​Europeans are looking to Israel’s military technology as the threat from Russia looms, despite criticizing Israeli conduct during the war.  Read More from WSJ.com: World News

​ A U.S. safety agency has opened an investigation into Waymo, after its autonomous vehicles were allegedly caught driving past stopped school buses in Austin, Texas, according to a letter sent by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to the company on Dec. 3. In a statement to FOX Business, Austin Independent School District (AISD) police said Waymo self-driving vehicles have been cited 20 times as of Monday and that the company has refused to halt operations until the issue is properly resolved. Footage provided by AISD shows at least 19 incidents since the school year began in which…

​ Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a Republican, proposed a state program to give every baby born in the Lone Star State $1,000 invested in the stock market, an idea he said was inspired by a federal plan created as part of President Donald Trump’s spending bill earlier this year. "If I see a great idea from the President that helps Texans, my first question is always, 'why not do it in Texas, too?'" Patrick wrote Wednesday on X. "A baby is born about every 90 seconds in Texas. That’s about 1,000 per day, or just under 400,000 per year…

​ Meta is dialing back its metaverse ambitions and redirecting resources toward AI-powered glasses and wearable technology, the company told FOX Business on Thursday. The shift follows reports that Meta could slash as much as 30% from its metaverse group, an area CEO Mark Zuckerberg has previously touted as the company’s future. While the tech giant did not confirm specific figures, the company said adjustments would take place within Reality Labs, its division responsible for augmented- and virtual-reality projects. "Within our overall Reality Labs portfolio, we are shifting some of our investment from the metaverse toward AI glasses and wearables given…

​ Dollar General announced Thursday it will open hundreds of new U.S. stores in 2026 as the discount retailer continues to expand its footprint, particularly in rural markets. During the company's third-quarter 2025 earnings call, the Tennessee-based retailer said it is planning to open roughly 450 new U.S. stores, along with about 10 new stores in Mexico, as well as around 20 relocations and 4,250 store remodels. "Our first priority is investing in the business, including our existing store base, as well as other high-return growth opportunities such as new store expansion, remodels, and other strategic initiatives," Donny Lau, chief…