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SpaceX to launch private astronauts on first crewed polar orbit
SpaceX is set to launch the first human spaceflight directly over Earth's polar regions on Monday -- a days-long, privately funded orbital mission involving four astronauts. SpaceX has carried out five private astronaut missions to date -- three in collaboration with Axiom Space to the ISS, and two free-flying in Earth orbit.
Musk money overshadows Wisconsin court vote
An election to choose a new supreme court judge in the northern US state of Wisconsin wouldn't usually make much noise. Once every four years Wisconsin -- home to six million people and mainly known for beer and cheese production -- becomes a vital swing state in a presidential election.
In Turkey, new technologies reinforce repression
With anti-government protests sweeping across Turkey, the authorities have used all technological means to try to curb them, from restricting internet access to using facial recognition to identify protesters, who have been forced to adapt. "But I don't think facial recognition technology is the main source of pressure today.
'Something is rotten': Apple's AI strategy faces doubts
Has Apple, the biggest company in the world, bungled its generative artificial intelligence strategy? The respected analyst and Apple enthusiast said he was furious for not being more skeptical when the company announced last June that its Siri chatbot would be getting a major generative AI (genAI) upgrade.
Hudson's Bay Company: from fur trade to department store downfall
From the 17th century fur trade that birthed a nation to the last major department store in Canada, The Hudson's Bay Company has left an indelible mark, but its storied 354 years are crashing to an end. In the early 20th century, as Canada's population exploded with the arrival of more settlers, HBC built large department stores in cities across the country.
Orban's food price cap takes aim at foreign retailers in Hungary
Seeking to tame public anger over soaring inflation, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has imposed price controls on basic food items sold in supermarkets, renewing his fight against multinational companies.
China, South Korea and Japan agree to strengthen free trade
China, South Korea and Japan agreed Sunday to strengthen free trade, according to a joint statement from their top officials meeting in Seoul. South Korea and Japan are major auto exporters, while China has also been hit hard by new US tariffs.
US, China raise the stakes in Panama Canal ports row
China's fury at the sale of Panama Canal ports to a US-led consortium reflects how container hubs have become prized currency as Beijing and Washington vie for global influence, analysts say.
Australian black market tobacco sparks firebombings, budget hole
Sky-high tobacco prices in Australia have created a lucrative black market, analysts say, sparking a violent "tobacco war" and syphoning away billions in potential tax revenue. In March, the government cut its budget forecast for tobacco tax revenue in the period to 2029 by Aus$6.9 billion.
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