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Mercado Bitcoin hack continued hours after exchange said attack was contained, report finds

As the sun set over New York City on a chilly October evening, a sense of unease settled among cryptocurrency investors. Just hours earlier, Mercado Bitcoin , one of Brazil's largest digital currency exchanges, announced it had successfully contained a cyberattack. However, reports surfaced...

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Particle physicists at CERN explore the zeptoverse

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Particle Physicists Are Getting a First Glimpse Into the ‘Zeptoverse’

In a dimly lit laboratory at CERN, physicists huddle around screens filled with data, their faces illuminated by the glow of particle collision results. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation, a palpable excitement as they sift through the aftermath of a recent experiment at the Large Hadron...

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AI disruption, geopolitics and partnerships in focus at Hong Kong business summit

Technology-driven disruptions, superpower rivalry and global partnerships were among the topics that dominated a closed-door summit in Hong Kong, as countries and tech giants seek to boost growth and lead the race in artificial intelligence. About 100 business owners, executives and academics from...

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A bustling New York City street with tech enthusiasts discussing the future of search engines.

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Alphabet’s Search Dominance Is at Risk From Its Own AI Success

On a bustling afternoon in New York City, a group of tech enthusiasts gathered at a local café, their conversations buzzing with excitement and concern about the future of search engines. Among them, Sarah, a software engineer, expressed her unease: “What happens to Google if AI can do so much...

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OpenAI data center in NYC with community engagement

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OpenAI to Change How It Handles Data Center Efforts After Outcry

As the sun set over New York City, the lights flickered on in a bustling neighborhood, illuminating the faces of residents who rely on their community's resources. Among them, a palpable sense of concern has emerged regarding the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence and its implications for...

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Destruction in southern Lebanon following Israeli strikes

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Israel Is Destroying the Machinery South Lebanon Needs to Rebuild

In the rubble-strewn streets of southern Lebanon, residents like Mohammed Rizk sift through debris, holding up mobile phones displaying haunting before-and-after images of their homes. The stark contrast is a painful reminder of the destruction wrought by Israeli airstrikes throughout 2025, which...

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China proves a cut above with world-first precision laser experiment in space

China’s space scientists have become the first to carry out precision laser cutting in orbit, slicing a piece of “large-scale equipment” with a robotic arm fixed to the outside the Tiangong space station. The official Science and Technology Daily reported on Wednesday that millimetre-scale cuts...

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Riot Platforms and Anthropic partnership announcement in NYC

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Bitcoin miner Riot could pay Anthropic 12% interest under $28 billion AI deal

In a bustling office in downtown Manhattan, the atmosphere buzzes with anticipation as executives from Riot Platforms and Anthropic gather to finalize a groundbreaking deal that could reshape the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency. The stakes are high, with Riot...

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Meta’s Euro Bonds Jump on First Day of Trading After Record Sale

On a brisk autumn morning in New York City, the buzz around Wall Street was palpable as investors eagerly anticipated the debut of Meta Platforms Inc.'s euro bonds. The excitement was warranted; the tech giant's recent bond sale had set a new record, attracting an unprecedented volume of investor...

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Micron Pauses Work on $4.5 Billion Taiwan Plant After Labor Spat

In a bustling tech landscape where innovation is often paired with rapid expansion, the recent announcement from Micron Technology Inc. has sent ripples through the semiconductor industry. The company has paused its ambitious plans for a new $4.5 billion memory chip plant in Taiwan, a decision...

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AI skills are make or break in U.K.’s brutal youth jobs market

Employers are adding AI skill requirements to established roles such as sales representatives, software engineers or assistants.

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Laura Cooper discussing AI investment opportunities

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Nuveen's Cooper Sees Attractive Opportunities in AI Credit

As the sun sets over New York City, Laura Cooper stands on the balcony of her office, gazing at the skyline that symbolizes ambition and innovation. "The future is now," she says, her voice steady with conviction. Cooper, Nuveen's global investment strategist and macro credit head, is at the...

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Hong Kong passes law requiring crypto exchanges to report customer transactions to tax authorities

In a significant move that could reshape the global cryptocurrency landscape, Hong Kong has recently passed a law mandating that cryptocurrency exchanges report customer transactions to tax authorities. This new legislation, which went into effect on October 1, 2023, aims to enhance transparency...

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