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Tesla Exclusion from EV Tax Credit Proposal Blasted by Congressman as Musk Slams California's 'Insane' Plan

Nov 26, 2024 20:58 pm UTC| Technology Business

Californias proposed EV tax credit plan has sparked outrage, with Tesla excluded despite being the states only EV manufacturer. Congressman Ro Khanna and Elon Musk have condemned the decision, calling it harmful to local...

Kia and Hyundai Unshaken as BYD Sets 2025 South Korea Launch in Competitive EV Market

Nov 26, 2024 20:34 pm UTC| Technology Business Economy

As BYD prepares to enter South Koreas EV market in 2025, Kia and Hyundai show no signs of concern. Experts highlight that tariffs, subsidy issues, and local consumer preferences make it challenging for BYD to compete with...

Google's DOJ Trial On Schedule: US Judge Rejects Delay Amid Trump Administration Shift

Nov 26, 2024 20:10 pm UTC| Technology Business Politics

A US judge declined to postpone the Department of Justices antitrust trial against Google, slated for April, despite potential policy shifts under President Trumps administration. The DOJ alleges Googles illegal monopoly...

OpenAI's Sora Sparks Artist Backlash: 'We’re Not Free Bug Testers for Billion-Dollar Brands'

Nov 26, 2024 17:07 pm UTC| Technology Business

OpenAIs early access program for Sora, a generative AI tool marketed as a creative partner for artists, is facing severe criticism. Artists participating in the program allege that the initiative prioritizes corporate...

AI has been a boon for marketing, but the dark side of using algorithms to sell products and brands is little studied

Nov 26, 2024 13:29 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way companies market their products, enabling them to target consumers in personalized and interactive ways that not long ago seemed like the realm of science...

Is TikTok right? Are there health benefits to eating sea moss?

Nov 26, 2024 04:48 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology Health

Sea moss is the latest superfood wellness influencers are swearing by. They claim sea moss products usually in gel form have multiple health benefits. These include supporting brain and immune function, or protecting...

AI harm is often behind the scenes and builds over time – a legal scholar explains how the law can adapt to respond

Nov 25, 2024 23:43 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology

As you scroll through your social media feed or let your favorite music app curate the perfect playlist, it may feel like artificial intelligence is improving your life learning your preferences and serving your needs....

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Economy

US Healthcare Costs Reached $4.9 Trillion in 2023 as Prescription Drugs and ACA Plans Drove Growth

Healthcare spending in the U.S. surged by 7.5% to $4.9 trillion in 2023, with prescription drug use and Affordable Care Act enrollments driving the rise, a government report revealed. The sector accounted for 17.6% of the...

Fed Delivers Third Rate Cut but Doubles Down on Fewer Moves for 2025

The Federal Reserve announced its third rate cut of the year on Wednesday, trimming the benchmark rate to 4.25 to 4.5 percent. However, officials now expect only two rate cuts in 2025, halving prior forecasts as inflation...

Wall Street Jumps on Fed Rate Cut Hopes Driving Tesla and Nvidia Higher

Wall Street rallied Wednesday, buoyed by expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut. Tesla and Nvidia powered gains as investors looked ahead to the Feds policy outlook and corporate earnings. Wall Street Gains as...

TikTok Challenges Looming Ban in US Supreme Court Showdown Over Free Speech

The US Supreme Court is set to hear TikToks challenge against a law demanding its sale or a nationwide ban by January 19. The case, pivotal for digital rights and national security, raises questions about free speech and...

Nvidia Stock Climbs on Positive Blackwell Update and Signs of GPU Momentum

Nvidia shares rose 2.5 percent early Wednesday as investors reacted to a report showcasing significant production progress on the Blackwell NVL system. The update reinforced expectations for strong GPU momentum in the...

Politics

Emergency Declared as Bird Flu 'Spreads' to California Dairy Cows

California Governor Gavin Newsom has officially declared a state of emergency in response to the rapidly escalating bird flu outbreak. The declaration comes after avian influenza was detected in dairy cows, a rare and...

Congress Approves $895 Billion Defense Bill With ‘Gender-Affirming Care’ Ban for Military Families

The U.S. Congress has approved an $895 billion defense bill that includes a contentious provision restricting access to gender-affirming care for the children of service members. The measure, which forms part of the annual...

Mike Johnson Faces Backlash Over ‘Clean Bill’ Spending Plan as GOP Divisions Widen

House Speaker Mike Johnson is reportedly in discussions to abandon the current spending plan in favor of a clean bill, according to a report by POLITICO. The move, aimed at avoiding a government shutdown, has fueled...

’Ten Commandments Debate’ Heats Up as 18 States Back Louisiana’s Classroom Display Law

Eighteen states have voiced their support for Louisianas controversial law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments prominently in classrooms. The legislation mandates that the religious text be posted in a...

Trump’s Team ‘Lays Groundwork’ With Mexico and El Salvador for Mass Deportation Plan

Former President Donald Trumps transition team has reportedly started back-channel discussions with the governments of Mexico and El Salvador to prepare for a massive deportation plan if he returns to office. The effort is...

Science

Missing Radioactive Material in New Jersey Sparks Panic — Are Drones ‘Hunting for It’?

A small amount of radioactive material went missing in New Jersey earlier this month, raising concerns over public safety and potential security risks. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) confirmed on December 2,...

Some black holes at the centers of galaxies have a buddy − but detecting these binary pairs isn’t easy

Every galaxy has a supermassive black hole at its center, much like every egg has a yolk. But sometimes, hens lay eggs with two yolks. In a similar way, astrophysicists like us who study supermassive black holes expect to...

Astronomers have pinpointed the origin of mysterious repeating radio bursts from space

Slowly repeating bursts of intense radio waves from space have puzzled astronomers since they were discovered in 2022. In new research, we have for the first time tracked one of these pulsating signals back to its...

How is Donald Trump prioritizing funding for cancer research in 2025?

President-elect Donald Trump has announced a major initiative to prioritize funding for cancer research in 2025, pledging billions in federal support to combat one of the worlds leading causes of death. The plan includes...

How will Donald Trump address renewable energy research funding in 2025?

President-elect Donald Trump has revealed plans to reshape the U.S. renewable energy landscape in 2025, sparking debates about the administrations commitment to combating climate change. While Trumps previous term focused...

Technology

Elon Musk Tells Users to ‘Stop Using Hashtags’ on X as Platform Moves Away From Trends

Elon Musk, CEO of X (formerly Twitter), has sparked fresh debate on social media after urging users to stop using hashtags. Musk stated that the platforms current system no longer requires them for functionality, adding...

Biden’s $300M Contracts to Reuters ‘Target Elon Musk’ as Federal Agencies Investigate His Companies: Report

The Biden administration reportedly awarded $300 million in government contracts to Reuters while 11 federal agencies conducted investigations into Elon Musks companiesTesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and X (formerly Twitter)....

Donald Trump to Allegedly ‘Waive Apple’s China Tariffs’ as He Aims to Stop Samsung From Dominating Global Market

Former President Donald Trump is predicted to waive China tariffs on Apple to protect the U.S. tech giant from losing market share to its South Korean rival Samsung. The claim, made by prominent tech analyst Gene Munster,...

Apple Foldable Future: 2028 Launch Set for 20-Inch iPad With Game-Changing macOS Compatibility

Apple is aiming for a 2028 debut of its foldable iPad, equipped with a 20-inch seamless display and a hybrid iPadOS capable of running macOS apps. This bold innovation could redefine the foldable market and set new...

OpenAI’s ChatGPT Search Takes on Google With Full Rollout to All Users Worldwide

OpenAI has launched its ChatGPT Search product to all users, intensifying its battle with Google in the AI-powered search market. The feature, now available across mobile apps and the web, aims to revolutionize how users...