UAW endorses Biden"s reelection bid for president
The much anticipated endorsement arrives at an opportune moment for Biden — who has called himself the most pro-worker and pro-union president in American history — as he prepares for a potential rematch with Donald Trump......»»
Chipmaker Broadcom completes $69bn deal to buy VMware
Green light from Beijing follows the meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping in the US last week......»»
Biden declares emergency over lead in water in US Virgin Islands
President Joe Biden declared an emergency over lead-in-water contamination in the U.S. Virgin Islands earlier this week after tests on St. Croix revealed levels more than 100 times the limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency—among the wor.....»»
Maldives to battle rising seas by building fortress islands
Rising sea levels threaten to swamp the Maldives and the Indian Ocean archipelago is already out of drinking water, but the new president says he has scrapped plans to relocate citizens......»»
Mental health summit at Apple Park hears from Tim Cook, Jill Biden, singer Rosé [Video]
Apple CEO Tim Cook hosted a mental health summit in the Steve Jobs Theater on Friday, introducing keynote speakers first lady Dr Jill Biden, Korean singer Rosé, and US surgeon general Dr Vivek Murthy. Dr Biden referenced the vision of Apple co-found.....»»
Tim Cook defends Apple Watch privacy focus in mental health talk
Tim Cook had to defend Apple's privacy policies during a meeting with Jill Biden and political spouses, after an accusation that Apple Watch users are being actively "watched."Apple CEO Tim CookApple CEO Tim Cook welcomed the spouses of political lea.....»»
Tim Cook defends privacy focus in APEC discussion group
Tim Cook had to defend Apple's privacy policies during a meeting with Jill Biden and political spouses, after an accusation that Apple Watch users are being actively "watched."Apple CEO Tim CookApple CEO Tim Cook welcomed the spouses of political lea.....»»
Details emerge of surprise board coup that ousted CEO Sam Altman at OpenAI
Microsoft CEO Nadella "furious"; OpenAI President and three senior researchers resign. Enlarge / Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI Chief Scientist, speaks at Tel Aviv University on June 5, 2023. (credit: Getty Images) On Friday, Op.....»»
OpenAI President Greg Brockman quits as shocked employees hold all-hands meeting
Details emerge in Sam Altman firing, which blindsided Microsoft and investors. Enlarge (credit: OpenAI / Ars Technica) On Friday afternoon, not long after news of CEO Sam Altman's abrupt and surprising departure from Ope.....»»
OpenAI President Greg Brockman quits as nervous employees hold all-hands meeting
Microsoft blindsided by Altman firing; has "utmost confidence" in partner OpenAI. Enlarge (credit: OpenAI / Ars Technica) On Friday afternoon, not long after news of CEO Sam Altman's abrupt and surprising departure from.....»»
Apple’s Lisa Jackson named one of the most influential climate leaders of 2023 by TIME
Lisa Jackson, Apple’s Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, was today named one of the most influential climate leaders of 2023 by TIME. The executive joined other influential personalities on this year’s TIME100 Climate l.....»»
Apple"s Tim Cook was among Chinese President Xi"s dinner guests
President Xi Jinping of China hosted a dinner in San Francisco on November 15, 2023, intent on convincing top business people including Apple's Tim Cook, that China is force for good in the world.Tim CookIt's not the first time that Tim Cook has met.....»»
US studying 2,786 megahertz of spectrum to fuel “next-generation” services
White House highlights five spectrum bands, hopes to avoid interference fights. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Jaiz Anuar) The Biden administration is studying 2,786 megahertz of spectrum that could be reallocated for p.....»»
Fain promises more gains for UAW in 2028 as ratification nears
Some workers are unhappy that the deals fell short of some demands. UAW President Shawn Fain says the union needs to organize more of the industry to achieve all of its goals......»»
Alaska judge sides with company on new $7.5 billion oil project
A federal judge upheld the Biden administration's approval of ConocoPhillips' 600-million-barrel Willow oil development in Alaska, a blow to environmentalists who argued it would imperil wildlife and exacerbate climate change......»»
"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" review: This return to Panem was well worth the wait
Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler lead "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes." This "Hunger Games" prequel dives into President Snow's role in the Tenth Hunger Games. Review. It's strange to say that a movie about child death-matches.....»»
Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon down 22% in a year
Brazilian Amazon deforestation fell 22.3 percent in the year through July, hitting a five-year low, officials said Thursday, as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government fights to curb destruction of the world's biggest rainforest......»»
Geely-linked ECARX eyes profitability as it seeks greater brand, geographic diversity
Geely-linked digital cockpit supplier ECARX is "on track" to break even as it rolls out new products and expands its reach to new vehicles, said John Marcus, the company's president of international......»»
Biden wants UAW style labor deal for all U.S. auto workers
Biden spoke to UAW workers here in Illinois as the Democratic president tries to rally support for his economic agenda and firm up sagging popularity numbers, ahead of a re-election campaign next year......»»
Honda lifts full-year earnings forecast on good foreign exchange, higher U.S. sales, better pricing
Honda's Executive Vice President Shinji Aoyama says a free-flowing supply of semiconductors is fueling production and sales while boosting profits......»»
Biden will meet UAW’s Fain in Illinois for post-strike victory lap
The event will be held Thursday close to the reopening Belvidere Assembly Plant, owned by Stellantis, near the border between Illinois and Wisconsin, a source told Bloomberg......»»