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- Tech
Technical details unveiled for the 78-qubit Chuang-tzu 2.0 quantum processor
Researchers have unveiled a new superconducting quantum processor, dubbed Chuang-tzu 2.0, which features 78 qubits arranged in a square lattice configuration.…
- SoCal
Los Angeles wildfires devastate local economy as rebuilding sparks construction job surge
LOS ANGELES — The Eaton and Palisades wildfires in January 2025 have triggered a localized economic crisis, with job losses soaring as high as 26% in the hardest-hit areas of Los Angeles County.…
- US
From 'Sicko' to Guest: Trump Welcomes Colombian President to the White House
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro are scheduled to meet at the White House following months of escalating diplomatic friction between the two nations.…
- Politics
Australian coal lobby spent nearly $4 million on political campaigns, records reveal
CANBERRA — A political advocacy group that targeted Labor, Green, and independent candidates during Australia’s recent federal election was almost entirely bankrolled by a coal industry lobby, according to new financial …
- Culture
New Disney CEO awarded pay package worth nearly $40 million
Incoming Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro will receive a compensation package valued at approximately $38 million as he prepares to take the helm of the entertainment giant on March 18.…
- World
Syrian army enters Qamishli after reaching deal with Kurdish forces
Syrian government troops began entering the northeastern city of Qamishli on Tuesday, marking a major step in a ceasefire agreement with Kurdish-led forces.…
- Culture
Nielsen unveils technology to measure Super Bowl viewership in bars and offices
Nielsen will debut a new method for tracking out-of-home television audiences starting with NBC’s broadcast of Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8, the measurement company announced.…
- World
Record Snowfall in Japan Kills 30 as Military Joins Relief Efforts
Unusually heavy snowfall in northern Japan has killed 30 people over the past two weeks, forcing the government to deploy military personnel to assist with massive snow removal efforts. Officials said Feb.…
- Business
Washington Post staff appeal to Jeff Bezos as massive layoffs loom
WASHINGTON — Staff at The Washington Post are bracing for significant job cuts that could fundamentally reshape the newsroom as owner Jeff Bezos remains silent on the paper's future.…
- US
Middle-aged Americans lonelier and more distressed than previous generations, study finds
WASHINGTON – Americans born in the 1960s and early 1970s are experiencing higher levels of loneliness and depression than previous generations, according to a new study.…
- World
Six skeletons found in burned Malaysia home reveal tragedy of marginalized family
JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia — Malaysian police have discovered the skeletal remains of six people, including three children, inside a burned-out house on an oil palm plantation in the state of Johor.…
- Business
Dow cuts 4,500 jobs in pivot to AI as layoff wave continues
Dow Inc. plans to cut approximately 4,500 jobs as the chemical giant pivots toward artificial intelligence and automation to streamline its global operations.…
- Politics
US-Russia nuclear treaty expires, sparking fears of a renewed global arms race
A landmark nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia is set to expire this week, sparking fears of a renewed global arms race for the first time since the Cold War.…
- Politics
Former Bangladesh prime minister plans return from exile in India
KOLKATA, India — Politicians from Bangladesh’s Awami League are planning a return to the political stage from exile in India, even as their party remains barred from upcoming elections.…
- US
Energy Star survives despite Trump administration’s push to eliminate the program
WASHINGTON – Congress has secured the future of the federal Energy Star program, allocating more than $33 million to the energy-efficiency initiative despite previous efforts by the Trump administration to dismantle it.…
- Politics
Trump Administration Drops $200 Million Demand Against Harvard University
The Trump administration has abandoned a demand that Harvard University pay the federal government $200 million, reversing a key position in long-running negotiations with the school.…
- Politics
U.S. government set to reopen but larger budget battle looms
A three-day partial U.S. government shutdown, largely seen as unproductive, is expected to end this afternoon, setting the stage for another politically charged budget showdown in Congress next week.…
- World
Australian boy, 13, swims 4km to rescue family swept out to sea
A 13-year-old boy is being hailed as a hero after swimming for hours to shore to save his mother and two younger siblings who were swept out to sea off the Australian coast.…
- Politics
Thailand’s People’s Party leads polls but faces fresh risk of being blocked again
BANGKOK – Thailand’s most popular political faction, the People’s Party, holds a commanding lead in polls ahead of this weekend’s election, even as skepticism remains over whether the group will be permitted to take powe…
- World
Trump welcomes Putin in Alaska but fails to secure end to Ukraine war
Moscow officials said the Russian government felt a greater sense of respect from Washington during the administration of President Donald Trump, citing a shift in the diplomatic dynamic between the two superpowers.…
- Business
California housing market freezes: Sales hit historic lows despite slight price dip
The California housing market is showing signs of strain in early 2026 as homebuyer affordability remains out of reach across the state. Despite slight price declines, sales volume has plunged to near-record lows.…
- US
ICE release of 5-year-old boy and father triggers U.S. legal battle
WASHINGTON – A 5-year-old boy and his father were released from custody over the weekend, weeks after their arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis sparked a legal and political outcry.…
- US
Meta faces New Mexico lawsuit over allegations of harming child users
SANTA FE, N.M. — Meta faces a major trial beginning Monday in Santa Fe following allegations by the New Mexico Attorney General’s Office that the company knowingly allowed predators to use Facebook and Instagram to explo…
- Tech
First radio waves from exploding star reveal giant star’s final years
Astronomers have detected radio waves from a rare type of exploding star for the first time, providing a new method to study the final years of a massive star’s life before it ends in a supernova.…
- Vietnam
Vietnam authorities seize 10 tons of untraceable chicken from unsanitary Khanh Hoa facility
NHA TRANG, Vietnam – Police in Khanh Hoa province have seized 10 tons of undocumented poultry following a raid on an unlicensed processing facility that authorities say operated under severe health and environmental viol…