German FAZ: “We are not profiteers from the crisis”006770

The KF51 Panther is a main battle tank made by the armaments company Rheinmetall. Image: Rheinmetall The armaments group Rheinmetall has tripled its stock market value since the beginning of the war. CEO Armin Papperger explains in an interview why he still does not triumph. And what it takes to better equip the Bundeswehr. Mr… Continue reading German FAZ: “We are not profiteers from the crisis”006770

Sorry, you won’t be able to block Elon Musk (or anyone else) on X

The owner of the service formerly known as Twitter says blocks are going away, except in DMs. Elon Musk isn’t quite done making major changes to X. The platform’s owner and chief technical officer says the service formerly known as Twitter is getting rid of the option to block other users, except for when it… Continue reading Sorry, you won’t be able to block Elon Musk (or anyone else) on X

Microsoft retracts AI-written article advising tourists to visit a food bank on an empty stomach

‘Headed to Ottawa? Here’s what you shouldn’t miss!’ Microsoft reportedly published — and retracted — an AI-generated article that recommended people visit a Canadian food bank as a tourist attraction. The article “Headed to Ottawa? Here’s what you shouldn’t miss!” included recommendations for catching a baseball game, honoring fallen soldiers at a war museum and…… Continue reading Microsoft retracts AI-written article advising tourists to visit a food bank on an empty stomach

Xpeng shares drop 7% after the Chinese electric car maker posts a record quarterly loss

A Xpeng P7 electric car is on display during the 18th Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition at China Import and Export Fair Complex on November 20, 2020 in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province of China. VCG | Visual China Group | Getty Images Xpeng on Friday reported a wider-than-expected loss in the second quarter, sending the Chinese electric… Continue reading Xpeng shares drop 7% after the Chinese electric car maker posts a record quarterly loss

German Manager Magazin: China: Mercedes is recalling hundreds of thousands of cars002671

The carmaker Mercedes Benz continues to have trouble with possibly faulty fuel pumps. After a major recall in the USA the group is now also calling in China 231,249 cars in the workshops, as the Chinese supervisory authority SAMR (State Administration for Market Regulation) announced on Friday in Beijing. In the United States, the company… Continue reading German Manager Magazin: China: Mercedes is recalling hundreds of thousands of cars002671

Microsoft Deletes Bizarre AI-Generated Travel Guide That Recommended Visiting Food Bank With an “Empty Stomach”

“This article has been removed and we are investigating how it made it through our review process.” Local Attractions Against all common sense and good taste, a now-removed AI-generated travel article published by Microsoft recommended that tourists headed to Ottawa, Canada should visit a food bank — a place that feeds the needy — in… Continue reading Microsoft Deletes Bizarre AI-Generated Travel Guide That Recommended Visiting Food Bank With an “Empty Stomach”

Florida’s War With Invasive Pythons Has a New Twist

That has created a problem. Around 2010, soon after meeting this big, new predator that could outcompete and eat them, South Florida’s mammal populations collapsed. Large and medium-size mammals have been scarce for almost a decade, leaving mostly smaller mammals, like rodents. Some ecologists thought the pythons would become victims of their own success. “They… Continue reading Florida’s War With Invasive Pythons Has a New Twist

The best smart scales for 2023

Let’s prepare you to hit those health goals. Data is a useful tool in any battle, especially if you’re opting to wage war against your waistline in an attempt to be healthier. Back in 2007, I bought a dirt-cheap scale and drew my own graph sheets in order to chart my weight’s downward progress after… Continue reading The best smart scales for 2023

Europa Wire: Bentley and The Little Car Company Unveil Road-Legal ‘Blower Jnr’: A Sophisticated 85% Scale Replica of the 1929 Bentley Supercharged Team Car000723

Bentley and The Little Car Company Unveil Road-Legal ‘Blower Jnr’: A Sophisticated 85% Scale Replica of the 1929 Bentley Supercharged Team Car (IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors and The Little Car Company have introduced a road-legal, 85% scale replica of the renowned 1929 4½-litre Supercharged Team Car No. 2 from Bentley’s Heritage Collection. Named ‘Blower Jnr’,… Continue reading Europa Wire: Bentley and The Little Car Company Unveil Road-Legal ‘Blower Jnr’: A Sophisticated 85% Scale Replica of the 1929 Bentley Supercharged Team Car000723

Europa Wire: Volvo Group Australia Bolsters Executive Team to Foster Government and Industry Partnerships000722

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Group Australia has made significant appointments to its Executive Leadership Team to strengthen relationships with government and industry stakeholders. Lauren Pulitano, a seasoned professional with 15 years at Volvo Group, becomes the Vice President of Public Affairs, highlighting the company’s commitment to engaging major partners. Cameron Bettany, experienced in government projects and… Continue reading Europa Wire: Volvo Group Australia Bolsters Executive Team to Foster Government and Industry Partnerships000722