US auto giant General Motors announced Tuesday it will abandon its robotaxi development efforts after a highly publicized incident last year stymied its progress in the autonomous vehicle field. The Detroit-based manufacturer plans to merge the Cruise robotaxi vehicle unit with GM's technical teams to concentrate on developing advanced driver assistance systems for personal vehicles, a statement said. The company said it abandoned the Cruise project "given the considerable time and resources that would be needed to scale the business, along with an increasingly competitive robotaxi market." It marks a major turnaround for GM, which bought the Cruise startup in 2016 and has since spent billions of dollars to make the operation viable. "A robotaxi business is not General Motors' core business," said GM CEO Mary Barra in a call with analysts. But Barra said GM's commitment to autonomous technology "is unwavering." The halt of operations comes a year after Cruise was forced to suspend all operations in San Francisco after one of its self-driving cars dragged a woman who had first been hit by a hit-and-run driver in the city. Cruise lost its operating permits from regulators, paused expansions into other states and laid off 900 employees -- a quarter of its workforce. Shortly before the incident, California authorities had allowed for expanded driverless taxi services in San Francisco, giving the go-ahead for Alphabet-owned Waymo and Cruise. Cruise's exit confirms Waymo as the dominant player in the business, which was valued at $45 billion after a fundraising round in October, according to Bloomberg. The company has been expanding its reach and currently runs robotaxi fleets in San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles. And in a team-up with Uber, the company is planning to offer Waymo robotaxi rides in Atlanta and Austin. Amazon's Zoox meanwhile is conducting robotaxi testing in California and Las Vegas, while Elon Musk recently unveiled what he said was a robotaxi capable of self-driving, predicting it would be available by 2027. GM's strategic pivot comes as embattled automakers worldwide face mounting pressure to balance investments in emerging technologies with near-term profitability. The auto giant said that the restructuring is expected to generate annual savings exceeding $1 billion once completed in the first half of 2025. GM's share price was up by more than three percent in after hours trading on Wall Street.
Zadariyah Faison, No. 13, looks for an opening through the tight Raider defense, consisting of Kara Beth Benton, No. 10, and Maggie Phillips, No. 4. Robert P. Taylor|Sampson Independent Union’s Gabriela Subias, No. 25, and Zakiya Royal, No. 5, try to work the ball through the Raider defense, consisting of Ella Clark, No. 12, Kyleigh Stonerock, No. 11, and Lauralee Harris, No. 5. Robert P. Taylor|Sampson Independent Midway’s Ella Clark, No. 12, looks to set up the Raiders’ offense with a pass. Robert P. Taylor|Sampson Independent Union’s Tijaya Goodman goes up for the shot block on a Midway layup. Robert P. Taylor|Sampson Independent Midway’s girls’ basketball team secured a decisive 52-17 victory against Union Monday night. The game, held at Union, highlighted Midway’s strong defense and effective offensive execution. Union worked to stay competitive but struggled with turnovers and missed opportunities throughout the game. Both teams entered the matchup aiming for improvement early in the season. Union’s first-year coach Mark Oates has been working with a young team to establish fundamentals, while Midway looked to build on recent progress. The game began evenly, but Midway gradually pulled away with consistent scoring and a defensive effort that limited Union’s ability to respond. In the first quarter, both teams attempted to establish momentum. Union’s Gabriela Subias attempted a three-pointer that fell short, and Midway’s Kyleigh Stonerock missed a similar attempt. Midway’s McKenna Brooks scored the game’s first basket with a layup, followed by Union’s Zadariyah Faison, who briefly gave her team a 5-4 lead with a layup. Midway responded with a three-pointer from Avery Strickland, regaining the lead. Union faced challenges with turnovers, while Midway capitalized on those opportunities. By the end of the first quarter, Midway led 11-9. Midway extended their lead in the second quarter with a strong offensive performance. Kara Beth Benton made a three-pointer, while Brooks added a layup and a free throw. Union’s Ahleeyah Richardson managed a three-pointer, but Midway continued to dominate with additional three-pointers from Strickland and Stonerock. The Spartans struggled with turnovers during this period, which limited their scoring chances. Midway’s defense, led by players like Lindsey Royal, kept Union scoreless for significant stretches. At halftime, Midway held a commanding 30-11 lead. In the third quarter, Midway continued their dominant play. Peyton Herring opened with a layup, followed by points from Stonerock and Brooks. Union’s Faison provided some offensive contributions, including two free throws and another layup, but the team’s overall scoring remained limited. Union’s errors, including a mishandled pass by Evelin Alvarez, allowed Midway to widen their margin. By the end of the quarter, the score was 44-11 in favor of Midway. Union worked to close the gap in the fourth quarter, with Faison adding two free throws and Richardson contributing a defensive block. However, Midway’s scoring depth remained evident. Royal scored off an assist from Strickland, and Ella Clark added a late-game basket. Herring concluded her night with two more layups as Midway finished the game with a 52-17 victory. Union’s Coach Oates acknowledged his team’s challenges but highlighted their effort. “We have a young team, and we’re working on building confidence and minimizing mistakes. The effort was there tonight, but we need to improve execution and decision-making.” Midway’s coaching staff noted their players’ teamwork and communication. “This game was a good step forward for us. The players executed well on both ends of the floor, and everyone contributed to the win.”CMG Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit Filed by The Rosen Law Firm
Jude Bellingham scores for fourth game in a row to ease Real Madrid's Champions League elimination fears in 3-2 win over Atalanta - before England star gets a big hug Micah Richards in post-match interviewAaron Judge wins second AL MVP in 3 seasons. Shohei Ohtani expected to win NL honor NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was a unanimous pick to win his second American League Most Valuable Player Award in three seasons on Thursday, easily outdistancing Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Shohei Ohtani was expected to win the National League honor later Thursday, his third MVP and first in the NL. Judge received all 30 first-place votes in voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Witt got all 30 second-place votes for 270 points, and Yankees outfielder Juan Soto was third with 21 third-place votes and 229 points. Judge led the major leagues with 58 homers, 144 RBIs and 133 walks while hitting .322. Alex Ovechkin is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks with a broken left leg Alex Ovechkin has a broken left fibula and is expected to be out four to six weeks. The Washington Capitals confirmed Ovechkin’s injury and prognosis Thursday after he was evaluated by doctors upon the teams’ return from a three-game road trip. This prolonged absence puts a pause on Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record. He scored 15 goals in his first 18 games this season to move just 27 away of passing Gretzky. Ovechkin was on pace to break the record in February before his shin-on-shin collision with Utah’s Jack McBain on Monday night. NFL issues security alert to teams and the players' union following recent burglaries The NFL has issued a security alert to teams and the players’ union following recent burglaries involving the homes of Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo obtained by The Associated Press, the league says homes of professional athletes across multiple sports have become “increasingly targeted for burglaries by organized and skilled groups.” Law enforcement officials noted these groups target the homes on days the athletes have games. Players were told to take precautions and implement home security measures to reduce the risk of being targeted. Some of the burglary groups have conducted extensive surveillance on targets. QB Daniel Jones disagrees with the Giants' decision to bench him and says he wants to play EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With tears occasionally welling in his eyes, Daniel Jones disagreed on Thursday with the New York Giants' decision to bench him earlier this week and perhaps end his five-plus tenure as the team’s quarterback. The 27-year-old Jones said he gave the team everything he had after being taken sixth overall in the 2019 draft and he believes he still has a future in the NFL. He held himself accountable for the Giants making the playoffs once in his tenure as the starter. Guardiola signs a 2-year contract extension at Man City and eyes 'more trophies' MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Pep Guardiola has committed himself to Manchester City for another two years and he quickly set his sights on adding to his record-breaking reign. Guardiola ended uncertainty about his future by signing a contract extension that would prolong his tenure as City manager to 11 seasons. Guardiola’s contract was due to expire at the end of this season. The four-time defending Premier League champions announced the deal Thursday. The Catalan coach has overseen a period of unprecedented dominance since joining City in 2016. He has gone on to win six Premier League titles in seven years and also lifted the Champions League among 15 major trophies at the club. Jannik Sinner leads Italy back to the Davis Cup semifinals and a rematch against Australia MALAGA, Spain (AP) — No. 1-ranked Jannik Sinner has led defending champion Italy to a comeback victory over Argentina for a return to the Davis Cup semifinals. A rematch of last year's championship matchup against Australia now awaits in the final four on Saturday in Malaga, Spain. Italy fell behind 1-0 in the quarterfinals when Argentina's Francisco Cerúndolo defeated Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 6-1. But two-time Grand Slam champion Sinner overwhelmed Sebastián Báez 6-2, 6-1. Then Sinner teamed with Matteo Berrettini in the deciding doubles match to win 6-4, 7-5 against Andres Molteni and Maximo Gonzalez. Australia eliminated the U.S. to reach the Davis Cup semifinals for the third consecutive year. Drama surrounds final 3 races of F1 season as drivers voice displeasure with recent FIA decisions LAS VEGAS (AP) — There’s three races remaining in the Formula 1 season and Max Verstappen is inching so close to a fourth consecutive world championship he could wrap it up Saturday night at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. But all is not smooth sailing headed into this final month of racing. There’s a new race director following the shock sacking of Niels Wittich that blindsided the Grand Prix Driver’s Association so badly they created an Instagram account to rebuke the lack of FIA transparency. It’s the lone post on the account. Greg Maffei, the CEO of Liberty Media said last week he was stepping down from his position and F1 furiously denied over the weekend that Stefano Domenicali, CEO of Formula One Management, was also on the move. St. Petersburg council rejects immediate repair to Rays' ballpark roof after first giving approval ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The St. Petersburg City Council has reversed course on whether to spend more than $23 million to repair the hurricane-shredded roof of the Tampa Bay Rays' ballpark. The council initially voted Thursday to approve the repair and later changed its mind. The reversal came after the council voted to delay consideration of revenue bonds for a proposed new $1.3 billion Rays ballpark. Just two days before, the Pinellas County Commission postponed a vote on its share of the new stadium bonds, leaving that project in limbo. The Rays will play the 2025 season at Steinbrenner Field, spring training home of the New York Yankees in Tampa. It's getting harder to stay on the PGA Tour. Here's why The PGA Tour is making sweeping changes to its eligibility and it's only going to get more difficult to keep a tour card. Since 1983, the top 125 on the money list or the FedEx Cup points list have kept their cards. That changes in 2026 to only the top 100 in the FedEx Cup. Making it even harder is the size of the fields. They're shrinking by about a dozen players depending on the daylight hours available. The PGA Tour believes the changes will give everyone with a card a better chance to compete. The tour also hopes it helps with pace of play. Narin An leads with a 64 in the wind as Nelly Korda struggles in LPGA finale NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Narin An is the surprise first-round leader at the richest-paying event on the LPGA Tour. The South Korean played bogey-free for a 64 in the CME Group Tour Championship. That gives An a one-shot lead over Angel Yin. As for Nelly Korda, she has some work to do. Coming off her seventh victory of the season last week, Korda could only manage an even-par 72. That leaves her needing to make up eight shots over the next three rounds. At stake if a $4 million payoff to the winner. Lydia Ko was among those three shots off the lead.
Trump names Andrew Ferguson as head of Federal Trade Commission to replace Lina KhanBaylor exploring its depth while it deals with series of ailmentsFORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 22, 2024-- Omnicell, Inc. (Nasdaq:OMCL), a leader in transforming the pharmacy care delivery model, announced that it will present at the Piper Sandler 36th Annual Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET. Live and archived webcasts of the presentation will be available through the Omnicell website at: https://ir.omnicell.com/events-and-presentations/ About Omnicell Since 1992, Omnicell has been committed to transforming pharmacy care through outcomes-centric innovation designed to optimize clinical and business outcomes across all settings of care. Through a comprehensive portfolio of robotics, smart devices, software, and expert services, Omnicell solutions are helping healthcare facilities worldwide to uncover cost savings, improve labor efficiency, establish new revenue streams, enhance supply chain control, support compliance, and move closer to the industry-defined vision of the Autonomous Pharmacy. To learn more, visit omnicell.com . OMNICELL and the Omnicell logo are registered trademarks of Omnicell, Inc. or one of its subsidiaries. OMCL-E View source version on businesswire.com : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241122457539/en/ CONTACT: Kathleen Nemeth Senior Vice President, Investor Relations ir@omnicell.com KEYWORD: TEXAS UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY MEDICAL DEVICES HEALTH TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT PHARMACEUTICAL ROBOTICS HEALTH SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT RETAIL SOURCE: Omnicell, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2024. PUB: 11/22/2024 04:01 PM/DISC: 11/22/2024 04:02 PM http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241122457539/en
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