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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

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,

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

Air traffic control applicants top 8,000 in 13 hours, transportation secretary says
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Home shopping network pioneer QVC files for bankruptcy protection

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

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-

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

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

Arlington man finds rapid relief from Parkinson's with new incision‑free treatment
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‘We just can’t go back’: How one mom dramatically cut her family’s technology use

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

‘We just can’t go back’: How one mom dramatically cut her family’s technology use
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New German search engine lets people check whether their relatives were Nazis

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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,

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

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

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.

RTX's GTF Advantage engine certified by European authorities
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5 of the most covetable watches for women in 2026

5 of the most covetable watches for women in 2026

5 of the most covetable watches for women in 2026
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One-way attack drones: Low-cost, high-tech weapons ‘democratize’ precision warfare

One-way attack drones have changed the face of the Russia-Ukraine war and give Iran a boost in countering US and Israeli forces.

One-way attack drones: Low-cost, high-tech weapons ‘democratize’ precision warfare
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Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets

A controversy has erupted over prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi

Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets
Crime|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

The attack on Sam Altman exposed a dark underbelly of the anti-AI movement

The attack on Sam Altman exposed a dark underbelly of the anti-AI movement

The attack on Sam Altman exposed a dark underbelly of the anti-AI movement
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From Charlie Kirk's killing to OJ, how courtroom cameras spark debate

Cameras in U.S. courtrooms have offered the world a portal into the inner workings of notorious criminal proceedings

From Charlie Kirk's killing to OJ, how courtroom cameras spark debate
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French trio's planned $24 billion telecoms deal to test EU resolve

A sweetened 20.35 billion euro ($24 billion) joint bid by Bouygues Telecom, Iliad-owned Free and Orange for France's second-largest

French trio's planned $24 billion telecoms deal to test EU resolve
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Netflix slumps as muted forecasts, Hastings exit deepen growth worries

Netflix shares fell more than 10% in early trading on Friday, as investors digested a tepid forecast and the surprise exit of co-founder and Chairman Reed

Netflix slumps as muted forecasts, Hastings exit deepen growth worries
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Apple's iPhone shipments in China surge 20% in Q1, data shows

Apple's iPhone shipments surged 20% in China in the first quarter, for the strongest growth among major vendors, despite an overall decline as

Apple's iPhone shipments in China surge 20% in Q1, data shows
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Ford recalls about 1.4 million pickup trucks over gearshift issue, NHTSA says

Ford is recalling about 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. following a U.S.

Ford recalls about 1.4 million pickup trucks over gearshift issue, NHTSA says
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Uber's Delivery Hero stake boosted by Prosus' $318 million share sale

Dutch technology investor Prosus has agreed to sell a 4.5% stake in Delivery Hero to Uber for about 270 million euros ($318.06 million), making the ride-hailing group the fourth-

Uber's Delivery Hero stake boosted by Prosus' $318 million share sale
Technology|World

China turns Taiwan’s own voices against it in information war

As Chinese warships and fighter jets staged massive drills around Taiwan in December, a parallel action was unfolding on smartphone screens.

China turns Taiwan’s own voices against it in information war
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Uber to acquire additional 4.5% stake in Delivery Hero, FT reports

Uber has reached an agreement to acquire an additional 4.5% stake in rival Delivery Hero and will buy around 270 million euros ($318.1 million) of Delivery Hero shares at 20 euros

Uber to acquire additional 4.5% stake in Delivery Hero, FT reports
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China offers Vietnam railway loans, technology; shows off its high-speed rail

China offered to boost ties with Vietnam on rail infrastructure, from loans and technology to training, as its neighbour's top leader, To Lam, wound up a visit

China offers Vietnam railway loans, technology; shows off its high-speed rail
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Ericsson lags profit expectations as AI demand drives up chip bill

Sweden's Ericsson reported a first-quarter core profit that slightly missed market expectations on Friday, citing increasing chip costs

Ericsson lags profit expectations as AI demand drives up chip bill
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Drone maker AEVEX raises $320 million in US IPO

Drone maker AEVEX said on Thursday that it had raised $320 million ​in its U.S. initial public offering after ‌pricing shares at $20 each.

Drone maker AEVEX raises $320 million in US IPO
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Philippines, US to build industrial hub to strengthen supply chain security

The United States and the Philippines will build a 4,000-acre (1,620 hectares) industrial hub after Manila joined a Washington-led initiative to secure AI and

Philippines, US to build industrial hub to strengthen supply chain security
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Robotic legs help elderly Hong Kong fire survivors climb back for belongings

More than four months after a deadly fire engulfed her apartment block in Hong Kong's northern Tai Po district, Fanny Mok is preparing to

Robotic legs help elderly Hong Kong fire survivors climb back for belongings
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Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling

Air New Zealand will soon add triple-tier bunk beds for economy travelers to have a chance to sleep on long-haul flights

Airline adding bunk beds for economy travelers but bans snacks, smells and cuddling
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Sony to get up to $380 million image sensor factory Japan subsidy

The Japanese government will provide subsidies of up to 60 billion yen ($380 million) to Sony for an image sensor plant in the western Japanese prefecture of Kumamoto,

Sony to get up to $380 million image sensor factory Japan subsidy
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China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew to stay in space an extra month

China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew will stay in space for an extra month, after careful consideration from China's Manned Space Engineering Office, the country's state

China's Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew to stay in space an extra month
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Tesla seeks Taiwan chip engineers for Terafab project

Tesla is seeking semiconductor engineers in Taiwan for its Terafab artificial intelligence chip complex, according to job postings on its website.

Tesla seeks Taiwan chip engineers for Terafab project
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OpenAI to spend more than $20 billion on Cerebras chips, receive stake, The Information reports

OpenAI has agreed to pay chip startup Cerebras more than $20 billion over the next three years to use servers powered by the company's chips, under a deal that could also give the

OpenAI to spend more than $20 billion on Cerebras chips, receive stake, The Information reports
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Artemis II astronauts speak to CNN's Erin Burnett about their mission and unbreakable bond

Erin Burnett talks to the crew of Artemis II in their first interview with CNN after their history making trip around the moon.

Artemis II astronauts speak to CNN's Erin Burnett about their mission and unbreakable bond
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Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of 'destruction' followed

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill conducted a roundtable with leading AI executives and academics to discuss the potential transformative impacts of the technology on American society

Lawmakers gathered quietly to talk about AI. Angst and fears of 'destruction' followed
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NiSource signs long-term power deal with Alphabet, expands Amazon agreement

U.S. utility NiSource said on Thursday it had signed a long-term energy supply agreement with a unit of Alphabet to support a large data center in northern Indiana.

NiSource signs long-term power deal with Alphabet, expands Amazon agreement
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FAA restricts some San Francisco airport landings, warns of delays

The U.S.

FAA restricts some San Francisco airport landings, warns of delays
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Romanian state institutions face 10,000 cyberattacks daily, defence minister says

Romanian state institutions are facing more than 10,000 cyberattacks daily, Defence Minister Radu Miruta said on Tuesday.

Romanian state institutions face 10,000 cyberattacks daily, defence minister says
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Drone violations of restricted airspace at Colorado Rockies games prompt warning from authorities

A rash of drone sightings during the Colorado Rockies’ first homestand of the season against the Philadelphia Phillies sent law enforcement scrambling to track down the operators

Drone violations of restricted airspace at Colorado Rockies games prompt warning from authorities
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Amazon, Delta team up for in-flight Wi-Fi, challenging Musk's Starlink

Amazon's Leo satellite internet unit signed a deal with Delta Air Lines to provide in-flight Wi-Fi on 500 of the airline's planes starting in 2028

Amazon, Delta team up for in-flight Wi-Fi, challenging Musk's Starlink
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Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shield

The Artemis II astronauts who ignited a lunar renaissance are giving high marks to their moonship for its performance during reentry — especially the heat shield

Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shield
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French Senate debates social media ban for children under 15

French senators vote on Tuesday on a draft law that aims to ban social media access for children under the age of 15, joining countries around the world

French Senate debates social media ban for children under 15
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NHTSA opens probe into about 75,000 Nissan Frontier trucks over fuel leak concerns

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday launched a probe into about 75,300 model-year 2006 Nissan Frontier pickup trucks due to concerns about potential fuel

NHTSA opens probe into about 75,000 Nissan Frontier trucks over fuel leak concerns
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White House to give US agencies Anthropic Mythos access, Bloomberg News reports

The U.S. government is planning to make a version of Anthropic's frontier AI model Mythos available to major federal agencies amid concerns that the tool could sharply increase

White House to give US agencies Anthropic Mythos access, Bloomberg News reports
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Valero partially restarts Port Arthur, Texas refinery after blast, sources say

Valero Energy Corp has partially restarted its 380,000 barrel-per-day Port Arthur, Texas refinery following a March 23 explosion and fire, said two people

Valero partially restarts Port Arthur, Texas refinery after blast, sources say
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Netflix co-founder Hastings exits as streaming pioneer hunts for growth

Netflix Chairman Reed Hastings is quitting the streaming service he co-founded 29 years ago.

Netflix co-founder Hastings exits as streaming pioneer hunts for growth
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TikTok seeks Brazil fintech license to offer credit

Social media platform TikTok, controlled by China's ByteDance, is seeking approval from the Brazilian central bank to operate as a lending and payments

TikTok seeks Brazil fintech license to offer credit
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Volvo leans on Chinese parent Geely to survive in tough car market

Volvo Cars' only way to survive as competition intensifies is by cooperating with Geely's other car

Volvo leans on Chinese parent Geely to survive in tough car market
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California AI order requires firms seeking state contracts to have safeguards against abuse

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on Monday that requires firms seeking contracts with the state to provide safeguards against AI misuse, including the

California AI order requires firms seeking state contracts to have safeguards against abuse
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Apple tests Siri feature that handles multiple commands at once, Bloomberg News reports

Apple is testing a feature that would let Siri process multiple requests in a single query, bringing the virtual assistant more in line with the capabilities of newer AI

Apple tests Siri feature that handles multiple commands at once, Bloomberg News reports
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European power companies plot US expansion despite past struggles

Several major European power companies are laying out big plans to expand in the United States, as the lure of explosive electricity

European power companies plot US expansion despite past struggles
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WTO cannot address trade imbalances, but US not ready to exit, Greer says

The World Trade Organization is unable to deal with the core challenges of the global trading system, but the U.S. is not ready to leave the body, U.S.

WTO cannot address trade imbalances, but US not ready to exit, Greer says
Europe|Technology|World

Russia goes after VPNs as 'great crackdown' gathers pace

Russia is going to further clamp down Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), which are used by millions of Russians to get around internet controls and

Russia goes after VPNs as 'great crackdown' gathers pace
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GM idles Detroit EV plant, temporarily laying off 1,300 workers

General Motors is idling a Detroit electric vehicle plant until April 13, extending downtime that began on March 16, the company said

GM idles Detroit EV plant, temporarily laying off 1,300 workers
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LaGuardia controller staffing may have violated procedures on night of collision, document shows

Air traffic controller staffing at LaGuardia airport on the night an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck may have violated the facility's

LaGuardia controller staffing may have violated procedures on night of collision, document shows
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Nvidia bets $2 billion on Marvell as rising AI adoption fuels competition

Nvidia has invested $2 billion in Marvell Technology as part of efforts to make it easier for customers to use the custom artificial

Nvidia bets $2 billion on Marvell as rising AI adoption fuels competition
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Meta to limit PG-13 rating use for teen accounts in Motion Picture Association deal

Meta has agreed to scale back references to the PG-13 film rating when describing its teen accounts, resolving a dispute with the Motion Picture

Meta to limit PG-13 rating use for teen accounts in Motion Picture Association deal
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Novo Nordisk to launch discounted Wegovy subscriptions for self-pay patients in US

Novo Nordisk will launch a discounted subscription plan for U.S.

Novo Nordisk to launch discounted Wegovy subscriptions for self-pay patients in US
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

AI-led selloff in contract research firms may be misjudging disruption risk

Shares of contract research organizations have tumbled on fears that advances in artificial intelligence could allow drugmakers to take

AI-led selloff in contract research firms may be misjudging disruption risk
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Meta unveils two $499 Ray-Ban smart glasses for prescription users

Meta Platforms launched two new Ray-Ban prescription smart glasses on Tuesday, expanding its offerings in an area that has become one of the few breakthrough successes in the race

Meta unveils two $499 Ray-Ban smart glasses for prescription users
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AT&T signs deal worth $2 billion to upgrade emergency cellular network

AT&T has reached a deal to invest about $1 billion to improve the Commerce Department's FirstNet and deliver $1 billion in cost savings for the program via reduced rates, a U.S

AT&T signs deal worth $2 billion to upgrade emergency cellular network
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X recovers after brief US outage, Downdetector shows

Social media platform X was back up after a brief outage that impacted thousands of users in the U.S. on Tuesday, according to Downdetector.com.

X recovers after brief US outage, Downdetector shows
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Marco Rubio urges US diplomats to use X to fight 'anti-American propaganda'

U.S. diplomats should use social media platform X and partner with military psychological operations units in an effort to "counter foreign anti-

Marco Rubio urges US diplomats to use X to fight 'anti-American propaganda'
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Elon Musk must face class action over late disclosure of Twitter stake, judge rules

A federal judge on Tuesday said former Twitter investors who accused Elon Musk of defrauding them by waiting too long to disclose his initial 

Elon Musk must face class action over late disclosure of Twitter stake, judge rules
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NTSB faults Ford driver assistance system in fatal US crashes

The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday criticized Ford Motor's hands-free advanced driver assistance system BlueCruise for failing to

NTSB faults Ford driver assistance system in fatal US crashes
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Activist investor Irenic swoops in on Snap with new stake, shares surge

Activist investor Irenic Capital Management said on Tuesday that technology company Snap could be worth at least five times as much as today's valuation but

Activist investor Irenic swoops in on Snap with new stake, shares surge
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Monzo to close US business to focus on UK and Europe

British mobile bank Monzo said on Tuesday it is exiting the United States, describing the move as a strategic decision to focus on expanding in the UK and Europe.

Monzo to close US business to focus on UK and Europe