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Meet the bug that uses the stars to navigate hundreds of miles

Meet the bug that uses the stars to navigate hundreds of miles

NEW YORK (AP) — An Australian moth follows the stars during its yearly migration , using the night sky as a guiding compass, according to a new study.
Calls mount for pause on Canada's digital services tax targeting tech giants

Calls mount for pause on Canada's digital services tax targeting tech giants

OTTAWA — Ottawa is under pressure to pause digital services tax legislation that directs large tech companies to make a big retroactive payment by June 30. Canadian and U.S. business groups, organizations representing U.S.
This photo of the nearby Sculptor galaxy spans 65,000 light years

This photo of the nearby Sculptor galaxy spans 65,000 light years

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronomers have revealed a nearby spiral galaxy in all its brilliant glory, shining in thousands of colors.
Musk's X sues New York over requirement to show how social media platforms handle problematic posts

Musk's X sues New York over requirement to show how social media platforms handle problematic posts

NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk ’s X sued Tuesday to try to stop New York from requiring reports on how social media platforms handle problematic posts — a regulatory approach that the company successfully challenged in California.
Early humans adapted to extreme habitats. Researchers say it set the stage for global migration

Early humans adapted to extreme habitats. Researchers say it set the stage for global migration

WASHINGTON (AP) — Humans are the only animal that lives in virtually every possible environment, from rainforests to deserts to tundra. This adaptability is a skill that long predates the modern age.
Amazon CEO Jassy says AI will reduce its corporate workforce in the next few years

Amazon CEO Jassy says AI will reduce its corporate workforce in the next few years

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy anticipates generative artificial intelligence will reduce its corporate workforce in the next few years as the online giant begins to increase its usage of the technology.
Amazon CEO Jassy says AI will reduce its corporate workforce in the next few years

Amazon CEO Jassy says AI will reduce its corporate workforce in the next few years

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy anticipates generative artificial intelligence will reduce its corporate workforce in the next few years as the online giant begins to increase its usage of the technology.
Construction sector ramping up tech investments to address labour gap: KPMG survey

Construction sector ramping up tech investments to address labour gap: KPMG survey

TORONTO — A new survey says most Canadian construction companies are still coping with a shortage of skilled labour, however their productivity and efficiency has improved in recent years as a result of investments in technology.
Volcanic eruption in Indonesia forces evacuations and flight cancelations

Volcanic eruption in Indonesia forces evacuations and flight cancelations

LEMBATA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted with giant ash and smoke plumes again Wednesday after forcing evacuations of villages and flight cancelations, including to and from the resort island of Bali.
Eruption of Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano creates ash plume visible 90 miles away

Eruption of Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano creates ash plume visible 90 miles away

LEMBATA, Indonesia (AP) — Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in south-central Indonesia erupted Tuesday, spewing towering columns of hot ash into the air.
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