Waymo, the Alphabet-owned autonomous vehicle company, has raised $16 billion as it plans to grow its fleet of driverless taxicabs this year to more than a dozen new cities internationally, including London and Tokyo. Dragoneer Investment Group, DST Global, and Sequoia Capital led the funding round, which now values Waymo at $126 billion, the company… Continue reading Waymo raises $16B to scale robotaxi fleet internationally
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American Recovery Service (ARS) Partners with InsightLPR in Seismic Shift to Recovery Landscape
Collaboration Focuses on Agent Growth and Enhanced Revenue Opportunities for Recovery Professionals EL DORADO HILLS, Calif., Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — American Recovery Service (ARS) and InsightLPR have announced a new partnership, which brings ARS’s nationwide business to InsightLPR’s network, creating growth opportunities for recovery professionals across the country. “We’re honored to partner with a… Continue reading American Recovery Service (ARS) Partners with InsightLPR in Seismic Shift to Recovery Landscape
WRD Advances Groundwater Education Through Marathon Petroleum Corporation’s Community Investment Program
The energy leader’s Los Angeles Refinery awards WRD $15,000 for Groundwater Education Field Trips. LAKEWOOD, Calif., Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Water Replenishment District (WRD) is expanding its commitment to meaningful groundwater and recycled water education through a new partnership with Marathon Petroleum Corporation’s (MPC) Los Angeles Refinery (LAR). The $15,000 grant will… Continue reading WRD Advances Groundwater Education Through Marathon Petroleum Corporation’s Community Investment Program
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In the news release, Per Scholas Launches New AI Solutions Developer Alumni Course with Support from TEKsystems – Innovative Upskilling Program Expands Access to Advanced AI Training for Tech Professionals Navigating a Rapidly Evolving Workforce, issued 02-Feb-2026 by Per Scholas over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that changes have been made. The… Continue reading /C O R R E C T I O N — Per Scholas/
Waymo raises $16 billion to take its robotaxi business ‘global’
Transportation Is an IPO next? Is an IPO next? by Andrew J. Hawkins Feb 2, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Waymo announced a $16… Continue reading Waymo raises $16 billion to take its robotaxi business ‘global’
@Toyota: Toyota Adds a BEV to the Pixis Van Kei Commercial Vehicle Lineup
Feb. 02, 2026 Toyota City, Japan, February 2, 2026―Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has added a battery electric vehicle (BEV) to its lineup of Pixis Van*1 kei commercial vehicles in Japan, available for sale starting February 2, 2026. Pixis Van Deluxe (2WD BEV) (Model with options shown) The Pixis Van, which supports the daily mobility needs… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Adds a BEV to the Pixis Van Kei Commercial Vehicle Lineup
@Toyota: Big Energy. Bigger Versatility. A New Adventure Starts February 10th
About ToyotaToyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships. Toyota directly employs nearly 48,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly… Continue reading @Toyota: Big Energy. Bigger Versatility. A New Adventure Starts February 10th
@Toyota: Toyota Adds a BEV to the Pixis Van Kei Commercial Vehicle Lineup
Feb. 02, 2026 Toyota City, Japan, February 2, 2026―Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has added a battery electric vehicle (BEV) to its lineup of Pixis Van*1 kei commercial vehicles in Japan, available for sale starting February 2, 2026. Pixis Van Deluxe (2WD BEV) (Model with options shown) The Pixis Van, which supports the daily mobility needs… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Adds a BEV to the Pixis Van Kei Commercial Vehicle Lineup
There’s Something Fascinating Hiding Under Jupiter’s Clouds, Scientists Find
The enormous storms of impenetrable clouds covering Jupiter’s surface make it nearly impossible for us to get a glimpse of what lies below. Any spacecraft attempting to get a closer look would be vaporized, melted, or crushed if it attempted to sail through. NASA’s Galileo spacecraft, for instance, went dark almost immediately when it intentionally… Continue reading There’s Something Fascinating Hiding Under Jupiter’s Clouds, Scientists Find
AT&T, ActiveProtective and JACS Collaborate to Enhance Senior Safety with New Tango Belt Connectivity Device
DALLAS and CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AT&T, ActiveProtective®, and JACS Solutions are working together to enhance safety and peace of mind for at-risk older adults and their caregivers. This collaboration introduces the Connectivity Device, an accessory for the Tango Belt, a wearable medical device designed to monitor motion and deploy an inflatable… Continue reading AT&T, ActiveProtective and JACS Collaborate to Enhance Senior Safety with New Tango Belt Connectivity Device