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SpaceX’s $2 trillion debut met with cheers, jeers and protest

On Friday, Elon Musk’s image loomed large over Times Square from the giant TV screen of the Nasdaq stock exchange, as tourists outside

SpaceX’s $2 trillion debut met with cheers, jeers and protest
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Japanese investors sought more than $6.2 billion worth of SpaceX shares at IPO, sources say

Japanese investors were willing to subscribe to more than 1 trillion yen ($6.2 billion) of shares in SpaceX's record-breaking IPO, two

Japanese investors sought more than $6.2 billion worth of SpaceX shares at IPO, sources say
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Dom Perignon, moon pies and fortunes flow as Wall Street feted SpaceX's historic IPO

The first day of SpaceX trading is over. Now, the parties begin.

Dom Perignon, moon pies and fortunes flow as Wall Street feted SpaceX's historic IPO
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SpaceX surges past $2 trillion in Nasdaq debut, closes in on Amazon

SpaceX shares jumped 19% in their Nasdaq debut on Friday, sending the company's value past $2 trillion to make it the sixth-biggest U.S.

SpaceX surges past $2 trillion in Nasdaq debut, closes in on Amazon
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Roku exploring strategic options, including sale of company, sources say

Roku Inc is exploring its strategic options, including a full sale of the company, according to six people familiar with the matter, 

Roku exploring strategic options, including sale of company, sources say
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Prehospital blood program already saving lives across central Kentucky

Prehospital blood program already saving lives across central Kentucky

Prehospital blood program already saving lives across central Kentucky
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SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire

Shares of SpaceX soared 19% in their Wall Street debut, making the rocket maker’s founder and CEO Elon Musk the first-ever trillionaire

SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire
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New UFO files describe spinning discs, glowing orbs and one object shaped like a potato

New UFO files have been released by the Trump administration that include several vivid descriptions of mysterious sightings in the sky

New UFO files describe spinning discs, glowing orbs and one object shaped like a potato
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Heavy trading expected when SpaceX options launch in coming days

Investors will soon get a new way to bet on SpaceX's trajectory: options on the stock are set to begin trading as soon as Tuesday,

Heavy trading expected when SpaceX options launch in coming days
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Main provisions of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal abandoned by Trump

The U.S. says it is close to signing a peace deal that would end the three-month-old war with Iran, though terms have not yet been made public.

Main provisions of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal abandoned by Trump
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Microsoft has considered spinning off Xbox, the Information reports

Microsoft is considering options for its Xbox gaming unit, including a potential spinoff or restructuring as a wholly owned subsidiary, the Information reported on Friday, citing

Microsoft has considered spinning off Xbox, the Information reports
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Wall Street ends higher as SpaceX's market debut dominates

U.S. stocks ended higher on Friday as investors held out hope for a peace deal between Iran and the United States and as SpaceX shares

Wall Street ends higher as SpaceX's market debut dominates
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The website where crypto promoters pay people to tattoo ads on themselves

The website where crypto promoters pay people to tattoo ads on themselves

The website where crypto promoters pay people to tattoo ads on themselves
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Soccer-World Cup fans caught up in SpaceX IPO spectacle in New York

Soccer fans expecting little more than selfies and street noise in Times Square instead found themselves swept into another global spectacle on Friday, the

Soccer-World Cup fans caught up in SpaceX IPO spectacle in New York
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Putin says Russia developing satellite-based drone control system, Ifax says

Russia is developing a satellite-based system for controlling combat drones, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday during a meeting with military officials, the Interfax

Putin says Russia developing satellite-based drone control system, Ifax says
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Space stocks slump as blistering rally cools after SpaceX market debut

U.S. space stocks tumbled on Friday as investors rushed to lock in gains on the day of SpaceX's market debut, snapping a months-long rally fueled by anticipation over the

Space stocks slump as blistering rally cools after SpaceX market debut
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SpaceX soars 28% after record-busting IPO

SpaceX soared 28% in its Nasdaq debut on Friday, a day after pricing its record $75 billion IPO.

SpaceX soars 28% after record-busting IPO
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Ahead of G7, Canada's Carney softens tone toward Trump with trade talks at stake

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to be more muted in his criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump at an upcoming summit in Europe

Ahead of G7, Canada's Carney softens tone toward Trump with trade talks at stake
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What Elon Musk's trillion means in real terms

Catapulted by the market debut of his rocket company SpaceX, Elon Musk is now the world's first trillionaire

What Elon Musk's trillion means in real terms
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A key US government surveillance program is set to expire. A look at what that means

A key surveillance tool seen as vital in preventing terror attacks and catching foreign spies is set to expire after congressional efforts to temporarily extend it failed in bipartisan fashion

A key US government surveillance program is set to expire. A look at what that means
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A submersible ride revealed a vast whale graveyard. And it holds more than just bones

A submersible ride revealed a vast whale graveyard. And it holds more than just bones

A submersible ride revealed a vast whale graveyard. And it holds more than just bones
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Google to challenge German ruling saying it is liable for AI-generated false claims

Alphabet's Google will appeal a German court ruling which said it is legally liable for false claims appearing in AI Overviews, the U.S. tech company said

Google to challenge German ruling saying it is liable for AI-generated false claims
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Iran-born engineer wins bail ahead of U.S. tech export trial

A U.S. judge on Thursday allowed an Iranian-born engineer to be released on bail just days before his trial on charges that he conspired to illegally export

Iran-born engineer wins bail ahead of U.S. tech export trial
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Tweens on social media: Experts say it could lead to earlier substance use

Tweens on social media: Experts say it could lead to earlier substance use

Tweens on social media: Experts say it could lead to earlier substance use
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Human remains found in 2 Twin Cities lakes 33 years ago identified as Denise Hartley

Human remains found in 2 Twin Cities lakes 33 years ago identified as Denise Hartley

Human remains found in 2 Twin Cities lakes 33 years ago identified as Denise Hartley
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Tracy warehouse destroyed in fire that could take days to extinguish

Tracy warehouse destroyed in fire that could take days to extinguish

Tracy warehouse destroyed in fire that could take days to extinguish
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Gabbard rescinds Biden-era intel assessments that were skeptical about ‘Havana Syndrome’

Gabbard rescinds Biden-era intel assessments that were skeptical about ‘Havana Syndrome’

Gabbard rescinds Biden-era intel assessments that were skeptical about ‘Havana Syndrome’
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Embraer's Eve vows to spend cautiously, eyes 2028 'flying car' certification

Embraer-controlled electric aircraft maker Eve vowed on Friday to spend money in a cautious manner as it eyes a 2028 certification

Embraer's Eve vows to spend cautiously, eyes 2028 'flying car' certification
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Meta's social networks recover after brief outage

Meta's social media platforms are recovering after a brief outage that affected thousands of users on Friday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.

Meta's social networks recover after brief outage
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SpaceX leveraged fund providers hit by day-one launch setback, sources say

Asset managers eager to roll out leveraged exchange-traded funds tied to SpaceX on its first trading day have been told to delay the

SpaceX leveraged fund providers hit by day-one launch setback, sources say
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EU asylum database malfunctions on migration pact launch day

The European Union's central asylum database, Eurodac, suffered a technical malfunction on Friday, the day the bloc's landmark migration and asylum pact went into force,

EU asylum database malfunctions on migration pact launch day
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UN labour organisation sets first global gig work standards

The International Labour Organization agreed on Friday to adopt the first binding employment standards for gig workers in sectors such as ride-hailing

UN labour organisation sets first global gig work standards
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New Pentagon UFO file reveals glowing orbs in US Northeast

The Pentagon released a third tranche of previously classified files on alleged UFO sightings on Friday, which include reports of glowing, sometimes red, orbs seen by

New Pentagon UFO file reveals glowing orbs in US Northeast
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SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire

Few business leaders have been as deeply embedded in popular culture as Elon Musk, the ambitious entrepreneur who has become a central figure in

SpaceX IPO makes Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire
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Elon Musk just became the world’s first trillionaire. But how much money is $1 trillion?

Elon Musk just became the world’s first trillionaire. But how much money is $1 trillion?

Elon Musk just became the world’s first trillionaire. But how much money is $1 trillion?
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Sam Bankman-Fried loses bid to overturn crypto fraud conviction

Sam Bankman-Fried on Friday lost his bid to overturn his fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence over the collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange he

Sam Bankman-Fried loses bid to overturn crypto fraud conviction
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How Musk's tactics left investors clamoring for SpaceX stock and ignoring risks

In recent years, Elon Musk has been picky about whom he allowed to buy in to SpaceX, the rocket ship company making its highly anticipated stock market debut

How Musk's tactics left investors clamoring for SpaceX stock and ignoring risks
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S&P, Dow open higher on Mideast deal hopes; SpaceX debut in focus

The benchmark S&P 500 and the blue-chip Dow opened higher on Friday, underpinned by hopes for an imminent Middle East peace deal, while investors geared up for the market debut of

S&P, Dow open higher on Mideast deal hopes; SpaceX debut in focus
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Most Pittsburgh-area communities are losing residents – here’s why that might be OK

New census data shows population decline is spreading across America. Planning for growth may be actively making things worse.

Most Pittsburgh-area communities are losing residents – here’s why that might be OK
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Killing cancer requires immune cells to infiltrate tumors’ hostile microenvironment – sugar shields can help them break in

CAR-T therapy engineers a patient’s own immune cells to fight cancer. Making these cels more resilient can make treatments more effective.

Killing cancer requires immune cells to infiltrate tumors’ hostile microenvironment – sugar shields can help them break in
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Trump’s AI security order acknowledges risks but stops short of regulating industry

The executive order is voluntary for AI companies but aligns with AI safety experts on the potential for harm.

Trump’s AI security order acknowledges risks but stops short of regulating industry
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Hedge funds sold broader tech ahead of SpaceX IPO, JPMorgan data shows

Hedge funds sold out of the biggest U.S. tech stocks, and some even added bearish positions, according to data from a JPMorgan note late Thursday, just

Hedge funds sold broader tech ahead of SpaceX IPO, JPMorgan data shows
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Ukraine's defence AI chief predicts 'new paradigm' of warfare

Warfare in Ukraine and beyond faces a paradigm shift in the coming years as artificial intelligence systems integrate into unified networks that speed up

Ukraine's defence AI chief predicts 'new paradigm' of warfare
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Chips and ships

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Chips and ships
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Tech executives to attend G7 summit as leaders address AI, online safety

AI executives from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google and Mistral AI are expected to attend next week's G7 summit, said officials from France, which is crafting an agenda aimed at

Tech executives to attend G7 summit as leaders address AI, online safety
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South Korea's SK Hynix to opt for Nasdaq for planned US listing, sources say

South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix is looking to choose the Nasdaq for its planned U.S. listing, two sources familiar with

South Korea's SK Hynix to opt for Nasdaq for planned US listing, sources say
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Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause

Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause

Smartphones arrived just before the US fertility rate plunged. One study says it’s a direct cause
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As UFOs go mainstream, the jury is out on what the existence of alien life might mean for religion

Steven Spielberg's new film “Disclosure Day” explores extraterrestrial life and its impact on religion

As UFOs go mainstream, the jury is out on what the existence of alien life might mean for religion
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Tarik Skubal, the Cleveland Browns and other athletes credit a tiny new scope for faster recoveries

Several top pro athletes and their surgeons say a modern version of an old tool is shaving weeks off the recovery time after certain injuries

Tarik Skubal, the Cleveland Browns and other athletes credit a tiny new scope for faster recoveries
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Europe's top carmakers urge simple 'Made in Europe' rules

Automakers Volkswagen, Stellantis and Renault, which account for about 60% of Europe's car output, are urging the EU to adopt a simple "Made in Europe" rule and stronger

Europe's top carmakers urge simple 'Made in Europe' rules
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Evangelicals divided on Trump's war in Iran, immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

About half of evangelical Christians - a core component of President Donald Trump's political base - believe his

Evangelicals divided on Trump's war in Iran, immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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Pentagon lockdown and evacuation was due to a false alarm, two sources say

The Pentagon was locked down and partially evacuated on Thursday due to a false alarm by a hazardous materials sensor, two sources familiar told CNN.

Pentagon lockdown and evacuation was due to a false alarm, two sources say
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SpaceX playbook set to fuel China's IPO ambitions but tech gap persists

SpaceX's record $75 billion IPO is poised to supercharge Chinese space startups racing to fund the same technologies that have

SpaceX playbook set to fuel China's IPO ambitions but tech gap persists
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U.S. bank regulators ramp up scrutiny of AI use at financial companies

U.S. banking regulators are stepping up scrutiny of how lenders deploy artificial intelligence as the developing technology sweeps through the industry,

U.S. bank regulators ramp up scrutiny of AI use at financial companies
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Nvidia begins Vera CPU sales pitch to Chinese clients, sources say

Nvidia has told Chinese clients that its new "Vera" central processors for AI data centres could be available as soon as August and that they can begin placing orders, three

Nvidia begins Vera CPU sales pitch to Chinese clients, sources say
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Ford to recall more than 255,400 US vehicles over engine issue

Ford is recalling 255,404 vehicles in the U.S. over an issue with the canister purge valve, which may malfunction, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly while driving, the U.S.

Ford to recall more than 255,400 US vehicles over engine issue
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Japan's struggling flagship H3 rocket returns to flight with the debut of a low-cost variant

Japan’s H3 rocket has returned to flight with the debut of its new low-cost variant

Japan's struggling flagship H3 rocket returns to flight with the debut of a low-cost variant
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Musk's SpaceX raises $75 billion in largest IPO ever

Elon Musk's SpaceX raised the $75 billion it targeted in a hotly awaited IPO on Thursday, selling shares at a fixed price of $135 that valued the space, satellite and AI company at

Musk's SpaceX raises $75 billion in largest IPO ever
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Nvidia hires veteran lobbyist Bruce Andrews to head government affairs

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Nvidia hires veteran lobbyist Bruce Andrews to head government affairs
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Elon Musk's SpaceX kicks off mega IPO wave with $75 billion haul

Elon Musk's SpaceX began trading on Nasdaq on Friday after the rocket and satellite maker raised $75 billion in its initial public offering, shattering records and eclipsing Saudi

Elon Musk's SpaceX kicks off mega IPO wave with $75 billion haul
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SpaceX by the numbers: Six charts map businesses behind the largest-ever IPO

SpaceX made its Nasdaq debut on Friday, capping the meteoric rise of a company that has reshaped the space business with reusable rockets and

SpaceX by the numbers: Six charts map businesses behind the largest-ever IPO
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Adobe CFO exit fans strategy worries despite outlook raise

Adobe on Thursday announced the exit of CFO Dan Durn, adding to concerns about the Photoshop maker's strategy to navigate the crowded design industry, though the

Adobe CFO exit fans strategy worries despite outlook raise
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Trading Day: Peace beckons ... again

Wall Street staged its biggest bounce in two months on Thursday, and oil and bond yields tumbled, after U.S.

Trading Day: Peace beckons ... again
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Crypto exchanges cash in on SpaceX frenzy with pre-IPO derivatives

Before SpaceX goes public, crypto exchanges are giving traders a way to make risky bets on the company's future share price.

Crypto exchanges cash in on SpaceX frenzy with pre-IPO derivatives
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Honeywell targets $2 billion-$4 billion deals, eyes industrial automation M&A

Honeywell on Thursday said it is targeting deals valued at $2 billion to $4 billion and sees scope for acquisitions in its industrial automation business

Honeywell targets $2 billion-$4 billion deals, eyes industrial automation M&A
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States challenge Nasdaq, FTSE Russell for fast-tracking SpaceX

Investment leaders from four large states pressed Nasdaq and FTSE Russell for

States challenge Nasdaq, FTSE Russell for fast-tracking SpaceX
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Musk's SpaceX prices record $75 billion IPO at $135 a share

SpaceX on Thursday priced the biggest-ever U.S. initial public offering at $135 per share, making Elon Musk’s rocket and spacecraft manufacturer one of the

Musk's SpaceX prices record $75 billion IPO at $135 a share
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US stocks jump to their best day in 2 months on hopes for a deal to get crude flowing globally again

U.S. stocks rallied to their best day in two months, and oil prices fell after President Donald Trump called off his threat to bomb Iran in the evening

US stocks jump to their best day in 2 months on hopes for a deal to get crude flowing globally again
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More than 30 lawsuits filed against aerospace company in California over damaged chemical tank

More than 30 lawsuits have been filed against GKN Aerospace after one of the company’s tanks containing a highly flammable chemical overheated and threatened a catastrophic explosion in California's Orange County

More than 30 lawsuits filed against aerospace company in California over damaged chemical tank
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Inflatable IUD displayed at Mississippi Capitol to promote contraception access

Inflatable IUD displayed at Mississippi Capitol to promote contraception access

Inflatable IUD displayed at Mississippi Capitol to promote contraception access
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US Supreme Court overturns ex-Twitter employee's obstruction conviction in Saudi spy case

The U.S.

US Supreme Court overturns ex-Twitter employee's obstruction conviction in Saudi spy case
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Italy's Meloni urges NATO rethink on defence spending as Rome lifts outlays

Italy will ramp up its official defence budget this year, but NATO allies should rethink military priorities as warfare is transformed by drones,

Italy's Meloni urges NATO rethink on defence spending as Rome lifts outlays
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Anthropic pursues data center leases, seeks financial backing from Google, The Information reports

June 11 - AI firm Anthropic is planning to lease and manage its own data centers and is seeking financial backing from Alphabet's Google for the lease payments, The Information reported on Thursday.

Anthropic pursues data center leases, seeks financial backing from Google, The Information reports
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FISA: What to know about the government’s expiring spy powers

FISA: What to know about the government’s expiring spy powers

FISA: What to know about the government’s expiring spy powers
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Oracle shares slide as hefty AI spending, debt plans spook investors

Oracle shares tumbled 12% on Thursday as surging spending and a ballooning debt load fanned investor concerns about the cash burn in the

Oracle shares slide as hefty AI spending, debt plans spook investors
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Nike's World Cup play: take on Adidas and revitalize the brand

As the World Cup kicks off, Nike and Adidas are competing on and off the field. Nike needs a win.

Nike's World Cup play: take on Adidas and revitalize the brand
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Mother sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged daughter's suicide

A Canadian mother sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman in U.S. court on Thursday alleging that ChatGPT encouraged her daughter to commit suicide, the latest

Mother sues OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT encouraged daughter's suicide
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BlackRock seeks to buy at least $5 billion in SpaceX IPO shares, WSJ reports

Asset manager BlackRock sought to buy at least $5 billion worth of shares in the initial public offering of Elon Musk's SpaceX , the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday,

BlackRock seeks to buy at least $5 billion in SpaceX IPO shares, WSJ reports
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Girls Only Construction Camp in Florida preps students for a growing industry

Girls Only Construction Camp in Florida preps students for a growing industry

Girls Only Construction Camp in Florida preps students for a growing industry
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SpaceX IPO draws more than $70 billion in retail orders, Bloomberg News reports

Elon Musk's SpaceX has drawn more than $70 billion in orders from retail investors for its blockbuster initial public offering, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people

SpaceX IPO draws more than $70 billion in retail orders, Bloomberg News reports
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Lyft, Uber sue New York City to block driver retention law

Lyft joined Uber Technologies in suing New York City to block a new law they said would force them to keep bad drivers who threaten public and

Lyft, Uber sue New York City to block driver retention law
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Oppenheimer launches Wall Street's first coverage of SpaceX with bullish outlook

Oppenheimer became the first global brokerage to start coverage of SpaceX, ahead of the rocket and AI company's highly anticipated $75 billion market debut on Friday.

Oppenheimer launches Wall Street's first coverage of SpaceX with bullish outlook
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Embraer hails growing jet backlog, sees main E2 engine issues solved

Brazilian planemaker Embraer said on Thursday its commercial aviation unit has a backlog of more than $15 billion and that the main

Embraer hails growing jet backlog, sees main E2 engine issues solved
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Elon Musk's SpaceX is about to make its debut on Wall Street

Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX is set to make its debut on Wall Street Friday

Elon Musk's SpaceX is about to make its debut on Wall Street
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From YouTube to Disney+: Preschool hit 'Gracie's Corner' lands streaming and development deal

The educational series “Gracie’s Corner” is joining Disney+

From YouTube to Disney+: Preschool hit 'Gracie's Corner' lands streaming and development deal
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FDA's e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones

A new memo from U.S. health regulators is raising questions about a recent decision to authorize the first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adult smokers

FDA's e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones
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Here’s how we find out how strong tornadoes were

Here’s how we find out how strong tornadoes were

Here’s how we find out how strong tornadoes were
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On brink of IPO, Musk's SpaceX already a household name, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Even before going public, Elon Musk’s SpaceX has become a household name in America — more widely recognized than legacy Apollo-era

On brink of IPO, Musk's SpaceX already a household name, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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US, South Korea hold nuclear deterrence talks as North Korea expands arms push

U.S. and South Korean officials discussed strengthening nuclear deterrence and readiness against North Korea’s growing weapons programme on Thursday, South Korea’s defence

US, South Korea hold nuclear deterrence talks as North Korea expands arms push
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KKR launches $10 billion AI infrastructure company with Nvidia, Vistra

A KKR-led group on Thursday launched a new company with more than $10 billion in committed capital to finance the build-out of AI infrastructure, the latest effort by an

KKR launches $10 billion AI infrastructure company with Nvidia, Vistra
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US screwworm cases test months of federal preparation

The U.S. government is fast-tracking drugs and accelerating grant funding in its multi-agency strategy to beat back the New World screwworm, a parasite

US screwworm cases test months of federal preparation
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EU curbs on Chinese inverters risk slowing solar rollout over security fears

The European Union's ban on public funding for Chinese-made solar inverters could affect more than a fifth of new

EU curbs on Chinese inverters risk slowing solar rollout over security fears
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Heart drug developer Kardigan targets $1.4 billion valuation in US IPO

Clinical-stage ​biotech Kardigan is targeting a valuation of up to $1.4 billion in its initial public offering in the United States, it said on Thursday, as

Heart drug developer Kardigan targets $1.4 billion valuation in US IPO
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Google in talks with Samsung to make part of next-gen chip, The Information reports

Alphabet's Google is in talks with Samsung Electronics to manufacture part of its next-generation artificial intelligence processor, The Information reported on Thursday, citing

Google in talks with Samsung to make part of next-gen chip, The Information reports
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Ukraine's drone commander wants to cut Crimea off from Russia

Deep in an underground bunker, where walls of screens stream live data from across the battlefield, the

Ukraine's drone commander wants to cut Crimea off from Russia
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Anthropic v. OpenAI: Behind the bitter battle for the future of AI

If not for the intense rivalry between Anthropic and OpenAI, the generative AI boom might not have arrived so quickly.

Anthropic v. OpenAI: Behind the bitter battle for the future of AI
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Wall St opens higher on tech rebound, Middle East in focus

U.S. stocks opened higher on Thursday, as investors sought bargains in beaten-down technology stocks and kept a close watch on developments around the Middle East conflict.

Wall St opens higher on tech rebound, Middle East in focus
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Drone use poised to soar as FAA homes in on rule change allowing pilots to fly them out of sight

Allowing people to fly drones beyond their line of sight could greatly expand commercial applications.

Drone use poised to soar as FAA homes in on rule change allowing pilots to fly them out of sight
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Anthropic announces 'Claude Corps' to teach nonprofits to use AI more effectively

Anthropic will donate $150 million to launch a fellowship program called Claude Corps that plans to help nonprofits effectively use artificial intelligence by embedding 1,000 trained fellows in various organizations for a year

Anthropic announces 'Claude Corps' to teach nonprofits to use AI more effectively
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The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts

Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates

The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts
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How the development of solar and wind farms on the Tibetan Plateau is affecting local communities

China’s national government policies on energy and economic development are changing pastoral life on the Tibetan Plateau.

How the development of solar and wind farms on the Tibetan Plateau is affecting local communities
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How Pennsylvania towns are protecting themselves from the noise, heat and utility costs of massive data centers

Communities across the state are demanding to know how proposed data centers would affect their electric and water bills, landscapes and quality of life.

How Pennsylvania towns are protecting themselves from the noise, heat and utility costs of massive data centers
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For better or worse, young people are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support

For better or worse, young people are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support

For better or worse, young people are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support
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Kash Patel on the FBI's defining test: securing the World Cup

With 48 teams, 36 base camps and 11 stadiums, the World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday, is one of the biggest security challenges the FBI has ever

Kash Patel on the FBI's defining test: securing the World Cup
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Americans wary of AI-driven data center boom, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

Just one-in-three Americans approve of the fast pace of data-center construction that supports artificial intelligence and most

Americans wary of AI-driven data center boom, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows
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Wall St set to gain on tech rebound, Middle East in focus

U.S. stocks were set to open higher on Thursday, as investors sought bargains in beaten-down technology stocks and kept a close watch on

Wall St set to gain on tech rebound, Middle East in focus
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'Doctor Who' future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits

The future of "Doctor Who” is uncertain after the BBC canceled a planned Christmas special

'Doctor Who' future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits
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Spotify removed thousands of podcasts promoting online prescription drug sales, investigation finds

Spotify removed thousands of podcasts promoting online prescription drug sales, investigation finds

Spotify removed thousands of podcasts promoting online prescription drug sales, investigation finds
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SpaceX wants regular investors to help its stock launch. Here's what to know before clicking 'buy'

When SpaceX makes its debut on the U.S. stock market, it wants smaller-pocketed, mom-and-pop investors to play a big role in what may be the biggest IPO ever

SpaceX wants regular investors to help its stock launch. Here's what to know before clicking 'buy'
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Wall Street buckles up for SpaceX liftoff, hoping for a glitch-free ride

As SpaceX prepares for its record-breaking $75 billion market debut with great fanfare, Wall Street traders

Wall Street buckles up for SpaceX liftoff, hoping for a glitch-free ride
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NATO commander highlights critical role of data in modern combat

NATO's top military commander on Thursday highlighted the importance of battlefield data processing in modern warfare, pointing to conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

NATO commander highlights critical role of data in modern combat
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What an airline passenger encounters when they try to storm a cockpit

What an airline passenger encounters when they try to storm a cockpit

What an airline passenger encounters when they try to storm a cockpit
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Ford to recall more than 548,000 US vehicles over defective center console

Ford is recalling 548,463 vehicles in the United States over an issue with the center console, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday.

Ford to recall more than 548,000 US vehicles over defective center console
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Honda recalls over 1 million US vehicles due to defective tyre kit, NHTSA says

Honda Motor America is recalling 1,049,883 vehicles in the United States due to a defect in the tyre repair kit, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on

Honda recalls over 1 million US vehicles due to defective tyre kit, NHTSA says
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Musk to speak at chip tool giant ASML event ahead of SpaceX IPO

Elon Musk is expected to appear virtually at an event by computer chip equipment giant ASML on Thursday to discuss Terafab, his plan for a massive

Musk to speak at chip tool giant ASML event ahead of SpaceX IPO
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China's Changchun unveils auto revamp plan, seeks BYD and Xiaomi to boost EV push

China's northeastern city of Changchun, home to the country's oldest automaker FAW Group, has released a draft plan through 2030 to revamp its decades-old auto sector,

China's Changchun unveils auto revamp plan, seeks BYD and Xiaomi to boost EV push
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China's control over indium phosphide exports threatens AI data centre rollout

Barely a week after Nvidia-backed chipmaker Coherent warned of a shortage of indium phosphide in an earnings call in early May, its CEO Jim

China's control over indium phosphide exports threatens AI data centre rollout
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OpenAI considers drastic price cuts, anticipating war for users with Anthropic, WSJ reports

OpenAI is considering drastically reducing the prices it charges users as it seeks to win customers from its competitor Anthropic, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday,

OpenAI considers drastic price cuts, anticipating war for users with Anthropic, WSJ reports
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Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plans

A reactor at the world’s largest nuclear power plant in Japan has resumed operations

Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plans
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Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort

Canada has introduced legislation that could bar children younger than 16 from possessing social media accounts, joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections

Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort
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US charges suspected Russian hacker with facilitating cyber campaign

A suspected Russian hacker is in U.S. custody after being extradited from Thailand and has been charged with facilitating a campaign of cyberattacks carried

US charges suspected Russian hacker with facilitating cyber campaign
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Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16, regulate AI chatbots

The Canadian government introduced a digital safety bill on Wednesday that would ban social media for children under 16 with exemptions for platforms that

Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16, regulate AI chatbots
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Trading Day: Sizzling AI now fizzling

Another heavy selloff in tech dragged U.S. and global stocks lower on Wednesday, and wider investor sentiment was rocked and oil prices rose

Trading Day: Sizzling AI now fizzling
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Short seller Jim Chanos doubts SpaceX valuation, says IPO fueled by 'hopes and dreams'

Prominent short seller Jim Chanos took aim at the highly anticipated IPO of SpaceX, warning the Elon Musk-led space company's offering is fueled by

Short seller Jim Chanos doubts SpaceX valuation, says IPO fueled by 'hopes and dreams'
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Microsoft's Xbox plans for major layoffs next month, Bloomberg News reports

Microsoft's Xbox division is planning major layoffs next month and significant cuts to marketing and other budgets, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.

Microsoft's Xbox plans for major layoffs next month, Bloomberg News reports
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Oracle's AI spending blows past estimates, raising worries over growing debt

Oracle on Wednesday forecast capital spending plans for fiscal 2027 above Wall Street estimates, as the cloud computing company said it will also

Oracle's AI spending blows past estimates, raising worries over growing debt
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OpenAI says Chinese propaganda is being deployed to foment dissent over tariffs, data centers

Chinese propagandists have been trying to use OpenAI's flagship chat to gin up opposition to Donald Trump's tariffs and intervene in American debates over data centers

OpenAI says Chinese propaganda is being deployed to foment dissent over tariffs, data centers
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First class of air traffic controllers trained on simulators in Queens graduates from Vaughn College

First class of air traffic controllers trained on simulators in Queens graduates from Vaughn College

First class of air traffic controllers trained on simulators in Queens graduates from Vaughn College
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FBI seizes 13 websites that officials say were used by China to target and recruit US workers

The FBI has seized more than a dozen websites that officials say were part of a Chinese effort to target American workers who have access to classified or sensitive government information

FBI seizes 13 websites that officials say were used by China to target and recruit US workers
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Anthropic pledges $200 million to research AI's economic impact as CEO suggests job loss solutions

Anthropic has joined calls for the AI industry to find ways to cushion people from AI's disruptions to the workforce

Anthropic pledges $200 million to research AI's economic impact as CEO suggests job loss solutions
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FBI seizes over a dozen websites it says were used by Chinese agents to recruit US officials

FBI seizes over a dozen websites it says were used by Chinese agents to recruit US officials

FBI seizes over a dozen websites it says were used by Chinese agents to recruit US officials
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US seizes 13 website domains tied to alleged Chinese intelligence collection

Federal authorities announced on Wednesday the seizure of 13 internet domains tied to what the U.S.

US seizes 13 website domains tied to alleged Chinese intelligence collection
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Anthropic urges US not to block state AI laws without setting federal standards

Anthropic called on the U.S.

Anthropic urges US not to block state AI laws without setting federal standards
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Tesla gets go-ahead to sell self-driving technology in Belgium

Tesla Full Self-Driving supervised driver assistance software has been

Tesla gets go-ahead to sell self-driving technology in Belgium
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Wall Street indexes fall more than 1%, hit by tech, Iran war worries

The major U.S. stock indexes ended more than 1% lower on Wednesday, with chipmaker shares extending recent declines and with renewed tensions

Wall Street indexes fall more than 1%, hit by tech, Iran war worries
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Shareholder challenge to Thomson Reuters over ICE contracts wins only slim support

A shareholder resolution calling on content and technology company Thomson Reuters to review the human rights implications of its work with U.S. immigration

Shareholder challenge to Thomson Reuters over ICE contracts wins only slim support
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Navan lifts annual forecasts as corporate demand holds firm, shares rise

Navan raised its full-year forecasts for revenue and operating income on Wednesday, citing resilient business travel demand and growth in its enterprise customer base, sending

Navan lifts annual forecasts as corporate demand holds firm, shares rise
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FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated and forced evacuations

Federal authorities served a search warrant on Wednesday at a Southern California aerospace facility where a chemical tank overheated last month, forcing 50,000 residents to evacuate because authorities feared an explosion

FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated and forced evacuations
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Spreading stickers for a solution: Woman using decals to find a kidney donor

Spreading stickers for a solution: Woman using decals to find a kidney donor

Spreading stickers for a solution: Woman using decals to find a kidney donor
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As FIFA entices a new generation of fans, a Brazil influencer's platform will stream all 104 games

In Brazil, home of soccer-mad fans and the five-time world champions, the only way to watch all 104 games of the World Cup will be through the streaming platform anchored by a digital influencer

As FIFA entices a new generation of fans, a Brazil influencer's platform will stream all 104 games
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Bill Gates testifies Epstein pressured him using knowledge of his affairs

By Nolan D.

Bill Gates testifies Epstein pressured him using knowledge of his affairs
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Taiwan-listed Ennoconn offers to buy Austria's Kontron in $1.7 billion deal

Taiwan-listed technology firm Ennoconn Corp said on Wednesday it has launched a takeover bid for Austria-based Kontron, offering 23.50 euros per share to all its shareholders.

Taiwan-listed Ennoconn offers to buy Austria's Kontron in $1.7 billion deal
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Microsoft limits employee use of Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 over data retention concerns, The Verge reports

Microsoft is limiting employees' use of Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 because of the AI startup's new data retention requirements, The Verge reported on Wednesday, citing sources.

Microsoft limits employee use of Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 over data retention concerns, The Verge reports
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AI boom sparks rally, frenzy and fear

An AI boom has driven stock markets to record highs, big tech firms are piling hundreds of billions of dollars into new tech,

AI boom sparks rally, frenzy and fear
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GM may ditch LFP batteries for future EVs

General Motors may scrap plans to use a lower-cost, iron-based battery chemistry that many automakers are using to cut electric-vehicle

GM may ditch LFP batteries for future EVs
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ERock valued at $5.5 billion as energy firm's shares fall in NYSE debut

Gas generator maker ERock's shares fell 6.5% in their New York Stock Exchange debut on Wednesday as investors remained selective toward new

ERock valued at $5.5 billion as energy firm's shares fall in NYSE debut
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Life after death: From burned trees to bleached corals, how dead organisms live on as the building blocks of new life

The dead remains of foundation species can boost or deter how well future generations are able to grow and thrive.

Life after death: From burned trees to bleached corals, how dead organisms live on as the building blocks of new life
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Real-time drone tech helps Oklahoma City police track suspects and recover evidence

Real-time drone tech helps Oklahoma City police track suspects and recover evidence

Real-time drone tech helps Oklahoma City police track suspects and recover evidence
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Visa plugs its payment network into ChatGPT, letting AI agents shop and pay for users

Visa is embedding its payment network into ChatGPT, allowing the chatbot to shop and complete transactions for users

Visa plugs its payment network into ChatGPT, letting AI agents shop and pay for users