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Military and civilian air traffic controllers in Washington have a hotline. It hasn’t worked for over 3 years
The FAA said the dedicated direct access line between air traffic controllers at Reagan and the Pentagon's Army heliport hasn't worked since 2022 because of the construction of a new tower at the Pentagon.
Coinbase puts $20 million bounty on crooks who tried to extort firm over stolen customer data
Coinbase says it will seek the harshest penalties against the crooks, who stole tens of thousands of client records.
Starbucks baristas strike over dress code, signal more walkouts
The walkouts have occurred at more than 50 U.S. stores, Starbucks Workers United said.
Apple probes next frontier with new brain implant standard. But what it really needs is to sell more iPhones
Apple's announcement of a sci-fi like brain computing interface shows that the company still has its eye on cutting edge innovation. But it also highlights the challenge weighing on the company's day-to-day business.
Saudi Arabia wants to build its post-oil future with massive AI data centers — Trump and U.S. tech have big incentives to oblige
In a geopolitical chess game with billions at stake, Saudi Arabia, the U.S. and Nvidia all have something to gain.
Car trouble: Can the French car industry recover to pre-pandemic levels?
Sales are down, factories are closing—but profits remain high. As EVs, offshoring, and China reshape the road ahead, France’s car sector faces a reckoning.
Half of the world’s cars won’t be fully electric by 2040—Renault and Geely are betting big on hybrids to fill the gap
Horse Powertrain’s modular hybrid tech aims to bridge the global EV gap—and help automakers scale clean mobility faster across diverse markets.
Xi Jinping blasts ‘bullying and hegemony’ in meeting with Latin American leaders as China urges united front against Trump
Latin America is a key battleground in Trump's confrontation with China, and the region is coming under pressure from Washington to choose a side.
