16 m. ago Google launches ‘implicit caching’ to make accessing its latest AI models cheaper

Google is rolling out a feature in its Gemini API that the company claims will make its latest AI models cheaper for third-party developers. Google calls the feature “implicit caching” and says it can deliver 75% savings on “repetitive context” passed to models via the Gemini API. It supports Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro and 2.5 […]

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97 m. ago Google rolls out AI tools to protect Chrome users against scams

Google announced on Thursday that it’s rolling out new AI-powered defenses to help combat scams on Chrome. The tech giant is going to start using Gemini Nano, its on-device large language model (LLM), on desktop to protect users against online scams. It’s also launching new AI-powered warnings for Chrome on Android to help users be […]

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2 h. ago Trump signals China 'very much' interested in securing trade deal ahead of Switzerland negotiations

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is poised to launch trade negotiations with China in Switzerland on Saturday.

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3 h. ago Mistrial in Murder Case Against Michigan Officer Who Shot Motorist

The jury deadlocked in the trial of Christopher Schurr, who testified that he feared for his life when he fatally shot Patrick Lyoya during a traffic stop in Grand Rapids, Mich., in 2022.

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3 h. ago Body found on San Francisco street launches homicide investigation

Body found on San Francisco street launches homicide investigation  The Mercury News

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6 h. ago European Union to launch dispute against U.S. tariffs with World Trade Organization

European Union to launch dispute against U.S. tariffs with World Trade Organization  CNBC

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7 h. ago Overnight Clashes Strain Diplomacy Efforts for India and Pakistan

The United States and other regional players converged to try to head off war between the neighboring nuclear powers. But more clashes seemed to keep hostilities roiling.

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7 h. ago Documentary Identifies Israeli Soldier as Shooter of Palestinian American Journalist

After Shireen Abu Akleh was killed in the West Bank in 2022, the Israeli military never revealed the identity of the soldier who fired at her. A documentary said it had confirmed his name.

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7 h. ago Pakistan shoots down more than two dozen drones launched by India

A Pakistani army spokesperson said 25 drones launched by India overnight and into Thursday were shot down.

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7 h. ago Where the conflict between India and Pakistan could be heading

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Praveen Donthi, a senior analyst with the International Crisis Group, about where the fighting between India and Pakistan could lead.

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7 h. ago India says it intercepted 'drones and missiles' fired by Pakistan

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had convened on Thursday a meeting of his secretaries to discuss “national preparedness."

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7 h. ago Fed keeps interest rates steady. And, Catholics around the world wait for a new Pope

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady amid uncertainty over President Trump's trade war. And, the Trump administration has plans to deport migrants without legal status to Libya.

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9 h. ago As the US Cuts Scientific Talent, Europe Launches an Initiative to Attract It

The Choose Europe for Science program will invest more than half a billion dollars between 2025 and 2027 to recruit researchers and scientists—especially from the United States.

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10 h. ago California leads lawsuit over Trump's EV charging funding change

Donald Trump's order to withhold $5 billion earmarked to grow the electric vehicle charging network in the United States is being challenged in court by more than a dozen states, California officials said Wednesday.

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10 h. ago Bosch Ventures is turning its attention to North America with new $270M fund

The venture arm of Bosch has a new $270 million fund that will continue its tradition of investing in deep-tech startups. This time, however, Bosch Ventures plans to put more of its money into North American startups. Launched in 2007, Bosch Ventures is now on its sixth fund. And while the corporate VC is technically […]

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10 h. ago How India Is Trying to Squeeze Pakistan Far From the Battlefield

The nuclear-armed rivals are also wrangling over Pakistan’s access to desperately needed foreign aid, as India explores ways to use its soft power and relationships to bedevil its old enemy.

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15 h. ago College dean killed in campus shooting described as 'radiant, joyful.' Security guard charged

College dean killed in campus shooting described as 'radiant, joyful.' Security guard charged  Los Angeles Times

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16 h. ago Celtics give up 20 point lead to Knicks again, trail series 0

Tatum was limited to 13 points on 5-for-19 shooting for the Celtics, who went more than eight minutes without a field goal in the fourth quarter. The post Celtics give up 20 point lead to Knicks again, trail series 0-2 following 91-90 loss appeared first on Boston.com.

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17 h. ago LAPD launches investigation after 2 bodies initially went undiscovered during responses to 911 calls

LAPD launches investigation after 2 bodies initially went undiscovered during responses to 911 calls  ABC7 Los Angeles

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17 h. ago More than a dozen states sue Department of Transportation over EV charging station funds

Blue states teamed up to sue the Trump administration Wednesday, claiming the government illegally cut congressional funding for electric vehicle infrastructure.

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