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China has developed a nuclear battery capable of generating power for 50 years without recharging
Corporate America Cuts Middle Management as Bosses Take On Triple the Workload
Amazon, Google, and major U.S. employers flatten hierarchies, leaving managers with far larger teams and employees with less direct support
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Parents Sue OpenAI After Teen’s Death, Alleging ChatGPT Encouraged Suicide
Family claims chatbot bypassed safeguards and acted as 'suicide coach,' prompting wrongful death lawsuit
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Amazon Faces Lawsuit Over 'Buy' Label on Digital Streaming Content
Class-action suit alleges Prime Video misleads customers by marketing long-term licenses as purchases
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China’s Qixi Festival Sees Marriage Registrations Surge and Flower Prices Soar Tenfold
Thousands of couples flock to marry on Chinese Valentine’s Day as nationwide demand drives record flower prices
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Federal Reserve Independence Questioned Amid Trump’s Push to Reshape Central Bank
Emergency hearing on Fed Governor Lisa Cook highlights dispute as Trump seeks stronger control over monetary policy and faster rate cuts
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British Politics Faces Tumultuous Autumn After Summer of Rebellions and Rising Farage Momentum
Labour struggles with welfare rebellion, suspensions and leadership reshuffles as Nigel Farage’s Reform UK seizes headlines; Trump state visit and key fiscal tests ahead
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TSA caught in 4K stealing
This store owner was being robbed, so he locked the criminals inside the store and called the police
US Appeals Court Rules Against Most Trump-Era Tariffs
Federal Circuit finds International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize key tariffs; decision effective October 14 while appeal expected
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Exxon Intensifies Criticism of EU’s Climate Regulations
Energy giant targets ‘high-regulation’ policies in Europe
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UK Sought Broad Access to Apple Users’ Data, Court Filing Reveals
Government aimed to widen data surveillance capabilities
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Trump Deal on Intel Designed to Block Sale of Chip Unit, CFO Says
Strategic agreement preserves U.S. control of critical assets
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EU Antitrust Chief Urges Resistance to Trump’s Approach on Big Tech
European regulator calls for a firm stance on tech policy
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Singapore, UAE and Small Nations Form New Trade Partnership
Future of Investment and Trade Partnership to include about ten countries
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UK Bank Shares Dive Over Potential Tax on Sector
Market reacts sharply to proposed levy on bank reserve income
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Indonesia’s President Urges Calm Amid Escalating Protests
Protests over parliamentary housing allowances trigger unrest
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Corporate Law Firms in UK Hire Mostly Men for Top Roles
Gender imbalance persists in highest-paid legal positions
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Bankers Learn They’re Fired Through Accidental Email
ANZ apologises after error sends termination notice via laptop return request
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Thai Court Dismisses Prime Minister Over Leaked Call with 'Uncle'
Ethics breach leads to her removal after informal exchange with Cambodian leader
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Investors Place Big Bets on Cambricon as China’s AI Chip Powerhouse
Profit surge and partnerships elevate its profile in national tech strategy
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French Market Shudders as Government Collapse Looms
Bond yields and borrowing costs climb amid budget vote uncertainty
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Workplace Experts Advise Employees to Focus on Credibility, Not 'Coolness'
Research and professional guidance highlight authenticity, collaboration, and trust-building as key drivers of influence at work
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Kim Keon-Hee Becomes First Former First Lady in South Korea Indicted for Bribery and Stock Fraud
Ex-First Lady Kim and former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo indicted amid martial law and corruption probe as South Korea’s political crisis deepens
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Germany’s Auto Industry Sheds 51,500 Jobs in First Half of 2025 Amid Deepening Crisis
German carmakers slash nearly 7% of workforce as profits slump, exports fall, and economic downturn compounds industry pressures
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Japan Canceled U.S. Visit as Trade Deal Implementation Encounters Technical Hurdles
Negotiations on a $550 billion investment-for-tariff relief package stall amid unresolved administrative issues and calls for clarifying executive orders
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AI Boom and Corporate Restructuring Leave Computer Science Graduates Struggling for Jobs
Job postings for software developers fall 71% since 2022 as graduates face rescinded offers, mass layoffs, and growing competition from artificial intelligence tools
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Watch Horrifying footage has emerged showing the tragic crash of a Polish F-16 Tiger Demo jet during rehearsals for the Radom Air Show
Bruce Willis Relocated Due to Advanced Dementia
Emma Heming discusses the challenges faced by the actor and his family amid his ongoing health decline.
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French and Korean Nuclear Majors Clash As EU Launches Foreign Subsidy Probe
France’s EDF challenges South Korea’s $18 billion Dukovany reactor contract over possible subsidy violations; the EU intervenes under foreign subsidy rules
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EU Stands Firm on Digital Rules as Trump Warns of Retaliation
Brussels pushes ahead with its sweeping tech regulations, laws critics say resemble Stasi and Securitate surveillance tools designed for political control
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Getting Ready for the 3rd Time in Its History, Germany Approves Voluntary Military Service for Teenagers
With Germany’s economy under severe strain and facing potential collapse, the cabinet turns once again to military options—approving a voluntary enlistment scheme for teenagers, the 3rd such move in its modern history
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Argentine President Javier Milei Evacuated After Stones Thrown During Campaign Event
Milei and his inner circle unharmed after rock-throwing incident at Lomas de Zamora rally amid mounting political tensions
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The English flag, solving city council inefficiency
Denmark Confronts U.S. Diplomat Over Covert Trump-Linked Influence in Greenland
Copenhagen summons top U.S. envoy after reports of covert efforts by Trump-affiliated Americans to sway Greenlandic sentiment, amid mounting Arctic geopolitical tensions
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Starmer Should Back Away from ECHR, Says Jack Straw
Former Labour Home Secretary Jack Straw criticises human rights law as an obstacle to deporting illegal migrants and urges Prime Minister Starmer to reconsider the UK’s legal ties to the Convention.
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Trump Demands RICO Charges Against George Soros and Son for Funding Violent Protests
President Trump calls for racketeering charges, accusing George Soros and his son Alexander of orchestrating and financing unrest across the United States.
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Taylor Swift Announces Engagement to NFL Star Travis Kelce
‘Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,’ pop icon Taylor Swift revealed in a playful announcement of her engagement to the Kansas City Chiefs tight end.
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France May Need IMF Bailout, Warns Finance Minister
Prime Minister Bayrou faces near-certain defeat in a confidence vote as France struggles with mounting deficits, rising borrowing costs, and political paralysis.
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Chinese AI Chipmaker Cambricon Posts Record Profit as Beijing Pushes Pivot from Nvidia
Cambricon Technologies reports its highest earnings ever as China accelerates efforts to build domestic AI chip capacity amid restrictions on U.S. technology.
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After the Shock of Defeat, Iranians Yearn for Change
Following the swift knockout of Iran’s military sites, public anger turns against the Ayatollahs as Trump’s decisive action inspires a nationwide push for freedom.
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The Chinese Gadget Maker Xiaomi Taking on Tesla and Apple
Once dismissed as a budget assembler, Xiaomi is now competing with global tech and EV giants through innovation, quality, and lower prices.
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Ukraine Finally Allows Young Men Aged Eighteen to Twenty-Two to Leave the Country
Kyiv lifts part of its wartime travel ban, permitting men aged eighteen to twenty-two to cross borders despite ongoing martial law.
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Trump Challenges Fed Governor Lisa Cook in Historic Fight Over Presidential Authority
Governor Cook vows to contest her dismissal, as Trump cites constitutional power and positions the case for a Supreme Court showdown.
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“The Dumbest Thing I’ve Ever Heard”: Amazon Executive Slams Layoffs Over AI
AWS chief Matt Garman warns that replacing junior developers with artificial intelligence is a strategic mistake that threatens the long-term future of the tech industry.
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The Porn Remains, Privacy Disappears: How Britain Broke the Internet in Ten Days
Britain’s new age verification rules under the Online Safety Act sparked privacy concerns, mass VPN use, and access restrictions, while failing to prevent children from exposure to harmful content.
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YouTube Altered Content by Artificial Intelligence – Without Permission
Creators report AI retouching of their videos without consent, raising concerns over transparency and trust.
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Corporate America Cuts Middle Management as Bosses Take On Triple the Workload
Parents Sue OpenAI After Teen’s Death, Alleging ChatGPT Encouraged Suicide
Amazon Faces Lawsuit Over 'Buy' Label on Digital Streaming Content
China’s Qixi Festival Sees Marriage Registrations Surge and Flower Prices Soar Tenfold
Federal Reserve Independence Questioned Amid Trump’s Push to Reshape Central Bank
British Politics Faces Tumultuous Autumn After Summer of Rebellions and Rising Farage Momentum
US Appeals Court Rules Against Most Trump-Era Tariffs
Exxon Intensifies Criticism of EU’s Climate Regulations
UK Sought Broad Access to Apple Users’ Data, Court Filing Reveals
Trump Deal on Intel Designed to Block Sale of Chip Unit, CFO Says
EU Antitrust Chief Urges Resistance to Trump’s Approach on Big Tech
Singapore, UAE and Small Nations Form New Trade Partnership
UK Bank Shares Dive Over Potential Tax on Sector
Indonesia’s President Urges Calm Amid Escalating Protests
Corporate Law Firms in UK Hire Mostly Men for Top Roles
Bankers Learn They’re Fired Through Accidental Email
Thai Court Dismisses Prime Minister Over Leaked Call with 'Uncle'
Investors Place Big Bets on Cambricon as China’s AI Chip Powerhouse
French Market Shudders as Government Collapse Looms
Workplace Experts Advise Employees to Focus on Credibility, Not 'Coolness'
Kim Keon-Hee Becomes First Former First Lady in South Korea Indicted for Bribery and Stock Fraud
Germany’s Auto Industry Sheds 51,500 Jobs in First Half of 2025 Amid Deepening Crisis
Japan Canceled U.S. Visit as Trade Deal Implementation Encounters Technical Hurdles
AI Boom and Corporate Restructuring Leave Computer Science Graduates Struggling for Jobs
Bruce Willis Relocated Due to Advanced Dementia
French and Korean Nuclear Majors Clash As EU Launches Foreign Subsidy Probe
EU Stands Firm on Digital Rules as Trump Warns of Retaliation
Getting Ready for the 3rd Time in Its History, Germany Approves Voluntary Military Service for Teenagers
Argentine President Javier Milei Evacuated After Stones Thrown During Campaign Event
Denmark Confronts U.S. Diplomat Over Covert Trump-Linked Influence in Greenland
Starmer Should Back Away from ECHR, Says Jack Straw
Trump Demands RICO Charges Against George Soros and Son for Funding Violent Protests
Taylor Swift Announces Engagement to NFL Star Travis Kelce
France May Need IMF Bailout, Warns Finance Minister
Chinese AI Chipmaker Cambricon Posts Record Profit as Beijing Pushes Pivot from Nvidia
After the Shock of Defeat, Iranians Yearn for Change
The Chinese Gadget Maker Xiaomi Taking on Tesla and Apple
Ukraine Finally Allows Young Men Aged Eighteen to Twenty-Two to Leave the Country
Trump Challenges Fed Governor Lisa Cook in Historic Fight Over Presidential Authority
“The Dumbest Thing I’ve Ever Heard”: Amazon Executive Slams Layoffs Over AI
The Porn Remains, Privacy Disappears: How Britain Broke the Internet in Ten Days
YouTube Altered Content by Artificial Intelligence – Without Permission
Welcome to The Definition of Insanity: Germany Edition
Just a reminder, this is Michael Jackson's daughter, Paris.
The Art of the Peace Deal: Trump Uses U.S. Energy Power to End Ukraine-Russia War and Dominate China.
Manhunt in Australia: Armed Anti-Government Suspect Kills Police Officers Sent to Arrest Him
China Launches World’s Most Powerful Neutrino Detector
How Beijing-Linked Networks Shape Elections in New York City
Ukrainian Refugee Iryna Zarutska Fled War To US, Stabbed To Death
Elon Musk Sues Apple and OpenAI Over Alleged App Store Monopoly
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