German FAZ: Criticism of reports on rent controls010138

There are doubts about the figures in the latest report prepared by the Institute for Housing and Environment in Darmstadt. They do not currently accurately reflect the reality in the housing markets. This was also shown by the feedback from many municipalities on the expert report, said Ines Fröhlich (SPD), State Secretary in the Hessian… Continue reading German FAZ: Criticism of reports on rent controls010138

German FAZ: At Porsche, profits collapse by more than 95 percent010139

The billions in costs for the combustion engine extension almost completely wiped out the profits of the sports and off-road vehicle manufacturer Porsche in the first three quarters. Earnings after taxes fell by 95.9 percent year-on-year to just 114 million euros, as the company announced. From July to September, the Stuttgart-based company even reported red… Continue reading German FAZ: At Porsche, profits collapse by more than 95 percent010139

German FAZ: VW will produce normally next week010138

Despite the chip crisis, there will be no production downtimes at Volkswagen next week. As things stand today, vehicle production at the German locations will be secured for the coming week, the group said. “The delivery bottlenecks at the Dutch chip manufacturer Nexperia continue to have no impact on production at the Volkswagen brand’s vehicle… Continue reading German FAZ: VW will produce normally next week010138

German Manager Magazine: Porsche: Profit slump of 95.9 percent in the first three quarters004512

The car manufacturer Porsche is making a heavy loss due to its severe crisis: burdens from the strategic realignment led to an operating loss of almost one billion euros in the third quarter. From January to September, the Group’s operating result shrank to a full 40 million euros from a good four billion euros a… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Porsche: Profit slump of 95.9 percent in the first three quarters004512

German Manager Magazine: Chip crisis: Nexperia’s parent company defends itself against Dutch interventions004511

In the dispute over chip manufacturer Nexperia, its Chinese owner has rejected the Dutch government’s actions. The dismissal of a Nexperia manager in the Netherlands China “Not legally valid,” said the Wingtech group. The company reserves the right to take “all legal steps”. “Mr. John Chang’s employment contract has not been legally terminated or modified,… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Chip crisis: Nexperia’s parent company defends itself against Dutch interventions004511

Halo: Campaign Evolved is a gorgeous remake that debuts on PS5 and Xbox in 2026

Halo Studios has rebuilt Combat Evolved for a new generation of players. by Tom Warren Oct 24, 2025, 8:23 PM UTC Halo Studios has rebuilt Combat Evolved for a new generation of players. by Tom Warren Oct 24, 2025, 8:23 PM UTC Tom Warren is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been… Continue reading Halo: Campaign Evolved is a gorgeous remake that debuts on PS5 and Xbox in 2026

Florida Unleashes Autonomous Police Cruisers That Deploy Thermal Imaging Drones

Policing Lab For most viewers, Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 scifi masterpiece “RoboCop” is obvious satire. Evidently for police officials in Florida, it was an inspiration. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office recently announced its ambitious plans to deploy “America’s first autonomous patrol vehicle,” a police SUV the law enforcement agency claims can drive itself, all while reporting crimes… Continue reading Florida Unleashes Autonomous Police Cruisers That Deploy Thermal Imaging Drones

Trump Administration Providing Weapons Grade Plutonium to Sam Altman

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images With the economy the way it is these days, it’s nice to have a little walking around money. Donald Trump certainly thinks so. Since his return to the White House, the president has labeled 440 federal properties for possible sale, leased 13.1 million… Continue reading Trump Administration Providing Weapons Grade Plutonium to Sam Altman

Training AI on “Brain Rot” Content Causes Lasting Cognitive Damage, New Paper Finds

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images If you’ve spent any time around kids lately, you’ve probably heard about “brain rot.” Named Oxford Word of the Year in 2024, it’s defined as the “supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of overconsumption of material (now particularly… Continue reading Training AI on “Brain Rot” Content Causes Lasting Cognitive Damage, New Paper Finds

Women Are Getting on Testosterone and They Say It’s Absolutely Awesome

Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images You probably think of testosterone as the male sex hormone. Indeed, the FDA currently only approves supplemental testosterone treatment — available as injections, topical creams and gels, patches, pills, and more — for cisgender men who have low levels of the stuff. But the reality is… Continue reading Women Are Getting on Testosterone and They Say It’s Absolutely Awesome