Alphabet said Thursday that it’s issuing a 20-cent per share dividend, the company’s first ever, and that its board authorized the repurchase of up to $70 billion in stock. The company’s move …
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Flood watch extended for Houston as more heavy rain is expected throughout weekend
by NBC Newsby NBC NewsA flood watch has been extended into Sunday for Houston following catastrophic flooding that turned backyards and streets into rivers and prompted water rescues in nearby communities. Parts of South…
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College hoop stars showcase their fashion prowess at the WNBA draft
by NBC Newsby NBC NewsThe WNBA wears Prada. The stars of the game wore top fashion labels Monday night that turned the draft into a mini-Oscars where style was front and center along with…
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Biden administration taps tech CEOs for AI safety and security board
by NBC Newsby NBC NewsThe Department of Homeland Security established an advisory panel Friday to study how to protect critical infrastructure including power grids and airports from threats related to artificial intelligence. The Artificial…
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California man charged with threatening Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis
by NBC Newsby NBC NewsA California man was indicted by a federal grand jury in Atlanta on charges of threatening Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District…
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North Carolina university committee swiftly passes policy change that could cut diversity staff
by NBC Newsby NBC NewsRALEIGH, N.C. — The future of diversity, equity and inclusion staff jobs in North Carolina’s public university system could be at stake after a five-person committee swiftly voted to repeal…
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Intel used to dominate the U.S. chip industry. Now it’s struggling to stay relevant.
by NBC Newsby NBC NewsIntel’s long-awaited turnaround looks farther away than ever after the company reported dismal first-quarter earnings. Investors pushed the shares down 10% on Friday to their lowest level of the year. Although…
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As the Kentucky Derby get pricier, small businesses chase budget revelers
by NBC Newsby NBC NewsIn the central region of the South that includes Kentucky, inflation hit an annual rate of 4% in March, hotter than the 3.5% national average. Wiltshire Pantry owner Susan Hershberg…
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A Georgia beach aims to disrupt Black students’ spring bash after big crowds brought chaos last year
by NBC Newsby NBC NewsTYBEE ISLAND, Ga. — Thousands of Black college students expected this weekend for an annual spring bash at Georgia’s largest public beach will be greeted by dozens of extra police…
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Federal regulator finds Tesla Autopilot has ‘critical safety gap’ linked to hundreds of collisions
by NBC Newsby NBC NewsFederal authorities say a “critical safety gap” in Tesla’s Autopilot system contributed to at least 467 collisions, 13 resulting in fatalities and “many others” resulting in serious injuries. The findings…