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HP ZBook Ultra G1a review: a business-class workstation that’s got game
Business laptops are typically dull computers foisted on employees en masse. But higher-end enterprise workstation notebooks sometimes get an interesting enough blend of power and features to appeal to enthusiasts. HP's ZBook Ultra G1a is a nice example. It's easy to see it as another gray boring-book for spendy business types, until you notice a […]
2025 was a dismal year for jobs
This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. The latest US jobs report came out yesterday, and it paints a mixed picture. In the Vox employee Slack, senior editor Benjy Sarlin explained it to us as a bit of a “both/and” situation: […]
Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana expects the company to hit 1M+ paid weekly robotaxi rides in the US by the end of 2026, up from ~400K per week in six cities now (Edward Ludlow/Bloomberg)
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Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana expects the company to hit 1M+ paid weekly robotaxi rides in the US by the end of 2026, up from ~400K per week in six cities now — Waymo, Alphabet Inc.'s autonomous driving unit, will hit more than 1 million paid weekly robotaxi rides in the US by the end of this year …
Wild New Development After Dad Allegedly Shot His Own Daughter After Trump Argument

Lucy Harrison's dad allegedly shot her in the chest after a "big" argument about Donald Trump. He was never charged— but now there's a wild update.
What Black Folks Are Wearing to Kick Off New York Fashion Week

It may be cold in NYC, but New York Fashion Week is heating things up. From the runway to the streets, we're looking at all of the great style.