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UK launches taskforce to ‘break down barriers’ for women in technology

It comes after the government was urged to help close the UK tech sector’s gender gap in order to meet its ambitious AI goals.

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VCs discuss why most consumer AI startups still lack staying power

The next consumer tech revolution may require an introduction of a new personal device.

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OpenAI-backed biotech firm Chai Discovery raises $130M Series B at $1.3B valuation

Chai is building foundation models for drug discovery, specifically to predict interactions between molecules so they could be reprogramed for cures.

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New York Approves Three Casino Licenses, Clearing Way for First Full-Scale NYC Casinos

All three casino projects slated for New York City won approval by the New York State Gaming Commission on Monday, paving the way for the first full-scale gambling operations to operate legally within the city itself. The approvals were announced … Continue reading

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Macau reports 70% rise in gaming-related crime cases in 2025

Gaming-related crime rate rose by 70% across 2025 in Macau, compared to the previous year, according to statistics from senior legal and governmental security figures. The data, provided by the region’s Government Security Service (GSS), showed that the first three … Continue reading

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British-Pakistani influencer Zaraq Nazir will appear in illegal online gambling inquiry

British-Pakistani influencer and online trader Zaraq Nazir has confirmed that he will return to Pakistan to take part in an illegal gambling inquiry. Nazir has confirmed that he will travel to Pakistan to take part in the National Cyber Crime … Continue reading

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Michigan man arrested for murdering his mother and stealing her money to gamble

A man in Michigan has been arrested under suspicion of a felony murder of his mother and stealing her money to gamble. James Robert Hall, 39, was arrested on November 26 by Holly Police Department after his 59-year-old mother Kristine … Continue reading

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San Diego police raid gambling sites, seize illegal slot machines drugs cash

The San Diego Police Department (SDPD) announced that search warrants were issued for two separate premises in the city, which are suspected of hosting illicit gambling. According to a local news outlet, Times of San Diego, the two locations were … Continue reading

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Merriam-Webster declares ‘slop’ its word of the year in nod to growth of AI

Slop refers to the low-quality content created by artificial intelligence that’s showing up across social media.

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PayPal applies to form bank that can offer small business loans and savings accounts

PayPal has applications pending with the state of Utah and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to establish PayPal Bank.

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