The Trump administration has demolished the White House East Wing.
Work began earlier this week as the crew started preparations to make room for a new 90,000 square foot ballroom.
This expansion marks a significant change to the historic White House structure, aiming to enhance its event-hosting capabilities.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/whos-paying-trumps-300-million-white-house-ballroom/
Michael Wolff is a journalist and author known for his in-depth coverage of American politics. He has written for prominent publications including Vanity Fair, The Hollywood Reporter, British GQ, USA Today, and The Guardian. Wolff gained widespread recognition for his 2018 book Fire and Fury, which offers a riveting and explosive account of the inner workings of Donald Trump’s White House.
Fire and Fury quickly became a #1 New York Times bestseller and broke sales records for its publisher, Henry Holt, selling over 1.7 million copies in just three weeks, including more than a million hardcover copies in the United States alone. The book’s success placed Wolff among the world’s highest-earning authors in 2018.
Estimates of Michael Wolff’s net worth vary, but according to The Economic Times, it likely falls between $13 million and $20 million. The phenomenal sales of Fire and Fury contributed significantly to his earnings. Forbes reported that the book generated approximately $13 billion in revenue between June 2017 and June 2018 before taxes and fees.
Additionally, Endeavor Content is developing a series based on Fire and Fury, which is expected to further boost Wolff’s profile and income. Reflecting on his unexpected rise to literary fame, Wolff once remarked, “Once a day, I cast my eyes heavenward and say, ‘Thank you for Donald Trump.’”
In October 2025, Michael Wolff filed a lawsuit against Melania Trump after she threatened him with legal action over statements he made regarding her alleged relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Melania’s legal team demanded over $1 billion in damages and required Wolff to apologize and retract statements connecting her to Epstein. According to The Independent, her lawyers described Wolff’s comments as “defamatory, disparaging, misleading, and inflammatory.” He was given until October 21, 2025, to comply but instead chose to respond with a countersuit.
Wolff’s attorneys argued that Melania’s threats were “designed to create a climate of fear” that stifles free speech. The lawsuit accuses Mrs. Trump, her husband Donald Trump, and their supporters of using costly SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) tactics to silence critics, intimidate opponents, and extract unjustified payments or forced apologies.
Wolff stated that the comments Melania objected to were taken out of context, particularly those he made in an interview with The Daily Beast. Furthermore, he defended his right to question Melania’s alleged connection to Epstein’s inner circle, where she purportedly met Donald Trump. Wolff also made claims about Trump’s personal behavior involving relationships with his friends’ wives, asserting these were fair subjects for inquiry.
The ongoing legal battle highlights the contentious nature of Wolff’s commentary on the Trump family and the broader issues of free speech versus defamation in the public arena.
https://marketrealist.com/net-worth/michael-wolff-net-worth/
Stephen Miller Rants on Sean Hannity’s Show After Robert De Niro Calls Him a “Nazi”
Stephen Miller, known as President Donald Trump’s top aide, went on an unhinged rant during an appearance on Sean Hannity’s show this Wednesday. The outburst came in response to actor Robert De Niro labeling Miller a “Nazi” during a heated exchange on MSNBC over the weekend.
Here’s what set Miller off: While appearing on MSNBC’s “The Weekend” on Sunday, the Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro, 82, launched into a sweeping critique of the Trump administration. At one point, De Niro singled out Miller, comparing him to Joseph Goebbels—the chief propagandist for the Nazi Party.
De Niro stated, “We see it, we see it, we see it… all the time he will not want to leave. He set it up with… I guess he’s the Goebbels of the cabinet, Stephen Miller. He’s a Nazi.”
The “Goodfellas” star didn’t stop there. He added, “Yes, he is and [Miller’s] Jewish, and he should be ashamed of himself.”
When Sean Hannity invited Miller to respond to De Niro’s comments, Miller eagerly launched into a fierce attack. Notably, Miller completely ignored the Goebbels comparison and instead directed his ire at those he described as tracking what he called “their ICE Gestapo.”
The exchange highlights the ongoing tensions and heated rhetoric surrounding key figures in the Trump administration, with Miller defending his role amid increasingly personal attacks from public figures like De Niro.
https://crooksandliars.com/2025/10/peewee-goebbels-very-unhappy-robert-de
Several quantum computing firms have reportedly been in discussions with the Commerce Department to offer equity stakes in return for federal funding.
Companies such as IonQ, Rigetti Computing, and D-Wave Quantum are considering allowing the government to take equity stakes as part of deals to secure funding designated for promising technology firms, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Wednesday, citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter. Other technology firms, including Quantum Computing and Atom Computing, are also exploring similar arrangements, according to the outlet.
The Commerce Department, Quantum Computing, Atom Computing, D-Wave Quantum, Rigetti Computing, and IonQ did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.
Deputy Commerce Secretary Paul Dabbar, who was confirmed by the Senate in June, is reportedly spearheading the funding discussions with these technology companies, the anonymous sources told the WSJ. However, any potential deals with the quantum computing firms have yet to be finalized and remain subject to change, the report noted.
This news follows the White House announcement in August that the U.S. government will take a 10% ownership stake in Intel under a deal with the U.S.-based chipmaker. Additionally, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated on August 26 that the Trump administration was considering taking equity stakes in defense companies.
Quantum computers have the ability to solve highly complex statistical problems far beyond the capabilities of today’s conventional computers, according to a March report from McKinsey & Company. These machines can be applied across a variety of key industries, including finance, transportation, pharmaceuticals, and “green” technology.
An April 2023 report from McKinsey & Company estimated that quantum computing could account for nearly $1.3 trillion in value by 2035.
Following the release of the WSJ’s report, shares in U.S. quantum computing firms jumped in premarket trading on Thursday, according to Reuters.
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https://dailycaller.com/2025/10/23/trump-admin-commerce-department-quantum-computing/
Washington has announced new sanctions against Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, in an effort to pressure Moscow to agree to a peace deal in Ukraine. This marks the first time the current Trump administration has imposed direct sanctions on Russia.
Speaking alongside Nato Secretary-General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump said he hoped the sanctions would not need to be in place for long, but expressed growing frustration with stalled truce negotiations.
“Every time I speak to Vladimir [Putin], I have good conversations and then they don’t go anywhere. They just don’t go anywhere,” Trump said, shortly after a planned in-person meeting with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in Budapest was cancelled.
Trump’s move is designed to cut off vital oil revenues that help fund Russia’s ongoing war efforts. Earlier on Wednesday, Russia unleashed a new bombardment on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, killing at least seven people, including children.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the new sanctions were necessary because of “Putin’s refusal to end this senseless war.” He added that Rosneft and Lukoil fund the Kremlin’s “war machine.”
### How Have Rosneft and Lukoil Been Sanctioned?
The new measures will freeze assets owned by Rosneft and Lukoil in the US and bar US entities from engaging in business with them. Additionally, thirty subsidiaries owned by Rosneft and Lukoil have also been sanctioned.
Rosneft, which is controlled by the Kremlin, is Russia’s second-largest company in terms of revenue, behind natural gas giant Gazprom. Lukoil is Russia’s third-largest company and its biggest non-state enterprise.
Together, the two companies export 3.1 million barrels of oil per day, accounting for 70 percent of Russia’s overseas crude oil sales. Rosneft alone is responsible for nearly half of Russia’s oil production, which makes up 6 percent of global output.
In recent years, both companies have been hit by ongoing European sanctions and reduced oil prices. In September, Rosneft reported a 68 percent year-on-year drop in net income for the first half of 2025. Lukoil posted an almost 27 percent fall in profits for 2024.
Meanwhile, last week the United Kingdom unveiled sanctions on the two oil majors. Elsewhere, the European Union is set to announce its 19th package of penalties on Moscow later today, including a ban on imports of Russian liquefied natural gas.
### How Much Impact Will These Sanctions Have?
In 2022, Russian oil groups, including Rosneft and Lukoil, were able to offset some of the effects of earlier sanctions by pivoting exports from Europe to Asia, and by using a “shadow fleet” of hard-to-detect tankers with no ties to Western financial or insurance groups.
China and India quickly replaced the EU as Russia’s biggest oil consumers. Last year, China imported a record 109 million tonnes of Russian crude, representing almost 20 percent of its total energy imports. India imported 88 million tonnes of Russian oil in 2024.
These figures represent a significant increase compared to pre-2022 levels, when Western countries started tightening sanctions on Russia. At the end of 2021, China imported roughly 79.6 million tonnes of Russian crude, while India imported just 0.42 million tonnes.
Trump has repeatedly urged Beijing and New Delhi to halt Russian energy purchases. In August, he levied an additional 25 percent trade tariff on India because of its continued purchase of discounted Russian oil. He has so far refrained from a similar move against China.
However, Trump’s new sanctions are likely to place pressure on foreign financial groups that do business with Rosneft and Lukoil, including banking intermediaries facilitating sales of Russian oil in China and India.
“Engaging in certain transactions involving the persons designated today may risk the imposition of secondary sanctions on participating foreign financial institutions,” the US Treasury Department’s press release on Wednesday’s sanctions states.
As a result, the new restrictions may force buyers to shift to alternative suppliers or pay higher prices. Though India and China may not be the direct targets of these latest restrictions, their oil supply chains and trading costs are likely to come under increased pressure.
“The big thing here is the secondary sanctions,” Felipe Pohlmann Gonzaga, a Switzerland-based commodity trader, told Al Jazeera. “Any bank that facilitates Russian oil sales and with exposure to the US financial system could be subject.”
However, he added, “I don’t think this will be the driver in ending the war, as Russia will continue selling oil. There are always people out there willing to take the risk to beat sanctions. These latest restrictions will make Chinese and Indian players more reluctant to buy Russian oil; many won’t want to lose access to the American financial system. But it won’t stop it completely.”
According to Bloomberg, several senior refinery executives in India, who asked not to be named due to the sensitivity of the issue, said the restrictions would make it impossible for oil purchases to continue.
On Wednesday, Trump said he would raise concerns about China’s continued purchases of Russian oil during his talk with President Xi Jinping at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea next week.
### Have Oil Prices Been Affected?
Oil prices rallied after Trump announced the US sanctions. Brent, the international crude oil benchmark, rose nearly 4 percent to $65 a barrel on Thursday.
The US benchmark, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), jumped more than 5 percent to nearly $60 per barrel.
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When a right-wing provocateur last month posted a video outside Gov. JB Pritzker’s Chicago home encouraging viewers to “take action” after conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the governor reached out to both Republican leaders of the Illinois legislature.
“I’m dealing with vastly increased threats on my family and myself in the wake of this week and this Republican Trumper went to my house, suggested that I’m taking God out of public life and encouraged people to ‘take action,’” the governor texted separately to Illinois Senate Leader John Curran and House Leader Tony McCombie. “I’d like to see condemnation of this from GOP leaders today.”
What followed was not exactly what Pritzker sought. Instead, he and McCombie, who are typically cordial in texts to each other, exchanged heated messages as McCombie rebuffed the governor’s request and called out Pritzker for some of his previous comments about Republicans. The governor shot back, sometimes in all capital letters, that her response was “absurd” and that she was playing politics.
“So you won’t condemn this guy coming to MY HOME (where my wife and children live) and calling me evil while encouraging people to ‘take action?’ GOT IT,” Pritzker wrote to McCombie.
While Senate GOP Leader Curran later issued a joint statement with Democratic Senate President Don Harmon condemning political violence more broadly, the testy back-and-forth between Pritzker and McCombie occurred just two days after Kirk’s death. Republicans and Democrats across the nation debated, discussed, and denounced political violence, while at the same time accusing the other side of perpetuating it.
President Donald Trump himself escalated the situation in the hours and days after Kirk’s death, saying publicly that rhetoric from “the radical left” was “directly responsible for the terrorism that we’re seeing in our country today.”
It also came at an especially tense time in Chicago between Pritzker and the Trump administration, as the president was just days into his sometimes-violent crackdown on illegal immigration in and around the city.
In Illinois, the debate about political violence among top leaders was more behind the scenes, according to text messages the Tribune received through the Freedom of Information Act. While the governor and state Republican leaders, such as McCombie, often engage in public sparring, their one-on-one texts—which the Tribune regularly obtains—are typically breezy and brief. But the tone was different on Sept. 12 when Pritzker texted both Curran, of Downers Grove, and McCombie, of Savanna.
The governor sent each a link to a social media video from right-wing influencer Ben Bergquam, in which Bergquam criticized Pritzker for blaming Trump for fomenting political violence. As Bergquam spoke, the influencer pointed behind him at the governor’s home in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood, including the house address number.
“If you love America and the assassination of Charlie Kirk doesn’t inspire you to take action, I don’t know what will!” the video caption said.
After decrying legal protections for transgender people, abortion rights, and immigrants in the U.S. without legal permission, Bergquam, who hosts the show “Law & Border” and had been accompanying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents around Chicago, said, “Godless leftist policies are the problem, evil is the problem and it’s politicians like Gov. Pritzker.”
When Pritzker sent the link of Bergquam’s post and requested that Illinois GOP leaders condemn it, McCombie sent a three-paragraph response. She said she prayed for the safety of Pritzker and his family daily and has condemned political violence against Democrats before, including the shootings of Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota.
But she then turned the issue back on the governor, asking him to apologize for his own past statements. These included likening the actions of Trump’s administration in the early days of his second term to the rise of Nazism in Germany in the 1930s and saying Republicans should never “know a moment of peace.” Pritzker has repeatedly said he was talking about the public expressing their opposition to the GOP through protests, not violence.
“I would like for you to publicly apologize for your rhetoric,” she said after citing the examples.
That’s when Pritzker responded with “GOT IT” before adding: “I think you know how absurd your response is. But I suppose you have a primary to run.”
Pritzker brought up the texts publicly weeks later, at an Oct. 7 appearance in Minneapolis.
“Neither one of them—I asked them to simply post something publicly or put a statement out, anything. It seems like just common decency to just say, ‘This is wrong,’ and they wouldn’t do it,” Pritzker said onstage at a summit hosted by the Minnesota Star Tribune.
In a statement after those remarks, McCombie said she condemned violence and added of Pritzker: “If he is serious about lowering the temperature, he should stop pointing fingers and take responsibility for his own words.”
Curran did issue a statement on Sept. 12 condemning political violence, a joint release with Harmon, of Oak Park. The statement did not mention the video at Pritzker’s house or any other specific incident. When Curran responded to Pritzker’s request with a text mentioning the joint statement, the governor didn’t respond, records show.
Neither Curran’s office nor Pritzker’s office provided a comment Wednesday on the text message exchanges.
After the June shooting of the Minnesota lawmakers, Robert Pape, a University of Chicago expert on political violence, wrote in an op-ed for The New York Times that joint statements—such as the one from Harmon and Curran—are an effective tool for tamping down political violence.
“My research suggests that to de-escalate the political environment and reduce the risk of violence, America’s political leaders need to cross their political divides and make joint statements (and ideally joint appearances) that denounce all political violence, welcome all peaceful protest and call for respecting the rules, process and results of free and fair elections in the country,” Pape wrote.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/23/jb-pritzker-texts-gop-house-leader-influencer/
“South Park” mocked conservative billionaire Peter Thiel over his obsession with the Antichrist in the show’s latest episode aired on October 15.
Thiel recently gave a lecture series in which he warned about the return of the Antichrist, the destruction of capitalism, and the collapse of the United States—breezy topics, to say the least. He even bizarrely called AI skeptics “legionnaires of the Antichrist.”
The satirical series, which has been poking fun at the Trump administration throughout season 27, tackled Thiel’s Antichrist fixation, his relationship with Vice President JD Vance, and a supposedly demonic TikTok trend spreading among Generation Alpha.
Thiel’s character in the episode is obsessed with the “6-7” TikTok trend and delivers a TED Talk to South Park Elementary School students about the Antichrist and demonology.
“Hello, kids, I’m Peter Thiel, and I’m here to talk to you about the Antichrist,” he says. “OK, so first, what is the Antichrist? The Antichrist is a newer, more human form of Satan that will soon walk the Earth. We don’t know how soon it will walk the Earth, but it could be within the next six to seven weeks.”
The show also pokes fun at Palantir, the data analytics company Thiel co-founded, which has faced criticism for its intrusive AI surveillance tools. At one point, Thiel’s character, dead set on uncovering the truth behind the demonic TikTok trend, uses the school’s data center to spy on students.
“I’ve downloaded all the students’ information and loaded them into an AI face detection program so the school’s security cameras can watch their every move,” Thiel’s character explains. “Now look. Two students passing each other in the hallway. They give each other the sign: six, seven. Exactly 67 seconds later, this odd parka-wearing child makes the same gesture. And then inside the girls’ bathroom, two girls doing the same thing!”
Later in the episode, referencing the classic horror movie *The Exorcist*, Thiel’s character performs an exorcism on Eric Cartman, believing him to be a spawn of Satan.
Through its trademark satire, “South Park” continues to lampoon contemporary political figures and cultural phenomena, this time highlighting Peter Thiel’s eccentric conspiracy theories and tech surveillance controversies.
https://dailycaller.com/2025/10/21/south-park-peter-thiel-antichrist-trump-jd-vance-satan/
The Honolulu City Council is considering a measure to raise public transportation fares for nearly all riders. The city Department of Transportation Services (DTS) says this increase is necessary to keep up with rising operational and maintenance costs.
While the Budget Committee did not reach a consensus on Tuesday—partly due to disagreements over proposed carve-outs—Bill 54 remains very much alive and should pass.
Honolulu’s last public transit fare increase came in 2022, before the opening of Skyline, a rail system that now adds value to the already comprehensive TheBus and TheHandi-Van services. New capabilities and conveniences come with new costs, and the proposed fare increases are reasonable.
According to the latest version of Bill 54:
– Adult annual fares will increase by 12.5%, from $880 to $990.
– Monthly adult fares will go from $80 to $90.
– Annual senior rates will increase by 11% to $50.
– Monthly TheBus fares for youth riders will rise 12.5% to $45.
– Seven-day passes will increase by 28.5% to $45.
– Single fares remain steady at $3 for HOLO card users; however, cash-paying riders will be subject to a 25-cent surcharge.
So far, these changes are justifiable.
However, some more dubious proposals have emerged, including maintaining discounted pricing for residents over nonresidents, expanding discount eligibility for low-income riders, and removing the personal care attendant (PCA) fare exemption on buses and rail.
DTS Director Roger Morton opposed these particular additions—and rightly so.
Regarding resident pricing, Morton pointed out the difficulty in distinguishing residents from nonresidents. Implementing such a system would require additional time and resources and could slow transit operations. Moreover, there is “no way” to monitor cash-based transactions, which the bill allows.
While kama‘āina pricing is an attractive idea, adopting such a model without an accurate and reliable means of verification would be unwise. Morton also noted that ridership could decline if nonresidents were required to pay more, especially as tourists and visitors increasingly opt for alternatives like rideshare services. In this case, the negatives outweigh the benefits of preferential treatment for residents.
Another amendment proposes expanding reduced fares to include a new “very low income” category, beyond the current “extremely low income” threshold. This change aims to enlarge the pool of riders eligible for discounted fares, from those receiving benefits under the Social Security Administration’s Supplemental Security Income program to individuals benefitting from the federal Section 8 housing program.
Morton’s initial analysis suggests this expansion could increase the eligible population from roughly 110,000 to 180,000 people, potentially leading to a revenue loss between $6 million and $8 million. While more concrete numbers need to be determined before making a decision, that estimate is significant and raises concerns that such an expansion could be counterproductive to the bill’s goals. As it stands, the most in need are already receiving necessary breaks.
On personal care attendants, an amendment calls for removing the current fare waiver on buses and rail. Although concerns about possible abuse exist, DTS has not provided data regarding the impact of alleged fraud. Until such information is available, PCAs should continue to have fare-free access to public transit.
While it is reasonable for DTS to raise fare prices to cover increased maintenance and operations expenses, Bill 54 clearly needs refinement. This process must start with transparent rider impact assessments and accurate revenue estimates. Raising fares only to offset some of the additional income with overly generous exceptions risks maintaining the status quo—a situation that ultimately benefits no one.
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2025/10/20/editorial/our-view/editorial-dts-fare-hike-is-mostly-reasonable/
**Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan Explores Potential Partnership with Saudi Arabia on AI and Semiconductors**
Intel’s CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, has recently met with Saudi officials to discuss a potential partnership focused on semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI). This move could open up a new “capital front” for the struggling American chipmaker as it seeks to strengthen its financial position and expand its global footprint.
Over the past few months, Intel has been actively pursuing breakthroughs in the semiconductor industry. These efforts include refining the company’s foundry division and reevaluating strategies to maintain a strong balance sheet. During this period, CEO Lip-Bu Tan has engaged in key collaborations, including partnerships with NVIDIA, SoftBank, and interactions with the former Trump administration.
Now, Intel appears to be setting its sights on the Middle East. According to Arab News, Tan met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Abdullah Al-Swaha, to explore opportunities for collaboration. The discussions centered around developing semiconductor and advanced computing technologies, as well as enhancing infrastructure for artificial intelligence and other future technologies.
While specifics of the meeting have not been disclosed, it is clear that Intel is keen on partnering with one of the largest economies in the Middle East. The Gulf nations—particularly the UAE and Saudi Arabia—are undergoing significant economic transformations, shifting their focus towards technological growth and expanding sectors like AI and semiconductors.
Saudi Arabia, despite having limited experience in semiconductor manufacturing, is known for its substantial investments in new ventures. The prospect of Intel establishing a chip manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia is plausible, given the country’s considerable resources that could support large-scale operations.
For context, Qatar had previously approached TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) to set up advanced chip fabrication plants in the country. However, TSMC declined, citing concerns such as higher labor costs and supply chain challenges. Intel, conversely, requires significant investments and has already collaborated with SoftBank—a group backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF).
Though this potential partnership remains speculative at this stage, it aligns with a broader regional trend. Gulf countries are increasingly aiming to diversify their economies and reduce reliance on traditional oil revenues. With the growing global importance of semiconductor manufacturing, it makes strategic sense for these nations to invest in this high-tech sector.
As Intel pursues these new international alliances, the developments in the Middle East could represent a crucial step toward revitalizing the company’s growth and innovation in the semiconductor and AI industries.
https://wccftech.com/intel-ceo-lip-bu-tan-meets-saudi-official-for-a-potential-chip-partnership/
The auto industry has been buzzing this past week. From massive vehicle recalls to the expansion of insurance services and autonomous ride-hailing, here’s a quick recap of the top stories that made headlines.
### Ford Recalls Over 680,000 Vehicles
Ford Motor Co. has announced a recall of more than 680,000 vehicles across various models in the U.S. due to a range of issues. This marks the latest in a series of recalls issued by the Michigan-based automaker in 2025.
[Read the full article here.]
### BYD Recalls Over 115,000 Vehicles
Chinese EV giant BYD Co. Ltd. has recalled over 115,783 units of the BYD Tang and Yuan Pro vehicles due to design defects and battery issues. The recall was announced by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation.
[Read the full article here.]
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[EV Battery Breakthrough Hype Is Real As Microvast Spikes 2,800%]
### Tesla Insurance Expands to New State
Tesla Inc. is set to expand its insurance services to a new state for the first time in three years. With an increasing number of Tesla vehicles on the roads across America, the company may be poised to expand the number of states its insurance division operates in.
[Read the full article here.]
### Waymo Plans London Launch
Alphabet Inc.-owned Waymo announced plans to launch its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in London next year. The service will support London’s existing transport network and will be accessible through the Waymo app.
[Read the full article here.]
### Starlink Wi-Fi On United Airlines Flights
United Airlines Inc. will offer Elon Musk-owned Starlink’s WiFi onboard its mainline flights. The carrier shared the update on social media, stating, “Lightning-fast Starlink Wi-Fi is now on board our first mainline aircraft.”
[Read the full article here.]
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