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Latest ‘Massive’ Russian Aerial Attack Cuts Power to 1 Million Homes in Ukraine

Latest ‘Massive’ Russian Aerial Attack Cuts Power to 1 Million Homes in Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian officials say Russia has conducted a “massive” attack against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, firing nearly 200 missiles and drones and leaving more than a million households without power. Russia’s second major aerial attack on Ukraine’s power grid in less than two weeks amplified fears that the Kremlin aims to cripple the…MORE

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Big Balloons, Wet Weather and 21 Protesters Arrested

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Big Balloons, Wet Weather and 21 Protesters Arrested

NEW YORK (AP) — The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade marched, soared and roared into its second century on Thursday despite a drenching rain and a brief disruption from pro-Palestinian demonstrators. New York City police said they arrested 21 people after protesters jumped barricades and sat down on the parade route with Palestinian flags and a “Don’t Celebrate…MORE

The Outlook is Uncertain for AI Regulations as the US Government Pivots to Full Republican Control

The Outlook is Uncertain for AI Regulations as the US Government Pivots to Full Republican Control

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government is about to transition from one that prioritized safeguards for artificial intelligence to one more focused on eliminating red tape. That’s a promising prospect for some investors while creating uncertainty about the future of any guardrails on the technology, especially around the use of AI deepfakes in elections and…MORE

Why Retailers Still See Black Friday as the High Point of the Holiday Shopping Season

Why Retailers Still See Black Friday as the High Point of the Holiday Shopping Season

NEW YORK (AP) — After weeks of plugging increasingly inviting discounts, retailers in the United States and several other countries are preparing for prime time. The Black Friday bargain bonanza still reigns as the unofficial kickoff of the holiday shopping season even if it’s lost some luster. In the U.S., analysts envision a solid holiday…MORE

Canada Sues Google Over Alleged Anticompetitive Practices in Online Ads

Canada Sues Google Over Alleged Anticompetitive Practices in Online Ads

TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s antitrust watchdog is suing Google over alleged anticompetitive conduct in the tech giant’s online advertising business and wants the company to sell off two of its services and pay a penalty. The Competition Bureau says that such action is necessary because an investigation it conducted into Google found that the company…MORE