Waymo’s new autonomous vehicle, called the Ojai, drives in Venice Beach on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Allen J. Schaben | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images Alphabet’s Waymo is expanding its commercial service, and Amazon’s Zoox said it plans to test in more U.S. cities, as the nascent robotaxi market gains momentum. Waymo, which has…
A two-word reply can become a full investigation. “Okay” means something. The missing emoji means something else. Why did they reply in three minutes today when they usually take twenty? Was that smile actually different? When someone has a crush, even a completely ordinary interaction can get replayed later. They may wonder whether they sounded…
U.S. government borrowing costs surged Tuesday and stock markets opened sharply lower amid growing concerns that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its next policy meeting to combat persistent inflation. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note, which represents the return investors demand for lending money to the U.S. government for a decade,…
Norway’s Haakon VIII has sworn an oath before parliament in Oslo in the first major step of his reign as King. During Tuesday’s ceremony, parliament also held a minute’s silence for Haakon’s father, the late King Harald V, who died on Friday. Haakon’s wife, Queen Mette-Marit, was absent from the formalities as she continues to…
When incoming Apple CEO John Ternus spoke to CNBC in late 2023, he was all about the technology. Custom chips, device battery life and memory architecture were among his primary interests. “If we build the right products with the right components within them, right silicon and other technologies, people love them,” Ternus, who took over…
A bathroom floor goes through more daily wear and tear than almost any other surface in the house, constantly exposed to water, soap, shampoo, hair, and the everyday grime tracked in on bare feet. Over time, this combination leaves behind a stubborn layer of soap scum, mineral deposits, and dullness that regular sweeping or a…
There’s been a baby boom among one of the world’s most endangered parrot species — and officials in New Zealand are squawking about it. A record 90 chicks have been added to the count of the endangered kakapo parrot, bringing the population to a record 325 birds, the New Zealand Conservation Department said in a…
A 32-year-old woman was killed and another victim is in hospital following a stabbing in Times Square, New York City late on Wednesday afternoon. The suspect, a woman wielding two knifes, was shot by police. All three people were taken to hospital, where the female victim and the suspect were later pronounced dead, New York…
Aerial over the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Ryan Herron | Istock | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors…
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Tuesday. If you ran into some technology troubles at work yesterday, you weren’t alone. Stock futures are down this morning. The market is coming off a losing day. Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading…