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A Chinese android just ran a half-marathon faster than any human ever

April 19, 2026

FanDuel wants to carve a sports niche in the controversial prediction market business

April 19, 2026

White House garden tours offer an inside look at Trump’s transformations

April 19, 2026

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Tesla expands robotaxi service to Dallas, Houston

Tesla is rolling out its robotaxis in Dallas and Houston, the electric vehicle maker said on Saturday, marking further expansion of its nascent service in the United States since

April 19, 2026

Tesla expands robotaxi service to Dallas, Houston

A US citizen said she was illegally held by ICE. Surveillance video, the DHS and a million-dollar lawsuit say otherwise

April 18, 2026

Mediation fails in dispute over Franco-German fighter jet, Handelsblatt says

Mediators have failed to resolve a dispute between the companies involved in the Franco-German ‌FCAS fighter jet project, though

April 18, 2026

Mediation fails in dispute over Franco-German fighter jet, Handelsblatt says

The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here's how to spot it

The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to bring fiery streaks to the night sky

April 18, 2026

The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here's how to spot it

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It’s time for students to start committing to colleges. The age of AI is making it complicated

April 18, 2026

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Sneak peek at special Qantas jetliners for record-breaking 22-hour nonstop flights

April 18, 2026

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Australia, Japan sign contracts to start $7 billion warship deal

Australia and Japan signed contracts on Saturday launching their landmark A$10 billion ($7 billion) deal to supply Australia with warships, Tokyo's most consequential

April 18, 2026

Australia, Japan sign contracts to start $7 billion warship deal

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Beijing set to launch Satellite Town as China's aerospace industry grows

The core area of Beijing's Satellite Town, designed as a hub for satellite manufacturers and operators, will be completed in the second half of 2026, state-owned media

April 18, 2026

Beijing set to launch Satellite Town as China's aerospace industry grows

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US judge rejects Bayer bid to block Johnson & Johnson prostate cancer drug claims

A U.S. judge has rejected Bayer's request for an injunction to block Johnson & Johnson's alleged false advertising that its multibillion-dollar drug

April 18, 2026

US judge rejects Bayer bid to block Johnson & Johnson prostate cancer drug claims

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Federal judge blocks politically fraught TV station merger

April 18, 2026

Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled

A federal judge has blocked the $6.2 billion merger between local television giants Nexstar Media Group and Tegna until an antitrust lawsuit is resolved

April 18, 2026

Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger until antitrust lawsuit is settled

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Apple defeats bid for new Apple Watch import ban at US trade tribunal

A U.S. trade tribunal ruled for Apple on Friday against a bid from medtech company Masimo to reinstate an import ban on the tech giant's Apple

April 18, 2026

Apple defeats bid for new Apple Watch import ban at US trade tribunal

Blackstone-backed Liftoff moves closer to public markets with US IPO filing

Mobile app marketing firm Liftoff filed for an initial public offering in the U.S. on Friday, moving the Blackstone-backed company closer to the public markets on

April 18, 2026

Blackstone-backed Liftoff moves closer to public markets with US IPO filing

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White House chief of staff meets with Anthropic CEO over its new AI technology

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has met with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to discuss the company's new AI model, Mythos

April 18, 2026

White House chief of staff meets with Anthropic CEO over its new AI technology

US approves potential $11.9 billion sale of integrated combat system to Germany

The U.S.

April 18, 2026

US approves potential $11.9 billion sale of integrated combat system to Germany

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CEO of blacklisted Anthropic and White House hold ‘productive’ discussions on AI

April 17, 2026

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Mythos a serious threat but more will follow, Barclays CEO says

Anthropic's frontier AI model Mythos is a serious threat to the global banking system, and it is likely to be followed by similar, even more powerful cyberthreats,

April 18, 2026

Mythos a serious threat but more will follow, Barclays CEO says

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Nvidia rival Cerebras discloses US IPO filing as AI boom drives listings

AI chipmaker Cerebras Systems revealed its filing for a U.S. initial public offering on Friday, bringing the Nvidia rival closer to the public markets as it seeks to tap into

April 18, 2026

Nvidia rival Cerebras discloses US IPO filing as AI boom drives listings

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US Energy Department restores funding to carbon removal projects

The Department of Energy will retain funding for major carbon direct air capture awarded under the Biden administration after targeting them for

April 18, 2026

US Energy Department restores funding to carbon removal projects

White House and Anthropic CEO discuss working together amid rising fear about Mythos model

The Trump administration and Anthropic's CEO on Friday discussed working together for the first time since a dispute earlier

April 18, 2026

White House and Anthropic CEO discuss working together amid rising fear about Mythos model

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Ex-CEO, ex-CFO of bankrupt AI company charged with fraud

The former chief executive and chief financial officer of iLearningEngines, which provided AI-driven business automation technology, were indicted on

April 18, 2026

Ex-CEO, ex-CFO of bankrupt AI company charged with fraud

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Meta targets May 20 for first wave of layoffs; additional cuts later in 2026

Meta intends to conduct a first wave of sweeping layoffs planned for this year on May 20, with more coming later, three

April 18, 2026

Meta targets May 20 for first wave of layoffs; additional cuts later in 2026

Wildfires used to 'go to sleep' at night. Climate change has them burning overtime

Wildfires used to die down and even stop at night with cooler temperatures and increased humidity

April 18, 2026

Wildfires used to 'go to sleep' at night. Climate change has them burning overtime

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China's DeepSeek is raising funds at $10 billion valuation, The Information reports

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek is in talks with investors to raise at least $300 million at a valuation of $10 billion, The Information reported on Friday,

April 17, 2026

China's DeepSeek is raising funds at $10 billion valuation, The Information reports

Air traffic control applicants top 8,000 in 13 hours, transportation secretary says

A record 8,000-plus people have applied for jobs in the troubled U.S. air traffic control system in the first 13 hours of a recruitment drive

April 17, 2026

Air traffic control applicants top 8,000 in 13 hours, transportation secretary says

Home shopping network pioneer QVC files for bankruptcy protection

The owner of home shopping network pioneer QVC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

April 17, 2026

Home shopping network pioneer QVC files for bankruptcy protection

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Drone maker AEVEX valued at $2.6 billion as shares rise in NYSE debut

Drone maker AEVEX's shares jumped 15% in their debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday, signaling growing investor appetite for defense-

April 17, 2026

Drone maker AEVEX valued at $2.6 billion as shares rise in NYSE debut

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Arlington man finds rapid relief from Parkinson's with new incision‑free treatment

April 17, 2026

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‘We just can’t go back’: How one mom dramatically cut her family’s technology use

April 17, 2026

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New German search engine lets people check whether their relatives were Nazis

April 17, 2026

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Anthropic CEO to meet White House chief of staff amid Pentagon dispute, Axios reports

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is slated to meet White House chief of staff Susie Wiles on Friday, in a sign of a breakthrough in the artificial intelligence startup's dispute with

April 17, 2026

Anthropic CEO to meet White House chief of staff amid Pentagon dispute, Axios reports

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George Russell says he wants to keep Max Verstappen in F1 but would 'understand' if he goes

George Russell says he doesn’t want Formula 1 to “lose” Max Verstappen as the four-time champion vents his unhappiness with the new cars

April 17, 2026

George Russell says he wants to keep Max Verstappen in F1 but would 'understand' if he goes

It's not just Allbirds - another meme-stock season is on the horizon, Vanda Research says

U.S. tax season is over, but meme-stock season is just getting started.

April 17, 2026

It's not just Allbirds - another meme-stock season is on the horizon, Vanda Research says

Takeaways from AP-Grist reporting on federal support for rural renewable energy

The Associated Press and Grist have collaborated on a project to analyze how federal policy changes on energy are affecting farmers

April 17, 2026

Takeaways from AP-Grist reporting on federal support for rural renewable energy

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Ancient teeth reveal clues to the environment humans’ early ancestors evolved in millions of years ago

Through fossilized tooth enamel, scientists are reconstructing the diets and landscapes that existed millions of years ago. We really are what we eat.

April 17, 2026

Ancient teeth reveal clues to the environment humans’ early ancestors evolved in millions of years ago

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I’ve fired one of America’s most powerful lasers – here’s what a shot day looks like

It would take hours to set up the perfect shot at the Texas Petawatt Laser facility. Once it fired, the beam released an incredible amount of energy.

April 17, 2026

I’ve fired one of America’s most powerful lasers – here’s what a shot day looks like

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Anthropic talks to EU, including on its cyber security models, Commission says

U.S.-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic is currently in discussion with the European Commission on its different models, including its cyber security ones,

April 17, 2026

Anthropic talks to EU, including on its cyber security models, Commission says

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Walmart's Flipkart plans foray into India's ticketing market as live events boom, sources say

Walmart-owned Indian e-commerce firm Flipkart plans to sell movie and concert tickets in India, moving

April 17, 2026

Walmart's Flipkart plans foray into India's ticketing market as live events boom, sources say

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EV maker Polestar's fourth-quarter revenue jumps, loss narrows

Sweden's Polestar on Friday reported a sharp jump in fourth-quarter revenue and a smaller loss, as the electric vehicle maker ramped up production and cut costs to cater to

April 17, 2026

EV maker Polestar's fourth-quarter revenue jumps, loss narrows

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RTX's GTF Advantage engine certified by European authorities

RTX said on Friday that its GTF Advantage engine has been approved to be installed in the Airbus A320neo family aircraft by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.

April 17, 2026