Microsoft unveils AI-designed quantum chip, eyes 2029 debut

Microsoft unveils AI-designed quantum chip, eyes 2029 debut

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Microsoft said it expects to have commercially useful quantum computers by 2029 after unveiling a new quantum...

Markets crater: Dow, S&P 500, dive tumble as Iran conflict flares up

Markets crater: Dow, S&P 500, dive tumble as Iran conflict flares up

NEW YORK, New York - Wall Street suffered a dramatic sell-off on Wednesday as a new outbreak of hostilities in the U.S.-Iran conflict...

Job openings surge in April as hiring weakens across sectors

Job openings surge in April as hiring weakens across sectors

WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in April, reaching their highest level in nearly a year, but economists cautioned...

Solomon sees consumer shifts if energy-driven inflation rises

Solomon sees consumer shifts if energy-driven inflation rises

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said consumers could begin changing their spending habits in the second half...

Wall Street ends Tuesday with modest advances

Wall Street ends Tuesday with modest advances

NEW YORK, New York - Pushing aside global geopolitical and economic upheaval, U.S. stock markets closed higher on Tuesday, with the...

After Israel's Lebanon incursion, Iran stops indirect talks with US

After Israel's Lebanon incursion, Iran stops indirect talks with US

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Iran has stopped indirect talks with the United States after Israel ordered its troops to move deeper into Lebanon to...

Crude prices surge on Hormuz blockade concerns and tensions

Crude prices surge on Hormuz blockade concerns and tensions

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Oil prices surged by about $5 a barrel on June 1 as fears of further disruptions to global energy supplies...

AI startup Anthropic takes first step toward public listing

AI startup Anthropic takes first step toward public listing

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, becoming...

Nasdaq Composite edges up 114 points in cautious start to week

Nasdaq Composite edges up 114 points in cautious start to week

NEW YORK, New York - Major U.S. stock markets closed on a cautious but positive note on Monday, with technology shares powering the...

Canada’s citizenship rules encourage Americans to look there

Canada’s citizenship rules encourage Americans to look there

TORONTO, Canada: Although relations between the U.S. and Canada have become strained under President Donald Trump, new data shows that...

Judge rules Kennedy Center board acted illegally, adding Trump’s name

Judge rules Kennedy Center board acted illegally, adding Trump’s name

WASHINGTON, D.C.: A federal judge ruled this week that President Donald Trump's name was added to the Kennedy Center illegally. The...

Pizza Hut sale discussions advance with private equity firm

Pizza Hut sale discussions advance with private equity firm

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky: Yum Brands is in exclusive negotiations to sell its Pizza Hut business to private-equity firm LongRange Capital,...

Newark airport dispute risks major hit to US tourism

Newark airport dispute risks major hit to US tourism

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. travel industry is warning that any move to halt the processing of international passengers and cargo at...

Microsoft, Nvidia to unveil Arm-based Windows computers

Microsoft, Nvidia to unveil Arm-based Windows computers

SAN FRANCISCO, California: Microsoft and Nvidia are expected to unveil the first Windows personal computers powered by Nvidia-designed...

AUKUS nations to partner on unmanned undersea vehicles by 2027

AUKUS nations to partner on unmanned undersea vehicles by 2027

SINGAPORE: The United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia are working together to build unmanned underwater vehicles under their...

Meta employee monitoring project sparks GDPR concerns

Meta employee monitoring project sparks GDPR concerns

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Meta's effort to train artificial intelligence systems using detailed records of employee computer activity...

Retail giants warn of softer demand, shares slide

Retail giants warn of softer demand, shares slide

NEW YORK CITY, New York: Shares of Gap and American Eagle Outfitters fell sharply on May 29 after both retailers delivered disappointing...

New Glenn blast deals setback to Blue Origin ambitions

New Glenn blast deals setback to Blue Origin ambitions

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida: Blue Origin suffered a major setback in its effort to challenge SpaceX after an uncrewed New Glenn rocket...

Steelers sign TE Robert Tonyan, LB Jamin Davis to contracts

Steelers sign TE Robert Tonyan, LB Jamin Davis to contracts

(Photo credit: Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis via Imagn Content Services, LLC) Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy and...

Neymar, Brazil prepping for World Cup under strict 'code of conduct'

Neymar, Brazil prepping for World Cup under strict 'code of conduct'

(Photo credit: Caean Couto-Imagn Images) The Selecao are serious about ending their 24-year World Cup title drought. Brazil have...

Manipur: Women protesters block NH-102(B), secure release of 3 detained men in Churachandpur

Manipur: Women protesters block NH-102(B), secure release of 3 detained men in Churachandpur

Churachandpur (Manipur) [India], June 4 (ANI): A volatile situation erupted in Churachandpur town on Thursday following the arrest...

China's pressure campaign against Palau fails as Pacific ally reaffirms support for Taiwan

China's pressure campaign against Palau fails as Pacific ally reaffirms support for Taiwan

Taipei [Taiwan], June 4 (ANI): Palau has continued to stand by Taiwan despite sustained pressure from China, which has allegedly used...

West has a single-power dominance hangover Modi party spox

West has a single-power dominance hangover Modi party spox

On western criticism of India-Russia friendship, Jaiveer Shergill says the ties are not hostage to weather patterns Western nations...

Andrew Giuliani: U.S. preparing for 'unprecedented' World Cup security challenge

Andrew Giuliani: U.S. preparing for 'unprecedented' World Cup security challenge

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) Keeping World Cup players, fans and venues safe is an 'unprecedented' task being handled by...

Wild F Marcus Foligno claims King Clancy Trophy

Wild F Marcus Foligno claims King Clancy Trophy

(Photo credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images) Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno was named the winner of the 2025-26 King Clancy...

From waste mountains to power plants: How China transforms waste treatment in a decade

From waste mountains to power plants: How China transforms waste treatment in a decade

BEIJING, June 4 (Xinhua) -- Once a looming 110-meter-high mountain of waste -- rivaling a 30-story skyscraper -- towered over Shenzhen,...

SUR Music Announces New 3-Song Collaboration Featuring Rajeev Mahavir and Javed Ali

SUR Music Announces New 3-Song Collaboration Featuring Rajeev Mahavir and Javed Ali

PNN New Delhi [India], June 4: SUR Music proudly announces a special new three-song collaboration between acclaimed composer and...

US journalist asks Putin for Russian citizenship

US journalist asks Putin for Russian citizenship

Christopher Helali says he wrote the president a four-page letter and expects an answer within months US journalist Christopher Helali...

Without Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers chase series win vs. D-backs

Without Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers chase series win vs. D-backs

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) On Thursday, Shohei Ohtani will rest. After Ohtani pitched six scoreless innings and...

You can't handle the truce: Trump has redefined 'ceasefire' in the Middle East

You can't handle the truce: Trump has redefined 'ceasefire' in the Middle East

Moderate exchanges of fire are within normal parameters in the region, according to the US president ...

The real reason behind the Wests new obsession with Armenia

The real reason behind the Wests new obsession with Armenia

As the battle for the country intensifies, the mineral-rich mountains of Syunik are emerging as a strategic prize in Eurasias new great...

Astros getting healthier ahead of series finale vs. Pirates

Astros getting healthier ahead of series finale vs. Pirates

(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images) Before a six-run eighth inning set the stage for closer Josh Hader to make his season...

A's pursue a first against Cubs: an interleague series sweep

A's pursue a first against Cubs: an interleague series sweep

(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images) The Athletics have not swept a series against the Cubs since interleague play began...

Update: U.S. should heed int'l call, end blockade against Cuba: Chinese spokesperson

Update: U.S. should heed int'l call, end blockade against Cuba: Chinese spokesperson

BEIJING, June 4 (Xinhua) -- The United States should heed the call of the international community and immediately stop all its blockade,...

India-US trade deal could further boost already vibrant trade corridor: Citi India CEO

India-US trade deal could further boost already vibrant trade corridor: Citi India CEO

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): The proposed India-US trade agreement is expected to further strengthen trade and investment flows...

After being 'suppressed,' Twins start series vs. Royals

After being 'suppressed,' Twins start series vs. Royals

(Photo credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images) The Minnesota Twins will look to rebound from being shut out for the first time this season...

Giants' Adrian Houser strives for success in return to Milwaukee

Giants' Adrian Houser strives for success in return to Milwaukee

(Photo credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images) The visiting San Francisco Giants hope Adrian Houser will benefit from a return to...

Parliamentary Finance panel concerned over slow private investment despite substantial surge in public capex

Parliamentary Finance panel concerned over slow private investment despite substantial surge in public capex

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): A Parliamentary panel has raised concerns over private investment not keeping pace with government...

"India important strategic ally; pretty close to getting trade agreement done": Marco Rubio

"India important strategic ally; pretty close to getting trade agreement done": Marco Rubio

Washington DC [US], June 4 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called India an important strategic ally of the United States and...

US to 'rightsize' NATO force contributions, says US European Command

US to 'rightsize' NATO force contributions, says US European Command

Stuttgart [Germany], June 4 (ANI): The United States on Wednesday (local time) informed NATO allies that it will reduce and restructure...

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Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected
Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected

TOKYO, Japan: Severe tropical storm Jangmi hit Japan on June 3, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that disrupted transport and businesses...


Belfast court jails man for 31 years over murder of girlfriend
Belfast court jails man for 31 years over murder of girlfriend

BELFAST, Northern Ireland: A man who pretended to be live-streaming a video game on YouTube to create an alibi while he killed his...


Women, the worst casualties in Sudan’s ongoing war, UN says
Women, the worst casualties in Sudan’s ongoing war, UN says

KHARTOUM, Sudan: The United Nations says sexual violence has become one of the main features of the war in Sudan, which is now in its...


El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts
El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts

GENEVA, Switzerland: The United Nations weather agency said on June 2 that a moderate or possibly strong El Niño could develop, which...


Moderna among groups funded to fight Ebola outbreak
Moderna among groups funded to fight Ebola outbreak

GENEVA, Switzerland: Global health organization CEPI has committed roughly $60 million to accelerate the development of vaccines against...


Hungary's PM warns of legal action if president does not resign
Hungary's PM warns of legal action if president does not resign

BUDAPEST, Hungary: Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on June 1, after meeting President Tamas Sulyok, that if the president...


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