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The retail giant is using synthetic visuals to help customers define search terms, marking another step in its aggressive AI integration strategy.
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The retail giant is using synthetic visuals to help customers define search terms, marking another step in its aggressive AI integration strategy.

Republicans removed controversial security funding to break a legislative stalemate, clearing the path for a $72 billion immigration package.

China has converted the submerged Antelope Reef into a significant landmass in six months, as Vietnam responds with its own massive dredging spree.

The Stockholm-based vibe-coding startup will gain expanded access to Anthropic’s Claude and Google’s Gemini models while integrating Wiz security.

Lawmakers passed a resolution 215-208 seeking to halt further military action in Iran, marking a rare public rebuke of the administration's strategy.

The former president confirmed he expressed frustration with Israel's military strategy, which Tehran says could derail talks over its nuclear program.

The experimental app uses data from Gmail, Calendar, and Photos to generate a curated set of animated lifestyle recommendations.

The oversubscribed equity offering, which included a $10 billion purchase by Berkshire Hathaway, marks a turning point for public market investment in AI.

Israeli forces targeted southern Lebanon and a Lebanese soldier, while Hezbollah launched rockets into northern Israel during high-level diplomatic talks

The world number one visited the iconic New York course to prepare for the upcoming major championship as he seeks to complete a career Grand Slam.

Federal agents fatally shot a man who had barricaded himself inside a Bakersfield bank building with several hostages since Tuesday afternoon.

The new AI bot manages inquiries, product recommendations, and lead qualification for small and medium-sized businesses.

The Trump administration seeks to impose duties of up to 12.5% on nearly all major importers for failing to prohibit or enforce bans on forced labor.

Kyiv targets oil and naval facilities in Russia's second city, disrupting services as Moscow attempts to project economic resilience.

A black bear remains at large after attacking multiple employees and triggering an emergency response at a manufacturing facility in Japan.

Documents disclosed in a UK court case show executives were cautioned about the risks of the Nembe Creek Trunk Line as early as 2008.

The legendary filmmaker will use generative AI tools to communicate visual concepts to production teams more efficiently.

As the invasion of Ukraine enters its fifth year, the Kremlin is pivoting away from hopes of a US-brokered peace deal while facing increasing economic and

The ridesharing giant has introduced a $1,500 monthly limit per employee for agentic coding tools like Claude Code and Cursor as corporate ROI remains

The New Jersey Republican secured his party's nomination for re-election despite having not been seen in public or at the U.S. Capitol since early March.

A wave of missile and drone attacks left residential areas in ruins across Ukraine, with over 41,000 residents seeking shelter in the capital's metro

The new Majorana 2 chip maintains qubit stability for 20 seconds, representing a thousand-fold improvement over the firm's previous hardware.

The current FHFA Director will oversee 18 intelligence agencies despite having no background in the sector, following the departure of Tulsi Gabbard.

The cybersecurity firm is negotiating a $300 million round led by Evolution Equity Partners, valuing the company at 80 times its annual recurring revenue.