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Replit’s Masad says revenue is near $1 billion run rate as Cursor deal swirls
Replit CEO Amjad Masad said revenue jumped from $2.8 million in 2024 to near a $1 billion annual run rate.
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Uber to equip drivers' cars with sensors to gather data for autonomous vehicle firms
Uber plans to outfit its millions of drivers' vehicles with sensors to collect data for autonomous vehicle companies and AI training.
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TechCrunch names 21 European startups to watch
TechCrunch published a list of 21 European startups to watch, from pre-launch firms to a unicorn, on 2026-05-02.
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TechCrunch ranks top AI-powered dictation apps and outlines features and pricing
TechCrunch published a roundup evaluating AI dictation apps’ accuracy, features, and subscription options on May 2 [s1].
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Netflix delays Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ to February 2027 theatrical release
Netflix pushed the release of Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ to February 12, 2027, from its original Thanksgiving date.
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Ask.com search engine shuts down after 25 years of operation
Ask.com, a longtime search engine and Q&A site, officially closed on May 1 after 25 years online.
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Academy bars AI-generated actors and screenplays from Oscar eligibility
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has updated Oscar rules to bar AI-generated actors and screenplays from eligibility.
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Xteink X3 magnetic e-reader clips to iPhone for e-ink reading
Xteink’s X3 magnetic e-reader attaches to an iPhone with MagSafe and aims to cut social media scrolling.
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California DMV issues new rules on robotaxi enforcement and reporting
California's DMV issued new autonomous vehicle rules that let police cite robotaxi firms for traffic violations.
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Europe weighs more nuclear power after Gulf supply shock
Europe is considering more nuclear power after the U.S.-Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure exposed energy import risks.
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Travel experts urge earlier ticket buys as airfare rises amid Iran war
Travel experts are urging buyers to book sooner as airfare climbs faster than usual amid the Iran war and higher fuel costs.
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OPEC+ agrees to raise June oil output by 188,000 barrels per day after UAE exit
OPEC+ announced a June oil output increase of 188,000 barrels per day in their first meeting without the UAE.
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Kazakhstan’s AIFC discusses stock-trading links with Hong Kong and Shanghai exchanges
Kazakhstan’s Astana International Financial Centre is exploring stock-trading connections with Hong Kong and Shanghai equity markets, focusing on ETFs.
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India burns more coal as heatwave and supply shocks lift demand
India has raised coal-fired power generation as a heatwave and energy supply disruptions from the Iran war lift electricity demand.
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Hong Kong overtakes US as No. 2 study destination for mainland Chinese students
Hong Kong has overtaken the US as the second most popular overseas study destination for mainland Chinese students in 2026, a new report said.
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Hong Kong Exchange Fund posts smallest quarterly gain in five quarters amid Middle East crisis
Hong Kong's Exchange Fund reported a HK$34.5 billion gain in Q1, its smallest in five quarters due to market volatility from the US-Israel war on Iran.
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Denmark pauses new data center grid ties as power demand surges
Denmark's grid operator Energinet paused new data center grid connection deals in March 2026 amid a surge in demand for electricity.
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Pirro Appears to Drop Appeal in Investigation of Fed Chair Powell
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said her office will seek to vacate a judge's order, ending an appeal against limits on investigating Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
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Weight loss and diabetes drugs drive pharma R&D returns to highest level in years
Surging demand for obesity and diabetes drugs boosted top pharma companies' R&D returns to 7%, Deloitte reports.
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Big Tech earnings ease fears over data center spending bubble
Investors rewarded Big Tech after earnings showed heavy data center spending was still feeding growth, not waste.
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FIFA raises 2026 World Cup prize pool to record $871 million
FIFA increased financial payouts to teams for the 2026 World Cup, raising the prize pool to $871 million ahead of the tournament starting June 11.
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Pirro says ballistics ties alleged Trump shooter to Secret Service agent injury
Jeanine Pirro said new ballistics evidence linked Cole Tomas Allen to a Secret Service agent’s injury in Washington.
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Cerebras seeks up to $3.5 billion in U.S. IPO
Cerebras Systems is seeking to raise as much as $3.5 billion in a U.S. initial public offering.
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Greg Abel Receives Positive Reviews After Leading Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting
Greg Abel made his debut running Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting with broad approval from shareholders and investors.