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Today: April 15, 2026
Today: April 15, 2026

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EPA may ease regulation of chemical plastic recycling, and environmentalists worry

The Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering whether facilities that recycle plastic chemically should be held to the same strict air pollution standards as incinerators

EPA may ease regulation of chemical plastic recycling, and environmentalists worry
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TSMC's first-quarter revenue surges as AI interest propels sales beyond market forecasts

TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, on Friday reported a 35% surge in first-quarter

TSMC's first-quarter revenue surges as AI interest propels sales beyond market forecasts
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Apple leads smartphone market even as overall shipments decline, Counterpoint says

IPhone-maker Apple led global smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2026, growing 5% year-on-year, even as overall shipments fell due to a shortage of memory components,

Apple leads smartphone market even as overall shipments decline, Counterpoint says
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Shippers weigh unusual routes as high air cargo rates, ocean gridlock persist

Some shippers caught between high jet fuel prices and congestion in vital Middle East waterways are now looking for

Shippers weigh unusual routes as high air cargo rates, ocean gridlock persist
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Warburg Pincus, Munich Re arm team up to invest in Europe's defence sector

U.S. private equity firm Warburg Pincus has launched an investment platform focused on Europe's defence and security sector, with MEAG, the asset manager of reinsurer Munich Re,

Warburg Pincus, Munich Re arm team up to invest in Europe's defence sector
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Snap unit to use Qualcomm chips for upcoming AI smart glasses

Specs, the Snap smart glasses unit formed early this year, will use Qualcomm chips for its upcoming devices under a multi-year deal announced on Friday, marking its first major

Snap unit to use Qualcomm chips for upcoming AI smart glasses
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Lithium bulls set to gatecrash Chile's copper party

Chile is set to break with precedent and open its annual global copper gathering next week with a day of panels devoted

Lithium bulls set to gatecrash Chile's copper party
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Lockheed Martin secures $4.7 billion Patriot interceptor missile production contract

Lockheed Martin said on Friday the U.S. government awarded the defense giant a $4.7 billion preliminary contract to continue critical accelerated production of the Patriot

Lockheed Martin secures $4.7 billion Patriot interceptor missile production contract
Business|Science|Technology

CoreWeave strikes AI cloud deal with Anthropic, shares surge

Cloud infrastructure firm CoreWeave said it has struck a deal with Anthropic to supply the AI startup with cloud computing capacity, sending its shares up more than 13% on Friday.

CoreWeave strikes AI cloud deal with Anthropic, shares surge
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Meta pulls ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for social media addiction lawsuits

Meta Platforms said on Thursday it is pulling ads from Facebook and Instagram aimed at recruiting new plaintiffs for ongoing litigation accusing it

Meta pulls ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for social media addiction lawsuits
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Technology

YouTube raises subscription prices in US for the first time in 3 years

YouTube on Friday raised subscription prices in the United States, with increases of up to $4 set to take effect from the next billing cycle.

YouTube raises subscription prices in US for the first time in 3 years
Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Ads for GLP-1 drugs are flooding the internet – here’s how to know if it’s safe to buy them online

The thriving market in online, counterfeit GLP-1 drugs that do not meet FDA criteria poses serious risks to consumers.

Ads for GLP-1 drugs are flooding the internet – here’s how to know if it’s safe to buy them online
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

US utility stocks are off to their best start since 2019. Can they keep it up?

U.S. utility stocks marked their strongest start to the year since 2019, benefiting from an investor retreat from riskier assets during the Iran war and

US utility stocks are off to their best start since 2019. Can they keep it up?
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Big Tech puts financial heft behind next-gen nuclear power as AI demand surges

Big Tech is reshaping the funding landscape for new nuclear technologies as it seeks to bolster electricity supply for power-hungry AI data centers, inking deals

Big Tech puts financial heft behind next-gen nuclear power as AI demand surges
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Whirlpool to invest over $60 million in Ohio plant 

Whirlpool said on Friday it will invest over $60 million in an Ohio factory to produce parts for its washers and dryers.

Whirlpool to invest over $60 million in Ohio plant 
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Space analytics firm HawkEye's revenue jumped 74% in 2025, US IPO filing shows

Space analytics company HawkEye 360 recorded a 74% jump in revenue in 2025 while also swinging to a profit, its filing for a U.S. initial public offering

Space analytics firm HawkEye's revenue jumped 74% in 2025, US IPO filing shows
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US judge extends temporary order halting Nexstar, Tegna merger

A U.S. judge on Friday extended an order temporarily freezing Nexstar's acquisition of rival broadcast station owner Tegna for another week as he

US judge extends temporary order halting Nexstar, Tegna merger
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

USA Rare Earth CEO defends Trump administration investment as congressional questions swirl

USA Rare Earth shareholders should not be concerned by the terms of the U.S.

USA Rare Earth CEO defends Trump administration investment as congressional questions swirl
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Hyundai to recall over 294,000 US vehicles over seat belt anchor defect

Hyundai Motor America is recalling 294,128 vehicles in the U.S. due to a defect that could cause seat belt anchors to detach, the U.S.

Hyundai to recall over 294,000 US vehicles over seat belt anchor defect
Europe|Political|Technology|World

Coordinated Telegram posts push pro-Orban narratives on eve of Hungary vote, research shows

Sophisticated online operators are posting coordinated waves of content in the Telegram messaging app to spread fear about what will

Coordinated Telegram posts push pro-Orban narratives on eve of Hungary vote, research shows
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

The unconventional logic behind SpaceX's $1.75 trillion price tag

Wall Street is reaching for some unusual yardsticks to price Elon Musk's SpaceX.

The unconventional logic behind SpaceX's $1.75 trillion price tag
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South Africa unveils draft AI policy, proposes new institutions and incentives

South Africa on Friday unveiled a draft national AI policy, seeking public comment on sweeping proposals to regulate and accelerate AI adoption.

South Africa unveils draft AI policy, proposes new institutions and incentives
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Vance, Bessent questioned tech giants on AI security before Anthropic's Mythos release, CNBC reports

U.S.

Vance, Bessent questioned tech giants on AI security before Anthropic's Mythos release, CNBC reports
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Meta must face youth addiction lawsuit by Massachusetts, court rules

Meta Platforms must face a lawsuit by Massachusetts' attorney general alleging the company designed its Instagram social media platform to addict children,

Meta must face youth addiction lawsuit by Massachusetts, court rules
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Bessent, Powell warned bank CEOs about Anthropic model risks, sources say

U.S.

Bessent, Powell warned bank CEOs about Anthropic model risks, sources say
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Eric Swider resigns from Trump Media board 

Trump Media & Technology Group said on Friday that Eric Swider, a key figure in the company's public listing, had resigned from its board. 

Eric Swider resigns from Trump Media board 
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Crypto giant Kraken's Fed payment account sparks concerns about risks

Crypto giant Kraken's landmark Federal Reserve master account comes with restrictions aimed at mitigating risks, but it - and others likely to

Crypto giant Kraken's Fed payment account sparks concerns about risks
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology|World

Snapchat owner cuts 16% of global staff in latest round of job cuts

Snap Inc., the owner of Snapchat, is cutting about 16% of its global workforce, which means around 1,000 jobs

Snapchat owner cuts 16% of global staff in latest round of job cuts
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Artemis II moon mission unifies politically divided Americans in wonder

NASA's Artemis II mission, the world's first astronaut voyage to the moon in over half a century, has captivated Americans young and

Artemis II moon mission unifies politically divided Americans in wonder
Business|Crime|Technology

Suspect arrested after Molotov cocktail attack at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home

San Francisco police arrested a person for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home and for making threats outside the artificial intelligence

Suspect arrested after Molotov cocktail attack at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home
Crime|Technology|US|World

FAA, Pentagon sign agreement on anti-drone laser system near Mexico

The Federal Aviation Administration and Pentagon said on Friday they had signed an agreement allowing the government's use of a high-energy laser

FAA, Pentagon sign agreement on anti-drone laser system near Mexico
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Rio Tinto's US boron assets draw interest from bidders, Bloomberg News reports

Rio Tinto's U.S. assets that produce the critical mineral boron have drawn interest from more than a dozen potential bidders and could be valued as much as $2 billion, Bloomberg

Rio Tinto's US boron assets draw interest from bidders, Bloomberg News reports
Business|Technology

OpenAI identifies security issue involving third-party tool, says user data was not accessed

OpenAI said on Friday it had identified a security issue involving a third-party developer tool called Axios and is taking steps to protect the process that certifies its macOS

OpenAI identifies security issue involving third-party tool, says user data was not accessed
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Japan approves additional $4 billion for chipmaker Rapidus

Japan's industry ministry said on Saturday it has approved an additional 631.5 billion yen ($3.96 billion) to accelerate research and development at chipmaker Rapidus.

Japan approves additional $4 billion for chipmaker Rapidus
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World

EU weighing tighter regulation for OpenAI under Digital Services Act

The European Commission on Friday said it was analysing whether OpenAI's ChatGPT should be considered a large online

EU weighing tighter regulation for OpenAI under Digital Services Act
Economy|Political|Technology|World

Ukraine can play useful role in Strait of Hormuz, Britain says

Ukraine can play a useful role in international efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz, Britain's armed services minister said, praising its drone technology

Ukraine can play useful role in Strait of Hormuz, Britain says
Business|Economy|Food|Technology|World

Chinese investment in Brazil pivots from power dams to ice cream, courting consumers

For Chinese ice cream and beverage chain Mixue, which already has more stores than Starbucks or McDonald's, a cheerful snowman mascot on Sao

Chinese investment in Brazil pivots from power dams to ice cream, courting consumers
Political|Science|Technology|World

Pope Leo urges end to 'madness of war' as US, Iran start talks

Pope Leo https://www.reuters.com/world/pope/ on Saturday urged world leaders to end what he called the "madness of war," in an impassioned appeal

Pope Leo urges end to 'madness of war' as US, Iran start talks
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

China's Chery looking to expand car production in Europe, top executives say

Chery is looking to expand car production in Europe through partnerships with other automakers allowing it to use existing factories, top executives at the Chinese carmaker

China's Chery looking to expand car production in Europe, top executives say
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Circling the moon, a Black astronaut inspires millions

At 12 years old, Naia Butler-Craig decided she wanted to be an astronaut. Each time she walked into St.

Circling the moon, a Black astronaut inspires millions
Science|Technology|World

Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after historic trip around moon

The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew streaked through Earth's atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on

Artemis II astronauts safely back on Earth after historic trip around moon
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Audi Q5 vs BMW X3, an Edmunds luxury SUV comparison

The Audi Q5 and BMW X3 are among the most popular options for shoppers interested in a small luxury SUV

Audi Q5 vs BMW X3, an Edmunds luxury SUV comparison
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Technology|US|World

US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports

The U.S.

US FTC in settlement talks with ad companies in boycott probe, WSJ reports
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TSMC likely to book fourth straight quarter of record profit on insatiable AI demand

TSMC, the world's largest manufacturer of advanced artificial intelligence chips, will likely notch up a fourth consecutive quarter of

TSMC likely to book fourth straight quarter of record profit on insatiable AI demand
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Crisis contractor for OpenAI, Anthropic eyes a move to combat extremism

People who show violent extremist tendencies on ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence platforms could be directed in the future to human and chatbot‑based

Crisis contractor for OpenAI, Anthropic eyes a move to combat extremism
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Chinese AI startup StepFun to unwind offshore structure to pave way for IPO, sources say

Chinese AI agent StepFun is unwinding its offshore incorporation structure to pave the way for a planned Hong Kong initial public offering, three sources said, as

Chinese AI startup StepFun to unwind offshore structure to pave way for IPO, sources say
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UK fintech firm Wise's quarterly cross-border volumes surge ahead of Nasdaq debut

British fintech group Wise said on Monday cross-border transaction volumes rose 26% in the fourth quarter to 49.4 billion pounds ($66.2 billion), reinforcing its expectation that

UK fintech firm Wise's quarterly cross-border volumes surge ahead of Nasdaq debut
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China's exports set to lose momentum as Iran war undercuts AI-driven boom

China's export engine likely slowed in March as

China's exports set to lose momentum as Iran war undercuts AI-driven boom
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Social media platforms need to stop never-ending scrolling, UK's Starmer says

Social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok need to take action to stop young users wasting hours mindlessly scrolling never-ending videos, British Prime Minister

Social media platforms need to stop never-ending scrolling, UK's Starmer says