Hyundai Motor and Kia donate USD 1 million in total to the American Red Cross for relief efforts Hyundai Motor Company and Kia announced a total of USD 1 million donation to the American Red Cross to help those affected by Hurricane Ian. The donation will support the non-profit as it works to facilitate temporary… Continue reading @Hyundai: Hyundai Motor-Kia to Donate USD 1 Million to Support Hurricane Ian Relief Initiatives
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Super Mario Sounds Exactly Like Chris Pratt—and That’s Fine
When Chris Pratt teased his upcoming role as gaming’s most iconic character, Mario, he called it “unlike anything you’ve heard in the Mario world before.” Charles Martinet, who has voiced both Mario and Luigi since 1992, would evidently not be a source of inspiration. Fans have puzzled for months over how Pratt—elevated from goofy Parks… Continue reading Super Mario Sounds Exactly Like Chris Pratt—and That’s Fine
13 Best Target Deal Days Sales (2022): Dyson, Apple, and More
Target is my happy place. It’s good for checking items off your shopping list or for curing boredom. While online shopping isn’t as fun as spending hours in the home section imagining a backyard I don’t currently have, it’s worth it when everything is discounted. While most of us are happily celebrating the start of… Continue reading 13 Best Target Deal Days Sales (2022): Dyson, Apple, and More
Judge in Twitter v. Elon Musk postpones trial to October 28th
The Twitter v. Elon Musk trial is now on hold as the two sides work to hammer out a deal for Musk to complete his buyout of the social media company. On Thursday, Judge Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick, Chancellor of Delaware’s Chancery Court, stayed the trial until October 28th, following a motion from Musk’s lawyers… Continue reading Judge in Twitter v. Elon Musk postpones trial to October 28th
Researchers discover star being consumed by its smaller, deader neighbor
The Sun might be a solitary star in our solar system, but around half of all other stars in the Milky Way are part of binary systems, in which two orbit each other. These can have incredibly fast orbital periods — scientists have found two white dwarfs that take just 5 minutes and 21 seconds… Continue reading Researchers discover star being consumed by its smaller, deader neighbor
Elon Musk’s lawyers ask judge to call off Twitter trial
Lawyers for Elon Musk have officially asked to cancel the upcoming trial with Twitter, as the two sides attempt to negotiate a deal. In a new court filing, Musk’s lawyers asked the judge to call off the trial, which is currently scheduled to begin October 17th. Earlier this week, Musk’s camp had proposed proceeding with… Continue reading Elon Musk’s lawyers ask judge to call off Twitter trial
First ‘Super Mario Bros.’ movie trailer shows trouble in the Mushroom Kingdom
It’s finally clear just what the long-expected Super Mario Bros. movie will look like. Nintendo and Illumination have shared a teaser trailer (below) offering a peek at the computer animated blockbuster. The clip shows Bowser (played by Jack Black) terrorizing a penguin kingdom in his quest for an invincibility star. Not surprisingly, we know who… Continue reading First ‘Super Mario Bros.’ movie trailer shows trouble in the Mushroom Kingdom
Amazon suspends Staten Island workers who held impromptu strike
Amazon has responded swiftly to the impromptu strike at its unionized Staten Island warehouse. The company and workers have confirmed to CNN that about 50 workers were suspended with pay at JFK8 after they occupied the human resources office and refused to work in allegedly unsafe conditions following a ship dock fire. One of the… Continue reading Amazon suspends Staten Island workers who held impromptu strike
Man Sentenced to Prison for Threatening Election Official
A Nebraska man was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for making multiple threatening posts on an Instagram page associated with an election official. “This sentence makes clear that those who illegally threaten election workers should be prepared to face meaningful penalties,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. “The Justice Department will not hesitate… Continue reading Man Sentenced to Prison for Threatening Election Official
State budget 2023: Reacts strongly to one-off tax on electric cars
– It is very unfortunate that the government is proposing to introduce a one-off tax on electric cars, at the same time that electric cars over NOK 500,000 also receive value added tax. This can lead to old cars with high emissions remaining on the road. The one-off tax for fossil and diesel cars, especially… Continue reading State budget 2023: Reacts strongly to one-off tax on electric cars