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LG 65-Inch Evo G4 OLED TV Review: LG's Evo G4 TV stands out for its sleek design, user-friendly webOS interface, and the best OLED picture quality ...
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This LG 34-inch ultrawide IPS monitor is just $250: LG is offering a great deal on a huge amount of screen real estate, especially if color accuracy is important ...
pcworld.com/article/2309505/this-lg-34-inch-ultrawide-ips-monitor-is-just-250-half-off-msrp.html
49-euro ticket: over half use it permanently: More than half of people who use the Deutschlandticket for local public transport have been using it continuously ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/49-euro-ticket-ueber-die-haelfte-nutzt-es-dauerhaft/
Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid robot goes electric: Atlas lies motionless in a prone position atop interlocking gym mats. The only soundtrack is the whirring of ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/17/boston-dynamics-atlas-humanoid-robot-goes-electric/
Quick Glance: Boston Dynamics unveils eerie new fully electric humanoid robot
- Boston Dynamics has revealed a new humanoid robot named Atlas capable of complex movements.
- This model is the company's first fully electric model and boasts a wider range of motions than its predecessors.
- Atlas features advanced AI tools like machine learning and computer vision to learn from its own actions.
- The robot is being tested by Hyundai and is expected to be deployed in various applications in the coming years.
Biden: We're gonna be sending equipment to Ukraine in the next few hours: US President Joe Biden has announced that the first batch of aid to Ukraine under the ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/24/7452796/
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
The Sports Bra announces plans to franchise with investment from Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian
oregonlive.com/sports/2024/04/the-sports-bra-announces-plans-to-franchise-with-investment-from-alexis-ohanian.html
Quick Glance: The Sports Bra Announces Franchising Plans with Investment from Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian
- The Sports Bra, a now-iconic Portland destination that made history as the first women’s sports bar in the world, has announced plans to franchise and expand into other cities.
- Investment from Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian - the husband of tennis legend Serena Williams - will fund the effort in partnership with Ohanian’s 776 Foundation. All returns from the investment will be invested back into girls’ and women’s sports via the foundation, the Sports Bra wrote in a post on Instagram.
- Owner Jenny Nguyen opened The Sports Bra in Portland in 2022, and the business thrived in a city and state that has consistently showcased strong support for women’s sports.
- But the growing hype around women’s sports is not unique to Portland. The popularity of women’s professional sports has seen a significant national uptick thanks, in part, to the emerging stardom of athletes like Sophia Smith, Caitlin Clark and others.
The Chips Act has been surprisingly successful so far: More than halfway through its incentives spending, the US will have far greater scope to manage shocks
ft.com/content/26756186-99e5-448f-a451-f5e307b13723
Sequoia commits to backing Elon Musk’s xAI start-up: Venture capital firm is among investors that entrepreneur is wooing as he seeks to gain ground on rivals
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Quick Glance: Sequoia backs Elon Musk’s xAI venture
- Sequoia Capital, a well-known venture capital firm in Silicon Valley, has committed to supporting Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up xAI to help him raise billions and compete with OpenAI, Meta, and Google.
- The exact amount of Sequoia's investment in xAI remains undisclosed.
- Sequoia, an early investor in Google, YouTube, and Apple, has backed several Musk projects in recent years, including The Boring Company and SpaceX.
LG Energy Solution to minimise capex this year due to slow EV demand: South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution (LGES) said on Thursday it plans to minimise ...
reuters.com/technology/battery-firm-lg-energy-solution-q1-profit-plunges-weak-ev-sales-2024-04-25/
Hyundai pauses ads on X over antisemitic posts: Automaker Hyundai paused advertisements on the social media platform X after a sponsored post from the company ...
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Honda to set up $11 bln electric vehicle, battery plants in Canada: Honda Motor plans to invest C$15 billion ($11 billion) in new EV and battery production ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/honda-set-up-11-bln-ev-production-base-canada-2024-04-25/
Quick Glance: Honda to Establish $11 Bln EV, Battery Plants in Canada
- Honda plans to invest C$15 billion in new EV and battery production plants in Ontario alongside existing facilities to support the growth of North American demand for EVs.
- Production is set to start by 2028, with an annual capacity of up to 240,000 EVs and 36 gigawatt-hours for batteries to achieve the goal of having all North American sales from Honda be either EVs or fuel cell vehicles by 2040.
- The Canadian government and Ontario province intend to support Honda with around C$5 billion, with Honda contributing 60%-70% of the total investment to reduce costs by more than 20%.
- Honda will also collaborate with companies like Asahi Kasei and POSCO to further lower production costs and strengthen the EV supply chain in Canada, leading to an increase in jobs and economic growth.
LG Display brings new OLED panels with dynamic resolution and up to 480 Hz: LG Display begins mass production of its new OLED panels for gaming monitors ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/lg-display-bringt-neue-oled-panels-mit-dynamischer-aufloesung-und-bis-zu-480-hz/
Nomura profits surge as Japan’s stock market breaks bubble-era record: Investment bank and brokerage boosted by soaring stock and fixed-income trading
ft.com/content/1b2ec092-ed94-4624-9c8f-3a80e76b894a
LG Energy Solution to license out battery patents to block tech infringement, exec says
reuters.com/technology/lg-energy-solution-license-out-battery-patents-block-tech-infringement-exec-says-2024-04-24/
Electronics Giant LG Debuts Dollar Bond to Finance ESG Projects: LG Electronics Inc. is selling bonds denominated in US dollars to partly help the South Korean ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/electronics-giant-lg-debuts-dollar-bond-to-finance-esg-projects
Ogier wins after last day drama in Croatia: Sebastien Ogier came out on top on a dramatic final day of the Croatia Rally on Sunday with the Toyota part-timer ...
reuters.com/sports/formula1/ogier-wins-after-last-day-drama-croatia-2024-04-21/
Equities platform Midas raises $45M Series A as fintech retains its sparkle in Turkey
techcrunch.com/2024/04/19/equities-platform-midas-raises-45m-series-a-as-fintech-retains-its-sparkle-in-turkey/
Quick Glance: Midas Raises $45M in Series A Funding
- A fintech startup called Midas has successfully raised $45 million in a funding round led by Portage Ventures of Canada. This enables investors in Turkey to invest in US and Turkish equities.
- With over 2 million users in Turkey's retail market, Midas offers lower transaction and commission fees for Turkish customers. Additionally, the company provides financial content, real-time stock market data and news, as well as company profiles to educate the market.
- The new funding is intended to introduce three new products: cryptocurrency trading, mutual funds, and savings accounts. Midas plans to expand beyond Turkey and target countries in the MENA region.
- Other participants in the round included International Finance Corporation, Spark Capital, Earlybird Digital East Fund, and Revo Capital. Previously, Midas had already completed a $11 million seed round in 2022 and aims to strengthen its presence in the Turkish financial sector.
Hyundai Motor Profit Beats Estimates on Weaker Korean Won: Hyundai Motor Co. reported first-quarter profit that beat analysts’ estimates as a weaker Korean won ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/hyundai-motor-profit-beats-estimates-on-weaker-korean-won
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Fedora 40 released: The Fedora project has released the 40th version of its GNU/Linux distribution of the same name. As before, there are ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/fedora-40-veroeffentlicht/
Hyundai Motor Q1 profit falls as EV demand weakens: SEOUL -- Hyundai Motor's operating profit fell slightly in the first quarter from the same period a year ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Hyundai-Motor-Q1-profit-falls-as-EV-demand-weakens
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South Korea's LG Electronics raises $800 million dollar bond, term sheet shows: South Korea's LG Electronics has raised $800 million through a dollar bond deal ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/south-koreas-lg-electronics-plans-raise-up-1-bln-with-dollar-bonds-sources-say-2024-04-18/
ADAC: Electric cars continue to be discounted - AUTO BILD: Since the end of 2023, government funding for electric cars has been a thing of the past ...
autobild.de/artikel/adac-e-autos-weiterhin-verguenstigt-25854759.html
Got an unpatched LG 'smart' television? It could be watching you back: Four fatal flaws allow TV takeover
theregister.com/2024/04/09/lg_tv_critical_bugs/
LG's S95TR soundbar with wireless Dolby Atmos is now available for $1,500: LG's S95TR Dolby Atmos soundbar isn't cheap, but at least it includes a subwoofer and ...
engadget.com/lgs-s95tr-soundbar-with-wireless-dolby-atmos-is-now-available-for-1500-175155520.html
How investment firms shield the ultrawealthy from the IRS - ICIJ: An ICIJ investigation examining hundreds of leaked tax forms offers a glimpse into the huge ...
icij.org/inside-icij/2024/04/how-investment-firms-shield-the-ultra-wealthy-from-the-irs/
Quick Glance: How Investment Firms Shield the Ultrawealthy from the IRS
- Investment firms create opaque structures for the ultrawealthy.
- The IRS seeks to penetrate the opaque structures of the top 1%.
- The IRS struggles with opaque regulations and lack of information.
- Experts emphasize the need for professionals and transparency in the IRS.
Pensioner accidentally hit accelerator of high-speed electric car and caused four-vehicle crash
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/crime-courts/6444642/pensioner-accidentally-hit-accelerator-of-high-speed-electric-car-and-caused-four-vehicle-crash/
Alexis Ohanian makes an unprecedented investment in women’s track: Seeing “tremendous upside” in the sport, the billionaire is funding a women-only event this ...
washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2024/04/23/alexis-ohanian-is-funding-women-only-track-event-this-fall/
LG, Samsung showcase future mobility technology at leading EV conference : LG and Samsung SDI are taking part in the 37th International Electric Vehicle ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/133_373285.html
Treasurer Jim Chalmers wants stronger foreign investment rules. What does that mean?
smh.com.au/national/treasurer-jim-chalmers-wants-stronger-foreign-investment-rules-what-does-that-mean-20240425-p5fmge.html
India’s Growing Love of Girthy SUVs Extends to Electric Vehicles: More middle-class consumers are opting for roomier rides.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-26/india-s-growing-love-of-girthy-suvs-extends-to-electric-vehicles
Toyota Makes $1.4 Billion EV Investment in Indiana Facility: The latest financing effort follows an additional $1.3 billion investment at its flagship Kentucky ...
wsj.com/business/autos/toyota-makes-1-4-billion-ev-investment-in-indiana-facility-594607ac
Hyundais and houses: Japan electronics chain to sell EV-home bundles: TOKYO -- Yamada Holdings, the operator of Japan's largest home electronics retail ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Hyundais-and-houses-Japan-electronics-chain-to-sell-EV-home-bundles
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Small-time investors in Trump’s Truth Social reckon with stock collapse: Trump Media shareholders have voiced doubt and fury over the company’s plunging price ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/14/truth-social-investors-faith-trump/
Quick Glance: A Swift Tech-Stock Bubble and Burst in Three Weeks
- The value proposition of buying shares of Truth Social's parent company revolves around Donald Trump's ability to make you wealthy, a unique focus.
- Trump's history of promising financial gains extends to the realm of Truth Social stock, which currently presents a stark contrast.
- The current trajectory of Trump's stock value compared to its initial rise creates a tech-stock bubble phenomenon.
- Examining what Truth Social offers without the Trump factor reveals its foundation as a social network built on Mastodon, lacking technical uniqueness.
Hyundai Motor Q1 net profit down 1.3% to $2.5 bil. : Hyundai Motor on Thursday reported its first-quarter net income of 3.37 trillion won ($2.5 billion), down 1 ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/129_373455.html
Apple says it wants to spend more on suppliers in Vietnam: Apple Inc wants to boost its investment in Vietnam, state media quoted the U.S ...
reuters.com/technology/apple-wants-spend-more-suppliers-vietnam-2024-04-16/
Korean companies expand day care facilities for employees' kids : Samsung, Hyundai Motor, LG, POSCO and other Korean companies are rolling up their sleeves ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/419_372440.html
Quick Glance: Korean Companies Enhance Child Care Support for Employees
- Korean companies like Samsung, Hyundai Motor, LG, POSCO, and others are improving the work environment for parents balancing work and child-rearing.
- In response to the country's declining total fertility rate, these companies are taking steps to address national demographic challenges.
- Samsung has opened and expanded a new daycare center in Suwon to alleviate the childcare burden on employees.
- Other companies like POSCO and LG are also stepping up efforts to provide childcare services for their employees and combat the low birth rate.
Google plans $3 bln data center investment in Indiana, Virginia: Alphabet unit Google said on Friday it would invest $3 billion to set up a data center campus in ...
reuters.com/technology/google-plans-3-bln-data-center-investment-indiana-virginia-2024-04-26/
Toyota preps new large electric SUV, is this the Highlander EV we’ve been waiting for?
electrek.co/2024/04/25/toyota-preps-new-electric-suv-us-highlander-ev/
Dublin-Belfast train to take less than two hours and run hourly after multimillion investment
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/09/dublin-belfast-train-to-take-less-than-two-hours-and-run-hourly-after-multimillion-euro-investment/
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
South Korean firm looks at offshore wind investment: Shipbuilding giant HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is exploring investment opportunities in Scotland.
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Meta’s stock plunges on ‘aggressive’ AI spending plans: Shares in Meta plunged in premarket trading Thursday as the company’s plans to “invest aggressively” in ...
cnn.com/2024/04/25/investing/meta-stock-plunges-ai-spending/
Quick Glance: Meta Quarterly Results: Revenue Expectations Lowered, Stock Fell
- Meta's quarterly results exceeded expectations, but the revenue forecast for the next quarter was lowered.
- Despite successful ad business and increasing user numbers, Meta's stock experienced a drop of over 10 percent.
- Analysts caution about Meta's reduced revenue expectations for the second quarter, leading to investor skepticism.
- Zuckerberg plans to significantly increase investments in AI models in the coming years to enhance Meta's leading position in the artificial intelligence domain.
Biden administration agrees to provide billions to Samsung to expand chip manufacturing in Texas
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LG, POSCO cut battery investments amid EV oversupply: LG and POSCO decided to slow down their investments in the battery sector to better deal with decelerating ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/419_373485.html
Google invests $640 mln in new data centre in Netherlands: Alphabet-owned Google is investing 600 million euros ($640.62 million) in a new data centre in the ...
reuters.com/technology/google-invests-640-mln-new-data-centre-netherlands-2024-04-23/
UAE: Indians, Pakistanis among top investors in Sharjah property - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/uae/indians-pakistanis-among-top-investors-in-sharjah-property
The LG MyView Smart Monitor Is a Fun 2-in-1 Screen Made for Small Spaces: Having a smart TV built into a computer monitor was more convenient—and enjoyable—than ...
wired.com/review/lg-myview-smart-monitor-32sr85u-w/
Danish Carlsberg Group to invest about US$50.5 million in Ukrainian business: The Danish Carlsberg Group will invest about UAH 2 billion (approx. US$50 ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/24/7452793/
UAE: Some residents sell gold, jewellery as prices of yellow metal hit record - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/business/uae-some-residents-sell-gold-jewellery-as-prices-of-yellow-metal-hit-record
Insurance: Comprehensive or third-party liability, what’s the difference?: Knowing the main difference is key to making a decision that works for you
gulfnews.com/your-money/community-tips/insurance-comprehensive-or-third-party-liability-whats-the-difference-1.1713455746424
Boss behind Scarborough’s newly-approved zip line hopes project can ‘get town buzzing’ with investment and jobs
thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/politics/council/boss-behind-scarboroughs-newly-approved-zip-line-hopes-project-can-get-town-buzzing-with-investment-and-jobs-4592684
Polestar to launch its new electric SUV on Hyundai and Kia’s home turf this summer
electrek.co/2024/04/19/polestars-new-electric-suv-coming-hyundai-kia/
Apple plans to invest more than $250 mln to expand Singapore campus: Apple Inc plans to invest more than $250 million to expand its regional campus or operations ...
reuters.com/technology/apple-plans-invest-more-than-250-mln-expand-singapore-campus-2024-04-18/
GDP growth slowed to a 1.6% rate in the first quarter, well below expectations: Real GDP was expected to increase 2.4% in the first quarter on a seasonally ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/25/gdp-q1-2024-increased-at-a-1point6percent-rate.html
Quick Glance: Unlikelihood of Fed Rate Cut Before Elections Disrupts Markets
- Investors cast doubt on a Fed rate cut before September.
- Expectations are now fully priced in for a rate cut on November 6-7.
- The shift in market expectations stemmed from inflation and growth data.
- There is now an estimated 75 percent likelihood of a Fed rate cut by September.
Hyundai Motor has six of the top ten most fuel-efficient EVs in the US: If you’re looking to get the most out of your vehicle, Hyundai may be your best choice ...
electrek.co/2024/04/17/hyundai-six-top-ten-most-fuel-efficient-evs-us/
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan accelerate implementation of $5 billion investment package
saudigazette.com.sa/article/641902
Samsung, LG account for 40% of US home appliance market : Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics took up 40 percent of the home appliance market in the United ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/133_372428.html
Here's where the world's top 0.001% are putting their money, according to wealth experts
cnbc.com/2024/04/22/heres-where-the-worlds-0point001percent-are-putting-their-money-according-to-wealth-experts.html
Strong dollar prompts Korean automakers to sell more cars abroad amid sluggish domestic sales
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/419_372528.html
Real Bedford gets £3.6m cryptocurrency investment: Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss will become co-owners of Real Bedford.
bbc.com/news/articles/cv27e9qn4qno
Sony Reportedly in Talks to Join a Bid to Buy Paramount - IGN: Sony is reportedly in talks to join a joint bid with investment firm Apollo Global Management to ...
ign.com/articles/sony-reportedly-in-talks-to-join-a-bid-to-buy-paramount
Enterprise: Belfast-Dublin rail to receive multi-million investment: Cross-border rail services between Belfast and Dublin are set to benefit from a £141 ...
bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-68744414
Drew Carey Speaks Out About Funding Writers Meals Amid Strike: “It Was the Right Thing to Do”
hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/drew-carey-talks-funding-writers-meals-2023-strike-1235873989/
Hyundai IONIQ 9 three-row electric SUV preps for debut following US sighting: Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV is approaching its debut after the EV was ...
electrek.co/2024/04/09/hyundai-ioniq-9-three-row-ev-set-debut-us-sighting/
Samsung, LG, SKT, KT showcase innovative AI products at World IT Show : Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, SK Telecom, KT and other companies are showcasing ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/133_372896.html
Innocean USA Appoints Gui Borchert as Executive Creative Director: Borchert comes to the agency from Squarespace and will oversee Hyundai NA.
adweek.com/agencyspy/innocean-usa-appoints-gui-borchert-as-executive-creative-director/
China’s GDP jumps 5.3% in first quarter: Growth rate beats expectations as Beijing tries to steer manufacturing-led economic revival
ft.com/content/211467a7-5f5f-4cc7-b6fd-cd4a34eb582e
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Volkswagen announces R4bn investment in Kariega plant: Volkswagen Group Africa on Tuesday announced a R4bn investment in its manufacturing plant in Kariega ...
timeslive.co.za/motoring/news/2024-04-16-volkswagen-announces-r4bn-investment-in-kariega-plant/
Kia’s new EV6 to debut this summer with sporty GT trim following: Here’s what to expect
electrek.co/2024/04/18/kias-new-ev6-debut-summer-sporty-gt-trim-following/
Stocks are headed for a 'reset' that could hurt returns for years: CIO: People's wealth could take a huge hit as the stock market peaks after one of the longest ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-correction-recession-outlook-economy-bear-market-metals-industrials-2024-4
HSF achieves record total comprehensive income: AFTER three consecutive years of decline, Trinidad and Tobago’s Heritage and Stabilisation Fund (HSF) has turned ...
trinidadexpress.com/business/local/hsf-achieves-record-total-comprehensive-income/article_8d1ad640-fa06-11ee-bdf4-d3481b83fdfb.html
Hyundai gunning for Pikes Peak EV record: Not the I.D R one, obviously - the Ioniq 5 N will enter the production SUV/Crossover class
pistonheads.com/news/electric-vehicles/hyundai-gunning-for-pikes-peak-ev-record/48400
EV prices are down 18% over the past year as drastic price cuts take effect: Electric vehicle prices are down 18% so far this month compared to April 2023 ...
electrek.co/2024/04/18/ev-prices-down-18-last-year-drastic-price-cuts/
BlackRock steps up security for Larry Fink after ‘anti-woke’ backlash: Asset manager’s chief has become a popular target for criticism over its ESG investing ...
ft.com/content/c1296bc4-978b-45c3-83db-c798d2439062
Tesla's Musk to meet Modi in India, announce investment plans, sources say: Tesla chief Elon Musk will visit India this month to meet Prime Minister Narendra ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/teslas-musk-meet-modi-visit-india-disclose-investment-plans-sources-say-2024-04-10/
Quick Glance: Musk to Meet Modi in India and Announce Investment Plans
- Elon Musk plans to visit India to meet Narendra Modi and announce investment plans.
- Musk expected to open a new factory in India and will be accompanied by other executives.
- India reduces import taxes on electric vehicles to attract foreign investments.
- Tesla plans manufacturing plant in India with around $2 billion investment to tap into the growing EV market.
Why recycling metal is an opportunity too good to waste: Recycling energy-transition metals from battery, electric vehicles and renewable energy products offers ...
weforum.org/agenda/2024/04/why-recycling-metal-is-an-opportunity-too-good-to-waste/
Thames Water could hike bills by £200 a year to help cut sewage spills: Bill set to hit £627 by 2030 to pay for investment projects
standard.co.uk/news/london/thames-water-bill-increase-sewage-spills-b1153027.html
Tesla's Musk likely to unveil $2-$3 bln India investment during visit, sources say
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/teslas-musk-likely-unveil-2-3-bln-india-investment-during-visit-sources-say-2024-04-17/
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