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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
Europe|Sports|Technology|World

Verstappen takes pole position for F1 title-deciding Abu Dhabi GP ahead of Norris and Piastri

Max Verstappen took a brilliant pole position for the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of Formula 1 title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri

Verstappen takes pole position for F1 title-deciding Abu Dhabi GP ahead of Norris and Piastri
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

What the heck is going on at Apple?

What the heck is going on at Apple?

What the heck is going on at Apple?
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Netflix has a big unanswered question. That may kill its Warner Bros. deal

Netflix has a big unanswered question. That may kill its Warner Bros. deal

Netflix has a big unanswered question. That may kill its Warner Bros. deal
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel

FAA launches investigation into US airlines over flight cuts ordered during the shutdown

The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into whether U.S. airlines complied with an emergency order to cut flights at 40 major airports during the recent government shutdown

FAA launches investigation into US airlines over flight cuts ordered during the shutdown
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Technology|World

Shops empty in a Hispanic neighborhood as immigration crackdown comes to Louisiana

Federal border agents have descended on a Hispanic enclave just outside New Orleans, and local business owners are suffering

Shops empty in a Hispanic neighborhood as immigration crackdown comes to Louisiana
Arts|Business|Environment|Sports|Technology

3D-printed surfboards from Santa Cruz firm catching wave of the future

3D-printed surfboards from Santa Cruz firm catching wave of the future

3D-printed surfboards from Santa Cruz firm catching wave of the future
Arts|Business|Economy|Sports|Technology

Michael Jordan testifies in NASCAR antitrust trial, says he had no choice but to sue 'the entity'

Michael Jordan has testified in a landmark NASCAR antitrust case, stating he felt compelled to sue to force changes in a business model he believes shortchanges teams and drivers

Michael Jordan testifies in NASCAR antitrust trial, says he had no choice but to sue 'the entity'
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Notable early reaction to Netflix's deal to acquire Warner Bros.

Netflix's $72 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros

Notable early reaction to Netflix's deal to acquire Warner Bros.
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US Steel to resume steel production at Illinois plant shut 2 years ago

U.S. Steel says it'll resume making steel slabs at its Granite City Works plant in Illinois amid strengthening demand

US Steel to resume steel production at Illinois plant shut 2 years ago
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Finance|Technology|World

Netflix’s $72 billion Hollywood bet: What you need to know

Netflix’s $72 billion Hollywood bet: What you need to know

Netflix’s $72 billion Hollywood bet: What you need to know
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Railroads will be allowed to reduce inspections and rely more on technology to spot track problems

The nation’s freight railroads are going to be able to try relying more on technology and inspect their tracks less often after the federal government approved their waiver request on Friday

Railroads will be allowed to reduce inspections and rely more on technology to spot track problems
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

Georgia Power says it needs a huge increase in power capacity to meet data center demand

Georgia's largest utility wants to spend more than $15 billion to increase its electricity capacity by 50% over the next six years to serve data centers

Georgia Power says it needs a huge increase in power capacity to meet data center demand
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

FACT FOCUS: Trump said weaker gas mileage rules will mean cheaper cars. Experts say don't bet on it

President Donald Trump this week announced plans to weaken strict gas mileage requirements for automakers set under former President Joe Biden

FACT FOCUS: Trump said weaker gas mileage rules will mean cheaper cars. Experts say don't bet on it
Business|Economy|Technology

Could paper checks be on the way out, like the penny?

Could paper checks be on the way out, like the penny?

Could paper checks be on the way out, like the penny?
Business|Technology|World

Cloudflare says service restored after outage that brought down sites including Zoom and LinkedIn

Cloudflare reports that it has resolved an outage that disrupted several global websites, including LinkedIn and Zoom

Cloudflare says service restored after outage that brought down sites including Zoom and LinkedIn
Business|Europe|Technology|World

EU hits Elon Musk's X with 120 million euro fine for breaching bloc's social media law

European Union regulators have fined Elon Musk’s social media platform X 120 million euros for failing to comply with digital regulations

EU hits Elon Musk's X with 120 million euro fine for breaching bloc's social media law
Crime|Europe|Political|Technology|World

France intercepts illegal drone overflight at nuclear submarine base

French officials are investigating an illegal drone overflight of the Atlantic coast base for France's nuclear-armed submarines

France intercepts illegal drone overflight at nuclear submarine base
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Mom picking up the pieces after home damage she blames on SpaceX

Mom picking up the pieces after home damage she blames on SpaceX

Mom picking up the pieces after home damage she blames on SpaceX
Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Far-right extremists have been organizing online since before the internet – and AI is their next frontier

Neo-Nazis and other far-right extremists were early adopters of bulletin board systems, pioneering online recruiting and radicalization techniques long before the social media revolution.

Far-right extremists have been organizing online since before the internet – and AI is their next frontier
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Opinion|Science|Technology

2025’s words of the year reflect a year of digital disillusionment

From AI slop to rage bait, to the cryptic ‘6-7,’ this year’s slate captures a growing sense that online life is flooded with fakery, frustration and meaninglessness.

2025’s words of the year reflect a year of digital disillusionment
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Netflix announces deal to buy Warner Bros. and HBO

Netflix announces deal to buy Warner Bros. and HBO

Netflix announces deal to buy Warner Bros. and HBO
Health|Science|Technology

Babies as young as 7 months now have access to ‘transformative’ cochlear implants

Babies as young as 7 months now have access to ‘transformative’ cochlear implants

Babies as young as 7 months now have access to ‘transformative’ cochlear implants
Crime|Technology|World

Hardware purchases and location data: How the FBI says it made an arrest in the DC pipe bomb case, nearly five years later

Hardware purchases and location data: How the FBI says it made an arrest in the DC pipe bomb case, nearly five years later

Hardware purchases and location data: How the FBI says it made an arrest in the DC pipe bomb case, nearly five years later
Crime|Technology|World

Taiwan bans popular Chinese social media app amid growing number of fraud cases

Taiwan bans popular Chinese social media app amid growing number of fraud cases

Taiwan bans popular Chinese social media app amid growing number of fraud cases
Arts|Entertainment|Technology

See robotic dogs with human heads causing a scene at Miami art fair

The artist known as Beeple has caused a stir at Art Basel in Miami with an eye-catching new installation. Titled "Regular Animals," the piece sees Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Andy Warhol, among others, reimagined as robot dogs that poop pictures.

See robotic dogs with human heads causing a scene at Miami art fair
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Netflix becomes frontrunner in bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, sources say

Netflix becomes frontrunner in bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, sources say

Netflix becomes frontrunner in bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, sources say
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Scientists document over 16,000 footprints in the world’s most extensive dinosaur tracksite

Scientists document over 16,000 footprints in the world’s most extensive dinosaur tracksite

Scientists document over 16,000 footprints in the world’s most extensive dinosaur tracksite
Health|Science|Technology

Faulty glucose monitors linked to 7 deaths and more than 700 injuries, FDA warns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned people to stop using certain types of glucose monitor sensors that were linked to seven deaths

Faulty glucose monitors linked to 7 deaths and more than 700 injuries, FDA warns
Business|Health|Sports|Technology

NFL mandates playing surfaces for all stadiums meet new standards by 2028 to enhance player safety

The playing surfaces at every NFL stadium will have to meet new enhanced standards set through lab and field testing by the start of the 2028 season

NFL mandates playing surfaces for all stadiums meet new standards by 2028 to enhance player safety
Crime|Political|Technology|World

Unclassified report on Hegseth’s use of Signal details risk to troops, lack of cooperation with investigation

Unclassified report on Hegseth’s use of Signal details risk to troops, lack of cooperation with investigation

Unclassified report on Hegseth’s use of Signal details risk to troops, lack of cooperation with investigation
Education|Science|Technology

University of Utah team discovers rare computer relic

University of Utah team discovers rare computer relic

University of Utah team discovers rare computer relic
Political|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events

The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners wishing to visit the United States to either invest in America or attend the 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympics and other major sporting events

US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events
Crime|Technology|World

Hegseth put troops at risk by sharing sensitive plans on personal phone, Pentagon watchdog finds

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put U.S. troops at risk by sharing sensitive military plans on his personal phone

Hegseth put troops at risk by sharing sensitive plans on personal phone, Pentagon watchdog finds
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Planet Earth has never had so many billionaires

Planet Earth has never had so many billionaires

Planet Earth has never had so many billionaires
Crime|Political|Technology|World

Russia restricts FaceTime, its latest step in controlling online communications

Russian authorities say they have imposed restrictions on Apple's video calling service FaceTime, alleging it was being used for organizing what it called “terrorist activities.”

Russia restricts FaceTime, its latest step in controlling online communications
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

At Art Basel, Elon Musk, Andy Warhol and Jeff Bezos reimagined as robotic, picture-pooping dogs

At Art Basel, Elon Musk, Andy Warhol and Jeff Bezos reimagined as robotic, picture-pooping dogs

At Art Basel, Elon Musk, Andy Warhol and Jeff Bezos reimagined as robotic, picture-pooping dogs
Science|Technology

Most normal matter in the universe isn’t found in planets, stars or galaxies – an astronomer explains where it’s distributed

Most of the universe is made up of dark matter and dark energy. The majority of everything else is dispersed throughout space as tiny particles.

Most normal matter in the universe isn’t found in planets, stars or galaxies – an astronomer explains where it’s distributed
Business|Education|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

People who talk with their hands seem more clear and persuasive – new research

Your hands aren’t just accessories to your words. They’re one of the most powerful tools you have to make your ideas resonate.

People who talk with their hands seem more clear and persuasive – new research
Science|Technology|Travel

Measuring Colorado’s mountains one hike at a time

To most accurately measure mountain peaks, Eric Gilbertson lugs equipment all the way to the top.

Measuring Colorado’s mountains one hike at a time
Business|Entertainment|Political|Science|Technology

Everything everywhere all at once: How Zohran Mamdani campaigned both online and with a ground game

How much did Zohran Mamdani’s old-fashioned ground game contribute to his victory in the New York mayor’s race?

Everything everywhere all at once: How Zohran Mamdani campaigned both online and with a ground game
Education|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Down-ranking polarizing content lowers emotional temperature on social media – new research

A new tool lets researchers get a handle on how social media algorithms affect emotions and polarization.

Down-ranking polarizing content lowers emotional temperature on social media – new research
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|World

Toyota deepens connections in F1 by sponsoring Haas team in 2026

The Haas Formula 1 team will get a new name next season, further showcasing its relationship with Japanese automaker Toyota

Toyota deepens connections in F1 by sponsoring Haas team in 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology

The secret behind your skyrocketing energy costs

The secret behind your skyrocketing energy costs

The secret behind your skyrocketing energy costs
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|World

UK and Norway will mount joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables and hunt Russian submarines

Britain and Norway have announced joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables from Russia

UK and Norway will mount joint naval patrols to protect undersea cables and hunt Russian submarines
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|World

Fact check: The five wildest conspiracy theories from Trump’s late-night posting spree

Fact check: The five wildest conspiracy theories from Trump’s late-night posting spree

Fact check: The five wildest conspiracy theories from Trump’s late-night posting spree
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Venmo announces it is 'back up and running' following widespread service outage

Venmo says that an issue impacting the payment service has been fixed and it is “back up and running,” after users reported trouble sending and receiving money

Venmo announces it is 'back up and running' following widespread service outage
Business|Education|Political|Technology|World

Australia says the world will follow social media ban as Meta starts blocking teens

Australia's internet regulator said a teen social media ban would be the first domino to fall in a global push to rein in Big Tech, as Meta's

Australia says the world will follow social media ban as Meta starts blocking teens
Business|Technology|World

Hikvision challenges US decision to expand crackdown on Chinese telecom gear

Chinese manufacturer Hikvision said on Wednesday its U.S. arm has filed a legal challenge to a new Federal Communications Commision rule that allows

Hikvision challenges US decision to expand crackdown on Chinese telecom gear
Crime|Science|Technology|Travel|World

What to know about Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes

The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 remains a mystery more than a decade later

What to know about Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes
Business|Science|Technology|World

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visits Republicans as debate over intensifying AI race rages

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is making the rounds in Washington

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visits Republicans as debate over intensifying AI race rages
Technology|World

Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth’s use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say

The Pentagon’s watchdog has found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put U.S. personnel and their mission at risk when he used the Signal messaging app to convey sensitive information about a military strike against Houthi militants in Yemen

Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth’s use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say
Political|Technology|World

Pentagon review faults Hegseth over Signal messages on Yemen strikes, sources say

A Pentagon investigation has faulted U.S.

Pentagon review faults Hegseth over Signal messages on Yemen strikes, sources say
Business|Science|Technology

OpenAI agrees to acquire AI startup Neptune to boost model training capabilities

OpenAI has agreed to acquire Neptune, a startup that provides tools that help companies track their AI model training, the ChatGPT maker said on Wednesday.

OpenAI agrees to acquire AI startup Neptune to boost model training capabilities
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology

Tesla's UK car sales fall in November, New Automotive data shows

Tesla's UK car registrations fell by 19% in November, preliminary data from research group New AutoMotive showed on Thursday, following steep drops reported in

Tesla's UK car sales fall in November, New Automotive data shows
Crime|Technology|World

British police to ramp up facial recognition to catch criminals

Use of facial recognition technology will be expanded across Britain's police forces to help track down criminals, the government said on Thursday, as it proposed a new body

British police to ramp up facial recognition to catch criminals
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Technology|World

Tesla UK sales fall 19% in November, New Automotive data shows

Tesla's UK car sales fell 19% year-on-year in November, preliminary data from research group New AutoMotive showed on Thursday, as the U.S. electric vehicle maker continues to lose

Tesla UK sales fall 19% in November, New Automotive data shows
Business|Science|Technology|World

Wikipedia seeks more AI licensing deals similar to Google tie-up, co-founder Wales says

Wikipedia is working with Big Tech on deals similar to its arrangement with Google, the online encyclopedia's co-founder, Jimmy Wales, said on Wednesday, in a bid to help the firm

Wikipedia seeks more AI licensing deals similar to Google tie-up, co-founder Wales says
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Salesforce CEO vies to overcome investors' AI skepticism while touting company's quarterly numbers

After riding the artificial intelligence craze to new heights, business software maker Salesforce has been pummeled by a wave of investor skepticism that’s intensified the pressure on its persuasive CEO Marc Benioff to reverse the tide

Salesforce CEO vies to overcome investors' AI skepticism while touting company's quarterly numbers
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

Trump proposes slashing fuel economy rules in boost for gas vehicles

President Donald Trump on Wednesday proposed slashing fuel economy standards that former President Joe Biden had finalized last year, in a push to

Trump proposes slashing fuel economy rules in boost for gas vehicles
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Snowflake's product revenue outlook falls short of investor ambition, shares fall

Snowflake forecast fourth-quarter product revenue above analysts' estimates but falls short of lofty investor expectations for stronger growth, sending its shares

Snowflake's product revenue outlook falls short of investor ambition, shares fall
Business|Technology

Salesforce raises annual forecasts as AI software adoption picks up steam

Salesforce raised its fiscal 2026 revenue and adjusted profit forecasts on Wednesday, anticipating growth in its artificial intelligence agent platform due to

Salesforce raises annual forecasts as AI software adoption picks up steam
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Intel says it will keep networking and communications unit

Intel said on Wednesday it has opted to keep its networking and communications unit in the company following a review of strategic options for the unit.

Intel says it will keep networking and communications unit
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One hospitalized after electric vehicle catches fire inside garage

One hospitalized after electric vehicle catches fire inside garage

One hospitalized after electric vehicle catches fire inside garage
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Wall Street pulls near its all-time high

U.S. stocks rose near their record levels

Wall Street pulls near its all-time high
Business|Crime|Technology

Man charged with arson and wire theft leading to AT&T outages

Man charged with arson and wire theft leading to AT&T outages

Man charged with arson and wire theft leading to AT&T outages
Business|Political|Technology|US|World

Trump praises Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after discussion about export controls

U.S.

Trump praises Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang after discussion about export controls
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

Trump announces plan to rescind Biden-era fuel-economy standards for vehicles

Trump announces plan to rescind Biden-era fuel-economy standards for vehicles

Trump announces plan to rescind Biden-era fuel-economy standards for vehicles
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Apple's longtime design executive Alan Dye to join Meta

Meta Platforms has hired Alan Dye, Apple's longtime head of human interface design, a spokesperson for Apple confirmed on Wednesday, as the Facebook owner accelerates efforts to

Apple's longtime design executive Alan Dye to join Meta
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Amazon adds news tab to Prime Video in user expansion push

Amazon.com said on Wednesday it is rolling out a dedicated news tab on its Prime Video streaming service, which will become available to all U.S. customers for free by the end of the

Amazon adds news tab to Prime Video in user expansion push
Business|Entertainment|Technology

How to find Spotify Wrapped, YouTube Recap and more as 2025 comes to a close

The end of 2025 is near

How to find Spotify Wrapped, YouTube Recap and more as 2025 comes to a close
Business|Crime|Finance|Technology

Fintech firm Marquis notifies affected business after ransomware breach

Fintech firm Marquis is notifying U.S. banks and credit unions after an August ransomware attack allowed hackers to access files containing customer data, according to a company

Fintech firm Marquis notifies affected business after ransomware breach
Business|Technology|World

Exclusive: Watchdog finds Hegseth risked endangering troops by sharing sensitive war plans on Signal, sources say

Exclusive: Watchdog finds Hegseth risked endangering troops by sharing sensitive war plans on Signal, sources say

Exclusive: Watchdog finds Hegseth risked endangering troops by sharing sensitive war plans on Signal, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World

Cuba reconnects grid, begins restoring power to Havana after partial collapse

Cuba said it had reconnected its electrical grid and was gradually restoring power after a partial collapse on Wednesday left capital Havana and much of

Cuba reconnects grid, begins restoring power to Havana after partial collapse
Business|Economy|Technology

AI investment, M&A poised to increase corporate financing needs next year

Big tech companies' investments in artificial intelligence and busier M&A activity will raise the volume of debt issuance by investment-

AI investment, M&A poised to increase corporate financing needs next year
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel

Longest US government shutdown cost Delta Air Lines $200 million

Delta Air Lines estimates that it lost $200 million due to the longest government shutdown on record

Longest US government shutdown cost Delta Air Lines $200 million
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Citadel debuts new AI tool for equities investors, CTO Subramanian says

Citadel, the hedge fund founded by billionaire Ken Griffin, has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered tool that aims to help investors conduct

Citadel debuts new AI tool for equities investors, CTO Subramanian says
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

Family escapes house fire, Tesla charging station suspected, firefighters say

Family escapes house fire, Tesla charging station suspected, firefighters say

Family escapes house fire, Tesla charging station suspected, firefighters say
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Boeing looks to close Spirit AeroSystems merger this year as FTC orders divestitures

Boeing said on Wednesday it could close its $4.7 billion acquisition of wing and fuselage maker Spirit AeroSystems by the end of the year after a U.S. regulator said

Boeing looks to close Spirit AeroSystems merger this year as FTC orders divestitures
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Charles Schwab CEO open to more M&A deals after $660 million purchase

Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster said on Wednesday the firm will look for more acquisitions and is confident it can integrate companies well

Charles Schwab CEO open to more M&A deals after $660 million purchase
Business|Science|Technology

Nvidia servers speed up AI models from China's Moonshoot AI and others tenfold

Nvidia on Wednesday published new data showing that its latest artificial intelligence server can improve the performance of new models - including

Nvidia servers speed up AI models from China's Moonshoot AI and others tenfold
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Aeva shares soar after deal with European automaker 

Shares of Aeva Technologies, a Silicon Valley-based maker of lidar units that help autonomous vehicles sense their surroundings, rose more than 18%

Aeva shares soar after deal with European automaker 
Business|Science|Technology

Trump's NASA pick stresses moon race urgency, pressed on Musk ties in Senate hearing

Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead NASA, on Wednesday touted his plans to put

Trump's NASA pick stresses moon race urgency, pressed on Musk ties in Senate hearing
Business|Science|Technology

Billionaire spacewalker is back before the Senate seeking NASA's top job

Billionaire spacewalker Jared Isaacman is back before the Senate after being yanked and then renominated by President Donald Trump for NASA's top job

Billionaire spacewalker is back before the Senate seeking NASA's top job
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World

Exclusive drone footage shows devastated Ukrainian town almost encircled by Russian forces

Exclusive drone footage obtained by The Associated Press shows a devastated Ukrainian town nearly encircled by Russian forces near the city that Moscow this week claimed to now control

Exclusive drone footage shows devastated Ukrainian town almost encircled by Russian forces
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Residents react after semi carrying 34,000 pounds of hydrochloric acid overturns

Residents react after semi carrying 34,000 pounds of hydrochloric acid overturns

Residents react after semi carrying 34,000 pounds of hydrochloric acid overturns
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December’s full moon is the last supermoon of the year. Here’s what to know

December’s full moon is the last supermoon of the year. Here’s what to know

December’s full moon is the last supermoon of the year. Here’s what to know
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Lockheed Martin opens new hypersonic weapons facility

Lockheed Martin said on Wednesday it has opened a hypersonics system integration lab at its Huntsville campus as it pushes to develop next-generation weapons.

Lockheed Martin opens new hypersonic weapons facility
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Microsoft denies report of lowering targets for AI software sales growth

Microsoft on Wednesday denied a report from The Information that multiple divisions at the company lowered sales growth targets for certain artificial intelligence products after

Microsoft denies report of lowering targets for AI software sales growth
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Germany, France, Spain to tackle fighter dispute next week, says source

German, French and Spanish defence ministers are set to meet on December 11 to discuss FCAS, Europe's next-generation fighter project,

Germany, France, Spain to tackle fighter dispute next week, says source
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Russia blocks access to US children's gaming platform Roblox

Russia has blocked access to the U.S. children's gaming platform Roblox, accusing it of distributing extremist materials and "LGBT propaganda".

Russia blocks access to US children's gaming platform Roblox
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Germany deploys Arrow air defence to counter Russian missile threat

Germany on Wednesday became the first European nation to deploy the Arrow air defence system, built to intercept intermediate-range ballistic missiles such as

Germany deploys Arrow air defence to counter Russian missile threat
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Volvo Cars sales fall 10% in November, says US market subdued

Sweden-based Volvo Cars on Wednesday reported a slump in November sales, continuing a decline this year amid pressure from trade tariffs and subdued demand in the

Volvo Cars sales fall 10% in November, says US market subdued
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Micron to exit consumer memory business amid global supply shortage

Memory chipmaker Micron Technology said on Wednesday it will exit its consumer business, as it doubles down on advanced memory chips used in artificial intelligence data centers amid

Micron to exit consumer memory business amid global supply shortage
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Trump’s NASA pick faces questions on leaked ‘Project Athena’ plan in rare second confirmation hearing

Trump’s NASA pick faces questions on leaked ‘Project Athena’ plan in rare second confirmation hearing

Trump’s NASA pick faces questions on leaked ‘Project Athena’ plan in rare second confirmation hearing
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Police: 700-mile stolen car road trip ends with 5 arrests, stolen gun and drugs recovered

Police: 700-mile stolen car road trip ends with 5 arrests, stolen gun and drugs recovered

Police: 700-mile stolen car road trip ends with 5 arrests, stolen gun and drugs recovered
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VIDEO: Family has holiday gifts stolen by porch pirate

VIDEO: Family has holiday gifts stolen by porch pirate

VIDEO: Family has holiday gifts stolen by porch pirate
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The PlayStation turns 30: Looking back at the console that gave us Lara Croft and 'The Last of Us'

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show earlier this year featured a stage design resembling a giant PlayStation controller

The PlayStation turns 30: Looking back at the console that gave us Lara Croft and 'The Last of Us'
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The marketing genius of Spotify Wrapped

Spotify has hit a marketing sweet spot: Users feel compelled to share their annual listening habits and, in doing so, advertise the streaming service to their legions of followers.

The marketing genius of Spotify Wrapped
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OpenAI awards $40.5M to a wide range of nonprofits under new foundation structure

OpenAI has awarded $40.5 million to more than 200 nonprofits in the first round of grants it has made since it rebranded its nonprofit as the OpenAI Foundation in October

OpenAI awards $40.5M to a wide range of nonprofits under new foundation structure
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US sets up one-way attack drone squadron in the Middle East after reverse-engineering Iranian drone

US sets up one-way attack drone squadron in the Middle East after reverse-engineering Iranian drone

US sets up one-way attack drone squadron in the Middle East after reverse-engineering Iranian drone