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The Message for Big Tech in the Google Ruling: Play Nice, but Play On
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A federal judge ordered steps in the search monopoly case that will
restrain Google but not break it up, signaling a cautious antitrust
approach by courts.

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We Already Know a Way to Save a Bunch of Lives. There's a Really Dumb
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reveals the 5 AI prompts he uses that can
'supercharge your everyday workflow'
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The leader of the $3.7 trillion tech giant reveals the top prompts he
uses on GPT-5 to help maintain productivity with meetings, projects,
and more.

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YouTube starts cracking down on a Premium family plan loophole
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AI Coding Assistants Compared: Which Tool Fits Your Workflow?
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Comparing top AI coding assistants - from Cursor and Copilot to open
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OpenAI is hiring 'AI-pilled' academics to build a scientific discovery
accelerator
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Here's what we know about OpenAI's proposed science platform and
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OpenAI boosts size of secondary share sale to $10.3 billion
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OpenAI is allowing current and former employees to sell more than $10
billion worth of stock in a secondary share sale.

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Judge says Trump administration unlawfully blocked $2 billion from
Harvard
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A federal judge on Wednesday gave Harvard University a landmark
victory in its fight against the Trump administration, siding with the
Ivy League school in its effort to restore more than $2 billion in
federal funding for research frozen by the White House.

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Bridgewater Funds Surge in China, Luring Billions and a Waitlist -
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Bridgewater Associates' hedge funds have become so popular in China
that wealthy investors are pouring billions into the nation's major
private banks just for the right to buy them

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A new generative AI approach to predicting chemical reactions
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The new FlowER generative AI system may improve the prediction of
chemical reactions. The approach, developed at MIT, could provide
realistic predictions for a wide variety of reactions, while
maintaining real-world physical constraints.

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My mom and Dr. DeepSeek
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In China and around the world, the sick and lonely turn to AI.

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Digital Markets Act: What you need to know and what are the new
changes
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Europeans scrolling their phones and computers this week will get new
choices for default browsers and search engines, where to download
iPhone apps and how their personal online data is used. They're part
of changes required under the Digital Markets Act. It's a set of
European Union regulations that six tech companies classed as
"gatekeepers" will have to start following by midnight Wednesday. They
are Amazon, Apple, Google parent Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft and TikTok
owner ByteDance. Europe has been a global leader in reining in tech
giants. The rules are kicking in as a global effort to crack down on
the tech industry picks up pace.

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At the farmers market, slashed benefits threaten MAHA's
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chronic diseases. Her focus includes autoimmune conditions and
diseases of the lungs, kidneys, liver (and more). She writes about
intriguing research, the promises and pitfalls of treatment, and what
can be done about the burden of disease. You can reach Isabella on
Signal at isabellacueto.03.

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The conviction of Colombia's ex-president is a sign of hope amid
autocracy's rise
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Alvaro Uribe was convicted of bribery in a development that would have
seemed inconceivable a decade ago

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Man found dead at Burning Man ID'd as Russian who 'poured his soul'
into camp
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Bureau of Land Management identifies Vadim Kruglov as man found 'in a
pool of blood' on Saturday at annual festival

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China Eyes Curbs on Stock Speculation to Foster Steady Gains -
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China's financial regulators are considering a number of cooling
measures for the stock market as they grow concerned about the speed
of a $1.2 trillion rally since the start of August, people familiar
with the matter said.

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Why the Ukraine war is so hard to end
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At the height of the Iraq war, bloggers coined the term Friedman unit
in reference to the New York Times columnist Thomas Friedmans habit of
claiming that the next six months would be critical in determining the
outcome of the conflict.

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Shein hit with US$175 million fine by French watchdog over cookie
misuse
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Authorities accuse the fast-fashion retailer of placing cookies on
users' computers even when they opt out.

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Half of Young Men Would Rather Date an AI Girlfriend Than Face
Loneliness or Rejection, New Report Reveals
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AI girlfriends go mainstream: 80% of Gen Z open to virtual
relationships as AI girlfriend market nears $140 billion

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I'm a High Schooler. AI Is Demolishing My Education. - The Atlantic
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AI has transformed my experience of education. I am a senior at a
public high school in New York, and these tools are everywhere. I do
not want to use them in the way I see other kids my age using themI
generally choose not tobut they are inescapable.

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Bridging the network cost gap: Why operators need real-time,
traffic-based cost intelligence
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Because in the end, success isn't just about delivering traffic. It's
about delivering it in a way that makes business sense.

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Unilever's new CEO is shaking up the company with sharp cuts at the
top: 'We are fed up with mediocrity' - Business Insider
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Unilever's new CEO, Fernando Fernandez, said he'sshakingup the
company's top leadership, and he expects that to result in a
"refreshing" of up to a quarter of the company's top 200 leaders.

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The AI Tool That Could Make Manufacturing Faster and More Efficient -
by Using Lego Bricks
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A new AI-powered tool created by researchers at Carnegie Mellon
University's School of Computer Science could change the way we
manufacture and build things.

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Pickleball Courts Taking Over Tennis Courts, as Seen From the Sky
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Aerial photographs show what's happening all over the country: There's
only so much asphalt, and pickleball can't get enough of it.

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Rural towns are handing out $10,000 relocation bonuses to poach
high-earning remote workers
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Forget corporate tax breaks. Cities now pay remote workers to move in.

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Russia reacts to Trump's Venezuela drug boat strike
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Robert Birsel is a Newsweek reporter based in Asia with a focus on
political and general news. Robert joined Newsweek in 2025 from Radio
Free Asia and had previously worked at Reuters. He is a graduate of
the London School of Economics. You can get in touch with Robert by
emailing [email protected]. Languages: English.

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Epstein Victims Call on Congress to Release All Files
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A group of women who say they were abused by the late convicted sex
offender Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell
gathered on Capitol Hill on Wednesday to share their accounts of
sexual exploitation and put pressure on Republicans to back an effort
that would force the Justice Department to release all of its files in
the Epstein investigation.

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U.S. and Allies See Yearslong Hack as China's Most Ambitious Yet
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Data stolen in the Salt Typhoon attack could allow Chinese
intelligence services to track targets around the world, officials
warned.

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Trump to host tech CEOs for first event in newly renovated Rose Garden
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday will host more than two dozen
technology and business leaders for a dinner in the newly renovated
White House Rose Garden, according to a White House official.

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Is Eric Adams About to Drop Out of the Mayoral Race? - Intelligencer
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The VC who married Paris Hilton uses his cryochamber twice a day and
launches an AI agent before bed - Business Insider
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Carter Reum co-founded M13 in 2016 with his older brother, Courtney.
The early-stage venture capital firm now has $1.3 billion of assets
under management with over 40 staff working in offices in New York,
Santa Monica, and San Francisco.

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How the Trumps won the Gulf - FT [[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=229940&nl=daily]
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The first family's business interests in the region are complex,
lucrative and growing

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US Democrats warn that controversial Gaza food organisation may be
cover for intelligence operations
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Letter by senior Democrats asks state department to reveal details
behind financing of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

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US very troubled by Norway funds Caterpillar divestment over Israel -
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Donald Trump's administration said it is "very troubled" by the Norway
oil fund's sale of a stake in construction equipment maker Caterpillar
because of its activities in Israel and has protested directly to the
government in Oslo.

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Seed-dispersing animals are in decline, impacting forests and the
climate: Study
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A lot of attention has been paid to the decrease in bee populations
and other pollinators, but a recent review article makes the case that
we should be equally alarmed by the declining numbers of
seed-dispersing animals, which are crucial for growing healthy
forests. "Both are important and should be taken into account in
restoration [...]

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Schools should banish smartphones from the classroom -
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Back in the 20th century, bored scholars had to make do with flicking
rubber bands at their classmates, doodling in their textbooks or
staring out of the window. Modern technology has revolutionised
slacking.

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He jokes about Trump and invading Kenya-and may be Uganda's next
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He likened himself to Gandhi, except without the nonviolent streak. He
suggested President Trump invite him to Washington to meet a black man
who is more handsome, charismatic and taller than him." He challenged
rapper Jay-Z to a winner-take-Beyonc duel.

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Trump asks US supreme court to overturn trade tariffs ruling
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Earlier this week, the US clothing brand Levi’s said that “rising
anti-Americanism as a consequence of the Trump tariffs and
governmental policies” could drive British shoppers away from its
denim. Other brands, such as Tesla, have also suffered in Europe and
in Canada, while protests against US goods have led to a slump in
sales of Jack Daniel’s whiskey.

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How to make sure ChatGPT doesn't make you dumber - WSJ
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ChatGPT is down, and dread sets in. You stare at the blank document.
The report is due in two hours, but the thought of writing it yourself
feels overwhelming. The analytical skills that once kicked in
automaticallylike breaking down problems, organizing thoughts and
finding the right wordsnow seem impossibly difficult. When did
thinking become this hard?

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AI Startup Flock Thinks It Can Eliminate All Crime In America
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With more than 80,000 AI-powered cameras across the U.S., Flock Safety
has become one of cops' go-to surveillance tools. Now CEO Garrett
Langley has both police tech giant Axon and Chinese drone maker DJI in
his sights on the way to his goal: Preventing all crime in the U.S.

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Release of 'missing minute' of Epstein video contradicts Bondi claim
cameras stopped recording
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Video taken outside Epstein's cell on night he died is part of new
materials released by House oversight committee

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Xis Pablum and Power - Foreign Policy [[link removed]}&lead=419599&emailid=229940&nl=daily]
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China's real message was on display in its military parade, not the
empty pageantry of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

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Putin tells Xi organ transplants could offer immortality - FT
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Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping discussed the potential for
science to extend the lifespans of men of their age, with the Russian
president even suggesting organ transports might allow them to live
forever.

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Mistral Set for $14 Billion Valuation With New Funding Round -
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French artificial intelligence startup Mistral AI is finalizing a 2
billion investment that values the company at 12 billion ($14
billion), including the new funding - solidifying its position as one
of Europe's most valuable tech startups.

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Maine shooting survivors sue US government, alleging army failed to
stop deadly attack
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In the past four years, the US government has settled with the
families of people killed in mass shootings in Parkland, Florida,
Sutherland Springs, Texas, and Charleston, South Carolina, for more
than $350m combined.

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Prusa CEO declares "open hardware desktop 3D printing is dead" - China
blamed for causing the beginning of the end
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Former open source champion Prusa now guards its designs with strict
secrecy

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The dubious legality of killing drug suspects at sea -
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There's more where that came from," said President Donald Trump,
celebrating a military strike on September 2nd on a boat that he said
was full of drugs and "narco-terrorists" from Tren de Aragua, a
Venezuelan gang. He later added on Truth Social: "Please let this
serve as notice to anybody even thinking about bringing drugs into the
United States of America. BEWARE!"

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Venezuela's president thinks American spies can't hack Huawei phones
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Huawei phones, given their custom hardware and operating system, may
actually be easier to hack than other brands.

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Americas Private-Capital Advantage - Foreign Affairs
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Years from now, the summer of 2025 may be remembered as a turning
point in U.S. industrial policy, with President Donald Trump's deals
with Intel, Nvidia, and MP Materials marking the beginning of a new
era of direct state investment in key industries.

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Why Pam Bondi Is the Attorney General of Trumps Dreams - The New
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The New Yorker contributing writer Ruth Marcus joins the guest host
and staff writer Clare Malone to discuss Marcuss recent profile of
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. They talk about Bondis political
origins and her unprecedented reshaping of the Justice Department, and
how she delivers on President Trumps desire to use the legal system
for revenge and retribution. They also touch on Bondis mishandling of
the Jeffrey Epstein case, which has drawn the ire of both Democratic
politicians and core parts of the Presidents base.

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