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What Did You Google in 2023? 'Barbie,' Israel-Hamas War Are Among the Year's Top Internet Searches

Your Google search history for 2023 has arrived.

THE WHITE HOUSE IS THREATENING THE PATENTS OF HIGH-PRICED DRUGS DEVELOPED WITH TAXPAYER DOLLARS

The Biden administration is putting pharmaceutical companies on notice, warning them that if the price of certain drugs is too high, the government might cancel their patent protection and allow rivals to make their own versions.

AMAZON'S INTERNAL PLANS TO ADVANCE ITS INTERESTS IN CALIFORNIA ARE LAID BARE IN LEAKED MEMO

An internal Amazon memo has provided a stark look at the company’s carefully laid out plans to grow its influence in Southern California through a plethora of efforts that include burnishing its reputation through charity work and pushing back against “labor agitation” from the Teamsters and other groups.

GOOGLE LAUNCHES GEMINI, UPPING THE STAKES IN THE GLOBAL AI RACE

Google took its next leap in artificial intelligence Wednesday with the launch of project Gemini, an AI model trained to behave in human-like ways that’s likely to intensify the debate about the technology’s potential promise and perils.

TOM HANKS DRAWS ON HIS LOVE OF SPACE FOR IMMERSIVE DOCUMENTARY 'THE MOONWALKERS'

You won’t see Tom Hanks on one of those space tourism flights that whisk celebrities and millionaires on a suborbital jaunt for a few hours. He says it wouldn’t be enough time out of this world.

A SIX-PLANET SOLAR SYSTEM IN PERFECT SYNCHRONY HAS BEEN FOUND IN THE MILKY WAY

Astronomers have discovered a rare in-sync solar system with six planets moving like a grand cosmic orchestra, untouched by outside forces since their birth billions of years ago.

FACEBOOK PARENT SUED BY NEW MEXICO ALLEGING IT HAS FAILED TO SHIELD CHILDREN FROM PREDATORS

Facebook and Instagram fail to protect underage users from exposure to child sexual abuse material and let adults solicit pornographic imagery from them, New Mexico’s attorney general alleges in a lawsuit that follows an undercover online investigation.

BITCOIN HAS SURPASSED $41,000 FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE APRIL 2022. WHAT'S BEHIND THE PRICE SURGE?

Bitcoin is once again having a moment. This week, the world’s largest cryptocurrency soared past $41,000 for the first time in over a year and a half — and marking a 150% rise so far this year.

GM'S CRUISE ROBOTAXI SERVICE FACES FINE IN ALLEGED COVER-UP OF SAN FRANCISCO ACCIDENT'S SEVERITY

California regulators are alleging a San Francisco robotaxi service owned by General Motors covered up the severity of an accident involving one of its driverless cars, raising the specter they may add a fine to the recent suspension of its California license.

US UNVEILS GLOBAL STRATEGY TO COMMERCIALIZE FUSION AS SOURCE OF CLEAN ENERGY DURING COP28

The United States will work with other governments to speed up efforts to make nuclear fusion a new source of carbon-free energy, U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry said this week, the latest of many U.S. announcements aimed at combatting climate change.

GRAND THEFT AUTO VI LEAK FOLLOWED BY AN OFFICIAL TRAILER WITH A TWIST: A RELEASE DATE OF 2025

The highly-anticipated trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI arrived a little early after a copy was leaked online.

IN CONCERT FILM 'RENAISSANCE,' BEYONCE OFFERS GLIMPSE INTO PERSONAL LIFE DURING WORLD TOUR

In Beyoncé’s concert film, she describes her recent Renaissance World Tour as being run like a machine: From lighting to set design, the superstar had a hand in everything production-related to ensure her stadium tour exceeded expectations after four years of preparation.

DECADES AFTER EUROPE, TURNING BLADES SEND FIRST COMMERCIAL WIND POWER ONTO US GRID

Off the coast of eastern Long Island, an 800-foot tall turbine has begun sending electricity onto the U.S. grid from what’s set to be the country’s first commercial offshore wind farm.

THE BEST ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE SUV ALTERNATIVES

You can find all-wheel drive on most new SUVs on sale today, and some of the most popular models even come standard with this feature. All-wheel drive can be beneficial for the additional traction it provides on slippery or icy roads, especially when you’re trying to accelerate from a stop or up a hill. But what if you want all-wheel drive without the SUV? After all, SUVs are typically less fuel-efficient and more expensive than a comparably sized sedan or hatchback. Fortunately, there are options for shoppers seeking SUV alternatives with all-wheel drive. Experts have picked five of their favorites. The following prices include destination charges.

KISS SAY FAREWELL TO LIVE TOURING, BECOME FIRST US BAND TO GO VIRTUAL AND BECOME DIGITAL AVATARS

Last weeekend, Kiss closed out the final performance of their “The End of the Road” farewell tour at New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden.

LACKING COUNSELORS, US SCHOOLS TURN TO THE BOOMING BUSINESS OF ONLINE THERAPY

Trouble with playground bullies started for Maria Ishoo’s daughter in elementary school. Girls ganged up, calling her “fat” and “ugly.” Boys tripped and pushed her. The California mother watched her typically bubbly second-grader retreat into her bedroom and spend afternoons curled up in bed.

APPLE CO-FOUNDER STEVE WOZNIAK TO RECEIVE SERBIAN PASSPORT, PRESIDENT SAYS

Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Wozniak will be getting a Serbian passport, Serbia’s president announced this week.

SPOTIFY AXES 17% OF WORKFORCE IN THIRD ROUND OF LAYOFFS THIS YEAR

Spotify says it’s axing 17% of its global workforce, the music streaming service’s third round of layoffs this year as it moves to slash costs while focusing on becoming profitable.

TESLA'S DISRUPTIVE BREAKTHROUGH PRESE FOR THE PICKUP INDUSTRY

HYPE AND COMMOTION SURROUND THE MARQUE’S POTENTIAL GAMECHANGER

AI's Future Could Be 'Open-Source' or Closed. Tech Giants Are Divided as They Lobby Regulators

Tech leaders have been vocal proponents of the need to regulate artificial intelligence, but they’re also lobbying hard to make sure the new rules work in their favor.

Ace of Bass – KLIPSCH RP-1600SW

Sat the name Klipsch and most people will instantly think about high-efficiency speakers, ones with horn tweeters and distinctive gold metallic midranges and woofers.

DECADES AFTER EUROPE, TURNING BLADES SEND FIRST COMMERCIAL WIND POWER ONTO US GRID

Off the coast of eastern Long Island, an 800-foot tall turbine has begun sending electricity onto the U.S. grid from what’s set to be the country’s first commercial offshore wind farm.

GM'S CRUISE ROBOTAXI SERVICE FACES FINE IN ALLEGED COVER-UP OF SAN FRANCISCO ACCIDENT'S SEVERITY

California regulators are alleging a San Francisco robotaxi service owned by General Motors covered up the severity of an accident involving one of its driverless cars, raising the specter they may add a fine to the recent suspension of its California license.

THE BEST ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE SUV ALTERNATIVES

You can find all-wheel drive on most new SUVs on sale today, and some of the most popular models even come standard with this feature. All-wheel drive can be beneficial for the additional traction it provides on slippery or icy roads, especially when you’re trying to accelerate from a stop or up a hill. But what if you want all-wheel drive without the SUV? After all, SUVs are typically less fuel-efficient and more expensive than a comparably sized sedan or hatchback. Fortunately, there are options for shoppers seeking SUV alternatives with all-wheel drive. Experts have picked five of their favorites. The following prices include destination charges.

IN CONCERT FILM 'RENAISSANCE,' BEYONCÉ OFFERS GLIMPSE INTO PERSONAL LIFE DURING WORLD TOUR

In Beyoncé’s concert film, she describes her recent Renaissance World Tour as being run like a machine: From lighting to set design, the superstar had a hand in everything production-related to ensure her stadium tour exceeded expectations after four years of preparation.

TOM HANKS DRAWS ON HIS LOVE OF SPACE FOR IMMERSIVE DOCUMENTARY 'THE MOONWALKERS'

You won’t see Tom Hanks on one of those space tourism flights that whisk celebrities and millionaires on a suborbital jaunt for a few hours. He says it wouldn’t be enough time out of this world.

US UNVEILS GLOBAL STRATEGY TO COMMERCIALIZE FUSION AS SOURCE OF CLEAN ENERGY DURING COP28

The United States will work with other governments to speed up efforts to make nuclear fusion a new source of carbon-free energy, U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry said this week, the latest of many U.S. announcements aimed at combatting climate change.

AI'S FUTURE COULD BE 'OPEN-SOURCE' OR CLOSED.TECH GIANTS ARE DIVIDED AS THEY LOBBY REGULATORS

Tech leaders have been vocal proponents of the need to regulate artificial intelligence, but they’re also lobbying hard to make sure the new rules work in their favor.

KISS SAY FAREWELL TO LIVE TOURING, BECOME FIRST US BAND TO GO VIRTUAL AND BECOME DIGITAL AVATARS

Last weeekend, Kiss closed out the final performance of their “The End of the Road” farewell tour at New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden.

LACKING COUNSELORS, US SCHOOLS TURN TO THE BOOMING BUSINESS OF ONLINE THERAPY

Trouble with playground bullies started for Maria Ishoo’s daughter in elementary school. Girls ganged up, calling her “fat” and “ugly.” Boys tripped and pushed her. The California mother watched her typically bubbly second-grader retreat into her bedroom and spend afternoons curled up in bed.