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Waymo’s latest expansion strategy: teenagers

Waymo is opening its robotaxi service to teenagers aged 13 to 17 in Nashville, its second city the offer rides to minors.

  • Waymo expands robotaxi service to teenagers aged 13 in Nashville.
  • Teen accounts launched in Nashville follow successful Phoenix rollout.
  • Service available in established Waymo markets with local regulations permitting.

Culture

'Coyote vs. Acme' Outgrosses All But 3 WB Movies This Year, Heads To Profit

The movie Coyote vs. Acme earned more than Warner Bros.' $30 million tax write-off in just two weeks. And last week the movie officially earned more than its production budget of $70 million.

  • Coyote vs. Acme surpasses $100M domestic box office, outearning all but 3 WB films this year
  • Movie's $30M tax write-off achieved in 2 weeks, on track for $120M break-even
  • Unique marketing tactics like Reddit AMA and Crayola partnership drive box office success

Science

Amateur archeologist unearths Germany's largest trove of Roman coins

What began as a routine search in a field near Wesseling led to the discovery of nearly 1,000 Roman silver coins, one of the most significant archaeological finds in Germany in recent years.

  • 934 Roman silver coins, or denarii, excavated and displayed at LVR-LandesMuseum Bonn.
  • Coins likely buried during second quarter of 2nd century AD, owner's fate unknown.

Business

ASTOR Enerji A.Ş. plans to invest up to $200 mln in power generation equipment project in Kyiv region

The Turkish company ASTOR Enerji A.Ş., which specializes in electrical equipment manufacturing, plans to implement a project worth up to $200 million in Kyiv region, involving the production of energy…

  • ASTOR Enerji A.Ş. plans $200 million investment in Kyiv region project
  • Project focuses on energy storage systems, battery solutions, electrical equipment, transformers
  • Investment aims to create jobs, boost industrial development, introduce advanced technologies
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