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EV Truck Maker Nikola Weighs a Sale as Cash Crunch Hits Hard

The fuel-cell electric truck maker continues to struggle as its cash reserves dwindle.

Inc. - Jan. 24

Leonardo, drone maker Baykar seek ‘synergies’ on battlefield sensors

Yahoo News - Jan. 24

Ozempic maker’s stock surges. A trial of a new Novo Nordisk drug shows promise.

Novo Nordisk shares jumped on Friday as the Danish drugmaker said an experimental drug was able to reduce weight by as much as 22%.

MarketWatch - Jan. 24

FEMA tensions pose test for Noem

Political tensions and questions swirling around the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) promise to be a key test for South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) as she takes over the department that ...

The Hill - Jan. 24

Ready Makers Inc. gets restraining order in dispute with Ready Maker (Gibraltar) Ltd.

A lawsuit has revealed the dispute between the original investors/leader of Ready Makers Inc. and its division Ready Maker (Gibraltar) Ltd.

VentureBeat - Jan. 23

Trump’s Mexico tariffs would shift plants to Asia, warns car parts maker

Sumitomo Electric head says president’s proposed 25% duty would amount to the US ‘strangling’ itself

Financial Times - Jan. 23

11 Best Android Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find those worth your money.

Wired - Jan. 22

Best Sheets for Every Bed & Budget, Tested & Reviewed (2025)

Is linen worth the splurge? Should you buy bamboo or silk sheets? We tested dozens of sheets to find our favorites, and we break it all down.

Wired - Jan. 21

Trump pulls the plug on battery-makers’ EV dream

The speed at which policy direction has been outlined is enough to have a chilling effect on the market

Financial Times - Jan. 21

Jeep Maker Stellantis Brings Back American Classics After CEO Exit

The automaker is moving to revive the Dodge and Chrysler labels after sales plummeted in 2024.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 21

The Congressional Review Act is a reckless tool

Resolutions of disapproval fast-track decisions by limiting public hearings and debate.

The Hill - Jan. 20

Trump, the Deal Maker in Chief, Is Back

The business world is expecting big changes — and potential disruptions — as Donald Trump returns to the White House.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Best Cooking Equipment for Meal Kits (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Meal kits make cooking easy, and these kitchen must-haves make the process even easier.

Wired - Jan. 20

Trump turbulence will test Labour

Reform UK and Tories could compromise voter support by looking cosy with US president

Financial Times - Jan. 20

Drone Makers Looking to Steer Clear of China Fear Beijing's Wrath

U.S. companies see risks in working with Taiwan as it tries to build a “democratic supply chain.”

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 19

5 Posture Corrector Picks for Support (2025), Tested and Reviewed

You’re hunched over your desk and phone for hours. We rounded up gadgets, a DIY trick, and even some yoga advice to help you straighten up.

Wired - Jan. 19

Champagne makers say sales losing fizz amid global gloom and changing habits

Shipments fell nearly 10% last year with French firms blaming economic and political anxiety, and cheaper drinks. Changing habits and the gloomy state of the world are taking the fizz out of French ...

The Guardian - Jan. 19

Best Kindle to Buy in 2025, Tested and Reviewed

Here’s how Amazon’s ebook readers stack up—and which one might be right for you.

Wired - Jan. 18

Scotland’s largest haggis maker creating new recipe to meet US rules

Macsween working to circumvent food regulations that have banned traditional recipe in US for more than 50 years. Scotland’s largest haggis maker is creating a “compliant” recipe of the nation’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

6 Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks (2025), Tested and Reviewed

If you want to wake up with the sun but aren't a morning person, these bedside devices can simulate a sunrise whenever you want to rouse for the day (and a sunset, too).

Wired - Jan. 18

7 Best Dry Shampoos, Editor Tested and Reviewed (2025)

I spent months testing 25-plus dry shampoos on day-two hair and beyond—these are the most effective formulas you can buy.

Wired - Jan. 17

Biden finalizes major loan to EV-maker Rivian days before Trump’s inauguration

The Biden administration has finalized a massive loan to electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian just days before President-elect Trump takes office. The $6.57 billion loan will finance an electric ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

You can now fine-tune your own version of AI image maker Flux with just 5 images

Whether for brand-consistent marketing visuals or detailed character art, the Flux Pro Finetuning API enhances precision and adaptability.

VentureBeat - Jan. 16

Film-maker Jacques Audiard apologises after Mexican outrage over Emilia Pérez

The director of the award-winning musical about a trans cartel boss has said the film isn’t intended to be realistic, but he is sorry if things in it ‘seem shocking’. Emilia Pérez director Jacques ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

8 Best Leggings (2025), Tested and Reviewed

Whether you’re doing reps or pushing Play on the next episode, these leggings are built for every kind of marathon.

Wired - Jan. 16

The 13 Best Meal Kit Delivery Services (2025) Tested and Reviewed

From Blue Apron to Dinnerly, I've spent years cooking with boxed ingredients shipped to my door.

Wired - Jan. 16

EU threatens to curb access for makers of Chinese medical devices

Report finds Beijing is discriminating against bloc’s manufacturers in same field

Financial Times - Jan. 14

Anysphere, a Maker of A.I. Coding Software, Raises $100 Million

The company’s Cursor product, which can autocomplete programming code, helped the start-up draw a $2.5 billion valuation.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

‘I was waking up five times a night’: how film-maker Mikhail Krichman escaped from Russia

The revered cinematographer was making an apocalyptic musical with Tilda Swinton deep in a salt mine when he realised he had to flee. Can he now save his son?. It was March 2022 and Joshua ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

12 Best Cat Water Fountains, WIRED Tested and Reviewed (2025)

Ensuring your cat is drinking enough water is one of the best ways to keep your pet healthy. We tested many models, and these were our favorites.

Wired - Jan. 13

The Best Automated Espresso, Latte, and Cappuccino Makers (2025)

Tired of plain drinks and pour-overs? Turn your kitchen into a café with these barista-worthy machines.

Wired - Jan. 12

How a Baltimore student became the NFL's go-to rug maker

With the help of Lamar Jackson's viral reaction, Ravens fan and college student Gordon Cartnail turned his passion for rug making into a lucrative business.

ESPN - Jan. 11

World’s largest chip maker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, reports record sales

The key supplier of advanced chips for the world’s leading tech companies saw record revenue in the final quarter of 2023.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Here’s Why Tesla Is Losing to Chinese EV Maker BYD

My latest five-whys analysis looks at Tesla’s sales slump.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Before Las Vegas, Intel Analysts Warned That Bomb Makers Were Turning to AI

Authorities say that before a Green Beret blew up a Cybertruck in front of the Trump International Hotel, he consulted ChatGPT—exactly the scenario police have been warned of for the past year.

Wired - Jan. 8

Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk, after trial disappointment, expands AI deal in potential $4.6 billion pact

At least four analysts weighed in on the prospects for Europe’s second-largest company, Novo Nordisk, after the Danish drugmaker reported disappointing results for its next-generation weight-loss ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Pentagon blacklisting of China’s EV battery maker puts US banks in bind

Involvement in Hong Kong secondary listing of CATL raises reputational risks for Wall Street groups

Financial Times - Jan. 8

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