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China's getting a big electric car battery swapping boost in 2025. Would that work across the globe?
Global battery maker CATL says it will expand its electric vehicle battery swapping in China in 2025ABC News - 2d -
Make America get dressed again: Federal workers should come back to the office
Taxpayers are ready for their government to get back to business in person. Federal workers must be too.The Hill - 21h -
I’ve started full-time work and it’s non-stop – when do I get some time for me? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
Entering the world of work can seem overwhelming, but remember that every stage of life is initially a challenge. Give yourself time to adjust • Every week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Formic’s Charles Stephens Would Like to Interest You in Robots-as-a Service
The former Lyft VP joined Formic as head of partnerships ready to automate American manufactures on a budget.Inc. - 1d -
What America is getting wrong about health insurance
What you “consume” when you buy insurance isn’t healthcare — it’s protection from the financial ruin you’d face if disaster struck.The Hill - 1d -
Why the NBA Cup is working for Adam Silver, even if it's still a work in progress
With Year 2 complete, the league is taking the long view when it comes to its in-season tournamentCBS Sports - 3d -
US voters believe Trump will get more done than Biden – but also trust his government less
Survey finds voters think Trump will be an effective president, but don’t believe his administration will share accurate information. Donald Trump won a second White House term in November’s ...The Guardian - 3d -
Peter Navarro: Let Trump 'do his thing' with China 'to get the best deals for America'
Peter Navarro, President-elect Trump’s previous and incoming White House trade adviser, said it’s best to let Trump “do his thing” in building relationships with the Chinese and other foreign ...The Hill - 4d -
Engineered Arts restructures with $10M to create humanoid robots
Engineered Arts, a United Kingdom firm making humanoid robots, has restructured as a U.S. company and raised $10 million.VentureBeat - 4d -
Tips for work success in 2025, from a former Google exec: It's 'the kind of stuff that gets you promoted'
Former Google executive Jenny Wood recommends asking for what you want in 2025. Taking that risk is "the kind of stuff that gets you promoted."CNBC - 5d -
U.N. working to get humanitarian aid into Syria
The United Nations is trying to get humanitarian assistance to nearly three million people in need of help in Syria following the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad's ruthless regime. Cindy ...CBS News - Dec. 13 -
Owner of thermometer factory gets probation for exposing workers to mercury
The owner of a New York thermometer factory has been sentenced to three years of probation for failing to protect workers who were exposed to hazardous levels of mercuryABC News - Dec. 13 -
Singapore workers are afraid to admit using AI at work, even as demand for AI talent surges
Demand for AI talent has surged in Singapore, but 45% of workers report feeling uncomfortable revealing they use the technology at work, according to Slack.CNBC - Dec. 13 -
Germany helps Ukraine with firefighting robots
Yahoo News - Dec. 12 -
Getting old sucks -- unless you've won six Super Bowls: Will Bill Belichick's ruthless genius work in college?
North Carolina has extended the shelf life of another septuagenarianCBS Sports - Dec. 12 -
We have no business even knowing each other. But the value of my work wife cannot be overstated | Emily Mulligan
What good is piping hot gossip when you have to explain every character’s years-long backstory and their annoying snacking habits?. Forget the shrieks and hugs at the arrivals hall or the way the ...The Guardian - Dec. 12 -
Americans should get more protein from beans and lentils and eat less red meat, report says
A report on proposed changes to U.S. dietary guidelines suggests encouraging Americans to eat more beans and lentils for protein and less red meat.NBC News - Dec. 12 -
Doing Less for the Holidays
Some people respond to the stress of the season by adopting a Marie Kondo approach: relinquishing the rituals that no longer bring them joy.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Delivering post, calculating inflation: Syrians get back to work after ousting of Assad
Hopes new leaders will revitalise public services previously hampered by authoritarian rule of Bashar al-Assad. Middle East crisis – live updates When Hayyan Maqsoud, the director of Syria’s ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Vestas to Cut Jobs at U.K. Factory
Vestas Wind Systems could cut hundreds of jobs at its Isle of Wight factory as it plans to repurpose the site to manufacture onshore turbine blades.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 11 -
Lam Research launches collaborative robots to optimize critical maintenance in chip factories
Lam Research introduced Dextro, the chip industry’s first collaborative robot designed to optimize maintenance in chip factories.VentureBeat - Dec. 10 -
Can robots replace humans in monetary policy?
No, but machines are making some serious progressFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Why did ‘Brazil’s George Floyd’ receive less public outcry – even in Brazil?
Genivaldo de Jesus Santos was asphyxiated in a police car – but his killers’ lengthy sentences received little attention. Stopped at a checkpoint for riding a motorcycle without a helmet, Genivaldo ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Investing in America
The third annual FT-Nikkei Investing in America report looks at how overseas companies are negotiating the newly uncertain investment climate in the USFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Nestlé cereal JV explores options for France factory
Yahoo News - Dec. 9 -
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WATCH: Robot vacuum cleaner escapes from California home after earthquake
Residents had a good laugh after Thursday's earthquake struck the region when a robotic vacuum cleaner got disconnected from its base and was roaming the streets.ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Boeing whistleblower expresses safety concerns at satellite factory in company's space program
Speaking out for the first time, a technician at the Boeing factory making military and commercial satellites alleges that the company is putting workers' lives at risk. Craig Garriott said he's ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Boeing whistleblower sounds alarm over safety at satellite factory
Craig Garriott has built satellites for Boeing for nearly three decades.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Food prices are at their highest levels in over a year. And these items will get even more expensive
Global food prices recently rose to an 18-month high, with some food baskets expected to continue climbing, according to market watchers.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere — or even there?
It is an ambitious social experiment of our moment in historyABC News - Dec. 4 -
Evening Report — Hegseth on the brink
Presented by Southern Company — Plus: Dem criticism builds over Biden pardoning his son {beacon} Evening Report © Greg Nash Hegseth digs in as nomination teeters Pete Hegseth, President-elect ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
U.S. factory sector outlook still looks soft despite rise in October
Orders for manufactured goods posted the first increase after two straight monthly declines.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
AI-Powered Robots Can Be Tricked Into Acts of Violence
Researchers hacked several robots infused with large language models, getting them to behave dangerously—and pointing to a bigger problem ahead.Wired - Dec. 4 -
Review: Photorealist painting finally gets due respect. MOCA shows the 'work' in each 'work of art'
Photorealist art, once dismissed as simplistic, gets reconsidered in a sprawling MOCA exhibition in downtown L.A. that includes the premiere of provocative work centered on the Kennedy assassination.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
The case for Honeywell breaking itself up gets even stronger after its Bombardier deal
Jim Cramer said Tuesday that Honeywell's partnership with Bombardier is "Exhibit A" for why Elliott's breakup push is correct.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
This factor can get your mortgage application denied — even if you're a high earner
The debt-to-income ratio was the most common reason buyers were denied a mortgage, according to a report. Here's how to improve it.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Recover opens recycled cotton fibre production factory in Vietnam
Yahoo News - Dec. 3 -
The ChatGPT secret: is that text message from your friend, your lover – or a robot?
People are turning to chatbots to solve all their life problems, and they like its answers. But are they on a very slippery slope?. When Tim first tried ChatGPT, he wasn’t very impressed. He had a ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss says he's battling health issue, urges men to get blood work
Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss disclosed on Sunday he's facing a serious health issue and asked fans to pray for him and his family.NBC News - Dec. 2
