SEATTLE (AP) — The next big breakthrough in cancer treatment could be a vaccine. After decades of limited success, scientists say the research has reached a turning point, with many predicting that more vaccines will be available in five years. These are not traditional vaccines that prevent disease, but injections to shrink tumors and prevent … Read more
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” returned its canvases to the top of the box office charts while “The Flash” saw a faster drop than the film’s speedy character. Spidey’s animated sequel – starring Shameik Moore as teenage webslinger Miles Morales – reclaimed the top spot in its fourth week in North American … Read more
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Huge planned battery plants in Tennessee and Kentucky for Ford’s electric vehicles are on track to receive up to $9.2 billion in federal loans under what would be the biggest prize under the U.S. Department of Energy’s loan program since President Joe Biden took office. Construction money would secure a significant portion … Read more
When it comes to flying, going green can cost you more. And it will take time for the strategy to take off. Sustainability was a hot topic this week at the Paris Air Show, the world’s biggest event for the aviation industry, which faces growing pressure to reduce the climate-altering greenhouse gases that planes emit. … Read more
BANGKOK (AP) — Asian stocks fell sharply on Friday after several central banks around the world raised interest rates in their fight against inflation. Hong Kong and Tokyo lost almost 2% and most other regional markets declined. US futures and oil prices also fell. Japan reported that its inflation rate was higher than expected, adding … Read more
LE BOURGET, France (AP) — Just a speck on the horizon at first, the insect-like and surprisingly quiet electric contraption buzzes above Paris and its rumble of traffic, offering its no doubt amazed passenger privileged views of the Eiffel Tower and the city’s iconic zinc-gray rooftops before landing it with a slight downward hover. And … Read more
For the first time, U.S. regulators on Wednesday approved the sale of chicken made from animal cells, allowing two California companies to bring “lab-grown” meat to restaurant tables across the country and, eventually, store shelves. supermarkets. The Department of Agriculture has given the green light to Upside Foods and Good Meat, companies that have strived … Read more
BANGKOK (AP) — Stocks were mostly down Wednesday in Asia after Wall Street’s benchmarks pulled back after the S&P 500 rose to its highest level since the spring of last year. US futures were little changed and oil prices rose. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 edged up 0.1% to 33,427.14, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 1.5% … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron attended the country’s premier tech event, Viva Tech. Macron told CNBC that France would “invest like crazy” in AI Nathan Laine | Bloomberg | Getty Images PARIS – France is making a major push to position itself as the European hub for artificial intelligence, building on the fast-growing and high-profile technology. … Read more
Big Apple grocers who have used facial recognition technology to fight a citywide epidemic of shoplifting are furious at a City Council proposal that would ban the software – just as merchants say it’s starting to prove effective. The proposed bill — which follows the city’s feud with Madison Square Garden owner James Dolan, who … Read more
