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Taylor Swift seeks trademark against AI copycats

The trademarks include her saying “Hey, it’s Taylor Swift” and an image of her on stage holding a pink guitar.
A photo of Taylor Swift. 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.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. 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.
Google logo.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.
IDF forces in Gaza. 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.
A Lufthansa jet refuels 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. 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.
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