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☆ Chinese driver-assist startup announces $100 million in funding, touts 'deep cooperation' with Nvidia
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Evelyn Cheng | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

David Kirton | ReutersBEIJING — Deeproute.ai, a Chinese startup developing autonomous driving systems, announced a $100 million funding round Tuesday from an undisclosed automaker, while emphasizing close ties with chipmaker Nvidia . The startup is also in "deep cooperation" with Nvidia, Zhou said, noting "in-depth discussions" with the chipmaker's CEO Jensen Huang. Zhou spoke on "Commercializing mass-produced autonomous driving solutions" at Nvidia's closely watched GTC AI conference in March. Those maps, used by autonomous driving companies such as Alphabet's Waymo, give a car a detailed picture of city streets. Chinese autonomous driving software developer WeRide went public on the Nasdaq last month, while robotaxi operator Pony.ai has filed for a U.S. IPO.

Persons: David Kirton, It's, Maxwell Zhou, Zhou, Jensen Huang, Deeproute, Orin, Japan Deeproute, Tesla, Elon, WeRide, Pony.ai Organizations: Reuters, Nvidia, Wall, CNBC, Huawei, Nasdaq, Industry Locations: Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China, Reuters BEIJING, Deeproute, U.S, Japan, California

☆ A new ETF could disrupt the trillion-dollar money market fund industry. What to know
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Total money market fund assets have ballooned to more than $6.5 trillion, according to the Investment Company Institute. Traditional money market fund transactions take place at the end of each trading day, while ETFs trade constantly during market hours. How it works The Texas Capital ETF holds very short-term fixed income instruments, similar to traditional money market funds. It will abide by rule 2a-7 , a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regulation that governs the liquidity of holdings in traditional money market funds. Looking forward The potential market for a money market ETF is massive.

Persons: Michael Carbone, That's, Richard Leimgruber, Jeff Schwartz, Brad Roth, Roth Organizations: Texas Capital, Money Market, Federal Reserve, Investment Company Institute, CNBC, U.S . Securities, Exchange Commission, Wealth, ICI, The Texas Capital, Thor Financial Technologies Locations: Texas, Chelmsford, Mass, Tarrytown , New York

☆ Disney hits a roadblock with Daisy Ridley's 'Star Wars' movie — the latest project it's had trouble getting off the ground
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Daisy Ridley is set to return as Rey in Disney's new untitled "Star Wars" sequel. It's the latest "Star Wars" movie that Disney has had trouble getting off the ground in recent years. AdvertisementDisney has hit a roadblock with its next "Star Wars" sequel, which will star Daisy Ridley, after writer Steven Knight left the project. AdvertisementThe same year, Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige confirmed he was planning a "Star Wars" movie. The next confirmed "Star Wars" movie, "The Mandalorian & Grogu," is due to land in theaters in May 2026.

Persons: Daisy Ridley, Steven Knight, —, Sharmeen Obaid, Rey, Knight, Damon Lindelof, Justin Britt, Gibson, Obi, Wan, Rian Johnson, David Benioff, Weiss, Kevin Feige, Patty Jenkins, Jenkins, there's, Taika Waititi, Ridley Organizations: Rey, Disney, Service, Variety, Lucasfilm, IGN, Marvel Studios, Squadron, Forbes, Collider

☆ A home on a private island paradise in Belize could be yours – for $4.5 million
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Four Seasons Hotel & Resorts is set to turn Caye Chapel – a private island off the coast of Belize, in Central America – into a luxury club community with residences, estates, a five-star hotel and a championship golf course. Caye Chapel, shown here in a rendering, is targeting prospective homeowners with deep pockets. Included is access to a beachfront championship golf course designed by former world No. A nearby practice range can be converted to a par-three golf course in afternoons and evenings. It will not be the first golf course to have been built on the island.

Persons: Greg Norman, Larry Addington, Max Adler, Addington, Thor Urbana, Philip S, Johnny Briceño, ” Organizations: CNN, Resorts, Central America –, and Marine Reserve, Ocean, Belize Tourism, Goldson, Central America Locations: Belize, Central, Belize City, Kentucky, Mexican, Mexico, Thor, GFA, Neighboring Mexico, Costa Rica

☆ The AI boom turned Nvidia into a trillion-dollar giant. Its next big bet is even more complex.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Emma Cosgrove | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

In addition to the Computex display, humanoid robots have come up on Nvidia's last two earnings calls. The first is self-driving cars and the second is likely to be humanoid robots. Project Groot, which the company refers to as a "moonshot" initiative, is a foundation model for humanoid robots. AdvertisementIt feels like every player aiming for humanoid robots is in it for themselves, Kapoor said. Simulators are an essential stop on the path to humanoid robots, but they don't necessarily lead to human-like perception.

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The Summary Roughly one-third of former professional football players surveyed believe they have CTE, a study found. But the new research indicates that many former NFL players have experienced symptoms associated with CTE, including depression and cognitive difficulties. Roughly one-third of former professional football players surveyed believe they have chronic traumatic encephalopathy, according to a recent study. Evidence of it has been found in the brains of many former football players after death. “Most of the studies that have been done on CTE are much smaller studies on deceased players,” said Rachel Grashow, the lead author of the new study and director of epidemiological research initiatives at Harvard University’s Football Players Health Study.

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The Summary Brett Favre revealed on Tuesday that he has Parkinson's disease. Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre’s announcement that he has Parkinson’s disease is bringing renewed attention to the potential links between collision sports and a risk of brain disease. It definitely says something.”Neurologists who treated boxing legend Muhammad Ali concluded in 2022 that his medical history supported a diagnosis of young-onset Parkinson’s disease, but they could not link the disease to head trauma. Many former football players have been found to show signs of the brain disease, which can only be diagnosed post-mortem. Crutchfield said it’s important for players to take breaks after a head trauma to avoid more serious brain injuries.

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☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Visa, Smartsheet, JD.com and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Sean Conlon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Smartsheet — Shares surged more than 6% after Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners agreed to buy the software maker for $56.50 a share in cash, or about $8.4 billion . Unless another offer is made, the deal is expected to close by January 2025, pending shareholder approval. China stocks — Shares of Chinese companies soared after China's central bank unveiled a host of stimulus measures . Thor earned $1.68 per share on $2.53 billion in revenue in its fiscal fourth quarter. Flowserve — The stock moved nearly 5% higher after Bank of America reiterated a buy rating, saying its exposure to nuclear power is "underappreciated."

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☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Visa, Starbucks, Salesforce, Lowe's and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-24 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Starbucks — The coffee house chain moved 1.6% lower after Jefferies downgraded the stock to underperform from hold and cut its price target. BioNTech — U.S.-listed shares of the German biotechnology company rose 2.7% on the heels of a Morgan Stanley upgrade to overweight from equal weight. Pinterest — The image sharing company rose more than 1% after Oppenheimer initiated coverage of the stock with an outperform rating. GE Vernova — Shares gained nearly 1% after Guggenheim initiated coverage of GE Vernova with a buy rating, saying that it is "still in the early stages of a multi-year improvement in profitability." Analyst Joseph Osha's $300 price target implies a roughly 19% increase from Monday's closing price for the stock.

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☆ Modelo maker Constellation Brands jumps, and the S&P 500 eyes another record close
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Jeff Marks | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

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☆ ‘De-escalation is key.’ Why traffic stops like Tyreek Hill’s are sometimes dangerous
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-11 | by ( Dakin Andone | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Many traffic stops end without making headlines. But thanks to the ubiquity of cameras, the traffic stop in recent years has become the setting for many high-profile incidents between officers and motorists. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested by officers directing traffic outside the PGA Championship after a fatal accident. And this week, three former Memphis, Tennessee, officers went on trial for the fatal 2023beating of Tyre Nichols, which also followed a traffic stop. ‘De-escalation is key’The tenor of a traffic stop usually begins with the reason it was initiated in the first place, said Ramsey.

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☆ Cate Blanchett says ‘Carol’ struggled to find funding because it was a lesbian love story
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

Cate Blanchett touched down in Toronto for a wide-ranging talk about creative conflict on film sets, making big-budget films “risky,” and why her six-time Oscar-nominated film “Carol” struggled to find funding. “We want the numbers,” Blanchett said (though she didn’t specifically name-drop “Disclaimer” maker Apple, which, like most streamers, tends to shield its audience metrics). “At one point, another director was going to do it, and he got sort of taken off the project,” Blanchett said. That prompted her to step away as well, until Haynes expressed interest in the project and got Blanchett back on board. … Anything that gives you the time to think long thoughts and think uncomfortable thoughts, because being an actor, it’s pretty uncomfortable a lot of the time.

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☆ George Clooney is 'irritated' that Quentin Tarantino apparently claimed he isn't a movie star
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewGeorge Clooney is friends with his "Wolfs" costar Brad Pitt, but when it comes to Pitt's collaborator Quentin Tarantino, he's okay not playing nice. "He did some interview where he was naming movie stars, and he was talking about you, and somebody else, and then this guy goes, 'Well, what about George?' Related storiesTarantino has, however, criticized the lack of movie stars in this day and age more generally, particularly with the "Marvel-ization" of Hollywood. "But they're not movie stars. Tarantino has also praised Pitt as "one of the last remaining big-screen movie stars" in a 2022 interview with GQ.

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☆ Fly like Iron Man. Join a battle in Wakanda. Here are the major theme park projects Disney has announced
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Natasha Chen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Artist concept for an attraction at a new “Cars”-themed area coming to Frontierland at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. To mark the occasion, the company will create the first-ever audio-animatronic version of Walt Disney, with a level of complexity of technology that has yet to be seen in a Disney park. Across the esplanade at Disney California Adventure park, Avenger’s Campus will more than double in size, with construction beginning in 2025. Artist concept of Disney’s first theme park ride based on “Coco,” which breaks ground in 2026. In Paris, Disney’s first-ever theme park attraction based on “The Lion King” will be built at the renamed Disney Adventure World park.

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☆ South Sudan is on the rise at the Olympics, just as Luol Deng envisioned it
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Marcus Thompson Ii | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +12 min

And that’s way bigger than wins and losses.”Really cool scene outside the arena after USA vs. South Sudan. Back on July 20, in London, South Sudan came within a couple possessions late of upsetting America in an exhibition. In the 11 days since the near upset of the century, South Sudan was searched an estimated 152,000 times. Then, in the country’s Olympics debut, South Sudan beat Puerto Rico to make national history. “There’s a lot of jokes in the media, a lot of people saying certain things about South Sudan.

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☆ Princess Leia’s ‘Return of the Jedi’ bikini sells at auction for $175,000
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Oscar Holland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —A golden bikini costume worn by Carrie Fisher on the set of “Return of the Jedi” has sold at auction for $175,000. Worn by Princess Leia after she is captured by Jabba the Hutt and forced into slavery, the costume has become a cult favorite among “Star Wars” fans. Dallas-based Heritage Auctions, which hosted the sale, described it as being “among the most memorable” outfits in the franchise’s history. “George (Lucas) said, ‘We want to show that Princess Leia is growing up,’” recalled Miller, who died in 2022 aged 80. And that’s why the slave costume was introduced.”Miller recalled that Fisher “didn’t like” the bikini, which he attributed to it fitting poorly.

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☆ South Sudan: The world’s youngest country ready to take on Team USA at the Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

South Sudan, the world’s newest country, captured the hearts of spectators at the World Cup en route to a 17th place finish out of 32 teams. He was forced to leave South Sudan as a young child, escaping the Second Sudanese Civil War. Sporting rootsAfter decades of civil war, South Sudan gained independence from Sudan in 2011 following a referendum, making it the world’s newest widely recognized state. South Sudan players celebrate during the game against Team USA. South Sudan enters the Games bearing the additional responsibility of being the only African men’s basketball team to qualify – Nigeria qualified for the women’s competition.

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☆ Men’s basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics: NBA player list, how to watch and Team USA’s top threats
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Mike Prada | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +16 min

The 2024 men’s Olympic basketball tournament at the Paris Games is overflowing with star power — and not just from Team USA. Even South Sudan, the lowest-ranked team in the tournament, proved its mettle by nearly upsetting Team USA in a tune-up matchup last weekend. White was a member of the 2019 FIBA World Cup team, while Edwards and Haliburton made their debuts at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Twenty-seven of the 30 NBA teams will have at least one player participating in this tournament. Can Team USA do it again in 2024?

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"House of the Dragon" finally returned on Sunday night, two years after season one aired on HBO and became a smash hit. Rhaenyra, in mourning, needs to see her dead son for herselfRhaenyra discovers the remains of Arrax, her son Lucerys' dragon, in the season two premiere of "House of the Dragon." Daemon makes an oopsieDaemon (Matt Smith) and Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) in "House of the Dragon" season 2. Back in King's Landing, the assassins that Daemon sent after Aemond close inEwan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen in "House of the Dragon" season two. Olivia Cooke as Alicent in season two of "House of the Dragon."

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☆ Jobs data will steal the spotlight next week. What to watch for in 3 key labor reports
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-01 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

In this way, the nonfarm payroll report also offers clues on the near-term path of inflation. As always, payroll processing firm ADP will release its May private-sector jobs report before the government's nonfarm payroll report. On Tuesday, we'll get the latest JOLTS data, shorthand for the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey conducted by the Labor Department. Earnings A few noteworthy earnings reports set for next week include CrowdStrike and Hewlett Packard Enterprise after the close on Tuesday. A report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed the US economy added 311,000 jobs in February.

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☆ Anya Taylor-Joy says she and Charlize Theron are ‘due a very long dinner’ to swap ‘Furiosa’ ‘war stories’
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Elizabeth Wagmeister | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

We met at the Oscars, and she’s just as lovely and gracious and cool as you could imagine,” Taylor-Joy says of Theron. “We are due a very long dinner, just to swap war stories. Charlize Theron in "Mad Max: Fury Road." “Just as we wrote the story for Furiosa, we’ve written a story for Max in the year before we meet him in ‘Fury Road,’” Miller teased. “So, I know what happens to him, and I’ve certainly speculated about what happens after ‘Fury Road.’”

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☆ Chris Hemsworth criticizes directors such as Martin Scorsese and Marvel actors for 'bashing' superhero movies: 'Tell that to the billions who watch them'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewChris Hemsworth criticized high-profile directors and his fellow Marvel actors for "bashing" the superhero genre when it is beloved by "billions." Chris Hemsworth as Thor in "Thor: Love and Thunder." "Superhero films actually kept people in the cinemas during that transition and now people are coming back. Related storiesHemsworth then turned his attention to Marvel actors who have spoken out against the franchise after their movies failed. Despite his strong defense of Marvel, Hemsworth criticized his last movie appearance, "Thor: Love and Thunder," on multiple occasions.

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☆ Meet Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky's kids, all of whom had roles in 'Thor: Love and Thunder'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Actors Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky, who have been married since 2010, have three children. Their eldest child, a daughter named India Rose, starred alongside Hemsworth in "Thor: Love and Thunder." download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementChris Hemsworth is known for his role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but his kids are unfazed by his A-lister status. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Robert Downey Jr. disagreed with Chris Hemsworth that he was 'replaceable' as Thor, said he has 'most complex psyche out of all us Avengers'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Robert Downey Jr. disagreed with Chris Hemsworth, who said he was "replaceable" as Thor. AdvertisementRobert Downey Jr. disagreed with Chris Hemsworth after the "Thor" star said he was "replaceable" in the "Avengers" movies. "Hemsworth is, in my opinion, the most complex psyche out of all us Avengers. He's got wit and gravitas, but also such restraint, fire, and gentleness," Downey Jr. continued, before describing Hemsworth's work in "Thor: Ragnarok," "Avengers: Infinity War," and "Avengers: Endgame" as a "formidable hat trick." Downey Jr. and Chris Evans both left after "Endgame," and Scarlett Johansson exited following 2021's "Black Widow."

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☆ Who Are the Hosts of the Met Gala?
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Callie Holtermann | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Each spring a handful of attractive celebrities who do not seem as if they would hang out in any other situation are selected as co-chairs of the Met Gala, the black-tie blowout that is essentially the X Games of fashion (subtract motorcycles, add tulle). This year, Anna Wintour, Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth and Bad Bunny will head up the gala taking place on Monday. Bad Bunny contributed three flame emojis. The lineup of Timothée Chalamet, Billie Eilish, Naomi Osaka and Amanda Gorman in 2021 seemed to scream “We are relevant to Gen Z!”The co-chairs also tend to be among the night’s earlier arrivals. Please, spare yourself the embarrassment of asking your Met Gala watch party whether that’s the Hemsworth who plays “Thor” or the Hemsworth who was in “The Hunger Games” — we’re here to help.

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