BMW CEO: A 2035 gasoline ban will hit the European car industry ‘in its heart’ and make it reliant on Chinese batteries
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said the EU’s ban on gasoline cars could “threaten the European automotive industry in its heart.” The European Union needs to move away from its planned ban on gasoline vehicles if it wants to reduce reliance on China for batteries, BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said on Tuesday. Zipse was addressing attendees…
The US fined Lufthansa a record $4 million for discrimination after it stopped 128 Jewish passengers from boarding a connecting flight
Lufthansa says the incident was more due to confusion than discrimination but has accepted the penalty. Lufthansa has been fined $4 million by the Department of Transportation after it was found to have discriminated against 128 Jewish passengers. According to the DoT, the German flag carrier’s fine is the largest issued against an airline for…
China’s EV giants shine at Europe’s largest auto show while local rivals despair
BYD launched the Sealion 7 electric SUV at the Paris Motor Show. Automakers flocked to Paris for Europe’s largest motor show this week — and China’s EV giants were the star attraction. BYD, Xpeng, and Leapmotor showcased new vehicles at the Paris Motor Show, even as the European Union prepares to impose punishing tariffs on…
I’m giving dating apps another try as a single mom. Men interested in open relationships are a green flag.
Nicola Prentis finds that men seeking open relationships are more honest about what they want. The first time I dated a non-monogamous man was in 2012. That lasted a year and a half until I met someone else and transitioned into a more traditional, monogamous relationship that lasted five years. In hindsight, the earlier relationship…
‘October theory’ explains why fall is a better time for hitting your goals than New Year’s
As the ball drops on New Year’s Eve, many people hope they can stick to their resolutions for the next 12 months. For those who struggle to meet their yearly goals, the issue might just be timing. According to “October theory,” a concept that originated on TikTok in 2023 and recently went viral, people feel…
I spent 2 hours in a Jackson Hole vacation home that costs over $10 million. Check out the ultra-luxury details.
A luxury vacation home in Jackson, Wyoming, is available for co-ownership through Pacaso. The wealthy are paying more than $1 million to sleep in the vacation home of their dreams — for about six weeks a year. They’re going in on homes that cost more than $10 million with up to seven other buyers. For…
Tom Brady is set to become the NFL’s newest minority owner after league approves Las Vegas Raiders deal
Tom Brady will be the NFL’s newest owner. The NFL voted to approve his purchase of a minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders. Tom Brady — the star quarterback and seven-time Super Bowl champion — has been approved to acquire a 5% stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, a source close to Brady and…
Triller is finally a public company after years of false starts. Here’s its pitch to investors.
Triller is now listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker ILLR. The creator services, entertainment, and marketing company Triller — which once positioned itself as a rival to TikTok — made its stock market debut on the Nasdaq Wednesday. The company went public via a reverse merger with AGBA Group Holding Limited, a Hong Kong-based…
Citi’s regulatory nightmare still haunts CEO Jane Fraser
Analysts turned up the heat on Citi CEO Jane Fraser during the bank’s third-quarter earnings call. Citi topped Wall Street expectations this quarter, but CEO Jane Fraser was dogged by questions regarding the bank’s regulatory fate. In early October, Sen. Elizabeth Warren urged the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to place growth restrictions…
