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A model that has lifted millions out of poverty is threatened by rising defaults
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South Korea's Kospi hits record high on trade deal optimism, IMF growth forecast upgrade
The IMF raised its growth projection for the global economy as the impact of U.S. tariffs on was "at the modest end of the range."
Visual learning: how video models are improving artificial intelligence
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Trump says Modi assured him India will stop Russian oil purchases, but timeline unclear
Trump said Washington was unhappy with New Delhi's purchases of Russian crude because it allowed Moscow to continue waging its "ridiculous war" in Ukraine.
Flyers once viewed airport biometrics with fear and skepticism. Now they prefer it
Biometric screenings at airports are now preferred and expected by travelers, despite lingering concerns, according to a global survey.
FCC moves to expel one of Hong Kong’s largest telco companies from U.S. networks
The U.S. has taken steps to block one of Hong Kong’s largest phone companies from accessing the country's domestic telecom networks over national security concerns.
US may take strategic stakes in rare earths companies to tackle China ‘power grab’
Treasury secretary Scott Bessent raises possibility of taking more direct stakes in companies to protect national security in wake of Beijing’s curbs on rare earths exportsThe Trump administration has criticised...
Judge blocks Trump from firing federal workers during government shutdown for now
The Trump administration warned it would use the shutdown to shed federal jobs. President Trump said that the cuts were aimed at "Democrat agencies."
Arm CEO says moving some AI workloads from the cloud will make it more sustainable
Arm Holdings CEO Rene Haas discussed AI technology's energy use in an interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer.
AI buildout spend is justified even if there are 'casualties,' Jim Cramer says
CNBC's Jim Cramer argued that Big Tech's enormous investments in AI will be worthwhile.