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TechnologyJun 12

Study Links Smartphone Introduction to Declining U.S. Birth Rates

New research suggests smartphones may account for significant portion of birth rate decline since iPhone launch in 2007.

4 sources
HealthJun 4

Federal authorities charge four in $30 million Medicaid fraud scheme in Ohio

Two Ohio state employees and two co-conspirators face charges for allegedly billing Medicaid for children's behavioral health services never provided.

7 sources
HealthMay 1

Man arrested in death of 5-year-old girl airlifted after unrest in Australian town

A suspect in the death of a five-year-old Aboriginal girl was transferred from Alice Springs to Darwin following his arrest and subsequent community unrest.

7 sources
FinanceApr 26

Markets Show Mixed Performance Amid Earnings Season and Sector Rotation

Stock markets experienced volatility this week as earnings results varied by sector, with semiconductors overbought and healthcare facing headwinds.

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WorldMay 1

Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, sentence commuted

Myanmar's military government has moved detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi to house arrest and commuted her sentence, according to her lawyer.

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AIMay 29

Figma Updates AI Design Tool with Two-Way GitHub Integration

Cloud design software company Figma launched a major update to its AI design assistant, enabling direct integration with production code repositories.

5 sources
TechnologyMay 22

Multiple Countries Take Action on Youth Social Media Safety Concerns

Several nations implement or propose new measures to protect children from online risks on social media platforms.

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WorldJun 11

World Bank Cuts Global Growth Forecast as War Impacts Spread

The World Bank reduced its global growth outlook to 2.5% amid concerns about the Ukraine war's broader economic effects.

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FinanceMay 29

Innovent Biologics and Pfizer Announce $10.5 Billion Cancer Drug Partnership

Chinese biotech firm Innovent Biologics signed a major cancer drug development deal with Pfizer worth up to $10.5 billion.

5 sources
FinanceApr 2

Fuel Prices Rise Sharply as Industry and Economists Assess Economic Impact

March recorded the fastest monthly fuel price increases on record, prompting industry calls for tax reform and economic analysis of growth impacts.

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TechnologyMar 6

EU Authorities Shut Down Major Cybercriminal Forum LeakBase

US and EU law enforcement dismantled LeakBase, described as one of the world's largest online forums for cybercriminals sharing stolen data and hacking tools.

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FinanceApr 22

Chinese Automakers Challenge European Premium Brands at Beijing Auto Show

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers showcased competitive models at Beijing auto show, targeting European luxury brands' market share.

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PoliticsJun 4

Senator Wyden Demands Transparency on Proposed ICE Family Detention Center

Oregon Democrat Ron Wyden calls for public disclosure regarding plans for a family detention facility in Louisiana first reported by The Guardian.

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AIApr 22

Transportation Secretary Duffy Seeks Funding to Modernize Air Traffic Control with AI

Sean Duffy requests Congressional funding for AI-enhanced air traffic systems while emphasizing human controllers will remain essential.

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FinanceMay 29

China Pressures Banks to Increase Lending Amid Economic Challenges

China's central bank has directed commercial banks to boost May lending as the country faces persistent credit weakness and rising export costs.

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