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Why this China-made BYD Shark pickup is drawing attention in the global truck market
BYD has not announced plans to sell the Shark in the U.S., but it has entered countries such as Mexico, where GM, Ford and Toyota sell pickup trucks.CNBC - 17h -
China's WeRide Wants to Build Global Robotaxi Empire
The Chinese autonomous-driving company is aiming to make more inroads overseas this year, betting that robotaxis and related services will be in high demand in coming years.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Lynn Ban, Jewelry Designer and ‘Bling Empire’ Star, Dies at 52
Her jewelry creations were worn by celebrities like Rihanna and Beyoncé. She died weeks after emergency surgery following a skiing accident.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump wants nuclear reduction talks with China, Russia
President Trump while addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday said that he wants to hold talks with Russia and China about reducing nuclear weapon stockpiles. Trump during his ...The Hill - 2d -
Apple and Google's massive mobile empires face dual UK antitrust probes
Britain's competition regulator launched an investigation into Apple and Google's mobile ecosystems to assess whether they're in breach of strict new tech laws.CNBC - 2d -
Lynn Ban, star of Netflix’s 'Bling Empire: New York,' dies after brain surgery due to ski accident
Jewelry designer Lynn Ban, who starred in the Netflix reality series "Bling Empire: New York," died weeks after she underwent emergency brain surgery due to a skiing accident, her son announced ...NBC News - 3d -
Lynn Ban, 'Bling Empire: New York' star and jewelry designer, dies after brain surgery
Lynn Bann, a celebrity jewelry designer who starred in Netflix's 'Bling Empire: New York,' died Monday. 'I love you more than life itself,' her son said.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
This Company Wants to Build a Space Station That Has Artificial Gravity
Founded by crypto guru Jed McCaleb, Vast Space will run two missions to the International Space Station and aims to launch its first space station, Haven-1, by the end of 2025.Wired - 3d -
Putin discusses 'multipolar global order' with China's Xi after Trump inauguration
Russian President Vladimir Putin has had a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, emphasizing the two countries’ close ties, a day after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th U.S. presidentABC News - 4d -
Trump's global health influence
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Global health executive orders expected President Trump entered office with a slew of executive orders on deck ...The Hill - 5d -
Biden Made a Global Push to Constrain China. What Will Trump Do?
Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser, said in an interview that “we’ve just stuck with our theory, which is managed competition.” Trump and Xi Jinping might have other plans.The New York Times - 6d -
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Dodgers flex Evil Empire might in signing Roki Sasaki and give rest of MLB reason to grumble — especially Jays, Padres
For Dodgers fans, it’s cause for celebration. For the rest of the league, it’s a disappointing conclusion and another reason to gripe and groan about the growing might of MLB’s new evil empire.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18 -
Why 2025 is set to be a crucial year for Amazon's Zoox robotaxi unit
This year is expected to be a crucial one for Amazon's Zoox, as the company plans to grow its operations and commercialize a robotaxi business.CNBC - Jan. 17 -
Biden's Cyber Ambassador Urges Trump Not to Cede Ground to Russia and China in Global Tech Fight
Nathaniel Fick, the ambassador for cyberspace and digital policy, has led US tech diplomacy amid a rising tide of pressure from authoritarian regimes. Will the Trump administration undo that work?Wired - Jan. 16 -
Forget Nvidia: Ndea wants to build AI that keeps improving on its own with ‘no bottlenecks in sight’
Unlike traditional deep learning, which interpolates between data points, program synthesis searches for discrete programs that explain data.VentureBeat - Jan. 15 -
GOP to California: Build back better
Republicans coalesce around putting policy strings on federal wildfire aid.Politico - Jan. 15 -
What China Wants in Panama: More Trade, Projects and Influence
Beijing’s efforts to expand its reach in the country have hit several obstacles, in part because of American pressure.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Billionaire Bill Ackman wants to build a ‘modern-day Berkshire Hathaway’
Ackman has unveiled his vision to form a new business out of Howard Hughes Holdings “that would acquire controlling interests in operating companies.”MarketWatch - Jan. 14 -
Bill Ackman says he wants to build a ‘modern-day Berkshire Hathaway’
Investor is seeking control of US real estate company in push to transform his hedge fund into a diversified financial groupFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Mapping Elon Musk’s Global Empire
From tunnels to Tesla factories to SpaceX launch facilities, there’s barely a place on Earth that doesn’t feel the gravitational pull of humanity’s wealthiest reply guy.Wired - Jan. 13 -
China building new mobile piers that could help possible Taiwan invasion
Satellite images reveal barge-like vessels that could help transport tanks and artillery over coastal mudflatsFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
The relationship recession is going global
A rise in the number of single people is becoming a key driver of falling birth ratesFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
Gilts take the global strain
As yields rise around the globe, UK government bonds have been put in a difficult placeFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
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The Character-Building Tool Kit
Learning to care for others or the common good should be a fundamental part of education.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Rachel Reeves heads to China to build bridges, but a new golden era of relations is impossible
Seeking business partners post-Brexit is sound policy, but even in these darker geopolitical times the UK will ultimately side with the US. Rachel Reeves will fly with a delegation of City grandees ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Watch: Waymo driverless robotaxi sends airport passenger spinning in circles
He had a plane to catch — but his ride to the airport was stuck in a parking lot, driving in circles.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
The 'new China' in Thailand: ‘if you want hope, you have to leave’ – video
After 30 years of relentless growth and capitalism, a new trend has emerged in China. The search for a simpler, calmer life is leading some Chinese people to seek a life abroad. The trend is so ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
LA tech entrepreneur nearly misses flight after getting trapped in robotaxi
Mike Johns’ self-driving car started circling a parking lot, but he recognizes there are ‘glitches that need stitches’. A tech entrepreneur based in Los Angeles became trapped in a malfunctioning ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Lead pollution linked to lower IQs in Roman Empire: Study
Atmospheric lead pollution likely caused cognitive decline among citizens of the Roman Empire, according to research published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Volkswagen and Xpeng to build super-fast charging network in China for EVs
Volkswagen has ramped up its focus on China via an investment in Xpeng and an aggressive electric vehicle launch schedule.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
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How Uber and Lyft Are Gearing Up for the Robotaxi Revolution
After ending their own driverless plans, the ride-sharing companies are embracing autonomous-vehicle operators and offering new app features.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
Trump’s Falsehoods Aside, China’s Influence Over Global Ports Raises Concerns
The president-elect inaccurately said that Chinese soldiers operate the Panama Canal. But China’s strategic positions in shipping worry Washington officials.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
As Musk’s Influence Grows, So Do Questions Over U.S. Probes Into His Business Empire
As the billionaire and ‘First Buddy’ to Trump aligns with the center of U.S. political power, it’s unclear how his connections could affect several government investigations into his companies.Inc. - Jan. 2
