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Elon Musk on why Tesla's Optimus robots look like the 'creepy robots' from a Will Smith movie

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Tesla’s (TSLA) Optimus robots have come a long way from their often-mocked introduction in 2021 when a human dressed in a costume appeared onstage for a demonstration. However, while the overall design has changed between the first and second generations of the humanoid bot, it still doesn’t look very personable.

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Tesla beware: Rival BYD unveils ultra-fast chargers, giving its ADRs a jolt

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BYD’s (BYDDY) American depositary receipts jumped 2.6% after the EV maker unveiled a new charging system that it said will allow its cars to add enough charge in five minutes to travel 292 miles (470 kilometers), only slightly longer than it takes to refuel a gasoline-powered car.

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Temu and Shein aim for U.S. market supremacy, challenging Amazon's hold

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Temu and Shein, two Chinese fast-fashion giants, are determined to increase their dominance in the U.S. market, challenging Amazon’s efforts to capture a share of the budget-friendly e-commerce space.

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The cost of GLP-1s needs to come way down for benefits to be worth it, study says

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While weight-loss drugs like Zepbound (LLY) and Wegovy (NVO) offer significant health benefits, their high costs make them economically inefficient under current U.S. healthcare standards, according to a new study published Friday in JAMA Health Forum.

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