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Meta hit with $102 million privacy fine from European Union over 2019 password security lapse

LONDON -- Meta was punished Friday with a fine worth more than $100 million from the social media giant's European…

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Australian treasurer, visiting Beijing, welcomes Chinese efforts to stimulate its economy

BEIJING -- Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Friday welcomed Chinese efforts to stimulate its slowing economy, noting that its recent…

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How Intuit plans to use agentic AI to automate complex business tasks

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Intuit announced…

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US economy grew at solid 3% annual rate last quarter, government says in its final estimate

US economy grew at solid 3% annual rate last quarter, government says in its final estimate

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Almost all small businesses are using a software tool that is enabled by AI

NEW YORK -- As the use of artificial intelligence is expands, more small firms say they're harnessing AI to help…

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: MU, SMCI, LUV

2024-09-27 10:20:03 Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Micron Technology , chip stocks — Shares surged nearly…

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China redoubles first-aid for its economy with support for banks and workers

China is redoubling its first-aid for its economy, targeting banks, workers and poor families as the ruling Communist Party prepares…

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Top aide for North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is resigning, adding to staff separations

RALEIGH, N.C. -- The top aide to North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson within state government is quitting, a state…

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Nine ruling party candidates vie to replace Japan’s outgoing Prime Minister Kishida

TOKYO -- A record nine candidates are running in Japan's ruling party election Friday to replace outgoing Prime Minister Fumio…

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Diddy’s music streams jump after arrest and indictment

NEW YORK -- NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs’ vast music catalog has seen a jump in streams since…

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Strike by more than 1,000 Samsung workers enters a third week in India

NEW DELHI -- A strike by more than 1,000 workers at a Samsung India Electronics plant has entered its third…

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The Clintons pitch philanthropic commitments as pro-democracy work at their 2024 foundation meeting

NEW YORK -- With the backdrop of elections worldwide that highlight strains on democracy, former President Bill Clinton urged attendees…

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Hong Kong editors who face prison in sedition case told court about journalistic ideals

HONG KONG -- Writing to the Hong Kong court that convicted him of sedition, former Stand News editor Patrick Lam…

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Reconstruction set to begin on Copenhagen’s fire-damaged Old Stock Exchange landmark

COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- Five months after a devastating fire destroyed more than half of Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange, workers are…

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Japan asks China to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens after a schoolboy was fatally stabbed

TOKYO -- Japan’s top diplomat asked China to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens there after the fatal stabbing of…

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Titan submersible company co-founder says disaster 'can’t be the end of deep ocean exploration'

Titan submersible company co-founder says disaster 'can’t be the end of deep ocean exploration'

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Trial in daytime ambush of rapper Young Dolph 3 years ago to begin in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Young Dolph grew up riding his bike and playing basketball in a Memphis, Tennessee, neighborhood and later…

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Jury awards teen pop group OMG Girlz $71.5 million in battle with toy maker over “L.O.L.” dolls

2024-09-25 10:45:03 NEW YORK -- Toy maker MGA Entertainment must pay $71.5 million in damages for infringing on the name…

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China's central bank reduces required reserves for lenders, part of a slew of moves to support the slowing economy

China's central bank reduces required reserves for lenders, part of a slew of moves to support the slowing economy

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The cost of Germany’s popular transport ticket will rise significantly

BERLIN -- The cost of a popular ticket introduced last year that allows people to use all local and regional…

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