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"State Department Blocks Fact-Checkers, Citing 'Censorship' Excuse"
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16ย hours, 32ย minutes ago

"State Department Blocks Fact-Checkers, Citing 'Censorship' Excuse"

The US State Department has issued a directive instructing staff to reject visa applications from individuals involved in fact-checking, content moderation, or other activities deemed "censorship" by the Trump administration. This move, which targets

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Tesla Enables Texting in Cars, Igniting Safety Debate
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22ย hours, 41ย minutes ago

Tesla Enables Texting in Cars, Igniting Safety Debate

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has sparked controversy by announcing that the latest version of the company's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) software allows drivers to text and drive, despite the fact that this is illegal in most US states. The update, which en

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Fed Officials Under Fire to Shed Light on Central Bank Decision-Making
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1ย day, 4ย hours ago

Fed Officials Under Fire to Shed Light on Central Bank Decision-Making

Federal Reserve officials are facing a critical decision on interest rates, with some members advocating for a cut despite Chairman Jerome Powell's caution. However, a shift in perspective is needed, recognizing that interest rates reflect the value

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Major Adult Website Fined ยฃ1m for Failing Age Verification, Ignoring UK Regulator
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4ย hours, 47ย minutes ago

Major Adult Website Fined ยฃ1m for Failing Age Verification, Ignoring UK Regulator

UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, has fined AVS Group Ltd ยฃ1 million for failing to implement effective age verification measures on its adult website, as mandated by the UK Online Safety Act. Notably, the company has ignored Ofcom's repeated att

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AWS Unveils Groundbreaking AI Upgrades at re:Invent 2025
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2ย days, 10ย hours ago

AWS Unveils Groundbreaking AI Upgrades at re:Invent 2025

At AWS re:Invent 2025, Amazon Web Services unveiled a slew of AI-focused upgrades, with a key emphasis on giving customers more control over customizable AI agents. Notably, the company introduced Trainium3, a new AI training chip boasting up to 4x p

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URGENT: Trump Slams Somali Immigration Amid CDC Vaccine Schedule Overhaul
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1ย day, 4ย hours ago

URGENT: Trump Slams Somali Immigration Amid CDC Vaccine Schedule Overhaul

US President Trump has sparked controversy with a series of racist remarks targeting the Somali immigrant community, specifically mentioning deportation of Somali-American Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control and Preve

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Nexus Allocates $350M to Indian Startups, Reserves $350M for Global AI Investments
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1ย day, 4ย hours ago

Nexus Allocates $350M to Indian Startups, Reserves $350M for Global AI Investments

Nexus Venture Partners is launching a $700 million fund, allocating half to AI startups and the other half to India-focused ventures in consumer, fintech, and digital infrastructure. This strategic split allows the 20-year-old VC firm to balance its

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NPR Student Podcast Challenge Returns with Exciting New Prize for 2026
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1ย day, 4ย hours ago

NPR Student Podcast Challenge Returns with Exciting New Prize for 2026

NPR is launching the 2026 Student Podcast Challenge, inviting middle school and high school students to create podcasts on any topic, with a special focus on exploring the meaning of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" to mark the 250th ann

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Meta's Zuckerberg to Slash Metaverse Spending Amid Shift in Priorities
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22ย hours, 35ย minutes ago

Meta's Zuckerberg to Slash Metaverse Spending Amid Shift in Priorities

Meta Platforms Inc. is reportedly planning significant cuts to its metaverse efforts, with potential budget reductions of up to 30% for the metaverse group in 2026, including layoffs as early as January. The proposed cuts are part of Meta's annual bu

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Waymo Faces NHTSA Inquiry Over 19 Robotaxi Incidents of Passing School Buses in Austin
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16ย hours, 40ย minutes ago

Waymo Faces NHTSA Inquiry Over 19 Robotaxi Incidents of Passing School Buses in Austin

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a deeper investigation into Waymo's self-driving system after reports of its robotaxis repeatedly passing school buses in Austin, Texas, despite a software update aimed at improving perf

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AWS Embraces AI for the Enterprise at re:Invent 2025
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10ย hours, 41ย minutes ago

AWS Embraces AI for the Enterprise at re:Invent 2025

At AWS re:Invent 2025, Amazon Web Services emphasized the importance of AI for enterprise customers, unveiling upgrades that enable greater customization of AI agents. A key highlight is a new AI agent that can learn from users and operate independen

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Apple Shakes Up Leadership with Departures of Top Lawyers and Policy Chiefs
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16ย hours, 40ย minutes ago

Apple Shakes Up Leadership with Departures of Top Lawyers and Policy Chiefs

Apple's executive shake-up continues with the announced retirements of General Counsel Kate Adams and Vice President of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives Lisa Jackson, effective late 2026. To replace Adams, the company has hired Jennifer Ne

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DEVELOPING: Appeals Court Upholds Trump's Firing of Independent Agency Heads
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1ย hour, 5ย minutes ago

DEVELOPING: Appeals Court Upholds Trump's Firing of Independent Agency Heads

A US appeals court has upheld President Trump's decision to fire two independent agency heads, Cathy Harris of the Merit Systems Protection Board and Gwynne Wilcox of the National Labor Relations Board, despite federal laws requiring cause for remova

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Trump Targets Somali Community in Racist Remarks Amid Fraud Investigation
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1ย day, 4ย hours ago

Trump Targets Somali Community in Racist Remarks Amid Fraud Investigation

US President Trump has sparked controversy with a two-day series of racist remarks targeting Minnesota's Somali community, including a comment about deporting Somali-American Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control and Pr

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NHTSA Investigates Waymo Robotaxis for Repeatedly Passing School Buses in Austin
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4ย hours, 41ย minutes ago

NHTSA Investigates Waymo Robotaxis for Repeatedly Passing School Buses in Austin

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched a deeper investigation into Waymo's self-driving system after reports of its robotaxis repeatedly passing school buses in Austin, Texas, with 19 incidents documented this year. The agenc

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"India Axes Mandatory Cyber Safety App on Smartphones"
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10ย hours, 46ย minutes ago

"India Axes Mandatory Cyber Safety App on Smartphones"

India has reversed its decision to mandate the pre-installation of the state-run Sanchar Saathi app on new smartphones, citing the app's increasing acceptance after a public backlash over concerns about privacy and surveillance. This move marks a sig

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URGENT: Pipe Bomb Suspect Unmasked, Deadly Boat Strike Caught on Camera
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7ย hours, 5ย minutes ago

URGENT: Pipe Bomb Suspect Unmasked, Deadly Boat Strike Caught on Camera

In a significant development, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced intense scrutiny over his use of encrypted messaging app Signal to discuss a military operation in Yemen. Meanwhile, lawmakers have viewed disturbing footage of a deadly Septem

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Chinese Factory Halts Production of Controversial Childlike Sex Dolls Amid Investigation
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1ย day, 22ย hours ago

Chinese Factory Halts Production of Controversial Childlike Sex Dolls Amid Investigation

A Chinese factory has been placed under investigation and ordered to halt production of customizable "childlike" sex dolls, which were being sold on major online platforms. The move follows international criticism and a ban by online retailer Shein,

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Venmo Resumes Normal Operations After Outage
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1ย day, 4ย hours ago

Venmo Resumes Normal Operations After Outage

Venmo has resolved a technical issue that caused hours of disruption to its payment service, allowing users to send and receive money once again. The outage, which began on Wednesday evening, affected millions of active users, with some reporting dif

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India Mandates Security App on All Phones to Boost Digital Safety
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2ย days, 16ย hours ago

India Mandates Security App on All Phones to Boost Digital Safety

India's government has ordered device makers to preload a state-run security app, dubbed Sanchar Saathi, on all phones, sparking concerns over surveillance and privacy. The app, designed to help consumers report fraud and block lost or stolen devices

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