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UK farmers plan to protest at Parliament over a tax hike they say will ruin family farms
British farmers are descending on Parliament to protest a hike in inheritance tax that they say will deal a “hammer blow” to struggling family farmsWorld - ABC News - November 19 -
Massive EU-South American free trade pact would reduce tariffs, but some farmers are opposed
The EU and the South American trade bloc Mercosur are working to finalize a trade deal that has been in negotiation for over 20 yearsWorld - ABC News - 22 hours ago -
US farmers protest against climate law loophole subverting green fuel crops
American imports of used Chinese cooking oil as a biofuel feedstock have surged since passage of Inflation Reduction ActWorld - Financial Times - 9 hours ago -
Jeff Bezos and OpenAI invest in robot startup Physical Intelligence at $2.4 billion valuation
Amazon's Jeff Bezos and OpenAI invested in Physical Intelligence, a robot startup that raised $400 million at a $2.4 billion post-money valuation.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
This Robotics AI ‘Brain’ Startup Just Raised $400 Million From Jeff Bezos, OpenAI, and Others
Physical Intelligence, now valued at about $2 billion, aims to create AI models that can power robots.Business - Inc. - November 4 -
Guac-Tech? Why This Food Delivery Startup Is Set to Acquire the Company Behind Chipotle’s Avocado Robots
Exclusive: Serve Robotics will purchase Vebu, which makes the Autocado machine, in an all-stock deal.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
Robots sculpt marble in Italy, sparking worries about future of art form | 60 Minutes
A fleet of marble-sculpting robots is carving out the future of the art world. It’s a move some artists see as cheating, but others are embracing the change.Top stories - CBS News - November 10 -
‘Maybe Happy Ending’ Review: Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Are Robots in Love
A supersmart musical about making a connection arrives on Broadway in a joyful, heartbreaking, cutting-edge production.Tech - The New York Times - November 13 -
The Man Behind Amazon’s Robot Army Wants Everyone to Have an AI-Powered Helper
Brad Porter helped Amazon deploy an army of warehouse robots. His new creation—Proxie—could help other companies embrace more automation.Tech - Wired - November 20 -
MLB will test robot umpires at 13 spring training ballparks hosting 19 teams
Major League Baseball will test robot umpires as part of a challenge system during spring training at 13 ballparks hosting 19 teams, which could lead to regular-season use in 2026Sports - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Rob Manfred wants automated ball-strike system in majors by 2026 as MLB will test 'robot umps' this spring
The current CBA between MLB and the umpires' union expires on Dec. 1Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago -
Eye on America: Robots sculpting stones and "trash detectives" combat San Francisco polluters
In New York, we look at a startup that’s utilizing cutting edge robotics to make ornate stonework more affordable to builders. And in California, we see how San Francisco is deploying a group of ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Kim Kardashian cozying up to a robot is another example of AI entering our lives | Arwa Mahdawi
The next time you see dystopian thirst traps, we should be thinking about how these robots are going to be used by the self-proclaimed ‘warrior class’. On a scale of one to 10, just how desperate ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Parallel Parking Is Stressful. Most Drivers Still Won’t Let the Robots Take Over
In the Western world, some automated driving features seem to have fallen out of favor. Not true in China—and the reasons why offer a preview of auto industry changes to come.Tech - Wired - 2 days ago -
Neuralink Plans to Test Whether Its Brain Implant Can Control a Robotic Arm
Elon Musk’s brain implant company is launching a new study to test whether its wireless device can control a robotic arm.Tech - Wired - Yesterday -
FirstFT: Twin scandals hit PwC’s Asia profits
Also in today’s newsletter, the fallout from the Madison Square Garden rally and what happened to Project 2025?World - Financial Times - October 29 -
In Botswana’s Election, Diamond Profits Are a Defining Issue
The party that has governed the country since 1966 could lose power as the economy struggles from a slump in demand for diamonds, which made Botswana an African success story.World - The New York Times - October 29 -
Clariant Third-Quarter Profits Miss Expectations
The chemicals company reported weaker results for the three months through September and cautioned that it didn’t expect a significant economic recovery in 2024 due to persistent economic challenges.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29 -
Santander's Profit Beats Expectations on Lower Provisions, Costs
Spain’s largest bank by market capitalization reported a 12% on-year increase in net profit for the three months ended Sept. 30, as lighter provisions and costs helped offset the impact from the ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29 -
UK borrowing costs hit post-election high on eve of Reeves’ first Budget
Chancellor will draw parallels with Tony Blair government’s efforts to repair country’s social fabric in late 1990sBusiness - Financial Times - October 30
