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US sanctions 5 Chinese entities over ex-Google engineer’s AI trade secrets theft
Global - Asia · Oct 19, 2026
The US State Department announced on Monday that it was imposing sweeping sanctions under the Protecting American Intellectual Property Act (PAIPA) on five Chinese entities suspec…
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3 Utah universities among best places to get a technology degree - KSL News
Salt Lake City · Oct 19, 2026
3 Utah universities among best places to get a technology degree KSL News
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3 Utah universities among best places to get a technology degree
General Utah · Oct 19, 2026
Three Utah universities ranked among the top 25 schools for a tech career based on a recent study, with Brigham Young University, Utah Valley University and the University of Utah…
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Sam Altman Rips His Sister, Claims She's Thirsty for Attention In Court Battle
Entertainment · Oct 19, 2026
Sam Altman is calling out his sister, who is suing him for alleged abuse, claiming she is using her lawsuit to gain more social media followers ... TMZ has learned. We obtained co…
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Tech money from Anthropic and SpaceX is transforming philanthropy, but will that cash benefit woke causes or real Americans?
Top Story · Oct 19, 2026
Architect of Trump Accounts Brad Gerstner said he is working to expand the remit of Trump Accounts to make it accessible to anyone under 40.
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College of Idaho, Montana Tech and Carroll College maintain NAIA football rankings; plus Frontier standings - MontanaSports.com
Local Sports - Montana · Oct 19, 2026
College of Idaho, Montana Tech and Carroll College maintain NAIA football rankings; plus Frontier standings MontanaSports.com
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US-China AI talks must ensure safety of both tech and business
Global - Asia · Oct 19, 2026
In New York last month, US-China talks on artificial intelligence opened up a path of cooperation. This was affirmed by the Xi-Trump summit in Washington where both presidents agr…
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Rams lose Davante Adams for 6-10 weeks with ruptured hamstring
Top Story · Oct 19, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams’ woes have gone from bad to worse. On Monday, news broke that Rams star wide receiver Davante Adams suffered a ruptured hamstring, which will keep him sidelin…
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Tech stocks had a nice oversold bounce on Monday. Earnings this week will determine if it's for real
Business · Oct 19, 2026
Investors are hopeful that last week's pullback was a clearing event for equities, but lingering concerns remain.
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Police say they're assessing how to use emerging technology after report of 'risky' AI use
Global - Oceania · Oct 19, 2026
Police say they take a considered approach to adopting new tech in a lawful and secure way that is consistent with their policies.
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Auto shops press Congress to boost technician apprenticeships
News · Oct 19, 2026
Independent auto repair shops want Congress to go full throttle to fund apprenticeship programs.
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Live: ASX to fall as NAB share price on watch over 2,500 job cuts
Global - Oceania · Oct 19, 2026
NAB plans to slash about 6pc of its workforce. On Wall Street, Nasdaq leaps +1% as Wall Street fights "tech bubble" chat. Follow the day's events and insights from our business re…
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Utah Students to Explore Aerospace and Defense Careers at Ogden Airport - TechBuzz News
Ogden · Oct 19, 2026
Utah Students to Explore Aerospace and Defense Careers at Ogden Airport TechBuzz News
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Tech companies need more data centers. So why are nearly half of all planned projects delayed or canceled?
General Montana · Oct 19, 2026
ProLift reports nearly half of planned U.S. data centers face delays due to power constraints, equipment shortages, and regulatory issues, hampering AI growth.
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Morning Mail: Shock after alleged attack on MP; Australia’s banana shortage; and Boland shines in second test
Global - Oceania · Oct 19, 2026
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Politics, really newsletter. Morning everyone. Independent MP Helen H…
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Nvidia CEO urges German manufacturers to adopt AI, saying digital tech won’t replace heavy industry
General Washington · Oct 19, 2026
Nvidia's Jensen Huang is urging German manufacturing companies to combine their expertise in physical machines with artificial intelligence to, as he put it, “re-engineer” the eco…
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Crushed tech stocks bounce — plus, new doctor survey keeps us positive on Lilly
Business · Oct 19, 2026
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
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Rocky Mountain, Montana Tech picked 2nd, 3rd in Frontier Conference women's basketball poll - MontanaSports.com
General Montana · Oct 19, 2026
Rocky Mountain, Montana Tech picked 2nd, 3rd in Frontier Conference women's basketball poll MontanaSports.com
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U.S. Air Force identifies airman who tragically died after fatal fall during pregame fast-rope demonstration in San Antonio
News · Oct 19, 2026
The U.S. Air Force has officially identified Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson as the airman who died Saturday night after a fatal fall from the rafters of the Alamodome during a pregame f…
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Oceanside, Calif., OKs $8.2M for Flood Protection Project - GovTech
Oceanside · Oct 19, 2026
Oceanside, Calif., OKs $8.2M for Flood Protection Project GovTech
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Future of AI key topic at inaugural Sacramento Tech Week - KCRA
Sacramento · Oct 19, 2026
Future of AI key topic at inaugural Sacramento Tech Week KCRA
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US bans DeepSeek AI from government use as tech tension with China continues
IT · Oct 19, 2026
DeepSeek is a powerful, popular and relatively inexpensive artificial intelligence model out of China.
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Consumer apprehension grows as US retailers adopt AI-assisted pricing tools
General Utah · Oct 19, 2026
U.S. consumers are uneasy about the increasingly high-tech ways that restaurant chains and major retailers are setting prices.
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Trump sold out Ukraine for a bad diesel deal. Every ally is watching
Top Story · Oct 19, 2026
President Donald Trump’s apparent decision to cut Ukraine’s military off from the use of a key technology that allows it to strike targets deep inside Russia is shortsighted and d…
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Rubio pitches US business in Central Asia, says China ties need not suffer
Global - Asia · Oct 19, 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that Washington wanted to compete for business in Central Asia without asking countries to stop working with China, as the United …
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Wife of accused spy inside powerful California tech giant fled the US — as suspect’s link to royal family revealed
Top Story · Oct 19, 2026
Ex-OpenAI engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan was in regular contact with a member of the Saudi royal family — and got help from Saudi Arabia as he allegedly hatched a scheme to record h…
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Wife of accused spy inside powerful California tech giant fled the US — as suspect’s link to royal family revealed - New York Post
San Francisco · Oct 19, 2026
Wife of accused spy inside powerful California tech giant fled the US — as suspect’s link to royal family revealed New York Post
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Big 12 kickoff times announced for Arizona State at No. 2 BYU, No. 25 Arizona at No. 8 Texas Tech - Arizona Sports
Local Sports - Arizona · Oct 19, 2026
Big 12 kickoff times announced for Arizona State at No. 2 BYU, No. 25 Arizona at No. 8 Texas Tech Arizona Sports
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Calgary teen, 17, turns $50 printer into 600+ devices; designs reach 400,000
Global - Asia · Oct 19, 2026
Caden Chau, a Calgary teenager, founded MakeAble to create affordable assistive devices using 3D printing technology. He developed the initiative after acquiring a second-hand 3D …
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Gartner analyst behind tech rout: AI returns are not yet large enough to justify neocloud build-out
Business · Oct 19, 2026
The firm stands behind analysis that sent shockwaves through the market last week.
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'AI for the common good': LDS Church leader speaks on AI at G20 Interfaith Forum
General Utah · Oct 19, 2026
At the G20 Interfaith Forum on Saturday, Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spoke on the importance of humanity shaping artificial intelligenc…
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Ticketmaster Goes All-In on AI, Names Ex-Amazon Exec as Chief Technology Officer
Entertainment · Oct 19, 2026
Bot attacks have plagued Ticketmaster for years, so to combat it, the ticketing service is shaking up its executive ranks and going all-in on AI. Ticketmaster has hired Jim Freema…
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Kickoff time, TV info announced for Arizona vs. Texas Tech on Halloween - Arizona Daily Star
Tucson · Oct 19, 2026
Kickoff time, TV info announced for Arizona vs. Texas Tech on Halloween Arizona Daily Star
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Ukraine deploys drone to airlift wounded soldier in 'world-first' operation
Global - Europe · Oct 19, 2026
Ukraine has evacuated a wounded soldier from the front line using an aerial drone in what a Ukrainian army brigade has described as a world-first operation. The successful mission…
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World Food Programme to cut aid to Gaza
Podcast · Oct 19, 2026
Residents of Gaza have described the World Food Programme's decision to drastically reduce lifesaving assistance as "disastrous". The number of people helped by the UN agency will…
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Uganda: Improved Rice Farming Boosts Incomes, Strengthens Peace Among Refugees, Host Communities in West Nile
Global - Africa · Oct 19, 2026
[New Light] Farmers in refugee settlements and host communities in Yumbe and Madi Okollo districts are recording higher rice yields and improved earnings after adopting improved s…
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SEC upheaval opens door for Big 12 to put 3 teams in top 10 of AP poll and Miami to take over No. 1
News · Oct 19, 2026
Big 12 teams BYU, Texas Tech and Utah reach the AP Top 10, while Miami takes No. 1 after a weekend of major college football upsets.
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Crowley Expands Southern California Fleet With New Tug Venture - Ocean News & Technology
General California · Oct 19, 2026
Crowley Expands Southern California Fleet With New Tug Venture Ocean News & Technology
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China moves to restrict foreign biotech acquisitions - STAT
General California · Oct 19, 2026
China moves to restrict foreign biotech acquisitions STAT
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Big 12 power rankings for Week 8: BYU on top after beating Notre Dame, Texas Tech and Houston rise - The Mercury News
Local Sports - Utah · Oct 19, 2026
Big 12 power rankings for Week 8: BYU on top after beating Notre Dame, Texas Tech and Houston rise The Mercury News