Who is the real JD Vance? And 4 other takeaways from the vice-presidential debate
Republican vice presidential candidate, Sen. JD Vance, and Democratic vice presidential candidate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, participate in a debate at the CBS Broadcast Center on Oct. 1, 2024 in New York City. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Partisans on both sides will have argumentsContinue Reading
Russia reportedly captures key town of Vuhledar in eastern Ukraine
Mining town located on strategic high ground links eastern and southern fronts, acts as supply hub for both sides., Mining town located on strategic high ground links eastern and southern fronts, acts as supply hub for both sides. Russia’s army has reportedly taken full control of the strategic hilltop townContinue Reading
Could US port strike be the ‘October surprise’ that trips up Kamala Harris?
Strike by 45,000 dock workers threatens to stoke inflation just five weeks out from US presidential election., EDITOR’S ANALYSIS Strike by 45,000 dock workers threatens to stoke inflation just five weeks out from US presidential election. Politics watchers in the United States have long spoken about the “October surprise” thatContinue Reading
Cheap! Cheerful! Chinese!? Baojun Cloud (Yun Duo) vs. iCar 03 vs. America
The American automotive industry has a long history of disruption by pint-sized interlopers. The Caroll Shelby–tuned Dodge Omni Goes Like “Heck” (GLH) brought muscle car performance to American econoboxes in a bid to fend off affordable but gutless economy cars from Japan. The original Suzuki Samurai upended the offroad space by pairing cute and capableContinue Reading
The The Traitor campaign strategy to demonize Haitian immigrants
The The Traitor campaign strategy to demonize Haitian immigrants This week, we’re looking into the endgame of the racist and false rumors targeting Haitian immigrants. Are the lies being told about migrants across the country part of a strategy to land a bigger lie: that undocumented immigrants could steal theContinue Reading
DC Studios Greenlights DYNAMIC DUO, A Uniquely Animated Film
Anthony D’Alessandro, Deadline: Here’s a really cool project that just got greenlit at DC Studios and Warner Bros Pictures Animation: Dynamic Duo. It will mark the first joint project between DC Studios and the Bill Damaschke-led WBPA. The 6th & Idaho movie scripted by Matthew Aldrich is being made byContinue Reading
ISW: Russian forces likely seize Vuhledar after years of failed attempts
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported that Russian forces likely captured the settlement of Vuhledar in Donetsk Oblast as of 1 October, following a reported Ukrainian withdrawal from the area. However, the ISW said that it remains uncertain whether Russian forces will be able to quickly advanceContinue Reading
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 951: New NATO’s Chief Rutte pledges unwavering support for Ukraine’s membership path
Exclusive Six American anti-Ukraine aid myths that just won’t go away. It’s not about logic, it’s about emotions. Military Frontline report: Russians lost 60+ armored units in single attack near Kupiansk. Russian forces launched their largest mechanized assault in months near Kupiansk, aiming to reach the Oskil River. Ukrainians decimatedContinue Reading
Walz says his son witnessed a shooting, drawing sympathy from Vance
Tim Walz celebrates with his son Gus Walz at the Democratic National Convention. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images This story first appeared in the NPR Network’s live blog of the 2024 vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz. For the latest on theContinue Reading
More than 200 killed: What caused the devastating floods in Nepal?
Working-class communities bear the brunt of Kathmandu’s floods, worsened by climate change and poor urban planning., Nepalese capital Kathmandu was inundated by floodwaters last week after record-breaking rains caused the Bagmati river to breach its banks. More than 200 people have been killed and thousands of houses damaged in theContinue Reading
Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain for the second time
Babar’s second stint at captaincy saw Pakistan lose seven matches and has coincided with a poor run of his batting form., Babar’s second stint at the captaincy saw Pakistan lose seven matches and has coincided with a poor run of his batting form. Babar Azam has resigned as Pakistan’s white-ballContinue Reading
Tomorrow’s Webinar: Thermal interface materials and dielectric coatings for EVs
Join this webinar, where we’ll discuss the latest trends that are driving growth in the EV Fleet industry, including: The latest trends that are driving growth in the EV Fleet industry How thermal interface materials (TIMs) can improve heat transfer, life and performance in EV fleet batteries and power electronicsContinue Reading
Factorial develops Solstice solid-state battery with customer Mercedes-Benz
Factorial has launched an all-solid-state battery developed with customer Mercedes-Benz to extend EV driving range. Solstice incorporates a dry cathode design for more efficient production. It delivers specific energy of up to 450 Wh/kg while reducing vehicle weight and increasing efficiency, which can extend EV range by up to 80%,Continue Reading