Salesforce Holiday Survey Sees Surge In Use Of AI Agents

According to a new survey by Salesforce, consumers spent a record-breaking $1.29 trillion globally, and $294 billion in the U.S., amid higher average selling prices, up 7% year-over-year, during the recent holiday season.

AI Models Are Starting to Learn by Asking Themselves Questions

An AI model that learns without human input—by posing interesting queries for itself—might point the way to superintelligence.

Broadening Push To Extend Medicare Telehealth Coverage Includes Amazon

A coalition of telehealth providers from Amazon and Hims & Hers to hospital systems is working to extend pandemic-era waivers that allowed Medicare telehealth coverage.

Measles And Flu Hit New Highs As Trump Administration Hammers Vaccines

In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at a former Wall Street analyst’s $4 billion obesity drug company, Wegovy’s weight-loss pill, and more.

FEMA Job Cuts Raise New Questions About U.S. Disaster Readiness

FEMA cuts more than 1,000 contract employees, as states are still recovering from flooding and last year’s hurricanes, raising questions about disaster preparedness.

Tesla’s Manufacturing Hangover Is Steering Musk Into Robotics

The electric vehicle maker used just 70% of its plant capacity last year – a level comparable to traditional auto rivals. Things could get worse in 2026.

Cancer Breakthrough: Reprogramming Tumor Immune Cells Directly

A new mRNA-based method reprograms immune cells directly inside solid tumors, boosting anti-cancer activity and paving the way for next-generation therapies.

Russian Media Praise Cavalry Annihilated By Ukrainian Drones

There are now recorded instances of Russian cavalry in action, Russian media try to spin mounted assault as as tactical ingenuity, but charges end in death by drone.

One Of HBO’s Best Shows Returns With A Perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes Score

HBO may have The Pitt returning tomorrow, but its Sunday slot will now be occupied by season 4 of a show that’s back with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score.

Europe’s EV Monopoly Requires Cheaper, Smaller Mass Market Vehicles

Europe’s plan for an EV monopoly requires tiny electric cars to create a mass market and that means concessions on safety, comfort and style.