Industries

Industries

Space X’s Mars Mission Gets a Boost From Accelerated Launches at Texas Colony

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Industrials

US Tussles with China and Russia over Deep-Sea Mining Rights

The US is looking to extend its jurisdiction to a mineral-rich undersea section of its continental shelf. Not so fast, say China and Russia.

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Autos

Struggling EV Maker Fisker Can’t Find a Dance Partner

The EV startup’s stock fell even further on Monday after news that talks fell through on a potentially company-saving partnership.

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Patent Drop

Toyota Tests the Wattage with EV Charging Patent

A Toyota patent to keep the fairness in EV charging highlights that automakers are paying attention to the logistics of electrification amid changing US…

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Media & Entertainment

Netflix’s New Homepage Pushes Users to Watch, Not Scroll

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Netflix is rolling out the first major redesign of its home hub since 2013, hoping people might watch more if inundated with less.

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Consumer

Can Rideshare Giant Uber Sustain its Recent Success?

Uber, finally having achieved sustainable levels of market dominance, may just be facing its biggest roadblocks yet.

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Regulation

Biden Wants to Tax Private Jets

The Biden administration is pushing hard to put an end to cushy tax breaks companies can accrue from private jets.

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Media & Entertainment

Nelson Peltz Scores Major Ally in Disney Fight

Activist investor Nelson Peltz has earned a huge win in his protracted battle of wills with Disney CEO Bob Iger.

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Industries

DoorDash Scoops up British Rival Deliveroo in Global Push

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DoorDash binged Wednesday on British delivery rival Deliveroo, which it is set to acquire in a $3.9 billion deal.

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Industries

Microsoft Holds Out on OpenAI Nonprofit Plan

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Microsoft hasn’t signed off on OpenAI’s dramatic reversal of its onetime plan to become a for-profit venture.

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