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A Lucid Air electric vehicle is displayed at a shopping mall in Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S., Sept. 27, 2021. Hyunjoo Jin | ReutersLucid Group significantly increased its production and sales last year as it continues to ramp up production of its new Gravity SUV.The all-electric vehicle manufacturer on Monday said its deliveries last year increased to 15,841 units, up 55% compared with 2024, including a more than 70% year-over-year increase during the fourth quarter.The automaker also achieved a previously lowered production target of roughly 18,000 vehicles in 2025, down from an initial expectation of as much as 20,000 vehicles. It produced…
Amazon is rolling out a Fire TV redesign that puts more focus on the content, while also simplifying the navigation and layout. The update represents the first major Fire TV release in years from a user experience perspective, the company says, and is accompanied by a refreshed version of the Fire TV app and the arrival of new premium Fire TV televisions with colorful frames. The company saw the need for a change to the Fire TV’s look and feel as the amount of streaming content has exploded over the years. Fire TV customers today can access TV and movies…
With its rich history, stunning nature and landscapes, cultural diversity, mix of old and new and culinary delights, Europe remains high on traveler’s bucket lists for 2026.Because of its close proximity and easy access to multiple cities and countries on a visit along with a reliable rail service, Europe still calls to those looking for an amazing getaway to a beloved international region. Rates, however are rising in Europe’s most popular destinations, while other more off-the-beaten trek places still offer a more affordable option for the more budget-conscious travelers. Here are just some of the top trending European destinations for…
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Hikers navigating rugged terrain may have noticed more people speeding along the same trail while leaping over rocks and roots like two-legged mountain goats.Trail running has exploded in popularity in recent years. The sport encompasses everything from off-road jogs on unpaved coastal paths to alpine ultra-marathons. Extreme versions are known as mountain running, which involves moving and sometimes scrambling uphill on varied surfaces, and sky running, which is done with even steeper inclines at altitudes above 2,000 meters (6,562 feet). Few elite athletes have done more to bring long-distance running in the wilderness to the mainstream…
Limited-time retro packaging will highlight Chick-fil-A’s heritage, the company said.Source: Chick-fil-AFor Chick-fil-A’s 80th anniversary, the chicken chain is going all out: retro packaging, collectible cups, themed merch and even the chance to win free food for a year.The chain’s anniversary comes as the restaurant industry struggles with declining traffic. To win back diners, many restaurants have leaned into deals, buzzy promotions and larger marketing budgets. As a privately held company, Chick-fil-A does not disclose quarterly financial results, but franchise disclosure documents show that the company’s system sales growth slowed to 5.4% in 2024, making it the first year in more…
by Scott Laird Last updated: 7:00 AM ET, Sun January 4, 2026 When you tell people you’re going to Palau, they’re usually not sure exactly where that is. But if they are familiar with Palau, the response is generally ecstatic. Those who know Palau—generally divers, for that’s the island’s best-known activity—tend to exalt its virtues: pristine underwater environments, fascinating corals and sea life, and every shade of blue or green one can imagine, between the ocean and the dense tropical forests covering the round hills that seem to appear suddenly out of the ocean. The Four Seasons Explorer, Palau is invariably…
Two months after coming out of stealth with a $150 million fundraise, Boston-based Teradar is showing off its first flagship terahertz sensor at Consumer Electronics Show 2026 this week. The company is positioning the sensor, called Summit, as the first long-range, high-resolution sensor of its kind “designed for high performance in any type of weather, filling a critical gap left by legacy radar and lidar sensors.” The sensor will start shipping until 2028 if Teradar can lock down contracts with automakers. If that happens, the company expects the Summit will help enable those companies to add partial, or even full,…
The logo of pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk is displayed in front of its offices in Bagsvaerd, on the outskirts of Copenhagen, Nov. 24, 2025.Tom Little | ReutersNovo Nordisk will start rolling out the first-ever GLP-1 pill for weight loss in the U.S. on Monday, the company announced, marking a new chapter of obesity treatment in the U.S. The drug’s cash prices are among the lowest on the market, ranging from $149 to $299 per month, depending on the dose. That fuels hopes that pills could help address the long-standing affordability hurdles tied to the weekly injections dominating the weight loss drug…
Lidar-maker Luminar says its founder and former CEO Austin Russell has been evading requests for information — including a subpoena — that the company needs in order to decide whether it should take legal action against him. The company, which entered the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process in late December, said in an emergency filing over the weekend that it has been trying to reclaim company-owned devices from Russell since his resignation in May. While it has recovered six computers, Luminar is still seeking Russell’s company-issued phone and a digital copy of his personal phone. Luminar’s lawyers also wrote in the…
Versant signage on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on July 21, 2025.Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesVersant Media Group, the portfolio of cable TV networks and digital assets spun off by Comcast, joins the small cohort of public media companies as the industry reckons with ongoing disruption. Versant begins trading on the Nasdaq Monday under the ticker symbol “VSNT.” The company’s so-called “when-issued” stock — a security that is expected to be issued and has been authorized to trade on a conditional basis to give investors an early chance to buy shares — initially began trading…