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Microsoft out: France moves to replace Windows with Linux to cut reliance on US tech
The transition to Linux highlights rising concerns over reliance on foreign tech and the need for sovereign digital systems.
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Donald Trump agrees to 2-week Iran ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz to reopen for shipping
After threatening sweeping strikes, Trump said the U.S. would pause bombing Iran for two weeks as Pakistan helped broker a last-minute path to negotiations.
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3,000-year-old Silk Road city discovered in ‘treasure trove’ in Uzbekistan
The initial excavations at this Silk Road city have yielded impressive findings, generating excitement for future work.
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225-year-old iconic Danish warship’s wreckage rediscovered from legendary battle
The wreckage of the Dannebroge, a central figure in the battle where Admiral Nelson famously ignored retreat orders, has been found.
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Iran strike damages Amazon cloud facility in Bahrain after threats to US tech
Iran strike on AWS-linked Bahrain facility signals shift toward targeting critical cloud infrastructure in conflict.
9 days ago
Meta expands Ray-Ban AI glasses for prescription users, adds nutrition tracking
New Meta smart glasses target prescription users with improved comfort, updated frames, and AI tools, including WhatsApp summaries.
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Left engine bursts into flames on US Delta Flight just after takeoff, lands safely
Delta Flight DL104 returned to São Paulo just minutes after departure when its left engine caught fire.
11 days ago
Largest Iron Age mound in Scandinavia was not a burial, study challenges history
The study highlights how 6th-century societies used monumental construction to manage the physical and psychological impact of a shifting landscape.
12 days ago
Distinct form of Mayan architecture identified as ancient marketplace: Study
Archaeologists examined numerous distinctive architectural complexes in the Central and Western Maya lowlands.
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328-foot-long ship graveyard found off coast of 2,000-year-old ancient Greek city
A shallow rock formation off the Libyan coast tells a story of maritime disaster.
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US judge dismisses Elon Musk’s antitrust lawsuit, says X ad boycott was not illegal
Musk’s attempt to frame an advertiser pullback as an illegal boycott failed after the court found no evidence of market-wide harm.
15 days ago
Human editors only: Wikipedia explicitly bans all AI-written text in articles
Wikipedia has restricted AI-generated content on its English platform, allowing only limited use cases where human editors verify accuracy.
15 days ago
Jury finds Meta liable, orders $375M payout in New Mexico child exploitation trial
A jury ruled Meta liable for failing to protect children online, ordering $375 million in damages in a major safety case.
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Video: Delivery robot shatters Chicago bus shelter glass in disastrous sidewalk crash
Viral footage of a shattered bus stop and a jittering delivery robot is fueling growing resistance to autonomous machines on Chicago’s sidewalks.
17 days ago
FCC bans new foreign-made routers over rising US cybersecurity threats nationwide
With foreign manufacturers dominating the market, U.S. regulators are tightening control over the devices connecting homes and networks.
18 days ago
US: New York’s LaGuardia airport shuts down after Air Canada plane hits ground vehicle
An Air Canada Express flight struck a Port Authority rescue vehicle, triggering emergency response and widespread travel delays.
18 days ago
Exceptionally well-preserved barrels from 17th-century reveal how historic city was built
The fact that the barrels remain in an exceptional state of preservation speaks to the effectiveness of this 17th-century strategy to store lime long-term.
18 days ago
Massive 2,000-year-old hoards of exquisite metalwork found in Britain
Archaeologists discovered two astonishing Iron Age hoards in North Yorkshire.
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World’s first physical evidence of legendary medieval whale trap found in Norway
The massive medieval whale trap was discovered in the Telavåg strait, near Bergen.
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