Hong Kong’s KMB in ‘shock’ move to use open-top double-deckers on tourist route

Hong Kong’s KMB in ‘shock’ move to use open-top double-deckers on tourist route

Hong Kong’s KMB will use open-top double-deckers on its sightseeing route, but the fare will be doubled as the firm eyes opportunities brought by a rising number of tourists. The city’s largest bus franchised operator announced on Thursday that renovated open-topped double-deckers would be used for its HK1 sightseeing route in Kowloon, while its fares…

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US-China Tech Rivalry Deepens as Nvidia Called to Explain Chip Security Threats

US-China Tech Rivalry Deepens as Nvidia Called to Explain Chip Security Threats

TLDRs; China summons Nvidia over alleged backdoor risks in H20 AI chips amid growing tech tensions. Accusations reignite concerns over hardware vulnerabilities in critical AI infrastructure. US and China continue tit-for-tat tech probes, echoing the Huawei controversy. Smuggling of $1B worth of Nvidia AI chips into China adds fuel to security standoff. The Cyberspace Administration…

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Strategic Opportunities in Supply Chains and Semiconductors

EV Daily | Tesla Halts Model S/X Orders in Europe; Ford’s EV Struggles; Lucid Air Adds Hands-Free Driving

【Tesla】 Tesla stopped taking new orders for the Model S and Model X in Europe following a recent refresh, citing production difficulties and declining demand. They aim to ramp up production to meet North American demand before reopening orders in Europe. The automaker faces challenges in predicting costs due to fluctuating tariffs. The expiration of…

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The Fed’s interest rates; Texas redistricting map : NPR

Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories Federal Reserve policymakers voted 9-2 yesterday to keep interest rates steady, despite President Trump’s months-long call for them to be lowered. The…

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Goodbye to traveling with pets—the TSA imposes stricter new rules, and thousands of travelers could face fines or penalties

Goodbye to traveling with pets—the TSA imposes stricter new rules, and thousands of travelers could face fines or penalties

The TSA has seen strange things, very strange things at their security checkpoints, but what happened the other day at Miami International Airport left us speechless. A female passenger decided to hide two live turtles in her bra to get them through security (yes, our reaction was the same). Of course, she didn’t think she…

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