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Major US teachers union teams up with AI giants
Major US teachers union teams up with AI giants

The second biggest teachers union in the United States unveiled a groundbreaking partnership Tuesday with AI powerhouses Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic to develop a comprehensive training program helping educators master artificial intelligence. Microsoft is contributing $12.5 million, OpenAI $10 million, and Anthropic $500,000.

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Spain eyes boom in 'neglected' strategic mining sector
Spain eyes boom in 'neglected' strategic mining sector
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Spain is aiming to tap its unexplored strategic mining resources as the European Union urgently seeks to ramp up production, but local resistance could frustrate the government's plans. The European Union is anxious to turbocharge production of these resources to reduce its dependence on external suppliers, particularly China, which dominates much of the market for renewable energy equipment.

Young Chinese women find virtual love in 'Deepspace'
Young Chinese women find virtual love in 'Deepspace'
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Rafayel's girlfriends went all out to celebrate their lover's birthday, renting malls across China for parties, decorating high-speed trains with his photos, and even staging a dazzling drone show.

Most Asian markets track Wall St rally after Fed rate signals
Most Asian markets track Wall St rally after Fed rate signals
by  AFP

Most Asian equities rose Thursday after US Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell suggested any increase in consumer prices caused by tariffs would likely be short-lived, even as the central bank slashed its growth outlook and hiked inflation expectations.

Chinese tariffs on Canadian agricultural products kick in
Chinese tariffs on Canadian agricultural products kick in
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Chinese tariffs on Canadian products including rapeseed oil and pork come into effect Thursday, with an industry lobby warning the new levies will have a "devastating impact" on farmers. Canadian industry leaders have warned they would be hit hard by the fresh tariffs.

Nvidia chief confident chip maker can weather US tariffs
Nvidia chief confident chip maker can weather US tariffs
by  AFP

Nvidia boss Jensen Huang expressed confidence Wednesday that the artificial intelligence (AI) chip giant can handle US President Donald Trump's trade war. Nvidia is not expecting tariffs to significantly affect its financial performance in the short term, according to Huang.

Trump advances another LNG project, drawing environmentalist ire
Trump advances another LNG project, drawing environmentalist ire
by  AFP

President Donald Trump's administration advanced another major US natural gas export project on Wednesday, handing oil companies a win the same day as a White House meeting with industry executives. "It comes on the same day as Trump welcomes oil and gas industry donors to the White House to brag about the favors he's done them -– clear evidence of who this administration actually serves."

Argentina's Milei wins Congress green light for new IMF loan
Argentina's Milei wins Congress green light for new IMF loan
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Argentina's Congress on Wednesday gave President Javier Milei the green light to reach a new IMF loan agreement, on top of the $44 billion Buenos Aires already owes the lender. The EFF serves to refinance Argentina's debt, to help it pay off the $44-billion loan negotiated under center-right president Mauricio Macri in 2018.

Kazakhstan copper producer pauses some operations after deadly accidents
Kazakhstan copper producer pauses some operations after deadly accidents
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Kazakhstan's largest copper producer Kazakhmys said Wednesday it was temporarily halting some of its operations due to the "growing number" of industrial accidents at its production facilities. Kazakhmys says it is the world's 20th largest producer of copper concentrate, a processed form of copper ore that has been refined to boost its cooper content.