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Trump’s $6.6 billion Anduril investment: What to know about the Baltimore sub facility

Trump’s $6.6 billion Anduril investment: What to know about the Baltimore sub facility

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced that the federal government and Anduril Industries are investing a significant $6.6 billion to build...

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Mysterious ‘phoenix planet’ found around the remains of a dying star

Mysterious ‘phoenix planet’ found around the remains of a dying star

The phoenix, which was considered a mythical bird with an eternal cycle of life and death, has now inspired the name for a world dubbed a “phoenix...

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X faces pressure to reject Turkey’s broad requests to block accounts

X faces pressure to reject Turkey’s broad requests to block accounts

On Tuesday, journalism groups called on social platform X not to comply with government takedown orders directed at journalists and media outlets in...

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Smart glasses face bans over privacy concerns: Full list of countries

Smart glasses face bans over privacy concerns: Full list of countries

In a significant move, governments, courts and companies are assessing compliance frameworks for smart glasses amid growing worries that the...

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Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan convene defense committee in Riyadh: What to know

Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan convene defense committee in Riyadh: What to know

On Sunday, a committee of the Mecca defense pact between Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan reportedly scheduled talks in Riyadh for Monday with...

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Why Apple CEO John Ternus is taking a hands-on approach to design

Why Apple CEO John Ternus is taking a hands-on approach to design

Apple CEO John Ternus is taking a more active role in managing the company’s organization than his predecessor, regularly working inside Apple’s...

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New Open AI model could change the global AI race: Here’s how

New Open AI model could change the global AI race: Here’s how

An Nvidia-backed startup called Reflection is set to shake up the AI race with a powerful open-weight system that could threaten Chinese businesses...

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‘Super Intelligence Force’: Trump’s new plan to strengthen US AI dominance

‘Super Intelligence Force’: Trump’s new plan to strengthen US AI dominance

On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced the creation of a new federal “Super Intelligence Force” tasked with streamlining the...

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Sam Altman faces new legal risks as OpenAI uncovers hacks

Sam Altman faces new legal risks as OpenAI uncovers hacks

An escalating legal crisis threatens to overwhelm OpenAI after its AI agents hacked dozens of companies and governments globally with the anticipation...

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Elon Musk wants to replace ‘AI’ with ‘SI’: What to know

Elon Musk wants to replace ‘AI’ with ‘SI’: What to know

Experts and researchers are intensely debating whether artificial intelligence could one day develop consciousness. On the social platform X, users...

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OPEC+ agrees to keep November oil targets steady amid market uncertainty

OPEC+ agrees to keep November oil targets steady amid market uncertainty

OPEC has reportedly agreed in principle to keep its November oil production targets unchanged ahead of the group’s meeting scheduled for Sunday....

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FBI data theft probe: What to know about ShinyHunters hacker detained in Jordan

FBI data theft probe: What to know about ShinyHunters hacker detained in Jordan

According to recent reports, a suspected ShinyHunters hacker linked to the theft of FBI data has been detained in Jordan this week. The sources said...

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Trump revives $5,000 payments promise if GOP wins Congress

Trump revives $5,000 payments promise if GOP wins Congress

On Saturday, President Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to give every adult US citizen a $5,000 dividend if Republicans retain control of both...

03.10.2026 20

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Meta’s AI data centers: What to know about its major tax strategy

Meta’s AI data centers: What to know about its major tax strategy

In a major update, the AI data centers are not disturbing their neighbors with screeching noise and using up large amounts of power and water, they...

03.10.2026 20

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Tesla’s Cybercab faces a tough test after rocky Austin debut: Here's why

Tesla’s Cybercab faces a tough test after rocky Austin debut: Here's why

Tesla’s Cybercab faced significant challenges during its first month of operations in Austin, fueling concerns over the vehicle’s early...

03.10.2026 20

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Vance’s fraud crackdown may raise health insurance costs for Americans

Vance’s fraud crackdown may raise health insurance costs for Americans

Vice President JD Vance’s push to crack down on Obamacare health insurance could raise prices in the US healthcare system and have financial...

02.10.2026 10

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Hawaii’s Hōlei sea arch collapses after centuries on Big Island: What happened

Hawaii’s Hōlei sea arch collapses after centuries on Big Island: What happened

A colossal sea arch that had been a historic cornerstone of Hawaii’s rugged coastline has collapsed into the Pacific Ocean more than 500 years after...

02.10.2026 10

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Trump expected to name Jay Clayton as Al czar: Here’s what to know

Trump expected to name Jay Clayton as Al czar: Here’s what to know

In a major update, President Donald Trump is expected to pick Jay Clayton to be the White House’s new czar of artificial intelligence. According to...

02.10.2026 20

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Anthropic warns government pressure could hurt customer ties ahead of IPO

Anthropic warns government pressure could hurt customer ties ahead of IPO

Anthropic warned that the government stance toward the company and its technology could have a broader operational footprint including its commercial...

02.10.2026 20

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OpenAI takes action against three researchers over sensitive information

OpenAI takes action against three researchers over sensitive information

OpenAI confirmed it has parted ways with three researchers stating they mishandled sensitive information, and violated the company’s policies for...

01.10.2026 10

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NASA’s Webb Telescope uncovers clues to moon-forming collisions around distant stars

NASA’s Webb Telescope uncovers clues to moon-forming collisions around distant stars

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has found new clues that could help scientists investigate the mechanics of satellite-forming impacts in...

01.10.2026 20

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Trump open to preemptive pardons for administration officials: What to know

Trump open to preemptive pardons for administration officials: What to know

President Donald Trump has reportedly stated that he is open to granting preemptive pardons to administration officials before leaving office. This...

01.10.2026 10

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How social media fuels rumors and affects democracy

How social media fuels rumors and affects democracy

The Pew Research Center reported on Thursday that a growing number of people think social media drives people into two sharply contrasting sets of...

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NASA expands Moon base research with three new investigations

NASA expands Moon base research with three new investigations

NASA has reportedly selected three new science missions and instrument suites to help pave the way for building humanity’s first lunar base....

01.10.2026 20

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SpaceX set to send Google AI chips into space for data centers

SpaceX set to send Google AI chips into space for data centers

Alphabet is set to launch its homegrown AI chips into orbit today-a significant step toward making orbital computing in space a reality board a SpaceX...

01.10.2026 10

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Google challenges EU ruling that could open its search services to rivals

Google challenges EU ruling that could open its search services to rivals

In a major update, Google has asked an EU court to suspend EU regulators' orders requiring it to open its trove of search data to OpenAI and...

30.09.2026 20

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US FCC chair addresses concerns over Trump-featured government ads

US FCC chair addresses concerns over Trump-featured government ads

On Wednesday, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission said that tax-payer funded television ads featuring Donald Trump are permissible and...

30.09.2026 10

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WhatsApp rolls out new feature for teens: What parents need to know

WhatsApp rolls out new feature for teens: What parents need to know

WhatsApp is rolling out new safety measures for teenagers as tech companies face growing demands to deliver age-appropriate experiences for children....

30.09.2026 20

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Nearly 40% of the world is exposed to dangerous ozone pollution in 2026: Key details

Nearly 40% of the world is exposed to dangerous ozone pollution in 2026: Key details

According to a new report released by Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, the combination of prolonged periods of extreme heat and human-caused...

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US inflation rises less than expected: What to know

US inflation rises less than expected: What to know

US inflation increased more slowly than expected in August which could lead financial markets to further diminish the likelihood of another rate hike...

30.09.2026 30

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New report warns of record ocean warming and rising seas

New report warns of record ocean warming and rising seas

According to a report by more than 100 international scientists, the world’s oceans are undergoing major changes that could have consequences for...

30.09.2026 30

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What Trump’s meeting with tech leaders means for AI safety

What Trump’s meeting with tech leaders means for AI safety

President Donald Trump's lunch with AI leaders on Tuesday brought together major technology leaders to discuss artificial intelligence and its...

30.09.2026 30

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Meta expands Instagram school safety program: What to know

Meta expands Instagram school safety program: What to know

On Tuesday, Meta said that it is adding new features to Instagram's school partnership program in the US-a significant move to expand tools for...

29.09.2026 20

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What’s behind Anthropic’s $518 billion AI buildout: New filing reveals crucial details

What’s behind Anthropic’s $518 billion AI buildout: New filing reveals crucial details

In a major update, Anthropic said it anticipates spending at least $518 billion over a decade building AI infrastructure with six partners-a plan that...

29.09.2026 20

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Swiss drought reveals Roman secrets that could redraw ancient maps

Swiss drought reveals Roman secrets that could redraw ancient maps

Swiss archaeologists are getting new insights into the Roman history of Switzerland after drought conditions revealed previously hidden sites as the...

29.09.2026 20

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SpaceX’s Starship engine failure raises questions over NASA’s moon mission

SpaceX’s Starship engine failure raises questions over NASA’s moon mission

The Starship engine failure that nearly derailed the orbital debut of SpaceX's next-generation spacecraft may obscure NASA’s ability to meet...

29.09.2026 20

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Meta’s Muse AI agent gets new tools for small businesses: What to know

Meta’s Muse AI agent gets new tools for small businesses: What to know

Meta Platforms is reportedly expanding its AI agent Muse to small businesses by implementing software integrations with tools such as Shopify,...

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China weighs allowing ByteDance and Alibaba to buy new Nvidia chips: Here’s why

China weighs allowing ByteDance and Alibaba to buy new Nvidia chips: Here’s why

On Sunday, the Chinese government suggested it would allow domestic companies like ByteDance and Alibaba to buy a new Nvidia chip built for high-end...

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Asteroid Bennu: NASA samples reveal how it was born from fire and ice

Asteroid Bennu: NASA samples reveal how it was born from fire and ice

Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission have revealed new clues about the asteroid’s origins showing how it was...

27.09.2026 20

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Why Bill Gates is calling for stronger AI rules amid growing safety concerns

Why Bill Gates is calling for stronger AI rules amid growing safety concerns

In an interview broadcast Sunday, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said that AI requires statutory oversight that goes beyond...

27.09.2026 20

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Meta’s Muse agent targets one of the economy’s most profitable sectors: Key details to know

Meta’s Muse agent targets one of the economy’s most profitable sectors: Key details to know

The Meta Muse AI agent is capitalizing on a high-growth area of the economy as the company explores new ways for artificial intelligence to manage...

27.09.2026 20

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Andy Burnham refuses to back Heathrow’s third runway

Andy Burnham refuses to back Heathrow’s third runway

In the latest update, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has declined to confirm his support for a third runway at Heathrow after it emerged that the...

27.09.2026 20

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Pope Leo urges action against abuse during Lourdes visit: What to know

Pope Leo urges action against abuse during Lourdes visit: What to know

Pope Leo has reportedly called for an end to the scourge of sexual abuse during his visit to Lourdes urging greater efforts to protect people and...

27.09.2026 20

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Jill Dando murder case: Piers Morgan reacts as police reexamine 1999 CCTV footage

Jill Dando murder case: Piers Morgan reacts as police reexamine 1999 CCTV footage

Technological advances have allowed police to revisit old CCTV footage linked to the unresolved murder of the BBC broadcaster Jill Dando. The upgrades...

26.09.2026 20

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Trump says US and Cuba could reach a deal amid rising tensions: Here’s what to know

Trump says US and Cuba could reach a deal amid rising tensions: Here’s what to know

On Saturday, President Donald Trump predicted that the United States and Cuba will reach an agreement and that he does not think military action will...

26.09.2026 20

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Harvard scientists detect mysterious radio signal from planet outside our solar system

Harvard scientists detect mysterious radio signal from planet outside our solar system

In a major breakthrough, astronomers have confirmed over 6,300 exoplanets circling host stars beyond our solar system, ranging from small, rocky...

26.09.2026 30

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Apple faces record $5.7 billion patent verdict over haptic technology: Here’s why

Apple faces record $5.7 billion patent verdict over haptic technology: Here’s why

A US jury has ordered Apple to pay San Diego-based Taction Technology more than $5.7 billion over a patent dispute involving haptic technology used to...

26.09.2026 30

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Heathrow’s third runway delayed amid significant challenges: What to know

Heathrow’s third runway delayed amid significant challenges: What to know

Heathrow’s plans for a third runway are reportedly to be delayed by four years with the project now expected to be completed by 2039. According to...

26.09.2026 20

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Andy Burnham faces backlash over plans to invite Russia to 2027 Manchester G20

Andy Burnham faces backlash over plans to invite Russia to 2027 Manchester G20

Andy Burnham is under fire for his plans to invite Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit in Manchester. According to government sources confirmed on...

26.09.2026 30

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OpenAI tools post ChatGPT user images online: What to know

OpenAI tools post ChatGPT user images online: What to know

On Friday, artificial intelligence giant OpenAI accepted that its AI tools had posted images users provided to ChatGPT on online sites without the...

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