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Google unveils Gemini’s next generation, aiming to turn its search engine into a ‘thought partner’

Google unveils Gemini’s next generation, aiming to turn its search engine into a ‘thought partner’

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google is unleashing its Gemini 3 artificial intelligence model on its dominant search engine and other popular online services in the high-stakes battle to create technology ...

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UK inflation drops to 4-month low, paving way for December rate cut

UK inflation drops to 4-month low, paving way for December rate cut

LONDON (AP) — Inflation in the U.K. fell to a four-month low in October, official figures showed Wednesday, in a move that has raised expectations of another Bank of England interest rate cut next...

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Chinese premier’s visit to Zambia focuses on reviving a Cold War-era railway to help mineral access

Chinese premier’s visit to Zambia focuses on reviving a Cold War-era railway to help mineral access

LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang will start a two-day visit to the southern African nation of Zambia on Wednesday that will focus on the $1.4 billion refurbishment of a Cold War-era ...

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Dutch government says it’s suspending its order to take control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia

Dutch government says it’s suspending its order to take control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia

HONG KONG (AP) — The Dutch government said it’s relinquishing its control over Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia following a standoff between China and the Netherlands. Economics Affairs Minister V...

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Colgate visits Cornell following Cox’s 22-point outing

Colgate visits Cornell following Cox’s 22-point outing

Colgate Raiders (2-3) at Cornell Big Red (2-2) Ithaca, New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Colgate faces Cornell after Jalen Cox scored 22 points in Colgate’s 72-69 victory over the Siena ...

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China’s shift to electric trucks may reshape global fuel demand

China’s shift to electric trucks may reshape global fuel demand

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — China is replacing its diesel trucks with electric models faster than expected, potentially reshaping global fuel demand and the future of heavy transport. In 2020, nearly al...

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