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Miami has turned itself into a fast-growing tech hub, attracting fintech and crypto companies, venture capital and relocating founders. The city also serves as the business gateway between the US and Latin America. At the same time, rising sea levels make Miami a real-world lab for climate adaptation and resilient infrastructure. Miami stories often touch Business & Markets and Politics & Society.

Maritime & Offshore

Carnival Pride becomes first cruise ship to use robotic hull cleaning

Carnival Cruise Line has equipped the Carnival Pride with Jotun's Hull Skating Solution, a robotic system that cleans hulls underwater. The pilot could cut fuel use and emissions while avoiding biosecurity issues.

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Cars & Mobility

NHTSA Grants Zoox First Robotaxi Exemption Without Steering Wheel

Zoox receives the first federal approval for a purpose-built robotaxi without human controls, allowing paid rides in Las Vegas starting August 2026, with safety conditions attached.

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Cars & Mobility

Waymo Resumes Freeway Operations After Two-Month Pause Over Construction Zone Incidents

Waymo restarts freeway rides in Phoenix following a pause and recall triggered by robotaxis driving into closed construction zones. The company faces new federal safety legislation.

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