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Chinese electric carmakers continue savoring becoming Tesla-competitive in their home market — while keeping the door open to Tesla’s home court and stock market success. Chinese electric car start-up Xpeng Motors has filed for an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange. That comes after raising $400 million from Chinese media giant Alibaba, the Qatar Investment Authority, and Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala.  While Covid-19 continues, Xpeng sees the time being right with Tesla's stock still... Читать дальше...

On a rural hillside property encircled by fern-carpeted woods with breathtaking Green Mountain views, owners of the Elemental House envisioned a home enveloped by nature where they could relax with family and friends– a place uncomplicated, elegant, and beautiful, but rugged enough to withstand kids’ play and exploration.

An ecologist brings his background to bear on bird brains.

The actor: Random Roles’ bread and butter may be the character actor, but there’s also much to love and admire about the people who created those beloved characters. Paula Pell is one of those creators. A writer for Saturday Night Live for almost 25 years, Pell helped create the Spartan cheerleaders, Marty and Bobbi…

First-time buyers find property ladder even more slippery  Telegraph.co.uk

Expats will just have to book an appointment to meet the lawyer.

The ill-fated flight had many passengers who had lost their jobs.

Educational institutions are installing thermal cameras at every exit and entry point, sanitising stations and creating secure bubbles.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Heart newcomer, Park University, has been selected as the favorite to take the title in the 2020 Heart Women's Volleyball Coaches' Preseason Poll. 

The stretch of sad (but predictable) convention news continues. New York Comic Con 2020, meant to take place in October in Manhattan, has been canceled because of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Instead, ReedPop will be partnering with YouTube to move the convention online, similar to what San Diego Comic-Con did last…

A probe is underway after sheriff’s deputies pulled their guns and handcuffed three Black teenagers in California though the boys were actually the victims of an assault by a homeless man with a knife.

Bret Swanson

Politics, Americas

Open discourse itself is under assault.

One promise of the internet was to lower barriers. It would obliterate the distance limitations of geography and the gatekeeping functions of big media, big business, big academia, and big government. At first, it did this through email, blogs, and message boards. More recently, it has done so through Twitter, YouTube, and podcasts. The spectacular success of these barrier-busting technologies is, however, inviting a furious backlash. Читать дальше...

Kris Osborn

Security, Americas

The future of war is already here: U.S. Army soldiers operating modified Bradley Fighting Vehicles acquired enemy targets by operating combat drones armed with guns and sensors, as part of an exercise intended to refine unmanned systems for targeting and attack operations. 

U.S. Army soldiers operating modified Bradley Fighting Vehicles acquired enemy targets by operating combat drones armed with guns and sensors, as part of an exercise intended... Читать дальше...

The struggle against hackers is never-ending even for mega-studios like Epic, Valve, Blizzard, and Riot, so when Fall Guys kicked down the doors to the zeitgeist treehouse, it was inevitable that hackers would worm their way in, as well. Now developer Mediatonic is dealing with one of the downsides of...

Many dentists’ offices are open now, which is great news if something in your mouth has been bugging you since mid-March or if you know you need dental work done. But that doesn’t mean it’s time for business as usual if all you need is a cleaning. Dentists are especially at risk of contracting COVID-19 from patients,…

The original 911 Targa was a product of the 1960s. Convertibles were going out of style in the advent of air conditioning and looming crash standards, so Porsche threw a hoop over the cabin and ended up with a cool new model. Today you can buy a 2021 911 Targa as an alternative to a full droptop or traditional…

The Golden Knights acquired forward Chandler Stephenson, defenseman Alec Martinez, goaltender Robin Lehner and forward Nick Cousins this season to provide depth.

If you are in the market to buy a car, you can't miss these 7 savvy tips for financing a car to ensure you get the best deal.

The contribution by Airbnb made to the Indian economy was driven by guest spending during their stay, hosts investment in their properties, among others, the report said

EXCLUSIVE: 'There’s a danger that this whole thing could lead to a backwards step' for women, says Cherie Blair

A confusing executive order signed this weekend doesn't stop evictions immediately, leaving the future of eviction protections uncertain. You may still have one protection left until Aug. 24.

SCOTTISH universities and Nicola Sturgeon's government have been told to ensure thousands of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are given a university place after they were let down by a controversial exams fiasco.

Schools will need additional resources if they are going to weather the pandemic this year.