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X Deactivates European Commission's Ad Account Amid โ‚ฌ120M Fine
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X Deactivates European Commission's Ad Account Amid โ‚ฌ120M Fine

X has deactivated the European Commission's ad account on its platform, citing the commission's alleged misuse of its advertising system to artificially increase reach and deceive users. The move comes after the European Commission fined X โ‚ฌ120 milli

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Scientists Rewrite Extreme Temperature Guidelines as Climate Change Deaths Soar
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2ย hours, 33ย minutes ago

Scientists Rewrite Extreme Temperature Guidelines as Climate Change Deaths Soar

Four technologies initially considered for the 2026 breakthroughs list have been revealed, showcasing innovative advancements that narrowly missed the cut-off. Meanwhile, researchers are reevaluating the human body's response to extreme temperatures,

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Intel's Pat Gelsinger Seeks to Revive Moore's Law with $150M Government Boost
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14ย hours, 38ย minutes ago

Intel's Pat Gelsinger Seeks to Revive Moore's Law with $150M Government Boost

Pat Gelsinger, a semiconductor industry veteran, is backing xLight, a startup that has secured a $150 million deal with the US Commerce Department, marking a significant government investment in a strategically important company. This development hig

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Meta Offers EU Users Ad-Free Option in Bid to End Investigation
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2ย hours, 36ย minutes ago

Meta Offers EU Users Ad-Free Option in Bid to End Investigation

Meta has proposed an ad-light option for EU users, aiming to resolve an investigation into its pay-or-consent business model under the EU's Digital Markets Act. This move follows a โ‚ฌ200 million fine in April and the threat of daily penalties up to 5%

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Intel's Former CEO Seeks to Revive Moore's Law with $150M Government Boost
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20ย hours, 36ย minutes ago

Intel's Former CEO Seeks to Revive Moore's Law with $150M Government Boost

Pat Gelsinger, former Intel CEO, is teaming up with semiconductor startup xLight, which has secured a $150 million deal with the US Commerce Department, marking a significant government investment in a strategically important company. This developmen

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RLS Challenges MIPS with Revolutionary Bike Helmet Safety Tech
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2ย days, 8ย hours ago

RLS Challenges MIPS with Revolutionary Bike Helmet Safety Tech

A new bike helmet safety technology, Rotational Lock System (RLS), is gaining attention for its innovative approach to reducing concussion risk. Unlike traditional MIPS technology, RLS places its protective device on the outside of the helmet, allowi

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IShowSpeed Sued for Alleged Assault on Viral Influencer Rizzbot
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1ย day, 8ย hours ago

IShowSpeed Sued for Alleged Assault on Viral Influencer Rizzbot

Popular creator IShowSpeed is facing a lawsuit from Social Robotics, the creators of viral humanoid influencer Rizzbot, alleging that he inflicted irreparable damage to the robot during a live-streamed meeting in September. The lawsuit claims that Sp

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Apple's Leadership Shift: A New Era Dawns as Top Executives Depart
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2ย hours, 31ย minutes ago

Apple's Leadership Shift: A New Era Dawns as Top Executives Depart

Apple is undergoing its largest leadership transformation since Steve Jobs' passing in 2011, with key departures in AI, design, and other critical divisions. The exits include high-profile executives like AI chief John Giannandrea and design head Ala

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Data Centers Under Fire: Environmental Groups Demand Halt to New Construction
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2ย hours, 38ย minutes ago

Data Centers Under Fire: Environmental Groups Demand Halt to New Construction

Environmental groups are calling for a nationwide halt on new data center construction due to soaring energy and water demands, citing concerns over rising electricity prices, community disruption, and climate threats. A coalition of over 230 organiz

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China's Stealthy Infiltration: Former Intelligence Chief Warns of China's University Espionage
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1ย day, 8ย hours ago

China's Stealthy Infiltration: Former Intelligence Chief Warns of China's University Espionage

Former Canadian Security Intelligence Service head David Vigneault warns that hostile powers, particularly China, are increasingly targeting western universities and companies to steal cutting-edge technologies through cyber-attacks, infiltrated agen

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Palestine Secures Historic Arab Cup Quarter-Final Spot
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14ย hours, 41ย minutes ago

Palestine Secures Historic Arab Cup Quarter-Final Spot

Palestine has made history by securing a spot in the Arab Cup quarter-finals, bringing a rare moment of joy to the Gaza Strip amidst ongoing challenges. The qualification milestone was met with widespread celebrations, as crowds gathered to wave flag

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Nonprofits Harness AI to Tackle 21st Century Challenges
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8ย hours, 35ย minutes ago

Nonprofits Harness AI to Tackle 21st Century Challenges

Nonprofits are facing a critical gap in adopting 21st-century technology, hindering their ability to effectively address modern social issues. Despite the potential of AI to drive positive change, many nonprofits lack the resources to invest in techn

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Waymo Hits the Road in 4 New Cities, Accelerating Autonomous Vehicle Progress
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20ย hours, 37ย minutes ago

Waymo Hits the Road in 4 New Cities, Accelerating Autonomous Vehicle Progress

Autonomous vehicle technology is rapidly advancing, with major players like Waymo, Uber, and Avride launching or planning robotaxi services in various cities. However, this accelerated pace has also raised concerns and criticism, including incidents

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Nigerian Authorities Secure Release of 100 Kidnapped Schoolchildren
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2ย hours, 41ย minutes ago

Nigerian Authorities Secure Release of 100 Kidnapped Schoolchildren

In a significant breakthrough, Nigerian authorities have secured the release of 100 schoolchildren kidnapped from St Marys private Catholic school in Niger state, with the remaining 165 students and staff still in captivity. The 100 released children

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EU Fines X โ‚ฌ120m for Deceptive Blue Tick Practices
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1ย day, 20ย hours ago

EU Fines X โ‚ฌ120m for Deceptive Blue Tick Practices

The European Commission has fined Elon Musk's social media platform X โ‚ฌ120m for allowing users to pay for blue verified check marks, deeming the practice "deceptive" and exposing users to scams. The move has sparked a heated response from the US, wit

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Apple Removes ICEBlock App Amid White House Pressure, Developer Sues for Free Speech Violations
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2ย hours, 27ย minutes ago

Apple Removes ICEBlock App Amid White House Pressure, Developer Sues for Free Speech Violations

ICEBlock, an iPhone app that anonymously tracks ICE agent presence, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration for allegedly violating the First Amendment through censorship and "unlawful threats." The app's removal from the Apple A

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Stablecoins Exposed: How Money Launderers and Sanctions Evaders Exploit Digital Dollars
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2ย hours, 46ย minutes ago

Stablecoins Exposed: How Money Launderers and Sanctions Evaders Exploit Digital Dollars

Stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency pegged to the US dollar, have emerged as a preferred tool for money launderers and those evading sanctions, offering near-instant cross-border transactions and ease of conversion back into traditional banking sys

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Government Launches 725 Million Apprenticeship Drive to Create 50,000 New Opportunities
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14ย hours, 43ย minutes ago

Government Launches 725 Million Apprenticeship Drive to Create 50,000 New Opportunities

The UK government has announced a ยฃ725 million initiative to create 50,000 new apprenticeships over the next three years, targeting sectors such as AI, hospitality, and engineering, with a focus on supporting young people under 25. The program aims t

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Intel Alum Pat Gelsinger Seeks Federal Boost to Revive Moore's Law
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1ย day, 8ย hours ago

Intel Alum Pat Gelsinger Seeks Federal Boost to Revive Moore's Law

Pat Gelsinger, a semiconductor industry veteran and former Intel executive, is backing xLight, a startup that has secured a $150 million deal with the US Commerce Department, marking a significant government investment in a strategically important co

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Anthropic's Claude Code Integrates with Slack, Revolutionizing Remote Coding
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2ย hours, 34ย minutes ago

Anthropic's Claude Code Integrates with Slack, Revolutionizing Remote Coding

Anthropic's Claude Code AI programming agent has expanded its capabilities with a beta integration on Slack, allowing developers to delegate coding tasks directly from the workplace messaging platform. This move aims to streamline software developmen

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