Google-parent Alphabet soars as rivals stumble over AI costs
Google-parent Alphabet impressed Wall Street with its latest quarterly earnings on Wednesday, as big tech rivals Microsoft, Meta and Amazon left investors lukewarm amid concerns about the huge cost of AI development.
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Romanian behind 'swatting' attacks in US gets four years in prison
A Romanian man was sentenced to four years in prison on Wednesday for making bomb threats and triggering "swatting" attacks on dozens of US officials and lawmakers, the Justice Department said.
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Arsenal, Atletico trade penalties in Champions League semi-final draw
Julian Alvarez's penalty secured Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in a nervy Champions League semi-final first leg clash on Wednesday.
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Anti-Bezos campaign urges Met Gala boycott in New York
A poster campaign opposing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's involvement in the upcoming Met Gala cropped up across New York's streets and subways Wednesday, calling for a boycott of the star-studded event.
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Powell to stay as Fed governor after chairman term, citing legal attacks
US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell said Wednesday that he would stay at the central bank as a governor after his term as chair concludes, as the independent institution battles legal challenges under the Trump administration.
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African oil producers defend need to drill at fossil fuel exit talks
Oil-rich African nations at global fossil fuel phaseout talks in Colombia said Wednesday they would keep drilling to support economic growth, highlighting tensions between climate and fiscal realities for developing producers.
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Iran officials leave Canada before FIFA Congress over airport 'insult': Iranian media
Top Iranian football officials have left Canada before the start of the FIFA Congress because of the behaviour of officials during immigration checks at Toronto's international airport, Iranian media reported Wednesday.
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Oil spikes while divided Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged
Oil prices shot higher Wednesday on concerns of an extended blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, while Wall Street stocks moved indecisively after a divided Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged.
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Palace boss Glasner eager for another trophy in Europe
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said Wednesday there was a "huge desire" among his squad to add to the club's trophy collection ahead of their UEFA Conference League semi-final against Shakhtar Donetsk.
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Alleged Trump assassin took selfie moments before attack: prosecutors
The man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump took a selfie in his hotel room moments before bursting through security with a pump-action shotgun, prosecutors said Wednesday.
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