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Discord Server Web Page displaying summaries of public discussions and searchable messages from a discoverable server.
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Discord Is Bringing Public Server Conversations to Web Search

A helpful answer on Discord can reach a gaming community, yet remain hard to find outside its server. Discord made the announcement on...

OpenAI logo illustrating the proposed $30 billion funding round at a reported $1.25 trillion valuation ahead of a potential IPO
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OpenAI’s $30 Billion Funding Plan Puts $1.25 Trillion Valuation in Focus

OpenAI is seeking up to $30 billion in fresh funding at a reported $1.25 trillion valuation. The deal puts the ChatGPT maker’s financial...

Anthropic logo accompanying the announcement of its planned 5% share commitment to a public benefit fund.
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Anthropic Plans 5% Share Commitment to Public Benefit Fund

Anthropic, the company behind Claude, is linking part of its financial growth to public-benefit work. On October 18, 2026, the company announced plans...

Russia attacks power plants in Ukraine after Trump’s ceasefire announcement, raising concerns about electricity supplies and energy security.
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Russia Attacks Power Plants After Trump’s Ceasefire Claim

A ceasefire should bring relief, but fresh strikes have raised doubts about Donald Trump’s announcement. On October 11, he said Russia and Ukraine...

Finland halted Google data centre work in Muhos and Kajaani amid environmental review concerns.
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Finland Halted Google Data Centre Work Over Environmental Concerns

Google’s €13 billion expansion in Finland has hit a regulatory roadblock. Finnish authorities have ordered a halt to major site work at planned...

ruecaller Scam Intelligence expands beyond caller ID with Scam Checker for suspicious numbers and links.
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Truecaller Scam Intelligence Moves Beyond Caller ID With Scam Checker

A scam does not need to start with a phone call. It can arrive as a fake traffic fine, a payment link, or...

US President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House during the September 2026 US-China summit.
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Trump-Xi Summit Sets New Test for US-China Trade and AI

Washington gave Chinese President Xi Jinping a high-profile welcome on September 24. But for businesses and investors, the photo opportunity mattered less. The...

Iran economic crisis deepens as war and U.S. sanctions put pressure on oil exports, trade and the wider economy.
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Iran Moves to Address Economic Issues, Warns U.S. of ‘More Painful Response

Iran is facing a growing challenge at home as fighting with the United States resumes. New attacks are adding pressure to an economy...