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Here's the full list of 39 US AI startups that have raised $100M or
more in 2024 | TechCrunch
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The third quarter also saw the close of the largest venture deal of
all time: OpenAI raised a behemoth $6.6 billion round. OpenAI’s deal
was one of six AI funding rounds over $1 billion in 2024.

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This Ridiculously Cheap Warren Buffett Stock Could Make You Richer
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American Express is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley
Fool company. Jennifer Saibil has positions in American Express and
Apple. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple,
Berkshire Hathaway, Target, and Ulta Beauty. The Motley Fool has a
disclosure policy.















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Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
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And here is our regular feature in which we highlight a different
person each week. This time around, we note that Talus Bio hired
Gaelle Mercenne as head of biology. Previously, she worked at Sumitomo
Pharma America, where she was associate director of research
innovation.

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Trump Is Said to Consider Brooke Rollins for White House Chief of
Staff
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Since the end of the Trump presidency, she has been running the
America First Policy Institute, a think tank stocked with former
senior Trump administration officials, including Mr. Trump’s former
economic adviser, Larry Kudlow; his former principal deputy press
secretary, Hogan Gidley, and his former acting secretary of homeland
security, Chad Wolf.














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In Michigan, Walz Assails Trump's Record on Manufacturing
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The Trump campaign argued in a statement that Mr. Trump had created
jobs for auto workers before the pandemic and negotiated the United
States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, a trade deal that included incentives
to make cars in North America. The campaign also said he would help
the manufacturing industry if re-elected by imposing tariffs against
other countries.

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James Carville on Aging, Edibles and His Anxieties About Harris
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“He was one of the first inside the Democratic Party to speak out
openly and say this will be a mistake: that the American people do not
want these two men,” said Karl Rove, the longtime Republican
consultant. “That took a lot of courage.”














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Elon Musk's X worked with Donald Trump's campaign to downplay hacked
materials, report says
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He’s also launched America PAC, a super political action committee
that is spending a sizable chunk of change to help Trump on the
national stage and Republicans in tight congressional races. Exactly
how much money Musk has personally contributed to the group is
unknown, although he initially discussed a budget between $140 million
and $180 million, the Times reports. America PAC will file its
third-quarter report later this month.

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What to Do if You Fall Behind on Auto Loan Payments
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The American Financial Services Association, a trade group for
consumer financing companies, said in an emailed statement that the
consumer bureau “is quick to categorize errors as though they are
malicious, intentional or profitable.”














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Opinion | What Do Liberals Believe About Late-Term Abortion?
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Is it possible to be pro-life and support some form of I.V.F.? Yes —
but not the mainstream American form, with hundreds of thousands of
embryos kept on ice and a significant percentage slated for
destruction. The most sincere and consistent pro-lifers know this, but
for a number of abortion opponents the issue is clearly a zone of
cognitive dissonance, where they prefer not to follow their own
premises to a personally uncomfortable or politically untenable
conclusion.

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Do you want a giant Redbox machine? Now's your chance
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Redbox was on top of the world just ten years ago, boasting of nearly
$2 billion in yearly revenue and installing over 43,000 kiosks across
the US and Canada. It managed to hang on a bit longer than
Blockbuster, but now it’s gone forever.














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Talks on UK rejoining EU could start in 10 years' time, says Peter
Mandelson
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"[It] depends on how successfully we rebuild the foundations. It also
depends what's going on in the rest of the world; what's going on in
the rest of Europe that might actually make us converge a bit more;
what happens in the United States that might bring Europe further
together, quicker than we think."

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A comprehensive list of 2024 tech layoffs | TechCrunch
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Alyssa Stringer is the Audience Development Manager for TechCrunch.
She previously worked for HW Media as Audience Development Manager
across HousingWire, RealTrends and FinLedger media brands. Prior to
her experience in audience development, Alyssa worked as a content
writer and holds a Bachelor’s in Journalism at the University of
North Texas.














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New rounds will help startups challenge well-funded rivals |
TechCrunch
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Shield AI co-founder Brandon Tseng talked to TechCrunch about defense
tech and the war in Ukraine, one week after he and other startup execs
gathered with members of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee in a
rare public hearing in Silicon Valley. A former Navy SEAL, Tseng is
firmly opposed to fully autonomous weapons.

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Announcing more judges for Startup Battlefield at Disrupt 2024 |
TechCrunch
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The Startup Battlefield winner, who will walk away with a $100,000
equity-free prize, will be announced at Disrupt 2024 — the startup
epicenter. Join 10,000 attendees to witness this groundbreaking moment
and see the next wave of tech innovation.














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Sequoia Capital, CISA, and Tidelift take the Stage at Disrupt 2024 |
Techcrunch
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As the conversation unfolds, these leaders will offer actionable
insights on how to foster a secure, sustainable open source ecosystem.
With Disrupt 2024 bringing together the brightest minds in tech, this
panel is a must-attend for anyone seeking to understand the future of
open source. It’s not just about code — it’s about securing the
foundation of global innovation. 

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Americans Beware: Suze Orman Explains The Little-Known Trick To Dodge
The Social Security 'Tax Torpedo' And Retire With More Money
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Another way to lessen your dependence on Social Security is by
investing in real estate. While real estate can be a bit of a hassle
– between high down payments, mortgage rates around 6% and annual
upkeep costs averaging $18,000 – it's a strong option for
diversifying your retirement portfolio. And yes, you can even invest
in real estate through a Roth IRA, ensuring tax-free gains and
distributions that won't trigger the tax torpedo.













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Engadget Podcast: Hunting data center vampires with Paris Marx
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So check me out there. I talked about the new HBO of the new Mac
series, The Franchise, which is the superhero spoof sort of thing.
It's, it's a lot of fun to check out that. That's a podcast about
movies and TV at the filmcast, thefilmcast. com.

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Billionaires Are Buying This Cryptocurrency That Could Soar 2,276%,
According to Cathie Wood
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On rare occasions, our expert team of analysts issues a “Double
Down” stock recommendation for companies that they think are about
to pop. If you’re worried you’ve already missed your chance to
invest, now is the best time to buy before it’s too late. And the
numbers speak for themselves:

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Five Reasons to be Bullish on SoFi Technologies (SOFI) Stock on the
Dip
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In summary, despite short-term challenges and cautious analyst
sentiment, SoFi’s strong revenue growth, improving profitability,
and strategic diversification make a compelling case for growth at a
reasonable valuation for long-term investors. With a rapidly expanding
member base and a digital-first strategy, I believe the company is
well-positioned to thrive in the evolving fintech landscape. This
warrants a bullish sentiment for SOFI stock at current prices.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Servers Are Set to Become a $187 Billion
Industry in 2024: 2 Hot Stocks That Are Set to Soar Thanks to This
Massive Opportunity
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Servers Are Set to Become a $187 Billion
Industry in 2024: 2 Hot Stocks That Are Set to Soar Thanks to This
Massive Opportunity was originally published by The Motley Fool

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Kinder Morgan's 'Core Business Is Robust Now,' BofA Upgrades Stock
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More importantly, the rise in power demand driven by electrification
and AI is expected to contribute an additional conservative estimate
of 4-5 Bcf/d of gas demand by 2030, particularly in regions served by
Kinder Morgan pipelines.

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Boeing to cut 17,000 jobs and delay first 777X delivery as strike hits
finances
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These options include selling common stock as well as securities such
as mandatory convertible bonds and preferred equity, according to the
sources. One of the sources said they suggested to Boeing that it
should raise around $10 billion.

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Boeing will lay off 10% of its employees as a strike by factory
workers cripples airplane production
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The Federal Aviation Administration increased scrutiny of the company
after a panel blew out of a Max during an Alaska Airlines flight in
January. Boeing has agreed to plead guilty and pay a fine for
conspiracy to commit fraud tied to the Max, but relatives of the 346
people who died in two Max crashes want tougher punishment.

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Is Palantir (PLTR) Still a Buy at Premium Valuation After Significant
Gains?
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Additionally, key metrics like the Rule of 40 highlight Palantir’s
distinct standing among software companies, which is likely to be
sustained and even reinforced in the long term. As a disruptive
technology firm, I believe PLTR stock’s premium valuation is
warranted, even if traditional valuation metrics may not fully capture
the company’s comprehensive value. I remain bullish on PLTR stock.

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MicroStrategy Aims for Trillion-Dollar Valuation as Bitcoin Bank
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Other companies, including Bitcoin miners and exchanges, might want to
adopt similar treasury strategies, though Saylor noted that
MicroStrategy's unique market position makes it difficult for others
to replicate its approach.

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Men won all the science Nobels this year. There's an even bigger
problem
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“The demography of fields has been changing for a long time, but
it’s not yet reflected in Nobel Prizes,” Jauffred said. “When we
don’t see that diversity represented in the Nobel Prizes, of course
we ask ourselves questions. Why does it have to be like that?”

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A setback for the Denali-Sanofi partnership
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BMJ executive editor Theodora Bloom told STAT that the journal
“does, indeed, believe both scrutiny and transparency are
necessary” and that authors, reviewers, and editors declare their
interests. Other journal editors said similar.

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Pharmalittle: We're reading about alleged Pfizer threats, industry
payments to peer reviewers, and more
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Starboard Value alleged that Pfizer officials threatened legal action
against two former top executives who had been working withthe
activist investor

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Nevada Asked A.I. Which Students Need Help. The Answer Caused an
Outcry.
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It weighed dozens of factors besides income to decide whether a
student might fall behind in school, including how often they attended
class and the language spoken at home. And when the calculations were
done, the number of students classified as at-risk plummeted to less
than 65,000, from over 270,000 in 2022.

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Scenes From Florida in Hurricane Milton's Wake
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The storm whipped barrier islands that were still recovering from
Hurricane Helene two weeks ago and left about 2.1 million customers
were without power. At least 14 people died, mostly in the eastern
part of the state.

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A Retirement Community Prepared for a Hurricane. Tornadoes Came
Instead.
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“We were not in an evacuation area,” Anita Perrotta, who lives in
the community with her husband, said as she described the two of them
hiding in their home at Spanish Lakes while the tornado threw debris
against it.

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Scared by Helene, Everyone in This Florida Beach Town Evacuated for
Milton
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Neither did anyone else, Bradenton Beach officials believe — the
first time in recent memory that even the most dedicated die-hards had
no interest in riding out the storm. The forecast was simply too
scary, and the memory of Helene — and Ian, another frightening storm
two years earlier — was too fresh.

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Arizona Democrats Shut Down a Phoenix Campaign Office After Shootings
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Jack Healy is a Phoenix-based national correspondent who focuses on
the fast-changing politics and climate of the Southwest. He has worked
in Iraq and Afghanistan and is a graduate of the University of
Missouri’s journalism school. More about Jack Healy

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Federal Judge Questions Justice Department on Boeing Guilty Plea
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A Lion Air flight crashed into the Java Sea, killing everyone on
board, on Oct. 29, 2018, not long after Boeing’s newly developed 737
Max 8 started to be distributed to airlines. Another crash of a Boeing
737 Max 8, an Ethiopian Airlines flight on March 10, 2019,
demonstrated some of the same failures. In addition to the tragic loss
of life, the combined accidents proved catastrophic for Boeing,
leading to a worldwide grounding of the jets, numerous lawsuits
brought by victims’ families and a Justice Department criminal
investigation.

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Obama's Admonishing Tone to Black Men Presents a Risk for Democrats
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He added, “Because part of it makes me think — and I’m speaking
to men directly — part of it makes me think that, well, you just
aren’t feeling the idea of having a woman as president, and you’re
coming up with other alternatives and other reasons for that.”

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Swing State Voters: What's in Your Mailbox?
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I’ll read every response to this questionnaire and reach out to you
if I’m interested in learning more. I won’t publish any part of
your response without following up with you first, verifying your
information and hearing from you. And I won’t share your contact
information outside the Times newsroom or use it for any reason other
than to get in touch with you.

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A Nebraska Senate Ad Lets One Mechanic Throw a Wrench at Another
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“Dan Osborn is a Democrat in disguise. Kamala’s inflation is damn
near costing me everything. But Dan Osborn is siding with them, not
us. Osborn supports amnesty for illegal aliens, and wants to give our
jobs away to foreign workers. Osborn even said he’ll give them our
Social Security, too. Dan Osborn: same old Democrat B.S., just a
different D.C. puppet.”

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Inside Donald Trump's Shadow Presidency
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“Very unusual for a former president,” said Jeremy Shapiro, a
former State Department official who is now director of the U.S.
program at the European Council on Foreign Relations. “I suppose it
comes from his status as both a former and possibly future president,
which is of course unique.”

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In Texas Senate Race, Cruz and Allred Duel Over Youth Sports Without
Saying 'Trans.'
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Advisers to Mr. Cruz said they had found that the messaging resonated
with persuadable voters, particularly parents, and that it was more
effective not to focus on transgender children themselves, which could
engender empathy from viewers, but instead on fairness.

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As Trump Arrives, Aurora Insists It's Not the 'War Zone' He Sees
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The tall tales of Colorado’s third largest city being occupied by
armed Venezuelans stem from the novel excuse given by an out-of-state
landlord, CBZ Management, to the city of Aurora for the utterly
deplorable conditions in which residents of three of its apartment
complexes were living.

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These Arizona Women Are Keeping Kamala Harris's Hopes Alive
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Their conversation could have consequences. These are women poised to
play a critically important role in this year’s election, a contest
that may be remembered for its historic gender gap. They are the sort
of women — college educated, suburban, moderate — that Vice
President Kamala Harris is counting on in overwhelming margins, hoping
their turnout will swamp that of working-class men who favor Mr.
Trump.

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Harris to Appear on 'The Breakfast Club' With Charlamagne Tha God
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In 2019, Ms. Harris, then a senator from California seeking the
Democratic presidential nomination, appeared on “The Breakfast
Club” and discussed her support for marijuana legalization and her
taste in music, which led to a backlash over her responses.

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U.S. Aims to Revive Failed U.N. Plan for Lebanon War
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In recent days, the question of how to restore that resolution has
consumed senior U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Antony J.
Blinken and Amos Hochstein, a senior White House national security
aide who has been working for months to broker an agreement between
Israel and Hezbollah to restore calm along the Israel-Lebanon border.
Mr. Blinken has also been working the phones with Arab officials to
discuss Lebanon’s political future, in which U.S. officials hope the
influence of Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran, will be diminished.

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Vance, Given 5 Chances to Say Trump Lost in 2020, Takes None
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When pressed a second time, Mr. Vance pivoted to a complicated
counterargument: He suggested Mr. Trump would have won more votes in
2020 had social media companies not limited posts about a New York
Post story about the contents of a laptop that belonged to Hunter
Biden, President Biden’s son. Trump allies had maintained that
documents on the laptop linked President Biden to corrupt business
dealings, but those claims were unfounded.

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Trump Aides Sought Enhanced Security for Closing Stages of Campaign
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Mr. Trump has been the target of two would-be assassins in the past
four months, as well as an alleged murder-for-hire plot involving
someone with ties to Iran. The campaign has been briefed by the
intelligence community about active interest from Iran in harming Mr.
Trump.

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Boeing lays off 10% of company, blaming machinists' strike
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“In spite of management’s recent blunders, striking Boeing workers
remain committed to reach an agreement with the company that
acknowledges the decade of sacrifices they made for the company’s
benefit,” it said.

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Tesla is a victim of its own hype
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Despite the stock slide and the general negativity on Wall Street,
Tesla retail investors popular on Musk’s X are largely happy with
the event’s turnout. Tesla bulls are also still optimistic. Wedbush
Securities analyst Dan Ives wrote that his team “strongly”
disagrees that the event was a disappointment, stating it showed the
Cybercab “is now a reality and not just talk.”

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Domino's is dishing out fighting words to its rivals
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Earlier this week, Domino’s announced it would revive its
“Emergency Pizza” promotion to boost sales. To entice customers,
the company has also introduced a range of items, such as macaroni and
cheese, pepperoni-stuffed cheesy bread, and New York–style pizza.

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A 'Cybercab,' a surprise 'Robovan,' and a bartending robot: 5
takeaways from Tesla's robotaxi launch
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“The contrast between Tesla and robotaxi competitors like Waymo is
stark,” Tesla critic and The Dawn Project founder Dan O’Dowd said
in a statement. “After over 10 years of Full Self-Driving
development, Tesla is limited to a 20-30 acre geofenced 5mph 1950s
Disneyland ride on a preprogrammed, premapped and heavily rehearsed
route with no traffic and no pedestrians.”

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Telsa's 'toothless' robotaxi reveal sends Uber and Lyft stocks soaring
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“We consider the event a best-case outcome for Uber, given Tesla did
not provide verifiable evidence of progress toward (Level 3 autonomous
driving) or quantify the number of robotaxis planned,” Jefferies
analyst John Colantuoni wrote in a client note Friday. “We expect
Uber to react positively now that investors can focus on
fundamentals.”

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