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Microsoft’s Arkane Studios Draws Multiple Acquisition Bids, Including Offer From Ubisoft

Microsoft’s Xbox gaming division is reportedly considering selling Arkane Studios, the French video game developer known for ...
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Google Restricts AI Tools in School Accounts Following Scrutiny Over Student Safety

Google is introducing new restrictions on artificial intelligence tools used in U.S. schools, giving educators greater ...
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Google Faces EU Copyright Challenge as Court Adviser Warns Gemini AI May Violate Publishers’ Rights

Google is facing a potential legal setback in Europe after an adviser to the European Union’s highest court warned that its ...
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The attic archive contains a wealth of information about the Dutch resistance that has not been discovered in America

A loft in Long Island, New York contains a large collection of documents relating to the Dutch resistance. According to American administrator John Tepper Marlin, it includes dozens of letters with ...
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PepsiCo to Raise Prices on Doritos, Ruffles, SunChips and Select Sodas After Earlier Cuts

PepsiCo is preparing to increase prices on several popular snack and beverage products, including Doritos, Ruffles and SunChips, just months after lowering prices to attract budget-conscious consumers ...
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NASA Astronauts Remove Failed ISS Antenna but Delay Replacement

NASA astronaut Anil Menon and European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot completed a 6-hour, 23-minute spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The astronauts ...
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Stan Kroenke Reportedly Plans $2.5 Billion Angels Stadium After MLB Team Purchase

Stan Kroenke is reportedly preparing to make major changes to the Los Angeles Angels, including plans for a new $2.5 billion ballpark, following his proposed purchase of the Major League Baseball ...
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Samsung Targets Foldable Leadership With Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide Redesign

Samsung is positioning its next-generation foldable smartphone to expand beyond early adopters and into the mainstream U.S. market. The rumored Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide introduces a broader outer display, ...
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What to Know About the 2026 Met Gala Theme: ‘Fashion Is Art’

Fashion’s biggest night has arrived, and the 2026 Met Gala is once again drawing global attention as celebrities, designers and stylists prepare for one of the most closely watched red carpets in the ...
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NASA Orders ISS Crew Into SpaceX Dragon During Russian Air Leak Repair Effort

NASA temporarily directed five astronauts aboard the International Space Station to shelter inside a docked SpaceX Dragon capsule while Russian cosmonauts worked to repair a long-standing air leak in ...
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OnePlus’ Exit Leaves the U.S. Android Smartphone Market With Fewer Bold Choices

The U.S. smartphone market is set to lose one of its most distinctive Android brands. OnePlus has confirmed it will no longer introduce new devices in the United States or Europe, although current ...
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Ancient Rock in India May Preserve Signs of Microbial Life From 3.5 Billion Years Ago

Scientists studying layered rock in eastern India say they may have identified evidence of microbial life dating back roughly 3.5 billion years. If confirmed, the findings could offer an important new ...