Tesla’s stock surged 6.9% in Friday trading as the electric vehicle (EV) company posted strong sales data from China, buoying market expectations. The positive performance comes amid a broader gain for the S&P 500 index and Nasdaq Composite. The report by Reuters showed that Tesla’s sales in China increased 8.8% year over year to over … Read more
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has denied calling questions from two Georgia election workers “abusive” during a contempt hearing, but admitted that some of the queries were “intrusive and impossible to answer”. Giuliani was testifying in court about his reluctance to turn over assets as part of a $148 million defamation verdict. Giuliani’s … Read more
The US has relaxed its rules for producing green hydrogen, aiming to boost the renewable energy sector. Green hydrogen is a low-carbon fuel made from water and electricity. To produce it, companies need to invest in electrolysis technology, which can be expensive. The new regulations allow companies to use cheaper alternatives, such as gas turbines … Read more
US President Joe Biden has blocked a $14.9 billion deal between US Steel and Japanese firm Nippon Steel, citing his presidential authority under the Defense Production Act of 1950. The decision comes after President-elect Donald Trump had vowed to stop the acquisition when he takes office later this month, fearing it would result in American … Read more
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an application with the Supreme Court on December 31, 2024, seeking to put the brakes on the nationwide preliminary injunction that blocked the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) reporting requirements. If granted, this would allow the government to enforce the CTA while appeals make their way … Read more
Japanese woman holds record for longest verified human lifespan, Tomiko Itooka, has passed away at the age of 116, according to reports from BBC News. Source: https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-836050
A mass shooting in Montenegro, a small Balkan country, left 13 people dead and injured four others, including one critically, following a New Year’s Day incident. Aleksandar Aco Martinovic, the suspected gunman, was found dead after hours of search by authorities. According to police, Martinovic had been drinking at a restaurant-bar in Cetinje before an … Read more
Minnesota defeated Virginia Tech 24-10 in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, extending its bowl winning streak to eight games. The Golden Gophers, led by coach P.J. Fleck, outgained the Hokies 403-223 and dominated the game after a slow start. Max Brosmer threw for 211 yards and a touchdown, while Darius Taylor ran for 113 yards and … Read more
The 2024 Palm Springs International Film Awards took place on Friday night at the Palm Springs Convention Center, with an evening filled with emotion and heartfelt tributes. Academy Award-winning actress Nicole Kidman received the International Star Award for her performance in the erotic thriller “Babygirl.” The ceremony was a tribute to Kidman’s late mother, who … Read more
Jennifer Aniston, 55, maintains a well-rounded health and wellness regimen that includes regular exercise and a balanced diet. The actress shared her approach to eating, which she calls the “80/20 rule.” According to Aniston, this means eating healthily 80% of the time and allowing herself flexibility for the remaining 20%. On a typical day, Aniston … Read more