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Lucid Air Named 2022 MotorTrend Car of the Year

Lucid’s first EV earns coveted award, recognizing Lucid Air’s unrivaled combination of efficiency, performance, and luxury with EV powertrain technology developed and manufactured entirely in-house – Lucid Air awarded MotorTrend’s Car of the Year against a formidable field of 24 competitors from major manufacturers – The win marks the first time that the initial product from a new automotive company has been awarded MotorTrend’s flagship Car of the Year award – Designed in Silicon Valley and… Source link

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‘Air rage’ from unruly plane passengers ‘is the worst it’s ever been,’ FAA says

The number of unruly passengers aboard U.S. passenger aircraft has never been higher. “Air rage is not a new thing,” Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Spokeswoman Taylor Garland said on Yahoo Finance Live (video above). “It’s the worst it’s ever been for sure.” According to the most recent FAA data, there have been 3,615 reports of unruly passengers and 610 investigations initiated so far in 2021. And a new survey of nearly 5,000 flight attendants from the Association of Flight… Source link

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U.S. carries out air strikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq, Syria

By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States said on Sunday it carried out another round of air strikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq and Syria, this time in response to drone attacks by the militia against U.S. personnel and facilities in Iraq. In a statement, the U.S. military said it targeted operational and weapons storage facilities at two locations in Syria and one location in Iraq. It did not disclose whether it believed anyone was killed or injured but officials said… Source link

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Google proposal is breath of fresh air for San Jose

Google’s release of details for its momentous downtown San Jose transit-oriented housing and commercial development is the best news the city has received since the pandemic hit just over a year ago. The details, unveiled Tuesday, appear to have the blessing of business, labor and community groups — a rare feat in today’s political environment. The fears that COVID-19 would potentially kill part, or all, of the project can be set aside, at least for now. The proposal still needs to… Source link

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NBA No. 1 draft pick still up in air?

Oklahoma State’s Cade Cunningham has been the favored No. 1 NBA draft pick for the majority of the college season. Right behind him is USC center Evan Mobley and Gonzaga point guard Jalen Suggs. Cunningham had an early exit in the tournament after Oklahoma State lost to Oregon State in the second round but both Mobley and Suggs are still dancing, leading their teams to the Elite Eight. All 30 NBA teams have been filtering in and out of Indianapolis to see the top three prospects play in… Source link

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Air China to buy 18 Airbus A320neo jets from GECAS subsidiary

TipRanks Analysts Say ‘Buy the Dip’ in These 3 Stocks Smart stock investing shouldn’t be emotional, but investors are only human, after all, making it difficult to follow a rational trading strategy. Investors should remember the advice of Warren Buffett: “We simply attempt to be fearful when others are greedy and to be greedy only when others are fearful.” What Buffett is advocating is the oldest of market advice: buy low and sell high. Taking this into consideration, we set out on… Source link

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American Air Borrowing $7.5 Billion in Loyalty-Backed Debt

(Bloomberg) — American Airlines Group Inc. is kicking off a $7.5 billion sale of bonds and leveraged loans backstopped by its frequent-flyer program, capitalizing on low borrowing costs to repay U.S. government loans that have helped it navigate the pandemic. The carrier is marketing two $2.5 billion series of notes maturing in 2026 and 2029, and a term loan credit facility of the same amount due in 2028, according to a news release. The new debt, which is secured against the company’s… Source link

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Chris Harrison’s ‘Bachelor’ future up in the air as Matt James, Bachelor Nation speak out

The Bachelor has a Chris Harrison problem. Well, the franchise actually has a lot of problems, but Harrison, who is essentially the face of Bachelor Nation, is one that is about to implode. As calls for Harrison’s firing grow louder, Matt James, the show’s first Black Bachelor in 25 seasons, broke his silence surrounding the controversy ahead of Monday’s new episode. James specifically called out Harrison’s “troubling and painful” words excusing historical racism. Harrison apologized and… Source link

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How Google’s hot air balloon surprised its creators

The gaggle of Google employees peered at their computer screens in bewilderment. They had spent many months honing an algorithm designed to steer an unmanned hot air balloon all the way from Puerto Rico to Peru. But something was wrong. The balloon, controlled by its machine mind, kept veering off course. Salvatore Candido of Google’s now-defunct Project Loon venture, which aimed to bring internet access to remote areas via the balloons, couldn’t explain the craft’s trajectory. His… Source link

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BreezoMeter Delivers Air Quality Data to Yahoo Weather App Users Around the World

BreezoMeter – the leading provider of real-time environmental intelligence – announced a partnership with Verizon Media – a leader in innovation, commerce and content led by its ecosystem of premium brands like Yahoo, TechCrunch and RYOT – to deliver Yahoo Weather app users access to hourly, location-based air quality data. This important tool empowers users to make informed decisions to limit their exposure to harmful air and better protect their health. This press release features… Source link

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