China marks new export cars as ’used’ to inflate sales, Reuters investigation says

Investing.com — China’s automotive industry has been artificially boosting sales figures through a government-supported grey market that registers new vehicles as “used” for export purposes, according to a Reuters investigation published on Tuesday. These “zero-mileage” cars, which have never been driven, are reportedly being shipped to markets including Russia, Central Asia and the Middle East… Continue reading China marks new export cars as ’used’ to inflate sales, Reuters investigation says

U.S.-Syria Business Council Launches in Washington, D.C.

Council Convenes First-Ever High-Level Syria Banking Roundtable WASHINGTON, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a landmark step toward rebuilding bilateral commercial and financial ties between the United States and Syria, the U.S.–Syria Business Council (USSBC) has officially launched operations as an independent, nonprofit trade association based in Washington, D.C. The Council’s formation comes at a pivotal… Continue reading U.S.-Syria Business Council Launches in Washington, D.C.

German FAZ: Frankfurt: Demonstration in front of the US general consulate 009520

Fulda. Around four months after finding a dead infant in a freezer in Heringen in East Hesse, the public prosecutor raised charges against the mother for suspected manslaughter. The 35 -year -old woman is in urgent suspicion of having killed the baby against her head immediately after birth. The public prosecutor announced why she did… Continue reading German FAZ: Frankfurt: Demonstration in front of the US general consulate 009520

China auto industry inflates sales by exporting new cars as ‘used’

BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s auto industry has inflated car sales for years through a burgeoning government-backed grey market that registers new cars right off the assembly line and then ships them overseas as “used” vehicles. These so-called “zero-mileage” cars have never been driven but they are being exported as used to markets like Russia, Central… Continue reading China auto industry inflates sales by exporting new cars as ‘used’

AI Is Turbocharging Global Inequality

As the AI race shows no signs of slowing down, it’s clear which countries started in pole position — and are poised to hold onto their lead.  “Artificial intelligence has created a new digital divide,” warns the New York Times in new reporting, “fracturing the world between nations with the computing power for building cutting-edge… Continue reading AI Is Turbocharging Global Inequality

Tesla asks NHTSA to hide its response to Robotaxi questions

Tesla has requested that NHTSA withhold its response to the numerous questions the regulators had about its recent Robotaxi launch. As for the agency, it said that it is aware of some disturbing videos in which we can see Tesla’s system making serious mistakes on its first day. Prior to Tesla’s Robotaxi launch on Sunday,… Continue reading Tesla asks NHTSA to hide its response to Robotaxi questions

Extreme Heat Is Killing Unfathomable Numbers of People Worldwide

A huge heatwave is currently roasting vast swaths of the United States, sending temperatures skyrocketing over 100 degrees Fahrenheit across the midwest and eastern portions of the country. It’s the season’s first foray in a grim new annual reality: heat so extreme that it’s literally killing people. The numbers are unfathomable, with an estimated 500… Continue reading Extreme Heat Is Killing Unfathomable Numbers of People Worldwide

COUNCIL FOR A SECURE AMERICA RELEASES INAUGURAL ISRAEL-IRAN WAR REPORT

CSA Launches Comprehensive Analysis One Week Into Historic Regional Conflict WASHINGTON, June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Council for a Secure America (CSA) released the inaugural edition of its Israel-Iran War Report, providing a timely and in-depth assessment of the conflict exactly one week after the outbreak of direct hostilities between Israel and the Islamic Republic of… Continue reading COUNCIL FOR A SECURE AMERICA RELEASES INAUGURAL ISRAEL-IRAN WAR REPORT

Tesla (TSLA) surge on investors betting its ‘Robotaxi’ will catch up to Waymo’s 6-year lead

Tesla’s stock (TSLA) surged by as much as 10% this morning following the controversial launch of its ‘Robotaxi’ this weekend, as investors are betting the automaker will now catch up to Waymo’s 6-year lead. As planned, Tesla launched this weekend its ‘Robotaxi’ service in Austin, Texas. The launch consisted of a few dozen vehicles equipped… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) surge on investors betting its ‘Robotaxi’ will catch up to Waymo’s 6-year lead

ChatGPT Encouraged Man as He Swore to Kill Sam Altman

In its quest to keep users engaged, OpenAI’s ChatGPT is encouraging delusions — and that dangerous incentivization in the AI industry now has a growing body count. One of the latest victims is Alex Taylor, a 35-year-old young man whose suicide by cop, as first reported by the New York Times, appeared to have been spurred… Continue reading ChatGPT Encouraged Man as He Swore to Kill Sam Altman