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Los Angeles to Las Vegas High-speed rail
Construction has begun for a high-speed rail that would connect Los Angeles to Las Vegas by 2028. Pasi Lautala, the director of Michigan Tech University's Rail Transportation Program, joins CBS News with more.CBS News - Top stories -
Oracle to Invest $8 Billion in Cloud Services in Japan
The U.S. computer technology company said the investment will meet the growing demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence infrastructure in the world’s fourth-largest economy.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Japan -
Building Starts on High-Speed Rail Between Las Vegas and Los Angeles
The company that linked Orlando and Miami with a high-speed line starts work on 218 miles of new track.Inc. - Business -
Consumers may soon get access to a share of $8.8 billion in Inflation Reduction Act home energy rebates
Home Energy Rebates funding should start flowing to many consumers within months after the Department of Energy approved the first state application.CNBC - Business -
How a Jack Dorsey-backed bitcoin miner uses a volcano in Kenya to turn on the lights in rural homes
A small bitcoin miner in Africa is setting up shop in rural areas to try and bolster the continent's power supply while also making money.CNBC - Business -
From Sin City to the City of Angels, building starts on high-speed rail line
A $12 billion high-speed passenger train line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area has started constructionABC News - Entertainment -
From Sin City to the City of Angels, building starts on high-speed rail line
A $12 billion high-speed passenger train line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area has started constructionABC News - Top stories -
High-speed rail system from Las Vegas to Southern California breaks ground
Brightline West aims to be operational in 2028, when Los Angles hosts the Summer Olympics.CNBC - Business - California -
Groundbreaking ceremony held for high-speed train from Las Vegas to Los Angeles
Federal, transportation and union leaders gathered in Las Vegas Monday to drive spikes into a symbolic rail, marking the beginning of construction for a $12 billion high-speed rail line that will link Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area. “People ...The Hill - Politics -
Giant investment firms are pushing into new business areas, blurring the lines that define who does what on Wall Street and nudging once-dominant banks toward the sidelines.
Giant investment firms are pushing into new business areas, blurring the lines that define who does what on Wall Street and nudging once-dominant banks toward the sidelines.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Students at US universities file legal complaints over fossil fuel investments
Organizers at Columbia, Tulane and the University of Virginia write to attorneys general arguing schools’ investments are illegal. Campus organizers at three universities filed legal complaints on Monday arguing that their schools’ investments in ...The Guardian - World -
US business group says policy ‘inconsistency’ hurting China investment
AmCham China highlights concerns about lack of regulatory clarity as Beijing seeks to shore up confidenceFinancial Times - Business - China -
US business group says policy ‘inconsistency’ hurting China investment
AmCham China highlights concerns about lack of regulatory clarity as Beijing seeks to shore up confidenceFinancial Times - World - China -
SoftBank will reportedly invest nearly $1 billion in AI push, tapping Nvidia's chips
SoftBank will invest $960 million by 2025 to bolster its computing facilities in preparation for its own generative intelligence model.CNBC - Business -
I earn $120,000 a year and have $165,000 in savings. How do I invest in this high-interest-rate environment?
“My husband and I would like to provide our new baby with the best life we can.”MarketWatch - Business -
Ireland forecasts €8.6bn budget surplus this year
Government has room to offer generous pre-election budget but warns era of bumper tax receipts may be waningFinancial Times - Business -
Prosecutors ask judge to punish Trump for violating trial gag order
Manhattan district attorney’s office accuses former US president of targeting witnesses in ‘hush money’ trialFinancial Times - Business - Donald Trump -
Prosecutors ask judge to punish Trump for violating trial gag order
Manhattan district attorney’s office accuses former US president of targeting witnesses in ‘hush money’ trialFinancial Times - Business - Donald Trump -
Chinese speculators super-charge gold rally
Huge bullish bets on Shanghai exchanges show growing clout of Asian traders in market for precious metalFinancial Times - Business - China -
After $1.5 billion was spent, the centerpiece of Paris' Olympic efforts may still be too filthy to use
With less than 100 days to go before the Paris 2024 Olympic games in France, concerns about pollution in Paris' Seine river are being raised.NBC News - Top stories -
After $1.5 billion was spent, the centerpiece of Paris' Olympic efforts may still be too filthy to use
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$8 billion US military aid package to Taiwan will 'boost confidence' in region: president-elect
Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te says an $8 billion defense package approved by the U.S. House over the weekend will “strengthen the deterrence against authoritarianism in the West Pacific ally chain," in a reference to key rival ChinaABC News - World -
Rural Texas towns report cyberattacks that caused one water system to overflow
A hack that caused a small Texas town’s water system to overflow in January has been linked to a shadowy Russian hacktivist groupABC News - Tech -
Rural jails turn to community health workers to help the newly released succeed
To reduce recidivism, some rural counties are hiring community health workers or peer support specialists to connect people leaving custody to mental health, substance use treatment, medical services and jobs.CBS News - Top stories -
Waiver wire: Top picks for steals and speed
Tristan H. Cockcroft outlines the players you should be claiming off the waiver wire and who you should be dropping from fantasy rosters.ESPN - Sports -
Speeding Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Crashes in India
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Where Are All the AI Jobs? Not Just in the San Francisco Bay Area
Research shows companies are hiring AI talent in surprising hotspots all over the country.Inc. - Business -
Despite the Watch World’s Secrecy, Data Services Expand
Swiss brands and retailers now have a few options to determine what’s happening with the industry. Just a couple of years ago, they had almost none.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
12 Best Game Controllers (2024): PC, Switch, PS5, Xbox, Accessibility
A great gamepad instantly levels up your play. These are our top picks for Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.Wired - Tech -
CrunchLabs launches Hack Pack subscription to make robotics accessible to all
CrunchLabs is announcing its newest educational experience called Hack Pack to make robotics accessible to all.VentureBeat - Tech -
International hotel chains step up plans to expand in Europe
Groups turn to rebrands and conversions to benefit from travel boom rather than invest in costly new-buildsFinancial Times - Business -
Apple to Spend More Than $250 Million to Expand Singapore Hub
Apple will invest more than $250 million to expand a regional hub in Singapore to support growth and new undertakings in artificial intelligence, as the U.S. tech giant seeks to diversify its footprint in Asia and cut exposure to China.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Apple -
International hotel chains step up plans to expand in Europe
Groups turn to rebrands and conversions to benefit from travel boom rather than invest in costly new-buildsFinancial Times - World -
Euro 2024 squads expanded to 26 players in boost to Gareth Southgate
Uefa agrees to increase squad size from initially-intended 23Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor to referee at tournamentEngland and Scotland will be allowed to select 26 players for the European Championship this summer after Uefa agreed to an ...The Guardian - World -
Latin American cocoa farmers rush to expand planting as prices spike
Chocolate ingredient hits record levels on lower African yields and soaring demandFinancial Times - Business -
Latin American cocoa farmers rush to expand planting as prices spike
Chocolate ingredient hits record levels on lower African yields and soaring demandFinancial Times - World -
FCA proposes to reverse Mifid rules on investment research
UK regulator says asset managers should be able to pay for ‘bundled’ research and trading feesFinancial Times - Business -
Primark owner’s profits soar as investments provide boost
Associated British Foods says ‘normality’ in supply chains helps lift half-year earnings by 37%Financial Times - Business -
Four areas Bruins must improve entering pivotal Game 3 vs. Maple Leafs
The Bruins need to make improvements in these four areas to bounce back in Game 3 and beat the Leafs.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
7 Days To Die Is Finally Leaving Early Access After A Decade, Will Receive New Console Port
7 Days to Die helped kick off the zombie survival game craze, and now, over a decade since its initial release, it's finally leaving Steam Early Access behind with its planned 1.0 update.What was originally slated to be the game's Alpha 22 update ...GameSpot - Tech