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Technology

Polymarket Suspends International Trading Following Security Breach

Polymarket, a prediction market platform, has suspended international trading following a security breach that led to the draining of user accounts. U...

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Technology

Overview of China's Secretive Spaceplane Developments

China has developed a reusable spaceplane believed to be capable of carrying out various missions, including satellite deployment and potential milita...

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Business

Blue Owl Seeks Insurance Capital to Fund AI Investments

Blue Owl is actively seeking to raise insurance capital to fund its investments in artificial intelligence, according to Bloomberg. The firm has been...

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Business

Air Canada Lowers Profit Forecast Due to Rising Jet Fuel Costs

Air Canada has lowered its profit outlook for the year due to increased jet fuel prices, which have risen significantly in recent months. According to...

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AI

Ex-Palantir Executives Launch AI Startup Dream with $17M Funding from Andreessen Horowitz

Ex-Palantir executives have co-founded an AI startup named Dream, which focuses on building world models specifically for the construction industry. T...

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AI

U.S. Investigates Alleged Chinese Spy Plot Targeting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

The U.S. government is currently investigating an alleged Chinese espionage plot targeting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, according to multiple reports. Thi...

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Politics

Charlie Kirk Faces Challenges in Final Endorsement Push

Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, is intensifying his endorsement efforts as the 2024 elections approach, focusing on candidates who align w...

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World

Philippine Police Secure Warrant to Search Devices of Thomas Markle

Philippine police have secured a warrant to search the electronic devices of Thomas Markle, the father of Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex. This w...

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Russian Drone Strike on Ukrainian Train Station Results in 14 Fatalities

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The Complex Mathematics Behind Vibe Coding's Future

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Business

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Business

Polymarket Probes Potential Manipulation in Israel Election Betting

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AI

Microsoft Achieves Record Revenue for 10 Consecutive Quarters

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AI

Microsoft Reports $10 Billion Revenue from OpenAI Partnerships

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Science

Water Industry Faces Scrutiny Over Pollution Despite £5bn Investment

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