Delays at Volkswagen’s Cariad software unit have already caused Porsche and Audi electric model launches to be pushed back. To turn things around, Volkswagen is hiring a former Tesla, Rivian, and Google executive to lead a new software design hub for future EVs. VW’s Cariad division has been a problem child for several years now.
The man accused of being Australia’s most prolific paedophile in history has been named, after a change in the country’s sex offender laws. Ashley Paul Griffith, 45, a former childcare worker, has been accused of abusing 91 girls over a 15-year period. He is facing 1,623 charges after being arrested in 2022, which include 136
On day one of Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial, assistant U.S. attorney, Danielle Sassoon, rattled off a lengthy list of potential witnesses who might be called to testify for either the government or the defense. The list, which was compiled jointly by both sides, was released during the afternoon session and included Bankman-Fried’s brother, Gabe, as
There is a story at the Conservative Party in Manchester so much bigger than the spectacle of a prime minister trying in vain not to talk about HS2 before his big speech. It raises existential questions about what the next iteration of the Conservative Party stands for. And all week it has been happening in
In this article INTC Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Pat Gelsinger, CEO, of Intel Corporation, testifies during the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing on semiconductors titled Developing Next Generation Technology for Innovation, in Russell Senate Office Building on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Intel said
David Beckham has insisted he was not upset by the criticism he received over his decision to accept millions of pounds from Qatar to serve as a football ambassador around last year’s World Cup, despite its stance on LGBTQ+ rights. Speaking at the premiere of his new Netflix documentary, when asked if he had done
Rishi Sunak will announce around £30bn of spending on road, rail and buses in his conference speech. The big spending commitment will come to sweeten the pill that the second leg of HS2, linking Birmingham and Manchester, won’t be fulfilled. Speculation about what will or won’t happen to High-Speed Rail has been raging for weeks
At least 21 people have died in a coach crash near Venice in northern Italy, according to authorities. Another 40 people are believed to be injured in the crash on Tuesday evening, while Venice prefect, Michele Di Bari, said there were 15 survivors. The president of the region of Veneto, Luca Zaia, said 21 have
Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterOct 3, 2023, 12:00 PM ET Close Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com 2-time Sports Emmy winner 2010, 2014 NMPA Writer of the Year To celebrate NASCAR’s 75th anniversary, we’re detailing our 75 favorite things about the pinnacle of stock car racing. Illustration by ESPN We are closing in on
US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been removed from office after a historic challenge to his leadership from his own party. The Republican faced a motion to vacate, which was triggered by Donald Trump ally Matt Gaetz on Monday, just months after securing the position in 15 rounds of voting. It is the first time
HS2 will start at Euston rather than Old Oak Common – but between Birmingham and Manchester it will not be high speed, Sky News understands. The rail line will stop in Manchester, but from Birmingham it will switch to use existing West Coast Mainline track. It will therefore not be high speed after Birmingham –
Superdry, the struggling London-listed fashion retailer, is close to striking a partnership with India’s biggest retailer that will release tens of millions of pounds to bolster its fragile balance sheet. Sky News has learnt that Superdry is in advanced talks with Reliance Brands, part of the vast Mumbai-headquartered conglomerate, about a new licensing joint venture.
D’Arcy Maine, ESPN.com Oct 3, 2023, 09:42 AM ET Another week, more discontent from professional tennis players. In a season marred by concerns regarding scheduling, lack of transparency and unequal prize money, we’re not done hearing from players just yet. Last week, Zizou Bergs, currently ranked No. 181 in the world, posted on his Instagram
Young, Scottish automaker Munro Vehicles has come a long way in its short tenure, hoping to deliver two versions of its 4×4 EV truck to customers soon. Today, the company has unveiled an upgraded production version of the M-Series truck, but is asking for a hefty sum via a crowdfunding campaign to scale production and
In this article MSFT GOOGL Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during afternoon trading on September 26, 2023 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our new, international markets
A 12-year-old boy is in a critical condition after he and a man in his 50s were struck by lightning during a school football tournament. The incident took place during the district tournament at The Sele School in Hertfordshire on Monday afternoon. The boy was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge in a critical condition,
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has continued to dodge questions on the future of HS2, despite the issue dominating his party’s conference in Manchester. Sky News reported on Monday that the northern leg of the high speed rail line between Birmingham and Manchester will be axed after weeks of speculation. The confirmation led to even more
In this article MSFT GOOGL GOOG Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella arrives at federal court on October 2, 2023 in Washington, DC. Nadella is testifying in the antitrust trial to determine if Alphabet Inc.’s Google maintains a monopoly in the online search business, which is expected to last into November.
Food prices have dropped for the first month in more than two years, according to an industry lobby group that says food inflation is now in single digits. The British Retail Consortium (BRC)-NielsenIQ Shop Price Index found food inflation eased to an annual rate of 9.9% in September, which is down from 11.5% in August.
Several leading Chinese EV makers, including BYD and NIO, posted strong sales results this week. NIO hit a new record in Q3, while BYD continued its dominant streak with record-breaking EV sales in September. BYD record September EV sales close gap with Tesla China continues leading the way in the auto industry’s shift to electric