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  1. 73
    Artificial Intelligence

    Cognition Offers Buyouts and Cuts Staff Weeks After Windsurf Acquisition, Citing “No Work-Life Balance” Mission

    Roughly 200 employees remain, and they’ve been given until August 10 to decide whether to accept a voluntary buyout, which reportedly includes nine months of severance pay.

    366 DAYS AGO

  2. 74
    Cybersecurity

    Microsoft Confirms Chinese Hackers Exploited SharePoint Flaw in Targeted Attacks

    According to a blog post from the company, threat actors identified as Linen Typhoon, Violet Typhoon, and Storm-2603 began attempting to take advantage of the flaw as early as July 7. These groups are believed to operate with ties to the Chinese government.

    379 DAYS AGO

  3. 75
    Business & Finance

    Texas Instruments Shares Sink 12% Amid Tariff Worries, Tepid Forecast

    The company projected third-quarter earnings between $1.36 and $1.60 per share, with a midpoint of $1.48—coming in just under analysts’ consensus estimate of $1.50, according to data from LSEG. Revenue guidance for the quarter landed between $4.45 billion and $4.48 billion, with the midpoint slightly ahead of the $4.

    379 DAYS AGO

  4. 76
    Politics

    Federal Court Clears Path for DOJ's Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple to Proceed

    U.S. District Judge Julien Xavier Neals ruled against Apple’s motion to dismiss, rejecting the company’s claims that the DOJ had failed to adequately define its allegations.

    400 DAYS AGO

  5. 77
    Business & Finance

    Robinhood Stock Tops $100 as Company Pushes Bold Crypto Vision in Europe

    The rally coincides with a major strategic shift overseas. At an event in a Belle Époque mansion on the French Riviera, Robinhood unveiled plans to bring traditional financial assets fully on-chain — including tokenized stocks, ETFs, and private equity offerings.

    400 DAYS AGO

  6. 78
    Business & Finance

    Dow Jumps Over 300 Points After Trump Delays EU Tariff Until July

    The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 318 points, or 0.8%. The S&P 500 added 1%, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.2%.

    436 DAYS AGO

  7. 79
    Business & Finance

    Markets Retreat as Tech Rally Fizzles, Ending S&P 500's Six-Day Winning Streak

    The S&P 500 slipped 0.39% to close at 5,940.46, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.38% to 19,142.71. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 114.83 points, or 0.27%, finishing the session at 42,677.24.

    443 DAYS AGO

  8. 80
    Business & Finance

    Amazon Cuts 100 Jobs in Devices and Services Division Amid Ongoing Cost-Saving Efforts

    The unit spans several well-known product lines and services, including the Alexa voice assistant, Echo smart speakers, Ring security devices, and the Zoox autonomous vehicle business.

    448 DAYS AGO

  9. 81
    Business & Finance

    AMD Announces $6 Billion Buyback; Shares Climb 6%

    “Our expanded share repurchase program reflects the Board’s confidence in AMD’s strategic direction, growth prospects, and ability to consistently generate strong free cash flow,” said AMD CEO Lisa Su in a statement.

    449 DAYS AGO

  10. 82
    Politics

    Cotton Introduces Bill Requiring Location Tracking for AI Chip Exports

    The proposed law, called the Chip Security Act, would direct the Commerce Department to require a “location verification mechanism” on AI chips covered by export restrictions.

    454 DAYS AGO

  11. 83
    Cybersecurity

    Palo Alto Networks Acquires Protect AI to Strengthen AI Cybersecurity Capabilities

    With this acquisition, Palo Alto aims to expand its capabilities in safeguarding AI systems from emerging threats. As the adoption of AI and machine learning accelerates across industries and government sectors, so too do the security risks associated with these technologies.

    454 DAYS AGO

  12. 84
    Business & Finance

    Rippling Hits $16.8B Valuation After $450M Raise, Delays IPO Amid Market Conditions

    The round had no designated lead investor, though it included participation from Baillie Gifford, Elad Gil, and Goldman Sachs Growth, among others.

    454 DAYS AGO

  13. 85
    Artificial Intelligence

    Anthropic Launches High-Powered Subscription for Claude, Taking Direct Aim at OpenAI

    The Max plan offers two pricing options:

    484 DAYS AGO

  14. 86
    Business & Finance

    Trump Pauses Most New Tariffs for 90 Days, Spares China in Escalation

    The decision marks a significant shift in Trump’s trade policy as global economic uncertainty mounts. Under the new directive, tariffs on Chinese imports will be raised to at least 125%, while other countries will receive temporary reprieve from new levies.

    484 DAYS AGO

  15. 87
    Business & Finance

    U.S. Payrolls Add 151,000 Jobs in February, Falling Short of Expectations

    The Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday that payroll growth increased from a revised 125,000 in January but still fell short of the 170,000 forecast by Dow Jones economists. The unemployment rate edged slightly upward to 4.1%.

    517 DAYS AGO

  16. 88
    Artificial Intelligence

    Taiwan Prohibits Use of DeepSeek AI in Government Departments Over Security Concerns

    This decision, announced by Premier Cho Jung-tai, escalates previous advisories against the use of the technology.

    548 DAYS AGO

  17. 89
    Politics

    Trump Temporarily Halts Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Following Fentanyl Trafficking Agreements

    On Saturday, Trump had announced a 25% tariff on goods from both Mexico and Canada, with an additional 10% on Chinese imports. He also had plans to introduce a 10% tariff on Canadian energy resources. In response, Trudeau had threatened to impose a retaliatory tariff of 25% on $155 billion worth of U.S. goods.

    549 DAYS AGO

  18. 90
    Cybersecurity

    DHS Shakes Up Advisory Committees, Casting Doubt on Cyber Safety Review Board's Future

    The directive, issued by Acting DHS Secretary Benjamin Huffman, mandates the immediate cessation of all existing advisory committee memberships as part of a broader effort to reallocate resources and focus on national security concerns.

    561 DAYS AGO

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