Used EV sales charge up on high gas prices, even as new EV demand declines
Used electric vehicle sales increased 20% in the first quarter this year compared to last as prices at the pump continue to climb.Continue Reading
Polish leader Tusk claims Russia-linked crypto firm backed Nawrocki’s presidential bid
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said a cryptocurrency firm built with “Russian money” had sponsored Polish politicians from the former national-conservative government as well as a CPAC ( Conservative Political Action Conference ) event in Poland last year, where Kristi Noem, the former U.S. Homeland SecurityContinue Reading
Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the United States was preparing a daring mission to rescue an airman whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran, there was money to be made. Users on Polymarket, the world’s largest prediction market, could place bets on when the airman would be rescued. When Rep.Continue Reading
Rockit Motors raises over $47 million to expand electric motor contract manufacturing
Rockit Motors has raised more than $47 million in equity and debt facilities from MKB Equity Partners, National Bank of Canada and BDC Capital. Rob Briscoe, the company’s President and CEO, retains majority ownership and control. The Montreal-based company manufactures electric motors, generators and components—stators and rotors included—for OEMs andContinue Reading
Rivian and Redwood deploy 10 MWh of second-life battery storage at Illinois factory
Rivian and Redwood Materials are deploying 10 megawatt-hours of second-life battery storage at Rivian’s manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois. The system uses more than 100 retired Rivian battery packs and is described as the largest repurposed battery energy storage system for a US automotive manufacturer. Redwood is integrating the usedContinue Reading
Bernie Sanders-Backed Democrat Sweeps to Victory in Special Election
Voters in New Jersey were hungry for change—so they elected a progressive Democrat.Analilia Mejia won in a landslide in New Jersey’s 11th congressional district Thursday, beating out her Republican opponent Joe Hathaway to serve the remainder of former Representative Mikie Sherrill’s term. Sherrill’s seat was left suddenly vacant after she won the state’s gubernatorial election.TheContinue Reading
Are Pakistan’s ports benefiting from the war in Iran? | DW News
Pakistan is hosting key ceasefire talks between the US and Iran, and it may also be an unlikely winner of the war. Disruptions to shipping routes in the Gulf are forcing cargo ships to reroute to Pakistani ports. Can Pakistan use this opportunity to become a long-term regional shipping hub?Continue Reading
Italy: 25 hostages freed as Naples bank gang vanishes underground
A group of three masked robbers held 25 people hostage during a bank heist in Naples on Thursday 16 April 2026 before escaping through a tunnel connected to the city’s sewer network, authorities said., Read MoreContinue Reading
Manchester City vs Arsenal: Guardiola says defeat ends Premier League race
Manchester City host Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday with the chance to close to within three points of leaders., Manchester City host Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday with the chance to close to within three points of leaders. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has called Sunday’sContinue Reading
‘Waiting without answers’: Gaza mother’s fear for her three imprisoned sons
As Palestinians mark Prisoners’ Day, Inaam al-Dahdouh waits for news of her three sons, taken by Israel two years ago., Gaza City, Gaza Strip – In her makeshift canvas tent, Inaam al-Dahdouh sits with her six grandchildren, turning over a photograph of her three sons, detained two years ago inContinue Reading
Three young people contract meningitis in Weymouth
3 hours ago Ros Tappenden South of England Google Two of the cases were from Budmouth Academy in Weymouth Three young people have contracted meningitis in a Dorset town in recent weeks, health bosses have said. Two are pupils at Budmouth Academy, Weymouth, and the other attends Wey Valley Academy,Continue Reading
10 out and proud sapphic celebs you need to know about this Lesbian Visibility Week
It’s Lesbian Visibility Week from 20-26 April, and what better way to celebrate than by focusing on some amazing lesbian women who are in the public eye and proudly representing the community. Many queer women have different feelings and opinions about the word lesbian but, nevertheless, the lesbian renaissance isContinue Reading
The Week in Numbers Netflix co founder exits, luxury fashion struggles
From Netflix co-founder’s surprise exit to luxury being out of fashion for cost-conscious spenders, here are the biggest financial stories this week. #Financial #Business #markets #netflix #luxury #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4ctcPNA 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ FollowContinue Reading