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China's auto industry is unlikely to return to 'golden era,' NIO CEO says

China's auto industry has likely moved past its "golden era," NIO Chief Executive William Li said on Thursday, as a downturn in domestic car

China's auto industry is unlikely to return to 'golden era,' NIO CEO says
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Fed's Goolsbee says oil shock could exacerbate inflationary impulse of AI hype

Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee on Thursday amped up his warning that mounting expectations for the productivity-boosting potential of AI could send inflation

Fed's Goolsbee says oil shock could exacerbate inflationary impulse of AI hype
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Australia business investment jumps 6.5% in Q1 on data rush

Australian business investment boomed in the March quarter as firms ploughed yet more money into data centers, figures showed on Thursday, while companies also upgraded

Australia business investment jumps 6.5% in Q1 on data rush
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South Korea exports set to rise for 12th month on chip boom: Reuters poll

South Korean exports likely rose for a 12th straight month in May, as a global boom in AI investment drove a surge in chip sales, a Reuters poll showed on

South Korea exports set to rise for 12th month on chip boom: Reuters poll
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US charges Google engineer with insider trading on Polymarket

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US charges Google engineer with insider trading on Polymarket
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Federal prosecutors charge Google engineer for allegedly using insider info to make $1.2 million on Polymarket

Federal prosecutors charge Google engineer for allegedly using insider info to make $1.2 million on Polymarket

Federal prosecutors charge Google engineer for allegedly using insider info to make $1.2 million on Polymarket
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Carney says Canada will buy European surveillance planes over two American options

Canada plans to buy early warning radar planes from Sweden’s Saab and Canada’s Bombardier, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday

Carney says Canada will buy European surveillance planes over two American options
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The last ‘little crappy ship’: What’s the future for the US Navy’s troubled LCS?

The last ‘little crappy ship’: What’s the future for the US Navy’s troubled LCS?

The last ‘little crappy ship’: What’s the future for the US Navy’s troubled LCS?
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Bayer sued for allegedly monopolizing US market for GMO corn seeds

Bayer used illegal and anti-competitive practices to monopolize the U.S. market for genetically engineered corn seeds, reaping "hundreds of millions, if not

Bayer sued for allegedly monopolizing US market for GMO corn seeds
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West Coast chemical emergencies raise questions about the safety of massive industrial tanks

There are millions of chemical tanks around the U.S., and experts say it is exceedingly rare for them to fail

West Coast chemical emergencies raise questions about the safety of massive industrial tanks
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Amazon puts Amwell co-founder in charge of healthcare unit; longtime executive to depart

Amazon is putting a doctor in charge of its growing healthcare business. The firm on Wednesday announced Dr.

Amazon puts Amwell co-founder in charge of healthcare unit; longtime executive to depart
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Pentagon awards Microsoft $9.7 billion deal in bid to cut costs, end license sprawl

The Pentagon on Wednesday announced a five-year, $9.69 billion agreement to consolidate Microsoft and other enterprise software licenses scattered across

Pentagon awards Microsoft $9.7 billion deal in bid to cut costs, end license sprawl
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HP tops revenue, profit estimates as AI PC and Windows 11 refresh boost demand

HP beat analysts' estimates for second-quarter revenue and profit on Wednesday, helped by strong demand for AI-optimized personal computers, but warned that rising

HP tops revenue, profit estimates as AI PC and Windows 11 refresh boost demand
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Salesforce revenue forecast disappoints amid AI disruption fears

Salesforce forecast second-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, as concerns over AI-driven disruption to traditional software demand overshadowed

Salesforce revenue forecast disappoints amid AI disruption fears
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Mexican telecoms giant America Movil targets steady growth, holds capex at $7 billion

Mexican telecommunications giant America Movil on Wednesday outlined its financial outlook through 2028, according to a J.P.

Mexican telecoms giant America Movil targets steady growth, holds capex at $7 billion
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Many National Spelling Bee contenders pursue mastery. For a few, it's more about memorization

Many kids who've won the Scripps National Spelling Bee have taken a comprehensive approach to their preparation

Many National Spelling Bee contenders pursue mastery. For a few, it's more about memorization
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Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand

Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand

Scientists newly identify species of tiny, blue octopus that fits in the palm of your hand
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Trump Accounts app to go live Thursday

Trump Accounts app to go live Thursday

Trump Accounts app to go live Thursday
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FAA expects Boeing MAX 7 to be certified this summer, sees more production hikes

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday that he expects the Boeing 737 MAX 7 to be certified this summer and the larger MAX

FAA expects Boeing MAX 7 to be certified this summer, sees more production hikes
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SpaceX's Starship rockets are grounded pending investigation after test flight

SpaceX Starship launches are on hold pending an investigation into last week's test flight

SpaceX's Starship rockets are grounded pending investigation after test flight
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Zelenskyy asks Trump for more US air defense help against Russian missile attacks, Kyiv says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has written to U.S. President Donald Trump and Congress asking for more air defense ammunition

Zelenskyy asks Trump for more US air defense help against Russian missile attacks, Kyiv says
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Snowflake boosts forecast, signs $6 billion AWS deal as enterprise AI adoption grows

Snowflake raised annual product revenue forecast on Wednesday, as enterprises ramped up spending on AI applications and shifted more data workloads to its

Snowflake boosts forecast, signs $6 billion AWS deal as enterprise AI adoption grows
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Synopsys reaches settlement with Elliott, says Jesse Cohn to join board

Chip design software maker Synopsys has reached an agreement with activist investor Elliott Investment Management that will give one board seat to

Synopsys reaches settlement with Elliott, says Jesse Cohn to join board
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US stocks inch to more records after oil prices drop

U.S. stocks inched to more records after oil prices fell back to where they were in mid-April

US stocks inch to more records after oil prices drop
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Berkshire-owned Jazwares must face trademark lawsuit over Squishmallows 'Hug Mees'

Jazwares, the Berkshire Hathaway-owned maker of Squishmallows, must face a lawsuit claiming its "HugMees" infringed the trademark rights of the rival maker of "

Berkshire-owned Jazwares must face trademark lawsuit over Squishmallows 'Hug Mees'
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FAA orders SpaceX to investigate Starship booster mishap

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FAA orders SpaceX to investigate Starship booster mishap
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Canada to buy Swedish early warning planes rather than US model

Canada, which says it wants to reduce reliance on U.S. defense firms, on Wednesday announced plans to buy a fleet of early warning planes

Canada to buy Swedish early warning planes rather than US model
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Students make local history as first student-built plane takes flight

Students make local history as first student-built plane takes flight

Students make local history as first student-built plane takes flight
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Introducing Argus, a robot with 20 legs and eyes built to move and see in any direction instantly

Robots that look like dogs or people try to replicate symmetrical shapes found in nature

Introducing Argus, a robot with 20 legs and eyes built to move and see in any direction instantly
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Iowa law funds pediatric cancer research through vape tax

Iowa law funds pediatric cancer research through vape tax

Iowa law funds pediatric cancer research through vape tax
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GE Aerospace sees engine maintenance demand hold up despite higher fuel prices

GE Aerospace has not seen airlines pull back on engine maintenance or parts orders despite higher fuel prices and softer flight departures, CEO Larry

GE Aerospace sees engine maintenance demand hold up despite higher fuel prices
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Trump's domestic shipping waiver has not cut gasoline prices by much, data shows

President Donald Trump’s waivers allowing foreign-flagged ships to move oil and fuel between U.S. ports have had little impact on

Trump's domestic shipping waiver has not cut gasoline prices by much, data shows
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Ferrari aims to prove doubters wrong after divisive EV debut

If Ferrari wanted to grab the world's attention with the Luce, its first all-electric car, mission accomplished - even if much of the

Ferrari aims to prove doubters wrong after divisive EV debut
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Boeing increasing 737 production after consulting FAA

Boeing is increasing 737 production to 47 jets a month, up from 42, after consulting with the Federal Aviation Administration, Boeing CEO Kelly

Boeing increasing 737 production after consulting FAA
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Michael Nelson, Reuters veteran who oversaw its transformation, dies at 97

When in April 1968, years into the Vietnam War, communist forces declared their openness to a negotiated peace, Michael Nelson was quick to flag Reuters as

Michael Nelson, Reuters veteran who oversaw its transformation, dies at 97
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Zelenskiy asks Trump for air defence as Russia escalates strike threats

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged U.S.

Zelenskiy asks Trump for air defence as Russia escalates strike threats
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Capgemini says AI widens client spending pool

By Leo Marchandon and Coralie Lamarque (REUTERS), May 27 (Rtrs) - Capgemini on Thursday said artificial intelligence was opening access to client spending beyond traditional information technology

Capgemini says AI widens client spending pool
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Iranians are back online after a monthslong shutdown but still face heavy restrictions

Iranians have begun to regain internet access after authorities ended a monthslong shutdown

Iranians are back online after a monthslong shutdown but still face heavy restrictions
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Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone

Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone

Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone
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UK cyberspying chief calls AI 'an unstoppable force' and warns about Russia

Britain's cyberspying chief has warned that artificial intelligence is becoming an “unstoppable force” weaponized just below traditional warfare levels

UK cyberspying chief calls AI 'an unstoppable force' and warns about Russia
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Global firms use AI at Indian hubs to bring more ad work in-house

Global companies are using AI at their Indian hubs to bring more creative work in-house, cutting turnaround time and their reliance on

Global firms use AI at Indian hubs to bring more ad work in-house
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UK and allies have narrowing window to stay ahead in tech race, spy chief says

Britain is at a "moment of consequence" amid hybrid attacks from Russia and other adversaries and a narrowing window to stay ahead in the race to develop

UK and allies have narrowing window to stay ahead in tech race, spy chief says
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US space stocks rise on SpaceX IPO hype

Shares of U.S. space companies continued to climb on Wednesday, extending their recent rally as investors bet that rocket company SpaceX's

US space stocks rise on SpaceX IPO hype
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European companies to get bulk of mobile satellite spectrum in EU tech push

Europe announced plans on Wednesday to allocate the bulk of valuable mobile satellite spectrum to European companies while reducing the share U.S.

European companies to get bulk of mobile satellite spectrum in EU tech push
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OpenAI Foundation commits $250 million to help workers, economies navigate AI disruption

The non-profit that controls OpenAI will commit an initial $250 million for grants, partnerships and direct work aimed at helping workers and economies navigate the disruption

OpenAI Foundation commits $250 million to help workers, economies navigate AI disruption
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US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, new analysis finds

U.S. military contractors will need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used in the Iran war

US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, new analysis finds
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Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fears

Drivers in Massachusetts for ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft have become the first in the nation to certify a union

Massachusetts Uber, Lyft drivers certify first statewide ride-hailing union amid automation fears
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A warmer world creates bigger and more damaging hailstones, study says

A new study says the size and damage from hailstones will increase in a warming world

A warmer world creates bigger and more damaging hailstones, study says
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Robinhood opens platform to AI agents for trading, credit card purchases

Robinhood will allow customers to deploy AI agents to trade stocks on its platform and make purchases on its credit card, the company said on Wednesday.

Robinhood opens platform to AI agents for trading, credit card purchases
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Defence-driven demand powers surge in US listings by mining firms

There has been a surge in mining companies seeking U.S. listings this year, but even more striking is the change in language as firms explicitly target

Defence-driven demand powers surge in US listings by mining firms
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Wall St opens higher on AI optimism, Mideast truce hopes

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Wednesday aided by sustained AI-driven momentum, while investors were cautiously optimistic that the U.S. and Iran would reach a deal.

Wall St opens higher on AI optimism, Mideast truce hopes
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Nuclear firm Newcleo to list on Nasdaq in a deal valuing it at $2.4 billion

Nuclear energy company Newcleo has entered an agreement to list on the Nasdaq stock exchange through a merger with NewHold Investment Corp III, the firm

Nuclear firm Newcleo to list on Nasdaq in a deal valuing it at $2.4 billion
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'Greetings after 88 days': Iranians reconnect after long internet shutdown

Iranians isolated by a long internet shutdown imposed by the authorities during the war with the U.S. and Israel

'Greetings after 88 days': Iranians reconnect after long internet shutdown
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Top central banks forge ahead with 'always-on' cross-border payments testing

A group of the world's leading central banks and more than 40 major commercial banks are to step up testing of one of the world's most closely watched digital

Top central banks forge ahead with 'always-on' cross-border payments testing
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American Airlines plans to double India tech hub staff, sources say

U.S. carrier American Airlines Group plans to double headcount at its India technology hub to about 800 by early next

American Airlines plans to double India tech hub staff, sources say
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Privacy isn’t dead – it’s just that tech companies have made it inconvenient

Is sharing your data worth what you’re getting out of it? That may be the wrong question to ask when you are thinking about whether to share.

Privacy isn’t dead – it’s just that tech companies have made it inconvenient
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AI is replacing humans in responding to some surveys – but simulated opinions are not the same as public opinion

AI models can simulate the answers thousands of people would provide to a survey, but the results aren’t a reliable measure of what real people would actually say.

AI is replacing humans in responding to some surveys – but simulated opinions are not the same as public opinion
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Blackout risks are rising – why neighboring power grids can’t just send extra electricity where it’s needed

Western states are figuring out how to make electricity-sharing work, but it isn’t easy. Texas learned that the hard way.

Blackout risks are rising – why  neighboring power grids can’t just send extra electricity where it’s needed
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Amazon customer out $2,000 after two Garmin watch boxes delivered empty twice: "I don't have the watch, or my money"

Amazon customer out $2,000 after two Garmin watch boxes delivered empty twice: "I don't have the watch, or my money"

Amazon customer out $2,000 after two Garmin watch boxes delivered empty twice: "I don't have the watch, or my money"
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Out of the blue chips

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets The chips are indeed blue.

Out of the blue chips
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Airbus Defence chief rules out total failure of FCAS fighter jet project

The head of Airbus Defence ruled out the complete failure of the crisis-hit Franco-German FCAS fighter jet project, saying at least a networking system for weapons and drone

Airbus Defence chief rules out total failure of FCAS fighter jet project
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Tencent links PayPal to WeChat Pay network, enabling US users to spend across China

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Tencent links PayPal to WeChat Pay network, enabling US users to spend across China
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Latvia to strengthen anti-drone defences along its Russia and Belarus border

Latvia is increasing anti-drone defences on its borders with Russia and Moscow-allied Belarus in response to drones flying into the

Latvia to strengthen anti-drone defences along its Russia and Belarus border
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Schaeffler, Spire Global team up for space hardware, satellite platforms in Europe

Schaeffler and U.S.-based satellite operator Spire Global have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop space hardware and satellite platforms for European defence,

Schaeffler, Spire Global team up for space hardware, satellite platforms in Europe
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Battery maker ProLogium to list on Nasdaq in $3.8 billion SPAC deal

Taiwanese battery maker ProLogium Technology will go public in New York through a merger with blank-check vehicle Translational Development Acquisition Corp in a $3.8 billion deal,

Battery maker ProLogium to list on Nasdaq in $3.8 billion SPAC deal
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Blood testing is now included in screening recommendations for colon and rectal cancer

Blood testing is now included in screening recommendations for colon and rectal cancer

Blood testing is now included in screening recommendations for colon and rectal cancer
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These are the five least expensive new cars you can buy in 2026, according to Edmunds

Buying a car is a major investment, especially as everyday costs continue to rise

These are the five least expensive new cars you can buy in 2026, according to Edmunds
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CD Projekt to launch new expansion for 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt'

Poland's largest video game developer CD Projekt will release a third story expansion for its flagship game "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" in 2027, it said on

CD Projekt to launch new expansion for 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt'
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Wall Street awaits GameStop CEO Cohen's next move after eBay rejected takeover bid

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen shared few details when he said he would do "whatever we need to do" to buy eBay after the e-

Wall Street awaits GameStop CEO Cohen's next move after eBay rejected takeover bid
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Prediction markets look to institutional investors for next phase of growth

Prediction market platforms including Kalshi are making a big push to attract top institutional

Prediction markets look to institutional investors for next phase of growth
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Nvidia to spend $150 billion a year in Taiwan, 'epicentre' of AI revolution, says CEO

Nvidia's chief executive said on Wednesday the chip company plans to invest around $150 billion a year in Taiwan, terming it the "epicentre" of the AI

Nvidia to spend $150 billion a year in Taiwan, 'epicentre' of AI revolution, says CEO
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Investors hunt for AI winners in small-cap US tech stocks

U.S. small-cap technology stocks are surging after years of underperformance, a sign of how the AI frenzy is pushing technology investors to look beyond the

Investors hunt for AI winners in small-cap US tech stocks
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Amazon invests $20 billion in UK in 2025

Amazon invested over £15 billion ($20 billion) in Britain in 2025, keeping the e-commerce giant on track to deliver its planned £40 billion investment in the three years to

Amazon invests $20 billion in UK in 2025
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Errant Ukrainian drones fuel tensions on NATO's eastern flank

Ukrainian drones have strayed into Baltic countries' airspace in recent weeks, sowing confusion and

Errant Ukrainian drones fuel tensions on NATO's eastern flank
Science|Technology|World

NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, buggies and drones at the top of the list

NASA is already ordering landers, rovers and drones for a sprawling moon base, less than two months after the Artemis II mission

NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, buggies and drones at the top of the list
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SpaceX's Starship test strengthens IPO case, though hurdles remain

SpaceX's upgraded Starship launch on Friday delivered enough progress to keep the momentum intact behind Elon Musk's $1.75 trillion IPO, while

SpaceX's Starship test strengthens IPO case, though hurdles remain
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Japan's Nikkei retreats from record high as AI rally sparks caution

Japan's Nikkei share average retreated from a record peak to end nearly flat on Wednesday, as investor caution grew about the fast-paced rally in AI-related

Japan's Nikkei retreats from record high as AI rally sparks caution
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Samsung workers approve pay deal but management still has trying times ahead

Unionised workers at Samsung Electronics have approved a highly contentious deal on bonus pay - one that averts a massive strike but also exacerbates deep

Samsung workers approve pay deal but management still has trying times ahead
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SK Hynix joins $1 trillion club after Samsung, Micron on AI chip boom

SK Hynix topped $1 trillion in market value for the first time on Wednesday, joining its memory chip rivals Samsung Electronics and

SK Hynix joins $1 trillion club after Samsung, Micron on AI chip boom
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Samsung pay deal marks seismic change for South Korea, emboldening unions

The deal Samsung Electronics struck with its union averts a massive strike and gives its memory chip workers eye-popping bonuses.

Samsung pay deal marks seismic change for South Korea, emboldening unions
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Samsung plans $1.5 billion chip testing plant in Vietnam, document shows

Samsung Electronics plans to invest 39 trillion dong ($1.5 billion) in Vietnam to build a semiconductor testing plant, its proposal

Samsung plans $1.5 billion chip testing plant in Vietnam, document shows
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Europe's push to break Big Tech's grip tempered by internal debate

European leaders are divided on how far to go in curbing Big Tech as they weigh momentous decisions over giving EU firms preferential access to mobile

Europe's push to break Big Tech's grip tempered by internal debate
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Southern California officials lift all evacuation orders for residents near damaged chemical tank

Officials have lifted evacuation orders for final 16,000 residents near a damaged chemical tank in California

Southern California officials lift all evacuation orders for residents near damaged chemical tank
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Samsung's unionised workers in South Korea approve pay deal

Samsung Electronics' unionised workers in South Korea voted to approve a tentative wage deal, the union said on Wednesday, averting a strike that threatened to rattle global

Samsung's unionised workers in South Korea approve pay deal
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Evacuation orders lifted in California chemical tank emergency after worst-case explosion risk eliminated

Evacuation orders lifted in California chemical tank emergency after worst-case explosion risk eliminated

Evacuation orders lifted in California chemical tank emergency after worst-case explosion risk eliminated
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North Korea says it tested new warheads, technology and navigation in latest launches

North Korea says its latest launches involved multiple weapons systems, including a nuclear-capable cruise missile that leader Kim Jong Un plans to deploy with front-line units facing South Korea

North Korea says it tested new warheads, technology and navigation in latest launches
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North Korea tests AI-guided missiles and artillery rockets designed for modern warfare, KCNA says

North Korea has tested a mix of tactical ballistic missiles, artillery rockets and AI-guided precision cruise missiles designed for modern warfare under leader

North Korea tests AI-guided missiles and artillery rockets designed for modern warfare, KCNA says
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Japan's Nikkei to set record 69,000 in 2027 as blistering rally outpaces peers: Reuters poll

AI exuberance and robust earnings will continue to power Japan's Nikkei to record highs, even as its blistering rally makes it hard for forecasters to keep

Japan's Nikkei to set record 69,000 in 2027 as blistering rally outpaces peers: Reuters poll
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

The Trump administration is working on a deal to give weapons-grade plutonium to energy companies

The Trump administration is working on a deal to give weapons-grade plutonium to energy companies

The Trump administration is working on a deal to give weapons-grade plutonium to energy companies
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UN Security Council condemns attack on UAE nuclear plant

The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday condemned the attack on Barakah Nuclear Plant in the United Arab Emirates, according to a statement, adding that the 

UN Security Council condemns attack on UAE nuclear plant
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IREN to buy Blackwell systems from Dell for about $1.6 billion

Data center operator IREN said on Tuesday it has agreed to buy Nvidia's air-cooled Blackwell systems from Dell for about $1.6 billion, as it aims to bring more capacity online to

IREN to buy Blackwell systems from Dell for about $1.6 billion
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Trading Day: The AI train rolls on

World stocks, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose to new highs on Tuesday, driven again by an unyielding optimism around artificial intelligence that

Trading Day: The AI train rolls on
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S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record closing highs on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record closing highs on Tuesday, as AI-fueled optimism offset anxiety over Middle East peace

S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record closing highs on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club
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NTSB wants FAA to revise runway safety assessments during heavy rainfall

The U.S.

NTSB wants FAA to revise runway safety assessments during heavy rainfall
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Republican attorneys general split with House party members over US social media bill

More than a dozen Republican attorneys general said they oppose a children's online safety bill backed by their party's members of the U.S.

Republican attorneys general split with House party members over US social media bill
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S&P 500 hits record closing high on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club

The S&P 500 hit a record closing high on Tuesday, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq notched further gains, as AI-fueled optimism

S&P 500 hits record closing high on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club
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Volvo Cars wins US approval to keep importing vehicles with 'connected car' technology

(Corrects identifier RIC for Geely Holding in lead paragraph.)

Volvo Cars wins US approval to keep importing vehicles with 'connected car' technology
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US Space Force awards SpaceX $2.29 billion contract for military space data network

The U.S.

US Space Force awards SpaceX $2.29 billion contract for military space data network
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S&P 500, Nasdaq rise on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq traded near record levels on Tuesday, after briefly hitting fresh intraday highs, as AI-fueled optimism

S&P 500, Nasdaq rise on AI optimism, Micron joins $1 trillion club
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SoftBank hires banks for US IPOs of SB Energy and AI robotics spinoff Roze, sources say

SoftBank Group has tapped banks to prepare initial public offerings for its energy and infrastructure developer SB Energy and its planned

SoftBank hires banks for US IPOs of SB Energy and AI robotics spinoff Roze, sources say
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Rat sightings inspire woman to develop community tracking map

Rat sightings inspire woman to develop community tracking map

Rat sightings inspire woman to develop community tracking map
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Iranians emerge online with skepticism and defiance after months of blackout

Iranians emerge online with skepticism and defiance after months of blackout

Iranians emerge online with skepticism  and defiance after months of blackout
Science|Technology

Could aliens ever visit Earth? An aerospace scientist unpacks the challenges of interstellar spaceflight

To travel between solar systems, a spacecraft would need extremely sophisticated – if not impossible – technology.

Could aliens ever visit Earth? An aerospace scientist unpacks the challenges of interstellar spaceflight
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Supreme Court rejects Meta's appeal in Vermont social media addiction case

The Supreme Court has rejected a push to avoid a lawsuit alleging that Facebook and Instagram harmed young users, a decision that comes as social media companies increasingly face legal scrutiny

Supreme Court rejects Meta's appeal in Vermont social media addiction case
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An astronaut suddenly couldn’t speak in space. What does that mean for future missions?

An astronaut suddenly couldn’t speak in space. What does that mean for future missions?

An astronaut suddenly couldn’t speak in space. What does that mean for future missions?
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Japan set to start trade talks with Mercosur, Nikkei reports

Japan is set to begin talks with South American trade bloc Mercosur on an economic partnership to seek alternative oil sources, critical minerals and lower auto tariffs, the Nikkei

Japan set to start trade talks with Mercosur, Nikkei reports
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American Airlines to equip over 500 narrow-body jets with Starlink Wi-Fi from 2027

American Airlines said on Tuesday it will equip over 500 of its narrow-body aircraft with Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi for domestic and short-haul international routes, starting in the

American Airlines to equip over 500 narrow-body jets with Starlink Wi-Fi from 2027
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Starlink and Amazon may be able to buy into EU mobile satellite spectrum plan

Elon Musk's Starlink and Amazon's low-earth-orbit satellite business may be able to acquire some European mobile satellite spectrum next year, two people

Starlink and Amazon may be able to buy into EU mobile satellite spectrum plan
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Uber, Lyft drivers in Massachusetts form first US ride-share union

Ride-share drivers for app-based companies such as Uber and Lyft have unionized in Massachusetts, forming what state officials and labor leaders said was the

Uber, Lyft drivers in Massachusetts form first US ride-share union
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Israel's Elbit developing hardware to combat Hezbollah drones, CEO says

Israel's largest defence contractor is developing hardware to combat explosive Hezbollah drones that have killed Israeli troops in southern Lebanon,

Israel's Elbit developing hardware to combat Hezbollah drones, CEO says
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Micron joins $1 trillion club as AI race powers memory chip boom

Micron Technology briefly topped $1 trillion in market value for the first time on Tuesday, crowning a dizzying rally that has cemented the U.S

Micron joins $1 trillion club as AI race powers memory chip boom
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Pentagon spars with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran war

As U.S. kamikaze drones guided by Elon Musk’s Starlink network began to make visible gains in the war against Iran, senior SpaceX officials reached a

Pentagon spars with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran war
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US picks potential partners for using Cold War-era plutonium as fuel

The U.S. said on Tuesday it had chosen five companies, including Oklo, to enter advanced talks over potentially using its Cold War-era plutonium as a

US picks potential partners for using Cold War-era plutonium as fuel
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US FDA advisers to weigh updating 2026-27 COVID vaccines for XFG variant

Advisers to the U.S.

US FDA advisers to weigh updating 2026-27 COVID vaccines for XFG variant
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Whiskey shop using AI tool to help customers find their perfect bottle

Whiskey shop using AI tool to help customers find their perfect bottle

Whiskey shop using AI tool to help customers find their perfect bottle
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Doncasters reveals 26% revenue jump in US IPO filing as defense listings run hot

Doncasters filed for a U.S. initial public offering on Tuesday, disclosing a 26% revenue jump in the first three months of 2026 as a red-hot streak of new

Doncasters reveals 26% revenue jump in US IPO filing as defense listings run hot
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India prepares interim, not final, report as Air India crash anniversary nears, source says

Indian officials investigating last year's deadly Air India crash are preparing an interim report rather than a final

India prepares interim, not final, report as Air India crash anniversary nears, source says
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Micron closes in on $1 trillion market value as UBS triples share price target

Shares of Micron Technology climbed about 14.2% in early trading on Tuesday after brokerage UBS sharply raised its target price for the stock citing stronger AI demand and long-term

Micron closes in on $1 trillion market value as UBS triples share price target
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US Supreme Court won't hear Meta's challenge to Vermont social media addiction lawsuit

The U.S.

US Supreme Court won't hear Meta's challenge to Vermont social media addiction lawsuit
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America's tech-filled classrooms are facing a backlash against school-assigned devices

Schools across the U.S. are starting to rethink the abundance of digital devices in classrooms

America's tech-filled classrooms are facing a backlash against school-assigned devices
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Critics give Ferrari Luce EV a cool response, shares fall

Ferrari shares plunged by more than 8% on Tuesday as investors and critics reacted coolly to the Italian luxury sports

Critics give Ferrari Luce EV a cool response, shares fall
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S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as AI optimism outweighs Middle East risks

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq traded near record highs on Tuesday, with AI-fueled optimism offsetting concerns over Middle East peace talks after

S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as AI optimism outweighs Middle East risks
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PayPal’s online checkout empire is under siege as rivals squeeze its core business

PayPal, a pioneer in online payments, is facing significant challenges nearly three decades after its inception

PayPal’s online checkout empire is under siege as rivals squeeze its core business
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What tastes like a Korean pancake and is purple all over? An Oreo inspired by K-pop group BTS

Oreo is teaming up with K-pop supergroup BTS to capitalize on consumers’ growing interest in global flavors

What tastes like a Korean pancake and is purple all over? An Oreo inspired by K-pop group BTS
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The US is seeing stronger storms, so why are droughts getting worse?

Even though annual precipitation is rising nationally, the landscape is drying out more rapidly. That’s changing the water cycle.

The US is seeing stronger storms, so why are droughts getting worse?
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Teens need to press pause on late-night doomscrolling

Teens need to press pause on late-night doomscrolling

Teens need to press pause on late-night doomscrolling
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How natural selection helps design antennas, cancer treatments and adhesives

When people harness the logic of natural selection, they can often find efficient and effective ways to solve complex problems.

How natural selection helps design antennas, cancer treatments and adhesives
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Should AIs be required to report a human user contemplating violence?

Human therapists have a legal duty to warn authorities and potential targets when patients say they plan to harm someone. The same can – in theory – be required of AI chatbots .

Should AIs be required to report a human user contemplating violence?
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Shutting down federal bee labs threatens bees, beekeepers and the US food system

When honey bees get sick, their beekeepers turn to the nation’s premier bee research and disease diagnosis lab for help. That crucial resource is now disappearing.

Shutting down federal bee labs threatens bees, beekeepers and the US food system
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Advent, ADIA-backed gas engine maker Innio targets $20.3 billion valuation in US IPO

Gas engine manufacturer Innio said on Tuesday it was targeting a valuation of up to $20.25 billion in a U.S. initial public offering, as it looks to tap investor appetite for

Advent, ADIA-backed gas engine maker Innio targets $20.3 billion valuation in US IPO
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Spotify launches 'narrated articles' from publications like The Atlantic, Vogue

Spotify said on Tuesday it is rolling out narrated articles from top publications including Rolling Stone, The Atlantic, Vogue, Variety and Vanity Fair for its audiobook users, as

Spotify launches 'narrated articles' from publications like The Atlantic, Vogue
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China pharma industry not impacted by Beijing scrutiny of sensitive tech deals, JW chief says

China's booming pharmaceutical industry is not being impacted by Beijing's tightening scrutiny over deals involving sensitive technologies, the CEO of JW

China pharma industry not impacted by Beijing scrutiny of sensitive tech deals, JW chief says
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I Squared bets on AI inference with $225 million data center buy from Cogent

Investment manager I Squared Capital on Tuesday said that it has bought 10 data center facilities from Cogent Fiber for $225 million in cash, marking its latest bet on AI

I Squared bets on AI inference with $225 million data center buy from Cogent
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Your bank’s AI just blocked your payment – what can you do?

AI is now the machine deciding whether your payment goes through. And when it makes a mistake, the system isn’t designed to tell you why.

Your bank’s AI just blocked your payment – what can you do?
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Iranian hackers responsible for Los Angeles transit system breach, Israeli researchers say

Iranian hackers were responsible for a disruptive computer breach in March that forced Los Angeles' transit system to shut down parts of its network, Israeli researchers say.

Iranian hackers responsible for Los Angeles transit system breach, Israeli researchers say
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Russia can falsify GPS signals deep into Europe, Lithuania says

Russia can falsify GPS signals deep into Europe at a radius of up to 450km (280 miles) from its Kaliningrad exclave due to hugely-expanded capacity, a

Russia can falsify GPS signals deep into Europe, Lithuania says
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Honeywell's Quantinuum targets $12.7 billion valuation in US IPO

Honeywell's Quantinuum is targeting a valuation of up to $12.7 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, it said on Tuesday, as it looks to capitalize on heightened investor

Honeywell's Quantinuum targets $12.7 billion valuation in US IPO
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Australia's Element 25 reviews US project as it looks to renegotiate GM, Stellantis contracts

Manganese producer Element 25 said on Tuesday it is reviewing its project execution plan for the production of high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM) in Louisiana, U.S.,

Australia's Element 25 reviews US project as it looks to renegotiate GM, Stellantis contracts
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Big Tobacco comes out on top after US FDA shake-up

The U.S.

Big Tobacco comes out on top after US FDA shake-up
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OpenAI's Altman says AI unlikely to lead to 'jobs apocalypse'

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Tuesday the rapid development and adoption of AI would not lead to a global "jobs apocalypse" and the technology had not

OpenAI's Altman says AI unlikely to lead to 'jobs apocalypse'
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April shipments of foreign-branded phones in China up 1.8% Y/Y, CAICT data shows

Shipments of foreign-branded mobile phones in China for April, including Apple's iPhones, were up 1.8% from the same month last year, Reuters calculations based on data

April shipments of foreign-branded phones in China up 1.8% Y/Y, CAICT data shows
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South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s

South Korea will seek to launch its first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s, under a new programme aimed at countering North Korea's submarine-launched nuclear and

South Korea aims to launch first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s
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Ferrari bets on generational tech shift with Luce five-seat EV

Ferrari presented its first fully electric car on Monday, marking a high-stakes shift by the luxury sports car maker as competitors including Porsche and

Ferrari bets on generational tech shift with Luce five-seat EV
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Samsung consumer electronics union asks court to block vote on pay deal

A Samsung Electronics' union

Samsung consumer electronics union asks court to block vote on pay deal
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Exchange operator ASX sinks most in 26 years as tech revamp swells costs

Australian stock exchange operator ASX Ltd on Tuesday warned of a sharp rise in 2027 spending for technology upgrades and new product

Exchange operator ASX sinks most in 26 years as tech revamp swells costs
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Q&A: Anna Gomez is the sole Democrat on the FCC. She has a warning for big media companies

Anna Gomez, the sole Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission, is urging media companies to resist what she sees as the Trump administration's crackdown on free speech

Q&A: Anna Gomez is the sole Democrat on the FCC. She has a warning for big media companies
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SpaceX debut draws a crowd, but few recent hot IPOs outpace the market

Wall Street is abuzz with next month's expected blockbuster debut of Elon Musk's rocket and satellite maker ​SpaceX, but few of the biggest IPOs in recent years

SpaceX debut draws a crowd, but few recent hot IPOs outpace the market
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Samsung's non-chip union files injunction in bid to stop vote on bonuses, media reports

A Samsung Electronics' union representing workers in non-semiconductor divisions has filed an injunction with a South Korean court in a bid to stop an ongoing vote by workers

Samsung's non-chip union files injunction in bid to stop vote on bonuses, media reports
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Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an order to reopen international internet access, Iranian state media reported on Monday, citing an official after a near-90-day

Iran's president orders reopening of international internet access, state media reports