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U.S. Launch of VW’s Scout Motors Might Be Delayed [Updated] - The Drive
business 2026/02/18 19:41:41

U.S. Launch of VW’s Scout Motors Might Be Delayed [Updated] - The Drive

The company cited “technical issues” according to a German media report.

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Musk Rails Against ‘Woke And Sanctimonious’ AI Rivals—Insists ‘Grok Must Win’ - Forbes
business 2026/02/18 19:02:00

Musk Rails Against ‘Woke And Sanctimonious’ AI Rivals—Insists ‘Grok Must Win’ - Forbes

Elon Musk argued his company xAI’s chatbot Grok is a counter to rivals ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude, whom he labeled as “woke” and “weak sauce” on culture war issues.

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Hassett says Fed staff should be 'disciplined' for reporting the US pays tariff costs - Politico
business 2026/02/18 18:49:49

Hassett says Fed staff should be 'disciplined' for reporting the US pays tariff costs - Politico

The Trump economic adviser called it “the worst paper I’ve ever seen in the history of the Federal Reserve System.”

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Elon Musk’s AI Pushes Back As He Encourages Users To Upload Medical Information - Forbes
business 2026/02/18 17:39:41

Elon Musk’s AI Pushes Back As He Encourages Users To Upload Medical Information - Forbes

Musk has long encouraged users of his artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, to ask it for medical advice.

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Microsoft to keep buying enough renewable energy to match all its electricity needs - Yahoo Finance
business 2026/02/18 16:02:58

Microsoft to keep buying enough renewable energy to match all its electricity needs - Yahoo Finance

Microsoft has promised to keep buying enough renewable energy to match all its electricity needs after meeting that ‌goal for the first time last year, as…

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Johnson & Johnson Expands U.S. Footprint with more than $1 Billion Investment in Next Generation Cell Therapy Manufacturing Facility in Pennsylvania - Johnson & Johnson
business 2026/02/18 15:26:06

Johnson & Johnson Expands U.S. Footprint with more than $1 Billion Investment in Next Generation Cell Therapy Manufacturing Facility in Pennsylvania - Johnson & Johnson

• Advanced manufacturing site will utilize cutting‑edge cell therapy technologies to help deliver the company’s portfolio of transformational medicines • Facility will boost Pennsylvania’s economy by creating more than 4,000 construction jobs and 500 biomanuf…

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