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Class action lawsuit on AI-related discrimination reaches final settlement
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A social media ban for children younger than 16 is introduced in Australia's Parliament
Legislation to create a world-first law banning children under 16 from social media has been introduced in Australia's Parliament
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Thousands of University of California workers go on 2-day strike over wages, staff shortages
Thousands of University of California workers on Wednesday began a two-day strike to protest what they say are unfair bargaining tactics by the university system
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Sig Sauer ordered to pay $11 million to Philadelphia man wounded by pistol that went off by itself
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Nvidia is Wall Street's most valuable company. How it got there, by the numbers
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Nvidia beats earnings expectations as investors eye demand for Blackwell AI chips
Nvidia has reported a surge in third-quarter profit and sales as demand for its specialized computer chips that power artificial intelligence systems remains robust
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Brazil’s Lula welcomes China's Xi for state visit as ties between countries strengthen
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Canada's provincial leaders want a free trade deal with the US that excludes Mexico
The leader of Canada’s most populous province says all of the country’s provincial and territorial premiers want Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's federal government to negotiate a bilateral trade deal with the United States that excludes Mexico
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Stock prices soar for Trump allies' companies post-election
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As US ramps up nuclear power, fuel supplier plans to enrich more uranium domestically
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Archegos hedge fund founder Bill Hwang gets 18 years in prison for massive fraud
The founder of Archegos Capital Management, a hedge fund, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for his conviction in a securities and market manipulation fraud that prosecutors say cost global investment banks billions of dollars
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US charges billionaire Gautam Adani with defrauding investors
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US prosecutors charge billionaire Gautam Adani with defrauding investors, concealing scheme to bribe officials in India
US prosecutors charge billionaire Gautam Adani with defrauding investors, concealing scheme to bribe officials in India
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Workers at Kentucky electric vehicle battery production complex look to unionize
Workers hired for an electric vehicle battery production complex in Kentucky have launched a campaign to join the United Auto Workers
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Judge puts stop to governor's effort to remove Virginia from greenhouse gas initiative
A judge has ruled that Virginia can’t withdraw from a multistate initiative designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions unless the Legislature agrees to it
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Donor-advised fund assets top $250 billion, but report says gifts in and out of the funds are down
Total contributions to donor-advised funds dropped 21.7% in 2023, while grants made to charities from those funds declined 1.4%, according to a new report by the National Philanthropic Trust
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Philadelphia's mass transit system averts a strike by reaching a deal with its largest workers union
Philadelphia’s mass transit system has reached a tentative contract deal with its largest workers union
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Court says it's ending dispute over Mississippi airport board but city officials disagree
A federal appeals court says it is ending a dispute over whether the state or the city will control the airport board in Mississippi’s capital of Jackson
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Small, luxury foods are great as stocking stuffers or other gifts. Ideas for under $50
If you have an avid cook or food lover in your life, your holiday gifting opportunities are vast and deep
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The right book can inspire the young readers in your life, from picture books to YA novels
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From fashion to sports, coffee table books are great holiday options
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Holiday gift ideas for the movie lover, from bios and books to a status tote
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10 holiday gifts to hit the right note for music lovers
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These holiday gifts change the game when building fires, printing photos, watching birds and more
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Lockers used by Ronaldo, Beckham and other Real Madrid stars are up for auction
Metal lockers that once held the sweat-stained shirts and muddy cleats of some of the world’s greatest soccer players are up for auction
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The Czech military to buy 14 Leopard tanks from Germany in a $167 million deal
The Czech Defense Ministry says it's planning to buy 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks from Germany in a deal worth about $167 million
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Radical Jaguar rebrand and new logo sparks ire online
A promotional video for a rebrand of British luxury car brand Jaguar is being criticized online for showing models in brightly colored outfits — and no car
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Rare coin issued after the California Gold Rush sold at auction for $1.4 million
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare “double eagle” gold coin at a Southern California auction house
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US gathers allies to talk AI safety as Trump's vow to undo Biden's AI policy overshadows their work
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to repeal President Joe Biden’s signature artificial intelligence policy when he returns to the White House for a second term
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Finnish authorities open probe into ruptured undersea cable between Finland and Germany
Finnish authorities say they have opened an investigation into the rupture of a data cable under the Baltic Sea, adding to a Swedish probe into the possible sabotage of that link and another cable
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FTX co-founder gets no prison time after cooperating in case against Sam Bankman-Fried
An apologetic FTX co-founder has been sentenced to no time in prison after a prosecutor and a judge praised his cooperation against Sam Bankman-Fried and his efforts to recover money for victims of the cryptocurrency fraud
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What to know about a standoff between police and illegal miners at a South Africa mine
South African authorities are embroiled in a standoff with an unconfirmed number of illegal miners who remain underground at an abandoned mine, apparently fearing arrest by police officers at the site
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Campbell's shareholders approve the company's new, soupless name
Campbell’s is ditching the soup — at least in name
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Delta CEO says the Trump administration will reverse government 'overreach' seen under Biden
The chief executive of Delta Air Lines says the incoming Trump administration will be a “breath of fresh air” for airlines after what he called government “overreach” under President Joe Biden
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Which health insurance plan may be right for you?
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Ford to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe as it faces economic headwinds and weak EV sales
Ford is cutting its workforce by 4,000 in Europe and the U.K. by the end of 2027, citing headwinds from the economy and pressure from increased competition and weaker-than-expected sales of electric cars
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