UK EV Sales Reach New Heights Yet Fall Short of Government Goals The UK saw record EV sales last year, but they still missed the government’s target, raising concerns in the auto industry Business UK, EV Sales, Electric Vehicles, Government Targets, SMMT London: Last year, nearly one in five new cars sold in the UK … Read more
Biden to Ban New Oil Drilling Over Vast Stretch of US Atlantic, Pacific Waters President Biden plans to prohibit new offshore oil drilling across 625 million acres of US coastal waters, enhancing environmental protections. Politics Biden, Oil Drilling, Atlantic, Pacific, Gulf of Mexico, Environmental Protection, Climate Change Washington: President Biden is gearing up to announce … Read more
Australia Faces Scorching Heat and Fire Risks in the South Australia is bracing for extreme heat, with temperatures soaring and fire risks increasing across several states Weather Australia, Melbourne, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Bushfire Melbourne: Australian authorities are sounding the alarm about extreme heat. They’re predicting temperatures could hit 38°C (100.4°F) this Sunday. … Read more
NYC Congestion Pricing Approved by Judge for Sunday Implementation A federal judge has cleared NYC’s congestion pricing plan to start this Sunday, despite New Jersey’s objections Local New York, Congestion Pricing, Judge, Traffic, New Jersey New York: So, guess what? A federal judge just gave the green light for NYC’s congestion pricing plan to kick … Read more
AI Set to Take Center Stage at CES Gadget Extravaganza The upcoming CES will showcase AI-driven gadgets and vehicles, highlighting tech’s growing influence in daily life Technology CES, Las Vegas, AI, Gadgets, Robots, Tariffs, Elon Musk Las Vegas: CES is the biggest tech show of the year, and it’s happening soon. This time, AI is … Read more
Generative AI Funding Hits Record Levels in 2024 Amidst Growing Demand In 2024, generative AI funding soared to $56 billion, marking a significant increase from the previous year and showcasing investor confidence in the sector Technology Generative AI, Funding, Investments, Startups, OpenAI, Beijing, France, Tokyo San Francisco: If there was any doubt, the generative AI … Read more
Microsoft Plans to Invest $80 Billion in AI This Fiscal Year Microsoft’s Brad Smith emphasizes the need for the U.S. to lead in AI technology amid competition with China Business Microsoft, AI, United States, China, Brad Smith, Technology Seattle: Microsoft’s president, Brad Smith, recently shared that the company is gearing up to invest around $80 … Read more
New Car Market Sees 2.6% Growth in 2024, Continuing Positive Trend The UK’s new car market grew by 2.6% in 2024, driven mainly by fleet purchases Business UK, New Cars, Electric Vehicles, Fleet Sales, SMMT London: The UK’s new car market is on the rise again, with a 2.6% increase in registrations for 2024. This … Read more
Meta Shuts Down Its AI-Powered Instagram and Facebook Profiles Meta is discontinuing its AI profiles on Facebook and Instagram after users engaged with them, leading to viral conversations Technology Meta, AI Profiles, Instagram, Facebook, Connor Hayes, Liv, Carter, Chatbots, USA New York: So, it looks like Meta is pulling the plug on those AI profiles … Read more
Nippon Rejection Highlights Flexible National Security Standards Biden’s decision to block Nippon Steel’s bid raises questions about national security and trade policies Politics Nippon Steel, US Steel, Joe Biden, Japan, National Security, Trade Policy, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania: So, here’s the scoop. United States Steel Corp. was all set to sell itself to Nippon Steel, thinking it … Read more