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Trump Grants Hungary Sanctions Exemption on Russian Energy During White House Meeting

The United States has granted Hungary a one-year exemption from sanctions on importing oil and gas from Russia following Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House. The decision came after Orbán emphasized his nation’s dependence on Russian energy...

Trump Unveils Plan to Slash Weight-Loss Drug Prices and Expand Coverage

Donald Trump announced a new federal plan on Thursday aimed at reducing the cost of popular weight-loss drugs and expanding access for patients under public health programs. Under the initiative, oral versions of GLP-1 medications—expected to receive approval in the coming months—will be priced at...

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Tesla Faces United Front as ISS, Glass Lewis, and Norway Fund Oppose $1T

Tesla's board is facing a united front of opposition to Elon Musk's $1 trillion pay package, as Norway's sovereign wealth fund has joined advisory giants ISS and Glass Lewis in rejecting the deal. The Norwegian fund, a $17 billion shareholder, announced its "no" vote, citing the "total size" and "key person risk." This move is significant because it aligns a major investor with the two most...

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A “Monumental Step”: Central Asian Airlines Modernize with Boeing

Described as a "monumental step" for the carriers, three Central Asian airlines are set to modernize their fleets with 37 new Boeing airplanes. The deal,...

Trump Alleges Secret Tests, China Denies, Confusion Mounts

A confusing directive from Donald Trump to resume U.S. nuclear testing has triggered a diplomatic clash and widespread uncertainty. Trump's order is based on his...

Nuclear Arsenal Shields Russia From Defeat in Ukraine, Diplomat Declares

Russia possesses inherent immunity from military defeat in its war with Ukraine because of its nuclear weapons capability, Ambassador Denis Alipov stated in India. The...

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The 2025 Word of the Year List in Full: ‘Vibe Coding’ Tops List Including ‘Clanker,’ ‘Henry,’ and ‘Aura Farming’

Collins Dictionary has officially announced its 2025 Word of the Year, with the artificial intelligence term “vibe coding” taking the top spot. The selection was...

The “Upfront Carbon” Cost of Google’s “Clean” AI Plan

Google's "Project Suncatcher" is being positioned as a "clean" alternative to terrestrial datacenters, but it comes with a high "upfront carbon" cost. "Launching a single...

Is the $3Tn AI Boom a Repeat of the Dot-com Bubble?

The "remarkable numbers" of the AI boom—Nvidia at $5tn, OpenAI at $500bn, $3tn in datacenter spending—are drawing comparisons to the dot-com bubble of the late...

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Wolvaardt’s 169 Proves Decisive as England’s Team Effort Fails

Laura Wolvaardt’s decisive, match-winning 169 proved to be the difference as England’s team effort failed to materialize in a 125-run semi-final loss. South Africa's captain delivered a performance that papered over her own team's flaws and exposed England's. England’s best player, Sophie Ecclestone, was brilliant, taking four wickets despite injury. But she had no support. The death bowling "made to resemble an amateur" conceded a...

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