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Automakers form EV group; Tesla’s ‘Diversion Team’ revealed
In an apparent effort to compete with Tesla in the electric vehicle (EV) marketplace, a group of seven major automakers announced they are forming a new company. The company aims to roll out 30,000 chargers in North America. Automakers involved in this new joint venture include: A name for the venture was not announced. The… -
Weight loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy subject of multiple investigations
Ozempic and Wegovy, drugs typically used to treat Type 2 diabetes, are now commonly accepted as weight loss drugs. They’ve gained major traction as a trendy way to drop pounds fast with celebrities promoting them and the masses buying in. But there are new health-related warnings issued to the weight loss method. According to a… -
Russia relying on small trading firms to ship oil in face of sanctions
In an effort to find different ways to export vast amounts of oil under the weight of Western sanctions over the country’s invasion of Ukraine, a new Reuters report found Russia has been relying on an increasing number of little-known trading firms to help ship the oil. According to the report, at least 40 middlemen… -
Expert warns AI could be used to help commit a biological attack
Lawmakers on both of the sides of the aisle have raised yet another potential danger of artificial intelligence – the possibility of AI being used to create a biological attack. Dario Amodei, the CEO of the AI company Anthropic, testified in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, July 25. He said AI could… -
North Korea shows Russia its banned ballistic missiles: The Rundown July 27
North Korea gives Russia a tour of the North’s weaponry that includes the country’s banned ballistic missiles. And Tesla has some competition – as seven automakers join together to form a new company to provide EV charging across the country. It’s time for The Rundown for Thursday, July 27, 2023. North Korea shows banned ballistic… -
In major UPS deal, labor unions continue win streak with strike threats
The United States avoided what could have been one of the largest and costliest strikes in American history when UPS and the Teamsters reached a deal Tuesday, July 25. The agreement, which sees major pay hikes for both part- and full-time workers, is the latest in a streak of wins U.S. labor unions have scored… -
Hunter Biden’s art sales add to list of questioned business dealings
Hunter Biden’s finances and business dealings have landed the president’s son in a heap of controversy. He’s going to court Tuesday, July 26, to plead guilty to two federal tax crimes. Hunter Biden also allegedly received a $5 million payout from a reported bribery scheme involving a Ukrainian oil company where he served as a… -
Russian, Chinese officials meet in North Korea amid tensions with US
Senior officials from Russia and China visited North Korea as the country gets set to mark 70 years since the armistice that ended the Korean War. The anniversary is Thursday, July 27. The officials, which include Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, were expected to attend a massive military parade showcasing North Korea’s latest weaponry. According… -
Education Dept. investigating Harvard’s legacy admissions policy
Just weeks after the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action, the Department of Education launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard University’s legacy admissions policy. The practice of giving preferential treatment to the children or other relatives of alumni in college or university admissions has come under scrutiny since the affirmative action decision came down.… -
Judge blocks Biden administration asylum policy: The Rundown July 26
A Biden administration policy that imposes limits on asylum seekers has been blocked by a federal judge. And we have an update on the condition of LeBron’s James’ son Bronny after he suffered cardiac arrest during basketball practice. It’s time for The Rundown for Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Judge blocks Biden asylum policy A federal… -
Popular study attributing severe heat to climate change wasn’t peer-reviewed
There have been three simultaneous heat waves across the globe in July. North America, Mexico, Europe and China in particular are the regions experiencing a brutal summer. Tens of millions of people have been under extensive heat advisories. In many cases, high temperature records are being broken. July 2023 is currently on pace to be… -
JPMorgan, US Virgin Islands unveil new claims in Epstein lawsuit
The U.S. Virgin Islands added to its allegations against JPMorgan regarding Jeffrey Epstein and his sexual abuse of young women and teenage girls. The territory has sued the bank for $190 million, accusing it of ignoring red flags about Epstein because he was a wealthy and lucrative client from 1998 to 2013. Ahead of a… -
Biden proposes rules to promote mental health insurance coverage
The Biden administration released a fact sheet with new rules it is proposing to push insurance companies to expand their mental health coverage. The rules would require insurers to study whether their customers have equal access to medical and mental health benefits and to take remedial action, if necessary. “Today, too many Americans still struggle…
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