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Amazon has reduced staffing within its artificial general intelligence (AGI) division, extending a series of targeted workforce adjustments as the technology company continues to refine its investment strategy in one of the industry's most competitive fields. The latest job cuts affect a team dedicated to advanced AI research and development,......
U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified Washington's rhetoric toward Iran by declaring that the United States would retaliate against key Iranian infrastructure if commercial or military vessels are attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital corridor for global energy shipments. The warning marks a further escalation in the increasingly......
American jazz saxophonist Plas Johnson, best known for performing the memorable saxophone solo on “The Pink Panther Theme” composed by Henry Mancini, has died at the age of 94, according to reports from U.S. media. Johnson passed away on 15 July, leaving behind a career that helped shape some of the most recognizable sounds in......
The United States is preparing to expand its tariff strategy by introducing new import duties targeting several of its major trading partners, signaling that higher tariffs are set to remain a central feature of the country's trade policy. The expected announcement follows the implementation of additional 25% tariffs on selected imports......
Ryan Reynolds has confirmed that Deadpool will return to the big screen, revealing that another film featuring the popular Marvel antihero is in development, although fans should not expect it to arrive in the immediate future. Speaking during Fanatics Fest 2026, Reynolds said a new Deadpool project is planned, marking the next chapter for......
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers that the military campaign involving Iran has cost the United States an estimated $37.5 billion so far, reflecting a significant increase from previous projections and reinforcing the administration's call for additional defense funding. Speaking before a U.S. Senate committee, Hegseth......
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is set to appear before a New York court on Wednesday for a procedural hearing in the criminal case brought against him and his wife Cilia Flores by U.S. authorities. Maduro, who has been held at a detention facility in Brooklyn since January 3, is expected to be transferred to a Manhattan courthouse......
Prediction market platform Kalshi has launched a new digital hub dedicated to tracking the upcoming U.S. midterm elections, offering users access to real-time forecasts, polling information, fundraising figures and historical election data. The New York-based company said the platform is designed to provide a market-driven perspective on......
The United States government has announced a $5 billion investment aimed at using artificial intelligence to address major scientific challenges in fields including healthcare, pharmaceuticals and construction, as part of a broader effort to accelerate research through advanced technologies. The initiative, unveiled by the Trump administration,......
Bloomsbury Publishing has confirmed it will receive compensation as part of a landmark $1.5 billion settlement resolving claims that artificial intelligence company Anthropic used copyrighted books to train its AI models without obtaining the necessary licenses. The agreement, approved by a U.S. federal judge, is regarded as the largest known......
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has warned that investors may be overlooking a number of risks that could threaten financial market stability, arguing that current asset valuations do not fully reflect growing geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Dimon said he does not currently see U.S. stocks or long-term government bonds as particularly......
The United States has criticized Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega after he rejected the possibility of holding new elections, with Washington accusing his government of demonstrating an increasingly authoritarian approach to political power. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Ortega’s refusal to organize elections reflected what......
Biotechnology giant Amgen has agreed to a $74 million settlement in a shareholder lawsuit alleging that the company delayed disclosing a potential $10.7 billion tax liability linked to claims of underreported taxes. The proposed settlement, filed in a federal court in Manhattan, still requires approval from a judge before becoming final.......
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