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The trademarks include her saying “Hey, it’s Taylor Swift” and an image of her on stage holding a pink guitar.
Jennifer Gauthier/Reuters
OpenAI reportedly misses key internal revenue
The move raises concern over whether it can support its huge spending ahead of a widely expected IPO.
Ken Cedeno/File Photo/Reuters
Google staff protest AI-Pentagon deal
Hundreds of staff signed a letter demanding Google’s CEO to refuse to allow the DoD to use its AI model for classified work.
Danielle Villasana/File Photo/Reuters
Israel braces for ongoing conflict ‘on all fronts’
Since 2023, Israel has been embroiled in conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, Iran, and Yemen.
Nir Elias/Reuters
European air travel faces mounting challenges
European air travel faces growing challenges from fuel price hikes, falling demand, and regulatory pressure, investment analysts warned.
Ralph Orlowski/Reuters
Hungary’s next PM warns Orbán associates moving billions abroad
Reports suggest that vast amounts in state funds ended up in Orbán allies’ hands during his time in power.
Péter Magyar. Bernadett Szabo/File Photo/Reuters
UK hopes king’s US visit improves ties
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has infuriated Donald Trump by refusing to take part in the Iran war.
Cairo nightlife returns after a month of early-closure measures
Energy price spikes from the Iran war pushed authorities to impose a curfew.
Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon amid ceasefire
Israel and Lebanon agreed a three-week truce extension this month.
Google CEO says 75% of company’s new code is AI-generated
Meta targets similar levels by midyear.
Intel shares jump 20% on data center plans
The US chip giant, which last year required a government rescue, has seen a recent revival after years of trailing rival TSMC.
Canada takes hard line on regional trade pact
The country’s leader said a US liquor import ban could be lifted only if Washington ended tariffs on key Canadian products.
Polish PM questions US NATO ‘loyalty’
Donald Tusk also suggested that the EU step up its own mutual defense commitment.
Iran war depletes US arms stockpiles
American forces have used thousands of missiles in attacking Iran, and the drawdowns have left the US underprepared for potential conflict with Russia or China.
Robot beats elite human players at table tennis
The robot, Sony Ace, has no legs so needn’t worry about balance, and has nine video cameras around the table.
EVs, solar benefit from energy supply crunch
Fifty countries saw record Chinese solar imports in March, especially in Asia and Africa, and battery and EV sales were up as well.
US adopts cheap Ukrainian anti-drone tech
Ukraine has become a leader in anti-drone countermeasures.
New dismissal deepens US Navy turmoil
Navy Secretary John Phelan’s dismissal follows the sacking of the Army chief of staff, and a public feud between Hegseth and the Army secretary.