India eyes global quantum computer push — and QpiAI is its chosen vehicle
technology

India eyes global quantum computer push — and QpiAI is its chosen vehicle

Imagine you have a super-duper fast toy car that can zip around your house quicker than any other car. Now, India has found a super special car called...

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Justice Department Fires Manhattan Prosecutor Who Worked on Diddy and Epstein Cases
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Justice Department Fires Manhattan Prosecutor Who Worked on Diddy and Epstein Cases

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Jul 16, 2025 1 min read
Two dead and many injured in Russian strike on Ukrainian shopping centre
world

Two dead and many injured in Russian strike on Ukrainian shopping centre

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Jul 16, 2025 1 min read
Germany to tighten people-smuggling law as chancellor visits UK
politics

Germany to tighten people-smuggling law as chancellor visits UK

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Jul 16, 2025 1 min read
Monte Paschi Plans to Replace Mediobanca CEO, Lovaglio Says
finance

Monte Paschi Plans to Replace Mediobanca CEO, Lovaglio Says

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Jul 16, 2025 1 min read
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The economy is turbulent for influencers, too — here's how you might see it online
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The economy is turbulent for influencers, too — here's how you might see it online

Imagine you have a lemonade stand that you share pictures of online to get more friends to come buy your lemonade. Now, if suddenly lemons become supe...

Jul 16, 2025 1 min read
Senate set to debate cuts to NPR today. And, the effects of tariffs on inflation
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Senate set to debate cuts to NPR today. And, the effects of tariffs on inflation

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Jul 16, 2025 1 min read
Crypto bounces on renewed optimism House could pass key stablecoin legislation this week
finance

Crypto bounces on renewed optimism House could pass key stablecoin legislation this week

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Jul 16, 2025 1 min read
Serious questions for Tories over Afghan data breach - PM
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Serious questions for Tories over Afghan data breach - PM

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Jul 16, 2025 1 min read
Rise of the Machines: Inside Hollywood’s AI Civil War
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Rise of the Machines: Inside Hollywood’s AI Civil War

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Jul 16, 2025 1 min read
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Israel’s First Micro Dramas Platform Gets Launched by ‘Red Skies’ Maker Yoav Gross Productions (EXCLUSIVE)
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Israel’s First Micro Dramas Platform Gets Launched by ‘Red Skies’ Maker Yoav Gross Productions (EXCLUSIVE)

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Jul 16, 2025 1 min read
Wholesale inflation measure was unchanged in June
finance

Wholesale inflation measure was unchanged in June

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Jul 16, 2025 1 min read
Emma Watson banned from driving for speeding
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Emma Watson banned from driving for speeding

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Jul 16, 2025 1 min read
'The powerful protecting the powerful': Democrats see an opening on Epstein
politics

'The powerful protecting the powerful': Democrats see an opening on Epstein

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Jul 16, 2025 1 min read
Israel strikes in Damascus as Syrian forces clash with Druze groups
world

Israel strikes in Damascus as Syrian forces clash with Druze groups

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Jul 16, 2025 1 min read
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UK inflation at highest for almost a year and a half
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UK inflation at highest for almost a year and a half

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Jul 16, 2025 1 min read
Americans' medical debt can stay in credit reports, judge rules. What does that mean?
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Americans' medical debt can stay in credit reports, judge rules. What does that mean?

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Jul 15, 2025 1 min read
Man who murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio dies
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Man who murdered British backpacker Peter Falconio dies

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Jul 15, 2025 1 min read
Thousands of Afghans were moved to UK in secret scheme after data breach
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Thousands of Afghans were moved to UK in secret scheme after data breach

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Jul 15, 2025 1 min read
Attorney General Bondi brushes aside questions about her handling of Epstein files
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Attorney General Bondi brushes aside questions about her handling of Epstein files

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Jul 15, 2025 1 min read
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Conservative-leaning thinktank weighs in on what's next for the Education Department
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Conservative-leaning thinktank weighs in on what's next for the Education Department

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Jul 15, 2025 1 min read
Senate advances bill with Vance’s help to slash $9 billion from budget
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Senate advances bill with Vance’s help to slash $9 billion from budget

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Jul 15, 2025 1 min read
Trump says Indonesia trade deal features 19% tariff; Jakarta yet to confirm
finance

Trump says Indonesia trade deal features 19% tariff; Jakarta yet to confirm

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Jul 15, 2025 1 min read
India's Volatility Index Dips on Easing Tariff Concerns, Rate Cut Hopes
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India's Volatility Index Dips on Easing Tariff Concerns, Rate Cut Hopes

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Jul 15, 2025 1 min read
Foreign aid: Where is the fraud waste and abuse
world

Foreign aid: Where is the fraud waste and abuse

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Fewer school-age children vaping in Australia since ban, study says
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Fewer school-age children vaping in Australia since ban, study says

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Jul 15, 2025 1 min read
Trump says House GOP holdouts will back crypto bill after voting against it
finance

Trump says House GOP holdouts will back crypto bill after voting against it

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Jul 15, 2025 1 min read
Increase in military aid to Ukraine marks a shift in White House policy toward Russia
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Increase in military aid to Ukraine marks a shift in White House policy toward Russia

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Jul 15, 2025 1 min read
Palace fans protest over Conference League demotion
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Palace fans protest over Conference League demotion

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Jul 15, 2025 1 min read
WeTransfer says files not used to train AI after backlash
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WeTransfer says files not used to train AI after backlash

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Reddit starts verifying ages of users in the UK
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Reddit starts verifying ages of users in the UK

Imagine you have a box of cookies that are only for grown-ups because they're a bit too spicy for kids. Now, Reddit is like a big digital playground, ...

Jul 15, 2025 1 min read
Musk says Grok chatbot was 'manipulated' into praising Hitler
technology

Musk says Grok chatbot was 'manipulated' into praising Hitler

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Jul 11, 2025 1 min read
Gregg Wallace faces backlash over autism defence for misconduct claims
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Gregg Wallace faces backlash over autism defence for misconduct claims

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Jul 10, 2025 1 min read
Four arrested in connection with M&S and Co-op cyber-attacks
technology

Four arrested in connection with M&S and Co-op cyber-attacks

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Jul 10, 2025 1 min read
It's too easy to claim benefits in UK, Badenoch says
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It's too easy to claim benefits in UK, Badenoch says

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Jul 10, 2025 1 min read
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Russia's intensifying drone war is spreading fear and eroding Ukrainian morale
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Russia's intensifying drone war is spreading fear and eroding Ukrainian morale

Imagine you have a remote-controlled toy helicopter that you can fly around your backyard. Now, imagine if someone used lots of these helicopters to s...

Jul 10, 2025 1 min read
Amazon warehouse workers lose jobs after Trump's immigration crackdown: 'We have done everything legally'
finance

Amazon warehouse workers lose jobs after Trump's immigration crackdown: 'We have done everything legally'

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Jul 10, 2025 1 min read
UK to return some migrants to France within weeks, Starmer says
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UK to return some migrants to France within weeks, Starmer says

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Jul 10, 2025 1 min read
'One in, one out' sounds simple - but the deal could be complicated
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'One in, one out' sounds simple - but the deal could be complicated

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Jul 10, 2025 1 min read
With Varda Space, leading Silicon Valley players make big bet on making drugs in space
technology

With Varda Space, leading Silicon Valley players make big bet on making drugs in space

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Jul 10, 2025 1 min read
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