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Tech giants have been loathe to discuss the potential for new uses of AI to destroy jobs

AI's Impact On Jobs, Tech's Touchy Topic

"Stop Hiring Humans" read a provocative sign at an AI conference in Las Vegas, where the impact of new artificial intelligence models on the world of work had sparked some unease.

Appeals Court Rejects Trump Bid To Lift Order Barring Deportations
A US appeals court on Wednesday denied a bid by the Trump administration to lift a lower court order barring summary deportations of Venezuelan migrants using an obscure wartime law.
Trump Administration To Cut Vaccine Support To Developing Countries: Report
President Donald Trump's administration is set to cut funding to Gavi, the global health organization that provides vaccines across the developing world, a report said Wednesday.
US Supreme Court Upholds Biden-era Regulation Of 'Ghost Guns'
The US Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Biden-era federal regulation of untraceable "ghost guns" -- firearms sold in easy-to-assemble kits -- in a defeat for the powerful gun lobby.
Moscow, Kyiv Trade Blame For Strikes Endangering Truce Efforts
Russia and Ukraine accused each other Wednesday of derailing a US-brokered deal that could see the warring countries halt attacks on the Black Sea and against energy sites.
Trump Says 'We Have To Have' Greenland, Ahead Of Vance Trip
US President Donald Trump ramped up his claims to Greenland on Wednesday, saying ahead of a visit by Vice President JD Vance that the United States needed to take control of the Danish island for "international security."
Mike Waltz Hounded For Answers After Declaring 'NO WAR PLANS' Were Shared As Journalist Reveals Full Texts: 'Lying Doesn't Make It Go Away'
Mike Waltz is facing backlash after denying that military attack plans were shared in a leaked Signal chat after full messages were recently published.
US Expands Export Blacklist, Adds Over 50 Chinese Companies To Curb AI And Tech Advances
The Chinese embassy in Washington condemned the U.S. actions, calling them "politically motivated." The export restrictions come as tensions between Washington and Beijing escalate, with the Trump administration intensifying tariffs on China.
China Poses Biggest Military Threat To US: Intel Report
China poses the top threat to American interests and security globally and is making "steady" progress towards having the ability to seize the self-ruled island of Taiwan, an annual US intelligence report warned Tuesday.

Tesla Troubles: Speed Bump Or Early Signs Of Impending Crash?

Tesla, the Elon Musk-run auto company, has had a turbulent time recently, fueled by its chief executive's close ties to Donald Trump and increased electric vehicle competition.

Economy in Focus

Trump Tariffs Could Push Up Inflation: Senior Fed Official
US President Donald Trump's tariff plans could increase inflation by as much as 1.2 percentage points if they are fully implemented, a senior Federal Reserve official said Wednesday.
Canada Halts Tesla Rebates: Transport Minister Cites US Tariffs In Ban On Future EV Incentives
UK Set To Cut Public Spending By Billions Of Pounds

War in Ukraine

Ukraine Needs European Troops With 'Readiness To Fight': Kyiv Aide
Ukraine needs a "serious" contribution from Europe of troops who are ready to fight, and not peacekeepers, after any end of hostilities with Russia, a senior aide to President Volodymyr Zelensky told AFP on Wednesday.
Hijacking News: Fake Media Sites Sow Ukraine Disinformation
A fake news website falsely claimed that Ukraine's president is paying Western reporters to tarnish US President Donald Trump -- part of a series of deceptive reports spread by Russian-linked portals mimicking media outlets.
Ukraine Hopes For At Least 'Partial Ceasefire' At Saudi Talks
Ukraine hopes to secure at least a partial ceasefire at upcoming talks in Saudi Arabia, during which US officials will meet separately with Russian and Ukrainian delegations, a senior Ukrainian source told AFP on Friday.
Ukrainians Sceptical Of Trump, Putin Promises
Ukrainians have reacted sceptically to a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump, who had sought to convince Moscow to agree to a temporary ceasefire.

GameStop Joins Corporate Bitcoin Frenzy, Bitcoiners Laud Company's Business Evolution

GameStop will start stacking up Bitcoin, the gaming retail giant announced Tuesday, gaining much praise from Bitcoiners who believe the company's business evolution through the years is worth some praise.

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