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Lidar Systems CEO Robert Sanchez’s push into EVs requires a catalyst to make the technology more economically and operationally feasible for the commercial trucking industry. During a keynote address at this year’s ACT Expo in Las Vegas, Sanchez spoke candidly about how electric trucks will fit into his company’s fleet. “From our perspective, commercial EVs need a breakthrough in battery technology and an expanded charging infrastructure to function in the real world. We need a tipping point of a credible technology breakthrough that will trigger mass adoption of the new technology,” said Sanchez, backing up his point with the evolution…
Washington – Reports that two different flags are flying outside Justice Samuel Alito’s home have sparked a political storm and renewed attention on the Supreme Court’s ethics practices, as Democrats push legislation that would require the court to adopt a binding code of conduct and urge the justices to recuse themselves from cases involving former President Donald Trump and the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Alito, his wife and the two flagsThe criticism of Alito comes after The New York Times reported that an upside-down American flag was flown outside Alito’s Virginia home in mid-January 2021, and that…
The death of Matthew Perry is still under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department and other U.S. authorities, more than six months after he was found unconscious and face-down in the “hot water side” of his home’s swimming pool in October 2023.The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the joint investigation in a statement emailed to USA Today on Tuesday. According to reports from NBC News and ABC News, a key part of the investigation is the source of the ketamine that led to Perry’s death. ABC said detectives are interviewing people who may have information about the source of…
May 23, 2024, 2:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time Maui Ocean Center Aquarium Open Ocean Exhibit. PC: Maui Ocean Center Maui Ocean Center was named the seventh best aquarium in the country in USA Today’s 2024 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. A panel of experts nominated the Maui Ocean Center as “Best Aquarium” in the country for its “high-quality exhibits and visitor interaction.” The nominations were then put to a month-long public vote. “We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who took the time to vote for us,” said Maui Marine Center General Manager Tapani Vuori. “We’re especially honored to be recognized for…
Disney CEO talks brand building and maintaining company culture at Canva Create’s inaugural event in LA New technology is a friend, not a foe, to Hollywood’s creative community. That was the message Disney CEO Bob Iger conveyed during his keynote address at the Canva Create showcase event held at SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park on Thursday morning. Iger, an investor and director of the privately held online design platform, praised Canva for embracing the potential of generative AI tools and other cutting-edge technologies to make premium visual media design tools easily accessible to the masses. Sydney, Australia-based Canva has emerged…
The NCAA and the nation’s top five conferences agreed to pay roughly $2.8 billion to settle multiple antitrust lawsuits, a landmark decision that could lay the groundwork for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could result in millions of dollars being paid directly to athletes starting as early as the fall semester of 2025.University leaders in the Pac-12 Conference voted to approve the proposal on Thursday, making the conference the last conference to approve it, according to a person with direct knowledge of the results.Southeastern Conference presidents and chancellors unanimously approved the deal early Thursday, another person familiar with the decision…
Charlie Lindgren and Ryan Leonard The successful season is officially over. The U.S. team was eliminated from the World Cup quarterfinals on Thursday afternoon in a close 1-0 loss to the Czech Republic. Playing in front of their home fans, the Czechs got the victory on a power-play goal by Boston Bruins center Pavel Zacha 6:39 into the second period. Lindgren, who made 27 saves despite allowing the runs, was named the U.S. Player of the Year after the loss. Outside of Zacha’s goal, Lindgren was impressive, helping the U.S. stay in the game after missing early chances and failing…
The establishment of the Special Investment Promotion Council (SIFC) on June 20, 2023 marks a significant step in Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and address its economic challenges. As a unified platform aimed at supporting investors and streamlining the decision-making process, the SIFC has been hailed as having the potential to revitalize the country’s commercial environment. However, the council’s organizational structure, particularly the prominent involvement of military leaders, has raised concerns about the balance between civilian oversight and military influence in economic matters. SIFC was conceived at a time of severe economic crisis in Pakistan with…
Local Taylor Swift fans were among the many who jumped on the trend and boarded Condor Airlines’ new direct flight for the Erasmus Tour. SAN ANTONIO — More and more people are jumping on the new travel trend known as “gig tripping,” but this not-so-new concept just got a lot easier for San Antonians planning a trip to Europe this summer. Local Taylor Swift fans are among the many in the Alamo City who are jumping on the trend and experiencing the Eras Tour in a unique and more affordable way, hopping on Condor Airlines’ new nonstop flight to Frankfurt,…
Small businesses are the heart of America’s Main Street. But given today’s dynamic business environment and the variety and volume of small businesses that exist in it, it can be difficult to get a sense of how they’re doing. compensate They account for 40% of the U.S. economy and 99.9% of all American businesses. Still, Intuit, which offers tax preparation software and other tools for small businesses to manage their finances, including TurboTax, QuickBooks and Credit Karma, is a big player. and Mailchimp has a unique perspective in the small business sector. and The company: Q3 2024 Revenue The company…