The war in Ukraine overshadows the year 2022. First, Russia only deployed its troops on the border, then Vladimir Putin attacked Ukraine. First, the Russian army advanced into various parts of the country, while the Ukraine counterattacked with a counteroffensive. Numerous countries have since imposed sanctions on Russia. Among them was the EU, which also… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: The big Handelsblatt quiz: Who succeeded Herbert Diess as head of Volkswagen?005775
Tag: Possible_Terrorism_Warfare
German Handelsblatt: The big Handelsblatt quiz: Who succeeded Herbert Diess as head of Volkswagen?005775
The war in Ukraine overshadows the year 2022. First, Russia only deployed its troops on the border, then Vladimir Putin attacked Ukraine. First, the Russian army advanced into various parts of the country, while the Ukraine counterattacked with a counteroffensive. Numerous countries have since imposed sanctions on Russia. Among them was the EU, which also… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: The big Handelsblatt quiz: Who succeeded Herbert Diess as head of Volkswagen?005775
The FBI Says Apple’s New Encryption Is “Deeply Concerning”
It’s great for privacy — but terrible for cops. Wall to Wall Apple is planning on broadening its end-to-end data encryption services, closing a privacy loophole that previously allowed law enforcement to access a wide-reaching swath of data, including photos and messages, stored in user iCloud accounts. But while proponents of the change are applauding… Continue reading The FBI Says Apple’s New Encryption Is “Deeply Concerning”
Hitting the Books: America might not exist if not for a pre-Revolution smallpox outbreak
The Covid pandemic wasn’t the first time that America has found itself split along ideological seams over infectious disease, nor was the Spanish Flu in 1919. Even when America was still a collection of colonies, we held bitter disagreements on public health policy. During the run-up to the Revolutionary War, the 13 colonies found themselves… Continue reading Hitting the Books: America might not exist if not for a pre-Revolution smallpox outbreak
German Handelsblatt: Industry: VW subsidiary Skoda is considering withdrawing from China005774
The Czech Volkswagen subsidiary Skoda is considering withdrawing from China. “There is very intense competition there. Together with the Chinese joint venture partner, we will look at how we want to continue there,” said Skoda boss Klaus Zellmer of the “Automobilwoche” according to the preliminary report on Sunday. “If we want to focus our forces,… Continue reading German Handelsblatt: Industry: VW subsidiary Skoda is considering withdrawing from China005774
Tesla unveils new biggest Megapack project in Europe
Tesla has unveiled a new giant Megapack project In Belgium that it is now the biggest Megapack project in continental Europe and one of the biggest energy storage projects on the whole continent. Megapack projects have been popping up left and right lately. Tesla’s biggest energy storage product has quickly emerged as the leading battery… Continue reading Tesla unveils new biggest Megapack project in Europe
Attackers Keep Targeting the US Electric Grid
We at WIRED have written plenty about the threat that cyberattacks pose to power grids worldwide. But lately, the most significant attacks on electrical systems have demonstrated that hacking is hardly necessary when physical destruction and sabotage are an option: Just as Russia’s invasion force in Ukraine has systematically destroyed electrical infrastructure to cause vast… Continue reading Attackers Keep Targeting the US Electric Grid
Star-crossed: Mercedes faces dilemma over dependence on Russia and China
Star-crossed: Mercedes faces dilemma over dependence on Russia and China Mercedes’s three-pointed star symbol on display at the giant Sindelfingen plant outside Stuttgart. Photograph: Ronald Wittek/EPA Mercedes’s three-pointed star symbol on display at the giant Sindelfingen plant outside Stuttgart. Photograph: Ronald Wittek/EPA Moscow provides Germany with power, and the Chinese buy the company’s cars in… Continue reading Star-crossed: Mercedes faces dilemma over dependence on Russia and China
The Christmas Miracle that saved Ferrari | GRR – Goodwood Road and Racing
As the challenging year of 2022 gradually draws to a close, so too does the 75th anniversary of one of a pair of post-war European sportscar-making greats. This past year has seen Goodwood – plus seemingly every other major global motoring venue and event – celebrating the revered Ferrari marque’s first 75 years as a… Continue reading The Christmas Miracle that saved Ferrari | GRR – Goodwood Road and Racing
Saboteur Iguana Causes Mass Power Outage, Then Dies
“The pictures are horrible every time this happens.” Sir Saboteur The war between Floridians and invasive iguanas continues. And unfortunately for the Floridians, their reptilian nemeses are willing to lay it all on the line — literally. As local newspaper Sun Sentinel reports, a rogue iguana became a martyr for its own cause when it… Continue reading Saboteur Iguana Causes Mass Power Outage, Then Dies