Ginkgo Bioworks has announced a strategic partnership with Alphabet to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) in its biological engineering services, aiming to improve efficiency, but the collaboration alone does not make the stock a buy, as Ginkgo still faces challenges in proving its viability and achieving profitability.
MAGA lawyer Lin Wood, who sought to overturn the 2020 election, is listed as a "witness for the state" in a court filing but denies betraying former President Trump.
Bitcoin experienced volatility as the Federal Reserve maintained interest rates, with experts predicting no more rate hikes and the potential for Bitcoin to trend upwards.
Google's next major OS upgrade, Android 14, is being delayed until October, with the beta program for Android 14 QPR1 now available and the official debut expected in December as the Pixel Feature Drop.
Ed Tilly, former CEO and chairman of Cboe Global Markets, has resigned following an investigation into undisclosed personal relationships with colleagues that violated company policy. The probe revealed multiple cases of wrongdoing unrelated to finances, and Tilly will forfeit severance worth an estimated $8.8 million. Frederic Tomczyk, former CEO of TD Ameritrade, will succeed Tilly as CEO of Cboe.
The General Motors Fairfax Assembly and Stamping plant in Kansas City, Kansas is being idled due to a strike at another plant, causing a critical shortage of supplies.
Scientists are increasingly using AI tools for various scientific tasks, including drug discovery and protein shape prediction, and self-driving lab robots are seen as a potential means to further enhance research efficiency.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi expresses his reaction to the release of five wrongfully detained Americans from prison in Iran.
Square, a fintech unit of Block Inc, plans to enter the Canadian cannabis market through a partnership with e-commerce platform Jane Technologies, aiming to provide a platform for licensed dispensaries to test retail point-of-sale offerings and sell products online.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskiy calls for stripping Russia of veto right at UN Security Council meeting on Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, while Russian Ambassador Nebenzia objects to his participation.
The IPO market experiences volatility as companies like Arm and Instacart face initial downtrends, raising questions about investor appetite for future IPOs; however, recent demand for IPOs suggests there is still interest in the market.
PayPal is allowing select Venmo users to buy its stablecoin, PYUSD, with the option becoming available to all users in the coming weeks, allowing them to send stablecoins to each other at no cost.
UBS analyst David Vogt's data suggests that initial demand for Apple's iPhone 15 Pro models is softer compared to last year's models, contradicting reports of strong sales, which caused Apple stock to fall.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has faced backlash and angered both climate activists and the automobile industry by delaying the ban on the sales of new gasoline and diesel vehicles in the country from 2030 to 2035, citing concerns over high consumer costs and the need for public acceptance of the transition to electric vehicles and heat pumps.
Researchers in Japan have developed an artificial intelligence system that can interpret the emotional states of chickens through their vocalizations, potentially improving understanding between humans and animals.
Infosys and Nvidia have expanded their partnership to develop generative AI tools for businesses, with Infosys also planning to establish an Nvidia Centre of Excellence to train and certify 50,000 employees on Nvidia's AI technology.
A 61-year-old man from Port Orange, Florida, claimed a $5 million prize from the Florida Lottery's $20 Monopoly Doubler scratch-off game, choosing to receive a one-time lump-sum payment of $3,994,698.
Mortal Kombat 1 development chief Ed Boon teases potential upcoming DLC characters, including horror villains like Michael Myers, Pinhead, Chucky, Jigsaw, and Ghostface, sparking excitement among the Mortal Kombat community.
Former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson has alleged in her forthcoming book that she was groped by Rudy Giuliani on the day of the Capitol attack, describing him as a "wolf closing in on its prey."
The Linux kernel will reduce long-term support (LTS) from six to two years due to low usage, and the maintainers of Linux code are experiencing burnout.
The Federal Trade Commission has updated its complaint against Amazon, adding three senior executives as defendants, alleging that top Amazon executives downplayed employee concerns about customers being enrolled in the Prime subscription program without their consent.
Elon Musk crashed Grimes' recording session with an ancient gun to demand a role in the video game Cyberpunk 2077, where Grimes voiced a character; later in the game, Grimes' character murders Musk's character, which parallels Musk's work in cybernetic implants with Neuralink.
Minnesota Democrat Rep. Angie Craig has introduced a bill called the MCCARTHY Shutdown Act, which would withhold pay from members of Congress during a government shutdown to ensure they experience the same financial hardships as federal workers.
Pennsylvania state government is preparing to use artificial intelligence in its operations and is taking steps to understand and regulate its impact, including the formation of an AI governing board and the development of training programs for state employees.
High-profile songwriters are meeting with Congressmen to advocate for legislation protecting musicians' copyrights in the face of the rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the music industry. The industry wants clear legislation that requires permission from copyright holders to use pre-existing songs to train AI for generating new music.
A small group of centrist Democrats are secretly negotiating with Republicans close to Speaker Kevin McCarthy in an attempt to reach a last-minute deal to fund the government and prevent a shutdown, as they are concerned that their own party cannot stop a shutdown on its own due to the intransigence of conservative members.
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao disputes a report claiming he took a $250 million loan, stating that he actually lent the amount to BAM Management and has not taken it back.
Amazon's plans to hire a large number of employees for the holiday season is seen as a positive indicator for the company's growth.
Senator John Fetterman offers to wear a suit on the Senate floor as a gesture to save democracy if House Republicans stop trying to shut down the government, as he pokes fun at the new casual dress code that allows lawmakers to dress more informally.
Potential tax charges against Hunter Biden faced obstacles when federal prosecutors in California and Washington, D.C. declined to assist U.S. Attorney David Weiss in charging him, leading to frustration and concerns about the investigation's future, according to testimony from an IRS law enforcement official obtained by POLITICO.
The Biden administration is restarting its program of offering free at-home Covid tests through the mail, aiming to replenish the nation's stockpile and prepare for a possible winter surge of the virus.
The Federal Reserve's decision to pause rate hikes will provide relief for savers and borrowers from rising interest rates, but the possibility of further increases in the future remains open.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to bypass Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blockade on military promotions and confirmations by holding floor votes on three top military nominees.
Zillow economists have revised their forecast for U.S. home prices, predicting a 4.9% increase over the next 12 months due to higher mortgage rates and a slight decrease in market tightness.
Sam Bankman-Fried's parents, Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried, are now facing accusations of misappropriating millions in company assets and playing a key role in the alleged wrongdoings at the collapsed cryptocurrency empire, FTX.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks continued support from the U.S. amid Russia's ongoing war, despite growing Republican opposition.
The Federal Reserve predicts a "soft landing" for the economy, with low inflation and no recession, as it aims to control inflation without hindering economic growth.
GitHub is expanding its AI-powered coding chatbot, Copilot Chat, to individual users, allowing them to receive coding assistance and answers to coding questions within the IDE.
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Market volatility in 2023 has reached its lowest point since 2020, with the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) falling to pre-pandemic levels, and factors such as moderating inflation and a strong labor market contributing to the market's relative calmness.
The Ghanaian government has filed for bankruptcy after failing to pay billions of dollars it owed to international creditors, raising concerns about future financial stability due to the ongoing debt crisis linked to COVID-19, geopolitical events, and rising food and fuel prices.
Intel is integrating AI inferencing engines into its processors with the goal of shipping 100 million "AI PCs" by 2025, as part of its effort to establish local AI on the PC as a new market and eliminate the need for cloud-based AI applications.
President Joe Biden's aides have asked Ambassador Rahm Emanuel to stop posting taunting messages about Chinese President Xi Jinping on social media, as they believe it undermines the administration's efforts to improve relations with China.
Microsoft is planning to release a disc-less redesign of the Xbox Series X, indicating the inevitable end of physical game discs as the gaming industry increasingly shifts towards digital downloads.
A Sports Illustrated-themed resort is set to open in Tuscaloosa in 2025, offering sports fans a unique experience with full-service hotels, vacation clubs, and residential condominiums.
Amazon has unveiled its latest streaming players, the Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Stick 4K Max, featuring upgraded processors for faster performance and enhanced features such as Wi-Fi 6, HDR support, and increased storage capacity. Additionally, Amazon has introduced the Fire TV Soundbar for an improved audio experience, and plans to release a software update for a smarter Alexa voice experience and a new "ambient experience" feature for the Fire TV Stick 4K Max.
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