4 Days, 690 Miles, Countless Stalls: Behold the ‘World’s Longest Yard Sale’

To the visitor driving in from out of state, the 127 Yard Sale seems like a kind of Ironman for thrifters. The “world’s longest yard sale” is a test of endurance and attention. Spanning six states, 690 miles and thousands of stalls, it traverses dramatic landscapes, delicate cultural terrain and two time zones. Seeing it… Continue reading 4 Days, 690 Miles, Countless Stalls: Behold the ‘World’s Longest Yard Sale’

What Driverless Waymo Taxi Rides Are Like in San Francisco

“Hello, Tripp,” a disembodied woman’s voice said through the speakers of a driverless taxi that was about to pick up a fare near the colorful Victorian houses known as the Painted Ladies. “This experience may feel futuristic,” the voice said. “Please don’t touch the steering wheel or pedals during the ride. For any questions, you… Continue reading What Driverless Waymo Taxi Rides Are Like in San Francisco

China accuses EU of ‘naked protectionism’ in fight for electric vehicle market

China blasted the European Union’s probe into Beijing’s electric car subsidies as a “naked act of protectionism,” as the battle to access the bloc’s growing clean-car market risks sparking a trade war between the two economic powerhouses. The decision to launch an investigation into Beijing’s state subsidies will have a “negative impact” on the E.U.’s… Continue reading China accuses EU of ‘naked protectionism’ in fight for electric vehicle market

GM Defense and NP Aerospace Sign Cooperation Agreement

LONDON, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — GM Defense LLC, a subsidiary of General Motors (GM), and NP Aerospace signed a collaborative Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop cooperative research and development, post-production support, and global logistics and sustainment for integrated vehicles, power and propulsion, autonomy and connectivity, fuel cell, power generation, system integration and platform… Continue reading GM Defense and NP Aerospace Sign Cooperation Agreement

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[1/6]Arm CEO Rene Haas and executives cheer, as Softbank’s Arm, chip design firm, holds an initial public offering (IPO) at Nasdaq Market site in New York, U.S., September 14, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Acquire Licensing Rights Sept 14 (Reuters) – Shares in SoftBank’s Arm Holdings (ARM.O) soared almost 25% above their offer price in their Nasdaq… Continue reading article with gallery

Libya’s Deadly Floods Show the Growing Threat of Medicanes

Storm Daniel, which has killed at least 5,000 people in Libya, with 10,000 more missing, was no normal weather. This rare, destructive, subtropical monster was supersized by unusually warm Mediterranean waters. When it slammed into the Libyan coast, it did so with such force that it caused two dams inland to collapse, releasing a tsunamic… Continue reading Libya’s Deadly Floods Show the Growing Threat of Medicanes

GM Defense and NP Aerospace Sign Cooperation Agreement

LONDON, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — GM Defense LLC, a subsidiary of General Motors (GM), and NP Aerospace signed a collaborative Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop cooperative research and development, post-production support, and global logistics and sustainment for integrated vehicles, power and propulsion, autonomy and connectivity, fuel cell, power generation, system integration and platform… Continue reading GM Defense and NP Aerospace Sign Cooperation Agreement

The EU and China clash on electric vehicles

What is included in my trial? During your trial you will have complete digital access to FT.com with everything in both of our Standard Digital and Premium Digital packages. Standard Digital includes access to a wealth of global news, analysis and expert opinion. Premium Digital includes access to our premier business column, Lex, as well… Continue reading The EU and China clash on electric vehicles

HUMAN APPEAL WARNS OF NEXT THREAT FACING MOROCCO EARTHQUAKE SURVIVORS

MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — International humanitarian charity Human Appeal dispatched a team of Aid experts after the powerful earthquake that struck Morocco, to support its local partner on the ground in Morocco in the distribution of initial aid for those impacted by the disaster. The combined toll of those killed and injured… Continue reading HUMAN APPEAL WARNS OF NEXT THREAT FACING MOROCCO EARTHQUAKE SURVIVORS

China Accuses EU of ‘Naked Protectionism’ in EV Aid Fight

(Bloomberg) — China blasted the European Union’s probe into Beijing’s electric-car subsidies, as the battle to access the bloc’s growing market risks sparking a trade war between the two economic powerhouses. Most Read from Bloomberg The decision to launch an investigation into Beijing’s state subsidies will have a “negative impact” on the EU’s relationship with… Continue reading China Accuses EU of ‘Naked Protectionism’ in EV Aid Fight