Boeing's labor strike is so bad that the US Labor Secretary just flew to Seattle to help

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Labor Secretary Julie Su flew to Seattle to help with Boeing negotiations.

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  • Julie Su is in Seattle to mediate Boeing worker strike to resume negotiations.
  • Boeing's strike began after workers rejected a 25% pay raise, demanding 40% and other benefits instead.
  • Boeing's financial woes include job cuts, plane delays, and potential credit downgrades.

Boeing's worker strike

Even the strongest pillar of the Chinese economy is showing signs of weakness

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China's strong export growth is facing headwinds due to slowing global demand.

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  • China's export growth slowed in September, raising concerns about future economic stability.
  • The slowdown is attributed to weakening external demand and logistical disruptions.
  • China may delay further economic stimulus ahead of the US election, anticipating potential tariffs.

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This startup uses AI to predict wildfires. Check out the 10-slide deck OroraTech used to raise a $27 million Series B.

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The OroraTech management team.

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  • Munich-based startup OroraTech has secured a $27 million Series B funding round.
  • The startup uses AI and thermal data to predict and monitor wildfire risks globally.
  • Check out the 10-slide pitch deck OroraTech used to secure the fresh capital.

Munich-based OroraTech has secured $27 million in Series B funding.

The startup provides thermal data and insights to

China has built a giant Osprey-like drone that engineers say can carry 10 passengers and fly at 340 mph

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United Aircraft's team stands before the Lanying R6000 prototype with a sign that says the drone was just rolled off the assembly lines.

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  • A new VTOL drone designed to fly at six tons was just completed in China, per a local report.
  • The Lanying R6000 is meant to take up to 10 passengers, fly up to 2,400 miles, and reach 340 mph.
  • Its developer has secured military

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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max review: A towering success

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Automakers will find themselves in a 'big trap' if the transition toward EVs slows down, Stellantis CEO says

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Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares speaking to journalists during a joint media event by Stellantis and Leapmotor in Hangzhou, China.
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said a slower transition toward electric vehicles would hurt automakers.

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  • Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares says automakers will have a tough time if the EV transition slows.
  • This is because automakers will have to invest in both EVs and combustion-engine vehicles, he said.
  • "Making a transition for EVs longer is a big trap," Tavares said.

Automakers will