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GM North America President Marissa West: Assessing plug-ins and which segments need them

Marissa West, who became president of GM North America in January, talks about the automaker's plan to bring back hybrids and launch more affordable EVs......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsMay 23rd, 2024

Ex-Volvo Cars Americas chief Anders Gustafsson"s second act: Revive Polestar"s North America business

Gregor Hembrough, who launched Polestar's North America business in the midst of the pandemic, will leaves for a global sales role with the automaker......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 15th, 2024

Stellantis exec departures raise alarm among U.S. dealers, salaried workers

Four prominent North American executives have left in recent months as CEO Carlos Tavares pushes Stellantis to improve its performance and cut costs......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 15th, 2024

Microsoft in damage-control mode, says it will prioritize security over AI

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is now personally responsible for security flaws. Enlarge / Brad Smith, vice chairman and president of Microsoft, is sworn in before testifying about Microsoft's cybersecurity work during a House Commi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Survey shows decline in North Dakota breeding duck numbers

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department's 77th annual spring breeding duck survey conducted in May showed an index of about 2.9 million birds, down from 3.4 million last year......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Is there anybody out there? NATO hones Arctic subs" sonar skills

In the icy waters of the Arctic, NATO scientists are dissecting sound waves to improve the West's ability to track Russian submarines, as global warming alters acoustics underwater......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

North Macedonia"s beekeepers face climate change challenge

Every day, Magda Miloseska dons a white, protective suit and enters the domain of the honeybees in the backyard of her small weekend house in North Macedonia......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Investigation of UAW president, other leaders threatens corruption-free image

Shawn Fain hoped to close the door on the UAW's scandal-plagued past, but a new investigation into alleged misconduct could erode member trust and hamper organizing efforts......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Jessica Kelleher takes over as vice president of customer care at JLR

As JLR prepares for Jaguar's next iteration — an all EV lineup — Jessica Kelleher takes over as vice president of customer care......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 14th, 2024

Research suggests partisan hostility can erode democratic institutions and functioning

It is obvious to almost everyone living in America that partisan hostility has reached a fever pitch......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

Atmospheric sulfur dioxide levels hit historic high in Scotland following Icelandic volcanic eruption

Edinburgh, no stranger to an occasional haze, experienced an unprecedented atmospheric event on 31 May, unlike any seen over the past 30 years. While sea haar from the North Sea often blankets Scotland's capital, the haze observed that Friday felt di.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

New VW campaign to promote soccer, ID4 around Copa América tournament

VW this year returned to advertising during the Super Bowl. Now it plans to advertise during a marquee soccer tournament......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Book bans as political action: Evidence from US schools

During the 2022 school year, schools banned books more often than ever before in United States history. Katie Spoon, Isabelle Langrock, and colleagues analyzed data from PEN America on 2,532 book bans that occurred during the year, in combination wit.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Glass beads indicate Indigenous Americans shaped early transatlantic trade

Archaeologists have analyzed the chemical makeup of glass beads from across the Great Lakes region of North America, revealing the extent of Indigenous influence on transatlantic exchange networks during the 17th century AD......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Microsoft launches cybersecurity program to tackle attacks, protect rural hospitals

Microsoft has unveiled a new cybersecurity program to support hospitals serving more than 60 million people living in rural America. In 2023, the healthcare sector reported more ransomware attacks than any other critical infrastructure sector and att.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Let’s unpack some questions about Russia’s role in North Korea’s rocket program

"It seems very likely that the shift in propellant type is a function of the access to Russia." Enlarge / In this pool photo distributed by Sputnik agency, Russia's President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un vi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Specialist and migratory birds in North America at greater risk under climate change

Following decades of decline, even fewer birds will darken North American skies by the end of the century, according to a new analysis by scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Their study is the first to examine the long-term eff.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Study finds ocean warming pushes giant Atlantic bluefin northwards

A new study led by Irish scientists has found giant Atlantic bluefin tuna are moving further north in response to marine heat waves off the Irish coast......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Earthquakes are shaking North Georgia: Here"s what may be behind them

The Peach State is not typically a hotbed of seismic activity, but residents in pockets of North Georgia have been feeling some unexpected vibrations lately after the area was jolted by four small earthquakes over the last week......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

UAW president faces investigation by independent monitor

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain is under investigation by an independent federal monitor over allegations of retaliation against other union leaders......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

The US Drought Monitor is a critical tool for the arid West: Can it keep up with climate change?

Known for its glowing swaths of yellow, orange and red, the U.S. Drought Monitor has warned farmers, residents and officials throughout the nation of impending water scarcity every week since 1999......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024