Eli Lilly will spend $4.5 billion to build a center aimed at finding better ways to manufacture its medicines. The facility, called the Lilly Medicine Foundry, will house development of new manufacturing methods with an eye toward efficiency. It's a strategy that's already paying off with Lilly's ob
Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has just wrapped up a funding round, hitting a staggering $157 billion valuation. This milestone is thanks to $6.6 billion from investors like Thrive Capital, Microsoft, Nvidia, and SoftBank. The secret sauce? ChatGPT, launched in late 2022, which has taken gen
Western North Carolina was devastated by Hurricane Helene, with severe flooding and landslides causing extensive damage. Road closures have hindered emergency response efforts, while essential services like electricity, internet, and cellular networks remain down. The River Arts District in Ashevill
As Hurricane Helene approaches, Columbia is taking action to protect its infrastructure. The city's public works crews are working non-stop to prepare for the worst. Robert Anderson, the Public Works Director, highlights three critical tasks: ensuring vehicles are fueled and ready, clearing wastewat
Ford is shaking off the uncertainty surrounding electric vehicle adoption with a new initiative called the "Ford Power Promise." The company is offering complimentary home chargers and installation to customers who opt for new EVs. This perk aims to ease the minds of potential customers who are stil
Liquid AI, a startup co-founded by former researchers from MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), has made a significant breakthrough in the field of artificial intelligence. Instead of relying on the transformer architecture, Liquid has developed a new type of AI mod
The news sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry: Tony Vinciquerra, CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment, is stepping down from his role, effective January 2, 2025. Taking his place is Ravi Ahuja, who will become the new President and CEO of SPE. Ahuja, who has been serving as Chairman of G
China, the world's second-largest economy, is facing a prolonged economic slowdown. The country's factory activity has contracted for five straight months, with a purchasing managers' index (PMI) reading of 49.8 in September. While this is higher than expected, it still indicates a contraction in ma
In the state of Alabama, a major infrastructure bond sale is set to move forward without any legal obstacles. The bond sale, which is meant to finance various infrastructure projects, had faced a potential hurdle in the form of a lawsuit filed by a local judge. However, after careful consideration,
NASA and South Korea's space agencies are teaming up to explore a previously uncharted region of deep space. This bold move marks a significant milestone in the history of space exploration, as the two nations look to push the boundaries of what is possible. For decades, NASA and other space agenci
