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Jeff Dean, head of artificial intelligence at Google LLC, speaks during a Google AI event in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Earlier this year, Google AI lead Jeff Dean, on a podcast, discussed a concept that, at the time, was hardly spoken about

The SpaceX Starship and Super Heavy v3 Booster lift off on its 13th test flight from the SpaceX launch complex in Starbase, Texas, U.S., July 24, 2026. Steve Nesius | Reuters SpaceX launched its massive Starship rocket Friday evening from its company town and launch facility in Starbase, Texas, in a 13th test flight and

Intel reported better-than-expected second-quarter results on Thursday, notching its fastest revenue growth rate for any quarter since 2011 and issuing guidance that topped expectations. Here’s how the chipmaker did versus LSEG consensus estimates Earnings per share: 42 cents, adjusted, versus 21 cents expected Revenue: $16.1 billion, versus $14.42 billion expected Shares of the chipmaker climbed

Amazon parcels are prepared for delivery at Amazon’s Robotic Fulfillment Centre. Nathan Stirk | Getty Images Amazon is requiring that third-party sellers label any product images or videos that contain “AI-generated people” after New York recently passed a law mandating greater transparency around “synthetic performers” in ads. The company informed sellers Wednesday of the policy

Shares of Alphabet and Tesla fell on Thursday after both firms signalled increased AI spending, unnerving investors worried about the mounting costs of the artificial intelligence boom. Tesla stock fell 10% while Alphabet lost over 5%. The moves come after Alphabet shares closed 1.46% lower on Wednesday and Tesla closed down 1.3%. Both companies reported

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna attends a Rose Garden Club event on the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on July 6, 2026. Mandel Ngan | Afp | Getty Images IBM lowered its 2026 forecast and delivered weaker earnings than analysts had projected on Wednesday, even after the company issued an earnings warning last

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD). Eric Lee | Graeme Sloan | Bloomberg | Getty Images Congressional Democrats are looking to close what they characterize as loopholes created by the 2010 Citizens United Supreme Court decision that allow foreign entities to funnel money into U.S. elections. The bill, led by Rep.

James Patten leaving U.S. District Court in Camden, New Jersey, after his sentencing hearing on July 21, 2026. Dan Mangan | CNBC James Patten, who played a key role in the brazen stock manipulation scheme that led to a publicly traded company that owned a small, money-losing New Jersey deli having a market capitalization of

Thomas Fuller | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Nebius stock surged 6% on Tuesday after Nvidia disclosed a 9.3% stake in the neocloud. The Amsterdam-based company has emerged as one of Europe’s leading neoclouds, providing artificial intelligence compute, and has inked multiple deals with tech giants in 2026 amid massive infrastructure spending. The

US President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order to drastically shrink two national monuments in Utah, paving the way for fossil fuel extraction and mining. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images The U.S. is imposing additional 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods in response to alleged trade discrimination against multiple

This photograph shows an aircraft of low-cost Irish airline Ryanair parked at the Thessaloniki airport “Makedonia”, in Thessaloniki on May 7, 2026. Sakis Mitrolidis | Afp | Getty Images Ryanair warned on Monday that struggling European airlines are facing a “difficult winter” ahead, as the budget carrier reported first-quarter profit that took a 34% hit

The badge of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents recently have been told that the FBI will no longer investigate claims of assault against the federal officers, according to a report by The New York Times. On Thursday, FBI managers received written

Workers apply roofing material to a home under construction at the Lilac Ridge community by Lennar Homes in Vacaville, California, US, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images The cost of housing is the top political issue — ranked higher than the cost of food or protecting democracy —

Taylor Farms bagged salad mixes for sale at a grocery store in Hercules, California, US, on Friday, July 17, 2026. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Taylor Farms is voluntarily recalling iceberg lettuce in 27 states because the greens potentially could be contaminated with cyclosporiasis. The fruit and vegetable producer announced the move

U.S. Navy warships transit the Arabian Sea in close formation as CENTCOM forces continue to promote regional security and stability, June 30, 2026. Source: US Navy The U.S. military said early Saturday it ended a seventh straight night of strikes against Iran, as Kuwait and Bahrain reported attacks by Iranian projectiles and commercial shipping continued

Nvidia Corp CEO Jensen Huang speaks at the COMPUTEX forum in Taipei, Taiwan May 29, 2023. Ann Wang | Reuters Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is rarely seen without his leather jacket. It’s his signature look. He’s been wearing them for nearly 20 years. At product launches, company events, and trade shows, Huang is nearly always

Dock workers offload shipping containers from a ship at Port Everglades on April 20, 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images The cost of goods brought into the U.S. posted an unexpected increase in June as the price of goods from China rose by their largest monthly level in more than 18

US President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on July 16, 2026. Saul Loeb | Via Reuters President Donald Trump will home in on alleged threats to the integrity of U.S. elections in a primetime address to the nation set for Thursday at 9 p.m.

UnitedHealth Group on Thursday posted second-quarter earnings that blew past estimates and raised its full-year profit outlook, as the company better manages high medical costs and uses AI to help streamline operations.  The largest private insurer in the U.S. said it expects 2026 adjusted earnings of $19.50 to $20 per share, up from a previous

Courtroom sketch of James Patten, left, and attorney Ira Sorkin at N.J. District Court in Camden, N.J., Oct. 11, 2022 Source: Elizabeth Williams The final defendant awaiting sentencing in the brazen $100 million New Jersey deli stock manipulation case is asking a judge to give him no prison time — despite having a prior felony