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Will the future of transportation be robotaxis – or your own self-driving car?
GM is shutting down its robotaxi business, Tesla is creating one of its own – what does the future hold for self-driving?. Want TechScape delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Welcome back. ...The Guardian - 23h -
Changes to Accident Reporting Rules Could Benefit Tesla’s Self-Drive Ambitions
A focus on accidents involving self-driving cars may change under the incoming Trump administration, but dropping accident reporting rules is contentious.Inc. - 1d -
Turkey and sprouts drive down cost of Christmas dinner
The BBC digs into which bits of the festive feast have gone up and down in price.BBC News - 2d -
GM’s Cruise robotaxi business is latest growth initiative to falter
For years, General Motors CEO and Chair Mary Barra has promised a new future for the company, away from a stodgy metal-bending automaker into a tech-driven, forward-thinking company poised for growth.NBC News - 2d -
Mega-Farms Are Driving the Threat of Bird Flu
In the West, where herds of thousands of cattle are common, researchers are seeing cases rise at poultry and dairy operations. More than 50 workers have contracted the virus.Wired - 4d -
Wayve’s AI Self-Driving System Is Here to Drive Like a Human and Take On Waymo and Tesla
Unlike Waymo’s hybrid system of AI training with hand-coded instructions, Wayve’s AI handles the entire self-driving process, learning unsupervised to cope with the unpredictable and drive more ...Wired - 4d -
Here’s what’s expected to drive gold’s performance in 2025
Policy changes will be just one of the key factors for gold next year, says the World Gold Council.MarketWatch - 6d -
Microsoft to Incur $800 Million Charge Tied to Cruise Robotaxi
Microsoft said it will record an $800 million impairment charge tied to its minority investment in General Motors’ now-scrapped Cruise robotaxi program.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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. - 6d -
Mike Huckabee 'commends' Biden support for Israel's self-defense
Israel said Tuesday it had bombed more than 350 military sites in Syria during the previous 48 hours.The Hill - Dec. 11 -
‘We’re an evolving laboratory’: the island on a quest to be self-sufficient in energy
Harnessing wind, hydro and maybe geothermal power, the tiny Canary Island of El Hierro is blazing a trail for sustainable energy – and the secret is all in the mix. Words and photographs by Ofelia ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
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 - Dec. 11 -
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 - Dec. 11 -
General Motors Scraps Cruise Robotaxi Program
Carmaker cites competition, time and costs needed to scale the business.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10 -
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 - Dec. 10 -
General Motors Cuts Funding to Cruise, Nixing Its Robotaxi Plan
The automaker has sunk billions into making a self-driving car service work. Now it says it will focus on “personal” autonomous vehicles instead.Wired - Dec. 10 -
How GM’s self-driving strategy is evolving as it gives up on Cruise business
General Motors has bailed on its Cruise robotaxis, citing the amount of time and money needed to scale the business and an “increasingly competitive” market for autonomous vehicles.MarketWatch - Dec. 10 -
Health panel recommends self-testing option for cervical cancer screening
Women and people with cervixes should have the option to use a self-swab human papillomavirus (HPV) test as part of a cervical cancer screen, the United States Preventative Services Task Force said ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
US health panel adds self-testing option for cervical cancer screening
A U.S. health panel says women should have the option of taking their own test samples for cervical cancer screeningABC News - Dec. 10 -
Mickey Mouse heads to the House for toy drive
WE HEAR: The Mouse is coming to the House. Mickey Mouse is getting in the holiday and giving spirit as he heads to Capitol Hill on Wednesday. The famed begloved rodent will be joining a toy drive ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
The Brave New World of A.I.-Powered Self-Harm Alerts
New technology alerts schools when students type words related to suicide. But do the timely interventions balance out the false alarms?The New York Times - Dec. 9 -
Maresca: Palmer's humility drives Chelsea rise
Enzo Maresca praised Cole Palmer's humility and focus, saying the young star remains unchanged despite his Premier League stardom status and key role in Chelsea's 4-3 win over Tottenham on Sunday.ESPN - Dec. 9 -
Vanguard to accelerate wealth management drive in restructuring
World’s second-biggest asset manager will break advice business into separate unitFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
The historical traumas driving South Korea’s political turmoil
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s surprise martial law declaration prompted a swift response from protesters schooled in previous fights over democracyFinancial Times - Dec. 8 -
Uber will offer robotaxi rides in Abu Dhabi through partnership with WeRide
Uber said robotaxi rides will be available between Saadiyat Island and Yas Island, as well as routes to and from Zayed International Airport.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Waymo to expand to Miami, aims to launch robotaxi service there in 2026
Waymo is setting its sights on its next location: the Sunshine State.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Waymo unveils plan to bring its robotaxi service to Miami
Waymo is gearing up to bring its robotaxi service to Miami which will accelerate an expansion that’s been happening while its hobbled rivals remain in its rearview mirrorABC News - Dec. 5 -
Waymo to expand to Miami, aims to launch robotaxi service there in 2026
Waymo says it's setting its sights on the Sunshine State for its next expansion.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
In 'Black Doves,' Keira Knightley is a mother and an assassin: 'My teenage self is thrilled'
The actor discusses her role in Netflix's new thriller series, what it was like growing up in the spotlight and how she really feels about "Love Actually."Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
Some young Kenyans turn to kung fu for self-improvement in difficult times
A growing number of young people in Kenya see kung fu as a path toward future employmentABC News - Dec. 5 -
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Carville: Tucker Carlson driving controversial Trump nominations
Democratic strategist James Carville said he thinks the person with the most influence over President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominations is former Fox News host Tucker Carlson. Carville joined ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
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What drives home equity loan interest rates?
Wonder what impacts home equity borrowing rates? Here are the factors borrowers should be aware of.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Pro skateboarder charged with drunk driving
Kader Sylla, a 22-year-old professional skateboarder who has competed in the X Games was charged with drunkenly driving his Porsche the wrong way in Manhattan.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Sharon Stone’s tearful message to her younger self
The film star opens up to the BBC about nearly dying, online dating, and being branded a sex symbol.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Bluesky says X's "partisan microphone" are driving users to it
Bluesky has added millions of new subscribers in the last month as some users leave X. Here's what to know.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Tesla’s stock surges after self-driving software update, new Street-high target
Tesla’s stock jumps toward a 2 1/2-year high after the EV-maker’s FSD software gets its awaited update.MarketWatch - Dec. 2
