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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
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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
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Newly declassified FBI documents detail UFO sighting by officers — and one of them filmed it

Newly declassified FBI documents detail UFO sighting by officers — and one of them filmed it

May 29, 2026
Newly declassified FBI documents detail UFO sighting by officers — and one of them filmed it
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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

AI is changing this job so fast the interview process can’t keep up

May 28, 2026
AI is changing this job so fast the interview process can’t keep up
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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CNN sues Perplexity over alleged AI copyright theft

CNN sues Perplexity over alleged AI copyright theft

May 28, 2026
CNN sues Perplexity over alleged AI copyright theft
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
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Young men seek muscle in the ‘Wild West’ of alternative PEDs

Young men seek muscle in the ‘Wild West’ of alternative PEDs

May 28, 2026
Young men seek muscle in the ‘Wild West’ of alternative PEDs
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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
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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
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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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

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
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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
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology|World

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

US regulator tries to withdraw penalty against Trump donors’ crypto company

May 28, 2026
US regulator tries to withdraw penalty against Trump donors’ crypto company
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
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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

Vaping is often touted as less toxic than smoking. But new research raises concerns about cancer risk

May 28, 2026
Vaping is often touted as less toxic than smoking. But new research raises concerns about cancer risk
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‘It’s insulting’: Ferrari fans have given their verdict on its first electric car, and it’s not good

‘It’s insulting’: Ferrari fans have given their verdict on its first electric car, and it’s not good

May 28, 2026
‘It’s insulting’: Ferrari fans have given their verdict on its first electric car, and it’s not good
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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

School counselors start turning to AI chatbots to help students with their mental health

May 28, 2026
School counselors start turning to AI chatbots to help students with their mental health
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Protesters confront Box Elder County commissioners who approved Stratos Project data center

Protesters confront Box Elder County commissioners who approved Stratos Project data center

May 28, 2026
Protesters confront Box Elder County commissioners who approved Stratos Project data center
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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
Business|Crime|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

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
Business|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel

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
Business|Economy|Technology

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
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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
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
Business|Crime|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Federal prosecutors charge Google engineer for allegedly using insider info to make $1.2 million on Polymarket

Federal prosecutors charge Google engineer for allegedly using insider info to make $1.2 million on Polymarket

May 28, 2026
Federal prosecutors charge Google engineer for allegedly using insider info to make $1.2 million on Polymarket
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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?

The last ‘little crappy ship’: What’s the future for the US Navy’s troubled LCS?

May 28, 2026
The last ‘little crappy ship’: What’s the future for the US Navy’s troubled LCS?
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
Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Technology

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
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand

Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand

May 28, 2026
Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Trump Accounts app to go live Thursday

Trump Accounts app to go live Thursday

May 28, 2026
Trump Accounts app to go live Thursday
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
Business|Science|Technology|US

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology|World

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'
Business|Science|Technology|US|World

FAA orders SpaceX to investigate Starship booster mishap

The U.S.

May 27, 2026
FAA orders SpaceX to investigate Starship booster mishap
Business|Political|Technology|World

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

Students make local history as first student-built plane takes flight

May 28, 2026
Students make local history as first student-built plane takes flight
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
Business|Economy|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Iowa law funds pediatric cancer research through vape tax

Iowa law funds pediatric cancer research through vape tax

May 28, 2026
Iowa law funds pediatric cancer research through vape tax
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

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
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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
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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
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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
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Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone

Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone

May 27, 2026
Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone
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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
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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
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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
US space stocks rise on SpaceX IPO hype
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
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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
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

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
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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
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

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"

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
Amazon customer out $2,000 after two Garmin watch boxes delivered empty twice: "I don't have the watch, or my money"
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Out of the blue chips
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

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

Blood testing is now included in screening recommendations for colon and rectal cancer

May 27, 2026
Blood testing is now included in screening recommendations for colon and rectal cancer
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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
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

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

Evacuation orders lifted in California chemical tank emergency after worst-case explosion risk eliminated

May 24, 2026
Evacuation orders lifted in California chemical tank emergency after worst-case explosion risk eliminated
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

The Trump administration is working on a deal to give weapons-grade plutonium to energy companies

May 27, 2026
The Trump administration is working on a deal to give weapons-grade plutonium to energy companies
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
Trading Day: The AI train rolls on
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

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
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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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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

Rat sightings inspire woman to develop community tracking map

May 27, 2026
Rat sightings inspire woman to develop community tracking map
Economy|Political|Technology|World

Iranians emerge online with skepticism and defiance after months of blackout

Iranians emerge online with skepticism and defiance after months of blackout

May 27, 2026
Iranians emerge online with skepticism and defiance after months of blackout
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
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

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?

An astronaut suddenly couldn’t speak in space. What does that mean for future missions?

May 27, 2026
An astronaut suddenly couldn’t speak in space. What does that mean for future missions?
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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

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
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

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
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Whiskey shop using AI tool to help customers find their perfect bottle

Whiskey shop using AI tool to help customers find their perfect bottle

May 26, 2026
Whiskey shop using AI tool to help customers find their perfect bottle
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

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

Teens need to press pause on late-night doomscrolling

May 26, 2026
Teens need to press pause on late-night doomscrolling
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
Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Health|Political|Science|Technology

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'
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

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
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Opinion|Political|Technology

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
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

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

Freshman recognized for creating disaster communication packs after Helene

May 25, 2026
Freshman recognized for creating disaster communication packs after Helene
Business|Science|Technology|World

Pope Leo warns of AI fueling warfare in first major theological document

Pope Leo warns of AI fueling warfare in first major theological document

May 25, 2026
Pope Leo warns of AI fueling warfare in first major theological document
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

Want to be happier and healthier? Switch up your day with movement breaks

May 25, 2026
Want to be happier and healthier? Switch up your day with movement breaks
Science|Technology|Travel

Flight diverted because of power bank charging device in hold luggage

Flight diverted because of power bank charging device in hold luggage

May 25, 2026
Flight diverted because of power bank charging device in hold luggage
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

Man recalls being inside Waymo as it sped through construction zone, chased by police

May 25, 2026
Man recalls being inside Waymo as it sped through construction zone, chased by police
Economy|Education|Environment|Technology

Rocklin Unified eyes electric future amid high gas prices

Rocklin Unified eyes electric future amid high gas prices

May 25, 2026
Rocklin Unified eyes electric future amid high gas prices
Business|Science|Technology|Travel

AI is learning to fly airplanes — and aviation is starting to embrace it

AI is learning to fly airplanes — and aviation is starting to embrace it

May 25, 2026
AI is learning to fly airplanes — and aviation is starting to embrace it
Crime|Technology

Stolen AirTag helps police track down sexual assault suspect

Stolen AirTag helps police track down sexual assault suspect

May 25, 2026
Stolen AirTag helps police track down sexual assault suspect
Business|Education|Environment|Food|Science|Technology

Professor, team get $1.8M grant to turn surplus sweet potatoes into plant-based milk

Professor, team get $1.8M grant to turn surplus sweet potatoes into plant-based milk

May 25, 2026
Professor, team get $1.8M grant to turn surplus sweet potatoes into plant-based milk
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

I tried to turn my phone off for a week. Why it didn’t work

May 24, 2026
I tried to turn my phone off for a week. Why it didn’t work
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

Officials race to cool down tank containing toxic chemical as 50,000 residents remain under evacuation order in California

May 23, 2026
Officials race to cool down tank containing toxic chemical as 50,000 residents remain under evacuation order in California
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

Fact check: 28 separate false claims Trump made this week

May 23, 2026
Fact check: 28 separate false claims Trump made this week
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

The Milky Way ate another galaxy. Scientists say they’ve found the scraps

May 23, 2026
The Milky Way ate another galaxy. Scientists say they’ve found the scraps
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

AI is changing the internet forever. Here’s how

May 23, 2026
AI is changing the internet forever. Here’s how
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World

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
Arts|Business|Economy|Health|Sports|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Technology|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Fashion and Beauty|Technology

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
Shein to buy apparel retailer Everlane
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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

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

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
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
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

Iranian hackers are targeting aviation, oil and gas companies in espionage scheme, researchers say

May 22, 2026
Iranian hackers are targeting aviation, oil and gas companies in espionage scheme, researchers say
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
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Technology

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
Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Brittle bonds and AI boom face off
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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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

How to AI-proof your job

May 22, 2026
How to AI-proof your job
Crime|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Colorado Department of Corrections introduces high tech training for parole officers

Colorado Department of Corrections introduces high tech training for parole officers

May 22, 2026
Colorado Department of Corrections introduces high tech training for parole officers
Arts|Crime|Political|Sports|Technology|US|World

NYPD, FBI issue drone warning for FIFA World Cup, America 250, and more high-profile events this summer

NYPD, FBI issue drone warning for FIFA World Cup, America 250, and more high-profile events this summer

May 22, 2026
NYPD, FBI issue drone warning for FIFA World Cup, America 250, and more high-profile events this summer
Technology|Travel

LaGuardia Airport runway closed by sinkhole expected to reopen Friday

LaGuardia Airport runway closed by sinkhole expected to reopen Friday

May 22, 2026
LaGuardia Airport runway closed by sinkhole expected to reopen Friday
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
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|US

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
Environment|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|US|World

The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?

The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?

May 21, 2026
The most powerful rocket ever built is now even bigger and more powerful. But will it work?
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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|World

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
Arts|Food|Interview|Opinion|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Technology|US

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Technology|US

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'
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|US

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

Asteroid mission captures rarely seen perspective of Mars during close flyby

May 22, 2026
Asteroid mission captures rarely seen perspective of Mars during close flyby
Crime|Environment|Technology|Travel|US

Minnesota Air Rescue Team completes 1st nighttime hoist​ rescue, saving BWCA canoers

Minnesota Air Rescue Team completes 1st nighttime hoist​ rescue, saving BWCA canoers

May 22, 2026
Minnesota Air Rescue Team completes 1st nighttime hoist​ rescue, saving BWCA canoers
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
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
A look at the SpaceX IPO by the numbers
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Whale heat signatures in San Francisco Bay being tracked to prevent ship collisions

Whale heat signatures in San Francisco Bay being tracked to prevent ship collisions

May 22, 2026
Whale heat signatures in San Francisco Bay being tracked to prevent ship collisions
Education|Science|Technology

12-year-old student to graduate Evergreen Valley College as valedictorian

12-year-old student to graduate Evergreen Valley College as valedictorian

May 22, 2026
12-year-old student to graduate Evergreen Valley College as valedictorian
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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

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
SpaceX's road to landmark IPO filing
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
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

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

White House postpones executive order on AI

May 21, 2026
White House postpones executive order on AI
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
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money

Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money

May 21, 2026
Trump is rolling back Biden-era regulations on refrigerants. But it’s unlikely to save consumers money
Crime|Education|Environment|Technology|Travel

Aircraft from Vance Air Force Base makes emergency belly landing in Kansas

Aircraft from Vance Air Force Base makes emergency belly landing in Kansas

May 21, 2026
Aircraft from Vance Air Force Base makes emergency belly landing in Kansas
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
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|US|World

US awards IBM and other firms $2 billion to give America the edge in quantum computing

US awards IBM and other firms $2 billion to give America the edge in quantum computing

May 21, 2026
US awards IBM and other firms $2 billion to give America the edge in quantum computing
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology

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
Nonprofit fraud: Amid high-profile prosecutions, an accountant explains what’s really going on
Education|Environment|Health|Technology|World

Video shows lightning strike near Massachusetts family: "Sounded like a bomb was going off"

Video shows lightning strike near Massachusetts family: "Sounded like a bomb was going off"

May 22, 2026
Video shows lightning strike near Massachusetts family: "Sounded like a bomb was going off"
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
Arts|Business|Crime|Environment|Europe|Lifestyle|Technology|World

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

Radio station apologizes after accidentally announcing death of King Charles

May 21, 2026
Radio station apologizes after accidentally announcing death of King Charles
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’

Netflix to launch its first daily live show with ‘The Breakfast Club’

May 21, 2026
Netflix to launch its first daily live show with ‘The Breakfast Club’
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|Travel|World

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
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

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

AI turned Samsung into a $1 trillion company. Its workers want a bigger slice of the pie

May 21, 2026
AI turned Samsung into a $1 trillion company. Its workers want a bigger slice of the pie
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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
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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

Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, already producing drones, according to US intel

May 21, 2026
Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, already producing drones, according to US intel
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|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

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
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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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

New surgeon general’s advisory raises alarm about screen time risks for kids and teens

New surgeon general’s advisory raises alarm about screen time risks for kids and teens

May 21, 2026
New surgeon general’s advisory raises alarm about screen time risks for kids and teens
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

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

US military surveillance blimp supporting CBP is lost at the southern border, wreckage found in Mexico

May 21, 2026
US military surveillance blimp supporting CBP is lost at the southern border, wreckage found in Mexico
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX files for long-awaited public stock offering that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire

SpaceX files for long-awaited public stock offering that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire

May 21, 2026
SpaceX files for long-awaited public stock offering that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
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
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

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
The road to SpaceX's juggernaut IPO
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

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

Florida prosecutor charged with emailing herself the most sought-after documents from Jack Smith’s Trump investigation

May 21, 2026
Florida prosecutor charged with emailing herself the most sought-after documents from Jack Smith’s Trump investigation
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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

Chud the Builder shows how fast and easy it is to become notorious

May 21, 2026
Chud the Builder shows how fast and easy it is to become notorious
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

Neptunian moon Nereid could be lone intact survivor from ancient satellite system

May 21, 2026
Neptunian moon Nereid could be lone intact survivor from ancient satellite system
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
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

"Rise" plushie becomes part of space history at Charles M. Schulz museum

"Rise" plushie becomes part of space history at Charles M. Schulz museum

May 21, 2026
"Rise" plushie becomes part of space history at Charles M. Schulz museum
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

MPD investigating possible misuse of Flock license plate surveillance system

May 20, 2026
MPD investigating possible misuse of Flock license plate surveillance system
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
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Thousands of Chicago-area home listings just went dark on Zillow. Here’s why

Thousands of Chicago-area home listings just went dark on Zillow. Here’s why

May 20, 2026
Thousands of Chicago-area home listings just went dark on Zillow. Here’s why
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

James Murdoch buys New York magazine and Vox Media’s podcasts

May 20, 2026
James Murdoch buys New York magazine and Vox Media’s podcasts
Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Meta’s campaign to promote scrutinized youth safety features involved hundreds of family influencers

Meta’s campaign to promote scrutinized youth safety features involved hundreds of family influencers

May 20, 2026
Meta’s campaign to promote scrutinized youth safety features involved hundreds of family influencers
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

New Minnesota-built technology aims to better protect pilots fighting fires

New Minnesota-built technology aims to better protect pilots fighting fires

May 20, 2026
New Minnesota-built technology aims to better protect pilots fighting fires
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Several Twin Cities police departments considering the use of drones as first responders

Several Twin Cities police departments considering the use of drones as first responders

May 20, 2026
Several Twin Cities police departments considering the use of drones as first responders
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
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World

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.

These ‘Survivor’ contestants won a million dollars. Here’s how they spent it.

May 20, 2026
These ‘Survivor’ contestants won a million dollars. Here’s how they spent it.
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
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Target’s comeback strategy is working

Target’s comeback strategy is working

May 20, 2026
Target’s comeback strategy is working
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
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
As stocks slump, cue Nvidia
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

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
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

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
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

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

How Trump backed off on resuming Iran attacks — for now

May 20, 2026
How Trump backed off on resuming Iran attacks — for now
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

Sharks used as ocean sensors to aid hurricane research

May 20, 2026
Sharks used as ocean sensors to aid hurricane research
Business|Crime|Environment|Science|Technology

Driver intentionally drove Cybertruck into lake to use vehicle's "Wade Mode", police say

Driver intentionally drove Cybertruck into lake to use vehicle's "Wade Mode", police say

May 20, 2026
Driver intentionally drove Cybertruck into lake to use vehicle's "Wade Mode", police say
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Here's why a large number of gas stations have closed in Bay Area

Here's why a large number of gas stations have closed in Bay Area

May 20, 2026
Here's why a large number of gas stations have closed in Bay Area
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

Cyclists may soon have to share bike lanes with DoorDash delivery robots

Cyclists may soon have to share bike lanes with DoorDash delivery robots

May 20, 2026
Cyclists may soon have to share bike lanes with DoorDash delivery robots
Crime|Technology

You can now legally request revenge and deepfake porn to be taken down. Here’s how

You can now legally request revenge and deepfake porn to be taken down. Here’s how

May 20, 2026
You can now legally request revenge and deepfake porn to be taken down. Here’s how
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

Driver survives terrifying close call with falling steel beam under ramp

May 20, 2026
Driver survives terrifying close call with falling steel beam under ramp
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

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
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology|US|Videos

NTSB probes why a UPS jet lost an engine and crashed on takeoff

NTSB probes why a UPS jet lost an engine and crashed on takeoff

May 19, 2026
NTSB probes why a UPS jet lost an engine and crashed on takeoff
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

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

Google is making its biggest change to the search bar in years

May 20, 2026
Google is making its biggest change to the search bar in years
Health|Science|Sports|Technology

Woman falls 40 feet while rock climbing, credits blood transfusion in survival

Woman falls 40 feet while rock climbing, credits blood transfusion in survival

May 20, 2026
Woman falls 40 feet while rock climbing, credits blood transfusion in survival
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|Travel

How an iPhone helped search teams find plane that crashed in Nevada mountains

How an iPhone helped search teams find plane that crashed in Nevada mountains

May 20, 2026
How an iPhone helped search teams find plane that crashed in Nevada mountains
Business|Crime|Health|Sports|Technology

‘We're in a business where time matters greatly,’ First responders push safety app ahead of World Cup

‘We're in a business where time matters greatly,’ First responders push safety app ahead of World Cup

May 19, 2026
‘We're in a business where time matters greatly,’ First responders push safety app ahead of World Cup
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"

A mobile stroke unit helped save this 21-year-old Pennsylvania woman's life: "I could have died"

May 19, 2026
A mobile stroke unit helped save this 21-year-old Pennsylvania woman's life: "I could have died"
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
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

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
Arts|Business|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

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

How to oil-proof your life

May 19, 2026
How to oil-proof your life
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

The best expert-vetted sunscreens of 2026

May 19, 2026
The best expert-vetted sunscreens of 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

Woman's clinical trial may bring hope for autoimmune disorder patients

May 19, 2026
Woman's clinical trial may bring hope for autoimmune disorder patients
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Technology

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

Musk loses case against OpenAI

May 19, 2026
Musk loses case against OpenAI
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|World

Explosion at Searsmont lumber mill kills Maine firefighter, leaves multiple in critical condition

Explosion at Searsmont lumber mill kills Maine firefighter, leaves multiple in critical condition

May 19, 2026
Explosion at Searsmont lumber mill kills Maine firefighter, leaves multiple in critical condition
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

America 250: The birthplace of television and the man who invented it

America 250: The birthplace of television and the man who invented it

May 19, 2026
America 250: The birthplace of television and the man who invented it
Environment|Science|Technology

Northern California winds topple trees, spread outages and raise wildfire concerns

Northern California winds topple trees, spread outages and raise wildfire concerns

May 19, 2026
Northern California winds topple trees, spread outages and raise wildfire concerns
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Technology

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

Robot sifter joins volunteers at Klode Park beach to pull plastic from Lake Michigan shoreline

May 19, 2026
Robot sifter joins volunteers at Klode Park beach to pull plastic from Lake Michigan shoreline
Education|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

Norfolk sailor surprises daughters with fire truck homecoming

Norfolk sailor surprises daughters with fire truck homecoming

May 18, 2026
Norfolk sailor surprises daughters with fire truck homecoming
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|Travel|World

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

Why Ohio doesn't have any artificial intelligence regulations

May 18, 2026
Why Ohio doesn't have any artificial intelligence regulations
Education|Environment|Technology

KU architecture students build house for community members transitioning out of homelessness

KU architecture students build house for community members transitioning out of homelessness

May 18, 2026
KU architecture students build house for community members transitioning out of homelessness
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

A potential helipad and new parking spots are the latest changes at the White House

May 18, 2026
A potential helipad and new parking spots are the latest changes at the White House
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Dodging the drones: Aerial attackers stalk Ukrainian troops, and a CNN team, on a key road to the front

Dodging the drones: Aerial attackers stalk Ukrainian troops, and a CNN team, on a key road to the front

May 18, 2026
Dodging the drones: Aerial attackers stalk Ukrainian troops, and a CNN team, on a key road to the front
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Sports|Technology

Lululemon calls founder’s ideas ‘misguided’ in public letter

Lululemon calls founder’s ideas ‘misguided’ in public letter

May 18, 2026
Lululemon calls founder’s ideas ‘misguided’ in public letter
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
Business|Economy|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

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

An asteroid discovered days ago will narrowly miss Earth

May 18, 2026
An asteroid discovered days ago will narrowly miss Earth
Americas|Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Technology

Swatch and Audemars Piguet’s ‘high-low’ collab sparked a frenzy. Who’s the real winner?

Swatch and Audemars Piguet’s ‘high-low’ collab sparked a frenzy. Who’s the real winner?

May 18, 2026
Swatch and Audemars Piguet’s ‘high-low’ collab sparked a frenzy. Who’s the real winner?
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

PG&E warns Northern California counties of likely power shutoffs starting Sunday

May 18, 2026
PG&E warns Northern California counties of likely power shutoffs starting Sunday
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Pinball experiencing a renaissance comeback as pinballer competes in tournaments

Pinball experiencing a renaissance comeback as pinballer competes in tournaments

May 18, 2026
Pinball experiencing a renaissance comeback as pinballer competes in tournaments
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
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Emory physicist takes science out of the lab and onto the playground

Emory physicist takes science out of the lab and onto the playground

May 17, 2026
Emory physicist takes science out of the lab and onto the playground
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US aircraft carrier returns home after record deployment that included Iran war, Maduro capture

US aircraft carrier returns home after record deployment that included Iran war, Maduro capture

May 16, 2026
US aircraft carrier returns home after record deployment that included Iran war, Maduro capture
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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
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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
Americas|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology|World

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
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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
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FAA slashes hiring target, saying it can keep the skies safe with fewer air traffic controllers than it thought

FAA slashes hiring target, saying it can keep the skies safe with fewer air traffic controllers than it thought

May 16, 2026
FAA slashes hiring target, saying it can keep the skies safe with fewer air traffic controllers than it thought
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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
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Exclusive: Hackers have breached tank readers at US gas stations; officials suspect Iran is responsible

Exclusive: Hackers have breached tank readers at US gas stations; officials suspect Iran is responsible

May 16, 2026
Exclusive: Hackers have breached tank readers at US gas stations; officials suspect Iran is responsible
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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
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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
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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
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Trump leaves China, short on deliverables but with signs of a stabilized relationship

Trump leaves China, short on deliverables but with signs of a stabilized relationship

May 15, 2026
Trump leaves China, short on deliverables but with signs of a stabilized relationship
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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
Sports|Technology

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
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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

AT&T Stadium unveils new World Cup grass pitch

May 15, 2026
AT&T Stadium unveils new World Cup grass pitch
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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
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
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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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Business|Science|Technology

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

Teen survives cardiac arrest, inspires heart safety advocacy

May 15, 2026
Teen survives cardiac arrest, inspires heart safety advocacy
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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

Fayetteville residents press Swarm Aero at tense town hall over drone development

May 15, 2026
Fayetteville residents press Swarm Aero at tense town hall over drone development
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

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
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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
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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
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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

Man fights HOA over outdoor security cameras he says stopped package theft

May 15, 2026
Man fights HOA over outdoor security cameras he says stopped package theft
Asia|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

What proteins in prehistoric teeth reveal about Stone Age sex between early human species

What proteins in prehistoric teeth reveal about Stone Age sex between early human species

May 15, 2026
What proteins in prehistoric teeth reveal about Stone Age sex between early human species
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Mother flies to California on Mother's Day to help son battling rare bone cancer

Mother flies to California on Mother's Day to help son battling rare bone cancer

May 15, 2026
Mother flies to California on Mother's Day to help son battling rare bone cancer
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'Can save lives': Teen given a second chance helps donate AED to community center

'Can save lives': Teen given a second chance helps donate AED to community center

May 15, 2026
'Can save lives': Teen given a second chance helps donate AED to community center
Arts|Business|Finance|Technology

The Trump phone will start shipping following months of delays

The Trump phone will start shipping following months of delays

May 15, 2026
The Trump phone will start shipping following months of delays
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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
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
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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
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

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
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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
Business|Economy|Technology

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
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'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
'G2' choreography
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Business|Crime|Technology|Travel|World

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
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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
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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
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

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
Business|Education|Europe|Health|Technology|World

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
Business|Education|Health|Science|Technology

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
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Cross-country scheme to steal cryptocurrency involved fake food orders and violent break-ins, prosecutors say

Cross-country scheme to steal cryptocurrency involved fake food orders and violent break-ins, prosecutors say

May 14, 2026
Cross-country scheme to steal cryptocurrency involved fake food orders and violent break-ins, prosecutors say
Business|Lifestyle|Technology

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
Arts|Business|Education|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Honda just lost money for the first time in 70 years

Honda just lost money for the first time in 70 years

May 14, 2026
Honda just lost money for the first time in 70 years
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
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

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
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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
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Technology

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
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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
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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

1 injured when Cybertruck crashes into preschool, sets building on fire

May 14, 2026
1 injured when Cybertruck crashes into preschool, sets building on fire
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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
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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
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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
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'Spark Interactive' trailer brings Holocaust education into the digital age

'Spark Interactive' trailer brings Holocaust education into the digital age

May 14, 2026
'Spark Interactive' trailer brings Holocaust education into the digital age
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Man with ties to Las Vegas biolab found guilty for operating separate California lab

Man with ties to Las Vegas biolab found guilty for operating separate California lab

May 14, 2026
Man with ties to Las Vegas biolab found guilty for operating separate California lab
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Kevin O'Leary accuses data center opponents of being funded by China

Kevin O'Leary accuses data center opponents of being funded by China

May 14, 2026
Kevin O'Leary accuses data center opponents of being funded by China
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Girl's hearing loss sparks TikTok community and awareness

Girl's hearing loss sparks TikTok community and awareness

May 14, 2026
Girl's hearing loss sparks TikTok community and awareness
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'It does give you choices': Man working to teach people about EVs through non-profit organization

'It does give you choices': Man working to teach people about EVs through non-profit organization

May 14, 2026
'It does give you choices': Man working to teach people about EVs through non-profit organization
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Mystery Machine turns surprise vending into social experience

Mystery Machine turns surprise vending into social experience

May 14, 2026
Mystery Machine turns surprise vending into social experience
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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
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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
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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
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Putin flexes muscle with test of powerful nuclear-capable missile

Putin flexes muscle with test of powerful nuclear-capable missile

May 13, 2026
Putin flexes muscle with test of powerful nuclear-capable missile
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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
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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
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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
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New community solar garden in Owatonna breaks ground with goal of reducing homeowner energy bills

New community solar garden in Owatonna breaks ground with goal of reducing homeowner energy bills

May 13, 2026
New community solar garden in Owatonna breaks ground with goal of reducing homeowner energy bills
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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
As the US starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China’s help
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Seeking free money advice from AI? Don’t be so quick to upload any financial statements

Seeking free money advice from AI? Don’t be so quick to upload any financial statements

May 13, 2026
Seeking free money advice from AI? Don’t be so quick to upload any financial statements
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
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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
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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
Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|Travel|World

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

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
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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
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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
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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
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Exclusive: The FAA is evaluating risks to flights from Trump’s ‘triumphal arch’

Exclusive: The FAA is evaluating risks to flights from Trump’s ‘triumphal arch’

May 13, 2026
Exclusive: The FAA is evaluating risks to flights from Trump’s ‘triumphal arch’
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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
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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
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Fire reported on natural gas platform off Santa Barbara coast

Fire reported on natural gas platform off Santa Barbara coast

May 13, 2026
Fire reported on natural gas platform off Santa Barbara coast
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‘Are you completely trustworthy?’: Musk’s attorney presses OpenAI CEO in trial

‘Are you completely trustworthy?’: Musk’s attorney presses OpenAI CEO in trial

May 12, 2026
‘Are you completely trustworthy?’: Musk’s attorney presses OpenAI CEO in trial
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
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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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

What is in the US Senate's landmark crypto bill?

The U.S.

May 12, 2026
What is in the US Senate's landmark crypto bill?
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology

Rare dinosaur species being studied at the Cincinnati Museum Center

Rare dinosaur species being studied at the Cincinnati Museum Center

May 13, 2026
Rare dinosaur species being studied at the Cincinnati Museum Center
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
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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
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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
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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

AI helping Arizonans stay safer during pregnancy

May 12, 2026
AI helping Arizonans stay safer during pregnancy
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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

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
Economy|Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Sports|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|Technology

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

After Denver airport runway death, questions raised about perimeter security at Pittsburgh International Airport

May 12, 2026
After Denver airport runway death, questions raised about perimeter security at Pittsburgh International Airport
Crime|Education|Technology

Data stolen in Canvas hack that hit thousands of schools has been returned, company says

Data stolen in Canvas hack that hit thousands of schools has been returned, company says

May 12, 2026
Data stolen in Canvas hack that hit thousands of schools has been returned, company says
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'
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Technology

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’

eBay rejects GameStop’s $56 billion offer, calling it ‘neither credible nor attractive’

May 12, 2026
eBay rejects GameStop’s $56 billion offer, calling it ‘neither credible nor attractive’
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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Tech boom vs oil crisis: Asia’s new economic reality is a warning for the world

Tech boom vs oil crisis: Asia’s new economic reality is a warning for the world

May 12, 2026
Tech boom vs oil crisis: Asia’s new economic reality is a warning for the world
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Trading Day: AI beats Iran impasse
Economy|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|World

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

ChatGPT encouraged FSU shooter, victim’s family alleges in new lawsuit

May 12, 2026
ChatGPT encouraged FSU shooter, victim’s family alleges in new lawsuit
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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

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

NBC orders ‘Wordle’ game show hosted by Savannah Guthrie

May 11, 2026
NBC orders ‘Wordle’ game show hosted by Savannah Guthrie
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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

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
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|World

‘Not normal’: On one April day, all of the planet’s top 50 hottest cities were in a single country

‘Not normal’: On one April day, all of the planet’s top 50 hottest cities were in a single country

May 11, 2026
‘Not normal’: On one April day, all of the planet’s top 50 hottest cities were in a single country
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
Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

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

Democrats’ internal fights sway the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco

May 11, 2026
Democrats’ internal fights sway the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi in San Francisco
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

A death on Denver airport’s runway highlights the challenge of securing a facility twice the size of Manhattan

May 11, 2026
A death on Denver airport’s runway highlights the challenge of securing a facility twice the size of Manhattan
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Market listing an option for VW's US Scout brand, CEO tells paper
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

Police investigating reports of gas being stolen from vehicles

May 11, 2026
Police investigating reports of gas being stolen from vehicles
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

Canvas outage sends students scrambling in Chicago, Illinois, as end of spring semester looms

May 10, 2026
Canvas outage sends students scrambling in Chicago, Illinois, as end of spring semester looms
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Middle schoolers light up skyscraper with original video games

Middle schoolers light up skyscraper with original video games

May 10, 2026
Middle schoolers light up skyscraper with original video games
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology|World

Sister of man killed in Times Square says she's disgusted by alleged TikTok trend motive

Sister of man killed in Times Square says she's disgusted by alleged TikTok trend motive

May 10, 2026
Sister of man killed in Times Square says she's disgusted by alleged TikTok trend motive
Crime|Science|Technology

How discarded chewing gum helped convict a serial rapist of two cold case murders

How discarded chewing gum helped convict a serial rapist of two cold case murders

May 10, 2026
How discarded chewing gum helped convict a serial rapist of two cold case murders
Asia|Technology|World

US experience fighting Iran offers lessons for China, experts say

US experience fighting Iran offers lessons for China, experts say

May 10, 2026
US experience fighting Iran offers lessons for China, experts say
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

Iran’s two-tier internet access fuels anger and exposes cracks in the regime

May 10, 2026
Iran’s two-tier internet access fuels anger and exposes cracks in the regime
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

AI isn’t actually ‘taking’ your job. Here’s what’s happening instead

AI isn’t actually ‘taking’ your job. Here’s what’s happening instead

May 10, 2026
AI isn’t actually ‘taking’ your job. Here’s what’s happening instead
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Porn website at center of CNN investigation into sexual abuse taken offline

Porn website at center of CNN investigation into sexual abuse taken offline

May 08, 2026
Porn website at center of CNN investigation into sexual abuse taken offline
Crime|Technology|US|World

Man convicted of making explosives, throwing one onto NYC subway tracks faces sentencing

Man convicted of making explosives, throwing one onto NYC subway tracks faces sentencing

May 10, 2026
Man convicted of making explosives, throwing one onto NYC subway tracks faces sentencing
Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology

Tech bros say AI may become your friend. Experts explain why it can’t

Tech bros say AI may become your friend. Experts explain why it can’t

May 09, 2026
Tech bros say AI may become your friend. Experts explain why it can’t
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
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology|World

Teen takeovers: The chaotic gatherings that are spurring curfews and crackdowns

Teen takeovers: The chaotic gatherings that are spurring curfews and crackdowns

May 09, 2026
Teen takeovers: The chaotic gatherings that are spurring curfews and crackdowns
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary

Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary

May 09, 2026
Why Utah residents are protesting a massive AI data center project backed by Kevin O’Leary
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

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

What we know about the Canvas hack that has impacted thousands of schools

May 08, 2026
What we know about the Canvas hack that has impacted thousands of schools
Business|Crime|Political|Technology

Man challenges New Mexico speed camera tickets for car he doesn’t own

Man challenges New Mexico speed camera tickets for car he doesn’t own

May 09, 2026
Man challenges New Mexico speed camera tickets for car he doesn’t own
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
Americas|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

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

A look inside Amazon's drone delivery service in Pontiac

May 09, 2026
A look inside Amazon's drone delivery service in Pontiac
Political|Science|Technology|US|Videos|World

Pentagon releases initial batch of declassified files detailing UFOs

Pentagon releases initial batch of declassified files detailing UFOs

May 08, 2026
Pentagon releases initial batch of declassified files detailing UFOs
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
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

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

Was Bigfoot just spotted in Ohio? Reported sightings stoke a long-running hunt for answers

May 08, 2026
Was Bigfoot just spotted in Ohio? Reported sightings stoke a long-running hunt for answers
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
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Opinion|Technology|World

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
Arts|Education|Environment|Political|Sports|Technology|World

Six key things we learned about Pope Leo in his first year

Six key things we learned about Pope Leo in his first year

May 08, 2026
Six key things we learned about Pope Leo in his first year
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Iran’s ‘mosquito fleet’ means its battered navy still has bite

Iran’s ‘mosquito fleet’ means its battered navy still has bite

May 08, 2026
Iran’s ‘mosquito fleet’ means its battered navy still has bite
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
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

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
Business|Crime|Environment|Science|Technology|World

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

'Very disappointed': Maricopa County supervisors approve controversial data center

May 08, 2026
'Very disappointed': Maricopa County supervisors approve controversial data center
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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
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How a mother of Elon Musk’s children became a key witness in his lawsuit against OpenAI

How a mother of Elon Musk’s children became a key witness in his lawsuit against OpenAI

May 08, 2026
How a mother of Elon Musk’s children became a key witness in his lawsuit against OpenAI
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

A new experiment deepens the mystery over gravitational constant, Big G

May 08, 2026
A new experiment deepens the mystery over gravitational constant, Big G
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
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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
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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
Africa|Crime|Health|Science|Technology|World

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
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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'
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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
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Google’s plan to win the AI health race? Play nice with Apple and other rivals

Google’s plan to win the AI health race? Play nice with Apple and other rivals

May 07, 2026
Google’s plan to win the AI health race? Play nice with Apple and other rivals
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
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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
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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
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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
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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
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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
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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
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The Pentagon is delaying wind power development — even on private land

The Pentagon is delaying wind power development — even on private land

May 07, 2026
The Pentagon is delaying wind power development — even on private land
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

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
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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
Chip frenzy goes global
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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
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‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing

‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing

May 07, 2026
‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing
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
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

What's at stake at the Trump-Xi summit

U.S.

May 07, 2026
What's at stake at the Trump-Xi summit
Science|Technology|World

The Pentagon keeps promising to follow the law when using AI, but what are the limits?

The Pentagon keeps promising to follow the law when using AI, but what are the limits?

May 07, 2026
The Pentagon keeps promising to follow the law when using AI, but what are the limits?
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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Market rebound: Why some stocks are looking past the Iran war

Market rebound: Why some stocks are looking past the Iran war

May 07, 2026
Market rebound: Why some stocks are looking past the Iran war
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Trading Day: A peace wish and chips
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
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|US

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
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Mid-Missouri aircraft company helps customers build and fly their own planes

Mid-Missouri aircraft company helps customers build and fly their own planes

May 07, 2026
Mid-Missouri aircraft company helps customers build and fly their own planes
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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
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology|World

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
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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
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

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
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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
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

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
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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?
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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
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Hackers steal loyalty rewards points that can be worth thousands for travelers

Hackers steal loyalty rewards points that can be worth thousands for travelers

May 06, 2026
Hackers steal loyalty rewards points that can be worth thousands for travelers
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
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

'I won't know unless I try': Family farm experiments with agrivoltaics for crop production

'I won't know unless I try': Family farm experiments with agrivoltaics for crop production

May 06, 2026
'I won't know unless I try': Family farm experiments with agrivoltaics for crop production
Business|Economy|Technology

Meta suggests total shutdown in New Mexico

Meta suggests total shutdown in New Mexico

May 06, 2026
Meta suggests total shutdown in New Mexico
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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
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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
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Photos show Queens antisemitic vandalism suspects, NYPD says

Photos show Queens antisemitic vandalism suspects, NYPD says

May 06, 2026
Photos show Queens antisemitic vandalism suspects, NYPD says
Crime|Lifestyle|Technology|US

New Hampshire man who helps find lost pets has had drone shot at 4 times

New Hampshire man who helps find lost pets has had drone shot at 4 times

May 06, 2026
New Hampshire man who helps find lost pets has had drone shot at 4 times
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
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Technology|World

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

Ride a jet ski through a re-creation of an Alaska mega-tsunami with the help of science

May 06, 2026
Ride a jet ski through a re-creation of an Alaska mega-tsunami with the help of science
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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Health|Political|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

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
Trading Day: Rarified AIr
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
Business|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|World

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

Microsoft, Google and xAI will let the government test their AI models before launch

May 06, 2026
Microsoft, Google and xAI will let the government test their AI models before launch
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
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|World

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
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

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

California neighborhood remains without potable water

May 06, 2026
California neighborhood remains without potable water
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

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
Are military dolphins working in the Strait of Hormuz? Probably not, but they have been part of the US Navy for decades
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

Meet the early pioneers who shaped the future of today's self-driving cars

May 06, 2026
Meet the early pioneers who shaped the future of today's self-driving cars
Business|Entertainment|Technology

James Murdoch in talks to buy New York magazine and Vox podcasts for $300M or more

James Murdoch in talks to buy New York magazine and Vox podcasts for $300M or more

May 06, 2026
James Murdoch in talks to buy New York magazine and Vox podcasts for $300M or more
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Layoffs lead unemployed people on hiking journey in search of community

Layoffs lead unemployed people on hiking journey in search of community

May 06, 2026
Layoffs lead unemployed people on hiking journey in search of community
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Technology

Specialized search teams assist police in search for missing NKU student

Specialized search teams assist police in search for missing NKU student

May 06, 2026
Specialized search teams assist police in search for missing NKU student
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

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
Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter disclosures, $1.5 million fine imposed
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
Business|Economy|Europe|Opinion|Science|Technology

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
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology|World

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

One of the planet’s biggest cities is sinking so rapidly it’s visible from space

May 05, 2026
One of the planet’s biggest cities is sinking so rapidly it’s visible from space
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle|Technology|US|World

5 charged after AT&T wire thefts caused widespread outages in North Carolina

5 charged after AT&T wire thefts caused widespread outages in North Carolina

May 05, 2026
5 charged after AT&T wire thefts caused widespread outages in North Carolina
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
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Best meteor shower in the Southern Hemisphere peaks tonight

Best meteor shower in the Southern Hemisphere peaks tonight

May 05, 2026
Best meteor shower in the Southern Hemisphere peaks tonight
Business|Economy|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Business|Finance|Science|Technology|World

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
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

New program helps drivers with health conditions safely interact with first responders in Missouri

New program helps drivers with health conditions safely interact with first responders in Missouri

May 05, 2026
New program helps drivers with health conditions safely interact with first responders in Missouri
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
Education|Entertainment|Health|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Education|Europe|Technology|World

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
Business|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Child safety lab launching ‘independent crash testing’ for AI tools

Child safety lab launching ‘independent crash testing’ for AI tools

May 05, 2026
Child safety lab launching ‘independent crash testing’ for AI tools
Europe|Political|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

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
Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|US|World

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
Business|Crime|Health|Technology

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
Arts|Business|Education|Sports|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel|World

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
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

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
Business|Crime|Technology|World

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
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology|World

Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter disclosures, $1.5 million fine imposed

Elon Musk settled the U.S.

May 05, 2026
Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over Twitter disclosures, $1.5 million fine imposed
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

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
Political|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Technology

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
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology|US

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
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

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
Business|Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

United flight collides with truck and light pole as it lands at Newark airport

United flight collides with truck and light pole as it lands at Newark airport

May 04, 2026
United flight collides with truck and light pole as it lands at Newark airport
Science|Technology|World

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
Arts|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

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
Business|Crime|Science|Technology|World

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

A professor, a Paralympian and a mentor: How Dr. Cassie Mitchell is shaping lives at Georgia Tech

May 05, 2026
A professor, a Paralympian and a mentor: How Dr. Cassie Mitchell is shaping lives at Georgia Tech
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
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology|World

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'
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

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

Musk wanted to settle with OpenAI just days before their courtroom showdown, new filing says

May 04, 2026
Musk wanted to settle with OpenAI just days before their courtroom showdown, new filing says
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

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem

May 04, 2026
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a plastic trash nightmare. It could also be part of a much bigger, hidden problem
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
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|Technology|US

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

Big Tech’s massive spending is back in focus on Wall Street

May 04, 2026
Big Tech’s massive spending is back in focus on Wall Street
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

GameStop makes daring $56 billion bid for eBay, hoping to rival Amazon

May 04, 2026
GameStop makes daring $56 billion bid for eBay, hoping to rival Amazon
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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

Flight data bolsters claim China Eastern plane was deliberately crashed in 2022

May 04, 2026
Flight data bolsters claim China Eastern plane was deliberately crashed in 2022
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|Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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 
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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|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
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology|World

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

At this party, everyone is the same height

May 04, 2026
At this party, everyone is the same height
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Tech billionaire pushes to restore Dungeness crab season for Thanksgiving

Tech billionaire pushes to restore Dungeness crab season for Thanksgiving

May 04, 2026
Tech billionaire pushes to restore Dungeness crab season for Thanksgiving
Business|Environment|Technology

Mayor faces backlash over AI-enhanced cleanup photo

Mayor faces backlash over AI-enhanced cleanup photo

May 04, 2026
Mayor faces backlash over AI-enhanced cleanup photo
Crime|Economy|Technology|World

Text scam brings 200 people to Denver County Court

Text scam brings 200 people to Denver County Court

May 04, 2026
Text scam brings 200 people to Denver County Court
Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Months later, ALS patient gets disabled parking spot she sought for freedom to simply leave home

Months later, ALS patient gets disabled parking spot she sought for freedom to simply leave home

May 03, 2026
Months later, ALS patient gets disabled parking spot she sought for freedom to simply leave home
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Sales of used electric vehicles on the rise in Minnesota amid gas price hikes

Sales of used electric vehicles on the rise in Minnesota amid gas price hikes

May 03, 2026
Sales of used electric vehicles on the rise in Minnesota amid gas price hikes
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

Barry Levinson’s box-office flop ‘Toys’ predicted the future of warfare

May 03, 2026
Barry Levinson’s box-office flop ‘Toys’ predicted the future of warfare
Business|Economy|Election|Environment|Political|Technology

Backed by tech money, a moderate Democrat from Silicon Valley mounts a bid for California governor

Backed by tech money, a moderate Democrat from Silicon Valley mounts a bid for California governor

May 03, 2026
Backed by tech money, a moderate Democrat from Silicon Valley mounts a bid for California governor
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

Hezbollah deploys a potent new weapon designed to evade Israeli detection

May 03, 2026
Hezbollah deploys a potent new weapon designed to evade Israeli detection
Business|Finance|Sports|Technology|World

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

Bay Area teen's ReCap Project targets medical plastic waste for recycling

May 03, 2026
Bay Area teen's ReCap Project targets medical plastic waste for recycling
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

UAB completes Alabama's first bone marrow transplant using deceased donor

May 03, 2026
UAB completes Alabama's first bone marrow transplant using deceased donor
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Aging better isn’t just about adding more years. Tech to reduce chronic disease is just as important

Aging better isn’t just about adding more years. Tech to reduce chronic disease is just as important

May 02, 2026
Aging better isn’t just about adding more years. Tech to reduce chronic disease is just as important
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

How ChatGPT conversations became ‘a treasure trove’ of evidence in criminal investigations

May 02, 2026
How ChatGPT conversations became ‘a treasure trove’ of evidence in criminal investigations
Arts|Business|Political|Technology|Travel|World

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

What oil crisis? China’s EVs are ready to dominate the 21st century

May 02, 2026
What oil crisis? China’s EVs are ready to dominate the 21st century
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|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

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

China was the birthplace of recreational drones. Now you can’t buy one in Beijing

May 02, 2026
China was the birthplace of recreational drones. Now you can’t buy one in Beijing
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
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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
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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
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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

Vincenzo's First Car: How a therapeutic toy car is changing the life of a three-year-old with cerebral palsy

May 02, 2026
Vincenzo's First Car: How a therapeutic toy car is changing the life of a three-year-old with cerebral palsy
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
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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

This special K-9 sniffs out hidden evidence used in internet crimes against children

May 02, 2026
This special K-9 sniffs out hidden evidence used in internet crimes against children
Science|Technology

Interstellar comet came from a much different solar system than ours

Interstellar comet came from a much different solar system than ours

May 02, 2026
Interstellar comet came from a much different solar system than ours
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Driverless cars in California can now get traffic tickets under new DMV rules

Driverless cars in California can now get traffic tickets under new DMV rules

May 02, 2026
Driverless cars in California can now get traffic tickets under new DMV rules
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

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
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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
STORY REMOVED: US--Climate-AI-Wildfires
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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

Pentagon strikes deals with 8 Big Tech companies after shunning Anthropic

May 01, 2026
Pentagon strikes deals with 8 Big Tech companies after shunning Anthropic
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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
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

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
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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

Apple’s new CEO will inherit strong sales and even greater expectations

May 01, 2026
Apple’s new CEO will inherit strong sales and even greater expectations
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

Shut out from the US, the world’s largest EV maker still thinks it can stay on top

May 01, 2026
Shut out from the US, the world’s largest EV maker still thinks it can stay on top
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Science|Technology

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
Crime|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology|US

How a speculative story about dead and missing scientists went from the fringe to the White House

How a speculative story about dead and missing scientists went from the fringe to the White House

May 01, 2026
How a speculative story about dead and missing scientists went from the fringe to the White House
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

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
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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

Elon Musk’s courtroom showdown with Sam Altman started this week. The biggest takeaways so far

May 01, 2026
Elon Musk’s courtroom showdown with Sam Altman started this week. The biggest takeaways so far
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

USGS report finds hundreds of thousands of metric tons of lithium oxide in Maine, New Hampshire

USGS report finds hundreds of thousands of metric tons of lithium oxide in Maine, New Hampshire

May 01, 2026
USGS report finds hundreds of thousands of metric tons of lithium oxide in Maine, New Hampshire
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'

Proposed mega data center draws concerns over 'heat island effect'

May 01, 2026
Proposed mega data center draws concerns over 'heat island effect'
Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

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

Riverfront workshops use rain barrels to protect the Great Lakes and reduce backyard flooding

May 01, 2026
Riverfront workshops use rain barrels to protect the Great Lakes and reduce backyard flooding
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

Hard Rock launches digital player health tool for gamblers

May 01, 2026
Hard Rock launches digital player health tool for gamblers
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

The Colorado Springs Police Department is testing an AI agent for staffing its non-emergency line

May 01, 2026
The Colorado Springs Police Department is testing an AI agent for staffing its non-emergency line
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
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|Technology|World

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

A celestial double feature in May — two full moons

April 30, 2026
A celestial double feature in May — two full moons
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

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

US cyber team hasn’t been activated yet to protect midterm elections from foreign meddling

April 30, 2026
US cyber team hasn’t been activated yet to protect midterm elections from foreign meddling
Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Political|Science|Technology

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

AI real estate tools promise big savings for homebuyers

April 30, 2026
AI real estate tools promise big savings for homebuyers
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

This company says nuclear fusion could finally power the grid — and soon

April 30, 2026
This company says nuclear fusion could finally power the grid — and soon
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Sports|Stock Markets|Technology|US

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 
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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
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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
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

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
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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
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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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Arts|Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

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

Trump welcomes Artemis II astronauts to Oval Office — and fields questions on Iran, Comey and UFOs

April 30, 2026
Trump welcomes Artemis II astronauts to Oval Office — and fields questions on Iran, Comey and UFOs
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
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Technology

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

Musk lays out his souring relationship with OpenAI in a second day of testimony

April 29, 2026
Musk lays out his souring relationship with OpenAI in a second day of testimony
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Food|Health|Technology|US

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"

Town finally has safe drinking water after 6 years of radium contamination: "Such a relief"

April 30, 2026
Town finally has safe drinking water after 6 years of radium contamination: "Such a relief"
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
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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

Couple hopes to donate embryos to help others grow their families

April 30, 2026
Couple hopes to donate embryos to help others grow their families
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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

Elementary students help shape future of food delivery robots

April 30, 2026
Elementary students help shape future of food delivery robots
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Technology

Three license plate reader cameras stolen near Highway 49

Three license plate reader cameras stolen near Highway 49

April 30, 2026
Three license plate reader cameras stolen near Highway 49
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
Business|Science|Technology|Travel|US|World

Vehicle tracking devices being installed at NYC area airports after plane collided with fire truck

Vehicle tracking devices being installed at NYC area airports after plane collided with fire truck

April 29, 2026
Vehicle tracking devices being installed at NYC area airports after plane collided with fire truck
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

The truth behind 7 common lung cancer myths

April 29, 2026
The truth behind 7 common lung cancer myths
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

Investigators hope new rendering will aid in 36-year effort to identify Mohave County Jane Doe

April 29, 2026
Investigators hope new rendering will aid in 36-year effort to identify Mohave County Jane Doe
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

Families of Tumbler Ridge shooting victims sue OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman

April 29, 2026
Families of Tumbler Ridge shooting victims sue OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Science|Technology|World

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?
Environment|Health|Science|Sports|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|Technology

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
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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
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology

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

OpenAI wants to put its most powerful model at all levels of government to fight hackers

April 29, 2026
OpenAI wants to put its most powerful model at all levels of government to fight hackers
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This ‘miracle tree’ can filter more than 98% of microplastics from tap water

This ‘miracle tree’ can filter more than 98% of microplastics from tap water

April 29, 2026
This ‘miracle tree’ can filter more than 98% of microplastics from tap water
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Takeaways from day 1 of the Elon Musk and Sam Altman trial

Takeaways from day 1 of the Elon Musk and Sam Altman trial

April 29, 2026
Takeaways from day 1 of the Elon Musk and Sam Altman trial
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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
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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
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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
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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
Economy|Political|Technology|World

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
Business|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

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
Business|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

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  
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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
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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
Science|Technology|Travel|World

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
Business|Science|Technology

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
Arts|Education|Political|Technology|Travel|World

Melania Trump and Queen Camilla play supporting roles during state visit

Melania Trump and Queen Camilla play supporting roles during state visit

April 29, 2026
Melania Trump and Queen Camilla play supporting roles during state visit
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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
Trading Day: Chips off the table
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel|World

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
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Elon Musk testifies in a case that could change the path of AI

Elon Musk testifies in a case that could change the path of AI

April 28, 2026
Elon Musk testifies in a case that could change the path of AI
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

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
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Technology|Travel

Augmented reality exhibit brings you to the front lines of the American Revolution

Augmented reality exhibit brings you to the front lines of the American Revolution

April 29, 2026
Augmented reality exhibit brings you to the front lines of the American Revolution
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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
Business|Science|Technology

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
Business|Entertainment|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

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
Economy|Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

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
Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record
Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Technology

Digital checkouts surpass traditional books at libraries as funding questions loom

Digital checkouts surpass traditional books at libraries as funding questions loom

April 29, 2026
Digital checkouts surpass traditional books at libraries as funding questions loom
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

Father shares memories of family he lost in house fire, reacts to report on 911 coverage gaps

Father shares memories of family he lost in house fire, reacts to report on 911 coverage gaps

April 29, 2026
Father shares memories of family he lost in house fire, reacts to report on 911 coverage gaps
Sports|Technology|World

Athletics-Adidas innovation underpins Sawe's historic sub‑two marathon in London

Kite-surfing fabrics, car tyres and shortened shoelaces helped Kenyan Sabastian Sawe and Adidas crack the two‑hour marathon

April 28, 2026
Athletics-Adidas innovation underpins Sawe's historic sub‑two marathon in London
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

OpenAI's latest AI models, Codex now available on Amazon Bedrock

OpenAI is now offering its latest AI models and its Codex coding agent on Amazon's cloud services platform, the companies said on Tuesday

April 28, 2026
OpenAI's latest AI models, Codex now available on Amazon Bedrock
Business|Crime|Political|Technology|World

The Supreme Court seems likely to shut down a lawsuit by Falun Gong over Cisco's aid to China

The Supreme Court seems likely to grant tech giant Cisco’s bid to shut down a lawsuit claiming that the company’s technology was used to persecute members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement in China

April 28, 2026
The Supreme Court seems likely to shut down a lawsuit by Falun Gong over Cisco's aid to China
Business|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

More residents turning to e-bikes as gas prices remain high

More residents turning to e-bikes as gas prices remain high

April 29, 2026
More residents turning to e-bikes as gas prices remain high
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology|World

Students injured in Brown University shooting sue school, alleging security failures

Brown University is facing lawsuits from three students injured in a campus shooting on December 13

April 28, 2026
Students injured in Brown University shooting sue school, alleging security failures
Arts|Crime|Education|Technology

K9 Zona's new children's book promotes online safety

K9 Zona's new children's book promotes online safety

April 29, 2026
K9 Zona's new children's book promotes online safety
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|Travel|World

Panama's Copa Airlines to buy 60 Boeing 737 Max jets

Copa Airlines tied up an agreement with Boeing and GE Aerospace to purchase up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft for a list price of around $13.5 billion,

April 28, 2026
Panama's Copa Airlines to buy 60 Boeing 737 Max jets
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Drone diplomacy wins Ukraine valuable allies, but now it must deliver

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has leveraged Ukraine's expertise in drone warfare into a series of successful diplomatic deals during visits to the Middle

April 28, 2026
Drone diplomacy wins Ukraine valuable allies, but now it must deliver
Business|Economy|Technology|World

UPS keeps full-year revenue target, says fuel price spike from Iran war could hurt demand

United Parcel Service on Tuesday reiterated its full-year revenue target despite projecting a return to growth in the June quarter, as

April 28, 2026
UPS keeps full-year revenue target, says fuel price spike from Iran war could hurt demand
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

AI disruption puts focus on long-term value of US equities, Goldman Sachs says

AI's potential to disrupt businesses has sparked concerns over the dependency of U.S. equity

April 28, 2026
AI disruption puts focus on long-term value of US equities, Goldman Sachs says
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

GM lifts profit outlook, flags expected tariff refund

General Motors posted on Tuesday a 22% rise in first-quarter core profit and lifted its full-year earnings forecast, buoyed by a resilient U.S. car market and an

April 28, 2026
GM lifts profit outlook, flags expected tariff refund
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

U.S. lawmakers take on AI chatbots, fraud in new bills

Members of Congress from both major U.S. political parties joined to propose new legislation this week related to artificial intelligence, as they aimed to tackle

April 28, 2026
U.S. lawmakers take on AI chatbots, fraud in new bills
Business|Crime|Technology|World

US Supreme Court weighs claims Cisco aided Chinese human rights abuses

The U.S.

April 28, 2026
US Supreme Court weighs claims Cisco aided Chinese human rights abuses
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Airbus misses profit estimates as deliveries slow amid engine crunch

Europe's Airbus posted a first-quarter core profit that more than halved on Tuesday, well below market expectations, as the world's largest planemaker

April 28, 2026
Airbus misses profit estimates as deliveries slow amid engine crunch
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Robot dogs with Musk and Zuckerberg heads roam around Berlin museum in Beeple's new exhibit

Robot dogs with hyper-realistic silicone heads modeled after famous figures like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are roaming a Berlin museum

April 28, 2026
Robot dogs with Musk and Zuckerberg heads roam around Berlin museum in Beeple's new exhibit
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Finance|Technology

Taylor Swift files 3 new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats

Taylor Swift filed three new trademark applications with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Friday

April 28, 2026
Taylor Swift files 3 new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nasdaq opens lower as fresh concerns around AI pressure tech stocks

The Nasdaq Composite opened lower on Tuesday, underperforming the benchmark S&P 500 and the blue-chip Dow, as investors questioned whether the artificial intelligence boom can

April 28, 2026
Nasdaq opens lower as fresh concerns around AI pressure tech stocks
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Global regulators trail banks in AI as Mythos raises oversight concerns, report finds

The ability of central banks and financial regulators to monitor and combat the risks posed by powerful artificial intelligence models such as Anthropic’s

April 28, 2026
Global regulators trail banks in AI as Mythos raises oversight concerns, report finds
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Standard Chartered, BlackRock, OKX launch collateral framework for tokenised Treasury fund

Standard Chartered announced on Tuesday the launch of a new framework that permits institutional clients to use BlackRock's tokenised short-term U.S.

April 28, 2026
Standard Chartered, BlackRock, OKX launch collateral framework for tokenised Treasury fund
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

T-Mobile rolls out broadband with Starlink backup to expand business customer base

T-Mobile on Tuesday launched a new internet offering for businesses, combining its 5G network with Starlink's satellite backup to serve companies

April 28, 2026
T-Mobile rolls out broadband with Starlink backup to expand business customer base
Business|Economy|Technology

Corning faces weakness in non‑optical segments as data-center business booms

Corning forecast second-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, as weakness in non-optical segments continues to pressure business despite strong demand for data

April 28, 2026
Corning faces weakness in non‑optical segments as data-center business booms
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Starboard makes large investment in Dynatrace, sees strategic value

Activist investor Starboard Value said on Tuesday it has made a "substantial investment" in software monitoring firm Dynatrace, arguing the company is undervalued and urging it to

April 28, 2026
Starboard makes large investment in Dynatrace, sees strategic value
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|Technology|World

US signs energy and AI deals with Balkan countries as its influence widens

The United States and U.S. companies signed deals worth billions of dollars with Balkan countries on Tuesday, boosting Washington's energy presence in the

April 28, 2026
US signs energy and AI deals with Balkan countries as its influence widens
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

T-Mobile deepens broadband push with new fiber joint ventures

T-Mobile said on Tuesday it signed deals to form two joint ventures with Oak Hill Capital and Wren House, expanding its fiber internet business to complement its fast-growing

April 28, 2026
T-Mobile deepens broadband push with new fiber joint ventures
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

FCC prepares review of Disney's TV licenses, Semafor reports

The Federal Communications Commission is moving toward a review of Disney's broadcast licenses, Semafor reported on Tuesday, a development that could pressure the ABC owner amid a

April 28, 2026
FCC prepares review of Disney's TV licenses, Semafor reports
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Summer Movie Preview: Jon Favreau wants to inspire a new generation to fall in love with Star Wars

Jon Favreau finally has his own Star Wars movie coming to theaters

April 28, 2026
Summer Movie Preview: Jon Favreau wants to inspire a new generation to fall in love with Star Wars
Health|Science|Technology

Nuclear medicine being called new frontier in cancer care: "A new era"

Nuclear medicine being called new frontier in cancer care: "A new era"

April 28, 2026
Nuclear medicine being called new frontier in cancer care: "A new era"
Education|Health|Technology

This skill can protect kids from the harms of social media

This skill can protect kids from the harms of social media

April 28, 2026
This skill can protect kids from the harms of social media
Business|Economy|Technology|World

BYD posts steepest profit drop in six years as China sales falter

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD's quarterly profit fell at its fastest pace since 2020, a stock market filing showed on Tuesday, hit by

April 28, 2026
BYD posts steepest profit drop in six years as China sales falter
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology|World

Spotify's spending plan hurts profit outlook as Europe, North America growth lags

Spotify forecast second-quarter earnings below estimates on Tuesday, citing more spending on marketing for new features as growth in major markets of Europe and

April 28, 2026
Spotify's spending plan hurts profit outlook as Europe, North America growth lags
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Oracle, CoreWeave lead AI selloff on OpenAI growth concerns

Shares of artificial intelligence-related firms dropped on Tuesday after the Wall Street Journal reported that OpenAI had missed its goals

April 28, 2026
Oracle, CoreWeave lead AI selloff on OpenAI growth concerns
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Norway wealth fund CEO warns just using AI for job cuts risks backlash

The CEO of Norway's $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, urged companies on Tuesday to use artificial intelligence to "lift everybody

April 28, 2026
Norway wealth fund CEO warns just using AI for job cuts risks backlash
Crime|Science|Technology

Facial recognition data is a key to your identity – if stolen, you can’t just change the locks

You can change a stolen password or credit card, but you can’t reset your face when your biometric data is breached.

April 28, 2026
Facial recognition data is a key to your identity – if stolen, you can’t just change the locks
Health|Science|Technology

Tapping your genome with AI and quantum computing could deliver on the promise of personalized medicine – but practical and ethical hurdles remain

Combining AI with quantum computing could enable doctors and researchers to analyze the human body at an unprecedented molecular level, unlocking breakthroughs in personalized medicine. Yet significant quantum technology hurdles remain before this vision becomes reality.

April 28, 2026
Tapping your genome with AI and quantum computing could deliver on the promise of personalized medicine – but practical and ethical hurdles remain
Health|Science|Technology

Wearable glucose monitors offer real-time data, but for healthy people no guidelines exist to interpret the numbers

Tracking glucose numbers in real time is an increasingly popular wellness trend, but monitoring a constant stream of data can lead to confusion and needless anxiety.

April 28, 2026
Wearable glucose monitors offer real-time data, but for healthy people no guidelines exist to interpret the numbers
Science|Technology|World

How electronic warfare is sowing confusion in cockpits

How electronic warfare is sowing confusion in cockpits

April 28, 2026
How electronic warfare is sowing confusion in cockpits
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Rare Earths Americas kicks off US IPO roadshow with $368 million valuation target

Rare Earths Americas kicked off the roadshow for its U.S. initial public offering on Tuesday, aiming for a valuation of up to $368.4 million, as investor interest

April 28, 2026
Rare Earths Americas kicks off US IPO roadshow with $368 million valuation target
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

EssilorLuxottica CEO confident medtech push can drive share price recovery

The head of EssilorLuxottica expressed confidence a push into medical technology would eventually drive a recovery in the market value of the world's

April 28, 2026
EssilorLuxottica CEO confident medtech push can drive share price recovery
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Taylor Swift files trademark applications to protect her voice and image from AI

Taylor Swift files trademark applications to protect her voice and image from AI

April 28, 2026
Taylor Swift files trademark applications to protect her voice and image from AI
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Big Tech investors to gauge payoff as AI spending set to hit $600 billion

Big Tech has spent hundreds of billions of dollars over three years to power the artificial intelligence boom.

April 28, 2026
Big Tech investors to gauge payoff as AI spending set to hit $600 billion
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Blocking of Meta's AI startup buy raises risk for cross-border China tech deals

China's blocking of Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus will heighten the risk for global investors

April 28, 2026
Blocking of Meta's AI startup buy raises risk for cross-border China tech deals
Business|Technology|World

China's cyberspace regulator warns ByteDance apps, website over AI-content labelling

China's cyberspace administrator has ordered ByteDance's video editing apps Jianying and Maoxiang, and website Jimeng AI, to comply with rules on labelling AI-generated

April 28, 2026
China's cyberspace regulator warns ByteDance apps, website over AI-content labelling
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Citigroup lifts AI market view to over $4 trillion on enterprise adoption

Citigroup raised its global artificial intelligence market forecast, citing faster-than-expected enterprise adoption of artificial intelligence tools for coding and automation,

April 28, 2026
Citigroup lifts AI market view to over $4 trillion on enterprise adoption
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Iran eases internet curbs for businesses as blackout enters third month

Iran's top security body has approved a temporary scheme for businesses to access the global internet with fewer restrictions, a government spokesperson told Iranian media

April 28, 2026
Iran eases internet curbs for businesses as blackout enters third month
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Toyota suppliers feeling profit pressure from Iran war

Japanese parts suppliers to automakers including Toyota face mounting cost and supply uncertainties due to the Iran war, warning that oil-related

April 28, 2026
Toyota suppliers feeling profit pressure from Iran war
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?

Iran warned last week that submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz were a vulnerable point for the region's digital economy, raising concerns about

April 28, 2026
The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?
Arts|Business|Technology

Federal appeals court allows Pentagon to temporarily require escorts for journalists

Federal appeals court allows Pentagon to temporarily require escorts for journalists

April 28, 2026
Federal appeals court allows Pentagon to temporarily require escorts for journalists
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US ends probe on Tesla Model Y vehicles without manufacturer action

The U.S.

April 28, 2026
US ends probe on Tesla Model Y vehicles without manufacturer action
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Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon, The Information reports

Alphabet's Google joined a growing list of technology firms to sign a deal with the U.S.

April 28, 2026
Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon, The Information reports
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US agency upgrades probe into JLR vehicles' steering troubles

The U.S.

April 28, 2026
US agency upgrades probe into JLR vehicles' steering troubles
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China's Hongqi, once favoured by Mao, eyes Stellantis Spain plant for European expansion

Chinese luxury automaker Hongqi, famed as Mao Zedong's preferred car brand, is in talks with Stellantis to build vehicles at

April 28, 2026
China's Hongqi, once favoured by Mao, eyes Stellantis Spain plant for European expansion
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China's Chery seeks to be 'Toyota plus Tesla' as it targets global expansion

Chery, China's largest car exporter, is taking inspiration from two very

April 28, 2026
China's Chery seeks to be 'Toyota plus Tesla' as it targets global expansion
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Australia to charge Big Tech companies 2% levy unless they strike local news deals

The Australian government said on Tuesday that Meta, Alphabet's Google and TikTok could face multimillion-dollar charges if they did not

April 28, 2026
Australia to charge Big Tech companies 2% levy unless they strike local news deals
Business|Finance|Technology|World

Meta prepares to undo Manus acquisition after China ban, WSJ reports

Meta Platforms is preparing to unwind its acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus after China blocked the deal on national security grounds, the Wall Street Journal

April 28, 2026
Meta prepares to undo Manus acquisition after China ban, WSJ reports
Business|Economy|Technology

OpenAI falls short of revenue and user targets as it races toward IPO, WSJ reports

OpenAI has fallen short of its goals for new users and revenue in recent months, sparking concern among some company leaders over whether it can support its extensive data-center

April 28, 2026
OpenAI falls short of revenue and user targets as it races toward IPO, WSJ reports
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

For the average price of a car in the US, you could buy 5 new Chinese EVs

Call it a different kind of sticker shock.

April 28, 2026
For the average price of a car in the US, you could buy 5 new Chinese EVs
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Trump administration fires entire National Science Board

President Donald Trump's administration has terminated the entire National Science Board of more than 20 members, two fired members of the board said

April 28, 2026
Trump administration fires entire National Science Board
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Activist Starboard Value takes major stake in AI software maker Dynatrace, WSJ reports

Activist investor Starboard Value has taken a major stake in AI software maker Dynatrace and is advocating for strategic changes to help boost its share price, the Wall Street

April 28, 2026
Activist Starboard Value takes major stake in AI software maker Dynatrace, WSJ reports
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Technology

Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice, likeness to ward off AI deepfakes

Pop superstar Taylor Swift filed trademark applications for two audio clips and one image of herself in what a trademark attorney said is an attempt to protect her

April 28, 2026
Taylor Swift files to trademark her voice, likeness to ward off AI deepfakes
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Oprah Winfrey’s podcast lands at Amazon as part of multiyear deal

Oprah Winfrey's podcast is headed to Amazon

April 28, 2026
Oprah Winfrey’s podcast lands at Amazon as part of multiyear deal
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Twin tornadoes spotted in northern Oklahoma

Twin tornadoes were observed in a rural area near Foraker, Oklahoma, as severe storms could threaten parts of the Midwest.

April 27, 2026
Twin tornadoes spotted in northern Oklahoma
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Southwest Airlines unveils ‘Independence One’ plane in honor of America’s 250th anniversary

Southwest Airlines unveils ‘Independence One’ plane in honor of America’s 250th anniversary

April 28, 2026
Southwest Airlines unveils ‘Independence One’ plane in honor of America’s 250th anniversary
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Pentagon can require reporters to be escorted during appeal process, judges rule

An appeals court has ruled that the Defense Department can require journalists to be escorted on Pentagon grounds while the Trump administration appeals a judge’s decision to block its enforcement of a press access policy challenged by The New York Times

April 28, 2026
Pentagon can require reporters to be escorted during appeal process, judges rule
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KKR, Macquarie in Italy-backed talks over telecoms network commercial deal, sources say

The owners of Italian telecommunications companies FiberCop and Open Fiber are discussing the terms of a possible commercial deal to

April 28, 2026
KKR, Macquarie in Italy-backed talks over telecoms network commercial deal, sources say
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Canada is still reviewing plan to buy US fighter jets, defense minister says

Canada is still reviewing its plan to buy 88 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jets, Defence Minister David McGuinty said on Monday, adding that Ottawa could also purchase some

April 28, 2026
Canada is still reviewing plan to buy US fighter jets, defense minister says
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Match Group invests $100 million in Grindr rival Sniffies with buyout option

Match Group is investing $100 million in Sniffies, a dating platform targeted at non-heterosexual men, in a deal giving the Tinder parent a significant minority position and the

April 28, 2026
Match Group invests $100 million in Grindr rival Sniffies with buyout option
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Trading Day: Tech in a world of its own

Oil prices rose again on Monday on the lack of any sign that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon, but that didn't prevent the S&P 500 and

April 28, 2026
Trading Day: Tech in a world of its own
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US, Iran clash at UN after Tehran gets nuclear non-proliferation role

The United States and Iran clashed at the United Nations on Monday over Tehran's nuclear program and its selection to be one of dozens of vice presidents at a

April 28, 2026
US, Iran clash at UN after Tehran gets nuclear non-proliferation role
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Box to launch Box Automate to speed up customers' business with AI, CEO says

By Jeffrey Dastin and Max A.

April 28, 2026
Box to launch Box Automate to speed up customers' business with AI, CEO says
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Suspected shooter’s social media posts show shift from video games to political rage

Suspected shooter’s social media posts show shift from video games to political rage

April 28, 2026
Suspected shooter’s social media posts show shift from video games to political rage
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Meta pokes holes in China's great AI firewall

(The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are her own.)

April 28, 2026
Meta pokes holes in China's great AI firewall
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Accenture to roll out Copilot to 743,000 employees in boost for Microsoft (April 27)

Microsoft

April 28, 2026
Accenture to roll out Copilot to 743,000 employees in boost for Microsoft (April 27)
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Cadence lifts annual revenue forecast on sustained AI chip-design boom

Cadence Design Systems raised its full-year revenue forecast on Monday, betting that sustained, heavy investment in specialized artificial intelligence processors will continue to

April 28, 2026
Cadence lifts annual revenue forecast on sustained AI chip-design boom
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

US to end more offshore wind leases in exchange for fossil fuel investments

President Donald Trump's administration said on Monday that it had reached a deal to end two more U.S. offshore wind leases in exchange for $885 million in

April 28, 2026
US to end more offshore wind leases in exchange for fossil fuel investments
Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

US and Iran clash over Tehran's nuclear program as review of atomic treaty begins at UN

The United States and Iran have clashed over Tehran’s nuclear program as a review of the treaty meant to prevent the spread of atomic weapons got underway at the United Nations

April 28, 2026
US and Iran clash over Tehran's nuclear program as review of atomic treaty begins at UN
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Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman head to court in high-stakes showdown over AI

Technology tycoons Elon Musk and Sam Altman are poised to face off in a high-stakes trial revolving around the alleged betrayal, deceit and unbridled ambition that blurred the bickering billionaires’ once-shared vision for the development of artificial intelligence

April 25, 2026
Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman head to court in high-stakes showdown over AI
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump administration fires independent board overseeing the National Science Foundation

The Trump administration has fired members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation

April 27, 2026
Trump administration fires independent board overseeing the National Science Foundation
Crime|Science|Technology|World

Italy extradites suspected Chinese hacker wanted by US authorities

Italy has extradited to the U.S. a Chinese man wanted by authorities there on hacking charges that include stealing COVID-19 medical research, Italian police said on Monday

April 26, 2026
Italy extradites suspected Chinese hacker wanted by US authorities
Business|Crime|Technology

Sam Altman's sister loses lawyers in her sexual abuse lawsuit against OpenAI CEO

The two law firms representing Sam Altman's sister in her sexual abuse lawsuit against the OpenAI chief executive said on Monday they are withdrawing from her

April 28, 2026
Sam Altman's sister loses lawyers in her sexual abuse lawsuit against OpenAI CEO
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Archaeologists at Pompeii use AI to reconstruct the face of a man killed in the volcano's eruption

Archaeologists at Pompeii have used artificial intelligence to digitally reconstruct the face of a man killed in the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius

April 27, 2026
Archaeologists at Pompeii use AI to reconstruct the face of a man killed in the volcano's eruption
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Microsoft, OpenAI change terms of deal so startup can court Amazon and others

Microsoft and OpenAI renegotiated a pact that let Microsoft exclusively sell the ChatGPT creator's artificial intelligence models,

April 27, 2026
Microsoft, OpenAI change terms of deal so startup can court Amazon and others
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Rogers Communications offering buyouts to half its workforce, Globe and Mail reports

April 27 - Canadian telecom operator Rogers Communications is offering voluntary departure packages to half of its 25,000 employees, the Globe and Mail reported on Monday.

April 28, 2026
Rogers Communications offering buyouts to half its workforce, Globe and Mail reports
Education|Science|Technology

School district pilots new artificial intelligence program inside classrooms

School district pilots new artificial intelligence program inside classrooms

April 28, 2026
School district pilots new artificial intelligence program inside classrooms
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology

Carson Hocevar already living up to his reputation as NASCAR's newest star

NASCAR christened its newest star at Talladega Superspeedway a day after introducing new executive management

April 28, 2026
Carson Hocevar already living up to his reputation as NASCAR's newest star
Crime|Political|Technology|US|World

Supreme Court seems inclined to allow police to use geofence warrants to identify criminal suspects

The Supreme Court seems inclined to rule that police could use geofence warrants that collect the location history of cellphone users to find people near crime scenes

April 28, 2026
Supreme Court seems inclined to allow police to use geofence warrants to identify criminal suspects
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Microsoft facing UK antitrust lawsuit from Slack over Teams 'bundling'

Salesforce and its workspace messaging app Slack are suing Microsoft at London's High Court over alleged anticompetitive practices relating to its Teams app.

April 27, 2026
Microsoft facing UK antitrust lawsuit from Slack over Teams 'bundling'
Business|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Amazon secures exclusive rights to Oprah Winfrey's podcast

Amazon signed a multi-year deal with American talk show host Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Entertainment that gives its Wondery podcast unit exclusive distribution and advertising rights

April 27, 2026
Amazon secures exclusive rights to Oprah Winfrey's podcast
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Google gets pointers from EU regulators on helping AI rivals access services

Alphabet's Google was given pointers by EU antitrust regulators on Monday on how to help online search rivals and artificial intelligence developers

April 27, 2026
Google gets pointers from EU regulators on helping AI rivals access services
Crime|Technology

US Supreme Court grapples with 'geofence' warrants in crime probes

The U.S.

April 27, 2026
US Supreme Court grapples with 'geofence' warrants in crime probes
Business|Science|Technology

Elon Musk trial against Sam Altman to reveal OpenAI power struggle, jury is seated

The bitter legal fight between Elon Musk and the leading artificial intelligence firm, OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, may come down to a few

April 27, 2026
Elon Musk trial against Sam Altman to reveal OpenAI power struggle, jury is seated
Business|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Augmented-reality helmets to change firefighting

Augmented-reality helmets to change firefighting

April 28, 2026
Augmented-reality helmets to change firefighting
Science|Technology

Voyager 1 has little time left in interstellar space. An ambitious ‘Big Bang’ fix may change that

Voyager 1 has little time left in interstellar space. An ambitious ‘Big Bang’ fix may change that

April 27, 2026
Voyager 1 has little time left in interstellar space. An ambitious ‘Big Bang’ fix may change that
Education|Environment|Health|Technology|World

From a hangar to remote villages: How a float plane is helping save lives one flight at a time

From a hangar to remote villages: How a float plane is helping save lives one flight at a time

April 27, 2026
From a hangar to remote villages: How a float plane is helping save lives one flight at a time
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AI casts existential shadow over legacy software companies, Bridgewater CIOs warn

When Amazon began selling books online, many feared traditional bookstores such as Barnes & Noble would fade into obsolescence.

April 27, 2026
AI casts existential shadow over legacy software companies, Bridgewater CIOs warn
Business|Science|Technology|World

China orders Meta to unwind $2 billion purchase of AI startup Manus

China ordered U.S. tech giant Meta to unwind its $2 billion-plus acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus on Monday, as Beijing tightens scrutiny of

April 27, 2026
China orders Meta to unwind $2 billion purchase of AI startup Manus
Business|Health|Science|Technology

J&J sees AI halving the time to generate drug development leads

Johnson & Johnson is using artificial intelligence to slash by half the time it takes to generate new leads for developing drugs, the company's chief

April 27, 2026
J&J sees AI halving the time to generate drug development leads
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China blocks Meta from acquiring startup Manus as global AI rivalry deepens

China has banned a planned acquisition of the AI startup Manus following a probe into Meta’s planned purchase of the firm

April 27, 2026
China blocks Meta from acquiring startup Manus as global AI rivalry deepens
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Microsoft cuts OpenAI revenue share in a fresh step to loosen their AI alliance

Microsoft said Monday it will no longer pay a share of its revenue to ChatGPT maker OpenAI, the latest move to untether a close partnership that helped unleash an artificial intelligence boom

April 27, 2026
Microsoft cuts OpenAI revenue share in a fresh step to loosen their AI alliance
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Sawe's marathon record boosts Adidas in 'supershoe' race with Nike

German sportswear maker Adidas' shares rose on Monday after Kenya's Sabastian Sawe became the first person to run a marathon in under two hours

April 27, 2026
Sawe's marathon record boosts Adidas in 'supershoe' race with Nike
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Critical Metals agrees to buy European Lithium for about $835 million

U.S.-based miner Critical Metals has signed a letter of intent to purchase all outstanding shares of European Lithium in an about $835 million deal, a move that would secure its

April 27, 2026
Critical Metals agrees to buy European Lithium for about $835 million
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Supreme Court grapples with whether police may seek sweeping cellphone location data in investigations

Supreme Court grapples with whether police may seek sweeping cellphone location data in investigations

April 27, 2026
Supreme Court grapples with whether police may seek sweeping cellphone location data in investigations
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Not familiar with ‘red pill’ content? Teen boys are, whether they want to be or not

Not familiar with ‘red pill’ content? Teen boys are, whether they want to be or not

April 27, 2026
Not familiar with ‘red pill’ content? Teen boys are, whether they want to be or not
Education|Science|Technology

College students are changing course in search of 'AI-proof' majors. But no one knows what they are

The rise of artificial intelligence is prompting college students to second-guess their career paths

April 27, 2026
College students are changing course in search of 'AI-proof' majors. But no one knows what they are
Arts|Science|Technology

Sora’s downfall signals broader problems with AI’s creative utility

AI’s apparent inability to generate interesting and unique images and videos is becoming harder to ignore.

April 27, 2026
Sora’s downfall signals broader problems with AI’s creative utility
Arts|Entertainment|Technology

What to Stream: 'Wuthering Heights,' Kacey Musgraves, Tori Amos and a double dose of Matthew Rhys

Michael B

April 24, 2026
What to Stream: 'Wuthering Heights,' Kacey Musgraves, Tori Amos and a double dose of Matthew Rhys
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China blocks Meta’s acquisition of Chinese-founded AI startup Manus

China blocks Meta’s acquisition of Chinese-founded AI startup Manus

April 27, 2026
China blocks Meta’s acquisition of Chinese-founded AI startup Manus
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Seaport, Hemab launch US IPOs as biotech listings gather momentum

Drug developers Seaport Therapeutics and Hemab Therapeutics launched their U.S. initial public offerings on Monday, seeking to capitalize on a growing investor appetite for new

April 27, 2026
Seaport, Hemab launch US IPOs as biotech listings gather momentum
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung Elec to withdraw home appliances, TV sales from China this year, Nikkei reports

South Korea's Samsung Electronics will withdraw the sale of its home appliances and TV sales business from China within this year, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Monday.

April 27, 2026
Samsung Elec to withdraw home appliances, TV sales from China this year, Nikkei reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Qualcomm surges on report of OpenAI tie-up for AI smartphone processors

Qualcomm shares jumped 13% in premarket trading on Monday after an analyst said OpenAI was working with the chip designer and Taiwan's MediaTek to develop smartphone processors.

April 27, 2026
Qualcomm surges on report of OpenAI tie-up for AI smartphone processors
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Potential signs of life on distant planets sound exciting – but confirmation can take years

Discoveries of molecules in space that suggest extraterrestrial life are exciting, but they need to be taken with a grain of salt – an astrochemist explains why.

April 27, 2026
Potential signs of life on distant planets sound exciting – but confirmation can take years
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

Perseverance doesn’t always pay off for companies – sometimes it’s better to ‘fail fast’

Business culture has long embraced grit as a winning value. But modern examples show that companies will do better if they acknowledge mistakes quickly and pivot.

April 27, 2026
Perseverance doesn’t always pay off for companies – sometimes it’s better to ‘fail fast’
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Thermo Fisher to sell microbiology business to PE firm Astorg for over $1 billion

Medical equipment maker Thermo Fisher Scientific said on Monday it would sell its microbiology business to private equity firm Astorg for about $1.08 billion.

April 27, 2026
Thermo Fisher to sell microbiology business to PE firm Astorg for over $1 billion
Crime|Technology|World

Germany suspects Russia is behind Signal phishing that targeted top officials

The German government suspects Russia is behind phishing attacks on Signal targeting high-ranking politicians, military personnel, and journalists

April 27, 2026
Germany suspects Russia is behind Signal phishing that targeted top officials
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel

The man who decides when and where your next flight will be going

The man who decides when and where your next flight will be going

April 27, 2026
The man who decides when and where your next flight will be going
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Meta partners with space startup Overview Energy to secure solar power for data centers

Meta Platforms has signed an agreement with Overview Energy to secure power from the startup's space-based solar energy infrastructure for the Facebook parent's data centers by

April 27, 2026
Meta partners with space startup Overview Energy to secure solar power for data centers
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Oil and chips

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The weekend brought us stalemate in Iran, resurgent oil prices, and

April 27, 2026
Oil and chips
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

Philippines and US stage counter-landing drills with allies near South China Sea

As simulated enemy boats and unmanned craft closed in on the shores of Palawan island facing the South China Sea, Philippine and U.S.

April 27, 2026
Philippines and US stage counter-landing drills with allies near South China Sea
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Medtronic says cyberattack on IT network has not disrupted operations

Medical device maker Medtronic said on Monday a cyberattack on its computer systems last week did not affect its products or ability to meet patient needs, and is not expected to

April 27, 2026
Medtronic says cyberattack on IT network has not disrupted operations
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Space analytics firm HawkEye targets $2.4 billion valuation in US IPO

HawkEye 360 is targeting a valuation of up to $2.42 billion in its initial public offering in the United States, the space analytics company

April 27, 2026
Space analytics firm HawkEye targets $2.4 billion valuation in US IPO
Business|Science|Technology|World

Google to build AI campus in South Korea, presidential office says

South Korea and Google have agreed to build an artificial-intelligence campus in Seoul to develop cooperation between the tech firm and local engineers and startups, Kim

April 27, 2026
Google to build AI campus in South Korea, presidential office says
Asia|Business|Crime|Technology|World

Ex-worker of Tokyo Electron gets 10-year jail term in TSMC trade secrets case

A Taiwan court fined the local unit of Japan's Tokyo Electron T$150 million ($5 million) on Monday, and handed jail terms of up to 10 years to

April 27, 2026
Ex-worker of Tokyo Electron gets 10-year jail term in TSMC trade secrets case
Crime|Science|Technology|World

Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant worker killed in Ukraine drone attack, management says

An employee of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, controlled by Russian forces, was killed in a Ukrainian drone attack, the Russian-installed management of the

April 27, 2026
Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant worker killed in Ukraine drone attack, management says
Business|Finance|Science|Technology

Elon Musk and Sam Altman are about to face off in court. Is an impartial jury even possible?

Elon Musk and Sam Altman are about to face off in court. Is an impartial jury even possible?

April 27, 2026
Elon Musk and Sam Altman are about to face off in court. Is an impartial jury even possible?
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Technology|US

Accused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California

The California man arrested in the shooting incident at the media dinner in Washington is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer who's opposed to the policies of President Donald Trump

April 26, 2026
Accused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California
Asia|Crime|Economy|Technology|World

Taiwan court sentences ex-Tokyo Electron staff to 10 years in TSMC trade secrets case

A court in Taiwan has sentenced a former employee of Tokyo Electron to 10 years in prison for stealing trade secrets from TSMC

April 27, 2026
Taiwan court sentences ex-Tokyo Electron staff to 10 years in TSMC trade secrets case
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

LNG tanker orders gain pace despite mixed outlook from Iran war

Global orders to build liquefied natural gas carriers (LNGC) are set to rebound this year after a 2025 slump as growing LNG output and vessel fuel

April 27, 2026
LNG tanker orders gain pace despite mixed outlook from Iran war
Business|Economy|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

DeepSeek's new AI model does not wow markets in fast-changing industry

Market reaction to DeepSeek's preview of its long-awaited next-generation artificial intelligence model has so far been subdued compared with the

April 27, 2026
DeepSeek's new AI model does not wow markets in fast-changing industry
Business|Science|Technology

China's DeepSeek slashes prices for new AI model

China's DeepSeek is offering developers a 75% discount on its newly unveiled AI model, DeepSeek-V4-Pro, until May 5.

April 27, 2026
China's DeepSeek slashes prices for new AI model
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Iran war disrupts the circuit board supply chain, raises costs for tech firms

(Corrects April 27 story to delete first bullet point and paragraphs 3-4, which incorrectly said that Iran's attack on Jubail complex halted SABIC's production of PPE resin) By Che Pan, Liam Mo and

April 27, 2026
Iran war disrupts the circuit board supply chain, raises costs for tech firms
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Hormuz and hyperscalers

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook While U.S.-Iran talks have stalled, and next to no oil is making its way through the Strait of Hormuz, stock markets'

April 27, 2026
Hormuz and hyperscalers
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Eutelsat CEO says US demand holds despite SpaceX push to curb European rivals 

Demand for alternative satellite services from U.S. businesses and the Pentagon is resilient despite SpaceX's request to U.S. regulators to restrict access

April 27, 2026
Eutelsat CEO says US demand holds despite SpaceX push to curb European rivals 
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Kia CEO signals price cuts in Europe to fend off Chinese competition

South Korea's Kia Corp has reduced price gaps with Chinese rivals in Europe this year, its CEO said, signalling a price war as Chinese carmakers ramp up their push into a

April 27, 2026
Kia CEO signals price cuts in Europe to fend off Chinese competition
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Prediction markets under pressure to crack down on rogue bettors and stop insider trading

A soldier betting on an operation to oust Venezuela’s leader

April 26, 2026
Prediction markets under pressure to crack down on rogue bettors and stop insider trading
Business|Economy|Technology|World

How China has expanded its economic toolkit during its trade truce with the US

China has used its trade truce with the United States to broaden its legal leverage, supply chain and critical technology controls, and expand its toolkit

April 27, 2026
How China has expanded its economic toolkit during its trade truce with the US
Business|Finance|Technology|World

Chip toolmaker Tokyo Electron cuts ties with executive linked to Chinese rivals, FT reports

Chip toolmaker Tokyo Electron has cuts ties with veteran executive Jay Chen after the Japanese firm discovered his ties to investment vehicles backing a new generation of Chinese

April 27, 2026
Chip toolmaker Tokyo Electron cuts ties with executive linked to Chinese rivals, FT reports
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most

The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most

April 27, 2026
The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Under cover of trade truce with Trump, China expands economic pressure toolkit

When U.S.

April 27, 2026
Under cover of trade truce with Trump, China expands economic pressure toolkit
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

The threat of light pollution puts the world’s darkest skies in the Atacama Desert at risk

The Atacama Desert in Chile offers some of the clearest views of the universe, thanks to its dry climate, high altitude and isolation from light pollution

April 26, 2026
The threat of light pollution puts the world’s darkest skies in the Atacama Desert at risk
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Technology

‘I don’t expect forgiveness’: Authorities review writings of California teacher suspected of shooting

‘I don’t expect forgiveness’: Authorities review writings of California teacher suspected of shooting

April 26, 2026
‘I don’t expect forgiveness’: Authorities review writings of California teacher suspected of shooting
Business|Technology|Travel|World

American YouTuber guides foreigners around Chinese cars U.S. buyers can't get 

An American YouTuber is giving foreign visitors a first-hand look at the Chinese high-tech cars many U.S. consumers can only see online.

April 26, 2026
American YouTuber guides foreigners around Chinese cars U.S. buyers can't get 
Business|Economy|Technology

Robert Reffkin is changing the way Americans buy homes. Who do those changes help?

Robert Reffkin is changing the way Americans buy homes. Who do those changes help?

April 26, 2026
Robert Reffkin is changing the way Americans buy homes. Who do those changes help?
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Australia's Wong to visit Japan, China, South Korea to discuss energy security

Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Sunday said she would visit Japan, China, and South Korea this week for talks on energy security in the face of disruptions

April 26, 2026
Australia's Wong to visit Japan, China, South Korea to discuss energy security
Education|Entertainment|Interview|Science|Technology|US|World

Who is Cole Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting?

The suspect arrested in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting on Saturday was identified by a law enforcement official as Cole Tomas Allen, a Los Angeles-area man who

April 26, 2026
Who is Cole Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting?
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel|World

Getting the most out of barrier-free tours for yourself or someone with a disability

Barriers to tourism for people living with disabilities can range from the obvious, such as an out-of-service elevator, to an outing that’s too long or a setting that’s too loud

April 26, 2026
Getting the most out of barrier-free tours for yourself or someone with a disability
Environment|Europe|Health|Science|Technology|World

Early Chernobyl victims buried in Moscow cemetery

In the weeks after the April 26, 1986, explosion and fire at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, it was difficult to get any information about the scope of the disaster, aside from terse announcements from the government of the Soviet Union

April 26, 2026
Early Chernobyl victims buried in Moscow cemetery
Business|Economy|Technology

Trump hosts crypto contest winners at Mar-a-Lago as his coin languishes

U.S.

April 25, 2026
Trump hosts crypto contest winners at Mar-a-Lago as his coin languishes
Business|Education|Science|Technology

AI robots are learning to do simple human tasks at a factory in Massachusetts

AI robots are learning to do simple human tasks at a factory in Massachusetts

April 26, 2026
AI robots are learning to do simple human tasks at a factory in Massachusetts
Technology|World

Meet the cat and dog rescued by a drone from the Ukrainian front line

Meet the cat and dog rescued by a drone from the Ukrainian front line

April 25, 2026
Meet the cat and dog rescued by a drone from the Ukrainian front line
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Romania finds parts of second drone after overnight Russian attack on Ukraine

Romania recovered fragments of two drones after an overnight Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, its defence ministry said in statements on Saturday, while the

April 25, 2026
Romania finds parts of second drone after overnight Russian attack on Ukraine
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Technology|World

Tired of high costs, some Americans are importing homes straight from China

Tired of high costs, some Americans are importing homes straight from China

April 25, 2026
Tired of high costs, some Americans are importing homes straight from China
Crime|Technology|World

A bank robber's cellphone gave him away. Now the Supreme Court is hearing his case

Okello Chatrie’s cellphone gave him away

April 25, 2026
A bank robber's cellphone gave him away. Now the Supreme Court is hearing his case
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump's disdain for wind power creates political turbulence for Republicans in coastal Virginia

President Donald Trump's attempts to cancel offshore wind projects have drawn opposition not only from environmentalists but also from Republicans

April 25, 2026
Trump's disdain for wind power creates political turbulence for Republicans in coastal Virginia
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

A $40 hotel room in central London? Of course there’s a catch

A $40 hotel room in central London? Of course there’s a catch

April 25, 2026
A $40 hotel room in central London? Of course there’s a catch
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Romania says drone fragments damage property during overnight Russian attack on Ukraine

Romania recovered drone fragments in the southeastern city of Galati after an overnight Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, with an electricity pole and a household

April 25, 2026
Romania says drone fragments damage property during overnight Russian attack on Ukraine
Business|Crime|Education|Technology|World

OpenAI chief apologizes for not reporting shooting suspect to police

OpenAI Chief Sam Altman apologized to the Canadian community of Tumbler Ridge for failing to alert police about a banned account linked to Jesse Van Rootselaar, who police say

April 25, 2026
OpenAI chief apologizes for not reporting shooting suspect to police
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

What are your chances of being audited now that the IRS is using AI? Jury is still out

What are your chances of being audited now that the IRS is using AI? Jury is still out

April 25, 2026
What are your chances of being audited now that the IRS is using AI? Jury is still out
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Soaring US stocks face pivotal week of tech-led earnings, Fed meeting

A scorching U.S. stock rally faces a test from a mammoth week of corporate results led by major technology companies, along with a Federal Reserve

April 24, 2026
Soaring US stocks face pivotal week of tech-led earnings, Fed meeting
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

US State Dept orders global warning about alleged AI thefts by DeepSeek, other Chinese firms

The U.S.

April 25, 2026
US State Dept orders global warning about alleged AI thefts by DeepSeek, other Chinese firms
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

US judge dismisses Musk's fraud claims in OpenAI case at his request, plans to proceed to trial

A U.S. judge on Friday dismissed Elon Musk's fraud claims in his lawsuit accusing OpenAI and co-founder Sam Altman of betraying OpenAI's original mission, but plans to proceed to

April 25, 2026
US judge dismisses Musk's fraud claims in OpenAI case at his request, plans to proceed to trial
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Another wave of public outcry tests Putin's rule in wartime Russia

Public dissent appears to be deepening in Russia

April 25, 2026
Another wave of public outcry tests Putin's rule in wartime Russia
Business|Economy|Technology

Related Digital secures financing for $16 billion Oracle data center in Michigan

Data center developer Related Digital said on Friday it has secured financing for a $16 billion data center campus it is building in Michigan for Oracle.

April 25, 2026
Related Digital secures financing for $16 billion Oracle data center in Michigan
Crime|Economy|Political|Technology

Soldier’s arrest comes after pattern of suspicious trades on prediction markets

Soldier’s arrest comes after pattern of suspicious trades on prediction markets

April 25, 2026
Soldier’s arrest comes after pattern of suspicious trades on prediction markets
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

IHeartMedia holds merger talks with Sirius XM, Bloomberg News reports

IHeartMedia Inc is in talks about a potential merger with Sirius XM Holdings, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the discussions.

April 25, 2026
IHeartMedia holds merger talks with Sirius XM, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Health|Science|Technology|World

CureVac sues Moderna for patent infringement over COVID-19 vaccines

German biotech company CureVac sued Moderna in Delaware federal court on Friday, alleging that Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine Spikevax infringed CureVac patents

April 25, 2026
CureVac sues Moderna for patent infringement over COVID-19 vaccines
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

CFTC sues New York to block oversight of prediction markets

The U.S.

April 25, 2026
CFTC sues New York to block oversight of prediction markets
Crime|Technology|World

OpenAI’s Sam Altman apologizes to Canadian community after failing to flag mass shooter’s conversations with its AI chatbot

OpenAI’s Sam Altman apologizes to Canadian community after failing to flag mass shooter’s conversations with its AI chatbot

April 25, 2026
OpenAI’s Sam Altman apologizes to Canadian community after failing to flag mass shooter’s conversations with its AI chatbot
Business|Science|Technology|World

Hypersonic weapon startup Castelion wins $105 million Navy contract for F/A-18 integration

Castelion, a small California defense startup, has won a $105 million U.S.

April 25, 2026
Hypersonic weapon startup Castelion wins $105 million Navy contract for F/A-18 integration
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

A dozen US states weigh data center curbs; Maine governor vetoes bill

The Democratic governor of Maine, Janet Mills, vetoed a bill that would have made it the first ​U.S. state to impose a moratorium on large new data centers, saying the

April 25, 2026
A dozen US states weigh data center curbs; Maine governor vetoes bill
Business|Crime|Technology|World

US soldier charged with Maduro bets was blocked from opening account on Kalshi, source says

A U.S.

April 24, 2026
US soldier charged with Maduro bets was blocked from opening account on Kalshi, source says
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Maine governor blocks first US state freeze on new data centers

The Democratic governor of Maine, Janet Mills, on Friday vetoed a bill that would have made it the first U.S. state to impose a moratorium on large

April 25, 2026
Maine governor blocks first US state freeze on new data centers
Crime|Political|Science|Technology|World

How conspiracy theories about missing or dead scientists went from online forums to the White House

Speculation about links among a handful U.S. scientists who have died or disappeared in recent years was largely confined to niche online communities less than two months ago

April 25, 2026
How conspiracy theories about missing or dead scientists went from online forums to the White House
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

SLB seeks to pass on costs as Iran war disrupts supply chains (April 24)

SLB said it is seeking to recover higher costs from customers after the

April 24, 2026
SLB seeks to pass on costs as Iran war disrupts supply chains (April 24)
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Nuclear reactor maker X-Energy valued at $11.9 billion in stellar Nasdaq debut

X-Energy shares surged 30.9% in their Nasdaq debut, fetching the company a valuation of $11.9 billion and signaling strong interest in the

April 24, 2026
Nuclear reactor maker X-Energy valued at $11.9 billion in stellar Nasdaq debut
Technology

US Justice Department intervenes in xAI challenge to Colorado tech law

The U.S. Justice Department said on Friday it had intervened in a lawsuit by Elon Musk's xAI challenging a Colorado law aimed at regulating artificial intelligence systems.

April 24, 2026
US Justice Department intervenes in xAI challenge to Colorado tech law
Business|Finance|Science|Technology|World

DeepSeek unveils new AI model tailored for Huawei chips as China pushes for tech autonomy

DeepSeek, the Chinese startup whose low-cost AI model stunned the world last year, launched on Friday a preview of a highly

April 24, 2026
DeepSeek unveils new AI model tailored for Huawei chips as China pushes for tech autonomy
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology

US Space Force taps 12 firms for $3.2 billion Golden Dome missile defense contracts

April 24 - The U.S. Space Force has awarded contracts worth up to $3.2 billion to 12 companies to develop space-based missile defense interceptor systems, advancing U.S.

April 25, 2026
US Space Force taps 12 firms for $3.2 billion Golden Dome missile defense contracts
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Brazil aims to regulate critical minerals without tax breaks, finance minister says

Brazil's planned critical minerals rules do not involve fresh tax breaks, Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Friday, adding that

April 25, 2026
Brazil aims to regulate critical minerals without tax breaks, finance minister says
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Google to invest up to $40 billion in AI rival Anthropic

Google-parent Alphabet will invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, as the tech giant deepens its partnership with the artificial intelligence startup that is also its rival in the

April 24, 2026
Google to invest up to $40 billion in AI rival Anthropic
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Curiosity rover detects building blocks of life in first-ever experiment on Mars

Curiosity rover detects building blocks of life in first-ever experiment on Mars

April 25, 2026
Curiosity rover detects building blocks of life in first-ever experiment on Mars
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology|World

'Hiding in plain sight': Millard Public Schools moves to terminate teacher accused of generating child pornography

'Hiding in plain sight': Millard Public Schools moves to terminate teacher accused of generating child pornography

April 25, 2026
'Hiding in plain sight': Millard Public Schools moves to terminate teacher accused of generating child pornography
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

Microsoft to offer voluntary retirement to thousands of US employees for the first time

Microsoft to offer voluntary retirement to thousands of US employees for the first time

April 25, 2026
Microsoft to offer voluntary retirement to thousands of US employees for the first time
Business|Crime|Finance|Health|Technology|US

Head-on bus crash near a Pentagon stop injures 23 people, including Defense Department workers

Two buses have crashed head-on near a Pentagon bus stop, injuring 23 people, including Defense Department personnel

April 24, 2026
Head-on bus crash near a Pentagon stop injures 23 people, including Defense Department workers
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

The wide-brimmed Sombrero galaxy is revealed in all its splendor by a telescope in Chile

The Sombrero galaxy and its glowing halo of stars have never looked this good

April 24, 2026
The wide-brimmed Sombrero galaxy is revealed in all its splendor by a telescope in Chile
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Family shares T1D journey as new clinical trials bring hope for a functional cure

Family shares T1D journey as new clinical trials bring hope for a functional cure

April 24, 2026
Family shares T1D journey as new clinical trials bring hope for a functional cure
Business|Technology|World

China bans dual-use item exports to seven European entities over Taiwan arms sales

China's Commerce Ministry said on Friday it was banning exports of dual-use items to seven European entities over arms sales to Taiwan, placing them immediately on its

April 24, 2026
China bans dual-use item exports to seven European entities over Taiwan arms sales
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

US chipmakers hit record highs as Intel turbocharges AI rally

U.S. chip stocks soared to record highs on Friday as Intel's unexpectedly strong revenue forecast reinforced confidence that the AI boom

April 24, 2026
US chipmakers hit record highs as Intel turbocharges AI rally
Science|Technology|World

Romania tests AI-powered drone interceptors as Ukraine war gets closer

At a Romanian base overlooking the Black Sea, camouflaged figures squinted up into the sky and drones whined far overhead - the final test of a

April 24, 2026
Romania tests AI-powered drone interceptors as Ukraine war gets closer
Health|Sports|Technology

AI smart glasses will help visually impaired runners take on the London Marathon

Visually impaired runners in London are using AI powered smart glasses to support marathon training and everyday life

April 24, 2026
AI smart glasses will help visually impaired runners take on the London Marathon
Economy|Technology|World

US freezes $344 million in cryptocurrency said to be linked to Iran

US freezes $344 million in cryptocurrency said to be linked to Iran

April 24, 2026
US freezes $344 million in cryptocurrency said to be linked to Iran
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Beyond the cellphone: From cannabis use to ADHD, South Florida doctor talks causes of distracted driving

Beyond the cellphone: From cannabis use to ADHD, South Florida doctor talks causes of distracted driving

April 24, 2026
Beyond the cellphone: From cannabis use to ADHD, South Florida doctor talks causes of distracted driving
Health|Political|Science|Technology

Trump’s prescription drug math makes no sense. RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz have defended it anyway

Trump’s prescription drug math makes no sense. RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz have defended it anyway

April 24, 2026
Trump’s prescription drug math makes no sense. RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz have defended it anyway
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science|Technology

How the Supreme Court will have a major impact on the economy this spring

How the Supreme Court will have a major impact on the economy this spring

April 24, 2026
How the Supreme Court will have a major impact on the economy this spring
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Kansas City Royals, Hallmark Cards announce partnership for new downtown ballpark

Kansas City Royals, Hallmark Cards announce partnership for new downtown ballpark

April 24, 2026
Kansas City Royals, Hallmark Cards announce partnership for new downtown ballpark
Education|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Norway plans to ban social media use by children under 16

Norway said on Friday it would present a bill in parliament by year-end to ban children from using social media until they turn 16, making technology companies responsible

April 24, 2026
Norway plans to ban social media use by children under 16
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

China to curb US investment in tech companies, Bloomberg News reports

China plans to restrict top technology firms, including leading AI startups, from accepting U.S. capital without government approval, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing

April 24, 2026
China to curb US investment in tech companies, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China's DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI model

DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence startup that shook up world markets last year, has launched preview versions of its latest major update

April 24, 2026
China's DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI model
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

DeepSeek-V4, the Chinese AI model adapted for Huawei chips

Chinese startup DeepSeek on Friday released a preview version of V4, its new artificial intelligence model adapted to run on Huawei chips, marking

April 24, 2026
DeepSeek-V4, the Chinese AI model adapted for Huawei chips
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Intel soars on signs AI boom for CPUs is here

Demand for Intel's central processors from firms offering AI services was so strong in the first quarter that it sold even chips it had originally

April 24, 2026
Intel soars on signs AI boom for CPUs is here
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Forty years after nuclear disaster, Ukraine's Chornobyl plant is haunted by war

Denys Khomenko betrays no emotion recalling the night last year when a Russian strike drone tore into

April 24, 2026
Forty years after nuclear disaster, Ukraine's Chornobyl plant is haunted by war
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US, EU announce action plan to coordinate trade policies on critical minerals

The United States and European Union on Friday released an action plan to coordinate trade policies and measures on critical minerals supply chains,

April 24, 2026
US, EU announce action plan to coordinate trade policies on critical minerals
Business|Environment|Health|Technology

Mitsubishi Motors recalls over 108,000 vehicles in the US over liftgate issue

Mitsubishi Motors is recalling 108,046 vehicles in the U.S. as a ruptured gas spring cylinder or an unexpected falling liftgate could increase the risk of injury, the U.S.

April 24, 2026
Mitsubishi Motors recalls over 108,000 vehicles in the US over liftgate issue
Health|Science|Technology

FDA moves to fast-track review of psilocybin and methylone for mental health

FDA moves to fast-track review of psilocybin and methylone for mental health

April 24, 2026
FDA moves to fast-track review of psilocybin and methylone for mental health
Economy|Europe|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Europe’s markets watchdog warns cyber threats are growing as AI speeds up risks

The chief of Europe’s securities regulator said the risks from and potential speed of cyberattacks are growing, joining a chorus

April 24, 2026
Europe’s markets watchdog warns cyber threats are growing as AI speeds up risks
Business|MidEast|Political|Technology|World

Zelenskiy seeks to develop security co-operation after Saudi visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday visited Saudi Arabia for the second time in a month, as Kyiv seeks to bolster security co-operation and advertise its

April 24, 2026
Zelenskiy seeks to develop security co-operation after Saudi visit
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

U.S. equity fund inflows rise on earnings optimism, AI boost

U.S. equity funds attracted the largest weekly net investment in four weeks through April 22, driven by upbeat corporate earnings results and optimism over AI-linked business

April 24, 2026
U.S. equity fund inflows rise on earnings optimism, AI boost
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Meta strikes deal with Amazon's cloud unit to use its CPU chips 

Meta Platforms and Amazon.com on Friday said Meta will use Amazon Web Services' (AWS) Graviton5 central processing unit (CPU) chips, a deal an AWS

April 24, 2026
Meta strikes deal with Amazon's cloud unit to use its CPU chips 
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

Porsche to sell stake in sports car maker Bugatti

Porsche will sell its stakes in sports car makers Bugatti and Rimac to a consortium led by a U.S. fund linked to Egypt's billionaire Sawiris family, the companies

April 24, 2026
Porsche to sell stake in sports car maker Bugatti
Business|Economy|Health|Technology

US health insurers advance measures to standardize prior authorization requirements

UnitedHealth and CVS Health said on Friday they have standardized data and submission requirements for more than half of their prior authorizations, as part of an industry effort

April 24, 2026
US health insurers advance measures to standardize prior authorization requirements
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Chinese EV maker NIO bets on in-house chips to cut reliance on Nvidia

NIO is betting that in-house chip development will sharpen its technological edge and improve profitability, Chief Executive William Li said on Friday, as the Chinese

April 24, 2026
Chinese EV maker NIO bets on in-house chips to cut reliance on Nvidia
Economy|Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

China surpasses US in research spending – the consequences extend far beyond scientific ranking and clout

Scientific innovation has been driving US economic growth for decades. Losing that edge means losing access to the technologies and brainpower that come with it.

April 24, 2026
China surpasses US in research spending – the consequences extend far beyond scientific ranking and clout
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

You probably wouldn’t notice if an AI chatbot slipped ads into its responses

People who interacted with different AI chatbots in a study didn’t realize the bots were including veiled advertising in their replies

April 24, 2026
You probably wouldn’t notice if an AI chatbot slipped ads into its responses
Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

What is black garlic? How heat and humidity turn a pungent ingredient mild and slightly sweet

A food chemist explains how black garlic is made, and how its health benefits are promising but still under-researched.

April 24, 2026
What is black garlic? How heat and humidity turn a pungent ingredient mild and slightly sweet
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

At Beijing auto show, Chinese carmakers flaunt new technologies as global competition heats up

China’s top automakers are showcasing their latest models and technologies from intelligent driving to ultrafast charging in Beijing as they compete with global rivals in overseas markets

April 24, 2026
At Beijing auto show, Chinese carmakers flaunt new technologies as global competition heats up
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

After call from Beijing, China's auto industry races to embed AI in just about everything

It took China 25 years to dominate the market for electric vehicles.

April 24, 2026
After call from Beijing, China's auto industry races to embed AI in just about everything
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Schrödinger’s ceasefire

Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend. From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers!

April 24, 2026
Schrödinger’s ceasefire
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

At SpaceX, AI is burning the cash that Starlink earns

Elon Musk is touting SpaceX as humanity's ticket to Mars.

April 24, 2026
At SpaceX, AI is burning the cash that Starlink earns
Business|Economy|Technology|World

BYD doubles down on fast charging to target China's EV holdouts

China's BYD is pushing super-fast charging to attract drivers still loyal to petrol cars and sharpen its edge in the world's largest auto market, the

April 24, 2026
BYD doubles down on fast charging to target China's EV holdouts
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World

US launches sweeping crackdown on Southeast Asia cyberscams and sanctions Cambodian senator

U.S. officials have announced a major crackdown on Southeast Asian cyberscam operations controlled by Chinese transnational organized crime

April 24, 2026
US launches sweeping crackdown on Southeast Asia cyberscams and sanctions Cambodian senator
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Global equity fund inflows surge to 17-month high on AI optimism

Weekly inflows into global equity funds surged to a more than 17-month high in the week through April 22, fuelled by optimism over demand for artificial intelligence and robust

April 24, 2026
Global equity fund inflows surge to 17-month high on AI optimism
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Hyundai Motor to launch 20 models in five years in new China campaign

Hyundai Motor will roll out 20 new models in China over the next five years as it seeks to revive its fortunes in the world's largest auto market, the

April 24, 2026
Hyundai Motor to launch 20 models in five years in new China campaign
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Technology|World

Porsche, under pressure to cut costs, divests from sportscar maker Bugatti

Porsche has agreed to sell its stakes in sportscar makers Bugatti and Rimac to a consortium led by a U.S. fund co-

April 24, 2026
Porsche, under pressure to cut costs, divests from sportscar maker Bugatti
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China’s AI upstart DeepSeek drops new model. Will it make waves like last year?

China’s AI upstart DeepSeek drops new model. Will it make waves like last year?

April 24, 2026
China’s AI upstart DeepSeek drops new model. Will it make waves like last year?
Business|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Czech power company ČEZ signs deal with Rolls-Royce SMR to prepare for first small nuclear reactor

Czech power company ČEZ has signed a deal with U.K. company Rolls-Royce SMR to prepare for building the first small modular nuclear reactor in the Czech Republic

April 24, 2026
Czech power company ČEZ signs deal with Rolls-Royce SMR to prepare for first small nuclear reactor
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies 'exploiting' AI models made in US

The Trump administration is vowing to crack down on foreign tech companies’ exploitation of U.S. artificial intelligence models, singling out China at a time that country is narrowing the gap with the U.S. in the AI race

April 24, 2026
Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies 'exploiting' AI models made in US
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Japan launches financial task force amid AI security fears

Japan will set up a task force to address cybersecurity risks in its financial system following concerns about potential vulnerabilities linked to

April 24, 2026
Japan launches financial task force amid AI security fears
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Minneapolis campaigners press Swiss National Bank to dump Palantir investment

The Swiss National Bank should sell its $1.1 billion stake in Palantir Technologies, campaigners from Minneapolis said at a meeting of the central bank on

April 24, 2026
Minneapolis campaigners press Swiss National Bank to dump Palantir investment
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Powered land and zombie projects: Real estate in the age of AI

Land left dormant by the decline of the chemical industry in northeastern England has taken

April 24, 2026
Powered land and zombie projects: Real estate in the age of AI
Business|Finance|Political|Technology|World

Trump to deliver remarks to crypto conference on Saturday, White House says

U.S.

April 24, 2026
Trump to deliver remarks to crypto conference on Saturday, White House says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Australian lithium miner PLS says energy security concerns driving demand growth

PLS is seeing deepening and broadening demand for lithium, partly driven by energy security concerns, CEO Dale Henderson said on

April 24, 2026
Australian lithium miner PLS says energy security concerns driving demand growth
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Mercedes steels itself for 'roller coaster' competition in Chinese market

Mercedes-Benz will use this year's Beijing auto show to pitch how it plans to navigate China's fiercely competitive car market, where Chief Executive Ola Kaellenius says

April 24, 2026
Mercedes steels itself for 'roller coaster' competition in Chinese market
Education|Interview|Science|Technology

Q&A: Apollo astronaut Schmitt talks about getting back to the moon and life in the universe

Apollo astronaut Harrison “Jack” Schmitt knows what the Artemis II crew was feeling when it rocketed into space this month for a historic lunar flyby: Pure excitement and the potential for so much more

April 24, 2026
Q&A: Apollo astronaut Schmitt talks about getting back to the moon and life in the universe
Business|Science|Technology|US|World

Cisco shows switch that can connect quantum computers of different kinds

Cisco Systems on Thursday showed a switching chip that it says will be able to connect quantum computers of different types, another step in its

April 24, 2026
Cisco shows switch that can connect quantum computers of different kinds
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Singapore emerging as neutral ground as AI firms navigate Sino-US rivalry

Singapore is transforming from East-West gateway to neutral ground for the AI sector, with Chinese startups hoping to operate

April 24, 2026
Singapore emerging as neutral ground as AI firms navigate Sino-US rivalry
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Amazon-backed X-Energy raises over $1 billion in IPO

Nuclear reactor developer X-Energy, which is backed by Amazon, said on Thursday it had raised $1.02 billion in its initial public offering in the United States.

April 24, 2026
Amazon-backed X-Energy raises over $1 billion in IPO
Business|Economy|Technology|World

UK to face 'big tariff' if it doesn't drop tech tax, Trump says

U.S.

April 24, 2026
UK to face 'big tariff' if it doesn't drop tech tax, Trump says
Business|Crime|Technology|Travel|World

NTSB says runway safety system did not activate before fatal Air Canada Express collision

The National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday a key runway safety system failed to activate before a March 22 fatal collision between an

April 24, 2026
NTSB says runway safety system did not activate before fatal Air Canada Express collision
Business|Finance|Technology

SpaceX would get enhanced protection from Texas laws, filing says

Elon Musk's SpaceX will count on the enhanced protection of Texas law to potentially fend off any hostile bidder or activist investor pushing for

April 24, 2026
SpaceX would get enhanced protection from Texas laws, filing says
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Elon Musk lays out Terafab AI chip project plan

SpaceX has proposed an initial $55 billion investment to build a semiconductor manufacturing facility in Texas, according to a filing made public on Wednesday.

April 24, 2026
Elon Musk lays out Terafab AI chip project plan
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

US FDA declines to approve AbbVie's wrinkle treatment due to manufacturing concerns (April 23)

(Corrects headline to say the FDA "declines" to approve the treatment and not "rejects".

April 24, 2026
US FDA declines to approve AbbVie's wrinkle treatment due to manufacturing concerns (April 23)
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Key takeaways from a report into the deadly plane crash at LaGuardia Airport

Federal investigators have released a preliminary report on last month's deadly airplane crash at a New York City airport

April 24, 2026
Key takeaways from a report into the deadly plane crash at LaGuardia Airport
Arts|Business|Crime|Science|Technology|US|World

SpaceX warns that inquiries into sexually abusive AI imagery may hurt market access

The multiple investigations into xAI’s creation and dissemination of sexually abusive imagery may lead the

April 24, 2026
SpaceX warns that inquiries into sexually abusive AI imagery may hurt market access
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

German software maker SAP beats first-quarter profit estimates on cloud demand

Europe's largest software maker SAP on Thursday reported a 17% increase in first-quarter profit, beating estimates, due to strong growth in its cloud business.

April 24, 2026
German software maker SAP beats first-quarter profit estimates on cloud demand
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

SpaceX refinanced debt with stopgap $20 billion loan before IPO filing

Elon Musk's SpaceX took out a $20 billion bridge loan last month to refinance much of its existing debt ahead of its blockbuster U.S.

April 24, 2026
SpaceX refinanced debt with stopgap $20 billion loan before IPO filing
Business|Crime|Technology|US|World

Firefighter heard ‘stop, stop’ before LaGuardia jet crash, but didn’t know who it was for, NTSB says

The National Transportation Safety Board says a firefighter whose truck collided with an Air Canada jet last month on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots, heard an air traffic controller warn “stop, stop, stop” but didn’t know who it was for

April 24, 2026
Firefighter heard ‘stop, stop’ before LaGuardia jet crash, but didn’t know who it was for, NTSB says
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Meta slashes 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as Microsoft offers buyouts

In the latest round of tech industry job cuts, Meta is laying off about 8,000 workers and Microsoft is offering buyouts to a similar number

April 24, 2026
Meta slashes 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as Microsoft offers buyouts
Crime|Education|Health|Technology

School buses should all have alcohol tests to avoid drunken driving, NTSB recommends

The National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday that all new school buses should be equipped with alcohol detection systems to ensure drivers are not intoxicated

April 24, 2026
School buses should all have alcohol tests to avoid drunken driving, NTSB recommends
Technology

Trump, aides chase vote-rigging claims even after latest probe finds nothing

Late last summer, Kurt Olsen’s patience had run out. U.S.

April 24, 2026
Trump, aides chase vote-rigging claims even after latest probe finds nothing
Business|Economy|Sports|Technology

Struggling Nike will cut around 1,400 jobs in efficiency push

By Nicholas P.

April 24, 2026
Struggling Nike will cut around 1,400 jobs in efficiency push
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Offshore wind farms take shape along Rhode Island's coast, even as Trump wants to stop them

Offshore wind turbines roughly three times the height of the Statue of Liberty were spinning far off the coast of Rhode Island on Thursday, sending clean electricity to the region

April 24, 2026
Offshore wind farms take shape along Rhode Island's coast, even as Trump wants to stop them
Business|Science|Technology

This store is run by artificial intelligence: Meet Luna, the boss

This store is run by artificial intelligence: Meet Luna, the boss

April 24, 2026
This store is run by artificial intelligence: Meet Luna, the boss
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Here's what Utah is putting inside the 'America 250' time capsule

Here's what Utah is putting inside the 'America 250' time capsule

April 24, 2026
Here's what Utah is putting inside the 'America 250' time capsule
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Brazil regulator approves deeper probe into Google's news content use

Brazil's antitrust watchdog CADE approved on Thursday a recommendation to deepen investigations into the use of journalistic content by Alphabet's Google, which would

April 23, 2026
Brazil regulator approves deeper probe into Google's news content use
Europe|Technology|World

Ukraine has remote-control drones that can hit targets at great distance, minister says

Ukraine has developed interceptor drones that can be directed from a distance and are capable of hitting targets hundreds or thousands of kilometres away, Defence Minister

April 24, 2026
Ukraine has remote-control drones that can hit targets at great distance, minister says
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Technology

Musk sounds cautious tone on robotaxis amid slower-than-expected rollout

The rollout of Tesla’s fledgling robotaxi business is going more slowly than expected, several Wall Street analysts said, following

April 24, 2026
Musk sounds cautious tone on robotaxis amid slower-than-expected rollout
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Intel forecasts second-quarter revenue above estimates, shares jump 15%

By Zaheer Kachwala, Max A.

April 24, 2026
Intel forecasts second-quarter revenue above estimates, shares jump 15%
Business|Economy|Technology

Meta to cut 10% of staff as it pours billions into AI

Meta to cut 10% of staff as it pours billions into AI

April 24, 2026
Meta to cut 10% of staff as it pours billions into AI
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

Esparto explosions: Devastating Pyrotechnics owner in Yolo County after arrest at Disney World

Esparto explosions: Devastating Pyrotechnics owner in Yolo County after arrest at Disney World

April 24, 2026
Esparto explosions: Devastating Pyrotechnics owner in Yolo County after arrest at Disney World
Business|Health|Science|Technology|US

FDA approves first gene therapy for inherited deafness, shown to restore hearing for children with rare condition

FDA approves first gene therapy for inherited deafness, shown to restore hearing for children with rare condition

April 24, 2026
FDA approves first gene therapy for inherited deafness, shown to restore hearing for children with rare condition
Business|Science|Technology|World

White House accuses China of copying American AI models in ‘industrial-scale’ campaign

White House accuses China of copying American AI models in ‘industrial-scale’ campaign

April 24, 2026
White House accuses China of copying American AI models in ‘industrial-scale’ campaign
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant

An $81 billion Warner-Paramount mega merger has received shareholders’ stamp of approval, propelling a deal that could vastly reshape Hollywood and the wider media landscape closer to the finish line

April 23, 2026
Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World

US charges 2 Chinese nationals with managing cyberscam compound in Myanmar

Two Chinese nationals face charges in the U.S. that they managed a sprawling compound in Myanmar where authorities say workers were forced to participate in cryptocurrency investment fraud scams

April 24, 2026
US charges 2 Chinese nationals with managing cyberscam compound in Myanmar
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Electrolux plans about $1 billion share issue, tie-up with Midea in North America to shake up ops

Swedish appliance maker Electrolux said on Thursday it would launch a 9 billion Swedish crown ($976.34 million) rights issue and unveiled

April 23, 2026
Electrolux plans about $1 billion share issue, tie-up with Midea in North America to shake up ops
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

What a combined Paramount-Warner would mean

HBO Max, “Harry Potter,” “Top Gun,” CBS and CNN may all be placed under the control of the upstart Paramount Skydance soon

April 23, 2026
What a combined Paramount-Warner would mean
Education|Science|Technology

Math whizzes: North Ridgeville students impress mathematicians in international competition

Math whizzes: North Ridgeville students impress mathematicians in international competition

April 24, 2026
Math whizzes: North Ridgeville students impress mathematicians in international competition
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

White House accuses China of industrial-scale theft of AI technology

The White House on Thursday accused China of stealing U.S. artificial intelligence labs' intellectual property on an industrial scale in a

April 23, 2026
White House accuses China of industrial-scale theft of AI technology
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Nasdaq to launch new products ahead of extended trading hours plan

Nasdaq said on Thursday it will roll out a suite of products to support its planned extension of U.S. equities trading to 23 hours a day, five days a week, as a push to expand

April 23, 2026
Nasdaq to launch new products ahead of extended trading hours plan
Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|Travel|World

France investigates suspected tampering with weather sensors after Polymarket bets

France investigates suspected tampering with weather sensors after Polymarket bets

April 24, 2026
France investigates suspected tampering with weather sensors after Polymarket bets
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Assassin's Creed maker Ubisoft bets on 'Black Flag' remake to turn its ship around

Ubisoft said on Thursday that "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced", a remake of its 2013 pirate-themed hit title, would launch on July 9, marking the video

April 23, 2026
Assassin's Creed maker Ubisoft bets on 'Black Flag' remake to turn its ship around
Business|Economy|Education|Technology

In two Amazon units, 'builder' replaces traditional job titles

During Amazon’s annual review season now under way, hundreds of employees will see their job titles stripped.

April 23, 2026
In two Amazon units, 'builder' replaces traditional job titles
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Microsoft plans first voluntary employee buyout, CNBC reports

Microsoft is planning its first voluntary employee buyout in the Windows maker's 51-year history, CNBC reported on Thursday, citing a memo.

April 23, 2026
Microsoft plans first voluntary employee buyout, CNBC reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Science|Technology

US health regulators to speed up Medicare device coverage

U.S. health regulators announced a new program to speed up Medicare coverage for certain medical devices on Thursday

April 23, 2026
US health regulators to speed up Medicare device coverage
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Milan tech firm Bending Spoons picks banks for $20 billion US listing, sources say

Bending Spoons, a European tech firm whose business model is based on reviving companies, has picked banks to organise a potential $

April 23, 2026
Milan tech firm Bending Spoons picks banks for $20 billion US listing, sources say
Environment|Science|Technology

Nearly century-old gasoline tanks found leaking under parking lot in Harrison Township

Nearly century-old gasoline tanks found leaking under parking lot in Harrison Township

April 23, 2026
Nearly century-old gasoline tanks found leaking under parking lot in Harrison Township
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

‘They are going to be rejected again’: NASA chief faces grilling on Trump’s budget proposal

‘They are going to be rejected again’: NASA chief faces grilling on Trump’s budget proposal

April 23, 2026
‘They are going to be rejected again’: NASA chief faces grilling on Trump’s budget proposal
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Technology

Hasbro sees strong quarterly sales, delays results after cyber incident

Hasbro on Thursday delayed its quarterly results due to a cybersecurity incident, but forecast first-quarter sales above analysts' expectations, sending its shares up about 6% in

April 23, 2026
Hasbro sees strong quarterly sales, delays results after cyber incident
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Thermo Fisher says US academic demand to stay weak, flags inflation risks from Iran war

Thermo Fisher Scientific said on Thursday it does not expect demand from U.S. and Chinese academic and government customers to recover this year

April 23, 2026
Thermo Fisher says US academic demand to stay weak, flags inflation risks from Iran war
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nasdaq beats Wall Street profit estimates as market swings fuel trading surge

Exchange operator Nasdaq beat estimates for first-quarter profit on Thursday, benefiting from higher trading volumes as investors scrambled

April 23, 2026
Nasdaq beats Wall Street profit estimates as market swings fuel trading surge
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Lawsuit accuses JetBlue of using customers' personal data to raise air fares

JetBlue has been sued in a proposed class action claiming it uses customers' personal data to set ticket prices, after its response to a social media

April 23, 2026
Lawsuit accuses JetBlue of using customers' personal data to raise air fares
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Leidos gets $617 million U.S. Army contract as Pentagon steps up replenishment

Defense contractor Leidos said on Thursday it won a $617 million contract from the U.S.

April 23, 2026
Leidos gets $617 million U.S. Army contract as Pentagon steps up replenishment
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

AI deepens US tech divide as IBM, ServiceNow spark software selloff, TI lifts chipmakers

U.S. technology stocks diverged further on Thursday as results from IBM and ServiceNow rekindled fears of AI‑driven disruption in software,

April 23, 2026
AI deepens US tech divide as IBM, ServiceNow spark software selloff, TI lifts chipmakers
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Applied Digital signs $7.5 billion AI data center lease with US hyperscaler

Applied Digital has signed a long-term lease worth $7.5 billion with an unnamed U.S.-based hyperscaler at its new Delta Forge 1 site, it said on Thursday, strengthening its

April 23, 2026
Applied Digital signs $7.5 billion AI data center lease with US hyperscaler
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Tesla's $25 billion spending plan tests investor faith in unproven AI bets

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is asking investors to take a leap of faith on his costly bets in self-driving technology and humanoid robots that have yet to

April 23, 2026
Tesla's $25 billion spending plan tests investor faith in unproven AI bets
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Mobileye lifts annual revenue forecast as auto industry demand recovers

Mobileye Global raised its annual revenue forecast on Thursday, buoyed by robust demand for its advanced driver-assistance systems as automakers placed more orders after working

April 23, 2026
Mobileye lifts annual revenue forecast as auto industry demand recovers
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology|Travel|World

Panama Canal says $1 million-plus auction slots reflect temporary surge in demand

The Panama Canal Authority said on Thursday that some ships had recently paid more than $1 million for crossing slots at auction, but said the unusually high prices

April 23, 2026
Panama Canal says $1 million-plus auction slots reflect temporary surge in demand
Environment|Science|Technology

Bats master the dark with sound. WPI engineers hope their drones do the same in dangerous situations.

Bats master the dark with sound. WPI engineers hope their drones do the same in dangerous situations.

April 23, 2026
Bats master the dark with sound. WPI engineers hope their drones do the same in dangerous situations.
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

More countries are turning to nuclear power 40 years after the Chernobyl disaster

The 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster fueled global fears about nuclear energy and slowed down its development in Europe and other regions

April 23, 2026
More countries are turning to nuclear power 40 years after the Chernobyl disaster
Opinion|Sports|Technology

Players say MLB's robot umpires are shrinking the strike zone

The new Automated Ball-Strike system has contributed to a spike in the Major League Baseball's walk rate so far this season

April 23, 2026
Players say MLB's robot umpires are shrinking the strike zone
Education|Health|Sports|Technology

The new brain break app for Philadelphia students raises questions about more screen time

The Philadelphia School District is rolling out a Flyers-branded app that’s supposed to get kids moving by following an avatar on a screen.

April 23, 2026
The new brain break app for Philadelphia students raises questions about more screen time
Education|Science|Technology

New reading textbooks, same problem: Why children’s reading scores in the US aren’t rising

There are many literacy textbooks available but no clear way to determine which ones are the best – and most likely to turn kids into better readers.

April 23, 2026
New reading textbooks, same problem: Why children’s reading scores in the US aren’t rising
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

What we lose when artificial intelligence does our shopping

Retailers are racing to hand your shopping over to AI. Consumers are right to be wary – and not just about privacy.

April 23, 2026
What we lose when artificial intelligence does our shopping
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|World

Trump threats against Iran are a boon for prediction markets, including some backed by his son

President Donald Trump loves to keep people guessing about his next policy moves, a reality TV, cliffhanger governing style that is helping “events” wagering companies, including some backed by one of his sons

April 23, 2026
Trump threats against Iran are a boon for prediction markets, including some backed by his son
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Technology

Hasbro delays quarterly results after cybersecurity incident

Hasbro said on Thursday it would delay its quarterly earnings report due to a cybersecurity incident involving an unauthorized access to the toymaker's network.

April 23, 2026
Hasbro delays quarterly results after cybersecurity incident
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Comcast beats estimates on sports boost, easing broadband customer losses

Comcast topped first-quarter estimates on Thursday, as a blockbuster sports lineup boosted subscriber growth and engagement, while its core broadband

April 23, 2026
Comcast beats estimates on sports boost, easing broadband customer losses
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

China's global EV push reflects its ambition - and harsh economics at home

From robotaxis to flying cars, China is working to export more of its cutting-edge vehicle technology - a strategy that

April 23, 2026
China's global EV push reflects its ambition - and harsh economics at home
Business|Economy|Technology

Honeywell forecasts second-quarter revenue below estimates over Middle East conflict

Honeywell on Thursday forecast second-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates as conflict in the Middle East weighed on the U.S. industrial giant's business, sending shares

April 23, 2026
Honeywell forecasts second-quarter revenue below estimates over Middle East conflict
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Biggest IPO wave in history promises $3 trillion in value – with no profits

SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic are shaping up to deliver the largest wave of initial public offerings in history and the three

April 23, 2026
Biggest IPO wave in history promises $3 trillion in value – with no profits
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Lockheed Martin quarterly profit falls as production delays weigh

Lockheed Martin reported a lower first-quarter profit on Thursday, as high costs on fixed-price contracts and production slowdowns on some

April 23, 2026
Lockheed Martin quarterly profit falls as production delays weigh
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Netflix boosts share buyback plan by $25 billion after failed Warner Bros bid

Netflix said on Thursday its board has authorized an additional $25 billion share repurchase program, resuming capital returns after the streaming giant

April 23, 2026
Netflix boosts share buyback plan by $25 billion after failed Warner Bros bid
Business|Crime|Europe|Technology|World

China-linked hackers using everyday devices to hide attacks, cyber agencies warn

International cyber agencies on Thursday urged organisations to better defend against covert networks used by China-linked hackers to conceal malicious cyber activity,

April 23, 2026
China-linked hackers using everyday devices to hide attacks, cyber agencies warn
Arts|Entertainment|Technology

Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify's first all-time most streamed artists list

Taylor Swift has topped Spotify’s first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time

April 23, 2026
Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify's first all-time most streamed artists list
Business|Europe|Technology

Tesla to create 1,000 new jobs in Germany, responding to Model Y demand

Tesla will create 1,000 new jobs at its German gigafactory by the end of June in order to increase weekly production by about 20% from the third quarter, a spokesperson

April 23, 2026
Tesla to create 1,000 new jobs in Germany, responding to Model Y demand
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

EssilorLuxottica slips as doubts linger over smart glasses growth

EssilorLuxottica's shares fell on Thursday after the eyewear maker reported broadly in‑line quarterly results, doing little to revive a stock already under

April 23, 2026
EssilorLuxottica slips as doubts linger over smart glasses growth
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US drivers turn to EV rentals as gasoline prices surge

Early signs of a shift toward electric vehicles have emerged for U.S. car rental companies as customers become wary of paying more at the pump

April 23, 2026
US drivers turn to EV rentals as gasoline prices surge
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

One Tech Tip: Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workers

Digital nomads often work from cafes, co-working spaces or airports, thanks to reliable internet and the rise of remote work

April 23, 2026
One Tech Tip: Logging on at a cafe? Privacy and security guidelines for remote workers
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

SpaceX conquered the stars, now eyes bigger opportunity in AI

Over the last quarter century, Elon Musk revived space travel, turning cosmic exploration into thriving businesses.

April 23, 2026
SpaceX conquered the stars, now eyes bigger opportunity in AI
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

SpaceX IPO filing shows Elon Musk can retain board control

SpaceX is telling prospective investors its board will not need a majority of directors who are independent of

April 23, 2026
SpaceX IPO filing shows Elon Musk can retain board control
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung workers rally in South Korea, demanding higher pay and threatening to strike

Thousands of Samsung Electronics workers rally at its chip complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, demanding higher bonuses and threatening to strike

April 23, 2026
Samsung workers rally in South Korea, demanding higher pay and threatening to strike
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Scientists trace latest interstellar comet's home to a cold, isolated corner of the Milky Way

A new study suggests that the comet that rambled past us from another star last year likely originated in a cold, isolated corner of the galaxy that had yet to gel into its own solar system

April 23, 2026
Scientists trace latest interstellar comet's home to a cold, isolated corner of the Milky Way
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung workers protest over huge pay gap with SK Hynix, threaten long strike

Tens of thousands of Samsung Electronics workers rallied at a sprawling factory complex south of Seoul on Thursday,

April 23, 2026
Samsung workers protest over huge pay gap with SK Hynix, threaten long strike
Business|Economy|Technology

Bain Capital to sell stake in Bridge Data Centres at $5 billion valuation, sources say

U.S. investment firm Bain Capital is seeking to sell a stake of at least 40% in Bridge Data Centres (BDC) in a deal that would

April 23, 2026
Bain Capital to sell stake in Bridge Data Centres at $5 billion valuation, sources say
Crime|Education|Technology|World

Turkish parliament passes bill to restrict social media access for under-15s

State-run media says Turkish lawmakers have passed a bill that includes restricting access to social media platforms for children under 15

April 23, 2026
Turkish parliament passes bill to restrict social media access for under-15s
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Technology

Jaguar Land Rover to recall over 170,000 US vehicles over loss of drive power

Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 170,169 vehicles in the U.S. due to loss of drive power, the U.S.

April 23, 2026
Jaguar Land Rover to recall over 170,000 US vehicles over loss of drive power
Business|Economy|Technology

AI boom lifts Nokia sales, shares hit 16-year high after earnings beat

Nokia raised the growth targets for its artificial intelligence business on Thursday, after the network gear maker beat market

April 23, 2026
AI boom lifts Nokia sales, shares hit 16-year high after earnings beat
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

SpaceX targets in-house GPUs as it warns investors of chip supply, costs 

By Echo Wang, Jeffrey Dastin and Max A.

April 23, 2026
SpaceX targets in-house GPUs as it warns investors of chip supply, costs 
Business|Crime|Technology|World

South Korea fines matchmaking agency over leak of sensitive user data

South Korea's data protection agency said on Thursday it has fined a matchmaking service over the leak of its members' sensitive personal

April 23, 2026
South Korea fines matchmaking agency over leak of sensitive user data
Australia|Business|Technology|World

Australia working with Anthropic over cybersecurity vulnerabilities

Australia is working with software providers including Anthropic over potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities, a spokesperson for Home

April 23, 2026
Australia working with Anthropic over cybersecurity vulnerabilities
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Foreign investors buy Japan stocks on US-Iran peace hopes, AI rally

Japanese stocks attracted significant foreign investor inflows in the week through April 18, driven by a rally in artificial intelligence‑related stocks as risk sentiment improved

April 23, 2026
Foreign investors buy Japan stocks on US-Iran peace hopes, AI rally
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Microsoft bets big on AI in Australia with $18 billion investment

Microsoft said on Thursday that it will invest A$25 billion ($17.9 billion) in Australia by the end of 2029 to boost computing and artificial intelligence

April 23, 2026
Microsoft bets big on AI in Australia with $18 billion investment
Business|Economy|Technology

Unionised Samsung workers to hold rally in South Korea as labour unrest grows

Unions at Samsung Electronics said they expect about 37,000 workers to attend a rally in South Korea on Thursday, ahead of a threatened

April 23, 2026
Unionised Samsung workers to hold rally in South Korea as labour unrest grows
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

SK Hynix sets record as quarterly profit jumps five-fold, says AI chip demand exceeds capacity

South Korea's SK Hynix on Thursday set a record for quarterly profit with a five-fold jump in earnings and forecast AI chip demand would

April 23, 2026
SK Hynix sets record as quarterly profit jumps five-fold, says AI chip demand exceeds capacity
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Australia's CSL knocked by Pentagon flu policy shift, stock sinks to 2017 low

Australian biotech giant CSL extended losses on Thursday, lingering near decade lows, after the U.S. military scrapped its flu vaccine mandate, dealing

April 23, 2026
Australia's CSL knocked by Pentagon flu policy shift, stock sinks to 2017 low
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SoftBank seeks $10 billion margin loan backed by OpenAI shares, Bloomberg News reports

SoftBank Group is seeking a $10 billion loan secured by its shares in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI as it takes on more debt for its push into AI, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday,

April 23, 2026
SoftBank seeks $10 billion margin loan backed by OpenAI shares, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Crime|Election|Technology

Kalshi fines and suspends 3 congressional candidates for wagering on their own elections

Three congressional candidates are accused of betting on their own elections through the prediction market Kalshi

April 23, 2026
Kalshi fines and suspends 3 congressional candidates for wagering on their own elections
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Science|Technology|US|World

Wildfires across Georgia and Florida destroy more than 50 homes and force evacuations

Wildfires have intensified intensifying across the U.S. Southeast

April 22, 2026
Wildfires across Georgia and Florida destroy more than 50 homes and force evacuations
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

The NFL has met with the FCC as the league faces scrutiny from regulators

The National Football League has met with the Federal Communications Commission as the league faces scrutiny from federal regulators

April 23, 2026
The NFL has met with the FCC as the league faces scrutiny from regulators
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

TI projects upbeat quarterly results on strong data center chip demand

Texas Instruments forecast second-quarter revenue and profit above Wall Street expectations on Wednesday, anticipating a boost in demand for its analog chips

April 23, 2026
TI projects upbeat quarterly results on strong data center chip demand
Business|Economy|Technology|World

ServiceNow flags Middle East deal delays, shares crash

ServiceNow reported on Wednesday that delays in closing several large government deals in the Middle East hurt first-quarter subscription revenue growth, sending

April 23, 2026
ServiceNow flags Middle East deal delays, shares crash
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Intel lands Tesla as first major customer for 14A chip technology 

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Wednesday the EV maker plans to use Intel's next-generation 14A manufacturing process to make chips at its

April 23, 2026
Intel lands Tesla as first major customer for 14A chip technology 
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology

Anthropic seeks to debunk Pentagon's claims about its control over AI technology in military systems

Anthropic on Wednesday told an appeals court that it can’t manipulate its artificial intelligence tool Claude once it is deployed in classified Pentagon military networks

April 23, 2026
Anthropic seeks to debunk Pentagon's claims about its control over AI technology in military systems
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Kalshi prediction site suspends three political candidates for betting on their own races

Kalshi prediction site suspends three political candidates for betting on their own races

April 23, 2026
Kalshi prediction site suspends three political candidates for betting on their own races
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

IBM's slower revenue growth fans AI worries, shares fall

IBM's revenue growth slowed in the first quarter on sluggishness in its software business, fanning fears of disruption from artificial intelligence tools and

April 23, 2026
IBM's slower revenue growth fans AI worries, shares fall
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Kinder Morgan tops quarterly profit estimates amid rising natural gas demand

Kinder Morgan exceeded Wall Street expectations for first-quarter profit on Wednesday, as the pipeline operator benefited from increased U.S. natural gas demand

April 23, 2026
Kinder Morgan tops quarterly profit estimates amid rising natural gas demand
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Tesla lifts 2026 spending plans by a quarter as Musk funds AI and robotic dreams

Tesla sharply raised its spending plan to more than $25 billion for the year as CEO Elon Musk pours money into artificial intelligence, robotics

April 23, 2026
Tesla lifts 2026 spending plans by a quarter as Musk funds AI and robotic dreams
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Trump Media has pivoted to crypto, financial services and nuclear fusion. Its stock keeps falling.

The Trump family's alternative to Facebook and Twitter is shaking up its leadership in hopes of reviving the struggling business

April 23, 2026
Trump Media has pivoted to crypto, financial services and nuclear fusion. Its stock keeps falling.
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Tesla profits rose in the first quarter as Musk teases debut of new Roadster

Tesla's profit rose in the first quarter as its car sales rebounded from a sharp slump in 2025

April 23, 2026
Tesla profits rose in the first quarter as Musk teases debut of new Roadster
Business|Crime|Technology

Pet owner looking for her lost dog targeted by scammers using AI

Pet owner looking for her lost dog targeted by scammers using AI

April 23, 2026
Pet owner looking for her lost dog targeted by scammers using AI
Business|Economy|Technology

Board game maker files claim as tariff refunds open nationwide

Board game maker files claim as tariff refunds open nationwide

April 23, 2026
Board game maker files claim as tariff refunds open nationwide
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Telegram founder Pavel Durov says he received summons in Russia addressed to 'suspect'

Pavel Durov, the founder of the Telegram messenger app, said on Wednesday he had received a summons in Russia at an old address naming him as a "suspect" in a criminal

April 23, 2026
Telegram founder Pavel Durov says he received summons in Russia addressed to 'suspect'
Business|Economy|Political|Sports|Technology|US|World

Kalshi suspends three US congressional candidates for 'political insider trading'

Prediction markets platform Kalshi said on Wednesday it has suspended three U.S. congressional candidates for "political insider trading," building on

April 23, 2026
Kalshi suspends three US congressional candidates for 'political insider trading'
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Legally blind, teenage storm spotter builds team to cover Utah's 'blind spots'

Legally blind, teenage storm spotter builds team to cover Utah's 'blind spots'

April 23, 2026
Legally blind, teenage storm spotter builds team to cover Utah's 'blind spots'
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

New tool helps visualize water use — and what’s not reaching the Great Salt Lake

New tool helps visualize water use — and what’s not reaching the Great Salt Lake

April 23, 2026
New tool helps visualize water use — and what’s not reaching the Great Salt Lake
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Coffee companies launch satellite-based program to track deforestation

Several coffee companies and coffee traders are launching a new system to track deforestation related to coffee cultivation around the world, JDE Peet's, one of the

April 23, 2026
Coffee companies launch satellite-based program to track deforestation
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders are about to vote on the Paramount mega-deal

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders are about to vote on the Paramount mega-deal

April 23, 2026
Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders are about to vote on the Paramount mega-deal
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TSMC shows smaller, faster chips without a pricey new tool from ASML 

By Stephen Nellis and Max A.

April 23, 2026
TSMC shows smaller, faster chips without a pricey new tool from ASML 
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TSMC plans to open chip packaging plant in Arizona by 2029, executive says 

By Stephen Nellis and Max A.

April 23, 2026
TSMC plans to open chip packaging plant in Arizona by 2029, executive says 
Business|Economy|Technology

JPMorgan hires two top technology bankers from Bank of America, memo says

JPMorgan has hired two veteran technology bankers from Bank of America as it continues to expand its tech investment banking group, according to an

April 23, 2026
JPMorgan hires two top technology bankers from Bank of America, memo says
Crime|Health|Technology|US

11 injured after train crash at Metro Center station

11 injured after train crash at Metro Center station

April 23, 2026
11 injured after train crash at Metro Center station
Crime|Science|Technology

Drone penetrates darkness to help police capture suspected thief

Drone penetrates darkness to help police capture suspected thief

April 23, 2026
Drone penetrates darkness to help police capture suspected thief
Crime|Political|Science|Technology|World

Congress wants answers about 10 missing scientists, 4 are from New Mexico

Congress wants answers about 10 missing scientists, 4 are from New Mexico

April 23, 2026
Congress wants answers about 10 missing scientists, 4 are from New Mexico
Economy|Health|Science|Technology

988 hotline's launch is linked to thousands of fewer suicide deaths among teens and young adults

Nearly 4,400 fewer U.S. teens and young adults died by suicide than projected in the first two-and-a-half years of the 988 mental health crisis hotline

April 23, 2026
988 hotline's launch is linked to thousands of fewer suicide deaths among teens and young adults
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Nvidia-backed VAST Data valued at $30 billion in latest funding round

VAST Data said on Wednesday it was valued at $30 billion in its latest funding round, growing more than threefold since 2023, helped by strong interest in companies that build the

April 22, 2026
Nvidia-backed VAST Data valued at $30 billion in latest funding round
Business|Science|Technology

Microsoft to integrate Anthropic's Mythos into its security development program

April 22 - Microsoft said on Wednesday it plans to embed advanced artificial intelligence models, including Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview, into its secure coding framework, as the company steps up

April 22, 2026
Microsoft to integrate Anthropic's Mythos into its security development program
Business|Economy|Technology

LinkedIn names insider Daniel Shapero as new CEO

Microsoft's LinkedIn named Chief Operating Officer Daniel Shapero as its new CEO, tapping a veteran of the professional networking site to lead it through an era of AI-driven

April 22, 2026
LinkedIn names insider Daniel Shapero as new CEO
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

How Deutsche Telecom and T-Mobile US could pull off the world's biggest M&A deal

Deutsche Telekom is exploring a possible tie-up with T-Mobile US to create a $300 billion telecoms giant, sources said, in what would overtake Vodafone-Mannesmann's

April 22, 2026
How Deutsche Telecom and T-Mobile US could pull off the world's biggest M&A deal
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

US-based Virtus and Indian partner to restart Congo copper miner Chemaf in 2027, union executive says

U.S.-based Virtus Minerals and Indian partner Lloyds Metals & Energy plan to restart full production at Congolese copper and cobalt miner

April 22, 2026
US-based Virtus and Indian partner to restart Congo copper miner Chemaf in 2027, union executive says
Economy|Political|Technology

Minnesota counties push Legislature to shore up support for software upgrades decades overdue

Minnesota counties push Legislature to shore up support for software upgrades decades overdue

April 23, 2026
Minnesota counties push Legislature to shore up support for software upgrades decades overdue
Business|Science|Technology

Google puts AI agents at heart of its enterprise money-making push

Alphabet is deepening a push into enterprise software, signaling to investors at Google's annual cloud conference that AI agents, which are human-like

April 22, 2026
Google puts AI agents at heart of its enterprise money-making push
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Devin Nunes steps down as head of Trump’s struggling media company

Devin Nunes steps down as head of Trump’s struggling media company

April 22, 2026
Devin Nunes steps down as head of Trump’s struggling media company
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

EU may let startups claim innovation benefits in M&A if Big Tech not involved

Startups claiming innovation benefits for their deals will likely secure speedy EU antitrust approval, but not if Big Tech is involved, a draft revamp of

April 22, 2026
EU may let startups claim innovation benefits in M&A if Big Tech not involved
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Boeing CEO: Trump is key to closing major plane order from Chinese airlines

Boeing is counting on the Trump

April 22, 2026
Boeing CEO: Trump is key to closing major plane order from Chinese airlines
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Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile in early talks for mega merger, sources say

Deutsche Telekom is exploring a deal to combine with T-Mobile US and create a transatlantic

April 22, 2026
Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile in early talks for mega merger, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Boeing posts smaller-than-expected loss as recovery gains traction, shares jump

April 22, 2026
Boeing posts smaller-than-expected loss as recovery gains traction, shares jump
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Nvidia has not yet sold its H200 AI chips to China, Lutnick says

Nvidia's powerful H200 AI chips have not yet been sold to Chinese companies, Commerce Department Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Wednesday, citing

April 22, 2026
Nvidia has not yet sold its H200 AI chips to China, Lutnick says
Sports|Technology|World

Repeat of Bearman's high-speed crash to be 'avoided' under changes to F1 regulations, FIA says

F1’s governing body says a repeat of the high-speed crash which left Oliver Bearman limping and alarmed the Formula 1 paddock “should basically be avoided” with regulation changes from next week’s race in Miami

April 22, 2026
Repeat of Bearman's high-speed crash to be 'avoided' under changes to F1 regulations, FIA says
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Supreme Court rules for Michigan in its fight to shut down an aging energy pipeline

The Supreme Court has sided with Michigan in ruling that the state’s lawsuit seeking to shut down a section of an aging pipeline beneath a Great Lakes channel will stay in state court

April 22, 2026
Supreme Court rules for Michigan in its fight to shut down an aging energy pipeline
Science|Sports|Technology

A robot is beating human pros at table tennis. Its maker calls it a milestone for machines

A paddle-wielding robot is so adept at playing table tennis that it is posing a tough challenge to elite human players and sometimes defeating them, according to a new study in the journal Nature that shows how advances in artificial intelligence are making robots more agile

April 22, 2026
A robot is beating human pros at table tennis. Its maker calls it a milestone for machines
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Boston Scientific cuts annual forecast, shares rise on reset

Medical device maker Boston Scientific slashed its annual profit and revenue growth forecasts on Wednesday, a move analysts said could reassure

April 22, 2026
Boston Scientific cuts annual forecast, shares rise on reset
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Honeywell's Quantinuum confidentially files for US IPO

Industrial giant Honeywell said on Wednesday its quantum computing company, Quantinuum, has confidentially filed paperwork for a U.S. initial public offering.

April 22, 2026
Honeywell's Quantinuum confidentially files for US IPO
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Robinhood's venture fund bets on OpenAI as retail rush for AI heats up

Robinhood's venture fund said on Wednesday it has invested $75 million in OpenAI, allowing retail investors exposure to one of the world's hottest privately held AI

April 22, 2026
Robinhood's venture fund bets on OpenAI as retail rush for AI heats up
Business|Science|Technology

SpaceX says it can buy AI coding tool Cursor for $60B later this year

SpaceX says it has the rights to buy artificial intelligence coding tool Cursor for $60 billion later this year as Elon Musk’s space exploration and AI company looks for ways to compete with rivals Anthropic and OpenAI ahead of a planned Wall Street debut

April 22, 2026
SpaceX says it can buy AI coding tool Cursor for $60B later this year
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Blockchain billionaire Sun takes Trump family’s crypto firm to court

Crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun on Tuesday ​sued World Liberty Financial, the digital currency venture co-founded by

April 22, 2026
Blockchain billionaire Sun takes Trump family’s crypto firm to court
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Best Buy taps insider Bonfig to succeed veteran Barry as CEO amid demand slowdown

Best Buy on Wednesday named insider Jason Bonfig as CEO, replacing longtime executive Corie Barry, in a leadership change that comes as the

April 22, 2026
Best Buy taps insider Bonfig to succeed veteran Barry as CEO amid demand slowdown
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

USDA and Palantir sign $300 million software purchase agreement

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and software company Palantir Technologies on Wednesday announced the signing of a $300 million Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

April 22, 2026
USDA and Palantir sign $300 million software purchase agreement
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Rivian starts production of R2 SUVs, deliveries expected later this spring

Rivian on Wednesday started production of its smaller R2 SUVs, with customer deliveries expected later this spring, the electric-vehicle maker said,

April 22, 2026
Rivian starts production of R2 SUVs, deliveries expected later this spring
Business|Economy|Food|Technology

Budweiser-maker Anheuser-Busch lays out $600 million investment plan for US facilities

Anheuser-Busch InBev is investing $600 million in U.S. manufacturing facilities over two years, the American subsidiary of the world's top brewer said on Wednesday, in line with

April 22, 2026
Budweiser-maker Anheuser-Busch lays out $600 million investment plan for US facilities
Business|Economy|Technology

Micron pushes US Congress to crack down on chip tool sales to Chinese rivals, sources say

Micron Technology, the largest U.S. memory chipmaker, is a driving force pushing the U.S.

April 22, 2026
Micron pushes US Congress to crack down on chip tool sales to Chinese rivals, sources say
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Cape Cod researcher says newly found 1949 whale recording is critical discovery: "I'm getting goosebumps"

Cape Cod researcher says newly found 1949 whale recording is critical discovery: "I'm getting goosebumps"

April 22, 2026
Cape Cod researcher says newly found 1949 whale recording is critical discovery: "I'm getting goosebumps"
Environment|Science|Technology|World

This small sea area between Europe and Africa is the site of 124 shipwrecks, archaeologists find

This small sea area between Europe and Africa is the site of 124 shipwrecks, archaeologists find

April 22, 2026
This small sea area between Europe and Africa is the site of 124 shipwrecks, archaeologists find
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

SiriusXM to sell YouTube audio ads exclusively in US

SiriusXM has struck a deal with Alphabet's YouTube to become its exclusive audio advertising sales partner in the U.S., it said on Wednesday.

April 22, 2026
SiriusXM to sell YouTube audio ads exclusively in US
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Technology|Travel|World

In Mexico, flagship Mayan tourist train leaves trail of broken pledges

Deep in Mexico's Maya jungle, brilliant white lights blaze improbably in the wilderness: a maintenance depot for a flagship multi-

April 22, 2026
In Mexico, flagship Mayan tourist train leaves trail of broken pledges
Business|Economy|Technology

AT&T adds more wireless subscribers than expected as bundling pays off

AT&T added more wireless subscribers than expected in the first quarter, benefiting from customers opting for the telecom provider's packages bundling

April 22, 2026
AT&T adds more wireless subscribers than expected as bundling pays off
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

TE misses quarterly revenue estimates, flags price hikes due to Iran war

Electronic equipment maker TE Connectivity missed quarterly Wall Street expectations on Wednesday and warned it may have to pass higher raw-material costs on

April 22, 2026
TE misses quarterly revenue estimates, flags price hikes due to Iran war
Australia|Business|Crime|Technology|World

Australia asks Roblox, Minecraft to detail child safety measures

Australia's internet regulator on Wednesday asked online gaming platforms including Roblox and Microsoft's Minecraft to spell out how they protect children

April 22, 2026
Australia asks Roblox, Minecraft to detail child safety measures
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Teledyne lifts annual profit forecast, beats quarterly estimates

Teledyne Technologies on Wednesday raised its profit forecast for full-year 2026, as the sensing systems maker continues to benefit from robust demand across its digital imaging,

April 22, 2026
Teledyne lifts annual profit forecast, beats quarterly estimates
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

South Korea, Vietnam agree to boost nuclear energy, high-tech cooperation

Vietnam and South Korea's leaders agreed to boost cooperation in nuclear energy and high-tech at a meeting in Hanoi on Wednesday, as the

April 22, 2026
South Korea, Vietnam agree to boost nuclear energy, high-tech cooperation
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

GE Vernova lifts 2026 outlook as AI boom fuels power equipment demand

GE Vernova on Wednesday raised its annual forecasts for revenue and adjusted core profit margin, betting on surging demand from data centers and grid infrastructure

April 22, 2026
GE Vernova lifts 2026 outlook as AI boom fuels power equipment demand
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Gaming industry could unlock $22 billion in profits on AI-driven cost cuts, says Morgan Stanley

Advanced artificial intelligence tools could help cut down video game developing costs by nearly half, potentially unlocking about $22 billion in annual profits

April 22, 2026
Gaming industry could unlock $22 billion in profits on AI-driven cost cuts, says Morgan Stanley
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Opinion|Technology

How personal finance advice is getting political, thanks to ‘finfluencers’

Money management guidance used to be uncontroversial and staid. It’s become something completely different on social media.

April 22, 2026
How personal finance advice is getting political, thanks to ‘finfluencers’
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Software makers' best may not be good enough as AI fears mount

Salesforce will likely report its fastest quarterly revenue growth in three years, but analysts say that may not be enough, as fears that

April 22, 2026
Software makers' best may not be good enough as AI fears mount
Business|Science|Technology

OpenAI briefs US agencies, Five Eyes on new cybersecurity product, Axios reports

OpenAI has briefed U.S. federal agencies, state governments and Five Eyes member countries on the capabilities of its new cybersecurity product over the past week, Axios reported

April 22, 2026
OpenAI briefs US agencies, Five Eyes on new cybersecurity product, Axios reports
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

UK must brace for rise in state-backed cyberattacks, security chief says

Britain should brace for a rise in cyberattacks linked to hostile states, the head of the country's cybersecurity agency said on Wednesday, as the

April 22, 2026
UK must brace for rise in state-backed cyberattacks, security chief says
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Crypto exchanges gear up to launch US perpetual futures ahead of rule change

Global crypto exchanges are racing to capitalize on the U.S.

April 22, 2026
Crypto exchanges gear up to launch US perpetual futures ahead of rule change
Science|Technology|World

US turns to Ukrainian counter-drone tech after Iran attacks, sources say

The U.S. military has introduced Ukrainian counter-drone technology in recent weeks at a key U.S. air base in Saudi Arabia, according to five people with

April 22, 2026
US turns to Ukrainian counter-drone tech after Iran attacks, sources say
Business|Europe|Technology|World

ASML says firm will not be chip industry's bottleneck

Top computer chip equipment maker ASML will not be a bottleneck for the industry, as it was early in the decade, its CEO said on

April 22, 2026
ASML says firm will not be chip industry's bottleneck
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Merck to partner with Google Cloud on AI initiatives

Drugmaker Merck & Co said on Wednesday it will partner with Google Cloud to build up its artificial intelligence capabilities, investing as much as $1

April 22, 2026
Merck to partner with Google Cloud on AI initiatives
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

In the AI era, Apple's strengths may become its constraints

Apple built its empire on control.

April 22, 2026
In the AI era, Apple's strengths may become its constraints
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Tim Cook’s extraordinary career in 4 charts

Tim Cook’s extraordinary career in 4 charts

April 22, 2026
Tim Cook’s extraordinary career in 4 charts
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Trump media company replaces ex-congressman Nunes as CEO after stock plunge that wiped out billions

The Trump business behind Truth Social is replacing a former congressman and big supporter of the U.S. president as leader of the social media platform after a stock collapse in the past year

April 22, 2026
Trump media company replaces ex-congressman Nunes as CEO after stock plunge that wiped out billions
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World

The ‘groundbreaking’ case of the cyber experts who allegedly broke bad and worked with criminals

The ‘groundbreaking’ case of the cyber experts who allegedly broke bad and worked with criminals

April 22, 2026
The ‘groundbreaking’ case of the cyber experts who allegedly broke bad and worked with criminals
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Japex aims to quadruple oil and gas output in 10 years, eyes US expansion

Japan Petroleum Exploration said on Wednesday it plans to quadruple its oil and gas output over the next decade, investing 1.16 trillion yen ($7.3 billion)

April 22, 2026
Japex aims to quadruple oil and gas output in 10 years, eyes US expansion
Business|Environment|Health|Technology

Ford to recall over 140,000 US vehicles over damaged wires

Ford is recalling 140,201 Ranger vehicles in the U.S. as damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash, the U.S.

April 22, 2026
Ford to recall over 140,000 US vehicles over damaged wires
Business|Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Most serious cyberattacks against the UK now from Russia, Iran and China, cyber chief says

The head of the U.K.'s National Cyber Security Centre warns that hostile nations like Russia, Iran and China are behind the most serious cyberattacks in the U.K. In a speech Wednesday, Richard Horne said British businesses need to prepare for large-scale cyberattacks, especially if the U.K. becomes involved in international conflicts

April 22, 2026
Most serious cyberattacks against the UK now from Russia, Iran and China, cyber chief says
Business|Technology|World

Australian social media ban marred by weak platform checks, tech providers say

Problems enforcing Australia's teen social media ban reflect social media platforms' weak deployment of tools available to run age checks rather than the limits of the

April 22, 2026
Australian social media ban marred by weak platform checks, tech providers say
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

OpenAI in talks to commit up to $1.5 billion to private equity JV, FT reports

Artificial intelligence firm OpenAI is set to commit up to $1.5 billion to a new joint venture with private equity firms, Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people

April 22, 2026
OpenAI in talks to commit up to $1.5 billion to private equity JV, FT reports
Business|Technology|World

FAA probes close call between two passenger jets at New York's JFK airport

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it was investigating a close call at New York's John F.

April 22, 2026
FAA probes close call between two passenger jets at New York's JFK airport
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

This week at SpaceX: AI bets, losses and push for control as mega IPO looms

Elon Musk's SpaceX saw a slew of developments this week as it barrels toward what could be the largest initial public offering in history.

April 22, 2026
This week at SpaceX: AI bets, losses and push for control as mega IPO looms
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Los Angeles schools set limits on classroom screen time

Los Angeles' school board on Tuesday passed a measure regulating students’ screen time during classroom assignments, reflecting concerns that technology could be

April 22, 2026
Los Angeles schools set limits on classroom screen time
Business|Economy|Technology|World

America Movil posts Q1 profit up 25%

Mexican telecoms giant America Movil on Tuesday posted a 25.1% rise in profit for the first quarter, driven by stronger operating earnings and lower financing costs.

April 22, 2026
America Movil posts Q1 profit up 25%
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Vodafone offers small businesses cybersecurity, AI capability with Google tie-up

European mobile and broadband operator Vodafone said it would offer its small business customers advanced cybersecurity and agentic AI through its $1 billion strategic tie

April 22, 2026
Vodafone offers small businesses cybersecurity, AI capability with Google tie-up
Crime|Science|Technology|World

Florida launches criminal probe into OpenAI and ChatGPT over deadly shooting

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said on Tuesday the state was launching a criminal probe into OpenAI and its artificial intelligence app

April 22, 2026
Florida launches criminal probe into OpenAI and ChatGPT over deadly shooting
Business|Health|Science|Technology|World

Moderna starts late-stage trial of bird flu vaccine in US, UK

Moderna said on Tuesday it had started a late-stage study of its experimental bird flu vaccine in the U.S. and the UK, marking the first time a pandemic bird flu vaccine made with

April 22, 2026
Moderna starts late-stage trial of bird flu vaccine in US, UK
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX says it has option to acquire startup Cursor for $60 billion

SpaceX said it has secured an option to either acquire code-generation startup Cursor for $60 billion later this year, or pay $10 billion for their new partnership, as it pushes

April 22, 2026
SpaceX says it has option to acquire startup Cursor for $60 billion
Crime|Science|Technology

At least 10 people tied to sensitive US research have died or disappeared in recent years, sparking federal investigation

At least 10 people tied to sensitive US research have died or disappeared in recent years, sparking federal investigation

April 21, 2026
At least 10 people tied to sensitive US research have died or disappeared in recent years, sparking federal investigation
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Consumer watchdog group files suit alleging Meta profited on ads for scams

The Consumer Federation of America has filed a class-action complaint against Meta Platforms alleging that the social-media giant has profited from advertising for

April 22, 2026
Consumer watchdog group files suit alleging Meta profited on ads for scams
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

GM delays next-gen EV truck program, Crain's Detroit reports

General Motors is indefinitely delaying its next-generation full-size electric truck program, including the GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado, which was set to start in

April 22, 2026
GM delays next-gen EV truck program, Crain's Detroit reports
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Anthropic's Mythos model accessed by unauthorized users, Bloomberg News reports

A small group of unauthorized users has accessed Anthropic's new Mythos AI model, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing documentation and a person familiar with the matter.

April 22, 2026
Anthropic's Mythos model accessed by unauthorized users, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

US transportation secretary seeks $10 billion for air traffic control overhaul

U.S.

April 22, 2026
US transportation secretary seeks $10 billion for air traffic control overhaul
Business|Science|Technology

$12.5 billion ‘down payment’ brings air traffic control out of 1990s. Now, more money is needed for new software and AI

$12.5 billion ‘down payment’ brings air traffic control out of 1990s. Now, more money is needed for new software and AI

April 22, 2026
$12.5 billion ‘down payment’ brings air traffic control out of 1990s. Now, more money is needed for new software and AI
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Navy review puts future of highest-tech US aircraft carriers in question

The Navy is reviewing the design and costs of its Ford-class aircraft carrier, one of its most high-tech and expensive warships

April 22, 2026
Navy review puts future of highest-tech US aircraft carriers in question
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

From Tiger King to AI: Inside the launch of Nevada's first artificial intelligence film company

From Tiger King to AI: Inside the launch of Nevada's first artificial intelligence film company

April 22, 2026
From Tiger King to AI: Inside the launch of Nevada's first artificial intelligence film company
Business|Education|Health|Science|Technology

‘Big Tech or families?’ Parents head to Washington to reignite fight for online safety laws

‘Big Tech or families?’ Parents head to Washington to reignite fight for online safety laws

April 21, 2026
‘Big Tech or families?’ Parents head to Washington to reignite fight for online safety laws
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Meta breaks ground on over $1 billion data center in Oklahoma's Tulsa

Meta Platforms said on Tuesday it has begun construction on a new data center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a project valued at more than $1 billion, as the Facebook-parent races to build

April 22, 2026
Meta breaks ground on over $1 billion data center in Oklahoma's Tulsa
Arts|Business|Economy|Technology

Adobe announces $25 billion stock buyback amid AI disruption fears

Adobe on Tuesday announced a share repurchase program worth up to $25 billion through April 30, 2030, as the Photoshop maker seeks to reassure investors of its growth strategy

April 22, 2026
Adobe announces $25 billion stock buyback amid AI disruption fears
Business|Crime|Health|Technology|World

Gates Foundation says it has opened external review of Epstein ties

The Gates Foundation opened an external review earlier this year into its engagement with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the philanthropic group

April 22, 2026
Gates Foundation says it has opened external review of Epstein ties
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

SpaceX says unproven AI space data centers may not be commercially viable, filing shows

SpaceX warned investors that its ambitions to build space-based artificial intelligence data centers, as well as human settlements on the moon and Mars,

April 22, 2026
SpaceX says unproven AI space data centers may not be commercially viable, filing shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

New York sues Coinbase and Gemini, seeking to halt unlicensed prediction market businesses

New York is suing Coinbase and Gemini over unregulated and unlicensed prediction market platforms that the state contends are illegal gambling operations

April 22, 2026
New York sues Coinbase and Gemini, seeking to halt unlicensed prediction market businesses
Business|Economy|Technology

Supreme Court seems wary of limiting federal regulators' power in a data privacy case

The Supreme Court seems wary of limiting the power of federal regulators in a case over multimillion-dollar penalties levied against telecommunications giants Verizon and AT&T

April 22, 2026
Supreme Court seems wary of limiting federal regulators' power in a data privacy case
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Florida attorney general launches criminal investigation into ChatGPT maker OpenAI after deadly FSU shooting

Florida attorney general launches criminal investigation into ChatGPT maker OpenAI after deadly FSU shooting

April 22, 2026
Florida attorney general launches criminal investigation into ChatGPT maker OpenAI after deadly FSU shooting
Business|Crime|Science|Technology

Florida's attorney general launches criminal probe into ChatGPT over FSU shooting

Florida's attorney general has opened an investigation into OpenAI's ChatGPT

April 22, 2026
Florida's attorney general launches criminal probe into ChatGPT over FSU shooting
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

US judge blocks Trump administration actions stymieing wind, solar projects

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump's administration from enforcing a series of permitting policies that wind and solar energy

April 21, 2026
US judge blocks Trump administration actions stymieing wind, solar projects
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Apple's new CEO John Ternus steps into the spotlight after flying under the radar for years

Apple has announced that John Ternus will become the next CEO, taking over from Tim Cook on September 1

April 21, 2026
Apple's new CEO John Ternus steps into the spotlight after flying under the radar for years
Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Why the US military is stuck using $1 million missiles against Iran’s $20,000 drones

Bureaucratic hurdles mean the US military typically has to wait a decade between the time it sees a new threat and the employment of a new system to defend against it.

April 21, 2026
Why the US military is stuck using $1 million missiles against Iran’s $20,000 drones
Business|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Michael and Susan Dell fund 'AI-native' medical center with $750 million gift to University of Texas

Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell are donating $750 million to the University of Texas at Austin

April 21, 2026
Michael and Susan Dell fund 'AI-native' medical center with $750 million gift to University of Texas
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Meta to start capturing employee mouse movements, keystrokes for AI training data

Meta is installing new tracking software on U.S.-based employees’ computers to capture mouse movements, clicks and keystrokes for use in

April 21, 2026
Meta to start capturing employee mouse movements, keystrokes for AI training data
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Microsoft must face $2.8 billion UK lawsuit over cloud computing licences

Microsoft must face a mass lawsuit alleging it overcharged thousands of British businesses to use Windows Server software on cloud computing services provided by Amazon,

April 21, 2026
Microsoft must face $2.8 billion UK lawsuit over cloud computing licences
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New York sues prediction markets Coinbase and Gemini Titan, calls their operations gambling

New York's attorney general sued Coinbase Financial Markets and Gemini Titan on Tuesday, claiming their prediction markets violate state laws against illegal gambling.

April 21, 2026
New York sues prediction markets Coinbase and Gemini Titan, calls their operations gambling
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First commercial fusion plant nears construction in US, Commonwealth CEO says

Construction of what could be the world's first commercial plant to generate power with fusion, the process that powers the stars, is set to start in

April 21, 2026
First commercial fusion plant nears construction in US, Commonwealth CEO says
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Sullivan & Cromwell law firm apologizes for AI 'hallucinations' in court filing

Sullivan & Cromwell, a premier Wall Street law firm, apologized to a federal judge for submitting a court filing with inaccurate citations and

April 21, 2026
Sullivan & Cromwell law firm apologizes for AI 'hallucinations' in court filing
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Navy arming warships with Patriot missiles to counter China's hypersonic threat

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract to integrate the Patriot missile, an Army missile interceptor, into the U.S.

April 21, 2026
Navy arming warships with Patriot missiles to counter China's hypersonic threat
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ASM International forecasts second-quarter revenue that beats estimates

Computer chip equipment maker ASM International on Tuesday forecast stronger second-quarter revenue guidance than markets expected, after a

April 22, 2026
ASM International forecasts second-quarter revenue that beats estimates
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US military pushes for boost in 2027 spending on drones and air defenses used in Iran war

U.S. military officials are calling for spending tens of billions of dollars in the next budget year on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets that have been a key part of fighting the Iran war

April 21, 2026
US military pushes for boost in 2027 spending on drones and air defenses used in Iran war
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US Supreme Court leans toward FCC in clash with wireless carriers over fines

The U.S.

April 21, 2026
US Supreme Court leans toward FCC in clash with wireless carriers over fines
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US did not move defense system from Korea, general says

The United States did not move a key missile defense system from South Korea to the Middle East for the Iran war, the commander of U.S. forces in Korea said on Tuesday

April 21, 2026
US did not move defense system from Korea, general says
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Intel results to show if supply chain issues are dimming its AI ambitions

Intel investors on Thursday will focus on its efforts to sort out supply chain issues that have limited the company's ability to ramp up chip production to meet

April 21, 2026
Intel results to show if supply chain issues are dimming its AI ambitions
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Anthropic plans to provide Mythos access to European banks soon, sources say

Anthropic plans to provide access to its Mythos AI model to European banks soon, three people familiar with the

April 21, 2026
Anthropic plans to provide Mythos access to European banks soon, sources say
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Belgium's Kpler launches minority stake sale valuing firm at up to $5 billion, sources say

Commodities data and analytics firm Kpler has launched a sale process for a large minority stake that could value the company at nearly $

April 21, 2026
Belgium's Kpler launches minority stake sale valuing firm at up to $5 billion, sources say
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US FDA approves Merck's pill combo to treat HIV infection

The U.S.

April 21, 2026
US FDA approves Merck's pill combo to treat HIV infection
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Microsoft cuts Xbox Game Pass price, to remove 'Call of Duty' day one inclusions

Microsoft has dropped the price of its video game subscription service and the platform will not include future "Call of Duty" game releases on launch day, the company said on

April 21, 2026
Microsoft cuts Xbox Game Pass price, to remove 'Call of Duty' day one inclusions
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Apple names John Ternus new CEO

Outgoing CEO Tim Cook is moving to become executive chair. Brian Stelter reports on the shake-up at one of the world's biggest companies.

April 21, 2026
Apple names John Ternus new CEO
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A well site explosion triggers a large fire and evacuations in Texas, but no injuries

Authorities say an explosion at a Texas natural gas or oil well site has set off a large fire, leading to some evacuations, but no injuries

April 21, 2026
A well site explosion triggers a large fire and evacuations in Texas, but no injuries
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US at risk of running out of missiles if another war breaks out after depleting stockpile in Iran operations

US at risk of running out of missiles if another war breaks out after depleting stockpile in Iran operations

April 22, 2026
US at risk of running out of missiles if another war breaks out after depleting stockpile in Iran operations
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AI startup Anthropic commits $100 billion to Amazon's AWS over next 10 years

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has signed a new agreement to commit more than $100 billion over the next 10 years to Amazon’s AWS cloud platform to train and run its Claude chatbot

April 21, 2026
AI startup Anthropic commits $100 billion to Amazon's AWS over next 10 years
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Keurig, Nestlé extend deal to distribute Starbucks products

Beverage company Keurig Dr Pepper and Nestlé USA said on Monday they have expanded a partnership that includes manufacturing and distribution of Starbucks-branded coffee

April 21, 2026
Keurig, Nestlé extend deal to distribute Starbucks products
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Trump says Anthropic is 'shaping up,' open to deal with Pentagon

U.S.

April 21, 2026
Trump says Anthropic is 'shaping up,' open to deal with Pentagon
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Tesla California registrations slide as incentives fade, industry body says

Tesla vehicle registrations in California dropped 24.3% in the first quarter, marking the steepest decline in the state, according to a report released on Tuesday by the

April 21, 2026
Tesla California registrations slide as incentives fade, industry body says
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Tesla registers its AI-driven voice assistant in Shanghai

Tesla has registered its voice assistant feature, which is powered by a generative artificial intelligence (AI) model, with China's cyberspace administrator in Shanghai,

April 21, 2026
Tesla registers its AI-driven voice assistant in Shanghai
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Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budget includes $750 billion for ships, jets and Golden Dome

The Pentagon on Tuesday unveiled more details of President Donald Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budget request for fiscal year 2027, by far the largest

April 21, 2026
Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budget includes $750 billion for ships, jets and Golden Dome
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Apple's Ternus era hints at renewed hardware focus, AI growth push

Apple's appointment of longtime hardware chief John Ternus as CEO signals a renewed emphasis on its core strength in devices and focus

April 21, 2026
Apple's Ternus era hints at renewed hardware focus, AI growth push
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Lawmakers question if JetBlue is using personal data to set ticket prices

Two Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday asked JetBlue Airways to answer questions about whether it was using customer personal data to set ticket

April 21, 2026
Lawmakers question if JetBlue is using personal data to set ticket prices
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Like ‘driving to San Francisco and back, every week’: In rural America, cancer patients face tall hurdles to get care

Like ‘driving to San Francisco and back, every week’: In rural America, cancer patients face tall hurdles to get care

March 29, 2026
Like ‘driving to San Francisco and back, every week’: In rural America, cancer patients face tall hurdles to get care
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The forecast is just the beginning: Sign up for the CNN Weather newsletter

The forecast is just the beginning: Sign up for the CNN Weather newsletter

April 21, 2026
The forecast is just the beginning: Sign up for the CNN Weather newsletter
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5 ways your doctor may be using AI chatbots — and why it matters

5 ways your doctor may be using AI chatbots — and why it matters

April 21, 2026
5 ways your doctor may be using AI chatbots — and why it matters
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Research at Chernobyl and Fukushima shows how radioactive materials move in the environment

Radiation risk can be measured, understood and controlled in ways that keep people safe, including from contaminated foods.

April 21, 2026
Research at Chernobyl and Fukushima shows how radioactive materials move in the environment
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Chery plans smaller cars for Europe but timing still unclear, executive says

China's Chery Automobile is working to expand beyond its SUV-focused range to smaller cars to support its growth in Europe, but platform development has just started and

April 21, 2026
Chery plans smaller cars for Europe but timing still unclear, executive says
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Nigeria's Dangote taps Honeywell to expand plastics and detergent petrochems

Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery has reached a deal with Honeywell to use the U.S. industrial group's technology to build up production of petrochemicals for

April 21, 2026
Nigeria's Dangote taps Honeywell to expand plastics and detergent petrochems
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Northrop Grumman posts higher revenue amid rising global conflicts

Defense supplier Northrop Grumman posted higher first-quarter revenue on Tuesday, helped by strong demand for its aeronautics systems, including

April 21, 2026
Northrop Grumman posts higher revenue amid rising global conflicts
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Paramount remakes app to capitalize on popularity of short videos

In the battle for viewers, Paramount Skydance is targeting the smallest of screens - mobile phones.

April 21, 2026
Paramount remakes app to capitalize on popularity of short videos
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Wall Street opens higher as AI optimism, earnings counter Middle East concerns

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Tuesday as renewed artificial intelligence optimism and strong corporate earnings bolstered markets battered by constant back-and-forth

April 21, 2026
Wall Street opens higher as AI optimism, earnings counter Middle East concerns
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Musk and insiders to retain voting control of SpaceX after IPO, filing shows

SpaceX plans to cement founder Elon Musk's control after its IPO, granting him and a small group of insiders super-voting shares that will outweigh other

April 21, 2026
Musk and insiders to retain voting control of SpaceX after IPO, filing shows
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OpenAI leans on global consultancies to expand Codex use in large companies

OpenAI said on Tuesday it is expanding partnerships with major global consulting firms to speed up enterprise adoption of its Codex artificial intelligence tools, as competition

April 21, 2026
OpenAI leans on global consultancies to expand Codex use in large companies
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Data centers don’t have to be a burden on local communities – and can even support them by generating power and repurposing waste heat

Two engineers explain how data center design, construction and operation can help the facilities support their communities.

April 21, 2026
Data centers don’t have to be a burden on local communities – and can even support them by generating power and repurposing waste heat
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Hurricanes devastated Florida’s East Coast – then seagrass made an unexpected comeback

After years of collapse, seagrass in Florida’s Mosquito Lagoon rebounded unexpectedly following 2022 hurricanes, offering new insight into ecosystem resilience.

April 21, 2026
Hurricanes devastated Florida’s East Coast – then seagrass made an unexpected comeback
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As the planet warms, scientists burn homes to figure out how to best protect them in wildfires

Scientists are using controlled fires to study how to protect homes from wildfires

April 21, 2026
As the planet warms, scientists burn homes to figure out how to best protect them in wildfires
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Despite all the likes, literallys and dropped g’s, English isn’t decaying before our eyes

Throughout the history of the language, what has been considered ‘bad’ speech often becomes ‘proper.’ You just have to give it time.

April 21, 2026
Despite all the likes, literallys and dropped g’s, English isn’t decaying before our eyes
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Umbilical cord blood may hold clues for a child’s risk of developing Type 1 diabetes

Genetics may only partially determine a newborn’s risk of developing Type 1 diabetes. Screening umbilical cord blood could lead to earlier treatments to prevent or reduce disease.

April 21, 2026
Umbilical cord blood may hold clues for a child’s risk of developing Type 1 diabetes
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France's Engie discussing refund for US offshore wind projects with Trump administration

French utility Engie is in talks with the Trump administration about a possible refund for its U.S. offshore wind project leases amid the president's

April 21, 2026
France's Engie discussing refund for US offshore wind projects with Trump administration
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Tech overwhelms Iran tension

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Tech stocks are refusing to go to ground this week, despite ongoing

April 21, 2026
Tech overwhelms Iran tension
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Equifax profit jumps on US mortgage strength, maintains revenue outlook

Credit bureau Equifax reported a jump in first-quarter profit on Tuesday, as higher loan demand lifted its U.S. mortgage business, and maintained its full-year revenue outlook,

April 21, 2026
Equifax profit jumps on US mortgage strength, maintains revenue outlook
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Sweden's Einride to deploy 75 electric trucks for Amazon's US freight network

Swedish trucking company Einride said on Tuesday it has partnered with Amazon.com to deploy 75 manually operated electric heavy-duty trucks and supporting charging infrastructure

April 21, 2026
Sweden's Einride to deploy 75 electric trucks for Amazon's US freight network
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Australia's Syenta raises $26 million to ease AI chip bottleneck, former Intel CEO joins board

Syenta, an Australian semiconductor technology startup, said on Tuesday that it has raised $26 million for a new manufacturing technique that

April 21, 2026
Australia's Syenta raises $26 million to ease AI chip bottleneck, former Intel CEO joins board
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GE Aerospace holds outlook as fuel surge slows flight growth, tests airlines

GE Aerospace said on Tuesday it was on track to hit the high end of its 2026 profit outlook, but is bracing for a tougher

April 21, 2026
GE Aerospace holds outlook as fuel surge slows flight growth, tests airlines
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Spring’s first meteor shower takes place this week. Here’s how to watch

Spring’s first meteor shower takes place this week. Here’s how to watch

April 21, 2026
Spring’s first meteor shower takes place this week. Here’s how to watch
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Space investment in first quarter hits record as SpaceX IPO buzz lifts sector

Global investment in space companies surged to a record in the first quarter of 2026, driven by larger late-stage financing and growing investor enthusiasm over

April 21, 2026
Space investment in first quarter hits record as SpaceX IPO buzz lifts sector
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Canadian military aims to show it can go it alone in the Arctic

Over the past three months, Canadian soldiers conducted a more than 5,000-kilometer snowmobile patrol in extreme Arctic conditions traveling

April 21, 2026
Canadian military aims to show it can go it alone in the Arctic
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World's top condom maker Karex to raise prices sharply as Iran war strains supply chain

Malaysia's Karex Bhd, the world's top condom producer, plans to raise prices by 20% to 30% and possibly further if supply chain disruptions drag on

April 21, 2026
World's top condom maker Karex to raise prices sharply as Iran war strains supply chain
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J.P. Morgan lifts S&P 500 year-end target to 7,600 on AI-driven earnings

J.P.

April 21, 2026
J.P. Morgan lifts S&P 500 year-end target to 7,600 on AI-driven earnings
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Musk bought $1.4 billion SpaceX shares last year, The Information reports

Elon Musk increased his stake in SpaceX last year by purchasing $1.4 billion worth of stock from current and former employees, The Information reported on Tuesday. 

April 21, 2026
Musk bought $1.4 billion SpaceX shares last year, The Information reports
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Who are the candidates running for UN secretary-general?

The 10th United Nations secretary-general will be elected this year for a five-year term starting on January 1, 2027.

April 21, 2026
Who are the candidates running for UN secretary-general?
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SpaceX president Shotwell earned $85 million last year, document shows

SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell earned $85.8 million in total compensation last year, a company prospectus showed, placing her among the highest‑paid U.S.

April 21, 2026
SpaceX president Shotwell earned $85 million last year, document shows
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Japan opens door to global arms market with overhaul of defence export rules

Japan on Tuesday unveiled its biggest overhaul of defence export rules in decades, scrapping restrictions on overseas arms sales and opening the way for

April 21, 2026
Japan opens door to global arms market with overhaul of defence export rules
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Germany's big carmakers used to lead the race in China, but now they're 'for the parents'

More than 40 years after Volkswagen stole the show at its first Chinese auto fair, it has lost its cutting-edge status in the country, with homegrown brands setting the

April 21, 2026
Germany's big carmakers used to lead the race in China, but now they're 'for the parents'
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South Korea's Lee says claim that minister leaked classified intel is 'absurd'

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has rejected as "absurd" claims that his minister overseeing relations with North Korea revealed

April 21, 2026
South Korea's Lee says claim that minister leaked classified intel is 'absurd'
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SpaceX to woo Wall Street with three-day analyst meet this week, sources say

SpaceX is moving ahead with plans for one of the most anticipated IPOs in history as it hosts analysts this week for three days of closed-door meetings at

April 21, 2026
SpaceX to woo Wall Street with three-day analyst meet this week, sources say
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Apple's new CEO is a product perfectionist taking on the AI age

To understand how Apple's new CEO John Ternus will run the company, pay attention to what he refuses to sell.

April 21, 2026
Apple's new CEO is a product perfectionist taking on the AI age
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Jeff Bezos' AI lab nears $38 billion valuation in funding deal, FT reports

Jeff Bezos' artificial intelligence lab is close to raising $10 billion in a new funding round, valuing the new startup called Project Prometheus at $38 billion, the Financial

April 21, 2026
Jeff Bezos' AI lab nears $38 billion valuation in funding deal, FT reports
Business|Technology|World

Who is John Ternus, Apple's new CEO?

Apple on Monday named insider John Ternus as its next CEO, tasking the longtime hardware chief with steering the company after Tim Cook as the iPhone maker prepares for

April 21, 2026
Who is John Ternus, Apple's new CEO?
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Philippines says US access to bases limited by land issues

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Tuesday there has only been 'marginal' use of Philippine bases accessible to the U.S. military due to land issues.

April 21, 2026
Philippines says US access to bases limited by land issues
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China’s energy fortress was built to withstand just this type of oil shock

China’s energy fortress was built to withstand just this type of oil shock

April 21, 2026
China’s energy fortress was built to withstand just this type of oil shock
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Ethiopian Airlines buying six more Boeing 787-9 airplanes

Africa's largest carrier Ethiopian Airlines on Monday said it is buying six additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner jets as it looks to expand

April 21, 2026
Ethiopian Airlines buying six more Boeing 787-9 airplanes
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Snap names Doug Hott as new CFO

Snapchat-parent Snap on Monday named Doug Hott as its new CFO, replacing Derek Andersen. 

April 21, 2026
Snap names Doug Hott as new CFO
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Apple turns to hardware veteran Ternus as CEO to succeed Cook in AI age

Apple on Monday named longtime hardware boss John Ternus as its next CEO, turning to another insider to steer the iPhone maker after Tim Cook as

April 21, 2026
Apple turns to hardware veteran Ternus as CEO to succeed Cook in AI age
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The Onion launches new bid to take over Alex Jones' Infowars and turn it into a parody platform

The satirical news outlet The Onion has a new plan to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars platforms and turn them into parodies

April 21, 2026
The Onion launches new bid to take over Alex Jones' Infowars and turn it into a parody platform
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Apple CEO Cook is lauded by investors as he prepares for new role

Apple shares declined less than 1% in late trading on Monday after the communications hardware firm said its chief executive, Tim Cook, would step down after nearly 15

April 21, 2026
Apple CEO Cook is lauded by investors as he prepares for new role
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|Technology|US

Tesla settles wrongful death lawsuit over crash that killed Florida teenager

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s Tesla has settled a wrongful death lawsuit in Florida stemming from a 2018 high-speed crash that

April 21, 2026
Tesla settles wrongful death lawsuit over crash that killed Florida teenager
Business|Science|Technology

Amazon to invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic as part of $100 billion cloud deal

Amazon said on Monday that it will invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic, as the AI startup commits to spending more than $100 billion over the next 10 years on

April 21, 2026
Amazon to invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic as part of $100 billion cloud deal
Business|Science|Technology|World

Bezos' Blue Origin space company ordered to probe upper-stage rocket failure

Federal aviation regulators on Monday ordered billionaire Jeff Bezos' space company, Blue Origin, to investigate the upper-stage

April 21, 2026
Bezos' Blue Origin space company ordered to probe upper-stage rocket failure
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GM lured new product chief with pay package totaling $40 million

General Motors recruited new product chief Sterling Anderson last year with a pay package totaling as much as $40 million, a regulatory filing on Monday showed.

April 21, 2026
GM lured new product chief with pay package totaling $40 million
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Texas environmental network plans to protest SpaceX analyst meetings

Environmental activists plan to protest outside SpaceX's Starbase launch facilities on Tuesday ahead of the highly anticipated IPO of Elon Musk's

April 21, 2026
Texas environmental network plans to protest SpaceX analyst meetings
Business|Economy|Technology

Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO and hand reins over to the iPhone maker's hardware leader

Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a 15-year reign that saw the company’s market value soar by more than $3.6 trillion during an iPhone-fueled era of prosperity

April 21, 2026
Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO and hand reins over to the iPhone maker's hardware leader
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Who is John Ternus, the incoming CEO of Apple?

Who is John Ternus, the incoming CEO of Apple?

April 21, 2026
Who is John Ternus, the incoming CEO of Apple?
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Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down after more than a decade

Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down after more than a decade

April 21, 2026
Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down after more than a decade
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Morningstar considers revamping index construction ahead of SpaceX IPO

Investment research and analysis provider Morningstar Inc. is the latest index provider to consider revising its approach to designing

April 21, 2026
Morningstar considers revamping index construction ahead of SpaceX IPO
Business|Science|Technology

AI company deleted OKCupid user photos, data after FTC scrutiny

Artificial intelligence company Clarifai said this month it had deleted 3 million OkCupid user photos and facial-recognition models trained on them after the U.S.

April 21, 2026
AI company deleted OKCupid user photos, data after FTC scrutiny
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California says Amazon pressured retailers to boost prices on their websites to not undercut it

California's attorney general alleges that Amazon uses its market power to pressure vendors like Levi Strauss and retailers like Walmart to raise prices on their websites

April 21, 2026
California says Amazon pressured retailers to boost prices on their websites to not undercut it
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Tanker arrives at Golden Pass Texas facility for inaugural LNG export

An LNG tanker has arrived at the Golden Pass facility in Texas to collect the plant's inaugural export of the superchilled gas, the company confirmed

April 21, 2026
Tanker arrives at Golden Pass Texas facility for inaugural LNG export
Business|Science|Technology

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is grounded after launching satellite into the wrong orbit

Jeff Bezos' rocket company Blue Origin is blaming a bad engine for a failed launch that left a satellite in the wrong orbit, dooming it

April 21, 2026
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is grounded after launching satellite into the wrong orbit
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Two Southwest Airlines planes came dangerously close in Nashville and had to take evasive action

Two Southwest Airlines planes had to take evasive action to avoid colliding Saturday in Nashville, Tennessee, after an air traffic controller directed one pilot to turn into the path of the other plane

April 21, 2026
Two Southwest Airlines planes came dangerously close in Nashville and had to take evasive action
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The Onion reaches new deal to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars

The Onion reaches new deal to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars

April 21, 2026
The Onion reaches new deal to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Don’t just plant trees, plant forests to restore biodiversity for the future

The tree mix matters. Near Chesapeake Bay, scientists have been experimenting with mini-forests for over a decade. The surprising results show how biodiversity pays off.

April 21, 2026
Don’t just plant trees, plant forests to restore biodiversity for the future
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Alarms sound in the cockpit as two Southwest jets fly dangerously close near Nashville International Airport

Alarms sound in the cockpit as two Southwest jets fly dangerously close near Nashville International Airport

April 21, 2026
Alarms sound in the cockpit as two Southwest jets fly dangerously close near Nashville International Airport
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Pilot challenges Palm Beach airport renaming to Donald Trump International

Pilot challenges Palm Beach airport renaming to Donald Trump International

April 21, 2026
Pilot challenges Palm Beach airport renaming to Donald Trump International
Education|Science|Technology

University of New Hampshire to use AI-generated recordings to announce names at graduation again

University of New Hampshire to use AI-generated recordings to announce names at graduation again

April 21, 2026
University of New Hampshire to use AI-generated recordings to announce names at graduation again
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Amazon's collusion drove up consumer prices, California says, citing new evidence

Amazon.com worked behind the scenes with merchants such as Levi Strauss to prod online rivals such as Home Depot, Walmart and Chewy to raise prices for

April 20, 2026
Amazon's collusion drove up consumer prices, California says, citing new evidence
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Simple ways to make meetings work better for employees on the autism spectrum

Employees on the autism spectrum and employers that want to embrace neurodiversity can make work environments more welcoming for people who may struggle with job-related social interactions

April 16, 2026
Simple ways to make meetings work better for employees on the autism spectrum
Sports|Technology|World

F1 set for changes to promote 'flat out' qualifying and safer overtaking for Miami GP

Formula 1 is set to change how the new cars use their electrical power in an attempt to make qualifying feel more “flat out” and overtaking less likely to result in high-speed crashes

April 20, 2026
F1 set for changes to promote 'flat out' qualifying and safer overtaking for Miami GP
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Tariff refund system launches as thousands of companies file claims

By Timothy Aeppel, Nicholas P.

April 20, 2026
Tariff refund system launches as thousands of companies file claims
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USA Rare Earth buys Brazil's Serra Verde for $2.8 billion, extending takeover spree

USA Rare Earth said on Monday it will buy Brazilian rare earths miner Serra Verde in a cash-and-stock deal worth $2.8 billion, the latest in a

April 20, 2026
USA Rare Earth buys Brazil's Serra Verde for $2.8 billion, extending takeover spree
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Hyundai faces challenge replacing lost Middle East sales, CEO says

Hyundai will not manage to fully make up for lost sales in the Middle East due to the crisis in the region, as manufacturing constraints will not allow the automaker to

April 20, 2026
Hyundai faces challenge replacing lost Middle East sales, CEO says
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Elon Musk does not appear at hearing in French prosecutors’ X probe

Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Monday did not appear at a summons for questioning in a French probe into X and its AI chatbot, Grok

April 20, 2026
Elon Musk does not appear at hearing in French prosecutors’ X probe
Arts|Crime|Environment|Technology

Police deploy new tool to measure illegal exhaust noise during Car Week

Police deploy new tool to measure illegal exhaust noise during Car Week

April 20, 2026
Police deploy new tool to measure illegal exhaust noise during Car Week
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Adobe launches AI suite for corporate clients as competition heats up

Adobe launched a suite of artificial intelligence tools on Monday to help corporate clients automate and personalize digital marketing functions, in a bid to fend off competition

April 20, 2026
Adobe launches AI suite for corporate clients as competition heats up
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Global cooperation on stablecoins critically important, BIS says

The head of the Bank for International Settlements made a fresh call on Monday for international cooperation on stablecoins,

April 20, 2026
Global cooperation on stablecoins critically important, BIS says
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Eli Lilly to buy Boston's Kelonia for up to $7 billion in cancer push

U.S. drugmaker Eli Lilly will buy privately held biotech firm Kelonia Therapeutics for up to $7 billion, gaining access to experimental cancer treatments as it

April 20, 2026
Eli Lilly to buy Boston's Kelonia for up to $7 billion in cancer push
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We designed the turf for soccer’s biggest World Cup ever – here’s how we created the same playing experience across 3 countries

The new playing fields are rolling out in stadiums from Mexico to Canada. Creating the perfect pitch in very different climates requires the right grasses and some creative tricks.

April 20, 2026
We designed the turf for soccer’s biggest World Cup ever – here’s how we created the same playing experience across 3 countries
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‘Bathtub ring’ offers new evidence for Mars ocean billions of years ago

‘Bathtub ring’ offers new evidence for Mars ocean billions of years ago

April 20, 2026
‘Bathtub ring’ offers new evidence for Mars ocean billions of years ago
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What do we know about Anthropic's Mythos amid rising concerns?

Anthropic earlier this month debuted Mythos, its most advanced AI model to date, equipped with sophisticated capabilities and designed for defensive cybersecurity tasks.

April 20, 2026
What do we know about Anthropic's Mythos amid rising concerns?
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Honeywell to sell productivity solutions unit to Brady for $1.4 billion

Honeywell has agreed to sell its productivity solutions and services unit to industrial equipment maker Brady in an all-cash deal worth $1.4 billion, the

April 20, 2026
Honeywell to sell productivity solutions unit to Brady for $1.4 billion
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Inside one of Amsterdam's first supervised self-driving Teslas

As Kees Roelandschap navigates down the narrow canal-side streets of Amsterdam, flanked by the city's many bicycle riders, it takes a

April 20, 2026
Inside one of Amsterdam's first supervised self-driving Teslas
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Asia regulators monitor Anthropic's Mythos for potential banking risks

Some Asian financial regulators said on Monday they were taking measures to address the risks posed by Anthropic's

April 20, 2026
Asia regulators monitor Anthropic's Mythos for potential banking risks
Education|Science|Technology

Most people do not realize when a personal message they receive was written by AI, study finds

When people know someone used AI to write a message, they see the person as lazy or insincere.

April 20, 2026
Most people do not realize when a personal message they receive was written by AI, study finds
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Google testimony challenges key claim in Indonesian corruption trial

Former Google executives have testified that Google’s investment in Indonesia's GoTo was not linked to the Education Ministry’s Chromebook procurement during the COVID-19 pandemic

April 20, 2026
Google testimony challenges key claim in Indonesian corruption trial
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Musk scorned “shady” loopholes, yet offshore tax tricks likely saved Tesla hundreds of millions

When Tesla released its annual report for U.S. regulators in January, the Texas-based automaker, led by the world’s richest man,

April 20, 2026
Musk scorned “shady” loopholes, yet offshore tax tricks likely saved Tesla hundreds of millions
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Japan eases back tsunami warning after magnitude 7.7 quake, no immediate reports of casualties, damage

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay away from coastal areas where tsunami waves

April 20, 2026
Japan eases back tsunami warning after magnitude 7.7 quake, no immediate reports of casualties, damage
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Marvell shares gain on report of deal talks with Google to develop two AI chips

Marvell Technology's shares jumped nearly 5% on Monday following a report that Alphabet's Google is in talks with the chip designer to develop two new chips aimed at running AI

April 20, 2026
Marvell shares gain on report of deal talks with Google to develop two AI chips
Health|Science|Technology

After a year of turmoil, cancer researchers see promising signs for mRNA vaccines

After a year of turmoil, cancer researchers see promising signs for mRNA vaccines

April 20, 2026
After a year of turmoil, cancer researchers see promising signs for mRNA vaccines
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Merz touts Brazil's potential on critical metals, says Germany can supply technology

Germany Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that Brazil had great potential to expand deliveries of critical metals, adding that Germany can supply the

April 20, 2026
Merz touts Brazil's potential on critical metals, says Germany can supply technology
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Tesla's energy storage division to pick up slack as car margins drop and credits fade

Tesla's solar and energy business is likely to outshine the EV maker's challenged core business when it reports quarterly results this week, a sign of resilience

April 20, 2026
Tesla's energy storage division to pick up slack as car margins drop and credits fade
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Chinese aircraft carrier sailed through Taiwan Strait, Taipei says

The Chinese aircraft carrier the Liaoning sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Monday, the Taiwanese defence ministry said, in the first transit of the sensitive waterway

April 20, 2026
Chinese aircraft carrier sailed through Taiwan Strait, Taipei says
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With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington

Eight months after President Donald Trump declared a crime emergency in the nation’s capital and called up the National Guard, more than 2,500 troops remain

April 20, 2026
With no end in sight to their deployment, National Guard troops roam Washington
Arts|Entertainment|Technology

What to Stream: Charlize Theron, 'Marty Supreme,' Kehlani, Kate Hudson and Lainey Wilson

Timothée Chalamet starring as a ping-pong master in “Marty Supreme” and a Netflix comedy competition show hosted by Kevin Hart are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

April 17, 2026
What to Stream: Charlize Theron, 'Marty Supreme,' Kehlani, Kate Hudson and Lainey Wilson
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Morgan Stanley sees agentic AI widening chip spending beyond graphics processors to CPUs

Morgan Stanley said increasingly autonomous artificial intelligence could boost demand for central processing units (CPUs), reshape data center buildout and widen investment

April 20, 2026
Morgan Stanley sees agentic AI widening chip spending beyond graphics processors to CPUs
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Philippines, US and allies start military exercises testing 'real‑world' readiness

Philippine and U.S. forces will carry out maritime strike drills on a remote Philippine island near Taiwan during annual exercises that started on

April 20, 2026
Philippines, US and allies start military exercises testing 'real‑world' readiness
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Apple withholds data in India antitrust case, watchdog sets final hearing

Apple has not submitted data sought by India's antitrust body after an investigation found the U.S. firm abused its dominant position in the iPhone apps

April 20, 2026
Apple withholds data in India antitrust case, watchdog sets final hearing
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French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over allegations of child abuse images and deepfakes on X

Elon Musk has been summoned to Paris as part of an investigation into alleged misconduct on the social media platform X

April 20, 2026
French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over allegations of child abuse images and deepfakes on X
Asia|Business|Technology

Samsung SDI signs first EV battery supply deal with Mercedes-Benz

South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI said on Monday it has signed a multi-year agreement with Mercedes-Benz to supply batteries for electric vehicles, marking its first

April 20, 2026
Samsung SDI signs first EV battery supply deal with Mercedes-Benz
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Indonesia, Toyota in talks on potential bioethanol project

Indonesia is in talks with Japan's Toyota Motor Asia on a potential joint investment in bioethanol production in the Southeast Asian country, a government official and

April 20, 2026
Indonesia, Toyota in talks on potential bioethanol project
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Huawei signs deal with Vietnamese bank SHB to expand Vietnam footprint

Vietnamese lender SHB and China's Huawei Technologies Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement on Sunday, SHB said, a move that will allow the Chinese technology

April 20, 2026
Huawei signs deal with Vietnamese bank SHB to expand Vietnam footprint
Europe|Science|Technology|World

‘Robots don’t bleed’: Ukraine sends machines into the battlefield in place of human soldiers

‘Robots don’t bleed’: Ukraine sends machines into the battlefield in place of human soldiers

April 20, 2026
‘Robots don’t bleed’: Ukraine sends machines into the battlefield in place of human soldiers
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North Korean leader Kim oversaw test of missiles with cluster warheads

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw Sunday's ballistic missile test launches as part of efforts to evaluate the performance of warheads carrying

April 20, 2026
North Korean leader Kim oversaw test of missiles with cluster warheads
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North Korea again tests cluster munitions in a launch observed by Kim and his daughter

North Korea says it test-launched ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads for the second time this month

April 20, 2026
North Korea again tests cluster munitions in a launch observed by Kim and his daughter
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Blue Origin rocket reusable booster lands but satellite misses orbit

The reusable booster of the New Glenn rocket launched from Florida on Sunday by Jeff Bezos' company Blue Origin touched down successfully but the rocket failed to

April 19, 2026
Blue Origin rocket reusable booster lands but satellite misses orbit
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Ukraine pushes for Europe to build defense system against ballistic weapons

Europe must have its own defense system against ballistic weapons, and Ukraine is already holding talks with several countries on its creation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr

April 20, 2026
Ukraine pushes for Europe to build defense system against ballistic weapons
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US security agency is using Anthropic's Mythos despite blacklist, Axios reports

The United States National Security Agency is using Anthropic's Mythos Preview AI tool despite the Pentagon hitting the company with a formal supply-chain risk designation, Axios

April 20, 2026
US security agency is using Anthropic's Mythos despite blacklist, Axios reports
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Hofstra student diagnosed with severe autism at age 2 graduating with honors: "Never thought I would get this far"

Hofstra student diagnosed with severe autism at age 2 graduating with honors: "Never thought I would get this far"

April 19, 2026
Hofstra student diagnosed with severe autism at age 2 graduating with honors: "Never thought I would get this far"
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Buying concert tickets sucks. Here’s what will — and won’t — change after the massive Live Nation legal case

Buying concert tickets sucks. Here’s what will — and won’t — change after the massive Live Nation legal case

April 19, 2026
Buying concert tickets sucks. Here’s what will — and won’t — change after the massive Live Nation legal case
Business|Science|Technology

Google in talks with Marvell to build new AI chips, The Information reports

Alphabet's Google is in talks with Marvell Technology to develop two new chips aimed at running AI models more efficiently, The Information reported on Sunday citing two people

April 19, 2026
Google in talks with Marvell to build new AI chips, The Information reports
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FanDuel wants to carve a sports niche in the controversial prediction market business

FanDuel wants to carve a sports niche in the controversial prediction market business

April 19, 2026
FanDuel wants to carve a sports niche in the controversial prediction market business
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea launches multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward sea

South Korea says North Korea has launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the North’s eastern waters

April 19, 2026
North Korea launches multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward sea
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Gas prices won’t fall quickly. Here are ways to pay less at the pump right now

Gas prices won’t fall quickly. Here are ways to pay less at the pump right now

April 19, 2026
Gas prices won’t fall quickly. Here are ways to pay less at the pump right now
Sports|Technology|World

A humanoid robot sprints past the human half-marathon world record in Beijing race

A humanoid robot has won a half-marathon race for robots in Beijing, running faster than the human record

April 19, 2026
A humanoid robot sprints past the human half-marathon world record in Beijing race
Science|Sports|Technology|World

A Chinese android just ran a half-marathon faster than any human ever

A Chinese android just ran a half-marathon faster than any human ever

April 19, 2026
A Chinese android just ran a half-marathon faster than any human ever
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White House garden tours offer an inside look at Trump’s transformations

White House garden tours offer an inside look at Trump’s transformations

April 19, 2026
White House garden tours offer an inside look at Trump’s transformations
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Tesla expands robotaxi service to Dallas, Houston

Tesla is rolling out its robotaxis in Dallas and Houston, the electric vehicle maker said on Saturday, marking further expansion of its nascent service in the United States since

April 19, 2026
Tesla expands robotaxi service to Dallas, Houston
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A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise

A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise

April 18, 2026
A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise
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Mediation fails in dispute over Franco-German fighter jet, Handelsblatt says

Mediators have failed to resolve a dispute between the companies involved in the Franco-German ‌FCAS fighter jet project, though

April 18, 2026
Mediation fails in dispute over Franco-German fighter jet, Handelsblatt says
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here's how to spot it

The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to bring fiery streaks to the night sky

April 18, 2026
The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here's how to spot it
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It’s time for students to start committing to colleges. The age of AI is making it complicated

It’s time for students to start committing to colleges. The age of AI is making it complicated

April 18, 2026
It’s time for students to start committing to colleges. The age of AI is making it complicated
Business|Technology|Travel

Sneak peek at special Qantas jetliners for record-breaking 22-hour nonstop flights

Sneak peek at special Qantas jetliners for record-breaking 22-hour nonstop flights

April 18, 2026
Sneak peek at special Qantas jetliners for record-breaking 22-hour nonstop flights
Business|Technology|World

Australia, Japan sign contracts to start $7 billion warship deal

Australia and Japan signed contracts on Saturday launching their landmark A$10 billion ($7 billion) deal to supply Australia with warships, Tokyo's most consequential

April 18, 2026
Australia, Japan sign contracts to start $7 billion warship deal
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Beijing set to launch Satellite Town as China's aerospace industry grows

The core area of Beijing's Satellite Town, designed as a hub for satellite manufacturers and operators, will be completed in the second half of 2026, state-owned media

April 18, 2026
Beijing set to launch Satellite Town as China's aerospace industry grows
Business|Health|Science|Technology|US

US judge rejects Bayer bid to block Johnson & Johnson prostate cancer drug claims

A U.S. judge has rejected Bayer's request for an injunction to block Johnson & Johnson's alleged false advertising that its multibillion-dollar drug

April 18, 2026
US judge rejects Bayer bid to block Johnson & Johnson prostate cancer drug claims
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology|World

Federal judge blocks politically fraught TV station merger

Federal judge blocks politically fraught TV station merger

April 18, 2026
Federal judge blocks politically fraught TV station merger
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Political|Sports|Technology|World

Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled

A federal judge has blocked the $6.2 billion merger between local television giants Nexstar Media Group and Tegna until an antitrust lawsuit is resolved

April 18, 2026
Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Apple defeats bid for new Apple Watch import ban at US trade tribunal 

A U.S. trade tribunal ruled for Apple on Friday against a bid from medtech company Masimo to reinstate an import ban on the tech giant's Apple

April 18, 2026
Apple defeats bid for new Apple Watch import ban at US trade tribunal 
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Blackstone-backed Liftoff moves closer to public markets with US IPO filing

Mobile app marketing firm Liftoff filed for an initial public offering in the U.S. on Friday, moving the Blackstone-backed company closer to the public markets on

April 18, 2026
Blackstone-backed Liftoff moves closer to public markets with US IPO filing
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology

White House chief of staff meets with Anthropic CEO over its new AI technology

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has met with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to discuss the company's new AI model, Mythos

April 18, 2026
White House chief of staff meets with Anthropic CEO over its new AI technology
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US|World

US approves potential $11.9 billion sale of integrated combat system to Germany

The U.S.

April 18, 2026
US approves potential $11.9 billion sale of integrated combat system to Germany
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CEO of blacklisted Anthropic and White House hold ‘productive’ discussions on AI

CEO of blacklisted Anthropic and White House hold ‘productive’ discussions on AI

April 17, 2026
CEO of blacklisted Anthropic and White House hold ‘productive’ discussions on AI
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Mythos a serious threat but more will follow, Barclays CEO says

Anthropic's frontier AI model Mythos is a serious threat to the global banking system, and it is likely to be followed by similar, even more powerful cyberthreats,

April 18, 2026
Mythos a serious threat but more will follow, Barclays CEO says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Nvidia rival Cerebras discloses US IPO filing as AI boom drives listings

AI chipmaker Cerebras Systems revealed its filing for a U.S. initial public offering on Friday, bringing the Nvidia rival closer to the public markets as it seeks to tap into

April 18, 2026
Nvidia rival Cerebras discloses US IPO filing as AI boom drives listings
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

US Energy Department restores funding to carbon removal projects

The Department of Energy will retain funding for major carbon direct air capture awarded under the Biden administration after targeting them for

April 18, 2026
US Energy Department restores funding to carbon removal projects
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

White House and Anthropic CEO discuss working together amid rising fear about Mythos model

The Trump administration and Anthropic's CEO on Friday discussed working together for the first time since a dispute earlier

April 18, 2026
White House and Anthropic CEO discuss working together amid rising fear about Mythos model
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Technology

Ex-CEO, ex-CFO of bankrupt AI company charged with fraud

The former chief executive and chief financial officer of iLearningEngines, which provided AI-driven business automation technology, were indicted on

April 18, 2026
Ex-CEO, ex-CFO of bankrupt AI company charged with fraud
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Meta targets May 20 for first wave of layoffs; additional cuts later in 2026

Meta intends to conduct a first wave of sweeping layoffs planned for this year on May 20, with more coming later, three

April 18, 2026
Meta targets May 20 for first wave of layoffs; additional cuts later in 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

Wildfires used to 'go to sleep' at night. Climate change has them burning overtime

Wildfires used to die down and even stop at night with cooler temperatures and increased humidity

April 18, 2026
Wildfires used to 'go to sleep' at night. Climate change has them burning overtime
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

China's DeepSeek is raising funds at $10 billion valuation, The Information reports

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek is in talks with investors to raise at least $300 million at a valuation of $10 billion, The Information reported on Friday,

April 17, 2026
China's DeepSeek is raising funds at $10 billion valuation, The Information reports
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Air traffic control applicants top 8,000 in 13 hours, transportation secretary says

A record 8,000-plus people have applied for jobs in the troubled U.S. air traffic control system in the first 13 hours of a recruitment drive

April 17, 2026
Air traffic control applicants top 8,000 in 13 hours, transportation secretary says
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Home shopping network pioneer QVC files for bankruptcy protection

The owner of home shopping network pioneer QVC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

April 17, 2026
Home shopping network pioneer QVC files for bankruptcy protection
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Drone maker AEVEX valued at $2.6 billion as shares rise in NYSE debut

Drone maker AEVEX's shares jumped 15% in their debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, signaling growing investor appetite for defense-

April 17, 2026
Drone maker AEVEX valued at $2.6 billion as shares rise in NYSE debut
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Arlington man finds rapid relief from Parkinson's with new incision‑free treatment

Arlington man finds rapid relief from Parkinson's with new incision‑free treatment

April 17, 2026
Arlington man finds rapid relief from Parkinson's with new incision‑free treatment
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

‘We just can’t go back’: How one mom dramatically cut her family’s technology use

‘We just can’t go back’: How one mom dramatically cut her family’s technology use

April 17, 2026
‘We just can’t go back’: How one mom dramatically cut her family’s technology use
Europe|Political|Technology|World

New German search engine lets people check whether their relatives were Nazis

New German search engine lets people check whether their relatives were Nazis

April 17, 2026
New German search engine lets people check whether their relatives were Nazis
Business|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic CEO to meet White House chief of staff amid Pentagon dispute, Axios reports

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is slated to meet White House chief of staff Susie Wiles on Friday, in a sign of a breakthrough in the artificial intelligence startup's dispute with

April 17, 2026
Anthropic CEO to meet White House chief of staff amid Pentagon dispute, Axios reports
Entertainment|Sports|Technology

George Russell says he wants to keep Max Verstappen in F1 but would 'understand' if he goes

George Russell says he doesn’t want Formula 1 to “lose” Max Verstappen as the four-time champion vents his unhappiness with the new cars

April 17, 2026
George Russell says he wants to keep Max Verstappen in F1 but would 'understand' if he goes
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

It's not just Allbirds - another meme-stock season is on the horizon, Vanda Research says

U.S. tax season is over, but meme-stock season is just getting started.

April 17, 2026
It's not just Allbirds - another meme-stock season is on the horizon, Vanda Research says
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Technology

Takeaways from AP-Grist reporting on federal support for rural renewable energy

The Associated Press and Grist have collaborated on a project to analyze how federal policy changes on energy are affecting farmers

April 17, 2026
Takeaways from AP-Grist reporting on federal support for rural renewable energy
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Ancient teeth reveal clues to the environment humans’ early ancestors evolved in millions of years ago

Through fossilized tooth enamel, scientists are reconstructing the diets and landscapes that existed millions of years ago. We really are what we eat.

April 17, 2026
Ancient teeth reveal clues to the environment humans’ early ancestors evolved in millions of years ago
Science|Technology

I’ve fired one of America’s most powerful lasers – here’s what a shot day looks like

It would take hours to set up the perfect shot at the Texas Petawatt Laser facility. Once it fired, the beam released an incredible amount of energy.

April 17, 2026
I’ve fired one of America’s most powerful lasers – here’s what a shot day looks like
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic talks to EU, including on its cyber security models, Commission says

U.S.-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic is currently in discussion with the European Commission on its different models, including its cyber security ones,

April 17, 2026
Anthropic talks to EU, including on its cyber security models, Commission says
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

French trio's planned $24 billion telecoms deal to test EU resolve

A sweetened €20.45 billion ($23.54 billion) joint deal by Bouygues Telecom, Iliad-owned Free and Orange for France's second-largest telecoms

October 17, 2025
French trio's planned $24 billion telecoms deal to test EU resolve
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Walmart's Flipkart plans foray into India's ticketing market as live events boom, sources say

Walmart-owned Indian e-commerce firm Flipkart plans to sell movie and concert tickets in India, moving

April 17, 2026
Walmart's Flipkart plans foray into India's ticketing market as live events boom, sources say
Business|Economy|Technology|World

EV maker Polestar's fourth-quarter revenue jumps, loss narrows

Sweden's Polestar on Friday reported a sharp jump in fourth-quarter revenue and a smaller loss, as the electric vehicle maker ramped up production and cut costs to cater to

April 17, 2026
EV maker Polestar's fourth-quarter revenue jumps, loss narrows
Business|Environment|Technology

RTX's GTF Advantage engine certified by European authorities

RTX said on Friday that its GTF Advantage engine has been approved to be installed in the Airbus A320neo family aircraft by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.

April 17, 2026
RTX's GTF Advantage engine certified by European authorities
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Technology

5 of the most covetable watches for women in 2026

5 of the most covetable watches for women in 2026

April 17, 2026
5 of the most covetable watches for women in 2026
Science|Technology|World

One-way attack drones: Low-cost, high-tech weapons ‘democratize’ precision warfare

One-way attack drones have changed the face of the Russia-Ukraine war and give Iran a boost in countering US and Israeli forces.

April 16, 2026
One-way attack drones: Low-cost, high-tech weapons ‘democratize’ precision warfare
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets

A controversy has erupted over prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi

April 17, 2026
Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets
Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

The attack on Sam Altman exposed a dark underbelly of the anti-AI movement

The attack on Sam Altman exposed a dark underbelly of the anti-AI movement

April 17, 2026
The attack on Sam Altman exposed a dark underbelly of the anti-AI movement
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Technology

From Charlie Kirk's killing to OJ, how courtroom cameras spark debate

Cameras in U.S. courtrooms have offered the world a portal into the inner workings of notorious criminal proceedings

April 17, 2026
From Charlie Kirk's killing to OJ, how courtroom cameras spark debate
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Netflix slumps as muted forecasts, Hastings exit deepen growth worries

Netflix shares fell more than 10% in early trading on Friday, as investors digested a tepid forecast and the surprise exit of co-founder and Chairman Reed

April 17, 2026
Netflix slumps as muted forecasts, Hastings exit deepen growth worries
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Apple's iPhone shipments in China surge 20% in Q1, data shows

Apple's iPhone shipments surged 20% in China in the first quarter, for the strongest growth among major vendors, despite an overall decline as

April 17, 2026
Apple's iPhone shipments in China surge 20% in Q1, data shows
Business|Technology|US

Ford recalls about 1.4 million pickup trucks over gearshift issue, NHTSA says

Ford is recalling about 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. following a U.S.

April 17, 2026
Ford recalls about 1.4 million pickup trucks over gearshift issue, NHTSA says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Uber's Delivery Hero stake boosted by Prosus' $318 million share sale

Dutch technology investor Prosus has agreed to sell a 4.5% stake in Delivery Hero to Uber for about 270 million euros ($318.06 million), making the ride-hailing group the fourth-

April 17, 2026
Uber's Delivery Hero stake boosted by Prosus' $318 million share sale
Technology|World

China turns Taiwan’s own voices against it in information war

As Chinese warships and fighter jets staged massive drills around Taiwan in December, a parallel action was unfolding on smartphone screens.

April 17, 2026
China turns Taiwan’s own voices against it in information war
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Uber to acquire additional 4.5% stake in Delivery Hero, FT reports

Uber has reached an agreement to acquire an additional 4.5% stake in rival Delivery Hero and will buy around 270 million euros ($318.1 million) of Delivery Hero shares at 20 euros

April 17, 2026
Uber to acquire additional 4.5% stake in Delivery Hero, FT reports
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

China offers Vietnam railway loans, technology; shows off its high-speed rail

China offered to boost ties with Vietnam on rail infrastructure, from loans and technology to training, as its neighbour's top leader, To Lam, wound up a visit

April 17, 2026
China offers Vietnam railway loans, technology; shows off its high-speed rail
Business|Economy|Technology

Ericsson lags profit expectations as AI demand drives up chip bill

Sweden's Ericsson reported a first-quarter core profit that slightly missed market expectations on Friday, citing increasing chip costs

April 17, 2026
Ericsson lags profit expectations as AI demand drives up chip bill
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Drone maker AEVEX raises $320 million in US IPO

Drone maker AEVEX said on Thursday that it had raised $320 million ​in its U.S. initial public offering after ‌pricing shares at $20 each.

April 17, 2026
Drone maker AEVEX raises $320 million in US IPO
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Philippines, US to build industrial hub to strengthen supply chain security

The United States and the Philippines will build a 4,000-acre (1,620 hectares) industrial hub after Manila joined a Washington-led initiative to secure AI and

April 17, 2026
Philippines, US to build industrial hub to strengthen supply chain security
Business|Environment|Health|Technology|World

Robotic legs help elderly Hong Kong fire survivors climb back for belongings

More than four months after a deadly fire engulfed her apartment block in Hong Kong's northern Tai Po district, Fanny Mok is preparing to

April 17, 2026
Robotic legs help elderly Hong Kong fire survivors climb back for belongings
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Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling

Air New Zealand will soon add triple-tier bunk beds for economy travelers to have a chance to sleep on long-haul flights

April 17, 2026
Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Sony to get up to $380 million image sensor factory Japan subsidy

The Japanese government will provide subsidies of up to 60 billion yen ($380 million) to Sony for an image sensor plant in the western Japanese prefecture of Kumamoto,

April 17, 2026
Sony to get up to $380 million image sensor factory Japan subsidy
Science|Technology|World

China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew to stay in space an extra month

China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew will stay in space for an extra month, after careful consideration from China's Manned Space Engineering Office, the country's state

April 17, 2026
China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew to stay in space an extra month
Business|Science|Technology

Tesla seeks Taiwan chip engineers for Terafab project

Tesla is seeking semiconductor engineers in Taiwan for its Terafab artificial intelligence chip complex, according to job postings on its website.

April 17, 2026
Tesla seeks Taiwan chip engineers for Terafab project
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OpenAI to spend more than $20 billion on Cerebras chips, receive stake, The Information reports

OpenAI has agreed to pay chip startup Cerebras more than $20 billion over the next three years to use servers powered by the company's chips, under a deal that could also give the

April 17, 2026
OpenAI to spend more than $20 billion on Cerebras chips, receive stake, The Information reports
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Artemis II astronauts speak to CNN's Erin Burnett about their mission and unbreakable bond

Erin Burnett talks to the crew of Artemis II in their first interview with CNN after their history making trip around the moon.

April 17, 2026
Artemis II astronauts speak to CNN's Erin Burnett about their mission and unbreakable bond
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Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of 'destruction' followed

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill conducted a roundtable with leading AI executives and academics to discuss the potential transformative impacts of the technology on American society

April 17, 2026
Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of 'destruction' followed
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

NiSource signs long-term power deal with Alphabet, expands Amazon agreement

U.S. utility NiSource said on Thursday it had signed a long-term energy supply agreement with a unit of Alphabet to support a large data center in northern Indiana.

April 17, 2026
NiSource signs long-term power deal with Alphabet, expands Amazon agreement
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FAA restricts some San Francisco airport landings, warns of delays

The U.S.

March 31, 2026
FAA restricts some San Francisco airport landings, warns of delays
Europe|Technology|World

Romanian state institutions face 10,000 cyberattacks daily, defence minister says

Romanian state institutions are facing more than 10,000 cyberattacks daily, Defence Minister Radu Miruta said on Tuesday.

March 31, 2026
Romanian state institutions face 10,000 cyberattacks daily, defence minister says
Crime|Environment|Sports|Technology

Drone violations of restricted airspace at Colorado Rockies games prompt warning from authorities

A rash of drone sightings during the Colorado Rockies’ first homestand of the season against the Philadelphia Phillies sent law enforcement scrambling to track down the operators

April 17, 2026
Drone violations of restricted airspace at Colorado Rockies games prompt warning from authorities
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Amazon, Delta team up for in-flight Wi-Fi, challenging Musk's Starlink

Amazon's Leo satellite internet unit signed a deal with Delta Air Lines to provide in-flight Wi-Fi on 500 of the airline's planes starting in 2028

March 31, 2026
Amazon, Delta team up for in-flight Wi-Fi, challenging Musk's Starlink
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Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shield

The Artemis II astronauts who ignited a lunar renaissance are giving high marks to their moonship for its performance during reentry — especially the heat shield

April 17, 2026
Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shield
Education|Europe|Political|Technology|World

French Senate debates social media ban for children under 15

French senators vote on Tuesday on a draft law that aims to ban social media access for children under the age of 15, joining countries around the world

March 31, 2026
French Senate debates social media ban for children under 15
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Technology

NHTSA opens probe into about 75,000 Nissan Frontier trucks over fuel leak concerns

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday launched a probe into about 75,300 model-year 2006 Nissan Frontier pickup trucks due to concerns about potential fuel

March 31, 2026
NHTSA opens probe into about 75,000 Nissan Frontier trucks over fuel leak concerns
Business|Science|Technology

White House to give US agencies Anthropic Mythos access, Bloomberg News reports

The U.S. government is planning to make a version of Anthropic's frontier AI model Mythos available to major federal agencies amid concerns that the tool could sharply increase

April 17, 2026
White House to give US agencies Anthropic Mythos access, Bloomberg News reports
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Valero partially restarts Port Arthur, Texas refinery after blast, sources say

Valero Energy Corp has partially restarted its 380,000 barrel-per-day Port Arthur, Texas refinery following a March 23 explosion and fire, said two people

April 17, 2026
Valero partially restarts Port Arthur, Texas refinery after blast, sources say
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Netflix co-founder Hastings exits as streaming pioneer hunts for growth

Netflix Chairman Reed Hastings is quitting the streaming service he co-founded 29 years ago.

April 17, 2026
Netflix co-founder Hastings exits as streaming pioneer hunts for growth
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

TikTok seeks Brazil fintech license to offer credit

Social media platform TikTok, controlled by China's ByteDance, is seeking approval from the Brazilian central bank to operate as a lending and payments

March 31, 2026
TikTok seeks Brazil fintech license to offer credit
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Volvo leans on Chinese parent Geely to survive in tough car market

Volvo Cars' only way to survive as competition intensifies is by cooperating with Geely's other car

March 31, 2026
Volvo leans on Chinese parent Geely to survive in tough car market
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

California AI order requires firms seeking state contracts to have safeguards against abuse

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Monday that requires firms seeking contracts with the state to provide safeguards against AI misuse, including the

March 31, 2026
California AI order requires firms seeking state contracts to have safeguards against abuse
Business|Science|Technology

Apple tests Siri feature that handles multiple commands at once, Bloomberg News reports

Apple is testing a feature that would let Siri process multiple requests in a single query, bringing the virtual assistant more in line with the capabilities of newer AI

March 31, 2026
Apple tests Siri feature that handles multiple commands at once, Bloomberg News reports
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European power companies plot US expansion despite past struggles

Several major European power companies are laying out big plans to expand in the United States, as the lure of explosive electricity

March 31, 2026
European power companies plot US expansion despite past struggles
Business|Economy|Technology|World

WTO cannot address trade imbalances, but US not ready to exit, Greer says

The World Trade Organization is unable to deal with the core challenges of the global trading system, but the U.S. is not ready to leave the body, U.S.

March 31, 2026
WTO cannot address trade imbalances, but US not ready to exit, Greer says
Europe|Technology|World

Russia goes after VPNs as 'great crackdown' gathers pace

Russia is going to further clamp down Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), which are used by millions of Russians to get around internet controls and

March 31, 2026
Russia goes after VPNs as 'great crackdown' gathers pace
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

GM idles Detroit EV plant, temporarily laying off 1,300 workers

General Motors is idling a Detroit electric vehicle plant until April 13, extending downtime that began on March 16, the company said

March 31, 2026
GM idles Detroit EV plant, temporarily laying off 1,300 workers
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LaGuardia controller staffing may have violated procedures on night of collision, document shows

Air traffic controller staffing at LaGuardia airport on the night an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck may have violated the facility's

March 31, 2026
LaGuardia controller staffing may have violated procedures on night of collision, document shows
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Nvidia bets $2 billion on Marvell as rising AI adoption fuels competition

Nvidia has invested $2 billion in Marvell Technology as part of efforts to make it easier for customers to use the custom artificial

March 31, 2026
Nvidia bets $2 billion on Marvell as rising AI adoption fuels competition
Business|Entertainment|Technology|World

Meta to limit PG-13 rating use for teen accounts in Motion Picture Association deal

Meta has agreed to scale back references to the PG-13 film rating when describing its teen accounts, resolving a dispute with the Motion Picture

March 31, 2026
Meta to limit PG-13 rating use for teen accounts in Motion Picture Association deal
Business|Economy|Health|Technology

Novo Nordisk to launch discounted Wegovy subscriptions for self-pay patients in US

Novo Nordisk will launch a discounted subscription plan for U.S.

March 31, 2026
Novo Nordisk to launch discounted Wegovy subscriptions for self-pay patients in US
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

AI-led selloff in contract research firms may be misjudging disruption risk

Shares of contract research organizations have tumbled on fears that advances in artificial intelligence could allow drugmakers to take

March 31, 2026
AI-led selloff in contract research firms may be misjudging disruption risk
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Meta unveils two $499 Ray-Ban smart glasses for prescription users

Meta Platforms launched two new Ray-Ban prescription smart glasses on Tuesday, expanding its offerings in an area that has become one of the few breakthrough successes in the race

March 31, 2026
Meta unveils two $499 Ray-Ban smart glasses for prescription users
Business|Economy|Technology|World

AT&T signs deal worth $2 billion to upgrade emergency cellular network

AT&T has reached a deal to invest about $1 billion to improve the Commerce Department's FirstNet and deliver $1 billion in cost savings for the program via reduced rates, a U.S

April 01, 2026
AT&T signs deal worth $2 billion to upgrade emergency cellular network
Business|Technology|US

X recovers after brief US outage, Downdetector shows

Social media platform X was back up after a brief outage that impacted thousands of users in the U.S. on Tuesday, according to Downdetector.com.

April 01, 2026
X recovers after brief US outage, Downdetector shows
Business|Political|Technology|World

Marco Rubio urges US diplomats to use X to fight 'anti-American propaganda'

U.S. diplomats should use social media platform X and partner with military psychological operations units in an effort to "counter foreign anti-

April 01, 2026
Marco Rubio urges US diplomats to use X to fight 'anti-American propaganda'
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

Elon Musk must face class action over late disclosure of Twitter stake, judge rules

A federal judge on Tuesday said former Twitter investors who accused Elon Musk of defrauding them by waiting too long to disclose his initial 

April 01, 2026
Elon Musk must face class action over late disclosure of Twitter stake, judge rules
Business|Crime|Environment|Technology

NTSB faults Ford driver assistance system in fatal US crashes

The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday criticized Ford Motor's hands-free advanced driver assistance system BlueCruise for failing to

March 31, 2026
NTSB faults Ford driver assistance system in fatal US crashes
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Activist investor Irenic swoops in on Snap with new stake, shares surge

Activist investor Irenic Capital Management said on Tuesday that technology company Snap could be worth at least five times as much as today's valuation but

March 31, 2026
Activist investor Irenic swoops in on Snap with new stake, shares surge
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Monzo to close US business to focus on UK and Europe

British mobile bank Monzo said on Tuesday it is exiting the United States, describing the move as a strategic decision to focus on expanding in the UK and Europe.

April 01, 2026
Monzo to close US business to focus on UK and Europe
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

South Korea chip boom powers export growth to four-decade high

South Korea's exports beat forecasts in March, surging at their fastest pace in nearly four decades on an AI-driven chip boom, but supply risks from the Middle

April 01, 2026
South Korea chip boom powers export growth to four-decade high
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Republican senator proposes to widen US ban on Chinese autos

Republican Senator Bernie Moreno said on Tuesday he will introduce legislation next month to toughen a U.S. government ban on Chinese

April 01, 2026
Republican senator proposes to widen US ban on Chinese autos
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Sequoia Capital names veteran Doug Leone as chairman

Sequoia Capital has named former senior steward Doug Leone as chairman, partners at the storied Silicon Valley venture capital firm said in X posts on Tuesday.  

April 01, 2026
Sequoia Capital names veteran Doug Leone as chairman
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South Korea factory activity expands at strongest pace in over 4 years, PMI shows

South Korea's factory activity expanded at the strongest pace in more than four years in March, led by semiconductor demand and new product launches, even as the Middle East

April 01, 2026
South Korea factory activity expands at strongest pace in over 4 years, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX lines up 21 banks for mega IPO, code-named project Apex

(In paragraph 6, inserts dropped word "active") By Echo Wang March 31 - SpaceX is working with at least 21 banks on its blockbuster initial public offering, people familiar with the matter said on

April 01, 2026
SpaceX lines up 21 banks for mega IPO, code-named project Apex
Australia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Anthropic to sign deal with Australia on AI safety and economic data tracking

Anthropic said on Wednesday it would sign an agreement to share its economic index data with the Australian government to help track artificial intelligence adoption across

April 01, 2026
Anthropic to sign deal with Australia on AI safety and economic data tracking
Business|Economy|Technology

PE firm Arcline walks away from bid for UK's Senior as other suitors circle

The field of suitors for British aerospace and defence supplier Senior Plc narrowed after private equity firm Arcline Investment Management dropped out of buyout talks on Wednesday

April 01, 2026
PE firm Arcline walks away from bid for UK's Senior as other suitors circle
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Netflix cofounder and chairman Reed Hastings to step down from board of directors

Netflix cofounder and chairman Reed Hastings will step down from the streaming service's board of directors in June when his term expires, the company said on Thursday

April 17, 2026
Netflix cofounder and chairman Reed Hastings to step down from board of directors
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Romania, Ukraine advance talks on EU-funded joint drone production

Ukrainian drone manufacturers are meeting Romanian defence ministry and army officials in the capital Bucharest this week to discuss potential joint production under a

April 01, 2026
Romania, Ukraine advance talks on EU-funded joint drone production
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North Korea-linked hack hits largely invisible software that powers online services

Hackers linked to North Korea breached behind-the-scenes software that runs many common online functions in an effort to steal login information that could enable

April 01, 2026
North Korea-linked hack hits largely invisible software that powers online services
Business|Economy|Technology

Oracle begins layoffs affecting thousands, CNBC reports

Cloud computing firm Oracle is laying off thousands of employees, CNBC reported on Tuesday, citing two people familiar with the matter.

March 31, 2026
Oracle begins layoffs affecting thousands, CNBC reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Mega IPOs set to test US market depth despite volatility

Companies raised the most through share sales in the first quarter since 2021, and mega-IPOs from Space

April 01, 2026
Mega IPOs set to test US market depth despite volatility
Business|Environment|Technology|World

How an Indian LPG tanker escaped Hormuz via an unusual route

A day before Israel and the United States attacked Iran on February 28, the Indian‑flagged LPG tanker Pine Gas loaded cargo at the United Arab

March 31, 2026
How an Indian LPG tanker escaped Hormuz via an unusual route
Business|Science|Technology|World

Chinese chipmakers claim nearly half of local market as Nvidia's lead shrinks

(Corrects to clarify attribution) By Che Pan and Laurie Chen BEIJING, April 1 (Rtrs) - Chinese GPU and AI chip makers captured nearly 41% of China's AI accelerator server market last year, eroding

April 01, 2026
Chinese chipmakers claim nearly half of local market as Nvidia's lead shrinks
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Apple's 50-year journey from garage to tech titan

In early 1976 in California, Steve Wozniak had just completed the design of a computer circuit board he intended to share with fellow hobbyists at a

April 01, 2026
Apple's 50-year journey from garage to tech titan
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Record megadeals in first quarter set the pace for global M&A gains

Turbulence linked to the war in Iran and swings in valuations have yet to deter corporate deal-making as

April 01, 2026
Record megadeals in first quarter set the pace for global M&A gains
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Netflix chairman and co-founder to step down from board in June

Netflix chairman and co-founder to step down from board in June

April 17, 2026
Netflix chairman and co-founder to step down from board in June
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Sports|Technology|World

Trump’s top regulator for prediction markets pledges crackdown on insider trading

Trump’s top regulator for prediction markets pledges crackdown on insider trading

April 17, 2026
Trump’s top regulator for prediction markets pledges crackdown on insider trading
Entertainment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Five seconds of free fall: Astronauts describe historic moon mission — and nail-biting return to Earth

Five seconds of free fall: Astronauts describe historic moon mission — and nail-biting return to Earth

April 17, 2026
Five seconds of free fall: Astronauts describe historic moon mission — and nail-biting return to Earth
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

US companies that jumped ship to tech, AI businesses over the years

Sneaker company Allbirds' pivot to AI computing has revived a Wall Street trend in recent years: smaller companies leaning into tech-focused

April 16, 2026
US companies that jumped ship to tech, AI businesses over the years
Economy|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Bank of England says it is testing AI risks to financial system

The Bank of England is testing the risks to the financial system caused by AI by conducting scenario analysis and simulations, the central bank said in a letter published by

April 16, 2026
Bank of England says it is testing AI risks to financial system
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Codelco, Anglo pursue twin environmental approvals for shared Chile copper pit

Chilean copper producer Codelco and global miner Anglo American plan to submit separate environmental studies to regulators for their planned shared

April 16, 2026
Codelco, Anglo pursue twin environmental approvals for shared Chile copper pit
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

First new planned US nuclear reactors likely to get government loans, energy chief says

The first five or 10 new planned U.S. nuclear reactors will "almost certainly" receive loans from the U.S. Energy Department's lending office, U.S.

April 16, 2026
First new planned US nuclear reactors likely to get government loans, energy chief says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Arxis surges in Nasdaq debut, signals strong demand for aerospace IPOs

Aerospace and defense parts maker Arxis' shares surged nearly 36% in their Nasdaq debut on Thursday, signaling growing appetite for defense and industrial listings

April 16, 2026
Arxis surges in Nasdaq debut, signals strong demand for aerospace IPOs
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Airflow products maker Madison Air valued at $15.7 billion as shares rise on NYSE debut

Madison Air Solutions secured a valuation of $15.65 billion after its shares jumped 18.5% in their debut on Thursday, signaling solid

April 16, 2026
Airflow products maker Madison Air valued at $15.7 billion as shares rise on NYSE debut
Education|Technology

Students swap screens for stories. Dallas ISD book checkouts soar amid state's first cellphone ban for public schools

Students swap screens for stories. Dallas ISD book checkouts soar amid state's first cellphone ban for public schools

April 17, 2026
Students swap screens for stories. Dallas ISD book checkouts soar amid state's first cellphone ban for public schools
Business|Health|Science|Technology

OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research

By Juby Babu April 16 - OpenAI on Thursday introduced an artificial intelligence model touting increased biology knowledge and scientific research capabilities, as the startup deepens its push into

April 17, 2026
OpenAI launches AI model GPT-Rosalind for life sciences research
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

REalloys, U.S. Critical Materials sign MoU to build domestic rare earth supply chain

Rare earths developers REalloys and U.S.

April 01, 2026
REalloys, U.S. Critical Materials sign MoU to build domestic rare earth supply chain
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Huawei posts 2.2% growth in annual revenue

China's Huawei Technologies reported on Tuesday 2.2% growth in 2025 revenue, as its core businesses of infrastructure network and consumer

March 31, 2026
Huawei posts 2.2% growth in annual revenue
Science|Technology|World

How NASA's Artemis II moon mission will unfold

NASA's Artemis II mission, which launched on Wednesday, is expected to last about 10 days, sending four astronauts on a high-speed journey around the moon and back in the first

March 30, 2026
How NASA's Artemis II moon mission will unfold
Arts|Business|Political|Technology|US|Videos

Huge glass skyscraper envisioned for Trump presidential library in Miami

The developers working on President Donald Trump's library sketched out a vision for a towering Miami building with room to display multiple planes and replicas of

April 01, 2026
Huge glass skyscraper envisioned for Trump presidential library in Miami
Business|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Rare disease advocacy group urges Trump administration to restore FDA clarity

A rare disease advocacy coalition on Wednesday urged the Trump administration to restore regulatory clarity as it considers new leadership at the U.S.

April 01, 2026
Rare disease advocacy group urges Trump administration to restore FDA clarity
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Tesla Q1 deliveries seen rebounding nearly 10% from year-ago slump

Tesla's first-quarter deliveries are expected to climb nearly 10% from a year-earlier slump, when a major backlash against Elon Musk's far-right political rhetoric weighed heavily

April 01, 2026
Tesla Q1 deliveries seen rebounding nearly 10% from year-ago slump
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

US nicotine pouch fast-track scheme slowed by worries over youth, new users

Popular nicotine pouch products have yet to be cleared for sale in the United States despite a fast-track Food and Drug

April 01, 2026
US nicotine pouch fast-track scheme slowed by worries over youth, new users
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

E*Trade in talks to lead SpaceX IPO share sale to small investors in US, sources say

Morgan Stanley's E*Trade is in talks with SpaceX to take the lead in selling the rocket maker's shares to everyday U.S. investors in its

March 30, 2026
E*Trade in talks to lead SpaceX IPO share sale to small investors in US, sources say
Business|Economy|Food|Health|Technology

McCormick bets on flavor in $65 billion Unilever tie-up amid shifting tastes

McCormick's merger with Unilever's food business to create a $65 billion sauce-and-spice giant is a bet that access to rising global demand for flavor-rich,

April 01, 2026
McCormick bets on flavor in $65 billion Unilever tie-up amid shifting tastes
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Intel to buy back Apollo stake in Ireland factory for $14.2 billion

Intel said it would spend $14.2 billion to buy back the 49% stake it had sold to Apollo Global Management in its Ireland manufacturing facility, taking full ownership of the plant

April 01, 2026
Intel to buy back Apollo stake in Ireland factory for $14.2 billion
Technology|World

Switzerland says cancelling U.S. Patriot missile system order an option

The Swiss government will continue to withhold payments to the United States for a Patriot missile system order until Washington provides binding delivery dates, adding

April 01, 2026
Switzerland says cancelling U.S. Patriot missile system order an option
Business|Health|Sports|Technology

Peloton wins dismissal of lawsuit claiming it concealed bike rust that heralded big recall

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Peloton Interactive of intentionally concealing quality control and safety problems with its exercise

April 01, 2026
Peloton wins dismissal of lawsuit claiming it concealed bike rust that heralded big recall
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

'Long live the movies': Paramount's David Ellison makes big promises to theater owners at CinemaCon

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has promised to release 30 movies a year between Paramount and Warner Bros

April 16, 2026
'Long live the movies': Paramount's David Ellison makes big promises to theater owners at CinemaCon
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Tesla March car registrations soar in key European markets, showing changing trend

New registrations of Tesla cars tripled in France during March to just shy of a two-year-old record high, and more than

April 01, 2026
Tesla March car registrations soar in key European markets, showing changing trend
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX will host analyst day on April 21, source says

Rocket company SpaceX will host an analyst day on April 21, and will offer analysts a visit to its "Macrohard" xAI datacenter in Memphis, Tennessee two

April 01, 2026
SpaceX will host analyst day on April 21, source says
Europe|Technology|World

Italian bill proposes curbs on social media addiction

Italian senators on Wednesday presented a draft law to tackle social media addiction that seeks to increase the responsibility of online platforms for the way content is

April 01, 2026
Italian bill proposes curbs on social media addiction
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

From filing to first trade: Inside the US IPO process

Elon Musk's SpaceX confidentially filed for what could be a record-breaking U.S. listing, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday, spotlighting

April 01, 2026
From filing to first trade: Inside the US IPO process
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX's business and finances: rockets, satellite communications and budding AI

SpaceX is gearing up for a stock market debut that could value it at more than $1.75 trillion, as the Elon Musk-led company reaches for the stars in what could be the

April 01, 2026
SpaceX's business and finances: rockets, satellite communications and budding AI
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX seen as make-or-break test for mega IPOs

The global IPO market has needed a win for years and Elon Musk's SpaceX could be the breakthrough.

April 01, 2026
SpaceX seen as make-or-break test for mega IPOs
Business|Economy|Technology

SpaceX IPO buzz lifts aerospace shares on spillover bets

Shares of aerospace companies jumped on Wednesday as mounting anticipation of a blockbuster IPO from Elon Musk's SpaceX stirred hopes that the industry could see a renewed wave of

April 01, 2026
SpaceX IPO buzz lifts aerospace shares on spillover bets
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Franklin Templeton to acquire CoinFund spinoff to expand crypto push

Investment manager Franklin Templeton said on Wednesday it had agreed to acquire cryptocurrency investment unit 250 Digital, spun out of venture firm CoinFund, as it steps up its

April 01, 2026
Franklin Templeton to acquire CoinFund spinoff to expand crypto push
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

ChatGPT maker OpenAI shifts its focus to business users amid Anthropic pressure

OpenAI executives say they will introduce a new artificial intelligence model for “high-value professional work” as the company faces heightened competition with rival Anthropic in attracting corporate customers to adopt AI assistants in their workplaces

April 16, 2026
ChatGPT maker OpenAI shifts its focus to business users amid Anthropic pressure
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

SpaceX’s orbital data centers could face same hurdles as Microsoft’s abandoned undersea project

SpaceX on Wednesday filed for an IPO that Elon Musk says will bankroll an effort to turn the rocket maker into an AI powerhouse, launching up to 1 million

April 02, 2026
SpaceX’s orbital data centers could face same hurdles as Microsoft’s abandoned undersea project
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Automakers plan billions in US investments but seek clear trade rules

Global automakers plan billions of dollars in new U.S. investments to boost production and avoid President Donald Trump's tariffs, but

April 02, 2026
Automakers plan billions in US investments but seek clear trade rules
Business|Economy|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX files for IPO, sources say, offering investors stake in Musk's space ambitions

Elon Musk's SpaceX has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on

April 01, 2026
SpaceX files for IPO, sources say, offering investors stake in Musk's space ambitions
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Microsoft, Chevron and Engine No. 1 sign exclusive deal for power supply

Microsoft, Chevron and investment fund Engine No. 1 have entered into an exclusivity agreement for power generation and supply, the three companies said on Tuesday.

April 01, 2026
Microsoft, Chevron and Engine No. 1 sign exclusive deal for power supply
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US trade panel to probe Roku, Hisense streaming and display imports for patent violations

The U.S.

April 02, 2026
US trade panel to probe Roku, Hisense streaming and display imports for patent violations
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Technology

Hasbro investigates cybersecurity incident, takes some systems offline

Toymaker Hasbro said on Wednesday it was investigating a cybersecurity incident after identifying unauthorized access to its network on March 28, with help from third-party

April 01, 2026
Hasbro investigates cybersecurity incident, takes some systems offline
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Related Digital nears $16 billion financing for Oracle data center, source says

Data center developer Related Digital is closing in on $16 billion of financing for an Oracle data center in Michigan, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. 

April 02, 2026
Related Digital nears $16 billion financing for Oracle data center, source says
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Wall Street ends higher on speculation about end to Iran war

Wall Street ended higher on Wednesday, with strong gains in Alphabet and other heavyweights, after U.S.

April 01, 2026
Wall Street ends higher on speculation about end to Iran war
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South Korea's Lee says he seeks to work together with France on AI, nuclear energy

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said ties with France must go beyond partnership and become a pursuit of strategic collaboration that includes artificial intelligence

April 02, 2026
South Korea's Lee says he seeks to work together with France on AI, nuclear energy
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Key milestones in NASA's Artemis moon program

NASA's Artemis program is the U.S. effort to return astronauts to the moon for the first time since the Apollo era and eventually establish a sustained human presence there, a goal

March 30, 2026
Key milestones in NASA's Artemis moon program
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Intel looks to put millions more into SambaNova startup chaired by CEO Tan

By Jeffrey Dastin and Max A.

April 02, 2026
Intel looks to put millions more into SambaNova startup chaired by CEO Tan
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NASA launches first crewed lunar mission in half a century

Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday on NASA's Artemis II mission, a high‑stakes 10-day trip around the moon that marks

April 02, 2026
NASA launches first crewed lunar mission in half a century
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Sam Altman's sister amends lawsuit accusing OpenAI CEO of sexual abuse

Sam Altman's sister amended her civil lawsuit accusing the OpenAI chief executive of sexually abusing her more than two decades ago, after the judge said she

March 21, 2026
Sam Altman's sister amends lawsuit accusing OpenAI CEO of sexual abuse
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Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head warns

The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that Europe has about six weeks of jet fuel left

April 16, 2026
Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,' energy agency head warns
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AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back

Artificial intelligence is playing a big role in creating online spam and scams — but also in combatting it

April 16, 2026
AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight back
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Singapore charges one more individual with AI chip fraud 

Singapore prosecutors charged one more person with fraud on Thursday for making false representations to U.S. server supplier Dell Technologies, linking

April 02, 2026
Singapore charges one more individual with AI chip fraud 
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NASA launches four astronauts on world's first crewed lunar mission in half a century

Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday on NASA's Artemis II mission, a high-stakes voyage around the moon

April 01, 2026
NASA launches four astronauts on world's first crewed lunar mission in half a century
Business|Economy|Technology|World

China says it supports law-abiding transnational deals after reports of Meta deal review

The Chinese government supports companies with transnational operations and technology cooperation deals according to needs and the law, commerce ministry spokesperson He

April 02, 2026
China says it supports law-abiding transnational deals after reports of Meta deal review
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Light at last for Hong Kong's Central office market after 7-year slump

Hong Kong's Grade-A office market in the city's financial core is finally hitting a floor after nearly seven years of decline, buoyed by a roaring capital

April 02, 2026
Light at last for Hong Kong's Central office market after 7-year slump
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Libya's Haftar acquires combat drones despite UN embargo

Eastern Libya's military leader, Khalifa Haftar, has acquired what appear to be Chinese and Turkish combat drones,

April 02, 2026
Libya's Haftar acquires combat drones despite UN embargo
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Automakers unveil new EVs for US market despite sales downturn

Major automakers unveiled new electric vehicles at the New York Auto Show on Wednesday, despite lagging consumer demand and a sharp

April 01, 2026
Automakers unveil new EVs for US market despite sales downturn
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Sweden to buy air defence systems for 8.7 billion crowns, defence minister says

Sweden will buy air defence and anti-drone systems worth 8.7 billion Swedish crowns ($916 million) from among others Saab and BAE Systems, the

April 02, 2026
Sweden to buy air defence systems for 8.7 billion crowns, defence minister says
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Amazon eyes $9 billion Globalstar deal to rival SpaceX's Starlink, FT reports

Amazon is in talks to buy satellite telecom group Globalstar as it ramps up efforts to build its own low-earth-orbit satellite business to rival SpaceX's Starlink, the Financial

April 02, 2026
Amazon eyes $9 billion Globalstar deal to rival SpaceX's Starlink, FT reports
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Russian nuclear missile forces hold drills in Siberia

Russian strategic missile forces have conducted drills in Siberia involving camouflaged movements of Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles that are capable of delivering

April 02, 2026
Russian nuclear missile forces hold drills in Siberia
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Tesla's China-made EV sales rise for second straight quarter

Tesla's China-made electric vehicle sales rose for a second consecutive quarter, holding up despite intensifying competition as the U.S. automaker broadened its focus

April 02, 2026
Tesla's China-made EV sales rise for second straight quarter
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QVC prepares for bankruptcy protection in the era of influencers, TikTok and Temu

The owner of home shopping network pioneer QVC _ which for years garnered the attention of millions of TV viewers looking for a deal on baubles and housewares, is planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

April 16, 2026
QVC prepares for bankruptcy protection in the era of influencers, TikTok and Temu
Health|Science|Technology

Paramedics can now give blood on scene. It's transforming trauma care.

Paramedics can now give blood on scene. It's transforming trauma care.

April 17, 2026
Paramedics can now give blood on scene. It's transforming trauma care.
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South Korea, Vietnam leaders to meet in Hanoi next week, sources say

Vietnam's president To Lam is set to meet his South Korean counterpart

April 16, 2026
South Korea, Vietnam leaders to meet in Hanoi next week, sources say
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Brazilian payments firm Ebanx makes Southeast Asia push

Brazilian cross-border payments company Ebanx said it is expanding global operations, with a focus on Southeast Asia, strengthening its footprint

April 16, 2026
Brazilian payments firm Ebanx makes Southeast Asia push
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Stellantis, Microsoft sign five-year partnership for AI push

Stellantis and Microsoft said on Thursday they agreed to a five‑year strategic partnership to co-develop artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity and engineering

April 16, 2026
Stellantis, Microsoft sign five-year partnership for AI push
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Israel's El Al to buy up to 12 more Boeing 787s for $1.5 billion

El Al Israel Airlines said on Thursday it would buy up to 12 more 787 Dreamliner aircraft from Boeing in a deal worth $1.5 billion, taking advantage of

April 16, 2026
Israel's El Al to buy up to 12 more Boeing 787s for $1.5 billion
Business|Economy|Education|Technology

Boeing hiring more than 100 factory workers a week to boost output, replace retirees

Boeing is hiring around 100 to 140 factory workers a week, the highest pace since 2024, as the U.S. jetmaker replaces retirees and

April 16, 2026
Boeing hiring more than 100 factory workers a week to boost output, replace retirees
Business|Science|Technology|World

How the US could clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz

As the United States embarks on clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz, it could draw on an arsenal of drones, explosive‑laden robots and helicopters to

April 16, 2026
How the US could clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz
Business|Science|Technology

Google, Pentagon discuss classified AI deal, the Information reports

Alphabet's Google is negotiating an agreement with the Department of Defense that would allow the Pentagon to deploy its Gemini AI models in classified settings, the Information

April 16, 2026
Google, Pentagon discuss classified AI deal, the Information reports
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Switch off and read, France's Macron tells teenagers

French President Emmanuel Macron urged high school pupils on Thursday to switch off their phones and read,

April 16, 2026
Switch off and read, France's Macron tells teenagers
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Two Americans sentenced to prison for North Korean tech worker scheme

Two Americans sentenced to prison for North Korean tech worker scheme

April 16, 2026
Two Americans sentenced to prison for North Korean tech worker scheme
Business|Economy|Education|Technology

TPG invests $100 million in student mobility company Zum

Private equity firm TPG has made a $100 million investment in Zum, in a deal that values the student transportation company at around $1.7 billion

April 16, 2026
TPG invests $100 million in student mobility company Zum
Business|Economy|Technology

Starlink user growth accelerates as SpaceX eyes public market debut, report says

Starlink, the satellite internet unit of Elon Musk's SpaceX, is seeing a surge in global user growth and app downloads, market research firm Apptopia said in a report,

April 16, 2026
Starlink user growth accelerates as SpaceX eyes public market debut, report says
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Charles Schwab posts record quarterly profit, set to launch spot crypto trading

Brokerage Charles Schwab on Thursday posted record first-quarter profit on the back of robust client growth and trading activity and said it would roll out spot crypto trading in

April 16, 2026
Charles Schwab posts record quarterly profit, set to launch spot crypto trading
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U.S. lawmakers scale back bill targeting Chinese chipmaking

A U.S. bill to keep more chipmaking equipment from China has been scaled back, according to the latest version seen by Reuters, but still includes a

April 16, 2026
U.S. lawmakers scale back bill targeting Chinese chipmaking
Business|Economy|Technology

AmEx to buy Altman-backed Hyper in push for AI-powered expense tools

Credit card giant American Express said on Thursday it would buy Hyper, an artificial intelligence-focused expense management startup backed by OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman.

April 16, 2026
AmEx to buy Altman-backed Hyper in push for AI-powered expense tools
Business|Science|Technology|World

Boeing unveils satellite platform, targets 26 deliveries in 2026

Boeing and its unit Millennium Space Systems are working together to expand production capacity and launch a new satellite platform as they look to fulfill a growing backlog of

April 16, 2026
Boeing unveils satellite platform, targets 26 deliveries in 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Meta to raise Quest VR headset prices in US on rising component costs

Meta Platforms said on Thursday it would increase the prices of its virtual reality headsets from April 19 in the United States due to rising costs of memory chips.

April 16, 2026
Meta to raise Quest VR headset prices in US on rising component costs
Business|Economy|Technology

Myseum takes flight after Allbirds in fresh AI rebrand wave 

A day after footwear maker Allbirds rose 582% on its plan to "pivot its business to AI compute infrastructure," social media firm Myseum was up 146% early on

April 16, 2026
Myseum takes flight after Allbirds in fresh AI rebrand wave 
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Abbott trims 2026 profit forecast on Exact deal hit, shares fall

Abbott cut its annual profit forecast on Thursday due to an impact from its $23 billion acquisition of cancer test maker Exact Sciences,

April 16, 2026
Abbott trims 2026 profit forecast on Exact deal hit, shares fall
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Gucci-owner Kering aims to launch luxury Google glasses next year, CEO says

Kering aims to launch smart glasses under the Gucci brand in partnership with Google next year, CEO Luca de Meo told Reuters, becoming

April 16, 2026
Gucci-owner Kering aims to launch luxury Google glasses next year, CEO says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Goldman Sachs completes Innovator Capital acquisition, lifting ETF assets to $90 billion

Goldman Sachs said on Thursday it has completed the acquisition of active exchange-traded fund provider Innovator Capital Management, expanding the Wall Street bank's presence in

April 02, 2026
Goldman Sachs completes Innovator Capital acquisition, lifting ETF assets to $90 billion
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Wall Street sees multi-billion dollar debut for Lilly's obesity pill despite Novo lead

Eli Lilly's newly approved weight-loss pill is expected to generate billions in sales as soon as this year, with analysts betting it will quickly narrow Novo

April 02, 2026
Wall Street sees multi-billion dollar debut for Lilly's obesity pill despite Novo lead
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Russia will ask US and Israel to cease fire while it evacuates staff from Iranian nuclear plant, RIA reports

Russia will ask the United States and Israel to ensure a ceasefire while it evacuates more Russian staff from the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, RIA news agency

April 02, 2026
Russia will ask US and Israel to cease fire while it evacuates staff from Iranian nuclear plant, RIA reports
Science|Technology|Travel|World

Reactions as Artemis II astronauts lift off on historic lunar mission

Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday on NASA's Artemis II mission, a 10-day trip around the moon that would be the farthest humans have ever traveled and a major

April 02, 2026
Reactions as Artemis II astronauts lift off on historic lunar mission
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Rivian beats quarterly delivery estimates as EV demand stabilizes

Rivian Automotive exceeded analysts' expectations for first-quarter vehicle deliveries, indicating stabilized demand for its SUVs and R1T pickup trucks

April 02, 2026
Rivian beats quarterly delivery estimates as EV demand stabilizes
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology

Tesla deliveries mark weakest quarter in a year, inventory swells

Tesla kicked off 2026 with its weakest quarterly deliveries in a year, missing Wall Street expectations as fading U.S. incentives and intensifying global

April 02, 2026
Tesla deliveries mark weakest quarter in a year, inventory swells
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Netflix searches for franchises after losing out on Harry Potter

After losing its bid for Warner Bros

April 02, 2026
Netflix searches for franchises after losing out on Harry Potter
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Australia's regulator says ASX favoured shareholder returns over system resilience

The Australian Securities Exchange has an 'insular and defensive' culture that prioritised delivering higher shareholder returns over ensuring critical market

April 02, 2026
Australia's regulator says ASX favoured shareholder returns over system resilience
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Amazon must negotiate with Staten Island warehouse workers, NLRB says

Amazon must negotiate with a labor union representing some 5,000 workers at a company warehouse on Staten Island, the National Labor Relations

April 03, 2026
Amazon must negotiate with Staten Island warehouse workers, NLRB says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

SpaceX has held talks with Saudi fund for possible $5 billion investment in IPO, sources say

Billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX has had discussions with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund about PIF potentially taking an anchor stake

April 02, 2026
SpaceX has held talks with Saudi fund for possible $5 billion investment in IPO, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Coinbase gets conditional US approval for trust charter

Coinbase Global has received conditional approval from banking regulators for a national trust company charter, it said on Thursday, a move that could boost the top U.S.

April 02, 2026
Coinbase gets conditional US approval for trust charter
Business|Entertainment|Finance|Science|Technology

OpenAI acquires technology talk show TBPN in surprise move

OpenAI, jostling with Anthropic for enterprise customers, has bought TBPN, an online tech talk show that has built a loyal Silicon Valley following through interviews with industry

April 03, 2026
OpenAI acquires technology talk show TBPN in surprise move
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Blue Owl limits withdrawals from two funds after historic surge in redemption requests

Blue Owl told investors Thursday that it is limiting withdrawals from two of its funds after a historic level of redemption requests came in for the first

April 02, 2026
Blue Owl limits withdrawals from two funds after historic surge in redemption requests
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Broadcom taps Alphabet executive Amie Thuener as next CFO

U.S. chip designer Broadcom on Thursday named Alphabet executive Amie Thuener as its next finance chief, effective June 12, when incumbent Kirsten Spears retires.

April 03, 2026
Broadcom taps Alphabet executive Amie Thuener as next CFO
Political|Science|Technology|World

Zelenskiy offers Ukraine's maritime expertise with Strait of Hormuz

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday offered to provide Ukraine's expertise in dealing with freedom of navigation in the Black Sea to countries considering how to keep the

April 03, 2026
Zelenskiy offers Ukraine's maritime expertise with Strait of Hormuz
Education|Europe|Health|Technology

Ahead of Greek social media ban, parents desperate to separate children from phones

Greek mother Georgia Efstathiou has tried everything to loosen the grip that social media has on her 14-year-old son: heart-to-

April 02, 2026
Ahead of Greek social media ban, parents desperate to separate children from phones
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX targets more than $2 trillion valuation in IPO, Bloomberg News reports

Elon Musk's SpaceX boosted its target IPO valuation above $2 trillion, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter, setting the stage for what could

April 03, 2026
SpaceX targets more than $2 trillion valuation in IPO, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Brazil's Braskem boosted by petrochemical prices, but debt problem looms

Rising petrochemical prices have buoyed the long-term prospects for Brazil's Braskem, even as the company is racing against the clock to deal with

April 03, 2026
Brazil's Braskem boosted by petrochemical prices, but debt problem looms
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Brazil's Embraer posts 47% increase in first-quarter deliveries

Brazilian planemaker Embraer delivered 44 aircraft in the first quarter, up 47% from the same period last year, it said in a securities filing on Thursday.

April 03, 2026
Brazil's Embraer posts 47% increase in first-quarter deliveries
Business|Technology|World

Tesla eyes Japan's top imported-car spot as it expands store, service network

Tesla plans to expand in Japan to at least 60 stores as it seeks to become the country's biggest imported car brand by as early as next year, the head of its Japan business

April 03, 2026
Tesla eyes Japan's top imported-car spot as it expands store, service network
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Microsoft to invest $10 billion in Japan for AI and cyber defence expansion

Microsoft on Friday said it will invest 1.6 trillion yen ($10 billion) in Japan between 2026 and 2029 to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure and strengthen

April 03, 2026
Microsoft to invest $10 billion in Japan for AI and cyber defence expansion
Business|Technology|World

US targets Chinese chipmaking with proposed export restrictions on ASML and others

A cross-party group of U.S. politicians have proposed a law to impose further restrictions on exports of computer chipmaking equipment to China,

April 03, 2026
US targets Chinese chipmaking with proposed export restrictions on ASML and others
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Moscow shoppers and travellers hit by payment system problem

A problem with payment systems sowed chaos on Friday for some Russian shoppers, forcing the turnstiles on the Moscow metro to allow people to enter without payment and even

April 03, 2026
Moscow shoppers and travellers hit by payment system problem
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

North American farmers pinch pennies on farm machinery as profitless growing season approaches

Farm machinery salespeople are wrapping up a dismal season of farm shows across North America as farmers gear up for spring planting without much

April 03, 2026
North American farmers pinch pennies on farm machinery as profitless growing season approaches
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration proposes expanding Chinese tech gear crackdown

The Federal Communications Commission on Friday proposed to ban the import of Chinese equipment from a group of manufacturers after previously

April 03, 2026
Trump administration proposes expanding Chinese tech gear crackdown
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|Travel

United Airlines to introduce tiered fare categories for premium cabins

United Airlines said on Friday that it plans to introduce a new tiered fare structure in premium cabins starting this year.

April 03, 2026
United Airlines to introduce tiered fare categories for premium cabins
Arts|Food|Technology|World

South Korea, France agree to deepen defence and energy ties amid Middle East conflict

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and

April 03, 2026
South Korea, France agree to deepen defence and energy ties amid Middle East conflict
Arts|Business|Europe|Food|Sports|Technology

French Open prize money up 10% to $72 million overall

French Open prize money has increased by about 10% for an overall pot of 61.7 million euros ($72.1 million)

April 16, 2026
French Open prize money up 10% to $72 million overall
Science|Technology|World

Chinese Politburo member Ma Xingrui under investigation by anti-graft watchdog

Ma Xingrui, a member of China's elite Politburo who had risen rapidly through the ranks after working as a rocket scientist, is under investigation over suspected "serious

April 03, 2026
Chinese Politburo member Ma Xingrui under investigation by anti-graft watchdog
Business|Science|Technology|World

DeepSeek's V4 model will run on Huawei chips, The Information reports

China's DeepSeek's new model called V4 will run on the latest chips designed by Huawei Technologies, U.S. digital news outlet The Information reported on Friday.

April 03, 2026
DeepSeek's V4 model will run on Huawei chips, The Information reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Musk asks SpaceX IPO banks to buy Grok AI subscriptions, NYT reports

Elon Musk is requiring banks and other advisers working on SpaceX’s planned IPO to buy subscriptions to Grok, his artificial intelligence chatbot, the New York Times reported on

April 04, 2026
Musk asks SpaceX IPO banks to buy Grok AI subscriptions, NYT reports
Business|Science|Technology|World

China moves to regulate digital humans, bans addictive services for children

China's cyberspace regulator issued draft regulations on Friday to oversee the development online of digital humans, requiring clear labelling and banning services that

April 03, 2026
China moves to regulate digital humans, bans addictive services for children
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

SpaceX delays next Starship test launch by a month, Musk says

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Friday that the company's next Starship test flight will take place in May and not April as originally scheduled.

April 03, 2026
SpaceX delays next Starship test launch by a month, Musk says
Business|Economy|Finance|Food|Technology

Consumer megadeals make a rare comeback in the first quarter

Two blockbuster mergers involving U.S. food companies, struck within 24 hours, gatecrashed the ranks of the biggest global transactions of the

April 03, 2026
Consumer megadeals make a rare comeback in the first quarter
Economy|Technology|World

Telegram's Durov says Russia triggered payment system problem by blocking VPNs

Telegram founder Pavel Durov said on Saturday Russia's attempt to block Virtual Private Networks triggered a problem with a domestic payment system, adding that tens of

April 04, 2026
Telegram's Durov says Russia triggered payment system problem by blocking VPNs
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Lucid misses first-quarter vehicle delivery estimates on supplier disruptions

Lucid Group missed expectations for first-quarter vehicle deliveries on Friday, hurt by a temporary sales halt and recall tied to an unauthorized supplier change.

April 04, 2026
Lucid misses first-quarter vehicle delivery estimates on supplier disruptions
Arts|Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Cyberattack targeted Italy's Uffizi but nothing stolen, museum says

Florence's Uffizi Galleries said on Friday they had been hit by a cyberattack earlier this year, but denied a newspaper report that the incident caused a major security

April 03, 2026
Cyberattack targeted Italy's Uffizi but nothing stolen, museum says
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Russia evacuates 198 more staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, agencies report

Russia's state nuclear company Rosatom evacuated a further 198 of its staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant on Saturday, Russian news agencies reported.

April 04, 2026
Russia evacuates 198 more staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, agencies report
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Foxconn first-quarter revenue jumps, company cautions on geopolitics

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, reported a 29.7% on-year rise in first-quarter revenue on strong demand for artificial intelligence

April 05, 2026
Foxconn first-quarter revenue jumps, company cautions on geopolitics
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Two more detained over arson attack on Czech defence factory

Authorities detained two more people in connection with the arson attack on a Czech optics and drone factory last month, Czech police and a public prosecutor's office said

April 05, 2026
Two more detained over arson attack on Czech defence factory
Business|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|World

Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withhold Iran war images

Satellite imaging firm Planet Labs said on Saturday it will indefinitely withhold visuals of Iran and the region of conflict in the Middle East to

April 05, 2026
Satellite firm Planet Labs to indefinitely withhold Iran war images
Business|Science|Technology|World

Britain woos Anthropic expansion after US defence clash, FT says

Britain is trying to tempt Anthropic to expand its presence in the country, as it seeks to capitalise on a fight between the maker of artificial intelligence app Claude and the U.S

April 05, 2026
Britain woos Anthropic expansion after US defence clash, FT says
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Samsung Elec likely to report stupendous surge in quarterly profit to record level

Samsung Electronics, benefiting from red-hot chip prices stoked by the AI boom, is expected to book a six-fold jump in operating profit for January-March - a

April 03, 2026
Samsung Elec likely to report stupendous surge in quarterly profit to record level
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Iran accuses UN nuclear watchdog of inaction, warns of risk from attacks

Inaction by the UN nuclear watchdog "emboldens aggression" against nuclear facilities such as the Bushehr power plant, Iran's atomic energy chief Mohammad Eslami said on

April 06, 2026
Iran accuses UN nuclear watchdog of inaction, warns of risk from attacks
Science|Technology|World

North Korea working on carbon-fibre ICBM for multi-warhead delivery, Seoul says

North Korea's test of a solid-fuel rocket engine is intended for intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) built with carbon fibre to extend range and allow for delivery of

April 06, 2026
North Korea working on carbon-fibre ICBM for multi-warhead delivery, Seoul says
Science|Technology|World

IAEA confirms impact of recent strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant

The International Atomic Energy Agency on Monday said it can confirm recent impacts of military strikes close to Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, but said that the plant itself

April 06, 2026
IAEA confirms impact of recent strikes near Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant
Environment|Science|Technology|World

US nuclear power regulator phases out agency-led commando drills at plants

The U.S. nuclear power regulator voted last week to phase out agency-led security

April 06, 2026
US nuclear power regulator phases out agency-led commando drills at plants
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Neurocrine expands into metabolic diseases with $2.9 billion Soleno buyout

Neurocrine Biosciences will acquire rare-disease drugmaker Soleno Therapeutics for $2.9 billion in cash, the companies said on Monday, marking the neuroscience-

April 06, 2026
Neurocrine expands into metabolic diseases with $2.9 billion Soleno buyout
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Goldman Sachs' private credit fund defies sector-wide spike in redemptions

Goldman Sachs' private credit fund disclosed on Monday that investors sought to repurchase just under 5% of shares in the first quarter, setting it

April 06, 2026
Goldman Sachs' private credit fund defies sector-wide spike in redemptions
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Astronomers measure the mind-blowing power and speed of black hole jets for the first time

Scientists for the first time have measured the instantaneous mind-blowing power of jets blasting from a black hole

April 16, 2026
Astronomers measure the mind-blowing power and speed of black hole jets for the first time
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Larry Gies' Madison Air targets $13.2 billion valuation in US IPO

Ventilation and filtration systems provider Madison Air Solutions said on Monday it was targeting a valuation of up to $13.2 billion in its U.S. initial

April 06, 2026
Larry Gies' Madison Air targets $13.2 billion valuation in US IPO
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

Car site Edmunds tests a Chinese SUV, says it should worry US automakers

Popular car-shopping website Edmunds put a Chinese vehicle through a series of

April 03, 2026
Car site Edmunds tests a Chinese SUV, says it should worry US automakers
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Oracle hires Schneider Electric's Maxson as CFO amid AI spending boom

Oracle on Monday named Hilary Maxson as its chief financial officer, tapping an executive with deep experience in infrastructure and energy as it ramps up

April 06, 2026
Oracle hires Schneider Electric's Maxson as CFO amid AI spending boom
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Health information delivered as a video game can bridge the communication gap between patients and providers

By letting people make choices and experience the outcomes of those choices, gaming provides a much more hands-on way of learning about health.

April 16, 2026
Health information delivered as a video game can bridge the communication gap between patients and providers
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Investors press Amazon, Microsoft and Google on water, power use in US data centers

April 06, 2026
Investors press Amazon, Microsoft and Google on water, power use in US data centers
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New Jersey cannot regulate Kalshi's prediction market, US appeals court rules

A federal appeals court ruled on Monday that New Jersey gaming regulators cannot prevent Kalshi from allowing people in the state to use its prediction market to

April 06, 2026
New Jersey cannot regulate Kalshi's prediction market, US appeals court rules
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Maker of Stanley tumblers prevails in lawsuit over lead scare

A federal judge dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing the maker of Stanley tumblers of concealing that the popular water bottles contained lead.

April 07, 2026
Maker of Stanley tumblers prevails in lawsuit over lead scare
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Ukraine missile maker targets 'game changer' air defence system by 2027

Fire Point, maker of Ukraine's Flamingo cruise missile, is in talks with European companies to launch a new air defence system by next year, a senior

April 06, 2026
Ukraine missile maker targets 'game changer' air defence system by 2027
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Nvidia acquisition of SchedMD sparks worry among AI specialists about software access

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April 07, 2026
Nvidia acquisition of SchedMD sparks worry among AI specialists about software access
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US ends probe into Tesla remote driving feature after software updates

The U.S.

April 06, 2026
US ends probe into Tesla remote driving feature after software updates
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Ford recalls over 420,000 vehicles in US over windshield wiper failure

Ford Motor is recalling 422,613 vehicles in the U.S. over a failure of the windshield wiper, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday.

April 07, 2026
Ford recalls over 420,000 vehicles in US over windshield wiper failure
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Washington DC’s 240 million-gallon sewage spill is a symptom of nationwide trouble

The largest sewage spill in US history wasn’t the first, and it won’t be the last.

April 16, 2026
Washington DC’s 240 million-gallon sewage spill is a symptom of nationwide trouble
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HVAC firm Madison Air raises $2.2 billion in US IPO

Indoor air systems provider Madison Air Solutions said on Wednesday it had raised $2.23 billion in the biggest U.S. initial public offering so far this year.

April 16, 2026
HVAC firm Madison Air raises $2.2 billion in US IPO
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Aerospace parts maker Arxis raises $1.13 billion in US IPO

Aerospace parts maker Arxis said on Wednesday it raised $1.13 billion in its U.S. initial public offering after pricing shares at $28 each.

April 16, 2026
Aerospace parts maker Arxis raises $1.13 billion in US IPO
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Elliott takes stake in Japan's Daikin, calls for higher returns

Elliott Investment Management said on Thursday it has taken a stake in Daikin and thinks the manufacturer of air conditioners should improve margins and

April 16, 2026
Elliott takes stake in Japan's Daikin, calls for higher returns
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Pentagon approaches automakers, manufacturers to boost weapons production, WSJ reports

Senior U.S. defense officials have held talks about producing weapons and other military supplies with top executives of companies including General Motors and Ford Motor, the

April 16, 2026
Pentagon approaches automakers, manufacturers to boost weapons production, WSJ reports
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European banks can withstand current shocks, watchdog head says

European lenders are resilient enough to absorb current financial and geopolitical shocks but need to prepare for future uncertainties including

April 16, 2026
European banks can withstand current shocks, watchdog head says
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Musk's staff reaches out to suppliers for Terafab project, Bloomberg News reports

Elon Musk's staff have reached out to chip industry suppliers for his Terafab AI chip complex project with SpaceX and Tesla, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. 

April 16, 2026
Musk's staff reaches out to suppliers for Terafab project, Bloomberg News reports
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Circle CEO sees 'tremendous opportunity' for yuan-backed stablecoin

Circle Internet Group sees  "tremendous opportunity" for yuan-backed stablecoin as digital money becomes increasingly integrated into

April 16, 2026
Circle CEO sees 'tremendous opportunity' for yuan-backed stablecoin
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TSMC Q1 profit jumps 58% to record, beats expectations

TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, posted a 58% jump in first-quarter net profit on Thursday, beating market forecasts and hitting a record, as it benefits from

April 16, 2026
TSMC Q1 profit jumps 58% to record, beats expectations
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German banks examine risks of Anthropic's Mythos with authorities

German banks and national authorities are examining risks around Anthropic's new artificial intelligence model, an official said on Thursday, amid concerns

April 16, 2026
German banks examine risks of Anthropic's Mythos with authorities
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OpenAI CEO Altman seeks dismissal of sister's punitive damages claims in sexual abuse lawsuit

Sam Altman is seeking the dismissal of punitive damages claims in his sister's civil lawsuit accusing the OpenAI co-founder and chief executive of repeated

April 16, 2026
OpenAI CEO Altman seeks dismissal of sister's punitive damages claims in sexual abuse lawsuit
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Prince Harry praises Australia's leadership on social media ban as Meghan tells of online bullying

Britain's Prince Harry on Thursday praised Australia's "epic" leadership on curbing harmful social media use for teens, as his wife Meghan, Duchess of

April 16, 2026
Prince Harry praises Australia's leadership on social media ban as Meghan tells of online bullying
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Samsung asks court to block illegal strike activities by unions

Samsung Electronics asked a court on Thursday to block its South Korean labour unions engaging in illegal activities during strike, a spokesperson said, as a wage dispute

April 16, 2026
Samsung asks court to block illegal strike activities by unions
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German car buyers keen on Chinese EV maker BYD in first quarter, data shows

Chinese car brands such as BYD are gaining traction among German consumers who are increasingly looking to buy electric cars amid rising

April 16, 2026
German car buyers keen on Chinese EV maker BYD in first quarter, data shows
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Relaxation of US day-trading rules opens door to YOLO trading, higher risk

A regulatory move allowing smaller, everyday investors to engage in more day trading

April 16, 2026
Relaxation of US day-trading rules opens door to YOLO trading, higher risk
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Starlink outage hit drone tests, exposing Pentagon’s growing reliance on SpaceX

Last August, U.S. Navy officials carrying out a test of unmanned vessels realized they had hit a single point of failure: Starlink.

April 16, 2026
Starlink outage hit drone tests, exposing Pentagon’s growing reliance on SpaceX
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Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says

The European Commission has proposed that Google allow third-party search engines to access its search data, including that of artificial intelligence chatbots with

April 16, 2026
Google should allow third-party search engines access to data, EU says
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TSMC lifts revenue forecast, pledges more capital spending to meet AI chip demand

TSMC raised its annual revenue forecast on Thursday and said it was stepping up capital spending this year as the world's

April 16, 2026
TSMC lifts revenue forecast, pledges more capital spending to meet AI chip demand