Auto leaders’ venture company picks North Carolina global headquarters
A venture formed by seven of the world’s largest automakers plans to set up its global headquarters in North Carolina after receiving more than $3 million in taxpayer subsidies as potential compensation. IONNA says it was formed with the goal of “redefining, leading, innovating, creating and driving charging as an end-to-end integrated customer experience” in […]
Teens charged with felony vandalism for leaving ‘black scuff marks’ on LGBTQ crosswalk; scooter company declares no-go zone
One adult and two minors charged with a felony A man riding a scooter across an LGBTQ+ crosswalk in Spokane, Washington prompted a scooter rental company to declare the area off limits to protect a mural. Spokane police said they responded to a report of the mural being vandalized and witnessed some of the damage […]
Apple reveals AI features for iPhones in ‘game-changer’ for the company
Apple on Monday announced AI features across its devices called “Apple Intelligence” and a partnership with ChatGPT maker OpenAI as the tech giant tries to convince Wall Street that it’s keeping up in the fast-growing technology race. OpenAI head Sam Altman was seated in the VIP section at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, which began with […]
Diddy Sells Off Stake in Revolt, the Media Company he Founded in 2013
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rapper and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs has sold his stake in Revolt, the media company he founded more than a decade ago. Los Angeles-based Revolt said in a statement on its website Tuesday that all of Combs’ stock in the company, which he held as chairman, had been redeemed and redeemed […]
GOP candidate for swing House district once defended Chinese company in lawsuit
The Republican lawyer running for U.S. House of Representatives in the battleground state of Michigan has previously defended Chinese companies involved in multiple espionage investigations. Paul Hudson, a Michigan attorney running in the Republican primary for Michigan’s 3rd Congressional District, was one of the lawyers representing Yubei (Xinxiang) Powered Steering Systems in a 2015 lawsuit […]
Ex-Meta engineer sues company over wrongful termination related to handling of pro-Palestinian content
A former Meta engineer has sued his former company for wrongful termination, claiming he was fired after researching pro-Palestinian content as part of his job. According to the criminal complaint, Feras Hamad worked as a software engineer at Meta and was tasked with overseeing Instagram’s content filters related to the war in Gaza and Ukraine. […]
Australia Orders Chinese Investors to Reduce Stake in Rare Earths Mining Company
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Sunday ordered a Chinese investment fund to sell its stake in Sydney-based rare earth mining company Northern Minerals, which he said was critical to Australia’s national interests. “The decision is based on advice from the Foreign Investment Review Board and aims to safeguard our national interests and ensure compliance with […]
Nvidia crosses $3 trillion, overtakes Apple as second-most valuable company
Nvidia’s market capitalization surpassed $3 trillion for the first time on Wednesday, making the chipmaker the world’s second-most valuable company, surpassing Apple. Shares in the chipmaker, which makes processors at the heart of the current artificial intelligence (AI) boom, rose 5.16% on Wednesday ahead of a stock split on Friday. Microsoft remains the world’s most […]
Nvidia surpasses Apple to become the second-largest public company in the US – CNN
Ann Wang/Reuters Chipmaker Nvidia has become the biggest beneficiary of the AI boom that has swept Wall Street this year. new york CNN — Wall Street’s favorite artificial intelligence company, Nvidia, continues to grow to staggering heights. The AI chipmaker’s market capitalization rose to $3.19 trillion on Wednesday, just ahead of Apple’s $2.99 trillion, making […]
Charles Boggini Company recalls drinks that contain dye linked to cancer: FDA
A Connecticut company that sells flavored sodas to restaurants has recalled four products after the Food and Drug Administration said they contained preservatives and food colorings. cancer. Coventry, Connecticut-based Charles Boggini Co. voluntarily recalled Pink Lemonade, Cola Flavor Base, Yellow Lemonade and Yellow Lemonade X, all of which are sold to restaurants in one- and […]