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Nikola founder Trevor Milton accused of trying to derail bankruptcy case

A court hearing on the sale of bankrupt electric truck startup Nikola’s assets to Lucid Motors was going smoothly on Friday. No objections had been filed to the transaction, and Delaware bankruptcy Judge Thomas Horan verbally approved it without hesitation. … Continue reading

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The US Is Turning a Blind Eye to Crypto Crimes

Under the Trump administration, federal authorities are declining to charge crypto firms with a range of offenses, raising questions about which rules apply—and who will enforce them.

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What Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Tech—and You

This week on Uncanny Valley, our hosts look at the impacts this trade war will have on the products we all use and how you can best navigate this new normal.

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Ex-OpenAI staffers file amicus brief opposing the company’s for-profit transition

A group of ex-OpenAI employees on Friday filed a proposed amicus brief in support of Elon Musk in his lawsuit against OpenAI, opposing OpenAI’s planned conversion from a non-profit to a for-profit corporation. The brief names twelve former OpenAI employees: … Continue reading

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GM cuts 500 jobs because of weak demand for BrightDrop electric vans

General Motors is laying off 500 workers at a factory in Canada because of weak demand for its all-electric BrightDrop vans, according to CNBC. GM told CNBC that the cuts were not related to the ongoing trade war being waged … Continue reading

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UnitedHealth is making struggling doctors repay loans issued after last year’s cyberattack

UnitedHealth is aggressively recouping the loans the company offered doctors following the 2024 cyberattack at its Change Healthcare unit.

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YouTube considers a daily timer for users looking to cut back on Shorts

YouTube is looking into potentially offering a feature that would allow users to set a daily timer to limit how long they spend on Shorts. Recent findings from the beta version of the YouTube app, first reported by Android Authority, … Continue reading

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Apple may hike iPhone prices as Trump tariffs on China remain high

Apple’s reliance in China will likely lead to higher prices for iPhones.

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Tech stocks head for winning week with Nvidia tracking for 15% bounceback

Technology stocks were on pace for a winning week Friday on the heels of a volatile stretch spurred by ongoing tariff uncertainty.

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Stripe CEO says company management regularly asks customers for ‘candid feedback’

Digital payments platform Stripe invites customers to join its management team meetings on a bi-weekly basis so it can get “candid feedback,” according to co-founder Patrick Collison. In an April 8 post on X, the fintech giant’s CEO said the … Continue reading

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