TechSome of Europe’s best-known cars are returning at the Paris Motor Show, reimagined for the electric age. Renault and Citroën are presenting electric concept cars inspired by classic models.
TechSome of Europe’s best-known cars are returning at the Paris Motor Show, reimagined for the electric age. Renault and Citroën are presenting electric concept cars inspired by classic models.
EconomyCharles Schwab President and CEO Rick Wurster discusses customer investing trends, efforts to attract younger investors, and why the firm is blocking unauthorized AI agents.
EconomyPimco global fixed-income CIO Andrew Balls says one or two more Federal Reserve rate hikes seem reasonable as the central bank aims to bring inflation back to 2%. He also explains why he sees good value in the long end of the Treasury yield curve amid uncertainty about artificial intelligence.
TechNew York City Comptroller Mark Levine is urging Anthropic to postpone a possible IPO. He says the company should advance its safety work and mitigate risks before shareholders pressure it to prioritize performance.
SocietyRichard “Alex” Murdaugh appeared at a pretrial hearing ahead of his retrial. South Carolina’s highest court overturned his murder conviction in May. He had been serving two consecutive life sentences for allegedly shooting dead his wife and 22-year-old son in June 2021.
HealthNew health guidelines strongly support hormone therapy to ease perimenopause and menopause symptoms. Menopause specialist Dr. Kameelah Phillips joins the discussion.
CultureNathan Fielder’s documentary “You Can See Everything” follows disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes before she went to prison. The highly anticipated film has been warmly received by critics.
Tech30:17Amulya Vishwanath, who led product marketing for NVIDIA’s robotics platforms for seven years, says robotics is still in its “Lego era,” as core components such as actuators, robotic hands, software and safety standards are being rebuilt. Her view contrasts with predictions that foundation models will soon bring robotics a ChatGPT-like breakthrough.
WorldAs El Niño strengthens in the Pacific, countries across Africa are preparing for potentially extreme weather. The programme discusses flood risks in Kenya and preparations to protect vulnerable communities, as well as what El Niño could mean for agriculture and food security in South Africa.
HealthProviders of Clairity Breast, a newly FDA-approved AI tool, say it offers a five-year breast cancer risk assessment for $249. Dr. Céline Gounder shares her thoughts on the technology.
WorldAt a press conference in Brussels, Belgium, Sky News asked Volodymyr Zelenskyy whether Donald Trump was making him a “scapegoat” for domestic problems, including high diesel prices, ahead of the midterm elections. Zelenskyy paused for 15 seconds, then smiled and said: “This is my answer.”
EconomyAs the Washington Commanders return to the nation’s capital, the District of Columbia is considering borrowing about $526 million through municipal bonds, according to a filing.
HealthMore than $700 million in foreign aid intended to fight Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo cannot be accounted for, out of $900 million provided for the response, according to Africa CDC and Congolese authorities. Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya weighed in.
WorldA Houthi missile strike on Yemen’s presidential palace complex in Aden killed at least five people and injured 16. The prime minister and cabinet members were reported safe. As fighting continues, geopolitical analyst Alabbas Alsudani shares his analysis.
World3:22The U.S. blockade of oil imports to Cuba has been blamed for worsening the country’s economic and humanitarian crisis. The Trump administration is targeting Cuba’s communist government with new sanctions on its state-run bank. Matt Gutman traveled to Havana to see how the sanctions are affecting Cubans.
PoliticsCandidates in two fiercely contested Senate races clashed in heated debates Thursday night. In Maine, Democratic nominee Troy Jackson told Republican Sen. Susan Collins to “shut up” after she linked a protester to his supporters. In Alaska, Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan questioned Democratic opponent Mary Peltola’s “character,” citing allegations that she mistreated staff.
PoliticsPresident Donald Trump called new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia an attorney. Zacharia acknowledged that she took the bar exam but did not pass.
EconomyElon Musk presented a new Tesla Roadster prototype at a SpaceX facility in Texas. Air thrusters let the car lift off, a feature Musk demonstrated at the event. He said the prototype shows what collaboration between his companies can achieve; production is not expected until 2028.
EconomyElon Musk unveiled Tesla’s long-delayed Roadster, equipped with air thrusters, at an event at a SpaceX rocket facility in Texas; the car rose into the sky during the demonstration. Tesla shares climbed in premarket trading Friday as Musk has signaled he may seek to combine the companies.
SocietySandra Birchmore’s close friend testified that she asked police in Canton, Massachusetts, to investigate Matthew Farwell, then a police officer, after the pregnant 23-year-old’s mysterious death.
Health1:01Pennsylvania has recorded more than 1,200 confirmed measles cases, and six people diagnosed with the disease have died in the state since August. The CDC is sending a “disease detective” there.
ScienceTimekeeping authorities agreed at a meeting of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures in France to stop making small adjustments to clocks worldwide. The change takes effect on May 20 next year, World Metrology Day.
PoliticsAt a town hall, Vice President JD Vance said he would “follow the law” if Democrats subpoenaed him. Discussing Kimberly Guilfoyle, he said anyone “selling access to the White House” should “suffer consequences.”
WorldFirefighters are battling newly ignited wildfires in Southern California, where powerful gusts are helping drive the fires.