Tesla's cybercab may include steering wheel amid regulations
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Tesla's board chair Robyn Denholm indicated that the company's upcoming Cybercab robotaxi might feature a steering wheel and pedals to comply with U.S. safety regulations. This potential change contrasts with the vehicle's original design as a fully autonomous two-seater without manual controls. Production is slated for 2026, but regulatory limits could restrict deployment without such adaptations.
Reasons the US dollar stays below $4,000 pesos in Colombia
The US dollar has completed eight weeks without exceeding $4,000 pesos in Colombia, driven by global and local factors like the Federal Reserve's rate cut and increased dollar inflows. Analysts point to the DXY index's weakness and government operations strengthening the peso. This stability benefits imports and travel to the United States.
Finance minister explains reasons for issuing PP 38 of 2025
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October 29, 2025 23:45Meta denies lawsuit alleging porn downloads for AI training
October 29, 2025 23:14Egypt extends EGP 50bn hotel financing initiative by six months to boost tourism capacity
October 29, 2025 23:14SUSE promotes booth visit on final day of NVIDIA GTC
October 29, 2025 22:56Samsung partners with Starlink for AI 6G satellite modems
Islamophobia charges roil New York City mayoral race
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Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist and the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, is facing a wave of attacks invoking 9/11 and terrorism — from Republicans and, in some cases, Democratic figures — even as multiple late-October polls show him leading Andrew Cuomo in the Nov. 4 election.
New Caledonia: parliament approves postponement of provincial elections
The French Parliament has approved the postponement of provincial elections in New Caledonia, originally set for November, to June 28, 2026 at the latest. This decision, passed by the National Assembly on October 28 and the Senate on October 29, represents a first step toward resuming debates on a sensitive institutional reform. It comes amid the May 2024 violence and the fragile Bougival agreement, rejected by independentists.
Trump says Constitution bars third term, tamping down 2028 speculation
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Aboard Air Force One on October 29, 2025, en route to South Korea, President Donald Trump said the Constitution is "pretty clear" that he cannot run again in 2028, after weeks of hints and a fresh push from ally Steve Bannon. The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951 after Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four elections, limits presidents to two terms.
Simón Levy denies detention in Portugal and reports assassination attempt in Washington
Businessman and former official Simón Levy denied being detained in Portugal by Interpol and revealed he was the victim of an assassination attempt against him in Washington, United States. He accused Morena members of death threats due to his criticisms of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. He claimed the arrest warrants against him are false and part of a smokescreen.
Simón Levy reports assassination attempt in Washington and denies Portugal detention
Businessman and former tourism undersecretary Simón Levy recounted an alleged assassination attempt on his life in Washington, D.C., from which he escaped unharmed in a bulletproof vehicle. Meanwhile, Mexico City's prosecutor's office confirmed his detention in Portugal due to two active arrest warrants. Levy rejected the official account and accused Morena-linked individuals of threats.
Yelp launches AI assistant emphasizing user reviews
Yelp has introduced an AI assistant designed to provide instant answers to users. Despite this new feature, the platform highlights that user reviews remain its primary strength. Reviews offer deeper insights beyond mere facts about restaurants.
Microsoft azure outage disrupts cloud services worldwide
Microsoft's Azure cloud platform experienced a major outage on October 29, 2025, affecting services like Microsoft 365, Xbox, and Minecraft starting around noon Eastern time. The company attributed the disruption to an inadvertent configuration change. This incident marks the second significant cloud failure in less than two weeks, underscoring vulnerabilities in the digital infrastructure.