Japan's Toyota announces EV and battery push in China and U.S., as its quarterly profit surges

JD Vance vows US will dominate AI in warning to Europe and China

US and UK refuse to sign joint communique seeking safe and ethical development of AI signed by 60 nations at summit

Financial Times - 20m

Humana says 2025 is critical for margin recovery as quarterly loss widens

Humana expects to lose another 550,000 Medicare Advantage members this year.

MarketWatch - 1h

Gods, myths & wonders of Japan’s National Parks

Yahoo News - 2h

A First Timer’s Guide to Skiing in Japan

Don’t expect raucous party scenes or over-the-top après-ski. In Japan, it’s all about the snow. Here’s a primer on where to go, stay and eat.

The New York Times - 3h

Television Academy to raise AI with lawmakers: 'We want to focus on its ethical use'

Television Academy Chairman Cris Abrego and President Maury McIntyre hope to increase the organization's role advocating for its nearly 30,000 member during a trip to Washington.

Los Angeles Times - 14h

What DeepSeek’s Success Tells Us About China’s Ability to Nurture Talent

China produces a vast number of STEM graduates, but it hasn’t been known for innovation. Cultural and political factors may help explain why.

The New York Times - 1d

How EV makers in China are ramping up competition: No down payment and 5-year interest-free loans

Electric car companies in China welcomed the Year of the Snake with several incentives, after major automakers reported a drop in deliveries at the start of the year.

CNBC - 1d

Novo Nordisk Shares Surge on New Obesity Drug Results

Novo Nordisk shares rose sharply after the Danish pharmaceutical giant said an experimental weight-loss shot helped patients lose 22% of their body weight in a clinical trial.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24

BP pledges ‘fundamental reset’ of strategy as profits sink

Chief executive Murray Auchincloss vows to boost performance after activist Elliott takes stake

Financial Times - 6h

A California Battery Plant Burned. Residents Have Gotten Sick, and Anxious.

Heavy metals detected in the soil have also created health implications for Monterey County’s agriculture industry, and the workers who pick the produce.

The New York Times - 20h

Here's what could be behind surging flu cases, plus symptoms to watch

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, doctor visits for flu illnesses have reached the highest level since 2009. At least 43 states, along with Washington, D.C., are showing ...

CBS News - 23h

Trump to announce 25% aluminium and steel tariffs as China’s levies against US come into effect

US president accused of ‘shifting goalposts’ by premier of Ontario for adding further tariffs on top of existing metal duties, as China’s fossil fuel levies come into force. Donald Trump has said ...

The Guardian - 1d

'Support' needed for NI drivers to switch to EV

Support is needed to encourage Northern Ireland drivers to switch to electric vehicles, an EV driver said.

BBC News - 1d

BMW bets on petrol cars as it warns of US ‘rollercoaster’ EV transition

German luxury-car maker to continue investing in combustion engine and hybrid technology alongside full EVs

Financial Times - 1d

China's tit-for-tat tariffs on US take effect

Beijing's move comes after President Donald Trump imposed a 10% levy on goods imported from China.

BBC News - 1d

China imposes retaliatory tariffs on $14bn worth of US goods

Beijing may be better prepared this time for renewed trade conflict with Trump, analysts say

Financial Times - 1d

China’s US tariffs become a reality

Plus, Mandelson becomes the UK’s man in Washington while political and business leaders debate AI developments in Paris

Financial Times - 1d

US and China on edge of trade war as tariff deadline looms

Donald Trump’s shock tactics may have pushed Beijing away from negotiating table, experts say

Financial Times - 2d

Japan’s borrowing costs soar to 14-year high

Investors bet on faster interest rate rises, saying inflation is ‘for real this time’

Financial Times - 2d

North Korea's Kim slams US-South Korea-Japan partnership and vows to boost his nuclear program

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said an elevated U.S. security partnership with South Korea and Japan poses a grave threat to his country and vowed to further bolster his nuclear weapons program

ABC News - 2d

'Trump study sessions': How Japan PM's homework paid off

The Japanese prime minister gets much needed reassurances that his country is still America's top ally.

BBC News - 2d

Jaguars announce full 2025 coaching staff

The Jaguars have announced their full coaching staff for the 2025 season.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

EPA facing monumental battery cleanup after LA wildfires

The EPA says wildfire are the biggest lithium ion battery cleanup in the history of the agency.

The Hill - 3d

It's a girl! Swedish royals announce birth of daughter

It’s a girl

ABC News - 3d

Starboard pushes an open door at Becton Dickinson as company seeks to separate its biosciences unit

Activist Starboard took a position in Becton Dickinson, calling for the company to sell its life sciences business. The company aims to do just that.

CNBC - 3d

The US relies on China for key medicines. They won't be spared from tariffs

President Trump's tariffs in China are in place and hitting all products imported from the country — including a number of pharmaceutical drugs that Americans rely upon. Chinese imports account for ...

The Hill - 3d

Trump pauses tariffs on low-cost parcels in US-China trade reprieve

Repeal of ‘de minimis’ exemption had sparked turmoil at US customs and postal service as shipments piled up

Financial Times - 3d

How Japan sparked Trump's 40-year love affair with tariffs

As a young real estate developer in New York, Trump said a rising Japan was ripping off the US.

BBC News - 3d

Starmer tells ministers to push ‘further and faster’ for growth

UK prime minister launches fresh attempt to reboot ailing government at six-hour cabinet meeting

Financial Times - 3d

What do Trump’s tariffs mean for US-China trade?

The US president hopes tariffs will help close the huge trade gap by potentially pressuring Beijing into a new deal. Donald Trump postponed his threat to tax all imports from Mexico and Canada ...

The Guardian - 3d

Japan’s Prime Minister Will Seek to Preserve Status Quo at Summit With Trump

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is hoping for reassurances Friday that the alliance is still strong. But in this White House, even a meet-and-greet can be a gamble.

The New York Times - 4d

Unity is working with Toyota on the next-gen human machine interface for cars

Unity was chosen by Toyota Motor to help it deliver a graphical user interface for Toyota’s next human-machine interface for cars.

VentureBeat - 4d

House lawmakers push to ban AI app DeepSeek from US government devices

Lawmakers in the House are proposing to ban the Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek from U.S. government devices

ABC News - 4d

Earthquake surge prompts state of emergency on Greek island of Santorini

Greece’s government has declared a state of emergency on Santorini after hundreds of undersea earthquakes shook the resort island for nearly a week

ABC News - 4d

US Shoppers Face Fees of Up to $50 or More to Get Packages From China

Consumers and small businesses are already feeling the impact of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, which eliminated a key trade exemption for parcels worth less than $800.

Wired - 5d

Japan's Toyota announces EV and battery push in China and U.S., as its quarterly profit surges

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