Tesla shares fall as Musk touts ambitious -- and costly -- plans
Tesla reported weaker-than-expected quarterly profits on Wednesday despite increased auto sales, depressing shares in after-hours trading amid questions over massive capital spending plans.
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June heatwave cost UK economy more than £1bn: study
Britain's record-breaking June heatwave resulted in some 24 million lost hours of work, costing the economy £1.15 billion ($1.5 billion), according to an estimate released Thursday by the London School of Economics (LSE).
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2026 Fields Medals Awarded to Four of World's Top Mathematicians
The award, nicknamed the Nobel Prize of mathematics, recognizes outstanding achievement - and the promise of future achievement - by mathematicians under 40.
Read moreGoogle-parent Alphabet beats expectations, cloud revenue nearly doubles
Google's cloud business grew by more than 80 percent, the company said on Wednesday, which exceeded investor expectations who are looking for signs that the company's AI investments are paying off.
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Wildfires ravage parts of southern France, Italy and Spain
Wildfires raged on Wednesday in Sicily, southwestern France and central Spain, sparking thousands of evacuations and claiming the life of an Italian firefighter.
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US announces civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
The United States on Wednesday announced a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia that would establish a civilian nuclear program in the Gulf country, with Washington insisting the agreement includes safeguards against non-proliferation.
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Alphabet beats expectations in second quarter, cloud revenue nearly doubles
Google's cloud business grew by more than 80 percent, the company said Wednesday, exceeding investor expectations as markets look for signs that the company's AI investments are paying off.
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Tesla shares dip after profit misses expectations
Tesla reported weaker-than-expected quarterly profits on Wednesday, citing a hit from lower vehicle prices despite increased auto sales.
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Red Sox tie club record with 15th straight MLB win
The Boston Red Sox tied their 80-year-old franchise record with a 15th straight Major League Baseball win on Wednesday, a 6-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
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US teen withdraws lawsuit against Meta over social media addiction
A US teenager has withdrawn his lawsuit against Meta, his lawyers announced Wednesday, closing out a closely watched case over social media's harms to children's mental health without a trial.
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