Volkswagen and Rivian form joint venture and deepen alliance
The new deal, which builds on an earlier announcement, calls for the German automaker to invest $5.8 billion in electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian.
For the second time this year, NASA's JPL center is cutting its workforce
“This reduction is spread across virtually all areas of the Lab, including our technical, project, business and support areas,” Leshin wrote. “We have taken seriously… Read More »For the second time this year, NASA's JPL center is cutting its workforce
Driver dies after crash on hurricane-damaged highway in North Carolina
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A driver has died after he drove around a barricade on a hurricane-damaged North Carolina highway that became a symbol of… Read More »Driver dies after crash on hurricane-damaged highway in North Carolina
US regulators are trying to block UnitedHealth's $3.3 billion purchase of Home Care Company
The Justice Department and four Democratic attorneys general argued that United's acquisition would limit competition and harm consumers needing home care or hospice care.
Election betting markets see vindication in Trump's victory
The prediction markets, which rose to prominence during the presidential campaign, began reflecting a likely Trump victory several weeks ago, even as polls showed a… Read More »Election betting markets see vindication in Trump's victory
Blinken tells Israel to show improvement in Gaza's humanitarian crisis
By Humeyra Pamuk WASHNGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told a senior Israeli official on Monday that steps Israel has taken to… Read More »Blinken tells Israel to show improvement in Gaza's humanitarian crisis
Mortgage rates fell and then rose. What comes next?
Many potential homebuyers are still hoping that mortgage rates will drop if the Federal Reserve cuts rates. It is unclear how much they will fall.
Baidu announces its own AI smart glasses
Baidu, often referred to as China's answer to Google, has launched its own AI-powered smart glasses at its annual World Conference in Shanghai. The device… Read More »Baidu announces its own AI smart glasses
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s FDA wish list: raw milk, stem cells, heavy metals
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., one of President-elect Donald J. Trump's health advisers, is focusing on the agency's oversight on many fronts.
Amazon is ready to use its own AI chips and reduce its dependence on Nvidia
Amazon now expects about $75 billion in capital expenditures by 2024, most of it on technology infrastructure. On the company's last earnings call, CEO Andy… Read More »Amazon is ready to use its own AI chips and reduce its dependence on Nvidia
Melania Trump turns down Jill Biden WH invite for reason to raise eyebrows: report
Melania Trump is expected to decline an invitation to meet Jill Biden at the White House, but reports differ as to why. The New York… Read More »Melania Trump turns down Jill Biden WH invite for reason to raise eyebrows: report
Gary Lineker leaves BBC's 'Match of the Day'
After a 26-year run, the voice of the broadcaster's popular football highlights show will leave at the end of the 2025 season, the broadcaster said… Read More »Gary Lineker leaves BBC's 'Match of the Day'
When the world feels messy, I turn to the Power Wash Simulator
A low-stress video game that is cleansing in more ways than one.
Assisted Dying Act: What it means for patients
A new law has been proposed to legalize assisted death for terminally ill adults in England and Wales. Mentally competent adults with a life expectancy… Read More »Assisted Dying Act: What it means for patients
Trump's tariffs could deal a blow to Mexican auto factories
The president-elect has said he could impose tariffs of up to 200 percent on car imports from Mexico, a move that could hurt factories and… Read More »Trump's tariffs could deal a blow to Mexican auto factories
