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New York Governor Kathy Hochul plans to introduce legislation that would effectively legalize robotaxis in the state — except for its most populous metropolis: New York City. Hochul, who made the comments Tuesday during her State of the State address, said the legislation would advance the next phase of the state’s autonomous vehicle pilot program. Details on the proposed legislation and when it might be released are thin. However, there are some hints contained within a document that outlines an array of proposals and promises Hochul made in her State of the State address. Among them is language to expand…
by Donald Wood Last updated: 8:15 AM ET, Tue January 13, 2026 Delta Air Lines announced that it has struck a deal with Boeing to order up to 60 of the manufacturer’s 787 Dreamliners, which the airline hopes will support long-haul international growth and renew its widebody fleet.The purchase includes 30 of the Boeing 787-10 planes, with Delta retaining the right to expand the deal to include up to 30 more of the largest 787 variant. Airline officials said the aircraft would enable expansion and modernization plans on high-demand transatlantic and South American routes. “Delta is building the fleet for…
by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 8:30 AM ET, Tue January 13, 2026 Cruisers will soon be able to enjoy a new side to The Bahamas via a new cruise port, located on the island of Mayaguana in the South East Bahamas, 350 miles from popular Nassau. According to a release by the Office of the Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Philip Davis, the new venture is a Public Private Partnership between the government, Global Lead Consultant Group Limited (which was created specifically for the port project), and the Mayaguana Island Development Fund, which seeks to provide economic benefits for the community.…
Superorganism launched in 2023 as what it claims is the first venture capital firm focused on biodiversity, aiming to serve as the conservationist on the cap table for nature-friendly startups. Now, the firm has closed its first fund, securing $25.9 million in capital commitments from Cisco Foundation, AMB Holdings, and Builders Vision, among others, along with individuals like Jeff Jordan, a partner at Andreessen Horowitz. Superorganism backs companies across three categories: tech that slows or reverses extinction, startups that operate at the intersection of climate and biodiversity, and tools that enable conservationists to do their work more effectively. The firm…
A Boeing Co. 737 Max airplane at the company’s manufacturing facility in Renton, Washington, US, on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. David Ryder | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesBoeing logged net orders for 1,173 airplanes last year, marking the first time it outsold its European rival Airbus since 2018, the latest sign of Boeing’s recovery.Boeing handed over 63 jetliners to customers last month, bringing its annual delivery total to 600 aircraft, the most in seven years, before two deadly crashes and a host of other problems derailed its output. Forty-four of those deliveries were 737 Maxes, Boeing said Tuesday.Airbus still delivered more…
by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 10:25 AM ET, Tue January 13, 2026 Universal Orlando Resort will be offering performances by worldwide artists and performers Bebe Rexha, Zedd and The All-American Rejects during this year’s Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval celebration. The festival begins February 7 and ends April 4, 2026, offering a giant parade in true Carnaval style, over 40 new menu items and live music performances during select nights. The best part? It’s all included in general park admission.Travelers can also save 30 percent on a stay five nights or longer at one of Universal’s hotels, including bundled…
Slackbot, the automated assistant baked into the Salesforce-owned corporate messaging platform Slack, is entering a new era as an AI agent. And Salesforce CTO Parker Harris hopes it will be as viral as OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The cloud software giant rolled out the new version of Slackbot on Tuesday. This new AI agent version of Slackbot, which is generally available for Business+ and Enterprise+ customers, can find information, draft emails, and schedule meetings, among other things, all within the Slack platform, according to the company. It can also connect to, and interact with, other enterprise products like Microsoft Teams and Google…
Usage of voice AI in sales, marketing, customer support, and consumer applications has shot up in the last few years. As a result, model providers have seen increased business, along with investor interest. On the back of this demand, today, Deepgram said that it has raised $130 million in a Series C round led by AVP at a $1.3 billion valuation. The round also saw existing investors such as Alkeon, In-Q-Tel, Madrona, Tiger, Wing, and Y Combinator put in more money. Plus, new investors like Alumni Ventures, Columbia University, Princeville Capital, Twilio, and SAP joined the round. The company has raised…
Sports merchandising giant Fanatics announced on Tuesday the launch of Fanatics Studios, a media and entertainment studio established as a joint venture with OBB Media.Fanatics Studios will create, produce and distribute content at the intersection of sports and culture, the company said in a release. This will include feature films, documentaries, scripted and unscripted content, live events and digital series. OBB Media founder and CEO Michael Ratner will serve as CEO of the company. “I’m incredibly excited about launching Fanatics Studios and adding an important content and media business to our growing sports platform that also supports all of our…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 1:45 PM ET, Mon January 12, 2026 AmaWaterways is kicking off 2026 by unveiling a fresh, new brand identity.The rebrand, which will debut publicly this month, is intended to reflect “who we are today and where we are going,” says Catherine Powell, chief executive officer of AmaWaterways, which has 29 ships sailing on four continents. “There is a warmth and elegance to the new colors, and a more authentic way in which we are expressing ourselves that feels true to the AmaWaterways spirit,” she adds. “We are bringing our personality, passion and sense of discovery…