Waymo robotaxi hits a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica

A Waymo robotaxi struck a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica on January 23, according to the company. Waymo told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the child — whose age and identity are not currently public — sustained minor injuries. The NHTSA has opened an investigation into the accident, and… Continue reading Waymo robotaxi hits a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica

Varda Space Industries Successfully Executes W-5 Mission Reentry, Debuting Vertically Integrated Satellite Bus

The reentry capsule carried a payload from the U.S. Navy and is the company’s first reentry of 2026. EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Varda Space Industries, the leader in orbital pharmaceutical processing and hypersonic reentry systems, today announced the successful reentry of its W-5 capsule. This milestone marks the first time Varda… Continue reading Varda Space Industries Successfully Executes W-5 Mission Reentry, Debuting Vertically Integrated Satellite Bus

National Defense Strategy Ignites 2026 Deep Tech Valuation Surge

Issued on behalf of VisionWave Holdings, Inc. VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Equity Insider News Commentary – The 2026 National Defense Strategy explicitly prioritizes supercharging America’s defense industrial base[1]. Governments are aggressively repositioning critical supply chains away from foreign dependencies. The space launch services market expanded from US$27.43 billion in 2025 to US$31.84 billion… Continue reading National Defense Strategy Ignites 2026 Deep Tech Valuation Surge

Tesla plans $20 billion capital spending spree in push beyond human-driven cars

By Chris Kirkham and Akash Sriram LOS ANGELES, Jan 28 (Reuters) – Tesla plans to more than double capital spending to a record high of more than $20 billion this year – but little of it will go to its traditional business ​of selling electric vehicles to human drivers. The company, which last year lost… Continue reading Tesla plans $20 billion capital spending spree in push beyond human-driven cars

THOR INDUSTRIES ISSUES EIGHTH ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

Company delivers world’s first range-extended electric class A motorhome cementing leadership role in eMobility ELKHART, Ind., Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For over 45 years, THOR Industries has utilized responsible and sustainable business practices in its operations as its products inspire and empower people to connect with nature and one another to Go Everywhere. Stay… Continue reading THOR INDUSTRIES ISSUES EIGHTH ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

Palo Alto Networks Completes Chronosphere Acquisition, Unifying Observability and Security for the AI Era

Delivers real-time visibility, monitoring, and protection for the massive data volumes that power AI-driven digital operations SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As enterprises increasingly rely on AI to run digital operations, protect assets, and drive growth, success depends on one critical factor: trusted, high-quality, real-time data. Palo Alto Networks® (NASDAQ: PANW), the… Continue reading Palo Alto Networks Completes Chronosphere Acquisition, Unifying Observability and Security for the AI Era

Waymo robotaxi hits a child near a school, causing minor injuries

Transportation Autonomous Cars Waymo is already under investigation for incidents involving its robotaxis illegally passing school buses during student pickups and drop-offs. Waymo is already under investigation for incidents involving its robotaxis illegally passing school buses during student pickups and drop-offs. by Andrew J. Hawkins Jan 29, 2026, 1:36 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is… Continue reading Waymo robotaxi hits a child near a school, causing minor injuries

Honda and DriveOhio Complete Pilot of Nation’s First Proactive Roadway Maintenance System Aimed at Creating Safer Roads

Honda led two-year project funded by Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), in collaboration with i-Probe Inc., Parsons Corporation and the University of Cincinnati Prototype Honda Proactive Roadway Maintenance System can detect potholes, faded lane markings, road roughness levels, and damaged guardrails, signs and shoulder drop-offs New system achieved 99% accuracy for damaged and obstructed signs,… Continue reading Honda and DriveOhio Complete Pilot of Nation’s First Proactive Roadway Maintenance System Aimed at Creating Safer Roads

Causal Named to Ad Age Best Places to Work 2026 List for Third Consecutive Year

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Causal, an award-winning provider of advanced digital advertising solutions, has been named one of Ad Age’s Best Places to Work 2026, marking the third year in a row the company has earned this prestigious recognition. Ad Age’s Best Places to Work honors 50 companies that set a high… Continue reading Causal Named to Ad Age Best Places to Work 2026 List for Third Consecutive Year

Senior Helpers of Bolingbrook, IL, Achieves Prestigious CHAP Age-Friendly Care at Home Certification

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Senior Helpers, the nation’s premier provider of in-home senior care services, is the first private duty in-home care provider in the United States to be Age-Friendly Care at Home certified by Community Health Accreditation Partners (CHAP). On January 20th, 2026, locally owned Senior Helpers of Bolingbrook and Southwest Suburbs of Chicago joined… Continue reading Senior Helpers of Bolingbrook, IL, Achieves Prestigious CHAP Age-Friendly Care at Home Certification