DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump this week announced plans to weaken rules for how far automakers’ new vehicles need to travel on a gallon of gasoline, set under former President Joe Biden. The Trump administration said the rules, known formally as Corporate Average Fuel Economy, or CAFE, standards, are why new vehicles are too…
Nearly a decade ago, when the energy storage market was in its infancy, an industry organization set a dreamy goal: By the end of 2025, the U.S. would deploy 35 gigawatts of batteries connected to the grid. So how’d the storage industry do? In the third quarter, 4.7 gigawatts of batteries were installed. In sum,…
The nation’s freight railroads are going to be able to try relying more on technology and inspect their tracks in person less often after the federal government approved their waiver request on Friday. The Association of American Railroads trade group asked for the relief from inspection requirements that were written back in 1971 because railroads…
Over a decade ago, Google showed off a pair of smart spectacles called Google Glass, sparking a major ethical debate over wearables being used to covertly film people without their permission. At the time, the outrage was enshrined by the derogatory neologism “glasshole,” meaning a Google Glass wearer who was accused of having little regard…
As the conflict in Ukraine enters a crucial phase, recent negotiations between Ukrainian and US officials ended without significant advancements toward peace. Meanwhile, Russia has intensified its military operations, launching a substantial wave of aerial attacks that impacted vital infrastructure across Ukraine, raising both humanitarian and security concerns. Three days of discussions between Ukrainian and…
In 2021, Mark Zuckerberg recast Facebook as Meta and declared the metaverse—a digital realm where people would work, socialize, and spend much of their lives—the company’s next great frontier. He framed it as the “successor to the mobile internet” and said Meta would be “metaverse-first.” The hype wasn’t all him. Grayscale, the investment firm specializing…
OpenAI’s Gemini 3 response is coming sooner than expected. OpenAI’s Gemini 3 response is coming sooner than expected. Dec 5, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC Tom Warren is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declared a “code…
In this article NFLX WBD PSKY Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison speaks during the Bloomberg Screentime conference in Los Angeles on October 9, 2025. Patrick T. Fallon | Afp | Getty Images This isn’t exactly what David Ellison had planned in September. Just a few months ago, the Paramount…
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) — Treasuries closed out their worst week in eight months as conflicting economic data challenged expectations for how much the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates next year. US 10- and 30-year yields rose four basis points on Friday to finish a week in which they spiked the most since April, when havoc…
ATLANTA (AP) — With data centers flooding into Georgia, utility regulators face a big decision: Should they let Georgia Power Co. spend more than $15 billion to increase its electricity capacity by 50% over the next six years to serve computer complexes? Or could the utility overbuild and stick other ratepayers with the bill? It…
This week, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited India for discussions centered on enhancing trade ties and energy security with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit not only aimed to solidify cooperation between the two nations but also served as a reminder of Russia’s continued relevance on the global stage, contrasting the prevailing narrative of its…
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Two hacking groups with ties to China have been observed weaponizing the newly disclosed security flaw in React Server Components (RSC) within hours of it becoming public knowledge. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2025-55182 (CVSS score: 10.0), aka React2Shell, which allows unauthenticated remote code execution. It has been addressed in React versions 19.0.1, 19.1.2, and…
The S&P 500 index ticked up 0.3% yesterday, its eighth straight upward trading session. It is now less than half a percentage point away from its record high, and futures were pointing marginally up again this morning. Nasdaq 100 futures were even more optimistic, up 0.39% before the open in New York. The VIX “fear”…
The search leader is closing the gap in artificial intelligence (AI). OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is largely credited with kicking off the artificial intelligence (AI) boom that just turned three. The release of this revolutionary chatbot in late 2022 put the world on notice that generative AI had sparked a paradigm shift in technology…
<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==" alt=" Photographer: Chesnot/Getty Images ” loading=”eager” height=”640″ width=”960″ class=”yf-1gfnohs loader”> Photographer: Chesnot/Getty Images (Bloomberg) — Wall Street is gearing up to lend massive amounts of money to the biggest players in artificial intelligence — and simultaneously trying to figure out how to protect itself from any bubble that its financing may be helping…
As Syria continues to navigate its tumultuous political landscape, President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s recent remarks at the Doha Forum serve as a pivotal moment for understanding the complexities of regional security dynamics. With Israel’s military actions drawing scrutiny, al-Sharaa argues that these maneuvers are often employed as distractions from Israel’s own internal issues, notably the humanitarian…
As Guadalajara prepares to showcase its vibrant culture and hospitality to the world during the upcoming World Cup matches, the city grapples with deep-seated social challenges that overshadow this sporting celebration. With significant infrastructure projects underway to accommodate the influx of visitors, concerns about the ongoing crisis of disappearances in the region loom large, revealing…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has asked Waymo for more information about its self-driving system and operations following reports from the Austin School District that its robotaxis illegally passed school buses 19 times this year. In a December 3 letter sent to Waymo, regulators requested detailed information about its fifth-generation self-driving system and operations….
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday released details of a backdoor named BRICKSTORM that has been put to use by state-sponsored threat actors from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to maintain long-term persistence on compromised systems. “BRICKSTORM is a sophisticated backdoor for VMware vSphere and Windows environments,” the agency said….
ROMULUS, Mich. – Detroit Metro Airport has issued a statement about the ground stop affecting Delta Air Lines flights on Friday morning. UPDATE: Ground delay lifted, no active alerts at DTW Recommended Videos A computer issue caused the ground stop, which was changed to a “ground delay” around 9 a.m. Friday, according to the Federal…
22 hours ago Liv McMahonTechnology reporter Getty Images The EU has fined Elon Musk’s social media platform X €120m (£105m) over its blue tick badges – prompting an angry reaction from the US. The European Commission said by allowing people to pay for a blue verified check mark on their profile, the platform “deceives users”…
As the complexities of the Israel-Palestine conflict continue to unfold, regional players are increasingly vocal in their calls for peace and stability. Egypt and Qatar have recently urged immediate actions to address the urgent humanitarian crises resulting from military tensions, advocating for international cooperation to restore safety and dignity in the affected areas. This push…
For Immediate Release: December 04, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a new indication for Breyanzi (Lisocabtagene maraleucel) as the first Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy in the U.S. for treatment of adults with marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) who have failed treatment with or relapsed after two or more prior lines…
Presentation by Simon Humphries, Operating Officer, Chief Branding Officer Good morning, everyone. Thank you for taking the time and trouble of coming all this way to the Toyota Higashi-Fuji Plant here in Eastern Japan.Now, originally, this was a press shop. And as some of you may know, it was the factory where Shoichiro Toyoda and…
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s aviation watchdog temporarily rolled back restrictions on airline crew duty hours, days after the previous order disrupted operations at major Indian airports as the country’s biggest airline, IndiGo, scrambled to restore normal services. The new regulations mandated longer rest periods and limited night flying hours for crew and pilots to…
The Cloudflare logo appears on a smartphone screen and on the background on computer screen Internal server error in this photo illustration on November 18, 2025 in Lviv, Ukraine. Global Images Ukraine | Global Images Ukraine | Getty Images U.S. internet infrastructure company Cloudflare said on Friday it had issued a fix for an issue…
X was found in breach of transparency obligations it faces as a very large online platform under the EU’s Digital Services Act. The Commission said the design of X’s blue checkmark is “deceptive,” after it was changed from user verification into a paid feature. The EU’s executive also said X’s advertising library lacks transparency and…
The situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains tenuous, even following a significant US-backed peace agreement between DRC and Rwanda on December 5, 2025. Just a day after this historic accord, reports surfaced detailing further violence, underscoring the complexities and challenges in achieving lasting peace in the region. As children were among…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning people to stop using certain types of glucose monitor sensors after the company that makes them, Abbott Diabetes Care, said the devices were linked to seven deaths and more than 700 injuries. Certain FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors may provide incorrect low glucose…
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Nov. 21, 2025 in New York City. Spencer Platt | Getty Images The S&P 500 edged higher on Friday, securing its fourth straight winning day, as traders digested inflation data that could provide further incentive for the Federal Reserve to lower interest…
In the wake of intensifying conflict in Sudan, the humanitarian crisis continues to deepen, particularly affecting the neighboring nation of Chad, which has become a refuge for many fleeing violence. Over 1.3 million forcibly displaced individuals currently reside in Chad, a testament to the country’s ongoing commitment to assist those in dire need despite its…
As global tensions escalate, particularly with emerging threats from Russia, Germany has taken a decisive step by reinstating military conscription, reflecting a broader commitment across Europe to enhance national defense. Amid protests from citizens who fear the implications of this shift, the Bundestag’s approval signals not just a response to military necessity, but also a…