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China sends its youngest-ever crew to space as it seeks to put astronauts on moon before 2030

China sends its youngest-ever crew to space as it seeks to put astronauts on moon before 2030

JIUQUAN SATELLITE LAUNCH CENTER, China (AP) — China launched its youngest-ever crew for its orbiting space station on Thursday as it seeks to put astronauts on the moon before 2030.
Russian forces simulate nuclear strike as upper house rescinds ratification of test ban treaty

Russian forces simulate nuclear strike as upper house rescinds ratification of test ban treaty

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s military conducted a simulated nuclear strike in a drill Wednesday overseen by President Vladimir Putin, hours after the upper house of parliament voted to rescind the country's ratification of a global nuclear test ban.
Kansas court system down nearly 2 weeks in 'security incident' that has hallmarks of ransomware

Kansas court system down nearly 2 weeks in 'security incident' that has hallmarks of ransomware

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Hyundai to hold software-upgrade clinics across the US for vehicles targeted by thieves

Hyundai to hold software-upgrade clinics across the US for vehicles targeted by thieves

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Hyundai said Wednesday that it will set up “mobile clinics” at five U.S.
Apple raises prices for Arcade gaming subscription service, AppleTV+ streaming

Apple raises prices for Arcade gaming subscription service, AppleTV+ streaming

CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple Inc. is raising the prices for its AppleTV+ streaming and Arcade gaming plans as well as its bundled Apple One service that includes streaming, music and other subscriptions. Arcade will now cost $6.99, up from $4.99.
Sam Bankman-Fried plans to testify at his New York fraud trial, his lawyer says

Sam Bankman-Fried plans to testify at his New York fraud trial, his lawyer says

NEW YORK (AP) — FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried plans to testify at his fraud trial, his lawyer told a federal judge Wednesday, ending speculation over whether a man who embraced the spotlight during his years atop the cryptocurrency world could remain
Bitcoin prices have doubled this year and potentially new ways to invest may drive prices higher

Bitcoin prices have doubled this year and potentially new ways to invest may drive prices higher

NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin is having another moment. The world's largest cryptocurrency soared to almost $35,000 this week, marking its highest point in nearly 18 months — and more than double the price seen at the start of 2023.

Bulgaria is launching the construction of 2 US-designed nuclear reactors

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria on Wednesday decided to expand the country’s nuclear power generation as an alternative to fossil fuels by launching the construction of two additional reactors at its only nuclear power plant.
AI-generated child sexual abuse images could flood the internet. A watchdog is calling for action

AI-generated child sexual abuse images could flood the internet. A watchdog is calling for action

NEW YORK (AP) — The already-alarming proliferation of child sexual abuse images on the internet could become much worse if something is not done to put controls on artificial intelligence tools that generate deepfake photos, a watchdog agency warned
China announces plan for a new space telescope as it readies to launch its next space station crew

China announces plan for a new space telescope as it readies to launch its next space station crew

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China announced plans on Wednesday to send a new telescope to probe deep into the universe as it prepared to launch the country’s next, three-member crew for its orbiting space station .
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