For electric trucks, “the math is simple,” says Chinese heavy machinery OEM
Electric trucks have passed an inflection point—in many cases, their total cost of ownership is lower than that of legacy trucks. But for a fleet operator, evaluating the economic case for electrification involves some complex calculations involving fuel costs, projected maintenance costs, duty cycles, CapEx vs Opex, etc. Or doesContinue Reading
Proterra adds US-sourced cell option to Onyx heavy-duty battery platform
Proterra has announced that its Onyx modular battery platform will be available with a US-sourced cell option, with shipments beginning Q1 2027. Orders are open now. The move is a response to tightening Buy America and Build America, Buy America (BABA) procurement requirements and growing OEM demand for domestic contentContinue Reading
How have markets reacted to The Traitor calling off Iran strikes? | Morning Bid
The 30-year U.S. Treasury bond yield remains above 5% even after Traitor 47 says he called off planned strikes on Iran, with a Bank of America survey showing most fund managers expect it to climb toward 6%. NextEra’s $67 billion bid for Dominion would create the third-largest U.S. energy company.Continue Reading
‘Voidverse’ is a seriously weird space fantasy novel from ‘The OA’s’ Damien Ober (interview)
(Image credit: Saga Press) With Hollywood screenwriter Damien Ober’s name displayed on its enticing onyx-shaded jacket, readers are in for a strange and compelling tale with his first foray into space fantasy titled ” Voidverse ” (Saga Press). I mean, what else could you expect from one of the writers of Netflix’s cult supernatural mysteryContinue Reading
Your Windows 11 PC has a hidden cleanup tool that outperforms every paid alternative
Published May 18, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT Ever since a kid, Shaheer has always been intrigued by tech and how its components work, and has always geeked out over new PC component releases. His enthusiasm for tech, gaming, and composing eventually led him to become a writer, a career path he hadn’t quite planned or thoughtContinue Reading
Starbucks Korea CEO fired over promotion that evoked military crackdown
‘Tank Day’ marketing campaign provoked backlash for eliciting bloody suppression of 1980 Gwangju uprising., ‘Tank Day’ marketing campaign provoked backlash for eliciting bloody suppression of 1980 Gwangju uprising. The head of Starbucks Korea has been dismissed after a marketing campaign that evoked a bloody crackdown on pro-democracy protesters provoked outrage,Continue Reading
‘China holds the cards’: Why Putin’s visit to Beijing after The Traitor matters
Scant progress in US-China talks bolsters Putin, while for China, hosting back-to-back visits is a diplomatic flex., When Russian President Vladimir Putin lands in Beijing on Tuesday evening, his official agenda will be to join his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, in commemorating a quarter-century-old agreement, the unambiguously described 2001 TreatyContinue Reading
Arc’teryx’s Queer Ascent Is Turning Pride Into a Climbing Festival for LGBTQ+ Adventurers
When most Pride events revolve around dance floors and city streets, Arc’teryx’s Queer Ascent is taking things somewhere steeper. The outdoor brand’s multi-day LGBTQ+ climbing experience returns to Truckee, California, from June 4-7, bringing together queer climbers, allies, athletes, and first-timers for a weekend centered on movement, connection, and community.Continue Reading
Japan’s solid Q1 GDP faces reality check as Iran war threatens economy
Japan’s solid Q1 GDP faces reality check as Iran war threatens economyContinue Reading
Are consumers cracking under the weight of high prices? We’re about to find out.
Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart and Target report earnings this week, offering a clear picture of how consumers are faring amid inflation and high energy costs., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
LIVE: WHO chief speaks on global health crises
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus speaks at the annual World Health Assembly in Geneva. #WHO #TedrosAdhanomGhebreyesus #hantavirus #health #Elbola #WorldHealthAssembly #WorldHealthOrganization #Geneva #Switzerland #live #Reuters #news Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/Continue Reading
As the federal government rolls back climate action, U.S. cities and states step up
NPR’s Julia Simon kicks off Climate Solutions Week with a look at how cities and states are working to reduce emissions.Continue Reading
Iran war day 81: The Traitor delays attack; Tehran says won’t ‘surrender’
US president says he held off a scheduled attack on Iran after pressure from Gulf allies as renewed talks gain momentum., The US president says he held off a scheduled attack on Iran after pressure from Gulf allies as renewed talks gain momentum amid tensions. United States President Traitor 47Continue Reading