DefenseNews

The US Navy is at risk of losing vital shipbuilding skills

November 12, 2024
By 2030, the U.S. could have approximately 2.1 million unfilled manufacturing jobs. Not only are these lost opportunities for American workers, but this magnitude of unfilled manufacturing jobs could negatively impact the U.S. economy, costing us more than $1 trillion by the end of the decade. Part of that cost will be realized in reduced production capacity, limited adoption of new, more…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

It’s brutal out there: Audi to slash 4,500 jobs

November 12, 2024
Following the news of sweeping cuts at Volkswagen, Nissan, and Stellantis, now VW-owned Audi announced plans to slash its workforce by 15%, with thousands of jobs on the chopping block. After sweeping layoffs at Volkswagen numbering in the tens of thousands, other jobs…
Cleantech & EV'sNews

This vintage-themed electric bike and sidecar screams old-school style

November 12, 2024
What happens when you take perhaps the most popular sidecar electric bike in the US and combine it with vintage BMW motorcycle vibes? You get the new MOD Easy Sidecar Sahara, based on the iconic 1940s BMW R 75 Sahara. The MOD Easy is a retro-themed electric bicycle from Austin-based electric bike maker MOD Bikes. It’s popularly found in its sidecar variant, the Mod Easy Sidecar, which I had the…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Canada's EV Investment at Risk Amid Trump’s Return

November 12, 2024
Canada has secured more than $50 billion in EV-related investment over the past three years, all gearing up for US demand, with Canada’s economy “deeply intertwined” with the US – but Trump may throw a major wrench into the plan. As newly elected president Donald…
CryptoNews

Ripple, XRP Fight With SEC Nears Tipping Point as Key Changes Loom

November 12, 2024
With SEC Chair Gensler possibly stepping down, Ripple’s high-stakes battle over XRP could see a swift resolution, signaling a shift in crypto regulation strategy. Gensler on the Way Out? Ripple’s Battle With SEC Over XRP Could Reach Resolution Attorney Jeremy Hogan outlined potential developments in the ongoing legal battles between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and major…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Knowledge workers are leaning on generative AI as their workloads mount

November 8, 2024
Americans are struggling at work, according to a new report from Wrike. It found that workers are saying their workloads in America have grown by 31% in the last year. Leaders put the figure even higher, saying workloads in America have increased by 46% for their department or team. Employees across the tech and financial services sectors in particular, who have witnessed wave after wave of…
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