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  "id": 12728383,
  "title": "Trump to give Musk top US science medal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/trump-to-give-musk-top-us-science-medal-12728383",
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  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T22:29:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3370106/trump-give-musk-top-us-science-medal"
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  "account": "President Donald Trump plans to award the National Medal of Science to tech leaders Elon Musk, Sergei Brin, Jensen Huang, Lisa Su, Michael Dell, and Satya Nadella at a ceremony on Thursday. The event, titled \"Science: A New Golden Age,\" aims to highlight the contributions of these innovators to America's global leadership in technological advancement. Musk, who previously clashed with Trump over issues like government cost-cutting and his role in the 2024 presidential campaign, has since returned to the administration's favor. Musk and Huang recently attended a White House state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping, as well as a meeting where tech executives pledged to self-regulate concerning artificial intelligence. Despite Trump's skepticism about AI's potential threats to humanity, he remains a strong advocate for the tech sector's crucial role in driving the U.S. economy into a \"Golden Age.\" However, the Republican Party may face a setback in the upcoming midterm elections due to voter concerns over the Iran war and economic challenges.",
  "summary": "President Donald Trump will present close ally Elon Musk and other tech bosses with the top US scientific award at a ceremony on Thursday, the White House said. Google co-founder Sergei Brin, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and AMD chief Lisa Su will also receive the National Medal of Science at the “Science: A New Golden Age” summit. Computer mogul Michael Dell and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will get…",
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        "outlet": "Forbes",
        "title": "Trump Will Award Musk National Medal Of Science At D.C. Tech Summit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/trump-will-award-musk-national-medal-of-science-at-d-c-tech-summit",
        "published": "2026-10-07T22:21:35.000Z"
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Trump to give Musk top US science medal",
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        "title": "Trump to give Musk top US science medal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/trump-to-give-musk-top-us-science-medal-12735038",
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