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Closing of Kroger, Albertsons, C&S Deal Postponed
The proposed merger of U.S. grocery giants Kroger and
Albertsons, and sale of assets to C&S Wholesale Grocers, will
be later than previously anticipated as the companies continues
discussion with regulators.
Rio Tinto Annual Iron Ore, Aluminum Output Rises
Rio Tinto said it produced more iron ore, aluminum and copper
last year than the year before, reaching annual targets as it
ramped up new mining operations in Australia and Mongolia.
OpenAI Bans Use of AI Tools for Campaigning, Voter Suppression
The maker of ChatGPT and Dall-E aims to prevent abuse and
increase transparency.
Apple to Remove Blood-Oxygen Sensor From Watch to Avoid U.S. Ban
Tech giant's withdrawal of technology may end cloud hanging over
$18 billion smartwatch business.
John Deere, Meet Elon Musk: SpaceX Satellites to Link Farm Giant's Equipment
Farm machinery maker hired SpaceX's Starlink service to provide
satellite internet connections for tractors, harvesters and crop
sprayers in remote areas.
Chip Wars Boost Europe's Top Tech Company-for Now
ASML's monopoly in the world's most sophisticated chip-making
equipment has turned it into both an investor darling and a
geopolitical battleground.
Boeing's Pile of Problems Gets Bigger as a Crucial Buyer Hesitates
More safety checks are being planned on the undelivered planes
to China following the Alaska Airlines blowout.
Robots Are Looking Better to Detroit as Labor Costs Rise
Expensive new union contracts are sparking more interest in
assembly-line automation for vehicles, but risks exist.
'This Has Been Going on for Years.' Inside Boeing's Manufacturing Mess.
Outsourcing worried engineers and sparked battles over quality
before a door plug blew out on an Alaska Airlines plane
midflight.
Chevy Blazer Troubles Add to GM's EV Growing Pains
General Motors halted sales of the new SUV, citing software
problems. The automaker also has had issues with its other new
electric vehicles.
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January 15, 2024 19:15 ET (00:15 GMT)
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