Meta and FTC face off in court over monopoly claims

From Cheddar. The FTC is trying to break up Meta, accusing the social media giant of creating an unfair monopoly by snapping up smaller companies like Instagram and WhatsApp in recent years. Sheryl Sandberg, the former chief operating officer of Meta, was questioned by FTC lawyers today as the second witness at the trial. Cheddar…

Watch this android flex its artificial muscles

From Cheddar. If you’re into creepy robot videos, this one’s for you. Clone Robotics just shared a new video of Protoclone, the world’s first musculoskeletal android. Dubbed “the most anatomically accurate robot in the world,” it features over 1,000 Myofibers, artificial muscles that mimic human movement. Built with a realistic skeleton, Protoclone is designed to…

Blue Origin completes space trip with first all-women crew

From Cheddar. Baby, she’s a firework. 🚀💥 Katy Perry and five other trailblazing women launched into space today aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket. The all-female crew included Gayle King, Lauren Sánchez, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, and Kerianne Flynn. The 10-minute flight crossed the edge of space before safely landing in the Texas desert. Connect…

Kawasaki unveils rideable robotic horse concept

From Cheddar. A robotic horse was not on our 2025 bingo card… but here we are. Kawasaki just dropped a concept video for CORLEO, a four-legged robotic horse powered by hydrogen. Designed for off-road adventure, it combines all-terrain mobility with motorcycle-like handling. Riders steer by shifting their weight, and it even projects a path onto…

Musk says he expects to save $150 billion from “waste and fraud”

From Cheddar. Elon Musk says his Department of Government Efficiency will save $150 billion from the 2026 federal budget, a sharp drop from his earlier $1 trillion target. Speaking at a White House Cabinet meeting Thursday, Musk credited the savings to cutting “waste and fraud.” Connect with Cheddar! On Facebook: https://facebook.com/cheddar On Instagram: https://instagram.com/cheddar On…

Lutnick says Trump’s tariff pause not due to market turmoil

From Cheddar. Lutnick says the tariff pause isn’t about market turmoil. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Cheddar’s Margaret Chadbourn that President Trump did not reverse his tariff policies because of the growing turmoil in the bond and stock markets. Speaking at the White House late this afternoon, Lutnick said Trump is willing to negotiate with…

“Boys will be boys” White House reacts to Musk and Navarro feud

From Cheddar. Elon Musk called Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro a “moron” after Navarro referred to Tesla as just a “car assembler,” while the White House brushed off the feud, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt saying, “boys will be boys.” Connect with Cheddar! On Facebook: https://facebook.com/cheddar On Instagram: https://instagram.com/cheddar On the web: https://cheddar.com In your…

Scientists bring extinct dire wolves back to life

From Cheddar. Who here thought dire wolves were just a "Game of Thrones" thing? 🐺✋ Well, think again. Colossal Biosciences is using groundbreaking de-extinction science to bring these ancient predators back to life. By editing grey wolf genes with DNA from fossils, they’ve recreated key traits of the dire wolves that roamed North America over…

Countdown to TikTok ban: Will a deal be reached?

From Cheddar. With hours left before a potential TikTok ban in the U.S., the Trump administration is exploring deals to save the app. Tech and private equity firms are in the running, and even Amazon made a last-minute bid, which Trump rejected. The deadline for an approved buyer is April 5. Cheddar Correspondent Margaret Chadbourn…

Trump announces new reciprocal tariffs with 10% baseline

From Cheddar. President Trump unveiled his long-awaited "Liberation Day" reciprocal tariffs at the White House on Wednesday. The new plan imposes a 10% baseline tariff on imports from all countries, with higher rates for “worst offenders.” Cambodia faces the highest at 49%. The tariffs will take effect on April 5, with customized rates starting April…

Watch Sen. Booker break record with longest Senate speech

From Cheddar. Democratic Sen. Cory Booker set a historic record with a 25-hour, 5-minute speech, the longest in Senate history. His marathon speech, which ran through the night from Monday into Tuesday, was a bold statement of Democratic resistance to President Trump’s policies. Booker surpassed the 24-hour, 18-minute record set by Sen. Strom Thurmond in…

SpaceX launches first humans to travel over Earth’s poles

From Cheddar. Next-level views. 🌍👀 The first humans to fly over Earth’s polar regions are sending back stunning images. A Bitcoin investor purchased a private SpaceX flight for himself and three others, which took off Monday night. This historic mission marked the first-ever flight to carry the crew over both the South and North poles,…

Trump joined by Kid Rock as he signs EO targeting ticket scalping

From Cheddar. President Trump welcomed Kid Rock (or “Bob”) into the Oval Office on Monday, as he signed an executive order aimed at curbing ticket scalping and bringing “commonsense” changes to ticket pricing for live events. Connect with Cheddar! On Facebook: https://facebook.com/cheddar On Instagram: https://instagram.com/cheddar On the web: https://cheddar.com In your inbox: https://need2know.cheddar.com/subscribe

AI robots carve Renaissance-style marble sculptures

From Cheddar. A robotic Renaissance. Monumental Labs is using AI-powered robots to carve stunning marble sculptures, blending fine art traditions with cutting-edge technology. Their robotic platform is making stone carving faster, cheaper, and more accessible, bringing Renaissance-like craftsmanship to the modern world. Connect with Cheddar! On Facebook: https://facebook.com/cheddar On Instagram: https://instagram.com/cheddar On the web: https://cheddar.com

U.S. expands export blacklist to restrict China’s tech access

From Cheddar. President Trump is ramping up efforts to limit China’s access to technology, targeting AI and chip capabilities, as well as military-related technology. Cheddar Correspondent Margaret Chadbourn reports on the blacklisting of Chinese firms and why the Trump administration is cracking down on these technologies. Connect with Cheddar! On Facebook: https://facebook.com/cheddar On Instagram: https://instagram.com/cheddar…

SpaceX launch causes blue spiral over Europe skies

From Cheddar. Not aliens, just SpaceX. A mysterious glowing blue spiral appeared in the skies over Europe after a SpaceX rocket launch from Florida on Monday afternoon. The rocket launched during the day in Florida, but by the time it reached Europe, it was dark. According to the UK National Meteorological Service, the spiral was…

Trump defends Waltz after war plans leaked in group chat

From Cheddar. President Trump is defending National Security Adviser Michael Waltz after military strike plans for Yemen were accidentally shared in a group chat that included The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg. Trump stated that the information wasn’t classified and that Waltz shouldn’t have to apologize, saying, “I think he’s doing his best.” The president also…

Company turns plastic waste into tiny homes for LA wildfire victims

From Cheddar. This company is turning plastic waste into homes. ♻️🏡 Azure Printed Homes is using 3D printing technology to help LA wildfire victims rebuild with tiny homes made from recycled plastic. For every 120 square feet printed, 100,000 plastic bottles are recycled, creating fire-resistant homes ready in just 3-5 weeks. Starting at $35K, these…

FBI forms task force to investigate attacks on Tesla

From Cheddar. The FBI has created a new task force to investigate attacks against Tesla. The Trump White House is calling the recent string of violent incidents involving private cars, dealerships and charging stations "domestic terrorism." Cheddar Correspondent Margaret Chadbourn reports on dozens of cases of vandalism or arson against Tesla across the country, in…

1X unveils NEO Gamma: The humanoid robot assistant for your home

From Cheddar. Meet the robot that will take over all your household chores. Robotics company 1X has unveiled the NEO Gamma, a home assistant robot that shows off its capabilities in a demo video, from carrying hot water and straightening pictures to vacuuming, cleaning windows, and delivering wine. Unlike other humanoid robots, NEO Gamma comes…

Trump announces Hyundai will open first U.S. steel plant

From Cheddar. President Donald Trump just announced Hyundai is opening its first U.S. steel plant in Louisiana. The $5.8 billion investment will produce 2.7 million metric tons of steel annually and create over 1,400 jobs, Trump says. Connect with Cheddar! On Facebook: https://facebook.com/cheddar On Instagram: https://instagram.com/cheddar On the web: https://cheddar.com In your inbox: https://need2know.cheddar.com/subscribe