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Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese firms 'exploiting' U.S. AI models
Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese firms 'exploiting' U.S. AI models
The Trump administration is vowing to crack down on foreign tech companies' exploitation of U.S. artificial intelligence models, singling out China at a time that country is narrowing the gap with the U.S. in the AI race.
The Associated Press | Apr 24, 2026, 5:21 AM UTC
EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto
EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto
The European Union on Thursday approved a $106-billion loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for two years, ending months of political deadlock.
The Associated Press | Apr 24, 2026, 5:08 AM UTC
U.S. soldier charged with using classified information to bet on Maduro's removal
U.S. soldier charged with using classified information to bet on Maduro's removal
It's the first time suspected insider trading on Polymarket has led to criminal charges in the U.S.
Bobby Allyn | Apr 23, 2026, 11:29 PM UTC
French police probe suspected weather device tampering after odd Polymarket bet
French police probe suspected weather device tampering after odd Polymarket bet
The incident is the latest eyebrow-raising bet on Polymarket, as allegations of rigging and manipulation continue to haunt the popular prediction market site.
Bobby Allyn | Apr 23, 2026, 10:22 PM UTC
The FDA gives the green light to the first gene therapy for deafness
The FDA gives the green light to the first gene therapy for deafness
The treatment, developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, is for a very rare form of deafness. But it represents a medical milestone.
Rob Stein | Apr 23, 2026, 8:46 PM UTC
Meta will lay off 10% of its staff
Meta will lay off 10% of its staff
The cuts follow losses in two pivotal court cases and the company's push to invest in artificial intelligence.
John Ruwitch | Apr 23, 2026, 8:10 PM UTC
Airlines in Europe slash thousands of flights as Iran war cuts jet fuel supplies
Airlines in Europe slash thousands of flights as Iran war cuts jet fuel supplies
The soaring cost of jet fuel is forcing European airlines to cancel tens of thousands of flights, while energy authorities warned of a possible jet fuel shortage if supplies aren't replenished soon.
Joel Rose | Apr 23, 2026, 7:29 PM UTC
Can a mentalist trick Trump? Oz Pearlman will try in a room full of journalists
Can a mentalist trick Trump? Oz Pearlman will try in a room full of journalists
The White House Correspondents' Dinner will be headlined by a mentalist instead of a comedian. Oz Pearlman tells NPR he hopes to unify, delight and puzzle the crowd — but can't reveal how.
Rachel Treisman | Apr 23, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC
Ella Langley tops the charts — and Coachella gives Bieber a boost
Ella Langley tops the charts — and Coachella gives Bieber a boost
The rising country star Ella Langley rules both the album and song charts this week, but Justin Bieber also sees a rise in popularity following his nostalgic performance at Coachella.
Stephen Thompson | Apr 23, 2026, 4:06 PM UTC
Michael Tilson Thomas, renowned conductor and composer, dies at 81
Michael Tilson Thomas, renowned conductor and composer, dies at 81
Thomas led the San Francisco Symphony from 1995 to 2020, helping to establish its reputation as a world-class orchestra. In 2021, he was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, a type of brain cancer.
Lisa Hirsch | Apr 23, 2026, 3:53 PM UTC
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