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Musk’s $25B spending plan raises Tesla doubts

Tesla is ramping up its investment plans to more than $25 billion, intensifying investor debate over whether its ambitious bets on artificial intelligence, robotaxis, and humanoid robotics can deliver future returns.

23 Apr 2026-17:58
France drops Microsoft, picks Scaleway for health data

France has selected domestic cloud provider Scaleway to host its national Health Data Hub, replacing Microsoft in a major shift aimed at strengthening digital sovereignty and reducing reliance on U.S. technology firms.

23 Apr 2026-17:46
Massive UK health dataset found on Alibaba listings

The United Kingdom has launched an investigation after sensitive health research data linked to a major medical database was reportedly listed for sale on Alibaba, raising serious concerns over data security and international handling of personal information.

23 Apr 2026-17:30
Dutch meat industry exposed: The brutal, 80-hour thirst trap for Irish calves

The Dutch meat industry is still importing weeks-old calves from Ireland despite years of criticism and animal cruelty concerns, NOS reports. During the trip, which can take up to 80 hours, the baby animals are deprived of water for some 24 hours.

23 Apr 2026-17:28
AI boom boosts Roper Technologies earnings forecast

Roper Technologies has raised its full-year profit forecast for 2026, citing strong demand for its software products as artificial intelligence adoption continues to accelerate across industries.

23 Apr 2026-17:15
EU formally approves €90 billion loan package for Ukraine

23 Apr 2026-16:52
CSK signs former MI star Akash Madhwal to replace injured Ayush Mhatre

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have signed former Mumbai Indians pacer Akash Madhwal for Rs 30 lakh as a replacement for injured top-order batter Ayush Mhatre.

23 Apr 2026-16:50
US seizes another Iranian-linked oil tanker in Indian Ocean - VIDEO

The United States has seized another oil tanker linked to Iran in the Indian Ocean.

23 Apr 2026-16:44
SpaceX IPO emerges as a "shinier" threat to Tesla’s investor dominance

Tesla’s biggest problem may no longer be Chinese competitors, slowing demand for its EVs or the still-theoretical payoff from robotaxis and humanoid robots. If Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite-internet company goes public at anything close to the rumored $1.75 trillion valuation, it will not just be one of the biggest IPOs in history.

23 Apr 2026-16:42
Even Google’s CEO struggles with Google Meet glitch

Even top tech executives are not immune to the familiar frustration of video calls gone wrong. Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian experienced a live “you’re on mute” moment during a recent virtual briefing on Google Meet, briefly delaying the start of the session.

23 Apr 2026-16:25