Honda and Nissan Scrap $50 Billion Merger Plan
The Japanese companies’ decision to call off negotiations highlights the challenges legacy automakers face in partnering to tackle new technologies.
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Trump’s nitwitted Gaza plan
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Trump’s latest tariff bid shows the old rules of trade no longer apply. Scraps of paper will not save us | Greg Jericho
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2 mass graves with bodies of nearly 50 migrants found in southeastern Libya
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Blackhawks Prospect Nick Lardis Joins Elite OHL Group With 50 Goal Performance
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A $50 million Ferrari-inspired mansion just broke a local record in Delray Beach, Florida. Take a look inside
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Trump Plans to Send $8 Billion in Arms to Israel, Bypassing Some Lawmakers
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Meta Plans Layoffs for Monday
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My husband and I are in our 50s — and 85% invested in stocks. Is our strategy too aggressive for the next 10 years?
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Trump administration to cut billions in medical research funding
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SteelSeries Valentine's Day Sale - Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off Gaming Accessories
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OpenAI Close to Deal that Values Company at $300 Billion
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UK statistics agency to scrap one of main household surveys
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Google scraps its diversity hiring goals as it complies with Trump's new government contractor rules
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