Volkswagen and Uber have announced a strategic partnership to deploy thousands of all-electric, fully autonomous ID. Buzz AD vehicles across multiple US markets over the next decade. The testing phase is set to begin later this year, with the first commercial launch expected in Los Angeles in 2026. The vehicles will be equipped with MOIA’s … Read more
UNICEF USA President & CEO Michael J. Nyenhuis says the world is at a critical moment in public health, requiring urgent and sustained attention and investment to protect hard-won gains against vaccine-preventable diseases. The value of vaccines cannot be debated, with over 154 million lives saved worldwide since their introduction. UNICEF plays a key role … Read more
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Major US airlines are reducing flights and withdrawing financial guidance due to declining domestic travel demand. American Airlines, Southwest, and Delta have all cited weakening sales among economy class leisure travelers as the reason for their actions. Weakening economic sentiment has led to a decline in consumer confidence, with many people fearing a recession and … Read more
Researchers at Georgia Tech have created a soft robot that can jump like nothing seen before. Inspired by flatworms, the five-inch robot can leap up to 10 feet into the air without legs. The design mimics the natural mechanism of flatworms, which use their center of mass and form tight bends in their bodies to … Read more
Nissan Motor Corp. expects to post a loss of 700 billion yen ($4.9 billion) to 750 billion yen ($5.3 billion) for the fiscal year through March due to declining sales and devalued assets, citing higher impairment costs and reduced vehicle production. The automaker, which produces mid-size sedans like the Altima and luxury models like Infiniti, … Read more
US administration officials are concerned about the economic impact of China’s restrictions on rare-earth exports, which could cut off critical supplies to key industries and defense contractors. The move has sparked alarm among federal agencies, as Beijing curbs the export of these essential minerals used in military drones, consumer electronics, and electric cars. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/04/24/rare-earths-trade-war-us-china
Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a soft robot capable of hopping forward and backward, inspired by the unique locomotion of nematode worms. The device, made of silicone rods with carbon-fiber spines, can jump up to 10 feet into the air, similar to the impressive leaps of the microscopic parasitic worm. The team drew inspiration … Read more
The Cleveland Browns will make history tonight as they select a player with their No. 2 overall pick. This marks the team’s first first-round pick since 2021, when they chose cornerback Greg Newsome II with the 26th overall selection. The Browns had previously traded away three first-round picks to Houston in exchange for quarterback Deshaun … Read more