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FinanceMay 9

Intertek Rejects $12.1 Billion Takeover Bid From Private Equity Firm EQT

British testing company Intertek turned down an improved $12.1 billion acquisition offer from Swedish private equity group EQT.

6 sources
FinanceApr 28

Multiple Companies Report Strong Q1 Results as Consumer Spending Remains Robust

Starbucks, Visa, and T-Mobile posted better-than-expected first-quarter earnings, with consumer confidence rising unexpectedly amid positive jobs outlook.

7 sources
AIApr 12

AI Integration Spans Multiple Industries as Implementation Questions Emerge

Various sectors grapple with artificial intelligence adoption, from gaming platforms to healthcare, raising concerns about transparency and data handling.

14 sources
PoliticsMay 6

UK Local Issues Drive Voter Concerns Ahead of English Elections

Local infrastructure problems and economic challenges are influencing voter priorities in England's upcoming local elections.

9 sources
OtherJun 4

Man charged with assaulting five women at UCLA campus in under an hour

A man has been charged with assaulting five women on the UCLA campus within less than an hour, with prosecutors alleging he was found with zip ties and duct tape.

4 sources
TechnologyApr 20

North Korean Hackers Steal $290M in Cryptocurrency as Crypto Market Shows Mixed Activity

North Korean hackers conducted the largest crypto theft of 2024, stealing $290 million from Kelp DAO, while other crypto platforms see significant activity.

7 sources
AIMay 8

Federal Judge Rules Against DOGE's AI-Driven Humanities Grant Cuts

A federal judge found the Department of Government Efficiency's elimination of humanities grants unlawful after the agency used AI to identify $100 million in cuts.

6 sources
OtherApr 20

Second Jury Finds Uber Liable in Sexual Assault Case Involving Driver

A second jury has ruled Uber responsible for sexual assault by one of its drivers in ongoing federal litigation.

7 sources
EntertainmentMay 20

James Murdoch Acquires New York Magazine, Vox Podcast Network in $300M+ Deal

James Murdoch's Lupa Systems purchases major Vox Media assets including New York magazine, podcast network, and Vox.com website for over $300 million.

5 sources
WorldMay 12

Gas Explosion in São Paulo Kills at Least One Person

A gas explosion in São Paulo, Brazil resulted in at least one fatality, according to local reports.

19 sources
TechnologyMay 12

TikTok launches ad-free subscription in UK as Venmo tests privacy-focused redesign

TikTok introduces £3.99 monthly ad-free tier for UK users while Venmo begins testing major app redesign with enhanced privacy features.

8 sources
AIJun 4

Google Releases Gemma 4 12B AI Model Designed for Local Laptop Operation

Google launched Gemma 4 12B, an open-source AI model that can process audio and video while running locally on laptops with 16GB of memory.

4 sources
ScienceMar 29

NASA astronaut describes mysterious medical episode that prompted first ISS evacuation

Astronaut Mike Fincke reveals details of sudden illness aboard International Space Station that led to NASA's first medical evacuation in January.

11 sources
ScienceApr 30

Camp Mystic Withdraws 2026 License Application, Will Not Reopen After Deadly Floods

Camp Mystic has withdrawn its application for a 2026 summer license and will not reopen following floods that killed 27 girls at the Texas camp.

6 sources
TechnologyMar 19

iPhone Hacking Tool 'DarkSword' Discovered Targeting iOS 18 Devices

Security researchers have identified a sophisticated iPhone hacking technique called DarkSword being used to compromise iOS 18 devices through malicious websites.

8 sources

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