Dolly Parton, Queen of Country Music, dies at 80
The legendary singer-songwriter, known for hits like 'Jolene' and '9 to 5', died in Nashville at 80, marking the end of an era in country music.
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Meta and state attorneys general discuss possible mid-trial settlement of teen addiction case
The blockbuster case accuses Meta of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram to addict teens, and a settlement would avoid a potentially damaging verdict.
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Jack Ma buys Alibaba stock to show support for AI buildout
The co-founder joined senior executives in picking up shares to reverse a selloff and ease concerns about Alibaba's rising AI spending.
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Trump administration hikes H-1B visa fee to over $103,000, plans to revoke up to 200,000 visas
The Department of Homeland Security announced a massive fee increase on the tech industry's favored visa category, while the State Department reportedly prepare
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Huawei courts Egypt with AI chips in test of US tech diplomacy
Huawei pitched the Egyptian government on AI data centers for military and surveillance use, escalating its global chip ambitions and alarming Washington.
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OpenAI data center executive Chris Malone departs the AI startup
Chris Malone, who oversaw OpenAI's data center buildout, has left the company amid its massive infrastructure expansion.
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AI will deflate value of IT work by up to 25%, Hexaware CEO says
The head of Indian IT firm Hexaware warned that AI could lower prices for routine IT projects by a quarter, signaling deep disruption in labor-intensive tech se
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Revolut joins global stablecoin race with euro-backed token
The digital banking firm launched a euro-backed stablecoin, joining major banks and payment firms betting on digital money for cross-border payments.
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Korean AI startup Wrtn raises funds at $870 million valuation to fund global growth
Wrtn Technologies, a South Korean AI services platform, raised funding at a 1.2 trillion won valuation to bankroll international expansion.
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OnlyFans says 5,076 creators have earned more than $1 million to date
The fan-monetization platform disclosed the milestone as it continues to grow its creator economy, particularly known for its porn-friendly policies.
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WiseTech shares slide after revenue growth underwhelms investors
The scandal-hit shipping software company's full-year revenue missed analyst expectations, sending shares lower in Sydney.
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Ex-Googlers plan AI-human hybrid nonprofit to prevent rogue models
A new nonprofit founded by former Google researchers aims to keep humans at the center of AI development for safety and control.
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AI startup that upends junior bankers' work sets up in Singapore
An AI startup serving major investment banks is hiring in Asian hubs, betting regional financial firms will embed the technology deeper into operations.
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Crooked Media acquires and revives Nate Silver's FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast as 'Still Counting'
Ahead of the 2026 midterms, Crooked Media inked a deal to bring back the podcast hosted by Nate Silver, Clare Malone and Galen Druke.
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Blackbird Ventures raises A$1.05 billion fund, a regional record
Partner Samantha Wong discussed the firm's record-breaking fundraise and strategy for backing early-stage tech companies.
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Instagram launches 'First Draft' Reels editing feature that trims clips automatically
The new iPhone feature automatically edits video clips to focus on highlights, providing a starting point for Reels creators.
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New York Times awards columnist Kyle Buchanan exits paper to launch podcast series
The pop culture writer will launch 'The Kyle Buchanan Show' in mid-October.
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CAA launches indie game acceleration fund Frame1Games
The agency's new venture pairs multi-million-dollar capital investment with a yearlong accelerator for independent game developers.
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