Ford Motor Company’s stock price fell on Monday after being downgraded by Jefferies analysts. The firm lowered its rating to “underperform” from “hold,” citing concerns over the carmaker’s inventory backlog and costs associated with restructuring and warranty payments. The analysts warned that Ford needs to address its swollen inventory, which has risen to 96 days … Read more
Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle company, Waymo, has begun deploying its vehicles on public roads in Tokyo, marking the first time the company is doing so in a foreign market. About 25 vehicles will be sent to Japan, with the goal of collecting data about Japanese driving habits and navigating dense urban environments. The vehicles will be … Read more
The New York Times has released today’s connections game for Tuesday, December 17th. To help you solve it, we’ll be providing hints and answers throughout the day. Connections is a free daily word game where you’re presented with a grid of 16 words and must arrange them into four groups by figuring out the links … Read more
The OnePlus 12R (16GB variant) has seen a significant price drop ahead of its successor’s launch in India. Originally priced at Rs 45,999, the device is now available for Rs 36,999 on Amazon, with an additional discount of Rs 3,000 for ICICI Bank credit card users. This represents a total savings of Rs 9,000. The … Read more
Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV spoke at a press conference following the team’s loss to the Packers. He acknowledged the Packers’ strong start, attributing it to their effective use of motion and new offense strategies. Jones emphasized the need for faster starts and improved defensive performance. He also addressed Geno Smith’s injury response and playoff … Read more
A new paper suggests that the wreckage of old spacecraft on Mars, littering the planet’s surface with discarded metal and electronics, could hold significant archaeological value. Despite concerns about the environmental impact, scientists argue that these “space trash” relics offer a unique window into the history of space exploration. At least 16 probes, landers, and … Read more
Tesla shares jumped 3.6% on Tuesday, closing over $479 per share, as another Wall Street analyst upgraded the company to Outperform from Neutral, citing tailwinds from President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. The upgrade comes after positive news reports regarding Tesla’s and CEO Elon Musk’s connection to Trump. Vijay Rakesh of Mizuho Securities doubled his price target … Read more
For the first time in 10 years, obesity levels in the US have dropped, with a new study attributing the decline to popular weight-loss medications like Ozempic. In 2023, the percentage of obese Americans fell to 43.96%, a decrease from 44.1% the previous year. The South saw the largest decline, with the highest number of … Read more
Amazon is set to donate $1 million in cash and $1 million in-kind to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, according to a person familiar with the matter. The donation is expected to be made by founder Jeff Bezos, who is also planning a visit with Trump in the coming days. This move comes as other tech … Read more
US news channel CNN is facing widespread criticism over a report claiming the rescue of a Syrian prisoner, which has been revealed as staged. The footage showed Clarissa Ward and her team reporting from a secret prison in Damascus, where they allegedly found a “hidden prisoner”. However, the identity of the prisoner was later confirmed … Read more