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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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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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CureVac sues Moderna for patent infringement over COVID-19 vaccines

German biotech company CureVac sued Moderna in Delaware federal court on Friday, alleging that Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine Spikevax infringed CureVac patents

CureVac sues Moderna for patent infringement over COVID-19 vaccines
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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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OpenAI’s Sam Altman apologizes to Canadian community after failing to flag mass shooter’s conversations with its AI chatbot

OpenAI’s Sam Altman apologizes to Canadian community after failing to flag mass shooter’s conversations with its AI chatbot

OpenAI’s Sam Altman apologizes to Canadian community after failing to flag mass shooter’s conversations with its AI chatbot
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Hypersonic weapon startup Castelion wins $105 million Navy contract for F/A-18 integration

Castelion, a small California defense startup, has won a $105 million U.S.

Hypersonic weapon startup Castelion wins $105 million Navy contract for F/A-18 integration
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

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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US soldier charged with Maduro bets was blocked from opening account on Kalshi, source says

A U.S.

US soldier charged with Maduro bets was blocked from opening account on Kalshi, source says
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

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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How conspiracy theories about missing or dead scientists went from online forums to the White House

Speculation about links among a handful U.S. scientists who have died or disappeared in recent years was largely confined to niche online communities less than two months ago

How conspiracy theories about missing or dead scientists went from online forums to the White House
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
Technology

US Justice Department intervenes in xAI challenge to Colorado tech law

The U.S. Justice Department said on Friday it had intervened in a lawsuit by Elon Musk's xAI challenging a Colorado law aimed at regulating artificial intelligence systems.

US Justice Department intervenes in xAI challenge to Colorado tech law
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DeepSeek unveils new AI model tailored for Huawei chips as China pushes for tech autonomy

DeepSeek, the Chinese startup whose low-cost AI model stunned the world last year, launched on Friday a preview of a highly

DeepSeek unveils new AI model tailored for Huawei chips as China pushes for tech autonomy
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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
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

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
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Curiosity rover detects building blocks of life in first-ever experiment on Mars

Curiosity rover detects building blocks of life in first-ever experiment on Mars

Curiosity rover detects building blocks of life in first-ever experiment on Mars
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'Hiding in plain sight': Millard Public Schools moves to terminate teacher accused of generating child pornography

'Hiding in plain sight': Millard Public Schools moves to terminate teacher accused of generating child pornography

'Hiding in plain sight': Millard Public Schools moves to terminate teacher accused of generating child pornography
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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
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Head-on bus crash near a Pentagon stop injures 23 people, including Defense Department workers

Two buses have crashed head-on near a Pentagon bus stop, injuring 23 people, including Defense Department personnel

Head-on bus crash near a Pentagon stop injures 23 people, including Defense Department workers
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

The wide-brimmed Sombrero galaxy is revealed in all its splendor by a telescope in Chile

The Sombrero galaxy and its glowing halo of stars have never looked this good

The wide-brimmed Sombrero galaxy is revealed in all its splendor by a telescope in Chile
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Family shares T1D journey as new clinical trials bring hope for a functional cure

Family shares T1D journey as new clinical trials bring hope for a functional cure

Family shares T1D journey as new clinical trials bring hope for a functional cure
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China bans dual-use item exports to seven European entities over Taiwan arms sales

China's Commerce Ministry said on Friday it was banning exports of dual-use items to seven European entities over arms sales to Taiwan, placing them immediately on its

China bans dual-use item exports to seven European entities over Taiwan arms sales
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

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
Science|Technology|World

Romania tests AI-powered drone interceptors as Ukraine war gets closer

At a Romanian base overlooking the Black Sea, camouflaged figures squinted up into the sky and drones whined far overhead - the final test of a

Romania tests AI-powered drone interceptors as Ukraine war gets closer
Health|Sports|Technology

AI smart glasses will help visually impaired runners take on the London Marathon

Visually impaired runners in London are using AI powered smart glasses to support marathon training and everyday life

AI smart glasses will help visually impaired runners take on the London Marathon
Economy|Technology|World

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
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Beyond the cellphone: From cannabis use to ADHD, South Florida doctor talks causes of distracted driving

Beyond the cellphone: From cannabis use to ADHD, South Florida doctor talks causes of distracted driving

Beyond the cellphone: From cannabis use to ADHD, South Florida doctor talks causes of distracted driving
Health|Political|Science|Technology

Trump’s prescription drug math makes no sense. RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz have defended it anyway

Trump’s prescription drug math makes no sense. RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz have defended it anyway

Trump’s prescription drug math makes no sense. RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz have defended it anyway
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

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
Education|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Norway plans to ban social media use by children under 16

Norway said on Friday it would present a bill in parliament by year-end to ban children from using social media until they turn 16, making technology companies responsible

Norway plans to ban social media use by children under 16
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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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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
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

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
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Intel soars on signs AI boom for CPUs is here

Demand for Intel's central processors from firms offering AI services was so strong in the first quarter that it sold even chips it had originally

Intel soars on signs AI boom for CPUs is here
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Forty years after nuclear disaster, Ukraine's Chornobyl plant is haunted by war

Denys Khomenko betrays no emotion recalling the night last year when a Russian strike drone tore into

Forty years after nuclear disaster, Ukraine's Chornobyl plant is haunted by war
Business|Economy|Technology|World

US, EU announce action plan to coordinate trade policies on critical minerals

The United States and European Union on Friday released an action plan to coordinate trade policies and measures on critical minerals supply chains,

US, EU announce action plan to coordinate trade policies on critical minerals
Business|Environment|Health|Technology

Mitsubishi Motors recalls over 108,000 vehicles in the US over liftgate issue

Mitsubishi Motors is recalling 108,046 vehicles in the U.S. as a ruptured gas spring cylinder or an unexpected falling liftgate could increase the risk of injury, the U.S.

Mitsubishi Motors recalls over 108,000 vehicles in the US over liftgate issue
Health|Science|Technology

FDA moves to fast-track review of psilocybin and methylone for mental health

FDA moves to fast-track review of psilocybin and methylone for mental health

FDA moves to fast-track review of psilocybin and methylone for mental health
Economy|Europe|Finance|Science|Technology|World

Europe’s markets watchdog warns cyber threats are growing as AI speeds up risks

The chief of Europe’s securities regulator said the risks from and potential speed of cyberattacks are growing, joining a chorus

Europe’s markets watchdog warns cyber threats are growing as AI speeds up risks
Business|MidEast|Political|Technology|World

Zelenskiy seeks to develop security co-operation after Saudi visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday visited Saudi Arabia for the second time in a month, as Kyiv seeks to bolster security co-operation and advertise its

Zelenskiy seeks to develop security co-operation after Saudi visit
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

U.S. equity fund inflows rise on earnings optimism, AI boost

U.S. equity funds attracted the largest weekly net investment in four weeks through April 22, driven by upbeat corporate earnings results and optimism over AI-linked business

U.S. equity fund inflows rise on earnings optimism, AI boost
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Meta strikes deal with Amazon's cloud unit to use its CPU chips 

Meta Platforms and Amazon.com on Friday said Meta will use Amazon Web Services' (AWS) Graviton5 central processing unit (CPU) chips, a deal an AWS

Meta strikes deal with Amazon's cloud unit to use its CPU chips 
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Porsche to sell stake in sports car maker Bugatti

Porsche will sell its stakes in sports car makers Bugatti and Rimac to a consortium led by a U.S. fund linked to Egypt's billionaire Sawiris family, the companies

Porsche to sell stake in sports car maker Bugatti
Business|Economy|Health|Technology

US health insurers advance measures to standardize prior authorization requirements

UnitedHealth and CVS Health said on Friday they have standardized data and submission requirements for more than half of their prior authorizations, as part of an industry effort

US health insurers advance measures to standardize prior authorization requirements
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Chinese EV maker NIO bets on in-house chips to cut reliance on Nvidia

NIO is betting that in-house chip development will sharpen its technological edge and improve profitability, Chief Executive William Li said on Friday, as the Chinese

Chinese EV maker NIO bets on in-house chips to cut reliance on Nvidia
Economy|Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

China surpasses US in research spending – the consequences extend far beyond scientific ranking and clout

Scientific innovation has been driving US economic growth for decades. Losing that edge means losing access to the technologies and brainpower that come with it.

China surpasses US in research spending – the consequences extend far beyond scientific ranking and clout