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Stellantis profit fell 10% in H2 due to N. America strikes

Stellantis is preparing for a difficult year with higher global vehicle output weighing on prices and an unpredictable broader backdrop......»»

Category: autoSource:  autonewsFeb 15th, 2024

Mercedes-Benz previews next CLA, breaks EV distance record in testing

A CLA covered 2,309 miles in 24 hours in testing. Mercedes-Benz is hard at work putting the finishing touches on the next generation of its sleek CLA sedan. Due to be officially i.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Record drought in Amazon impacts 420,000 children: UNICEF

More than 420,000 children in the Amazon basin are being badly affected by a drought parching much of South America that is impacting water supplies and river transport, UNICEF said Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

2024 "virtually certain" to be hottest year on record: EU monitor

This year is "virtually certain" to be the hottest in recorded history with warming above 1.5C, EU climate monitor Copernicus said Thursday, days before nations are due to gather for crunch UN climate talks......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Coyotes are thriving despite human and predator pressures, large-scale study finds

Research led by the University of New Hampshire sheds light on how coyotes, North America's most successful predators, are responding to various environmental pressures, including human development, hunting and competition with larger carnivores. Sur.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

The extreme floods that devastated Spain are hitting more often. Is Australia ready for the next one?

Spain is still reeling from recent floods in the Valencia region. In some areas, a year's worth of rain fell in a single day. Sudden torrents raced through towns and cities. More than 200 people are dead. Rapid analysis suggests daily rainfall extrem.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Extreme weather already cost vulnerable island nations US$141 billion—and 38% is attributable to climate change

Two years ago, when the curtain fell on the COP27 summit in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, developing nations on the frontline of climate change had something meaningful to celebrate......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

10 best Robert Zemeckis movies, ranked

With Robert Zemeckis's film Here in theaters, it's time to rank the 10 best films by the iconic director......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Apple Stores in three U.S. cities will change locations on November 9

Apple Stores in three U.S. cities will move to new temporary locations on November 9, possibly due to renovations. Here's what you need to know.Apple's La Encantada store is moving to a new location. Image Credit: Apple.On Tuesday, Apple announced th.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Google has no duty to refund gift card scam victims, judge finds

FTC has estimated that a large chunk of gift card scams target Google Play users. There's nothing unfair about Google collecting fees to profit off Google Play gift card scams whi.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

RTO mandate was attempt at thwarting Grindr workers unionizing: US labor board

80 out of 120 workers trying to unionize reportedly quit due to RTO mandate. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is accusing Grindr of using a return-to-office (RTO) mandat.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Apple Watch Series 10 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: flagship face-off

The Apple Watch Series 10 has arrived to challenge Samsung's Galaxy Watch 7. How do these two flagship smartwatches compare?.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Take 46% off the Fire HD 10 tablet when you order on Amazon

From apps and games to web browning and HD movies, the Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet is ready for any task. It’s also marked down to $75 today on Amazon......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Ford offers 10-year warranty as EcoBoost engine-failure probe ends

A two-year probe ends as Ford agrees to provide a 10-year warranty on vehicles potentially affected by faulty EcoBoost engine......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

10 best movies to watch this Election Day

From heart-in-throat political documentaries to a romantic comedy with Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron, here are the 10 best movies to stream this Election Day......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Apple offers Indonesia token investment to lift iPhone ban

Following Indonesia's ban of the iPhone 16 because Apple has not invested enough in the country, the company has reportedly offered $10 million.Jakarta - Image credit: Tom Fisk/PexelsThe threatened ban on the iPhone in Indonesia became real in late O.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Facial recognition technology confirms Hollywood is getting more diverse

With recent box office hits like Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, The Little Mermaid and Everything Everywhere All at Once, the average viewer might assume that the casts of Hollywood films are more diverse now than they were 10 or 20 years ago. But v.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Multi-omics approach reveals nanoplastic toxicity in aquatic life

Plastic pollution has become a growing crisis for aquatic environments, with nanoplastics emerging as particularly hazardous due to their minuscule size and broad dispersal. Unlike larger plastic fragments, nanoplastics infiltrate cellular systems an.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Organosilicon chemistry offers options for replacing PFAS in food and medical industries

Due to the unique properties of PFAS, almost no other chemical substances can compete with them. That explains why it is so hard to find a replacement for these toxic "forever chemicals," which accumulate in the environment and do not break down over.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Guns, militia and social media amplify the risks of political violence during the US election

Political violence is hardly new to America. Since the country's inception, gunmen have shaped its political landscape, from the Civil War to the Ku Klux Klan, to high-profile assassinations and the bombing of federal buildings. Yet the threat of pol.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Big companies profit from poverty but aren"t obliged to uphold human rights. International law must change

There is some disagreement among legal practitioners and scholars about whether corporations have duties under international law......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024