Pony AI nears full-year robotaxi target despite scaling hurdles
Robotaxi services revenue has climbed 158% to US$1.5 million in the second quarter from the same period in 2024 Pony AI said that it was confident it would meet its 2025 robotaxi…
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Electric vehicle sales growth eases to 21% in July: research firm
GLOBAL electric vehicle sales grew 21 per cent year-on-year in July, the slowest rate since January and down from 25 per cent in June, as momentum in plug-in hybrid sales in China…
Gold firms as soft US data pressures dollar, fuels rate-cut bets
Gold prices inched higher on Wednesday (Aug 13), supported by a weaker US dollar after tame US inflation data cemented bets for an interest rate cut in September, although a trade war…
‘Alien: Earth’ Premieres With Gory Xenomorph Kills, an Epic Spaceship Crash and Corporate Espionage in One of FX’s Best Shows
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for the first two episodes of “Alien: Earth,” now available to stream on Hulu. In space (or from the safety of your couch), no one can…
Soup Restaurant to develop AI-driven kitchen solutions with Shanghai e-commerce player
Chinese restaurant chain Soup Holdings announced on Wednesday (Aug 13) that it has signed a memorandum of understanding for a joint venture (JV) with Xi Xiang Technology (XXT) to sell…
Were These Animated Movie Scenes Hard For You To Watch?
Did these animated movie scenes make you feel cringe, disturbed, or second-hand embarrassment? View Entire Post › Source link
Japan’s bond market risks back in focus ahead of five-year sale
Japan will auction five-year government bonds on Wednesday (Aug 13) against the backdrop of renewed concerns over poor liquidity and volatility in the nation’s debt market. The benchmark…
China’s US$11 trillion stock market is staging a quiet resurgence
Chinese stocks have gained ground in recent months despite a lack of major catalysts, with ample domestic liquidity likely to sustain the rally. Mainland households, flushed with…
What 90s/00s movie do you hope will get a new sequel?
First came "Freakier Friday," then "Ella Enchanted 2" (we hope). View Entire Post › Source link
Singtel Q1 profit soars 317.4% to S$2.9 billion on exceptional gains of S$2.2 billion
These come mainly from the sale of its partial stake in Airtel and the Intouch-Gulf Energy merger Singtel on Wednesday (Aug 13) posted a higher net profit for its first quarter ended Jun…
Angelina Jolie and Doug Liman Reteam for Spy Thriller ‘The Initiative’
Angelina Jolie is set to star in the new spy thriller “The Initiative,” reuniting with her “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” director Doug Liman. Universal is in talks to land the hot project with F.…
Stocks to watch: Singtel, Wilmar, CapitaLand Investment, City Developments, Yangzijiang Financial, Haw Par Corp
The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Aug 13): Singtel: The group’s Q1 net profit soared 317.4 per cent to S$2.9 billion…
CDL H1 profit up 3.9% at S$91.2 million on robust condo sales; declares higher special dividend of S$0.03 per share
Property developer City Developments Ltd (CDL) saw net profit rise 3.9 per cent on the year to S$91.2 million for the first half ended Jun 30, driven by stronger contributions from its…
LISTEN: ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ and the Pricing Debate in Gaming; Inside Variety’s Emmy Extra Editions
As the gaming biz gears up for the dawn of “Grand Theft Auto 6” next year, there’s a growing debate about pricing strategies for premium titles. Jennifer Maas, Variety‘s senior business…
GOP Washington state Sen. John Braun is running for Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's seat
Washington state Sen. John Braun announced Tuesday that he will run next year for the Republican nomination for the U.S. House seat held by Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. Source…
Panama Canal to enter ports business as Trump-China feud simmers
The Panama Canal is planning to enter the ports business with a tender for two terminals, a move that comes amid a high-profile clash between the US and China over the waterway. The Panama…
A legal fight is playing out around a Mexican migrant activist accused of human trafficking
A legal battle is playing out in Mexico over a well-known immigration activist and lawyer who was arrested earlier this month for alleged human trafficking and then ordered released by a…
‘A Beautiful Noise’ Choreographer on How the Cast and Ensemble Keep Neil Diamond’s Musical ‘Buzzy’ and ‘Electric’ While on Tour
Tour choreographer Yasmine Lee credits the stellar cast of the Neil Diamond musical “A Beautiful Noise” for the energetic buzz one feels when watching the show. Currently playing at…
China escalates Canada trade spat with more canola levies
China will implement more levies on Canadian rapeseed after an anti-dumping probe, escalating a trade spat that’s disrupted crop flows. The 75.8 per cent duty on rapeseed, known in Canada…
Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s posts record full-year cash profit
ONWEALTH Bank of Australia reported its best full-year cash earnings and announced a record dividend payout on Wednesday, as strong growth in home and business lending volumes…
Axel Arigato Takes Music and Movement to the Streets in Fall Campaign
For its latest fall campaign, Footnotes, Swedish footwear and apparel label Axel Arigato assembled an army of music lovers walking down the streets of London wearing new iterations of the…
Judge orders ICE to improve conditions after NYC immigration detainees complain of mistreatment
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration Tuesday to immediately improve conditions at a New York City immigration holding facility, acting on complaints by jailed migrants that it…
Trump's unusual deal with Nvidia and AMD sparks concerns, legal questions
President Trump struck an unusual deal with Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices that allows the companies to sell certain chips to China in exchange for giving the U.S. government a 15% cut…
White House orders a review of exhibits at Smithsonian museums ahead of nation's 250th birthday
The White House is ordering a wide-ranging review of the Smithsonian museums and exhibitions ahead of the country's 250th birthday with a goal of aligning the institution's content with…