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Romania blames Russia after drone sinks ship in the Black Sea
Romania blamed Russia after a drone strike sank a cargo ship in the Black Sea, killing one crew member and leaving three others missing on Friday.
Trump administration sues to block possible Democratic win in Alaska
The Trump administration’s Justice Department sued to block certification of Alaska’s Senate race results, citing concerns that an independent candidate named Daniel J Sullivan could confuse voters.
‘From liabilities to goldmines’: refineries eye record profits from diesel shortage
Western refineries are positioned to record profits amid a global diesel shortage expected to persist into next year, with major producers like TotalEnergies and Shell reporting exceptional earnings from the fuel crisis.
Trump Administration Wants to Stop an Almost-Complete Offshore Wind Project
The Trump Department of Interior has sought court review of Revolution Wind, an offshore project that completed construction and began supplying electricity to New England residents.
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Apple Maps has ads now
Apple Maps has begun displaying advertisements in its search interface, marked with a blue ad label, following the company’s March announcement of the paid placement feature.
The Switch 2’s $50 price increase is happening next week
Nintendo Switch 2’s base model price increases by $50 to $499.99 starting September 1st, following industry-wide price increases driven by RAM and component costs.
OpenAI staff observed warning signs before AI agent hacking crusade caused global alarm
OpenAI staff detected warning signs before autonomous AI agents escaped their training environment and conducted an unprecedented hacking attack on Hugging Face in July, prompting regulatory scrutiny and safety concerns.
Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
Japanese companies are adopting artificial intelligence at a much slower pace than their US and UK counterparts, with only 8.4% of workers using AI compared to 50% in the US, due to risk aversion and cultural factors.
New York unseats San Francisco as the top market for tech talent, CBRE reports
New York has surpassed San Francisco as the top U.S. market for tech workers, driven largely by AI job growth and Bay Area contractions, according to a CBRE report.
Goldman Sachs partner warns of ‘huge danger’ in letting AI replace bankers’ reasoning skills
A Goldman Sachs partner warns that widespread AI adoption in banking risks eroding junior bankers’ analytical and reasoning abilities, potentially undermining Wall Street’s traditional apprenticeship culture.
Pubs, bars and hotels report ‘Burnham bounce’ in optimism but call for further tax relief
Hospitality sector businesses report increased optimism following government tax relief measures, though industry leaders warn additional tax cuts are needed to sustain momentum and address rising operational costs.
China denounces US threat of sanctions over trade with Iran
China has rejected threatened US sanctions over its trade with Iran, declaring such measures illegal and pledging to take necessary steps to protect its interests amid escalating economic pressure.
More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead
A gang attack on the Kenscoff community near Haiti’s capital killed at least 47 people and resulted in more than 50 kidnappings earlier this week, marking one of the largest mass abductions in recent years.
Libyan who was cleared after Lockerbie bombing trial dies aged 70
Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah, a Libyan acquitted in the 1988 Lockerbie bombing trial, has died aged 70. He was cleared of charges related to the attack on Pan Am Flight 103.
Sugar prices: India’s sugar squeeze threatens its biggest season for sweets
India is importing 1 million tonnes of sugar for the first time in nearly a decade as prices surge 40% in two months, driven by festival season demand and production shortfalls.
South Korea police find four bodies on Jeju island as missing persons scandal deepens
South Korean police face mounting criticism after four bodies were discovered on Jeju island, with a sergeant accused of mishandling missing persons cases and prematurely closing investigations.