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May 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tech workers push back against AI training that spies on workers

Company insiders say they’re fighting a new system that watches every mouse twitch and keystroke to teach artificial intelligence. Teams in multiple offices are posting flyers that ask blunt questions: why should daily work turn into free training material for company AI? The anonymous handouts call

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May 11 2026POLITICS

South Korea Set for China‑US Trade Talks

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will head a delegation to South Korea for trade talks with U. S. counterparts on May 12‑13, the Ministry of Commerce announced. The meetings aim to build on agreements made in earlier talks and a 2023 summit in Busan, where leaders of both countries discussed key ec

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May 07 2026BUSINESS

China’s Exporters Stay Calm as Trump Heads to Beijing

Chinese companies that sell a lot of their products in the United States feel little fear about President Trump’s upcoming visit. A salesperson from a firm that makes electric lockers and vending machines says the U. S. will keep buying Chinese goods as long as trade remains open. She notes that Chi

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May 01 2026FINANCE

Crypto stumbles while oil hits fresh highs as Middle East tensions grow

Oil prices hit their highest level in four years this week, pushing past $126 per barrel. That surge isn’t just about supply—it’s because of rising fears over potential military action in the Middle East. Reports suggest the U. S. is considering sending advanced weapons to the region, which has kept

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Apr 27 2026ENVIRONMENT

How Iran’s oil troubles are speeding up the world’s switch to green power

Oil prices jumped when Iran’s military blocked the Strait of Hormuz after recent attacks. Many countries that normally buy oil from the Middle East rushed to find other energy sources. Instead of waiting for oil supplies to stabilize, they turned to China, the biggest maker of solar panels, batterie

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Apr 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

China Builds Its Own Space‑Fabricating Robot

Chinese engineers have announced progress on a robotic system that could assemble large space structures in orbit, echoing NASA’s long‑abandoned “SpiderFab” idea. The concept is simple: a robot would spin and weave materials like carbon‑fiber into huge antennas or solar panels directly in microgravi

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Apr 19 2026FINANCE

Electric Car Battery Giant Hits New Highs as Analysts Stay Bullish

Chinese battery maker CATL just reported its latest earnings—and the numbers are big. In the first three months of this year, the company pulled in over HK$129 billion in sales, pushing its profit past HK$20 billion. That’s a huge jump from last year, when it earned just HK$84 billion and kept HK$14

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Oil Companies Push for Legal Shield From Climate Lawsuits

Oil firms have long known that burning their fuels can harm the planet. Yet they hid proof and misled people for decades, blocking clean energy progress. Scientists and activists sued these companies to recover money for damages caused by climate disasters that were worsened by the fuels. The

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Oil Prices Rise as Middle East Tensions Grow

Oil prices have climbed sharply, reaching around $120 a barrel amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East. The situation is complicated by threats to shipping lanes, especially through the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian forces have warned against passing oil tankers. This has pushed U. S. gasolin

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Mar 19 2026FINANCE

Oil Prices Surge, Stock Futures Shift, and Micron Faces a Tough Turnaround

Oil prices climbed sharply, sending shockwaves through the market and altering expectations for major stock indices. Futures for the Dow Jones jumped as traders reacted to the sudden rise in energy costs, a trend that has been mirrored worldwide. The move reflects growing concerns about inflation an

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