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Apple Eyes Generative AI Partnership With Meta, Anthropic, and Perplexity

Apple and Meta are in talks to integrate Meta's generative AI into Apple's AI system for iPhones, with Apple also exploring partnerships with other AI firms. However, the deals are not yet finalized.


Student Loan Payments Set to Halve for SAVE Plan Participants Starting July

Starting in July, borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan will see their monthly student loan payments reduced from 10% to 5% of their income.

Titans Employee and Instagram Model Arrested After Altercation at Nashville Bar

A Tennessee Titans sales executive and Instagram model was arrested at a Nashville bar after allegedly assaulting a security guard.

Federal Appeals Court Rules Employers Can Deny No-Cost Preventive Care for HIV Prep, Cancer Screenings

A federal appeals court in New Orleans has ruled that eight specific employers challenging federal health insurance requirements are not obligated to provide no-cost coverage for certain preventive care, such as HIV prep and some cancer screenings.


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Chinese Man Gets Over 2 Years in Prison for Stealing $88,700 From Jeweler on Singapore Airlines Flight
A Chinese man was sentenced to two-and-a-half-year in prison for stealing around $88,700 from a Singaporean jeweler on a Singapore Airlines flight.
Fraudster Hairstylist Gets 16 Years for Exploiting Malibu Surgeon in Mansion Scam
An NYC tech mogul was murdered by his assistant, who feared his girlfriend would leave him if she discovered he had embezzled from his boss, according to the attorney.
FDA Approval of First Menthol E-Cigarettes for Sale in US Draws Parental Criticism
The FDA has approved the first menthol e-cigarettes for sale in the US, prompting criticism from parent groups who claim the agency has "failed American families."
Alaska Airlines, Flight Attendants Union Achieve 'Record' Tentative Labor Agreement
Alaska Airlines and its flight attendants' union have reached a historic tentative labor agreement, marking the end of a prolonged period without new contracts and pending approval by union leadership and membership.
China, Australia Roll Out 5-Year Visas to Citizens for Business, Tourism
China and Australia will now offer each other's citizens multiple-entry visas valid for up to five years.
Spotify Introduces New Basic Streaming Plan in the US
Spotify has unveiled a new basic streaming plan for users in the US. Spotify has unveiled a new basic streaming plan for users in the United States (US) following recent price hikes for its premium subscriptions.
Bankruptcy Rules for Small Businesses Get Tighter After US Law Expires
The expiration of a popular US law on Friday has tightened bankruptcy rules for mid-sized and small businesses.
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Philippine business groups condemned the recent harassment faced by the country's military amid South China Sea tensions.
Low-Cost Apparel Retailer Forever 21 To File For Bankruptcy According To Reports
Due to declining sales and digital competition, Forever 21 seeks up to 50% rent cuts, risking worsened financial strain and operational limits.
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China has invested $230.8 billion over a decade to boost its electric vehicle (EV) industry, with this support constituting 18.8% of total EV sales between 2009 and 2023.