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Hyundai to livestream CES 2026 showcase of holographic windshield and new Atlas robot — S.yimg.com

Hyundai to livestream CES 2026 showcase of holographic windshield and new Atlas robot

Hyundai will livestream its CES 2026 presentation on January 5 at 4 PM ET via its HyundaiUSA and global YouTube channels. The company said it will present a range of in-cabin and mobility technologies as automakers scale back new-vehicle reveals at CES following the Trump administration's removal of

Repeat Viewers and Memberships Push U.S. Box Office Slightly Higher in 2025 — Static01.nyt.com

Repeat Viewers and Memberships Push U.S. Box Office Slightly Higher in 2025

Movie theaters in the United States and Canada sold an estimated $8.9 billion in tickets in 2025, a 2 percent increase from 2024, according to Comscore. The gain was driven in part by an 8 percent rise in so‑called habitual moviegoers — people who see at least six films

China's BYD surpasses Tesla as world's top EV seller for first time — Image.cnbcfm.com

China's BYD surpasses Tesla as world's top EV seller for first time

Chinese automaker BYD has overtaken U.S. rival Tesla as the world's largest seller of electric vehicles on a calendar-year basis, the companies reported. BYD said sales of its battery-powered cars rose nearly 28% to 2.26 million units. Tesla reported it delivered 1.64 million vehicles in

Short positions in Trump Media rise after rally, S3 Partners says — I-invdn-com.investing.com

Short positions in Trump Media rise after rally, S3 Partners says

Short interest in Trump Media rose following a recent rally in the company's shares, S3 Partners said. The research firm reported the increase in bets against the stock after its recent price advance. Key Topics Business, Trump Media, Short Interest, Stocks, S3 Partners, Market

Powell declines to say if he'll remain on Fed board after chair term ends — Image.cnbcfm.com

Powell declines to say if he'll remain on Fed board after chair term ends

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has declined to say whether he will remain on the Fed's Board of Governors after his chairmanship ends in May, saying he is focused on his remaining time as chair. The question matters for control of monetary policy. If Powell leaves, President Donald

Tighter Student Loan Collections Loom in 2026; Struggling Borrowers Urged to Act — Static01.nyt.com

Tighter Student Loan Collections Loom in 2026; Struggling Borrowers Urged to Act

Millions of federal student loan borrowers are behind on payments and face more aggressive government collection efforts in 2026 as the loan system undergoes legal and policy shifts. Almost 10 million borrowers are in default, including about 3.4 million who have not been formally moved into the government’s

How to keep your home warm, stay well and cut heating costs this winter — Ichef.bbci.co.uk

How to keep your home warm, stay well and cut heating costs this winter

Freezing temperatures can push up bills and risk health problems. The NHS warns that keeping warm helps prevent colds, flu and more serious conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, pneumonia and depression. Older people, young children, pregnant people and those with health conditions are most at risk. Wear several layers,

Warnings Over Sexual Misconduct Often Failed to Keep Uber Drivers Off the Road — Static01.nyt.com

Warnings Over Sexual Misconduct Often Failed to Keep Uber Drivers Off the Road

A New York Times investigation found that Uber often left drivers with prior complaints about sexual misconduct on the road until passengers later accused them of serious sexual assault. The reporting drew on lawsuits, internal company documents, court records and interviews with more than a dozen current and former employees.

Devyani and Sapphire to merge Indian KFC and Pizza Hut operations; shares react — Image.cnbcfm.com

Devyani and Sapphire to merge Indian KFC and Pizza Hut operations; shares react

Shares of Devyani International rose as much as 5.3% after the company announced plans to merge with rival franchisee Sapphire Foods India, while Sapphire's shares fell as much as 6.4% at the open. The deal would combine the two major franchise operators for Yum! Brands in

BYD overtakes Tesla to become world's largest electric vehicle seller — Ichef.bbci.co.uk

BYD overtakes Tesla to become world's largest electric vehicle seller

China's BYD has for the first time outsold Tesla in annual electric vehicle (EV) deliveries, the companies said. BYD reported battery-powered car sales rose almost 28% in 2025 to more than 2.25 million vehicles. Tesla said its car sales fell nearly 9% to 1.64 million, marking

Civil servant paid £21,300 after five-month wait for pension — I.guim.co.uk

Civil servant paid £21,300 after five-month wait for pension

A civil servant who retired five months ago told the Guardian they had not received their pension despite repeated complaints to the Civil Service Pension Scheme (MyCSP). The Pensions Ombudsman said it needs evidence that MyCSP did not respond to the complaint in order to investigate. The National Audit Office

Airlines Cancel Hundreds of New York Flights Ahead of Forecasted Snow — Static01.nyt.com

Airlines Cancel Hundreds of New York Flights Ahead of Forecasted Snow

Major carriers pre-emptively canceled hundreds of flights at New York’s three main airports as forecasters warned of as much as nine inches of snow, leaving many holiday travelers scrambling to rebook. John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty saw more than 400 cancellations on Saturday and hundreds of additional

Passengers denied compensation after Stansted and Heathrow disruptions — I.guim.co.uk

Passengers denied compensation after Stansted and Heathrow disruptions

Passengers at Stansted and Heathrow have been left out of pocket after being prevented from reaching departure gates by airport problems, but told they cannot claim compensation from the airports. At Stansted, one traveller, JF, said a fire in a departure lounge closed the terminal. He and others waited outside

Trump Immigration Crackdown Is Reshaping U.S. Workplaces and Towns — Static01.nyt.com

Trump Immigration Crackdown Is Reshaping U.S. Workplaces and Towns

One year into President Trump’s immigration crackdown, communities across the United States are feeling labor and social strains as arrivals slow and temporary statuses are rolled back. The administration has raised visa fees, sharply curtailed refugee admissions, reduced international student enrollment and paused extensions of temporary legal protections, officials

Quit When Work Is Making You Ill, Columnist Says; Be Direct About Minor Office Annoyances — Static01.nyt.com

Quit When Work Is Making You Ill, Columnist Says; Be Direct About Minor Office Annoyances

A reader working in a satellite office told the New York Times that a first‑time manager has spent three years usurping the reader’s role, undermining them in front of the team and enjoying the support of upper management. Morale and productivity have fallen, and the reader reports high

Tesla posts 8.6% sales decline in 2025, marking second straight annual drop — Cdn.arstechnica.net

Tesla posts 8.6% sales decline in 2025, marking second straight annual drop

Tesla published its final production and delivery numbers showing a sharp fall in sales: the company sold 1,636,129 cars in 2025, an 8.6 percent year‑over‑year drop and 153,097 fewer vehicles than in 2024. The decline was steeper in the fourth quarter, when sales fell

Kevin Hassett’s Shift to Trump Loyalist Raises Questions About Fed Independence — Static01.nyt.com

Kevin Hassett’s Shift to Trump Loyalist Raises Questions About Fed Independence

Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council and a onetime advocate of free trade and pro-immigration policies, has become a prominent contender to be President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve. Long known as a conservative economist who advised John McCain, George W. Bush and

The Prius Helped Turn Electric Cars Into a Political Issue — Static01.nyt.com

The Prius Helped Turn Electric Cars Into a Political Issue

What might have been treated as a technical shift in the auto industry instead picked up heavy political meaning over two decades, turning battery-powered and hybrid cars into symbols in a broader culture war. Some experts trace the politicization back to Toyota’s 2001 Prius. Its marketing framed the car

A Pilot’s 24‑Hour Layover in Jeddah — Static01.nyt.com

A Pilot’s 24‑Hour Layover in Jeddah

The author, a long‑haul airline pilot who visits Jeddah almost monthly, describes how he spends a 24‑hour layover in the Red Sea port city. After a night flight from London that landed at sunrise, he rested at the crew hotel, noticed a qibla marker pointing toward Mecca and

Top Cameras for 2026: Picks for Every Shooter — S.yimg.com

Top Cameras for 2026: Picks for Every Shooter

Choosing a camera is about more than resolution or price — it’s about matching a tool to how you like to shoot. We tested leading models across categories to identify the best options for vloggers, portrait shooters, action creators and travel photographers. Mirrorless remains the dominant category thanks to advanced

Bitfarms Agrees to Sell 70 MW Paraguay Site as It Exits Latin America — Cimg.co

Bitfarms Agrees to Sell 70 MW Paraguay Site as It Exits Latin America

Bitfarms has signed a purchase agreement to sell its 70 MW Paso Pe site in Paraguay to Sympatheia Power Fund, which is managed by Hawksburn Capital, for up to $30 million. The company said it expects the deal to close in Q1 2026 and noted there could be up to

Saks Global CEO Marc Metrick Steps Down as Debt Pressures Mount — Static01.nyt.com

Saks Global CEO Marc Metrick Steps Down as Debt Pressures Mount

Marc Metrick has stepped down as chief executive of Saks Global after the luxury retailer missed an interest payment and is weighing bankruptcy protection, the company said. Richard Baker, the executive chairman who engineered the 2024 creation of Saks Global through the acquisition of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, has

Fed minutes show deep split over when and how much to cut rates — Static01.nyt.com

Fed minutes show deep split over when and how much to cut rates

Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s December meeting show officials sharply divided over the timing and size of any further interest-rate cuts as they weigh rising unemployment against persistent inflation. Members were uncertain how restrictive policy is with the federal funds rate at 3.5 percent to 3.75 percent,

Hokkaido Scallops Become a Diplomatic Lever in Japan-China Dispute — Static01.nyt.com

Hokkaido Scallops Become a Diplomatic Lever in Japan-China Dispute

Hokkaido scallops, prized for their buttery umami and long a top Japanese seafood export to China, have become a diplomatic tool in escalating tensions between Tokyo and Beijing. Beijing first suspended most Japanese seafood imports in August 2023 after the release of treated water from the Fukushima plant. Before that