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2025 in Review: AI-Driven Breakthroughs Transform Health and Biotech
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2025 in Review: AI-Driven Breakthroughs Transform Health and Biotech

As 2025 comes to a close, the year's significant advancements in health and biotechnology are set to be reflected in MIT Technology Review's 2026 list of breakthrough technologies. Meanwhile, a quiz is being offered to test readers' knowledge of the

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Cursor Acquires Graphite, Boosting AI-Powered Code Review in the Era of Rapid Software Development
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Cursor Acquires Graphite, Boosting AI-Powered Code Review in the Era of Rapid Software Development

Cursor, a leading AI-powered code editing platform, has acquired Graphite, a code review startup, in a deal that combines two innovative tools for software development. The acquisition addresses a growing bottleneck in code review, where teams are sp

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Animal Welfare Advances: Stocks Soar as Rescue Successes Multiply Globally
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Animal Welfare Advances: Stocks Soar as Rescue Successes Multiply Globally

In 2025, despite ongoing animal exploitation, several significant victories for animal welfare were achieved. Notably, the Soi Dog Foundation in Thailand rescued a street dog, while other organizations made strides in developing animal-free technolog

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TikTok's US Future Uncertain as Oracle and Walmart Take the Helm
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TikTok's US Future Uncertain as Oracle and Walmart Take the Helm

TikTok's US business has been sold to investors, with Oracle set to license and retrain the app's recommendation algorithm on American user data, potentially making it "safer and sturdier" but also less culturally relevant. This shift may alter the p

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TikTok Deal Unveiled: US Operations to be Fully Separated from Chinese Parent
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TikTok Deal Unveiled: US Operations to be Fully Separated from Chinese Parent

TikTok's US business has been sold to investors, with Oracle set to license the app's algorithm, potentially making it safer but less culturally relevant. The deal involves retraining the algorithm on US user data, which may tone down the app's edgy

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Animal Welfare Stocks Soar as Groundbreaking Rescues and Initiatives Thrive Globally
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Animal Welfare Stocks Soar as Groundbreaking Rescues and Initiatives Thrive Globally

In 2025, despite a world still plagued by animal exploitation, several positive developments emerged, offering a glimmer of hope for improved animal welfare. Key advancements include the expansion of animal sanctuaries, increased adoption rates of re

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TikTok's US Future Takes Shape as Oracle and Walmart Join Forces
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TikTok's US Future Takes Shape as Oracle and Walmart Join Forces

A deal between TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance and investors, including Oracle, is set to reshape the social media platform's US operations. The agreement will see TikTok's recommendation algorithm retrained on American user data, potentially making

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Dave Chappelle Drops Surprise Netflix Special After Jake Paul Fight
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Dave Chappelle Drops Surprise Netflix Special After Jake Paul Fight

Comedian Dave Chappelle has announced a surprise Netflix special, "The Unstoppable," which will be released immediately after the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua fight night on December 18. The special, a thank-you gift to his hometown of Washington, D.

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Mangione Murder Case Takes Next Step as Pretrial Hearing Concludes
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Mangione Murder Case Takes Next Step as Pretrial Hearing Concludes

A pre-trial hearing in the Luigi Mangione murder case has concluded after nearly three weeks of testimony, with the judge delaying a ruling on key evidence, including a backpack containing a 9 mm handgun and a notebook referencing a plot to kill a he

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ByteDance Secures US Lifeline with Binding Deal
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ByteDance Secures US Lifeline with Binding Deal

TikTok has secured a joint venture deal with American and global investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX, to operate its US business, effectively avoiding a potential ban over national security concerns. The deal, set to close on January 22

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Netflix Seeks Podcast Empire with Exclusive Video Deals
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Netflix Seeks Podcast Empire with Exclusive Video Deals

Netflix is expanding its reach into the podcasting space by securing exclusive video rights to select shows through partnerships with major players like iHeartMedia and Barstool Sports. This move comes as the streaming giant seeks to counter the grow

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Heavily Regulated Industries Get a Boost: 2 Startups Revolutionize Healthcare and End-of-Life Services
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Heavily Regulated Industries Get a Boost: 2 Startups Revolutionize Healthcare and End-of-Life Services

In a special episode of Build Mode, two founders share their experiences navigating heavily regulated industries, where innovation meets intense scrutiny. Enspectra Health's Gabriel Sanchez and Earth Funeral's Tom Harries discuss the challenges of se

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Apple Takes a New Role: Debt Collector for Developers
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Apple Takes a New Role: Debt Collector for Developers

Apple has introduced a new developer agreement that grants the company the authority to collect unpaid funds from developers by deducting them from in-app purchases, marking a significant shift in its role from a platform provider to a debt collector

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Tech Stocks Plummet as 2025's Biggest Disappointments Revealed
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Tech Stocks Plummet as 2025's Biggest Disappointments Revealed

In 2025, several notable technologies failed to impress, including a power-dependent gadget that should have been avoided. Meanwhile, Sam Altman's enthusiastic predictions about AI's capabilities have significantly influenced the industry's perceptio

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"China Unleashes Homegrown Chip Industry Amid U.S. Export Clampdown"
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"China Unleashes Homegrown Chip Industry Amid U.S. Export Clampdown"

In response to the US imposing export controls on advanced chips to China, the Chinese government is rallying its domestic chip industry, with state-backed companies like SiCarrier emerging as key players. Despite being a relatively new company, SiCa

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Nvidia's Unlikely Challenge: Employees Resist Retirement Despite Lucrative Offers
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Nvidia's Unlikely Challenge: Employees Resist Retirement Despite Lucrative Offers

Nvidia employees are bucking the trend of early retirement, driven by a fear of missing out on the revolutionary AI technology they're helping to create, rather than the lucrative financial incentives. The company's generous employee stock programs a

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Rocket Lab Secures $816M Contract for 18 Satellites in SDA's Tracking Layer Tranche 3 Program
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Rocket Lab Secures $816M Contract for 18 Satellites in SDA's Tracking Layer Tranche 3 Program

Rocket Lab has secured its largest contract to date, worth $816 million, with the US Space Development Agency to design and manufacture 18 advanced satellites equipped with missile warning, tracking, and defense sensors. This contract marks a signifi

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Physicists 3D-Print Revolutionary Ice Christmas Tree Using Evaporative Cooling
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Physicists 3D-Print Revolutionary Ice Christmas Tree Using Evaporative Cooling

Physicists at the University of Amsterdam have successfully 3D-printed a miniature Christmas tree made of ice, measuring just 8 centimeters tall, using a novel evaporative cooling technique that eliminates the need for refrigeration equipment or othe

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"Trump's Fusion Deal Sparks Ethics Firestorm"
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"Trump's Fusion Deal Sparks Ethics Firestorm"

A proposed merger between Trump Media Technology Group and TAE Technologies, a nuclear fusion energy developer, has raised significant ethics concerns due to President Trump's personal stake in the combined company. This deal would place the presiden

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"TikTok Avoids US Ban with Surprise Partnership Deal"
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"TikTok Avoids US Ban with Surprise Partnership Deal"

TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance has reached a deal with US and global investors, including Oracle and Silver Lake, to operate its business in America, avoiding a potential ban. The joint venture, set to close on January 22, will see ByteDance retain

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