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Today: April 26, 2026
Today: April 26, 2026

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Soldier’s arrest comes after pattern of suspicious trades on prediction markets

Soldier’s arrest comes after pattern of suspicious trades on prediction markets

Soldier’s arrest comes after pattern of suspicious trades on prediction markets
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Mississippi will reexamine judicial redistricts after US Supreme Court rules in voting rights case

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is announcing a special session for judicial redistricting following an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court ruling in a major Voting Rights Act case

Mississippi will reexamine judicial redistricts after US Supreme Court rules in voting rights case
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The Latest: Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran foreign minister

U.S. President Donald Trump is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan on Saturday to continue talks with Iran

The Latest: Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran foreign minister
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IHeartMedia holds merger talks with Sirius XM, Bloomberg News reports

IHeartMedia Inc is in talks about a potential merger with Sirius XM Holdings, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the discussions.

IHeartMedia holds merger talks with Sirius XM, Bloomberg News reports
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Screenwriters overwhelmingly approve a 4-year contract with Hollywood studios

Members of the screenwriters union have ratified a four-year agreement with Hollywood studios

Screenwriters overwhelmingly approve a 4-year contract with Hollywood studios
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Russia's Lavrov says US discarding international conventions, pursuing its own interests

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the United States of abandoning internationally recognised diplomatic conventions in pursuit of its own interests, particularly in

Russia's Lavrov says US discarding international conventions, pursuing its own interests
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Leaders of Colombia, Venezuela agree intelligence-sharing, talk electricity at Caracas meeting

Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his Venezuelan counterpart Delcy Rodriguez agreed intelligence-sharing measures to combat

Leaders of Colombia, Venezuela agree intelligence-sharing, talk electricity at Caracas meeting
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CFTC sues New York to block oversight of prediction markets

The U.S.

CFTC sues New York to block oversight of prediction markets
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US considers using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines restructuring, source says

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US considers using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines restructuring, source says
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US won't renew Iranian and Russian oil waivers, Bessent says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. does not plan a third renewal of a waiver allowing the purchase of Russian oil that is currently at sea

US won't renew Iranian and Russian oil waivers, Bessent says
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US to hold public hearings on April 28-29 related to probes of forced labor

The U.S.

US to hold public hearings on April 28-29 related to probes of forced labor
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S&P 500, Nasdaq close at records on tech lift, Iran peace talk hopes

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs on Friday, bolstered by optimism for possible negotiations between the U.S. and Iran

S&P 500, Nasdaq close at records on tech lift, Iran peace talk hopes
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Trump says he will be looking into banks regarding Los Angeles wildfires

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Trump says he will be looking into banks regarding Los Angeles wildfires
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Lincoln International targets rare investment bank IPO in US markets

Lincoln International filed for an initial public offering in the United States on Friday, setting the stage for the rare stock market

Lincoln International targets rare investment bank IPO in US markets
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A dozen US states weigh data center curbs; Maine governor vetoes bill

The Democratic governor of Maine, Janet Mills, vetoed a bill that would have made it the first ​U.S. state to impose a moratorium on large new data centers, saying the

A dozen US states weigh data center curbs; Maine governor vetoes bill
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Johnson & Johnson to offer four prescription medicines on TrumpRx website

Johnson & Johnson will start selling four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website, the company told Reuters on Friday.

Johnson & Johnson to offer four prescription medicines on TrumpRx website
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Tech boosts US stocks to record close, oil dips on signs of Iran peace progress

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq notched all-time closing highs on Friday as investors assessed signs of progress in U.S.-Iran peace talks and weighed solid

Tech boosts US stocks to record close, oil dips on signs of Iran peace progress
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US special forces soldier arrested after allegedly winning $400,000 on Maduro raid

US special forces soldier arrested after allegedly winning $400,000 on Maduro raid

US special forces soldier arrested after allegedly winning $400,000 on Maduro raid
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Only five ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours

Only five ships, including one Iranian oil products tanker, have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, Friday shipping data showed,

Only five ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours
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Trump dispatches Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for new talks with Iran's foreign minister

President Donald Trump is sending his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to meet with Iran’s foreign minister as officials in the South Asian nation push to revive ceasefire talks

Trump dispatches Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for new talks with Iran's foreign minister
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Colorado's wildlife crossings can reduce animal-vehicle crashes by 90% — would you pay $5 to build more?

Colorado's wildlife crossings can reduce animal-vehicle crashes by 90% — would you pay $5 to build more?

Colorado's wildlife crossings can reduce animal-vehicle crashes by 90% — would you pay $5 to build more?
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Intel’s best day since 1987 leads the US stock market to more records

A surge for Intel following a blowout profit report led the U.S. stock market to more records, while oil prices kept yo-yoing in the wait for what’s next with the Iran war

Intel’s best day since 1987 leads the US stock market to more records
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Argentina court orders seizure of ex-president Kirchner's assets

An Argentine appellate court has upheld a lower court decision for the assets of former Argentine President Cristina Kirchner to be confiscated in

Argentina court orders seizure of ex-president Kirchner's assets
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SLB, Baker Hughes see oil exploration spending rising as Iran war disrupts supply

Top oilfield services companies SLB and Baker Hughes said on Friday they expect higher spending on oil

SLB, Baker Hughes see oil exploration spending rising as Iran war disrupts supply
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Canada greenlights Enbridge gas pipeline expansion in test of Carney approval process 

Canada has approved a C$4 billion ($2.93 billion) expansion of Enbridge's Westcoast natural gas pipeline system in British Columbia, the first major

Canada greenlights Enbridge gas pipeline expansion in test of Carney approval process 
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New York sues US for canceling $73.5 million in highway funding

New York sued the Trump administration for withholding more than $73.5 million in highway funding over the state's decision not to revoke some

New York sues US for canceling $73.5 million in highway funding
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Dollar slips as DOJ drops Powell probe, clearing path for Warsh

The dollar fell on Friday, pressured by the Justice Department's decision to close its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair

Dollar slips as DOJ drops Powell probe, clearing path for Warsh
Business|Crime|Economy

Grand jury indicts 4 Cleveland officers, 4 former employees for alleged PPP fraud

Grand jury indicts 4 Cleveland officers, 4 former employees for alleged PPP fraud

Grand jury indicts 4 Cleveland officers, 4 former employees for alleged PPP fraud
Business|Economy

How the DOJ went from investigating Powell to dropping the case

The Federal Reserve's years-long renovation of two historic buildings along the National Mall to be used as part of its headquarters in Washington exploded into political

How the DOJ went from investigating Powell to dropping the case
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Maine governor blocks first US state freeze on new data centers

The Democratic governor of Maine, Janet Mills, on Friday vetoed a bill that would have made it the first U.S. state to impose a moratorium on large

Maine governor blocks first US state freeze on new data centers
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US legal adviser says Iran war justified by Tehran's 'aggression' over decades

The U.S.

US legal adviser says Iran war justified by Tehran's 'aggression' over decades
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US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K on Maduro raid is granted bond

A U.S. soldier involved with the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been granted bond, a day after being charged with using classified information about the operation to win more than $400,000 in an online prediction market

US soldier charged with using classified intel to win $400K on Maduro raid is granted bond
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Idaho couple donates 330 acre 'oasis' to land trust to create a nature preserve instead of subdivisions

Idaho couple donates 330 acre 'oasis' to land trust to create a nature preserve instead of subdivisions

Idaho couple donates 330 acre 'oasis' to land trust to create a nature preserve instead of subdivisions
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Avis roller coaster drags a big index along for the ride

White-knuckle trading this month in car rental firm Avis Budget has taken one of the longest-standing U.S. stock indexes for its own thrill ride.

Avis roller coaster drags a big index along for the ride
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US, EU deepen cooperation on critical minerals with eye to broader agreement

The U.S. and the European Union on Friday deepened their coordination on critical minerals as part of a broader push by Western allies

US, EU deepen cooperation on critical minerals with eye to broader agreement
Business|Economy|Environment

API, farm groups urge Congress to back year-long E15 sales as prices rise

Groups representing ethanol producers, farmers, and fuel retailers urged Congress on Thursday to allow gas stations to sell higher-ethanol gasoline blends year-round to

API, farm groups urge Congress to back year-long E15 sales as prices rise
Business|Crime|Economy

Scam stopped: UPS Store employee saves resident from $15,000 loss

Scam stopped: UPS Store employee saves resident from $15,000 loss

Scam stopped: UPS Store employee saves resident from $15,000 loss
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Lilly's obesity pill records modest second week as battle with Novo intensifies

Eli Lilly's newly launched weight-loss pill had a modest second week, analysts said on Friday, as competition with Danish rival Novo Nordisk heats up in the oral

Lilly's obesity pill records modest second week as battle with Novo intensifies
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Justice Dept drops investigation into Fed Chair Powell, removing obstacle to Warsh

The Justice Department is closing its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, U.S.

Justice Dept drops investigation into Fed Chair Powell, removing obstacle to Warsh
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Nuclear reactor maker X-Energy valued at $11.9 billion in stellar Nasdaq debut

X-Energy shares surged 30.9% in their Nasdaq debut, fetching the company a valuation of $11.9 billion and signaling strong interest in the

Nuclear reactor maker X-Energy valued at $11.9 billion in stellar Nasdaq debut
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US Space Force taps 12 firms for $3.2 billion Golden Dome missile defense contracts

April 24 - The U.S. Space Force has awarded contracts worth up to $3.2 billion to 12 companies to develop space-based missile defense interceptor systems, advancing U.S.

US Space Force taps 12 firms for $3.2 billion Golden Dome missile defense contracts
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Brazil aims to regulate critical minerals without tax breaks, finance minister says

Brazil's planned critical minerals rules do not involve fresh tax breaks, Finance Minister Dario Durigan said on Friday, adding that

Brazil aims to regulate critical minerals without tax breaks, finance minister says
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Google to invest up to $40 billion in AI rival Anthropic

Google-parent Alphabet will invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, as the tech giant deepens its partnership with the artificial intelligence startup that is also its rival in the

Google to invest up to $40 billion in AI rival Anthropic
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US soldier charged over Maduro removal insider bets released on $250,000 bond

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US soldier charged over Maduro removal insider bets released on $250,000 bond
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Second border wall construction underway in Southern Arizona

Second border wall construction underway in Southern Arizona

Second border wall construction underway in Southern Arizona
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US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil

The Trump administration is sanctioning a major China-based oil refinery and about 40 shipping companies

US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil
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Jeanine Pirro drops criminal probe of Jerome Powell

Jeanine Pirro drops criminal probe of Jerome Powell

Jeanine Pirro drops criminal probe of Jerome Powell
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Microsoft to offer voluntary retirement to thousands of US employees for the first time

Microsoft to offer voluntary retirement to thousands of US employees for the first time

Microsoft to offer voluntary retirement to thousands of US employees for the first time
Business|Economy|Finance

After facing the death of its dominant newspaper, Pittsburgh's media has a surprising turnaround

Things looked bleak for media in Pittsburgh until a stunning turnaround

After facing the death of its dominant newspaper, Pittsburgh's media has a surprising turnaround
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Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for Warsh

The Justice Department has ended its investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as his successor

Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for Warsh
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Russian central bank cuts key rate by only 50 bps, raises oil price forecast on Iran war

The Russian central bank reduced its key rate by 50 basis points to 14.5% on Friday, as expected by analysts, despite pressure from

Russian central bank cuts key rate by only 50 bps, raises oil price forecast on Iran war
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Jane Street's $40 billion trading haul tops rivals, sources say

Jane Street, Wall Street's leading market maker, generated a record $39.6 billion in net trading revenue last year, leapfrogging its biggest high-speed

Jane Street's $40 billion trading haul tops rivals, sources say
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US chipmakers hit record highs as Intel turbocharges AI rally

U.S. chip stocks soared to record highs on Friday as Intel's unexpectedly strong revenue forecast reinforced confidence that the AI boom

US chipmakers hit record highs as Intel turbocharges AI rally
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Canada budget deficit over first 11 months of 2025/26 rises to C$25.55 billion

Canada recorded a higher C$25.55 billion ($18.66 billion) budget deficit for the first 11 months of the 2025/26 fiscal year as government expenditures grew faster than

Canada budget deficit over first 11 months of 2025/26 rises to C$25.55 billion
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Instant View: End of Powell probe relieves uncertainty over Fed succession plan

The Justice Department is closing its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, U.S.

Instant View: End of Powell probe relieves uncertainty over Fed succession plan
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Lots of talk, lots of tech

Next week combines the big three obsessions for investors right now - the war in Iran, the path of interest rates and the AI boom.

Lots of talk, lots of tech
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Deutsche Boerse CEO warns against 24/7 trading as Wall Street gears up for it

Trading stocks round-the-clock, seven days a week could damage markets by fragmenting liquidity, German exchange operator

Deutsche Boerse CEO warns against 24/7 trading as Wall Street gears up for it
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EU prepares to clash with US again over shipping carbon levy

European Union countries agreed on Friday to keep pushing for a global price on shipping's CO2 emissions in U.N. talks next week,

EU prepares to clash with US again over shipping carbon levy
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UK stocks end week lower as fragile U.S.-Iran truce weighs; BoE flags risks

UK's main stock indexes recorded weekly losses as investors assessed tentative signs of renewed U.S.-Iran peace talks, while a Bank of England warning that global stocks could

UK stocks end week lower as fragile U.S.-Iran truce weighs; BoE flags risks
Business|Economy|Europe

European equities log steep weekly losses with no resolution to MidEast conflict

European shares posted a sharp weekly loss on Friday, as investors worried about risks to growth and inflation with energy supplies still

European equities log steep weekly losses with no resolution to MidEast conflict
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Businesses dole out up to $4 million to cross Panama Canal during Strait of Hormuz chokehold

Businesses have doled out up to $4 million to send ships through the Panama Canal while trying to avoid the Iran war's risks and effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz

Businesses dole out up to $4 million to cross Panama Canal during Strait of Hormuz chokehold
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US freezes $344 million in cryptocurrency said to be linked to Iran

US freezes $344 million in cryptocurrency said to be linked to Iran

US freezes $344 million in cryptocurrency said to be linked to Iran
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How the Supreme Court will have a major impact on the economy this spring

How the Supreme Court will have a major impact on the economy this spring

How the Supreme Court will have a major impact on the economy this spring
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Kansas City Royals, Hallmark Cards announce partnership for new downtown ballpark

Kansas City Royals, Hallmark Cards announce partnership for new downtown ballpark

Kansas City Royals, Hallmark Cards announce partnership for new downtown ballpark
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Trump grants 90-day Jones Act waiver extension to curb energy costs

President Donald Trump granted a 90-day extension to a shipping waiver that makes it easier to move oil, fuel and fertilizer around the United States, the White

Trump grants 90-day Jones Act waiver extension to curb energy costs
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Mexican economy misses expectations is February, slow start to the year

Mexico's economic activity expanded slightly in February but missed expectations, extending its rough patch since the start of the year, official data showed on

Mexican economy misses expectations is February, slow start to the year
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Brazil posts wider-than-expected current account deficit in March

Brazil's current account deficit totaled $6.036 billion in March, central bank data showed on Friday, exceeding the $5.489 billion shortfall expected by economists in a

Brazil posts wider-than-expected current account deficit in March
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Canada February retail sales up 0.7%; seen up 0.6% in March

Canadian retail sales rose 0.7% in February from January to C$72.06 billion ($52.68 billion) on higher sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers, Statistics Canada said on

Canada February retail sales up 0.7%; seen up 0.6% in March
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China to curb US investment in tech companies, Bloomberg News reports

China plans to restrict top technology firms, including leading AI startups, from accepting U.S. capital without government approval, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing

China to curb US investment in tech companies, Bloomberg News reports
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Eswatini celebrates King Mswati III's 40 years as critics decry royal spending

Marching bands blew horns, women ululated and men cheered on Friday to celebrate King Mswati III's 40 years on Eswatini's throne,

Eswatini celebrates King Mswati III's 40 years as critics decry royal spending
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Putin may attend G20 summit in Miami after US invitation

Russian President Vladimir Putin could travel to the G20 summit in Miami in December, the Kremlin said on Friday after

Putin may attend G20 summit in Miami after US invitation
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SLB seeks to pass on costs as Iran war disrupts supply chains

SLB said it is seeking to recover higher costs from customers after the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted

SLB seeks to pass on costs as Iran war disrupts supply chains
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China's DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI model

DeepSeek, the Chinese artificial intelligence startup that shook up world markets last year, has launched preview versions of its latest major update

China's DeepSeek rolls out a long-anticipated update of its AI model
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DeepSeek-V4, the Chinese AI model adapted for Huawei chips

Chinese startup DeepSeek on Friday released a preview version of V4, its new artificial intelligence model adapted to run on Huawei chips, marking

DeepSeek-V4, the Chinese AI model adapted for Huawei chips