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Lotus Reverses Electric-Only Strategy, Brings Back Combustion Engines
Lotus will reintroduce combustion engines alongside EVs, abandoning its earlier all-electric pledge. The move reflects broader industry caution on EV demand.

Union Avoidance Spending by US Employers Tops $1.5 Billion Annually
US employers spend more than $1.5 billion yearly on union avoidance activities, a report finds, raising questions about labor policy and worker rights.

US Tech Layoffs Hit Two-Year High as AI Drives 38,000 Job Cuts in May
Nearly 40,000 tech workers lost jobs in May, the highest monthly total in two years. Artificial intelligence is the most cited reason for the layoffs.

US Crackdown on Anthropic Models Highlights Looming AI Security Crisis
The US government targets Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 over hacking capabilities, underscoring the inevitability of dangerous AI.

US Regulator Orders Fast-Track for AI Data Centers That Generate Their Own Power
FERC orders grid operators to fast-track AI data center connections if they self-generate power or cut peak usage. Implementation required within 90 days.

Adaptive Driving Beam Headlights Finally Reach US Roads
Audi's new Q9 SUV brings adaptive beam headlights to America, offering better illumination without glare after years of regulatory delays.

YouTube Brings Direct Messaging to US Users in Latest Social Expansion
YouTube is expanding direct messaging to US users as part of a test, deepening its social networking push and competing with established messaging apps.

Let's Encrypt Blocks Certificate Use in US-Sanctioned Regions
Let's Encrypt bans SSL/TLS certificate use in US-sanctioned territories, impacting HTTPS access for users in Iran, Syria and North Korea.

Deflock Maps Over 100,000 License Plate Readers Across the US
Deflock has mapped more than 100,000 automated license plate readers in the US, raising privacy and surveillance concerns.

Seed Rounds Grow Bigger as Path to Series A Narrows
US seed rounds have tripled since 2018, but Series A graduation rates have fallen to 24% for 2024 cohorts, signaling a narrowing funnel for startups.

Government Orders Anthropic to Cut Foreign Access to Advanced AI Models
The US government ordered Anthropic to block Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for foreign users, citing national security. Anthropic complied but questioned the lack of evidence.

World Cup 2026 Travelers Face Escalating Mobile Data Costs Across Three Nations
Fans traveling across the US, Canada and Mexico for the 2026 World Cup will need eSIMs to avoid roaming fees. Prices vary widely by country and data allowance, making advance planning essential.

Waymo Pulls Robotaxis From Highways After Safety Incidents
Waymo suspends highway driving across US markets over construction zone concerns, following a software recall for flood-related incidents.

Iran Threatens Fees on Big Tech Subsea Cables in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's military says it will charge US tech companies for undersea cables in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global internet infrastructure.

Wayve's Self-Driving Tech to Debut in Stellantis Vehicles by 2028
Wayve's autonomous driving technology will appear in US Stellantis vehicles starting in 2028, marking a major step for the British startup's expansion into the American market.

Illinois Passes Landmark AI Safety Bill With Third-Party Oversight
Illinois lawmakers passed the strongest AI safety bill in the US, requiring third-party audits for companies like OpenAI and Google. Governor JB Pritzker plans to sign it into law.

Meta's Mad Max-Style Tents House AI Servers With Jet Engine Power
Meta is building tent-like data centers across the US that take three months to construct and use jet engines for power, bypassing traditional grid electricity.

Klipsch Ownership and Manufacturing: A Legacy Brand's Global Evolution
Klipsch, the iconic audio brand born in an Arkansas tin shed, is now owned by Voxx International. Its speakers are made in the US and China, reflecting broader shifts in premium audio production.

SpaceX Wins $2.29 Billion Military Network Contract for Space Targeting
SpaceX secures a $2.29 billion Space Force contract to build a satellite network linking sensors to weapons in near real time, reviving stalled Pentagon efforts.

SpaceX Files for IPO, Ending 24-Year Run as Private Company
SpaceX submitted a detailed SEC filing ahead of a planned June IPO, revealing its finances for the first time.