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Ford halts F-150 Lightning production amid $5B in EV losses
Ford Motor Company has announced plans to halt production of its electric vehicle (EV) model, the F-150 Lightning, starting next month, with operations expected to resume in early January. This move comes as the automaker works to manage high inventory levels with its electric division is set to incur a loss of around $5 billion… -
Papua New Guinea to boycott UN climate summit, calls it a ‘waste of time’
Despite being one of the world’s most vulnerable nations to global warming’s effects, Papua New Guinea has announced it will boycott the upcoming United Nations COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan. Officials from the Pacific island nation, where average temperatures have risen by about 1.5 degrees over the past century, called the event a “total waste… -
Texas cities consider renewable-powered aerial gondolas for future transit
A new mode of urban transit may eventually glide across the Texas skyline, as several cities explore the potential of electric gondolas powered by renewable energy. However, these potential projects have drawn criticism, with some questioning the costs, commuter value and the reliability of similar endeavors in the past. Swyft Cities, the company that implements… -
North Korea fires ICBM; US, South Korea respond with simulated strikes
North Korea conducted a significant intercontinental ballistic missile test early Thursday, Oct. 31, with U.S. and South Korea responding swiftly through coordinated air drills, simulating strikes on North Korean missile targets. This marks North Korea’s first long-range missile test in almost a year, a launch that South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff suggest may be… -
Russia fines Google impossible sum for blocking YouTube channels
A Russian court has fined Google an unprecedented $20 decillion after the tech giant blocked Kremlin-linked channels on YouTube. The fine, which doubles every week Google refuses to pay, reflects the widening rift between Russia and global tech companies over sanctions and content controls. The court’s ruling stems from lawsuits filed in 2020 by Russian… -
US renewable energy subsidies benefit a Chinese solar company in Ohio
A newly opened solar panel manufacturing plant in Pataskala, Ohio, is generating hundreds of new jobs. However, its partial Chinese ownership has led to concerns about the U.S. government subsidies supporting it. The factory, operated under a joint venture called Illuminate USA, promises to produce more than 9.2 million solar panels annually. That would make… -
As Washington Post loses subscribers, Bezos parties with Katy Perry
As the Washington Post faces a subscriber exodus after its controversial decision to stay neutral in the 2024 presidential election, owner Jeff Bezos was celebrating in Europe, sparking frustration among staff and observers. The policy shift, which more than 250,000 subscribers protested by canceling their accounts, came after Bezos blocked an endorsement of Vice President… -
New York City judge rules shutdown of illegal cannabis shops unconstitutional
A New York City judge ruled Tuesday, Oct. 19, that the process used by the state of New York and New York City to shut down illegal cannabis shops is unconstitutional. Under the program “Operation Padlock to Protect,” more than 1,200 cannabis shops were inspected and shut down across New York. New York City Mayor… -
Nerds Gummy Clusters rack up $500M in 2024 before Halloween
Straight Arrow News reported earlier this week that M&M’s have been named the most popular candy for this year’s Halloween, according to Candystore.com. But Nerds, a brand more synonymous with 1984 than 2024, is making a case for itself with its newest creation, Nerds Gummy Clusters, taking over the confectionery world. The clusters, consisting of… -
Ex-Google CEO wants AI drones in modern warfare, calls tanks ‘useless’
Google’s former CEO, Eric Schmidt, has called on the U.S. military to replace its tanks with AI-powered drones, arguing these autonomous technologies offer significant cost and strategic advantages over traditional armored vehicles. Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative conference in Saudi Arabia, Schmidt emphasized drones could eventually render tanks, artillery and mortars obsolete. Schmidt launched… -
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces two new accusations of sexual assault of minors
Rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is facing more allegations of sexual abuse against minors. Two new lawsuits were filed on Monday, Oct. 28. One of them claims that the hip-hop star drugged and sexually assaulted a 10-year-old boy in a New York City hotel room in 2005. The other lawsuit accuses Combs of a similar assault… -
Most profitable US fishing port voices concerns over offshore wind projects
The New Bedford Port Authority, which oversees the nation’s most profitable commercial fishing hub, is voicing concerns over new offshore wind developments that could impact critical scalloping grounds. Generating over $400 million annually, around 80% of the region’s fishing industry revenue stems from its scallop harvests. Over the next 16 years, the most impacted fisheries… -
US missile stockpiles drop as Middle East, Europe conflicts escalate: Report
The U.S. military faces a shortage of key air defense missiles as escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Europe strain existing stockpiles. Standard Missiles, commonly launched from ships, are critical interceptors that have become central in countering missile and drone threats against U.S. allies, particularly in defending Israeli territory from Iranian attacks and preventing…
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