Volvo recently decided to cut ties with Luminar Technologies, a company that makes LiDAR sensors for self-driving cars. This move comes after Luminar struggled to meet Volvo's expectations and supply chain issues. Volvo's 2026 models, like the ES90 and EX90, won't have LiDAR technology. This decisio
Jack Abramoff, a figure known for his past political scandals, is back in the news, but this time it's about a crypto scam. He and his partner, Marcus Andrade, were involved in a scheme called AML Bitcoin. They raised $5 million but used the money for personal gains, like buying properties in Texas.
Ripley's Believe It or Not! just made a splash with a very shiny purchase. They bought a solid gold toilet. Yes, you read that right. This isn't your average porcelain throne. It's a 100-kilogram, 18-karat gold masterpiece that actually works. The auction house had hinted at a "famous American brand
November 19, 2025, was a big day for tech startups. Lots of money moved around, especially in AI, healthcare, and cybersecurity. Companies that make tools for doctors, create AI music, or protect businesses from hackers got a lot of attention from investors. One company, Function Health, got $298 m
The United States and Saudi Arabia have made some big moves together. They're working on getting rare earth minerals and setting up nuclear power plants. These minerals are super important. They're used in everything from electric cars to advanced fighter jets. Saudi Arabia says it has a lot of thes
A woman has admitted to making a false claim about her astronaut ex-wife. Summer Heather Worden, 50, told police in July 2019 that her former partner, Anne McClain, had broken the law while working on the International Space Station (ISS). This was the first time anyone had ever reported a crime hap
Latine youth in America face a tough balancing act. They juggle language, culture, and trauma. This mix often affects their school performance. Recent studies show that those who speak more Spanish and have faced violence tend to have lower grades. But it's not just about language. Students who spea
Microsoft has rolled out some new AI tools aimed at helping businesses manage and use AI more effectively. One of the key new features is Agent 365, a central hub for keeping track of and controlling AI agents within a company. This tool is designed to make it easier for IT teams to monitor and mana
In the world of tech, big things are happening. Microsoft and Nvidia are teaming up to put a huge $15 billion into a company called Anthropic. This company made a chatbot named Claude. Microsoft is putting in $5 billion of that. This is a big deal because it makes Anthropic a strong rival to another
A painting by Gustav Klimt just made headlines. It sold for a whopping $236. 4 million at Sotheby's in New York. This makes it the second most expensive painting ever sold at an auction. The painting is a portrait of a young woman. She is wearing a fancy Chinese dragon robe. It was painted between 1
