Global robotaxi race heats up between U.S. and Chinese rivals

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Chinese tech company Baidu announced Monday it can sell some robotaxi rides without any human staff in the vehicles. Baidu BEIJING — Chinese robotaxi companies are expanding abroad at a faster clip than U.S. rivals Waymo and Tesla — at a time when industry leaders say autonomous driving is finally near an inflection point. “I […]


US targets Hysa Group operating Sinaloa Cartel casinos

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The Hysa Organized Crime Group (HOCG), also known as the Albanian Mafia, has been accused of operating casinos on behalf of the Sinaloa Cartel. The news comes from a joint action with the United States Treasury and the Government of Mexico. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Financial […]


Tesla obtains permit to operate ride-hail service in Arizona

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A Tesla Inc. robotaxi on Oltorf Street in Austin, Texas, on June 22, 2025. Tim Goessman | Bloomberg | Getty Images Tesla has obtained a permit to operate a ride-hailing service in Arizona, the state’s department of transportation said. The electric vehicle company applied for a “transportation network company” permit on Nov. 13, and was […]


Mexican national charged with robberies at Washington tribal casinos

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Mexican national Edgar Gonzalez Barragan, has been charged with carrying out various robberies across Washington State, targeting banks and casinos. After the 32-year-old robbed a bank in Shoreline, Washington, in August, he was arrested by the police. They were already looking for him concerning a few other casino robberies. At the start of the month, […]


AI still under pressure — but some analysts see a year-end rally

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People pose for pictures at the Wall Street Bull in New York’s Financial District on June 24, 2024 in New York City.  Spencer Platt | Getty Images The Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.84% Monday stateside as technology stocks were under pressure, with Apple, Meta and Oracle retreating more than 1% each. Artificial intelligence lynchpin Nvidia performed […]


USTA lawsuit halts Queens casino plan over Citi Field parking dispute

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The bid to open a Queens casino has hit a new obstacle after the United States Tennis Association (USTA) challenged the city’s handling of Citi Field’s parking lots. A New York judge has ordered the Adams administration to temporarily halt any new agreements involving the lots, following a USTA lawsuit alleging the city violated its […]


Americans are heating their homes with bitcoin this winter

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As winter’s chill settles in across the U.S., and electricity bills become a bigger budgeting issue, most Americans will rely on their usual sources of warmth, such as home heating oil, natural gas, and electric furnaces. But in a few cases, crypto is generating the heat, and if some of the nascent crypto heat industry’s […]


gathering industry storm ahead of potential budget changes

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The looming delivery of the November 2025 budget has sparked a storm of speculation about the potential impact of a tax increase on Britain’s economy and gambling infrastructure. With any potential changes to taxation in a nation, there comes a sharp intake of breath from those who might lose out, and a rising chorus from […]


AI-electric appeal for underperforming infrastructure: ETF experts

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Industrial and infrastructure stocks may soon share the spotlight with the artificial intelligence trade. According to ETF Action’s Mike Atkins, there’s a bullish setup taking shape due to both policy and consumer trends. His prediction comes during a volatile month for Big Tech and AI stocks. “You’re seeing kind of the old-school infrastructure, industrial products that have not done […]


SGLA testifies before Massachusetts committee about ‘Social Plus’ gaming

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The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) has this week (November 13) testified before a Massachusetts committee on a bill that contains provisions that could see Social Plus games banned in the Commonwealth. Just the day before, the alliance announced the introduction of ‘Social Plus’ which they say is a new term that defines the category […]