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Ahead of massive IPOs, AI companies are sketching plans to share their wealth
As they steam toward massive public offerings on Wall Street, the companies at the forefront of artificial intelligence have begun sketching plans to share their wealth with the public — a commitment they say is imperative to address disruptions the technology could bring to the workforce and people’s livelihoods.
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Instacart settles federal claims of discrimination against US-born job seekers
The federal government has reached a $5 million settlement with Instacart for allegedly discriminating against U.S.-born workers in its hiring practices.
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Japan launches spacecraft to mysterious moons of Mars in a bold mission to bring home soil samples
A Japanese spacecraft rocketed toward Mars on Tuesday on a quest to explore its mysterious moons and bring back samples.
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Gimmick or giveback? Even some Trump supporters don’t expect to get $5,000 checks after midterms
President Donald Trump is hoping that $5,000 checks can juice Republican turnout in November's midterm elections — but even some of his devoted fans are doubting that government payouts would arrive.
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine got no early warning from partners as Russia hits the power grid again
Russia launched new attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure using ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday, adding that Kyiv again received no early warning of the attack from partner countries that previously shared their intelligence.
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Justice Department charges more than 2 dozen in California sweep targeting alleged noncitizen voters
Federal authorities charged more than two dozen foreign nationals Monday in California as part of a statewide sweep targeting people who officials say have illegally registered or voted in U.S. elections.
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Musk pledges to give a share of his SpaceX company to ‘every kid in America’
Elon Musk on Monday pledged to give one share of his company SpaceX to “every kid in America” next year.
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Supreme Court agrees to review a Reconstruction-era ban on distilling spirits in private homes
The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to consider whether Congress had the constitutional authority to impose a ban on distilling spirits in private homes more than 150 years ago.
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Airman who died after rappel fall at college football game in Texas had Georgia tie
The U.S. airman who died after a rapid fall while rappelling from the rafters of a stadium before a college football game in Texas was a 15-year service member from Georgia, according to the Air Force.
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AI stocks lead a rebound on Wall Street as European markets drop following protests
Stocks in the artificial-intelligence industry bounced back on Wall Street Monday and recovered some of their steep losses from last week, but the rest of the market and stocks worldwide were shaky.
