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Budget-friendly cars under $30,000 are overshadowed by amenity-stuffed, luxury models, new data shows
“Those vehicles are under pressure again, because automakers’ costs are going up,” one expert said.
Apple’s Tim Cook is under pressure—but there are a few key reasons leadership experts think he’s still the guy for the job
Looking at the big picture, some experts say Cook might remain CEO for years—and that might be the best course for Apple.
EU Imposes Sweeping Sanctions On Russia’s Energy And Defense Sectors
The European Union has imposed new sanctions on Russia's financial, energy, and defense sectors to pressure Russia to end its war in Ukraine.
AstraZeneca begins European exit — will invest $50 billion in the U.S. amid tariff threats
The U.S. is a key market for the pharmaceutical industry. AstraZeneca expects 50 percent of its revenue to come from the U.S. by 2030.
AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot on why he’s building in the U.S.: ‘Europe is losing ground’
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Five things you need to know about AI right now
Last month I gave a talk at SXSW London called “Five things you need to know about AI”—my personal picks for the five most important ideas in AI right now. I aimed the talk at a general audience, and it serves as a quick tour of how I’m thinking about AI in 2025. I’m sharing…
Nearly 3,000 people are leaving NASA, and this director is one of them
Makenzie Lystrup's departure from Goddard comes soon after the resignation of the director of JPL.
Mercedes-AMG gives us a ride in its next high-performance EV
Mercedes-AMG is following the Ioniq 5 N playbook with simulated shifting and sounds.
Google gets ahead of the leaks and reveals the Pixel 10 early
Google's next smartphone keeps the same design.
FCC to eliminate gigabit speed goal and scrap analysis of broadband prices
Analysis of broadband affordability deemed "extraneous" by FCC chair.