Ohtani translator accused of stealing $16 million from Dodgers star
April 12, 2024
Ippei Mizuhara has been the subject of an investigation surrounding millions of dollars in wire transfers from Ohtani's bank account.
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Robotaxi regulators say Tesla hasn’t contacted them about plans teased by Musk
April 12, 2024
Elon Musk said this month he plans to unveil a Tesla robotaxi this summer, but California and Nevada regulators said Tesla hasn’t applied for two permits it would need.
Goldman Sachs just added stocks to its top Asian picks, giving one over 45% upside
April 12, 2024
Goldman Sachs' analysts said the risk/reward of one Chinese stock looked "increasingly attractive."
4 cheap stocks to buy and hold for the next decade, according to the pros
April 12, 2024
The pros share tips for picking cheap stocks that hold long-term promise.
Biden’s China tariff threats are more bark than bite, economists say
April 12, 2024
Trump imposed a series of tariffs on China in 2018, many of which Biden has upheld throughout his term.
Trump is about to face trial on criminal hush money charges. Here’s what to know
April 12, 2024
Donald Trump is accused in New York Supreme Court of falsifying business records in a scheme to conceal a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels.
Should You Subscribe to…Fertilizer? Only If You Want a Great-Looking Lawn
April 12, 2024
These companies send natural, often organic, fertilizers direct to your home. Go ahead and fire that expensive landscaper.
S&P 500 closes higher in rebound from inflation-fueled sell-off; Apple and Nvidia pop: Live updates
April 12, 2024
The S&P 500 rose Thursday as Wall Street digested fresh inflation data.
Why car insurance costs are skyrocketing and leading to higher inflation
April 12, 2024
On a monthly basis, car insurance prices as part of the consumer price index (CPI) rose by an unadjusted 2.7%, pushing the year-over-year increase to 22.2%.
What to expect from bank earnings as high interest rates pressure smaller players
April 12, 2024
JPMorgan Chase, the nation's largest lender, kicks off earnings for the industry on Friday, followed by Bank of America and Goldman Sachs next week.
Japanese PM Kishida tells Congress the U.S. must play leading role in the world
April 12, 2024
The speech comes a day after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and President Joe Biden met and outlined new military cooperation plans and projects.
O.J. Simpson, former NFL star whose murder trial gripped the nation, dies at 76
April 12, 2024
The former NFL star who was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife in a televised trial that gripped the nation has died of cancer, his family announced.
Vinod Khosla and Palantir’s Jacob Helberg call on Senate to ban TikTok: It’s ‘a weapon of war’
April 12, 2024
Top investor Vinod Khosla and Palantir advisor Jacob Helberg are calling on the Senate to act on the TikTok ban bill, as ByteDance fights against it.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy in shareholder letter says he’s committed to cost cutting while investing in AI
April 12, 2024
Andy Jassy pledged to keep looking for ways to cut costs even as the company doubles down on investing in new growth areas like artificial intelligence.
Vietnamese property tycoon sentenced to death in country’s largest financial fraud, state media reports
April 12, 2024
The Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan was sentenced to death on Thursday for her involvement in the country's biggest financial fraud case.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy spurns regulators after failed iRobot deal: ‘It’s a sad story’
April 11, 2024
Jassy said regulators' move to stop the iRobot deal shows they "trust these two large Chinese companies with maps" of Americans' homes more than they do Amazon.
New Tech That Asks ‘Are You Sure About Sending a Nude Photo?’
April 11, 2024
Obscured photos and warnings will discourage teens from exchanging nude photos with potential strangers.
X Received Inquiry From U.S. Lawmakers on Brazil Actions, Musk Says
April 11, 2024
Social-media platform X has received an inquiry from U.S. lawmakers related to the company’s continuing legal standoff with Brazilian authorities, Elon Musk said.
China will remain the world’s No. 1 growth driver, says the Asian Development Bank
April 11, 2024
China will remain the largest growth engine for the world economy in spite of its slowdown, says the Asian Development Bank.
China’s commercial property segment is seeing some bright spots amid a slump in the wider realty sector
April 11, 2024
China's commercial property sector is seeing pockets of demand amid an overall real estate slump.
Elon Musk and Jamie Dimon’s AI Predictions and What They Mean for the Future of Humanity
April 11, 2024
A chorus of business executives have made bold statements about the technology’s potential.
Artificial Intelligence’s ‘Insatiable’ Energy Needs Not Sustainable, Arm CEO Says
April 10, 2024
Arm Chief Executive Rene Haas said a push for energy efficiency is needed in artificial-intelligence applications.
The Black Market That Delivers Elon Musk’s Starlink to U.S. Foes
April 9, 2024
The satellite-internet devices are helping Russian fighters in Ukraine and paramilitary forces in Sudan. SpaceX hasn’t shut them off.
Chip-Making Giant TSMC Gets $6.6 Billion for Arizona Project
April 8, 2024
The U.S. government grant follows billions for Intel and GlobalFoundries under the Chips Act.
In the City, Personal Safety Starts With Your Smartphone
April 7, 2024
Turn on these settings in your phone and connected devices to add a layer of security.
Investors in Talks to Help Elon Musk’s xAI Raise $3 Billion, Adding to Industry Arms Race
April 6, 2024
The funding round could value the artificial-intelligence startup at $18 billion, though details haven’t been finalized.
Tesla to Unveil Robotaxi in August, Elon Musk Says
April 6, 2024
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said a car model without a steering wheel or pedals would be unveiled on Aug. 8.
Samsung Doubles Down on Texas as U.S. Chip Center
April 5, 2024
The South Korean firm said it will ramp up investment to $44 billion for its hub near Austin that makes advanced semiconductors.
Elon Musk Boosts AI Engineer Pay in ‘Craziest Talent War’
April 4, 2024
Tesla is raising compensation for its artificial intelligence engineers in a bid to ward off poaching from the likes of OpenAI, according to Chief Executive Elon Musk.
The Underrated iPhone App That Makes Everyday Tasks Easier
April 4, 2024
Don’t relegate the Apple Shortcuts app to the same hidden folder as Compass and Keynote—it might be the most useful app you have
Amazon Cuts Hundreds of Jobs in Cloud-Computing Business
April 4, 2024
Amazon Web Services said it planned to eliminate several hundred jobs in sales, marketing and global services, and would cut hundreds more from its physical stores technology team.
Nvidia Partner Bets $3.9 Billion on Midwest’s Chip-Making Potential
April 4, 2024
SK Hynix is planning for a facility in West Lafayette, Ind., amid an uptick in Midwestern semiconductor projects.
Elon Musk’s X Names a New Head of Safety
April 3, 2024
Many big advertisers have pulled back from the social-media company.
Cold weather, snow coming to Calgary starting Tuesday
April 2, 2024
According to a special weather alert from Environment Canada, a multi-day snow event will come after an unseasonably warm Tuesday.
Historic aircraft, veterans on hand to mark RCAF’s 100th anniversary in Langley
April 2, 2024
Visitors had the chance to view engine startups and get hands-on with planes ranging from World War 2 bombers to cold-war nuclear-armed jets to the Snowbirds stunt planes.
S&P 500 futures are little changed Monday evening: Live updates
April 2, 2024
The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average began April's trading with losses on Monday.
Winnipeg charity feeds hundreds of city’s vulnerable with Easter lunch
April 2, 2024
'It's important just to show that people care, and get together on a human level, and ground level, just sharing space with the community (and) break down barriers.'
Edmonton pub’s popular Whyte Ave patio stuck in ‘nightmare’ bureaucratic limbo
April 2, 2024
Hudsons Canada's Pub on Whyte Avenue is frustrated with the City of Edmonton after being told it can't restore its popular patio that had to be closed due to sidewalk construction.