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Bigger cars are stalling progress on climate change, EPA study finds

Bigger cars are stalling progress on climate change, EPA study finds

Ram 1500 models are seen on a lot at the Mak Haik dealership on December 14, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images) American automakers and consumers are stymieing progress on cutting the carbon pollution that causes climate change, according to the findings from the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2022 Automotive Trends Report. Even though miles per gallon are gradually increasing within each vehicle weight class, the ongoing shift from sedans to trucks and SUVs, which are… Source link

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Goldman Sees Some Bargains in US But Finds S&P 500 Expensive

Goldman Sees Some Bargains in US But Finds S&P 500 Expensive

(Bloomberg) — Goldman Sachs Group Inc. sees attractive opportunities emerging in US stocks even as the S&P 500 benchmark remains expensive versus its history and accounting for interest rates. Most Read from Bloomberg The risk-reward for the S&P 500 Index remains unattractive but “the degree of valuation dispersion within the equity market is wide,” strategists including David J. Kostin wrote in a note dated Oct. 14. They see opportunities in stocks linked to quicker cash flow generation,… Source link

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Google holographic video chat booth, Project Starline, finds its way into the real world  • TechCrunch

Google holographic video chat booth, Project Starline, finds its way into the real world  • TechCrunch

To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here. We just keep getting more excited about Disrupt, but it turns out there’s other stuff going on in the world. A lot of other stuff, in fact; it’s one of those days where keeping this newsletter to a manageable length was extra tricky. Here’s what we came up with. Enjoy! — Christine and Haje The TechCrunch Top 3 You, only holographic: Never mind… Source link

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U.S. Soccer’s Sally Yates investigation finds ‘heartbreaking’ abuse in women’s soccer

U.S. Soccer’s Sally Yates investigation finds ‘heartbreaking’ abuse in women’s soccer

Sally Yates’ investigation revealed new allegations against Christy Holly, who was fired for cause by NWSL club Racing Louisville. (Photo by Joe Robbins/ISI Photos/Getty Images) (EDITOR’S NOTE: This story includes graphic depictions of sexual abuse and vulgar language that could be disturbing to some readers.) A U.S. Soccer-commissioned investigation into abuse throughout the National Women’s Soccer League unearthed new allegations of verbal, emotional and sexual misconduct at the highest… Source link

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Google’s Loon Project Finds New Life Without Google or Balloons

Google’s Loon Project Finds New Life Without Google or Balloons

Sept. 12, 2022, 10:00 AM In an earlier period of its history, Google became famous for pursuing a range of long-shot projects, such as space elevators, as well as kites that doubled as wind turbines. Among the most whimsical was Loon, a plan to use high-flying balloons to beam superfast internet to areas that couldn’t be served by more traditional means. The company shut down the project last year, and it’s uncertain whether anyone will ever build a significant balloon-based wireless… Source link

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97% of execs say we’re in a recession or headed towards one, survey finds

97% of execs say we’re in a recession or headed towards one, survey finds

The overwhelming majority of corporate executives are bracing for a recession, according to a new survey. Nearly all 70 business leaders surveyed by Stifel Financial believe the U.S. economy is either already in a recession (18%) or will face one within the next 18 months (79%). Only 3% think one will be avoided entirely. “We’ve been hearing it consistently,” said Michael Kollender, head of consumer, retail, and diversified industrials investment banking at Stifel. “They believe that we are… Source link

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