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J&J therapy shows strong survival benefit in prostate cancer patients

J&J therapy shows strong survival benefit in prostate cancer patients

Johnson & Johnson's prostate cancer drug Erleada, reportedly used alongside standard home-blocking therapy before and after prostate surgery...

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‘The right way to go’: Lamborghini CEO says canceling EV proves him right after Ferrari Luce backlash

‘The right way to go’: Lamborghini CEO says canceling EV proves him right after Ferrari Luce backlash

The CEO of luxury vehicle maker, Lamborghini reportedly announced his observation that canceling the company's EV plans was the correct choice,...

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SoftBank to boost AI capacity in France with major investment

SoftBank to boost AI capacity in France with major investment

Japan’s SoftBank Group will reportedly invest €45 billion over the next five years to build artificial intelligence infrastructure in France,...

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New study finds millions of breast cancer patients can safely avoid chemotherapy

New study finds millions of breast cancer patients can safely avoid chemotherapy

Millions of women worldwide suffer from breast cancer. Scientists have developed a genomic test in a major breakthrough that can determine which...

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Trump order backs plan to cut childhood vaccine recommendations by half

Trump order backs plan to cut childhood vaccine recommendations by half

Donald Trump officially issued an executive order on Friday that could have a significant impact on the health of US children. The order directs the...

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Robinhood unveiled tools allowing AI agents to trade stocks and make purchases for users

Robinhood unveiled tools allowing AI agents to trade stocks and make purchases for users

Robinhood has officially opened its platform to third-party artificial intelligence tools by launching cutting-edge features like Agentic Trading and...

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Court ruling on Google advertising tools may transform online ads

Court ruling on Google advertising tools may transform online ads

A landmark ruling holding that Google infringed on trademark rights by allowing competitors to use protected names as advertising keywords may...

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Pam Bondi to appear before House panel amid scrutiny over Epstein files release

Pam Bondi to appear before House panel amid scrutiny over Epstein files release

The former attorney general, Pam Bondi is scheduled to testify before the U.S. House Oversight Committee on Friday morning to answer questions about...

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TSX futures edge higher as US-Iran deal boosts sentiment ahead of GDP data

TSX futures edge higher as US-Iran deal boosts sentiment ahead of GDP data

Canada’s blue-chip stocks officially rose on Friday as a deal to prolong the US-Iran ceasefire renewed hopes for an end to the Middle East conflict...

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AI can help revive Italy’s sluggish labour productivity, Fabio Panetta says

AI can help revive Italy’s sluggish labour productivity, Fabio Panetta says

Italy's central bank governor Fabio Panetta reportedly announced on Friday that artificial intelligence could play a significant role in boosting...

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Iran conflict risks ‘doubly scarring’ euro zone consumers, ECB research finds

Iran conflict risks ‘doubly scarring’ euro zone consumers, ECB research finds

European Central Bank research released on Friday reportedly showed that Eurozone consumers already deeply affected by the Ukraine war, specifically...

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Biden seeks to block release of audio from interviews in lawsuit against Justice Department

Biden seeks to block release of audio from interviews in lawsuit against Justice Department

Former President Joe Biden filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department on Tuesday, asking a federal judge to block the release of audio recordings...

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British Gas launches fixed energy tariff that cuts bills if prices fall

British Gas launches fixed energy tariff that cuts bills if prices fall

British Gas has reportedly launched a new fixed energy tariff, marking a major shift to protect households from rising bills while empowering...

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Nvidia plans $150 billion annual investment push in Taiwan, as AI boom accelerates

Nvidia plans $150 billion annual investment push in Taiwan, as AI boom accelerates

Nvidia’s CEO reportedly announced on Wednesday that the company aims to invest around $150 billion a year in Taiwan, calling it the “epicenter”...

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Dropbox CEO Drew Houston exits after 19 years leading the cloud storage pioneer

Dropbox CEO Drew Houston exits after 19 years leading the cloud storage pioneer

Dropbox co-founder Drew Houston is officially stepping down as Chief Executive Officer after leading the cloud storage pioneer for 19 years. At the...

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Trump administration considers ending immigration and customs processing at ‘sanctuary city’ airports

Trump administration considers ending immigration and customs processing at ‘sanctuary city’ airports

US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced today that the Trump administration is drawing up plans to stop processing international...

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New study suggests rapid weight loss may be more effective than gradual dieting

New study suggests rapid weight loss may be more effective than gradual dieting

According to a new study, people who shed pounds quickly achieve more significant results in weight loss than those who lose it gradually, and are...

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South Korea’s Bae Kyung-hoon calls for public share in ‘AI wealth’ amid Samsung labor dispute

South Korea’s Bae Kyung-hoon calls for public share in ‘AI wealth’ amid Samsung labor dispute

Deputy Prime Minister Bae Kyung-hoon reportedly said that South Korea must ensure inclusive growth created by artificial intelligence benefits the...

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Space X’s Starship vision could enable 10,000 launches a year, says Elon Musk

Space X’s Starship vision could enable 10,000 launches a year, says Elon Musk

Elon Musk announced plans for over 10,000 yearly launches using Version 4 vehicles capable of carrying 200 tons to orbit. The revelation comes two...

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How AI is fast-tracking search for drugs to treat brain conditions

How AI is fast-tracking search for drugs to treat brain conditions

In the rapidly evolving age of artificial intelligence, scientists are using it to expedite drug development, uncovering treatments for neurological...

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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says $200 billion CPU market forecast includes China

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says $200 billion CPU market forecast includes China

Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang said on Saturday that his forecast of a $200 billion global CPU market includes demand from China, signaling that the...

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Meta’s new ‘Forum’ app triggers 6% drop in Reddit stock

Meta’s new ‘Forum’ app triggers 6% drop in Reddit stock

Reddit shares reportedly fell up to 6% on Friday, following Meta’s announcement of a new standalone app for Facebook called Forum, which aims to...

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Antarctic blizzard sends fuel containers floating on an iceberg: Here’s why

Antarctic blizzard sends fuel containers floating on an iceberg: Here’s why

Scientists have been left stunned by an intense Antarctic blizzard that broke off a section of ice itself, sending shipping containers filled with...

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‘Pandora’s box’: Belfius’s major move to recruit staff in Portugal sparks union fears

‘Pandora’s box’: Belfius’s major move to recruit staff in Portugal sparks union fears

Belgian bank Belfius reportedly announced on Tuesday that it is introducing a new facility hub in Lisbon, marking a significant shift where 500...

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‘Don’t ignore the threat’: WHO warns of Ebola spread across Africa

‘Don’t ignore the threat’: WHO warns of Ebola spread across Africa

The WHO regional director for Africa has reportedly issued a warning that it would be a significant mistake to underestimate the threat posed by the...

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Workday shares soar as AI demand mitigates investor concerns

Workday shares soar as AI demand mitigates investor concerns

Workday shares reportedly jumped nearly 12% premarket on Friday after the enterprise software maker beat first-quarter revenue and anticipated...

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‘We were lucky’: Stephen Colbert bids emotional farewell in final broadcast on Thursday

‘We were lucky’: Stephen Colbert bids emotional farewell in final broadcast on Thursday

Stephen Colbert said in a final goodbye on the series finale of airing on CBS’s The Late Show, concluding a long-journey by thanking his staff,...

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Quantum stocks surge following US plans to award $2 billion and take equity stakes

Quantum stocks surge following US plans to award $2 billion and take equity stakes

The shares of Quantum commuting observed a surge in premarket trading on Thursday after the US government announced a $2 billion grant package to nine...

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Why does the Trump administration want to award $2 billion to quantum computing firms?

Why does the Trump administration want to award $2 billion to quantum computing firms?

The Trump administration is officially awarding a significant $2 billion in grants to nine quantum-computing companies in deals that include the US...

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NASA set to unveil major Moon Base strategy and mission update

NASA set to unveil major Moon Base strategy and mission update

NASA is all set to host a news conference to officially share Moon Base plans and spotlight advancement toward sustainable lunar habitation.  The...

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Bristol Myers to deploy Anthropic’s Claude AI model to accelerate drug discovery

Bristol Myers Squibb released a significant announcement on Wednesday that it is collaborating with Anthropic to make its Claude AI model available to...

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Xi welcomes ‘old friend’ Vladimir Putin in Beijing and secures major agreements

Putin officially met his “good and old friend” Xi Jinping on Wednesday, and oversaw the execution of 20 agreements in high-stakes visits ranging...

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China confirms order for 200 Boeing jets following Trump-Xi summit

China has reportedly confirmed that it will buy 200 Boeing jets after US President Trump and his Chinese political equivalent Xi Jinping in a high...

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Trump signs order to combat illicit financial activity in the US financial system

US President Donald Trump reportedly signed an executive order on Tuesday aimed at preventing illicit financial activity in the US financial system....

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Why Singapore is urging financial firms to scale up AI for better jobs

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong officially announced on Wednesday that Singapore's banks and financial firms need to use artificial...

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Home Depot says core shopper remains ‘resilient’ despite higher gas prices

Home Depot reportedly announced on Tuesday that its core homeowner customer base remains flexible in the face of higher gas prices and declining...

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SpaceX: Starship V3 all set for debut launch ahead of IPO

SpaceX is all set to conduct the 12th crewed test flight of its next-generation Starship rocket, marking the debut first of its newly upgraded...

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Standard Chartered to cut more than 7,000 jobs as AI use accelerates: What you need to know

Standard Chartered released a major update to cut more than 7,000 jobs over the next four years, as it increasingly uses artificial intelligence. One...

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‘A difficult boss’: StanChart CEO Winters issues major statement on Warsh’s new Fed role

Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters officially declared that incoming Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh will experience a challenging operating...

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Mistral AI acquires Emmi AI startup in industrial push with a major move

Europe’s prominent artificial intelligence firm, France’s Mistral AI officially announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Vienna-based Emmi AI. ...

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Senate Republicans confirm nearly 50 of Trump’s energy and land picks: Here’s why

Senate Republicans reportedly took a significant step to reduce the backlog of President Donald Trump’s nominees. The republican party confirmed 49...

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‘Up for a fight’: Lisa Nandy says it’s a personal decision for Starmer to face leadership contest

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has reportedly said that it is a “personal decision” for individual MPs whether they opt to challenge Keir Starmer...

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Louisiana senator shock: Bill Cassidy eliminated in first round of primary

The Republican senator, Bill Cassidy officially lost his primary on Saturday, in a major shift as voters in Louisiana opted instead to send two...

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DayOne eyes landmark dual IPO in US and Singapore

DayOne is reportedly considering a dual listing offering in Singapore and the US, signaling that its Singapore plans are not yet finalized. Primarily,...

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Trump’s massive White House ballroom project derailed after shocking Senate ruling

US Senate officials announced on Saturday that they would remove security funding that could be used for Donald Trump’s planned $400 White House...

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South Korea races to prevent Samsung strike amid economic fears

South Korea is closely monitoring all options to avoid an escalating situation at Samsung Electronics- the country’s one of the world’s largest...

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Iran conflict sparks rising diesel costs, straining US school budgets

The cost of diesel prices have further strained US school district budgets, which were already tightened by the conflict in Iran. These crucial cost...

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OpenAI partners with Malta to give nationwide access to ChatGPT Plus

US artificial intelligence company OpenAI reportedly said on Saturday that it had concluded a partnership with the Maltese government, marking a...

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America’s largest commuter railroad suffers major strike: What passengers need to know

The nation’s largest commuter railroads officially went on strike, leaving hundreds of thousands of weekday passengers stranded in the North York...

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YouTube, Snap, and TikTok settle major school social media addiction claims: Here’s what it means

YouTube, Snap, and TikTok have officially reached an agreement in the first social media accountability case headed for trial.  The settlement aims...

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