Skip to content

Automotive

Surprise text focuses murder trial of ex-politician accused of killing Las Vegas reporter

Surprise text focuses murder trial of ex-politician accused of killing Las Vegas reporter

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A surprise text ended a prosecutor’s questioning Thursday of a former Las Vegas-area politician standing trial in the killing of a veteran investigative reporter, after a long day of sometimes rambling testimony during which the defe
Read more >
Harris' family members are popping up around Chicago this week during the DNC. Here's who's who

Harris' family members are popping up around Chicago this week during the DNC. Here's who's who

CHICAGO (AP) — Kamala Harris has a husband, Doug Emhoff, who could make history as America's first gentleman spouse. Two stepchildren who call her "Momala.” A politically connected sister who is a top adviser and sounding board.
Read more >
'The answer is no': Pro-Palestinian delegates say their request for a speaker at DNC was shut down

'The answer is no': Pro-Palestinian delegates say their request for a speaker at DNC was shut down

CHICAGO (AP) — Leaders of an “Uncommitted” movement, which garnered hundreds of thousands of votes in Democratic primaries across the nation in protest of the Israel-Hamas war, have been negotiating for weeks to secure a speaking slot for a Palestini
Read more >
Stock market today: Wall Street weakens ahead of a highly anticipated speech

Stock market today: Wall Street weakens ahead of a highly anticipated speech

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks weakened Thursday in the run-up to Wall Street's main event for the week, a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell coming on Friday. The S&P 500 fell 0.9% for its worst day following a two-week rally.
Read more >
Cruise will dispatch some of its trouble-ridden robotaxis to join Uber's ride-hailing service

Cruise will dispatch some of its trouble-ridden robotaxis to join Uber's ride-hailing service

Cruise's trouble-ridden robotaxis are joining Uber's ride-hailing service next year as part of a multiyear partnership bringing together two companies that once appeared poised to compete for passengers.
Read more >

Canada's largest railroads have come to a full stop. Here's what you need to know

TORONTO (AP) — Canada's two largest railroads have ground to a halt after an ongoing labor dispute couldn't be resolved before the overnight deadline Thursday.
Read more >

Canada's largest railroads have come to a full stop. Here's what you need to know

TORONTO (AP) — Canada's two largest railroads have ground to a halt after an ongoing labor dispute couldn't be resolved before the overnight deadline Thursday.
Read more >
Who is Mike Lynch? A look at the British tech tycoon killed when his yacht sank off Sicily

Who is Mike Lynch? A look at the British tech tycoon killed when his yacht sank off Sicily

Tech tycoon Mike Lynch, who died after his yacht sank off Sicily, had been trying to move past a Silicon Valley debacle that had tarnished his legacy as an icon of British ingenuity.
Read more >
Tech tycoon, defense attorney, and Morgan Stanley banker among those missing in freak yacht sinking

Tech tycoon, defense attorney, and Morgan Stanley banker among those missing in freak yacht sinking

LONDON (AP) — A superyacht that sank Monday off the Sicilian coast during a storm left at least six people dead and one passenger missing.
Read more >
Ford to shift EV strategy by building new lower-cost pickups and a commercial van

Ford to shift EV strategy by building new lower-cost pickups and a commercial van

DETROIT (AP) — Facing competition from automakers with lower costs , Ford Motor Co. is shifting its electric vehicle strategy and now will focus on making two new electric pickup trucks and a new commercial van.
Read more >