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King Charles III welcomes Canada's Trudeau for private talks at royal residence
Britain’s King Charles III has given a warm welcome to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the two met for a private audience at the monarch’s royal residence SandringhamABC News - 3d -
Walgreens’ breakup looms as $10 billion sale to go private is reportedly in the works
Drugstore chain Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. is closing in on a roughly $10 billion deal to sell itself to Sycamore Partners, a private-equity firm, which would then take Walgreens private and ...MarketWatch - 2d -
A look at the historic mission to get private lunar lander on the moon
Over the weekend, a Texas aerospace company made the first fully successful landing on the moon by a private firm. Mark Strassmann looks at the mission behind the historic feat.CBS News - 2d -
23andMe special committee again rejects CEO Wojcicki's take-private offer
23andMe's special committee of independent directors on Monday rejected CEO Anne Wojcicki's proposal to take the distressed genetic testing company private.CNBC - 2d -
Pegula flies Austin finalists to Indian Wells on private jet
Jessica Pegula flies the other four finalists of the ATX Open from Austin to Indian Wells in California in her private jet.BBC News - 2d -
Nordstrom posts better-than-expected earnings ahead of going-private transaction
The company is not offering guidance for 2025 or hosting an earnings call, as it prepares to go private.MarketWatch - 2d -
Private Payroll Growth Slides to Seven-Month Low in February
Wage gains at private companies grew at the slowest rate since summer of 2024, and optimism about the job markets continues to dim.Inc. - 21h -
A private spacecraft is about to land on the moon — the second in less than a week
For the second time in a week, a privately built U.S. spacecraft aims to land on the moon. The robotic lander was developed by the company Intuitive Machines.NBC News - 17h -
Breaking down Grok 3: The AI model that could redefine the industry
Grok-3 still hasn't fully shipped yet. But it will surely set the tone for how other AI labs release future models.VentureBeat - Feb. 20 -
Airbus Says U.S. Tariffs Would Be ‘Lose-Lose’ for Airline Industry
The European airline maker, which is Boeing’s chief rival, said it would adapt to any new tariffs, including passing on costs to its customers.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
How Scholz’s party is losing ground in Germany’s industrial heartland
Far-right AfD could win its first direct seats in centre-left SPD’s Ruhr stronghold on SundayFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
‘The music industry is as cold blooded as Scrooge McDuck’: the return of rapper Yasiin Bey
Under the radar for a decade, the artist formerly known as Mos Def is back. He talks about rejection, revival, and his new partnership with the Alchemist. It’s the penultimate night of Paris ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Game Developers Fear Anti-Trans Measures Could Hit Their Industry Next
As companies like Meta, Google, and Amazon follow President Trump’s moves to roll back diversity initiatives, trans and genderqueer devs worry their already struggling industry could follow suit.Wired - Feb. 21 -
As US censorship industry collapses, the fight for free speech moves to Europe
The anti-free-speech movement is decamping to Europe, where free speech has been in decline for decades.The Hill - Feb. 22 -
Creative industries protest against UK plan about AI and copyright
Government’s proposals could make it easier to train artificial intelligence models using artists’ worksFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Markets relieved by German election result, but key industries remain mired in uncertainty
The outcome of the German election "has not resulted in a clear path to the constitution being changed to allow for a step change in government spending."CNBC - Feb. 25 -
Potential cuts at AI Safety Institute stoke concerns in tech industry
Potential cuts to the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) are causing alarm among some in the technology space who fear the development of responsible artificial intelligence (AI) could be at risk as ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
This is why Trump’s tariff plan has upended the car industry, and it’s not over yet
“No one is breathing easy”: Trump may have paused his plan to slap 25% tariffs on products coming from Canada and Mexico, but the U.S. auto sector is still reeling.MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
FCC chairman climbs WKRG broadcast tower to highlight, promote industry
The nation's top communications regulator made a stop in Baldwin County Monday morning and you might be surprised why.The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Gold's industrial applications: What investors should know now
There are lots of industrial uses for gold, and that could have a positive impact on your gold investments.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
US LNG industry faces obstacles despite Trump’s backing
The president sparked enthusiasm for American liquefied natural gas exports by lifting a pause on government permit approvalsFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
Former lumber industry executive named as Forest Service chief
The Trump administration’s pick to lead the Forest Service was previously an executive at a lumber industry company. The Forest Service said in a press release Thursday that Tom Schultz of Idaho ...The Hill - 6d -
Industry observers say GPT-4.5 is an “odd” model, question its price
Industry leaders find GPT 4.5 an interesting mix of capable model without pushing the boundaries of LLMs too much.VentureBeat - 6d -
Trump’s Tariffs Are Raising Costs for One of His Favorite Industries: Oil
The cost of steel pipe used to line oil and gas wells rose after President Trump said he would impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.The New York Times - 5d -
The US Solar Power Industry Is Trying to Rebrand as MAGA-Friendly
As Donald Trump rages against renewable energy, solar power is being reimagined as a symbol of American “energy dominance.”Wired - 5d -
US auto industry could be collateral damage in Trump's trade wars
President Donald Trump’s trade wars threaten to claim a casualty on the home front: the American auto industryABC News - 5d -
Trump’s directives deal fatal blow to America’s offshore wind industry
Economic case looked bleak even before the president’s re-election sent a chill through sectorFinancial Times - 4d -
Economic worries may soon hit the airline industry, one analyst cautions
Airlines typically face uncertainties around fuel prices and economic strength, but investors are focusing on the latter.MarketWatch - 3d -
Trump’s tariffs, whether implemented or not, have already hurt the U.S. auto industry
Many in the industry feel that the levies could still be called off. Virtually everyone is hoping that, if enacted, the tariffs will be short-lived. Regardless, uncertainty has already taken its toll.MarketWatch - 2d -
Trump proposal to create 'crypto strategic reserve' vexes some industry supporters
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is directing his newly created digital assets working group to move forward on creating a “crypto strategic reserve” along the lines of existing U.S. ...NBC News - 2d -
Linda McMahon, wrestling industry billionaire, confirmed as US education secretary
US Senate confirmed Trump ally and ex-wrestling executive as chief of department president wants dismantled. The US Senate has confirmed Linda McMahon as the nation’s next education secretary, ...The Guardian - 2d -
Copper smelting industry reels from threat of tariffs and China rivals
Fees charged to transform ore have fallen to all-time lows as Glencore halts operations at Philippines plantFinancial Times - 2d -
MIPS launches Atlas chip designs for industrial robots and autonomous cars
MIPS is launching its Atlas chip designs for physical AI platforms such as industrial robots and autonomous cars.VentureBeat - 2d -
Power struggle: will Brazil’s booming datacentre industry leave ordinary people in the dark?
While millions live with regular blackouts and limited energy, plants are being built to satisfy the global demand for digital storage and processing – piling pressure on an already fragile system ...The Guardian - 2d -
Supreme Court gravitates toward gun industry in bid to end Mexico lawsuit
The Supreme Court gravitated toward the American firearm industry Tuesday in its fight to end a $10 billion lawsuit brought by the Mexican government over claims the gunmakers are fueling cartel ...The Hill - 1d -
Aviation industry pushes Congress for air traffic improvements, more hiring
The comments came in testimony ahead of a House committee hearing on air traffic modernization.CNBC - 1d -
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Vance suggests other industries won't get tariff carve-outs
Vice President Vance on Wednesday said that industries other than U.S. automakers have asked for exemptions on tariffs, but suggested that the Trump administration would not extend further carve ...The Hill - 18h -
Tech Industry Workers Have Become Cogs In a Broken System
Optifye foreshadows a world where it’s AI versus the white-collar worker in a battle to optimize output.Inc. - 7h -
How Industrious Became an $800 Million Brand by Building a Sense of Belonging
The flexible workplace provider has grown its membership amid an ever-changing business landscape.Inc. - 5h
