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AI is changing dating apps, and how people find love

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AI is changing dating apps, and how people find love

From Tinder to Bumble, algorithms are becoming your new matchmaker.

Inside Black Cube: How the intelligence firm made millions from corporate investigations

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Inside Black Cube: How the intelligence firm made millions from corporate investigations

Court documents reveal how the Israeli-founded private spy agency profited from covert operations, planted stories, and regulatory probes.

How China built its economic wall against the West

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How China built its economic wall against the West

Two decades of self-reliance have left Beijing less vulnerable to US pressure — and more capable of shaping global trade.

What happens when small-town America becomes data-centre, USA

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What happens when small-town America becomes data-centre, USA

A tech build-out reshapes Umatilla and its neighbours with jobs, money and megaprojects—along with rising costs and new risks.

Why voters disapprove of Trump but the 2026 midterms are still a toss-up

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Why voters disapprove of Trump but the 2026 midterms are still a toss-up

A new Washington Post–ABC News–Ipsos poll finds broad disapproval of President Trump’s job performance, yet the 2026 House race remains essentially even.

Why unproven autism “cures” lure families—and what experts actually support

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Why unproven autism “cures” lure families—and what experts actually support

A Michigan mother spent tens of thousands on risky, unproven treatments as conflicting claims and politics deepened the confusion.

APEC sidelines: Xi gifts Xiaomi phones, cracks ‘backdoor’ joke

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APEC sidelines: Xi gifts Xiaomi phones, cracks ‘backdoor’ joke

A light ‘backdoor’ quip turns Xi’s smartphone gift to Lee Jae Myung into a pointed moment about tech trust, security politics, and China–Korea balancing.

3i/atlas: What today’s ‘Manhattan-size’ interstellar visitor really means

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3i/atlas: What today’s ‘Manhattan-size’ interstellar visitor really means

A quick explainer on how close it gets, who can see it, and why scientists care.

US Supreme Court has expanded presidential powers under Trump: How far will it go?

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US Supreme Court has expanded presidential powers under Trump: How far will it go?

The US justices will hear a tariff case this week that could define the outer limits of the presidency in Trump’s second term.

How the US economy has defied doomsday predictions on tariffs

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How the US economy has defied doomsday predictions on tariffs

Despite sweeping Trump-era levies, inflation remains moderate and growth steady as companies absorb costs and shift supply chains.

Two Indian-Americans become world’s youngest self-made billionaires at 22

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Two Indian-Americans become world’s youngest self-made billionaires at 22

A San Francisco AI startup, now valued at $10 billion, has propelled three high-school friends—including two Indian-American co-founders—into billionaire status, shattering records.

The Arab world’s last militant leader remains elusive, Abdulmalik al-Houthi’s rise, reach and resolve

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The Arab world’s last militant leader remains elusive, Abdulmalik al-Houthi’s rise, reach and resolve

Israel, the US and regional powers have hunted Houthi commanders, yet the Yemen-based leader survives, expands influence and keeps the Red Sea on edge

Punjabi trucking community in the US reels as English test disqualifies thousands

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Punjabi trucking community in the US reels as English test disqualifies thousands

A surge in enforcement of English-proficiency rules has sidelined thousands of truckers, disproportionately affecting Indian-origin drivers amid mounting safety and labour-shortage concerns.

When fossils travel: What it took to move a 150-million-year-old Stegosaurus

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When fossils travel: What it took to move a 150-million-year-old Stegosaurus

A swift double-move gave “Apex” better science, better context, and a proper home among the fossils.

JD Vance dressed as his own meme for Halloween, and the internet noticed | Watch

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JD Vance dressed as his own meme for Halloween, and the internet noticed | Watch

The US vice president turned a months-old “say thank you” meme into a Halloween self-own, and a viral moment.

Six ChatGPT settings worth changing for better privacy and smarter replies

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Six ChatGPT settings worth changing for better privacy and smarter replies

A few quick tweaks in your ChatGPT settings can make the AI more focused, useful — and a little safer to use.

Trump balances candy on a kid’s head, again

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Trump balances candy on a kid’s head, again

A playful déjà vu: Trump balanced a candy bar on a trick-or-treater’s head again, reviving his 2019 viral moment for Halloween 2025.

How AI is turning online death threats into terrifyingly realistic attacks

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How AI is turning online death threats into terrifyingly realistic attacks

Generative tools can now clone faces, voices and settings to simulate violence — turning harassment into something deeply personal and harder to stop.

Binance boosted Trump family’s crypto venture before Zhao’s pardon, what really happened

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Binance boosted Trump family’s crypto venture before Zhao’s pardon, what really happened

Binance’s quiet role in building and financing World Liberty’s digital coin raises questions about business ties, timing, and presidential power.

Selling Blackwell to China? What Trump said and why critics are alarmed

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Selling Blackwell to China? What Trump said and why critics are alarmed

Decoding Hurricane Melissa: Where it’s headed, when winds hit, and what to watch next

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Decoding Hurricane Melissa: Where it’s headed, when winds hit, and what to watch next

A powerful Category 4 storm leaves widespread flooding and damage across the Caribbean.

Cuba’s hurricane reality, explained: Why Melissa matters now

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Cuba’s hurricane reality, explained: Why Melissa matters now

A concise explainer on why Cuba so often sits in a hurricane’s path, what history tells us, and what to expect as Melissa nears.

Why white-collar job losses are rising with AI: A full picture of the 2025 shift

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Why white-collar job losses are rising with AI: A full picture of the 2025 shift

A closer look at how major employers are cutting office roles, why AI is often the trigger, and what displaced workers can do now.

Why CEOs are cracking down on texting in meetings

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Why CEOs are cracking down on texting in meetings

A growing number of corporate leaders—from Airbnb’s Brian Chesky to JPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon—say constant device use is eroding focus, respect, and productivity at work.

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