Industries

Autos

GM Expands Hands-Free Driving Range as Industry Recalls Persist

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The company’s Cruise now has double the road for autonomous driving, but many consumers continue to have safety concerns.

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Healthcare

FTC, US Health Dept Launch Probe Over Chemo Drug Shortages

The investigation is targeting so-called middlemen that broker deals between hospitals and pharmaceutical companies.

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Consumer

Uber, Lyft Drivers to Spend Valentine’s Day on Strike

Thousands of gig-economy workers plan to walk out on Wednesday in a bid for higher wages.

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Consumer

Temu Picks Up Suppliers Jilted by Rival Shein

The e-commerce upstart has been able to acquire supply chains left behind as Shein polishes its images ahead of a possible IPO.

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Energy

Texas Oil Rivals Hook Up In Another Massive Energy Merger

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Diamondback Energy is picking up Endeavor in a deal that will create a $50 billion player in the Permian Basin.

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Patent Drop

Roku Patent Could Make Ads Better Without Violating User Privacy

Roku wants its previews to make you feel the same way the movie does.

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Media & Entertainment

Amazon Prime Scores NFL Playoff Game for 2024 Season

After a trial run with Peacock, the league will step up to a bigger base of streaming spectators.

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Healthcare

Psychedelic Biotech Firms Record Major Fundraising Mark

The growing sector scored its second-highest month ever for total money-raising.

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Patent Drop

Baidu’s Data Generation Tech May Sharpen its Self-Driving Reflexes

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Baidu’s patent to tune up self-driving cars could help its fleet account for crazy drivers.

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Media & Entertainment

Will Hollywood’s Labor Peace Be Short-Lived?

This year, a slew of unions representing Hollywood’s less heralded below-the-line workers have their turn at the negotiating table

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Consumer

Big Brands Gear Up For Another Super Bowl Ad Rush

The cost of a 30-second spot is going up, and so is the use of celebrity endorsers.

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Patent Drop

Ford Balances Charging Demand to Get More EVs on the Road

The lack of charging infrastructure in the US has hurt consumer sentiment towards EVs. Ford may be looking at ways to fix it.

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Consumer

Target Might Spin Up Its Own Version of Amazon Prime

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The retailing giant could launch its own subscription shopping service to keep up with rivals Amazon and Walmart.

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