Nearly half of the amphibious warfare ships Marines need to deploy often are unavailable due to maintenance, according to a government watchdog. How the Navy currently manages those repairs means jarheads will continue to deploy late to the fight.
The Dec. 3 Government Accountability Office report, which detailed an audit from April 2023 to December 2024 at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, and…
Military pauses Osprey flights again after near crash
December 11, 2024
The Pentagon is temporarily pausing flights again of its fleet of V-22 Ospreys after weakened metal components possibly played a role in another near crash, the latest setback for an embattled aircraft whose safety problems have grown.
The pause was recommended last week…
Defense tech firms establish AI-focused consortium
December 11, 2024
Palantir and Anduril, two leading defense technology firms, announced today they’re creating an industry consortium to address what they see as hurtles impeding the Defense Department’s adoption of AI.
“Our goal is to deliver the technological infrastructure, from the…
California’s long-delayed $2,000 e-bike rebates are finally here
December 11, 2024
California has been attempting for years to roll out an incentive program for electric bicycles, with the project continuously delayed due to funding and mismanagement issues. Now we’ve finally received word that the long-awaited program is set to begin before the end of the year.
Electric bicycle rebates and vouchers have proven to be a powerful tool to help people replace cars or simply…
New ad for Dodge Charger Daytona EV rips into ‘soulless,’ ‘lame’ rivals
December 11, 2024
Dodge has just released a new ad for its all-electric Charger Daytona that sticks true to its engine-revving, muscle-car roots while ripping into EV rivals as “weak” and “soulless sleep pods.” Is it enough to convert its muscle-car fanbase?
The new ad aims to flip…
Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman EVs will be late, and here’s why
December 11, 2024
The electric Porsche 718 lineup is set to launch next year, bidding farewell to the gas-powered 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster. But that plan has hit a major snag in the fallout over Swedish battery maker Northvolt filing for bankruptcy.
Back in 2022, the Volkswagen subsidiary…
Ripple Sounds Alarm on Scams as XRP Rockets to Third-Largest Crypto
December 11, 2024
Ripple warns investors of escalating scams as XRP’s value surges over 400%, urging vigilance against fraud tactics like deepfakes, phishing, and fake giveaway schemes.
Ripple to Investors: Beware of Scammers Exploiting XRP’s Unstoppable Surge
Ripple has raised concerns about the surge in cryptocurrency scams as the digital asset market continues to expand. The company issued a strong warning…
‘Free at Last’: WSJ Article Fuels Speculation on Crypto’s Bright Future Under Trump
December 11, 2024
Over the weekend, a lively discussion swept through social media as cryptocurrency enthusiasts dissected a Wall Street Journal article declaring that the U.S. “war against crypto is over” with Donald Trump’s return.
Trump’s Return and the End of the Crypto Crackdown?
Ripple's Legal Chief Exposes US Regulators’ Hidden War on Crypto
December 11, 2024
Ripple’s legal chief warns that U.S. regulators’ crypto guidance signals, “Don’t even think about it,” alleging a veiled campaign to deter banks from serving the industry. In recent years, the crypto industry has faced significant challenges due to what many call…
Volkswagen CEO Olivier Blume faced a huge booing crowd in Germany today, telling tens of thousands of workers that the company isn’t operating in “a fantasy world” and that plants will be closing and jobs will be lost. Here’s the latest.
On Monday, a hundred thousand workers walked off at nine Volkswagen factories across Germany, including its EV-only factory, bringing assembly lines to a…
