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Iran says it sent a capsule capable of carrying animals into orbit as it prepares for human missions

Iran says it sent a capsule capable of carrying animals into orbit as it prepares for human missions

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran said Wednesday it sent a capsule into orbit capable of carrying animals as it prepares for human missions in coming years.
Biden administration pledges $6 billion to a pair of high-speed electric rail routes in the US West

Biden administration pledges $6 billion to a pair of high-speed electric rail routes in the US West

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Biden administration on Tuesday said it will give more than $6 billion to a pair of high-speed electric rail routes in the U.S.
Google launches Gemini, upping the stakes in the global AI race

Google launches Gemini, upping the stakes in the global AI race

Google took its next leap in artificial intelligence Wednesday with the launch of project Gemini, an AI model trained to behave in human-like ways that's likely to intensify the debate about the technology’s potential promise and perils.
Europe was set to lead the world on AI regulation. But can leaders reach a deal?

Europe was set to lead the world on AI regulation. But can leaders reach a deal?

LONDON (AP) — The generative AI boom has sent governments worldwide scrambling to regulate the emerging technology, but it also has raised the risk of upending a European Union push to approve the world’s first comprehensive artificial intelligence r
Key testing completed at Nova Scotia's proposed retirement home for captive whales

Key testing completed at Nova Scotia's proposed retirement home for captive whales

HALIFAX — An ambitious plan in Nova Scotia to build North America's first coastal refuge for captive whales has reached a critical phase involving environmental testing — and one of the findings is concerning. The U.S.
Facebook parent sued by New Mexico alleging it has failed to shield children from predators

Facebook parent sued by New Mexico alleging it has failed to shield children from predators

SANTA FE, N.M.

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak to receive Serbian passport, president says

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Wozniak will be getting a Serbian passport, Serbia’s president announced Wednesday.
More bodies found after sudden eruption of Indonesia's Mount Marapi, raising confirmed toll to 23

More bodies found after sudden eruption of Indonesia's Mount Marapi, raising confirmed toll to 23

BATU PALANO, Indonesia (AP) — Rescuers searching the hazardous slopes of Indonesia's Mount Marapi volcano found the last body of climbers who were caught by a surprise weekend eruption, raising the number of confirmed dead to 23, officials said Wedne
Grand Theft Auto VI leak followed by an official trailer with a twist: A release date of 2025

Grand Theft Auto VI leak followed by an official trailer with a twist: A release date of 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — The highly anticipated trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI arrived a little early after a copy was leaked online.
Lawyer for Alberta man accused in 1976 death of Calgary teen waiting for evidence

Lawyer for Alberta man accused in 1976 death of Calgary teen waiting for evidence

COCHRANE, ALBERTA — The lawyer for an Alberta man accused of killing a teenage girl in 1976 says the age of the case is causing a delay in getting access to evidence collected by prosecutors and police.
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