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Europe may need one of world’s highest tariffs to stop the Chinese EV influx
The influx of Chinese electric vehicles into the European market has sparked research into how implementing significant new tariffs would address the competitive advantage enjoyed by automakers in China. With a quarter of EVs sold in the EU this year expected to originate from China, European policymakers are evaluating measures to level the playing field… -
Deep sea mining may end US reliance on China, enviro concerns remain
The quest for a truly American-made electric vehicle (EV) faces a significant hurdle: the dependency on imported minerals, with China controlling the lion’s share of the supply. However, a growing new industry that involves sourcing these essential materials from the ocean floor could potentially shift this narrative. The Metals Company (TMC) is one of the… -
Beijing auto show features next-gen EVs unavailable to US consumers
The automotive world recently turned its gaze toward China as the country hosted one of the largest auto shows in the world. The show featured a vast array of electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid models from nearly 100 Chinese automakers, most of which American consumers will never have an opportunity to purchase. The event showcased… -
USC commencement speakers pull out after valedictorian speech cancellation
Israel-Hamas war protests on college campuses have been ongoing for weeks. At the University of South California (USC), professors who were going to give commencement speeches are pulling out in protest of the university’s decision to cancel its valedictorian’s speech and its main ceremony over safety concerns. Valedictorian Asna Tabassum, a pro-Palestinian Muslim, was going… -
New CISA cybersecurity measures to fight ransomware raise privacy concerns
Ransomware attacks are causing significant damage to organizations of all sizes, exploiting unknown vulnerabilities. To combat this, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a division of the Department of Homeland Security, has initiated the Ransomware Vulnerability Warning Pilot. This program notifies organizations about potential ransomware threats, potentially preventing millions in damages. For example, UnitedHealth… -
Kim Kardashian attends White House meeting on criminal justice reform
Vice President Kamala Harris hosted a roundtable discussion on criminal justice reform at the White House on Thursday, April 25, attended by recently pardoned former inmates and reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian. During the meeting, Harris announced the finalization of changes to a Small Business Administration rule, which will remove most restrictions based on… -
José Andrés honors World Central Kitchen aid workers killed in Gaza
At a memorial service at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, April 25, celebrity chef José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen, gave an emotional tribute to seven aid workers killed in a Gaza airstrike by the Israel Defense Forces earlier this month. Israeli military officials acknowledged the airstrike was a mistake and have disciplined those involved. Andrés has… -
Testimony continues in Trump criminal trial as Supreme Court debates immunity
Developments in former President Donald Trump’s legal cases take us to a New York City courtroom and the U.S. Supreme Court, and USC cancels its main commencement ceremony following dozens of arrests during campus protests. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, April 26, 2024. Testimony continues in Trump’s criminal trial as… -
Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction overturned, victims could see new trial
The New York Court of Appeals overturned Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction from 2020 on Thursday, April 25. The decision means there could be a new trial and women who identified as victims of Weinstein could have to testify all over again. Weinstein has been serving a 23-year sentence convicted of rape and criminal sexual acts.… -
Hamas video shows American hostage, arm amputated from Oct. 7 attack
Hamas has released a video of an Israeli-American hostage who has been presumably held captive for over 200 days. Hersh Goldberg- Polin, 23, was kidnapped from the Nova music festival, hiding from Hamas terrorists as they killed 1,200 people on Oct. 7, 2023. Goldberg-Polin was one of 200 people taken alive. Graphic video surfaced following… -
Arizona House votes to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban revived by state Supreme Court
Arizona state lawmakers voted Wednesday, April 24, to repeal a law from 1864 that almost completely bans abortion, with no exceptions for cases of rape or incest. This comes after the Arizona Supreme Court recently supported the Civil War-era statute over a more recent 15-week abortion limit. “I’ve known for a while that the votes were there, it just… -
Arizona grand jury indicts 18 in alleged 2020 fake elector scheme tied to Trump
An Arizona state grand jury has indicted 18 people, including key former President Donald Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani and chief of staff Mark Meadows, as well as a group of so-called “fake electors.” Those indicted also include former Arizona GOP Chair Kelli Ward, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged efforts to overturn Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential… -
Trump to attend NY trial as US Supreme Court hears immunity case
The United States Supreme Court will hear arguments on former President Donald Trump’s immunity claims while the former president’s criminal trial resumes in New York. And dozens of protesters are arrested as pro-Palestinian demonstrations continue on college campuses. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, April 25, 2024. Trump to attend NY…