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Technology

Nvidia backs Indian startup helping companies run AI models with fewer GPUs

Simplismart says its annualized revenue run rate has grown 14-fold in six months, with the U.S. accounting for more than half its revenue.
TechCrunch
U.S. Politics

Democrats poised to go big on affordable childcare

Heading into a potential new political era, Democratic candidates, policymakers and outside groups all agree on one thing: Something needs to be done on childcare.   Should they win a majority in Congress in November, the Democratic affordability agenda includes childcare as one of many everyday costs Democrats want to bring down.   Democrats up and...
The Hill
Science

Milestone cancer vaccine success leaves hard questions unanswered

mRNA vaccine from Merck and Moderna slashes risk of melanoma’s return, but why remains unclear
Science Magazine

North Korean howitzer guns spotted close to border with South Korea

The sighting comes after a mine blast wounded three South Korean soldiers in September.
Al Jazeera

Apple to replace iPhone Duos affected by screen problem

Photos shared online showed faults appearing on the screens of Apple's first foldable device.
BBC Business

Coca-Cola hikes earnings outlook, even as it sees lackluster demand in North America

Coca-Cola stock has climbed about 32% so far this year, raising the beverage company's market cap to roughly $398 billion.
CNBC