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UPS retires fleet of MD-11 aircraft involved in deadly Kentucky crash

UPS says it has retired its fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo planes just months after one crashed in Louisville, killing 15 people

UPS retires fleet of MD-11 aircraft involved in deadly Kentucky crash
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Best Buy employee says 'hacker group' blackmailed him into theft ring scheme

Best Buy employee says 'hacker group' blackmailed him into theft ring scheme

Best Buy employee says 'hacker group' blackmailed him into theft ring scheme
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Judge rules Massachusetts offshore wind project halted by Trump administration can continue

A federal judge said Tuesday that a nearly completed Massachusetts offshore wind project can continue, as the industry successfully challenges the Trump administration in court

Judge rules Massachusetts offshore wind project halted by Trump administration can continue
Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

Video shows flames flying from NASA plane that touched down without landing gear

A NASA research plane has landed without its landing gear in Texas, sending plumes of flame behind it

Video shows flames flying from NASA plane that touched down without landing gear
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North Korea's Kim says upcoming party congress will unveil plans to bolster nuclear deterrent

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says his country will unveil plans to further bolster its nuclear program at the upcoming ruling party congress

North Korea's Kim says upcoming party congress will unveil plans to bolster nuclear deterrent
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Trump administration asks court to pause Louisiana lawsuit targeting abortion pill access while it conducts review

Trump administration asks court to pause Louisiana lawsuit targeting abortion pill access while it conducts review

Trump administration asks court to pause Louisiana lawsuit targeting abortion pill access while it conducts review
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Russia’s 1.2 million casualties in Ukraine dwarf all its conflicts since World War II, report says

Russia’s 1.2 million casualties in Ukraine dwarf all its conflicts since World War II, report says

Russia’s 1.2 million casualties in Ukraine dwarf all its conflicts since World War II, report says
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

ASML made record $11.5 billion profit in 2025 thanks to AI-driven demand, plans to cut 1,700 jobs

ASML reports a record net profit of 9.6 billion euros in 2025, driven by AI demand

ASML made record $11.5 billion profit in 2025 thanks to AI-driven demand, plans to cut 1,700 jobs
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Amazon is laying off 16,000 employees as AI battle intensifies

Amazon is laying off 16,000 employees as AI battle intensifies

Amazon is laying off 16,000 employees as AI battle intensifies
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Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in the latest round of layoffs

Amazon is cutting about 16,000 jobs in the latest round of tech industry layoffs

Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in the latest round of layoffs
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UK proposes forcing Google to let publishers opt out of AI summaries

Britain's competition watchdog says Google should let news sites and content creators opt out of having their content scraped for AI overviews

UK proposes forcing Google to let publishers opt out of AI summaries
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People aren’t buying into Apple’s big bet on a slimmer iPhone, survey suggests

People aren’t buying into Apple’s big bet on a slimmer iPhone, survey suggests

People aren’t buying into Apple’s big bet on a slimmer iPhone, survey suggests
Australia|Business|Science|Technology|Travel

AI on Australian travel company website sends tourists to nonexistent hot springs

AI on Australian travel company website sends tourists to nonexistent hot springs

AI on Australian travel company website sends tourists to nonexistent hot springs
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Layoffs are piling up, heightening worker anxiety. Here are some of the biggest recent job cuts

As layoffs pile up, workers are feeling increasingly anxious about the job market

Layoffs are piling up, heightening worker anxiety. Here are some of the biggest recent job cuts
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Google adds AI image generation to Chrome browser, side panel option for virtual assistant

Google is empowering its Chrome browser with the ability to alter pictures and introducing a side panel for a virtual assistant to help with online tasks as part of its push to turbocharge its of digital services with more artificial intelligence technology

Google adds AI image generation to Chrome browser, side panel option for virtual assistant
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Special delivery: Baby born at Iowa FedEx facility surprises mom, medics

Special delivery: Baby born at Iowa FedEx facility surprises mom, medics

Special delivery: Baby born at Iowa FedEx facility surprises mom, medics
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Airplane makes emergency landing in Omaha due to cracked window

Airplane makes emergency landing in Omaha due to cracked window

Airplane makes emergency landing in Omaha due to cracked window
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Christa McAuliffe's legacy lives on in New Hampshire 40 years after Space Shuttle Challenger disaster

Christa McAuliffe's legacy lives on in New Hampshire 40 years after Space Shuttle Challenger disaster

Christa McAuliffe's legacy lives on in New Hampshire 40 years after Space Shuttle Challenger disaster
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She was supposed to be the first teacher in space. 40 years later, her mission continues

She was supposed to be the first teacher in space. 40 years later, her mission continues

She was supposed to be the first teacher in space. 40 years later, her mission continues
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Tesla scraps Model S and Model X to build robots

Tesla scraps Model S and Model X to build robots

Tesla scraps Model S and Model X to build robots
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Microsoft beats Wall Street expectations with $81.3B revenue

Microsoft reports revenue of $81.3 billion for the October-December quarter, marking a 17% increase from the previous year

Microsoft beats Wall Street expectations with $81.3B revenue
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Tesla made smallest annual profit since the pandemic, plans to spend big on robotaxis and robots

Tesla’s annual profit plunged to its lowest level since the pandemic five years ago as it lost the title of the world’s biggest electric vehicle maker to a Chinese rival and boycotts hammered sales

Tesla made smallest annual profit since the pandemic, plans to spend big on robotaxis and robots
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Meta posts stronger-than-expected Q4 results though costs continue to soar

Meta’s fourth-quarter results jumped past Wall Street’s expectations thanks to solid advertising revenue, sending shares higher in after-hours trading Wednesday

Meta posts stronger-than-expected Q4 results though costs continue to soar
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Trump facing growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdown

President Donald Trump is facing a growing cultural revolt against his immigration crackdown

Trump facing growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdown
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Barry Diller sought to buy CNN from Warner Bros. Discovery, sources say

Barry Diller sought to buy CNN from Warner Bros. Discovery, sources say

Barry Diller sought to buy CNN from Warner Bros. Discovery, sources say
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

The accidental climate scientist who uncovered an unexpected force of global warming

The accidental climate scientist who uncovered an unexpected force of global warming

The accidental climate scientist who uncovered an unexpected force of global warming
Education|Science|Technology

‘What if I told you this school had no teachers?’: Is AI schooling the future of education — or a risky bet?

‘What if I told you this school had no teachers?’: Is AI schooling the future of education — or a risky bet?

‘What if I told you this school had no teachers?’: Is AI schooling the future of education — or a risky bet?
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Dow to cut about 4,500 jobs as emphasis shifts to AI and automation

Dow is planning to cut approximately 4,500 jobs as the chemicals maker puts more emphasis on using artificial intelligence and automation in its business

Dow to cut about 4,500 jobs as emphasis shifts to AI and automation
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America is falling behind in the global EV race – that’s going to cost the US auto industry

Electric vehicles are a fast-growing share of auto sales in many countries, and Chinese automakers are benefiting as the US industry pulls back.

America is falling behind in the global EV race – that’s going to cost the US auto industry
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Americans want heat pumps – but high electricity prices may get in the way

Many homeowners could save money on their heating bills by installing heat pumps – but not everyone, and not everywhere.

Americans want heat pumps – but high electricity prices may get in the way
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Elon Musk is betting Tesla’s future isn’t about cars at all

Elon Musk is betting Tesla’s future isn’t about cars at all

Elon Musk is betting Tesla’s future isn’t about cars at all
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Aerial lidar mapping can reveal archaeological sites while overlooking Indigenous peoples and their knowledge

Aerial lidar raises ethical questions because it can collect data remotely without the knowledge or consent of Indigenous and descendant populations that are on the ground.

Aerial lidar mapping can reveal archaeological sites while overlooking Indigenous peoples and their knowledge
Business|Technology

Washington Post’s White House team urges Jeff Bezos to halt massive newsroom cuts

Washington Post’s White House team urges Jeff Bezos to halt massive newsroom cuts

Washington Post’s White House team urges Jeff Bezos to halt massive newsroom cuts
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The Sundance Film Festival is now streaming. Here’s how, and what, to watch

Many films from the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, are available to stream online starting Thursday through the weekend

The Sundance Film Festival is now streaming. Here’s how, and what, to watch
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What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats

Southwest Airlines passengers are making their final boarding-time scrambles for seats as the carrier prepares to end its signature open-seating system

What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats
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Altria earnings fall short amid lower cigarette sales and competition for nicotine products

Shares of Altria dipped Thursday after the tobacco giant reported flat earnings due to declining cigarettes sales and challenging competition for newer products, including flavored nicotine pouches

Altria earnings fall short amid lower cigarette sales and competition for nicotine products
Crime|Environment|Technology

Elk Grove firefighters rescue woman after a garage fire

Elk Grove firefighters rescue woman after a garage fire

Elk Grove firefighters rescue woman after a garage fire
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Russia is using Starlink to make its killer drones fly farther

Russia is using Starlink to make its killer drones fly farther

Russia is using Starlink to make its killer drones fly farther
Americas|Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week during brutal cold spell

President Donald Trump says he asked Russian President Vladimir Putin not to target the Ukrainian capital and other towns for one week as the region experiences frigid temperatures and Putin agreed, but Russia hasn't confirmed that

Trump says he asked Putin not to target Kyiv for 1 week during brutal cold spell
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Not ready for robots in homes? The maker of a friendly new humanoid thinks it might change your mind

A new humanoid robot named Sprout, developed by Fauna Robotics, is making its debut

Not ready for robots in homes? The maker of a friendly new humanoid thinks it might change your mind
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EU steps in to make sure Google gives rivals access to AI services and data

The European Union is stepping in to ensure Google gives rival AI companies and search engines access to data and Gemini AI services

EU steps in to make sure Google gives rivals access to AI services and data
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TikTok settles as social media giants face landmark trial over youth addiction claims

TikTok has agreed to settle in a landmark social media addiction lawsuit just before the trial kicked off, the plaintiff’s attorneys confirmed

TikTok settles as social media giants face landmark trial over youth addiction claims
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Close helicopter routes and Army crew’s perception of the wrong aircraft determine why a regional jet and helicopter collided

Close helicopter routes and Army crew’s perception of the wrong aircraft determine why a regional jet and helicopter collided

Close helicopter routes and Army crew’s perception of the wrong aircraft determine why a regional jet and helicopter collided
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French lawmakers approve bill banning social media for children under 15

French lawmakers have approved a bill banning social media for children under 15

French lawmakers approve bill banning social media for children under 15
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TikTok users say they can’t upload anti-ICE videos. The company blames tech issues

TikTok users say they can’t upload anti-ICE videos. The company blames tech issues

TikTok users say they can’t upload anti-ICE videos. The company blames tech issues
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North Korea launches ballistic missiles into sea between Korean Peninsula and Japan

North Korea has launched short-range ballistic missiles into the sea

North Korea launches ballistic missiles into sea between Korean Peninsula and Japan
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For Britain, China remains a ‘threat’ – but one worth doing business with

For Britain, China remains a ‘threat’ – but one worth doing business with

For Britain, China remains a ‘threat’ – but one worth doing business with
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Six people died when a business jet trying to take off in Maine crashed in a snowstorm

Six people died when a business jet crashed during takeoff as a snowstorm moved in and visibility diminished in Maine

Six people died when a business jet trying to take off in Maine crashed in a snowstorm
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Mississippi shivers under ice as long recovery looms

Recovery from Mississippi's worst ice storm in more than 30 years could take a week or more

Mississippi shivers under ice as long recovery looms