Bitcoin has topped $87,000 for a new record high. What to know about crypto’s post-election rally
NEW YORK — As money continues to pour into crypto following Donald Trump’s victory last week, bitcoin has climbed to yet another record high. The world’s largest cryptocurrency topped $87,000…
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Satellite images and documents indicate China working on nuclear propulsion for new aircraft carrier
BANGKOK — China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in the clearest sign yet Beijing is advancing toward producing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier,…
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Research reveals China has built prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier
Bangkok — China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship, in the clearest sign yet Beijing is advancing toward producing the country’s first nuclear-powered aircraft…
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US agency says Tesla’s public statements imply that its vehicles can drive themselves. They can’t
DETROIT — The U.S. government’s highway safety agency says Tesla is telling drivers in public statements that its vehicles can drive themselves, conflicting with owners manuals and briefings with the…
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US to tighten restrictions on energy development to protect struggling sage grouse
BILLINGS, Mont. — President Joe Biden’s administration on Friday proposed tighter restrictions on oil, solar and wind energy development across more than 6,500 square miles of federal land in the…
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Australian states back national plan to ban children younger than 16 from social media
MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia’s states and territories on Friday unanimously backed a national plan to require most forms of social media to bar children younger than 16. Leaders of the…
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Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations
WASHINGTON — Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by…
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Canada orders TikTok’s Canadian business to be dissolved but won’t block app
TORONTO — Canada announced Wednesday it is ordering the dissolution of TikTok’s Canadian business after a national security review of the Chinese company behind the social media app but said…
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China is bracing for fresh tensions with Trump over trade, tech and Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The first time China faced Donald Trump in the White House, there was a trade war, a breach of protocol involving Taiwan’s former leader, and a president-to-president…
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Trump Media gains post-election, even as Truth Social parent reports $19 million quarterly loss
NEW YORK — The parent company of Donald Trump’s social networking site Truth Social lost $19.2 million in the last quarter, according to an earnings report released on the same…
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