CDU-Generalsekretär Carsten Linnemann unterstützt die Pläne, Minijobs rentenversicherungspflichtig zu machen, um die Rente für diese Gruppe zu sichern.
Back-to-back earthquakes along Venezuela’s Caribbean coast have claimed at least 1,430 lives, with hundreds of buildings collapsed and thousands missing. In Caracas, families search the Bello Monte mortuary for loved ones amid criticism of the government’s response.
Analysts predict the US auto market may decline by over 2 million units by 2040 due to falling birth rates, high car prices, and shifting consumer behaviors, leading to fierce competition among automakers.
Noruega celebra su clasificación a octavos de final del Mundial tras 28 años, atribuyendo el éxito a su modelo de desarrollo de futbol basado en voluntarios, la permanencia de jóvenes en clubes locales y la diversión sobre la victoria, según Lise Klaveness.
Mexico's new UK ambassador, Alejandro Gertz Manero, disclosed extensive wealth including luxury cars, properties, and jewellery, contrasting sharply with the governing Morena party's austerity motto. This follows several scandals involving other Morena officials exhibiting opulent lifestyles.
Martha Reeves reflects on her career at Motown Records, comparing its production to Ford's assembly line, and the genius of artists like Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. She discusses the creation of "Dancing in the Street" and its role in the civil rights movement, her friendships with Dusty Springfield, and touring the Jim Crow South.
Wolfgang Porsche has reportedly abandoned plans for a private 500-meter tunnel to his Salzburg villa, the Paschinger Schlössl, following public backlash over the 'tunnel for one' project. He has now put the historic property, once home to Stefan Zweig, on the market for €12.7m, with the tunnel's planning permission cited as a key selling point.
A record 156 new car models are expected to launch in the Chinese market in the second half of 2026, with 90% being EVs. This influx is intensifying competition and raising concerns about profitability for smaller players amidst a looming price war.
El biólogo molecular Gary Ruvkun, ganador del Nobel de Medicina 2024, reflexiona sobre la ciencia en España y su propia carrera. Destaca la importancia de los microARN y la investigación con organismos simples como el gusano C. elegans. Critica la desinformación en redes sociales y la visión de Elon Musk sobre Marte.
Polestar will be barred from selling new models in the US starting in 2027 due to the Connected Vehicle Rule, which prohibits vehicles with Chinese or Russian software/hardware over national security concerns. Polestar is majority-owned by China's Geely.
Delhi's Group of Ministers is divided on whether to offer incentives for strong hybrid vehicles in the upcoming EV Policy 2.0, which aims for a 50% waiver on road tax and registration fees for hybrids up to Rs 30 lakh. The debate pits zero-emission advocates against those seeing hybrids as a transitional technology.
Polestar, the Swedish EV maker owned by Geely, cannot sell new cars in the US due to a Department of Commerce decision under the Trump administration's "Connected Vehicle Rule." The company will continue selling existing stock and focus on Europe.
The US Commerce Department has banned imports of new Polestar models from model year 2027 onward, citing a rule against connected cars from automakers with Chinese links. This decision blocks future models like the Polestar 5 and 6, though existing Polestar 3 and 4 SUVs will continue to be sold.
Rockstar has opened pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI, set for a November 19 release on PS5 and Xbox, with standard editions priced at $80/£70/€80. The game will be digital-only at launch, focusing on a single-player experience set in Leonida/Vice City, despite production delays and a unionization lawsuit.
The US Department of Transportation has proposed new regulations that would allow autonomous vehicles to be manufactured without brake pedals. This change aims to remove regulatory barriers for companies developing fully self-driving cars, with a 30-day public comment period before a final decision.
Ab 1. Juli gelten neue Verkehrsregeln: Punktehandel wird mit bis zu 30.000 Euro Bußgeld verboten. Scancars zur automatisierten Parkraumüberwachung werden eingeführt. Die Verfolgungsverjährung für Ordnungswidrigkeiten steigt von drei auf sechs Monate.
Bedford Borough Council apologised after drivers whose cars were stranded at Bedford railway station following a fatal train crash were issued parking fines. The council stated it took corrective action and asked affected drivers to email for rescinded tickets.
Bedford Borough Council apologized after drivers received penalty charge notices for cars left at Bedford railway station following a fatal train crash that killed a 60-year-old driver and injured over 100. Passengers, unable to retrieve vehicles due to police advice, found fines issued hours after their paid parking expired.
Vinícius Júnior led Brazil to a dominant victory over Scotland in a World Cup match in Miami, scoring twice. The game, attended by Brazilian celebrities like Ronaldinho, saw Matheus Cunha and Neymar also contribute, securing Brazil's qualification amidst a vibrant, Brazil-heavy atmosphere.
Waymo is testing self-driving cars in London, facing challenges but offering potential independence for people with disabilities. Concerns include surveillance, job losses for drivers, and safety, though data suggests AVs may be safer than human drivers. Regulation and disabled people's inclusion in the conversation are crucial.
Skådespelerskan Juliette Binoche besöker Bergmanveckan på Fårö för första gången. Hon uttrycker djup beundran för Ingmar Bergmans verk och sitt eget skådespelararbete, samt presenterar sin dokumentärfilm "In-i motion".
Hong Kong police arrested a 41-year-old mainland Chinese man for allegedly impersonating a registered ride-hailing driver and working illegally. He was also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud and breaching visa conditions. A 24-year-old local man was also arrested.
US-Präsident Trump kritisiert NATO-Verbündete scharf für mangelnde Unterstützung im Iran-Krieg und droht mit Truppenabzug. Verteidigungsminister Hegseth kündigt Überprüfung der US-Truppenpräsenz in Europa an. Pistorius warnt vor "gefährlichen Fähigkeitslücken" bei einem zu schnellen Übergang der Verantwortung.
New report reveals license plate cameras with special sensors can collect unique identifiers from phones and other Bluetooth devices, potentially allowing law enforcement to track drivers and passengers. Leonardo's SignalTrace system is highlighted for its ability to create 'electronic fingerprints' of devices traveling together.
