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General Motors ends Cruise robotaxi program
It’s the end of the road for General Motors’ Cruise robotaxi program. GM said Tuesday, Dec. 10, it plans to “realign its autonomous driving strategy” to focus on advanced driver assistance systems for use in personal vehicles. This comes a year after GM grounded its fleet of driverless vehicles after an accident in California that led to Cruise… -
Federal judge blocks sale of Infowars to The Onion
A federal judge rejected The Onion’s winning bid to buy Infowars on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The satirical news outlet won the auction to buy Alex Jones’ platform last month. Jones was forced to put the platform up for sale to help pay $1.5 billion in damages that he owes to the families of the Sandy… -
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect fights extradition to NY, denied bail in PA
New details continue to emerge about the man charged with murder in the killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO. And wildfires burn out of control in southern California as strong winds are forecast to make matters worse. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect fights extradition to NY, denied bail in… -
Ukraine approves robotic combat droid for military use
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has approved the Droid TW 12.7, a new robotic combat system, for deployment in its ongoing conflict with Russia. The remotely operated system is part of Ukraine’s efforts to modernize its armed forces and expand domestic arms production. The Droid TW 12.7 is a tracked, miniature tank equipped with a Browning… -
OpenAI releases Sora as debate over artist contributions grows
OpenAI has launched its long-awaited video generation model, Sora, making it available to ChatGPT Plus and Pro users in the United States and several other countries. The tool allows users to create high-definition video clips using text prompts, with additional features to animate images and remix existing footage. During a livestream demonstration, OpenAI showcased Sora’s… -
Lord & Taylor to relaunch as online discount luxury retailer
Lord & Taylor is the latest department store chain set to make an internet comeback. The retailer will relaunch in 2025 as a discount luxury e-commerce platform offering designer goods and Lord & Taylor-branded products, according to its new owner. Regal Brands Global acquired the Lord & Taylor intellectual property in September after its previous owner, Saadia Group — which had… -
US charges 2 former Syrian officials with war crimes
The United States charged two former high-ranking Syrian intelligence officials with war crimes on Monday, Dec. 9. The Department of Justice (DOJ) said during Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Jamil Hassan, 72, and Abdul Salam Mahmoud, 65, oversaw operations of a detention facility where Americans and civilians who had been deemed enemies of the state were tortured. The indictment, which can be… -
Suspect charged with murder in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
The man accused of gunning down the CEO of UnitedHealthcare on a New York City sidewalk is charged with murder. And the Biden administration levels allegations of war crimes against two Syrians who were high-raking members of the now ousted regime. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Suspect charged with murder… -
FDA may soon ban artificial red dye used in candy, food and drinks
The Food and Drug Administration will decide whether to ban a common, artificial food dye often used in candy, snacks and beverages. The FDA said it has reviewed the safety of Red Dye No. 3, made from petroleum “multiple times” since its first approval in 1969. However, there’s a petition asking the agency to investigate… -
Trump says he’ll ‘most likely’ pardon Jan. 6 rioters on first day
In his first network TV interview since winning the election, President-elect Trump touched on some of his biggest campaign promises. He plans to start following through with them immediately when he takes office in January. In an interview with NBC News’ Kristen Welker for “Meet the Press“,”” on Sunday, Dec. 8, Trump said, “A lot of it… -
Jay-Z responds after being accused of raping 13-year-old girl alongside ‘Diddy’
Music mogul Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, has been accused of raping a 13-year-old girl alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs. In a civil suit filed Sunday, Dec. 8, the anonymous accuser claimed the assault happened in 2000 at an MTV Video Music Awards after-party. The federal lawsuit was originally filed in October only listing Combs as a defendant,… -
‘Risk and uncertainty’ as Syrian rebels oust Assad after decades in power
Syrian rebels oust dictator Bashar al-Assad, who has fled the country after nearly 25 years in power. And the suspected killer of a health care CEO in New York City is still at-large after eluding a massive manhunt for almost a week. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. ‘Risk and… -
How Lamb Chop became your dog’s favorite toy
The pet business is projected to reach over $150 billion in sales this year and one big player in the industry is Lamb Chop. The beloved sock puppet from a children’s television show has become the hottest chew toy for dogs. In 2008, the pet product company Multipet got the license to Lamb Chop and…