Cuba experienced another nationwide power grid failure on Sunday, plunging the country into darkness. The state utility, UNE, attributed the "total disconnection" to aging equipment and the US energy embargo, which has halted fuel deliveries for power stations, making normal life difficult for residents.
Rivian's e-bike spinoff, Also, will finally begin delivering its $4,500 TM-B Launch Edition e-bikes next week, with all units expected to ship by September. The deliveries come after months of delays attributed to unspecified global supply chain issues, leading to customer frustration.
Porsche AG achieves a 34% increase in first-half operating profit to €1.35 billion, beating analyst projections, despite a 16.5% drop in vehicle deliveries and 5.1% revenue decrease, attributed to cost management and strategic product mix adjustments.
Yash Thakur, a 27-year-old Vidarbha pacer, made his T20I debut for India against Zimbabwe, surprising many with his immediate impact, bowling at 140 kmph and taking 4 wickets in 2 matches, fulfilling a lifelong dream despite a non-traditional path and personal setbacks.
eBay and three former executives will pay nearly $56 million to settle a lawsuit over a 2019 cyberstalking and harassment campaign targeting two journalists, Ina and David Steiner, who run the news website EcommerceBytes.
Geely and Ford have established a joint venture to assemble multi-energy and electric vehicles at Ford's idle Almussafes factory in Valencia, Spain, with deliveries expected to start in 2028. Geely will hold 34% and Ford 66% of the venture, aiming to optimize factory utilization and secure employment.
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev visited Berlin for talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, signing a strategic partnership declaration. Discussions centered on increasing Azerbaijani gas supplies to Germany via the Southern Gas Corridor and developing the Middle Corridor trade route, as Europe seeks to reduce reliance on Russian energy.
Boeing and Airbus are focusing on delivering existing aircraft orders and addressing production bottlenecks, with airline customers prioritizing current models over new ones. Both planemakers are mapping out next-generation narrow-body jets for the 2030s, but immediate tasks involve ramping up production and certifications.
A New Yorker recounts furnishing a new Brooklyn apartment by shopping locally with Caroline Weaver, founder of the Locavore Guide, highlighting the benefits of supporting small businesses and community engagement over online retail.
The FBI is seeking potential victims of a malware campaign involving eight Steam games that allegedly infected 8,000 devices, accessed 80 crypto wallets, and stole over $220,000. Zyaire Dontaevious Zamarion Wilkins was arrested in connection with financing and marketing the infected games.
US Central Command has lost nearly 30 MQ-9 Reaper drones to Iranian forces since the conflict began, with total aircraft losses reaching 42. These drones, vital for surveillance and strike missions in West Asia, have become vulnerable targets due to predictable flight paths against advanced air defenses. India is also procuring 23 Reapers for over $3 billion.
Donald Trump is urging the Supreme Court to review its birthright citizenship ruling, citing billboards in Mexico advertising birthing services. The court previously rejected his attempt to restrict citizenship for children born in the US to non-citizens.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced Bulgaria can no longer provide weapons and military equipment to Ukraine, stating stockpiles are exhausted. While financial support continues, further arms deliveries are halted, aligning with previous government decisions and contrasting with Ukraine's appeals for more aid.
Poland's Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz announced an investigation into the leak of secret Patriot missile deliveries to Ukraine. The controversy arose after social media revealed the transfer, prompting criticism from the former defense minister and a decision to declassify all donations to Ukraine.
The once-a-day Wegovy weight-loss pill, containing semaglutide, is now available in UK high street and online pharmacies for private prescription. It is not yet available on the NHS. The pill offers a needle-free alternative to the jab but requires specific administration on an empty stomach.
Maternity hospitals in Sudan's Omdurman and Khartoum have resumed operations after closures due to war, offering a vital sense of safety to mothers. Despite ongoing economic and logistical challenges, including medication shortages and high costs, services are expanding, with Omdurman Maternity Hospital now handling around 60 births daily.
China's electric and plug-in hybrid car deliveries fell 7% year-on-year in the last month to 1.04 million units, according to the China Passenger Car Association. Weak consumer sentiment and expectations of further price cuts are impacting sales.
The Al-Dayat maternity hospital in Omdurman, Sudan, has reopened after being closed due to war. Mothers are returning to access essential care, navigating economic hardship and logistical difficulties. Despite ongoing challenges like medicine shortages and staff gaps, the resumption of services is a vital sign of recovery for the capital's health sector.
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has started a 10-year survey of the universe. Scientists developed diving suits for cyborg cockroaches for search and rescue. NASA awarded contracts for 2028 Moon Base payload deliveries.
Tesla reported second-quarter vehicle deliveries and production significantly exceeding Wall Street expectations, yet its shares fell by 6%. The company is working to recover from consecutive annual sales declines, facing increased competition and consumer backlash against Elon Musk, while also expanding into new products like Semi trucks and Cybercab.
Stellantis-backed Leapmotor reported record electric vehicle deliveries of 93,376 units last month, a 94.5% year-on-year increase. The company, which offers midsize EVs at about half the price of Tesla models, has seen sales jump due to technological advancements and new models.
Abhishek Sharma set a new record in the first T20I against England, becoming the fastest batter from a Full Member nation to hit 100 sixes in T20 Internationals, achieving the feat in 785 balls. He also became the fifth Indian to reach this milestone.
Abhishek Sharma set a new record in the first T20I against England, becoming the fastest batter from a Full Member nation to hit 100 sixes in T20 Internationals, achieving the feat in 785 balls. He also became the fifth Indian to reach this milestone.
Chinese carmakers face a brutal price war due to weak buying interest and policy changes. AlixPartners forecasts 24.6 million light vehicle deliveries this year, with 10 million exports, but domestic sales are expected to decline 27.7%.
