Robots have long been seen as a bad bet for Silicon Valley investors - too complicated, capital-intensive and "boring, honestly," says venture capitalist Modar Alaoui. … [Read more...] about Humanoid robots take center stage at Silicon Valley summit, but skepticism remains
New Orleans jail escapee who evaded capture for months gets life sentence for double murder
The last inmate caught after an audacious New Orleans jailbreak was sentenced Friday to two life sentences over a 2018 double murder, with the Louisiana judge rebuking him for the disruption caused by his five months on the run. … [Read more...] about New Orleans jail escapee who evaded capture for months gets life sentence for double murder
A new federal report scrutinizes Puerto Rico’s tax incentives luring wealthy Americans
Puerto Rico tax incentives that have lured thousands of rich Americans to the U.S. territory for over a decade are under scrutiny after federal legislators released a new report on Friday by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. … [Read more...] about A new federal report scrutinizes Puerto Rico’s tax incentives luring wealthy Americans
Court pauses Judge Boasberg’s criminal contempt pursuit of Trump officials
A federal appeals court put on hold Judge James Boasberg's plans to hold hearings next week to see if he should hold Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in criminal contempt, with the judges saying they need more time to figure things out. … [Read more...] about Court pauses Judge Boasberg’s criminal contempt pursuit of Trump officials
House GOP produces wide-ranging health care bill they plan to vote on next week
House Republicans finalized a bill on Friday that Speaker Mike Johnson said will provide "clear, responsible alternatives" to Obamacare. … [Read more...] about House GOP produces wide-ranging health care bill they plan to vote on next week