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China sidesteps question on TikTok after Trump says close to deal
July 7, 2025
China sidesteps question on TikTok after Trump says close to deal
Hong Kong CNN — China’s government on Monday sidestepped a question on US President Donald Trump’s recent claim that he…
The first genome sequenced from ancient Egypt reveals surprising ancestry, scientists say
July 6, 2025
The first genome sequenced from ancient Egypt reveals surprising ancestry, scientists say
CNN — In a long-sought first, researchers have sequenced the entire genome of an ancient Egyptian person, revealing unprecedented insight…
Microsoft to lay off around 9,000 workers in its largest cuts since 2023
July 6, 2025
Microsoft to lay off around 9,000 workers in its largest cuts since 2023
New York CNN — Microsoft is laying off thousands of employees, its third round of cuts in recent months, the…
Photos: Greek and Roman tombs discovered near Aga Khan Mausoleum in Aswan
July 6, 2025
Photos: Greek and Roman tombs discovered near Aga Khan Mausoleum in Aswan
A joint Egyptian-Italian archaeological mission, led by the Supreme Council of Antiquities and the University of Milan, discovered several rock-cut…
Why Tesla’s Cybertruck has been such a flop
July 5, 2025
Why Tesla’s Cybertruck has been such a flop
New York CNN — Despite Elon Musk’s bold predictions, the Cybertruck is, officially, a flop. Tesla is deliberately opaque about…
Here’s how Character.AI’s new CEO plans to address fears around kids’ use of chatbots
July 4, 2025
Here’s how Character.AI’s new CEO plans to address fears around kids’ use of chatbots
When Karandeep Anand’s 5-year-old daughter gets home from school, they fire up the artificial intelligence chatbot platform Character.AI so she…
Trump says he has a TikTok buyer. Here are the players who have been vying to buy the app
July 1, 2025
Trump says he has a TikTok buyer. Here are the players who have been vying to buy the app
New York CNN — After months of speculation and multiple bids from would-be American buyers, TikTok may finally be getting…
Photos: Three Old Kingdom tombs uncovered in Qubbet al-Hawa necropolis
June 29, 2025
Photos: Three Old Kingdom tombs uncovered in Qubbet al-Hawa necropolis
An Egyptian archaeological mission working at the Qubbet al-Hawa necropolis in Aswan uncovered three rock-cut tombs dating back to the…
Elon Musk isn’t happy with his AI chatbot. Experts worry he’s trying to make Grok 4 in his image
June 28, 2025
Elon Musk isn’t happy with his AI chatbot. Experts worry he’s trying to make Grok 4 in his image
CNN — Last week, Grok, the chatbot from Elon Musk’s xAI, replied to a user on X who asked a…
Telegram founder Pavel Durov says all his 100+ children will receive share of his estate
June 26, 2025
Telegram founder Pavel Durov says all his 100+ children will receive share of his estate
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of instant messaging app Telegram, plans to leave his fortune to the more than…