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The world is connected by copper. It's a huge target for thieves
The value of copper is rising, and thieves can make money by stripping it from phone poles, streetlights and EV chargers. But those thefts cost the rest of us.

AI has a water problem. Google thinks it has a fix
In the face of widespread backlash to the AI data center buildout throughout the US, Google is touting its efforts to minimize the environmental impact by actually increasing water for local communities. The company…
A science powerhouse bets on genetic therapy to beat brain disorders
The Allen Institute in Seattle says scientists have now learned enough about how the brain works to start fixing it when it breaks.
GM developed its Hummer EV in 20 months. It wants that speed to be routine.
GM's chief product designer, Sterling Anderson, tells Business Insider that the automaker is targeting a two-year development cycle for new models.

US ‘disables’ ship allegedly bound for Iranian port
US Central Command released video of it targeting a tanker that it says was en route to Iran’s Kharg Island in the Gulf.
EU Risks Losing More Than 1 Million Jobs Over Global Pressures - Bloomberg.com
EU Risks Losing More Than 1 Million Jobs Over Global Pressures Bloomberg.com
India Said to Ready Tax Cut Plans to Attract Foreign Bond Buyers - Bloomberg.com
India Said to Ready Tax Cut Plans to Attract Foreign Bond Buyers Bloomberg.com
Portugal general strike over labour reform halts trains, flights, shuts schools - Reuters
Portugal general strike over labour reform halts trains, flights, shuts schools Reuters
Germany sees window opening for EU-Russia dialogue, E3 seen as key - Reuters
Germany sees window opening for EU-Russia dialogue, E3 seen as key Reuters

Foreign nationals among 21 dead in fire in Indian capital
Firefighters rescue more than 40 people trapped inside as thick smoke fills the burning New Delhi building.

Google must let publishers opt out of AI Search features, rules UK
Online publishers are getting more control over whether their websites appear in Google's AI Search features, thanks to a UK regulatory ruling. The new conduct rule imposed by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)…

UK media websites given power to block Google using their articles in AI search
Watchdog makes ruling on search summaries after publishers complain about drop in click-through traffic and revenue Business live – latest updates Online publishers and news organisations are now able to block their…

Iranian drone attack kills one in Kuwait after US strikes Qeshm Island
Gulf country's airport is hit as clashes go on with diplomacy between Washington and Tehran showing little progress.

Minister criticises anti-discrimination guidance to police amid Southampton protests
Sarah Jones says guidance that black and white suspects should be treated differently gives ‘wrong impression’ Anti-discrimination guidance to police that black and white suspects should be treated differently “gives…

Can a US president promote stock they’ve invested in
Can a US president promote stock they’ve invested in

5 Takeaways From the California Primary Election
Without a dominant candidate in the governor’s race, Democratic voters ultimately wanted to ensure that their party wasn’t shut out of the general election.
San Francisco homebuyers have officially lost their minds
Overnight AI fortunes, multimillion-dollar bidding wars, and looming IPOs are rocking San Francisco real estate and sending home prices soaring.
New U.S. tariffs on EU goods would be unacceptable, EU trade committee head says - Reuters
New U.S. tariffs on EU goods would be unacceptable, EU trade committee head says Reuters
California's primary for governor is undecided as candidates vie to be in the top two
Republicans and Democrats all compete together in the unusual primary to set the one-on-one race in November. Two Democrats and one Republican were in close contention.
Amazon launches Prime in South Africa for under $4 a month - Reuters
Amazon launches Prime in South Africa for under $4 a month Reuters

Jim Chalmers is putting a positive spin on the economy, but is Australia’s outlook grim?
The economy was slowing even before the Middle East conflict and interest rate hikes started to bite, while the boom in datacentres was a rare bright spot Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The…

Ambivalence by Brian Dillon review – an odd man out
The critic’s memoir’s is a portrait in determination to go against the grain and ‘pursue a life in words and ideas’ Brian Dillon lost his parents early, his mother when he was 16, his father at 21. He writes of them in…

Albanese calls Taylor ‘Temu Abbott’ as bitter fight rages over budget tax changes
Greens support needed to pass proposed changes but party concerned it will give government sweeping discretionary powers Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese has ridiculed Angus…
Google Forced by UK to Give Publishers Control Over AI Summaries - Bloomberg.com
Google Forced by UK to Give Publishers Control Over AI Summaries Bloomberg.com
SoftBank Is Among Bidders for Blackstone’s Japanese Payment Firm - Bloomberg.com
SoftBank Is Among Bidders for Blackstone’s Japanese Payment Firm Bloomberg.com
Indonesian Stocks Tumble to 14-Month Low, Rupiah Drops to Record - Bloomberg.com
Indonesian Stocks Tumble to 14-Month Low, Rupiah Drops to Record Bloomberg.com

‘Service is the rent we pay’: Muhammad Ali remembered 10 years on
Ten years after the boxing legend’s death, widow Lonnie Ali urges a 'day of compassion' as US divisions deepen.
India Central Bank Says Report on Selling Gold Is Incorrect - Bloomberg.com
India Central Bank Says Report on Selling Gold Is Incorrect Bloomberg.com

US broadcaster CBS fires 60 Minutes’s Scott Pelley after clash with bosses
Veteran journalist's dismissal comes after he reportedly accused management of 'murdering' influential news programme.

Is the Great Nicobar Island India’s Hormuz-like chokepoint against China?
Far away from Indian mainland, the government is pumping billions of dollars into a controversial development project.
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