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Elon Musk's brain implant company Neuralink says it has US approval to begin trials in people
Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink says it's gotten permission from U.S. regulators to begin testing its device in people. The company made the announcement on Twitter Thursday evening but has provided no details about a potential study, which was not listed on the U.S....
As India's electrical grid strains, rural hospitals and clinics find reliable power in rooftop solar
RAICHUR, India (AP) — In the searing heat that often envelops Raichur, an ancient town in southern India, a ceiling fan that spins without interruption brings sweet relief for the newborn babies and their mothers at the Government Maternity Hospital. But such respite wasn't always...
Medtronic: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot
DUBLIN (AP) — DUBLIN (AP) — Medtronic PLC (MDT) on Thursday reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $1.18 billion. The Dublin-based company said it had profit of 88 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and restructuring costs, came to $1.57 per share. ...
Former New Hampshire doctor pleads guilty in $1.9 million Medicare fraud scheme
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A former New Hampshire doctor has pleaded guilty to authorizing orders for medically unnecessary knee, wrist and back braces that were used by companies to submit more than $1.9 million in false Medicare claims. Steven Powell, 53, of Alpharetta, Georgia,...
Ukraine foreign minister urges African nations to ditch neutrality in Russia war
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is urging African countries to abandon their stances of neutrality towards his country’s war with Russia. Many African countries have refused to take sides in the European conflict, with several abstaining from...
As abortion battle shifts, Planned Parenthood to boost regional affiliate funds, cut national staff
Planned Parenthood is shifting funding to its state affiliates and cutting national office staff to reflect a changed landscape in both how abortion is provided and how battles over access are playing out. The group, a major provider of abortion and other health services and also an...
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi cheered by 20,000 fans at Sydney stadium
SYDNEY (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by around 20,000 cheering fans, many chanting “Modi,” at a Sydney stadium on Tuesday during his second visit to Australia as his country's leader. Modi shared the stage with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who...
Unable to fight now, two Ukrainian amputees walk to raise funds for a military hospital
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The task for the Ukrainian war veterans was clear: From different cities, Oleksandr Shevtsov and Serhii Khrapko would walk 120 kilometers (75 miles) and meet somewhere in the middle in honor of their comrades wounded in Russia’s war against their homeland. ...
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts: ___ Claims misconstrue...
Britain unveils $1.2B strategy to boost computer chip industry
LONDON (AP) — Britain's government unveiled its long-awaited semiconductor strategy Friday, catching up with similar efforts by Western allies seeking to reduce reliance on Asian production of the computer chips that are essential to modern life. Under U.K. plan, the country's...
