Today: December 10, 2024
Today: December 10, 2024

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US military Osprey flights paused again amid safety questions

US military Osprey flights paused again amid safety questions

December 09, 2024
US military Osprey flights paused again amid safety questions
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|US

Congress could ban new drones from two Chinese manufacturers

China-based DJI and Autel Robotics could be banned from selling new drones in the United States market under an annual military bill set to be voted on later

December 09, 2024
Congress could ban new drones from two Chinese manufacturers
Business|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Former OpenAI researcher raises $40 million to build more empathetic audio AI

- A former OpenAI researcher has raised $40 million for a startup that will build artificial-intelligence models that connect emotionally with humans via voice,

December 09, 2024
Former OpenAI researcher raises $40 million to build more empathetic audio AI
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Tesla aims to launch robotaxi with teleoperator backup, Deutsche Bank says

Tesla aims to start its robotaxi service with a company-owned fleet backed up by human teleoperators for safety, Deutsche Bank said in a note after a meeting with the company's head of

December 09, 2024
Tesla aims to launch robotaxi with teleoperator backup, Deutsche Bank says
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Technology

Binance still to choose location for global headquarters, CEO Teng says

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has yet to decide where to base its global headquarters, its CEO told Reuters on Monday, years after it flagged a decision

December 09, 2024
Binance still to choose location for global headquarters, CEO Teng says
Business|Celebrity|Education|Sports|Technology

Kansas City teens transform vintage car with Travis Kelce’s support

Kansas City teens transform vintage car with Travis Kelce’s support

December 09, 2024
Kansas City teens transform vintage car with Travis Kelce’s support
Science|Technology|US

Webb telescope confirms the universe is expanding at an unexpected rate

Fresh corroboration of the perplexing observation that the universe is expanding more rapidly than expected has scientists pondering the cause - perhaps some

December 09, 2024
Webb telescope confirms the universe is expanding at an unexpected rate
Business|Political|Technology|US

TikTok hires ex-Trump administration lawyer ahead of Supreme Court appeal

TikTok and its Chinese owner ByteDance have turned to a veteran U.S.

December 09, 2024
TikTok hires ex-Trump administration lawyer ahead of Supreme Court appeal
Business|Political|Technology|US

Military pauses Osprey flights again after more metal failures are found in near crash in November

The Pentagon is temporarily pausing flights again of its fleet of V-22 Ospreys after weakened metal components were found in a part after another near crash

December 09, 2024
Military pauses Osprey flights again after more metal failures are found in near crash in November
Business|Technology|Travel|US

It's his job to keep American's planes running on time

It's the job of American Airlines' chief operating officer to make sure the carrier's flights take off on time and fly safely during one of the busiest travel periods of the year

December 09, 2024
It's his job to keep American's planes running on time
Science|Technology

Google says it has cracked a quantum computing challenge with new chip

Google on Monday said that it has overcome a key challenge in quantum computing with a new generation of chip, solving a computing problem in

December 09, 2024
Google says it has cracked a quantum computing challenge with new chip
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Nvidia's stock dips after China opens probe of the AI chip company for violating anti-monopoly laws

Shares of Nvidia have slipped after China said it is investigating the high-flying U.S. microchip company over suspected violations of Chinese anti-monopoly laws

December 09, 2024
Nvidia's stock dips after China opens probe of the AI chip company for violating anti-monopoly laws
Education|Health|Technology

How a new training mannequin teaches empathy for fire and EMS students

How a new training mannequin teaches empathy for fire and EMS students

December 09, 2024
How a new training mannequin teaches empathy for fire and EMS students
Business|Political|Technology|US

TikTok asks federal appeals court to bar enforcement of potential ban until Supreme Court review

TikTok on Monday asked a federal appeals court to bar the Biden administration from enforcing a law that could lead to a ban on the popular platform until the Supreme Court reviews the case

December 09, 2024
TikTok asks federal appeals court to bar enforcement of potential ban until Supreme Court review
Business|Political|Technology|US

ByteDance, TikTok seek temporary halt to US ban pending Supreme Court review

China-based ByteDance and its short-video app TikTok on Monday asked an appeals court to temporarily block a law that would require that parent company

December 09, 2024
ByteDance, TikTok seek temporary halt to US ban pending Supreme Court review
Business|Economy|Education|Lifestyle|Technology

How to combat toxic bosses: Social media and flexible work can save careers, new research shows

If you have a toxic boss – and who hasn’t? – you can find solace online, or at home.

December 09, 2024
How to combat toxic bosses: Social media and flexible work can save careers, new research shows
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|US

How utilities are working to meet AI data centers’ voracious appetite for electricity

Utilities have options for addressing surging power demand from AI data centers, but there’s no silver bullet.

December 09, 2024
How utilities are working to meet AI data centers’ voracious appetite for electricity
Asia|Business|Political|Technology|World

China is probing Nvidia in a major escalation of its chip war with the US

China is probing Nvidia in a major escalation of its chip war with the US

December 09, 2024
China is probing Nvidia in a major escalation of its chip war with the US
Asia|Business|Technology

China's Xiaomi to launch new SUV next summer amid rising demands

Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi said on Monday that it expects to launch its first SUV, the YU7, next June or July as it ventures deeper into China's competitive auto market.

December 09, 2024
China's Xiaomi to launch new SUV next summer amid rising demands
Business|Science|Technology|US

Former SpaceX engineer seeks to help end US dearth of special uranium fuel

Former SpaceX engineer Scott Nolan, CEO of startup General Matter, is on a mission to help end Russia's monopoly on a type of more-enriched nuclear fuel by

December 09, 2024
Former SpaceX engineer seeks to help end US dearth of special uranium fuel
Business|Technology|US

NHTSA closes preliminary probe into 7,745 Fisker Ocean SUVs after software update

The U.S. auto safety regulator said on Monday it has closed a preliminary evaluation into 7,745 Fisker Ocean SUVs over failure to shift vehicles into the park gear, after the electric-

December 09, 2024
NHTSA closes preliminary probe into 7,745 Fisker Ocean SUVs after software update
Asia|Business|Technology

Intel should have focused on AI rather than chipmaking, TSMC founder says

Intel should have focused on artificial intelligence rather than trying to become a contract chipmaker, the founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co said on Monday, in

December 09, 2024
Intel should have focused on AI rather than chipmaking, TSMC founder says
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump's Musk-led efficiency drive may spur defense-tech partnerships

President-elect Donald Trump's planned U.S. government efficiency drive involving Elon Musk could lead to more joint projects between

December 09, 2024
Trump's Musk-led efficiency drive may spur defense-tech partnerships
Asia|Crime|Technology

India questions Musk's Starlink for more clues in $4.2 billion drug smuggling case

Indian police have sent a legal demand to Elon Musk's Starlink seeking details of who purchased its internet device that helps in sea

December 09, 2024
India questions Musk's Starlink for more clues in $4.2 billion drug smuggling case
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology

India antitrust body seeks Supreme Court hearing to expedite Amazon, Flipkart cases

India's antitrust body has asked the Supreme Court to hear legal challenges to an investigation of Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart e-commerce platforms, saying

December 09, 2024
India antitrust body seeks Supreme Court hearing to expedite Amazon, Flipkart cases
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Taiwan November exports expand faster than expected, outlook upbeat

Taiwan's exports rose more than expected in November benefiting from the booming artificial intelligence (AI) industry and a bounce back in demand from top trading partner China,

December 09, 2024
Taiwan November exports expand faster than expected, outlook upbeat
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma sees AI future for Ant Group, in rare appearance

Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma voiced confidence in its affiliate Ant Group's future, seeing significant opportunities in artificial intelligence for the fintech giant, at a rare

December 09, 2024
Chinese billionaire Jack Ma sees AI future for Ant Group, in rare appearance
Asia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Japan's Kioxia prices IPO in middle of range, raising $800 million

Bain Capital-backed chipmaker Kioxia's initial public offering has raised 120 billion yen ($800 million) including an overallotment after shares were priced in the middle of their

December 09, 2024
Japan's Kioxia prices IPO in middle of range, raising $800 million
Africa|Health|Science|Technology|World

Morocco produces Africa’s first mpox tests as the continent tries to rely less on imports

After African countries struggled to get testing kits during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials vowed to make the continent less dependent on imported medical supplies

December 09, 2024
Morocco produces Africa’s first mpox tests as the continent tries to rely less on imports
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

BYD on track to top 2024 sales goal and outsell Ford, Honda

China's top electric vehicle maker BYD gained market share as the world's largest auto market recorded its fastest-growing month in 2024, setting BYD up to exceed its

December 09, 2024
BYD on track to top 2024 sales goal and outsell Ford, Honda
Business|Finance|MidEast|Political|Technology

Trump family members and allies bask in crypto euphoria at Gulf bitcoin gathering

Key players in U.S.

December 08, 2024
Trump family members and allies bask in crypto euphoria at Gulf bitcoin gathering
Business|Election|Political|Technology|US

Trump aides contact Google, Meta, Snap over online drug sales, The Information reports

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has invited five major tech companies, including Google, Microsoft and Meta Platforms to a meeting in mid-December about dealing with online

December 08, 2024
Trump aides contact Google, Meta, Snap over online drug sales, The Information reports
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Political|Sports|Technology|US|World

Start your week smart: Syrian rebellion, manhunt in CEO’s killing, South Korean president, NYC chokehold trial, TikTok ban

Start your week smart: Syrian rebellion, manhunt in CEO’s killing, South Korean president, NYC chokehold trial, TikTok ban

December 08, 2024
Start your week smart: Syrian rebellion, manhunt in CEO’s killing, South Korean president, NYC chokehold trial, TikTok ban
Crime|Technology|US

DNA evidence helps identify woman’s killer 36 years after her death

DNA evidence helps identify woman’s killer 36 years after her death

December 08, 2024
DNA evidence helps identify woman’s killer 36 years after her death
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology

How Elon Musk could use his new influence to nail his rivals

How Elon Musk could use his new influence to nail his rivals

December 08, 2024
How Elon Musk could use his new influence to nail his rivals
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology

What is high bandwidth memory and why is the US trying to block China’s access to it?

What is high bandwidth memory and why is the US trying to block China’s access to it?

December 08, 2024
What is high bandwidth memory and why is the US trying to block China’s access to it?
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

EV maker VinFast to build second production plant in Vietnam

Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast on Sunday announced a plan to build its second domestic production plant that will double its output capacity, saying it is

December 08, 2024
EV maker VinFast to build second production plant in Vietnam
Business|Political|Technology|US

US House to vote to provide $3 billion to remove Chinese telecoms equipment

The U.S.

December 08, 2024
US House to vote to provide $3 billion to remove Chinese telecoms equipment
MidEast|Political|Technology|US|World

US alleges China hacked calls of 'very senior' political figures, official says

The U.S. believes that an alleged sweeping Chinese cyber espionage campaign known as Salt Typhoon targeted and recorded telephone calls of "very

December 07, 2024
US alleges China hacked calls of 'very senior' political figures, official says
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

All-electric flying ferry that could come to Lake Tahoe aims to reduce traffic

All-electric flying ferry that could come to Lake Tahoe aims to reduce traffic

December 07, 2024
All-electric flying ferry that could come to Lake Tahoe aims to reduce traffic
Science|Technology|World

The 47-year-old Voyager probes are exploring interstellar space. Dwindling power could end their journey

The 47-year-old Voyager probes are exploring interstellar space. Dwindling power could end their journey

December 07, 2024
The 47-year-old Voyager probes are exploring interstellar space. Dwindling power could end their journey
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Technology|US

US spending on TikTok Shop gains as TikTok faces threat of ban, data shows

U.S.

December 07, 2024
US spending on TikTok Shop gains as TikTok faces threat of ban, data shows
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Political|Technology|US

US TikTok content creators warn followers to find them on Instagram, YouTube

American content creators on TikTok asked followers to subscribe to their channels on rival platforms like Meta-owned Instagram and Alphabet's YouTube after a federal

December 07, 2024
US TikTok content creators warn followers to find them on Instagram, YouTube
Political|Technology|US

What’s next for TikTok now that the app might get banned?

What’s next for TikTok now that the app might get banned?

December 07, 2024
What’s next for TikTok now that the app might get banned?
Asia|Business|Europe|MidEast|Science|Technology|US

CFM secures regulatory certification for LEAP-1A engine's durability fixes

Jet engine maker CFM International said on Friday aviation regulators in the United States and Europe have certified a "more durable" high-pressure turbine

December 07, 2024
CFM secures regulatory certification for LEAP-1A engine's durability fixes
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Google sues Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Google sues Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

December 06, 2024
Google sues Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Business|Political|Technology|US

TikTok is inching closer to a potential ban in the US. So what's next?

TikTok’s future in the U.S. appeared uncertain on Friday after a federal appeals court rejected a legal challenge the company brought against a law that requires it to cut ties with its China-based parent company or be banned by mid-January

December 06, 2024
TikTok is inching closer to a potential ban in the US. So what's next?
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Super Micro Computer gets extension to file delayed annual report

Super Micro Computer said on Friday it has received an extension from the Nasdaq till Feb. 25 to file its delayed annual and quarterly reports, sending the AI server maker's shares up 5%

December 06, 2024
Super Micro Computer gets extension to file delayed annual report
Business|Science|Technology|US

Palantir, Anduril sign partnership for AI training in defense

Data analytics firm Palantir Technologies and defense tech company Anduril Industries have partnered to use defense data for artificial intelligence training, the companies said on Friday.

December 06, 2024
Palantir, Anduril sign partnership for AI training in defense

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