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Silicon Valley and US policy debate over Chinese AI

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How Franchising and Fast Food Led to the Gig Economy

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Anthropic launches Opus 5

Anthropic has launched Opus 5, a new AI model offering improved cost efficiency and fewer restrictions than its predecessor.

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Anthropic launches Opus 5

Anthropic has launched Opus 5, a new AI model designed to offer improved cost-efficiency and capabilities comparable to its predecessor models.

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Silicon Valley divided over Chinese AI policy

Silicon Valley stakeholders are divided on how the U.S.

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Silicon Valley and US policy debate over Chinese AI

The artificial intelligence industry is divided on how the U.S.

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How Franchising and Fast Food Led to the Gig Economy

Multiple outlets report that the franchise business model pioneered by the fast food industry in the 1950s established employment practices that later became central to the modern gig economy.

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How Franchise Restaurants Opened the Door to the Gig Economy

Multiple outlets report that the franchise restaurant business model, which emerged in the 1950s and was popularized by companies like McDonald's, established operational and labor practices that later became foundational to the modern gig economy.

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Paramount and Warner Bros pause $110bn merger amid legal challenge

Paramount and Warner Bros have suspended their planned $110 billion merger following a legal challenge, with the companies remaining as separate competitors until a judge issues a final ruling or June 1, 2027, whichever comes first.

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The human cost of S Korea's ultra-convenient overnight deliveries

South Korea's ultra-convenient overnight delivery system, which has become deeply embedded in the country's hyper-connected culture, is coming under scrutiny due to concerns about worker welfare and labor conditions.

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Watch moment of explosion as huge fire breaks out in Essex

A massive fire broke out at industrial units on a farm in Essex, requiring an extensive emergency response.

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Paramount says it will pause its Warner acquisition while legal challenges play out

Paramount has announced it will temporarily halt its acquisition of Warner while facing legal challenges from multiple states and the Writers Guild of America.

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Meta pauses smart glasses rate limiting plan after backlash

Meta has paused its controversial plan to charge a $20 monthly subscription fee for a smart glasses feature that enables clearer audio between users, despite the feature operating locally on the device without requiring cloud infrastructure.

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Spanish wildfires damage NASA's Deep Space Communications Complex near Madrid

A major wildfire in Spain has threatened NASA's Deep Space Communications Complex near Madrid, a critical facility for deep space missions.

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 introduces Smart Money Stage

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is launching a dedicated Smart Money Stage to explore the evolving landscape of modern finance, including fintech innovations, payment systems, and artificial intelligence.

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Prentis AI lab co-founded by Reid Hoffman and Marc Pincus raises $100M

Prentis, a newly formed AI laboratory co-founded by LinkedIn's Reid Hoffman and Zynga's Marc Pincus, is in discussions to raise $100 million in funding.

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Paramount says it will pause its Warner acquisition while legal challenges play out

Paramount has announced it will pause its acquisition of Warner while ongoing legal challenges are resolved.

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Gerwyn Price advances to World Matchplay semi-finals

Gerwyn Price advanced to the semi-finals of the World Matchplay darts tournament with a convincing 16-12 victory over Ross Smith in the quarter-finals.

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Duncan Scott wins gold for Scotland at Commonwealth Games

Scotland's Duncan Scott delivered an impressive gold medal performance at the Commonwealth Games in front of his home crowd at Tollcross.

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Gabriel Langton suffers horror fall at Commonwealth Games gymnastics

England's gymnastics team secured a silver medal in the team event at Glasgow 2026, but the achievement was overshadowed by a serious injury suffered by gymnast Gabriel Langton, who fell during competition on the opening night of action.

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LeBron James trades to Philadelphia 76ers

LeBron James has made a significant career move by joining the Philadelphia 76ers, marking a major shift in the NBA landscape.

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Obama holds surprise visit with WNBA All-Stars

Former President Barack Obama made a surprise visit to the WNBA All-Stars on Friday, where he expressed his support for women's basketball and interacted with players.

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