US food aid could shrink under debt ceiling deal, hunger groups warn
By Leah Douglas WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Changes to the largest U.S. food aid program in the debt deal passed by Congress this week could force hundreds of thousands of older…
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US seeks to curb investment in Chinese chips, AI and quantum computing
By Karen Freifeld WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New rules under consideration would restrict the flow of U.S. investments and know-how into Chinese companies working on advanced…
Factbox-U.S. debt ceiling deal: Stocks that could benefit
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Here are some stocks that could benefit, according to analysts at U.S. brokerage BTIG, if U.S. lawmakers this week pass a bipartisan deal to raise the $31.4…
Microsoft chief says deep fakes are biggest AI concern
By Diane Bartz WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Microsoft President Brad Smith said Thursday that his biggest concern around artificial intelligence was deep fakes, realistic looking but…
Factbox-2024 US presidential election: who is in, who is out and who is still thinking about it
By Ross Colvin (Reuters) - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday he is seeking the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, joining former President Donald Trump in…
First Russian hypersonic missile scientist to go on trial for treason next week
ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - The first of three Russian hypersonic missile scientists to be arrested on suspicion of treason will go on trial next week, the court handling…
IMF chief hopes U.S. debt ceiling deal will come before ’11th hour’
LONDON (Reuters) - International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Tuesday she hoped the world economy would not have to wait until the 11th hour for a…
US lawmakers seek probe of how Elon Musk’s brain chip venture oversees animal experiments
By Rachael Levy WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers will ask regulators to investigate whether the make-up of a panel overseeing animal testing at Elon Musk's brain-chip…
Insulin makers testify on Capitol Hill over prices
By Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Leaders of major insulin makers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) traded blame for the life-saving drug's high price on…
Biden’s push for electric vehicles hits deep in the heart of Texas
By Norihiko Shirouzu and Joseph White SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Reuters) - At Toyota Motor Corp's sprawling factory here, just 16 miles (26 km) from the Alamo, a new…