Business, Technology
German company changes normal cars to EVs in 8 hours
Many people want to buy electric cars, especially to help the environment. However, the cost of a new EV can be very expensive.
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Business, Politics
Italy wants more trade with China, but leaves BRI
Italy has decided to leave China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). However, Italy's leader, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, said that the country can make its trading and economic connections with China better.
Business, Entertainment
Kiss retire, will perform as digital avatars
Kiss, one of the most famous glam rock bands, just finished a long farewell tour called “End of the Road.” The tour lasted four years, and the final concert was in New York City.
Business, Sports
Women’s professional sports to grow 300% in 2024
Experts at Deloitte believe that women’s professional sports will earn $1.28 billion in 2024. That’s 300% more than three years ago.
Business, Technology
Workers in Sweden support strike at Tesla
Tesla workers in Sweden have been on strike for almost one month. The CEO of Tesla, Elon Musk, made his first public comment about the strike on Thursday. He said, “this is insane.”
Business
Soon you’ll be able to buy a car on Amazon
Amazon will start selling cars and SUVs on its website.
Business, Technology
Oil company ExxonMobil to produce lithium for batteries
ExxonMobil, a major oil company, announced plans to become a leading producer of lithium. Lithium is an important material used in electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
Business
Coworking space company WeWork files for bankruptcy
WeWork, the global company that provides shared office space, has filed for bankruptcy. A few years ago, the company was one of the most valuable startups in the world.
Business
Cup Noodles will make microwave-safe package next year
Nissin has announced new packaging for its Cup Noodles in 2024. The company will use paper instead of the polystyrene it uses now.
Business
Christmas candy already in shops
During the winter holidays, retailers become really busy.
Business, Politics
US states start lawsuit against Instagram and Facebook
42 states in the US have sued Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram. The lawsuit says Meta didn't tell the truth about the risks of using its social media apps.
Business, Technology
Amazon testing robots that move like humans
Amazon is testing humanoid robots in its US warehouses to automate more tasks. The company says that the robots will give workers more time to help customers better.
Business, Technology
AI might need more electricity than a small country
Recently, artificial intelligence (AI) has become quite powerful and popular.
Business
Inflation, shrinkflation and now ‘skimpflation’
Recently, some products you see in stores are getting smaller, but the prices you pay for them are staying the same. This is called “shrinkflation.”
Business, Entertainment, Science
Lego is trying to make more environmentally friendly bricks
The company Lego, famous for making colorful plastic bricks, has decided not to make those bricks from recycled plastic bottles.
Business, Nature
Fungus and humidity cause problems for Italian wine
Italy's wine grapes are in trouble this year.
Business
Man starts lawsuit because of fast-food restaurant's advertising
Last month, Frank Siragusa was interested in Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza after seeing pictures online. But when he bought one for $5.49, he felt it didn't look like the Mexican Pizza in the advertisements.
Business, Entertainment, Sports
Disney’s ESPN will enter sports gambling business
In 2019, Walt Disney Company’s sports media business, ESPN, had opportunities to work with sports betting companies.
Business, Entertainment
“Barbie” movie earns more than $1 billion
The movie "Barbie" has made history by becoming the first billion-dollar movie directed by a woman.
Business
Lamborghini could sell 10,000 cars this year
The luxury sports car company Lamborghini could sell 10,000 cars this year for the first time in the company’s history.
