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Japan's Nikkei leads big losses in Asian markets as gold hits record
Tokyo led another plunge across Asian markets Monday while gold hit a record high as investors steel themselves for a wave of US tariffs this week that has fuelled recession fears. Gold, a safe haven in times of uncertainty and turmoil, hit a record high of $3,106.79.
Four men loom large in Microsoft history
Microsoft was shaped by Bill Gates, Paul Allen, Steve Ballmer and Satya Nadella over the course of the last half-century in the male-dominated tech world. Ballmer joined Microsoft in 1980 and was best man at the 1994 wedding of Bill and Melinda Gates.
Computer pioneer Microsoft turns 50 in the age of AI
Microsoft has been at the heart of computing for half a century, becoming a tech stalwart almost taken for granted as lifestyles embraced the internet.
Economy and especially Trump: Canadians' thoughts on campaigns
Canadians are going to the polls on April 28 to elect a new government at a time of unprecedented turmoil with the United States, as President Donald Trump threatens the country's economy and sovereignty. The election has been all about Donald Trump and they're focused on everything else," said the 62-year-old voter.
Liberal PM Carney takes lead four weeks before Canada vote
Four weeks before Canadians vote in a general election where threats by US President Donald Trump have taken center stage, Mark Carney has led a Liberal resurgence to take the lead in polls over his main rival, Conservative Pierre Poilievre.
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.
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