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Hyundai unveils Atlas humanoid robot to drive factory automation at US plants
Boston Dynamics Debuts Atlas Humanoid Robot at CES LAS VEGAS — Boston Dynamics, the robotics firm owned by Hyundai, gave its Atlas humanoid robot its first public demonstration at the CES technology trade show, intensify…
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Ford and Carhartt partner to tackle the U.S. skilled labor shortage crisis
DETROIT — Iconic Detroit brands Ford and Carhartt have launched a multi-year partnership aimed at closing a labor gap of more than 1 million workers in the U.S. manufacturing, construction, and automotive sectors.…
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US energy stocks surge after Trump unveils plan to control Venezuelan oil
WASHINGTON – Major U.S. energy stocks surged Monday following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a plan for American companies to take control of Venezuela’s oil industry.…
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Social media influencers recognized as America’s newest ‘extraordinary talent’ for O-1 visas
WASHINGTON — Content creators and social media influencers are increasingly dominating applications for the U.S. O-1 visa, a category reserved for individuals with "extraordinary ability." The number of O-1 visas granted…
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San Diego raises tourism minimum wage to $25, sparking debate over economic impact
SAN DIEGO — Thousands of tourism workers in San Diego will see their pay increase to $25 per hour by 2030 under a new minimum wage law.…
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Oil Prices Surge as Iran Protests Escalate and Washington Threatens Intervention
Widespread anti-government protests are sweeping across Iran, fueling fears that the Islamic Republic could face collapse as the death toll surpasses 500 people.…
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Beijing signals property market rescue ahead of key policy meeting
BEIJING – Chinese policymakers are signaling a more aggressive push to shore up the nation’s struggling real estate market, according to an editorial published Jan. 1 in the Communist Party’s flagship journal, *Qiushi*.…
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Fed minutes reveal deep division among officials over future interest rate cuts
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials were deeply divided during their December policy meeting, according to minutes released late last month.…
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Trump targets Venezuelan oil in push to lower prices to $50 a barrel
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump plans to leverage Venezuela’s massive oil reserves to seize control of the Western Hemisphere's energy supply and drive global prices down to approximately $50 per barrel.…
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JPMorgan Chase to take over Apple Card business from Goldman Sachs
NEW YORK – JPMorgan Chase has reached a deal to take over Apple’s credit card business from Goldman Sachs, both banks confirmed Wednesday. The agreement follows a year of negotiations between the financial giants.…