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Mash-Up of Paramount and Warner Bros. Will Be Called Skydance

Paramount and Warner Bros. merger will create company named Skydance, combining major media studios.

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Accenture rallies more than 20% after earnings beat, heads for best day ever

Accenture stock surges over 20% on earnings beat, posting its best single day ever.

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Oracle has reportedly signed a $7 billion deal with Tencent. It could provide relief for the troubled stock.

Oracle signs $7 billion deal with Tencent, potentially easing pressure on Oracle's stock.

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Russia launches massive strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid, forcing power cuts ahead of winter

Russia launches major strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing widespread power outages as winter approaches.

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US judge approves settlement allowing Paramount to acquire Warner Bros

US judge approves settlement permitting Paramount to acquire Warner Bros.

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Micron beats on earnings and issues strong guidance as data center revenue jumps 11-fold

Micron beats earnings with strong guidance; data center revenue surges 11-fold.

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Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring

Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring, threatening supply disruptions.

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Micron earnings hit Wall Street after the bell. Here's how traders are positioned into the report

Micron reports earnings after market close; traders positioned ahead of semiconductor earnings release.

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OpenAI is sued over rogue AI Hugging Face cyberattack

OpenAI faces lawsuit over alleged rogue AI involvement in Hugging Face cyberattack.

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S Korea demands apology over DMZ blasts as N Korea denies planting mines

South Korea demands North Korea apologize for DMZ blasts; North denies planting mines, escalating border tensions.

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Nvidia’s historic buyback announcement underscores a sharp divide in Big Tech

Nvidia announces historic share buyback, signaling confidence amid divergent Big Tech capital allocation strategies.

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Intensified Russian strikes are tearing Kyiv apart, warns mayor

Kyiv mayor warns intensified Russian strikes are causing severe damage to the city.

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Russia’s Latest Propaganda? A.I.-Generated War Songs.

Russia deploys AI-generated war songs as propaganda tool, signaling escalation in information warfare tactics.

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The Latest Challenge to Data Centers? Restive Investors.

Investors are pushing back against data center expansion plans, creating operational and capital challenges for the sector.

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San Francisco's car crime has plunged. How much credit does Flock deserve?

San Francisco car crime declined sharply; license plate reader company Flock may have contributed to the drop.

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Australia’s News Media Bargaining Code: Second Movement and AI Coda

American Enterprise Institute analyzes Australia's News Media Bargaining Code and its implications for AI.

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The Flock Debate Comes to Pennsylvania

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OpenAI fires workers for 'mishandling sensitive information'

OpenAI fires workers for mishandling sensitive information, raising internal security and governance concerns.

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Australia says platforms like Steam and Roblox have 'significant' child safety gaps

Australia identifies significant child safety gaps in platforms including Steam and Roblox, signaling potential regulatory pressure.

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Seoul warns 'further action' if Ukraine does not apologise over prisoner-of-war row

South Korea threatens escalation in dispute with Ukraine over prisoner-of-war treatment, raising geopolitical tensions.

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Why Are Democrats Going to Bat for Terrible Colleges?

American Enterprise Institute commentary questions Democratic support for colleges with poor outcomes.

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The Looming Closure of China’s AI Frontier

American Enterprise Institute analysis warns of potential closure of China's AI frontier, signaling escalating US-China tech competition.

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Google launches Project Suncatcher, a step towards AI data centers in space

Google launches Project Suncatcher to develop AI data centers in space, addressing power and cooling constraints.

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Billionaire family offices bet on geothermal energy, brain implants in September

Billionaire family offices deployed capital into geothermal energy and brain implant companies during September.

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Why Micron’s big earnings report isn’t lifting the stock

Micron reported earnings but the stock did not rise, suggesting market skepticism despite results.

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Walmart is using light-up digital shelf labels to help shoppers and employees find items

Walmart deploys light-up digital shelf labels to improve item location for shoppers and staff.

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Russian drone hits school in Ukraine’s Kyiv as Moscow presses air assault

Russian drone strikes hit a school in Kyiv as Moscow intensifies aerial bombardment of Ukraine.

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Why Amazon got a call-up to the Goldman Sachs conviction list of top stocks

Goldman Sachs added Amazon to its conviction list of top stock picks.

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Meta, ServiceNow and these 7 other tech stocks could lead the next leg of the AI trade

MarketWatch identifies Meta, ServiceNow, and seven other tech stocks as potential leaders in the next phase of AI-driven market gains.

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Trump's AI rebrand causes 'unprecedented' demand for Slovenian website names

Trump's AI rebrand sparked surge in demand for Slovenian .si domain names, a digital asset market effect.

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SpaceX set to launch Google AI chips into orbit in push toward space-based data centers

SpaceX to launch Google AI chips into orbit as part of space-based data center development.

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Tech in cars can be used to snoop on you, Dutch spy chiefs warn

Dutch intelligence officials warn that vehicle technology enables surveillance of occupants, raising privacy and security concerns.

Sourced from The Guardian

Can Europe still compete with the US and China?

Al Jazeera examines whether Europe can maintain competitive standing against the US and China across key sectors.

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When Data Centers Cluster Together, How Dirty Are They? One County Wants Answers.

New York county scrutinizes environmental impact of clustered data centers amid rapid AI infrastructure expansion.

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Inside Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao’s Life After Prison

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao released from prison; profile examines his life after incarceration.

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UK bookmakers that warned over illicit market had deal with offshore casinos

UK bookmakers that raised concerns about illegal gambling markets maintained business relationships with offshore casinos.

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Trade tensions mean fewer Canadians flocking to South Florida

Trade tensions reduce Canadian travel to South Florida, dampening tourism demand in the region.

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OpenAI ‘reviewing’ report of failed hacking attempt against Canada’s gov’t

OpenAI reviewing report of failed hacking attempt targeting Canadian government systems.

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Modi’s India takes on Trump more openly, from ‘terrorism’ to tariffs

India under Modi is publicly challenging Trump administration positions on terrorism designations and tariff policy.

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South Korea’s exports hit record high on AI boom

South Korea's exports reached record levels, driven by artificial intelligence demand.

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AI boom could trigger market shocks, Bank of England boss warns

Bank of England governor warns AI boom could trigger market shocks.

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In photos: China's Xi hardens Taiwan warning as country celebrates week-long National Day holiday

Xi Jinping escalates Taiwan rhetoric during China's National Day week, raising geopolitical tension.

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Trump’s AI lunch included every major tech company. Except Apple

Trump hosted AI lunch with major tech firms but excluded Apple, signaling potential policy divergence.

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OpenAI flags Chinese-linked effort to extract AI model reasoning

OpenAI reports Chinese-linked effort to extract reasoning from its AI models through security vulnerability.

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We're raising our Micron price target after an incredible quarter and robust guidance

CNBC raises Micron price target following strong quarterly results and forward guidance.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom bans AI 'robo bosses' in landmark state law, reversing his earlier veto

California Governor Newsom signs law restricting AI workplace monitoring and autonomous management systems, reversing prior veto.

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China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game?

China imposes restrictions on AI relationships; regulatory approach raises questions about competitive positioning.

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Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles down on Ukraine

Putin signals continued Russian military commitment to Ukraine, sustaining geopolitical risk and commodity volatility.

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The AI telling farmers when to harvest

AI systems are being deployed to advise farmers on harvest timing, potentially improving crop yields and reducing waste.

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US Senate rejects bill targeting AI data centre electricity costs

US Senate rejects bill to cap electricity costs for AI data centres, leaving power demand unconstrained.

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Mattel Chief Named Co-C.E.O. of Combined Paramount and Warner Bros.

Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz named co-CEO of merged Paramount and Warner Bros., signaling toy-to-media strategy shift.

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Google rolls out Gemini 4 Argon, its most advanced AI model

Google launches Gemini 4 Argon, its most advanced AI model, advancing competitive positioning in generative AI.

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Treasury launches student loan support center as new data show 9.3 million borrowers in default

Treasury opens student loan support center as 9.3 million borrowers fall into default.

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Russian drone crashes into Kyiv playground without exploding

Russian drone crashes into Kyiv playground without detonating, continuing aerial attacks on Ukrainian capital.

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While Surging to Records, Stocks Experience Some ‘Wobbles’

U.S. stocks reach record highs but face near-term volatility.

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Meta stock enjoys best month since 2022 on AI momentum

Meta stock posts best monthly performance since 2022, driven by AI momentum.

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Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich to help Pentagon with warfare initiative, Hegseth says

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Google Wants Hollywood to Stop Being So Afraid of Technology

Google urges Hollywood to reduce resistance to technology adoption in entertainment industry.

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Sen. Hawley: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declined to testify at rogue AI hearing

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declined to testify at a Senate hearing on rogue AI, drawing criticism from Sen. Hawley.

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Grindr expands beyond dating with $250 million telehealth acquisition of PurposeMed

Grindr acquires telehealth provider PurposeMed for $250 million, diversifying beyond dating into healthcare services.

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How the ‘AI put’ has become the only thing that matters for stocks

Market participants increasingly rely on AI-driven put options as a hedging mechanism, reshaping equity trading dynamics.

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Medical Records Firm Uses AI Tool to Expose Flaws that Threaten Patient Privacy

Medical records firm deploys AI tool to identify privacy vulnerabilities in its systems, raising data protection concerns.

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Two trades that just happened in 'Magnificent Seven' stocks point to big gains ahead

Two trades in Magnificent Seven stocks signal potential gains ahead, according to CNBC analysis.

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US regulator launches probe into AI companies

US trade regulator opens investigation into AI companies including Anthropic and OpenAI.

Sourced from Al Jazeera · The Guardian

NASA Just Pulled the SR-71 Out of Retirement

NASA reactivates SR-71 Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft, signaling renewed investment in advanced aerospace capabilities.

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reports more than $250 million in income last year

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick disclosed over $250 million in income last year.

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FTC is investigating OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI companies over product risks

FTC investigates OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI companies over product risks.

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‘So much uncertainty’: Michigan’s Arab American businesses navigate Trump’s Canada trade war

Michigan Arab American businesses face uncertainty from Trump's Canada trade war, affecting cross-border commerce.

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Trump's meeting with tech leaders leaves AI safety more unsettled than ever

Trump met with tech leaders; AI safety concerns remain unresolved after the discussion.

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Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv region kill four, target power grid

Russian attacks on Kyiv kill four and damage Ukraine's power grid, escalating energy infrastructure targeting.

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N Korea and S Korea exchange threats over DMZ blast

North and South Korea exchange threats following a DMZ blast, escalating peninsula tensions.

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Citi tells investors it’s time to sell Moderna after 600%-plus stock gains

Citi recommends selling Moderna stock after 600% gains, signaling valuation concerns at current levels.

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DeepSeek and Huawei Target a Key Source of Nvidia’s A.I. Dominance

DeepSeek and Huawei are targeting advanced semiconductors that underpin Nvidia's AI market leadership.

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AI's coming roadblock in regulation: Antitrust hawks

Antitrust regulators are positioning as obstacles to AI deployment and commercialization.

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Dan Ives prepares to debut fund offering access to private companies fueling AI boom

Weiss Research analyst Dan Ives launches fund providing retail access to private AI companies.

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Regulating AI 'not the right place to start' says Bailey

Bank of England Governor Bailey argues AI regulation should not be the immediate priority, signaling a cautious approach to oversight.

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Rebuffing “Clever Kids, Clueless Parents” Mentality: Education, Not Speech Restriction

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A startup wants to build a massive nuclear-powered data center on public land in Utah

Utah startup plans nuclear-powered data center on public land, combining energy and AI infrastructure development.

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Russia targets data centers in Kyiv as NATO condemns Moscow’s ‘irresponsible nuclear rhetoric’

Russia strikes Kyiv data centers while NATO rebukes Moscow's nuclear rhetoric, escalating Ukraine conflict.

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Trump calls Kim Jong Un a ‘friend’ and plays down N Korea’s nuclear arsenal

Trump characterizes North Korea's Kim Jong Un as a friend and minimizes nuclear threat severity.

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OpenAI launches ‘dots,’ personal AI assistant ‘built to handle everything’

OpenAI launches Dots, a personal AI assistant designed to handle broad user tasks.

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Nandy says children’s social media ban only ‘staging post’ in online safety drive

UK Labour minister Nandy frames children's social media ban as partial step toward broader online safety regulation.

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AI broke the job application. What replaces it?

AI is disrupting traditional job application processes, raising questions about what hiring systems will replace them.

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South Korea demands apology from Pyongyang for landmine blasts that injured three

South Korea demands apology from North Korea after landmine blasts injured three soldiers.

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Beijing warns of retaliation if Europe imposes curbs on Chinese businesses

Beijing threatens retaliation against Europe if it restricts Chinese business operations, escalating trade tensions.

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US Senate blocks resolution seeking report on Americans killed in West Bank

US Senate blocks resolution requesting report on American deaths in West Bank.

Sourced from Al Jazeera

The Asian Volunteer Corps Of Ukraine.

Kagan Dunlap discusses the Asian Volunteer Corps of Ukraine, a group of Asian volunteers fighting in Ukraine's conflict.

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Trump, top tech firms sign accord to ‘self-police’ AI development

Trump and major tech firms agreed to self-regulate AI development rather than pursue formal government regulation.

Sourced from Al Jazeera

A.I. Is ‘Better Informed’ Than Doctors, Kennedy Tells Industry-Backed MAHA Summit

Robert Kennedy Jr. told a health summit that AI is better informed than doctors, signaling potential shift in medical authority.

Sourced from The New York Times

Ukraine's prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaign

Russian missile strikes have destroyed Ukraine's steel industry, disrupting a major commodity producer and exporter.

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Three takeaways from Trump's 'Super Intelligence' summit

Trump convenes Super Intelligence summit; three key takeaways emerge on AI policy direction.

Sourced from BBC News · The Guardian

Chinese AI tool told researchers how to make bioweapons

Chinese AI tool reportedly provided bioweapon synthesis instructions to researchers, raising biosecurity and AI safety concerns.

Sourced from BBC News

The start-ups hoping to return battery making to the US

US battery manufacturing start-ups are working to rebuild domestic production capacity, shifting supply chains away from overseas.

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Paramount’s Streaming Chief Leaves Ahead of Warner Bros. Deal

Paramount's streaming chief departs as Warner Bros. deal approaches, signaling leadership transition amid industry consolidation.

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Cramer warns the narrative around AI is turning — and stocks could pay the price

Cramer warns AI narrative is shifting, posing downside risk to AI-exposed stocks.

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Hollywood’s big debt deal hits a wall of higher yields as Paramount finances Warner Bros. buyout

Paramount faces higher borrowing costs while financing a Warner Bros. acquisition, signaling tighter credit conditions for media deals.

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Microsoft’s stock is on track to post its biggest quarterly gain in 28 years

Microsoft stock is on track for its largest quarterly gain in 28 years.

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Trump tries to rename AI 'super intelligence' as polls show him sinking on key issue

Trump proposes renaming AI to 'super intelligence' amid declining poll numbers on the issue.

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IPO postponements are accelerating in third quarter, even beyond Oura

IPO postponements are accelerating in the third quarter, extending beyond Oura's delayed offering.

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The real prize in AMD’s $8 billion World Labs acquisition isn’t what you’d think

AMD acquires World Labs for $8 billion; strategic value extends beyond apparent focus.

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