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GM’s big bet on driverless cars turns sour

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GM’s big bet on driverless cars turns sour Then Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt introducing the company’s driverless Origin shuttle. | Photo By Carlos Avila Gonzalez/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty ImagesTwo years ago, General Motors presented a vision for the future that involved “zero crashes, zero traffic, and zero emissions.” Today, that future seems further away than ever. The automaker…

The Verge 1.0k 2024-03-26

It Looks Like Formula 1 Placed The Wrong Bet On Las Vegas

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It Looks Like Formula 1 Placed The Wrong Bet On Las Vegas Earlier this week, I was speaking to Magnus Greaves of RACEWKND magazine about his perception of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, and he pointed out something fascinating about the event: Somehow, the event has managed to piss off the ultra-rich, the poor, and plenty of the folks in between. It’s the perfect summation of an… Read more…

Jalopnik 1.1k 2024-03-10

NFL raises ban for players who bet on own team

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NFL raises ban for players who bet on own team The NFL is modifying its gambling policies that will punish players more harshly for betting on their own teams while also amending rules that will allow some players, including Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams, to return to the field quicker.

ESPN 680 2023-11-13