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Buoyed by Trump, U.S. dealers are optimistic on everything except electric vehicles sales
Cox reports there's a "renewed optimism" among U.S. car dealers heading into 2025, fueled by Donald Trump's election and positive trends in interest rates.CNBC - 11h -
GM to Shut Down Its Cruise Robotaxi Project
The company said it would now focus its efforts on developing fully autonomous vehicles for personal use.The New York Times - 11h -
Google Gemini 2.0: Could this be the beginning of truly autonomous AI?
Google launches Gemini 2.0 with autonomous AI agents, native image generation, and multilingual capabilities, doubling performance while introducing Projects Astra, Mariner, and Jules for enhanced ...VentureBeat - 14h -
GM Ends Cruise Robotaxi Efforts and Steers Its Self-Driving Tech to Passenger Cars
The Detroit auto giant says it’s halting its investment in Cruise’s robotaxi project at $4.4 billion, and integrating its technology into its own vehicles’ autonomous driving features.Inc. - 15h -
General Motors Scraps Cruise Robotaxi Program
Carmaker cites competition, time and costs needed to scale the business.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
GM to retreat from robotaxis and stop funding its Cruise autonomous vehicle unit
General Motors says it will retreat from the robotaxi business and stop funding its money-losing Cruise autonomous vehicle unitABC News - 1d -
For now, 'Dreamers' will be shut out of the health care marketplace in 19 states
A federal judge has ruled that immigrants known as “Dreamers” in 19 states aren't entitled to health care coverage under the Affordable Care ActABC News - 1d -
Amazon Is Now Selling Hyundai Vehicles Through Amazon Autos
Amazon’s partnership with Hyundai means you can use the e-retailer to purchase a brand-new car online. More manufacturers will be joining the new service, called Amazon Autos, next year.Wired - 1d -
Bidens host women's health conference to focus on health care gender gap
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden highlighted the progress made in the first year of their White House initiative.CBS News - 5h -
Pentagon announces new AI office as it looks to deploy autonomous weapons
The Defense Department on Wednesday announced a new office focused on accelerating and adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technology for the military as it aims to deploy autonomous weapons in ...The Hill - 11h -
Breece Hall injury update: Jets RB still 'struggling a bit' with knee, won't be shut down for season just yet
The Jets leaned on two rookie backs as Hall sat out Week 14 vs. the DolphinsCBS Sports - 11h -
GM shuts down robotaxi project to focus on autonomous vehicles
General Motors (GM) said Tuesday that it will no longer fund the development of robotaxis and instead focus on creating fully autonomous personal vehicles. Cruise, GM’s self-driving car ...The Hill - 14h -
Shutdown D, SGA's 39 carry OKC into Cup semis
Despite his 39 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said it was the Thunder's defense, which held Mavericks stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to a combined 33 points, that carried the team to a 118-104 ...ESPN - 15h -
GM gives up on loss-making Cruise robotaxi business
STORY: General Motors is giving up on its Cruise robotaxi business. The auto giant said Tuesday that it would end development at the loss-making unit, which had once been a top priority. GM said ...Yahoo Sports - 22h -
General Motors pulls plug on robotaxi business
After the announcement, the project's co-founder posted on social media "GM are a bunch of dummies."BBC News - 1d -
Rising costs will see disability services cut, leading charity warns
Mencap is one of a number of care organisations warning they will have to axe vital services.BBC News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Outriders Developer Scales Down Self-Publishing Projects And Lays Off 120 Employees
Outriders and Bulletstorm developer People Can Fly has announced that it has let go 120 employees, as well as scaled down some of its self-publishing projects.. In a statement on Twitter, People ...GameSpot - 1d -
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Iran to shut offices, colleges and schools in Tehran because of air pollution
Iran's state TV says authorities have ordered the closure of all governmental offices, universities and schools in the province of Tehran for two days because of poor air qualityABC News - 1d -
Unusual Rolexes Are the Focus of a New Dubai Boutique
Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons spent months searching for discontinued models to offer through the watch brand’s certified pre-owned program.The New York Times - 1d -
New rules sharpen investment focus on modern slavery
EU human rights directive adds to US laws on forced labour — but uncertainty surrounds Trump administration’s stanceFinancial Times - 3d -
GM: A's sought 'statement' with Severino deal
With the A's planning to play the next three years in West Sacramento, GM David Forst said the team "wanted to make something of a statement" in signing Luis Severino to a $67 million contract.ESPN - 5d -
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US shuts down prisons amid scrutiny over sexual abuse and crisis of suicides
Bureau of Prisons closes California facility and suspends operations at six others as rights activists call for clemency. The US Bureau of Prisons (BoP) announced on Thursday it was permanently ...The Guardian - 6d -
With a focus on food, RFK Jr. can actually make America healthier
Kennedy has decried the prevalence of chronic disease and the “mass poisoning” of Americans by their food.The Hill - 6d -
Britain forecast to reach peak gasoline this year in landmark moment for electric vehicles
Britain is forecast to hit "peak petrol" in 2024, according to a new report, with EVs on track to assume a much bigger share of the country's car market.CNBC - 6d -
76ers coach Nick Nurse says no plans to shut down oft-injured center Joel Embiid
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid sat out again Wednesday night against the Orlando MagicABC News - Dec. 4 -
What happens if Trump ends the electric vehicle tax credit?
President-elect Donald Trump has signaled he wants to end the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicle buyers. Albert Gore III, executive director of the Zero Emission Transportation Association, ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
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Democrats, forget ‘resistance’ and focus on ‘betrayal’
There are a few things Democrats can do right now to drive down support for the GOP agenda and position ourselves to start winning again.The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Qodo’s fully autonomous agent tackles the complexities of regression testing
The new autonomous Qodo Cover agent creates extensive validation suites to ensure software applications are, essentially, behaving.VentureBeat - Dec. 4 -
Ukraine ceasefire terms come into focus as Trump returns
Potential paths to a ceasefire in Ukraine are coming into focus as President-elect Trump approaches Inauguration Day, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaling his concessions to end ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
XDefiant Shuts Down In June 2025, Ubisoft Closes Two Offices
Ubisoft has announced that XDefiant will shut down on June 3, 2025. Additionally, Ubisoft is closing down its office in Osaka, Japan, as well as San Francisco.. Ubisoft explained that starting ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Vivek Ramaswamy Calls Out Loans for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
Ramaswamy will co-lead the planned Department of Government Efficiency along with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. One of the loans is for Rivian, a Tesla competitor.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Stephen King to Shut Down His 3 Radio Stations in Maine
The author, who owns the small independent stations in Bangor, said that the decision was prompted by a desire to get his business affairs in order.The New York Times - Dec. 3
