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GM’s new partnership with Tesla could supercharge the EV landscape

1 year ago from PopSci

GM's announcement follows a similar strategy from Ford last month. General Motors Two weeks ago, Ford took a major step forward within the EV market via a new partnership with Tesla. The...

S&P 500 in formal bull market territory, up 20% from October levels

1 year ago from UPI

The S&P 500 was trading just above 4,300 during mid-day trading on Friday, moving above October 2022 levels by 20% and triggering a bull market.

Pentagon pledges $2.1 billion military aid package for Ukraine

1 year ago from UPI

The U.S. Department of Defense announced a new military aid package for Ukraine on Friday.

Biden chooses Polly Trottenberg as acting FAA administrator

1 year ago from UPI

President Joe Biden has chosen Polly Trottenberg to be acting FAA administrator. The president will appoint Katie Thomson, the current FAA chief of staff, as deputy FAA administrator.

Activist Greta Thunberg graduates, ends school strikes but keeps fighting

1 year ago from UPI

Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg is graduating from high school and said Friday she no longer will hold her weekly school strikes demanding action on climate change.

Trump says he won't plead guilty as fellow Republicans blast federal indictment

1 year ago from UPI

Former President Donald Trump said he will plead not guilty when he appears before a federal judge in Miami next week to answer to a grand jury indictment alleging he...

New approach 'stacks' genes for faster plant transformation

1 year ago from Physorg

In a discovery aimed at accelerating the development of process-advantaged crops for jet biofuels, scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed a capability to insert multiple...

Look: Horse gets help climbing basement stairs after window well fall

1 year ago from UPI

A horse that fell into a window well and became stranded in an Illinois basement received some guidance from animal rescuers to ascend a narrow stairwell.

U.N. suspends food aid to Ethiopia, citing 'widespread food diversion'

1 year ago from UPI

The U.N.'s World Food Program says it is temporarily suspending food aid to Ethiopia due to widespread diversion of food. Food aid to children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and school...

Demand pulls U.S. gasoline prices a bit higher

1 year ago from UPI

Retail gasoline prices are inching higher amid signs of improved demand, data show, though a lack of movement in crude oil prices could limit any major increase in the price...

Japanese legislators approve bill to make it easier to deport immigrants

1 year ago from UPI

Japan's parliament sought to end efforts by immigrants applying multiple times for asylum passing a new bill that would allow the government to deport them if they repeatedly ask for...

Watch: Rosalia explores Tokyo in 'Tuya' music video

1 year ago from UPI

Rosalía released a single and music video for her song "Tuya" that was filmed in Japan.

Tony Awards: How to watch, what to expect

1 year ago from UPI

The Tony Awards ceremony celebrating excellence in Broadway theater for the 2022-23 season is to take place Sunday at the United Palace in New York City.

Watch: Guardians' Jose Ramirez homers three consecutive times vs. Red Sox

1 year ago from UPI

Third baseman Jose Ramirez unloaded on pitchers during the Cleveland Guardians' series finale against the Boston Red Sox, sending pitches into the stands in three-consecutive at-bats during a 10-3 win...

Kickstart your cybersecurity career after graduation with this complete cybersecurity developer bundle

1 year ago from PopSci

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Joe Biden to sign executive order to expand job assistance to military families

1 year ago from UPI

President Joe Biden will travel with first lady Jill Biden to Fort Liberty in North Carolina on Friday to sign an executive order to increase employment assistance to military families.

Swiss government guarantees to underwrite $10B UBS losses from Credit Suisse deal

1 year ago from UPI

The Swiss government made good on its pledge to indemnify banking giant UBS for losses from its $3.2 billion takeover of rival Credit Suisse on Friday, three days before the...

Watch: 'The Witcher' stars face 'menacing future' in Season 3 trailer

1 year ago from UPI

"The Witcher," a fantasy series starring Henry Cavill, Freya Allan and Anya Chalotra, will return for a third season on Netflix.

Even after indictment on federal charges, Donald Trump could win again

1 year ago from UPI

Even under indictments federally and in the state of New York, Donald Trump's popularity among many Republicans and MAGA supporters remains undiminished. He could win the presidency again.

Google Doodle celebrates dancer, choreographer Willi Ninja

1 year ago from UPI

Friday's Google Doodle video celebrates the late New York City dancer and choreographer Willi Ninja on the 33rd anniversary of the release of the documentary film, "Paris is Burning," which...

Stanley Cup Final: Carter Verhaeghe leads Florida Panthers to OT win over Vegas Golden Knights

1 year ago from UPI

Carter Verhaeghe rifled in a wrist shot from beyond the circles, beating Adin Hill glove-side, and leading the Florida Panthers to a comeback win, cutting into the Vegas Golden Knights...

China targets AirDrop, Bluetooth in proposed rules to limit file sharing

1 year ago from UPI

The Chinese government moved to shut down the ability of protesters and anti-government forces to use networks like Bluetooth and airdrop to plan and share messages with new proposed legislation.

Ah, here's your problem — there's a marmot stuck in your engine

An Edmonton man returning from a trip to wilderness this weekend thought he had engine trouble. When he looked under the hood of his car, he found a marmot.

Social media helps invent, then circulate info on DIY air purifiers amid wildfire smoke

1 year ago from Physorg

Social media users are sharing a surprisingly effective way to protect yourself indoors from the toxic wildfire smoke blanketing much of the East Coast: a box fan, four air filters...

On This Day, June 9: Secretariat wins Triple Crown

1 year ago from UPI

On June 9, 1973, Secretariat, having won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, captured racing's Triple Crown with a spectacular victory in the Belmont Stakes.

Famous birthdays for June 9: Johnny Depp, Michael J. Fox

1 year ago from UPI

Actor Johnny Depp turns 60 and actor Michael J. Fox turns 62, among the famous birthdays for June 8.

U.S. blacklists 2 ISIS regional leaders

1 year ago from UPI

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Thursday the blacklisting of two ISIS regional leaders as the fight against the terrorist organization takes in its General Directorate of Provinces.

Donald Trump charged in handling of classified documents

1 year ago from UPI

Former President Donald Trump was charged Thursday in an indictment from a federal grand jury over his handling of classified documents after leaving office.