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Paying for early access to Trump's Truth Social could raise big money - and major ethical issues

In yet another unprecedented move by America's first billionaire president, Donald Trump may soon be profiting from a new line of business tied to his office: charging access for a first peek at certain posts on his Truth Social platform

Paying for early access to Trump's Truth Social could raise big money - and major ethical issues
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Meta in talks to rent some of its billions in AI infrastructure to Anthropic

Meta in talks to rent some of its billions in AI infrastructure to Anthropic

Meta in talks to rent some of its billions in AI infrastructure to Anthropic
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FAA restores Boeing authority to certify 737 MAX, 787 planes

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it will allow Boeing to issue airworthiness certificates for all 737 MAX and 787 airplanes

FAA restores Boeing authority to certify 737 MAX, 787 planes
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Musk's SpaceX in talks to supply the Pentagon with computing power, WSJ reports

Elon Musk's SpaceX is in talks to provide the U.S.

Musk's SpaceX in talks to supply the Pentagon with computing power, WSJ reports
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Meta, Anthropic in talks for potential $10 billion compute lease deal, source says

Meta Platforms is in talks to lease computing power to Anthropic in a potential deal worth up to $10 billion over two years, according to a source familiar with the matter.

Meta, Anthropic in talks for potential $10 billion compute lease deal, source says
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Trump Media pitched $100,000 monthly fee for fastest feed of US president's posts, sources say

Donald Trump's social media company has discussed

Trump Media pitched $100,000 monthly fee for fastest feed of US president's posts, sources say
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The sell-off for AI stars worsens, while oil prices keep jumping

The sell-off for AI winners deepened and yanked stock markets lower worldwide

The sell-off for AI stars worsens, while oil prices keep jumping
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SpaceX targets next week for another Starship launch attempt as shares slide on abort

SpaceX is targeting Monday for another attempt to launch its Starship rocket after a last-second abort during engine ignition on Thursday, a brief

SpaceX targets next week for another Starship launch attempt as shares slide on abort
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Wall St ends lower for the day and week as chip selloff broadens

Wall Street extended its decline on Friday as a pullback on stocks associated with the AI boom, which has driven many of the gains so

Wall St ends lower for the day and week as chip selloff broadens
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Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, exposing water vulnerability in dry Mideast

Iranian strikes have damaged a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, highlighting the vulnerability of infrastructure in the Middle East

Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, exposing water vulnerability in dry Mideast
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FAA says Boeing can resume self-certifying its jets as airworthy

The Federal Aviation Administration says Boeing will be allowed to take responsibility for certifying all of its 737 Max and 787 planes starting next week

FAA says Boeing can resume self-certifying its jets as airworthy
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Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPT

Another powerful new artificial intelligence model from China is taking the U.S. tech industry by surprise

Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivaling Claude and ChatGPT
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MLB restricts dugout iPad use to prevent AI help with strategy. Ottavino says Mets were involved

Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent artificial intelligence from influencing game decisions

MLB restricts dugout iPad use to prevent AI help with strategy. Ottavino says Mets were involved
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Walmart names Kinnard to replace departing US COO Shanahan, memo shows

Kieran Shanahan, chief operating officer of Walmart's U.S. operations, is leaving the retailer and will be replaced by the company's international division COO, Kyle Kinnard, an

Walmart names Kinnard to replace departing US COO Shanahan, memo shows
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FAA chief vows fast time-table to reform US air traffic control systems

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration says the agency needs another $10 billion from Congress to reform the antiquated U.S. air traffic

FAA chief vows fast time-table to reform US air traffic control systems
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Apple in early settlement talks with US DOJ over antitrust case, Bloomberg News reports

Apple and the U.S.

Apple in early settlement talks with US DOJ over antitrust case, Bloomberg News reports
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US judge won't block Meta from laying off workers who filed AI discrimination lawsuit

A U.S. judge on Friday rejected a bid by 26 employees of Meta Platforms to block the tech giant from laying them off while they pursue claims that they were

US judge won't block Meta from laying off workers who filed AI discrimination lawsuit
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Chip stock pullback sparks worries about AI rally strength, leveraged trades

A brutal week for chip stocks — the same names that fueled this year's blistering market rally — has left investors from

Chip stock pullback sparks worries about AI rally strength, leveraged trades
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Far above the Earth, NASA's Apollo lunar lander put astronauts on the moon

America's most daring, extraordinary feat, landing astronauts on the moon, remains the pinnacle of achievement by anyone anywhere

Far above the Earth, NASA's Apollo lunar lander put astronauts on the moon
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Trump regulator orders Kalshi to defy Michigan court – escalating battle over prediction markets

Trump regulator orders Kalshi to defy Michigan court – escalating battle over prediction markets

Trump regulator orders Kalshi to defy Michigan court – escalating battle over prediction markets
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US manufacturing output unchanged in June, but accelerates in second quarter

U.S. factory production was unchanged in June, but grew at a robust pace in the second quarter, driven by an artificial intelligence build-up and businesses

US manufacturing output unchanged in June, but accelerates in second quarter
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Musk's X, major labels end dispute over music on social-media platform

A group of major music publishers including Universal Music Group and Sony Music have agreed to end a legal dispute with Elon Musk's X Corp over the use of their

Musk's X, major labels end dispute over music on social-media platform
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BofA names senior executives to drive AI adoption in global markets-memo

Bank of America has announced senior appointments to drive AI adoption and implementation across its global markets group, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters

BofA names senior executives to drive AI adoption in global markets-memo
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Soccer-World Cup final halftime to last more than 15 minutes, broadcasting sources say

The halftime interval in Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is set to last more than 15 minutes because of the

Soccer-World Cup final halftime to last more than 15 minutes, broadcasting sources say
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Aston Martin says it is in talks for potential funding to boost liquidity

Luxury carmaker Aston Martin said on Friday it has ongoing discussions with potential financing providers, following a media report that it is in talks with lenders including

Aston Martin says it is in talks for potential funding to boost liquidity
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DNA from the skull of an unknown Revolutionary War soldier reveals more than his name

For more than two centuries, a fallen Revolutionary War soldier was unknown and unnoticed

DNA from the skull of an unknown Revolutionary War soldier reveals more than his name
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 drop 1% after China’s latest AI breakthrough rattles tech stocks

Nasdaq, S&P 500 drop 1% after China’s latest AI breakthrough rattles tech stocks

Nasdaq, S&P 500 drop 1% after China’s latest AI breakthrough rattles tech stocks
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Zoox recalls self-driving cars because they may not detect smoke

Amazon.com self-driving car unit Zoox said Friday it will recall its fleet of 105 autonomous vehicles because they may not detect heavy smoke and

Zoox recalls self-driving cars because they may not detect smoke
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Apple unseats Nvidia to become world's most valuable company as AI bets shift

Apple overtook Nvidia on Friday to become the world's most valuable company, reshuffling the top ranks of tech heavyweights as investors

Apple unseats Nvidia to become world's most valuable company as AI bets shift
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Wall St opens lower as chip rout extends; Netflix slides

Wall Street's main indexes opened lower on Friday, with a reassessment of this year's AI-fueled rally by investors deepening a selloff in chip stocks and a weak forecast from

Wall St opens lower as chip rout extends; Netflix slides
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China tells automakers to boost safety, quality checks

China's industry ministry on Friday called on automakers to resist "irrational competition" and ensure the safety of cars, car parts

China tells automakers to boost safety, quality checks
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People are making wildfire bets on prediction markets. Experts say it could lead to disaster

People are making wildfire bets on prediction markets. Experts say it could lead to disaster

People are making wildfire bets on prediction markets. Experts say it could lead to disaster
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Autocracies get more repressive when opening up their economies – a political scientist explores why

Economic globalization was supposed to encourage democracy around the world. But sometimes the opposite happens.

Autocracies get more repressive when opening up their economies – a political scientist explores why
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Bees of many species contain tiny magnetic particles – suggesting they may have an innate magnetic compass for navigation

Researchers were surprised to find how widespread this magnetic property was, not only across families of bees but also beetles, wasps and flies.

Bees of many species contain tiny magnetic particles – suggesting they may have an innate magnetic compass for navigation
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Screen time guidelines for kids and adolescents have shifted as research paints a more nuanced picture

Studies increasingly show that how kids are using screens is more important than the exact amount of time they’re spending on them – and parents and caregivers tend to know what’s best for their families.

Screen time guidelines for kids and adolescents have shifted as research paints a more nuanced picture
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Alphabet, Intel results in focus for AI trade as US earnings rev up

U.S. corporate earnings season gathers steam in the coming week as Alphabet and Intel are set to offer updates that could sway the market-leading AI

Alphabet, Intel results in focus for AI trade as US earnings rev up
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How a dispute over e-commerce firm Coupang is testing US-South Korea ties

South Korea's decision to fine e-commerce firm Coupang over a data leak has drawn criticism from Washington and raised questions about the country's

How a dispute over e-commerce firm Coupang is testing US-South Korea ties
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Netflix tumbles as slowing growth, less viewership data spook investors

Netflix shares sank more than 10% on Friday after the company forecast another quarter of slower revenue gains and scaled back viewership data, fueling

Netflix tumbles as slowing growth, less viewership data spook investors
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Chinese airlines order 95 Airbus jets with list price of $17.8 billion to expand fleets

Three Chinese airlines will buy a combined 95 Airbus aircraft for a total list price of about $17.8 billion, as carriers in the world's second-largest

Chinese airlines order 95 Airbus jets with list price of $17.8 billion to expand fleets
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Intuitive Surgical falls as Obamacare concerns rekindle medtech demand debate

Intuitive Surgical shares slid about 13% to hover near their lowest in more than two years on Friday after the surgical robot maker warned that

Intuitive Surgical falls as Obamacare concerns rekindle medtech demand debate
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From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention

By interfering with how communities collect data and how researchers access it, the CDC risks undermining the hard-won trust needed for effective public health.

From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention
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US companies face rise in cyber attacks

Companies worldwide are grappling with a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks and ransomware that steal sensitive data and disrupt operations.

US companies face rise in cyber attacks
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SpaceX IPO earns millions for US Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler

U.S.

SpaceX IPO earns millions for US Small Business Administration head Kelly Loeffler
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Bronze Age ‘shaman,’ previously assumed to be a male metalworker, was actually a woman

Bronze Age ‘shaman,’ previously assumed to be a male metalworker, was actually a woman

Bronze Age ‘shaman,’ previously assumed to be a male metalworker, was actually a woman
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Japan enshrines male-only succession for the shrinking imperial family

Japan’s parliament has enacted a historic revision to the 19th-century Imperial House Law by insisting only paternal-lineage males can become emperor

Japan enshrines male-only succession for the shrinking imperial family
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How Korean stocks turned from trusty bellwether to AI frenzy

Billions of dollars in leveraged bets on South Korea's AI darlings have warped a stock market once revered as a

How Korean stocks turned from trusty bellwether to AI frenzy
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Volvo Cars sees stronger second half despite steep China decline, rising costs

Volvo Cars on Friday forecast that profits would recover in the second half, even as the Swedish carmaker warned of rising key raw material costs and an

Volvo Cars sees stronger second half despite steep China decline, rising costs
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Wars shift focus from jets to weapons at giant Farnborough Airshow

Spiralling security risks are expected to push defence to the forefront of Britain's Farnborough Airshow

Wars shift focus from jets to weapons at giant Farnborough Airshow
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Pakistan cargo crash families push for international help to find black boxes

Relatives of the five crew members aboard a Boeing 737 cargo plane that crashed into the Arabian Sea off Pakistan last week are urging an

Pakistan cargo crash families push for international help to find black boxes
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'Bloodbath': Analysts react to Asian shares sinking on tech selloff

Asian markets slid sharply on Friday, with equity benchmarks in Japan and Taiwan falling as much as 6%, as a global rout in technology stocks accelerated.

'Bloodbath': Analysts react to Asian shares sinking on tech selloff
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Lagarde, Google and Messi chase their goals

Earnings season kicks into gear this week with Alphabet, the first of the so-called hyperscalers, set to report, while the European Central Bank looks set to hold rates after a

Lagarde, Google and Messi chase their goals
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China's Xi calls for more global efforts to guide AI, chides US for its curbs on tech sharing

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for more global cooperation in the development and governance of artificial intelligence, while promising support for other countries

China's Xi calls for more global efforts to guide AI, chides US for its curbs on tech sharing
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Among AI crowd, some investors position for slower hyperscaler spending growth

The parabolic rally in AI chipmakers has run into turbulence amid concern about valuations and the sustainability of their bumper revenues, with some

Among AI crowd, some investors position for slower hyperscaler spending growth
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JERA begins study on US listing as it steps up overseas expansion, sources say

JERA, Japan's biggest power generator, has begun a feasibility study for a U.S. listing as it explores means of expanding overseas and

JERA begins study on US listing as it steps up overseas expansion, sources say
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China's Moonshot unveils world's largest open AI model, closing in on US rivals

Chinese AI startup Moonshot on Friday unveiled Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion-parameter model that it said is the world's largest open-weight AI system and

China's Moonshot unveils world's largest open AI model, closing in on US rivals
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Saab profit beats forecast as defence boom spurs surge in orders

Swedish defence and aerospace group Saab reported a bigger-than-expected rise in operating earnings for the second quarter on Friday as booming demand

Saab profit beats forecast as defence boom spurs surge in orders
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Xi pitches China as leader of new global AI order, challenging US dominance

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday cast Beijing as the champion of a new global AI order, using China's

Xi pitches China as leader of new global AI order, challenging US dominance
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Taiwan must heed calls to share responsibility for 'collective defence', president says

Taiwan must heed international calls to share the responsibility for "collective defence", President Lai Ching-te said on Friday, appealing for

Taiwan must heed calls to share responsibility for 'collective defence', president says
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South Korea-US team unveils robotic technology that dresses the wearer

A team of South Korean and U.S. researchers has unveiled a robotic technology that allows a person to suit up without using their hands or aid

South Korea-US team unveils robotic technology that dresses the wearer
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Databricks secures funding round at $188 billion valuation

Databricks said on Thursday it has signed a term sheet for a strategic funding round that values the data analytics software firm at $188 billion. 

Databricks secures funding round at $188 billion valuation
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To air or not to air? Nation's TV networks struggle to find the right balance for Trump speech

To air or not to air

To air or not to air? Nation's TV networks struggle to find the right balance for Trump speech
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Yes, breathing wildfire smoke can harm your health – here’s what you can do to protect yourself

When you breathe in wildfire smoke, harmful particles can travel deep into your body.

Yes, breathing wildfire smoke can harm your health – here’s what you can do to protect yourself
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Ivermectin isn’t a cancer miracle drug, but influencers claim otherwise – here’s how to avoid sprinting past scientific evidence

Science works at a much slower pace than social media, opening a large window for early findings to be taken at face value and misinformation to spread.

Ivermectin isn’t a cancer miracle drug, but influencers claim otherwise – here’s how to avoid sprinting past scientific evidence
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PayPal board sees Stripe-Advent offer as inadequate, sources say

PayPal’s board sees a $53 billion takeover bid by rival Stripe and private equity firm Advent International as undervaluing the company and facing

PayPal board sees Stripe-Advent offer as inadequate, sources say
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Philippines protests Chinese state media's 'racist' video depicting Filipinos as monkeys

The Philippines condemned as racist a video posted by the state-run China Daily depicting Filipinos as monkeys, saying on Friday it had lodged a diplomatic protest with

Philippines protests Chinese state media's 'racist' video depicting Filipinos as monkeys
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SpaceX Starship launch aborted on the pad at the last moment

SpaceX's next Starship test flight is off until at least next week after a last-second abort on the pad

SpaceX Starship launch aborted on the pad at the last moment
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Mets-Phillies start time moved, MLS game between Vancouver-Chicago ppd. due to wildfire smoke

The start time for the MLB game between the New York Mets and the Phillies on Thursday in Philadelphia was moved up one hour due to air quality concerns due to wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota, and an MLS game in Chicago was postponed

Mets-Phillies start time moved, MLS game between Vancouver-Chicago ppd. due to wildfire smoke
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SpaceX's Starship rocket aborts before liftoff, Musk says launch probable next week

SpaceX's Starship rocket triggered a last-second abort before liftoff for its 13th flight test from Texas on Thursday as some of its 33 engines failed to start, with

SpaceX's Starship rocket aborts before liftoff, Musk says launch probable next week
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Truth Social to sell trading firms 'fastest' access to Trump's posts

Trump Media & Technology Group has unveiled a paid-for, licensed data feed that will give banks and trading firms "the fastest" access

Truth Social to sell trading firms 'fastest' access to Trump's posts
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Netflix earnings forecast disappoints Wall Street, shares tumble

Netflix forecast third-quarter revenue and earnings on Thursday that fell short of Wall Street targets and said it would cut the frequency of viewing-

Netflix earnings forecast disappoints Wall Street, shares tumble
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US to take lead in probe into Ryanair Boeing 737 engine failure over Greece

The U.S.

US to take lead in probe into Ryanair Boeing 737 engine failure over Greece
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Trump firm plans to sell priority access to Truth Social posts, possibly his own

President Donald Trump's media company is planning to charge for special high-speed access to Truth Social posts, including possibly his own affecting national security and financial markets

Trump firm plans to sell priority access to Truth Social posts, possibly his own
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Nuclear fuel firm Standard Nuclear falls in NYSE debut after slashing IPO size

Standard Nuclear's shares slid about 10% in their New York Stock Exchange debut on Thursday after the company slashed its offering size by

Nuclear fuel firm Standard Nuclear falls in NYSE debut after slashing IPO size
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Coca-Cola says fairlife halts US production after cyber attack

The Coca-Cola Company said on Thursday that fairlife, LLC, a dairy company it owns, temporarily suspended production operations in the U.S. after unauthorized access to parts of

Coca-Cola says fairlife halts US production after cyber attack
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Trading Day: Sinking chips  

A shakeout in U.S. semiconductor stocks tanked the tech-heavy Nasdaq on Thursday as AI jitters spread globally, while solid U.S. economic data

Trading Day: Sinking chips  
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Netflix posts higher Q2 results but shares drop due to lukewarm forecast

Netflix said Thursday its second-quarter profit grew thanks to new membership signups and price increases

Netflix posts higher Q2 results but shares drop due to lukewarm forecast
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Slumping AI stocks drag down markets around the world

Drops for computer chipmakers and other AI winners dragged down stock markets worldwide

Slumping AI stocks drag down markets around the world
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Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind development. Here's what to know

President Donald Trump's administration has worked to stop offshore wind development on the grounds it’s a national security risk since late last year, halting work on major projects and buying back leases

Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind development. Here's what to know
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Brookfield-backed Csquare valued at $3.2 billion in NYSE debut

Brookfield-backed data center provider Csquare's shares opened marginally lower before closing 1.57% lower in their New York Stock Exchange

Brookfield-backed Csquare valued at $3.2 billion in NYSE debut
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Citadel Securities invests $400 million in Crypto.com at $20 billion valuation

Crypto.com said on Thursday that market maker Citadel Securities had invested $400 million in the crypto exchange at a $20 billion valuation, in its first-ever

Citadel Securities invests $400 million in Crypto.com at $20 billion valuation
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Wall Street ends lower as chip weakness offsets solid earnings, economic data

Chip stocks pulled the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 lower on Thursday as they continued to lead broader market moves despite generally upbeat

Wall Street ends lower as chip weakness offsets solid earnings, economic data
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Google Gemini launch delayed as tech falls short of internal goals, Bloomberg News reports

Alphabet's Google is months behind schedule on the release of Gemini 3.5 Pro, its most powerful flagship AI model, as the tech giant works to improve its capabilities, particularly

Google Gemini launch delayed as tech falls short of internal goals, Bloomberg News reports
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Memorial grows for California DoorDash driver found dead in Tesla trunk

Memorial grows for California DoorDash driver found dead in Tesla trunk

Memorial grows for California DoorDash driver found dead in Tesla trunk
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US wireless carrier Verizon to sell 274 stores, lay off another 500 corporate employees

U.S. wireless carrier Verizon said on Thursday it will sell 274 company-owned retail locations and cut about 500 corporate jobs as part of its restructuring.

US wireless carrier Verizon to sell 274 stores, lay off another 500 corporate employees
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Chipmakers put pressure on equity indexes globally, oil dips

Equity indexes around the world fell on Thursday as investors offloaded heavy-weight chip stocks while the U.S. dollar and Treasury

Chipmakers put pressure on equity indexes globally, oil dips
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Franco-German defence cooperation under strain as Macron, Merz meet

France and Germany will discuss deepening cooperation on nuclear deterrence, missile defence, long-range strike capabilities and

Franco-German defence cooperation under strain as Macron, Merz meet
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Uber in $15 billion deal for Delivery Hero to create global takeout giant

Uber agreed on Thursday to buy Germany's Delivery Hero at an equity value of $14.8 billion to create the largest food-delivery group

Uber in $15 billion deal for Delivery Hero to create global takeout giant
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FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind pill that can drastically reduce cholesterol

FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients
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NHL unveils its 2026-27 schedule, the first with 84 games apiece since '93-94

The most expansive season in NHL history gets underway Sept. 29 and runs through April 10 before the playoffs begin a couple of days later

NHL unveils its 2026-27 schedule, the first with 84 games apiece since '93-94
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Trump’s teleprompter operator under investigation for insider trading, sources say

Trump’s teleprompter operator under investigation for insider trading, sources say

Trump’s teleprompter operator under investigation for insider trading, sources say
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Ousted defence minister lays bare rift at heart of Ukraine's war effort

An extraordinary outburst by outgoing Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov laid bare a rift at the heart of Ukraine's war effort on

Ousted defence minister lays bare rift at heart of Ukraine's war effort
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Short sellers notch $8.7 billion profit as SpaceX shares dip to IPO price

Short sellers targeting SpaceX shares are sitting on an estimated $8.7 billion in paper profit since the rockets-to-AI firm's initial public offering

Short sellers notch $8.7 billion profit as SpaceX shares dip to IPO price
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No liability exemption for Google in Italian YouTube spat, EU court says

Alphabet unit Google is not immune from liability for videos uploaded to YouTube by commercial partners, Europe's top court said on Thursday, a ruling

No liability exemption for Google in Italian YouTube spat, EU court says
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US agency denies Tesla petition to avoid recall fix over headlight issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Thursday said it was denying a 2024 petition filed by Tesla to avoid a recall fix for nearly

US agency denies Tesla petition to avoid recall fix over headlight issue
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How Uber, Delivery Hero and rivals stack up in global food delivery

July 16 - Uber will buy Delivery Hero in a deal valuing the German firm at $14.8 billion to create the largest food-delivery group outside China and stave off intensifying competition.

How Uber, Delivery Hero and rivals stack up in global food delivery
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Twenty-nine countries sign agreement to establish global AI cooperation body

Twenty-nine countries on Thursday signed an agreement to establish the World AI Cooperation Organization, an intergovernmental body China says aims to promote

Twenty-nine countries sign agreement to establish global AI cooperation body
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Chinese filing implies DeepSeek valuation of around $52 billion

Chinese luggage maker Anhui Korrun said on Thursday a fund it invested in deployed 2.9 billion yuan for an indirect 0.8265% stake in DeepSeek, implying

Chinese filing implies DeepSeek valuation of around $52 billion
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Kalshi to allow bets on clinical trials, FDA decisions

Prediction market platform Kalshi will start taking bets on the outcomes of clinical trials and FDA regulatory reviews, it said on Thursday, making drug-development odds public for

Kalshi to allow bets on clinical trials, FDA decisions
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Trump officials want to make testosterone drugs easier to prescribe. Is that a good idea?

Health officials serving under President Donald Trump want to make it easier for men to get a prescription for testosterone

Trump officials want to make testosterone drugs easier to prescribe. Is that a good idea?