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Rush is a news writer and producer at WWDW Podcast, where she covers everything from lifestyle, books, sports, education, and tech. You'll often find her working out or watching Netflix with her dog—she's a big fan of the Bachelor franchise and loves spending time with friends!

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Feds clear the way for robotaxis without steering wheels and pedals

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Friday proposed a new national framework that could make it easier for companies to deploy at scale autonomous vehicles without traditional manual driving controls — like steering wheels, pedals, and sideview mirrors.  The guidelines also require AV companies to share a whole lot more safety data with […]

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Boohoo Shareholders Vote to Block Mike Ashley From Joining Board

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Boohoo shareholders have blocked Mike Ashley and an associate from joining its board in a blow to the Sports Direct founder’s attempt to control the struggling online fashion retailer. Investors representing 64% of Boohoo’s stock voted against appointing Ashley and Mike Lennon at a special meeting on Friday morning called by Ashley’s Frasers Group. The

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Walmart Says to Miss Climate Targets as Green Challenges Mount

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Walmart Inc., the world’s largest retailer, expects to miss short-term climate targets as issues including the availability of low-cost clean technologies slow the task of cutting emissions. Previous pledges to reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions by 65% by 2030 and 35% by 2025 are probably not achievable, and the company will consider reviewing its climate

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VCs pledge not to take money from Russia or China, and Databricks raises a humongous round

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Welcome to Startups Weekly — your weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Want it in your inbox every Friday? Sign up here. This week was full of news, likely because it is also the last “real” week of 2024. Which is another way for us to say goodbye for

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Hero truck driver in Ohio saves 4-year-old found wandering on busy road in the cold

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If there’s one thing we parents know, it’s that kids have a knack for getting into trouble when we least expect it. They’re naturally curious, mischievous, and always testing boundaries. And while we do everything we can to keep them safe, there’s always that one fear in the back of our minds—what if they slip

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Google is expanding Gemini’s in-depth research mode to 40 languages

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Google said Friday that the company is expanding Gemini’s latest in-depth research mode to 40 more languages. The company launched the in-depth research mode earlier this month, allowing Google One AI premium plan users to unlock an AI-powered research assistant of sorts. The in-depth function works in a multi-step method, from creating a research plan

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Here’s the full list of 49 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2024

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For some, AI fatigue is real. But clearly venture investors haven’t grown tired of the category. AI deals continued to dominate venture funding during the third quarter. AI companies raised $19 billion in Q3, according to Crunchbase data. That figure represents 28% of all venture funding. The fourth quarter of 2024 has been no less

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‘The world will never be the same’: Doctor delivers powerful affirmations to newborn

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A moment of pure joy and positivity during childbirth has captured the hearts of millions. Soneasha and George Baker, proud new parents, recently shared a TikTok video of their OB-GYN, Dr. Richard Bridgewater, delivering affirmations to their newborn son, Giannis, moments after his birth. In the viral clip, which has racked up over 1.6 million

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