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U.S. Steel CEO appeals to Trump after Biden blocks deal with Japanese firm
President-elect Trump has also opposed Nippon Steel's $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel, which President Biden blocked last week.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Toyota is 'exploring rockets' with nearly $45 million investment in Japanese launch startup, chairman says
Toyota Motor is exploring the development and production of orbital rockets, Chair CEO Akio Toyoda said Monday.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia Bets Big on Robots and More
The chipmaker, which has led a rally in artificial intelligence stocks, laid out a vision for dominating so-called physical A.I. Investors appeared impressed.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Middle East latest: Israel's military launches wave of raids across the occupied West Bank
The Israeli military has launched a wave of raids across the occupied West Bank, killing at least three Palestinians it said were militantsABC News - Jan. 7 -
Pentagon Labels More Chinese Companies as Military in Nature
Tencent was added to the Defense Department’s list of “Chinese military companies,” contributing to a selloff in U.S.-listed shares of the WeChat owner.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Controversial Trump picks like Sebastian Gorka likely to bypass Senate scrutiny
Sebastian Gorka failed security screenings during Trump's first term, but could return as White House counterterrorism chief.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Japanese steelmaker vows not to give up on buying U.S. Steel
Japan’s largest steelmaker said that it would not give up trying to purchase U.S. Steel even after President Joe Biden blocked the $15 billion bid last week.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia chief calls robots ‘multitrillion-dollar’ opportunity
Jensen Huang unveils AI models for humanoids and self-driving car partnership with Toyota at CES keynoteFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia’s ‘Cosmos’ AI Helps Humanoid Robots Navigate the World
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the new family of foundational AI models was trained on 20 million hours of “humans walking, hands moving, manipulating things.”Wired - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia unveils Isaac GR00T blueprint to accelerate humanoid robotics
Nvidia announced the Isaac GR00T blueprint to accelerate humanoid robotics development using large synthetic datasets.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
ZKcandy raises $4M for its gaming-focused Layer 2 chain
ZKcandy has closed a $4 million private round of funding to put towards building an ecosystem around its gaming-focused Layer 2 chain.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
Controversial congestion pricing plan takes effect in NYC
Driving just got more expensive for many New York City commuters as congestion pricing was put to its first rush hour test. Supporters argue the plan cuts down on gridlock and greenhouse gas ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
This Japanese man earned $80,000 a year from 'doing nothing'
When Shoji Morimoto was fired from his job, his superior criticized him for "not doing anything." Since then, Morimoto has spun a career out of "doing nothing."CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Trump Jr. plans Greenland visit after father stirs controversy
Donald Trump Jr. is planning to head to Greenland for a daylong trip just weeks after his father, President-elect Trump, said U.S. ownership of the Danish territory "is an absolute necessity." A ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Robot Vacuums Are Now the Tiny Butlers of Your Dreams
This year’s crop of robot vacuums can climb stairs and pick up dirty socks that are in their way. Soon they will be able to play with your cat. Good luck to us all.Wired - Jan. 6 -
Iran doubles military drills as it prepares for Trump
Islamic republic seeks to project strength in winter exercises following repeated strategic blows in Middle EastFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Sushi chain pays $1.3 million for motorcycle-sized tuna at Tokyo auction
A bluefin tuna sold for more than $1.3 million at an annual fish auction in Tokyo, in what organizers said was the second-highest bid since the event began in 1999.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
There’s a threat lurking right underneath Labour’s nose – and it’s from the left | John McDonnell
The party wants to seem in control. But many of its MPs have knife-edge majorities that a challenger could obliterate. Labour campaigned for 14 years to get rid of the Tories, and emerged from the ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Lymow unveils smart robotic mower with mulching blades and tracked threads
Lymow said the Lymow One is the world's first smart robotic mower with mulching blades and tracked threads.VentureBeat - Jan. 6 -
Chinese robot vacuum cleaner company reveals model with an AI-powered arm
Chinese robot vacuum cleaner company Roborock says its new model has an artificial intelligence-powered folding arm for removing socks and other obstacles.CNBC - Jan. 5 -
Israel’s Military Pounds Gaza as Pressure Mounts for Cease-fire
Gaza’s health ministry said that 88 people had been killed over the past day. Israeli and Hamas officials have been holding indirect cease-fire talks via mediators in Qatar.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
Draymond picks up Flagrant, Tech in controversial sequence vs. Grizz
Draymond Green was assessed two penalties in the fourth quarter of the Golden State Warriors' game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person at 116 has died
TOKYO — Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died, an Ashiya city official said Saturday.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
FBI finds bombmaking supplies at New Orleans truck attacker's home
The FBI has uncovered more chilling evidence about the attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Investigators said they found bombmaking supplies inside his Houston home and an apartment he rented ...CBS News - Jan. 4 -
US housing supply reaches highest total since 2019: Redfin
Per Redfin, active listings have been rising 0.5% month over month and 12.1% year over year on a seasonally adjusted basis.The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Japanese woman who was the world's oldest person at 116 has died
Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has diedABC News - Jan. 4 -
Syria's New Islamic Government Creates Controversy With Education Overhaul
Documents released this week by the new government in Syria spur concerns about whether it will seek to impose a conservative Islamic worldview.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 4 -
Meta Deleted Its Controversial AI Profiles. Here’s Why.
Meta still has plans to use AI to drive engagement on its platforms, though.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
Argentina police arrest man for supplying drugs to Liam Payne
Braian Paiz is one of five people who has been charged in "One Direction" singer Liam Payne's death.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Brown hails Biden decision to block Japanese takeover of US Steel
Outgoing Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) on Friday hailed President Biden’s decision to block the takeover of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, a deal that was valued at $14 billion. “The deal was ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
WWE begins its Netflix era after years of controversy, drama and ratings
On Monday, WWE "Raw" will stream exclusively on Netflix. The wrestling franchise is hoping for a huge global and multigenerational audience following years of success on TV and drama inside and ...Los Angeles Times - Jan. 3 -
Kohli & Smith in catch controversy
Australia's Steve Smith claims a catch that would have dismissed Virat Kohli first ball, but the officials rule in favour of the Indian batter on day one of the fifth Test.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
New Year's attacks fuel fears of extremism in military
The primary suspects in two deadly attacks on New Year’s Day shared a history of service in the U.S. military, underscoring persistent fears over extremism within the armed services that officials ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth and the Honor of the American Military
Donald Trump’s foreign policy may not be as disastrous as that of George W. Bush, whose idealism and hubris led to calamity, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be corrosive.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
‘Are we the first generation that won’t die?’: Bryan Johnson on his controversial lifestyle
The 47-year-old multimillionaire spends $2m a year on staying youthful and, in a new documentary, he explains why we should be following his lead. Bryan Johnson, the biohacking centimillionaire who ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
These restaurant chains closed locations in 2024
Wendy's, Applebee's and Red Lobster were among the chains that announced restaurant closures in 2024.CNBC - Jan. 2 -
Ukraine halts supply of Russian gas to Europe
Ukraine ends agreement to allow gas to flow through its pipelines, with European supplies set to be tested as cold weather forecast later this week. Ukraine has halted Russian gas supplies to ...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Ukraine Advances Killer Robot Drones With More Automation, Efficiency
Ukraine’s military-tech companies hone deadly drones, adding automation and efficiency to take on more functions from human pilots.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 31