Key Points The recent launch of Rivian Automotive’s R2 line of vehicles could represent a turning point for the EV maker. Forecasts call for a growth resurgence in 2027 and beyond. while Rivian may finally be having its big moment, factors like share dilution could affect how quickly this translates into higher stock prices. 10…
More than four years of war and economic isolation have shifted the balance in Russia’s relationship with China. Vladimir Putin, once a “role model” for Xi Jinping, has become a supplicant and junior partner, The Wall Street Journal reports. Both sides are working to project an image of a strong and equal alliance. But the partnership rests on a narrow foundation, the newspaper notes, and Russia and…
This podcast touches on AI. My fiancé works at Anthropic. See my full ethics disclosure here. Last season on the Platformer podcast, we explored what AI means for jobs — including the risk that huge numbers of them might soon go away. For our follow-up miniseries, I wanted to ask a more practical question: what can…
Robert Lewandowski is looking forward to providing a big lift to the Chicago Fire as he is set to join Major League Soccer. The 37-year-old, who signed a two-year contract with the Fire, knew he didn’t want to stay in Europe when his contract with Barcelona expired in May. “I couldn’t imagine myself with a…
The Chinese Communist Party purged another top official Tuesday, as Xi Jinping intensifies his anti-corruption drive. Ma Xingrui is the third Politburo member expelled since 2025 from the party’s top echelon, whose members previously enjoyed some impunity but now “drop like bowling pins,” a China-focused academic told The New York Times. Beginning in 2012, Xi’s…
Far Cry casts a huge Emmy Winner for its upcoming show. The TV series recently announced that the actress from Netflix’s Zero Day would join the cast. As production is still under wraps, more casting news can be expected. Who has been cast in the Far Cry TV show? The video game-based TV show has…
Key Points Don’t call it a comeback. Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) just posted its strongest second quarter ever. The company delivered an incredible 480,126 vehicles in that time frame, a 25% jump from last year and a 34% increase from the first quarter of this year. Deliveries far exceeded expectations. Tesla itself only expected roughly 406,000….
Don’t call it a comeback. Tesla (TSLA +0.39%) just posted its strongest second quarter ever. The company delivered an incredible 480,126 vehicles in that time frame, a 25% jump from last year and a 34% increase from the first quarter of this year. Deliveries far exceeded expectations. Tesla itself only expected roughly 406,000. Model 3…
Elena Zerkal isn’t shy about tooting her own horn over the 11 years she spent behind the wheel as a for-hire vehicle driver. “Five-star ratings, professional, I never had any problems,” she said. “Best ratings, best customer service review, everything.” But the former Lyft driver says that track record didn’t spare her from being “dumped…
Spain will play a first World Cup final since winning it in 2010 after totally outclassing Kylian Mbappe and France to win the semifinal in Dallas 2-0. Spain came into the game unbeaten in 36 games and took the lead from the penalty spot when Lucas Digne swung a leg without looking and felled Lamine…