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Honda and Nissan reportedly discuss a merger to strengthen EV competitiveness
A pair of Japan’s largest automakers, Honda and Nissan, are in talks to form a partnership to boost their competitiveness in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. The companies have reportedly signed a memorandum of understanding outlining plans to split equity into a new holding company from which both will do business. A key objective of… -
Trudeau facing calls to resign after finance minister quits in shocking way
Canada’s finance minister has resigned from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet, lambasting him on her way out. In her resignation letter, Chrystia Freeland made it clear that it was President-elect Donald Trump who drove them apart. Her resignation is sending shockwaves through Trudeau’s own Liberal Party in Canada, where many are questioning how long he can… -
World’s most powerful wind turbine sees its typhoon-proof blades break in China
The world’s largest single-capacity wind turbine, located off the coast of China, recently experienced a blade failure during testing. Multiple blades reportedly broke off while the turbine was still spinning, though no injuries have been recorded as a result of the incident. This massive piece of renewable energy infrastructure was built by Mingyang. The company… -
Disneyland owes back pay to 50,000 employees in $233 million settlement
Years after Disney was first accused of violating minimum wage laws at its California resort, the “happiest place on Earth” has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit for $233 million. A lawyer representing Disneyland workers confirmed the settlement to Straight Arrow News. Based on the law firm’s research, it’s believed to be the largest wage… -
Wife sues DraftKings claiming husband stole from kids and lost $1M gambling
A New Jersey woman is suing DraftKings, claiming the sports betting site preyed on her husband with incentives that drove him to deposit $15 million over four years. Lisa D’Alessandro claims her husband stole from her and their two minor children to fuel his addiction, losing nearly $1 million that belonged to them. She claims her… -
There’s a new term to describe this job market’s vibes
Despite a strong jobs report for November, the job market vibe is mixed. The number of Americans reporting they want a new job is at a 10-year high, but many feel they have nowhere to go. Gallup is calling it the “Great Detachment,” years after the “Great Resignation” took hold. In workplaces around America, employees feel… -
Biden administration approves $7.5B loan for EV battery plants in Indiana
A week after the Biden administration preliminarily approved a $6.6 billion loan to electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian Automotive, the White House is again giving billions in financial aid to the EV sector. This week, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $7.5 billion loan commitment to support the construction of two EV battery manufacturing facilities in… -
News headlines compared: Did Trump win by a landslide?
The size of Donald Trump’s election victory has sparked debate. Was it a landslide? The answer depends on where a person looks for their news outlet. News outlets with a left-leaning bias, such as The New York Times, referred to Trump’s victory as “the ‘landslide’ that wasn’t.” MSNBC noted Trump “won every battleground state and… -
Republicans feel good about the economy now that Trump has won
For the first time in four years, Republicans are feeling good about the economy. Economically speaking, only one thing has changed. There’s a distinct difference in reports of consumer confidence along political lines since President-elect Donald Trump was declared the winner of the presidential election. The latest consumer sentiment survey from the University of Michigan out… -
World’s first ag emissions tax, includes livestock flatulence
Denmark is introducing the world’s first tax aimed at agricultural emissions, such as cow flatulence. This comes as part of an agreement finalized Monday, Nov. 18 between the Danish government and farmers, industry groups and environmentalists. The new tax looks to address the farming sector, which is the country’s largest source of carbon pollution. Starting… -
World’s top polluting cities unveiled by Al Gore, Climate TRACE at COP29
At the United Nation’s annual climate summit, COP29, experts unveiled a list of the world’s top polluting cities, with data revealing the massive impact of urban emissions on global climate challenges. The findings come from Climate TRACE, a coalition co-founded by former U.S. Vice President Al Gore. The group uses satellite and ground-based observations combined… -
18 GOP-led states take legal action against SEC’s crypto crackdown
A group of Republican-led states is suing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for constitutional overreach when it comes to cryptocurrency. The agency and current SEC Chair Gary Gensler have been a target of President-elect Donald Trump and other Republicans, especially since Trump’s embrace of crypto on the campaign trail this year. “On day one, I… -
EPA rule targets methane emissions, critics say it’ll raise energy costs
For the first time, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing a rule that requires oil and gas companies to pay for methane emissions. However, opponents argue that these standards could raise energy costs for Americans. They also raised questions about how long the new standards will even remain in effect with the Trump administration…