Waymo raises $16B to scale robotaxi fleet internationally - TechCrunch

Waymo said the funds will be used to fuel its growth, which has accelerated over the past year and doesn’t appear to be slowing.

Waymo Raises $16 Billion From Alphabet, Others to Expand Service - Bloomberg

Waymo, Alphabet Inc.’s autonomous driving unit, raised $16 billion at a $126 billion valuation, a funding round that reflects its rapid ascent as a robotaxi pioneer.

Palantir Earnings: Stock Rises on Strong Results - Barron's

Trump Unveils $12 Billion Mineral Reserve to Counter China - Bloomberg

President Donald Trump formally announced plans to launch a $12 billion critical minerals stockpile, in his latest effort to aid manufacturers while minimizing reliance on Chinese rare earths.

Con Ed blames salt spread after thousands lose power in Brooklyn - Gothamist

Con Ed’s repair times are taking longer because of snow, ice and parked cars preventing access to key infrastructure.

Yet another judge rejects Trump effort to block offshore wind, saying NY project can resume - AP News

A federal judge has ruled that an offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction. The Sunrise Wind project is the fifth project to be put back on track after being halted by the Trump administration in December. Preside…