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AI Stock Bubble: More Stretched Than Dot-Com Era, Warns Economist
Economist Torsten Slok cautions that the current AI-driven market bubble is more inflated than the late 1990s dot-com bubble, with S&P 500 P/E ratios hitting 25. Market optimism hinges on future AI profits, raising fears of a correction if earnings don't meet high expectations.
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Peacock Hikes Prices Again: Premium Plans Jump as Streamer Expands Sports and Popular Shows
Peacock is hiking its subscription fees, with the Premium plan jumping to $10.99 monthly, marking the third rise in three years. This move comes as Peacock enhances its content lineup with popular shows and major sports events like the NBA and Winter Olympics.
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Lebanese Prisoner Georges Abdallah Ordered Released After 40 Years, Set for Deportation to Lebanon
Georges Abdallah, Lebanon's long-serving prisoner in France, is set for release on July 25, 2025, after over 40 years for diplomat assassinations. Despite past appeals and political concerns, the court deemed him no longer a safety threat, facilitating his deportation to Lebanon.
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Breakthrough: Advanced Liver Organoids Offer Hope for Regenerative Medicine and Hemophilia Treatment
Researchers have made a breakthrough in developing liver organoids using a novel 3D culture system, potentially revolutionizing therapies for liver failure and coagulation disorders. Led by Dr. Takanori Takebe, this method enables complex liver functions and vasculature, opening new avenues for regenerative medicine and drug discovery.
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Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin spoke at the Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner, advocating for the Iowa caucuses to remain first in the presidential nomination process. His visit sparked speculation about a 2028 presidential run, bolstered by his conservative success in Virginia.
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China's new export restrictions on battery tech require licenses for overseas transfers, impacting EV firms' global factory plans. These measures, part of a broader strategy to secure green tech supply chains, could reshape global EV markets as Western countries push for localized production.
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Google's innovative earthquake alert system on Android phones, reaching 2.5 billion users in 98 countries, rivals traditional early-warning networks like ShakeAlert. Enhanced algorithms have improved its accuracy and reliability, making it a valuable tool for seismic risk management.
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OPPO and Hasselblad have extended their partnership to develop a next-gen mobile imaging system, enhancing the Find X8 Ultra with cutting-edge photography features. The collaboration, marking a significant milestone in OPPO's 17-year evolution in mobile imaging, aims to merge smartphone and compact camera quality, with the Find X8 Ultra boasting a record DxOmark score and advanced image capabilities.
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Citrix's critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-5777, dubbed Citrix Bleed 2, is under active exploitation, primarily from China, affecting systems globally since late June 2025. Despite patches and warnings from CISA, criticism mounts over Citrix's delayed response and inadequate communication, as over 4,500 systems remain vulnerable.
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Auriga Space, a California startup, has raised $6 million to develop a maglev-based launch system aimed at slashing costs and boosting efficiency for small satellite deployments. With $12 million total funding, the system promises rapid, fuel-saving launches by using superconducting magnets to accelerate rockets to Mach 6, aligning with the U.S. Space Force's need for swift, responsive launches.
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Eschbach's Shiftconnector® platform wins the Platinum Pinnacle Technology Award for its SAMI® feature, revolutionizing productivity in manufacturing with AI-driven intelligence. The award underscores eschbach's role in enhancing information access and decision-making for major clients like DuPont and Bayer globally.
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Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller advocates for a 25 basis point interest rate cut at the July policy meeting to boost economic growth amid slowing momentum. Despite robust job growth, Waller emphasizes the need for proactive measures to preserve employment strength, diverging from Chair Powell's cautious approach.
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Galileo, an AI reliability platform backed by $68M, launches a free service to enhance AI agent dependability, crucial as 82% of firms plan AI deployment within three years. The platform offers tools like Luna-2 models to reduce monitoring costs and prevent AI failures, earning praise from partners like MongoDB and CrewAI.
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Mark Zuckerberg predicts smart glasses will replace smartphones, ushering in a 'post-phone' era with transformative communication capabilities. Meta's latest $499 Oakley Meta HSTN glasses highlight this shift, featuring a 3K camera and Meta-AI support, as the company invests heavily in eyewear technology development.
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