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WORLDLucid Motors just delayed its affordable EV. Now what?The Cosmos EV is now slated for release in the second half of 2027. CEO Silvio Napoli said he's focused on getting the EV right, as well as its nearer-term robotaxi project with Uber and Nuro.TechCrunch·1w ago
WORLDTwo of Ring’s latest video doorbells are a lot cheaper than usualRing’s Wired Doorbell Pro and Battery Doorbell Plus are two of the brand’s most well-rounded video doorbells, whether you’re looking for a hardwired model or one that runs on a battery. Right now, its Wired Doorbell Pro is down to $199 ($50 off) at Amazon and Best Buy, while the BaThe Verge·1w ago
WORLDHow Trump made an estimated $2.2 billion during the first year of his second term<em>New York Times</em> reporter Eric Lipton discusses his Pulitzer Prize-winning investigations into Trump's conflicts of interest and whether he's exploiting the power of the presidency for self-enrichment.NPR·1w ago
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