Air Force Global Strike Command carried out a test of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile late Tuesday night. The ICBM, which was equipped with multiple targeted reentry vehicles, launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at about 11 p.m. Pacific time. It then flew about 4,200 miles, at roughly 15,000 miles per hour, to a ballistic missile test site in the…
‘Fat Leonard,’ Navy scandal mastermind, sentenced to 15 years
November 7, 2024
SAN DIEGO — Former military defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in prison for masterminding a decade-long bribery scheme that swept up dozens of U.S. Navy officers, federal prosecutors said.
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Boeing factory strike ends as machinists vote to accept contract
November 7, 2024
SEATTLE — Factory workers at Boeing voted to accept a contract offer and end their strike after more than seven weeks, clearing the way for the aerospace giant to resume production of its bestselling airliner and generate much-needed cash.
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Ford is losing two of its most experienced leadership team members in Germany. The long-time leaders are leaving their roles as Ford continues restructuring its business overseas.
Ford downsizes leadership in Germany again
In June, Ford lost its top European executive, Martin Sander, who left to join Volkswagen. The position was eliminated as part of Ford’s plans to reduce headcount in the…
Honda's Prologue electric SUV is taking the US by storm
November 7, 2024
Honda’s first electric SUV, the Prologue, is already a top-selling EV in the US. With demand picking up, the Honda Prologue is shaping up to be a hit.
Honda Prologue EV sales are picking up in the US
The electric SUV was the fifth best-selling EV in the US, with sales…
Tzitzikostas: Backing E-Mobility and the 2035 ICE Car Ban
November 7, 2024
The next European commissioner for sustainable transport drew a hard line in a hearing this week: Apostolos Tzitzikostas backs e-mobility and has no intention of watering down the EU’s plan to ban new registrations for ICE cars in 2035. Problem is, it’s not clear how he…
Dogecoin is set for a major rally, with veteran trader Peter Brandt forecasting new all-time highs as Elon Musk’s influence and a channel breakout drive momentum.
Peter Brandt Predicts DOGE Rally: Channel Breakout Signals New Highs With Elon Musk in Play
Veteran trader and chart analyst Peter Brandt has indicated optimism about (DOGE) upcoming price trajectory, suggesting a likely surge in its…
Former Employee's Hidden Code Turns Workplace Into Crypto Mine
November 7, 2024
A Minnesota man, Joshua Paul Armbrust, 44, has been indicted for a “cryptojacking” scheme that exploited his former employer’s computing resources to mine ether (ETH), causing over $45,000 in damages, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of…
Vires in Numeris: Ethereum's Main Rival Grows in October, Flips BNB to Become the Fourth Largest Token
November 7, 2024
In October, Solana outperformed Ethereum in several key metrics. The token surpassed Ethereum in market share for decentralized exchanges, economic value, and liquidity inflows. Additionally, SOL demonstrated strong price performance, reaching over $180 on election day and…
Mike Verdu of Netflix Games leads new generative AI initiative
November 5, 2024
Mike Verdu, who had largely spearheaded Netflix’s foray into gaming in recent years as VP of Netflix Games, announced on LinkedIn a new role within Netflix Games leading the company’s effort to capitalize on generative AI.
The role, Vice President of GenAI for Games, focuses on using generative AI for the next step in creating games with big teams. “GenAI is that next challenge. I don’t…
