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Oreo maker Mondelez has spent $40M+ on an AI tool, developed with Publicis and Accenture, to cut costs for the production of marketing content by 30% to 50% — – AI tool cuts ad production costs by 30% to …
Venezuela’s Maduro Says US “Fabricating War” As Trump Sends Warship
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro asserted Friday the United States was “fabricating a war” as Washington sent an aircraft carrier to the Caribbean, building up a military deployment there.
Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit dead at 93: Palace
Former Queen Sirikit, mother of Thailand’s current King Vajiralongkorn, passed away on Friday night, the palace said.
Hakeem Jeffries backs Mamdani for NYC mayor months after primary
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has endorsed Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City.
Alaska Airlines to review IT systems after 2 outages in four months
After two IT outages in four months, including one that grounded the fleet for eight hours Thursday, Alaska Airlines is bringing in outside experts.
Trump Leaves Behind a Reeling Washington to Chase a Deal With China
President Trump is embarking on a six-day diplomatic tour of Asia, testing his role as a statesman and negotiator as he pursues a trade deal with Beijing.
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President Donald Trump heads to Asia on Friday for his first trip this term to the continent, where he’s expected to try to strike investment deals, work through trade talks and further some peace efforts.
I let Edge’s Copilot Mode buy me a new space heater – here’s how the AI browser did
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Rubio calls for international mission to enforce Gaza ceasefire
On a visit to Israel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for an international mission to enforce the Gaza ceasefire. He said up to a dozen nations and organizations would take part, and made clear there’s no role for Hamas. Holly Williams reports.
Thailand’s Former Queen Mother Sirikit Dies At 93
Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, who supervised royal projects to help the rural poor, preserve traditional craft-making and protect the environment, died on Friday. She was 93.