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USA Rare Earth on Monday announced plans to buy Brazilian rare earths miner Serra Verde in a deal worth $2.8 billion in cash and shares.

Oil prices are climbing and global stocks are falling as investors worry about the prospects for a speedy end to the war in the Middle East.

BMW is deploying AI-powered humanoid robots in its Leipzig, Germany, factory after a successful pilot in Spartanburg, South Carolina, that helped build over 30,000 vehicles.

John Oliver unpacked the world of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket during the latest episode of "Last Week Tonight".

Tesla's Robotaxis will hit the streets in two more cities: Dallas and Houston.

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The nominee to lead the Fed is an AI optimist who counts tech titans Peter Thiel and Marc Andreessen among his friends.

American Airlines stock fell after it dismissed talk of a potential merger with United, citing antitrust concerns and potential harm to competition.

A president who relishes attacking the news media is set to break his boycott of an event celebrating the news media. What could go wrong?

UniCredit's CEO said the combination would deliver "significant cross-border value" and investment "firepower".

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The government will debut a system to repay importers two months after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs at the heart of the president’s trade policy.

Fuel station owners take some of the hit for consumers when oil prices surge. On the way down, they try to get their money back.

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A high-energy laser weapon and quarrels between federal agencies brought a night of hassles to the city.

Most chief executives are not recognizable to their customers. But when they step into the limelight, the rewards — and the risks — can be great.

Argentina’s right-wing president has tamed the country’s runaway inflation. Now he wants to transform its values.

See the Moon phase expected for April 20, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.

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China is the undisputed global leader in solar energy, making more than 80% of the world's solar panel components.

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A U.S. seizure of an Iranian cargo ship and reports of vessels coming under fire in the Gulf have pushed a fragile ceasefire with Tehran to the brink.

European stocks are expected to start the new trading week on a somber note as traders assess a re-acceleration in U.S.-Iran tensions.

A dramatic escalation in tension over the Strait of Hormuz drives oil prices and risk assets higher in early trade.

This will be Japan's first ever warship export project, and the first ship is scheduled to be delivered to the Royal Australian Navy in 2029.

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The situation in the Middle East took a whiplash as war tensions spiked, after hopes for peace seemed in sight last week. 

The upbeat economic growth has reduced the urgency for fresh stimulus measures, prompting economists to postpone forecasts on the timing of interest rate cuts.

Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Monday as a U.S. seizure of an Iranian vessel deepened tensions, keeping investors on edge.

The android won a half-marathon for robots (and humans) on Sunday in Beijing, achieving a technological milestone while finishing faster than any person in history.

Traders, hopeful on Friday that a peace deal was near, were digesting the developments over the weekend.

Crude oil prices surged Sunday, as the U.S. and Iran teetered on the brink of a renewed war after attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

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On the latest episode of Equity, we discuss OpenAI's latest acquisitions and whether they address "two big existential problems" for the company.

Artificial intelligence startup Cursor in talks to raise a $2 billion fundraising round at an over $50 billion valuation, which does not include the investment.

The seizure is an apparent escalation of a U.S. naval blockade, and comes after Iran fired upon commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz earlier on Sunday.

A scientist and leader in the organic farming movement, she popularized the “soil food web,” an understanding that soil is a complex realm of microorganisms.

A lot of AI startups exist partly because the foundation models haven't expanded into their category yet. As many jokingly acknowledge, that won't last forever.

The first major failure of Blue Origin's new heavy-launch system could create delays to its ambition to help NASA and the Trump administration return to the Moon.

The winning time is a massive improvement over last year’s race, when the fastest robot finished in two hours and 40 minutes.

At BookCon 2026, Rachel Reid and fellow hockey romance writers joined the panel "You Had Me at Hockey: A Look at One of Sports Romance's Hottest Genres" to discuss the success and future of the genre.

Your iPhone and Samsung phone flashlights have hidden controls for brightness, beam width and voice commands that most people have never tried.

Palantir's ideological bent has come under more scrutiny as it's worked with ICE and positioned itself as a defender of "the West."

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part. 

In a 2026 market that had Microsoft down close to 20%, looking for opportunities to buy after big drawdowns is coming to more tech and software stocks.

More credit card issuers now approve applicants without a Social Security number, giving scammers new ways to commit identity theft using stolen data.

A lot of housing technology will keep existing just outside the buyer's line of sight until the real estate industry does the following things.

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Fusion startups and investors risk deepening fissures if some key disagreements aren't settled amicably.

It's a major milestone for the company's new mega-rocket system, putting it in position to challenge SpaceX's dominance of the global launch market.

China's push to dominate robotics accelerates as a humanoid robot beats the human half-marathon world record, sparking awe and unease among spectators.

Iran's top negotiator says his government has "no trust" in its enemies, after Trump says the U.S. won't be blackmailed.

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High-end brands such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès are looking to other regions as sales in Persian Gulf nations plummet.

Americans have enjoyed lifestyles that would normally be out of reach to them by working remotely in countries with lower living costs.

As Democrats try to find a way back to power in Washington, some see tax cuts as a quick and easy way to address affordability. The wonks are freaking out.

Advice on building a rewarding work life, even amid employment gloom.

The attempt by the Khayyats to influence foreign policy while discussions are underway about potential Trump family deals is an increasingly common feature of the president’s second term.

The attempt by the Khayyats to influence foreign policy while discussions are underway about potential Trump family deals is an increasingly common feature of the president’s second term.

Apple's new AirPods Max 2 have been upgraded, with better noise cancellation and slightly better sound, but that's pretty much all that's news.

The official promotional event runs from May 1 to May 6, but seven of the eight new sets hit shelves early on April 26.

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The California residents collected more than $141,000 in insurance payouts after staging bear attacks on their luxury cars, state officials said.

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Tesla is expanding its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, according to a social media post from the company. The post says simply that “Robotaxi is now rolling out in Dallas & Houston 🤠” and includes a 14-second video showing Tesla vehicles driving without human monitors or drivers in the front seat. The company now […]

A California man was charged with grand theft after the police said he reaped about $34,000 in what an official called an “off the charts” pasta-and-switch scheme involving Lego kits.

Conway wrote that he “will be stepping back from some of my usual activities,” but he will “continue to support” founders backed by his firm SV Angel.

In recent months, the company announced an agreement with Amazon Web Services to use Cerebras chips in Amazon data centers, as well as a deal with OpenAI reportedly worth more than $10 billion.

Most scams start with a simple search, not a hack. Your personal data is already publicly available on data broker sites and used to target you.

Mexico is building the Coatlicue supercomputer to deliver sharper weather forecasts, earlier storm warnings and support artificial intelligence research.

Formerly known as Wasserman, the agency that has changed its name to The Team put itself up for sale after its founder’s emails surfaced in the Epstein files.

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Fans of 'Heated Rivalry" filled the seats of BookCon 2026 to hear the show creator, Jacob Tierney, speak with Rachel Reid, the author whose books inspired the hit series.

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The mobile app for Threads has had DMs for almost a year, but the web version lagged behind...until now.

Despite recently being designated a supply-chain risk by the Pentagon, Anthropic is still talking to high-level members of the Trump administration.

Ben Casselman, our chief economics correspondent, explains why wages are not keeping up with inflation and what that means for American workers and the economy.

The S&P 500 closed above 7,100 for the first time as it completed its fastest turnaround since 1990.

Actress and entrepreneur Naomi Watts founded Stripes Beauty with a singular mission: helping women take control of menopause health and aging with confidence.

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AI will change what your team produces. How you lead will determine whether they trust you through it.

New data from Appfigures shows a swell of new app launches in 2026, suggesting AI tools could be fueling a mobile software boom.