around Amazon – but it’s not that easy

For shoppers tying to avoid Amazon, its expansion into shipping and logistics for thousands of companies makes that choice more difficult.

May 25, 2026

You’ve been trying to get around Amazon – but it’s not that easy

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic's Olah says AI must be guided from outside Big Tech

The co-founder of AI company Anthropic said on Monday that the development of artificial intelligence cannot be left solely to

May 25, 2026

Anthropic's Olah says AI must be guided from outside Big Tech

Political|Science|Technology|World

Pope, urging AI regulation, warns some weapons now beyond human control

Pope Leo urged governments to slow down and closely regulate the development of AI systems in his first major document, released on Monday, warning

May 25, 2026

Pope, urging AI regulation, warns some weapons now beyond human control

Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Want to be happier and healthier? Switch up your day with movement breaks

May 25, 2026

Science|Technology|Travel

Flight diverted because of power bank charging device in hold luggage

May 25, 2026

Economy|Education|Political|Technology|World

Founder of viral Indian Gen Z account alleges crackdown, threats

New Delhi - A viral social media account focusing on the concerns of India’s Gen Z has come under attack, with its founder alleging hacking and

May 25, 2026

Founder of viral Indian Gen Z account alleges crackdown, threats

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Hedge fund tech positions hover near record highs, Goldman Sachs says

Technology stocks were a top pick for hedge funds last week, with speculators hoovering them up at the fastest pace in nearly three months, according to a

May 25, 2026

Hedge fund tech positions hover near record highs, Goldman Sachs says

Business|Europe|Sports|Technology

The long road to Ferrari's first electric car

Ferrari, renowned for its roaring V8 and V12 engines, is unveiling its first fully electric model, the Luce.

May 25, 2026

The long road to Ferrari's first electric car

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Delivery Hero shares surge to 18-month high as Uber eyes takeover

Uber is weighing a raised takeover bid for rival Delivery Hero after its initial €33-per-share offer on Saturday was rebuffed, an FT report said, sending the German

May 25, 2026

Delivery Hero shares surge to 18-month high as Uber eyes takeover

Business|Environment|Europe|Technology

Ferrari's Luce leads bold leap into uncertain electric era

As its sports car rivals tap the brakes on a shift to EVs, Ferrari will take a leap into an uncertain era on Monday with the launch of its first fully-

May 25, 2026

Ferrari's Luce leads bold leap into uncertain electric era

Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Myanmar military steps up fight for rare earth area and border routes

Myanmar's military has launched renewed offensives into several border regions, including a frontier area with critical rare earth deposits and other vital trade routes, a month

May 25, 2026

Myanmar military steps up fight for rare earth area and border routes

Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Huawei's 'chip queen' etches her name in China's tech folklore

When He Tingbo was put in charge of Huawei's chip development in 2003, the young engineer was handed an annual budget of $400

May 25, 2026

Huawei's 'chip queen' etches her name in China's tech folklore

Asia|Business|Economy|Health|Technology

Jardine Matheson to buy Australia's I-MED at $2.4 billion enterprise value in healthcare push

Jardine Matheson said on Monday it has agreed to buy Australian medical imaging provider I-MED Radiology Network for a total enterprise

May 25, 2026

Jardine Matheson to buy Australia's I-MED at $2.4 billion enterprise value in healthcare push

Business|Science|Technology|World

China's Huawei reveals chip design breakthrough amid US sanctions

Huawei Technologies said on Monday it will make industry-leading semiconductors using a new technology in five years,

May 25, 2026

China's Huawei reveals chip design breakthrough amid US sanctions

Science|Technology|World

China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts set for yearlong stay

China has launched the Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with three astronauts heading to its space station

May 24, 2026

China launches Shenzhou 23 spacecraft with 1 of 3 astronauts set for yearlong stay

Europe|Sports|Technology|World

Mercedes teen star Kimi Antonelli wins the Canadian GP for his 4th straight F1 victory

Italian teen star Kimi Antonelli charged to his fourth straight Formula 1 victory Sunday in a wild Canadian Grand Prix after Mercedes teammate George Russell was knocked out by an engine failure

May 25, 2026

Mercedes teen star Kimi Antonelli wins the Canadian GP for his 4th straight F1 victory

Environment|Health|Science|Technology

'Potential crack' in California chemical tank may prevent explosion, fire official says

Experts trying to prevent a tank holding a highly toxic and flammable chemical from exploding in Southern California found a "potential crack" in the container that might

May 25, 2026

'Potential crack' in California chemical tank may prevent explosion, fire official says

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Uber weighs higher bid for Delivery Hero, FT reports

Uber’s board met on Saturday to discuss raising its offer for Delivery Hero after a major shareholder rebuffed Uber's bid that would value the German food delivery group at over

May 25, 2026

Uber weighs higher bid for Delivery Hero, FT reports

Business|Crime|Science|Technology|Travel

Man recalls being inside Waymo as it sped through construction zone, chased by police

May 25, 2026

Economy|Education|Environment|Technology

Rocklin Unified eyes electric future amid high gas prices

May 25, 2026

Business|Science|Technology|Travel

AI is learning to fly airplanes — and aviation is starting to embrace it

May 25, 2026

Crime|Technology

Stolen AirTag helps police track down sexual assault suspect

May 25, 2026

Professor, team get $1.8M grant to turn surplus sweet potatoes into plant-based milk

May 25, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Box Office: ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ tops charts and ‘Obsession’ grows in second weekend

Studio estimates on Sunday say “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” has made $82 million in ticket sales in the U.S. and Canada over the weekend

May 24, 2026

Box Office: ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ tops charts and ‘Obsession’ grows in second weekend

Crime|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia hits Ukraine with Oreshnik missile in one of war's biggest attacks on Kyiv

Russia pounded Kyiv and surrounding areas with hundreds of drones and missiles on Sunday in one of the heaviest bombardments of the city since

May 24, 2026

Russia hits Ukraine with Oreshnik missile in one of war's biggest attacks on Kyiv

Arts|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

I tried to turn my phone off for a week. Why it didn’t work

May 24, 2026

Business|Technology|World

Nissan unit scraps plan to make EV powertrains in UK, Nikkei says

Nissan Motor subsidiary JATCO has scrapped its plan to make electric vehicle (EV) powertrains in Sunderland, Britain, in light of sluggish demand for Nissan's EVs in Europe,

May 24, 2026

Nissan unit scraps plan to make EV powertrains in UK, Nikkei says

Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Officials race to cool down tank containing toxic chemical as 50,000 residents remain under evacuation order in California

May 23, 2026

Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 40,000 residents are ordered to evacuate

Authorities are bracing for the possibility that a damaged chemical tank at a facility in Southern California could leak or explode

May 23, 2026

Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 40,000 residents are ordered to evacuate

Science|Technology|World

China sends astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing

China sent three astronauts to its space station on Sunday, one of whom will stay for a year, a record length for the country, enabling the study of

May 24, 2026

China sends astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing

Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Fact check: 28 separate false claims Trump made this week

May 23, 2026

Environment|Health|Science|Technology

40,000 people under evacuation orders for a chemical tank leak in Southern California

About 40,000 people are under evacuation orders and schools have shut down in Southern California due to a hazardous chemical leak

May 23, 2026

40,000 people under evacuation orders for a chemical tank leak in Southern California

Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia preparing strike on Ukraine using hypersonic 'Oreshnik' missile, Zelenskiy says

Russia is preparing a strike against Ukraine using a hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday, citing intelligence from

May 23, 2026

Russia preparing strike on Ukraine using hypersonic 'Oreshnik' missile, Zelenskiy says

Science|Technology

The Milky Way ate another galaxy. Scientists say they’ve found the scraps

May 23, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

Delivery Hero confirms takeover offer from Uber

German food delivery service Delivery Hero confirmed it had received a takeover offer from rival Uber valuing the company at 33 euros ($38.29) per share, it said in a statement on

May 23, 2026

Delivery Hero confirms takeover offer from Uber

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Uber and DoorDash sound out investors for Delivery Hero bid, FT reports

Uber and DoorDash have held exploratory talks with investors in rival Delivery Hero ahead of a possible takeover bid, the Financial Times reported on Saturday.

May 23, 2026

Uber and DoorDash sound out investors for Delivery Hero bid, FT reports

Business|Science|Technology|World

China's DeepSeek to make permanent 75% price cut on flagship V4‑Pro AI model

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek will make permanent a 75% price cut on its flagship V4‑Pro artificial intelligence model, keeping prices at a quarter of their

May 23, 2026

China's DeepSeek to make permanent 75% price cut on flagship V4‑Pro AI model

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI is changing the internet forever. Here’s how

May 23, 2026

Nvidia says its forecast for $200 billion CPU market includes China

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Saturday that his forecast of a $200 billion market for CPUs includes China, signalling Nvidia still sees

May 23, 2026

Nvidia says its forecast for $200 billion CPU market includes China

Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

Thousands evacuated in Southern California due to failing chemical tank

Officials ordered tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes in the Los Angeles suburb of Garden Grove on Friday due to a failing chemical tank that was

May 23, 2026

Thousands evacuated in Southern California due to failing chemical tank

Europe|Science|Technology|World

Drone games put Ukraine's best military pilots to the test

In the sky over western Ukraine, a bullet-shaped P1-SUN interceptor drone dived towards its target as dozens of soldiers looked on.

May 23, 2026

Drone games put Ukraine's best military pilots to the test

Crime|Health|Science|Technology

Fentanyl, meth found at house where New Mexico responders got sick after answering overdose call

Authorities say fentanyl and methamphetamine were found at a home where first responders became sick after answering a call about suspected overdoses in a rural New Mexico county

May 23, 2026

Fentanyl, meth found at house where New Mexico responders got sick after answering overdose call

Business|Science|Technology|Travel|World

SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on a test flight

SpaceX has launched its biggest, most powerful Starship yet

May 23, 2026

SpaceX launches its biggest, most beefed-up Starship yet on a test flight

Political|Science|Technology|World

Conference at UN to review nuclear nonproliferation treaty fails to reach agreement

A four-week conference at the United Nations to review the treaty to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons has ended without an agreement as the United States and Iran spar over Iran's nuclear program

May 23, 2026

Conference at UN to review nuclear nonproliferation treaty fails to reach agreement

Business|Crime|Technology|US|World

Jury clears Boeing in 737 MAX fraud lawsuit

Boeing was found not guilty of hiding safety problems with 737 MAX jets sold to LOT Polish Airlines last decade, a jury ruled Friday in U.S.

May 23, 2026

Jury clears Boeing in 737 MAX fraud lawsuit

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

SpaceX's Starship flight hits most targets in pre-IPO test

SpaceX completed a largely successful test flight of its next-generation Starship rocket on Friday, deploying a clutch of mock

May 23, 2026

SpaceX's Starship flight hits most targets in pre-IPO test

Entertainment|Sports|Technology

George Russell aims to recapture F1 momentum in Canada and stop Antonelli's streak

An upgraded car and a “painful” reminder not to lose sight of the Formula 1 fundamentals could be George Russell’s path back to the front of the field at the Canadian Grand Prix

May 22, 2026

George Russell aims to recapture F1 momentum in Canada and stop Antonelli's streak

Health|Science|Technology|World

Experimental treatments could help US Ebola patient

The U.S. missionary who tested positive for Ebola and is undergoing treatment in a German hospital has been given drugs aimed at reducing disease

May 23, 2026

Experimental treatments could help US Ebola patient

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Blue Origin to expand Florida campus with new $600 million facility

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday announced a $600 million expansion of Blue Origin's Rocket Park campus in Cape Canaveral.

May 23, 2026

Blue Origin to expand Florida campus with new $600 million facility

Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

As Stephen Colbert exits 'The Late Show,' podcasts have the last laugh

Stephen Colbert’s sign-off as the host of the CBS “The Late Show” may signal the end of a historic TV franchise, but the late-night tradition is far

May 22, 2026

As Stephen Colbert exits 'The Late Show,' podcasts have the last laugh

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Lantheus weighs potential $7 billion sale after Curium's offer, Bloomberg News reports

Radiopharmaceutical-focused company Lantheus Holdings is weighing a potential sale after getting a takeover offer from private-equity backed Curium Pharma that values it at about $7

May 23, 2026

Lantheus weighs potential $7 billion sale after Curium's offer, Bloomberg News reports

An SNL 'All Drug Olympics?' Not quite. But these Enhanced Games are no joke

The event that tackles the age-old question, “What would happen if we just let all the athletes take drugs?”

May 23, 2026

An SNL 'All Drug Olympics?' Not quite. But these Enhanced Games are no joke

ECB rebuffs proposals to boost euro stablecoins as too risky

The European Central Bank warned European Union finance ministers on Friday that proposals to issue more euro stablecoins could

May 23, 2026

ECB rebuffs proposals to boost euro stablecoins as too risky

Business|Economy|Technology

Google appeals US court ruling on search monopoly

Alphabet's Google on Friday appealed a Washington federal judge's ruling that it holds illegal monopolies in online search and related advertising.

May 23, 2026

Google appeals US court ruling on search monopoly

Business|Economy|Technology|World

USTR Greer sees no immediate chip tariffs but says protection important for sector

U.S.

May 23, 2026

USTR Greer sees no immediate chip tariffs but says protection important for sector

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Wall Street rises, Dow hits record high as Middle East hopes lift sentiment

U.S. stocks rose on Friday, with the Dow reaching a record closing high, as investors cheered signs of progress in talks

May 22, 2026

Wall Street rises, Dow hits record high as Middle East hopes lift sentiment

Trump official tried to ban half of US voting machines, citing conspiracy theories

U.S.

May 22, 2026

Trump official tried to ban half of US voting machines, citing conspiracy theories

Business|Economy|Health|Technology

Hyundai to recall over 421,000 US vehicles over software brake issue, NHTSA says

Hyundai Motor is recalling 421,078 vehicles in the U.S. over a software error that may cause an unexpected application of brakes, the U.S.

May 22, 2026

Hyundai to recall over 421,000 US vehicles over software brake issue, NHTSA says

Shein to buy apparel retailer Everlane

U.S. apparel brand Everlane said on Friday it had reached an agreement to be acquired by online retailer Shein, giving the fast-fashion company ownership of a brand known for

May 22, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology|World

US appeals court revives $82 million of verdict against Ford in trade secrets case

A U.S. appeals court on Friday revived $82.2 million of a $104.6 million verdict that Versata Software won against Ford for breaching a licensing

May 22, 2026

US appeals court revives $82 million of verdict against Ford in trade secrets case

Economy|Health|Political|Science|Technology

FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market

The Associated Press has learned that officials at the Food and Drug Administration were blindsided by a recent policy change allowing more electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches to hit the U.S. market

May 22, 2026

FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market

Science|Technology|US|World

US releases second batch of government declassified UFO files

The U.S.

May 22, 2026

US releases second batch of government declassified UFO files

SpaceX to allow early share resale before usual six‑month lock-up

SpaceX plans to allow a large portion of its shares to become eligible for resale before the usual six‑month restriction period post-IPO, under a

May 22, 2026

SpaceX to allow early share resale before usual six‑month lock-up

Business|Science|Technology|World

A PDF let the internet hear the final words in the cockpit of a UPS plane as it crashed. The NTSB now wants it taken down

May 22, 2026

Business|Environment|Technology|Travel|World

Waymo pauses driverless car service in Atlanta and Texas ahead of potentially dangerous storms

Waymo has suspended driverless car services in Atlanta and Texas after one of its vehicles was stranded by flooding during heavy rains that will likely also hinder travel in a large swath of the U

May 22, 2026

Waymo pauses driverless car service in Atlanta and Texas ahead of potentially dangerous storms

Health|Science|Technology|World

WHO raises risk of Ebola outbreak in Congo to 'very high' at national level

The World Health Organization has raised the risk of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola turning into a national outbreak in the Democratic

May 22, 2026

WHO raises risk of Ebola outbreak in Congo to 'very high' at national level

Business|Political|Technology|World

Iranian hackers are targeting aviation, oil and gas companies in espionage scheme, researchers say

May 22, 2026

Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology

Looksmaxxing isn’t just a TikTok trend – it often reflects severe body image issues in teen boys and young men

Sensationalizing extreme behaviors like self-starvation and ‘bonesmashing’ rather than treating them as mental health symptoms can prevent boys and young men from getting much-needed care.

May 22, 2026

Looksmaxxing isn’t just a TikTok trend – it often reflects severe body image issues in teen boys and young men

Today’s bans on DIY repairs of everything from cell phones to tractors grew out of Hollywood’s fear of videotaping

Efforts to use technology to police copyright evolved into companies using copyright law to lock people out of repairing their own devices.

May 22, 2026

Today’s bans on DIY repairs of everything from cell phones to tractors grew out of Hollywood’s fear of videotaping

Brittle bonds and AI boom face off

Everything the ROI team are reading, watching and listening to over the weekend. From Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Markets & Finance Hello Morning Bid readers!

May 22, 2026

Crime|Europe|Technology

On London's streets, facial recognition tests the balance between security and liberty

Tourists, shoppers and office workers in a busy London street on an ordinary weekday found themselves part of a digital identity check as live facial

May 22, 2026

On London's streets, facial recognition tests the balance between security and liberty

From Meta to SpaceX: how dual-class shares keep founders in control

The dual-class share structure outlined in SpaceX's IPO filing, which grants CEO Elon Musk outsized control, has revived one of Wall Street's oldest

May 22, 2026

From Meta to SpaceX: how dual-class shares keep founders in control

Business|Economy|Education|Technology

How to AI-proof your job

May 22, 2026

Crime|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Colorado Department of Corrections introduces high tech training for parole officers

May 22, 2026

NYPD, FBI issue drone warning for FIFA World Cup, America 250, and more high-profile events this summer

May 22, 2026

Technology|Travel

LaGuardia Airport runway closed by sinkhole expected to reopen Friday

May 22, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Workday shares jump as AI demand eases investor concerns

Workday shares jumped 8.5% on Friday after the enterprise software maker beat first-quarter revenue and profit estimates, easing concerns that AI rivals such as Anthropic could

May 22, 2026

Workday shares jump as AI demand eases investor concerns

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Space ETFs booming in anticipation of SpaceX IPO

Space-themed exchange-traded funds are blasting off, with asset managers rushing to issue new products ahead of the much-anticipated IPO

May 22, 2026

Space ETFs booming in anticipation of SpaceX IPO

Asia|Science|Technology|World

Shoot-and-scoot: Mobile missile launchers play key role in US Pacific deterrence strategy

The U.S. Marines have demonstrated their capabilities with a live-fire exercise in Japan, showcasing the HIMARS mobile rocket system

May 22, 2026

Shoot-and-scoot: Mobile missile launchers play key role in US Pacific deterrence strategy

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Tesla to recall over 14,500 Model Y SUVs in US over missing weight certification label

Tesla is recalling 14,575 Model Y SUVs in the U.S., over a missing certification label with weight specifications, the U.S.

May 22, 2026

Tesla to recall over 14,500 Model Y SUVs in US over missing weight certification label

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung workers begin voting on pay deal, some non-chip employees to oppose it

Samsung Electronics' workers in South Korea on Friday began voting on a pay deal that ensures huge bonuses for its memory chip workers, but other employees

May 22, 2026

Samsung workers begin voting on pay deal, some non-chip employees to oppose it

Health|Science|Technology|World

Inside an African lab that helped crack the hantavirus outbreak

The call for help came in early May: a cruise ship off Cape Verde was stranded, with

May 22, 2026

Inside an African lab that helped crack the hantavirus outbreak

AMD ramping up Taiwan capacity as global CPU market tightens

Advanced Micro Devices is working with Taiwan partners to ramp up production capacity as stronger-than-expected demand squeezes the global

May 22, 2026

AMD ramping up Taiwan capacity as global CPU market tightens

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

ECB, banks rift hampers Europe's efforts to loosen reliance on US payments giants

Europe's push to curb its dependence on U.S. payments giants Visa and Mastercard has driven a wedge between the European Central Bank

May 22, 2026

ECB, banks rift hampers Europe's efforts to loosen reliance on US payments giants

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Lenovo Q4 revenue tops estimates on strong PC sales; shares jump 15%

Lenovo Group reported a better-than-expected 27% jump in quarterly revenue on Friday, as strong consumer demand for PCs ahead of potential

May 22, 2026

Lenovo Q4 revenue tops estimates on strong PC sales; shares jump 15%

Business|Science|Technology

SpaceX scrubs launch of upgraded Starship from Texas, to retry Friday

SpaceX on Thursday scrubbed the launch of its 12th Starship rocket from Texas and said it will attempt the high-stakes test flight again on Friday, as Elon Musk's space company

May 22, 2026

SpaceX scrubs launch of upgraded Starship from Texas, to retry Friday

Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump postpones AI executive order, cites need to compete with China

U.S.

May 21, 2026

Trump postpones AI executive order, cites need to compete with China

Business|Education|Technology|World

Malaysia to introduce new rules to protect youth on online platforms

Malaysia will introduce new measures from June 1 to protect children and reduce their exposure to harmful content on online platforms, its communications regulator

May 22, 2026

Malaysia to introduce new rules to protect youth on online platforms

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Europe's AI stocks shine through gloom of Iran war

A strong rally in tech stocks has largely gone under the radar against a darkening backdrop for European equity markets as the energy shock triggered by

May 22, 2026

Europe's AI stocks shine through gloom of Iran war

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Arafura Rare Earths plans $250 million share sale backed by Australia's richest person

Australia's Arafura Rare Earths said on Friday it plans to raise about A$350 million ($249.83 million) in a share

May 22, 2026

Arafura Rare Earths plans $250 million share sale backed by Australia's richest person

US lawmakers propose making daylight saving time permanent, again

Daylight saving time would stay in effect year-round under a U.S.

May 22, 2026

US lawmakers propose making daylight saving time permanent, again

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

North Carolina sues Vietnam's VinFast over delayed EV project

The State of North Carolina has sued Vietnamese EV maker VinFast for its alleged failure to meet its commitments to build an electric vehicle and battery factory in the state

May 22, 2026

North Carolina sues Vietnam's VinFast over delayed EV project

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Waymo suspends freeway rides, pauses Atlanta operations amid safety fixes

Alphabet's Waymo said on Thursday it has suspended its robotaxi service on freeways in the United States and paused its operations in Atlanta, Georgia as it updates software to

May 22, 2026

Waymo suspends freeway rides, pauses Atlanta operations amid safety fixes

Business|Crime|Technology|World

Texas sues Meta, WhatsApp over encryption privacy claims

The Texas Attorney General’s Office on Thursday sued WhatsApp and its parent company Meta Platforms Inc alleging they misled consumers about the strength and scope of

May 22, 2026

Texas sues Meta, WhatsApp over encryption privacy claims

Greenlanders demonstrate against Trump as US diplomats open new consulate

The U.S. opening of a larger diplomatic hub in Greenland on Thursday was met by demonstrators opposed to President Donald Trump's ambition for greater influence

May 22, 2026

Greenlanders demonstrate against Trump as US diplomats open new consulate

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Lam Research focused on adding AI to chipmaking tools as it eyes US expansion, CEO says

Lam Research is focused on adding sensing and AI capabilities to its semiconductor manufacturing tools to make them more productive as it

May 22, 2026

Lam Research focused on adding AI to chipmaking tools as it eyes US expansion, CEO says

Business|Science|Technology

SpaceX tries to launch a bigger version of Starship but hits a series of last-minute problems

SpaceX's newest and biggest Starship will have to wait at least another day before launching on a test flight from Texas

May 22, 2026

SpaceX tries to launch a bigger version of Starship but hits a series of last-minute problems

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Starship test flights, from explosions to mock satellite deployments

SpaceX is set to launch the 12th uncrewed test flight of its Starship rocket on Thursday, the debut of a redesigned vehicle central to Elon Musk's plans for the moon, Mars and the

May 22, 2026

Starship test flights, from explosions to mock satellite deployments

Business|Entertainment|Technology

Apple asks US Supreme Court to review contempt order in Epic Games lawsuit

Apple asked the U.S.

May 22, 2026

Apple asks US Supreme Court to review contempt order in Epic Games lawsuit

The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?

May 21, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

Lockheed Martin breaks ground on Alabama missile plant

Lockheed Martin broke ground on Thursday on an 87,000-square-foot Munitions Production Center at its Troy, Alabama campus, as part of a U.S. push to expand

May 22, 2026

Lockheed Martin breaks ground on Alabama missile plant

Business|Entertainment|Technology

Take-Two sticks with 'GTA VI' launch timeline, forecasts annual bookings below estimates

Take-Two Interactive forecast annual bookings below Wall Street expectations on Thursday, but reiterated the November 19 launch date for the highly awaited "Grand

May 22, 2026

Take-Two sticks with 'GTA VI' launch timeline, forecasts annual bookings below estimates

Trading Day: IPO, IPO, it's off to work we go

U.S. stocks ended a choppy session on Thursday in the green, lifted by optimism that a U.S.-Iran peace deal is close at hand, while investors

May 22, 2026

Trading Day: IPO, IPO, it's off to work we go

Business|Economy|Technology

Zoom raises annual forecasts, banks on AI features to drive demand

Zoom Communications raised its annual revenue and profit forecasts on Thursday, betting on strong demand for its AI features as the video conferencing platform looks to shore up

May 22, 2026

Zoom raises annual forecasts, banks on AI features to drive demand

Free speech or race-baiting? Tennessee shooting stirs debate over livestreamer's approach

A Tennessee judge has set a $1 million bond for a white livestreamer charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting and wounding a Black man

May 21, 2026

Free speech or race-baiting? Tennessee shooting stirs debate over livestreamer's approach

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Dying star resembles a billowing crystal ball in new telescope photo

A dying star has never looked so lovely

May 22, 2026

Dying star resembles a billowing crystal ball in new telescope photo

Colorado Democrats censure governor for conspiracy theorist sentence commutation

Colorado Democrats have voted overwhelmingly to censure the state's governor for commuting the prison sentence of an election conspiracy theorist

May 22, 2026

Colorado Democrats censure governor for conspiracy theorist sentence commutation

Business|Education|Finance|Health|Technology

Meta settles social media addiction case brought by rural Kentucky school district

Meta has settled the first of many lawsuits brought by school districts across the country that sued social media companies seeking compensation for costs they say they incurred dealing with children’s social media addiction and mental health harms

May 22, 2026

Meta settles social media addiction case brought by rural Kentucky school district

Business|Economy|Technology|World

US stocks edge higher following the latest U-turn for oil prices

U.S. stocks ticked higher following the latest reversal for oil prices

May 21, 2026

US stocks edge higher following the latest U-turn for oil prices

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

JPMorgan rolls out AI tools in investment banking globally, senior banker says

JPMorgan is implementing AI tools across its

May 21, 2026

JPMorgan rolls out AI tools in investment banking globally, senior banker says

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Devon snaps up prime Delaware Basin acreage for $2.6 billion after Coterra merger

Shale producer Devon Energy on Thursday said it has acquired 16,300 net undeveloped acres in the core of the Delaware Basin in New Mexico for about

May 21, 2026

Devon snaps up prime Delaware Basin acreage for $2.6 billion after Coterra merger

Wall St indexes end slightly higher as investors focus on Mideast peace hopes

Wall Street's three main indexes closed slightly higher after Thursday's choppy session as oil prices lost ground, with some officials citing

May 21, 2026

Wall St indexes end slightly higher as investors focus on Mideast peace hopes

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Stellantis unveils $70 billion strategy pivot under Filosa, with blitz of 60 new products

Stellantis on Thursday laid out a 60 billion euro ($70 billion) strategy that marks a shift under new

May 21, 2026

Stellantis unveils $70 billion strategy pivot under Filosa, with blitz of 60 new products

Business|Food|Technology

Starbucks scraps AI inventory tool across North America

By Waylon Cunningham NEW YORK, May 21 - Starbucks terminated an AI program workers used for automating certain inventory counts this week, nine months after deploying it across its North American

May 22, 2026

Starbucks scraps AI inventory tool across North America

Business|Economy|Technology

Amkor working with AMD on advanced packaging after acquiring more land in Arizona

Amkor Technology is working with Advanced Micro Devices on packaging AMD's chips, Amkor said on Thursday.

May 22, 2026

Amkor working with AMD on advanced packaging after acquiring more land in Arizona

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Oil falls, stocks climb as investors hope for progress in Iran war talks

Oil prices fell and stocks rose on Thursday as investors were optimistic about possible progress in peace talks over

May 21, 2026

Oil falls, stocks climb as investors hope for progress in Iran war talks

Cox Media fined for claiming it used AI to track consumer conversations

The U.S.

May 22, 2026

Cox Media fined for claiming it used AI to track consumer conversations

Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump calls off AI executive order over concern it could weaken US tech edge

President Donald Trump has called off plans to sign a new executive order on artificial intelligence hours before an expected White House ceremony

May 21, 2026

Trump calls off AI executive order over concern it could weaken US tech edge

The Trump administration expands its use of AI in the hunt for healthcare fraud

The Department of Health and Human Services is boosting its use of artificial intelligence to monitor audits from federal grant recipients

May 22, 2026

The Trump administration expands its use of AI in the hunt for healthcare fraud

Business|Crime|Entertainment|Technology|World

Two men charged with creating AI-generated porn under new law targeting 'deepfakes'

Federal prosecutors have charged two men with using AI to create nude videos and photos under a new law targeting deepfake pornography

May 22, 2026

Two men charged with creating AI-generated porn under new law targeting 'deepfakes'

Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs

The Trump administration is loosening a federal rule that requires grocery stores and air-conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment

May 21, 2026

Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs

Environment|Science|Technology|World

Asteroid mission captures rarely seen perspective of Mars during close flyby

May 22, 2026

Crime|Environment|Technology|Travel|US

Minnesota Air Rescue Team completes 1st nighttime hoist rescue, saving BWCA canoers

May 22, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Modal Labs valued at $4.65 billion as AI coding takes off

AI startup Modal raised $355 million in a new round of financing, valuing the company at $4.65 billion, CEO Erik Bernhardsson told Reuters.

May 21, 2026

Modal Labs valued at $4.65 billion as AI coding takes off

US HHS launches AI initiative to detect fraud and waste in health programs

The U.S.

May 21, 2026

US HHS launches AI initiative to detect fraud and waste in health programs

Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Kawasaki Heavy, Nvidia plan Silicon Valley robotics center, Nikkei reports

Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries will partner with Nvidia to develop solutions integrating robotics with physical artificial intelligence, and will set up a joint development

May 21, 2026

Kawasaki Heavy, Nvidia plan Silicon Valley robotics center, Nikkei reports

Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Spotify cranks up AI push with Universal Music deal, lays out bold growth targets

Spotify on Thursday laid out an ambitious roadmap to drive growth and profitability through the end of the decade, doubling down with AI-powered features to boost

May 21, 2026

Spotify cranks up AI push with Universal Music deal, lays out bold growth targets

US to invest $2 billion in IBM, other quantum computing firms

The Trump administration will take $2 billion in equity stakes across nine quantum-computing companies, including a new IBM venture, in a

May 21, 2026

US to invest $2 billion in IBM, other quantum computing firms

Business|Education|Health|Technology

Meta settles first US case over school costs tied to youth mental health, court filing shows

Meta Platforms on Thursday settled the first case set for trial seeking to make social media companies cover the costs that school districts

May 21, 2026

Meta settles first US case over school costs tied to youth mental health, court filing shows

A look at the SpaceX IPO by the numbers

Elon Musk is all about big numbers — billions, trillions – and you can find them sprinkled throughout an extraordinary document he just filed to take his rocket maker SpaceX public

May 22, 2026

Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Whale heat signatures in San Francisco Bay being tracked to prevent ship collisions

May 22, 2026

Education|Science|Technology

12-year-old student to graduate Evergreen Valley College as valedictorian

May 22, 2026

Business|Health|Science|Technology

US FDA to hold expert committee meeting to review Moderna's flu vaccine

The U.S. FDA said on Thursday it would hold a meeting of outside experts next month to review Moderna's experimental flu shot.

May 21, 2026

US FDA to hold expert committee meeting to review Moderna's flu vaccine

SpaceX's road to landmark IPO filing

SpaceX's IPO filing finally revealed the finances behind a company aiming to dominate industries ranging from rockets and satellites to AI and data centers.

May 21, 2026

Business|Sports|Technology|World

NHL signs prediction market integrity memo with US derivatives regulator

The National Hockey League has signed an information-sharing agreement with the U.S.

May 21, 2026

NHL signs prediction market integrity memo with US derivatives regulator

Business|Europe|Technology|World

Google, Meta, TikTok hit by EU consumer complaints about handling of financial scams

Alphabet's Google, Meta Platforms and TikTok were hit with complaints from European Union consumer groups on Thursday for allegedly failing to protect

May 21, 2026

Google, Meta, TikTok hit by EU consumer complaints about handling of financial scams

Equity Residential, AvalonBay to merge in mega US real estate deal

Equity Residential and AvalonBay Communities have agreed to an all-stock merger to form a housing rental company with an enterprise value of $69 billion, the firms

May 21, 2026

Equity Residential, AvalonBay to merge in mega US real estate deal

Business|Political|Science|Technology

White House postpones executive order on AI

May 21, 2026

Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Hurricane forecasts have improved dramatically, saving lives, but federal cuts threaten to stretch NOAA resources to breaking point

A hurricane scientist explains the technology forecasters rely on to keep people safe and help communities all along the Atlantic coast know when to evacuate.

May 19, 2026

Hurricane forecasts have improved dramatically, saving lives, but federal cuts threaten to stretch NOAA resources to breaking point

Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money

May 21, 2026

Crime|Education|Environment|Technology|Travel

Aircraft from Vance Air Force Base makes emergency belly landing in Kansas

May 21, 2026

Business|Science|Technology

Anthropic in talks to use Microsoft's AI chips, The Information reports

Anthropic is in talks to rent servers powered by Microsoft-designed chips to meet rising demand for its AI services, The Information reported on Thursday, in what would be a major

May 21, 2026

Anthropic in talks to use Microsoft's AI chips, The Information reports

Critical Metals inks 15-year Greenland rare earth deal with REalloys

Critical Metals said on Thursday it has signed a 15-year binding offtake agreement with REalloys for rare earth concentrate from its Tanbreez project in Greenland.

May 21, 2026

Critical Metals inks 15-year Greenland rare earth deal with REalloys

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Crypto brokerage Blockchain.com confidentially files for IPO

Crypto brokerage Blockchain.com said on Thursday it has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the United States, as digital assets markets show signs of a rebound

May 21, 2026

Crypto brokerage Blockchain.com confidentially files for IPO

Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology

Deere keeps full-year profit target unchanged, taking sheen off quarterly earnings beat

Farm equipment maker Deere left its full-year profit forecast unaltered, despite topping second-quarter profit estimates on Thursday, as it battles stubbornly

May 21, 2026

Deere keeps full-year profit target unchanged, taking sheen off quarterly earnings beat

Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia flexes nuclear muscles as tensions rise with NATO

Russia launched nuclear-capable missiles and issued nuclear munitions to some units on Thursday as part of major nuclear

May 21, 2026

Russia flexes nuclear muscles as tensions rise with NATO

US awards IBM and other firms $2 billion to give America the edge in quantum computing

May 21, 2026

Nonprofit fraud: Amid high-profile prosecutions, an accountant explains what’s really going on

The responsibility for policing nonprofits generally falls to state attorneys general, rather than federal authorities.

May 21, 2026

Education|Environment|Health|Technology|World

Video shows lightning strike near Massachusetts family: "Sounded like a bomb was going off"

May 22, 2026

Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

SpaceX is poised to go public and test the latest version of its massive Starship rocket amidst criticism about its environmental impact

SpaceX is poised to test its latest, most powerful rocket and to become a publicly traded company, all while under pressure from environmentalists.

May 21, 2026

SpaceX is poised to go public and test the latest version of its massive Starship rocket amidst criticism about its environmental impact

Business|Economy|Technology

Regulators question StanChart following CEO Winters' AI comments amid job cuts, Bloomberg News reports

Hong Kong and Singapore regulators have sought clarity from Standard Chartered after CEO Bill Winters said the global lender plans to replace "lower-value human capital" with

May 21, 2026

Regulators question StanChart following CEO Winters' AI comments amid job cuts, Bloomberg News reports

Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Stellantis launches $70 billion business plan to 2030 including 60 new models

Stellantis set out a new 60 billion euro ($70 billion) business plan on Thursday that includes 60 new car models by 2030 - from combustion engine to fully

May 21, 2026

Stellantis launches $70 billion business plan to 2030 including 60 new models

Business|Economy|Technology

IPO-bound SpaceX's board is stacked with Musk empire loyalists

SpaceX's IPO filing reveals a board deeply embedded in Elon Musk's broader business network, with directors tied to Tesla, Google, PayPal and venture firms that have financed

May 21, 2026

IPO-bound SpaceX's board is stacked with Musk empire loyalists

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung's deal with union hailed as a victory as bonuses less generous than SK Hynix's

The pay deal reached between Samsung Electronics and its union is being hailed as a win for the company which gained key concessions and

May 21, 2026

Samsung's deal with union hailed as a victory as bonuses less generous than SK Hynix's

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Why SpaceX's mega IPO may not signal a broader rebound in listings

SpaceX's record-shattering IPO has given Wall Street the kind of spectacle it has craved since the pandemic-era listings boom, but the once-in-a-

May 21, 2026

Why SpaceX's mega IPO may not signal a broader rebound in listings

Business|Economy|Technology

SpaceX IPO bets $2 trillion on Musk's ambitious rockets-to-AI vision

Investors buying into SpaceX's nearly $2 trillion IPO are making a high-stakes wager that CEO Elon Musk can turn a fast-growing satellite business into something far

May 21, 2026

SpaceX IPO bets $2 trillion on Musk's ambitious rockets-to-AI vision

Paris appeals court finds Airbus, Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over 2009 crash

A Paris appeals court on Thursday found Airbus and Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over

May 21, 2026

Paris appeals court finds Airbus, Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over 2009 crash

Business|Sports|Technology|World

Sports streaming platform DAZN weighs tie-up with DirecTV Latin America, sources say

Sports streaming platform DAZN, backed by British-American billionaire Len Blavatnik, is exploring a possible tie-up with pay-TV

May 21, 2026

Sports streaming platform DAZN weighs tie-up with DirecTV Latin America, sources say

Arts|Technology|World

Radio station apologizes after accidentally announcing death of King Charles

May 21, 2026

Crime|Political|Technology|World

Malaysia orders TikTok to explain 'grossly offensive' fake content targeting king

Malaysia's Communications and Multimedia Commission has ordered TikTok to explain and address its failure to act swiftly against offensive and fake content targeting the royal institution

May 21, 2026

Malaysia orders TikTok to explain 'grossly offensive' fake content targeting king

Business|Entertainment|Technology

Netflix to launch its first daily live show with ‘The Breakfast Club’

May 21, 2026

Americans brace for pricey summer travel with fuel costs near multi-year highs

Soaring gasoline prices and a looming fuel crunch from the Iran war are not stopping American travelers from taking to the road as the U.S. summer driving

May 21, 2026

Americans brace for pricey summer travel with fuel costs near multi-year highs

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Grok falls flat in Washington, undercutting SpaceX's AI growth story

SpaceX’s initial public offering is set to be the largest in history, partly fueled by its promise to grab a chunk of what it calls

May 21, 2026

Grok falls flat in Washington, undercutting SpaceX's AI growth story

Europe|Political|Technology|World

Europe faces a Ukrainian drone problem as Kyiv targets Russian oil exports

Ukrainian drones have recently caused concern by entering Baltic airspace, leading to tensions with NATO countries

May 21, 2026

Europe faces a Ukrainian drone problem as Kyiv targets Russian oil exports

Business|Economy|Technology|World

China's Manus founders seek $1 billion to undo Meta takeover, Bloomberg News reports

Manus co-founders are weighing ways to comply with China's order to unwind Meta’s $2 billion-plus acquisition of the AI startup, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.

May 21, 2026

China's Manus founders seek $1 billion to undo Meta takeover, Bloomberg News reports

Business|Economy|Technology

Samsung pay deal brings relief but exposes divisions in South Korean city

Around Samsung Electronics' sprawling chip complex southwest of Seoul, workers and residents have met news of a last-gasp

May 21, 2026

Samsung pay deal brings relief but exposes divisions in South Korean city

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

JPMorgan's Aiyengar sees global firms turning to China amid volatility

Global companies are increasingly eager to partner with innovative Chinese firms as mounting economic and geopolitical risks fuel a

May 21, 2026

JPMorgan's Aiyengar sees global firms turning to China amid volatility

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Japanese auto exports to Middle East plunge in April as war disrupts shipping

Japanese vehicle exports to the Middle East were nearly wiped out in April, government data showed on Thursday, as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran disrupted

May 21, 2026

Japanese auto exports to Middle East plunge in April as war disrupts shipping

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

CEO Dimon says JPMorgan to hire more AI staff, fewer bankers, Bloomberg News reports

JPMorgan will likely hire more artificial intelligence specialists and fewer traditional bankers, CEO Jamie Dimon told Bloomberg News in an interview published late Wednesday.

May 21, 2026

CEO Dimon says JPMorgan to hire more AI staff, fewer bankers, Bloomberg News reports

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

UK's QinetiQ reviews US defence business, lifts 2027 forecast; shares jump

QinetiQ was reviewing all options for its struggling U.S. business, it said on Thursday, while lifting its revenue growth and operating margin forecast for the 2027 fiscal year.

May 21, 2026

UK's QinetiQ reviews US defence business, lifts 2027 forecast; shares jump

Trump administration seeks to supercharge US AI exports with billions in financing, document shows

The Trump administration on Thursday plans to launch a new program to entice foreign firms to buy U.S.

May 21, 2026

Trump administration seeks to supercharge US AI exports with billions in financing, document shows

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

AI turned Samsung into a $1 trillion company. Its workers want a bigger slice of the pie

May 21, 2026

Business|Political|Technology|World

Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, CNN reports

Iran has already restarted some of its drone production during the six-week ceasefire that began in early April, CNN reported on Thursday, citing two sources familiar with U.S.

May 21, 2026

Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, CNN reports

Business|Economy|Technology|World

US, Philippines to reach deal on economic security zone 'sooner rather than later', US official says

The United States is expected to reach a deal on the long-term framework for an economic security zone with the Philippines "sooner rather than later", a senior U.S.

May 21, 2026

US, Philippines to reach deal on economic security zone 'sooner rather than later', US official says

Asia|Business|Crime|Technology|World

Taiwan investigates three for alleged illegal export of high-end AI servers

Taiwanese prosecutors said on Thursday they were investigating three people suspected of illegally exporting high-end AI servers made by Super Micro and containing Nvidia

May 21, 2026

Taiwan investigates three for alleged illegal export of high-end AI servers

Political|Technology|World

Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, already producing drones, according to US intel

May 21, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI supply chain, Gen Z spending among hedge fund picks at Sohn Hong Kong

Hedge fund managers say they are targeting investments this year in companies from AI-linked data centres and printed circuit board (PCB)

May 21, 2026

AI supply chain, Gen Z spending among hedge fund picks at Sohn Hong Kong

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung Electronics' wage drama not over yet

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter The fight over pay is not done at Samsung Electronics.

May 21, 2026

Samsung Electronics' wage drama not over yet

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung shares soar as strike averted, but bonuses of $416,000 for some stoke concern

Samsung Electronics' shares surged on Thursday after it clinched an 11th-hour deal with its South Korean union to avert a

May 21, 2026

Samsung shares soar as strike averted, but bonuses of $416,000 for some stoke concern

Australia's Arafura approves $1.6 billion rare earths project

Arafura Rare Earths said on Thursday it had approved the development of its $1.6 billion Nolans project in Australia's Northern Territory, which is set to be the

May 21, 2026

Australia's Arafura approves $1.6 billion rare earths project

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US energy storage additions hit a first-quarter record, report shows

U.S. energy storage developers installed 9.7 gigawatt-hours of new capacity in the first quarter of 2026, marking a record high for the quarter, an industry report showed on

May 21, 2026

US energy storage additions hit a first-quarter record, report shows

Australia's Ionic Rare Earths inks deal with US-based Nth Cycle to boost output outside China

Australia's Ionic Rare Earths said on Thursday it has agreed to work with U.S.-based critical mineral refining firm Nth Cycle to improve rare earths production outside China.

May 21, 2026

Australia's Ionic Rare Earths inks deal with US-based Nth Cycle to boost output outside China

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

SpaceX aims for 10,000 annual launches within five years, FAA says

SpaceX aims to reach 10,000 launches annually within five years, but government officials will need to see improved reliability before

May 21, 2026

SpaceX aims for 10,000 annual launches within five years, FAA says

SpaceX reveals Musk company links, from Cybertrucks and jets to stock investments

SpaceX's IPO filing revealed extensive commercial and financial ties among Elon Musk's companies ranging from Cybertruck purchases and shared private jets to stock

May 21, 2026

SpaceX reveals Musk company links, from Cybertrucks and jets to stock investments

Australia|Business|Crime|Technology|World

Australian judge fines X $465,000 for online safety breach after 3-year court battle

An Australian judge has fined X Corp. $465,000 for failing to provide information to an online safety watchdog about how it tackled child sexual exploitation content

May 21, 2026

Australian judge fines X $465,000 for online safety breach after 3-year court battle

Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump to sign order on AI oversight as security fears mount among supporters

U.S.

May 21, 2026

Trump to sign order on AI oversight as security fears mount among supporters

Business|Entertainment|Technology|World

Nexstar says it is losing millions as it seeks quick review of order halting Tegna merger

Nexstar Media Group asked a U.S. appeals court late on Wednesday to expedite a review of a lower-court order that has halted its merger with rival

May 21, 2026

Nexstar says it is losing millions as it seeks quick review of order halting Tegna merger

Anthropic nears first quarterly profit, agrees to pay SpaceX $1.25 billion monthly for computing power

Anthropic is closing in on its first quarterly operating profit, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters, as its sales eclipse the enormous costs to develop

May 21, 2026

Anthropic nears first quarterly profit, agrees to pay SpaceX $1.25 billion monthly for computing power

Australia|Business|Finance|Technology|World

Elon Musk's X loses Australia child protection compliance lawsuit

An Australian court upheld a regulator's fine against Elon Musk's social media company X Corp after it admitted violating the law by failing to supply

May 21, 2026

Elon Musk's X loses Australia child protection compliance lawsuit

Environment|Science|Technology

San Francisco turns to AI to avoid collisions between ships and whales searching for food

Climate change is pushing starving gray whales into the San Francisco Bay in unusual numbers, where ship strikes killed at least 40% of the 21 whales found dead last year

May 20, 2026

San Francisco turns to AI to avoid collisions between ships and whales searching for food

SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever initial public offering

Elon Musk announced plans Wednesday for one of the biggest sales of stock to the public ever for his space company that is currently losing billions of dollars year

May 21, 2026

SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever initial public offering

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

SpaceX IPO filing lays bare losses and Musk control as it stakes future on AI

SpaceX took the wraps off its IPO filing on Wednesday, laying bare for investors just how much Elon Musk is losing on artificial intelligence while

May 21, 2026

SpaceX IPO filing lays bare losses and Musk control as it stakes future on AI

New surgeon general’s advisory raises alarm about screen time risks for kids and teens

May 21, 2026

SpaceX IPO filing brings Musk's interplanetary ambitions to Wall Street

As Elon Musk's SpaceX races toward what could be the largest IPO in history, its filing delivers a rare mix of hard financial data and bold

May 21, 2026

SpaceX IPO filing brings Musk's interplanetary ambitions to Wall Street

Instant View: SpaceX files long awaited IPO, creating a fresh AI play

Elon Musk's rocket and satellite maker SpaceX filed on Wednesday for its widely awaited initial public offering, which stands to raise the most ever in an initial

May 21, 2026

Instant View: SpaceX files long awaited IPO, creating a fresh AI play

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nvidia bets on new data center chips for growth as sales outlook tops estimates

By Stephen Nellis, Max A.

May 21, 2026

Nvidia bets on new data center chips for growth as sales outlook tops estimates

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

AT&T sues California in bid to stop offering traditional phone service

AT&T on Wednesday filed suit against California officials seeking a court order declaring it does not have to continue offering traditional copper

May 21, 2026

AT&T sues California in bid to stop offering traditional phone service

Business|Education|Technology|World

TikTok, YouTube lag on UK child safety as rivals act, regulator says

TikTok and Alphabet's YouTube have failed to set out meaningful steps to protect British children from harmful online content, media regulator Ofcom said on

May 21, 2026

TikTok, YouTube lag on UK child safety as rivals act, regulator says

Business|Economy|Technology|World

One in three Japan firms using or considering AI robots: Reuters poll

One-third of Japanese companies are already using or considering deploying AI-powered robots, with automakers and other transportation equipment

May 21, 2026

One in three Japan firms using or considering AI robots: Reuters poll

Crime|Political|Technology|US|World

US military surveillance blimp supporting CBP is lost at the southern border, wreckage found in Mexico

May 21, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX files for long-awaited public stock offering that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire

May 21, 2026

Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

White House briefs AI firms on plans for model review, the Information reports

The White House's Office of the National Cyber Director hosted a briefing for leading AI companies on a planned executive order that would empower intelligence and other government

May 21, 2026

White House briefs AI firms on plans for model review, the Information reports

Elf Beauty forecasts weak year, flags up to $20 million hit from Iran war

Elf Beauty on Wednesday forecast annual sales and profit below analysts' expectations, and said surging oil prices tied to the Iran war could

May 21, 2026

Elf Beauty forecasts weak year, flags up to $20 million hit from Iran war

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Fed proposes limited payment accounts for fintechs, others

The U.S.

May 21, 2026

Fed proposes limited payment accounts for fintechs, others

The road to SpaceX's juggernaut IPO

SpaceX raised $75 billion in its U.S. initial public offering on Thursday, as investors rushed to gain exposure to Elon Musk's space and satellite empire ahead of its highly

April 01, 2026

Intuit trims annual TurboTax revenue forecast, to cut 17% of workforce

Intuit lowered annual revenue forecast for its tax-filing software, TurboTax, on Wednesday and said it would cut 17% of its full-time workforce, sending its shares down 14% after

May 21, 2026

Intuit trims annual TurboTax revenue forecast, to cut 17% of workforce

Arts|Crime|Political|Technology|World

Florida prosecutor charged with emailing herself the most sought-after documents from Jack Smith’s Trump investigation

May 21, 2026

Nvidia Q1 results surpass Wall Street expectations thanks to massive AI chip demand

Artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia’s quarterly results blew past Wall Street’s expectations once again, fueled by massive demand for its high-end AI chips

May 21, 2026

Nvidia Q1 results surpass Wall Street expectations thanks to massive AI chip demand

US stocks rally after pressure eases from the bond market and oil prices fall

The U.S. stock market bounced back after pressure eased on Wall Street from the bond market and oil prices gave back some of their big gains

May 20, 2026

US stocks rally after pressure eases from the bond market and oil prices fall

Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Chud the Builder shows how fast and easy it is to become notorious

May 21, 2026

Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

James Murdoch, media scion, strikes deal for New York Magazine and Vox

Media scion James Murdoch has struck a deal with the Vox Media digital company to acquire New York magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network and the Vox editorial brand

May 21, 2026

James Murdoch, media scion, strikes deal for New York Magazine and Vox

Business|Entertainment|Technology

James Murdoch to acquire New York Magazine and Vox Media Podcast Network

James Murdoch agreed to acquire New York Magazine and the Vox Media podcast network in a deal that will significantly expand his portfolio and

May 20, 2026

James Murdoch to acquire New York Magazine and Vox Media Podcast Network

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Business Insider CEO Barbara Peng to depart end June

Business Insider CEO Barbara Peng will leave the media company by the end of next month to pursue new opportunities created by technological change, she said on Wednesday.

May 21, 2026

Business Insider CEO Barbara Peng to depart end June

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Wall St climbs 1% with chip stocks rallying before Nvidia results

Wall Street's main indexes rallied more than 1% on Wednesday, bouncing back from a three-day selloff with a boost in sentiment from technology and

May 20, 2026

Wall St climbs 1% with chip stocks rallying before Nvidia results

Americas|Crime|Political|Technology|World

Brazil's Lula adds pressure on big techs by increasing their liability for illegal user content

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed two decrees on Wednesday to add pressure on big tech companies by making them liable for illegal content shared by its users and opening way for investigations through a government body on their response to such cases

May 21, 2026

Brazil's Lula adds pressure on big techs by increasing their liability for illegal user content

Science|Technology

Neptunian moon Nereid could be lone intact survivor from ancient satellite system

May 21, 2026

Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Germany seeks to make defence procurement agency more agile

Germany is reorganizing its defence procurement agency to make the system more flexible and responsive, the defence ministry said on Wednesday as it moves ahead with the

May 20, 2026

Germany seeks to make defence procurement agency more agile

"Rise" plushie becomes part of space history at Charles M. Schulz museum

May 21, 2026

Business|Environment|Technology

US group says Starbucks plastic cups marked recyclable end up in trash

Starbucks' plastic single-use cups it often serves in U.S. cafes are not as recyclable as the company claims, an environmental nonprofit group said on Wednesday

May 20, 2026

US group says Starbucks plastic cups marked recyclable end up in trash

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI aiming for speedy IPO, source says, as market awaits SpaceX filing

OpenAI is preparing to confidentially file for a U.S. initial public offering in the coming weeks, a source familiar with the matter said on

May 20, 2026

OpenAI aiming for speedy IPO, source says, as market awaits SpaceX filing

Environment|Science|Technology

Neptune's mysterious moon Nereid may be an original, study shows

Neptune's mysterious, far-flung moon Nereid may be the last of the planet's original companions

May 21, 2026

Neptune's mysterious moon Nereid may be an original, study shows

Crime|Technology|US

MPD investigating possible misuse of Flock license plate surveillance system

May 20, 2026

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Google rejects UK union recognition but offers talks via conciliation body

Google said it had rejected a request from two British unions for voluntary recognition but would negotiate with them via a state-backed conciliation service,

May 20, 2026

Google rejects UK union recognition but offers talks via conciliation body

Volkswagen is not in talks with Chinese, CEO says in bid to calm workers

Germany's Volkswagen is not currently in talks with Chinese manufacturers regarding overcapacity at its car plants in Europe, although the problem does have

May 20, 2026

Volkswagen is not in talks with Chinese, CEO says in bid to calm workers

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung union suspends planned strike after reaching tentative pay deal

Samsung Electronics' union said it would suspend a strike shortly before it was set to begin on Thursday after it

May 20, 2026

Samsung union suspends planned strike after reaching tentative pay deal

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Airbus informs some customers of further A350 delays, sources say

Airbus has informed some customers of further delays to A350 deliveries later this decade, raising fresh concerns over shipments from a U.S. parts factory

May 20, 2026

Airbus informs some customers of further A350 delays, sources say

Thousands of Chicago-area home listings just went dark on Zillow. Here’s why

May 20, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Amazon.com defeats appeal claiming it aided tariff evasion

A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday rejected a whistleblower's claim that Amazon.com helped foreign fur manufacturers evade tariffs on products sold on

May 20, 2026

Amazon.com defeats appeal claiming it aided tariff evasion

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Meta CEO tells employees he does not expect more company-wide layoffs this year

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees in an internal memo on Wednesday that he does not expect more company-wide layoffs this year, according to a copy of

May 20, 2026

Meta CEO tells employees he does not expect more company-wide layoffs this year

Business|Entertainment|Technology

James Murdoch buys New York magazine and Vox Media’s podcasts

May 20, 2026

Meta’s campaign to promote scrutinized youth safety features involved hundreds of family influencers

May 20, 2026

Business|Environment|Science|Technology

New Minnesota-built technology aims to better protect pilots fighting fires

May 20, 2026

Several Twin Cities police departments considering the use of drones as first responders

May 20, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as chip stocks gain ahead of Nvidia results

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Wednesday, lifted by a rebound in chip stocks ahead of Nvidia's quarterly earnings, which investors view as a crucial test of AI demand

May 20, 2026

S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as chip stocks gain ahead of Nvidia results

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Intuit to cut 17% of global jobs to streamline operations, memo shows

Intuit is laying off about 17% of its workforce, or about 3,000 employees worldwide, to streamline operations and sharpen focus on its key bets

May 20, 2026

Intuit to cut 17% of global jobs to streamline operations, memo shows

Business|Environment|Technology|World

Volvo Cars faces Thai legal threat after fresh EX30 fires

Two new battery-

May 20, 2026

Volvo Cars faces Thai legal threat after fresh EX30 fires

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Lambda wins cloud deal with Hudson River Trading to supply access to Nvidia chips

Artificial intelligence cloud computing startup Lambda on Wednesday said it has won a cloud contract with

May 20, 2026

Lambda wins cloud deal with Hudson River Trading to supply access to Nvidia chips

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Stellantis, JLR to explore jointly developing vehicles in US

Stellantis and Britain's Jaguar Land Rover will consider jointly developing vehicles in the U.S., the French-Italian automaker said on Wednesday.

May 20, 2026

Stellantis, JLR to explore jointly developing vehicles in US

Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

ASML CEO sees tight supply in booming chip market as AI demand soars

The booming global semiconductor market will be "tense" with tight supply for the foreseeable future, the head of chip-making machine giant ASML

May 20, 2026

ASML CEO sees tight supply in booming chip market as AI demand soars

Brazil's iFood sues Meituan-backed Keeta over alleged espionage

Brazilian food delivery app iFood, owned by Dutch investment group Prosus, is suing rival Keeta, controlled by Chinese group Meituan, for alleged

May 20, 2026

Brazil's iFood sues Meituan-backed Keeta over alleged espionage

Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Hasbro keeps annual forecasts intact despite quarterly results beat

Hasbro on Wednesday reaffirmed its annual forecasts even as it reported first-quarter revenue and profit above estimates amid looming macroeconomic

May 20, 2026

Hasbro keeps annual forecasts intact despite quarterly results beat

Business|Technology|World

Samsung Elec's South Korean labour union to vote on tentative pay plan -union

Samsung Electronics and its South Korean labour union reached a preliminary pay deal on Wednesday, potentially averting a planned lengthy strike that threatened to disrupt

May 20, 2026

Samsung Elec's South Korean labour union to vote on tentative pay plan -union

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

GameStop increases stake in eBay to more than 6%

GameStop increased its stake in eBay to about 6.6% from around 5%, according to a regulatory filing, the latest step in the

May 20, 2026

GameStop increases stake in eBay to more than 6%

Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

These ‘Survivor’ contestants won a million dollars. Here’s how they spent it.

May 20, 2026

Education|Science|Technology

Quantum sensors use atoms, electrons and light as ultra-steady rulers – detecting faint motion, magnetism and gravity for navigation, medicine and science

Quantum computers are still a work in progress but quantum sensors are already in use at hospitals, laboratories and by defense contractors.

May 20, 2026

Quantum sensors use atoms, electrons and light as ultra-steady rulers – detecting faint motion, magnetism and gravity for navigation, medicine and science

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Solar activity follows an 11-year cycle – here’s how it controls eruptions and solar flares

The Sun is a complex physical body. It generates incredible amounts of heat and a strong, often tangled, magnetic field.

May 20, 2026

Solar activity follows an 11-year cycle – here’s how it controls eruptions and solar flares

Election|Technology

For the first time in a decade, the next election could be less secure than the one preceding it

The federal task force that defends US elections has been largely absent this election cycle, and the threat-sharing hub it relied on has been defunded.

May 20, 2026

For the first time in a decade, the next election could be less secure than the one preceding it

Business|Education|Entertainment|Technology|World

US watchdog urged to probe Roblox over child safety and marketing

Two children's advocacy groups asked the U.S.

May 20, 2026

US watchdog urged to probe Roblox over child safety and marketing

Don't fight AI, HSBC CEO tells staff as banks begin job cuts

HSBC appealed to staff not to fight AI on Wednesday, saying it would destroy jobs while creating new ones, as banking rival

May 20, 2026

Don't fight AI, HSBC CEO tells staff as banks begin job cuts

Business|Technology|World

Tesla launches Full Self-Driving in Lithuania

Tesla said on X on Wednesday that its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) driver assistance software was being rolled out in Lithuania, the second country in

May 20, 2026

Tesla launches Full Self-Driving in Lithuania

Business|Health|Science|Technology

Bristol Myers to deploy Anthropic's Claude AI model to speed up drug discovery

Bristol Myers Squibb said on Wednesday it is partnering with Anthropic to make its Claude AI model available to over 30,000 employees in an effort to accelerate the discovery,

May 20, 2026

Bristol Myers to deploy Anthropic's Claude AI model to speed up drug discovery

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Morgan Stanley asks bankers to carry a separate phone for China trips, source says

Morgan Stanley has asked its Hong Kong-based bankers to carry new mobile devices issued exclusively for business travel to mainland China, as international

May 20, 2026

Morgan Stanley asks bankers to carry a separate phone for China trips, source says

Business|Economy|Technology

Chipmaker Analog Devices forecasts third-quarter revenue above estimates amid AI boom

Chipmaker Analog Devices forecast third-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, a sign of growing demand for its power-management semiconductors and sensor

May 20, 2026

Chipmaker Analog Devices forecasts third-quarter revenue above estimates amid AI boom

Target’s comeback strategy is working

May 20, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Singapore in talks with tech firms about adding 'nutrition labels' to AI products, minister says

Singapore is in talks with technology companies about attaching "nutrition labels" to AI products, designating their intended uses and limitations, a senior minister said

May 20, 2026

Singapore in talks with tech firms about adding 'nutrition labels' to AI products, minister says

Business|Economy|Technology|World

StanChart CEO seeks to reassure staff over 'lower value human capital' comment

Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters sought to assuage staff concerns on Wednesday, a day after saying that the bank will cut thousands of jobs over the next

May 20, 2026

StanChart CEO seeks to reassure staff over 'lower value human capital' comment

Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia and China scold the United States over 'Golden Dome' plans

Russia and China said on Wednesday that U.S.

May 20, 2026

Russia and China scold the United States over 'Golden Dome' plans

Business|Science|Technology

Fears of unfettered hacking spurred by Anthropic's Mythos AI model overstated

Early fears that Anthropic’s new AI model, Mythos, could dramatically turbocharge hacking are looking overstated a month after its release.

May 20, 2026

Fears of unfettered hacking spurred by Anthropic's Mythos AI model overstated

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI financing fueling a surge in U.S. convertible bond sales

Corporate America is tapping the convertible bond market at a record pace as companies linked to artificial intelligence drive a surge in demand for debt

May 20, 2026

AI financing fueling a surge in U.S. convertible bond sales

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung's union puts off strike after reaching last-minute wage deal with management

Samsung Electronics’ labor union says it’ll hold off a planned strike and put a tentative wage deal with management to a vote

May 20, 2026

Samsung's union puts off strike after reaching last-minute wage deal with management

Demand soars for Israel's battle-tested weapons tech despite global criticism of its wartime conduct

Demand is soaring for Israel's battle-tested weapons and military technology, despite widespread condemnation by rights groups and the international community over the country's conduct in wars, particularly in Gaza

May 20, 2026

Demand soars for Israel's battle-tested weapons tech despite global criticism of its wartime conduct

Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia says troops deliver nuclear warheads in major exercise

Russia on Wednesday showed what it said was footage of troops delivering nuclear warheads to mobile Iskander-M missile launch systems,

May 20, 2026

Russia says troops deliver nuclear warheads in major exercise

Hyundai to recall over 54,000 vehicles in US over fire risk, NHTSA says

Hyundai Motor is recalling 54, 337 vehicles in the U.S. over a fire risk linked to the overheating of hybrid power control unit, the U.S.

May 20, 2026

Hyundai to recall over 54,000 vehicles in US over fire risk, NHTSA says

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Sberbank seeks Chinese chips to power Russia's GigaChat AI model

Russia hopes to power its flagship GigaChat AI model with Chinese-made chips, Sberbank's CEO said during President Vladimir Putin's visit to China, as Western sanctions

May 20, 2026

Sberbank seeks Chinese chips to power Russia's GigaChat AI model

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China says rare earth controls lawful, will cooperate with US on 'reasonable' concerns

China will work with the U.S. on "reasonable" concerns regarding its rare earth export controls, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday, in a statement

May 20, 2026

China says rare earth controls lawful, will cooperate with US on 'reasonable' concerns

Business|Economy|Technology|World

South Korea weighs emergency step to blunt blow from Samsung strike

Samsung Electronics' labour union plans to embark on a massive 18-day strike on Thursday after bonus payment talks with management collapsed and attention is now

May 20, 2026

South Korea weighs emergency step to blunt blow from Samsung strike

Tech leaders favoured by hedge funds last month, Hazeltree says

Hedge funds stuck to their holdings in companies with strong fundamentals in April, particularly technology and semiconductor stocks, according to a report on Wednesday from

May 20, 2026

Tech leaders favoured by hedge funds last month, Hazeltree says

As stocks slump, cue Nvidia

(Corrects paragraph 10 to say BoE kept interest rates on hold at its last meeting) A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland As if markets haven't been volatile enough

May 20, 2026

China's Chery hopes to enter US market at 'suitable' time

China's largest car exporter, Chery, is considering entering the U.S. market at a suitable time, an executive overseeing its international business said on Wednesday,

May 20, 2026

China's Chery hopes to enter US market at 'suitable' time

Business|Economy|Technology|World

China says it will buy 200 Boeing jets, seek extension of US trade truce

China on Wednesday said it will buy 200 Boeing jets and seek an extension of a trade truce struck with the U.S. that is set to expire this

May 20, 2026

China says it will buy 200 Boeing jets, seek extension of US trade truce

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Alibaba unveils new AI chip in push for domestic alternatives

Alibaba Group on Wednesday unveiled a new AI chip, the Zhenwu M890, as the Chinese technology giant intensifies efforts to build domestic alternatives to Nvidia

May 20, 2026

Alibaba unveils new AI chip in push for domestic alternatives

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Singapore urges financial firms to use AI to create better jobs

Singapore's banks and financial firms should use artificial intelligence to create better jobs and train workers for higher-value roles, not just cut

May 20, 2026

Singapore urges financial firms to use AI to create better jobs

JPMorgan's digital retail bank in Germany open for business

JPMorgan said that it was officially opening its Chase digital retail bank in Germany on Wednesday, with customers now able to download an app and its website going live.

May 20, 2026

JPMorgan's digital retail bank in Germany open for business

Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Europe EV sales leap as Iran war pushes up petrol pump prices

Demand for electric vehicles in Europe has surged as high fuel prices linked to the Iran war propel sales of

May 20, 2026

Europe EV sales leap as Iran war pushes up petrol pump prices

Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

The AI bots are coming and the young are booing, not applauding

The AI revolution is here and the boos are getting louder.

May 20, 2026

The AI bots are coming and the young are booing, not applauding

Business|Economy|Technology|World

HSBC CEO says AI will destroy and create new jobs, urges staff to embrace change

HSBC Chief Executive Georges Elhedery said on Wednesday AI would destroy and create certain jobs in the financial industry, and the bank was retraining its

May 20, 2026

HSBC CEO says AI will destroy and create new jobs, urges staff to embrace change

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI to open its first applied AI lab outside of U.S. in Singapore

OpenAI will open its first applied AI lab outside of the U.S. in Singapore, the city-state's Ministry of Digital Development and Information said on Wednesday.

May 20, 2026

OpenAI to open its first applied AI lab outside of U.S. in Singapore

US regulator sues to block Minnesota's first-in-nation ban on prediction markets

The U.S.

May 19, 2026

US regulator sues to block Minnesota's first-in-nation ban on prediction markets

Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump to attend G7 summit in France, White House official says

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the G7 leaders' meeting in France in June, a White House official said on Tuesday.

May 20, 2026

Trump to attend G7 summit in France, White House official says

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Trump tells Fed to consider fintech access to payment accounts

U.S.

May 20, 2026

Trump tells Fed to consider fintech access to payment accounts

Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and Brazil

Two humpback whales have made record-breaking crossings between Australia and Brazil

May 20, 2026

Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and Brazil

US nuclear power pact with Saudi Arabia lacks strict guardrails, letter says

A proposed U.S. pact with Saudi Arabia on its development of nuclear power lacks the strictest guardrails that Democratic lawmakers had urged,

May 20, 2026

US nuclear power pact with Saudi Arabia lacks strict guardrails, letter says

Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

How Trump backed off on resuming Iran attacks — for now

May 20, 2026

MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

The UAE says drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory

The United Arab Emirates says drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraq

May 19, 2026

The UAE says drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory

Business|Europe|Technology|World

Meta offers AI rival chatbots limited free WhatsApp access, sources say

Meta Platforms has offered to give rival AI chatbots including OpenAI free access to its social messaging service WhatsApp in Europe, but will start

May 20, 2026

Meta offers AI rival chatbots limited free WhatsApp access, sources say

Business|Science|Technology

AI-related data breaches surging, Verizon report says

Hackers are increasingly using AI to detect software vulnerabilities, which has shortened the time that targets have to respond to threats, Verizon

May 19, 2026

AI-related data breaches surging, Verizon report says

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Analog Devices to buy Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion to boost AI power portfolio

U.S. chipmaker Analog Devices said on Tuesday it would acquire Empower Semiconductor for about $1.5 billion in cash, expanding its AI-focused power management portfolio.

May 20, 2026

Analog Devices to buy Empower Semiconductor for $1.5 billion to boost AI power portfolio

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Sharks used as ocean sensors to aid hurricane research

May 20, 2026

Business|Crime|Environment|Science|Technology

Driver intentionally drove Cybertruck into lake to use vehicle's "Wade Mode", police say

May 20, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Here's why a large number of gas stations have closed in Bay Area

May 20, 2026

Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

Cyclists may soon have to share bike lanes with DoorDash delivery robots

May 20, 2026

Crime|Technology

You can now legally request revenge and deepfake porn to be taken down. Here’s how

May 20, 2026

Business|Technology

US Senator Warner, Democrat and ex-telecom exec, questions Trump Mobile's claims

U.S.

May 20, 2026

US Senator Warner, Democrat and ex-telecom exec, questions Trump Mobile's claims

Crime|Environment|Technology

Driver survives terrifying close call with falling steel beam under ramp

May 20, 2026

Google announces slew of AI advances, including a personal AI assistant coming soon

Google is introducing a range of new AI tools, including an AI assistant called Gemini Spark, which proactively performs tasks for users

May 20, 2026

Google announces slew of AI advances, including a personal AI assistant coming soon

Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

Graduates are booing pep talks on AI at college commencements

Artificial intelligence has become an unwelcome topic at college commencements

May 19, 2026

Graduates are booing pep talks on AI at college commencements

NTSB probes why a UPS jet lost an engine and crashed on takeoff

May 19, 2026

Appeals court judges appear to be divided over Pentagon's legal dispute with AI company Anthropic

A panel of appellate judges appears to be divided over a legal dispute between the Pentagon and Anthropic

May 19, 2026

Appeals court judges appear to be divided over Pentagon's legal dispute with AI company Anthropic

Business|Science|Technology

Google is making its biggest change to the search bar in years

May 20, 2026

Health|Science|Sports|Technology

Woman falls 40 feet while rock climbing, credits blood transfusion in survival

May 20, 2026

Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|Travel

How an iPhone helped search teams find plane that crashed in Nevada mountains

May 20, 2026

Business|Crime|Health|Sports|Technology

‘We're in a business where time matters greatly,’ First responders push safety app ahead of World Cup

May 19, 2026

Business|Crime|Technology|US

‘A landmark moment for the AI industry’: Elon Musk loses case against OpenAI

Elon Musk waited too long to sue OpenAI and its leaders, a jury in Oakland, California, decided on Monday. A lawsuit he filed was barred by the statute of limitations, the jury found after about 90 minutes of deliberation. CNN's Hadas Gold reports on the breaking news.

May 19, 2026

‘A landmark moment for the AI industry’: Elon Musk loses case against OpenAI

Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Epic Games' 'Fortnite' returns to App Stores worldwide

Epic Games said on Tuesday its popular shooter title "Fortnite" has returned to global App Stores, as the videogame maker signaled confidence in a favorable outcome from an ongoing

May 19, 2026

Epic Games' 'Fortnite' returns to App Stores worldwide

Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|World

PWHL goes the way of San Jose in adding a fourth expansion team and growing to 12 overall

San Jose has landed a pro women’s hockey franchise with the PWHL completing its ambitious four-team expansion process with a first entry into California

May 19, 2026

PWHL goes the way of San Jose in adding a fourth expansion team and growing to 12 overall

Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

A mobile stroke unit helped save this 21-year-old Pennsylvania woman's life: "I could have died"

May 19, 2026

Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Self-censorship, more stress, tougher recruiting – we asked US researchers how the Trump administration’s science policies have affected them

What do US researchers make of all the Trump administration science-related policy changes? A survey of 280 academic scientists asked them.

May 19, 2026

Self-censorship, more stress, tougher recruiting – we asked US researchers how the Trump administration’s science policies have affected them

Education|Interview|Opinion|Science|Technology

AI interviewers can’t connect with people the way human researchers can – they can produce only data, not meaning

Anthropic developed an AI interviewer it claims can help social scientists conduct research at scale. But AI models lack the human qualities that make qualitative research unique.

May 19, 2026

AI interviewers can’t connect with people the way human researchers can – they can produce only data, not meaning

Business|Environment|Science|Sports|Technology

Formula 1 racing shows the hard part of reaching net-zero carbon emissions isn’t the engineering

Many Formula 1 innovations have made their way from the racetrack to regular roads. But technological improvements can only go so far toward limiting greenhouse gas emissions.

May 19, 2026

Formula 1 racing shows the hard part of reaching net-zero carbon emissions isn’t the engineering

SpaceX's upgraded Starship V3 ready for debut launch ahead of IPO

SpaceX is poised this week to conduct the 12th uncrewed test flight of its next-generation Starship rocket, the first of a newly

May 19, 2026

SpaceX's upgraded Starship V3 ready for debut launch ahead of IPO

Political|Science|Technology|World

Russia holds massive drills of its nuclear forces as Ukraine steps up its drone attacks

The Russian military has begun drills of its nuclear forces that will feature practice launches of nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles

May 19, 2026

Russia holds massive drills of its nuclear forces as Ukraine steps up its drone attacks

A de-extinction company has hatched live chicks from an artificial eggshell

A biotech company that aims to resurrect lost creatures says it has hatched live chicks in an artificial environment

May 19, 2026

A de-extinction company has hatched live chicks from an artificial eggshell

Business|Economy|Technology|World

BoE weighs alternatives to stablecoin holding limits following industry pushback

The Bank of England is weighing alternatives to holding limits on stablecoins and will publish draft rules next month, it said on Tuesday.

May 19, 2026

BoE weighs alternatives to stablecoin holding limits following industry pushback

Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology|World

How to oil-proof your life

May 19, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology|World

What are Samsung union workers demanding and how might a strike play out?

South Korean memory chip maker Samsung Electronics is facing its worst-ever strike, with nearly 48,000 workers threatening to walk off production lines on Thursday for 18

May 19, 2026

What are Samsung union workers demanding and how might a strike play out?

Business|Economy|Technology|World

StanChart to cut over 7,000 jobs, boost AI to replace 'lower-value human capital'

Standard Chartered will eliminate more than 7,000 jobs over the next four years as it seeks to replace "lower-value human capital" with technology, becoming

May 19, 2026

StanChart to cut over 7,000 jobs, boost AI to replace 'lower-value human capital'

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Stellantis to push US revival, brands and Chinese deals in high-stakes pitch to investors

Stellantis' CEO Antonio Filosa will outline a new long-term strategy to investors on Thursday with a focus on reviving crucial U.S. sales, tightening the

May 19, 2026

Stellantis to push US revival, brands and Chinese deals in high-stakes pitch to investors

Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

The best expert-vetted sunscreens of 2026

May 19, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI avoided a costly court loss to Elon Musk, but neither side is unscathed

Elon Musk lost his case against OpenAI and its top executives in a high-stakes trial that pitted billionaire against billionaires

May 19, 2026

OpenAI avoided a costly court loss to Elon Musk, but neither side is unscathed

Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Tool or threat? Cannes Film Festival grapples with the rise of AI

The Cannes Film Festival can function like a global water cooler for movies, with prevailing issues and anxieties of the industry tending to surface at the event

May 19, 2026

Tool or threat? Cannes Film Festival grapples with the rise of AI

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic to let partners share Mythos cybersecurity findings with others

Anthropic said on Monday it is revising its earlier position to allow users of its Mythos cybersecurity model to share information about cyber threats with others who

May 19, 2026

Anthropic to let partners share Mythos cybersecurity findings with others

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Meta lays out details of May 20 restructuring in internal document

Meta detailed its layoff plans for this week in a memo shared with employees on Monday, saying cuts to its workforce globally would be accompanied by a fresh

May 19, 2026

Meta lays out details of May 20 restructuring in internal document

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Federal court rejects Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI, saying he filed his lawsuit too late

A federal court on Monday dismissed claims filed against OpenAI and its top executives by Elon Musk, who accused them of betraying a shared vision for it to remain a nonprofit dedicated to guiding artificial intelligence’s development for the good of humanity

May 18, 2026

Federal court rejects Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI, saying he filed his lawsuit too late

Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Woman's clinical trial may bring hope for autoimmune disorder patients

May 19, 2026

A new Swatch model is introduced, and a case study in overexcited 'drop culture' plays out

Swatch's new Royal Pop pocket watch has sparked outbursts of chaos worldwide

May 19, 2026

A new Swatch model is introduced, and a case study in overexcited 'drop culture' plays out

Business|Economy|Technology

Musk loses case against OpenAI

May 19, 2026

Explosion at Searsmont lumber mill kills Maine firefighter, leaves multiple in critical condition

May 19, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

America 250: The birthplace of television and the man who invented it

May 19, 2026

Environment|Science|Technology

Northern California winds topple trees, spread outages and raise wildfire concerns

May 19, 2026

Swatch's 'drop culture' gamble takes leaf from Labubu, Popeyes playbook

Swiss watchmaker Swatch and luxury partner Audemars Piguet are betting big on a Gen Z "product drop" culture - buzzy, often limited launches that have helped

May 18, 2026

Swatch's 'drop culture' gamble takes leaf from Labubu, Popeyes playbook

Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Robot sifter joins volunteers at Klode Park beach to pull plastic from Lake Michigan shoreline

May 19, 2026

Education|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

Norfolk sailor surprises daughters with fire truck homecoming

May 18, 2026

Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

The collapse of Spirit Airlines isn't the only curveball confronting people planning summer trips

May 18, 2026

Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

Science|Technology|World

On eastern Ukraine's 'Road of Life,' death-delivering drones hunt for targets

On eastern Ukraine's 'road of life', nets hang overhead for protection, robots ferry supplies and troops sprint for cover as drones circle constantly above them. The battlefield has been transformed by unmanned warfare, CNN's Chief International Security Correspondent Nick Paton Walsh reports.

May 18, 2026

On eastern Ukraine's 'Road of Life,' death-delivering drones hunt for targets

Crime|Political|Science|Technology

Why Ohio doesn't have any artificial intelligence regulations

May 18, 2026

Education|Environment|Technology

KU architecture students build house for community members transitioning out of homelessness

May 18, 2026

Economy|Environment|Technology

US House lawmakers propose $130 annual EV fee to pay for road repairs

U.S.

May 18, 2026

US House lawmakers propose $130 annual EV fee to pay for road repairs

Political|Sports|Technology|US|World

A potential helipad and new parking spots are the latest changes at the White House

May 18, 2026

Europe|Science|Technology|World

Dodging the drones: Aerial attackers stalk Ukrainian troops, and a CNN team, on a key road to the front

May 18, 2026

Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Sports|Technology

Lululemon calls founder’s ideas ‘misguided’ in public letter

May 18, 2026

Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Flavored vapes led to a major shake-up at the FDA – 3 health policy analysts explain the science behind the controversial products

Flavored vapes draw new users – especially young people. On the flipside, they can also help some people quit smoking. Makary’s resignation makes it clear that the controversy isn’t going away.

May 18, 2026

Flavored vapes led to a major shake-up at the FDA – 3 health policy analysts explain the science behind the controversial products

Companies are hyping AI the same way they talked up sustainability, but there are ways to fix that

Many companies today overpromise what they can do with AI. They should learn from efforts to combat greenwashing and tighten standards.

May 18, 2026

Companies are hyping AI the same way they talked up sustainability, but there are ways to fix that

Business|Environment|Technology|Travel|World

Why do ships under attack call this tiny office?

Vessels in trouble in the Strait of Hormuz call this small office in an English coastal city and the 18-person team then problem solves from thousands of miles away.

May 17, 2026

Why do ships under attack call this tiny office?

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

A newly rediscovered moth species in Florida may already be at risk

A newly discovered, rare species of moth appears to live only in the Florida scrub. Scientists hope that naming it will allow it to be protected.

May 18, 2026

A newly rediscovered moth species in Florida may already be at risk

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

What are those orange balls on some power lines?

Aviation marker balls don’t help with electricity flow or improve the efficiency of the power lines. But they do have a very important job.

May 18, 2026

What are those orange balls on some power lines?

Business|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology

Dark patterns on the web are designed to manipulate you – why aren’t they all illegal?

Encountering a website that seems like it was designed to frustrate might leave you saying ‘there oughta be a law,’ but to have a case you need to show that the site tried to swindle you.

May 18, 2026

Dark patterns on the web are designed to manipulate you – why aren’t they all illegal?

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

An asteroid discovered days ago will narrowly miss Earth

May 18, 2026

Swatch and Audemars Piguet’s ‘high-low’ collab sparked a frenzy. Who’s the real winner?

May 18, 2026

Business|Technology

Trump tells Fortune he should have asked for bigger Intel stake

U.S. President Donald Trump said he "should have asked for more" of a stake in Intel on behalf of the U.S. government, in an interview with Fortune magazine published on Monday.

May 18, 2026

Trump tells Fortune he should have asked for bigger Intel stake

Business|Economy|Technology

Global centres in India slow hiring as AI reshapes work, ANSR CEO says

Global capability centres in India are taking a measured approach to hiring as companies are wary about the impact of geopolitical

May 18, 2026

Global centres in India slow hiring as AI reshapes work, ANSR CEO says

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

U.S. drill bit makers ramp up shift to steel as tungsten prices surge

U.S. drill bit manufacturers are shifting to steel-based products to cut costs as tungsten prices surge due to trade restrictions and tighter supplies.

May 18, 2026

U.S. drill bit makers ramp up shift to steel as tungsten prices surge

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Equinix faces challenge to Cape Town data centres over environmental concerns

A plan by U.S.-listed Equinix to build two data centres in Cape Town should not be approved without full disclosure of its water, power and environmental

May 18, 2026

Equinix faces challenge to Cape Town data centres over environmental concerns

Business|Technology|World

How Trump's crypto venture and Iran's top exchange tapped into the same industry networks

When customers of Iran’s largest crypto exchange needed to move billions of dollars, networks created by two of the industry’s biggest players

May 18, 2026

How Trump's crypto venture and Iran's top exchange tapped into the same industry networks

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Anthropic to brief global financial watchdog on cyber flaws exposed by Mythos, FT reports

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is set to brief the Financial Stability Board (FSB) on cyber vulnerabilities in the global financial system identified by its latest AI

May 18, 2026

Anthropic to brief global financial watchdog on cyber flaws exposed by Mythos, FT reports

Business|Science|Technology|World

White House gets small rare earth win, but China's export regime is here to stay

China will address U.S. concerns about rare earth shortages, the White House said on Sunday in a recap of agreements struck at last week's

May 18, 2026

White House gets small rare earth win, but China's export regime is here to stay

Crime|Science|Technology|World

Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant as US and Iran signal they are prepared to resume war

A drone strike has targeted the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant

May 17, 2026

Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant as US and Iran signal they are prepared to resume war

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

PG&E warns Northern California counties of likely power shutoffs starting Sunday

May 18, 2026

Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Pinball experiencing a renaissance comeback as pinballer competes in tournaments

May 18, 2026

Business|Education|Sports|Technology|World

Community college student from Michigan to be 1st woman to represent US at world welding competition

A Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades

May 17, 2026

Community college student from Michigan to be 1st woman to represent US at world welding competition

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

As electric bills rise, some states are focusing on the growing profits of utilities

The artificial intelligence boom is leading to fights in some states over growing utility profits

May 17, 2026

As electric bills rise, some states are focusing on the growing profits of utilities

Arts|Entertainment|Technology

Steven Soderbergh used AI in a documentary about John Lennon. And he wants to talk about it

The day John Lennon was shot in 1980, he and Yoko Ono gave an interview to a San Francisco radio crew from their home in New York’s Dakota Apartments

May 17, 2026

Steven Soderbergh used AI in a documentary about John Lennon. And he wants to talk about it

Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Emory physicist takes science out of the lab and onto the playground

May 17, 2026

Americas|Political|Technology|US|World

US aircraft carrier returns home after record deployment that included Iran war, Maduro capture

May 16, 2026

Trump's description of Taiwan as a ‘good negotiating chip’ with China raises anxieties

U.S. President Donald Trump has described arms sales to Taiwan as a "very good negotiating chip" in dealings with China

May 16, 2026

Trump's description of Taiwan as a ‘good negotiating chip’ with China raises anxieties

Health|Science|Technology|World

FDA official who scrutinized COVID shots and antidepressants is out in latest shake-up

The Food and Drug Administration's top drug official is leaving in the latest shake-up at the powerful health agency

May 16, 2026

FDA official who scrutinized COVID shots and antidepressants is out in latest shake-up

Pope creates artificial intelligence study group as Vatican prepares to release his first encyclical

Pope Leo XIV has created a study group on artificial intelligence in a sign of his ongoing concern about the technology

May 16, 2026

Pope creates artificial intelligence study group as Vatican prepares to release his first encyclical

Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|Travel

Felix Rosenqvist, Scott McLaughlin reach the top of Indianapolis 500 speed charts on Fast Friday

Felix Rosenqvist took advantage of the friendly, late afternoon weather conditions to reach the top of the Indianapolis 500 speed charts on Fast Friday

May 16, 2026

Felix Rosenqvist, Scott McLaughlin reach the top of Indianapolis 500 speed charts on Fast Friday

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Technology

FAA slashes hiring target, saying it can keep the skies safe with fewer air traffic controllers than it thought

May 16, 2026

Stock markets worldwide drop from records as worries about oil prices rattle the bond market

The U.S. stock market fell from its records and joined a worldwide drop for stocks after higher oil prices sent a shiver through the bond market

May 15, 2026

Stock markets worldwide drop from records as worries about oil prices rattle the bond market

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Exclusive: Hackers have breached tank readers at US gas stations; officials suspect Iran is responsible

May 16, 2026

Business|Health|Political|Technology

Tech CEOs summoned to Congress for another hearing on social media's risks for children

Social media CEOs have been called to testify before Congress amid growing pressure to protect young users

May 15, 2026

Tech CEOs summoned to Congress for another hearing on social media's risks for children

UK media regulator says X promises to crack down on terrorist and hate content

Elon Musk's social media platform X is pledging to crack down on hate and terrorist content in Britain

May 15, 2026

UK media regulator says X promises to crack down on terrorist and hate content

Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Trump says China will buy 200 planes from Boeing, with a possibility of expanding the deal to 750

President Donald Trump said aircraft manufacturer Boeing has a deal to sell at least 200 planes to China

May 15, 2026

Trump says China will buy 200 planes from Boeing, with a possibility of expanding the deal to 750

Trump leaves China, short on deliverables but with signs of a stabilized relationship

May 15, 2026

Would a $1 rideshare fee affect wealthier or working-class Philadelphians more? 2 Chicago studies offer some perspective

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker has proposed a $1 fee on all Uber, Lyft and other rideshare trips in the city to help fund public schools.

May 15, 2026

Would a $1 rideshare fee affect wealthier or working-class Philadelphians more? 2 Chicago studies offer some perspective

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The NFL keeps the spotlight on Sunday broadcasts as it creates viewing options on other days

The NFL schedule traditionally gets plenty of attention

May 15, 2026

The NFL keeps the spotlight on Sunday broadcasts as it creates viewing options on other days

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Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China ties

President Donald Trump says he’s not yet made a decision on whether a major sale of U.S. arms to Taiwan can move forward following his three-day visit to China

May 15, 2026

Trump weighs Taiwan arms package after summit aimed at steadying US-China ties

Education|Science|Technology

You can persuade AI models to accept falsehoods as truth, study shows

Large language models can uphold falsehoods they or human users state, despite being presented with evidence to the contrary.

May 15, 2026

You can persuade AI models to accept falsehoods as truth, study shows

AI-generated fantasies of US intervention reveal how desperation has narrowed Cuba’s political horizons

Cubans are using AI image generators to imagine US intervention in their country. The results look straight out of the 1890s.

May 15, 2026

AI-generated fantasies of US intervention reveal how desperation has narrowed Cuba’s political horizons

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AT&T Stadium unveils new World Cup grass pitch

May 15, 2026

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Halo Infinite jabs, a Simpsons gag and a haircut: How NFL teams dropped 2026 schedule dates

NFL teams tapped into their creativity rolling out a variety of takes revealing their schedules for the 2026 season Thursday night with a mixture of art, video games and yes, even The Simpsons

May 15, 2026

Halo Infinite jabs, a Simpsons gag and a haircut: How NFL teams dropped 2026 schedule dates

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US judge considers Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement of authors' lawsuit

A federal judge on Thursday pressed lawyers for more information on several points of artificial intelligence company Anthropic’s proposed $1.5 billion settlement

May 15, 2026

US judge considers Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement of authors' lawsuit

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FEMSA's NetPay brings digital payments to Mexico gas stations as Sheinbaum pushes shift from cash

Mexican retail and bottling group FEMSA, which runs OXXO convenience stores and gas stations, said on Thursday its payments unit NetPay was launching a digital payments

May 15, 2026

FEMSA's NetPay brings digital payments to Mexico gas stations as Sheinbaum pushes shift from cash

Pato O'Ward reaches the top of the Indianapolis 500 speed chart on the 3rd day of practice

IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward finally saw his name at the top of the Indianapolis 500 leaderboard Thursday

May 15, 2026

Pato O'Ward reaches the top of the Indianapolis 500 speed chart on the 3rd day of practice

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US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery continue

The U.S.

May 15, 2026

US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery continue

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Jury awards $49.5M to the family of a woman killed in 2019 Boeing Max crash

A federal jury in Chicago has awarded $49.5 million to the family of a 24-year-old nonprofit global health worker killed in the 2019 crash of a Boeing 737 Max jet in Ethiopia

May 15, 2026

Jury awards $49.5M to the family of a woman killed in 2019 Boeing Max crash

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Applied Materials sees quarterly revenue above estimates on sustained AI spending

Applied Materials on Thursday forecast third-quarter revenue and adjusted profit above Wall Street estimates, betting that heavy spending on data centers and AI

May 15, 2026

Applied Materials sees quarterly revenue above estimates on sustained AI spending

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Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI make their final case in a trial that could shape AI's future

Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI made their final arguments Thursday in the landmark trial whose outcome could shape the future of artificial intelligence

May 14, 2026

Lawyers for Elon Musk and OpenAI make their final case in a trial that could shape AI's future

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Teen survives cardiac arrest, inspires heart safety advocacy

May 15, 2026

Rory McIlroy has a bad finish for a rough start at the PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy had a blister on his right pinky toe during practice rounds for the PGA Championship

May 15, 2026

Rory McIlroy has a bad finish for a rough start at the PGA Championship

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Fayetteville residents press Swarm Aero at tense town hall over drone development

May 15, 2026

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From Cisco to Block, more companies are pointing to AI when unveiling job cuts

Layoffs have been piling up recently, especially in the tech world

May 15, 2026

From Cisco to Block, more companies are pointing to AI when unveiling job cuts

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OpenAI explores legal options against Apple, source says

Apple's two-year-old partnership with OpenAI has become strained, with the AI startup failing to see the expected benefits from its deal with the iPhone maker and preparing possible

May 14, 2026

OpenAI explores legal options against Apple, source says

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Boeing shares drop 4% after Trump announces China orders just 200 jets

China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing jets, U.S.

May 14, 2026

Boeing shares drop 4% after Trump announces China orders just 200 jets

Wall Street ends higher on tech rally; investors eye Beijing talks

U.S. stocks advanced on Thursday, lifted by a rally in tech stocks as investors absorbed generally solid economic data and watched for

May 14, 2026

Wall Street ends higher on tech rally; investors eye Beijing talks

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FCC approves Verizon's $1 billion spectrum purchase

The Federal Communications Commission said on Thursday it has approved Verizon's 2024 $1 billion deal to acquire some spectrum assets from U.S.

May 14, 2026

FCC approves Verizon's $1 billion spectrum purchase

Tema plans new ETF on prediction market themes

Tema, one of a growing number of ETF providers offering funds that track thematic trends, has filed with the U.S. securities regulator to

May 14, 2026

Tema plans new ETF on prediction market themes

Musk accused of 'selective amnesia,' Altman of lying as OpenAI trial nears end

A lawyer for Elon Musk hammered at the credibility of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on Thursday, near the end of a

May 14, 2026

Musk accused of 'selective amnesia,' Altman of lying as OpenAI trial nears end

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Man fights HOA over outdoor security cameras he says stopped package theft

May 15, 2026

What proteins in prehistoric teeth reveal about Stone Age sex between early human species

May 15, 2026

Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Mother flies to California on Mother's Day to help son battling rare bone cancer

May 15, 2026

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'Can save lives': Teen given a second chance helps donate AED to community center

May 15, 2026

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The Trump phone will start shipping following months of delays

May 15, 2026

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US, China are discussing AI guardrails to safeguard most powerful models, Bessent says

U.S. and Chinese delegations are discussing artificial intelligence guardrails at their Beijing summit and will set up a protocol for best practices to

May 14, 2026

US, China are discussing AI guardrails to safeguard most powerful models, Bessent says

Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Technology

At Cannes, Japanese director Fukada says AI undermines the creative process

Using artificial intelligence to "jump straight to the result" could mean art fails to achieve its purposes of self-expression and to deepen our

May 14, 2026

At Cannes, Japanese director Fukada says AI undermines the creative process

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Equities advance with tech boost, dollar rises after data

Strong demand for technology stocks lifted equity indexes around the world on Thursday, while the dollar rose after economic data and

May 14, 2026

Equities advance with tech boost, dollar rises after data

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US jury awards family of Boeing 737 MAX crash victim $49.5 million

A jury in Chicago awarded $49.5 million to the family of a woman who was killed in the March 2019 crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX.

May 14, 2026

US jury awards family of Boeing 737 MAX crash victim $49.5 million

Blackstone data center vehicle makes muted debut after $1.75 billion IPO

Shares of Blackstone's newly minted investment vehicle opened flat in their market debut on Thursday, after the company raised $1.75 billion in its U.S.

May 14, 2026

Blackstone data center vehicle makes muted debut after $1.75 billion IPO

Xi tells Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could lead to 'dangerous' place

China's President Xi Jinping warned U.S.

May 14, 2026

Xi tells Trump that mishandling of Taiwan could lead to 'dangerous' place

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Cerebras shares skyrocket in debut as AI mania grips markets

By Utkarsh Shetti, Echo Wang and Max A.

May 14, 2026

Cerebras shares skyrocket in debut as AI mania grips markets

Supreme Court revives suit against major logistics company with potentially big effects on industry

The Supreme Court says man can sue a major logistics company after he lost part of his leg in a semi tractor-trailer crash

May 14, 2026

Supreme Court revives suit against major logistics company with potentially big effects on industry

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SMIC reports 5% growth in first-quarter profit, missing forecast

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp，China's largest contract chipmaker, on Thursday reported a 5% year-on-year increase in first-quarter profit.

May 14, 2026

SMIC reports 5% growth in first-quarter profit, missing forecast

'G2' choreography

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets U.S.

May 14, 2026

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China's view on Elon Musk? Visionary, occasional villain

In China, Elon Musk has been the object of love - and occasional loathing.

May 14, 2026

China's view on Elon Musk? Visionary, occasional villain

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Cisco shares hit record on strong forecast, AI push with job cuts

Cisco shares surged 17% to a record-high on Thursday, set for their biggest single-day gain in over two decades, after it posted AI demand-powered strong results

May 14, 2026

Cisco shares hit record on strong forecast, AI push with job cuts

Business|Education|Health|Technology

Big Tech turns to Sesame Street, Girl Scouts to deflect scrutiny over kids' screen time

Meta and Google enlisted trusted children's brands such as Sesame Street, Girl Scouts and Highlights magazine to teach kids to use technology in

May 14, 2026

Big Tech turns to Sesame Street, Girl Scouts to deflect scrutiny over kids' screen time

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Denver runway fatality reveals a weakness in airport security

An intruder was killed on a Denver runway after exploiting a security gap at one of the nation’s busiest airports

May 14, 2026

Denver runway fatality reveals a weakness in airport security

Italy's defence minister urges decision on EU SAFE loans before deadline

Italy's defence minister said on Thursday he had written twice to the Treasury urging a decision on whether to tap a European Union arms-

May 14, 2026

Italy's defence minister urges decision on EU SAFE loans before deadline

Pope Leo decries European military spending as 'betrayal' of diplomacy

Pope Leo on Thursday decried rising European military spending, which grew last year by the highest amount since the end of the Cold War amid pressure from

May 14, 2026

Pope Leo decries European military spending as 'betrayal' of diplomacy

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US Senate committee advances crypto bill in milestone for digital assets

The Republican-led Senate Banking Committee on Thursday advanced long-awaited legislation that would create regulations for cryptocurrencies - a landmark step for the

May 14, 2026

US Senate committee advances crypto bill in milestone for digital assets

Italy parents' group faces Meta, TikTok in Milan court over minors' social media use

An Italian parents' group and a number of families faced off against Meta and TikTok on Thursday in the first hearing of a lawsuit that seeks to restrict

May 14, 2026

Italy parents' group faces Meta, TikTok in Milan court over minors' social media use

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Anthropic, Gates Foundation launch $200 million partnership for AI in health, education

Anthropic and the Gates Foundation have pledged $200 million to back artificial intelligence-related public goods and areas including health and

May 14, 2026

Anthropic, Gates Foundation launch $200 million partnership for AI in health, education

Cross-country scheme to steal cryptocurrency involved fake food orders and violent break-ins, prosecutors say

May 14, 2026

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In an era when workers are returning to offices, here’s how Dropbox is making remote jobs work

Many companies have ended remote work arrangements that began during the coronavirus pandemic

May 14, 2026

In an era when workers are returning to offices, here’s how Dropbox is making remote jobs work

The world's reaction to hantavirus is tinged by echoes of something else: COVID

The coronavirus pandemic's impact lingers, influencing our lives in both obvious and subtle ways

May 14, 2026

The world's reaction to hantavirus is tinged by echoes of something else: COVID

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

A'super El Niño?‘ Why it’s too early to forecast one with certainty, but not too soon to prepare

Twin cyclones helped trigger massive ocean warming in the Pacific. But whether that leads to a strong El Niño is still uncertain. Here’s what you need to know.

May 14, 2026

A'super El Niño?‘ Why it’s too early to forecast one with certainty, but not too soon to prepare

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Astrophysicists use ‘space archaeology’ to trace the history of a spiral galaxy

Astronomers want to understand how spiral galaxies form and get their massive spiral arms.

May 14, 2026

Astrophysicists use ‘space archaeology’ to trace the history of a spiral galaxy

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Honda just lost money for the first time in 70 years

May 14, 2026

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Will future missions to the Moon be sustainable? It may depend on whom you ask

Landing on the Moon can disturb its environment – people are discussing how to balance those concerns with political and economic goals.

May 14, 2026

Will future missions to the Moon be sustainable? It may depend on whom you ask

Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Pope decries the rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation

Pope Leo XIV has denounced investments in AI and high-tech weaponry, warning they lead to a “spiral of annihilation.”

May 14, 2026

Pope decries the rise of AI-directed warfare, saying it leads to a spiral of annihilation

Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

TikTok’s popular microdramas shrink TV into bite-sized chunks

As TikTok invests in short-form scripted series, it’s leaning into the same storytelling, advertising and viewing habits that defined television.

May 14, 2026

TikTok’s popular microdramas shrink TV into bite-sized chunks

Environment|Science|Technology

NASA's Psyche spacecraft buzzing Mars on its way to a rare metal asteroid

A NASA spacecraft chasing a rare metal asteroid is swinging past Mars for a gravity boost

May 14, 2026

NASA's Psyche spacecraft buzzing Mars on its way to a rare metal asteroid

Business|Economy|Technology

JPMorgan's bet on early-stage companies pays off in leading global tech investment banking

When Pattern Group co-founders David Wright and Melanie Alder needed $10 million for their startup in

May 14, 2026

JPMorgan's bet on early-stage companies pays off in leading global tech investment banking

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Foxconn reports forecast-beating 19% jump in Q1 profit on AI demand

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, reported on Thursday a 19% rise in first-quarter profit versus

May 14, 2026

Foxconn reports forecast-beating 19% jump in Q1 profit on AI demand

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI boom puts SK Hynix on cusp of $1 trillion market value

SK Hynix is on the verge of topping a $1 trillion market value, just weeks after Samsung Electronics crossed the milestone, as

May 14, 2026

AI boom puts SK Hynix on cusp of $1 trillion market value

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Honda records its first-ever annual loss on a costly EV strategy

Honda says it racked up a full-year loss for the first time ever, losing $2.7 billion in the last fiscal year due to a costly electric-vehicle strategy

May 14, 2026

Honda records its first-ever annual loss on a costly EV strategy

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Honda posts first annual loss on $9 billion EV writedown, scraps EV sales goals

Honda Motor posted its first annual loss in nearly 70 years as a listed company on Thursday, hit by more than $9 billion in costs to restructure its

May 14, 2026

Honda posts first annual loss on $9 billion EV writedown, scraps EV sales goals

Business|Science|Technology

OpenAI says no user data breached after security issue with open-source library

OpenAI said on Wednesday it found no evidence that its user data was accessed after a security issue involving a supply-chain attack on TanStack npm, an open-source library.

May 14, 2026

OpenAI says no user data breached after security issue with open-source library

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung Electronics urges union to resume talks as strike threat looms

Samsung Electronics on Thursday proposed that its South Korean labour union resume pay talks after government-mediated negotiations fell apart, a union leader said, citing a

May 14, 2026

Samsung Electronics urges union to resume talks as strike threat looms

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

US clears H200 chip sales to 10 China firms as Nvidia CEO looks for breakthrough

The U.S. has cleared around 10 Chinese firms to buy Nvidia's second-most powerful AI chip, the H200, but not a single delivery has been made so far, three people familiar with the

May 14, 2026

US clears H200 chip sales to 10 China firms as Nvidia CEO looks for breakthrough

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New York, California pension leaders oppose 'extreme' SpaceX control structure

Leaders of three of the biggest U.S. public pension systems said they have major concerns over SpaceX's "extreme" ownership and control set-up in its upcoming

May 14, 2026

New York, California pension leaders oppose 'extreme' SpaceX control structure

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Nvidia CEO hopes Trump and Xi will improve two-way ties, CCTV says

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told state broadcaster CCTV on Thursday that he hoped U.S.

May 14, 2026

Nvidia CEO hopes Trump and Xi will improve two-way ties, CCTV says

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Some parents don't want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back

Parents across the country who are worried about excessive screen time in schools are lobbying educators to go back to pencils and paper

May 14, 2026

Some parents don't want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back

Business|Economy|Technology

TSMC says global chip market to hit $1.5 trillion by 2030 as AI drives growth

TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, expects the global semiconductor market to exceed $1.5 trillion by 2030, topping its previous forecast

May 14, 2026

TSMC says global chip market to hit $1.5 trillion by 2030 as AI drives growth

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Citadel asked some Hong Kong quant staff to relocate, FT reports

Hedge fund Citadel has moved some of its core researchers out of Hong Kong, telling members of its global quantitative strategies team in recent months that they had to either

May 14, 2026

Citadel asked some Hong Kong quant staff to relocate, FT reports

Land management company EagleRock raises about $320 million in US IPO

EagleRock, a land and resource management company that collects royalties and fees from oil and gas ‌production on the land it controls in the Permian Basin, has raised $320.1

May 14, 2026

Land management company EagleRock raises about $320 million in US IPO

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Threatened Samsung strike poses significant risk to South Korea growth, Finance Minister says

A threatened strike by Samsung Electronics' union would be a significant risk to South Korea's economic growth, exports and markets, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said on

May 14, 2026

Threatened Samsung strike poses significant risk to South Korea growth, Finance Minister says

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Blackstone data center REIT raises $1.75 billion in US IPO

A newly formed Blackstone data center real estate investment trust has raised $1.75 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, it said on Wednesday.

May 14, 2026

Blackstone data center REIT raises $1.75 billion in US IPO

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Meta challenges New Mexico's $3.7 billion plan for teen mental health in social media trial

A lawyer for Meta Platforms on Wednesday argued that New Mexico's $3.7 billion proposal to address teen mental health harms goes too far, saying it would force

May 14, 2026

Meta challenges New Mexico's $3.7 billion plan for teen mental health in social media trial

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Nvidia CEO's foundation buys $108 million of AI computing from CoreWeave, donates it to researchers

By Max A.

May 14, 2026

Nvidia CEO's foundation buys $108 million of AI computing from CoreWeave, donates it to researchers

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Cerebras prices IPO at $185 per share to raise $5.55 billion

Cerebras Systems priced its U.S. initial public offering at $185 per share on Wednesday, above the top end of its indicated price range, the company said,

May 14, 2026

Cerebras prices IPO at $185 per share to raise $5.55 billion

NTSB urges airlines to train their pilots better in simulations to deal with smoke in the cockpit

Safety experts recommended Wednesday that airlines develop realistic training to prepare their pilots to deal with smoke filling the cockpit, like what happened on a Southwest Airlines plane after a bird strike in 2023

May 14, 2026

NTSB urges airlines to train their pilots better in simulations to deal with smoke in the cockpit

Economy|Political|Technology|World

The Latest: Trump in China for Xi meeting to focus on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan

U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for his highly anticipated summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a restless moment for a world worried about war, trade and artificial intelligence

May 13, 2026

The Latest: Trump in China for Xi meeting to focus on Iran war, trade and US arms sales to Taiwan

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Cisco to cut about 4,000 jobs in AI-focused restructuring as orders surge

Cisco said on Wednesday it would cut nearly 4,000 jobs, as part of a restructuring aimed at shifting investment toward artificial intelligence and related growth areas,

May 14, 2026

Cisco to cut about 4,000 jobs in AI-focused restructuring as orders surge

US FAA to equip its airport vehicles with transponders

The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday it will spend $16.5 million to install transponders on its airport vehicles after a fatal

May 14, 2026

US FAA to equip its airport vehicles with transponders

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Microsoft eyeing startup deals for life after OpenAI

Microsoft is shopping for artificial-intelligence startups as the software company prepares for a future

May 14, 2026

Microsoft eyeing startup deals for life after OpenAI

Ford stock surges 13% on investor optimism for new energy storage business

Investor support for Ford Motor's energy storage business sent its stock soaring 13% Wednesday, the biggest single-day increase in about six years, following

May 14, 2026

Ford stock surges 13% on investor optimism for new energy storage business

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1 injured when Cybertruck crashes into preschool, sets building on fire

May 14, 2026

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KKR-backed ambulance giant GMR valued at $3 billion as shares fall in NYSE debut

Emergency medical services heavyweight GMR Solutions was valued at $3.01 billion after its shares fell 10% in its New York Stock Exchange debut on Wednesday, adding to a string of

May 13, 2026

KKR-backed ambulance giant GMR valued at $3 billion as shares fall in NYSE debut

Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology

Broadcom sues EU antitrust regulators over request for US legal documents

Broadcom is suing EU antitrust regulators over their requests for documents containing legal advice from its U.S. lawyers in a case related to VMware,

May 13, 2026

Broadcom sues EU antitrust regulators over request for US legal documents

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US airlines should improve pilot training for smoke in cockpit, NTSB says

The National Transportation Safety Board on Wednesday recommended improving training for pilot preparedness for smoke-in-cockpit emergencies after a

May 14, 2026

US airlines should improve pilot training for smoke in cockpit, NTSB says

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI chief Altman has over $2 billion stake in companies that dealt with OpenAI, court filing shows

OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman holds more than $2 billion in companies that have done business with the artificial intelligence company, a

May 14, 2026

OpenAI chief Altman has over $2 billion stake in companies that dealt with OpenAI, court filing shows

Education|Europe|Technology|World

'Spark Interactive' trailer brings Holocaust education into the digital age

May 14, 2026

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Man with ties to Las Vegas biolab found guilty for operating separate California lab

May 14, 2026

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Kevin O'Leary accuses data center opponents of being funded by China

May 14, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Girl's hearing loss sparks TikTok community and awareness

May 14, 2026

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'It does give you choices': Man working to teach people about EVs through non-profit organization

May 14, 2026

Business|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle|Technology

Mystery Machine turns surprise vending into social experience

May 14, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

LinkedIn planning to lay off 5% of staff in latest tech-sector cuts, source says

LinkedIn planned to inform staff of layoffs on Wednesday, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters, in a widening of

May 13, 2026

LinkedIn planning to lay off 5% of staff in latest tech-sector cuts, source says

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France probes whether Israeli firm BlackCore interfered in local elections, sources say

French authorities are examining whether a foreign interference campaign aimed at a hard-left party ahead of March's municipal

May 13, 2026

France probes whether Israeli firm BlackCore interfered in local elections, sources say

Fervo Energy crosses $10 billion valuation as shares soar in Nasdaq debut

Fervo Energy on Wednesday secured a valuation of $10.21 billion after its shares jumped 33% in their debut on the Nasdaq, signaling

May 13, 2026

Fervo Energy crosses $10 billion valuation as shares soar in Nasdaq debut

Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Makary exit may temporarily lift biotech sentiment but FDA leadership vacuum looms

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr.

May 13, 2026

Makary exit may temporarily lift biotech sentiment but FDA leadership vacuum looms

Political|Science|Technology|World

Putin flexes muscle with test of powerful nuclear-capable missile

May 13, 2026

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US and China seek to repair damage from tariff war that sent trade into a freefall

President Donald Trump's trade war with Beijing has sent U.S.-China trade into a freefall and forced companies on both sides of the Pacific to regroup

May 13, 2026

US and China seek to repair damage from tariff war that sent trade into a freefall

Top French court rejects Amazon challenge over French book delivery fees

France's highest administrative court, the Conseil d'Etat, rejected on Wednesday a challenge by Internet giant Amazon over minimum delivery fees on books, as the country

May 13, 2026

Top French court rejects Amazon challenge over French book delivery fees

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Shutterstock to pay $35 million to settle US FTC charges over subscription plans, cancellations

Shutterstock will pay $35 million to settle U.S.

May 13, 2026

Shutterstock to pay $35 million to settle US FTC charges over subscription plans, cancellations

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Fervo Energy raises $1.89 billion in US IPO

Geothermal energy developer Fervo Energy said on Tuesday it has raised $1.89 billion in its upsized U.S. initial public offering, highlighting robust investor appetite for the

May 13, 2026

Fervo Energy raises $1.89 billion in US IPO

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A Philadelphia golf course seeks to reclaim its status as a force for opportunity and inclusion

The Philadelphia region is rich in golf history, yet the area's greatest contribution to the game may have come from public course in West Philadelphia

May 13, 2026

A Philadelphia golf course seeks to reclaim its status as a force for opportunity and inclusion

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

New community solar garden in Owatonna breaks ground with goal of reducing homeowner energy bills

May 13, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI cloud firm Nebius reports near eightfold revenue surge, shares jump

Nebius Group reported a nearly eightfold rise in quarterly revenue on Wednesday, benefiting from increasing demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure and cloud services,

May 13, 2026

AI cloud firm Nebius reports near eightfold revenue surge, shares jump

Apple criticises EU measures to help AI rivals access Google services

Apple on Wednesday echoed Google's criticism of EU antitrust regulators' efforts to force the search giant to help AI rivals access its services, warning

May 13, 2026

Apple criticises EU measures to help AI rivals access Google services

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang travel to China aboard Air Force One with Trump

Prominent U.S. executives from Big Tech and Wall Street to agriculture and aerospace joined President Donald Trump on his trip to China

May 12, 2026

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang travel to China aboard Air Force One with Trump

Business|Technology|World

Pentagon strikes agreements with defense firms on containerized missiles

The Pentagon is set to announce on Wednesday framework agreements that position it to potentially acquire over 10,000 low-cost, containerized missiles over three

May 13, 2026

Pentagon strikes agreements with defense firms on containerized missiles

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Alibaba's AI spending to exceed goals on signs of payoff, says margin 'secondary'

China's Alibaba said it would exceed its planned AI investment of up to 380 billion yuan ($55.96 billion) over the next three years, as early

May 13, 2026

Alibaba's AI spending to exceed goals on signs of payoff, says margin 'secondary'

Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Russian airspace breaches show need to boost NATO eastern flank air defence, say leaders

Russia's repeated airspace violations of countries on the eastern flank of NATO underline the urgent need to consolidate the alliance's air defences against missiles and

May 13, 2026

Russian airspace breaches show need to boost NATO eastern flank air defence, say leaders

Business|Science|Technology

Meta to launch 'Incognito Chat' for private AI conversations on WhatsApp

Meta Platforms is rolling out a new "Incognito Chat" feature for its artificial intelligence assistant on WhatsApp messaging service, the company

May 13, 2026

Meta to launch 'Incognito Chat' for private AI conversations on WhatsApp

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Brazil's beloved instant payment system faces scrutiny from the Trump administration

Brazil may be politically divided but people across the spectrum all love the country's instant payment system

May 13, 2026

Brazil's beloved instant payment system faces scrutiny from the Trump administration

Business|Science|Technology

Meta launches WhatsApp 'incognito' mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats

Meta Platforms is introducing an "incognito" mode for WhatsApp to allow private conversations with its AI chatbot

May 13, 2026

Meta launches WhatsApp 'incognito' mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats

Business|Economy|Technology

China's Alibaba reports 38% jump in AI and cloud revenue as it races to grow

China's Alibaba has reported accelerating AI and cloud revenue growth driven by the AI boom, which has jumped 38% in the January-March quarter compared to the year before

May 13, 2026

China's Alibaba reports 38% jump in AI and cloud revenue as it races to grow

Science|Sports|Technology

We tested the new World Cup ball – this is what you need to know about how it will fly, dip and swerve

For two decades, researchers have studied soccer ball aerodynamics. Latest tests suggest the 2026 ball is more stable, but with a slightly shorter range.

May 13, 2026

We tested the new World Cup ball – this is what you need to know about how it will fly, dip and swerve

How tarot readers are using AI – and what it says about our growing reliance on chatbots for emotional support and advice

Our engagement with AI is at a crossroads: Will we treat it as an all-knowing oracle or as a tool to expand our own way of seeing the world?

May 13, 2026

How tarot readers are using AI – and what it says about our growing reliance on chatbots for emotional support and advice

Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Falling space debris poses an escalating risk as spacecraft get stronger and more heat resistant

Some engineers are prioritizing ‘design for demise’ and planning satellites that are more likely to completely burn up in Earth’s atmosphere at the end of their lifespan.

May 13, 2026

Falling space debris poses an escalating risk as spacecraft get stronger and more heat resistant

Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

Most people don’t know what they don’t know, but think they do – correcting your metaknowledge can make you a better teacher and learner

Do you actually know how a bicycle or a zipper work, or what a penny or a common brand logo look like? Intellectual humility can help reduce overconfidence in what you don’t understand.

May 13, 2026

Most people don’t know what they don’t know, but think they do – correcting your metaknowledge can make you a better teacher and learner

Business|Finance|Technology|World

Federal judge cites 'red flags' in Musk, SEC Twitter settlement

A federal judge on Wednesday cast doubt on the motives behind the U.S.

May 13, 2026

Federal judge cites 'red flags' in Musk, SEC Twitter settlement

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Tower Semi forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue, signs $1.3 billion in AI chip deals

Tower Semiconductor on Wednesday forecast second-quarter revenue above estimates and said it landed $1.3 billion in deals for 2027 to supply chips that use light to move data at

May 13, 2026

Tower Semi forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue, signs $1.3 billion in AI chip deals

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Trump lands in China for Xi summit with Nvidia CEO in tow

President Donald Trump landed in Beijing accompanied by an entourage that included Nvidia's Jensen Huang and Elon Musk

May 13, 2026

Trump lands in China for Xi summit with Nvidia CEO in tow

Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

As the US starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China’s help

May 13, 2026

Europe|Political|Technology|Travel|World

Japan PM Takaichi to visit UK and Italy in June, NTV reports

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to visit Britain and Italy before attending a Group of Seven leaders' summit in France in mid-June, broadcaster NTV reported on

May 13, 2026

Japan PM Takaichi to visit UK and Italy in June, NTV reports

Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

Volvo Cars open to US partnerships, CEO says

Sweden's Volvo Cars is open to cooperation with other companies in the United States as the auto maker seeks to better utilise the existing production capacity at its South

May 13, 2026

Volvo Cars open to US partnerships, CEO says

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Roundhill fund becomes fastest-growing ETF ever as retail investors seek semiconductor exposure

Individual investors who can't seem to get enough of the red-hot market for semiconductor stocks have made a five-week-old exchange-traded

May 13, 2026

Roundhill fund becomes fastest-growing ETF ever as retail investors seek semiconductor exposure

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung Electronics fails to reach deal with union; PM says strike must be averted

Samsung Electronics and its union failed to reach a pay deal on Wednesday, heightening the risk of a long strike that threatens not only chip

May 13, 2026

Samsung Electronics fails to reach deal with union; PM says strike must be averted

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Sizzling semiconductor trade at risk of cooling - and stalling US stocks rally

A stunning run-up in shares of semiconductor companies has helped drive the U.S. stock rally, but the eye-popping gains are sparking concerns about an

May 13, 2026

Sizzling semiconductor trade at risk of cooling - and stalling US stocks rally

Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

China criticizes US chip equipment bill in run-up to Beijing talks

China is pushing back against proposed U.S. legislation that would curb its chipmakers in the global AI race, making early moves that underscore Beijing's concerns

May 13, 2026

China criticizes US chip equipment bill in run-up to Beijing talks

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Walmart cuts 1,000 roles to simplify operations, source says

Walmart has eliminated 1,000 roles as the world's largest retailer simplifies its operating structure, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

May 13, 2026

Walmart cuts 1,000 roles to simplify operations, source says

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

ECB urges banks to quickly prepare for AI-assisted cyberattacks

European Central Bank board member Frank Elderson on Wednesday urged banks in the euro area to quickly prepare for potential cyberattacks launched with the help of

May 13, 2026

ECB urges banks to quickly prepare for AI-assisted cyberattacks

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Japanese automaker Nissan reduces losses and expects to return to profit

Japanese automaker Nissan says it reduced losses for the fiscal year through March

May 13, 2026

Japanese automaker Nissan reduces losses and expects to return to profit

Seeking free money advice from AI? Don’t be so quick to upload any financial statements

May 13, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology|World

BYD in talks with Stellantis, others for Europe plants, Bloomberg News reports

BYD is negotiating with Stellantis and other European car makers to take over underused factories in the region, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing the Chinese company's

May 13, 2026

BYD in talks with Stellantis, others for Europe plants, Bloomberg News reports

Business|Economy|Technology|World

SoftBank profit more than triples to $12 billion on OpenAI stake gains

Technology investor SoftBank Group reported on Wednesday that its net profit more than tripled to 1.83 trillion yen ($11.60 billion) in the January-March

May 13, 2026

SoftBank profit more than triples to $12 billion on OpenAI stake gains

Business|Economy|Technology

South Korea has room for active fiscal spending thanks to AI boom, Fitch says

South Korea has room to use fiscal policy to mitigate the economic impact of the Middle East conflict, thanks to an artificial intelligence boom, credit ratings

May 13, 2026

South Korea has room for active fiscal spending thanks to AI boom, Fitch says

Japan's SoftBank racks up huge profit gains with lift from lucrative AI investments

Japanese technology investor Softbank Group says profits for the fiscal year through March zoomed by nearly five-fold as its AI investments paid off

May 13, 2026

Japan's SoftBank racks up huge profit gains with lift from lucrative AI investments

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

US defense firm Anduril raises $5 billion, doubling its valuation to $61 billion

Defense technology start-up Anduril Industries said on Wednesday that it has raised $5 billion, doubling its valuation to $61 billion.

May 13, 2026

US defense firm Anduril raises $5 billion, doubling its valuation to $61 billion

Helsinki's costly cycling push draws crowds - and criticism

Finland's capital Helsinki has spent billions of euros on public transport and bicycle lanes — and plans more — despite mixed reactions from residents.

May 13, 2026

Helsinki's costly cycling push draws crowds - and criticism

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Locked in a stalemate with Iran, Trump heads to China

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter With the conflict in the Middle East still mired in a stalemate, Donald Trump is on his way to Beijing to see if

May 13, 2026

Locked in a stalemate with Iran, Trump heads to China

Business|Science|Technology|World

Tech rivalry, distrust sap summit hopes for Trump-Xi AI push

U.S.

May 13, 2026

Tech rivalry, distrust sap summit hopes for Trump-Xi AI push

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Nvidia CEO joins Trump for China trip, spurring hopes for H200 deal

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will join President Donald Trump during his visit to Beijing, igniting hopes in China that the

May 13, 2026

Nvidia CEO joins Trump for China trip, spurring hopes for H200 deal

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Japan megabanks to gain access to Anthropic's Mythos in about two weeks, source says

Japan's three largest banks are expected to gain access to Mythos, the artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic, in about two weeks, a person

May 13, 2026

Japan megabanks to gain access to Anthropic's Mythos in about two weeks, source says

US tariff whiplash pushed toy factory in China to brink of collapse

Had the United States kept tariffs on Chinese imports at triple digits for just one more day last year, Huntar Company would have collapsed, said David

May 13, 2026

US tariff whiplash pushed toy factory in China to brink of collapse

Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Spain pushes ahead with social media, AI rules despite Big Tech lobbying pressure

Spain will push ahead with new rules to make social networks and AI safer despite intense lobbying from the tech industry, its digital transformation

May 13, 2026

Spain pushes ahead with social media, AI rules despite Big Tech lobbying pressure

Trump, Xi to weigh rare earth truce extension, but China's curbs still bite

China and the U.S. are considering extending a truce on Chinese rare earth export curbs at a leaders' summit

May 13, 2026

Trump, Xi to weigh rare earth truce extension, but China's curbs still bite

Business|Economy|Health|Technology|World

KKR-backed ambulance giant GMR Solutions raises $479 million in US IPO

Emergency medical ‌services provider GMR Solutions has raised $478.7 million in its U.S. initial public offering, the company said on Tuesday, after selling 31.9 million shares at $

May 13, 2026

KKR-backed ambulance giant GMR Solutions raises $479 million in US IPO

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung Elec regrets collapse of pay talks with union, says to continue dialogue

Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday it regretted the collapse of pay deal talks with its South Korean union, flagging concerns that it could heighten anxiety among

May 13, 2026

Samsung Elec regrets collapse of pay talks with union, says to continue dialogue

Global EV demand rises for second month, data shows

Global demand for electric vehicles rose for a second straight month in April as high petrol prices kept steering buyers away from combustion-

May 13, 2026

Global EV demand rises for second month, data shows

Environment|Science|Technology

Your local storm forecast is likely based on weather miles away – mesonets can help bridge that gap

Don’t blame the weatherman. A meteorologist explains where your local weather forecasts really come from, and what storm scientists are doing to bring them closer to home.

April 28, 2026

Your local storm forecast is likely based on weather miles away – mesonets can help bridge that gap

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

GM-LG's restart date at Ohio battery plant uncertain

A General Motors joint-venture battery company is bringing a small number of workers back to an idled electric-vehicle battery factory in Ohio this month, although

May 13, 2026

GM-LG's restart date at Ohio battery plant uncertain

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Ananym urges BWX Technologies to commercialize reactor design, says shares could double

Activist investor Ananym Capital Management sees room for BWX Technologies' stock to double in coming years if the defense and energy company

May 13, 2026

Ananym urges BWX Technologies to commercialize reactor design, says shares could double

US considers financing billions of dollars for nuclear plant parts, industry group says

The U.S.

May 12, 2026

US considers financing billions of dollars for nuclear plant parts, industry group says

Arts|Technology|World

Exclusive: The FAA is evaluating risks to flights from Trump’s ‘triumphal arch’

May 13, 2026

Business|Technology|World

FCC approves $40 billion sale of EchoStar spectrum to SpaceX, AT&T

The U.S.

May 13, 2026

FCC approves $40 billion sale of EchoStar spectrum to SpaceX, AT&T

Business|Economy|Technology

OpenAI chief Sam Altman denies betraying Elon Musk, defends for-profit push at trial

OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman on Tuesday rejected Elon Musk's claim that he betrayed the ChatGPT

May 12, 2026

OpenAI chief Sam Altman denies betraying Elon Musk, defends for-profit push at trial

Technology|World

US social media legislation gains momentum as key Republican senator pledges support

U.S. legislation that would require social media companies to take more responsibility for how their apps affect children and teens overcame a key

May 13, 2026

US social media legislation gains momentum as key Republican senator pledges support

Business|Technology|World

Meta employees launch protest against mouse-tracking tech at US offices

Meta employees distributed flyers at multiple U.S. offices on Tuesday to protest the company's recent installation of mouse-tracking software on their

May 13, 2026

Meta employees launch protest against mouse-tracking tech at US offices

Business|Economy|Entertainment|Science|Technology

OpenAI chief Sam Altman makes a high-stakes appearance in his court bout with Elon Musk

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the witness stand Tuesday to defend his business record in a trial pitting him against Elon Musk, rebutting testimony that disparaged his leadership at a pivotal time for the ChatGPT maker

May 12, 2026

OpenAI chief Sam Altman makes a high-stakes appearance in his court bout with Elon Musk

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

Denver airport workers initially missed a security breach by a man who scaled an 8-foot perimeter fence and crossed a runway where he was hit and killed by a plane with 231 people on board

May 12, 2026

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

Fire reported on natural gas platform off Santa Barbara coast

May 13, 2026

‘Are you completely trustworthy?’: Musk’s attorney presses OpenAI CEO in trial

May 12, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

Amazon looks to redefine a need for speed with 30-minute deliveries

Amazon is rapidly opening store-sized delivery hubs in dozens of U.S. and foreign cities to fulfill customers’ most urgent product needs in 30 minutes or less

May 12, 2026

Amazon looks to redefine a need for speed with 30-minute deliveries

Political|Technology|World

Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks are stalled

Kuwait has accused Iran of launching a failed attack earlier this month on an island where China is helping build a port in the Gulf Arab nation

May 12, 2026

Trump and Hegseth claim 'control' over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire talks are stalled

What is in the US Senate's landmark crypto bill?

The U.S.

May 12, 2026

Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology

Rare dinosaur species being studied at the Cincinnati Museum Center

May 13, 2026

Crime|Health|Technology

OpenAI faces lawsuit in California court claiming chatbot gave advice that led to fatal overdose

The parents of a man who died of an accidental drug overdose last year sued OpenAI and its founder and CEO Sam Altman in a California court on Tuesday,

May 13, 2026

OpenAI faces lawsuit in California court claiming chatbot gave advice that led to fatal overdose

Science|Technology

US budget watchdog estimates Golden Dome will cost $1.2 trillion, dwarfing Pentagon's $185 billion estimate

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimated on Tuesday that U.S.

May 13, 2026

US budget watchdog estimates Golden Dome will cost $1.2 trillion, dwarfing Pentagon's $185 billion estimate

Business|Europe|Technology|World

Meta seeks to avoid EU fine with free WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots

Meta Platforms has offered to give rival AI chatbots free access to its social messaging service WhatsApp for a month while it discusses ways to resolve EU

May 13, 2026

Meta seeks to avoid EU fine with free WhatsApp access for rival AI chatbots

Business|Europe|Technology|World

Ukrainian drone pilots turn a military exercise in Sweden into a critical warning for NATO

Ukrainian drone pilots turned a military exercise in Sweden into a critical warning for NATO

May 12, 2026

Ukrainian drone pilots turn a military exercise in Sweden into a critical warning for NATO

Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said

President Donald Trump's plan to put weapons in space, called the “Golden Dome for America” missile defense program, is estimated to cost much more than he originally said

May 13, 2026

Trump's proposed 'Golden Dome' estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said

Business|Health|Science|Technology

Google-backed Isomorphic raises $2.1 billion to scale AI-driven drug discovery

Isomorphic Labs, an artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery company, said on Wednesday it has raised $2.1 billion in its latest funding round led by existing investor Thrive

May 12, 2026

Google-backed Isomorphic raises $2.1 billion to scale AI-driven drug discovery

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Lobbying battle intensifies as E15 ethanol bill nears US vote

Biofuel advocates are making a last-minute push to convince House lawmakers to approve year-round sales of gasoline blended with

May 12, 2026

Lobbying battle intensifies as E15 ethanol bill nears US vote

Business|Science|Technology|World

Leidos receives $2.7 billion hypersonic weapons contract

Leidos Holdings said on Tuesday the U.S.

May 12, 2026

Leidos receives $2.7 billion hypersonic weapons contract

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Google in talks with SpaceX for Suncatcher orbital data center project

Alphabet's Google on Tuesday said it has been in discussions with Elon Musk's SpaceX and others regarding future launches for its Project Suncatcher, an orbital data center project.

May 12, 2026

Google in talks with SpaceX for Suncatcher orbital data center project

Business|Science|Technology

Anthropic expands Claude's AI tools for law firms, lawyers

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic on Tuesday released an expanded suite of features for lawyers using its Claude AI assistant, including tools

May 12, 2026

Anthropic expands Claude's AI tools for law firms, lawyers

Political|Science|Technology|World

Putin hails Russia's test launch of a new ballistic missile and calls it the world's most powerful

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has welcomed the test launch of a new intercontinental ballistic missile as a key part of efforts to modernize the country’s nuclear forces

May 12, 2026

Putin hails Russia's test launch of a new ballistic missile and calls it the world's most powerful

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Neil deGrasse Tyson takes on aliens and how we should greet them in 'Take Me to Your Leader'

Neil deGrasse Tyson has turned his lifelong fascination with aliens into a new book, “Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter.”

May 12, 2026

Neil deGrasse Tyson takes on aliens and how we should greet them in 'Take Me to Your Leader'

Health|Science|Technology

AI helping Arizonans stay safer during pregnancy

May 12, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

Anthropic's Mythos sends US banks rushing to plug cyber holes

U.S. banks are rushing to fix scores of IT system weaknesses flagged by Anthropic’s powerful but

May 12, 2026

Anthropic's Mythos sends US banks rushing to plug cyber holes

Boeing's new order bookings surge in April

Boeing booked 135 net new orders in April, nearly matching its total in the first three months of the year, the company said on Tuesday.

May 12, 2026

Boeing's new order bookings surge in April

Business|Economy|Technology|World

US CEOs seek China business gains from Trump-Xi summit

From Meta to Tesla and BlackRock, the U.S. business delegation for President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this

May 12, 2026

US CEOs seek China business gains from Trump-Xi summit

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Starlink rival Eutelsat's Q3 revenue meets forecasts as LEO growth offsets video decline

European satellite operator Eutelsat on Tuesday reported third-quarter revenue broadly in line with market expectations, as growth in its low Earth orbit

May 12, 2026

Starlink rival Eutelsat's Q3 revenue meets forecasts as LEO growth offsets video decline

Business|Science|Technology|World

US agency says Chinese drones and routers can get software updates through 2028

The U.S.

May 12, 2026

US agency says Chinese drones and routers can get software updates through 2028

Business|Science|Technology|World

Pentagon deploys Anthropic's Mythos to patch cyber gaps while planning to ditch firm

The Pentagon is deploying Anthropic's Mythos cybersecurity model to find and patch software vulnerabilities across the U.S. government even as it races to

May 12, 2026

Pentagon deploys Anthropic's Mythos to patch cyber gaps while planning to ditch firm

Business|Sports|Technology

Delayed full-course caution in Indianapolis GP prompts IndyCar officials to make rule change

IndyCar officials will no longer consider the running order of cars or the pit windows to determine when to throw a full-course caution

May 12, 2026

Delayed full-course caution in Indianapolis GP prompts IndyCar officials to make rule change

Suspending federal gas tax wouldn’t save drivers as much as they might hope – here’s what goes into the price of a gallon of gas

Suspending the federal gas tax, which would require Congress to agree, would drop gas prices only about 4% – less in high-cost states like California.

May 12, 2026

Suspending federal gas tax wouldn’t save drivers as much as they might hope – here’s what goes into the price of a gallon of gas

Small study hints that revving up immune cells might help fight HIV

Scientists are supercharging patients' own immune cells to try to fight HIV without today's drugs

May 12, 2026

Small study hints that revving up immune cells might help fight HIV

Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Tesla ups investment in boost to Berlin battery cell production

U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla will increase its investment in battery cell production at its plant outside Berlin by almost $250 million, boosting its capacity target

May 12, 2026

Tesla ups investment in boost to Berlin battery cell production

Zendaya effect helps sportswear maker On lift 2026 profit margin goal

Sportswear brand On raised its profit margin forecast on Tuesday after strong first-quarter sales, as the Swiss company continues to gain ground

May 12, 2026

Zendaya effect helps sportswear maker On lift 2026 profit margin goal

Hims & Hers plunges as branded weight-loss drug pivot hits results

Shares of Hims & Hers Health fell 11% on Tuesday after the telehealth company's pivot to branded weight-loss drugs drove up costs and led to a surprise loss in

May 12, 2026

Hims & Hers plunges as branded weight-loss drug pivot hits results

Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

EU takes aim at TikTok, Meta's 'addictive designs' for teens

The head of the European Commission called on Tuesday for more protections for children against the "addictive designs" of social media

May 12, 2026

EU takes aim at TikTok, Meta's 'addictive designs' for teens

Political|Science|Technology|World

Putin says Russia will deploy new Sarmat nuclear missile this year

Russia will deploy its new Sarmat strategic nuclear missile at the end of this year, President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday, describing it as "the most powerful in the

May 12, 2026

Putin says Russia will deploy new Sarmat nuclear missile this year

Environment|Science|Technology

A deep-ocean climate plan wins rare EPA approval, but is sinking plants in the sea the answer?

Ocean carbon removal is picking up, just as Microsoft pulls out as a major funder of carbon removal projects.

May 12, 2026

A deep-ocean climate plan wins rare EPA approval, but is sinking plants in the sea the answer?

Crime|Technology|Travel

After Denver airport runway death, questions raised about perimeter security at Pittsburgh International Airport

May 12, 2026

Crime|Education|Technology

Data stolen in Canvas hack that hit thousands of schools has been returned, company says

May 12, 2026

Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Greece says attack sea drone found on island is Ukrainian, calls incident 'extremely serious'

Greece’s defense minister has confirmed that a military sea drone discovered on a Greek island last week is Ukrainian built

May 12, 2026

Greece says attack sea drone found on island is Ukrainian, calls incident 'extremely serious'

Education|Science|Technology

Button-pushing explorers: How to grasp that AI agents can do amazing things while knowing nothing

Today’s AI systems are powerful, and it’s natural to see them as having humanlike intelligence. Shaking that illusion is important – and difficult to do.

May 12, 2026

Button-pushing explorers: How to grasp that AI agents can do amazing things while knowing nothing

Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Genome sequencing is rewriting the history of disease outbreaks – but without social context, it can tell only part of the story

From the Black Death to the COVID-19 pandemic, combining the genetic data of a pathogen with historical records, archaeological artifacts and epidemiological studies can uncover its origins.

May 12, 2026

Genome sequencing is rewriting the history of disease outbreaks – but without social context, it can tell only part of the story

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Stellantis CEO says partnerships will be part of future strategy

Stellantis Chief Executive Antonio Filosa said on Tuesday partnerships would be a key part of the automaker's future strategy, as it prepares to present a new multi-year

May 12, 2026

Stellantis CEO says partnerships will be part of future strategy

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Trading platform eToro beats quarterly profit estimates on commodities strength

EToro topped Wall Street expectations for first-quarter profit on Tuesday, driven by a strong surge in commodities trading activity.

May 12, 2026

Trading platform eToro beats quarterly profit estimates on commodities strength

Arts|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

We studied what happened when financially struggling artists received $1,000 a month, no strings attached, for 18 months

Opponents of guaranteed-income programs often argue that recipients will simply take the money and be less motivated to do any work whatsoever.

May 11, 2026

We studied what happened when financially struggling artists received $1,000 a month, no strings attached, for 18 months

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

EBay rejects GameStop's $56 billion bid as 'neither credible nor attractive'

EBay on Tuesday rejected a $56 billion takeover bid from the much smaller GameStop over financing doubts, calling the proposal "

May 12, 2026

EBay rejects GameStop's $56 billion bid as 'neither credible nor attractive'

Online seller eBay rejects GameStop's $56 billion takeover offer

Online seller eBay is rejecting an unsolicited $56 billion takeover offer from GameStop, calling the proposal “neither credible or attractive.”

May 12, 2026

Online seller eBay rejects GameStop's $56 billion takeover offer

Business|Crime|Education|Technology|World

Deal reached with hackers to delete data stolen from the Canvas educational platform

Instructure, the company behind the online learning system Canvas, has reached a deal with hackers to delete data stolen in a cyberattack

May 12, 2026

Deal reached with hackers to delete data stolen from the Canvas educational platform

Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis over risk of entering flooded roads

Waymo said on Tuesday it is recalling about 3,800 robotaxis in the United States after identifying a risk that vehicles could enter flooded roads

May 12, 2026

Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis over risk of entering flooded roads

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Investors say they want Trump and Xi to stay out of AI's way

Investors expect U.S.

May 12, 2026

Investors say they want Trump and Xi to stay out of AI's way

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Tesla’s robotaxi rollout features Texas-sized wait times

When Tesla announced an expansion of its robotaxis to Dallas and Houston last month, some investors touted momentum for

May 12, 2026

Tesla’s robotaxi rollout features Texas-sized wait times

Business|Europe|Technology|World

TikTok challenges EU 'gatekeeper' status at Europe's top court

Bytedance's social media platform TikTok on Tuesday made a last- ditch attempt at Europe's top court to scrap its designation as a "gatekeeper" under EU

May 12, 2026

TikTok challenges EU 'gatekeeper' status at Europe's top court

Business|Entertainment|Technology

eBay rejects GameStop’s $56 billion offer, calling it ‘neither credible nor attractive’

May 12, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung Elec union threatens to walk out of pay talks if no mediation proposal

Samsung Electronics' labour union in South Korea said on Tuesday it would walk out of ongoing pay negotiations if no mediation proposal was offered within two hours.

May 12, 2026

Samsung Elec union threatens to walk out of pay talks if no mediation proposal

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Swatch shareholders reject activist investor's bid for board seat

Swatch shareholders on Tuesday rejected a bid by activist investor Steven Wood for an independent director's seat, the Swiss watchmaker

May 12, 2026

Swatch shareholders reject activist investor's bid for board seat

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

OpenAI gives European companies access to its latest models to bolster resilience

U.S. artificial intelligence giant OpenAI said it was granting access to its latest models including GPT-5.5-Cyber to Deutsche Telekom, BBVA and dozens more

May 12, 2026

OpenAI gives European companies access to its latest models to bolster resilience

Business|Europe|Technology|World

Meta loses court fight over compensation to Italian publishers

Meta Platforms on Tuesday lost its fight against an Italian regulatory order that it should compensate publishers for using snippets of their news

May 12, 2026

Meta loses court fight over compensation to Italian publishers

Technology|World

Evolving drone war in southern Lebanon clouds Iran peace prospects

While Washington and Tehran argue over a deal to end the attacks on

May 12, 2026

Evolving drone war in southern Lebanon clouds Iran peace prospects

Tech boom vs oil crisis: Asia’s new economic reality is a warning for the world

May 12, 2026

Thyssenkrupp Nucera halts hiring in high-cost countries as Q2 loss widens

Thyssenkrupp Nucera has frozen hiring in high-cost countries as part of broader saving measures, it said on Tuesday, after its second-

May 12, 2026

Thyssenkrupp Nucera halts hiring in high-cost countries as Q2 loss widens

Business|Science|Technology|World

Thales and ArianeGroup say first firing of new French long-range rocket launcher successful

Defence and cybersecurity company Thales and ArianeGroup said they had successfully carried out the first firing of a new long-range French rocket launcher, the FLP-t 150, this

May 12, 2026

Thales and ArianeGroup say first firing of new French long-range rocket launcher successful

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Even in North Korea, someone's in your parking spot

From famine to nuclear war, North Koreans have had plenty to worry about over the years.

May 12, 2026

Even in North Korea, someone's in your parking spot

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Apple, Boeing, Citi, Tesla, Meta executives to join Trump's China trip

More than one dozen CEOs and top executives will join the U.S. delegation as President Donald Trump travels to China this week, according to a White House official.

May 11, 2026

Apple, Boeing, Citi, Tesla, Meta executives to join Trump's China trip

Business|Economy|Technology

OpenAI, Microsoft agree to cap revenue sharing at $38 billion, The Information reports

OpenAI has agreed to cap total revenue it shares with Microsoft under their agreement at $38 billion, The Information reported on Monday, citing a person with knowledge of the

May 12, 2026

OpenAI, Microsoft agree to cap revenue sharing at $38 billion, The Information reports

Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World

California county sues Meta over scam ads

California's Santa Clara County has sued Meta Platforms, alleging it has profited from Facebook and Instagram ads promoting scams in violation of California's false

May 11, 2026

California county sues Meta over scam ads

Hedge funds record decade-high weekly buying in Korea, Japan, Taiwan equities, Morgan Stanley says

Global hedge funds ramped up bets on Asia, with weekly buying of South Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese stocks hitting a 10-year high last week, according to

May 12, 2026

Hedge funds record decade-high weekly buying in Korea, Japan, Taiwan equities, Morgan Stanley says

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SoftBank's OpenAI-related debt in focus as another strong quarter expected

SoftBank Group is expected by analysts to report another robust quarterly profit on Wednesday as the technology investor benefits from its growing OpenAI bet,

May 12, 2026

SoftBank's OpenAI-related debt in focus as another strong quarter expected

Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe

The coffee might be poured by a human hand, but behind the counter something far less traditional is calling the shots at an experimental cafe in Stockholm

May 11, 2026

The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Ex-OpenAI exec Sutskever says he spent a year gathering proof of alleged Altman dishonesty

Former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever testified on Monday that he spent about a year gathering evidence for the ChatGPT maker's board that CEO Sam Altman had displayed a "

May 12, 2026

Ex-OpenAI exec Sutskever says he spent a year gathering proof of alleged Altman dishonesty

Crime|Education|Technology

Developer of education tool Canvas issues apology after hack

The developer of Canvas, widely used by U.S. institutions for grades and class materials, issued an apology after a hack that blocked students from

May 12, 2026

Developer of education tool Canvas issues apology after hack

Business|Economy|Technology|World

LOT Polish Airlines says Boeing hid 737 MAX safety concerns to sell jets

Boeing hid safety problems with its 737 MAX jet when LOT Polish Airlines picked the popular single-aisle jet in 2016 to anchor its plans to recover from

May 12, 2026

LOT Polish Airlines says Boeing hid 737 MAX safety concerns to sell jets

Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Technology

Hims & Hers misses revenue estimates as strategy shift hits sales

Hims & Hers Health missed Wall Street estimates for first-quarter revenue and posted a surprise loss on Monday, as the telehealth company's shift

May 12, 2026

Hims & Hers misses revenue estimates as strategy shift hits sales

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

US state governor pushes for grid reforms as power bills swell

The U.S. state governor of Maryland Wes Moore on Monday pushed for reforms in PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. electricity market, including long-

May 12, 2026

US state governor pushes for grid reforms as power bills swell

Byron Allen to buy majority stake in BuzzFeed for $120 million, shares nearly triple

BuzzFeed said on Monday media entrepreneur Byron Allen will take over as the digital media company's next CEO after he entered into a deal to buy a stake of about 52% in the digital

May 12, 2026

Byron Allen to buy majority stake in BuzzFeed for $120 million, shares nearly triple

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Trump and Xi dialed down the trade war, but challenges lurk at their China summit

President Donald Trump claims America is profiting from trade with China despite tensions over rare earth minerals, tariffs and emerging technologies like AI

May 12, 2026

Trump and Xi dialed down the trade war, but challenges lurk at their China summit

Business|Crime|Environment|Technology|World

The MD-11 cargo planes like the one in last fall's deadly UPS crash in Louisville return to the air

The model of cargo plane that crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, last fall after an engine fell off a UPS plane as it was taking off resumed flying over the weekend

May 12, 2026

The MD-11 cargo planes like the one in last fall's deadly UPS crash in Louisville return to the air

Education|Science|Technology|World

US scientists warn that termination of National Science Board hurts ability to compete with China

More than 2,000 scientists warned the U.S.

May 12, 2026

US scientists warn that termination of National Science Board hurts ability to compete with China

Arts|Business|Economy|Technology

Action camera maker GoPro to review options, including possible sale

Action camera maker GoPro said on Monday that it intends to review a range of strategic options that could include a sale of the company or merger, sending its shares up more than

May 12, 2026

Action camera maker GoPro to review options, including possible sale

Business|Crime|Entertainment|Technology

Netflix sued by Texas for allegedly spying on children, addicting users

Netflix was sued on Monday by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who accused the streaming company of spying on children and other consumers by collecting their

May 11, 2026

Netflix sued by Texas for allegedly spying on children, addicting users

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Microsoft, Google, xAI security test details deleted from US government website

The U.S.

May 12, 2026

Microsoft, Google, xAI security test details deleted from US government website

Trading Day: AI beats Iran impasse

U.S. and world stocks touched new highs on Monday, as artificial intelligence fever continued to outweigh the prolonged U.S.-Iran impasse.

May 12, 2026

Trump-Xi summit will be no ‘Nixon in China’ moment – that they are talking is enough for now

Taiwan, trade and AI regulation are on the agenda. But will there be progress on any of these issues during Beijing sit-down?

May 12, 2026

Trump-Xi summit will be no ‘Nixon in China’ moment – that they are talking is enough for now

Business|Economy|Technology

Starbucks cuts 61 technology jobs in Seattle

Starbucks has cut 61 corporate jobs in its technology division at its Seattle headquarters, the company disclosed in a WARN filing the company filed Thursday.

May 11, 2026

Starbucks cuts 61 technology jobs in Seattle

Business|Economy|Technology

FedEx resumes MD-11 cargo flights after FAA lifts grounding order

FedEx said Monday it has begun resuming use of its MD-11 airplanes after the Federal Aviation Administration lifted an order that had barred flights

May 12, 2026

FedEx resumes MD-11 cargo flights after FAA lifts grounding order

Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own

President Donald Trump has demonstrated greater ambivalence toward Taiwan in his second term

May 11, 2026

Trump-Xi summit comes with high stakes for Taiwan, the island democracy that China claims as its own

Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Trump administration aims broad censorship campaign at Disney, FCC commissioner says

The Trump administration is engaged in a targeted effort to censor Disney and its ABC network through a series of sweeping regulatory actions, the

May 11, 2026

Trump administration aims broad censorship campaign at Disney, FCC commissioner says

Crime|Technology|World

ChatGPT encouraged FSU shooter, victim’s family alleges in new lawsuit

May 12, 2026

Business|Technology|World

Embraer aims to sell C-390 military plane to Colombia, Chile, CEO says

Brazilian planemaker Embraer is in talks with Colombia and Chile for potential orders of its C-390 military transport aircraft, as it steps up output to

May 11, 2026

Embraer aims to sell C-390 military plane to Colombia, Chile, CEO says

Britain's bank regulator expects 'quite significant disruption' from latest AI models

The head of the Bank of England’s regulatory arm on Wednesday said it was “reasonable to expect quite significant disruption” to financial services from the latest AI models

May 11, 2026

Britain's bank regulator expects 'quite significant disruption' from latest AI models

Business|Economy|Food|Science|Technology

Papa John's tests drone delivery in North Carolina suburb

Papa John's International is testing U.S. drone deliveries in a small market in North Carolina, the pizza chain announced Monday.

May 11, 2026

Papa John's tests drone delivery in North Carolina suburb

Crime|Science|Technology|World

Family of Florida mass shooting victim sues OpenAI in US court

The family of a man killed in a 2025 mass shooting at Florida State University has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in a U.S. court, claiming the shooter was

May 11, 2026

Family of Florida mass shooting victim sues OpenAI in US court

Business|Technology|World

Elon Musk, Apple's Cook and Boeing CEO going to China with Trump, official says

Elon Musk, Apple's Tim Cook, GE Aerospace's Larry Culp and Boeing's Kelly Ortberg will join U.S

May 11, 2026

Elon Musk, Apple's Cook and Boeing CEO going to China with Trump, official says

Crime|Education|Technology|US

Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shooting

The widow of a man killed in a mass shooting at Florida State University is suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI, blaming the artificial intelligence chatbot for contributing to the tragedy

May 11, 2026

Lawsuit blames ChatGPT maker OpenAI for helping plan a school shooting

Trump and China's Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI

U.S.

May 11, 2026

Trump and China's Xi set for talks spanning Iran, nuclear, trade and AI

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Shein accuses Temu of 'industrial scale' copyright breaches in UK legal battle

Online fast-fashion platform Shein accused Temu of copyright infringement "on an industrial scale", while Temu countered that Shein is using litigation to stifle competition

May 11, 2026

Shein accuses Temu of 'industrial scale' copyright breaches in UK legal battle

Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

White House invites Musk, Cook for Trump China trip, Bloomberg reports

The White House is inviting Tesla's Elon Musk and Apple's Tim Cook to accompany President Donald Trump on his trip to China this week, Bloomberg News reported Monday, citing a White

May 11, 2026

White House invites Musk, Cook for Trump China trip, Bloomberg reports

Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

NBC orders ‘Wordle’ game show hosted by Savannah Guthrie

May 11, 2026

Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World

EU says OpenAI offers to open access to cybersecurity model, Anthropic not there yet

The European Commission on Monday welcomed an offer by U.S. artificial intelligence giant OpenAI to provide open access to its cybersecurity features, but said its rival

May 11, 2026

EU says OpenAI offers to open access to cybersecurity model, Anthropic not there yet

Arts|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Technology

Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15 million for allegedly using her image to sell TVs

British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics seeking at least $15 million in damages, accusing the South Korean tech giant of using

May 11, 2026

Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15 million for allegedly using her image to sell TVs

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Fervo Energy eyes $7.4 billion valuation in upsized US IPO

Geothermal power developer Fervo Energy said on Monday it was targeting up to a $7.37 billion valuation in its U.S. upsized initial public offering, underscoring strong investor

May 11, 2026

Fervo Energy eyes $7.4 billion valuation in upsized US IPO

Wise set to make Nasdaq debut as company completes shift from London to New York

Money transfer company Wise is set to debut on the Nasdaq on Monday, shifting its primary listing from London to New York as the fintech unicorn

May 11, 2026

Wise set to make Nasdaq debut as company completes shift from London to New York

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Alphabet, Amazon tap overseas debt markets to fund AI infrastructure push

Big tech's borrowing spree to fund AI intensified on Monday as Alphabet disclosed plans for its first yen-denominated bond sale and Amazon prepared its debut Swiss franc

May 11, 2026

Alphabet, Amazon tap overseas debt markets to fund AI infrastructure push

Business|Science|Technology

OpenAI creates new unit with $4 billion investment to aid corporate AI push

OpenAI said on Monday it is setting up a new company with more than $4 billion in initial investment to help organizations build and deploy artificial intelligence systems, and will

May 11, 2026

OpenAI creates new unit with $4 billion investment to aid corporate AI push

Business|Crime|Science|Technology

Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit an unknown weakness in a company's digital defense

Google said Monday that it had disrupted a criminal group’s attempt to use artificial intelligence to exploit another company’s previously unknown digital vulnerability, adding to heightened worries across government and private industry about AI’s risks for cybersecurity

May 11, 2026

Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit an unknown weakness in a company's digital defense

Health|Science|Technology

A crisis of conscience spurred this Christian IVF doctor's career pivot

A Tennessee doctor is practicing reproductive medicine aligned with his Christian faith

May 11, 2026

A crisis of conscience spurred this Christian IVF doctor's career pivot

‘Not normal’: On one April day, all of the planet’s top 50 hottest cities were in a single country

May 11, 2026

Education|Science|Technology

What makes a good teacher? Ask a Republican and a Democrat, and they are likely to agree

Most American adults will say that they most valued teachers who really knew them, cared about them and made learning relevant to their lives.

May 11, 2026

What makes a good teacher? Ask a Republican and a Democrat, and they are likely to agree

Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

The missing link in America’s critical minerals push isn’t mining – it’s processing expertise

America was once the global leader in rare earth element production, but as processing moved to China, the US lost capacity and expertise. It can get them back.

May 11, 2026

The missing link in America’s critical minerals push isn’t mining – it’s processing expertise

Crime|Science|Technology

How AI can lead to false arrests and wrongful convictions

Danger arises when law enforcement believes that AI models are retrieving certainties rather than generating likelihoods.

May 11, 2026

How AI can lead to false arrests and wrongful convictions

Delta-8, delta-9, THCA? What sets the different THC forms available in regulated cannabis products apart

Hemp-derived THC products are federally legal, for now. A chemist describes the different THC forms these products can contain and the legal restrictions placed on them.

May 11, 2026

Delta-8, delta-9, THCA? What sets the different THC forms available in regulated cannabis products apart

Education|Science|Technology

How does your brain decide between the road not taken or the same old route? Resolving conflicting memories is key to navigation

Habit helps take the mental load off figuring out how to get somewhere. But relying on the familiar can make it harder to adapt to changes to your route and to find better ones.

May 11, 2026

How does your brain decide between the road not taken or the same old route? Resolving conflicting memories is key to navigation

Technology|World

Iron Dome nearly 99% effective against incoming missiles, maker Rafael's chairman says

Israel's Iron Dome has been nearly 99% effective against missiles from Hamas and Hezbollah militants and has knocked out most missiles from Iran, the

May 11, 2026

Iron Dome nearly 99% effective against incoming missiles, maker Rafael's chairman says

Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Europe's EV investments near 200 billion euros, New Automotive data shows

Countries in the European Economic Area and Switzerland have committed almost 200 billion euros ($235 billion) to their electric vehicle (EV)

May 11, 2026

Europe's EV investments near 200 billion euros, New Automotive data shows

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

EchoStar loses more pay-TV subscribers than expected amid cord-cutting

Telecommunications services firm EchoStar posted a larger-than-expected decline in pay-TV subscribers for the first quarter, as cord-cutting pressures persist.

May 11, 2026

EchoStar loses more pay-TV subscribers than expected amid cord-cutting

Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

What to Stream: 'Dutton Ranch,' Colin Jost plays games, Maluma, Stanley Tucci and 'The Crash'

The long-awaited “Yellowstone” spinoff “Dutton Ranch” and a fresh collection from the Colombian superstar Maluma, are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

May 08, 2026

What to Stream: 'Dutton Ranch,' Colin Jost plays games, Maluma, Stanley Tucci and 'The Crash'

Arts|Political|Technology

Democrats’ internal fights sway the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco

May 11, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI labs should pass safety review to get US government contracts, group says

The Trump administration should screen cutting-edge artificial intelligence models for security threats before they are publicly released and withhold lucrative

May 11, 2026

AI labs should pass safety review to get US government contracts, group says

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology

US Senate Committee set to consider long-awaited crypto bill this week

U.S. senators are set to consider long-awaited legislation that would create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency on Thursday, potentially ending a deadlock over

May 09, 2026

US Senate Committee set to consider long-awaited crypto bill this week

Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Zelenskiy says some 20 countries interested in drone deals with Ukraine

Nearly 20 countries are interested in drone deals with Ukraine and four agreements have already been signed, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday.

May 11, 2026

Zelenskiy says some 20 countries interested in drone deals with Ukraine

Crime|Technology|Travel|World

A death on Denver airport’s runway highlights the challenge of securing a facility twice the size of Manhattan

May 11, 2026

Market listing an option for VW's US Scout brand, CEO tells paper

Volkswagen's U.S. brand Scout was designed from the start to pursue a potential stock market listing or to allow strategic investors to take a stake, its CEO Scott Keogh

May 11, 2026

Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

US industry, lawmakers plead with Trump: Don't open door to Chinese cars at Xi summit

As President Donald Trump prepares to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, the U.S. auto industry and lawmakers on both

May 11, 2026

US industry, lawmakers plead with Trump: Don't open door to Chinese cars at Xi summit

Business|Economy|Technology|World

China's domestic car demand stays weak but exports strengthen

China's domestic car sales fell for a seventh straight month in April amid intense competition in the world's biggest auto market but exports stayed strong as automakers

May 11, 2026

China's domestic car demand stays weak but exports strengthen

Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Nintendo shares slump as price hikes, games shortfall spook market

Nintendo's shares fell 7% in Tokyo on Monday after the company hiked Switch 2 prices and as the market frets over a lack of high-profile games to build momentum

May 11, 2026

Nintendo shares slump as price hikes, games shortfall spook market

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Cerebras to raise IPO price range to $150-$160 as demand surges, sources say

Cerebras Systems is set to raise the size and price of its initial public offering as soon as Monday, as demand for the artificial intelligence chipmaker's shares

May 11, 2026

Cerebras to raise IPO price range to $150-$160 as demand surges, sources say

Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

Police investigating reports of gas being stolen from vehicles

May 11, 2026

Africa|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Microsoft’s African data center falters on payment demands, Bloomberg News reports

A Microsoft data center site in East Africa has been delayed by disagreements with the Kenyan government over the company’s request for guaranteed payments, Bloomberg News reported

May 10, 2026

Microsoft’s African data center falters on payment demands, Bloomberg News reports

Crime|Education|Technology

Canvas outage sends students scrambling in Chicago, Illinois, as end of spring semester looms

May 10, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Middle schoolers light up skyscraper with original video games

May 10, 2026

Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology|World

Sister of man killed in Times Square says she's disgusted by alleged TikTok trend motive

May 10, 2026

Crime|Science|Technology

How discarded chewing gum helped convict a serial rapist of two cold case murders

May 10, 2026

Asia|Technology|World

US experience fighting Iran offers lessons for China, experts say

May 10, 2026

Business|Crime|Health|Technology|Travel

Person dies after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane that was taking off at Denver airport

A person has been killed after being struck by a plane on the runway at Denver International Airport during takeoff

May 09, 2026

Person dies after being hit by Frontier Airlines plane that was taking off at Denver airport

Economy|Political|Technology|World

Iran’s two-tier internet access fuels anger and exposes cracks in the regime

May 10, 2026

Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

AI isn’t actually ‘taking’ your job. Here’s what’s happening instead

May 10, 2026

Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Porn website at center of CNN investigation into sexual abuse taken offline

May 08, 2026

Crime|Technology|US|World

Man convicted of making explosives, throwing one onto NYC subway tracks faces sentencing

May 10, 2026

Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology

Tech bros say AI may become your friend. Experts explain why it can’t

May 09, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Why millions of Americans pay for unfinished electricity projects

Millions of Americans are unknowingly financing electric grid projects before they get any

May 09, 2026

Why millions of Americans pay for unfinished electricity projects

Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Health advice is all over social media. Here's how to vet claims

A new survey finds about half of U.S. adults under 50 get health information from social media influencers or podcasts

May 09, 2026

Health advice is all over social media. Here's how to vet claims

Teen takeovers: The chaotic gatherings that are spurring curfews and crackdowns

May 09, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary

May 09, 2026

Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia

Use of electric vehicles in Africa is surging, led by Ethiopia, as soaring prices and fuel shortages compel countries to opt for cleaner and cheaper transport

May 09, 2026

Fuel shortages and high prices push adoption of EVs in Africa, led by Ethiopia

Business|Health|Technology|World

Boeing probing worker death as union calls for accountability

Boeing said on Friday it was continuing to investigate a workplace accident that led to the death of an employee last month, after a union called for full accountability over the

May 09, 2026

Boeing probing worker death as union calls for accountability

Crime|Education|Technology

Schools reach out to Canvas hackers as breach hits US classrooms, source says

Some schools and universities whose students' data was stolen by a cybercriminal hacking group as part of an April breach of the educational tool Canvas have reached out

May 08, 2026

Schools reach out to Canvas hackers as breach hits US classrooms, source says

Business|Health|Technology|US|World

US FDA to ease crackdown on some under-review unauthorized vapes

The U.S.

May 09, 2026

US FDA to ease crackdown on some under-review unauthorized vapes

Business|Economy|Technology|World

GM to pay $12.75 million to settle California driver privacy probe

GM has agreed to pay $12.75 million to resolve a California investigation into allegations that the Detroit automaker illegally sold two data brokers

May 09, 2026

GM to pay $12.75 million to settle California driver privacy probe

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

US judge will not rubber-stamp Elon Musk settlement with SEC

A federal judge on Friday declined to quickly approve the U.S.

May 09, 2026

US judge will not rubber-stamp Elon Musk settlement with SEC

Business|Economy|Technology|World

S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records, boosted by AI and earnings optimism

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq notched record highs on Friday, boosted by gains in Nvidia, Sandisk and other AI-related stocks, while a stronger-than-expected jobs

May 08, 2026

S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records, boosted by AI and earnings optimism

Business|Crime|Education|Technology

Canvas system is online after a cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools

A key online learning system used by thousands of schools and universities is back after a cyberattack knocked it offline, creating chaos as students tried to study for finals

May 08, 2026

Canvas system is online after a cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools

Business|Technology|World

Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million

Google has reached a settlement with Black employees who alleged systemic racial disparities in hiring, pay, and advancement in a lawsuit filed in 2022

May 09, 2026

Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million

Business|Crime|Education|Technology

What we know about the Canvas hack that has impacted thousands of schools

May 08, 2026

Business|Crime|Political|Technology

Man challenges New Mexico speed camera tickets for car he doesn’t own

May 09, 2026

Science|Technology|US|World

Bright lights and hot orbs: UFO files shed light on sightings but leave interpretation to the public

The Pentagon has begun releasing files on UFOs, tapping into public curiosity about unidentified phenomena

May 08, 2026

Bright lights and hot orbs: UFO files shed light on sightings but leave interpretation to the public

Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

OnlyFans sells minority stake to Architect Capital at $3.15 billion valuation, WSJ reports

OnlyFans has agreed to sell a minority stake to investment firm Architect Capital in a deal valuing the adult-content platform at $3.15 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported.

May 09, 2026

OnlyFans sells minority stake to Architect Capital at $3.15 billion valuation, WSJ reports

Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump releases government UFO files, more expected

At the order of U.S.

May 08, 2026

Trump releases government UFO files, more expected

Business|Economy|Technology

Spirit Airlines grounding could help ease shortages in tight engine market

The recent grounding of U.S. budget carrier Spirit Airlines could help ease shortages of next-generation RTX spare engines needed

May 09, 2026

Spirit Airlines grounding could help ease shortages in tight engine market

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Anthropic signs $1.8 billion AI cloud deal with Akamai, Bloomberg News reports

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has signed a $1.8 billion computing deal with Akamai Technologies to meet surging demand for its AI software, Bloomberg News reported on

May 09, 2026

Anthropic signs $1.8 billion AI cloud deal with Akamai, Bloomberg News reports

Business|Technology|US

US nears $400 million settlement with TikTok on child-privacy violations, ABC News reports

U.S.

May 09, 2026

US nears $400 million settlement with TikTok on child-privacy violations, ABC News reports

Entertainment|Sports|Technology

A rule change is causing confusion among IndyCar drivers as season restarts at Indianapolis GP

IndyCar officials announced a modification to the series’ push-to-pass rule this week, trying to create more excitement in Saturday’s Indianapolis Grand Prix

May 09, 2026

A rule change is causing confusion among IndyCar drivers as season restarts at Indianapolis GP

Business|Technology

Tesla recalls some Cybertrucks for wheel issue and more than 200,000 other cars for camera failure

Tesla is recalling 173 Cybertrucks because cracking in the rotor could cause the wheel stud to separate from the wheel hub, increasing the risk of a crash and injury

May 09, 2026

Tesla recalls some Cybertrucks for wheel issue and more than 200,000 other cars for camera failure

Evidence points to human remains at home linked to Kristin Smart's killing, sheriff says

A California sheriff says that evidence suggests human remains were present at a home connected to the man convicted of killing 19-year-old college student Kristin Smart in 1996

May 08, 2026

Evidence points to human remains at home linked to Kristin Smart's killing, sheriff says

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Apple, Intel reach preliminary chip-making deal, WSJ reports

Intel has reached a preliminary deal to make some chips for Apple devices, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, in a potential boost to Intel's contract manufacturing business

May 08, 2026

Apple, Intel reach preliminary chip-making deal, WSJ reports

Sports|Technology|World

F1 leaders agree to make engine design change for 2027 season

Formula 1 leaders have agreed to an engine design change for 2027 that will slightly increase internal combustion output

May 08, 2026

F1 leaders agree to make engine design change for 2027 season

Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|Technology

NFL and referees agree on a 7-year collective bargaining agreement, avoiding potential work stoppage

The NFL and the NFL Referees Association have agreed on a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement that avoids a potential work stoppage and use of replacement officials

May 08, 2026

NFL and referees agree on a 7-year collective bargaining agreement, avoiding potential work stoppage

Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

A look inside Amazon's drone delivery service in Pontiac

May 09, 2026

Pentagon releases initial batch of declassified files detailing UFOs

May 08, 2026

Business|Science|Technology|World

Ukraine says it is running short of air defence missiles

Ukraine is running short of air defence missiles after Russia's massive winter attack campaign, the country's air force said on Friday, as it braces for further strikes.

May 08, 2026

Ukraine says it is running short of air defence missiles

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Uber-backed Lime reveals revenue surge in US IPO filing

Lime, which operates an electric bike and scooter network and is backed by Uber Technologies, reported a jump in yearly revenue in its filing for a U.S. initial

May 08, 2026

Uber-backed Lime reveals revenue surge in US IPO filing

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses Argentina inaugurates $110 million plant

Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses Argentina on Friday inaugurated a $110 million industrial truck plant in Zárate, a municipality in Buenos Aires

May 08, 2026

Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses Argentina inaugurates $110 million plant

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Wall St opens higher after jobs data, chip rebound

U.S. stocks opened higher on Friday after a stronger-than-expected employment report eased worries about a cooling labor market, while a rebound in chipmakers also bolstered investor

May 08, 2026

Wall St opens higher after jobs data, chip rebound

Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Sony, Nintendo grapple with memory price surge as AI boom constrains supply

Nintendo and Sony both flagged the impact from surging memory prices on their games

May 08, 2026

Sony, Nintendo grapple with memory price surge as AI boom constrains supply

Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Rave files antitrust lawsuit against Apple over removal of video-sharing app

Software developer Rave on Thursday filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, alleging that the iPhone maker kicked Rave's app for shared viewing of

May 07, 2026

Rave files antitrust lawsuit against Apple over removal of video-sharing app

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Bank of England's Bailey sees 'wrestle' with US on stablecoin regulation

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Friday he expected there to be a "wrestle" between the United States and international regulators on the

May 08, 2026

Bank of England's Bailey sees 'wrestle' with US on stablecoin regulation

Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

Why Trump’s $2 billion buyoff to cancel offshore wind farms is a bad deal for American taxpayers and the US energy supply

Communities have been laying the groundwork for offshore energy projects for years and counting on the jobs and energy supply.

May 08, 2026

Why Trump’s $2 billion buyoff to cancel offshore wind farms is a bad deal for American taxpayers and the US energy supply

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Cloudflare's slowing growth disappoints investors betting on AI boost

Cloudflare shares tumbled more than 15% in premarket trading on Friday, after its quarterly revenue forecast disappointed investors who had bet the stock would be a major beneficiary

May 08, 2026

Cloudflare's slowing growth disappoints investors betting on AI boost

Russian drones swarm smaller Ukrainian power stations, data shows

Russia has increasingly focused its aerial attacks on small Ukrainian power substations, with increased drone capacity allowing it to

May 08, 2026

Russian drones swarm smaller Ukrainian power stations, data shows

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Rio Tinto considers raising stake in Argentina's Los Azules copper project, sources say

Rio Tinto is evaluating the economic potential of McEwen Copper's giant Los Azules project in Argentina as the mining group considers

May 08, 2026

Rio Tinto considers raising stake in Argentina's Los Azules copper project, sources say

Crime|Opinion|Science|Technology

Conspiracy theorists are building AI interfaces to the Epstein files – and presenting their views as data analysis

People have created their own online platforms to probe the millions of Epstein file documents, fostering new conspiracies that link to older ones like QAnon.

May 08, 2026

Conspiracy theorists are building AI interfaces to the Epstein files – and presenting their views as data analysis

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Logitech bets on AI, gaming and business users as it raises spending, CEO says

Logitech International will increase spending on product development and marketing this year, CEO Hanneke Faber said, even as concerns grow of a possible

May 08, 2026

Logitech bets on AI, gaming and business users as it raises spending, CEO says

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Trump’s crackdown on China-linked solar firms stalls U.S. factory boom

Top solar companies, banks and insurers have stopped doing business with at least a half dozen recently built U.S. panel factories because of uncertainty over

May 08, 2026

Trump’s crackdown on China-linked solar firms stalls U.S. factory boom

Business|Europe|Technology|World

Google has bit more time to address concerns in EU investigation, EU Commission says

EU regulators are giving Alphabet's Google a little bit more time to sooth their concerns after a previous proposal from the company fell short, the European Commission

May 08, 2026

Google has bit more time to address concerns in EU investigation, EU Commission says

Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Was Bigfoot just spotted in Ohio? Reported sightings stoke a long-running hunt for answers

May 08, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology|US

Mercedes-Benz to recall about 144,000 US vehicles over display issues, NHTSA says

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 144,049 vehicles in the U.S. over instrument panel display issues, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.

May 08, 2026

Mercedes-Benz to recall about 144,000 US vehicles over display issues, NHTSA says

Business|Technology|World

Amazon cloud outage at North Virginia data center largely resolved

Amazon's cloud services were largely back online on Friday after overheating at one of its data centers triggered an outage that impacted companies including cryptocurrency exchange

May 08, 2026

Amazon cloud outage at North Virginia data center largely resolved

Ted Turner didn’t just revolutionize television − he changed the way we see our world

The profusion of video access to anywhere on earth, at any time of day or night, was unimaginable before Turner’s work to make CNN conceivable and then real.

May 08, 2026

Ted Turner didn’t just revolutionize television − he changed the way we see our world

Six key things we learned about Pope Leo in his first year

May 08, 2026

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Iran’s ‘mosquito fleet’ means its battered navy still has bite

May 08, 2026

Business|Science|Technology

Sony, TSMC plan new Japan joint venture for next-generation image sensors

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co and Sony Semiconductor Solutions said on Friday they plan to form a new joint venture in Japan to develop and manufacture

May 08, 2026

Sony, TSMC plan new Japan joint venture for next-generation image sensors

Business|Economy|Technology

SoftBank cuts target for OpenAI margin loan, Bloomberg News reports

SoftBank Group has downsized plans for a $10 billion margin loan backed by its OpenAI stake after hesitation from some creditors, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people

May 08, 2026

SoftBank cuts target for OpenAI margin loan, Bloomberg News reports

Business|Technology|World

Indian minister says probe into Air India Dreamliner crash is in final stage, report due in a month

India's civil aviation minister said on Friday that the investigation into the Air India Boeing Dreamliner crash that killed 260 people last year is in the "last stage".

May 08, 2026

Indian minister says probe into Air India Dreamliner crash is in final stage, report due in a month

Sony forecasts lower gaming business sales amid memory price surge

Sony forecast on Friday annual sales at its gaming business would fall 6% to 4.42 trillion yen ($28 billion) due to lower hardware sales as its PlayStation 5

May 08, 2026

Sony forecasts lower gaming business sales amid memory price surge

Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Technology

US suspects Nvidia chips smuggled to Alibaba via Thailand, Bloomberg News reports

A firm linked to Thailand's national AI initiative is suspected of helping smuggle billions of dollars' worth of Super Micro Computer servers containing advanced Nvidia chips to

May 08, 2026

US suspects Nvidia chips smuggled to Alibaba via Thailand, Bloomberg News reports

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

RBC lifts S&P 500 year-end target to 7,900 on AI optimism

RBC Capital Markets raised its year-end target for the S&P 500 to 7,900 from 7,750 on Friday, citing resilient earnings growth and continued strength in artificial intelligence‑

May 08, 2026

RBC lifts S&P 500 year-end target to 7,900 on AI optimism

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Trump plans to bring a smaller CEO delegation to Beijing summit, sources say

The White House has invited a scaled-back CEO delegation to accompany President Donald Trump to Beijing next week, five sources

May 08, 2026

Trump plans to bring a smaller CEO delegation to Beijing summit, sources say

Crime|Education|Technology

Education tool Canvas hacked, multiple US college newspapers report

Education tool Canvas, used by schools, colleges and universities for grades and other class materials, was hacked, blocking students from

May 08, 2026

Education tool Canvas hacked, multiple US college newspapers report

Business|Crime|Education|Technology

Cyberattack hits Canvas system used by thousands of schools as finals loom

A cyberattack has caused chaos for students at thousands of schools as they study for finals

May 08, 2026

Cyberattack hits Canvas system used by thousands of schools as finals loom

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Australia regulator calls for urgent cybersecurity action to counter Mythos

Australia's corporate regulator has urged the country's financial sector to take urgent action on tackling potential cyber risks from frontier AI systems

May 08, 2026

Australia regulator calls for urgent cybersecurity action to counter Mythos

Asia|Technology|World

Communist-run Vietnam eyes influencers, AI to spruce up propaganda, documents show

Vietnam's ruling Communist Party plans to revamp its propaganda efforts by drafting in social media influencers and artificial

May 08, 2026

Communist-run Vietnam eyes influencers, AI to spruce up propaganda, documents show

Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Biotech firm Odyssey raises $279 million in upsized US IPO

Biopharmaceutical company Odyssey Therapeutics has raised $279 million in its upsized U.S. initial public offering, the company said on Thursday.

May 08, 2026

Biotech firm Odyssey raises $279 million in upsized US IPO

Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul and commission its 1st destroyer

North Korea says it’ll deploy new long-range artillery systems capable of striking the capital region of rival South Korea this year and commission its first naval destroyer in coming weeks

May 08, 2026

North Korea will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul and commission its 1st destroyer

Business|Technology|World

Apple, Meta warn Canadian bill could force them to weaken encryption

Apple and Meta have publicly opposed a Canadian bill that the companies say could require them to break the encryption of their devices and services

May 08, 2026

Apple, Meta warn Canadian bill could force them to weaken encryption

Business|Economy|Technology

Nvidia funds construction of Corning plants, in addition to equity investment

Nvidia has paid several billion dollars to help fund new factories for glassmaker Corning in addition to taking an equity stake of up to $3.2 billion

May 08, 2026

Nvidia funds construction of Corning plants, in addition to equity investment

Arts|Education|Technology

Judge rules Trump administration's cancellation of humanities grants was unconstitutional

A federal judge in New York has ruled that the Trump administration's cancellation of over $100 million in humanities grants was unconstitutional

May 08, 2026

Judge rules Trump administration's cancellation of humanities grants was unconstitutional

Both engines shut off and cockpit struggle came before 2022 China plane crash, NTSB data suggests

Both engines were intentionally shut down and there was a cockpit struggle before a China Eastern Airlines jet slammed into a mountain in 2022

May 08, 2026

Both engines shut off and cockpit struggle came before 2022 China plane crash, NTSB data suggests

Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea leader Kim inspects artillery that can hit South Korean capital

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected the production of new artillery with a range exceeding 60 km (37 miles) that would be deployed at the South Korean border and bolster

May 08, 2026

North Korea leader Kim inspects artillery that can hit South Korean capital

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

SK Hynix flooded with unprecedented offers from big tech firms to secure chip supplies

SK Hynix is being aggressively courted by big global tech firms with offers to invest in its new production lines and

May 08, 2026

SK Hynix flooded with unprecedented offers from big tech firms to secure chip supplies

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

CoreWeave signals higher capex as component costs rise, shares fall

CoreWeave Inc raised the lower end of its annual capital expenditure forecast on Thursday, citing a rise in the prices of components, sending the cloud infrastructure

May 08, 2026

CoreWeave signals higher capex as component costs rise, shares fall

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Block raises annual gross profit outlook as Cash App stands out

Jack Dorsey-led Block raised its full-year outlook on Thursday as the payments firm benefited from resilient consumer spending and strong growth in its core businesses.

May 08, 2026

Block raises annual gross profit outlook as Cash App stands out

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Microchip Tech forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on strong chip demand

Microchip Technology forecast first-quarter revenue above estimates on Thursday, betting on strong demand for its chips used in industrial and automotive sectors.

May 08, 2026

Microchip Tech forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on strong chip demand

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Coinbase logs second straight quarterly loss as crypto trading momentum fades

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global on Thursday recorded a second-consecutive quarter of losses, as a crypto-driven market volatility sapped the

May 08, 2026

Coinbase logs second straight quarterly loss as crypto trading momentum fades

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

'Very disappointed': Maricopa County supervisors approve controversial data center

May 08, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Japan's SoftBank explores homegrown AI servers with Nvidia, Foxconn, Nikkei reports

SoftBank Corp has begun discussions with U.S. chip giant Nvidia and Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn as it weighs plans to build "made-in-Japan" artificial

May 08, 2026

Japan's SoftBank explores homegrown AI servers with Nvidia, Foxconn, Nikkei reports

Business|Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Paris public prosecutor opens judicial investigation into Elon Musk and X

Paris' public prosecutor has opened a judicial investigation into Elon Musk's X social media platform, a new step in a probe over alleged abuse of algorithms and fraudulent

May 08, 2026

Paris public prosecutor opens judicial investigation into Elon Musk and X

S&P 500 ends down as chip stocks give up gains

The S&P 500 ended lower on Thursday, with Intel and other chip stocks retreating after a recent rally, while uncertainty around U.S.-Iran peace

May 07, 2026

S&P 500 ends down as chip stocks give up gains

Lyft forecasts strong bookings, winter storms hit first-quarter ride volumes

Lyft forecast second-quarter gross bookings and adjusted core profit above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, even as first-quarter ride volumes fell short of

May 08, 2026

Lyft forecasts strong bookings, winter storms hit first-quarter ride volumes

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

How a mother of Elon Musk’s children became a key witness in his lawsuit against OpenAI

May 08, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Space analytics firm HawkEye valued at $3.15 billion after NYSE debut

HawkEye 360 shares jumped 30% in their New York Stock Exchange debut on Thursday, securing a $3.15 billion valuation and signaling strong

May 07, 2026

Space analytics firm HawkEye valued at $3.15 billion after NYSE debut

Business|Science|Technology|World

Tesla Model Y is first vehicle to pass new US driver-assistance system tests

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday the 2026 Tesla Model Y is the first vehicle model to pass the agency’s new

May 08, 2026

Tesla Model Y is first vehicle to pass new US driver-assistance system tests

Business|Science|Technology

OpenAI unveils three audio models for real-time voice tasks

OpenAI introduced three audio models for its developer platform on Thursday, aiming to make voice-based software agents more conversational and capable of completing tasks in real

May 08, 2026

OpenAI unveils three audio models for real-time voice tasks

Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

DOJ antitrust head warns dealmakers not to mislead on AI

The U.S.

May 08, 2026

DOJ antitrust head warns dealmakers not to mislead on AI

Business|Economy|Technology

Blue Owl will reduce private credit exposure to software

Blue Owl's biggest publicly traded private credit fund will look to reduce its exposure to software, the fund's chief executive said, as uncertainty about

May 07, 2026

Blue Owl will reduce private credit exposure to software

Business|Economy|Technology

Verizon cutting a few hundred jobs nationwide

U.S. wireless carrier Verizon said on Thursday it is cutting a few hundred jobs nationwide as it continues work to revamp its operations.

May 08, 2026

Verizon cutting a few hundred jobs nationwide

Science|Technology|World

Tech is turning increasingly to religion in a quest to create ethical AI

Tech companies are increasingly seeking guidance from faith leaders to shape artificial intelligence

May 07, 2026

Tech is turning increasingly to religion in a quest to create ethical AI

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

A new experiment deepens the mystery over gravitational constant, Big G

May 08, 2026

Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Wind projects are stalled because the Pentagon isn't completing its reviews, industry group says

A clean energy group says the Pentagon is holding up the development of more than 250 new onshore wind farms on private lands by failing to complete its national security reviews

May 07, 2026

Wind projects are stalled because the Pentagon isn't completing its reviews, industry group says

Business|Europe|Technology|World

Porsche axes board position as part of restructuring

German sports car maker Porsche is cutting the number of executive board members to seven from eight as part of a strategic realignment of the company under new CEO Michael

May 07, 2026

Porsche axes board position as part of restructuring

Europe|Political|Technology|World

Russia says Ukraine launched a major drone attack after Moscow shunned ceasefire offer

Russia's Defense Ministry reports that air defenses shot down 347 Ukrainian drones overnight

May 07, 2026

Russia says Ukraine launched a major drone attack after Moscow shunned ceasefire offer

Fake rumors, real killings: Inside Congo's deadly health misinformation crisis

In Tshopo, a northeastern Congolese province blanketed in rainforest, rumours rippled

May 07, 2026

Fake rumors, real killings: Inside Congo's deadly health misinformation crisis

Business|Economy|Technology|World

19 members of the WTO, including US, agree among themselves not to impose duties on e-commerce

The U.S. and more than a dozen other countries including Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Australia on Thursday launched their own pact to not impose

May 07, 2026

19 members of the WTO, including US, agree among themselves not to impose duties on e-commerce

Arts|Entertainment|Technology

Movie Review: Billie Eilish and James Cameron make concert movie magic with 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'

Billie Eilish's new concert film, “Billie Eilish — Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D),” offers an immersive 3D experience

May 07, 2026

Movie Review: Billie Eilish and James Cameron make concert movie magic with 'Hit Me Hard and Soft'

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Germany's OHB to consider legal action if EU clears Airbus, Thales, Leonardo satellite merger

German satellite maker OHB will consider legal action if EU antitrust regulators approve a planned merger of the satellite businesses of Airbus, Thales and

May 07, 2026

Germany's OHB to consider legal action if EU clears Airbus, Thales, Leonardo satellite merger

Business|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Google’s plan to win the AI health race? Play nice with Apple and other rivals

May 07, 2026

Economy|Sports|Technology|World

From cricket’s capital to Olympic ambitions, India’s next play on the world sports stage

India is expanding its influence in international sports, with the 2030 Commonwealth Games set for Ahmedabad and a bid for the 2036 Olympics in the same city

May 07, 2026

From cricket’s capital to Olympic ambitions, India’s next play on the world sports stage

Business|Economy|Health|Technology|World

Novo and Lilly gain on signs weight-loss pills could expand the market

Early data from weight-loss pills are lifting shares in Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly as investors bet that easier-to

May 07, 2026

Novo and Lilly gain on signs weight-loss pills could expand the market

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

US productivity slows further in first quarter

U.S. worker productivity growth slowed further in the first quarter, but a reversal was likely as businesses invest heavily in artificial intelligence.

May 07, 2026

US productivity slows further in first quarter

Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Air conditioning battery program for renters could help cities manage grid stress during heat waves

A renter-friendly pilot program in New York City is aiming to reduce strain on the power grid while helping customers with power bills

May 07, 2026

Air conditioning battery program for renters could help cities manage grid stress during heat waves

Health|Science|Sports|Technology

Can peptide injections help people recover from injuries? Here’s what you need to know

The internet is awash with claims about injectable peptides for fitness, but there’s almost no human research showing they work or are truly safe.

May 07, 2026

Can peptide injections help people recover from injuries? Here’s what you need to know

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Online hate groups sustain their messages by repeating powerful stories or routinely adding new allegations

Repeating harmful ideas online, or regularly making fresh accusations, keeps hate groups alive.

May 07, 2026

Online hate groups sustain their messages by repeating powerful stories or routinely adding new allegations

EV maker Polestar's quarterly loss widens as tariffs, pricing pressure weigh on margins

Sweden's Polestar reported a bigger first-quarter loss on Thursday, as pricing pressure and U.S. tariffs offset stronger sales, sending its

May 07, 2026

EV maker Polestar's quarterly loss widens as tariffs, pricing pressure weigh on margins

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Iran war to accelerate China's shift to electric trucks from diesel

The jump in diesel prices triggered by the Iran war is expected to accelerate electrification of China’s heavy truck fleet this year, analysts

May 07, 2026

Iran war to accelerate China's shift to electric trucks from diesel

Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Greece, birthplace of democracy, seeks to put humanity ahead of AI in updated constitution

Greece is preparing sweeping constitutional reforms that would require artificial intelligence to serve human society and protect individual freedoms

May 07, 2026

Greece, birthplace of democracy, seeks to put humanity ahead of AI in updated constitution

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

The Pentagon is delaying wind power development — even on private land

May 07, 2026

Asia's tech giants give AI bull run a new centre of gravity

Just as the world's AI bulls looked to be running out of puff, a fresh investor frenzy has hit Asia's tech names, making Seoul's stock

May 07, 2026

Asia's tech giants give AI bull run a new centre of gravity

Chip frenzy goes global

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The chip boom goes on, with Asia seeing rolling catchups to this

May 07, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

Doordash shares jump after strong quarterly forecast on food, grocery delivery demand

Doordash shares jumped 11% in premarket trading on Thursday, as demand for its food and grocery services helped the company forecast strong total order value for the second quarter

May 07, 2026

Doordash shares jump after strong quarterly forecast on food, grocery delivery demand

Business|Health|Technology

Amazon to carry Ozempic at US kiosks, offer same-day delivery

Amazon.com said on Thursday its pharmacy will stock Novo Nordisk's Ozempic pill to treat type 2 diabetes at its kiosks and offer same-day delivery of the

May 07, 2026

Amazon to carry Ozempic at US kiosks, offer same-day delivery

‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing

May 07, 2026

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Tesla's China-made EV sales jump 36% in April, extending rebound

Tesla's China-made EV sales jumped 36% on the year in April, a sixth month of gains, as the U.S. automaker fights to hold ground against a wave of cheaper Chinese rivals.

May 07, 2026

Tesla's China-made EV sales jump 36% in April, extending rebound

What's at stake at the Trump-Xi summit

U.S.

May 07, 2026

Science|Technology|World

The Pentagon keeps promising to follow the law when using AI, but what are the limits?

May 07, 2026

Europe|Technology|World

Baltic nations seek more NATO defence as drone hits Latvian oil tanks

Latvia and Lithuania on Thursday called on NATO to boost air defences in their region after two suspected stray Ukrainian drones

May 07, 2026

Baltic nations seek more NATO defence as drone hits Latvian oil tanks

Market rebound: Why some stocks are looking past the Iran war

May 07, 2026

AirAsia bets big on efficiency with order for 150 Airbus A220 jets listed for $19 billion

Budget airline AirAsia has announced an order for 150 Airbus A220-300 jets, valued at about $19 billion at list prices

May 07, 2026

AirAsia bets big on efficiency with order for 150 Airbus A220 jets listed for $19 billion

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Tech is betting on a former executive in the race for California governor

Tech leaders are betting on a former executive to take the lead in the California governor's race

May 07, 2026

Tech is betting on a former executive in the race for California governor

Business|Finance|Science|Technology

Worries about AI's risks to humanity loom over the trial pitting Musk against OpenAI's leaders

Questions about the dangers of artificial intelligence have been looming over the trial pitting Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

May 07, 2026

Worries about AI's risks to humanity loom over the trial pitting Musk against OpenAI's leaders

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Japan's Nikkei blazes past 63,000 on earnings, Iran peace optimism; JGBs rally

Japan's Nikkei share average shot to a record high on Thursday and the nation's bonds rallied as financial markets reopened after holidays,

May 07, 2026

Japan's Nikkei blazes past 63,000 on earnings, Iran peace optimism; JGBs rally

Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Ted Turner's vision of news as global and continuous changed both the industry and society itself

Ted Turner’s death comes at a fraught time for cable news, which has struggled to retain viewership in an era of countless media choices and abundant streaming video

May 07, 2026

Ted Turner's vision of news as global and continuous changed both the industry and society itself

Space analytics firm HawkEye raises $416 million in US IPO

Space analytics firm HawkEye 360 has raised $416 million in its U.S. initial public offering, the company said on Wednesday.

May 07, 2026

Space analytics firm HawkEye raises $416 million in US IPO

Justice Department targets slow immigration judges as Trump pushes faster deportations

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is working to remove immigration judges who are slow or not following the law

May 07, 2026

Justice Department targets slow immigration judges as Trump pushes faster deportations

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Chinese exporters 'numb' to US threats as Trump set to visit

President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing this month is none of her business, says

May 07, 2026

Chinese exporters 'numb' to US threats as Trump set to visit

Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

US, China weigh launch of official discussions on AI, WSJ reports

Washington and Beijing are weighing the launch of official discussions about artificial intelligence, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the

May 07, 2026

US, China weigh launch of official discussions on AI, WSJ reports

Business|Technology|World

New Zealand begins discussion with Australia, Britain on replacing frigates

New Zealand has begun discussions with Australia and Britain over replacing its ageing Anzac-class frigates, with advice on a preferred path expected to go to government

May 07, 2026

New Zealand begins discussion with Australia, Britain on replacing frigates

Business|Entertainment|Technology

Warner Bros Discovery posts higher streaming revenue as HBO Max expands abroad

Warner Bros Discovery's streaming unit posted better-than-expected quarterly revenue growth on Wednesday, as HBO Max's expansion overseas boosted subscriber

May 07, 2026

Warner Bros Discovery posts higher streaming revenue as HBO Max expands abroad

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US FDA flags shortage of neurosurgical pads and sponges, expects disruption through 2026

The U.S.

May 07, 2026

US FDA flags shortage of neurosurgical pads and sponges, expects disruption through 2026

Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Trading Day: A peace wish and chips

Hopes that a U.S.-Iran peace deal might be imminent propelled global stocks to new highs and sent oil prices tumbling on Wednesday, with the U.S.

May 07, 2026

Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Technology

Snap flags ad revenue hit from Middle East conflict, slower North America growth

Snap said on Wednesday its first-quarter advertising revenue was impacted by the conflict in the Middle East and slowing growth in North America, sending its shares

May 07, 2026

Snap flags ad revenue hit from Middle East conflict, slower North America growth

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

DoorDash forecasts quarterly order value above estimates on resilient delivery demand

DoorDash on Wednesday forecast second-quarter marketplace gross order value above analysts' estimates, helped by resilient demand for delivery services and the

May 07, 2026

DoorDash forecasts quarterly order value above estimates on resilient delivery demand

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Trump brothers-backed American Bitcoin narrows loss on stronger mining revenue

American Bitcoin, backed by two of U.S. President Donald Trump's sons, reported a narrower first-quarter loss on Wednesday, helped by stronger revenue from Bitcoin mining.

May 07, 2026

Trump brothers-backed American Bitcoin narrows loss on stronger mining revenue

Business|Economy|Technology

Arm forecasts higher-than-expected revenue on surging AI data center demand

Arm Holdings forecast first-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, benefiting from higher adoption of its chip technology as tech companies spend heavily on

May 07, 2026

Arm forecasts higher-than-expected revenue on surging AI data center demand

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Beyond Meat forecasts muted second-quarter sales on weak demand

Beyond Meat forecast current-quarter revenue below Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, as it grapples with sluggish demand for its once-iconic plant-based products.

May 07, 2026

Beyond Meat forecasts muted second-quarter sales on weak demand

CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87

CNN founder Ted Turner has died at age 87

May 06, 2026

CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87

Business|Education|Technology|Travel

Mid-Missouri aircraft company helps customers build and fly their own planes

May 07, 2026

Political|Technology|World

US aims for Fourth of July to deploy Qatar-gifted jet as Air Force One

The U.S.

May 07, 2026

US aims for Fourth of July to deploy Qatar-gifted jet as Air Force One

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

DoorDash plans to spend more than $50 million on gas price relief for its drivers this spring

DoorDash said Wednesday it expects to spend more than $50 million in the second quarter on gas price relief for its delivery drivers

May 07, 2026

DoorDash plans to spend more than $50 million on gas price relief for its drivers this spring

Business|Health|Technology

Meta asks California judge to throw out landmark social media addiction verdict

Meta Platforms has asked a Los Angeles judge to throw out a jury’s verdict finding the company liable for a woman’s depression in a landmark trial over whether

May 07, 2026

Meta asks California judge to throw out landmark social media addiction verdict

India's Zee sues Reliance-Disney over alleged music copyright breach

India's Zee Entertainment has sued the Reliance-Disney joint venture, the country's biggest entertainment company, alleging it used Zee's copyrighted music

May 06, 2026

India's Zee sues Reliance-Disney over alleged music copyright breach

Business|Economy|Technology

Apple settles lawsuit over late Siri AI features for $250 million

(In May 5 story, corrects paragraph 3 to reflect the case did not allege shareholder harm, but rather harm to class members who paid higher prices for their phones based on Apple's feature

May 06, 2026

Apple settles lawsuit over late Siri AI features for $250 million

US rights agency sues New York Times for discriminating against white man passed over for promotion

A federal civil rights agency filed a discrimination lawsuit Tuesday against the New York Times, claiming that the new organization passed over a white male employee for a promotion in favor of a lesser qualified woman to meet its diversity goals

May 06, 2026

US rights agency sues New York Times for discriminating against white man passed over for promotion

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US power grid operator PJM is considering market overhaul

PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. power grid operator, said on Wednesday it is considering market changes that could reshape how electricity is bought

May 06, 2026

US power grid operator PJM is considering market overhaul

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Albemarle's profit far exceed expectations as lithium prices rebound

Albemarle, the world's largest lithium producer, posted a quarterly profit on Wednesday more than double Wall Street's expectations due to rising prices and sales of the battery

May 07, 2026

Albemarle's profit far exceed expectations as lithium prices rebound

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Chime reports maiden quarterly profit on resilient consumer spending

(Corrects paragraph 8 to say purchase volume, including outbound instant transfer, increased 15% year-over-year to $40 billion, not 12% to $39 billion) By Pritam Biswas and Arasu Kannagi Basil May 6 (

May 07, 2026

Chime reports maiden quarterly profit on resilient consumer spending

Oil prices sink and stocks leap worldwide on hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices sank, and stock markets rallied worldwide with hopes that a deal is nearing to allow tankers to deliver crude from the Persian Gulf again

May 06, 2026

Oil prices sink and stocks leap worldwide on hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung says to discontinue China sales of some consumer electronics products

Samsung Electronics, a maker of TVs and home appliances, said on Wednesday that it has decided to discontinue sales of some consumer electronics products in mainland China

May 06, 2026

Samsung says to discontinue China sales of some consumer electronics products

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Stocks hit records on tech earnings, oil slide from prospect of Iran deal

Stocks surged to fresh records and oil prices dropped on Wednesday after a report that the United States and Iran are closing in on an

May 06, 2026

Stocks hit records on tech earnings, oil slide from prospect of Iran deal

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Fed's Goolsbee: AI success would be 'lovely,' but Fed would still need to watch for overheating

Even if artificial intelligence is as transformative as advertised the U.S.

May 07, 2026

Fed's Goolsbee: AI success would be 'lovely,' but Fed would still need to watch for overheating

Business|Economy|Technology|World

S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records; AMD results spark AI stock rally

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq surged to record-high closes on Wednesday, buoyed by signs of a resolution in the Middle East conflict, while strong

May 06, 2026

S&P 500 and Nasdaq notch records; AMD results spark AI stock rally

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In OpenAI trial, former technology chief says Altman sowed 'chaos,' distrust among top executives

A former OpenAI technology chief testified on Wednesday in Elon Musk's lawsuit that CEO Sam Altman sowed distrust among top executives

May 07, 2026

In OpenAI trial, former technology chief says Altman sowed 'chaos,' distrust among top executives

Business|Science|Technology

Anthropic strikes SpaceX data center deal as it plows ahead on AI coding

Anthropic on Wednesday said it reached a deal to tap the computing resources of Elon Musk's SpaceX, marking a détente with its one-

May 06, 2026

Anthropic strikes SpaceX data center deal as it plows ahead on AI coding

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Google offers changes to spam policy to avert EU antitrust fine

Alphabet's Google has offered to change its spam policy criticised by publishers, according to a European Commission document seen by

May 06, 2026

Google offers changes to spam policy to avert EU antitrust fine

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Chinese carmaker Geely buys Ford assembly facilities in Spain, local media reports

Chinese automaker Geely has purchased part of a Ford factory in Spain and plans to build one of its models there, Spanish trade publication La Tribuna de Automocion reported, citing

May 06, 2026

Chinese carmaker Geely buys Ford assembly facilities in Spain, local media reports

Business|Economy|Technology

Fed's Goolsbee says rising productivity could restrain inflation or boost it

Rising productivity won't necessarily lower inflation and could actually increase it if businesses and households anticipate future gains and begin to

May 06, 2026

Fed's Goolsbee says rising productivity could restrain inflation or boost it

Who is Vivek Ramaswamy, 2026 Republican nominee for Ohio governor?

Vivek Ramaswamy, a multimillionaire former biotech executive and erstwhile presidential hopeful, won the Republican primary for governor of Ohio on

May 06, 2026

Who is Vivek Ramaswamy, 2026 Republican nominee for Ohio governor?

Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million

Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit over false advertising of Siri's AI capabilities

May 06, 2026

Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million

Crime|Technology|Travel

Hackers steal loyalty rewards points that can be worth thousands for travelers

May 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

US Supreme Court declines to pause order holding Apple in contempt in Epic Games lawsuit

The U.S.

May 06, 2026

US Supreme Court declines to pause order holding Apple in contempt in Epic Games lawsuit

'I won't know unless I try': Family farm experiments with agrivoltaics for crop production

May 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology

Meta suggests total shutdown in New Mexico

May 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

California's highest court leans toward Gilead in considering drugmakers' 'duty to innovate'

California's highest court on Wednesday appeared skeptical of requiring Gilead Sciences and other manufacturers of drugs that are considered safe to try

May 06, 2026

California's highest court leans toward Gilead in considering drugmakers' 'duty to innovate'

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

SpaceX IPO gives Musk sweeping power and curbs shareholder rights

SpaceX has adopted corporate governance policies that will erode typical shareholder protections in unprecedented ways, giving

May 06, 2026

SpaceX IPO gives Musk sweeping power and curbs shareholder rights

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Microsoft may shelve 2030 clean energy target as AI lifts power use, Bloomberg News reports

Microsoft is considering delaying or abandoning its 2030 goal of matching its entire hourly electricity use with renewable energy purchases, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday,

May 06, 2026

Microsoft may shelve 2030 clean energy target as AI lifts power use, Bloomberg News reports

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Instacart sees key quarterly sales metric above estimates on strong demand

Instacart on Wednesday forecast second-quarter gross transaction value above Wall Street expectations and said shoppers were increasingly seeking value, boosting

May 06, 2026

Instacart sees key quarterly sales metric above estimates on strong demand

Business|Economy|Technology

DeepSeek could be valued at up to $50 billion in first fundraising, sources say

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek could be valued at up to $50 billion in its maiden fundraising drive, three sources said,

May 06, 2026

DeepSeek could be valued at up to $50 billion in first fundraising, sources say

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Investor group urges SEC to scrutinize SpaceX IPO filing, avoid conflicts

An investor group which advises union pension funds urged Wall Street's leading watchdog on Wednesday to scrutinize SpaceX's disclosures as the rocket maker

May 06, 2026

Investor group urges SEC to scrutinize SpaceX IPO filing, avoid conflicts

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US tariff refund process running 'smoother' than expected, Switzerland's K+N says

The online process to reclaim U.S. tariff payments deemed illegal by the Supreme Court is running "smoother" than anticipated, a U.S. customs expert at freight forwarder Kuehne und

May 06, 2026

US tariff refund process running 'smoother' than expected, Switzerland's K+N says

Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Lilly commits additional $4.5 billion in Indiana manufacturing sites

Eli Lilly said on Wednesday it would invest $4.5 billion more across two of its three manufacturing sites in Indiana, bringing the U.S. drugmaker's total capital expansion

May 06, 2026

Lilly commits additional $4.5 billion in Indiana manufacturing sites

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AMD shares hit record high, spark global chips rally on AI demand optimism

Advanced Micro Devices' shares jumped to an all-time high on Wednesday as its strong outlook boosted investor confidence about sustained demand

May 06, 2026

AMD shares hit record high, spark global chips rally on AI demand optimism

Photos show Queens antisemitic vandalism suspects, NYPD says

May 06, 2026

Crime|Lifestyle|Technology|US

New Hampshire man who helps find lost pets has had drone shot at 4 times

May 06, 2026

Business|Science|Technology|World

US report China Eastern jet fuel supply was off ahead of deadly 2022 crash

The U.S.

May 06, 2026

US report China Eastern jet fuel supply was off ahead of deadly 2022 crash

Business|Economy|Technology

Johnson Controls raises annual profit forecast on data center cooling demand

U.S. industrial supplier Johnson Controls International on Wednesday raised its annual profit forecast above Wall Street estimates, banking on rising demand for its data center

May 06, 2026

Johnson Controls raises annual profit forecast on data center cooling demand

New York Times subscribers cross 13 million on news, lifestyle content demand

New York Times subscribers jumped to 13.1 million in the first quarter as its blend of news and lifestyle content attracted readers navigating a volatile political and economic

May 06, 2026

New York Times subscribers cross 13 million on news, lifestyle content demand

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Uber forecasts strong second-quarter bookings despite Middle East woes

Uber Technologies forecast second-quarter bookings above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday on strong demand for ride-hailing and delivery services, even though the

May 06, 2026

Uber forecasts strong second-quarter bookings despite Middle East woes

Environment|Science|Technology|World

Alaska’s near-record landslide tsunami sent a wave 1,580 feet up the fjord walls – and left clues for building a warning system

The tsunami struck just 12 hours after a cruise ship had left the fjord, rattling the tourism industry.

May 06, 2026

Alaska’s near-record landslide tsunami sent a wave 1,580 feet up the fjord walls – and left clues for building a warning system

Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Fire is transforming the US West’s public lands – research shows overlooked cost to recreation

Wildfires in Colorado are reshaping landscapes and visitor habits.

May 06, 2026

Fire is transforming the US West’s public lands – research shows overlooked cost to recreation

Health|Science|Technology

Clinical trials that are actually marketing ploys targeting doctors – how seeding trials put profit over patients

Some industry-funded clinical trials show signs of being designed to market drugs rather than to test them for their safety and effectiveness. Detecting these studies remains difficult.

May 06, 2026

Clinical trials that are actually marketing ploys targeting doctors – how seeding trials put profit over patients

Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Using diesel generators to power the AI revolution would kill hundreds of Americans a year

Using existing backup generators as regular sources of electricity would emit lots of pollution into American skies and endanger people’s health.

May 06, 2026

Using diesel generators to power the AI revolution would kill hundreds of Americans a year

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

So your new ‘co-worker’ is an AI agent – here’s how to make the best of your human-machine relationship

A slew of companies have announced plans to add AI agents to their workforces. Employees can take steps to handle the changes.

May 06, 2026

So your new ‘co-worker’ is an AI agent – here’s how to make the best of your human-machine relationship

Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Ride a jet ski through a re-creation of an Alaska mega-tsunami with the help of science

May 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology|Travel

Disney offsets fewer overseas visitors with streaming and strong spending at theme parks

Disney exceeded most expectations in the second quarter due to strength in its streaming service and strong spending at U.S. theme parks that offset weak international tourism

May 06, 2026

Disney offsets fewer overseas visitors with streaming and strong spending at theme parks

Political|Science|Technology|World

Japan fires missile in joint drill with US and allies in northern Philippines, facing South China Sea

Japan's Self-Defense Forces fired a Type 88 anti‑ship missile during a joint maritime exercise with U.S., Australian, and Philippine forces on Wednesday, hitting a

May 06, 2026

Japan fires missile in joint drill with US and allies in northern Philippines, facing South China Sea

Stunning US profit strength ignites stocks' charge to record peaks

A humming U.S. corporate profit engine is at the heart of the U.S. stock market's rally to record highs - an encouraging sign for investors as long as

May 06, 2026

Stunning US profit strength ignites stocks' charge to record peaks

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

SpaceX files plan for $55 billion Terafab chip facility in Texas

Elon Musk's SpaceX has proposed an initial investment of $55 billion to build a semiconductor manufacturing facility, called Terafab, in Texas, according to a filing made public on

May 06, 2026

SpaceX files plan for $55 billion Terafab chip facility in Texas

Arts|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Cosmetic interventions are booming. Many say ethical conversations are lagging

Technological advancements have made cosmetic procedures more accessible but have also lead many to grapple with the philosophical and ethical implications

May 06, 2026

Cosmetic interventions are booming. Many say ethical conversations are lagging

Business|Economy|Technology|World

India's offshore tech hubs hit $98.4 billion revenue in FY26, nearing 2030 forecast, report says

India's offshore technology centers are expected to have generated $98.4 billion in revenue for fiscal 2026, nearing levels

May 06, 2026

India's offshore tech hubs hit $98.4 billion revenue in FY26, nearing 2030 forecast, report says

Tesla to recall nearly 219,000 US vehicles on rearview image issue

Tesla is recalling 218,868 vehicles in the U.S. due to delayed rearview camera images that could increase the risk of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (

May 06, 2026

Tesla to recall nearly 219,000 US vehicles on rearview image issue

Business|Health|Science|Technology

Bayer to buy Perfuse Therapeutics in up to $2.45 billion deal

Bayer said on Wednesday that it will buy biopharmaceutical company Perfuse Therapeutics to complement its ophthalmology pipeline.

May 06, 2026

Bayer to buy Perfuse Therapeutics in up to $2.45 billion deal

Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World

Vietnam launches fresh crackdown on online piracy under threat of US tariffs

Vietnam is set to launch from Thursday a new crackdown on online piracy and counterfeit goods, aiming to boost detections by a fifth, the government

May 06, 2026

Vietnam launches fresh crackdown on online piracy under threat of US tariffs

BHP CFO says new investors buying in on copper exposure, AI demand

BHP's Chief Financial Officer Vandita Pant said on Wednesday that a new and broader set of investors were buying into the company as AI

May 06, 2026

BHP CFO says new investors buying in on copper exposure, AI demand

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Jeff Bezos shakes up Blue Origin staff incentives ahead of SpaceX IPO, FT reports

Jeff Bezos’s space venture, Blue Origin, has outlined a new stock plan for employees in an attempt to put an end to staff unrest and make the incentives more competitive with rival

May 06, 2026

Jeff Bezos shakes up Blue Origin staff incentives ahead of SpaceX IPO, FT reports

Lynas CEO says US, Europe rules sway buyers from Chinese rare earths

New government regulations in the U.S. and Europe are helping to push customers to buy rare earth

May 06, 2026

Lynas CEO says US, Europe rules sway buyers from Chinese rare earths

Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Technology

Rivian developing variants of its more affordable R2 EVs

Rivian is working on undisclosed variants of its R2 electric vehicles, the company's CEO said, days after starting volume production of the smaller and

May 06, 2026

Rivian developing variants of its more affordable R2 EVs

Business|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Rivian mulls making its own lidar sensors, possibly in partnership with Chinese firms

By Stephen Nellis, Max A.

May 06, 2026

Rivian mulls making its own lidar sensors, possibly in partnership with Chinese firms

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung Electronics' market cap surpasses $1 trln after US AI chip stocks surge

The market capitalisation of Samsung Electronics' common stock surpassed $1 trillion on Wednesday, making it the second Asian company after TSMC to reach the milestone.

May 06, 2026

Samsung Electronics' market cap surpasses $1 trln after US AI chip stocks surge

Business|Sports|Technology

Toronto Maple Leafs win the lottery for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL draft

The Toronto Maple Leafs have won the lottery for the first pick in the NHL draft

May 06, 2026

Toronto Maple Leafs win the lottery for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL draft

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FDA authorizes first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes in US amid political pressure

The U.S.

May 06, 2026

FDA authorizes first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes in US amid political pressure

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Meta plans advanced 'agentic' AI assistant for users, FT reports (May 5)

Meta is building a highly personalized artificial

May 06, 2026

Meta plans advanced 'agentic' AI assistant for users, FT reports (May 5)

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Super Micro bets on AI server demand to provide upbeat forecast, shares soar

Super Micro Computer forecast fourth-quarter revenue and adjusted profit above Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, banking on robust demand for its artificial intelligence

May 06, 2026

Super Micro bets on AI server demand to provide upbeat forecast, shares soar

EV maker Lucid suspends forecast, misses quarterly revenue estimates

Lucid Group suspended its full-year forecast and reported its biggest revenue miss in more than four years on Tuesday, as a supplier-related issue disrupted

May 06, 2026

EV maker Lucid suspends forecast, misses quarterly revenue estimates

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AMD forecasts revenue above expectations on strong AI demand, shares jump 12%

By Zaheer Kachwala and Max A.

May 06, 2026

AMD forecasts revenue above expectations on strong AI demand, shares jump 12%

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Trading Day: Rarified AIr

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq sailed to new highs on Tuesday, riding the crest of yet another wave of optimism around the artificial intelligence boom.

May 06, 2026

Business|Entertainment|Technology

Electronic Arts misses bookings estimates as 'Battlefield' engagement falls

Videogame publisher Electronic Arts missed quarterly bookings estimates on Tuesday, weighed down by a post-launch drop-off in engagement for its "Battlefield" franchise and

May 06, 2026

Electronic Arts misses bookings estimates as 'Battlefield' engagement falls

Business|Finance|Science|Technology

Musk wanted $80 billion to colonize Mars, OpenAI president testifies at trial

OpenAI's president testified on Tuesday that Elon Musk supported transforming the artificial intelligence startup into

May 06, 2026

Musk wanted $80 billion to colonize Mars, OpenAI president testifies at trial

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Saylor's Strategy posts wider quarterly loss on bitcoin slump

Michael Saylor's Strategy reported a wider first-quarter loss on Tuesday, hammered by a slump in bitcoin prices that weighed on the value of its sizeable crypto holdings amid

May 06, 2026

Saylor's Strategy posts wider quarterly loss on bitcoin slump

Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Theater operator AMC beats revenue estimates on strong box office and premium format demand

AMC Entertainment beat quarterly revenue estimates on Tuesday, as a recovering box office and strong demand for its premium movie formats helped the cinema chain draw more moviegoers

May 06, 2026

Theater operator AMC beats revenue estimates on strong box office and premium format demand

Business|Economy|Technology

Anthropic commits to spending $200 billion on Google's cloud and chips, the Information reports

Anthropic has committed to spend $200 billion with Google Cloud over five years as part of a recent agreement, The Information reported on Tuesday, citing a person with knowledge of

May 06, 2026

Anthropic commits to spending $200 billion on Google's cloud and chips, the Information reports

What we know about US stress tests of Google, xAI and Microsoft AI models

The Trump administration on Tuesday announced it had expanded a program to give U.S. government scientists access to unreleased

May 06, 2026

What we know about US stress tests of Google, xAI and Microsoft AI models

Health|Science|Technology

FDA announces its first OK of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults in major shift under Trump

U.S. health regulators have announced their first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers

May 06, 2026

FDA announces its first OK of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults in major shift under Trump

Political|Science|Technology|World

Microsoft, Google and xAI will let the government test their AI models before launch

May 06, 2026

Arts|Business|Crime|Entertainment|Technology

Man accused of attacking OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home pleads not guilty to attempted murder

The man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder, attempted arson and other charges

May 05, 2026

Man accused of attacking OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home pleads not guilty to attempted murder

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Flex to spin off AI data-center infrastructure unit into listed company

Contract manufacturer Flex on Tuesday outlined plans for a strategic break-up to monetize its exposure to artificial intelligence, saying it would spin off

May 06, 2026

Flex to spin off AI data-center infrastructure unit into listed company

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI projects $50 billion spending on computing power this year, Brockman says

OpenAI expects to spend $50 billion on computing power this year, co-founder and President Greg Brockman said during his testimony in the company's courtroom battle with Elon Musk on

May 06, 2026

OpenAI projects $50 billion spending on computing power this year, Brockman says

FCC commissioner seeks rigorous review of foreign investment in Warner Bros deal

The sole Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday called for a rigorous review of the foreign ownership interests in a proposed

May 06, 2026

FCC commissioner seeks rigorous review of foreign investment in Warner Bros deal

Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Technology

Match Group beats revenue estimates as Hinge grows, Tinder resets amid AI push

Match Group posted first-quarter revenue above estimates on Tuesday, driven by the solid performance of dating app Hinge and early signs that a turnaround at Tinder

May 06, 2026

Match Group beats revenue estimates as Hinge grows, Tinder resets amid AI push

Business|Economy|Technology

Skyworks Solutions forecasts higher revenue on strong chip demand

Skyworks Solutions forecast quarterly revenue above estimates on Tuesday, betting on strong demand for its radio-frequency chips used in premium smartphones.

May 06, 2026

Skyworks Solutions forecasts higher revenue on strong chip demand

Business|Economy|Technology

Growth in gaming accessories pushes Logitech's fourth-quarter sales higher

Logitech International on Tuesday reported better-than-expected results for the fourth quarter, with the computer hardware maker seeing strong growth in gaming

May 06, 2026

Growth in gaming accessories pushes Logitech's fourth-quarter sales higher

Live Nation posts upbeat quarterly revenue on steady demand for concerts

Live Nation Entertainment beat analysts' estimates for first-quarter revenue on Tuesday, underscoring steady demand for concerts and live events even as the Ticketmaster parent faces

May 06, 2026

Live Nation posts upbeat quarterly revenue on steady demand for concerts

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Freshworks to cut 11% jobs as AI reshapes software industry

Freshworks said on Tuesday it would cut 11% of its workforce, or about 500 jobs, as the business-software company navigates the industrywide disruptions caused by

May 06, 2026

Freshworks to cut 11% jobs as AI reshapes software industry

Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

California neighborhood remains without potable water

May 06, 2026

Business|Science|Technology

Apple to let users choose rival AI models across iOS 27 features, Bloomberg News reports

Apple will allow users to select from third-party artificial intelligence models for tasks such as generating and editing text and images, across its iOS 27 features, Bloomberg News

May 05, 2026

Apple to let users choose rival AI models across iOS 27 features, Bloomberg News reports

Environment|Science|Technology|World

Are military dolphins working in the Strait of Hormuz? Probably not, but they have been part of the US Navy for decades

May 06, 2026

Business|Europe|Science|Technology

Top Google scientist says EU data measures pose privacy risk for users

A top Google scientist sent a warning to EU antitrust regulators on Tuesday that its proposal requiring the company to share search engine data with rivals

May 06, 2026

Top Google scientist says EU data measures pose privacy risk for users

Science|Technology|World

Meet the early pioneers who shaped the future of today's self-driving cars

May 06, 2026

Business|Entertainment|Technology

James Murdoch in talks to buy New York magazine and Vox podcasts for $300M or more

May 06, 2026

Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Layoffs lead unemployed people on hiking journey in search of community

May 06, 2026

Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Technology

Specialized search teams assist police in search for missing NKU student

May 06, 2026

White House wants to vet powerful AI models for risks − a computer scientist explains why AI safety is so difficult

Once powerful AI models are released, it’s nearly impossible to keep them from being misused. Minimizing the risk means making safety the top priority in developing the systems.

May 05, 2026

White House wants to vet powerful AI models for risks − a computer scientist explains why AI safety is so difficult

Business|Finance|Technology|World

Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter disclosures, $1.5 million fine imposed

Elon Musk

May 05, 2026

Business|Entertainment|Technology

James Murdoch in talks to buy Vox Media's New York Magazine, podcast unit, WSJ reports

James Murdoch is in late-stage talks to buy Vox Media's New York Magazine and podcast division, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.

May 05, 2026

James Murdoch in talks to buy Vox Media's New York Magazine, podcast unit, WSJ reports

Top European tech CEOs call for easier AI rules

Europe's AI regulations should be reduced and simplified, chief executives of seven of Europe's top technology firms including Christophe Fouquet of the biggest, computer

May 05, 2026

Top European tech CEOs call for easier AI rules

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Revolut invests $64 million to boost Mexico growth after launch

The Mexican arm of digital bank Revolut, which launched in the country in late January, reported a capital injection of about $64 million last month, raising its total

May 05, 2026

Revolut invests $64 million to boost Mexico growth after launch

Crime|Technology

AI errors in US murder case lead to discipline for Georgia prosecutor

The Georgia Supreme Court on Tuesday disciplined a prosecutor in the U.S. state, finding her misuse of artificial intelligence tools led to fake and

May 05, 2026

AI errors in US murder case lead to discipline for Georgia prosecutor

Business|Crime|Health|Technology

Pennsylvania sues Character AI, says chatbot poses as doctors

Pennsylvania has sued the artificial intelligence company behind Character.AI to stop its chatbot from posing as doctors.

May 05, 2026

Pennsylvania sues Character AI, says chatbot poses as doctors

Business|Europe|Technology|World

Tesla's supervised self-driving software could be up for approval in Belgian region

Tesla's aim to roll out its supervised "full self-driving" software in Europe got a boost from Belgium on Tuesday, where the Flanders region said it was

May 05, 2026

Tesla's supervised self-driving software could be up for approval in Belgian region

AirAsia, Airbus set to announce 150-jet order for A220 on Wednesday, sources say

Airbus plans to announce an order on Wednesday for about 150 A220 jets from AirAsia, in a boost for the planemaker's smallest jetliner that has recently lost orders to

May 05, 2026

AirAsia, Airbus set to announce 150-jet order for A220 on Wednesday, sources say

Crime|Europe|Political|Science|Technology

Italy's Meloni denounces deepfake photo as a political attack

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni has denounced the circulation of a deepfake photo of her posing in bed, wearing lingerie

May 05, 2026

Italy's Meloni denounces deepfake photo as a political attack

Arts|Business|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Mark Zuckerberg 'personally authorized' Meta's copyright infringement, publishers allege

Five publishing houses and author Scott Turow are suing Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg for copyright infringement

May 05, 2026

Mark Zuckerberg 'personally authorized' Meta's copyright infringement, publishers allege

Environment|Science|Technology|World

One of the planet’s biggest cities is sinking so rapidly it’s visible from space

May 05, 2026

5 charged after AT&T wire thefts caused widespread outages in North Carolina

May 05, 2026

Arts|Education|Lifestyle|Technology

Dear Readers: Yes, pen pal programs still exist in a digital world

A recent trip to New Zealand to visit her pen pal of 40 years made an Associated Press reporter from New Hampshire wonder about the history of programs that bring strangers together to write letters

May 05, 2026

Dear Readers: Yes, pen pal programs still exist in a digital world

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Alphabet closes in on Nvidia's spot as world's biggest company

Alphabet is on the cusp of overtaking Nvidia as the world's most valuable company, riding on a record stock rally fueled by its artificial intelligence efforts

May 05, 2026

Alphabet closes in on Nvidia's spot as world's biggest company

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI, Anthropic ventures in talks to buy AI services firms, sources say

The joint ventures OpenAI and Anthropic separately created with private equity firms are in talks to acquire services companies that help businesses deploy

May 05, 2026

OpenAI, Anthropic ventures in talks to buy AI services firms, sources say

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Anthropic deepens finance push as CEO Amodei warns of software disruption

Artificial-intelligence lab Anthropic is diving deeper into the financial services industry, releasing tools on Tuesday that can speed up

May 05, 2026

Anthropic deepens finance push as CEO Amodei warns of software disruption

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Major publishers sue Meta for copyright infringement over AI training

Publishers Elsevier, Cengage, Hachette, Macmillan and McGraw Hill sued Meta Platforms in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday, alleging that the tech giant misused

May 05, 2026

Major publishers sue Meta for copyright infringement over AI training

France convenes G7 on critical minerals to curb China's grip

France has called an online meeting of G7 countries for Thursday to discuss how to break China's stranglehold on critical materials, Finance Minister Roland Lescure said,

May 05, 2026

France convenes G7 on critical minerals to curb China's grip

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Crypto exchange Coinbase to cut about 14% of workforce in AI-driven restructuring

Coinbase said on Tuesday it would cut about 700 jobs, or about 14% of its global workforce, as it trims costs amid crypto market volatility

May 05, 2026

Crypto exchange Coinbase to cut about 14% of workforce in AI-driven restructuring

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Best meteor shower in the Southern Hemisphere peaks tonight

May 05, 2026

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Cummins raises revenue outlook on robust power generation demand

May 5 - Cummins lifted its annual revenue growth forecast on Tuesday, supported by resilient demand for its power-generation equipment and expectations from improving North America on-highway vehicles

May 05, 2026

Cummins raises revenue outlook on robust power generation demand

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US and others propose e-commerce pact as WTO deadlock deepens

The U.S. and a group of countries are planning to press ahead with their own moratorium on e-commerce duties if Brazil and

May 05, 2026

US and others propose e-commerce pact as WTO deadlock deepens

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Meta seeks to fend off EU order to allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp at hearing

Meta Platforms on Tuesday sought to stave off an imminent EU order to allow rival AI chatbots free access to its social messaging site WhatsApp, as it

May 05, 2026

Meta seeks to fend off EU order to allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp at hearing

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Thomson Reuters reaffirms forecasts, highlights 'fiduciary-grade AI' demand

Thomson Reuters reported a double-digit first-quarter revenue rise on Tuesday, boosted by gains in its "Big 3" business segments of legal

May 05, 2026

Thomson Reuters reaffirms forecasts, highlights 'fiduciary-grade AI' demand

Zelenskiy pitches drone deal during Bahrain visit

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pitched a drone deal to Bahrain during a visit to the country on Tuesday, advertising Ukraine's battle-tested security expertise.

May 05, 2026

Zelenskiy pitches drone deal during Bahrain visit

PayPal touts turnaround plan after results beat fails to impress

PayPal's new CEO Enrique Lores outlined a plan to streamline its organizational structure and reduce costs after the digital payments firm's first-quarter results

May 05, 2026

PayPal touts turnaround plan after results beat fails to impress

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GameStop's $56 billion pursuit of eBay stirs social media hype and doubts

GameStop's $56 billion bid for eBay ignited intense debate on social media, as retail investors greeted the potential deal with a mix of excitement, skepticism and meme-stock humor.

May 05, 2026

GameStop's $56 billion pursuit of eBay stirs social media hype and doubts

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Microsoft, Google and xAI to give US government early access to AI models for security checks

Microsoft, Google and Elon Musk’s xAI agreed to give the U.S. government early access to new artificial intelligence models for national security

May 05, 2026

Microsoft, Google and xAI to give US government early access to AI models for security checks

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New program helps drivers with health conditions safely interact with first responders in Missouri

May 05, 2026

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Galaxies of life are collecting dust in museums – digitizing microscope slides can uncover billions of fossils for natural history

Pollen, algae, insects, radiolarians – each unique microfossil holds clues to how Earth has changed over millions of years. Combining AI with digital scanners helps researchers piece it all together.

May 05, 2026

Galaxies of life are collecting dust in museums – digitizing microscope slides can uncover billions of fossils for natural history

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Photographic memory is a myth – here’s what research really says about remembering

Hollywood loves a character who has the perfect total recall of a photographic memory. But this idea is a fantasy. It’s not how memory works – for good reason.

May 05, 2026

Photographic memory is a myth – here’s what research really says about remembering

GlobalFoundries forecasts upbeat second quarter on data center demand

Specialty chipmaker GlobalFoundries forecast second-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, driven by acceleration in data center deployments globally.

May 05, 2026

GlobalFoundries forecasts upbeat second quarter on data center demand

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Defense contractor Leidos raises 2026 forecast on strong demand

Defense contractor Leidos Holdings raised its profit and revenue forecast for 2026 on Tuesday, betting on strong demand for its IT and military intelligence services.

May 05, 2026

Defense contractor Leidos raises 2026 forecast on strong demand

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Ukraine steps up medium-range strikes on Russian forces

Ukrainian troops are rapidly increasing medium-range drone strikes on Russian forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, demonstrating a growing

May 05, 2026

Ukraine steps up medium-range strikes on Russian forces

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Meta to expand tech safeguards for teens in Europe, US Facebook users

Meta Platforms will expand safeguards for teen accounts to 27 European Union countries and to Facebook in the United States, the U.S. tech giant said on

May 05, 2026

Meta to expand tech safeguards for teens in Europe, US Facebook users

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Child safety lab launching ‘independent crash testing’ for AI tools

May 05, 2026

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Russia limits mobile internet ahead of scaled-back WW2 victory parade

Russia cut off mobile internet services to many customers in Moscow on Tuesday ahead of the annual May 9 parade commemorating victory over Nazi Germany,

May 05, 2026

Russia limits mobile internet ahead of scaled-back WW2 victory parade

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Canada-US oil pipeline close to reaching commitment requirement, sources say

A proposed pipeline for carrying Canadian crude oil to the United States is close to securing the minimum commitments from oil

May 05, 2026

Canada-US oil pipeline close to reaching commitment requirement, sources say

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Crypto exchange Bullish to buy Equiniti for $4.2 billion in capital markets push

Bullish said on Tuesday it will buy transfer agent Equiniti in a deal valued at $4.2 billion, as the cryptocurrency exchange looks to establish infrastructure to bridge blockchain

May 05, 2026

Crypto exchange Bullish to buy Equiniti for $4.2 billion in capital markets push

Volvo Cars' February-April sales volume down 10% year-on-year

Sweden-based Volvo Cars sold 162,864 cars in the three months through April, down 10% from the same period a year earlier, it said on Tuesday.

May 05, 2026

Volvo Cars' February-April sales volume down 10% year-on-year

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Samsung Electronics' board chairman urges union to resolve pay disputes

The board chairman of Samsung Electronics has urged unionised workers to resolve pay disputes with management, warning that a planned strike could hurt investors and employees

May 05, 2026

Samsung Electronics' board chairman urges union to resolve pay disputes

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Tesla faces EU skepticism over automated-driving tech, records show

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has projected confidence that the European Union will soon green-light the carmaker's "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) system, but

May 05, 2026

Tesla faces EU skepticism over automated-driving tech, records show

Business|Economy|Technology|World

China's carmakers chase 'Yaris moment' to ignite overseas growth

China's carmakers are hunting for their own "Yaris moment" - the kind of locally tailored breakthrough that helped Toyota conquer Europe - as they race to turn

May 05, 2026

China's carmakers chase 'Yaris moment' to ignite overseas growth

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Apple holds talks with Intel, Samsung for US chipmaking, Bloomberg News reports

Apple has held exploratory discussions about using Intel and Samsung Electronics to produce the main processors for its devices, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people

May 05, 2026

Apple holds talks with Intel, Samsung for US chipmaking, Bloomberg News reports

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Meta picks Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan for El Paso data center financing, source says

Meta Platforms is working with Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase on a roughly $13 billion financing package for a data center in El Paso, Texas, a source familiar with the matter

May 05, 2026

Meta picks Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan for El Paso data center financing, source says

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OpenAI co-founder discloses nearly $30 billion stake, financial ties to Altman

OpenAI's co-founder and president, Greg Brockman, on Monday disclosed deeper financial ties to CEO Sam Altman than previously

May 05, 2026

OpenAI co-founder discloses nearly $30 billion stake, financial ties to Altman

Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

IAEA says drone damaged equipment at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine

The International Atomic Energy Agency said on Monday meteorological monitoring equipment at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine had been

May 05, 2026

IAEA says drone damaged equipment at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine

A United jet narrowly avoided catastrophe when it struck a truck near Newark airport during landing

A United Airlines jet came dangerously close to disaster Sunday when it hit a semitrailer truck and a light pole on the New Jersey turnpike as it came into land at Newark Liberty International Airport

May 05, 2026

A United jet narrowly avoided catastrophe when it struck a truck near Newark airport during landing

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New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial's 2nd phase

New Mexico state prosecutors are seeking fundamental changes to Meta’s social media apps and algorithms to safeguard children in the second phase of a landmark trial on allegations that platforms such as Instagram have created a public safety hazard

May 04, 2026

New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial's 2nd phase

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NCAA rules committee approves robot ump for challenging balls and strikes in SEC Tournament

The robot umpire is coming to college baseball, at least on an experimental basis

May 05, 2026

NCAA rules committee approves robot ump for challenging balls and strikes in SEC Tournament

Business|Economy|Technology

Intel appoints Qualcomm executive to lead PC and physical AI business

Intel said on Monday it had appointed Alex Katouzian to lead the company's PC and physical artificial intelligence unit.

May 05, 2026

Intel appoints Qualcomm executive to lead PC and physical AI business

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Embraer eyes new Middle East defense deals after UAE order

Brazil's Embraer expects new defense aircraft deals in the Middle East, including government-to-government procurements, after a landmark order for C-390

May 05, 2026

Embraer eyes new Middle East defense deals after UAE order

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Southwest weighs hiring Spirit Airlines mechanics ahead of Boeing MAX 7 arrival

Southwest Airlines has expressed interest in hiring some aircraft mechanics from now-defunct Spirit Airlines, a union official said on Monday, as the U.S. low-cost

May 05, 2026

Southwest weighs hiring Spirit Airlines mechanics ahead of Boeing MAX 7 arrival

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Global finance leaders flag shifting capital flows, AI impact at Milken

Top global investors and executives gathered at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills on Monday to discuss geopolitical tensions, private credit risks and

May 05, 2026

Global finance leaders flag shifting capital flows, AI impact at Milken

Business|Economy|Technology

Lattice Semiconductor to buy software firm AMI in $1.65 billion deal

Lattice Semiconductor will acquire AMI in a $1.65 billion deal, it said on Monday, as the chipmaker looks to expand into the software and artificial intelligence management space.

May 05, 2026

Lattice Semiconductor to buy software firm AMI in $1.65 billion deal

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Associated Press global investigation into government surveillance efforts wins Pulitzer Prize

The Associated Press has won a Pulitzer Prize for international reporting for stories on the expansion of government surveillance efforts in China and the role that U.S. tech firms played in it

May 05, 2026

Associated Press global investigation into government surveillance efforts wins Pulitzer Prize

Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter disclosures, $1.5 million fine imposed

Elon Musk settled the U.S.

May 05, 2026

Palantir lifts annual revenue forecast on robust US government demand

Palantir Technologies raised its annual revenue forecast and beat estimates for quarterly results on Monday, a sign of growing demand for its data analytics

May 05, 2026

Palantir lifts annual revenue forecast on robust US government demand

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US intelligence indicates limited new damage to Iran's nuclear program, sources say

U.S. intelligence assessments indicate that the time Iran would need to build a nuclear weapon has not changed since last

May 05, 2026

US intelligence indicates limited new damage to Iran's nuclear program, sources say

Two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to have elbow surgery to remove loose bodies

Two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow after being scratched from Monday’s start against the Boston Red Sox

May 05, 2026

Two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to have elbow surgery to remove loose bodies

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Paramount Skydance first-quarter profit benefits from cost-cutting

Paramount Skydance's pre-tax earnings rose in the first quarter, the company said on Monday, as streamlined operations and improved

May 05, 2026

Paramount Skydance first-quarter profit benefits from cost-cutting

Reuters wins two Pulitzer Prizes for national and beat reporting

Reuters won two Pulitzer Prizes on Monday, one for national reporting for stories on U.S.

May 05, 2026

Reuters wins two Pulitzer Prizes for national and beat reporting

Business|Economy|Education|Technology

Duolingo's growth outlook moderates as it prioritizes engagement over monetization

Duolingo posted strong first-quarter results but signaled a more measured growth trajectory ahead, as the language-learning app prioritizes user engagement and

May 05, 2026

Duolingo's growth outlook moderates as it prioritizes engagement over monetization

Business|Economy|Technology

Pinterest forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue on resilient ad spending, shares surge

Pinterest forecast second-quarter revenue above analysts' estimates on Monday, betting on steadily growing spending by advertisers, sending the image-sharing

May 05, 2026

Pinterest forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue on resilient ad spending, shares surge

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GameStop's $56 billion eBay bid raises financing doubts among investors

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen's unprecedented $56 billion takeover bid for the much larger eBay drew skepticism from investors and analysts on Monday, with shares in the

May 04, 2026

GameStop's $56 billion eBay bid raises financing doubts among investors

Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology

Chipmaker Onsemi forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on resilient auto demand

Onsemi forecast second-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations on Monday, betting on resilient demand for its chips as the automotive industry recovers.

May 05, 2026

Chipmaker Onsemi forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on resilient auto demand

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OpenAI president discloses his stake in the company is worth $30B

Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president and CEO Sam Altman’s top lieutenant, disclosed in court Monday that his stake in the artificial intelligence company is worth nearly $30 billion

May 05, 2026

OpenAI president discloses his stake in the company is worth $30B

United flight collides with truck and light pole as it lands at Newark airport

May 04, 2026

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White House considers government reviews for AI models, NYT reports

U.S.

May 05, 2026

White House considers government reviews for AI models, NYT reports

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Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot

The robotics pioneer who helped unleash the Roomba vacuum is now betting that you might one day replace your beloved dog or cat with a plush robot that follows you around your home and adapts to your daily habits

May 04, 2026

Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot

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Reuters wins beat reporting Pulitzer for Meta investigations

Reuters won the Pulitzer Prize for beat reporting on Monday for a series of stories revealing how social-media behemoth Meta knowingly exposed users, including

May 05, 2026

Reuters wins beat reporting Pulitzer for Meta investigations

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

European Commission is in contact with Anthropic on Mythos, Dombrovskis says

The European Commission is in contact with Anthropic regarding Mythos and is assessing its possible implications, European Economic Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis told

May 05, 2026

European Commission is in contact with Anthropic on Mythos, Dombrovskis says

Education|Health|Science|Sports|Technology

A professor, a Paralympian and a mentor: How Dr. Cassie Mitchell is shaping lives at Georgia Tech

May 05, 2026

Business|Economy|Food|Technology

Dairy Queen pauses Middle East growth plans, takes on AI in drive-thrus

Middle East tensions including war in Iran have led Berkshire Hathaway-owned Dairy Queen to put expansion plans in the region on hold, as

May 04, 2026

Dairy Queen pauses Middle East growth plans, takes on AI in drive-thrus

Trump family crypto project countersues billionaire backer Sun for 'smear campaign'

World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture co-founded by U.S.

May 04, 2026

Trump family crypto project countersues billionaire backer Sun for 'smear campaign'

US factory orders rise more than expected in March

New orders for U.S. factory goods rose more than expected in March, led by surging demand for electronics products amid the artificial intelligence investment boom.

May 04, 2026

US factory orders rise more than expected in March

Business|Technology

Musk wanted to settle with OpenAI just days before their courtroom showdown, new filing says

May 04, 2026

Economy|Environment|Sports|Technology

Formula 1's electrical revolution is losing its spark and V8 power could return

Four races into Formula 1’s new era and the peak of electrical power’s influence on the sport may already be in the rearview mirror

May 04, 2026

Formula 1's electrical revolution is losing its spark and V8 power could return

Environment|Science|Technology|World

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem

May 04, 2026

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Astronomers believe they've detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto

A new study suggests that a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto harbors a thin, delicate atmosphere

May 04, 2026

Astronomers believe they've detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto

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Cadillac’s new F1 team makes its US debut in Miami as both cars finish for a third straight race

From a round of golf with Scottie Scheffler to private dinners around Miami and a splashy event at Carbone, the new Cadillac Formula 1 team was everywhere as it made its United States racing debut

May 04, 2026

Cadillac’s new F1 team makes its US debut in Miami as both cars finish for a third straight race

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Tesla posts mixed April sales across Europe but overall rebound stays on track

New registrations of Tesla vehicles extended their recovery in several European markets in April, more than doubling in Sweden, France and

May 04, 2026

Tesla posts mixed April sales across Europe but overall rebound stays on track

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Amazon opens up logistics network to other businesses in challenge to UPS, FedEx

Amazon.com said on Monday it would allow other businesses to store and ship goods ranging from raw materials to final products through its

May 04, 2026

Amazon opens up logistics network to other businesses in challenge to UPS, FedEx

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Blackstone vehicle aims to raise over $1.7 billion in US IPO to fund data center bet

A newly minted Blackstone investment vehicle is aiming to raise slightly over $1.7 billion in an initial public offering in the United States to capitalize on booming demand in the

May 04, 2026

Blackstone vehicle aims to raise over $1.7 billion in US IPO to fund data center bet

Business|Economy|Technology

WEX board deal ends bitter proxy battle with activist Impactive

Payment processing and information management services group WEX said on Monday it had reached a deal with Impactive Capital to add three board

May 04, 2026

WEX board deal ends bitter proxy battle with activist Impactive

Amgen to invest additional $300 million to boost US manufacturing footprint

Amgen said on Monday it was investing an additional $300 million in Puerto Rico to expand its U.S. manufacturing network.

May 04, 2026

Amgen to invest additional $300 million to boost US manufacturing footprint

Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

How balcony solar can help renters and homeowners save money

Small-scale solar panels usable by renters and without rooftop installation can boost renewable energy use and reduce the effects of high electricity prices.

May 04, 2026

How balcony solar can help renters and homeowners save money

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

A quiet Alaska fault is missing the fluids scientists expected – and it’s changing what we know about earthquake zones

Understanding why some faults creep rather than sticking and causing massive earthquakes is important for gauging the future risk of both earthquakes and tsunamis.

May 04, 2026

A quiet Alaska fault is missing the fluids scientists expected – and it’s changing what we know about earthquake zones

Opinion|Science|Technology

Mythos AI is a cybersecurity threat, but it doesn’t rewrite the rules of the game

Mythos’ dramatic hacking abilities are as much a reflection of the precarious state of digital defenses as a revolutionary tech breakthrough.

May 04, 2026

Mythos AI is a cybersecurity threat, but it doesn’t rewrite the rules of the game

Business|Technology

Musk sought settlement with OpenAI before Oakland trial, filing shows

Elon Musk contacted OpenAI President Greg Brockman to gauge interest in a settlement two days before their high-stakes trial got underway in

May 04, 2026

Musk sought settlement with OpenAI before Oakland trial, filing shows

KKR-backed GMR eyes $5 billion valuation in US IPO

Emergency medical services provider GMR Solutions said on Monday it was targeting a valuation of up to $5 billion in its U.S. initial public

May 04, 2026

KKR-backed GMR eyes $5 billion valuation in US IPO

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Big Tech’s massive spending is back in focus on Wall Street

May 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Shares of eBay take off on a $56 billion buyout bid from GameStop's Ryan Cohen

Shares of eBay are soaring before the opening bell after Ryan Cohen's GameStop announced an attempt to take over the company for about $56 billion, seeing it as a vehicle to compete with online retail giant Amazon

May 04, 2026

Shares of eBay take off on a $56 billion buyout bid from GameStop's Ryan Cohen

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

GameStop makes daring $56 billion bid for eBay, hoping to rival Amazon

May 04, 2026

US SEC review delays first prediction-market ETFs

More than two dozen exchange-traded funds tied

May 04, 2026

US SEC review delays first prediction-market ETFs

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Cerebras targets $26.6 billion valuation in US IPO as AI chip demand surges

Nvidia-rival Cerebras is seeking a valuation of as much as $26.62 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, as heavy spending on AI

May 04, 2026

Cerebras targets $26.6 billion valuation in US IPO as AI chip demand surges

Crime|Science|Technology|World

Flight data bolsters claim China Eastern plane was deliberately crashed in 2022

May 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SK Hynix shares rally 13% after US tech firms signal strong AI spending plans

Shares of SK Hynix surged 13% to a record high on Monday, driven by foreign buying, after some big U.S. tech firms last week hiked their investment plans for

May 04, 2026

SK Hynix shares rally 13% after US tech firms signal strong AI spending plans

Australia, Japan strengthen critical minerals ties

Australia and Japan have beefed up their cooperation around critical minerals amid a state visit by Japan's prime minister, with the countries providing A$1.67 billion ($

May 04, 2026

Australia, Japan strengthen critical minerals ties

GameStop makes bold $56 billion play for eBay, ready to go hostile

GameStop proposed on Sunday to buy eBay Inc for about $56 billion in a cash-and-stock deal, with CEO Ryan Cohen saying he was prepared to take

May 04, 2026

GameStop makes bold $56 billion play for eBay, ready to go hostile

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Kone's new TK Elevator deal comes amid climate change on European champions

Brussels' antitrust rules have already once helped derail an attempt to create the world's top lift

May 04, 2026

Kone's new TK Elevator deal comes amid climate change on European champions

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Anthropic nears $1.5 billion AI joint venture with Wall Street firms, WSJ reports

Anthropic is finalizing an about $1.5 billion joint venture with Blackstone, Goldman Sachs and a handful of other Wall Street firms to sell artificial-intelligence tools to private-

May 04, 2026

Anthropic nears $1.5 billion AI joint venture with Wall Street firms, WSJ reports

GameStop makes bold $56 billion play for eBay, ready to go hostile

GameStop proposed on Sunday to buy eBay Inc for about $56 billion in a cash-and-stock deal, with CEO Ryan Cohen saying he was prepared to take

May 04, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung Electronics appoints new TV chief amid mounting competition

Samsung Electronics, the world's No.

May 04, 2026

Samsung Electronics appoints new TV chief amid mounting competition

Crime|Technology|Travel

United flight landing in Newark strikes pole on New Jersey Turnpike, damages delivery truck

A United Airlines passenger jet carrying 221 passengers from Venice, Italy, struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday afternoon as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty International Airport

May 04, 2026

United flight landing in Newark strikes pole on New Jersey Turnpike, damages delivery truck

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China robot-hand-building unicorn Linkerbot targets $6 billion valuation

Chinese robotics startup Linkerbot, the global market leader in highly dexterous robotic hands for humanoids, will seek a $6 billion valuation in its next

May 04, 2026

China robot-hand-building unicorn Linkerbot targets $6 billion valuation

Business|Entertainment|Technology

Samsung Electronics appoints new TV chief amid mounting challenges

Samsung Electronics replaced its TV head for the first time in more than two years, as it faces mounting competition from Chinese rivals at home and aboard.

May 04, 2026

Samsung Electronics appoints new TV chief amid mounting challenges

Business|Environment|Technology|Travel|World

United jet hits truck and light pole on approach to Newark airport

A United Airlines aircraft on Sunday struck a light pole and a trailer during its final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport, the New

May 04, 2026

United jet hits truck and light pole on approach to Newark airport

Kimi Antonelli wins the Miami Grand Prix for his third straight F1 victory

Kimi Antonelli has won the Miami Grand Prix for his third consecutive Formula 1 victory as the 19-year-old Mercedes drivers continued to show he’s a legitimate championship contender

May 04, 2026

Kimi Antonelli wins the Miami Grand Prix for his third straight F1 victory

Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

At this party, everyone is the same height

May 04, 2026

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Tech billionaire pushes to restore Dungeness crab season for Thanksgiving

May 04, 2026

Business|Environment|Technology

Mayor faces backlash over AI-enhanced cleanup photo

May 04, 2026

Crime|Economy|Technology|World

Text scam brings 200 people to Denver County Court

May 04, 2026

Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Months later, ALS patient gets disabled parking spot she sought for freedom to simply leave home

May 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Sales of used electric vehicles on the rise in Minnesota amid gas price hikes

May 03, 2026

Business|Science|Technology|World

Foxconn launches second-generation satellites via SpaceX Falcon 9

Taiwan’s Foxconn said on Sunday its second-generation low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites were launched via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from California, marking the electronics

May 03, 2026

Foxconn launches second-generation satellites via SpaceX Falcon 9

Business|Environment|Technology

Trump administration cites national security to halt US wind farm projects, FT reports

President Donald Trump's administration has brought U.S. onshore wind development to a halt, citing national security concerns, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

May 03, 2026

Trump administration cites national security to halt US wind farm projects, FT reports

Arts|Entertainment|Interview|Science|Technology

Barry Levinson’s box-office flop ‘Toys’ predicted the future of warfare

May 03, 2026

Backed by tech money, a moderate Democrat from Silicon Valley mounts a bid for California governor

May 03, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

ADB launches $70 billion plan for energy, digital infrastructure in Asia-Pacific

The Asian Development Bank on Sunday announced a $70 billion programme to expand energy and digital infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific region by 2035, aiming to strengthen

May 03, 2026

ADB launches $70 billion plan for energy, digital infrastructure in Asia-Pacific

Europe|Science|Technology|World

IAEA says a drone targeted Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant's external radiation control laboratory

The Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southeastern Ukraine informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Sunday that a drone had targeted its external

May 03, 2026

IAEA says a drone targeted Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant's external radiation control laboratory

Entertainment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump keeps us up in the air with his hints of what’s coming in a new batch of UFO files

President Donald Trump is promising to release new UFO records that he says will be “very interesting.”

May 03, 2026

Trump keeps us up in the air with his hints of what’s coming in a new batch of UFO files

Business|Technology|World

Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing

Israel gave final approval for a plan to purchase two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA advanced fighter aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing in

May 03, 2026

Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets from Lockheed, Boeing

Technology|World

Hezbollah deploys a potent new weapon designed to evade Israeli detection

May 03, 2026

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Motor racing-Miami F1 Grand Prix brought forward by three hours to beat storm threat

Sunday's Miami Grand Prix will be brought forward by three hours to 1 p.m. (1700 GMT) in an attempt to avoid threatened thunderstorms in the area, Formula One said.

May 03, 2026

Motor racing-Miami F1 Grand Prix brought forward by three hours to beat storm threat

Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Bay Area teen's ReCap Project targets medical plastic waste for recycling

May 03, 2026

Africa|Political|Technology|World

Rights summit in Zambia is canceled after Chinese pressure to exclude Taiwanese activists

The U.S.-based organizers of an international human rights conference say they have canceled next week's summit in the African nation of Zambia after pressure from China to exclude activists from Taiwan

May 02, 2026

Rights summit in Zambia is canceled after Chinese pressure to exclude Taiwanese activists

Health|Science|Technology

UAB completes Alabama's first bone marrow transplant using deceased donor

May 03, 2026

Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Aging better isn’t just about adding more years. Tech to reduce chronic disease is just as important

May 02, 2026

Business|Crime|Health|Technology

Meta faces New Mexico trial that could force changes to Facebook, other platforms

A trial beginning in New Mexico on Monday could prompt a judge to order sweeping changes to how

May 02, 2026

Meta faces New Mexico trial that could force changes to Facebook, other platforms

Business|Crime|Technology

Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's nagging and costly security problem

The suspect charged with storming a security checkpoint and firing a shotgun near the White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Saturday mocked

May 02, 2026

Washington Hilton attack spotlights hotel industry's nagging and costly security problem

Asia|Technology|World

US, Philippines deploy anti-ship missile system in Batanes near Taiwan for war games

(This May 2 story has been repeated with no changes to the text.)

May 02, 2026

US, Philippines deploy anti-ship missile system in Batanes near Taiwan for war games

Crime|Science|Technology

How ChatGPT conversations became ‘a treasure trove’ of evidence in criminal investigations

May 02, 2026

Reclusive Turkmenistan shows signs of cautiously opening up

From a brightly lit, open-plan office Azat Seyitmuhammedov runs an e-commerce startup, Wabrum, that he founded almost a decade ago.

May 02, 2026

Reclusive Turkmenistan shows signs of cautiously opening up

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

What oil crisis? China’s EVs are ready to dominate the 21st century

May 02, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

In the PR battle for AI data centers, tech giants got a blue-collar ally

Building trades unions have long been considered a voice of the American worker

May 02, 2026

In the PR battle for AI data centers, tech giants got a blue-collar ally

Africa’s cellphone towers turn to solar as diesel costs surge

Cellphone tower operators across Africa are increasingly turning to solar power to reduce reliance on costly diesel fuel and expand connectivity in off-grid areas

May 02, 2026

Africa’s cellphone towers turn to solar as diesel costs surge

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Coinbase says deal reached on key provision of crypto bill

Coinbase said on Friday a deal has been reached on a key provision in a landmark crypto legislation that could

May 02, 2026

Coinbase says deal reached on key provision of crypto bill

Health|Science|Technology|World

Ghana becomes the latest African country to reject a US health deal, citing data sharing concerns

Ghana has rejected a proposed health deal with the U.S. due to concerns over data privacy

May 02, 2026

Ghana becomes the latest African country to reject a US health deal, citing data sharing concerns

Business|Technology|US|World

Air Force says former Qatari 747 will be ready to fly Trump as Air Force One this summer

The U.S. Air Force has completed modifications to a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar for temporary use as Air Force One

May 02, 2026

Air Force says former Qatari 747 will be ready to fly Trump as Air Force One this summer

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China was the birthplace of recreational drones. Now you can’t buy one in Beijing

May 02, 2026

Business|Health|Science|Technology|US

US FDA approves Pfizer, Arvinas' breast cancer drug

The U.S.

May 01, 2026

US FDA approves Pfizer, Arvinas' breast cancer drug

Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Motor racing-Apple's Cue expects F1 movie sequel, hopes for more global TV expansion

A sequel to Brad Pitt's successful F1 Movie is likely and Apple are also hoping to expand their Formula One involvement globally after securing the U.S.

May 02, 2026

Motor racing-Apple's Cue expects F1 movie sequel, hopes for more global TV expansion

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

GameStop is preparing offer for eBay, WSJ reports

GameStop is preparing an offer for eBay as CEO Ryan Cohen pursues plans to boost the struggling videogame retailer's market value more than tenfold, the Wall Street Journal reported

May 02, 2026

GameStop is preparing offer for eBay, WSJ reports

Sports|Technology

Beep! Beep! Magic coach Jamahl Mosley's pregame media session interrupted by false alarms

Evidently, the alarm system at Orlando’s Kia Center did not want to hear any talk about the Magic potentially going to a Game 7 against the Detroit Pistons

May 02, 2026

Beep! Beep! Magic coach Jamahl Mosley's pregame media session interrupted by false alarms

Arts|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Oscars organization expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rules

The organization behind the Oscars is for the first time addressing the use of artificial intelligence in performances and scripts for the 2027 Academy Awards

May 02, 2026

Oscars organization expands international film eligibility, addresses AI in new rules

Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems

The Pentagon says it has reached deals with seven tech companies to use their artificial intelligence in its classified computer networks This will allow the military to tap into AI-powered capabilities to help it fight wars

May 01, 2026

US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems

Business|Health|Science|Technology

US FDA authorizes early access to Revolution's pancreatic cancer pill

The U.S.

May 01, 2026

US FDA authorizes early access to Revolution's pancreatic cancer pill

Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Vincenzo's First Car: How a therapeutic toy car is changing the life of a three-year-old with cerebral palsy

May 02, 2026

Business|Entertainment|Political|Technology|World

Meta faces US lawmaker scrutiny over removal of lawyer ads for social media addiction cases

Meta should not have removed advertisements from attorneys seeking clients that claim they were harmed by social media platforms, two U.S. senators said

May 01, 2026

Meta faces US lawmaker scrutiny over removal of lawyer ads for social media addiction cases

Business|Science|Technology|World

US officials weigh cutting deadlines to fix digital flaws amid worries over AI-powered hacking, sources say

U.S. cybersecurity officials are considering sharply shorter deadlines for fixing critical flaws in government IT systems, amid concerns hackers could

May 01, 2026

US officials weigh cutting deadlines to fix digital flaws amid worries over AI-powered hacking, sources say

Crime|Science|Technology

This special K-9 sniffs out hidden evidence used in internet crimes against children

May 02, 2026

Science|Technology

Interstellar comet came from a much different solar system than ours

May 02, 2026

Driverless cars in California can now get traffic tickets under new DMV rules

May 02, 2026

Intel's Sambanova deal gets U.S. antitrust clearance

U.S. antitrust authorities have completed their review of Intel's investment in SambaNova, a chip startup chaired by Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, according to a regulatory

May 01, 2026

Intel's Sambanova deal gets U.S. antitrust clearance

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Tether slows gold purchases for USDT reserves in first quarter, data shows

Tether, issuer of the world's largest stablecoin, slowed its purchases of gold for its reserves to back Tether USDT in the first quarter to about 6 metric

May 01, 2026

Tether slows gold purchases for USDT reserves in first quarter, data shows

Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Pentagon reaches agreements with top AI companies, but not Anthropic

The Pentagon said on Friday it had reached agreements with seven AI companies to deploy their advanced capabilities on the Defense

May 01, 2026

Pentagon reaches agreements with top AI companies, but not Anthropic

Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

STORY REMOVED: US--Climate-AI-Wildfires

Please disregard US--Climate-AI-Wildfires, published on May

May 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Moderna first-quarter revenue jumps on strong overseas COVID vaccine sales

Moderna surpassed Wall Street estimates for first-quarter revenue on Friday, helped by better-than-expected sales of its COVID-

May 01, 2026

Moderna first-quarter revenue jumps on strong overseas COVID vaccine sales

Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Roblox shares tumble as forecast cut signals safety measures weighing on user growth

Roblox shares on Friday plunged to their lowest levels in 18 months after the company cut its annual

May 01, 2026

Roblox shares tumble as forecast cut signals safety measures weighing on user growth

Business|Political|Science|Technology

Pentagon strikes deals with 8 Big Tech companies after shunning Anthropic

May 01, 2026

BYD's sales downturn extends to eighth straight month

Chinese EV giant BYD's vehicle sales fell for an eighth straight month in April, down 15.5% from a year earlier and extending its longest-ever downturn as it struggles with

May 01, 2026

BYD's sales downturn extends to eighth straight month

Environment|Science|Technology|World

Mexico City is sinking so quickly, it can be seen from space

Mexico City is sinking nearly 10 inches every year, making it one of the world’s fastest-sinking metropolitan areas

May 01, 2026

Mexico City is sinking so quickly, it can be seen from space

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI data center boom is leaving consumer electronics short of chips − even though they don’t use the same kinds

Data centers need powerful chips, while smartphones need chips that are energy efficient. A supply chain scholar explains why chipmakers’ focus on the former comes at the expense of the latter.

May 01, 2026

AI data center boom is leaving consumer electronics short of chips − even though they don’t use the same kinds

Tesla sales rebound continues in several European markets in April

Registrations of Tesla cars continued to rebound in France, Denmark and the Netherlands in April, but fast-moving Chinese rivals such as BYD kept chipping away

May 01, 2026

Tesla sales rebound continues in several European markets in April

Reddit rallies as AI‑driven ad growth fuels strong revenue outlook

Reddit shares jumped over 12% on Friday after an upbeat quarterly revenue forecast underscored growing returns from the social media company's AI-driven advertising

May 01, 2026

Reddit rallies as AI‑driven ad growth fuels strong revenue outlook

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Apple shares rise on strong quarterly sales in run-up to CEO change

Apple shares jumped 3.6% in early trading on Friday after the iPhone maker posted its strongest quarterly sales growth in more than four years, a show of momentum as

May 01, 2026

Apple shares rise on strong quarterly sales in run-up to CEO change

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Magna tops quarterly profit, sales estimates on auto parts demand

Magna International topped analysts' estimates for first-quarter sales and profit on Friday, helped by stronger foreign exchange and resilient demand for its auto parts.

May 01, 2026

Magna tops quarterly profit, sales estimates on auto parts demand

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

SpaceX spending on Starship tops $15 billion in rush for airline-like rocketry

SpaceX has spent more than $15 billion developing its next-generation Starship rocket, according to the company’s IPO registration reviewed

May 01, 2026

SpaceX spending on Starship tops $15 billion in rush for airline-like rocketry

Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

US Navy turns to AI firm Domino for options to counter Iranian mines

The U.S.

May 01, 2026

US Navy turns to AI firm Domino for options to counter Iranian mines

Business|Science|Technology

Key takeaways from Musk's testimony at OpenAI trial

Elon Musk testified for more than seven hours over three days this week at a trial in Oakland, California, over the future of OpenAI, casting his lawsuit against the owner of ChatGPT

May 01, 2026

Key takeaways from Musk's testimony at OpenAI trial

Business|Technology

Ford recalls about 180,000 vehicles over loose bolt in front seat frame, NHTSA says

Ford is recalling 179,698 vehicles in the U.S. due to a loose bolt in the front seat frame, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday.

May 01, 2026

Ford recalls about 180,000 vehicles over loose bolt in front seat frame, NHTSA says

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Toyota to post fourth straight quarterly profit drop as Middle East risks, costs mount

Toyota is expected to report a fourth successive year-on-year decline in quarterly operating profit next week, as rising material and labour costs and the

May 01, 2026

Toyota to post fourth straight quarterly profit drop as Middle East risks, costs mount

Environment|Science|Technology|World

A citizen campaign returns iconic kiwi birds to New Zealand's capital after a century-long absence

New Zealanders are working to bring the kiwi back to the hills around Wellington

May 01, 2026

A citizen campaign returns iconic kiwi birds to New Zealand's capital after a century-long absence

Business|Economy|Technology|World

SEC clears Nasdaq proposal for prediction market options tied to benchmark index

The U.S.

May 01, 2026

SEC clears Nasdaq proposal for prediction market options tied to benchmark index

Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine sees path to getting Japanese arms after Tokyo eases export rules

Japan's relaxation of its weapons-export rules opens a path for talks that could one day lead to Tokyo supplying military equipment to help

May 01, 2026

Ukraine sees path to getting Japanese arms after Tokyo eases export rules

Business|Economy|Technology

Huawei expects AI chip revenue to jump at least 60% this year, FT reports

Huawei expects revenue from its AI chips to jump at least 60% this year, boosted by strong demand for domestic offerings from Chinese companies, the Financial Times reported on

May 01, 2026

Huawei expects AI chip revenue to jump at least 60% this year, FT reports

Business|Economy|Technology|World

South Korean April exports rise 48.0% y/y as chip boom extends

South Korean exports rose for an 11th month in April, beating forecasts, as the global appetite for artificial intelligence infrastructure

May 01, 2026

South Korean April exports rise 48.0% y/y as chip boom extends

Business|Economy|Technology

Apple’s new CEO will inherit strong sales and even greater expectations

May 01, 2026

Europe|Political|Technology|World

Some US troops cite benefits of Germany presence as Trump threatens pullback

At a U.S Army training facility in Germany on Thursday, some senior officers highlighted the benefits of

May 01, 2026

Some US troops cite benefits of Germany presence as Trump threatens pullback

Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

US Congress passes 45-day surveillance law extension

Congress on Thursday passed a 45-day extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, prolonging a debate about a section of the spy law that critics say

May 01, 2026

US Congress passes 45-day surveillance law extension

Economy|Education|Finance|Technology|World

US Treasury trots out Marvel comics, 'Trump accounts' in financial literacy drive for kids

The topic of financial literacy may not excite most middle-school students, but the U.S.

May 01, 2026

US Treasury trots out Marvel comics, 'Trump accounts' in financial literacy drive for kids

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Shut out from the US, the world’s largest EV maker still thinks it can stay on top

May 01, 2026

Meta raises specter of shutting down service to New Mexico in legal clash over child safety

Meta is raising the prospect of shutting down social media services in New Mexico in response to a push by state prosecutors for fundamental changes to platforms, including Instagram, to protect the mental health and safety of children

May 01, 2026

Meta raises specter of shutting down service to New Mexico in legal clash over child safety

Crime|Technology|World

Chinese hackers vulnerable to US arrest if they travel, FBI official says

The Chinese government’s hiring of hackers has “gotten out of control” and provides cyber criminals with “a form of plausible deniability,” a senior FBI official said

May 01, 2026

Chinese hackers vulnerable to US arrest if they travel, FBI official says

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Trading Day: AI glow brightens, Japan intervenes

U.S. stocks surged on Thursday to close a remarkable month on a high as strong tech earnings and investment figures suggested that the AI boom

May 01, 2026

Trading Day: AI glow brightens, Japan intervenes

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Twilio raises annual revenue growth forecast on AI-driven demand, shares jump

Twilio raised its full-year forecast on Thursday and posted stronger-than-expected first-quarter results, signaling sustained demand for its cloud communications tools as

May 01, 2026

Twilio raises annual revenue growth forecast on AI-driven demand, shares jump

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Apple shares rise as iPhone 17 and MacBook Neo drive forecast

Apple on Thursday touted blowout demand for its flagship iPhone 17 and the MacBook Neo that helped power a solid sales forecast and

May 01, 2026

Apple shares rise as iPhone 17 and MacBook Neo drive forecast

Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Stryker misses quarterly estimates on muted demand for medical devices

U.S. medical device maker Stryker on Thursday maintained its full-year profit outlook but missed Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit and revenue, weighed down by softer

May 01, 2026

Stryker misses quarterly estimates on muted demand for medical devices

Business|Economy|Technology

Sandisk joins Western Digital, Seagate in signaling strong AI storage demand

Sandisk forecast quarterly revenue above estimates on Thursday, joining peers Western Digital and Seagate in signaling that enterprise spending on data storage

May 01, 2026

Sandisk joins Western Digital, Seagate in signaling strong AI storage demand

How a speculative story about dead and missing scientists went from the fringe to the White House

May 01, 2026

J. Craig Venter, who won the race to sequence the human genome, dies at 79

J

May 01, 2026

J. Craig Venter, who won the race to sequence the human genome, dies at 79

Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Synthetic biology promised to rewrite life – with the death of its pioneer, J. Craig Venter, how close are scientists?

Advances in genetic engineering have enabled researchers to seek ways to program new life. But has synthetic biology actually changed medicine and the environment, nearly two decades on?

May 01, 2026

Synthetic biology promised to rewrite life – with the death of its pioneer, J. Craig Venter, how close are scientists?

Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Amazon's Prime Video dives into college sports in partnership with Duke men's basketball

Streaming provider Prime Video is diving into college sports by partnering with one of college basketball’s biggest brands: Duke

May 01, 2026

Amazon's Prime Video dives into college sports in partnership with Duke men's basketball

Apple beats out earnings estimates with continued iPhone momentum

Apple has posted strong quarterly earnings, beating out Wall Street expectations

May 01, 2026

Apple beats out earnings estimates with continued iPhone momentum

Business|Economy|Health|Technology

UPS CEO says drug delivery strategy a good antidote to economic uncertainty

United Parcel Service's efforts to grow its share of the lucrative

May 01, 2026

UPS CEO says drug delivery strategy a good antidote to economic uncertainty

Roku raises annual platform revenue forecast, shares climb

April 30 - Roku raised its annual platform revenue forecast on Thursday, signaling confidence that advertisers will continue to spend on its streaming platform, sending its shares up 10% in extended

May 01, 2026

Roku raises annual platform revenue forecast, shares climb

Roblox slashes annual bookings forecast as new safety features take their toll

Roblox cut its annual bookings forecast on Thursday, signaling that new safety initiatives may impact user growth and spending on its popular videogame platform

May 01, 2026

Roblox slashes annual bookings forecast as new safety features take their toll

Business|Science|Technology

Musk testifies he did not read 'fine print' about OpenAI becoming for-profit company

Elon Musk testified during tense cross-examination on Thursday that he knew about early discussions around turning

April 30, 2026

Musk testifies he did not read 'fine print' about OpenAI becoming for-profit company

Business|Economy|Technology

Meta CEO Zuckerberg blames layoffs on capital spending, won't rule out more job cuts

Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg attributed the Facebook parent's planned layoffs to increased capital spending for AI, and declined to rule out

May 01, 2026

Meta CEO Zuckerberg blames layoffs on capital spending, won't rule out more job cuts

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Rivian says US loan for Georgia plant set to be smaller but quicker

Rivian said on Thursday it will get up to a $4.5 billion loan from the U.S.

May 01, 2026

Rivian says US loan for Georgia plant set to be smaller but quicker

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Reddit expects revenue above estimates as AI tools fuel ad growth

Reddit forecast second-quarter revenue above analysts' estimates on Thursday betting on its AI-powered tools to boost advertising on the platform and sending its

May 01, 2026

Reddit expects revenue above estimates as AI tools fuel ad growth

Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Elon Musk spars with OpenAI attorney in trial over company's evolution from a nonprofit

Elon Musk on Thursday sparred with an attorney for OpenAI during his third day of testimony in the contentious trial over the company’s pivot from nonprofit status to a for-profit venture valued at hundreds of billions of dollars

May 01, 2026

Elon Musk spars with OpenAI attorney in trial over company's evolution from a nonprofit

Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Congress approves short-term extension of divisive US surveillance program hours before expiration

Congress gave approval to a short-term extension of a key U.S. surveillance program as they continue to work toward a long-term deal

May 01, 2026

Congress approves short-term extension of divisive US surveillance program hours before expiration

Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|World

F1 returns at Miami after a 5-week break as FIA rolls out rule changes

Formula 1 returns to action at the Miami Grand Prix following an unexpected five-week break when a pair of races in the Middle East were called off because of the war in Iran

May 01, 2026

F1 returns at Miami after a 5-week break as FIA rolls out rule changes

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Elon Musk’s courtroom showdown with Sam Altman started this week. The biggest takeaways so far

May 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

USGS report finds hundreds of thousands of metric tons of lithium oxide in Maine, New Hampshire

May 01, 2026

Business|Health|Science|Technology|World

US FDA proposes curbs on mass compounding of Novo, Lilly's weight-loss drugs

The U.S.

April 30, 2026

US FDA proposes curbs on mass compounding of Novo, Lilly's weight-loss drugs

Arts|Entertainment|Technology

FCC chair says White House did not pressure him to open Disney review

The head of the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday denied that the White House pressured him to open an early license review of Disney's

April 30, 2026

FCC chair says White House did not pressure him to open Disney review

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Proposed mega data center draws concerns over 'heat island effect'

May 01, 2026

Senate bans its own members and staff from betting in prediction markets

The Senate has approved a bipartisan resolution to prevent its members from using prediction markets

May 01, 2026

Senate bans its own members and staff from betting in prediction markets

Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Riverfront workshops use rain barrels to protect the Great Lakes and reduce backyard flooding

May 01, 2026

Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Apple TV is using Miami race weekend to showcase its 1st year carrying Formula 1

Formula 1’s return from an unplanned month long hiatus is not only a time to see how rules tweaks will work

May 01, 2026

Apple TV is using Miami race weekend to showcase its 1st year carrying Formula 1

Business|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Hard Rock launches digital player health tool for gamblers

May 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Record US biofuel targets to test biodiesel industry after slow year

The U.S. biodiesel industry, still recovering from one of its most difficult years, will have a hard time ramping up production

April 30, 2026

Record US biofuel targets to test biodiesel industry after slow year

Business|Economy|Technology

Blue Owl sold about half its SpaceX holding at $1.25 trillion valuation, co-CEO says

Blue Owl sold about half its investment in SpaceX at a $1.25 trillion valuation, the alternative asset manager's co-CEO Marc Lipschultz

April 30, 2026

Blue Owl sold about half its SpaceX holding at $1.25 trillion valuation, co-CEO says

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Bangladesh seals Boeing jet deal, shifts from Airbus

Bangladesh signed a deal on Thursday to buy 14 aircraft from U.S. planemaker Boeing, officials said, a move that marks a shift away from Europe's Airbus amid trade pressure

April 30, 2026

Bangladesh seals Boeing jet deal, shifts from Airbus

Crime|Technology|US

The Colorado Springs Police Department is testing an AI agent for staffing its non-emergency line

May 01, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Intercontinental Exchange beats profit estimates on robust trading activity

Intercontinental Exchange on Thursday reported first-quarter profit exceeding analysts' estimates as heightened market volatility boosted

April 30, 2026

Intercontinental Exchange beats profit estimates on robust trading activity

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Meta raises $25 billion in bond sale after lifting AI spending plan

Meta Platforms sold investment-grade bonds worth $25 billion in six portions, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday, as the social media giant ramps up investments in

April 30, 2026

Meta raises $25 billion in bond sale after lifting AI spending plan

ArcelorMittal donates steel for Trump ballroom

ArcelorMittal said on Thursday it had donated steel for a White House ballroom project backed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

April 30, 2026

ArcelorMittal donates steel for Trump ballroom

Business|Technology

US telecom agency votes to expand tech crackdown on China

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday voted unanimously to advance a proposal to bar all Chinese labs from testing electronic devices

April 30, 2026

US telecom agency votes to expand tech crackdown on China

Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology

A celestial double feature in May — two full moons

April 30, 2026

Payment networks spotlight spending resilience with upbeat quarter

Mastercard joined Visa and American Express in posting a quarterly profit beat on Thursday, highlighting spending resilience as well as allaying fears of a

April 30, 2026

Payment networks spotlight spending resilience with upbeat quarter

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Solar ranch in Tennessee aims to prove grazing cattle under the panels is a farmland win-win

A Tennessee solar developer is betting that cattle-grazing and solar panels can coexist — and benefit farmers as well as the electric grid

April 30, 2026

Solar ranch in Tennessee aims to prove grazing cattle under the panels is a farmland win-win

Bombardier tops profit estimates on higher private jet usage, repair demand

Bombardier on Thursday beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit, lifted by strong demand for repair and maintenance

April 30, 2026

Bombardier tops profit estimates on higher private jet usage, repair demand

BREAKINGVIEWS-Meta's fall shows punters crave clearer AI payoff

By Karen Kwok NEW YORK, April 30 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Shares fell 10% despite strong revenue growth and signs technology is boosting ad sales.

April 30, 2026

BREAKINGVIEWS-Meta's fall shows punters crave clearer AI payoff

Business|Education|Health|Science|Technology

From grading papers to decoding jargon, here are some ways people are putting AI to work

As artificial intelligence permeates workplaces, it's changing the nature of jobs and how people do them

April 30, 2026

From grading papers to decoding jargon, here are some ways people are putting AI to work

Science|Technology|World

Hezbollah adopts a new weapon: Fiber-optic drones, used widely in the war in Ukraine

Hezbollah has introduced fiber-optic drones in its conflict with Israel

April 30, 2026

Hezbollah adopts a new weapon: Fiber-optic drones, used widely in the war in Ukraine

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI customer service startup Netomi raises $110 million

Technology startup Netomi has raised $110 million in a Series C funding round led by Accenture Ventures, the startup’s chief executive told Reuters this week.

April 30, 2026

AI customer service startup Netomi raises $110 million

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

EU overhauls merger rules amid calls for European champions

Antitrust regulators proposed a revamp of European Union merger rules on Thursday to give companies more leeway to argue the benefits of their deals,

April 30, 2026

EU overhauls merger rules amid calls for European champions

Election|Political|Technology|US

US cyber team hasn’t been activated yet to protect midterm elections from foreign meddling

April 30, 2026

Supreme Court ruling: The latest in history of diminishing minority voting rights

The Supreme Court’s ruling that a Black-majority voting district in Louisiana is unconstitutional adds to a long and dismal history of government attempts to limit the power of minority voters.

April 30, 2026

Supreme Court ruling: The latest in history of diminishing minority voting rights

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

AI real estate tools promise big savings for homebuyers

April 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology

Qualcomm jumps as optimism on smartphones, AI chips outweigh dismal forecast

Qualcomm shares jumped more than 13% on Thursday, as investors latched on to the chief executive's optimism about a recovery in its smartphone business and data

April 30, 2026

Qualcomm jumps as optimism on smartphones, AI chips outweigh dismal forecast

Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

L3Harris lifts 2026 profit forecast on strong weapons demand

Defense supplier L3Harris Technologies lifted its 2026 profit forecast after beating first-quarter revenue estimates on Thursday, as it banks on strong demand from the Pentagon

April 30, 2026

L3Harris lifts 2026 profit forecast on strong weapons demand

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Google Cloud pulls ahead as Big Tech's AI bet swells to $700 billion

Alphabet's blowout cloud growth has reset expectations across major tech companies, leaving investors to recalibrate which firms are

April 30, 2026

Google Cloud pulls ahead as Big Tech's AI bet swells to $700 billion

Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Banks in Asia brace for complex cyber threats from frontier AI

Banks across Asia, including those in Singapore - among the region's largest - are tightening checks on artificial

April 30, 2026

Banks in Asia brace for complex cyber threats from frontier AI

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Caterpillar expects AI-driven demand for power, construction to fuel growth

Caterpillar raised its annual and long-term revenue forecasts on Thursday, as an AI-focused data center boom creates record order backlog for its power

April 30, 2026

Caterpillar expects AI-driven demand for power, construction to fuel growth

Business|Europe|Technology|World

Stellantis CEO says Leapmotor venture a model for future China partnerships

Stellantis has a mutually rewarding partnership with China's Leapmotor which can be a model for future cooperation with other Chinese automakers, CEO Antonio Filosa said on

April 30, 2026

Stellantis CEO says Leapmotor venture a model for future China partnerships

Business|Education|Entertainment|Technology|World

Roblox to require facial scans for children under 16 in Indonesia due to new social media rules

Roblox, a gaming platform popular with kids, says kids under 16 in Indonesia must undergo facial scans to verify their age

April 30, 2026

Roblox to require facial scans for children under 16 in Indonesia due to new social media rules

Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

How much should politics influence science, and vice versa? National Science Board’s ousting resurrects an existential debate

The Trump administration fired the entire board that oversees the National Science Foundation, raising an age-old question about the separation of science and state.

April 30, 2026

How much should politics influence science, and vice versa? National Science Board’s ousting resurrects an existential debate

Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

Seeing an eclipse from Earth is awe-inspiring – for astronauts seeing one from space, the scene was even more grand

Astronauts report feeling profoundly awestruck when they go to space, an anthropologist reports. This experience shapes their perspectives even back on Earth.

April 30, 2026

Seeing an eclipse from Earth is awe-inspiring – for astronauts seeing one from space, the scene was even more grand

Business|Environment|Science|Technology

This company says nuclear fusion could finally power the grid — and soon

April 30, 2026

Prediction markets say they're different from sportsbooks. Gambling addicts say it's all the same

Clinicians who treat gambling disorders are concerned about their patients turning to prediction markets

April 30, 2026

Prediction markets say they're different from sportsbooks. Gambling addicts say it's all the same

Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

Italy closes antitrust probes into AI firms after commitments on 'hallucination' risks

Italy's antitrust authority said on Thursday it had closed investigations into three AI companies over allegedly unfair commercial practices involving generative artificial

April 30, 2026

Italy closes antitrust probes into AI firms after commitments on 'hallucination' risks

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Taiwan's Delta Electronics warns costs rising as AI data centre demand surges

Delta Electronics, a major provider of power supply and cooling solutions for AI datacentres, warned that it expects costs to rise in the coming quarters,

April 30, 2026

Taiwan's Delta Electronics warns costs rising as AI data centre demand surges

Australia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Australian banks warned frontier AI could create larger, faster cyber attacks

Australia's financial system regulator said on Thursday the country's banks were not keeping pace with AI industry developments, warning frontier AI

April 30, 2026

Australian banks warned frontier AI could create larger, faster cyber attacks

Business|Political|Technology|World

Pakistan navy to add advanced Chinese submarines

Pakistan's Navy will be getting a fleet of advanced Chinese submarines, a statement from the military and a government official said on Thursday, a move

April 30, 2026

Pakistan navy to add advanced Chinese submarines

Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Man, machine and AI combine in battle to clear Ukraine of mines and shells

Near the village of Myrotske in

April 30, 2026

Man, machine and AI combine in battle to clear Ukraine of mines and shells

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Chinese software maker gets rare approval for Nasdaq listing in boon for 'red-chip' firms

A rare regulatory nod for a Chinese company to seek a Nasdaq listing has been deemed extra special as the software maker is not incorporated on the mainland,

April 30, 2026

Chinese software maker gets rare approval for Nasdaq listing in boon for 'red-chip' firms

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Switzerland probes alleged pacts to avoid keyword bidding on Google and Bing

Switzerland's competition commission has opened an investigation into suspected anti-competitive pacts in which travel companies and online casinos agreed not to bid

April 30, 2026

Switzerland probes alleged pacts to avoid keyword bidding on Google and Bing

Teens embrace social media and influencers for news but remain skeptical

A new survey finds teenagers are more likely to get news from nontraditional sources like social media and influencers than their elders are

April 30, 2026

Teens embrace social media and influencers for news but remain skeptical

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China approved large exports of rare earth vital for US aerospace in March

China exported large quantities of a speciality rare earth used in aerospace and chipmaking to the U.S. in March, customs data showed, in a sign that

April 30, 2026

China approved large exports of rare earth vital for US aerospace in March

Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Companies with cannabis-based drugs eye IPOs, private funding boost after US reclassification

Companies developing cannabis-based medicines say U.S. moves to loosen restrictions on the drug could unlock private funding and the public

April 30, 2026

Companies with cannabis-based drugs eye IPOs, private funding boost after US reclassification

Business|Economy|Technology|World

White House quiet as China ramps up trade leverage before Trump-Xi summit

Beijing rolled out new trade rules this month that have alarmed U.S. businesses and which analysts say could seriously undercut American efforts to

April 30, 2026

White House quiet as China ramps up trade leverage before Trump-Xi summit

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Samsung Electronics expects to win more customers for advanced logic chips

Samsung Electronics said on Thursday it expects to win more deals to manufacture logic chips using its advanced 2 nanometer process in the near future, adding it has been

April 30, 2026

Samsung Electronics expects to win more customers for advanced logic chips

L3Harris confidentially files for missile unit IPO

Defense supplier L3Harris said on Wednesday it has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement for the initial public offering of its missile solutions business.

April 30, 2026

L3Harris confidentially files for missile unit IPO

Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

First Tesla Semi rolls off high volume production line

Tesla said on Wednesday its first Semi truck has begun rolling off a high-volume production line as the electric vehicle maker remains on track to launch large-scale manufacturing

April 30, 2026

First Tesla Semi rolls off high volume production line

Asia|Technology|World

Taiwan activates backup communications for outlying island after undersea cable breaks

Taiwan has activated backup communications for its northernmost territory, the remote and strategically located island of Dongyin, after poor weather conditions apparently

April 30, 2026

Taiwan activates backup communications for outlying island after undersea cable breaks

Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Glencore first-quarter copper output jumps 19%, marketing unit set to exceed target

Glencore said on Thursday its first‑quarter copper production rose 19%, benefiting from improved ore grades in Africa, while its marketing division remains on track to

April 30, 2026

Glencore first-quarter copper output jumps 19%, marketing unit set to exceed target

Crime|Science|Technology|World

Convicted former Harvard scientist rebuilds brain computer lab in China

An American scientist convicted of lying to U.S. authorities about payments from China while he was at Harvard University has rebuilt his research lab in

April 30, 2026

Convicted former Harvard scientist rebuilds brain computer lab in China

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Prices of Nvidia's B300 server at $1 million in China on US curbs, sources say

Strong demand for AI computing equipment in China has nearly doubled prices for Nvidia's B300 servers to about 7 million yuan ($1

April 30, 2026

Prices of Nvidia's B300 server at $1 million in China on US curbs, sources say

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Capgemini's first-quarter revenue up 7%, in line with estimates

By Leo Marchandon April 30 - French IT services group Capgemini reported a 7% rise in first-quarter revenue at constant exchange rates on Thursday, in line with guidance.

April 30, 2026

Capgemini's first-quarter revenue up 7%, in line with estimates

Big funds bet billions on mining supercycle

Major fund managers are heralding a sustained rally in mining and metals as money floods into the sector at the fastest

April 30, 2026

Big funds bet billions on mining supercycle

Tariffs on digital displays could help avoid US military dependence on China, policy group says

Tariffs on digital displays used in TVs and smartphones could help prevent the U.S. military from becoming dependent on China for the critical

April 30, 2026

Tariffs on digital displays could help avoid US military dependence on China, policy group says

Science|Technology|World

The AP Interview: Ukraine bets on battlefield AI as the race for weapons autonomy intensifies

Ukraine is accelerating the use of artificial intelligence to retain an edge on the battlefield, as the war with Russia enters a new technological phase

April 30, 2026

The AP Interview: Ukraine bets on battlefield AI as the race for weapons autonomy intensifies

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Amazon tops cloud expectations on strong AI demand, shares rise

Amazon.com on Wednesday reported cloud sales growth above Wall Street expectations, driven by strong enterprise spending as companies

April 30, 2026

Amazon tops cloud expectations on strong AI demand, shares rise

Business|Economy|Technology

GM earmarks over $1 billion toward gas-engine output in US, Canada

General Motors is investing about $1.4 billion in three U.S. factories and one Canadian plant that produce gas engines, transmissions and metal castings,

April 30, 2026

GM earmarks over $1 billion toward gas-engine output in US, Canada

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung chip profit jumps almost 50-fold; supply shortage to worsen in 2027

Samsung Electronics on Thursday reported record quarterly profit driven by a 49-fold jump in chip income, saying it expects a severe supply

April 30, 2026

Samsung chip profit jumps almost 50-fold; supply shortage to worsen in 2027

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SoftBank plans to list AI and robotics firm Roze in US, FT reports

Japan's SoftBank Group plans to create and list an AI and robotics company called Roze in the U.S. that will be involved in building data centres, the Financial Times reported on

April 30, 2026

SoftBank plans to list AI and robotics firm Roze in US, FT reports

Business|Economy|Technology

Anthropic weighs new funding round at valuation exceeding $900 billion, Bloomberg News reports

Artificial intelligence startup Anthropic is weighing raising funds in a new round that would value the Claude maker at more than $900 billion, Bloomberg News reported on

April 30, 2026

Anthropic weighs new funding round at valuation exceeding $900 billion, Bloomberg News reports

Meta shares fall on concerns over AI spending, legal scrutiny

Meta Platforms raised its annual capital spending forecast on Wednesday, signaling plans to pour billions more into artificial intelligence

April 30, 2026

Meta shares fall on concerns over AI spending, legal scrutiny

Science|Technology

Trump welcomes Artemis II astronauts to Oval Office — and fields questions on Iran, Comey and UFOs

April 30, 2026

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Carvana's first-quarter profit rises on used-car demand

Carvana reported a rise in first-quarter profit on Wednesday, as the online retailer benefited from sustained demand for preowned vehicles.

April 30, 2026

Carvana's first-quarter profit rises on used-car demand

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Qualcomm rises on smartphone rebound hopes, data-center chip push

Qualcomm forecast third-quarter results below expectations, but CEO Cristiano Amon's upbeat comments on a recovery in its core

April 30, 2026

Qualcomm rises on smartphone rebound hopes, data-center chip push

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Microsoft expects strong cloud business growth, plans record capital spending

Microsoft on Wednesday forecast that sales at its Azure cloud business would beat Wall Street estimates, and the software giant unveiled plans

April 30, 2026

Microsoft expects strong cloud business growth, plans record capital spending

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Amazon tops cloud expectations on strong AI demand, shares dip

Amazon.com on Wednesday reported cloud sales growth above Wall Street expectations, driven by strong enterprise spending as companies

April 30, 2026

Amazon tops cloud expectations on strong AI demand, shares dip

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

EBay forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on steady demand

EBay on Wednesday forecast second-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates, betting on listings of collectibles and motor accessories as well as live-streamed

April 30, 2026

EBay forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on steady demand

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

KLA Corp forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on AI-linked demand

KLA Corp forecast quarterly revenue above estimates on Thursday, banking on strong demand for its chipmaking tools as semiconductor manufacturers ramp up

April 30, 2026

KLA Corp forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates on AI-linked demand

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Key US senator to call for new efforts to prevent undersea cable sabotage

The chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Thursday will call for new efforts to address growing national security concerns over

April 30, 2026

Key US senator to call for new efforts to prevent undersea cable sabotage

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Alphabet revenue tops expectations on record quarter for cloud unit

Alphabet topped Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue on Wednesday, as enterprise spending on artificial intelligence delivered the best

April 30, 2026

Alphabet revenue tops expectations on record quarter for cloud unit

Business|Economy|Technology

LinkedIn's AI hiring agents on track for $450 million in yearly revenue

LinkedIn, the social network for professionals owned by Microsoft, on Wednesday said that its hiring products using what is known as agentic AI

April 30, 2026

LinkedIn's AI hiring agents on track for $450 million in yearly revenue

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

On witness stand, Elon Musk accuses Sam Altman's lawyer of trying to trick him

By Deepa Seetharaman and Max A.

April 29, 2026

On witness stand, Elon Musk accuses Sam Altman's lawyer of trying to trick him

Meta beats revenue expectations, boosts capital spending forecast for 2026

Meta Platforms Inc. reports strong first-quarter results, surpassing expectations with significant earnings growth, but the stock slipped in after-hours trading

April 30, 2026

Meta beats revenue expectations, boosts capital spending forecast for 2026

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Transponders to be installed on New York area airport ground vehicles following deadly collision

Transponders that might have helped pinpoint the location of a fire truck that collided with a landing Air Canada jet in New York will soon be installed on ground vehicles at the region’s three major airports

April 30, 2026

Transponders to be installed on New York area airport ground vehicles following deadly collision

Business|Economy|Technology

Amazon reports increased 1Q profits and net sales fueled by cloud computing demand

Amazon is reporting increased profits and net sales during its fiscal first quarter, helped by surging growth in its prominent cloud computing unit

April 30, 2026

Amazon reports increased 1Q profits and net sales fueled by cloud computing demand

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Musk lays out his souring relationship with OpenAI in a second day of testimony

April 29, 2026

Alphabet's first-quarter profit soars as Google's big AI bets help push stock to new highs

Google’s transition into the era of artificial intelligence continued to pay off for its corporate parent, Alphabet Inc., which on Wednesday announced another quarter of the stellar growth that helped to more than double its already lofty market value during the past year

April 30, 2026

Alphabet's first-quarter profit soars as Google's big AI bets help push stock to new highs

Arts|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

One of America’s oldest weather observatories shows people the science behind our climate

At Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center, a weather station 15 miles south of Boston, staff and volunteers have been using many of the same tools to monitor the weather since it opened in 1885

April 29, 2026

One of America’s oldest weather observatories shows people the science behind our climate

Science|Technology|World

Iran's highly enriched uranium likely is still at the Isfahan site, UN nuclear chief tells AP

The head of the U.N. nuclear agency says the majority of Iran’s highly enriched uranium is still believed to be at its Isfahan nuclear complex

April 29, 2026

Iran's highly enriched uranium likely is still at the Isfahan site, UN nuclear chief tells AP

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Only Elon Musk can fire Elon Musk from SpaceX, filing shows

SpaceX is telling investors that no one can fire Elon Musk from his role as chief executive and chairman of the board without the

April 29, 2026

Only Elon Musk can fire Elon Musk from SpaceX, filing shows

Business|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

Uber taps Expedia to add hotel bookings in super app push

Uber Technologies unveiled an in-app hotel booking feature in partnership with Expedia Group on Wednesday, marking its latest push to become a one-stop platform for travel, rides

April 29, 2026

Uber taps Expedia to add hotel bookings in super app push

Walmart opens third U.S. milk processing facility with $350 million investment

Walmart has opened its third milk processing facility in the United States with a more than $350 million investment, it said on Wednesday, adding to a decade-long effort to

April 29, 2026

Walmart opens third U.S. milk processing facility with $350 million investment

Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Town finally has safe drinking water after 6 years of radium contamination: "Such a relief"

April 30, 2026

Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

US to give $100 million to repair damaged Chornobyl nuclear shelter, Kyiv says

The U.S. will give $100 million towards repairs of the vast radiation containment dome at the Chornobyl plant in northern Ukraine, site of the world's worst atomic accident

April 29, 2026

US to give $100 million to repair damaged Chornobyl nuclear shelter, Kyiv says

Alphabet investors push for safeguards on use of its cloud, AI tech

A group of Alphabet shareholders are pressing the company to explain how it governs and controls the use of its technology and cloud services by

April 29, 2026

Alphabet investors push for safeguards on use of its cloud, AI tech

Business|Entertainment|Technology|World

Broadcast group says FCC Disney license review creates significant uncertainty

A group representing major U.S. broadcasters on Wednesday called the Federal Communications Commission decision to launch an early review of the

April 29, 2026

Broadcast group says FCC Disney license review creates significant uncertainty

Science|Technology

Supreme Court considers whether police can use Big Tech data to capture info from all cellphone users in a place and time

Geofencing warrants round up the location data of everyone in a specific place and time, whether or not they had any connection to a crime – a test of the Fourth Amendment in the digital age.

April 30, 2026

Supreme Court considers whether police can use Big Tech data to capture info from all cellphone users in a place and time

Porsche adds Middle East to list of problems as first-quarter profit falls

German sports car maker Porsche saw its profit erode further in the first quarter of 2026 as it doubles down on cost-cutting to deal with mounting

April 29, 2026

Porsche adds Middle East to list of problems as first-quarter profit falls

Health|Science|Technology

Couple hopes to donate embryos to help others grow their families

April 30, 2026

Oil soars, US stocks end muted on Iran worries with earnings, Fed in focus

Oil prices soared on worries about prolonged supply disruption due to the Middle East war while Wall Street's stock indexes

April 29, 2026

Oil soars, US stocks end muted on Iran worries with earnings, Fed in focus

Business|Crime|Science|Technology|World

Families of Canadian mass shooting victims sue OpenAI, CEO Altman in US court

Family members of victims of one of Canada's deadliest mass shootings sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in U.S. court on Wednesday,

April 29, 2026

Families of Canadian mass shooting victims sue OpenAI, CEO Altman in US court

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

PayPal makes Venmo a separate unit as CEO Lores looks to boost growth

PayPal said on Wednesday it would reorganize its business into three operating units, including a separate Venmo-focused division, as new CEO Enrique Lores simplifies the payments

April 30, 2026

PayPal makes Venmo a separate unit as CEO Lores looks to boost growth

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Elon Musk tells his side of OpenAI's beginnings in trial pitting him against CEO Sam Altman

Elon Musk took the stand for the second day Wednesday in the landmark trial that pits the world’s richest person against Sam Altman, a fellow OpenAI co-founder he accuses of betraying promises to keep the company as a nonprofit dedicated to humanity’s benefit

April 29, 2026

Elon Musk tells his side of OpenAI's beginnings in trial pitting him against CEO Sam Altman

Education|Science|Technology

Elementary students help shape future of food delivery robots

April 30, 2026

Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Technology

Three license plate reader cameras stolen near Highway 49

April 30, 2026

Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Elon Musk gets an apology from California regulators as a SpaceX lawsuit is settled

California regulators apologized to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk as they settled a lawsuit that claimed a state agency showed political bias against the rocket company and its chief executive

April 29, 2026

Elon Musk gets an apology from California regulators as a SpaceX lawsuit is settled

Vehicle tracking devices being installed at NYC area airports after plane collided with fire truck

April 29, 2026

Arts|Crime|Political|Technology|World

Correspondents dinner shooter case raises concerns about train security

Union representatives and safety consultants say the case of the man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at a media dinner is the latest example of someone allegedly trying to use the country's passenger trains to smuggle guns for an attack

April 29, 2026

Correspondents dinner shooter case raises concerns about train security

Health|Science|Technology

The truth behind 7 common lung cancer myths

April 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Technology|Travel

Uber moves toward becoming an 'everything app' with hotel bookings powered by Expedia

Uber is expanding into a different side of the travel business

April 29, 2026

Uber moves toward becoming an 'everything app' with hotel bookings powered by Expedia

Crime|Science|Technology

Investigators hope new rendering will aid in 36-year effort to identify Mohave County Jane Doe

April 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Health|Technology

GE HealthCare cuts annual profit forecast as inflation, tariffs hit margins

Medical equipment maker GE HealthCare on Wednesday cut its full-year profit forecast on the back of inflation-driven cost pressures, sending its shares down about

April 29, 2026

GE HealthCare cuts annual profit forecast as inflation, tariffs hit margins

Crime|Education|Science|Technology

Families of Canada school shooting victims sue OpenAI over shooter's use of ChatGPT

The families of victims of a school shooting in a remote Canadian Rockies town are suing artificial intelligence company OpenAI in a U.S. federal court, alleging that the ChatGPT maker failed to alert police to the shooter’s alarming interactions with the chatbot

April 29, 2026

Families of Canada school shooting victims sue OpenAI over shooter's use of ChatGPT

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

MercadoLibre CEO flags loan‑book sales, plays down Venezuela expansion

MercadoLibre could sell parts of its fast-growing loan book to support its fintech business, its chief executive told Reuters, adding that

April 29, 2026

MercadoLibre CEO flags loan‑book sales, plays down Venezuela expansion

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Wall Street extends losses after Fed decision, big tech earnings on tap

Wall Street moved lower on Wednesday, with spiking crude prices fanning inflation worries as the U.S.

April 29, 2026

Wall Street extends losses after Fed decision, big tech earnings on tap

Technology|World

Indonesia urges social media platforms to disclose the number of accounts closed for users under 16

Indonesia is urging social media companies to report the number of accounts suspended under new regulations restricting access for children under 16

April 29, 2026

Indonesia urges social media platforms to disclose the number of accounts closed for users under 16

Business|Crime|Education|Technology|World

Families of Tumbler Ridge shooting victims sue OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman

April 29, 2026

French regulator says most e-commerce platform products it tested breach EU rules

France's consumer protection authority said on Wednesday that three‑quarters of the products it tested from major e‑commerce platforms last year

April 29, 2026

French regulator says most e-commerce platform products it tested breach EU rules

Business|Economy|Finance|Food|Technology

Taco Bell-parent Yum tops quarterly estimates as value deals fuel demand

Yum Brands beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter same-store sales growth and profit on Wednesday, as the company's push to sell cheaper meal options

April 29, 2026

Taco Bell-parent Yum tops quarterly estimates as value deals fuel demand

Italy's Fincantieri and KAYO to work together on strengthening Albania's navy

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Albania's KAYO have set up a joint venture to build and maintain vessels in Albania, which is seeking to modernise its military

April 29, 2026

Italy's Fincantieri and KAYO to work together on strengthening Albania's navy

AbbVie tops quarterly expectations as newer immunology drugs offset Humira decline

AbbVie on Wednesday reported better-than-expected quarterly revenue and profit, fueled by demand for newer immunology drugs Skyrizi and

April 29, 2026

AbbVie tops quarterly expectations as newer immunology drugs offset Humira decline

Health|Science|Technology

Reclassification of marijuana opens doors for much-needed medical research into the benefits and risks of the drug

This change frees researchers to study cannabis products that most consumers encounter when buying medical marijuana – which could accelerate its treatment potential.

April 29, 2026

Reclassification of marijuana opens doors for much-needed medical research into the benefits and risks of the drug

Science|Technology|World

Can the nearly $1 trillion-a-year US military really be depleting key weapons in Iran?

Measuring US weapons stockpiles sheds light on future constraints and what Russia and China may learn from the Iran war.

April 29, 2026

Can the nearly $1 trillion-a-year US military really be depleting key weapons in Iran?

This year's World Cup games could be sizzling. Here's what's being done to prepare for extreme heat

The 2022 World Cup tournament in Qatar was moved from summer to winter because of the threat of extreme heat

April 29, 2026

This year's World Cup games could be sizzling. Here's what's being done to prepare for extreme heat

Robinhood shares fall as crypto slump dents trading volume growth

Robinhood's shares plunged 11% on Wednesday, as crypto-driven market volatility dampened its first-quarter trading volume growth, leading

April 29, 2026

Robinhood shares fall as crypto slump dents trading volume growth

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Apple's new CEO Ternus likely to get earnings spotlight as strong results loom

Apple investors will be keen on getting a closer look at John Ternus as CEO of the iPhone maker on Thursday, when it reports quarterly results that

April 29, 2026

Apple's new CEO Ternus likely to get earnings spotlight as strong results loom

Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Inside SpaceX's IPO: Musk's most ambitious plan yet

In the days after the PayPal IPO in 2002, Elon Musk and company executives gathered at a Las Vegas casino to celebrate.

April 29, 2026

Inside SpaceX's IPO: Musk's most ambitious plan yet

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Cognizant forecasts quarterly revenue below estimates on cautious IT spending

Cognizant Technology forecast quarterly revenue below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, signaling cautious client spending on its

April 29, 2026

Cognizant forecasts quarterly revenue below estimates on cautious IT spending

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Online marketplace Etsy beats revenue estimates on steady demand

Online marketplace Etsy beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter revenue on Wednesday, helped by growth in gross merchandise sales as more active buyers

April 29, 2026

Online marketplace Etsy beats revenue estimates on steady demand

Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Kone strikes $34 billion deal to buy TKE and create world's largest lift maker

Finnish lift maker Kone has agreed to buy German rival TK Elevator (TKE) in a deal worth 29.4 billion euros ($34.4 billion) that

April 29, 2026

Kone strikes $34 billion deal to buy TKE and create world's largest lift maker

EU to seek feedback to merger rules overhaul from Thursday, antitrust chief says

EU regulators will seek feedback starting Thursday from interested parties to the first proposal to overhaul merger rules in more than two decades, which

April 29, 2026

EU to seek feedback to merger rules overhaul from Thursday, antitrust chief says

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SoFi's unchanged 2026 forecast eclipses record results, shares fall

SoFi Technologies' shares fell 12% in early trading on Wednesday after the company left its 2026 revenue forecast unchanged, overshadowing record first-quarter

April 29, 2026

SoFi's unchanged 2026 forecast eclipses record results, shares fall

Garmin posts upbeat quarterly results as demand for premium wearables holds up

Garmin posted first-quarter revenue and profit above Street expectations on Wednesday, buoyed by strong demand for advanced fitness wearables and steady growth in its aviation and

April 29, 2026

Garmin posts upbeat quarterly results as demand for premium wearables holds up

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Visa shares climb as profit beat, raised forecast ease Middle East jitters

Visa shares jumped 5% in premarket trading on Wednesday as the payments-processing company beat estimates for second-quarter profit and lifted expectations for

April 29, 2026

Visa shares climb as profit beat, raised forecast ease Middle East jitters

High-octane muscle: Edmunds compares the Ford Mustang and Dodge Charger

The Ford Mustang and Dodge Charger have been trading barbs since the 1960s, but the latest iterations of these brawny coupes take distinctly different approaches to the modern muscle car formula

April 29, 2026

High-octane muscle: Edmunds compares the Ford Mustang and Dodge Charger

Economy|Environment|Political|Technology|World

Another Russian oil facility burns as Zelenskyy touts Ukraine’s drone reach

Ukraine is claiming responsibility for a drone attack on a distant Russian oil facility

April 29, 2026

Another Russian oil facility burns as Zelenskyy touts Ukraine’s drone reach

Business|Science|Technology

OpenAI wants to put its most powerful model at all levels of government to fight hackers

April 29, 2026

Environment|Health|Science|Technology

This ‘miracle tree’ can filter more than 98% of microplastics from tap water

April 29, 2026

Business|Science|Technology

Takeaways from day 1 of the Elon Musk and Sam Altman trial

April 29, 2026

Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Big Chinese tech firms scramble to secure Huawei AI chips after DeepSeek V4 launch, sources say

Demand for Huawei's Ascend 950 AI chips has surged following the release of DeepSeek's V4 artificial intelligence model that runs on the Shenzhen-based tech firm's chips,

April 29, 2026

Big Chinese tech firms scramble to secure Huawei AI chips after DeepSeek V4 launch, sources say

GKN Aerospace owner Melrose's quarterly revenue jumps; flags freight‑cost inflation

GKN Aerospace owner Melrose Industries reported an 11% jump in first-quarter revenue on Wednesday, supported by the strong performance of wide-body jets, engines, and its repairs

April 29, 2026

GKN Aerospace owner Melrose's quarterly revenue jumps; flags freight‑cost inflation

Business|Europe|Technology|World

Facebook and Instagram must do more to block under-13s, EU warns in Meta charges

Meta Platforms' Facebook and Instagram were charged on Wednesday with breaching landmark European Union tech rules and must do more to block children

April 29, 2026

Facebook and Instagram must do more to block under-13s, EU warns in Meta charges

Business|Economy|Technology|World

Taiwan's UMC sees headwinds, but predicts resilient demand and will raise prices

Taiwanese chipmaker UMC said on Wednesday that it continues to see resilient market demand despite headwinds from memory chip supply shortages and the impact of the Iran

April 29, 2026

Taiwan's UMC sees headwinds, but predicts resilient demand and will raise prices

Hyperscaler results pose major test for AI-driven US stock market

A pivotal moment for the artificial intelligence trade driving the U.S. stock market to all-time highs arrives on Wednesday with quarterly reports

April 29, 2026

Hyperscaler results pose major test for AI-driven US stock market

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EU urges fast rollout of age-verification app to protect minors online

The European Commission on Wednesday urged member states to quickly adopt its new age verification app to protect minors from harmful content online,

April 29, 2026

EU urges fast rollout of age-verification app to protect minors online

Environment|Health|Science|Technology

The race to mine critical minerals for AI and clean energy is creating ‘sacrifice zones’ that harm water and health of world’s poor

The rapid expansion of critical mineral extraction is trading away human and ecological well-being for technological breakthroughs. There are ways to fix this.

April 29, 2026

The race to mine critical minerals for AI and clean energy is creating ‘sacrifice zones’ that harm water and health of world’s poor

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China again touts benefits of union with Taiwan, Taipei rebuffs

Taiwan's economy would gain see unprecedented opportunities if it unites with China, Beijing said on Wednesday, stepping up a campaign to persuade Taipei to accept

April 29, 2026

China again touts benefits of union with Taiwan, Taipei rebuffs

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Goldman cuts access to Anthropic's Claude for Hong Kong bankers, source says

Goldman Sachs has removed access to Anthropic's Claude for its bankers in Hong Kong, a source with direct knowledge of the situation said, as banks step up scrutiny of

April 29, 2026

Goldman cuts access to Anthropic's Claude for Hong Kong bankers, source says

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Cognizant to buy Astreya for about $600 million

Cognizant Technology has agreed to buy Astreya, an IT services and technology provider focused on AI infrastructure and data center

April 29, 2026

Cognizant to buy Astreya for about $600 million

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US orders chip equipment companies to halt some shipments to China's No. 2 chipmaker Hua Hong

The U.S.

April 28, 2026

US orders chip equipment companies to halt some shipments to China's No. 2 chipmaker Hua Hong

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EU says Meta is failing to keep underage users off Facebook and Instagram

The European Union says Meta is failing to keep underage users from accessing Facebook and Instagram

April 29, 2026

EU says Meta is failing to keep underage users off Facebook and Instagram

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King Charles meets with US tech leaders, talks startup challenges

Britain's King Charles met with U.S. tech leaders on Tuesday as part of his four-day state visit, discussing challenges for early-stage startups as

April 29, 2026

King Charles meets with US tech leaders, talks startup challenges

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Taiwan's TSMC exits Arm with $231 million share sale

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, has sold its remaining stake in Arm Holdings, according to a company filing

April 29, 2026

Taiwan's TSMC exits Arm with $231 million share sale

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California adopts new rules allowing manufacturers to test and deploy heavy-duty autonomous vehicles

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) on Tuesday adopted new regulations for autonomous vehicles, allowing manufacturers to test and deploy heavy-duty driverless

April 29, 2026

California adopts new rules allowing manufacturers to test and deploy heavy-duty autonomous vehicles

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White House drafts guidance to bypass Anthropic's risk flag for new AI models, Axios reports

The White House is developing guidance that could allow federal agencies to sidestep Anthropic's supply-chain risk designation and onboard new artificial intelligence models,

April 29, 2026

White House drafts guidance to bypass Anthropic's risk flag for new AI models, Axios reports

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Inside Ukraine's drive to defeat the dreaded Shahed drone

In a foggy field in northeast Ukraine, four soldiers stare at red and yellow dots on a screen in the back of a van, armed with interceptor

April 29, 2026

Inside Ukraine's drive to defeat the dreaded Shahed drone

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Elon Musk says OpenAI was his idea, before executives looted it

Elon Musk took the stand on Tuesday at a high-stakes trial over the future of OpenAI, casting his lawsuit against the

April 28, 2026

Elon Musk says OpenAI was his idea, before executives looted it

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South Korea exports seen rising sharply again in April on chip boom: Reuters poll

South Korean exports likely rose in April for an 11th straight month, with a surge in chip demand driven by artificial intelligence investment more than

April 29, 2026

South Korea exports seen rising sharply again in April on chip boom: Reuters poll

Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms

Australia is proposing to tax digital giants Meta, Google and TikTok on a part of their revenue to pay for news reporters

April 28, 2026

Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms

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NASA's Artemis II moonship returns home to its launch site after historic voyage

The spacecraft that flew four astronauts around the moon is back where its record-breaking journey began

April 29, 2026

NASA's Artemis II moonship returns home to its launch site after historic voyage

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Amazon targets mass hiring with agentic software, goal to humanize AI

Amazon, which hires hundreds of thousands of workers every year for the holiday rush, on Tuesday introduced new software meant to speed up the

April 28, 2026

Amazon targets mass hiring with agentic software, goal to humanize AI

Melania Trump and Queen Camilla play supporting roles during state visit

April 29, 2026

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Joby flies first point-to-point air taxi flight tests in New York

Joby Aviation is conducting a week-long test of the first point-to-point air taxi demonstration flights in New York City as the company gets closer to winning

April 29, 2026

Joby flies first point-to-point air taxi flight tests in New York

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Visa beats quarterly profit estimates on resilient consumer spending

Visa beat estimates for Wall Street profit on Tuesday as the world's largest payment processor benefited from a steady rise in payment volumes

April 29, 2026

Visa beats quarterly profit estimates on resilient consumer spending

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NXP Semiconductors forecasts strong quarterly results, shares jump

NXP Semiconductors forecast second-quarter revenue and profit above Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, betting on an ongoing recovery in the industrial and automotive chip

April 29, 2026

NXP Semiconductors forecasts strong quarterly results, shares jump

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PPG beats quarterly profit, revenue estimates on pricing strength

PPG Industries beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit and revenue on Tuesday, helped by price hikes and strong demand in the aerospace and coatings segments.

April 29, 2026

PPG beats quarterly profit, revenue estimates on pricing strength

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T-Mobile lifts annual forecast for account additions after upbeat quarterly results

T-Mobile raised its forecast for annual postpaid net account additions on Tuesday, as competitive pricing and bundled streaming benefits help the U.S. wireless

April 29, 2026

T-Mobile lifts annual forecast for account additions after upbeat quarterly results

Trading Day: Chips off the table

U.S. tech stocks dived on Tuesday, slammed by worries over the sector's lofty growth expectations ahead of key earnings reports, while another

April 29, 2026

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Berkshire's Duracell must face BASF lawsuit over battery secrets, US judge rules

Duracell, the battery maker owned by Berkshire Hathaway, must face a lawsuit accusing it of stealing trade secrets related to German chemical company BASF's

April 29, 2026

Berkshire's Duracell must face BASF lawsuit over battery secrets, US judge rules

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Robinhood's quarterly profit misses estimates on weak transaction revenue

Robinhood Markets missed expectations for first-quarter profit on Tuesday, as weaker-than-expected transaction revenue and lower take rates in options and cryptocurrency trading

April 29, 2026

Robinhood's quarterly profit misses estimates on weak transaction revenue

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Booking Holdings cuts annual revenue growth forecast as Middle East war weighs

Booking Holdings cut its annual revenue growth forecast on Tuesday and warned that the war in the Middle East could weigh on bookings through the end of June,

April 29, 2026

Booking Holdings cuts annual revenue growth forecast as Middle East war weighs

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Seagate forecasts upbeat quarter as AI boom powers strong data-storage demand

Seagate Technology forecast fourth-quarter revenue and profit above Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, betting on strong demand for its data-storage hardware as enterprises ramp

April 29, 2026

Seagate forecasts upbeat quarter as AI boom powers strong data-storage demand

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Elon Musk testifies in a case that could change the path of AI

April 28, 2026

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House Democrats urge Trump to keep US ban on Chinese cars

More than 70 Democrats in the U.S.

April 28, 2026

House Democrats urge Trump to keep US ban on Chinese cars

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EU rules reining in Big Tech will now target cloud services and AI, regulators say

The European Union plans to turn the focus of its landmark rules curbing the power of Big Tech to cloud and artificial intelligence services, aiming to

April 28, 2026

EU rules reining in Big Tech will now target cloud services and AI, regulators say

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Augmented reality exhibit brings you to the front lines of the American Revolution

April 29, 2026

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US FDA to monitor clinical trial data in real time in pilot program aimed at speeding approvals

The U.S.

April 29, 2026

US FDA to monitor clinical trial data in real time in pilot program aimed at speeding approvals

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SpaceX ties Musk compensation to Mars colonization goal

SpaceX's board has approved a compensation plan for founder Elon Musk with goals as futuristic and celestial as the company's ambitions: colonizing Mars and running

April 28, 2026

SpaceX ties Musk compensation to Mars colonization goal

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FCC orders early reviews of Disney-owned ABC stations

The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday ordered early license reviews of eight Disney-owned ABC stations in a major escalation of the Trump administration's

April 29, 2026

FCC orders early reviews of Disney-owned ABC stations

Elon Musk takes stand in trial vs. Sam Altman that could reshape AI's future

Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO, world’s richest man and OpenAI’s cofounder, took the stand Tuesday in a high-stakes trial revolving around a bitter feud between himself and former friends Sam Altman and Greg Brockman that could reshape the future development of artificial intelligence

April 28, 2026

Elon Musk takes stand in trial vs. Sam Altman that could reshape AI's future

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Amazon touts a 'major expansion' with OpenAI as Microsoft ties loosen

Amazon announced what it called a “major expansion” of its partnership with ChatGPT maker OpenAI on Tuesday, a day after the artificial intelligence company said it was loosening its ties to longtime backer Microsoft

April 29, 2026

Amazon touts a 'major expansion' with OpenAI as Microsoft ties loosen

Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record

Ukraine’s defense minister says the country's armed forces shot down more than 33,000 Russian drones of various types in March, a record monthly figure since Moscow launched its all-out invasion more than four years ago

April 28, 2026