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Microsoft ends use of China-based computer engineers for certain Defense Dept projects amid espionage fears

Microsoft said it will cease using China-based computer engineering teams for work on Pentagon cloud systems and other classified systems after an investigation this week led to national security concerns at the highest levels over a program that Microsoft has used since 2016.

A ProPublica report released Tuesday accused Microsoft of allowing China-based engineers to assist with Pentagon cloud systems with inadequate guardrails in an effort to scale up its government contracting business.

Police: 4 dead in a San Antonio crash involving a bus and a stolen vehicle

A speeding stolen car smashed into a bus on an interstate in San Antonio on Thursday, causing a multi-vehicle crash that left four people dead and more than a dozen injured, police said.

Police said two people traveling on the bus were pronounced dead at the scene on Interstate 35 and another two were declared dead in a hospital. Fire officials said they took 21 people to hospitals.

American Sports & Culture

Damian Lillard returns to the Trail Blazers on a 3-year deal worth $42 million

The point guard's homecoming may not take place right away: He could miss the entire 2025-26 season after surgery to repair his left Achilles tendon.

Fierro out of Cruz fight on Pacquiao undercard

Angel Fierro is out of his Saturday night fight against Isaac Cruz. The rematch between Mexican junior welterweights was scheduled for the Manny Pacquiao undercard.

Former Little League star Mo'ne Davis to try out for new women's pro baseball league

Mo’ne Davis is not done playing baseball. The former Little League phenom who at 13 became the first girl to pitch a victory — and a shutout — in the Little League World Series, will be one of more than 600 players to try out for the Women’s Professional Baseball League set to launch next year.

American Business & Markets

Homebuilders are slashing prices at the highest rate in 3 years

More homebuilders are cutting prices as interest rates remain stubbornly high, and potential buyers pull back over concerns in the economy.

Elon Musk's Neuralink filed as 'disadvantaged business' before being valued at $9 billion

Neuralink labeled itself in April as a "small disadvantaged business" in a federal filing with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Trump's nuclear power push weakens regulator and poses safety risks, former officials warn

President Donald Trump wants to slash regulations and speed up power plant approvals through an overhaul of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.