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Google May Bring AI to YouTube Shopping

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The filing adds to its AI-powered ad tech, and fuels growing competition to make social media shoppable.

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Consumer

Robodelivery Startup Starship Technologies Raises $90 Million to Grow Beyond Pizza

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The Estonia-based company has had a good start in the US, but is now looking to expand its European operations.

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International Economics

Japan Has Plenty of Jobs to Go Around, But Not a Lot of Workers

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The country’s aging and shrinking population has resulted in a dearth of workers in high-skilled sectors like tech.

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Autos

Toyota Dines Out on Excess Hybrid Demand

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The automaker posted a record quarterly profit after leaning into the idea that not all consumers are ready for EVs.

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Wegovy-Maker Novo Teams with Online Pharmacies as Lilly Rivalry Heats Up

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Apple Leads Manufacturing Pivot to India

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Starbucks Slings High-Speed Drinks in Caffeinated Comeback Plan

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