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Rivian’s founder and CEO RJ Scaringe is taking on a new role at his company as part of a restructuring ahead of next year’s launch of the R2 SUV, which involves a layoff of more than 600 employees. Scaringe told employees in an email on Thursday that he will be acting as Rivian’s chief marketing officer on an interim basis as the company searches for someone to fill that position for the first time. The head of Rivian’s “marketing experiences” team and the lead of the company’s creative studio will now report directly to Scaringe, according to a copy of…

OpenAI announced on Thursday it has acquired Software Applications, Inc., the makers of an AI-powered natural language interface for Mac computers called Sky. The software product, which had not been released to the public, is designed to work alongside you throughout your day, as you use apps on the computer, writing, planning, coding, and more. Similar to AI browsers, Sky can see what’s on your screen and take action in your apps for you. The move is a significant step toward embedding OpenAI’s technology into consumers’ everyday lives and within businesses that run on Mac. “We’ve always wanted computers to…

by Guest Author Last updated: 7:00 PM ET, Thu October 23, 2025 Embark on an unforgettable journey along Europe’s legendary Danube River with AmaWaterways. Originating in Germany’s Black Forest, the Danube flows through multiple countries and touches four capital cities, revealing centuries of fascinating history and unique traditions.AmaWaterways’ carefully curated itineraries offer guests an array of opportunities to explore Europe’s charms with up to eight included excursions daily, ranging from scenic bike rides to immersive walking tours. Tailor your journey to match your own style and pace, complemented with delectable farm-to-ship dining, an onboard wellness program and the personalized service…

President Trump had planned an operation to “surge” San Francisco by marching National Guard troops into the city, but was convinced to alter course, he said on a post on his social network Truth Social on Thursday. Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff were among the tech industry’s luminaries who called him and convinced him to change his mind, the post said. San Francisco mayor Daniel Lurie confirmed in a statement that the military operation had been planned and called off, although he didn’t name names as to who had conversations with the president. Benioff’s involvement is particularly…

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Ford Motor has put its gas and hybrid F-150 and F-Series Super Duty trucks at the top of the production priority line as it attempts to recover from losses connected to a fire at a critical aluminum supplier’s factory. The automaker’s all-electric F-150 Lightning didn’t make the list. Ford said Thursday that assembly of the F-150 Lightning truck at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan will remain paused. The reason, according to Ford: The gas and hybrid F-Series trucks are more profitable for Ford and use less aluminum. While Ford has highlighted sales growth of its all-electric F-150…

Debra Hines Brown (Source: Debra Hines Brown)Travel Advisor Success Stories focus on veteran advisors and how they achieved success. Here’s a look at Debra Hines Brown, CEO of SmartBird World Travel. How did you get your start as a travel advisor?After a 25-plus year executive-level career in commercial risk management and insurance – specializing in aviation, international and casualty/liability – I decided to pursue my passion for travel. I researched how to enter the industry thoughtfully and chose to invest in a franchise. While it was the most expensive option, it provided me with professional training, access to suppliers and…

Intel’s third-quarter earnings beat Wall Street expectations Thursday, results buoyed by a bump in revenue combined with larger cuts, and multiple sizable investments over the last two months as CEO Lip-Bu Tan looks to turn around the struggling semiconductor giant. Intel’s revenue results and its $4.1 billion in net income provides a far rosier view than its string of quarterly losses. But the company’s recovery story deserves several chapters dedicated to cost cutting via layoffs and other reductions, as well as a series of high-profile investments from SoftBank, Nvidia, and the U.S. government. Intel added $20 billion to its balance…

by Donald Wood Last updated: 8:00 AM ET, Fri October 24, 2025 Officials from Alaska Airlines announced that flight operations resumed early Friday morning after its fleet of planes was temporarily grounded for several hours due to what the carrier is calling an “information technology outage.”According to ABCNews.com, representatives from Alaska Airlines said that around 230 flights were canceled due to the outage, but FlightAware.com showed that over 270 flights had been canceled by the carrier since the technical interruption.  Another 250-plus flights have experienced delays due to the outage.As a result, the airline said more flight disruptions were expected…

While the U.S. government remains in limbo during a shutdown, the White House grounds have been busy this week. Construction workers have begun demolition of the White House’s East Wing, which will be replaced by a 90,000-square-foot ballroom that’s estimated to hold up to 1,000 guests. Taxpayers are not funding President Donald Trump’s $250 million project. Rather, he is using private donations to construct his lavish addition to the White House. The White House released a list of the project’s funders on Thursday, which include some of the most influential American tech companies, like Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, and Microsoft,…