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Tesla Tests Cybercab Robotaxi at Gigafactory Texas Amid Push for Unsupervised Self-Driving

Nov 12, 2024 16:40 pm UTC| Technology Business

Teslas Cybercab robotaxi has been spotted on private roads at Gigafactory Texas, marking a significant step in the companys autonomous vehicle testing. This test comes as Tesla pushes toward its goal of launching an...

BofA: AMD Continues to Outpace Intel with Market Share Gains in 2024

Nov 12, 2024 16:31 pm UTC| Technology Business

Bank of Americas latest analysis reveals AMD has significantly outpaced Intel, gaining 15% in market share in Q3 2024. While Intel struggles with declining PC shipments, AMD thrives with a stronger presence in the Western...

Digital Currency Revolution

Tesla’s Bitcoin Holdings Surpass $1 Billion Again as Bull Market Reignites Investor FOMO

Nov 12, 2024 14:51 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Teslas strategic bet on Bitcoin has hit a major milestone, with its holdings once again exceeding $1 billion, Arkham Intelligence reports. This valuation spike aligns with a resurgent crypto bull market, placing Tesla...

Digital Currency Revolution

Record Ethereum ETF Inflows Surge $500M in Days as ETH Price Soars Toward Key $4K Target

Nov 12, 2024 14:19 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Ethereum spot ETFs have hit a new record with $295 million in inflows on November 11, pushing the four-day total beyond $500 million. Fidelity and BlackRock ETFs led the way, capitalizing on a post-election price surge...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu’s Explosive Bull Run Nets Whale Millions, Eyes All-Time High in Sights

Nov 12, 2024 13:28 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

As Shiba Inus price soared, one whale sold 100 billion SHIB, netting $2.85 million. The same whale still holds 2.5 trillion SHIB, a sign of ongoing confidence amid SHIBs 16% daily rally and anticipation of a fresh all-time...

Digital Currency Revolution

Bitcoin Closing in on $90K as It Posts Best Weekly Surge Since 2023 Banking Turmoil

Nov 12, 2024 13:02 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Bitcoin is on the cusp of reaching $90,000, with a powerful 29% rise over the weekits best streak since the 2023 banking crisis. The rally follows a shift in market sentiment, with investors anticipating new economic...

Future of Coal Series

Authoritarian fossil fuel states keep hosting climate conferences – how do these regimes operate and what do they want?

Nov 12, 2024 04:54 am UTC| Insights & Views Business

For the third year in a row, the United Nations Climate Change Conference will be hosted by an authoritarian state that sells fossil fuels. This week the 29th conference of the parties, COP29, is being held in Baku,...

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Economy

IEA Warns China Rare Earth Export Curbs Could Threaten $6.5 Trillion in Global Production

Chinas planned implementation of stricter rare earth export controls could place up to $6.5 trillion in downstream production outside the country at risk, according to the International Energy Agencys (IEA) latest Global...

U.S. Imposes 25% Tariff on Select Brazilian Imports After Section 301 Trade Investigation

The United States announced on Wednesday that it will impose a 25% tariff on certain imports from Brazil after concluding a year-long Section 301 trade investigation that found several Brazilian policies unfairly...

Gold Prices Slip as Oil Rally Fuels Inflation Fears, Strengthens Dollar

Gold prices declined early Thursday as rising oil prices reignited concerns that inflation could remain persistent, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates elevated for longer. The...

Asian Stocks Slide as Chip Selloff Deepens Ahead of TSMC Earnings

Asian stock markets declined sharply on Thursday, led by heavy losses in South Korea, as a broad semiconductor selloff and renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. Market participants...

Asian Currencies Hold Steady as Middle East Tensions Offset Weaker US Dollar

Asian currencies traded in tight ranges on Thursday as a weaker U.S. dollar was balanced by growing investor caution over the escalating Middle East conflict, limiting demand for risk-sensitive regional assets. Market...

Politics

Iran Warns Trump Against Striking Infrastructure, Declares Strait of Hormuz a ‘Red Line’

Iran warned on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz remains an inviolable red line, vowing to retaliate against infrastructure across the Gulf region if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on threats to attack...

DOJ Refuses to Release Unredacted Jeffrey Epstein Files to New Mexico Investigation

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said Wednesday it cannot legally release unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files requested by New Mexico officials, deepening a dispute over the states renewed investigation into the late...

US Restricts Commercial Flights From Congo Amid Ebola Outbreak

The United States has introduced new travel restrictions tied to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), preventing U.S. citizens and nationals who have been in the country within the previous...

NY Times Challenges Trump Administration Subpoenas Over Air Force One Report

The New York Times has asked a federal court to block grand jury subpoenas issued to three of its journalists following their reporting on President Donald Trumps new Qatari-donated Air Force One, escalating a legal battle...

Trump Orders ICE to Resume Traffic Stops After Deadly Immigration Enforcement Incidents

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to resume using traffic stops during immigration enforcement operations, reversing a temporary suspension announced just a day...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Apple Intelligence China Approval Lifts Alibaba and Baidu Shares

Alibaba and Baidu shares rallied on Thursday after Apple secured regulatory approval to introduce its Apple Intelligence platform in China, a major step toward expanding its artificial intelligence services in one of the...

Nvidia Partners With Fanuc and Yaskawa to Accelerate AI Robotics in Japan

Nvidia is strengthening its presence in Japan through new partnerships with leading industrial automation companies, including Fanuc and Yaskawa Electric, as the chip giant pushes to accelerate the adoption of artificial...

Hyundai Takes Full Control of Boston Dynamics to Accelerate Humanoid Robot and AI Strategy

Hyundai Motor has announced plans to acquire SoftBank Groups remaining stake in Boston Dynamics, giving the South Korean automaker full ownership of the robotics company as it expands its artificial intelligence and...

Jamie Dimon Warns Anthropic's Mythos AI Poses National Security Risks

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has warned that Anthropics advanced Mythos artificial intelligence model presents significant national security risks, highlighting growing concerns over the potential misuse of powerful AI...

SpaceX Stock Falls Below IPO Price as Investors Weigh Losses and Lockup Expiry

SpaceX shares fell below their initial public offering (IPO) price for the first time on Wednesday, highlighting growing investor caution as the companys early post-listing momentum continues to fade. The stock dropped...