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Today: June 16, 2026
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Trading platform Robinhood to cut 10% of workforce in restructuring

Robinhood said on Tuesday it would cut 10% of its full-time workforce, or about 290 roles, as the trading platform seeks to operate more efficiently by flattening

Trading platform Robinhood to cut 10% of workforce in restructuring
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Central banks take the stage

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest The global stock rally

Central banks take the stage
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Fast-tracked power plants fuel AI boom, with little public scrutiny

From the front window of her house, Breanne Kidd once watched the sun rise over farmland as she sipped coffee before toddlers arrived

Fast-tracked power plants fuel AI boom, with little public scrutiny
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Japan's tech business SoftBank rolls out OpenAI 'patches' against cyberattacks

Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group Corp. is launching a service using OpenAI technology to protect against the looming threat of cyberattacks

Japan's tech business SoftBank rolls out OpenAI 'patches' against cyberattacks
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As Europe rearms, 'wingman' aircraft take centre stage 

Centre stage at last week's Berlin airshow was the "wingman" drone, Europe's latest-generation defence weapon designed to accompany

As Europe rearms, 'wingman' aircraft take centre stage 
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US business group hopeful for progress on stalled double tax deal with Taiwan

The head of the American Chamber of Commerce in Taiwan said on Tuesday he was hopeful of progress on a long-stalled double taxation agreement that could unlock more

US business group hopeful for progress on stalled double tax deal with Taiwan
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8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say

The U.S. Air Force says eight people aboard a B-52 bomber that crashed shortly after takeoff at a military base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert are dead

8 people died in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in Southern California, officials say
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OpenAI spending hit $34 billion last year ahead of planned IPO, FT reports

OpenAI spent $34 billion last year to dominate the booming AI market ahead of its planned IPO, the Financial Times reported on Monday.

OpenAI spending hit $34 billion last year ahead of planned IPO, FT reports
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US-Iran deal may not bring quick relief for auto shops

Tokyo auto shops and Detroit car dealerships have been running short of motor oil, paint and other products for months since the

US-Iran deal may not bring quick relief for auto shops
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US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in flames in California, killing all 8 crew aboard

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US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in flames in California, killing all 8 crew aboard
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The world agreed to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 – but marine protection can’t be judged by area alone

So far, about 10% of the ocean has formal protection as countries work toward the 30x30 goal, but many areas are still protected on paper only.

The world agreed to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 – but marine protection can’t be judged by area alone
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SpaceX to release results on website, X only, bypassing wire services

SpaceX will release quarterly and annual financial results, besides other material news, only through its website and social media account on X and not through wire distribution

SpaceX to release results on website, X only, bypassing wire services
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Senator Cruz urges regulator to impose conditions on T-Mobile spectrum sale

The chair of the Senate Commerce Committee on Monday questioned a plan from private investment firm Grain Management to acquire key wireless

Senator Cruz urges regulator to impose conditions on T-Mobile spectrum sale
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North Korea touts industrial ‘miracles’ as output exceeds targets, state media says

North Korea’s industrial output reached 105% of planned targets in the 100 days following the country's ruling party congress in February, driven by technological innovation

North Korea touts industrial ‘miracles’ as output exceeds targets, state media says
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US closes probe into 2024 Delta Air Lines meltdown sparked by CrowdStrike outage

The Trump administration said on Monday it had closed an investigation, without seeking any penalties, into a July 2024 meltdown at Delta Air Lines

US closes probe into 2024 Delta Air Lines meltdown sparked by CrowdStrike outage
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Global EV registrations rise 3% globally in May, BMI data shows

Global demand for electric vehicles rose for a third straight month in May, as subsidies and high petrol prices continued to drive the transition away from

Global EV registrations rise 3% globally in May, BMI data shows
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Some of the 11 skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpers

Several of the skydivers who were killed when their plane crashed moments after taking off from a Missouri airfield were experienced jumpers

Some of the 11 skydivers killed in Missouri plane crash were experienced jumpers
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Nvidia to raise $25 billion in first corporate bond sale in five years

Nvidia said on Monday it would raise $25 billion through a U.S. bond issuance, as it taps the debt market to increase liquidity

Nvidia to raise $25 billion in first corporate bond sale in five years
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Qualcomm in talks to buy Tenstorrent, The Information reports

Qualcomm is in talks to acquire AI chip startup Tenstorrent for $8 billion to $10 billion, The Information reported on Monday citing a person with knowledge of the deal.

Qualcomm in talks to buy Tenstorrent, The Information reports
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SpaceX raised $75B in record IPO – here’s why insiders like Elon Musk are much likelier than public stock buyers to get rocket-powered returns these days

In the old days, companies went public early to access cash to grow. These days, soon-to-be-public companies are already flush with cash from private finance.

SpaceX raised $75B in record IPO – here’s why insiders like Elon Musk are much likelier than public stock buyers to get rocket-powered returns these days
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US connected-car rule prompts Ford, other automakers to seek licenses for China-built models​

Ford Motor and other automakers are scrambling to obtain U.S. government authorization to continue selling models that have been in U.S. showrooms for years

US connected-car rule prompts Ford, other automakers to seek licenses for China-built models​
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Florida sues TikTok, claiming it violates state child safety law

Florida's attorney general sued TikTok on Monday over claims it is violating the state's law barring social media platforms from allowing children under age 14

Florida sues TikTok, claiming it violates state child safety law
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Fox strikes $22 billion deal for Roku to fuel streaming push

Fox Corp is buying Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $22 billion, marking a significant bet for

Fox strikes $22 billion deal for Roku to fuel streaming push
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US saw risk of Anthropic models being diverted to foreign military intelligence

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US saw risk of Anthropic models being diverted to foreign military intelligence
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Cybersecurity executives urge the Trump administration to ease restrictions on Anthropic AI models

A group of cybersecurity executives and experts is asking the Trump administration to lift its directive preventing the use of Anthropic’s latest artificial intelligence models by foreign nationals, saying the move could help U.S. adversaries more than it hurts them

Cybersecurity executives urge the Trump administration to ease restrictions on Anthropic AI models
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Model railroad club keeps history on track at century-old hotel museum in Tennessee

Model railroad club keeps history on track at century-old hotel museum in Tennessee

Model railroad club keeps history on track at century-old hotel museum in Tennessee
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Cyber leaders urge US to lift curbs on Anthropic's security models

Cybersecurity leaders at major U.S. firms, including Nvidia and Adobe, have asked the Trump administration to lift restrictions on Anthropic's most powerful AI

Cyber leaders urge US to lift curbs on Anthropic's security models
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Microsoft sued by shareholders over expenses, cloud business, AI

Microsoft has been sued by shareholders who accused the company of defrauding them and inflating its stock price by failing to disclose slowing growth in its

Microsoft sued by shareholders over expenses, cloud business, AI
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US judge dismisses Musk's xAI trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit on Monday by Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI that accused rival Sam Altman's OpenAI of stealing trade

US judge dismisses Musk's xAI trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI
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United Airlines reveals ‘Stars and Stripes’ paint scheme on two planes in honor of America’s 250th anniversary

United Airlines reveals ‘Stars and Stripes’ paint scheme on two planes in honor of America’s 250th anniversary

United Airlines reveals ‘Stars and Stripes’ paint scheme on two planes in honor of America’s 250th anniversary
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Parents are tracking their adult children for safety. But is it actually safer?

Parents are tracking their adult children for safety. But is it actually safer?

Parents are tracking their adult children for safety. But is it actually safer?
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Mother-daughter duo navigate loss while changing laws in Utah farming

Mother-daughter duo navigate loss while changing laws in Utah farming

Mother-daughter duo navigate loss while changing laws in Utah farming
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AI-referred US shoppers browse longer, spend more per visit, data shows

U.S. shoppers who use large language models, including Google's Gemini or OpenAI's ChatGPT, for purchase recommendations are lingering more on

AI-referred US shoppers browse longer, spend more per visit, data shows
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Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday he would ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and live-

Britain announces sweeping social media ban for under-16s
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SpaceX IPO haul rises to $85.7 billion after underwriters exercise greenshoe

SpaceX said on Monday that its underwriters had exercised the "greenshoe" option to purchase additional shares, increasing the total proceeds from its initial public

SpaceX IPO haul rises to $85.7 billion after underwriters exercise greenshoe
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Fox to buy streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion deal

Fox Corp. is buying streaming platform Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion

Fox to buy streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion deal
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Netflix expands iHeartMedia partnership, adds Kate Hudson, Martha Stewart podcast shows

Netflix is adding several new podcast shows to its content library, including ones by Hollywood star Kate Hudson and celebrity lifestyle guru Martha Stewart, deepening its video

Netflix expands iHeartMedia partnership, adds Kate Hudson, Martha Stewart podcast shows
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UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain will ban children under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube from early next year

UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube
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Xenophobic attacks are hurting South Africa's image abroad, says minister

A surge in attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa is damaging the country's global image and fuelling a backlash against businesses and artists

Xenophobic attacks are hurting South Africa's image abroad, says minister
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Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industry

The Trump administration's push to boost critical minerals production by regulating prices is facing skeptical G7 allies

Trump's critical minerals pricing plan faces skeptical G7, divided industry
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US Supreme Court rejects Tata challenge to $168 million award in trade secrets case

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US Supreme Court rejects Tata challenge to $168 million award in trade secrets case
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Salesforce deepens AI automation push with $3.6 billion Fin buyout

Salesforce on Monday said it will buy autonomous AI agent platform Fin for about $3.6 billion, bolstering its Agentforce offering as the business software provider deepens its

Salesforce deepens AI automation push with $3.6 billion Fin buyout
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American Express to buy Tripadvisor's restaurant booking unit in $700 million deal

American Express will buy restaurant booking platform TheFork from Tripadvisor in an all-cash deal worth $700 million, the companies

American Express to buy Tripadvisor's restaurant booking unit in $700 million deal
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Franco-German KNDS launches new tank for France as joint project lags

Defence group KNDS launched a new battle tank on Monday as a stopgap replacement for France's ageing Leclerc fleet, as questions grow over the future of a

Franco-German KNDS launches new tank for France as joint project lags
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Canada's Nuvei to buy Payoneer for $2.75 billion in cross-border payments push

Nuvei will buy cross-border payments firm Payoneer for about $2.75 billion in cash, the companies said on Monday, as the Canadian fintech aims to expand its global business.

Canada's Nuvei to buy Payoneer for $2.75 billion in cross-border payments push
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Chinese-linked hackers targeted U.S.,Canadian research facilities for a year, Google says

A Chinese-linked hacking group spent more than a year secretly stealing data from U.S. and Canadian academic, medical and military research institutions, before being

Chinese-linked hackers targeted U.S.,Canadian research facilities for a year, Google says
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Sonic booms from meteors can release the energy of hundreds of tons of TNT – here’s how they work

2026 has already been a banner year for meteor spottings and sonic booms across the world.

Sonic booms from meteors can release the energy of hundreds of tons of TNT – here’s how they work
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AI schools like Alpha promise efficiency, but can’t replicate the messy process that helps kids learn

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

AI schools like Alpha promise efficiency, but can’t replicate the messy process that helps kids learn
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The ‘right to repair’ movement has a point, but consumers should read the warranty fine print first

Manufacturers would benefit from establishing a better, more efficient service network and offering more attractive warranty programs.

The ‘right to repair’ movement has a point, but consumers should read the warranty fine print first