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The AI showdown: How the US and China stack up

China’s ascendance has set off alarm bells in Silicon Valley and Washington. The outcome of this contest may determine which country is the true technological superpower of the 21st century.

Elon Musk offers lofty promises after $1 trillion Tesla payday

The leader of SpaceX even went so far as to predict that Tesla’s robot, called Optimus, and vehicles will “play a big role” in someday establishing bases on the moon and Mars.

Young supercar collectors aren’t afraid to risk their investments

These aficionados are the reason the market for supercars seems immune to the toll of tariffs and disappointing electric vehicle sales.

After OpenAI deal, Microsoft will pursue ‘superintelligence’

Companies are increasingly focusing on superintelligence as the new goalpost for AI development.

How would India, other trading partners react if US top court rules against Trump tariffs?

Officials in India say a US Supreme Court ruling against Trump won’t make much difference to trade talks, but it could strengthen New Delhi’s case for sticking to its position.

Tech titans flying into Lisbon have a parking problem – for their private jets

Organisers of next week’s Web Summit in Lisbon have advised speakers there will be a shortage of slots at the nearby airport, which is struggling to manage the volume of incoming aircraft.

Is he the devil who will doom NYC or Spiderman who will save it? Zohran Mamdani memes top charts

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City, has divided the internet, with memes and reels aplenty.

How will Australia’s social media ban for kids under 16 actually work?

The plan has split opinion. It has raised privacy concerns among critics, who warn the ban could be unenforceable. Those in favour say it’s a necessary step to curb online harm.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Mamdani, Spanberger & Sherrill: Democratic victories give party a roadmap for beating Trump

The success of Democratic candidates in New York, Virginia and New Jersey show how the party can rally around pocketbook issues like grocery and housing prices and a rejection of Trump’s less popular policies.

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Moon madness has taken over modern dating. A waning crescent is the best time to ghost

Alongside buying into the grift that is dating apps, the girlies are also installing astrology apps like Astrotalk to investigate the same tired mystery—will he ever text back?

Africa’s blue economy is booming. What it can learn from Asia

Aquaculture is the fastest growing food sector in Africa, offering significant returns on investment for all involved and achieving the continent’s goals for food security, dignified livelihoods and economic growth.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.