Investors are getting tired. Twitter’s Shadow SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s deal to buy Twitter is casting a long shadow on his other much larger responsibility — Tesla. Market experts weighed in this week on how Musk’s seemingly crumbling deal to buy the social media platform is wreaking havoc on the electric car manufacturer’s stock prices.… Continue reading Tesla Investors Getting Tired of Elon Musk’s “Circus Show”
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Volkswagen CEO Says It Will Soon Overtake Tesla in Electric Car Sales
They’re pretty far behind right now, but that could change by 2025. Gold Star Look out, Tesla — Volkswagen may soon be the new sheriff in town when it comes to EV sales. During an interview with CNBC at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess said that as soon as… Continue reading Volkswagen CEO Says It Will Soon Overtake Tesla in Electric Car Sales
Bankrupt Investor Arrested for Showing Up at Crypto Founder’s House
“It’s illegal to just go there and try to talk. I didn’t know.” Hands Up When it comes to cryptocurrency, direct action may not always get the goods. At least, that’s the takeaway from the story of a South Korean crypto streamer known pseudonymously as Chancers. Chancers told the BBC that when he showed up… Continue reading Bankrupt Investor Arrested for Showing Up at Crypto Founder’s House
Mercedes Shows Off Electric Car That Can Spin in Place By Controlling Wheels Separately
It did a full 360 on the spot! Spin Around German carmaker Mercedes-Benz has shown off an impressive new feature of its upcoming EQG an all-electric version of its premium G-Wagon off-roader. The move, which the brand is calling “G-Turn,” allows the massive vehicle to literally spin around its own axis. A video of the… Continue reading Mercedes Shows Off Electric Car That Can Spin in Place By Controlling Wheels Separately
The Story of Abortion Pills and How They Work
The French health minister was furious. In September 1988, Claude Évin’s department had approved an abortion pill called RU-486 for sale. A world first. But now just four weeks later, under pressure from anti-abortion groups, the board of the pharmaceutical firm that made the pill—Roussel Uclaf—had voted 16 to 4 to withdraw it from the… Continue reading The Story of Abortion Pills and How They Work
‘Tough to Forge’ Digital Driver’s Licenses Are—Yep—Easy to Forge
In late 2019, the government of New South Wales in Australia rolled out digital driver’s licenses. The new licenses allowed people to use their iPhone or Android device to show proof of identity and age during roadside police checks or at bars, stores, hotels, and other venues. ServiceNSW, as the government body is usually referred… Continue reading ‘Tough to Forge’ Digital Driver’s Licenses Are—Yep—Easy to Forge
The NFL’s rumored streaming service could debut in July
The NFL may launch its own streaming service as soon as July. The long-rumored NFL+ could allow fans to stream some live games on phones and tablets. It may feature other content, such as podcasts, radio and team-created content. According to Sports Business Journal, NFL+ may cost $5 per month, but pricing isn’t set in… Continue reading The NFL’s rumored streaming service could debut in July
Margaret Atwood protests book bans with ‘unburnable’ copy of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’
Book bans are becoming more prevalent in US school libraries and classrooms, making it harder (but not impossible) for students to get their hands on certain texts that might expand their worldview. To raise awareness of such moves and perhaps protest the threat of literal book burning, Margaret Atwood and Penguin Random House are auctioning… Continue reading Margaret Atwood protests book bans with ‘unburnable’ copy of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’
Jeep parent company Stellantis will reportedly plead guilty to emissions fraud
The world’s fifth-largest automaker will reportedly soon plead guilty to end a multi-year investigation into its efforts to conceal the amount of pollution created by its diesel engines. According to Reuters, the US Justice Department and Dodge parent company Stellantis could announce as early as next week that the automaker has agreed to pay $300… Continue reading Jeep parent company Stellantis will reportedly plead guilty to emissions fraud
CVS won’t fill prescriptions for controlled substances from two telehealth companies
CVS will no longer fill prescriptions from telehealth companies Cerebral and Done Health for controlled substances. The pharmacy chain said that, following a review, it had unresolved concerns with both companies. The Wall Street Journal first reported the news. “We are committed to making mental health services as accessible and convenient as possible. At the… Continue reading CVS won’t fill prescriptions for controlled substances from two telehealth companies