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Rivian received a $1 billion investment from Volkswagen as electric vehicle sales showed mixed results, with the electric Hummer nearing F-150 Lightning sales and Tesla reporting a second consecutive year of declining sales. Legislative changes eliminated tax credits for electric vehicles and renewable energy incentives, affecting companies like Slate Auto. Tesla demonstrated an autonomous vehicle...

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration violated legal procedures when it ordered the rapid removal of government health websites related to gender identity, resulting in the deletion of hundreds or thousands of federal healthcare resources. The affected sites included information from agencies such as the CDC, NIH, and FDA, covering topics like mental health, HIV testing, and contrace...

Syracuse Boat Tours began operating on the Seneca River and Onondaga Lake, led by Annette Peters, offering educational and sightseeing boat tours focused on local history, wildlife, and environmental stewardship. The company provides sightseeing cruises and private charters, supporting increased tourism and benefiting local businesses in Central New York. Syracuse Boat Tours emphasizes safety, sus...

José Fernando serves as Founding President of the Global Network of Guarantee Institutions and Special Honorary Chairman of the European Association of Guarantees. He consults for the World Bank and United Nations Development Programme on credit guarantees and green finance. He sits on the Advisory Committee of the European Innovation Council Equity Fund and previously served on its Investment Com...

Peter Thiel and other investors are creating Erebor Bank to replace Silicon Valley Bank for startups and venture-backed companies. Coinbase acquired Liquifi to streamline token launches and compliance, following its earlier purchase of Deribit. Blockchain security firm SlowMist reported a rise in psychologically manipulative crypto scams, including fake browser extensions and tampered hardware wal...

AT&T launched Account Lock, a security feature that allows primary and secondary account holders to prevent unauthorized changes to their wireless accounts, such as SIM swaps, phone number transfers, device upgrades, and billing updates. The feature is accessible through the myAT&T app and notifies account holders of any changes via email and text. This measure addresses the rise in SIM sw...

Apple filed a lawsuit against former senior design engineer Di Liu, alleging he stole confidential Vision Pro headset documents by downloading them to personal cloud storage before leaving to join Snap’s product design team. Apple claims Liu did not disclose his new employment, delaying access revocation, and states that the information could benefit Snap’s AR Spectacles. Snap reviewed the allegat...

The Coastal Community Fund launched in Florida to support early-stage startups, prioritizing the Tampa Bay area, with its first investment in St. Petersburg-based Spontivly. Founders Ashby Green and Kim Vogel designed the fund to enable local accredited investors to participate with a minimum investment of $25,000. The fund seeks to strengthen the local entrepreneurial ecosystem by leveraging stak...

Google released a dedicated Google Calendar app for Apple Watch, allowing users to view a week’s events, access Google Tasks, and use new home screen complications for quick schedule access. The app provides limited event details, prompting users to open their iPhone for more information, and offers a simpler interface compared to Apple’s native calendar app, which already supports Google Calendar...

Hy-Vee will host the Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit on September 18-19 at its West Des Moines headquarters, offering small businesses educational sessions, networking with company leaders, and a live pitch competition. Three businesses will be selected to pitch products to Hy-Vee category managers and share a $30,000 prize pool. Applications are open through July 14 for businesses with retail...

Microsoft is replacing the Blue Screen of Death with a Black Screen of Death in the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update, maintaining the error notification function while updating the interface for improved readability and faster recovery. The change is part of broader efforts to modernize the Windows experience, and system crashes will still occur, requiring users to continue implementing backup and...

Google has introduced a Gemini AI-powered feature in Sheets that enables users to generate text, summarize information, and categorize data by referencing specific spreadsheet cells. The AI supports tasks such as creating marketing copy, summarizing customer feedback, and sorting inquiries or business data. The function is limited to text-based responses, cannot access entire spreadsheets or Googl...

YouTube is testing an AI-powered search results carousel for select Premium users in the United States, displaying a featured video, relevant thumbnails, and AI-generated summaries for searches related to shopping, travel, and activities. The feature is available on iOS and Android for English-language videos and will run through July 30th for a randomly selected group. YouTube is also expanding i...

Zohran Mamdani leads the New York City mayoral primary with 44 percent of the first-choice vote, ahead of former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who has conceded. Mamdani's platform includes rent freezes, free childcare, improved public transportation, and higher taxes on corporations and wealthy residents. The final outcome will be determined by ranked-choice voting after all mail-in ballots are counted....

Apple updated its sports app for iPhone to include live tennis scores for Grand Slam and 1000-level tournaments, beginning with Wimbledon. The app now features a customizable home experience that allows users to group events by league and prioritize favorite teams. Since its February 2024 launch, the app has added support for Live Activities, football improvements, and national broadcast informati...

AI-powered automation is being adopted by nearly 60 percent of US small businesses to streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and optimize supply chains. Companies are using AI analytics for faster data-driven decisions, machine learning for personalized retail recommendations, and automation for inventory management. Challenges include data privacy, implementation costs, and workforc...

Olive Garden and its parent company Darden Restaurants reported higher-than-expected quarterly sales, with Olive Garden's same-store sales rising nearly seven percent and LongHorn Steakhouse showing similar growth. Darden attributed this performance to keeping price increases below inflation, attracting budget-conscious consumers. Industry data showed overall declines in quick-service restaurant t...

New data shows that 40 percent of corporation tax owed by UK small businesses remains unpaid, resulting in an estimated 15 billion pounds in lost annual revenue. The small business tax gap increased during the pandemic and has not improved, while other tax gaps have narrowed. Contributing factors include complex regulations, limited resources, and economic uncertainty. Authorities are advised to a...

Businesses are adopting digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and automation to drive growth and efficiency. Leaders are encouraging experimentation and learning from failure to foster creativity and agility. Companies are strengthening risk management, diversifying supply chains, and prioritizing employee well-being to build resilience. Diversity and inclusion initiatives are linked to...

Warner Bros Discovery will separate into two publicly traded companies, with Global Networks managing cable TV networks like CNN, Discovery, and TNT Sports, and Streaming and Studios overseeing Warner Bros Television, Warner Bros Motion Picture Group, DC Studios, HBO, and HBO Max. Gunnar Wiedenfels will lead Global Networks as president and CEO, while David Zaslav will remain CEO of Streaming and...

XRobotics, a San Francisco-based startup, developed the xPizza Cube, a countertop robot that uses machine learning to automate repetitive pizza-making tasks such as applying sauce, cheese, and pepperoni. The machine, which can produce up to 100 pizzas per hour and is leased for $1,300 per month, is designed to assist staff rather than replace them. After adjusting its product to be smaller and mor...

Lindsey Vonn has joined the advisory board of Athena Capital, a female-led venture capital and private equity firm founded by Isabelle Freidheim, while preparing for a return to competitive skiing at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy. Vonn, who has experience as an investor and entrepreneur, is balancing her board responsibilities with her training after recovering from a partial knee rep...

The BFI Film on Film Festival in London will screen rare nitrate film prints, including the oldest ever shown in the UK and a 1977 release print of Star Wars, using strict safety protocols due to nitrate film’s flammability. The BFI’s archive team selects, inspects, and prepares each print through a multi-stage process involving cold storage, gradual acclimatization, and technical assessment. Spec...

Apple will introduce updates to its Phone, Safari, and Camera apps, including a new scrollable view in the Phone app, a transparent address bar in Safari, and a simplified Camera interface. Users will have the option to switch between new and old layouts. Additional features include polls and background images in Messages, PDF annotation in Preview for iOS and iPadOS, and a dedicated Games app. Ap...

Entrepreneurs and business leaders are adopting power naps lasting 10 to 30 minutes to improve alertness, memory, and mood without causing grogginess. Experts recommend scheduling naps in the early afternoon, creating quiet environments, and setting alarms to maximize benefits. Research indicates short naps can enhance problem-solving, creativity, and stress management, but they should supplement,...