Nikola extends voting on authorizing new shares to raise capital
Nikola Corp. shareholders are voting in favor to approve a proposal critical to the hydrogen fuel cell truck developer's survival, but the company still needs more votes to put its plan into action. Although 77 percent of those shareholders voting.....»»
Toxic smog smothering India"s capital smashes WHO limit
Residents of India's capital New Delhi choked in a blanketing toxic smog Wednesday as worsening air pollution surged past 50 times the World Health Organization's recommended daily maximum......»»
Trump tariffs will raise prices, but Apple has set the table to avoid the worst of it
Proposed tariffs under the Trump administration could trigger considerable price increases for consumer electronics in the United States, though Apple may be able to weather the storm.Apple CEO Tim Cook [left] with Donald Trump [right]During his firs.....»»
Trump tariffs will raise prices, but Apple could avoid harsher taxes
Proposed tariffs under the Trump administration could trigger considerable price increases for consumer electronics in the United States, though Apple may be able to weather the storm.Apple CEO Tim Cook [left] with Donald Trump [right]During his firs.....»»
Restoring Mexico"s archaeological heritage to its rightful place
A Mexican delegation is coming to retrieve 84 Mesoamerican axes currently in transit at UdeM, underscoring the need to raise public awareness of the looting of archaeological artifacts......»»
ChatGPT has a new vanity domain name, and it may have cost $15 million
Speculator swapped pricey domain for OpenAI shares instead of taking cash payment. On Wednesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman merely tweeted "chat.com," announcing that the company had a.....»»
Recap: Our “AI in DC” conference was great—here’s what you missed
Experts were assembled, tales told, and cocktails consumed. It was fun! Ars Technica descended in force last week upon our nation's capital, setting up shop in the International S.....»»
India"s Hindus bathe in holy river defiled by pollution
Sweeping aside thick toxic scum, thousands of Hindu devotees ignored court warnings Thursday against bathing in the sacred but sewage-filled Yamuna river, a grim display of environmental degradation in India's capital......»»
Asset owners could drive investment in climate change mitigation, research suggests
Asset owners who control substantial capital in the financial system through pension funds, endowments, foundations, and individual holdings can play a crucial role in driving investments in climate change mitigation, according to a new Yale School o.....»»
Record-high pollution sickens thousands in Pakistan"s cultural capital of Lahore
Record-high air pollution in Pakistan's cultural capital of Lahore is sending more people to hospitals and private clinics, doctors said Wednesday as authorities warned a complete lockdown could be imminent if residents fail to don face masks and fol.....»»
Where did Americans find information for the 2024 election?
Americans rely primarily on personal networks and news media for voting information about the 2024 U.S. presidential election, according to a survey by researchers at Rutgers and other universities......»»
Viewpoint: Carl Sagan"s scientific legacy extends far beyond "Cosmos"
On Nov. 9, 2024, the world will mark Carl Sagan's 90th birthday—but sadly without Sagan, who died in 1996 at the age of 62......»»
Professor-turned-welder shares her experience in the trade
Although I have a good gig as a full professor at Iowa State University, I've daydreamed about learning a trade—something that required both my mind and my hands......»»
Smog sickness: India"s capital struggles as pollution surges
The toxic smog season in India's capital has just begun, but those unable to escape cancer-causing poisonous fumes say the hazardous impact on health is already taking its toll......»»
There’s an easy way to follow election results on your iPhone. Here’s how
After voting today, it's time to check the results. Apple is making this easier through a Live Activity tracker for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch......»»
Josh Gad opens up about Spaceballs sequel script
Will a Spaceballs sequel finally emerge nearly four decades after the first film? Josh Gad shares an update about where things stand......»»
TECNO launches #ToneProud campaign to raise awareness about skin tone bias in imaging technology
TECNO has announced a new #ToneProud campaign in which they are hoping to eliminate any skin tone bias in imaging technology. The post TECNO launches #ToneProud campaign to raise awareness about skin tone bias in imaging technology appeared first on.....»»
How to boost Asian American voter turnout in Los Angeles: A new study points the way
Improving the quality of translated voting materials, broadening government outreach to potential voters and increasing the number of in-person voting sites are key to boosting voter turnout among Asian Americans in Los Angeles, according to a newly.....»»
Voting Has Never Been More Secure Than It Is Right Now
Efficient machines, paper ballots and human checks make the U.S. voting system robust.....»»
Ivanka Trump shares the fitness routine that has ‘transformed’ her body: ‘Safe and steady’
Ivanka Trump shares the fitness routine that has ‘transformed’ her body: ‘Safe and steady’.....»»
Changes to Route 66 festival "on the table" after downtown businesses raise concerns
Changes to Route 66 festival "on the table" after downtown businesses raise concerns.....»»