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Michelin, Forvia and Stellantis agree on Symbio restructuring plan

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

Michelin, Forvia and Stellantis agree on Symbio restructuring plan
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AI companies' safety practices fail to meet global standards, study shows

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

AI companies' safety practices fail to meet global standards, study shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Wall St opens lower as investors assess data, Microsoft falls

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

Wall St opens lower as investors assess data, Microsoft falls
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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

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

AI-powered security firm Verkada valued at $5.8 billion in latest investment round
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Technology

Nebius leverages Microsoft, Meta contracts for AI expansion 

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

Nebius leverages Microsoft, Meta contracts for AI expansion 
Europe|Technology|World

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

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

Germany starts putting into place the Arrow 3 missile defense system, bought from Israel
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

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

Spotify Wrapped is here

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here and Bad Bunny has dethroned Taylor Swift as most-streamed artist
Education|Health|Technology|World

Chile becomes latest country to ban smartphone use during class

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

Chile becomes latest country to ban smartphone use during class
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

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

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

What are small modular reactors, a new type of nuclear power plant sought to feed AI’s energy demand?
Health|Science|Sports|Technology|World

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

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

Doping at your doorstep: The next Olympic drug crisis could be coming through the mail
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

LSEG to integrate financial data into ChatGPT in AI push

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

LSEG to integrate financial data into ChatGPT in AI push
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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

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

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

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

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

Google’s proposed data center in orbit will face issues with space debris in an already crowded orbit
Crime|Economy|Health|Science|Technology|World

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

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

Yes, the government can track your location – but usually not by spying on you directly
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

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

The end of 2025 is almost upon us

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

India revokes order to preload cybersecurity app on smartphones after outcry

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

India revokes order to preload cybersecurity app on smartphones after outcry
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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

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

Marvell shares soar as chipmaker boosts its AI drive with Celestial deal
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A bridge too far? Sicily project tests limits of Italy's ambitions

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

A bridge too far? Sicily project tests limits of Italy's ambitions
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Technology

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

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

Rivian to recall nearly 35,000 US delivery vans over seat belt issue
Crime|Science|Technology|US

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

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

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

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

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

Foxconn, Luxshare plan to add millions to Vietnam's game console output, documents show
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Lufthansa to inspect 11 recently delivered Airbus aircraft for fuselage flaw

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

Lufthansa to inspect 11 recently delivered Airbus aircraft for fuselage flaw
Business|Lifestyle|Technology

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

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

Edmunds SUV comparison: New Toyota RAV4 vs Honda CR-V
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|Travel|US|World

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

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

How Trump is intensifying his crackdown on every form of immigration to the US
Environment|Science|Technology

The best hurricane forecasts of 2025 came from an AI model

The best hurricane forecasts of 2025 came from an AI model

The best hurricane forecasts of 2025 came from an AI model
Business|Technology|World

India rolls back order to preinstall cybersecurity app on smartphones

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

India rolls back order to preinstall cybersecurity app on smartphones
Business|Health|Technology|World

Airline pilots hide mental health struggles to keep flying

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

Airline pilots hide mental health struggles to keep flying
Business|Technology|World

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

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

Airbus cuts delivery target after jet issues but profit outlook held firm
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Airbus cuts 2025 delivery target due to A320 fuselage panel issue

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

Airbus cuts 2025 delivery target due to A320 fuselage panel issue
Business|Crime|Science|Technology

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

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

Taiwan charges Tokyo Electron's Taiwan unit in TSMC trade secrets case
Business|Science|Technology|World

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

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

Chinese reusable booster explodes during first orbital test, in failed bid to catch SpaceX
Australia|Technology|World

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

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

Australia to enforce social media age limit of 16 next week with fines up to $33 million
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

ASX outage deepens investors' doubts over tech overhaul

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

ASX outage deepens investors' doubts over tech overhaul
Business|Crime|Science|Technology|World

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

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

Hunt for missing flight MH370 to resume this month, Malaysia says
Health|Science|Technology|World

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

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

7 deaths, more than 700 serious injuries linked with diabetes glucose monitor errors
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

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

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

Vultr to invest $1 billion in Ohio AI cluster using AMD chips
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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

By Juby Babu, Max A.

Marvell to buy chip startup Celestial AI for $3.25 billion, bullish on growth next year
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

EMJ's Jackson aims to take volatility out of crypto

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

EMJ's Jackson aims to take volatility out of crypto
Business|Crime|Technology|World

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

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

Arizona attorney general sues Chinese online retailer Temu over data theft claims
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

CrowdStrike forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue as AI adoption fuels growth

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

CrowdStrike forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue as AI adoption fuels growth
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|US

US Postal Service using 2,600 EVs for mail deliveries

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

US Postal Service using 2,600 EVs for mail deliveries
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology

Microchip Technology raises profit, revenue expectations for third quarter

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

Microchip Technology raises profit, revenue expectations for third quarter
Business|Economy|Technology

AT&T commits to ending DEI programs

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

AT&T commits to ending DEI programs
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Clarification: Chile-Night Sky Under Threat story

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

Clarification: Chile-Night Sky Under Threat story
Political|Technology|World

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

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

Classified Pentagon watchdog report on Hegseth’s use of Signal sent to lawmakers
Business|Economy|Technology

Anthropic plans an IPO as early as 2026, FT reports

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

Anthropic plans an IPO as early as 2026, FT reports
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Netflix, Warner Bros Discovery combo seen lowering costs for consumers, sources say  

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

Netflix, Warner Bros Discovery combo seen lowering costs for consumers, sources say  
Australia|Business|Technology|World

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

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

YouTube says it will comply with Australia's teen social media ban
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Airbus prepares A320 inspections as fuselage flaw hits deliveries

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

Airbus prepares A320 inspections as fuselage flaw hits deliveries
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

The AI frenzy is driving a new global supply chain crisis

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

The AI frenzy is driving a new global supply chain crisis
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

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

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

Deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume Dec. 30
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

US futures, options resume after CME outage underscores resilience concerns

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

US futures, options resume after CME outage underscores resilience concerns
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Russia threatens full ban on WhatsApp

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

Russia threatens full ban on WhatsApp
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Wingtech challenges Nexperia decisions at Netherlands' Supreme Court

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

Wingtech challenges Nexperia decisions at Netherlands' Supreme Court
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Before CME's stumble, exchange outages that rattled investors

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

Before CME's stumble, exchange outages that rattled investors
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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

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

Asda warns return to sales growth delayed by Walmart IT split disruption
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

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

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

How a 1960 plane crash in Boston Harbor launched 'feather detective,' reshaped aviation safety
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Trinidad's leader backtracks and says US Marines are in the country working on airport radar

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

Trinidad's leader backtracks and says US Marines are in the country working on airport radar
Business|Science|Technology|World

Airbus issues major A320 recall, threatening global flight disruption

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

Airbus issues major A320 recall, threatening global flight disruption
Business|Economy|Education|Technology

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

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

Warburg Pincus to acquire Raptor Technologies for around $1.8 billion, sources say
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Wall Street edges higher in thin post-holiday trade

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

Wall Street edges higher in thin post-holiday trade
Crime|Education|Science|Technology

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

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

State officials say AI system didn't discriminate based on color when mistaking students' chip bag for gun
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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

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

American Airlines cuts number of jets needing Airbus software fix to 209
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

CoinShares pulls plug on select crypto ETFs ahead of US listing

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

CoinShares pulls plug on select crypto ETFs ahead of US listing
Business|Technology|World

Airbus A320 repairs must be before next flight, bulletin shows

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

Airbus A320 repairs must be before next flight, bulletin shows
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Airlines race to fix Airbus planes after warning solar radiation could cause pilots to lose control

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

Airlines race to fix Airbus planes after warning solar radiation could cause pilots to lose control
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports|Technology

Waco friends' kidney donation journey shows power of second chances

Waco friends' kidney donation journey shows power of second chances

Waco friends' kidney donation journey shows power of second chances
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|Travel

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

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

Airlines adopt software fix for Airbus A320 after plane has sudden altitude drop
Business|Technology|Travel|World

Global airlines affected by major Airbus A320 recall

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

Global airlines affected by major Airbus A320 recall
Business|Education|Technology

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

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

Thousands of passenger planes need to be fixed immediately before they can fly again
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology|World

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

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

US Black Friday online sales hit $8.6 billion, says Adobe Analytics
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel|World

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

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

Global airlines race to fix Airbus jets; US reports little disruption
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

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

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

Micron to invest $9.6 billion in Japan to build AI memory chip plant, Nikkei reports
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Ukrainian drone pilots look to AI for battlefield edge

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

Ukrainian drone pilots look to AI for battlefield edge
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Airbus eases estimate of A320 recall impact, sources say

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

Airbus eases estimate of A320 recall impact, sources say
Business|Technology|Travel|World

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

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

Airlines work to fix software glitch on A320 aircraft and some flights are disrupted
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology|World

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

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

China's central bank vows crackdown on virtual currency, flags stablecoin concerns
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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

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

AI helps drive record $11.8 billion in Black Friday online spending
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|Travel

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

Chain stores have Black Friday

Consumers should do their research before giving in to Travel Tuesday temptation
Arts|Entertainment|Technology

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

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

AI country hit 'Walk My Walk' built on Blanco Brown's sound sparks questions of attribution, ethics
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|US

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

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

Shoppers spend billions on Black Friday to snag holiday deals, despite wider economic uncertainty
Education|Health|Technology|World

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

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

What happens when you kick millions of teens off social media? Australia’s about to find out
Business|Economy|Finance|Lifestyle|Stock Markets|Technology|US

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

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

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

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

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

North Korea's Kim stresses Air Force's nuclear war deterrence on its 80th anniversary
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Stories on Momenta filing for Hong Kong IPO withdrawn

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

Stories on Momenta filing for Hong Kong IPO withdrawn
Business|Education|Entertainment|Political|Technology|World

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

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

A lost generation of news consumers? Survey shows how teenagers dislike the news media
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology|World

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

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

Norway wealth fund to back call for Microsoft human rights report at AGM
Business|Crime|Economy|Technology

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

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

Top South Korean e-commerce firm Coupang apologises over massive data breach
Environment|Technology|Travel|World

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

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

Post-Thanksgiving travelers in Chicago see hundreds of flights canceled and delayed after snowstorm
Business|Sports|Technology|World

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

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

McLaren's botched strategy call helps Verstappen win Qatar GP as F1 title fight goes to final race
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

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

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

Databricks in talks to raise capital at $134 billion valuation, The Information reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

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

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

Australia's ASX announcements platform operational issue 'largely resolved'
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology|World

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

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

Covet an Italian masterpiece, but shy of the millions? How about a digital copy at supercar prices
Business|Economy|Technology|World

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

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

South Korea November exports beat forecasts, led by chips and autos
Business|Science|Technology|World

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

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

Airbus says most of its recalled 6,000 A320 jets now modified
Asia|Business|Technology|World

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

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

Taiwan airline seeks role in 'whole of society' defence with surveillance flights to counter China
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

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

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

Shoppers scoured for deals online on Cyber Monday and delivered strong sales for retailers
Arts|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

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

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

What to Stream: George Clooney, Tom Cruise, Zac Brown Band, Michelle Pfeiffer and Metroid Prime 4
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Taiwan seeks tariffs cut to 15% in US trade deal

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

Taiwan seeks tariffs cut to 15% in US trade deal
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Outage is latest problem to hit Australian stock exchange operator ASX

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

Outage is latest problem to hit Australian stock exchange operator ASX
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology

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

Missouri has become the latest state to launch sports betting

Missouri launches sports betting as recent scandals shine a spotlight on the growing industry
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

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

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

Supreme Court leans toward internet service providers in copyright battle with nation’s music industry
Business|Science|Technology|World

ByteDance rolls out AI voice assistant for Chinese smartphones

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

ByteDance rolls out AI voice assistant for Chinese smartphones
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HSBC taps French start-up Mistral to supercharge generative-AI rollout

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

HSBC taps French start-up Mistral to supercharge generative-AI rollout
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Amazon and Google launch multicloud service for faster connectivity

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

Amazon and Google launch multicloud service for faster connectivity
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AI-powered children’s toys are here, but are they safe?

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

AI-powered children’s toys are here, but are they safe?
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Bitcoin falls again after weak November as bearish sentiment goes on

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

Bitcoin falls again after weak November as bearish sentiment goes on
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Tesla sets Norway's annual car sales record

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

Tesla sets Norway's annual car sales record
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Airbus inspects panels on ubiquitous A320 passenger jets as it wraps up quick software patch

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

Airbus inspects panels on ubiquitous A320 passenger jets as it wraps up quick software patch
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Tesla new registrations plummet in key European markets in November

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

Tesla new registrations plummet in key European markets in November
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Airbus hit by new A320 quality problem after software recall

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

Airbus hit by new A320 quality problem after software recall
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Wall Street ends lower as yields climb; crypto stocks drop

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

Wall Street ends lower as yields climb; crypto stocks drop
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US Supreme Court wrestles with copyright dispute between Cox and record labels

The U.S.

US Supreme Court wrestles with copyright dispute between Cox and record labels
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Oxford’s Word of the Year 2025 is utterly infuriating

Oxford’s Word of the Year 2025 is utterly infuriating

Oxford’s Word of the Year 2025 is utterly infuriating
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Trump’s push for more AI data centers faces backlash from his own voters

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

Trump’s push for more AI data centers faces backlash from his own voters
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US holiday shoppers shake off economic blues for online spending spree

By Nicholas P.

US holiday shoppers shake off economic blues for online spending spree
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Nvidia takes $2 billion stake in Synopsys as AI deal spree accelerates

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

Nvidia takes $2 billion stake in Synopsys as AI deal spree accelerates
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Stellantis CEO backs German push to ease EU car emissions rules ahead of key review

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

Stellantis CEO backs German push to ease EU car emissions rules ahead of key review
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When the world’s largest battery power plant caught fire, toxic metals rained down – wetlands captured the fallout

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

When the world’s largest battery power plant caught fire, toxic metals rained down – wetlands captured the fallout
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Federal prosecutors say Afghan national made bomb threat on TikTok video in Texas

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

Federal prosecutors say Afghan national made bomb threat on TikTok video in Texas
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Rural high school students are more likely than city kids to get their diplomas, but they remain less likely to go to college

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

Rural high school students are more likely than city kids to get their diplomas, but they remain less likely to go to college
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Accenture ties up with OpenAI to equip thousands of its employees with ChatGPT

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

Accenture ties up with OpenAI to equip thousands of its employees with ChatGPT
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Damaged Shenzhou-20 spacecraft to return to Earth uncrewed for inspection

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

Damaged Shenzhou-20 spacecraft to return to Earth uncrewed for inspection
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'We can adjust pricing quite quickly': MSU professor explains dynamic pricing on Cyber Monday

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

'We can adjust pricing quite quickly': MSU professor explains dynamic pricing on Cyber Monday
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'Big Short' investor Burry targets Tesla after slamming AI valuations

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

'Big Short' investor Burry targets Tesla after slamming AI valuations
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Bitcoin briefly dips below $85,000 in crypto rout

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

Bitcoin briefly dips below $85,000 in crypto rout
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Airbus finds another issue affecting its best-selling A320 passenger planes

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

Airbus finds another issue affecting its best-selling A320 passenger planes
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Owners reunited with stolen dog and car share appreciation, tech warning

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

Owners reunited with stolen dog and car share appreciation, tech warning
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Harnessing the power of AI to help revolutionize Olympic-level figure skating

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

Harnessing the power of AI to help revolutionize Olympic-level figure skating
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Video shows police drone tracking suspect involved in domestic dispute

Video shows police drone tracking suspect involved in domestic dispute

Video shows police drone tracking suspect involved in domestic dispute
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Red Bull voices regret after Kimi Antonelli is threatened online over Lando Norris incident

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

Red Bull voices regret after Kimi Antonelli is threatened online over Lando Norris incident
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Nvidia releases open-source software for self-driving car development 

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

Nvidia releases open-source software for self-driving car development 
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Shopify resolves login issues that impacted thousands of users on Cyber Monday

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

Shopify resolves login issues that impacted thousands of users on Cyber Monday
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US LNG exports hit record high in November on cooler weather, strong output

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

US LNG exports hit record high in November on cooler weather, strong output
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You’re paying more for less this shopping season. Now there’s proof

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

You’re paying more for less this shopping season. Now there’s proof
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Shein probed by Texas attorney general over labor practices, product safety

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

Shein probed by Texas attorney general over labor practices, product safety
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Winter storms blanket the East, while the US West is wondering: Where’s the snow?

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

Winter storms blanket the East, while the US West is wondering: Where’s the snow?
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US Republican senator calls for DOJ and Homeland Security to investigate Shein, Temu for counterfeiting

U.S.

US Republican senator calls for DOJ and Homeland Security to investigate Shein, Temu for counterfeiting
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OpenAI takes stake in Thrive Holdings in latest enterprise AI push

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

OpenAI takes stake in Thrive Holdings in latest enterprise AI push
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Warner Bros Discovery gets mostly cash offer from Netflix, source says

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

Warner Bros Discovery gets mostly cash offer from Netflix, source says
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Global Cyber Monday online sales hit $17.3 billion, Salesforce data shows

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

Global Cyber Monday online sales hit $17.3 billion, Salesforce data shows
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Amazon to deliver essentials, groceries in 30 minutes in parts of Seattle, Philadelphia

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

Amazon to deliver essentials, groceries in 30 minutes in parts of Seattle, Philadelphia
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US Senate panel looks to fast-track NASA nominee

The U.S.

US Senate panel looks to fast-track NASA nominee
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US Cyber Monday online sales hit $9.1 billion, Adobe Analytics says

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

US Cyber Monday online sales hit $9.1 billion, Adobe Analytics says
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Apple names Amar Subramanya new VP of AI, replacing John Giannandrea

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

Apple names Amar Subramanya new VP of AI, replacing John Giannandrea
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Trump administration to inject up to $150 million into chip laser startup xLight

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

Trump administration to inject up to $150 million into chip laser startup xLight
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Samsung unveils first multi-folding phone as competition set to heat up

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

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

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

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

Australian teen challenging social media ban says internet will be less safe
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology

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

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

Intel to invest additional $208 million in Malaysia, PM says
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Australia rolls out AI roadmap, steps back from tougher rules

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

Australia rolls out AI roadmap, steps back from tougher rules
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Don't be enraged, 'rage bait' is Oxford's word of the year

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

Don't be enraged, 'rage bait' is Oxford's word of the year
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Marvell in advanced talks to buy Celestial AI in multi-billion-dollar deal, The Information says

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

Marvell in advanced talks to buy Celestial AI in multi-billion-dollar deal, The Information says
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India mandates pre-installation of government cyber safety app on all smartphones

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

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

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

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

OpenAI plans to improve ChatGPT and delay initiatives, such as advertising, The Information reports
Education|Science|Technology

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

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

AI may be scoring your college essay. Welcome to the new era of admissions
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AI's impact could worsen gaps between world's rich and poor, a UN report says

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

AI's impact could worsen gaps between world's rich and poor, a UN report says
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Apple to resist India order to preload state-run app as political outcry builds

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

Apple to resist India order to preload state-run app as political outcry builds
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China issues first batch of streamlined rare earth export licences, source says

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

China issues first batch of streamlined rare earth export licences, source says
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Bank of England sees greater financial risks from AI and lending

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

Bank of England sees greater financial risks from AI and lending
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A Japanese regional assembly is set to vote by December 22 on restarting nuclear plant

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

A Japanese regional assembly is set to vote by December 22 on restarting nuclear plant
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Germany not doing enough to halt economic 'free fall', says industry body

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

Germany not doing enough to halt economic 'free fall', says industry body
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Apple faces multimillion-euro Dutch antitrust damages claims after EU's top court ruling

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

Apple faces multimillion-euro Dutch antitrust damages claims after EU's top court ruling
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Malaysia tightens nuclear controls under amended law

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

Malaysia tightens nuclear controls under amended law
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Tesla's China-made EV sales rise 9.9% in November

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

Tesla's China-made EV sales rise 9.9% in November
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Fintech firm Wealthfront seeks up to $2.05 billion valuation in US IPO

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

Fintech firm Wealthfront seeks up to $2.05 billion valuation in US IPO
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German antitrust watchdog tests Apple's revised app tracking rules

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

German antitrust watchdog tests Apple's revised app tracking rules
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AI could increase divide between rich and poor states, UN report warns

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

AI could increase divide between rich and poor states, UN report warns
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Amazon cuts seller fees in Europe in Shein, Temu price war

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

Amazon cuts seller fees in Europe in Shein, Temu price war
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JetBlue resumes operations after Airbus software modifications, flags capacity impact

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

JetBlue resumes operations after Airbus software modifications, flags capacity impact
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Lumexa Imaging targets up to $1.89 billion valuation in US IPO

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

Lumexa Imaging targets up to $1.89 billion valuation in US IPO
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Airbus CEO studying December impact of latest glitch after 'weak' November

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

Airbus CEO studying December impact of latest glitch after 'weak' November
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Edmunds compares the new Cadillac Optiq and Audi Q4 E-tron

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

Edmunds compares the new Cadillac Optiq and Audi Q4 E-tron
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Apple Replay is here. What's the No. 1 song on Apple Music’s 2025 songs chart?

Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jets and ECAC launch largest collegiate women's flag football league in the US
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

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

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

Larry Summers’ sexism is jeopardizing his power and privilege, but the entire economics profession hinders progress for women
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Record shoppers, online sales surge signal strong US holiday season momentum

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

Record shoppers, online sales surge signal strong US holiday season momentum
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RTX secures $1.6 billion sustainment contract for F135 engines

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

RTX secures $1.6 billion sustainment contract for F135 engines
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Hadjar to partner Verstappen at Red Bull in 2026 as Tsunoda loses F1 seat

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

Hadjar to partner Verstappen at Red Bull in 2026 as Tsunoda loses F1 seat
Economy|Education|Europe|Science|Technology

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

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

Fearing AI job losses, some young workers in Britain shift towards skilled trades
Business|Science|Technology

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

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

Amazon to use Nvidia tech in AI chips, roll out new servers
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

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

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

Trump removes 'renewable' from title of U.S. energy lab
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Ford, Hyundai US sales down slightly in November as EVs drag

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

Ford, Hyundai US sales down slightly in November as EVs drag
Business|Science|Technology

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

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

Axiado raises $100 million for chip to save space, power in AI data centers
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Walmart invests $350 million in second U.S. milk processing plant

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

Walmart invests $350 million in second U.S. milk processing plant
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BMW sets new mid-term climate goal

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

BMW sets new mid-term climate goal
Health|Science|Technology

Researchers identify birthmark that signals serious neurological condition

Researchers identify birthmark that signals serious neurological condition

Researchers identify birthmark that signals serious neurological condition
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The real estate industry is pressuring Zillow and other sites to nix extreme weather risk data buyers have come to rely on

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

The real estate industry is pressuring Zillow and other sites to nix extreme weather risk data buyers have come to rely on
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Strategy's leveraged ETFs hit hard by crypto slump

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

Strategy's leveraged ETFs hit hard by crypto slump
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FedEx driver crashes into creek

FedEx driver crashes into creek

FedEx driver crashes into creek
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Irish media regulator opens investigations into TikTok, LinkedIn

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

Irish media regulator opens investigations into TikTok, LinkedIn
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Nvidia CFO says chipmaker yet to finalize $100 billion OpenAI deal

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

Nvidia CFO says chipmaker yet to finalize $100 billion OpenAI deal
Business|Science|Technology

Anthropic acquires developer tool startup Bun to scale AI coding

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

Anthropic acquires developer tool startup Bun to scale AI coding
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IDC sees global smartphone shipments dipping in 2026 as memory costs bite

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

IDC sees global smartphone shipments dipping in 2026 as memory costs bite
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Trump's NASA pick to tell Congress about moon race with China, deep-space ambition

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

Trump's NASA pick to tell Congress about moon race with China, deep-space ambition
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Instacart sues New York City over worker pay, tipping laws

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

Instacart sues New York City over worker pay, tipping laws
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European nations agree 30% boost in three-year space budget

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

European nations agree 30% boost in three-year space budget
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US defense firm Anduril faces setbacks from drone crashes

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

US defense firm Anduril faces setbacks from drone crashes
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US Thanksgiving online sales expected to rise 6%, Salesforce data shows

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

US Thanksgiving online sales expected to rise 6%, Salesforce data shows
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Dutch chipmaker Nexperia urges Chinese units to help restore supply chain

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

Dutch chipmaker Nexperia urges Chinese units to help restore supply chain
Business|Economy|Technology

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

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

Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season
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EU should reject automakers' biofuel plea, says campaign group

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

EU should reject automakers' biofuel plea, says campaign group
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Huawei, ZTE seal 5G deals in Vietnam after US tariffs, as ties with China warm​

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

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

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

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

Launch pad damaged as Russian rocket blasts off for space station, agency says
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Shoppers hit Black Friday sales with celebratory mood despite economic strain

The economic picture hasn’t looked very rosy

Shoppers hit Black Friday sales with celebratory mood despite economic strain
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The global AI race is supercharging Taiwan’s economy. But many don’t feel better off

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

The global AI race is supercharging Taiwan’s economy. But many don’t feel better off
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Could this finally be Sears’ last Black Friday?

Could this finally be Sears’ last Black Friday?

Could this finally be Sears’ last Black Friday?
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Amazon, Flipkart take aim at India's banks with new consumer loan offerings

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

Amazon, Flipkart take aim at India's banks with new consumer loan offerings
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Wall Street edges higher, futures resume trading after global outage

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

Wall Street edges higher, futures resume trading after global outage
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EU to examine if Apple Ads and Maps subject to tough rules, Apple says no

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

EU to examine if Apple Ads and Maps subject to tough rules, Apple says no
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Global futures reopen after exchange operator CME suffers multi-hour disruption

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

Global futures reopen after exchange operator CME suffers multi-hour disruption
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Google ditches EU antitrust complaint about Microsoft cloud amid EU probe

Alphabet's Google on Friday dropped its EU

Google ditches EU antitrust complaint about Microsoft cloud amid EU probe
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Taiwan 2025 GDP growth forecast hits 15-year high on surge in AI demand

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

Taiwan 2025 GDP growth forecast hits 15-year high on surge in AI demand
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TAKE FIVE: The smoke and fog of December afternoons

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

TAKE FIVE: The smoke and fog of December afternoons
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China's Baidu starts layoffs after reporting third-quarter loss - sources

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

China's Baidu starts layoffs after reporting third-quarter loss - sources
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Key facts about trading on the CME

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

Key facts about trading on the CME
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Workers strike on Black Friday at Amazon warehouses in Germany

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

Workers strike on Black Friday at Amazon warehouses in Germany
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Black Friday consumers go online, rather than stand in line

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

Black Friday consumers go online, rather than stand in line
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Nexperia accused by parent Wingtech and Chinese unit of plotting to move supply chain

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

Nexperia accused by parent Wingtech and Chinese unit of plotting to move supply chain
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Crypto hoarding company shares under pressure as risk appetite wanes

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

Crypto hoarding company shares under pressure as risk appetite wanes
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China's BYD recalls 88,981 plug-in hybrids over battery safety hazard

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

China's BYD recalls 88,981 plug-in hybrids over battery safety hazard
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Data centers powering the AI boom are pitting states against each other

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

Data centers powering the AI boom are pitting states against each other
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Keeping cool: heat a key challenge for data centers and AI

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

Keeping cool: heat a key challenge for data centers and AI
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Airbus limits cold-weather takeoffs with Pratt & Whitney engines

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

Airbus limits cold-weather takeoffs with Pratt & Whitney engines
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Investors on watch for AI, economic updates as US stocks steady

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

Investors on watch for AI, economic updates as US stocks steady
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From Wall Street to academia, who is in Trump's line of fire?

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

From Wall Street to academia, who is in Trump's line of fire?
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NatWest in exclusive talks to sell Cushon to Willis Towers Watson, sources said

(Refiles with date for assets under management.)

NatWest in exclusive talks to sell Cushon to Willis Towers Watson, sources said
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Nasdaq, Dow futures resume trade after CME outage

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

Nasdaq, Dow futures resume trade after CME outage
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CME says globex futures and options markets to open at 7:30 CT

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

CME says globex futures and options markets to open at 7:30 CT
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European Space Agency boosts budget to catch up in space race

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

European Space Agency boosts budget to catch up in space race
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Soyuz spacecraft blasts off for International Space Station with Russian and American crew

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

Soyuz spacecraft blasts off for International Space Station with Russian and American crew
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Hungarian podcasters push back against Orban’s media dominance

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

Hungarian podcasters push back against Orban’s media dominance
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Teenagers' website helps New Yorkers navigate difficult world of affordable housing

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

Teenagers' website helps New Yorkers navigate difficult world of affordable housing
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Scientists found tryptophan, the ‘sleepy’ amino acid, in an asteroid. Here’s what it means

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

Scientists found tryptophan, the ‘sleepy’ amino acid, in an asteroid. Here’s what it means
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Apple single-handedly drives Singles' Day smartphone sales growth

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

Apple single-handedly drives Singles' Day smartphone sales growth
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French antitrust watchdog dismisses complaint filed against Microsoft

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

French antitrust watchdog dismisses complaint filed against Microsoft
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US-Russian crew of 3 starts 8-month mission on the International Space Station

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

US-Russian crew of 3 starts 8-month mission on the International Space Station
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New Zealand navy ship made rare transit through Taiwan Strait this month

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

New Zealand navy ship made rare transit through Taiwan Strait this month
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What bubble? The analysts and investors making the bull case for AI

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

What bubble? The analysts and investors making the bull case for AI
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Alibaba starts selling Quark AI glasses in China, enters global wearables race

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

Alibaba starts selling Quark AI glasses in China, enters global wearables race
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China's tech giants move AI model training overseas to access Nvidia chips, FT reports

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

China's tech giants move AI model training overseas to access Nvidia chips, FT reports
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How Maduro’s forces are responding to US deployments in the Caribbean

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

How Maduro’s forces are responding to US deployments in the Caribbean
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Black Friday arrives with solid momentum despite tariffs and economic uncertainty

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

Black Friday arrives with solid momentum despite tariffs and economic uncertainty
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Taiwan raids former TSMC exec's home in trade secrets probe

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

Taiwan raids former TSMC exec's home in trade secrets probe
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Nvidia rebuts critics in memo to analysts amid pushback campaign 

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

Nvidia rebuts critics in memo to analysts amid pushback campaign 
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Super Dry maker Asahi aims to restore logistics by February following cyberattack

Japan's Asahi

Super Dry maker Asahi aims to restore logistics by February following cyberattack
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Toyota October output grows for fifth straight month on strong US demand

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

Toyota October output grows for fifth straight month on strong US demand
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Netflix recovers following brief outage during 'Stranger Things' final season premiere

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

Netflix recovers following brief outage during 'Stranger Things' final season premiere
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Ex-CFO of 'smart window' maker View settles with US SEC

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

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