Uber Technologies, Inc. UBER just made a multi-billion dollar bet on Lucid Motors Group, Inc. LCID and Wall Street is buzzing about the deal. The companies aim to deploy over 20,000 Lucid robotaxis onto Uber’s ride-hailing platform over the next six years and is set to kick off next year in a major U.S. city. Trending Investment Opportunities “A Much …
Read More »The Texas attorney general has sued an adult swimming program after two transgender women were allowed to compete at a meet this spring in San Antonio, with one placing first in several events. The suit alleged that U.S. Masters Swimming undermined the trust of consumers through “false, deceptive, and misleading practices” because it said the other swimmers faced what it …
Read More »Trump wants cane sugar in Coke, but corn group warns that’ll slash jobs Axios Coca-Cola may swap out high-fructose corn syrup with cane sugar, Trump says. Is that healthier? CNN Trump says Coca-Cola is switching from high-fructose corn syrup to cane sugar. Is it better for you? ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Make Coca-Cola Great Again The Atlantic Coca-Cola dodges …
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As more and more countries consider legalizing medically assisted euthanasia, the debate continues over how, when and who should be considered for the procedure, and what other options exist. Most recently is the story of Emma Bray, a terminally ill English woman who passed away after choosing to voluntarily stop eating and drinking as a way to take control over …
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There are eclectic tales at the summit of this Open leaderboard. It just appeared as if nobody was minded to pay heed to them on a day when Rory McIlroy’s competitive return to Northern Ireland turned every head and Scottie Scheffler performed his usual trick of hiding in plain sight. McIlroy seemed to battle his game more than the elements …
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U.S. corn producers are sounding the alarm on President Donald Trump’s efforts to switch Coca-Cola products away from using corn syrup in favor of cane sugar, claiming the change will wreak havoc on the agricultural industry. Trump on Wednesday announced efforts to push Coca-Cola to switch to cane sugar for its U.S.-made products, a departure from the abundant and inexpensive …
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An elite Chinese cyberspy group hacked at least one state’s National Guard network for nearly a year, the Department of Defense has found. The hackers, already responsible for one of the most expansive cyberespionage campaigns against the U.S. to date, are alleged to have burrowed even further than previously known, and may have obtained sensitive military or law enforcement information. …
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A stem cell trial on a dozen Type 1 diabetes patients suffering from a severe form of the disease has provided at least a temporary cure for 10 participants. The remaining two also dramatically reduced the amount of insulin they require daily. The treatment, with an infusion called zimislecel, was created by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and has been the life’s work …
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Stuart Sternberg to sell Rays to group led by Jacksonville developer, report says Tampa Bay Times Sale of Rays expected to be final by September, team likely to stay in Tampa area: Source – The Athletic The New York Times Report: Sternberg to sell Rays for $1.7 billion ESPN Billionaire behind Jacksonville-based company could finalize purchase of Tampa Bay Rays by September: The …
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travel buddies A series exploring the highs, lows, and bumpy in-betweens of vacationing with other people. Photo-Illustration: by The Cut; Photo: Getty Images There are endless opportunities for a group trip to go off the rails, and, unfortunately, it can happen quite often thanks to the chaos and personality clashes that come with traveling in numbers. Group trips test your …
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