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San Francisco woman gives birth in a Waymo self-driving taxi

Waymo's self-driving taxis have been in the spotlight for both negative and positive reasons

San Francisco woman gives birth in a Waymo self-driving taxi
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Elon Musk reportedly plans massive IPO for SpaceX. Here’s what that means

Elon Musk reportedly plans massive IPO for SpaceX. Here’s what that means

Elon Musk reportedly plans massive IPO for SpaceX. Here’s what that means
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Instacart’s AI technology is hiking prices as much as 20% for the same item, new study reveals

Instacart’s AI technology is hiking prices as much as 20% for the same item, new study reveals

Instacart’s AI technology is hiking prices as much as 20% for the same item, new study reveals
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Elon Musk says DOGE was only 'somewhat successful' and he wouldn't do it again

Mega billionaire Elon Musk said his efforts leading the Department of Government Efficiency were only “somewhat successful” and he would not do it over again

Elon Musk says DOGE was only 'somewhat successful' and he wouldn't do it again
Education|Health|Technology

'The older the better': Child psychiatrist weighs in on new Australia law banning social media access for children under 16

Under Australia's new law, platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Youtube, and TikTok, need to show they’ve taken “reasonable steps” to deactivate accounts used by children under 16 and to prevent new accounts being opened in order to avoid fines. CNN's Boris Sanchez and Brianna Keilar unpack the social media ban with child psychiatrist Victoria Dunckley.

'The older the better': Child psychiatrist weighs in on new Australia law banning social media access for children under 16
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Thousands sign petition to pause robot deliveries after alleged crashes, obstructions in Chicago

Thousands sign petition to pause robot deliveries after alleged crashes, obstructions in Chicago

Thousands sign petition to pause robot deliveries after alleged crashes, obstructions in Chicago
Business|Science|Technology

Clothes-folding robot joins San Francisco laundry business's workforce

Clothes-folding robot joins San Francisco laundry business's workforce

Clothes-folding robot joins San Francisco laundry business's workforce
Crime|Political|Technology|World

US charges Ukrainian woman for her alleged role in Russia-backed cyberattacks

US charges Ukrainian woman for her alleged role in Russia-backed cyberattacks

US charges Ukrainian woman for her alleged role in Russia-backed cyberattacks
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Paramount’s hostile takeover bid is one of the largest

Paramount’s hostile takeover bid is one of the largest

Paramount’s hostile takeover bid is one of the largest
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

From early cars to generative AI, new technologies create demand for specialized materials

The mass adoption of new technologies drives demand for rare and complex materials used in their manufacture.

From early cars to generative AI, new technologies create demand for specialized materials
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option

Seeing more refurbished electronic devices on the market? Thank tech innovation – and the government regulation that sparked it.

New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Sports|Technology

From FIFA to the LA Clippers, carbon offset scandals are exposing the gap between sports teams’ green promises and reality

There are better ways for teams to cut their climate impact.

From FIFA to the LA Clippers, carbon offset scandals are exposing the gap between sports teams’ green promises and reality
Health|Political|Science|Technology

2026’s abortion battles will be fought more in courthouses and FDA offices than at the voting booth

Judges and federal regulators will make significant decisions over Americans’ reproductive rights.

2026’s abortion battles will be fought more in courthouses and FDA offices than at the voting booth
Political|Technology|Travel|World

US plan would require some visitors to provide social media information from last 5 years

US plan would require some visitors to provide social media information from last 5 years

US plan would require some visitors to provide social media information from last 5 years
Environment|Science|Technology

Underwater ‘storms’ are eating away at the Doomsday Glacier. It could have big impacts on sea level rise

Underwater ‘storms’ are eating away at the Doomsday Glacier. It could have big impacts on sea level rise

Underwater ‘storms’ are eating away at the Doomsday Glacier. It could have big impacts on sea level rise
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Pro-AI super PAC launches first candidate ads

Pro-AI super PAC launches first candidate ads

Pro-AI super PAC launches first candidate ads
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Paramount says China's Tencent withdrew from its Warner Bros bid to avert national security issues

Paramount Skydance says that the Chinese gaming and social media giant Tencent Holdings withdrew from its bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery to avert a national security review

Paramount says China's Tencent withdrew from its Warner Bros bid to avert national security issues
Health|Technology|World

Australia has just relieved its anxiety over teens on social media – or has it?

Australia has just relieved its anxiety over teens on social media – or has it?

Australia has just relieved its anxiety over teens on social media – or has it?
Political|Science|Technology|World

US Navy says it recovered two aircraft that crashed into South China Sea

US Navy says it recovered two aircraft that crashed into South China Sea

US Navy says it recovered two aircraft that crashed into South China Sea
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology|World

South Korea to require advertisers to label AI-generated ads

South Korea will require advertisers to label their ads made with artificial intelligence technologies from next year as it seeks to curb a surge of deceptive promotions featuring fabricated experts or deep-faked celebrities endorsing food or pharmaceutical products on social media

South Korea to require advertisers to label AI-generated ads
Australia|Political|Technology|World

Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed a groundbreaking social media ban for children under 16 as families taking back power from tech giants

Social media ban for children under 16 starts in Australia
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Southeast Asia embraces offshore wind power, as Trump bashes renewable energy

Southeast Asia is embracing the embattled offshore wind industry as it reels from U.S. President Donald Trump’s rejection of renewable energy

Southeast Asia embraces offshore wind power, as Trump bashes renewable energy
Economy|Science|Technology|World

The Latest: Trump speaks on Americans’ economic worries and blames Democrats at Pennsylvania rally

President Donald Trump road-tested his claims that he’s tackling Americans’ affordability woes at a Tuesday rally in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania

The Latest: Trump speaks on Americans’ economic worries and blames Democrats at Pennsylvania rally
Health|Science|Technology

Just how monogamous are humans? Scientists break down how we compare with other animals

Just how monogamous are humans? Scientists break down how we compare with other animals

Just how monogamous are humans? Scientists break down how we compare with other animals
Business|Education|Health|Technology|World

Australia is banning young teens from social media. Could it happen in the US?

Australia is banning young teens from social media. Could it happen in the US?

Australia is banning young teens from social media. Could it happen in the US?
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Technology|World

Millions of Australian children just lost access to social media. What’s happening and will it work?

Millions of Australian children just lost access to social media. What’s happening and will it work?

Millions of Australian children just lost access to social media. What’s happening and will it work?
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Finance|Technology|US

Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72 billion offer by Netflix

Paramount has launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros

Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72 billion offer by Netflix
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Nearly a third of American teens interact with AI chatbots daily, study finds

Nearly a third of American teens interact with AI chatbots daily, study finds

Nearly a third of American teens interact with AI chatbots daily, study finds
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

How a rare drug made from scientists' blood saves babies from botulism

An infant botulism outbreak has sickened at least 39 babies across the U.S. and underscored the crucial role of a medication that treats the rare disease

How a rare drug made from scientists' blood saves babies from botulism
Crime|Political|Technology|World

New report shows rise in violence against women journalists and activists linked to digital abuse

A new study says that more than two-thirds of women journalists, rights defenders and activists report online violence and over 40% of them have faced real-world attacks linked to digital abuse

New report shows rise in violence against women journalists and activists linked to digital abuse
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

OpenAI names Slack CEO Dresser as first chief of revenue as ChatGPT maker aims to make a profit

OpenAI has appointed Slack CEO Denise Dresser as its first chief of revenue

OpenAI names Slack CEO Dresser as first chief of revenue as ChatGPT maker aims to make a profit
Science|Technology

Voyager 1 will reach one light-day from Earth in 2026. Here’s what that means

Voyager 1 will reach one light-day from Earth in 2026. Here’s what that means

Voyager 1 will reach one light-day from Earth in 2026. Here’s what that means
Business|Economy|Technology

Partnership to convert airliners to cargo planes

Partnership to convert airliners to cargo planes

Partnership to convert airliners to cargo planes
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

UK sanctions Russian and Chinese firms suspected of being 'malign actors' in information warfare

Britain has announced sanctions against several Russian media and ideas organizations

UK sanctions Russian and Chinese firms suspected of being 'malign actors' in information warfare
Environment|Science|Technology

Trump admin is ‘trying to put out a fire they started’ at Weather Service as a cold, snowy winter looms

Trump admin is ‘trying to put out a fire they started’ at Weather Service as a cold, snowy winter looms

Trump admin is ‘trying to put out a fire they started’ at Weather Service as a cold, snowy winter looms
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|World

More people crowdfunded for essential needs like food and housing in 2025, according to GoFundMe

More people are turning to GoFundMe for help with basic needs such as housing and food

More people crowdfunded for essential needs like food and housing in 2025, according to GoFundMe
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Microsoft investing $17.5 billion in India for AI and cloud infrastructure

Microsoft has announced its largest-ever Asia investment of $17.5 billion in India to enhance cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure over the next four years

Microsoft investing $17.5 billion in India for AI and cloud infrastructure
Opinion|Science|Technology

Lower-cost space missions like NASA’s ESCAPADE are starting to deliver exciting science – but at a price in risk and trade‑offs

What’s better – many small space missions, or a few large, sweeping ones? Space scientists are asking this question as they face budget uncertainties.

Lower-cost space missions like NASA’s ESCAPADE are starting to deliver exciting science – but at a price in risk and trade‑offs
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology

How to watch one of the year's best meteor showers, the Geminids

It's time for the Geminid meteor shower, one of the strongest of the year

How to watch one of the year's best meteor showers, the Geminids
Asia|Business|Crime|Environment|Technology|World

At least 22 people killed in office building fire in Indonesia's capital

Indonesian police say at least 22 people have been killed when a fire ripped through an office building in the capital

At least 22 people killed in office building fire in Indonesia's capital
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Takeover bid of parent company means limbo for CNN and some fellow cable networks

It's a tough time for CNN, which looks like it will be in management limbo for some time with Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid of its parent company, Warner Bros

Takeover bid of parent company means limbo for CNN and some fellow cable networks
Arts|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

A unique app is changing the dating game for disabled and chronically ill people

A unique app is changing the dating game for disabled and chronically ill people

A unique app is changing the dating game for disabled and chronically ill people
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Google facing a new antitrust probe in Europe over content it uses for AI

The European Union is investigating Google for potential antitrust violations related to its AI models

Google facing a new antitrust probe in Europe over content it uses for AI
Business|Education|Lifestyle|Technology|World

Australia's social media ban leaves a 15-year-old worried about losing touch with friends

Australia has introduced a world-first social media ban for children under 16, starting Wednesday

Australia's social media ban leaves a 15-year-old worried about losing touch with friends
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Trump greenlights exports of Nvidia H200 chips to China

Trump greenlights exports of Nvidia H200 chips to China

Trump greenlights exports of Nvidia H200 chips to China
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Trump approves sale of more advanced Nvidia computer chips used in AI to China

President Donald Trump says he will allow Nvidia to sell its H200 computer chip used in the development of artificial intelligence to “approved customers” in China

Trump approves sale of more advanced Nvidia computer chips used in AI to China
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Battle over future of Warner Bros. Discovery captures Trump’s attention

Battle over future of Warner Bros. Discovery captures Trump’s attention

Battle over future of Warner Bros. Discovery captures Trump’s attention
Crime|Lifestyle|Technology

Drone drops steak and crab legs for prisoner feast but South Carolina guards find it first

A drone dropped a package of contraband into the Lee Correctional Institution prison yard three weeks before Christmas

Drone drops steak and crab legs for prisoner feast but South Carolina guards find it first
Crime|Political|Technology|US|World

ICEBlock app maker sues Trump administration over its pressure on Apple to remove app

The maker of an iPhone app that flagged sightings of U.S. immigration agents has sued the Trump administration for free speech violations

ICEBlock app maker sues Trump administration over its pressure on Apple to remove app
Europe|Sports|Technology|World

Hockey at the Winter Olympics will be played on shorter ice than NHL dimensions

Hockey at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics will be played on slightly shorter ice than NHL regulation size

Hockey at the Winter Olympics will be played on shorter ice than NHL dimensions
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Wall Street pulls back from its record heights

U.S. stocks pulled away from their record heights

Wall Street pulls back from its record heights
Science|Technology

New images show an interstellar comet that will soon make its closest approach to Earth

New images show an interstellar comet that will soon make its closest approach to Earth

New images show an interstellar comet that will soon make its closest approach to Earth
Crime|Political|Technology|US

ICEBlock creator sues Trump administration officials saying they pressured Apple to remove it from the app store

ICEBlock creator sues Trump administration officials saying they pressured Apple to remove it from the app store

ICEBlock creator sues Trump administration officials saying they pressured Apple to remove it from the app store
Arts|Entertainment|Technology

Golden Globes enter the world of podcasts and tread carefully, avoiding controversy

The Golden Globes have introduced a best podcast category that's likely to spark conversations

Golden Globes enter the world of podcasts and tread carefully, avoiding controversy
Business|Economy|Technology

Boeing finalizes $4.7B acquisition of key 737 Max supplier Spirit AeroSystems

Boeing has completed its $4.7 billion purchase of Spirit AeroSystems, a key supplier that builds fuselages for its 737 Max jetliners

Boeing finalizes $4.7B acquisition of key 737 Max supplier Spirit AeroSystems
Business|Science|Technology

I tried Google’s prototype smart glasses and it almost made me forget about my phone

I tried Google’s prototype smart glasses and it almost made me forget about my phone

I tried Google’s prototype smart glasses and it almost made me forget about my phone
Business|Education|Health|Technology|World

Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids

Massachusetts’ highest court heard oral arguments Friday in the state’s lawsuit arguing that Meta designed features on Facebook and Instagram to make them addictive to young users

Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Netflix-Warner deal would drive streaming market further down the road of ‘Big 3’ domination

US industries have traditionally consolidated into 3 to 5 main players. When it comes to streaming, Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney are the top trio.

Netflix-Warner deal would drive streaming market further down the road of ‘Big 3’ domination
Economy|Science|Technology

Trump says he’ll sign executive order blocking state AI regulations, despite safety fears

Trump says he’ll sign executive order blocking state AI regulations, despite safety fears

Trump says he’ll sign executive order blocking state AI regulations, despite safety fears
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

IBM buys data streaming platform Confluent in $11 billion deal

IBM has announced it's acquiring data streaming platform Confluent in an $11 billion deal

IBM buys data streaming platform Confluent in $11 billion deal
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Technology

Florida’s new reporting system is shining a light on human trafficking in the Sunshine State

Florida’s new unified human trafficking database allows criminologists to determine the scope of the problem and find patterns of exploitation.

Florida’s new reporting system is shining a light on human trafficking in the Sunshine State
Arts|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel|World

What does it mean to be a new national park? Ocmulgee Mounds in Georgia may soon find out

Ocmulgee Mounds may soon be redesignated by Congress as America’s 64th national park. But what does this actually mean, and why does it matter?

What does it mean to be a new national park? Ocmulgee Mounds in Georgia may soon find out
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. 'could be a problem' because of size of market share

President Donald Trump says a deal struck by Netflix to buy Warner Bros

Trump says Netflix deal to buy Warner Bros. 'could be a problem' because of size of market share
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

How should we deal with space junk? Space recycling, of course

How should we deal with space junk? Space recycling, of course

How should we deal with space junk? Space recycling, of course
Europe|Technology|World

As sea drones force Russia to retreat, Ukraine examines ways to launch more complex attacks

A top Ukrainian sea-drone commander says more complex attacks on Russian forces are expected next year as Kyiv’s uncrewed fleet continues to restrict the once-dominant Black Sea navy

As sea drones force Russia to retreat, Ukraine examines ways to launch more complex attacks
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Researchers at UW-Platteville find way to convert spoiled milk into 3D printing plastic

Researchers at UW-Platteville find way to convert spoiled milk into 3D printing plastic

Researchers at UW-Platteville find way to convert spoiled milk into 3D printing plastic
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology|World

McLaren driver Lando Norris clinches his first F1 title at season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

McLaren driver Lando Norris has clinched his first Formula 1 title at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

McLaren driver Lando Norris clinches his first F1 title at season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

The key moments which decided McLaren driver Lando Norris' run to the Formula 1 title

Here’s a look at some key moments which helped to decide an incident-packed championship fight after McLaren driver Lando Norris clinched his first Formula 1 title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday

The key moments which decided McLaren driver Lando Norris' run to the Formula 1 title
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

What is Netflix buying? A visual history of 100 years of Warner Bros.

What is Netflix buying? A visual history of 100 years of Warner Bros.

What is Netflix buying? A visual history of 100 years of Warner Bros.
Crime|Technology|World

AI-powered police body cameras, once taboo, get tested on Canadian city's 'watch list' of faces

Police in Edmonton, Canada, have started a pilot project using AI-equipped body cameras to detect faces on a "high risk" watch list

AI-powered police body cameras, once taboo, get tested on Canadian city's 'watch list' of faces
Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Chernobyl protective shield can no longer confine radiation after drone strike, UN nuclear watchdog says

Chernobyl protective shield can no longer confine radiation after drone strike, UN nuclear watchdog says

Chernobyl protective shield can no longer confine radiation after drone strike, UN nuclear watchdog says
Entertainment|Technology

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ is here. Let’s get excited about these other video game adaptations

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ is here. Let’s get excited about these other video game adaptations

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ is here. Let’s get excited about these other video game adaptations
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology|US

Atlanta high school students surprised with early acceptance into Georgia Tech

Atlanta high school students surprised with early acceptance into Georgia Tech

Atlanta high school students surprised with early acceptance into Georgia Tech
Europe|Technology|World

Investigations launched after more unexplained drone sightings off two European coasts

Investigations launched after more unexplained drone sightings off two European coasts

Investigations launched after more unexplained drone sightings off two European coasts