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Elon Musk says Telsa, Samsung signed $16.5 billion chip deal - UPI.com

July 28 (UPI) -- Elon Musk announced Telsa signed a deal for $16.5 billion to obtain semiconductor chips from Samsung.

Musk on Sunday confirmed that Tesla had entered the deal with Samsung after the latter announced a supply agreement, but did not disclose the company it was working with.

On Saturday, Samsung announced a supply agreement, but it didn't name the company with which it was collaborating. Musk confirmed that it was Tesla on Sund...
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EU accuses Temu of failing to prevent sale of unsafe products - UPI.com

July 28 (UPI) -- The European Commission on Monday charged Temu with breaking the EU's Digital Services Act by failing to prevent the sale of usnafe products that violate its standards.

In an analysis, the European Commission found that shopping on Temu carries a high risk of finding unsafe products, such as small toys and small electronics, in the EU.

"We shop online because we trust that products sold in our Single Market are safe and comp...
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Delta Co-pilot arrested at SFO - UPI.com

July 28 (UPI) -- Passengers reported that a co-pilot was arrested at the San Francisco International Airport after the flight landed.

The incident occurred on Saturday after Delta Flight 2809 landed in San Francisco from Minneapolis as a passenger named Sarah, who only identified herself by her first name, said about 10 federal agents boarded the plane.

"They barged through and stormed the cockpit," Sarah told NBC Bay Area. "They removed the...
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Passengers evacuate a flight after landing gear malfunction - UPI.com

July 28 (UPI) -- Passengers aboard a flight to Miami are evacuated after the landing gear caught on fire during takeoff.

The Denver Fire Department said the landing gear malfunction occurred when the American Airlines flight was on the runway on Saturday.

"I heard a loud boom so I knew something blew up under the plane," passenger Mark Tsurkis said. "Someone shouted out look and we looked on the left side, in the window, and we saw one of th...
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Irish media regulator warns X over age verification for adult content - UPI.com

July 24 (UPI) -- Ireland's media regulator Coimisiún na Meán issued a warning to X for not having proper verification for access to adult content.

The country added new online safety rules to video-sharing platforms on Monday to keep minors away from pornographic content, promotion of self-harm, suicide, eating disorders, dangerous challenges and violent content.

"Based on an initial review of the X platform, we cannot see evidence of measur...
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Hungary bans Irish rap group Kneecap from the country - UPI.com

July 24 (UPI) -- The Hungarian government has banned Irish rap group Kneecap from the country "for anti-Semitism and glorifying terrorism," on Thursday.

"This is what we call service by public notice. In plain English: if you won't read the letter, you'll see it on the poster," international spokesman Zoltan Kovacs posted on X.

Kneecap members have accused Israel of committing war crimes in Gaza and supporting Iranian militant groups. Israel...
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RNC Chair Michael Whatley will run for Senate in North Carolina - UPI.com

July 24 (UPI) -- Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley reportedly plans to run for Senate in North Carolina.

Whatley will run to replace Sen. Thom Tillis, R-S.C., who plans to retire, and has received the support of President Donald Trump, Politico, The New York Times and NBC News reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.

He is expected to publicly announce his bid in the near future.

Whately became the RNC chair last...
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Air Force pauses use of M18 pistol after deadly incident - UPI.com

July 24 (UPI) -- Air Force Global Strike Command limited the use of M18s after a deadly incident on Sunday at a Wyoming Air Force Base.

On Monday, the Air Force issued a "stand down" of the weapon until all bases can do inspections of the M18s. Officials said, personnel will use the M4 rifle instead.

"We want to make sure there's nothing wrong with the weapon," said an Air Force official.

A service member, who has not yet been identified, w...
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Earth will spin faster marking 2nd shortest day in history - UPI.com

July 22 (UPI) -- Scientists predicted that Tuesday will be a fraction of a second shorter than the average day as the Earth's rotation is moving faster.

The international Earth Rotation and Reference System Service expects that Tuesday will be just 1.34 milliseconds shorter than the standard 24 hours.

"We've known about the rotation of the Earth being variable for about a hundred years," said the former Director of Time at the United States...
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4-year-old attacked by mountain lion at Washington national park - UPI.com

July 22 (UPI) -- A 4-year-old was attacked by a mountain lion at Olympic National Park in Washington state on Sunday, officials said.

At about 3:15 p.m. PDT, the 4-year-old was attacked while walking with their family near the Victoria Overlook area on Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park, according to park officials.

Officials said the attack happened on a "popular" trail.

The victim was airlifted to a hospital in Seattle, where the ch...
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SpaceX delays launch of NASA TRACERS mission until Wednesday - UPI.com

July 22 (UPI) -- The NASA TRACERS mission is set to launch on Wednesday atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket after SpaceX postponed Tuesday's launch due to "airspace concerns."

SpaceX officials scrubbed Tuesday's launch at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California just 45 seconds before liftoff.

The launch was canceled "due to [Federal Aviation Administration] airspace concerns that created a no-go condition for launch," SpaceX posted on social med...
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New Coca-Cola with cane sugar to launch in U.S. this fall - UPI.com

July 22 (UPI) -- Coca-Cola will make a new soda made with cane sugar in the United States, the company said on Tuesday.

Coke's new product will use cane sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup. High fructose corn syrup is made of 55% fructose and 45% glucose. Experts warn that fructose contributes to health issues, as the body handles fructose differently than other sugars.

"This addition is designed to complement the company's strong core...
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FAA looking into SkyWest's 'aggressive maneuver' avoiding midair collision - UPI.com

July 21 (UPI) -- The Federal Aviation Administration on Monday said it's investigating the incident that occurred between a Delta regional jet and a B-52 aircraft.

On Friday, a SkyWest flight departed from Minnesota to North Dakota when a B-52 bomber "became visible in their flight path" as it prepared to land in Minot International Airport.

The FAA and SkyWest are in the middle of their own inquiries.

The SkyWest aircraft performed an "agg...
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X declines to hand over data in French data tampering investigation - UPI.com

July 21 (UPI) -- X declined to hand over data in allegations made by French authorities concerning a data tampering investigation on Monday.

"French authorities have launched a politically-motivated criminal investigation into X over the alleged manipulation of its algorithm and alleged 'fraudulent data extraction," X posted on social media. "X categorically denies these allegations."

Prosecutors initiated an investigation in January followi...
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5 million pools recalled due to child drowning incidents - UPI.com

July 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled about 5 million above-ground swimming pools due to potential drowning risk after nine children died over the last two decades.

The government agency recalled the 48-inch-high and taller pools made by Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup.

The CPSC believes that nine children under 3 years old drowned after using the pools' compression straps as footholds to gain access to the...
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Pope Leo XIV speaks with astronaut Buzz Aldrin about Apollo 11 - UPI.com

July 21 (UPI) -- Pope Leo XIV spoke with astronaut Buzz Aldrin to discuss the 56th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission.

During the call, the two reminisced on the 1969 landing, "reflecting on the mystery of creation, its greatness and fragility."

"Anca and I were grateful and touched to receive the highest blessing from His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV on the 56th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. What an honor! We prayed for good health...
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Couche-Tard withdraws proposal to acquire 7-eleven parent - UPI.com

July 17 (UPI) -- Canadian retailer Couche-Tard Inc. announced Thursday it has withdrawn its buyout proposal to acquire Seven and I Holdings Co. for $47 billion on Thursday.

The two companies had initially signed a nondisclosure agreement that Seven & I would engage "constructively" with Couche-Tard to determine whether the proposal would be agreed on, in April.

"Since entering into the NDA, there has been no sincere or constructive engagemen...
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Kristi Noem hints TSA liquid limit for carry-on bags may be changed - UPI.com

July 17 (UPI) -- Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem suggested that changes to the Transportation Security Administration's restrictions on liquids in carry-on bags at airports may be made.

Noem, speaking at the Hill Nation Summit -- hosted by The Hill and News Nation -- in Washington on Wednesday, said she was considering altering the rules for liquids.

"But I will tell you -- I mean the liquids -- I'm questioning. So that...
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Tomorrowland festival continues after fire destroys main stage - UPI.com

July 17 (UPI) -- Tomorrowland music festival is still on after a fire destroyed the main stage, organizers announced on Thursday.

Tomorrowland said in an update on its website that the doors to its DreamVille campsite had opened to campers at 10 a.m. local in Belgium on Thursday ahead of the start of the music festival on Friday.

"This wasn't just a stage. It was a living, breathing world. From the very first sketch on a blank page, to count...
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Uber announces deal with Nuro, Lucid on robotaxi program - UPI.com

July 17 (UPI) -- Uber announced a partnership to deploy 20,00 or more robotaxis in a deal with Nuro and Lucid on Thursday.

The companies are working together to equip Lucid electric vehicles with Nuro's autonomy driver system. The vehicles are set to launch in 2026. The prototype is operating on a closed circuit at Nuro's Las Vegas proving grounds.

"We're thrilled to partner with Nuro and Lucid on this new robotaxi program, purpose-built jus...
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Axiom-4 astronauts splash down on return from ISS - UPI.com

July 15 (UPI) -- Axiom-4 astronauts returned to Earth on Tuesday following their 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station.

The crew splashed down in their SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule "Grace" in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California at 5:32 a.m. EST. Grace initially left the ISS Monday at 7:15 a.m.

During their time on the ISS, the four astronauts Peggy Whitson, Shubhanshu Shukla, Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski and Tibor Kapu conducted more experiments and technology demonstrat...
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Tesla makes Model Y available in India for first time - UPI.com

July 15 (UPI) -- Tesla entered India's market for the first time on Monday, making its Model Y SUV available and opening its first showroom in the nation.

The SUV is going to have a starting price of $68,000 with a self-driving add-on for $7,000. Customers can order the SUV for registration by paying a deposit of around $260 starting on Tuesday.

The company opened a showroom in Mumbai. Additionally, it plans to set up experience centers, ser...
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Apple announces $500 million deal with MP materials - UPI.com

July 15 (UPI) -- Apple announced a $500 million deal with MP Materials for the development of a recycling facility and rare earth magnets to boost production on Tuesday.

The company will buy rare earth magnets created by MP Materials. Both companies will combine on a new recycling line in Mountain Pass, Calif., to meet global demand. Apple said it plans to spend more than $500 billion in the U.S. over the next couple of years on advancing man...
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Tylenol-maker Kenvue fires CEO Thibaut Mongon, hires Kirk Pery as interim CEO - UPI.com

July 14 (UPI) -- American consumer health company Kenvue on Monday fired CEO Thibaut Mongon.

Kenvue, which produces Aveeno, Band-Aid Brand, Johnson's, Listerine, Neutrogena and Tylenol, announced that Mongon "has departed the company" and stepped down from the board.

Kirk Perry, a director with more than 30 years of technology and business transformation experience, was appointed as interim CEO.

"As interim CEO, I am excited to leverage my...
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