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US approves sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine
The US approved sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine for $2.1 billion, funded by European allies and Canada, though President Zelensky warned deliveries could take several years.
‘We’re not freaks’: police raid sparks concern for Taiwan’s LGBT-friendly image
Police raided a Taipei gay bar in October, detaining 51 patrons for suspected public decency violations. The incident has raised concerns about Taiwan’s image as an LGBT-friendly destination ahead of its Pride parade.
TSMC posts record profit for a sixth straight quarter, beating estimates on AI boom
TSMC reported record third-quarter profit for a sixth consecutive quarter, driven by surging demand for AI chips, with revenue guidance pointing to 58% year-over-year growth at midpoint.
The Surprise Guest in ‘You Can See Everything’ Could Win an Oscar. Should They?
Amanda Seyfried appears in the hybrid documentary “You Can See Everything,” reprising her Emmy-winning role as Elizabeth Holmes. A24 plans to campaign her for an Oscar nomination, raising questions about whether her performance qualifies as traditional acting.
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Max-severity Exchange server flaw under active exploitation by Kremlin hackers
Russian state hackers are exploiting a maximum-severity Microsoft Exchange Server vulnerability to install advanced malware through emails, according to security researchers. The custom backdoor survives credential rotation and system re-imaging.
Private security firms will soon be allowed to hack overseas cybercriminals
The Trump administration authorized private security firms to conduct federally-approved cyberattacks against overseas criminal organizations targeting US entities in a groundbreaking National Security Presidential Memorandum issued Thursday.
Shares in humanoid robot firm Unitree surge 600% on Chinese stock market debut
Unitree, a Chinese humanoid robot maker, surged over 600% in its stock market debut, as investors chase robotics as a key AI battleground with massive projected growth.
Amazon just hiked the prices for Echo, Fire TV, and Kindle products by up to 60 percent
Amazon raised prices on Echo, Kindle, Fire TV, and Eero products by up to 60 percent, citing rising memory and storage component costs.
Argos is getting a makeover – but can it attract new shoppers?
Argos, a 50-year-old British retail chain, is undergoing new ownership after Sainsbury’s sale, with new owners planning expansion and improvements to compete with Amazon and other online rivals.
Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
Japanese companies are adopting artificial intelligence far more slowly than their counterparts in the US and UK, with only 8.4% of workers using AI on the job compared to 50% in America.
Disney’s new parks boss outlines investment strategy, with superfans at the fore
Disney’s new parks chief outlined a $60 billion investment strategy focused on superfans, announcing repairs to the Expedition Everest yeti and returns of beloved attractions like Figment and nighttime spectaculars.
‘Starve the beast’? The $40tn cost of Republicans’ false promises to cut spending
Federal debt has surged to $40 trillion under Trump’s administration, reflecting a decades-long Republican strategy of tax cuts designed to constrain Democratic spending rather than improve fiscal health.
New York unseats San Francisco as the top market for tech talent, CBRE reports
New York has surpassed San Francisco as the top market for tech talent with 394,300 workers, driven largely by growth in artificial intelligence jobs, according to a CBRE report.
Inside Coca-Cola’s secretive innovation labs: How the beverage giant wants to automate dirty soda and refreshers
Coca-Cola is developing automated drink dispensers at its innovation labs to produce customizable beverages like dirty sodas and refreshers, responding to changing consumer preferences and restaurant demand.
‘Penchant for bling’: can Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley take a bigger slice of luxury retail?
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group acquired Harvey Nichols this month, continuing a luxury brand purchasing strategy that critics question given recent underperformance in the premium segment.
Paramount seeks $1.88 billion bond from state AGs to cover costs of WBD merger delay
Paramount seeks a $1.88 billion bond from state attorneys general challenging its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, citing substantial costs from delays in closing the acquisition.