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Morning Bid: Wall St rallies after post-Fed hesitation

Exxon seeks US political help in call to quash EU climate law

Nvidia to invest $5 billion in Intel; companies will work together on AI infrastructure and PCs

Intel shares soar as Nvidia announces $5 billion investment

State Dept. designates four Iran-backed Iraqi militias as Foreign Terrorist Orgs.

Nationwide strikes against austerity begin in France

Robot rebellion? Watch a runaway robot lawnmower make a dash for freedom
If one key aim of AI is to replicate the human experience, then perhaps this gives our robot devices the desire not just to excel, but to experience the joy of a holiday – leaving home to explore new places, gain experiences, and enrich their synthetic lives. So, is what...

Does your M.2 SSD need a cooler? How to make the right call
Do you need a cooler for your M.2 NVMe SSD? The short answer is yes, unless your SSD is operating within its defined temperature range. Read on to find out more. Your SSD and temperature M.2 NVMe SSDs, like most other PC components, are designed to operate within a defined temperature range....

What do the best designed books look like?
A bold orange and green book celebrating women in art has taken out the PANZ Book Design Award.

Missing Christchurch woman, 66, found dead after search
A 66-year-old woman reported missing in Christchurch has been found dead on Thursday evening, police have confirmed.

Ex All White 'targeted and exploited' in yellow-card scheme
Clayton Lewis was in the grips of a gambling addiction when he agreed to take part in 'yellow-card racket', a court has heard.

Lithuanian prosecutors allege Russia-linked network planned arson attacks in Europe

How 4 key infrastructure projects centered in Italy will reshape the European travel map

Woman missing from Scarborough, Christchurch found dead
Sixty-six year old Tracy failed to turn up to a lunch date on Wednesday and her car was found on Taylors Mistake Road.

El Niño could make your hay fever worse - here’s why
El Niño is making Auckland’s pollen seasons longer and stronger, triggering more allergy flare-ups. But a lack of national monitoring means most Kiwis are still in the dark.

Suitcase murders: Expert witness changes opinion
The forensic psychiatrist is expected to face more questions when court resumes on Friday.

Nvidia announces $5 billion investment in Intel, sending Intel soaring in premarket trading

China’s textile sector poised for sustainable transformation

New partnership to develop autonomous tech for construction equipment

WHO warns hospitals ‘on the brink’ as Israel pushes Gaza City assault

Leonardo DiCaprio: New film addresses divisiveness in our culture
The actor says his latest film, One Battle After Another, "holds a mirror up to society".

What is Click To Do? Meet Microsoft’s next AI headliner for Windows PCs
“Click To Do” is Microsoft’s latest AI feature and selling point for Copilot+ PCs. Now that Windows Recall has taken a backseat after so much privacy criticism, Microsoft is turning the page—and this time it’s all about a special shortcut for accessing contextual AI actions. To use Click To Do, you...

Robert Carlyle: 'I think I was hacked'
The Scottish film star is starring in a new TV drama about the phone-hacking scandal alongside David Tennant.

Two injured after vans collide near Auckland Airport
A section of Kirkbride Rd was closed after two vans collided near Auckland Airport, leaving one person seriously hurt.

Video shows protest against local leader in Indonesia's Central Java, not Nepal unrest

Hamas reaching 'breaking point' as Gaza City evacuation expands, security source says

Clips of Indonesia protests misrepresented as Nepal demonstrations

Shein Opens Its Supply Network to Fashion Brands to Boost Growth

Panasonic aims to develop groundbreaking EV battery in about two years

Roche to acquire liver drug developer 89bio for up to $3.5 billion

Factbox-Australia’s biggest takeover deals that fell apart

Predictions for big OCR drop next month
Westpac and Kiwibank are predicting a 0.50% OCR drop next month after the economy “slammed into reverse” in the second quarter of this year.

Microsoft 365 just got pricier: lock in Office 2021 for life at $49.97
TL;DR: Grab a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and more, for just $49.97 (MSRP $219.99). Microsoft recently raised the price of its 365 subscription to $9.99/month or $99.99/year, marking a 45% increase for everyday users. If you’d rather avoid another monthly bill, this deal gives...