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ZEEKR Accelerates MIX EV Production Ahead of Launch, Showrooms Already Stocking New MPV

Oct 21, 2024 21:55 pm UTC| Technology Business

ZEEKR has commenced mass production of its latest electric vehicle, the MIX EV, days before its official unveiling. The new MPV, equipped with a 310 kW motor and unique family-friendly features, is now appearing in...

BYD Shark Takes a Bite Out of Brazil’s Pickup Market, Eyes Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger’s Crown

Oct 21, 2024 21:34 pm UTC| Technology Business

BYD has officially unveiled its first hybrid pickup truck, the Shark, in Brazil. With 429 horsepower and advanced hybrid technology, the Shark is positioned to challenge the longstanding reign of the Toyota Hilux and Ford...

Cybertruck Owners Score Big as Tesla Rolls Out Full Self-Driving Transfer—Here’s How You Can Save Big Before the Deadline

Oct 21, 2024 21:23 pm UTC| Technology Business

Tesla has just announced that owners can transfer their Full Self-Driving suite to the Cybertruck, marking a major shift in how the automaker handles upgrades. The offer, available for a limited time, gives owners the...

Digital Currency Revolution

Solana Analyst Predicts Path to $4,500: 2,600% Surge Signals Massive Crypto Rally Ahead

Oct 21, 2024 21:11 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

A prominent analyst has forecast a potential 2,600% surge for Solana, with its price set to hit $4,500. The cryptos recent chart patterns signal a strong continuation of its upward trend. Bullish Chart Points Solana to...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu Lead Unveils Bold Strategy to Tackle Explosive FUD Surge Targeting SHIB Community

Oct 21, 2024 20:58 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Shiba Inus official marketing lead, Lucie, has launched a robust plan to combat growing Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD) in the SHIB community, targeting accounts responsible for spreading panic. SHIB Community Faces...

Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ Refresh Begins Limited Trial Production at Shanghai Gigafactory

Oct 21, 2024 17:20 pm UTC| Technology

Tesla is reportedly starting limited trial production of the refreshed Model Y, codenamed Juniper, at its Shanghai Gigafactory on October 22, according to a Chinese automotive blogger. The update follows the Model 3...

Tesla Dojo Fabric Lead Eric Quinnell Departs Amid Series of High-Level Management Changes

Oct 21, 2024 17:15 pm UTC| Technology

Eric Quinnell, the lead engineer for Teslas Dojo AI supercomputer program, has announced his departure after nearly four years with the company. His exit follows a series of high-profile management changes at Tesla,...

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Economy

Trump Delays Tariffs on Critical Minerals, Seeks Global Supply Deals to Protect U.S. Security

U.S. President Donald Trump has decided, for now, not to impose tariffs on rare earths, lithium, and other critical minerals, choosing instead to pursue international negotiations aimed at securing stable supplies. The...

U.S. Oil Prices Slide After Trump Comments Ease Iran Supply Fears

U.S. oil prices declined sharply in early Asian trading on Thursday, falling by more than $1 per barrel as easing geopolitical tensions involving Iran reduced market fears of supply disruptions. The pullback came after...

Japan Firms Warn Economic Risks as China Ties Fray and BOJ Tightens Policy

More than two-thirds of Japanese companies believe the domestic economy will suffer as relations with China continue to deteriorate, according to a recent Reuters survey conducted by Nikkei Research. Nearly half of the...

Chevron Set to Expand Venezuela Operations as U.S. Signals Shift on Oil Sanctions

Chevron is expected to receive an expanded Venezuela license from the U.S. government this week, a move that could significantly increase oil production and exports from the South American nation, according to multiple oil...

Japan Wholesale Inflation Slows as Fuel Costs Fall, BOJ Data Shows

Japans wholesale inflation growth eased toward the end of the year, signaling that falling fuel and crude oil prices are beginning to reduce cost pressures for businesses, according to the latest data released by the Bank...

Politics

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Cutting $80 Million in Minnesota SNAP Funding

A federal judge on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from withholding roughly $80 million in federal funding used to administer Minnesotas Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly...

U.S. Schools Set to Bring Back Whole Milk After 15-Year Ban

U.S. children may soon see whole milk return to school cafeterias for the first time in nearly 15 years after President Donald Trump signed new legislation allowing schools to serve whole and reduced-fat milk alongside...

Trump Signs Executive Order to Prevent Long Island Rail Road Strike Affecting 300,000 Daily Commuters

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order establishing a second emergency board aimed at preventing a potential work stoppage at the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), a critical transportation system...

U.S. Urges Japan on Monetary Policy as Yen Volatility Raises Market Concerns

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has emphasized the importance of clear and well-communicated monetary policy during a recent meeting with Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama, as concerns grow over sharp...

U.S. Justice Department Sues to Block California Oil and Gas Buffer Zone Law

The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit seeking to block a California law that requires oil and gas drilling operations to maintain significant buffer zones from schools, homes, hospitals, and other community...

Science

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Technology

TSMC Set to Post Record Q4 Profit as AI Chip Demand Accelerates

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the worlds largest contract chipmaker and a critical supplier to Nvidia and Apple, is expected to deliver a record-breaking fourth-quarter profit, driven by surging global...

U.S. Lawmakers Raise Alarm Over Trump Approval of Nvidia AI Chip Sales to China

U.S. lawmakers and former national security officials are voicing strong concerns over President Donald Trumps decision to allow Nvidia to resume sales of its advanced H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, warning...

Taiwan Issues Arrest Warrant for OnePlus CEO Over Alleged Illegal Recruitment Activities

Title: Taiwanese prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for Pete Lau, the chief executive officer of Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus, accusing him of involvement in illegal business operations and recruitment...

Zhipu AI Launches GLM-Image Model Trained on Huawei Chips, Boosting China’s AI Self-Reliance Drive

Chinese artificial intelligence startup Zhipu AI has unveiled a new open-source image generation model, marking a significant milestone in Chinas push for technological self-reliance. The model, called GLM-Image, was...

Trump Administration Approves Nvidia H200 AI Chip Sales to China Under New Export Rules

The Trump administration has officially approved the sale of Nvidias H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, marking a major shift in U.S. export policy and reigniting debate over national security and global AI...