Rodney Brooks, the Godfather of Modern Robotics, Says the Field Has Lost Its Way
Rodney Brooks, famous for the Roomba, argues the humanoid robot craze in Silicon Valley is doomed to fail.
Month: December 2025
Flight Returns to Dulles After Engine Failure During Takeoff, F.A.A. Says
United Airlines Flight 803, which was headed to Tokyo, safely landed at Washington Dulles International Airport on Saturday, officials said.
U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal Hits Stumbling Block
The U.S. government has paused a tech-focused trade pledge with Britain over broader disagreements about Britain’s digital regulations and food…
Social Security Disability, a Financial Protection for Some Workers, Is at a Crossroads
The benefits provide important economic support for older people who cannot work. The White House recently halted changes to the…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Valued at $800 Billion, as It Prepares to Go Public
A sale of insider shares at $421 a share would make Mr. Musk’s rocket company the most valuable private company…
F.D.A. Approves Two New Drugs to Treat Gonorrhea
The sexually transmitted disease has become increasingly resistant to existing antibiotics.
Canadians Rush to Buy Stockpiles of Boycotted U.S. Liquor
Four Canadian provinces are selling off the American liquor they pulled from shelves in protest over President Trump’s tariffs. Some…
Historic Shift Underway in China’s Economy as Investment Slump Deepens
Investment in manufacturing, infrastructure and property is expected to fall this year, a remarkable turn for an economy whose growth…
Paramount Says Money Is No Object. Warner Bros. Isn’t Convinced.
Larry Ellison is backstopping Paramount’s bid for Warner Brothers, but Warner Brothers is concerned that the billionaire has not provided…