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General Motors Scraps Cruise Robotaxi Program
Carmaker cites competition, time and costs needed to scale the business.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10 -
GM exits robotaxi market, will bring Cruise operations in house
General Motors will no longer fund its Cruise division's robotaxi development, effectively pulling out of the market.CNBC - Dec. 10 -
General Motors Cuts Funding to Cruise, Nixing Its Robotaxi Plan
The automaker has sunk billions into making a self-driving car service work. Now it says it will focus on “personal” autonomous vehicles instead.Wired - Dec. 10 -
How GM’s self-driving strategy is evolving as it gives up on Cruise business
General Motors has bailed on its Cruise robotaxis, citing the amount of time and money needed to scale the business and an “increasingly competitive” market for autonomous vehicles.MarketWatch - Dec. 10 -
GM to stop funding troubled Cruise autonomous vehicle unit
General Motors says it will move away from the robotaxi business and cease funding its money-losing Cruise autonomous vehicle division that originated as a San Francisco start-up.CBS News - Dec. 10 -
McConnell suffers fall on Capitol Hill, prompting medical treatment
Sen. Mitch McConnell, the outgoing Republican leader in the Senate, suffered a fall on Capitol Hill on Tuesday and received medical treatment.CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Taiwan Says China Has Deployed Largest Fleet of Ships in Decades
Taiwan is on high alert in response to China’s unannounced deployment of naval and Coast Guard ships, as tensions rise over U.S. support for the island.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Franklin Fire explodes in Malibu, prompting evacuations and shelter-in-place protocols
The Franklin Fire in Malibu Canyon exploded to nearly 2,000 acres overnight as much of Southern California was under red flag warnings and high risk of dangerous fire spread, prompting evacuations ...NBC News - Dec. 10 -
Is it a military drill? China deploys ships and planes around Taiwan but remains mum
China’s secretive military appears to be up to something around Taiwan, but it’s unclear whether it’s a formal military drillABC News - Dec. 10 -
41+ last-minute holiday gifts that ship fast
The best last-minute gifts from brands like Brooklinen, Theragun and Lego.NBC News - Dec. 9 -
Nvidia Probed in China Over Possible Antimonopoly Violations
Beijing opened the investigation a week after the U.S. placed additional export controls on China’s access to high-end semiconductors.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9 -
Nvidia reportedly facing China antitrust probe. Why that matters for the stock.
Nvidia’s stock heads for a third-straight decline after report of China’s investigation due to antitrust concerns.MarketWatch - Dec. 9 -
China launches antitrust probe into Nvidia
Move comes as tensions deepen between Washington and Beijing over development of AIFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
High-scoring win prompts 'Buffalo-centric' Rams' troll at Bills
The trolls ranged from simple to complicated in Week 14 of the NFL season.ESPN - Dec. 9 -
Short-handed Grizzlies cruise to 140-112 win over Wizards
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 21 points, Scotty Pippen Jr. had 14 points and 12 assists and the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies romped to a 140-112 victory over the Washington WizardsABC News - Dec. 8 -
Leinster spark into life and cruise past Bristol
Leinster begin their pursuit of a fifth Investec Champions Cup crown with a ruthless second half display to claim a bonus-point victory over Bristol Bears at Ashton Gate.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
‘Moana 2’ cruises to another record weekend and $600 million globally
“Moana 2” remains at the top of the box office in its second weekend in theaters as it pulled in another record haulABC News - Dec. 8 -
Why Disney Is Plowing Cash Into a Cruise Line Expansion
The entertainment titan plans to launch seven new cruise ships by 2031, looking to overseas markets far from theme parks.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 8 -
Saints cruise past Castres to claim bonus point
Northampton Saints kick-start their Investec Champions Cup campaign with a comfortable bonus-point victory over Castres at a blustery Franklin's Gardens.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
NFL ends probe of Watson in latest assault case
The NFL has ended its review of sexual assault allegations levied against Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson in September, a league spokesperson told ESPN.ESPN - Dec. 6 -
U.S. Ship Regulator Probes Spain's Alleged Blocking of Vessels
The U.S.-flagged ships were blocked from a Spanish port after Spain reportedly said it would wave off vessels believed to be carrying military equipment for Israel.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6 -
PlayStation Was "Worried" About Xbox, Which Prompted GTA Exclusivity Deals
According to PlayStation veteran Chris Deering, Sony was anxious about the original Xbox and that concern prompted the company to sign an exclusivity deal with Take-Two for Grand Theft Auto.. "We ...GameSpot - Dec. 6 -
‘Could this happen to us?’: UnitedHealth shooting prompts corporate security rethink
Companies rush to reassess protection provided to top executives after the killing of Brian Thompson in New YorkFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Damage reported after California earthquake, evacuations prompted by tsunami warnings
Tsunami warnings have been triggered in Oregon and California after a major earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California Thursday afternoon. CBS News Bay Area has coverage.CBS News - Dec. 5 -
7.0 Earthquake Rattles Northern California and Prompts Tsunami Warning
The authorities said they were surveying for signs of damage.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
McKinsey pays $122mn to resolve probes into South Africa bribes
Deferred prosecution agreement covers corruption scandal involving state-owned companies during Zuma presidencyFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Fancy Pajamas Worth the Price of Shipping
Pajama sets from small European labels have for some become stylish souvenirs that signal their discerning taste.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
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Colombia finance minister resigns amid corruption probe
Ricardo Bonilla, the second person to hold the post under President Gustavo Petro, will be replaced by his deputyFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Manchester City back to winning ways as they cruise past Nottingham Forest
. Manchester City snapped out of their downward spiral as they roared back into life with a convincing 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest.. Goals from Bernardo Silva, a rejuvenated Kevin De Bruyne ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Mexico's Senate votes to charge cruise ship passengers $42 per head for port calls
Mexico's Senate has voted to charge cruise ship passengers $42 per head for port calls, drawing sharp criticism from the tourism industryABC News - Dec. 4 -
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AWS now allows prompt caching with 90% cost reduction
AWS added Intelligent Prompt Routing and Prompt Caching to Bedrock in hopes of getting model usage prices down.VentureBeat - Dec. 4 -
Airbnb ‘Gladiator’ Experience at the Colosseum Prompts Outcry in Rome
An initiative by officials at the monument in a partnership with Airbnb has prompted an outcry among those who feel it will demean a cultural treasure.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Japan dispatches a plane and navy ship after spotting a Russian submarine
Japan has dispatched a surveillance plane and a navy ship after spotting a Russian submarine off the coast of a southwestern island near TaiwanABC News - Dec. 3 -
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Hoka Coupon Code: Free Shipping in December 2024
Enjoy free expedited shipping with a Hoka discount code and save with the latest deals and coupons this December.Wired - Dec. 3 -
Visiting Europe's Christmas markets? Here's how to do it — via a river cruise
A river cruise is a convenient way to explore some of the oldest and most famous Christmas markets in Europe, writes contributor Penny Sadler.CNBC - Dec. 2 -
Covid corruption commissioner starts fraud probe
Tom Hayhoe's first task will be reviewing the £8.7bn of pandemic PPE that had to be written off.BBC News - Dec. 2
