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Industrials

Blue Origin Blasts Off to Expansion Mode

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Jeff Bezos’ company has stepped up its space game by picking up an upstart to expand even further.

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Autos

EV Makers Worry About Tax Credits in a Second Trump Term

If Biden loses, the tax credits from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act may get wiped out, hampering future sales.

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Media & Entertainment

Disney Gets Some Help from ValueAct in Board Battle

The media and theme-park giant agreed to consult with the hedge fund in exchange for backing its board slate.

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Patent Drop

Disney Could Bring Machine Learning to Parks’ CCTV

The tech could raise privacy concerns if it’s used on Disney theme park visitors that are children and minors.

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Autos

Tesla Starts 2024 With Good News and Bad News

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Tesla’s delivery numbers looked pretty good, until you compare them to those from up-and-coming Chinese rival BYD.

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Electric Vehicles

Tesla’s Nordic Headache Intensifies

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Following a Reuters investigation into parts failing on Tesla vehicles, Norway’s road regulator says it’s looking into Tesla’s suspensions.

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Patent Drop

eBay Vision Patent Tracks User Identity Over Time

E-commerce companies are in an “arms race” to develop and implement user-tracking AI tech throughout their platforms.

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Industrials

Southwest Is Attracting Pilots, But Not For Long

Southwest Airlines executives told Bloomberg that they’ve seen an increase in pilots who apply to the airline.

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Media & Entertainment

New York AG Sues SiriusXM for its Annoying Cancellation Process

New York Attorney General Letitia James sued SiriusXM Radio on Wednesday for “trapping consumers in subscriptions.”

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Power Corridor

Climate Change Turbulence Stalks Record Holiday Air Travel

The data are conclusive – but don’t let it keep you from flying.

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