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Can Sam Altman Be Trusted with the Future?
In 2017, soon after Google researchers invented a new kind of neural network called a transformer, a young OpenAI engineer named Alec…
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After rocky week, Coinbase becomes first crypto exchange to join the S&P 500
Coinbase on Monday became the first cryptocurrency exchange to join the Standard & Poor’s 500 index, marking a pivotal moment for the…
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Student loan borrowers in these jobs have most long-term financial impact
A new national survey reveals that public-sector employees are significantly more likely to hold student loan debt than their…
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Billionaire Richard Li's FWD Group again files for Hong Kong listing
Its previous attempts to go public were scuttled by regulatory delays and market volatility Group, a Hong Kong-based insurer backed by…
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Apple partner Foxconn injects US$1.5 billion into India unit
Taiwan’s Foxconn, the main manufacturer of Apple’s iPhones, will inject US$1.5 billion into its India unit as production shifts away from…
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JPMorgan says interest income could rise this year even as uncertainty persists
JPMorgan Chase could earn more from interest payments this year as consumers and businesses remain resilient despite economic uncertainty,…
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US: Wall St opens lower after Moody's rating cut; yields rise
Wall Street’s main indexes opened lower on Monday (May 19) as Treasury yields rose after Moody’s downgraded the US sovereign rating,…
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23andMe sells gene-testing business to DNA drug maker Regeneron
Bankrupt genetic-testing firm 23andMe agreed to sell its data bank, which once contained DNA samples from about 15 million people, to the…
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Kenny Smith Isn’t Going Fishing Yet
Last July, the National Basketball Association announced a new eleven-year media-rights agreement with Amazon, NBC, and ESPN, set to take…
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The President Who Became a Prophet
On April 1st, the day before President Donald Trump’s tariffs cratered global markets, House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters “to trust…
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Why Criminal Background Checks Are Wise for Risk Management
Every decision you make when starting a business influences your success, especially those concerning who you work with. Initial investors…
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Microsoft layoffs hit its Silicon Valley workforce
Microsoft is slashing its Silicon Valley workforce. The tech giant, which is based in Washington but also has Bay Area offices, is cutting…
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3 Things to Look for in a Full-Service Marketing Agency
Having the best products or services isn’t enough for your business. The old adage that if you build something, customers will come is an…
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Newsom proposes $20-million funding cut for California newsrooms, citing budget issues
Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed slashing funding by 67% for a pioneering deal with Google to support struggling California newsrooms, citing…
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How Donald Trump’s Crypto Dealings Push the Bounds of Corruption
Imagine that someone in a position of great political power created a hundred billion raffle tickets and made them available for public…
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Jamie Lee Curtis just wanted an AI ad removed, not to become the 'poster child of internet fakery’
Jamie Lee Curtis didn’t expect to be at the forefront of the artificial intelligence debate in Hollywood. But she didn’t have a choice.…
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Trade truce with China is hailed, but it may not be enough to stop shortages
WASHINGTON — China and the United States retreated from an emerging economic crisis on Monday, agreeing to drastically reduce tariffs on…
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Sam Altman's eye-scanning orbs have arrived, sparking curiosity and fear
SAN FRANCISCO — This month, a mysterious store selling a vision of the future opened its doors in downtown San Francisco’s Union Square…
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In America's 'salad bowl,' farmers invest in guest worker housing, hoping to stabilize workforce
In Monterey County, growers are building lodging for thousands of guest workers coming in on H-2A visas. Some advocates say it is an…
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You Won’t Believe How Much Richer the Trumps Have Gotten This Year
Let’s start with the sum and substance of the judges’ orders. Some 25,000 federal employees will be back at work Monday. One judge’s order…
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US: Wall St opens higher ahead of US-China weekend meet
Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Friday (May 9) as investors assessed fresh remarks from President Donald Trump regarding US…
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Jumbo’s H1 profit down 10.6% at S$7.9 million amid heightened F&B competition
Restaurant operator Jumbo Group reported a 10.6 per cent decline in profit to S$7.9 million for the six months ended March 31, down from…
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SIA Engineering H2 net profit up 87.3% at S$70.8 million
SIA Engineering (SIAEC) reported an 87.3 per cent jump in net profit to S$70.8 million for the six months ended March 2025 from S$37.8…
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Nippon Steel expects profit to drop 43% this year, US steel decision by early June
Nippon Steel expects net profit to slide 43 per cent in the fiscal year ending March 2026, it said on Friday (May 9), citing a weak global…