India’s electric vehicle pushes mopeds and rickshaws
The country’s success with two- and three-wheel vehicles selling for as little as $1,000 could serve as a template for other developing countries.
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Ukrainian troops hit collaborator’s construction company in occupied Kherson
A Russian ammunition depot exploded in Kherson Yevhen Ryschuk, the mayor of Oleshky, a town across the Dnipro River from the city of Kherson, reported… Read More »Ukrainian troops hit collaborator’s construction company in occupied Kherson
YouTube Algorithm Pushes Election Fraud Claims To Trump Supporters, Report Says
For years, researchers have suggested that algorithms that feed users’ content aren’t the cause of online echo chambers, but rather are due to users actively… Read More »YouTube Algorithm Pushes Election Fraud Claims To Trump Supporters, Report Says
Russia’s baseless claims about U.S. secret bioweapons persist
Without providing evidence, the Kremlin is pushing for allegations that the US has labs in Ukraine and beyond. This week it convened a research session… Read More »Russia’s baseless claims about U.S. secret bioweapons persist
NASA cancels second attempt to launch Artemis I after hydrogen leak [Updated]
enlarge / The SLS rocket may launch on Saturday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Trevor Mahlmann 11:15 a.m. ET Saturday: NASA officially canceled… Read More »NASA cancels second attempt to launch Artemis I after hydrogen leak [Updated]
At a rally in Pennsylvania, Trump calls Biden an ‘enemy of the state’ after ‘vicious, hateful and divisive’ speech condemning MAGA ideology
President Joe Biden and Former President Donald TrumpAP Photos Trump condemned Biden during his first rally since the Mar-a-Lago raid on Aug. 8. Trump called… Read More »At a rally in Pennsylvania, Trump calls Biden an ‘enemy of the state’ after ‘vicious, hateful and divisive’ speech condemning MAGA ideology
How a giant eagle came to dominate ancient New Zealand
enlarge / The now-extinct Haast eagle hunts moa in New Zealand, where other large predators were missing. Today, scientists look to the ancient history of… Read More »How a giant eagle came to dominate ancient New Zealand
Scorching temperatures just broke a world record in California’s Death Valley
Death Valley National Park in California set a world record for high temperatures on Thursday. The park’s Furnace Creek thermometer reached 127 degrees this week,… Read More »Scorching temperatures just broke a world record in California’s Death Valley
The Mistake in Biden’s Pro-Labor Record: Uber Drivers Still Waiting for Help
The government’s plans to strengthen their labor protections have been delayed by Congress, the courts and a lobbying blitz.
Live blog: all the news from Apple’s “Far Out” event
enlarge / A screenshot of Apple’s invitation sent to the press. Apple Live blog starts about: View live blog CUPERTINO, Calif. — At 1 p.m.… Read More »Live blog: all the news from Apple’s “Far Out” event
On Social Truth, Trump Embraces Far-Right Conspiracy Theories
The former president’s activity on his social network, Truth Social, openly promotes far-right and conspiratorial ideas usually confined to corners of the internet.
Trump lashed out at Bill Barr after former attorney general said DOJ was justified in raiding Mar-a-Lago
Former Attorney General Bill Barr says then-President Donald Trump didn’t have a “good idea” about the roles of the DOJ and the president.Mandel Ngan/AFP via… Read More »Trump lashed out at Bill Barr after former attorney general said DOJ was justified in raiding Mar-a-Lago
Amid heat wave, California asks electric vehicle owners to limit charging
Critics of the state’s drive to end its reliance on gas vehicles were taken aback on the news. But environmentalists said the extreme weather underscored… Read More »Amid heat wave, California asks electric vehicle owners to limit charging
$50,000 reward offered to help find kidnapped mother while jogging near University of Memphis
A woman was abducted early Friday morning near the University of Memphis (UofM). Her family is offering $50,000 to anyone who comes forward with information… Read More »$50,000 reward offered to help find kidnapped mother while jogging near University of Memphis
Today’s best deals: Apple AirPods Max, Peacock plans and more
Ars Technica It’s Wednesday and that means it’s time for a new Dealmaster. Our latest roundup of the web’s best tech deals includes a notable… Read More »Today’s best deals: Apple AirPods Max, Peacock plans and more
