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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, who said Tuesday he was buying a Tesla to show loyalty to company CEO Elon Musk, has had plenty to say about electric vehicles over the years. Most of it is not good. Of course, Trump was once a sharp critic of Musk, too, which is especially notable given how tight the pair are now.A look at some of Trump’s comments on EVs — and Musk: Trump includes electric cars in a sour Christmas messageTrump marked Christmas 2023 with a social media post lumping “All Electric Car Lunacy” in with a number of political…
Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The…
HELSINKI — A new group of 18 satellites entered orbit Tuesday for the Thousand Sails constellation with the first launch from a new commercial launch pad.A Long March 8 rocket lifted off at 12:38 p.m. Eastern (1638 UTC) March 11 from launch pad 1 of the Hainan Commercial Launch Site near Wenchang, Hainan island. The kerosene-liquid oxygen propellant rocket illuminated clouds as it climbed into the night sky.The China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT), which provided the rocket, announced launch success in a statement just under an hour after liftoff, confirming that 18 satellites for the Thousand Sails constellations…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s version of the Elon Musk-led effort charged with making government run more efficiently struck a more collegial, bipartisan tone in its first meeting Tuesday, taking input from Democrats and hearing testimony from a broad array of government leaders.Wisconsin is one of several states that have sought to mimic the work of the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, run by billionaire Musk at the federal level. Others that have created similar groups include Florida, Oklahoma, Iowa, Missouri, Arizona, Kansas, Louisiana and New Hampshire. The Wisconsin Assembly’s GOAT committee, which stands for Government Operations, Accountability and…
Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The…
XRP has fallen below the $2 mark for the first time since early February, following the broader market breakdown that has pushed most cryptocurrencies lower. Despite the intense selling pressure, XRP has held up stronger than many other altcoins, avoiding the steep declines seen across the market. However, uncertainty remains high, with analysts divided on XRP’s next move. Related Reading Some experts believe that if XRP can reclaim key resistance levels, it could trigger a recovery rally, bringing back bullish momentum. On the other hand, bearish analysts warn of further downside, arguing that XRP’s failure to hold above support levels…
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX is pushed back from the gate at San Diego International Airport in San Diego, Aug. 24, 2024.Kevin Carter | Getty ImagesSouthwest Airlines announced Tuesday what was once unthinkable: It will start charging customers to check their luggage.It’s a $300 million gamble. Last year, Southwest said its “rigorous research” found it would lose that much in market share if it started charging bag fees. The policy has set Southwest apart from its competitors for decades.Getting rid of its famous “two bags fly free” strategy is part of a massive push at the carrier to ditch…
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., fired back at Elon Musk after the billionaire business tycoon labeled the lawmaker a “traitor” in response to a tweet in which Kelly advocated U.S. support for Ukraine.”Just left Ukraine. What I saw proved to me we can’t give up on the Ukrainian people. Everyone wants this war to end, but any agreement has to protect Ukraine’s security and can’t be a giveaway to Putin. Let me tell you about my trip and why it’s important we stand with Ukraine,” Kelly noted in his post.”You are a traitor,” Musk replied. The senator fired back, “Traitor? Elon, if…
Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The…
WASHINGTON — Mobile satellite service (MSS) operators Viasat and Space42 are exploring shared multi-orbit infrastructure to enhance and expand their direct-to-device connectivity services worldwide.The companies announced an agreement March 11 to collaborate on satellites that would pool their L- and S-band spectrum, enabling global roaming among regional mobile network operators for subscribers outside cellular coverage.“Ultimately, the question whether we build this on our own or [outsource] to a prime to do it is, or a mix of the two, is [to be decided] at the moment,” said Karim Sabbagh, CEO of United Arab Emirates-based Space42 during the Satellite Conference here.“There…