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White House condemns 'political violence' after correspondents' dinner shooting

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt began a press briefing by thanking the law enforcement response to the White House Correspondents' Association dinner and condemning "political violence" and rising rhetoric in the country.

NBC News - Apr 27, 2026 1:39pm EDT

Taylor Swift files to trademark voice and image after AI concerns

Star lodges applications for a photo and two audio clips in apparent attempt to protect her image and voice.

BBC News - Apr 27, 2026 1:17pm EDT

Friendster rises from the grave to deshittify social media

Register UK - Apr 27, 2026 1:03pm EDT

Ron DeSantis releases new congressional map creating four more GOP-leaning seats in Florida

Some Republicans are concerned it could put GOP incumbents in danger by spreading out conservative votes, and margins in many new seats will likely get tighter.

NBC News - Apr 27, 2026 1:02pm EDT

Former Google DeepMind researcher's AI startup raises record $1.1 billion seed funding to pursue superintelligence

Ineffable Intelligence has emerged from stealth with a $5.1 billion valuation.

CNBC - Apr 27, 2026 12:49pm EDT

China Blocks Meta's $2 Billion Acquisition of AI Startup Manus Citing Regulatory Grounds

China has blocked Meta Platforms' planned acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus, ordering the deal to be unwound after months of regulatory review.

International Business Times - Apr 27, 2026 12:17pm EDT

Meta seeking energy from space for earth-bound datacenters

Register UK - Apr 27, 2026 12:13pm EDT

‘Gerrymandering warps the balance of minority and majority rights’

The Week - Apr 27, 2026 12:02pm EDT

What Happens When Big Pharma Meets Big Tech?

As AI bolsters the drug discovery pipeline, the boundaries of pharmaceuticals and technology are becoming increasingly blurred.

International Business Times - Apr 27, 2026 11:51am EDT

Virginia Supreme Court weighs legality of Democratic redistricting plan after voters approved it

Democrats faced tough questions from justices over the process they used to pass a constitutional amendment to enact a new congressional map that favors the party.

NBC News - Apr 27, 2026 11:37am EDT

Microsoft, OpenAI simplify partnership, break off exclusivity rights

Microsoft and OpenAI reached an agreement to simplify their partnership through major changes, including breaking off exclusivity rights, marking the...

Daily Sabah - Apr 27, 2026 11:28am EDT

Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman head to court in high-stakes showdown over AI

The technology tycoons are poised to face off in a high-stakes trial revolving around the alleged betrayal, deceit and unbridled ambition.

One America News Network - Apr 27, 2026 10:40am EDT

China blocks Meta from acquiring AI startup Manus

Meta said in December it would buy the Singapore-based company, which has Chinese roots and develops AI agents

The Globe and Mail - Apr 27, 2026 9:53am EDT

Anthropic admits it dumbed down Claude with 'úpgrades'

Register UK - Apr 27, 2026 9:48am EDT

Kevin O'Leary discusses Utah AI data center project to rival China | Fox News Video

Kevin O'Leary, chairman of O'Leary Ventures, details his massive AI data center project in Utah, designed to compete with China's technological advancements.

Fox News - Apr 27, 2026 9:47am EDT

What Happens If Trump Seizes AI Companies

The Atlantic - Apr 27, 2026 9:40am EDT

Musk-Altman trial to shed light on power struggle for OpenAI

The bitter legal fight between the world's richest individual, Elon Musk, and artificial intelligence giant OpenAI, ​led by Sam Altman, that is just...

Daily Sabah - Apr 27, 2026 9:23am EDT

WHCD shooting, DOJ ends Powell probe, Musk vs. Altman and more in Morning Squawk

Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

CNBC - Apr 27, 2026 9:20am EDT

The U.S.-China trade relationship: What’s behind the competition?

The world’s two biggest economies are facing considerable trade tensions, with implications for the global economy, supply chains, and trading system.

NBC News - Apr 27, 2026 9:10am EDT

China surpasses US in research spending – the consequences extend far beyond scientific ranking and clout

The Conversation - Apr 27, 2026 9:00am EDT

'Michael' moonwalks to $97 million opening, shattering record for music biopics

A highly authorized portrayal of the "King of Pop" far surpassed previous biopic top performers, such as “Straight Outta Compton” ($60.2 million in 2015) and “Bohemian Rhapsody” ($51 million in 2018).

NBC News - Apr 27, 2026 8:38am EDT

China blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus

It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner.

BBC News - Apr 27, 2026 8:37am EDT

Qualcomm up 7% on report it’s partnering with OpenAI on smartphone AI chip

Qualcomm will be working alongside MediaTek to develop a smartphone chip for OpenAI, with manufacturer Luxshare co-designing the device, an analyst said.

CNBC - Apr 27, 2026 8:35am EDT

China blocks Meta's $2 billion takeover of AI startup Manus

China said Monday it has decided to block Meta's $2 billion acquisition of Manus, a Singaporean AI startup with Chinese roots.

CNBC - Apr 27, 2026 8:17am EDT