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Google unveils $6.4 bn investment in Germany

Google unveiled its biggest-ever investment in Germany on Tuesday, pledging 5.5 billion euros ($6.4 billion) for a new data centre and other projects, as Europe seeks to catch up in the AI race.

'Western tech dominance fading' at Lisbon's Web Summit

Global tech leaders will pack Lisbon's annual Web Summit from Tuesday to talk Artificial Intelligence, robots and startups -- all under the shadow of tensions over cutting-edge tech and the natural resources needed to build it.

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Transylvania's last Saxons revive its stunning ghost villages

Carmen Schuster was a young woman when she left the Transylvanian village of Cincsor in Romania for West Germany in search of a better life 40 years ago.

Iceland wants immigrants to learn the language

In Iceland's parliament, six cleaners take a break from their duties to spend time learning Icelandic, seen as one of the principal barriers to integration in the country.

Anger at plan to turn Nazi tunnels into bunker for super-rich

A German property developer has sparked outrage with a plan to turn a World War II tunnel system into a luxury bunker for rich survivalists who fear the outbreak of World War III.

Dozens of Nobel laureates sign letter opposing RFK Jr. as Trump's health secretary

Seventy-seven Nobel prize winners on Monday sent an open letter to the US Senate opposing the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump's choice for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), citing his "lack of credentials" and anti-vaccine beliefs.

Optex Systems Announces $2.0 Million Order for Laser Filter Units and Window Assemblies

Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:OPXS), a leading manufacturer of precision optical sighting systems for domestic and worldwide military and commercial applications, announced today it has been awarded a new contract for Laser Filter Units and Window Assemblies supporting Night Vision devices utilized by the U.S. Armed Forces. The order value is $2.0 million with deliveries covering March 2025 through February 2026.

Haloid Research Finds that Cellular Walkie Talkies Put Americans at Risk of Chinese Spying

Haloid Solutions, a leading provider of wireless communications equipment, is warning all business and government agencies about foreign espionage and business disruption risks from China-manufactured cellular two-way radios. These devices were sold in the United States from "pop up companies" that claimed the devices were private.

OpenAI releases Sora AI video generator to public

OpenAI on Monday released the latest version of its highly anticipated Sora video generator to the public, stepping into an increasingly crowded field of AI tools that has raised concerns about disruption to creative industries.

Bebuzee Introduces TV Channels on Its Super App: Revolutionizing Entertainment on a Single Platform

Bebuzee, Inc., the groundbreaking social media and lifestyle super app, has expanded its offerings by adding Bebuzee TV to its platform. This latest development provides users with access to six specialized TV channels, making Bebuzee not only a hub for social networking, shopping, and productivity but also a comprehensive destination for entertainment and information.

Bing Crosby dreaming of a BTS Christmas

BTS member V and Bing Crosby sing together in an "era-bending" new version of the late US crooner's classic "White Christmas" set for release Friday -- thanks to the power of technology, South Korean media reported.

Tharimmune Announces $2.02 Million Private Placement to Advance Development Programs

Tharimmune, Inc. (Nasdaq:THAR) ("Tharimmune" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company committed to pioneering therapies in immunology and inflammation, today announced it has entered into a securities purchase agreement to raise gross proceeds of approximately $2.02 million through a private placement.

NASA delays crewed lunar landing to 2027

The United States is pushing back its planned return to the Moon from 2026 to "mid-2027" as it deals with heat shield issues and other troubles plaguing its Orion crew capsule, NASA officials said Thursday.

Greeks still sceptical Britain will return Parthenon Marbles

"Positive" talks between Greece and the British Museum over the Parthenon Marbles have rekindled hope that the ancient friezes could be on their way back to Athens after more than two centuries.

Google says AI weather model masters 15-day forecast

A new artificial intelligence-based weather model can deliver 15-day forecasts with unrivaled accuracy and speed, a Google lab said, with potentially life-saving applications as climate change ramps up.

India launches European 'artifical eclipse' satellites

India on Thursday successfully launched into space a pair of European satellites that will create artificial solar eclipses to help scientists catch a rare glimpse of the Sun's mysterious atmosphere.

SideChannel Achieves Full Year Cash Provided by Operations

Financial results conference call on Thursday, December 5 @ 4:30 P.M. ET

Jumia Releases Preliminary KPIs For The Two Months Ended November 30, 2024; Announces Successful Black Friday Event

Orders totaled 4.3 Million for the Two Months Ended November 30, 2024; Up 18% Year-Over-YearPhysical Goods Orders Grew 17% during the Two Months Ended November 30, 2024 to 3.9 Million With 2.5 Million Physical Goods Orders Placed During Jumia's Successful Black Friday Event

Xenetic Biosciences, Inc. Enters into Clinical Trial Services Agreement with PeriNess Ltd. to Accelerate Development of DNase I Oncology Program

Collaboration utilizes PeriNess' expertise in clinical development of human recombinant DNase and bolsters efforts towards clinical proof-of-concept studies in multiple indications

OpenAI chief 'believes' Musk will not abuse government power

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed confidence Wednesday that Elon Musk would not use his proximity to Donald Trump to harm business rivals, calling such actions "profoundly un-American."

British Museum chief says Marbles deal with Greece 'some distance' away

The head of the British Museum said Wednesday any deal with Greece to loan the prized Parthenon Marbles to Athens was "still some distance" away, as Greek authorities insist on their permanent return.

Trump names billionaire private astronaut as next NASA chief

US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday nominated Jared Isaacman, the online payments billionaire and the first private astronaut to ever perform a spacewalk, as the next head of NASA.

Argo Blockchain PLC November Ops Update

Argo Blockchain plc, a global leader in cryptocurrency mining (LSE:ARB)(NASDAQ:ARBK), is pleased to provide the following operational update for November 2024.

New Study: Consumer Frustration with Lines Skyrockets by 126%, Driving Customers Away from Businesses

Waitwhile's "State of Waiting in Line 2024" highlights the impact of growing service expectations on business performance and customer loyalty

Maxon One Winter Release Brings Holiday Cheer from Concept to Render

Defy cookie-cutter conventions, create the magic of snowfall, and craft festive figures with updates in Cinema 4D, ZBrush, Red Giant and Redshift; master chef of digital delectables Patrick 4D gets in on the fun with gingerbread delights for all

Amazon launches AI models to challenge rivals

Amazon on Tuesday unveiled a suite of artificial intelligence models in its boldest move yet to compete with tech giant rivals in the fast-growing generative AI sector.

Seeking a new way of life under the sea - and a world record

There are probably easier ways to set a world record, but Rudiger Koch has found his method 11 meters (36 feet) under the sea.

Argo Blockchain PLC Announces £4.2 million Subscription by Institution

£4.2 million Subscription by Institution

GoodData Launches FlexConnect: Connect to Any Data Source & Transform Data at Run-Time

Today, GoodData introduces FlexConnect, an advanced component of the GoodData Analytics Lake that redefines data connectivity and computation.

Input | Output Announces $100,000 Hydra Doom Tournament, in Global Online Gaming Event with In-Person Finals

The groundbreaking tournament aims to showcase Cardano's scalability, combining esports gaming with blockchain innovation.

IGC Pharma Advances IGC-AD1 as a Potential Alzheimer's Therapy Addressing Cognitive Impairment and Underlying Disease Pathology

New trials to evaluate IGC-AD1's potential impact on amyloid plaque, tau tangles, and cognitive decline in Alzheimer's diseaseExpanded research positions IGC-AD1 as a potential treatment targeting the underlying disease pathology of Alzheimer's

Focus Universal Inc. Announces Appointment of Professor Shivaram Rajgopal to Advisory Board

Focus Universal Inc. (NASDAQ:FCUV) ("Focus" or the "Company"), a provider of patented hardware and software design technologies for Internet of Things (IoT), 5G and SEC Financial Reporting AI-Driven Automation Software, today announced that Professor Shivaram Rajgopal has been appointed as a member of the Company's Advisory Board.

Senegal marks 80th anniversary of troop killings after France acknowleges colonial 'massacre'

Senegal on Sunday commemorated 80 years since the killing of dozens of African troops by French forces that the former colonial master acknowledged this week had been a "massacre".

Argo Blockchain PLC Announces Vesting of PSU Award PDMR Dealing

Argo Blockchain plc (LSE:ARB)(NASDAQ:ARBK), a global leader in cryptocurrency mining, announces the vesting of Performance Share Units in respect of 2,375,000 Ordinary Shares of £0.001 ("Ordinary Shares") each on 27 November 2024. These shares were issued as part of Performance Share Unit awards previously granted to Thomas Chippas under the Company's 2022 Equity Incentive Plan.

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