DF The Department of Energy has approved a new loan of $7.54 billion for an electric vehicle battery factory project in Indiana, funded by a joint venture between Stellantis and Samsung SDI. The StarPlus Energy LLC project is expected to create 3,200 jobs and 2,800 operations jobs at the plants, as well as hundreds more at … Read more
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has issued new clinical practice guidelines for treating restless legs syndrome (RLS) and periodic limb movement disorder. The guidelines, published online in September 2024, provide recommendations for clinicians to improve patient care. According to the guidelines, all patients with significant RLS should have their iron levels checked regularly, including … Read more
Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines is making significant changes to its business model in 2025, introducing first-class seats and free companion tickets as part of a “game-changing transformation.” The airline’s CEO, Barry Biffle, stated that customers have been requesting more premium options, which has led to the introduction of luxurious, spacious seats in the first two … Read more
Elon Musk’s wealth has surged since Donald Trump’s electoral victory, despite a recent setback in his Tesla compensation package. The billionaire is now the world’s richest person and holds significant influence over federal spending and regulation due to his close ties with President-elect Trump. Musk was already wealthy before the election but has seen his … Read more
Disney+ has premiered its latest spinoff series, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, with its first two episodes available now. The show follows a group of kids as they strike out in search of excitement and find themselves aboard a pirate ship while on the run from bloodthirsty criminals. The series takes inspiration from classic kid-friendly adventures … Read more
The 2023 US Thanksgiving weekend saw a record-breaking 197 million shoppers, according to data from the National Retail Federation. This surpasses initial expectations of 183.4 million and is slightly lower than last year’s figure of 200 million. Shoppers spent an average of $235 each over the five-day period, with apparel and accessories being the top … Read more
Kate Middleton, 42, has returned to royal duties for the first time since announcing her cancer diagnosis earlier this year. The Princess of Wales joined her husband Prince William on a state visit to Qatar, where she delivered a flawless curtsy to her father-in-law King Charles. As part of the state visit, Kate participated in … Read more
The US government has confirmed that a Chinese espionage campaign has stolen data from thousands of American mobile phone users, with sources estimating that up to 1 million customers were targeted. The hacking operation, which began at least a year ago and went undetected for months, exploited weaknesses in the communications networks of top telecommunications … Read more
Amazon has unveiled its own suite of artificial intelligence models in a bid to challenge tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Meta in the growing generative AI sector. The launch marks the company’s latest push to strengthen its position against rival offerings. The Amazon Nova family includes six AI models handling tasks such as text … Read more
Salesforce, Inc. released its fiscal third-quarter earnings report, showing revenue growth of 8% year over year and exceeding analyst expectations. The company’s net income was $1.5 billion, up 25% from last year. For the fourth quarter, Salesforce raised its sales guidance to between $9.90 billion and $10.10 billion, surpassing analysts’ projections of $10.05 billion. Earnings … Read more