2 hours ago Biden admin’s final rule banning Chinese connected cars also bars robotaxi testing on U.S. roads

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced a final rule Tuesday that would ban the sale or import of connected vehicles from China and Russia due to national security concerns. The rule would also bar Chinese car companies, such as WeRide and Pony AI, from testing self-driving cars on U.S. roads.  “China is trying to dominate […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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8 hours ago With $30 million in new funding, SEEQC thinks chips are key to building useful quantum computing

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang may have said that “very useful quantum computers” are probably still 20 years away, but his company is also hedging its bets beyond classical chips with investments and partnerships in that very space. Now one of the companies that Nvidia partners with in quantum development is announcing funding. SEEQC, a quantum […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

Economics

2 hours ago Alaska Airlines to offer flight to Oregon's Rogue Valley from San Diego

Alaska Airlines to offer flight to Oregon's Rogue Valley from San Diego  KPBS

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6 hours ago Princess Catherine Announces She's In 'Remission' From Cancer After Surprising Patients At Hospital Where She Was Treated

Princess Catherine is in “remission”! Taking to X (Twitter) on Tuesday, the Princess of Wales shared the wonderful news after visiting The Royal Marsden, the hospital where she was treated, earlier in the day. She expressed: “I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you to The Royal Marsden for looking after me so [...] Read More... The post Princess Catherine Announces She's In 'Remission' From Cancer After Surprising Patients At Hospital Where She Was Treated appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Science

3 hours ago Nintendo Switch 2 could be announced this week: The rumors (and facts) so far

With CES 2025 finally in the rearview, it’s time to move on to the next round of big hardware announcements. Rumors have emerged over the last few weeks, pointing to an imminent announcement for the next-generation of Nintendo’s wildly successful hybrid Switch console. In particular, word from industry stalwart Eurogamer (among others) pegs a January […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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10 hours ago Here's How Much Money Trump May Pay For Greenland; Comparison With US Buying Alaska, Virgin Islands

Here's How Much Money Trump May Pay For Greenland; Comparison With US Buying Alaska, Virgin Islands  Hindustan Times

Economics

4 hours ago Medford airport adding direct flights to San Diego, via Alaska Airlines

Medford airport adding direct flights to San Diego, via Alaska Airlines  KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2

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7 hours ago Kate Middleton shares health update nearly 1 year after announcing cancer diagnosis

Kate announced her cancer diagnosis in March and underwent chemotherapy.

Science

3 hours ago Alaska education advocates gloomy about prospects of a big funding boost this year

Alaska education advocates gloomy about prospects of a big funding boost this year  Anchorage Daily News

Politics

5 hours ago Sullivan Receives Commitments from Secretary of Defense Nominee Hegseth on Alaska’s Strategic Importance and Restoring Military’s Core War

Sullivan Receives Commitments from Secretary of Defense Nominee Hegseth on Alaska’s Strategic Importance and Restoring Military’s Core War-Fighting Mission  Senator Dan Sullivan

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4 hours ago Hegseth fields questions about Alaska, Arctic defense amid Senate confirmation hearing

Hegseth fields questions about Alaska, Arctic defense amid Senate confirmation hearing  Alaska's News Source

Politics

6 hours ago FAA investigating after United, Delta flights nearly collide before landing at Phoenix airport

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a United Airlines flight and a Delta Airlines flight had a near-collision over Phoenix on Saturday.

Events

4 hours ago Alaska Marine Highway System Launches WiFi Pilot Program on MV Columbia

Alaska Marine Highway System Launches WiFi Pilot Program on MV Columbia  Alaska Business

Politics

8 hours ago Viral Twerk Video Gets Alaska Attendant Fired—Now She’s Turning To GoFundMe To Save Her Lingerie Business

Viral Twerk Video Gets Alaska Attendant Fired—Now She’s Turning To GoFundMe To Save Her Lingerie Business  View from the Wing

Events

4 hours ago Trump announces new ‘External Revenue Service’ to collect tariff funds

Trump announces new ‘External Revenue Service’ to collect tariff funds  The Washington Post

Politics

8 hours ago Viral Twerk Video Gets Alaska Flight Attendant Fired—Now She’s Turning To GoFundMe To Save Her Lingerie Business

Viral Twerk Video Gets Alaska Flight Attendant Fired—Now She’s Turning To GoFundMe To Save Her Lingerie Business  View from the Wing

Events

5 hours ago Sacramento airport is adding direct flights to Alaska. When do they start?

Sacramento airport is adding direct flights to Alaska. When do they start?  Sacramento Bee

Politics

8 hours ago See it: Frozen bald eagle in Alaska saved in heartwarming rescue with 'best ending ever'

See it: Frozen bald eagle in Alaska saved in heartwarming rescue with 'best ending ever'  Fox Weather

Events

6 hours ago Airline calls for airport bars to limit number of alcoholic drinks per passenger

Ryanair is in the process of filing a civil suit against a "disruptive passenger," while also advocating for limiting the number of drinks being served at airport bars.

Politics

13 hours ago Beyoncé Postpones Announcement in Wake of Fire ‘Devastation’ in Los Angeles

Beyoncé Postpones Announcement in Wake of Fire ‘Devastation’ in Los Angeles  Rolling Stone

Events

6 hours ago Alaska Airlines adds 3 new Alaska routes, including one to a hub for rival Delta Air Lines

Alaska Airlines adds 3 new Alaska routes, including one to a hub for rival Delta Air Lines  The Points Guy

Politics

16 hours ago Powerful Windstorm Causes Air Travel Chaos in Anchorage, Alaska: Widespread Destruction Downs Power Lines Leaving Thousands Without Power

Powerful Windstorm Causes Air Travel Chaos in Anchorage, Alaska: Widespread Destruction Downs Power Lines Leaving Thousands Without Power  TheTravel

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7 hours ago Nagase America announces distribution agreement in the United States for Westlake Epoxy's resins, curing agents, and modifiers

Nagase America announces distribution agreement in the United States for Westlake Epoxy's resins, curing agents, and modifiers  Yahoo Finance

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20 hours ago ‘We apologize:’ After unexpected Mt. Edgecumbe student’s death, some belongings not returned, superintendent says

‘We apologize:’ After unexpected Mt. Edgecumbe student’s death, some belongings not returned, superintendent says  Alaska's News Source

Events

7 hours ago Holland America Line invests $70M in Alaska tourism, hoping to strengthen Denali tour experiences

Holland America Line invests $70M in Alaska tourism, hoping to strengthen Denali tour experiences  Alaska's News Source

Politics

21 hours ago ‘Like our house blew up’: Windstorm tears through Bear Valley couple’s home

‘Like our house blew up’: Windstorm tears through Bear Valley couple’s home  Alaska's News Source

Events

7 hours ago UAF to get $7.5M for research into Alaska’s critical mineral potential

UAF to get $7.5M for research into Alaska’s critical mineral potential  Alaska Public Media News

Politics

21 hours ago Federal major disaster declaration approved for August Kwigillingok flooding

Federal major disaster declaration approved for August Kwigillingok flooding  Alaska's News Source

Events

7 hours ago Green hydrogen: Study shows big gaps between ambition and global implementation

In recent years, more than 60 countries have developed strategies to stimulate the market ramp-up of hydrogen, particularly in the industrial sector. However, in 2023, less than 10% of the originally announced green hydrogen production was realized, shows a new study published in the journal Nature Energy.

Politics

22 hours ago Hundreds of homes and businesses in Southcentral Alaska remain without power after wind and rain storm

Hundreds of homes and businesses in Southcentral Alaska remain without power after wind and rain storm  Anchorage Daily News

Events

7 hours ago Kate Middleton's cancer is 'in remission' as she remains 'focused' on recovery

On Tuesday, Kate Middleton, who first announced her cancer diagnosis in March 2024 and completed her treatment in September, revealed her cancer is now in remission.

Politics

22 hours ago Red Cross of Alaska sends volunteers to California to aid those affected by the wildfires

Red Cross of Alaska sends volunteers to California to aid those affected by the wildfires  Alaska's News Source

Events

8 hours ago Biden announces names of future aircraft carriers: USS William J Clinton, George W Bush

President Biden announced the names of new Navy aircraft carriers: USS William J. Clinton and USS George W. Bush, which will be constructed in "years ahead."

Politics

22 hours ago Veteran American Airlines flight attendant killed in random attack while on a layover in Denver

Police confirmed that a suspect is in custody after taking the life of an American Airlines flight attendant who was on a layover in Denver; the incident was one in a series of attacks over the weekend.

Events

8 hours ago Biden announces $770 checks for residents impacted by California wildfires

President Biden said the federal government will provide one-time payments of $770 to people impacted by the ongoing California wildfires.

Politics

23 hours ago Feds Award $9.6M in Transit Grants to 26 Tribes, Alaska Native Villages

Feds Award $9.6M in Transit Grants to 26 Tribes, Alaska Native Villages  Native News Online

Events

8 hours ago Top lawmaker 1st Republican to launch gubernatorial campaign in race to succeed Michigan's Whitmer

Republican state Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt announced his candidacy, becoming the first major party candidate in Michigan to launch a gubernatorial campaign in the race to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Politics

24 hours ago Palmer, Alaska hit by flooding, mudslides as storm brings unexpected chaos

Palmer, Alaska hit by flooding, mudslides as storm brings unexpected chaos  youralaskalink

Events

8 hours ago News | Alaska's population grew in 2024, but that didn't help apartment demand

News | Alaska's population grew in 2024, but that didn't help apartment demand  CoStar Group

Politics

24 hours ago Los Angeles County DA says nine charged with looting homes in wildfire zones, one with arson

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced charges against 10 people for looting or arson amid the wildfires raging in the area.

Events

8 hours ago Final round of funding announced for Washington County, Virginia small business owners

Final round of funding announced for Washington County, Virginia small business owners  WJHL-TV News Channel 11

Politics

9 hours ago US Department of Labor announces improvements to its Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program

US Department of Labor announces improvements to its Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program  US Department of Labor

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