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Tesla Profit Slumps, but Investors May Not Care
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Tesla Profit Slumps, but Investors May Not Care

The automaker also said it would invest $2 billion in xAI, the artificial intelligence company controlled by its C.E.O., Elon Musk, and stop making the two oldest models in its lineup.​ Read More The automaker also said it would invest $2 billion in xAI, the artificial intelligence company controlled by its C.E.O., Elon Musk, and stop making...

French Government To Replace Zoom and Teams With Visio, a Local Alternative
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French Government To Replace Zoom and Teams With Visio, a Local Alternative

French officials will soon be expected to use new French-made video conferencing software as part of an effort to “regain digital independence,” the government said.​ Read More French officials will soon be expected to use new French-made video conferencing software as part of an effort to “regain digital independence,” the government said. 

Budget Hotels Become an Immigration Battleground for ICE Protests
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Budget Hotels Become an Immigration Battleground for ICE Protests

NYT > U.S. > Politics“No sleep” protests have used noise and other tactics to target ICE agents at hotels, leaving the owners, often immigrants themselves, caught in the middle.​“No sleep” protests have used noise and other tactics to target ICE agents at hotels, leaving the owners, often immigrants themselves, caught in the middle. ​Read More

Groups Back Larson Challenger, Calling for Generational Change
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Groups Back Larson Challenger, Calling for Generational Change

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThree outside political groups are backing Luke Bronin in his primary challenge to Representative John Larson, the 77-year-old Connecticut Democrat.​Three outside political groups are backing Luke Bronin in his primary challenge to Representative John Larson, the 77-year-old Connecticut Democrat. ​Read More

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Svalbard Polar Bears Are Getting Fatter (for Now), Study Finds

Seals favored by Svalbard bears are becoming easier to hunt as ice declines, a study found. But researchers say the situation may be temporary.​ Read More Seals favored by Svalbard bears are becoming easier to hunt as ice declines, a study found. But researchers say the situation may be temporary. 

Microsoft Continues to Spend Big on A.I. While Profit Jumps 60%
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Microsoft Continues to Spend Big on A.I. While Profit Jumps 60%

The company said on Wednesday that revenue in the most recent quarter was $81.3 billion, but its share price dropped more than 7 percent in after-hours trading.​ Read More The company said on Wednesday that revenue in the most recent quarter was $81.3 billion, but its share price dropped more than 7 percent in after-hours trading. 

Democrats Block Spending Package as D.H.S. Talks Continue
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Democrats Block Spending Package as D.H.S. Talks Continue

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsWith about 36 hours to go before a shutdown deadline, the funding legislation stalled while Democrats sought a deal with President Trump to rein in his immigration crackdown.​With about 36 hours to go before a shutdown deadline, the funding legislation stalled while Democrats sought a deal with President Trump to rein...

Moscow Airport Sells for Half Off, a Sign of Russia’s Global Isolation
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Moscow Airport Sells for Half Off, a Sign of Russia’s Global Isolation

The government opened the sale to cut-rate bidding for Domodedovo Airport after it received no offers at its initial asking price of $1.7 billion.​ Read More The government opened the sale to cut-rate bidding for Domodedovo Airport after it received no offers at its initial asking price of $1.7 billion. 

Democratic Governors Promise Accountability After Alex Pretti Killing
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Democratic Governors Promise Accountability After Alex Pretti Killing

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe chin-out rhetoric of Democratic governors about holding Trump administration officials responsible for violence in their cities may be more political than practicable.​The chin-out rhetoric of Democratic governors about holding Trump administration officials responsible for violence in their cities may be more political than practicable. ​Read More