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Pope Leo XIV told lawmakers to put human dignity ahead of technological progress, cautioning that AI could create new forms of dependence and domination.
The CW dropped Miss USA from its broadcast schedule. All 51 state winners will compete Aug. 27 on the Queen Beauty Network streaming platform. Contestants span nursing, military service, finance, and fashion.
Nvidia will pay $6B to license Poolside's AI model software and hire 109 staff. The deal adds open-source model talent without a full acquisition.
Sen. Jon Husted defended Trump's energy agenda at an Ohio steel mill with VP Vance, as the NRSC warned data center backlash could put his seat at risk.
Forbright Bank sells its last two Maryland branches and its Tysons customer center to Trustar for a $19 million deposit premium, betting its digital platform can replace them.
A laptop and a few hundred dollars are enough to start a profitable online business. From digital marketing to dropshipping, these seven ideas require minimal capital.
After decades in California, I finally visited Ojai. The small town's authentic charm, great food, and stunning mountain views made it my top SoCal getaway.
The US national debt hit $40 trillion, raising mortgage costs by $2,500 a year and auto loan costs by $120, the Yale Budget Lab found. Treasury buybacks offered only temporary relief.
OpenAI's new feature lets ChatGPT search and draft iMessages, but users call it a privacy risk and a relationship dealbreaker. The debate over AI in personal communication heats up.
Forrester's new research maps AEGIS controls to 23 technology domains for securing agentic AI, showing where existing tools cover gaps and where new investment is needed.
The new $150 credit for U.S. Squarespace purchases covers most of a basic annual plan. Cardholders can stack it with portal cash back or use it on Google Workspace for a year of Gemini Pro.
China launches Chang'e-7 next week to hunt frozen water in shadowed lunar craters. The hopper probe and rover will target the south pole for future base planning.
Symbiotec Pharmalab raised Rs 526 crore from 10 anchor investors at Rs 988 per share. The Rs 1,757-crore IPO opens August 24, with listing set for September 1.
The rare disease drug developer's lead asset missed in a Phase 3 trial, putting pressure on the rest of the pipeline to deliver and raise questions about the profitability timeline.
Pizza Hut's temporary 'Hut' rebrand for the NFL season gets Dave Portnoy's endorsement; the Barstool founder sees an opportunity to steer ad dollars to his media company.
Ross Stores Q2 comps surged 10% as TJX posted just 1%. CEO Conroy's merchandising and pricing strategy is winning share. Store expansion targets raised for 2026.
IEEE Quantum Week 2026 in Toronto features keynotes from Nvidia, Microsoft, IBM, and IonQ as quantum computing moves toward commercial applications across industries.
Walmart Connect revenue surged 43% and Target ad revenue rose 29%, outpacing core retail sales. Amazon advertising services grew 26%.
Prime Minister Modi detailed a regulatory shift to a 'permitted unless prohibited' model and highlighted the PLI scheme covering 14 sectors for manufacturing growth.
Suit alleges Capricor altered its pre-specified statistical analysis plan for Dermamiocel BLA without FDA review or agreement. Stock dropped 64% on July 27.
Co-op opened a new London store on Fulham Palace Road on Friday, creating 15 jobs and offering groceries, coffee, and parcel services near Charing Cross Hospital.
Bob & Berts opens Warrington café on Aug. 26, first in new UK expansion phase. 28-store chain, £24.3m sales in FY26, adds 20 jobs at 135-seat Golden Square outlet.
Morrisons Palmers Green now lets shoppers order home, garden and DIY products from The Range, wilko and Homebase alongside groceries. The 800 sq ft hub opened Aug. 21 and offers next-day collection or home delivery.
Anthropic's Claude watermark flags translations and proofreads, not just deepfakes. EU law doesn't require that, policy experts say.
CEO James Daunt explains how flattening hierarchies, trusting local booksellers, and ignoring centralized data drove Barnes & Noble's store expansion. The chain opened 57 stores in 2024 and plans 60 more this year.
DFS returns to ITV's Saturday night lineup with an integrated marketing campaign tied to The Voice UK, following a similar BGT deal earlier this year.
PMS industry AUM rose 2% to ₹44.11 lakh crore in July; net inflows hit ₹4.66 lakh crore, with co-investment leading category growth at 10.2%.
PFRDA's Ramann says India's 35-40% pension replacement rate lags the 60% global standard as the regulator pushes to cover 30 crore in NPS/APY over four to five years.
Radico Khaitan launches Magic Moments Aam Panna, a raw mango vodka rolling out across 14 states. Flavoured variants now drive over 75% of India's vodka volumes, the company said.
Kotak Life reports 99.5% claim settlement ratio as demand for its ₹2 crore term insurance plan grows. Higher home loans and education costs drive shift to larger covers.