BMW is taking a step further into sustainability by utilizing fully electric trucks to transport EV components, though it’s not entering the truck market. Partnering with German company Designwerk, BMW now uses two electric trucks to haul battery cells and modules from the BMW Allee warehouse to its battery production center in Leipzig. This switch from diesel to electric trucks is projected to save BMW around nine tons of CO2 emissions annually. Additionally, the electric trucks are quieter, reducing noise levels by about five decibels compared to diesel alternatives. The facility, where BMW once built the iconic i3 and i8, can now produce up to 300,000 battery packs annually with a workforce of around 1,000 employees.
Source:New York Times
October 22, 2024 10:11 UTC
This Thursday 4:30 CT at UW:Description:The pace of China’s economic growth since 1978 is unprecedented. The national security strategy of the United States calls for maintaining a durable competitive edge over China. The costs and risks of this strategy for the United States are likely to be substantial. More generally what are the implications if the United States curtails economic exchange with what remains the world’s fastest growing large economy? (2019), Markets over Mao: The Rise of Private Business in China (2014), Sustaining China’s Economic Growth after the Global Financial Crisis (2012), The Future of China’s Exchange Rate Policy (2009), China’s Rise: Challenges and Opportunities (2008), Debating China’s Exchange Rate Policy (2008), and China: The Balance Sheet—What the World Needs to Know Now about the Emerging Superpower (2006).
Source:Washington Post
October 22, 2024 09:47 UTC
Having shifted focus to its more vibrant Horizon series following PS4 launch game Killzone: Shadow Fall, the studio's art director Roy Postma has commented that the studio was "done with it as a team". The comments come from an interview about LEGO Horizon Adventures, where it's revealed LEGO approached Sony about the idea of a LEGO game following the release of its Tallneck LEGO set. Talking about switching from the dark and gritty world of Killzone to the colourful post-apocalyptic setting of Horizon, Postma said: "We were done with it [Killzone] as a team. Guerrilla Games created Killzone titles from 2004 until 2013, spanning five entries across four consoles. If there ever is to be another Killzone game, it sounds like Guerilla Games has little enthusiasm to make it.
Source:Washington Post
October 22, 2024 09:15 UTC
Oct 22, 2024 13:22:00The Wall Street Journal's parent company sues AI search service Perplexity for copyright infringement, Perplexity ignores proposed licensing dealNews Corp , the parent company of major newspapers such as The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones, has filed a copyright lawsuit against the AI search servicePerplexity is an AI-based search service that generates answers to search terms based on information from news articles and blog articles on the Internet. For example, in the following example, the search term 'How do I install an SSD on a Raspberry Pi 5 and boot the OS from the SSD?' Perplexity has facedcopyright issues due to its ability to 'generate answers based on content on the Internet.' It also sometimes displayed summaries of paid articles from the Wall Street Journal. In addition, following the content of the New York Post article, it seems that misinformation generated by AI hallucinations (hallucinations) was sometimes displayed.
Source:Wall Street Journal
October 22, 2024 08:34 UTC
Three basic assumptions underpin the simple narratives: Government spending matters, monetary policy matters and there is a natural link between growth, unemployment and inflation. Investors who still have a touching faith in economic forecasts should consider the consensus one, two and three years ago. By October 2022, that growth for the year had dropped to 1.7%, and economists were sure that recession was imminent. The Fed’s “dot plot" median was even more depressing, projecting 2022 growth of just 0.2%. Simple narratives can be very useful when examining how markets behave, but don’t expect them to explain the economy.
Source:Wall Street Journal
October 22, 2024 07:49 UTC
The preliminary investigation revealed a 1995 Chevrolet 1500 pickup was parked in the northbound lane of Greensburg Road facing south operated by Samuel Derossett, age 36 of Columbia. A pedestrian, Chad Pegg, age 54 of Greensburg, was standing near the front of the Chevrolet pickup. A 2010 Ford Edge, operated by Norma Shirley, age 74 of Columbia, was traveling north on Greensburg Road when she collided with the Chevrolet pickup and Mr. Pegg. Mr. Pegg was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Adair County Coroner. KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Adair County Sheriff's Office, Adair County Fire and EMS, and Adair County Rescue Squad.
Source:CNN
October 22, 2024 07:10 UTC
Vladimir Putin and Maia Sandu APRussia is furious after Moldova narrowly voted to join the European Union following an exceptionally tight referendum. As of late on Monday morning, 50.3% of Moldovan voters have confirmed they want to join the EU only just seeing off the 49.7% who oppose it. If she says that she is short of votes because of some ‘criminal groups’, then she should present evidence. Are they also ‘criminal groups’? “Or does she mean that Moldovan citizens who do not support her are associated with ‘criminal groups’?
Source:Huffington Post
October 22, 2024 05:41 UTC
Essential oils such as vetiver are used in aromatherapy for the potential health benefits they could offer. Vetiver is another essential oil that is used for its potential health benefits, an expert told Fox News Digital. Below is how to use vetiver oil, potential health benefits that could come with its use and safety tips to keep in mind. The potential health benefits of vetiver mirror the possible health benefits associated with other types of aromatic herbs, Volpe told Fox News Digital. “I definitely would not recommend applying it topically without a carrier oil,” Volpe added, noting that jojoba oil and coconut oil are both good carrier oils to use.
Source:Fox News
October 22, 2024 05:35 UTC
The .ORG Impact Award judging panelists were inspired by how the organizations work brings the entire community together to solve a common problem which embodies the spirit of the .ORG Impact Awards. As the 2024 .ORG of the Year, Yellow Boat of Hope will receive $50,000 in donations. Jon Nevett, President and CEO of Public Interest Registry, said The winners of the .ORG Impact Awards are the very best of the .ORG Community and work tirelessly to create positive change every day. The honorees were: Image from Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation Community Building: Kiva - An international nonprofit that expands financial access to help underserved communities thrive. Quality Education for All: Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation - In addition to receiving the awards for .ORG of the Year, Yellow Boat of Hope is also the winner in the Quality Education for All category.
Source:CNN
October 22, 2024 04:24 UTC
The Seattle Seahawks could potentially be without their star wide receiver D.K. Metcalf landed hard after going up for a pass in the Seahawks' 34-14 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Monday that Metcalf suffered a Grade 1 sprain of his MCL and is considered "week-to-week." Quarterback Geno Smith threw a 31-yard strike to Metcalf in the end zone to give the Seahawks a 17-7 lead going into the break. ran a great route, and we were able to get it in the end zone," Smith added.
Source:Fox News
October 22, 2024 03:25 UTC
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell is going to be out for the foreseeable future. The second-year quarterback fractured his thumb in the first quarter of the Raiders' 20-15 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. O’Connell tried to tough it out and stay in the game, but his thumb was numb. O’Connell was 6-for-10 passing for 52 yards before injuring his thumb against the Rams. Minshew replaced O’Connell and struggled, completing 44% of his passes for 154 yards while throwing three interceptions and losing a fumble.
Source:Fox News
October 22, 2024 03:25 UTC
Some Americans will receive two Social Security payments in November due to a quirk in the system that results in a second monthly payment on rare occasions. Typically, the Social Security Administration (SSA) sends out one payment each week, delivering Social Security checks on the second, third and fourth Wednesdays of each month. The Social Security COLA for 2025 will be 2.5%, which is the smallest since 2021. "Inflation took a financial toll this past year, particularly on retirees, who often rely on Social Security as a key source of income. Even with this adjustment, we know many older Americans who rely on Social Security may find it hard to pay their bills."
Source:Fox News
October 22, 2024 03:22 UTC
ABC News Live Prime: Monday, October 21, 2024 All-out sprint to Election Day with 15 days to go; an inside look at enforcement at our nation's northern border and "Varsity Blues" mastermind speaks out after prison.
Source:ABC News
October 22, 2024 03:10 UTC