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Regulators launch review of whether Tesla did enough to fix Autopilot: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it has concerns about changes ...
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Regulators launch review of whether Tesla did enough to fix Autopilot
Quick Glance: Investigation of Tesla's Autopilot Recall Effectiveness
  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla's Autopilot recall after 20 more crashes occurred post-recall.

  • The recall involved over 2 million vehicles and utilized an online software update to enhance driver warnings.

  • Concerns were raised regarding the recall's efficacy as crashes persisted after the fix.

  • The investigation aims to determine why post-recall issues were not addressed and whether they pose a safety risk.
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Pro-Palestinian campus protesters face looming deadlines and risk of arrest: Hundreds of students have been arrested for participating in pro-Palestinian ...
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Pro-Palestinian campus protesters face looming deadlines and risk of ...
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
  • Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.

  • Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.

  • Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.

  • The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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Google parent Alphabet hits $2tn valuation as it announces first dividend: Tech company’s shares rise as it plans to reward investors after strong quarterly ...
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Google parent Alphabet hits $2tn valuation as it announces first dividend
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‘Avengers Assemble:’ Five years after ‘Endgame,’ the box office needs more than just a blip
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‘Avengers Assemble:’ Five years after ‘Endgame,’ the box office needs more ...
Quick Glance: Box Office Faces Challenges Five Years After 'Endgame'
  • Five years after Thanos' victory in 'Infinity War' and the record-breaking success of 'Endgame,' the Marvel universe is encountering challenges.

  • The film industry, particularly Marvel, and the audience have not fully recovered since then.

  • The era of 'Endgame' marks a turning point for Marvel, facing various issues including the pandemic, streaming, and departures of key characters.

  • The shared cultural experiences fostered by Marvel and 'Star Wars' are missed in an era of individual consumption and home entertainment.
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CEOs ask for patience on their big bets on AI: Right now, CEOs are betting big on AI, pouring vast amount of resources and money into the technology ...
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CEOs ask for patience on their big bets on AI
Quick Glance: AI Revolutionizing Call Centers: TCS Insights
  • The head of Tata Consultancy Services predicts chatbots will reduce the need for human call center agents significantly, revolutionizing the industry.

  • TCS's generative AI projects have doubled in value to $900 million by March, highlighting the increasing demand for tech talent and the need for workforce training.

  • Reports suggest that overall IT services growth is affected by global uncertainties like inflation, war, and elections, leading to a decline in spending and slower revenue growth for companies like TCS and Infosys.

  • Infosys anticipates a modest 1-3% sales growth in the upcoming financial year due to customers delaying discretionary spending on new tech projects amidst the current economic climate.
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Will Deadpool & Wolverine mark the real introduction of the X-Men into the MCU?: The collaboration between the merc with a mouth and the clawed crusader has to ...
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Will Deadpool & Wolverine mark the real introduction of the X-Men into the ...
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The Meta-morphosis of Mark Zuckerberg: The robotic nerd depicted in “The Social Network” has turned into the kinder, more accessible face of Silicon Valley ...
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The Meta-morphosis of Mark Zuckerberg
Quick Glance: Meta Quarterly Results: Revenue Expectations Lowered, Stock Fell
  • Meta's quarterly results exceeded expectations, but the revenue forecast for the next quarter was lowered.

  • Despite successful ad business and increasing user numbers, Meta's stock experienced a drop of over 10 percent.

  • Analysts caution about Meta's reduced revenue expectations for the second quarter, leading to investor skepticism.

  • Zuckerberg plans to significantly increase investments in AI models in the coming years to enhance Meta's leading position in the artificial intelligence domain.
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Tattooed woman mad about job rejection: A woman whose face is covered in tattoos and piercings has claimed she was denied a job at retailer TJ Maxx over her body ...
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Tattooed woman mad about job rejection
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Atlanta Police Violently Arrest Emory Students & Faculty to Clear Gaza Solidarity Encampment
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Atlanta Police Violently Arrest Emory Students & Faculty to Clear Gaza ...
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Chicago Bears select Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, their latest shot at finding a franchise QB
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Chicago Bears select Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft ...
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SunPower details Bay Area job cuts, will slash more than 100 jobs in region: SunPower has decided to chop 100-plus Bay Area jobs, marking the company's move ...
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SunPower details Bay Area job cuts, will slash more than 100 jobs in ...
Quick Glance: Major Workforce Reduction at California Solar Company
  • SunPower Corporation is planning to reduce more than a quarter of its workforce to address a prolonged downturn in rooftop solar energy.

  • The closure of residential solar installation sites and the discontinuation of the direct sales unit are part of a shift to a low fixed-cost model, as mentioned by SunPower's CEO Tom Werner in an employee memo on the company's website.

  • The announcement comes a day after SunPower stated the need to reassess financial results spanning nearly two years, adding to a series of challenging developments for the pioneering solar industry leader.

  • The rooftop solar energy industry is facing difficulties due to high interest rates increasing the cost of solar panel installations, and California, the largest solar market, has reduced payments to households and businesses selling excess solar energy back to the grid, significantly impacting the industry.
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California schools may be required to provide kosher and halal meals: Schools with 5% of its population requesting kosher and halal diets would be required to ...
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California schools may be required to provide kosher and halal meals
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Joe Alt, girlfriend Emilie Meyer have awkward reaction to Chargers drafting him: Joe Alt's NFL draft moment was nearly overshadowed by his girlfriend Emilie ...
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Joe Alt, girlfriend Emilie Meyer have awkward reaction to Chargers ...
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5 things to know for April 26: Trump trials, University protests, Harvey Weinstein, TikTok ban, Starliner
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5 things to know for April 26: Trump trials, University protests ...
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Tesla Is Not the Next Ford. It’s the Next Con Ed.: Elon Musk’s EV empire is crumbling.
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Tesla Is Not the Next Ford. It’s the Next Con Ed.
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Cat hides in Amazon return package — then ends up in California 700 miles from home
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Cat hides in Amazon return package — then ends up in California 700 miles ...
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Meta loses $200 billion in value as Zuckerberg focuses earnings call on all the ways company bleeds cash
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Meta loses $200 billion in value as Zuckerberg focuses earnings call on ...
Quick Glance: Meta Invests Heavily in Artificial Intelligence
  • Meta focuses on AI to enhance app appeal

  • The smart glasses with AI capabilities aim to attract users

  • Meta envisions AI assistants for complex tasks in communication

  • Meta aims to become a global leader in AI, despite significant investments
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Chipotle: California minimum wage increased menu prices about 7 percent: Chipotle increased menu prices by about 7% because of the minimum wage increase in ...
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Chipotle: California minimum wage increased menu prices about 7 percent
Quick Glance: Chipotle lifts annual sales forecast despite uncertainties
  • Chipotle raised its full-year sales forecast due to resilient demand for burritos and rice bowls despite higher menu prices.

  • The company anticipates mid-to-high-single digit percentage growth in comparable restaurant sales for 2024.

  • Chipotle implemented price hikes to protect its profit margin from increased ingredient costs like beef and avocados.

  • Chipotle's adjusted profit in the first quarter came in at $13.37 per share, surpassing estimates of $11.68.
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"It's one game at a time. At this point, you lose, you go home... As long as you still have life then you always have belief ... Show more
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AI Report Shows ‘Startlingly Rapid’ Progress—And Ballooning Costs: A new report finds that AI matches or outperforms people at tasks such as competitive math and ...
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AI Report Shows ‘Startlingly Rapid’ Progress—And Ballooning Costs
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The parent of Facebook and Instagram lost some $150 billion in market value after CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company is going to invest aggressively in AI ... Show more
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A recent study sheds some light on each generation’s housing burden, and suggests that Gen Z has it better in the housing market than the millennials who came ... Show more

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Quick Glance: The Advantage of Gen Z in the Real Estate Market
  • Research indicates that Gen Z performs better in the real estate market compared to the previous Millennials.

  • On average, Gen Z-ers will spend approximately $145,000 on rent by their 30th birthdays, while millennials spent $127,000 during the same life stage.

  • The share of income required for housing is around 27 percent for both generations, with Gen Z earning slightly more.

  • Overall, housing costs for Gen Z owners are lower than for millennials, with Gen Z owners only needing to allocate about 30 percent of their income towards housing.
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They found safe spaces on TikTok. A ban could devastate their communities.: With President Biden signing a bill that could ban TikTok, groups such as GriefTok ...
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They found safe spaces on TikTok. A ban could devastate their communities.
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
  • ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.

  • Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.

  • ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.

  • As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
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Tesla is making large-scale job cuts. Including at its only European plant, near Berlin. Via DW Business
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Raw materials from conflict region: Democratic Republic of Congo raises allegations against Apple
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Raw materials from conflict region: Democratic Republic of Congo raises ...
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Gaza protests ramp up at Chicago universities: Activists are organizing demonstrations at Northwestern University, Columbia College, University of Chicago and ...
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Gaza protests ramp up at Chicago universities
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Google's Gaza conflict: Why more bosses are cracking down on Israel-Hamas war protesters
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Google's Gaza conflict: Why more bosses are cracking down on Israel-Hamas ...
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Big San Jose manufacturing and industrial project pushes forward: A big manufacturing and industrial complex in San Jose that could accommodate hundreds of jobs ...
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Big San Jose manufacturing and industrial project pushes forward
Quick Glance: Major San Jose Manufacturing and Industrial Project Progresses
  • A large manufacturing and industrial complex in San Jose, potentially accommodating hundreds of jobs, is planned for vacant land in San Jose.

  • The project is set to be built at 865 Embedded Way in San Jose, on a 10.2-acre site, as indicated by city planning documents.

  • Development plans include an 'industrial manufacturing building' totaling about 121,400 square feet, based on records at San Jose City Hall.

  • The project site is located east of U.S. Highway 101 between the freeway interchanges with Hellyer Avenue and Silver Creek Valley Road.
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Tesla vs. Meta earnings prove the power of Musk's word despite failed promises: Elon Musk managed to turn around Tesla's stock slide with a couple promises.
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Tesla vs. Meta earnings prove the power of Musk's word despite failed ...
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Only 360 of these whales remain. Video shows newborn ‘vital’ to recovery of species
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Only 360 of these whales remain. Video shows newborn ‘vital’ to recovery ...
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Stock market today: GDP growth weaker than expected to start the year: The US economy grew at an annualized rate of 1.6% in the first three months of the year ...
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Stock market today: GDP growth weaker than expected to start the year
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Trump downplays deadly Charlottesville rally as a ‘peanut’ compared to Israel-Gaza protests
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Quick Glance: Trump compares Charlottesville and Israel-Gaza protests
  • Former President Trump downplayed the significance of the deadly 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville compared to the rising demonstrations on college campuses over the situation in Gaza.

  • Trump highlighted that President Biden frequently cites the Charlottesville rally and Trump’s response as a reason for his White House candidacy in 2020.

  • Trump’s remarks coincided with college campus protests concerning the Israel-Hamas conflict, resulting in numerous Palestinian casualties in Gaza.

  • Biden has denounced antisemitism in the protests while also criticizing those who fail to grasp the situation with the Palestinians.
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Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi honored with Barbie doll for AAPI Heritage Month : Barbie's latest doll celebrates Kristi Yamaguchi's 1992 Olympics Gold ...
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Quick Glance: Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi Honored with Barbie Doll for AAPI Heritage Month
  • Mattel has released a new doll in the famed figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi's likeness that pays homage to her victorious performance at the 1992 Olympics.

  • Timed for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, the doll features details like Yamaguchi's gold ribbon in her hair, her celebratory bouquet, and white skates.

  • Kristi Yamaguchi, the first Asian American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in figure skating, has transitioned her success into becoming a bestselling author and advocate for children's literacy.

  • The toymaker's latest launch is part of its Inspiring Women Series, honoring remarkable heroines and empowering young girls to dream bigger.
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Peckham electrician runs his own company at just 23 years old: A Peckham electrician, who runs his own company at just 23, talks about how much he earns ...
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Peckham electrician runs his own company at just 23 years old
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Alphabet Beats Revenue Estimates as AI Fuels Cloud Growth: Alphabet Inc. reported first-quarter revenue that exceeded analysts’ expectations ...
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Alphabet Beats Revenue Estimates as AI Fuels Cloud Growth
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A father joined his daughter at the University of Southern California campus on Thursday, protesting for Palestine together ... Show more
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Beijing Xinzhida Neurotechnology, a Chinese state-backed company, unveiled a brain chip similar to the technology developed by Elon Musk's startup Neuralink ... Show more

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The extraordinary accomplishment and treasure of the web is coming to an end, Judith Donath and Bruce Schneier argue, as “the advent of AI threatens to destroy ... Show more

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It’s the End of the Web as We Know It - The Atlantic
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It’s been a busy few weeks for In-N-Out news in Portland. Just last month, it seemed like the California-based burger chain might leapfrog the metro area ... Show more

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