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Historic domes of Hagia Sophia are renovated to protect the landmark from earthquakes

Historic domes of Hagia Sophia are renovated to protect the landmark from earthquakes

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey has begun a new phase in sweeping restorations of the nearly 1,500-year-old Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, focusing on preserving the monument's historic domes from the threat of earthquakes.
Trump's commerce secretary says new electronics tariff exemptions are temporary, chip tariffs coming

Trump's commerce secretary says new electronics tariff exemptions are temporary, chip tariffs coming

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tariff exemptions announced Friday on electronics like smartphones and laptops are only a temporary reprieve until the Trump administration develops a new tariff approach specific to the semiconductor industry, U.S.
Future legislation compensating news outlets for content must account for AI: report

Future legislation compensating news outlets for content must account for AI: report

TORONTO — Canadian researchers say any future legislation meant to level the playing field between Big Tech and journalism organizations must account for generative artificial intelligence.
As tariffs put trade between China and the US in peril, Chinese businesses ponder the future

As tariffs put trade between China and the US in peril, Chinese businesses ponder the future

When the first two rounds of 10% tariffs hit, Zou Guoqing, a Chinese exporter, groaned but didn't find the barriers insurmountable.
Via porn, gore and ultra-violence, extremist groups are sinking hooks online into the very young

Via porn, gore and ultra-violence, extremist groups are sinking hooks online into the very young

PARIS (AP) — After his arrest, the boy's mother was stunned to discover that her 12-year-old had been learning how to kill and gorging on videos of decapitation and torture so gruesome they made even case-hardened French court officials look away.
Apple has few incentives to start making iPhones in US, despite Trump's trade war with China

Apple has few incentives to start making iPhones in US, despite Trump's trade war with China

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration has been predicting its barrage of tariffs targeting China will push Apple into manufacturing the iPhone in the United States for the first time.
Japanese leader says he hopes Osaka expo will help reunite a divided world

Japanese leader says he hopes Osaka expo will help reunite a divided world

OSAKA, Japan (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba , speaking at Saturday's opening ceremony for the Osaka expo, expressed his hope that the event will help restore global unity in a world plagued by conflicts and trade wars.
Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from reciprocal tariffs

Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from reciprocal tariffs

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Artificial intelligence, wearable tech can improve safety in stroke rehab: study

Artificial intelligence, wearable tech can improve safety in stroke rehab: study

Artificial intelligence combined with wearable technology has the potential to improve safety among people recovering from a stroke, suggests a study from researchers, including a team from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia.
EU irked by Turkish warnings against Greece-Cyprus-Israel electricity cable link, Cyprus says

EU irked by Turkish warnings against Greece-Cyprus-Israel electricity cable link, Cyprus says

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — The European Union is “strongly displeased” with Turkish government warnings that it would obstruct the laying of an electricity cable linking the power grids of Greece and Cyprus, the Cypriot president said Friday.