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Modi's AI summit turns awkward as tech leaders dodge contact

NEW DELHI (AP) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday invited leaders of some of the top artificial intelligence companies to gather on stage as part of a commitment to build more “inclusive and multilingual” AI around the world.

Why Chile's wildfires are spreading faster and burning hotter

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) – Chile is reeling from one of its most serious wildfire emergencies in years. Deadly flames sweeping across central and southern parts of the South American country have turned large swaths of forest and towns to ash, killed at least 20 people, forced tens of thousands from their homes and left families sifting through charred debris.

Tariffs paid by midsize US companies tripled last year

WASHINGTON (AP) – Tariffs paid by midsize U.S. businesses tripled over the course of past year, new research tied to one of America’s leading banks showed on Thursday – more evidence that President Donald Trump ‘s push to charge higher taxes on imports is causing economic disruption.

In a golden masterclass, Norway's Klaebo extends Olympics medal record

TESERO, Italy (AP) – Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo’s golden run at Milan Cortina continued Wednesday as the Norwegian star secured his fifth gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics – and a record 10th overall – in the men’s team sprint. Klaebo beat back a challenge from the United States to improve on his own record tally.

Julia Simon leads French women to Olympic gold in biathlon relay

ANTERSELVA, Italy (AP) – Julia Simon didn’t need to shoot fast when she entered the range on the last leg of the women’s 4×6-kilometer biathlon relay race at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Wednesday.

Quirky curling has turned into a betting magnet at Milan Cortina Olympics

MILAN (AP) – Hockey is the top Winter Games sport among gamblers, but curling with its sliding stones, spirited sweeping and cheating allegations has surprised oddsmakers. Bettors are showing significant interest in the quirky sport, which piques viewers’ curiosity every four years at the Winter Olympics.

Fed minutes: Lower inflation needed before officials will support rate cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) – Many Federal Reserve officials want to see inflation fall further before they would support additional interest rate cuts this year, particularly if the job market continues to stabilize, minutes of last month’s meeting show.

eBay to buy secondhand fashion marketplace Depop for $1.2B in cash

NEW YORK (AP) – Online seller eBay wants a bigger share of the Gen Z market.  The online seller has agreed to purchase secondhand fashion marketplace Depop from Etsy for about $1.2 billion in cash, the companies said Wednesday. The deal comes at a time when used clothing has become increasingly popular, sought out by shoppers searching for unique items.

UK interest rate cut expected in March after inflation drop

LONDON (AP) – Inflation in the U.K. fell to a 10-month low largely on the back of lower food and gas prices, official figures showed Wednesday, a downward move that has reinforced expectations that the Bank of England will cut interest rates in March.

UK's former Prince Andrew arrested: Read the police statements in full

LONDON (AP) – U.K. police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The police force did not name Mountbatten-Windsor, as is normal under U.K. law. But when asked if he had been arrested, the force pointed to a statement saying that they had arrested a man in his 60s. Mountbatten-Windsor is 66.

Modi's AI summit turns awkward as tech leaders dodge contact

NEW DELHI (AP) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday invited leaders of some of the top artificial intelligence companies to gather on stage as part of a commitment to build more “inclusive and multilingual” AI around the world.

Tariffs paid by midsize US companies tripled last year

WASHINGTON (AP) – Tariffs paid by midsize U.S. businesses tripled over the course of past year, new research tied to one of America’s leading banks showed on Thursday – more evidence that President Donald Trump ‘s push to charge higher taxes on imports is causing economic disruption.

JERUSALEM (AP) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is set to meet for the first time on Thursday in Washington, an early test of whether one of his marquee foreign policy initiatives can gain broad support and advance the shaky ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.