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Amazon writes its largest venture cheque yet for AI start-up Anthropic
$2.75bn deal is the latest sign of Big Tech’s race to capitalise on the booming sectorFinancial Times - Business - Amazon -
Sirens Sound, Anxieties Rise on Tiny Island Near North Korean Shores
Residents on Yeonpyeong, just below the maritime border, fear the Kim Jong Un regime could launch another attack.The Wall Street Journal - World - North Korea -
Educor in South Africa: Thousands of students in limbo after 'dysfunctional' colleges banned
Yahoo News - World -
China’s Dispute With Taiwan Is Playing Out Near This Tiny Island
A fatal episode off Kinmen, a Taiwanese-controlled island, has become the latest occasion for Beijing to warn and test Taiwan’s president-elect.The New York Times - World - China -
Utah shaken after experiencing racism near hotel
Utah coach Lynne Roberts said her team experienced a series of racial hate crimes after arriving at its first NCAA tournament hotel and was forced to change hotels during the event for safety concerns.ESPN - Sports -
Roméo Lavia’s Chelsea season over after one 32-minute appearance
Thigh injury rules out midfielder for rest of campaignHe has not played since December debut after £53m moveRoméo Lavia, who has played 32 minutes of competitive football since joining Chelsea for £53m in August, has been ruled out for the rest ...The Guardian - World -
A.I. Leaders Press Advantage With Congress as China Tensions Rise
Silicon Valley chiefs are swarming the Capitol to try to sway lawmakers on the dangers of falling behind in the artificial intelligence race.The New York Times - Tech - China -
China is trying to connect Southeast Asia by high-speed rail. Here’s how that’s going
Yahoo News - World - China -
Kevin Bacon to visit 'Footloose' high school after viral campaign
‘Footloose’ star Kevin Bacon will return on prom day to the school where the iconic movie was originally filmed four decades ago, Bacon announced on the Today Show on Friday. Bacon’s announcement follows a student-led push for the actor to return ...The Hill - Politics -
German terrorist assessment high but unchanged after Russian attack
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Cocaine haul found after high-speed boat chase
Colombian authorities seize over three tonnes of cocaine following a chase at sea, their largest haul of 2024.BBC News - Top stories -
South Gaza hospital forcibly evacuated - paramedics
The Palestinian Red Crescent says people were trapped in ambulances after leaving al-Amal hospital.BBC News - Top stories -
Baidu Shares Rise After Reports of Apple Collaboration
Shares of Baidu rose sharply in Hong Kong after reports of possible collaboration involving artificial intelligence between the Chinese tech giant and smartphone giant Apple.The Wall Street Journal - World - Apple -
Oil Prices Rise, Bouncing Back from Wednesday's Losses
Oil prices rose despite a surprise build in U.S. crude inventories last week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Baidu Shares Rise After Reports of Apple Collaboration
Shares of Baidu rose sharply in Hong Kong after reports of possible collaboration involving artificial intelligence between the Chinese tech giant and smartphone giant Apple.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Apple -
Inside the Scramble to Evacuate the Bridge, and an Investigation Into Boeing’s Safety Record
Plus, the man who was nearly vice president.The New York Times - Top stories -
Supreme Court appears poised to reject abortion pill challenge, two years after overturning Roe
In the first major challenge to abortion rights since overturning Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court on Tuesday heard oral arguments in a case that could determine nationwide access to mifepristone. The so-called abortion pill was used in nearly ...CBS News - Top stories - Abortion -
Taiwan commissions 2 new navy ships as safeguards against rising threat from China
Taiwan has commissioned two new navy ships as a safeguard against the rising threat from China, which has been ratcheting up its naval and air force missions around the island that it claims as its own territory to be annexed by force if necessaryABC News - World - China -
Wall Street revamps 2024 S&P 500 targets after record-setting stock-market rally
Wall Street analysts are playing catchup with the 2024 stock-market rally.MarketWatch - Business -
Must-see video: Thousands upon thousands of rays gather in Florida waters
Aerial footage captured the jaw-dropping moment thousands upon thousands of cownose rays crowded Tampa Bay waters last month.The Hill - Politics - Florida -
Israel cancels high-level meeting in Washington after U.S. abstains on cease-fire resolution
Israel believes the chances of a ceasefire deal in the near future are “50/50 right now,” an Israeli official told NBC News today.NBC News - Top stories - Israel -
40 Years After ‘Footloose,’ Kevin Bacon Just Agreed to Go to Prom at the High School Where it Was Filmed
Payson High School, where the movie was filmed, will be torn down after this school year.Inc. - Business -
Dollar Loses Some Strength After Fresh U.S. Data
The dollar was mixed after fresh U.S. economic data, losing some of the strength it showed overnight after Fed Governor Waller said late yesterday there is no rush to cut interest rates.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Yankees Notes: Luis Gil cracks rotation; Oswaldo Cabrera to slot in at third?
Here are the latest Yankees notes from spring training, including an injury update on DJ LeMahieu and his potential replacement...Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
Costco is cracking down on who can eat at its popular food court
Costco wants to make sure its $1.50 hot dog combos are reserved for active members only.CBS News - Top stories -
A Closing Chapter: Logansport restaurant China Lane closes after 73 years
Yahoo News - World - China -
UK accuses groups linked to China of two 'malicious cyber campaigns'
Deputy PM Oliver Dowden announces sanctions against Chinese state-affiliated organisations after hacking attacks.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Tory MPs urge tougher action on China after cyber-attacks
Senior Tories say ministers not holding China to account after Beijing targeted elections watchdog and politicians. Tory MPs have urged ministers to take a tougher approach towards China after the security services confirmed Beijing-backed hackers ...The Guardian - World - China -
Thousands of Israelis demand release of hostages at rallies
Yahoo News - World - Israel -
Free vapes could 'save thousands of lives', report says
Trial finds group offered vape kits and referred for support were 76% more likely to give up smoking.BBC News - Top stories -
Thousands gather in Cairo for Egypt's longest Iftar table
Thousands of people gathered in the Matareya neighborhood of Cairo, Egypt, to break their Ramadan fast together at the longest Iftar table in the country. The tradition began years ago when locals wanted to celebrate together but did not have ...CBS News - Top stories -
‘No Ukrainian involvement whatsoever’, U.S. says
ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attack, without providing proof. A U.S. official told NBC News that the claim appears to be genuine, though no final assessment has been made yet.NBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Tasmanian sport on the rise as Jackjumpers edge towards NBL title after last-gasp drama
Jack McVeigh nails ‘incredible’ three-pointer with seconds leftAnother win on Thursday will crown JackJumpers championsTasmania is beginning to flex its muscles as Australian sport’s unlikeliest emerging power after the JackJumpers upset Melbourne ...The Guardian - World -
Dow Industrials, S&P 500 Dip to Start Week
Stocks were mostly lower as chip makers came under pressure, after a report that China plans to phase out U.S.-made microprocessors in government computers and servers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Oil rises after Ukraine strikes Russian refineries, Moscow orders output cuts to meet OPEC+ pledge
At least 10% of Russia's refining capacity has been disrupted by the attacks, according to British intelligence.CNBC - Business - Ukraine -
Reddit shares rise 30% to start week after social media company's IPO
Reddit shares climbed 30% to $59.80 at the market's close on Monday.CNBC - Business -
The death toll in the Moscow concert hall attack rises to 143, while 80 others remain hospitalized
Russian authorities say that the death toll in last week’s Moscow concert hall attack has risen to 143ABC News - World -
JD Vance's VP prospects could rise after he helped deliver Trump a big Ohio win
Bernie Moreno's Ohio GOP Senate primary victory reinforced Trump's influence and JD Vance's reputation as a loyal soldier to the former president.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
The Supreme Court appeared likely to preserve access to the abortion pill mifepristone after arguments in which justices suggested that protecting doctors who oppose abortion wasn't enough justification to roll it back.
The Supreme Court appeared likely to preserve access to the abortion pill mifepristone after arguments in which justices suggested that protecting doctors who oppose abortion wasn’t enough justification to roll it back.The Wall Street Journal - World - Abortion -
The U.N. Security Council approved a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza after the U.S. allowed it to pass by abstaining, prompting Israel to withdraw from scheduled high-level meetings with the Biden administration.
The U.N. Security Council approved a resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza after the U.S. allowed it to pass by abstaining, prompting Israel to withdraw from scheduled high-level meetings with the Biden administration.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden