U.S. technology firms experienced a significant drop in premarket trading due to concerns sparked by Chinese startup DeepSeek’s advancements in AI, which raised questions about America’s competitiveness in the sector. Nvidia shares fell by 11.8%, while Netherlands-based chip companies ASML and ASM International saw declines of 8.9% and 13.6% respectively. DeepSeek’s launch of a cost-effective large-language model that outperformed Western counterparts has led to a global sell-off and raised worries about the future of U.S. technology dominance in AI.
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Emmanuel Macron, Brigitte Macron sue right-wing podcaster Candace Owens over claims first lady was born a man
Washington — French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte have filed a defamation lawsuit against podcast host Candace Owens in Delaware, seeking damages for her claims that Brigitte was born a man and other false allegations. Despite multiple retraction requests, Owens continued to promote these unfounded theories, prompting the Macrons to pursue legal action to address the harm caused by her "campaign of defamation." Want More Context? 🔎
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