Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has unveiled a new platform capable of charging vehicles at speeds of 1,000 kilowatts (kW), nearly twice as fast as Tesla’s superchargers. The “super e-platform” can charge cars to travel 400 kilometers in just five minutes, addressing concerns over rapid charging time for electric vehicle owners. Founder Wang Chuanfu stated … Read more
Reality TV star Sean Lowe, a fan-favorite from “The Bachelor” franchise, suffered two brutal attacks by his own dog, Moose, a 7-year-old Boxer, in the past week. The dog, which has been part of the family for three months, attacked Lowe while he was hosting a barbecue and while he was sitting at home. According … Read more
Intel Corp.’s stock jumped nearly 8% on Monday following reports that incoming CEO Lip-Bu Tan plans to overhaul the company’s manufacturing processes and artificial intelligence strategies. Tan, set to take over Tuesday, is considering trimming middle management ranks and bringing in new clients for Intel’s foundry business. Tan’s plan involves prioritizing high-volume chip production with … Read more
US President Donald J. Trump’s approach to tariffs has left many corporate leaders in the auto industry feeling uneasy, as they had expected him to use the levies as a negotiating tool. Instead, Trump sees them as a standalone strategy. The auto industry chiefs are now bracing themselves for the implications of these tariffs, which … Read more
Conan O’Brien will return as host of the 2026 Academy Awards, marking his second stint at the prestigious event. The comedian’s first hosting gig was in 2025, which received positive reviews for its musical elements and humorous jokes. O’Brien expressed excitement about returning to host the ceremony, citing his desire to hear Adrien Brody finish … Read more
Wall Street is urging President Donald Trump to provide more clarity on his policy agenda, citing uncertainty as a major obstacle to dealmaking activity. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. CEO David Solomon expressed concerns about the impact of tariffs and regulations on business investment and growth. Solomon stated that the level of uncertainty is higher than … Read more
Mark Rober, a former NASA scientist and YouTube personality, has tested a car equipped with Luminar Technologies’ lidar technology against Tesla Inc.’s Autopilot feature. The video, which has garnered over 11 million views, shows Rober conducting six tests to assess the performance of both systems. According to Rober, Luminar’s lidar technology outperformed Tesla’s system, which … Read more
The Atlanta Braves had a busy Sunday with several key developments. Spencer Strider will make his highly anticipated debut on Monday, marking the first step towards his potential return to action after missing most of last season due to elbow surgery. In other news, the Braves’ spring training game showcased some exciting young arms. However, … Read more
President Donald Trump has reversed a minimum wage requirement imposed by his predecessor Joe Biden on federal contractors, which required businesses to pay workers $17.75 an hour. The order, adopted in January 2022, applied to around 20% of U.S. workers who are employed by federal contractors. As a result, most contractors will now be required … Read more
Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, is a viral infection that primarily affects birds but can sometimes infect humans and other animals. The most concerning subtypes for human health are H5N1 and H7N9. Human infections typically occur through direct contact with infected birds, their droppings, or contaminated surfaces. While human-to-human transmission is rare, certain … Read more