Eleanor, a legendary Ford Mustang, has gained iconic status through its numerous Hollywood appearances. While its fame has become somewhat diluted due to overuse, this particular Eleanor stands out as a truly exceptional example. Restored with meticulous attention to detail, it’s a certified Eleanor Tribute Edition, capturing the essence of the car driven by Nicholas Cage in the film. Under the hood, a 351ci Windsor V8 engine with performance upgrades, paired with a Tremec five-speed manual transmission and a dual side-exit exhaust system, delivers a thrilling combination of power and sound. The car’s handling and braking have been enhanced with…
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The race to colonize the Moon is heating up, with companies worldwide developing innovative technologies to support human habitation. One such company, Honeybee Robotics, has been making significant strides with its Lunar Array Mast and Power System (LAMPS). This deployable solar array system is designed to harness the Sun’s energy in permanently shadowed lunar craters, where future human activity is expected to be concentrated. LAMPS is a crucial component of a sustainable lunar colony. By providing a reliable source of power, it will enable astronauts to conduct research, operate equipment, and maintain essential life support systems. The system’s ability to…
The U.S. Secret Service insignia is pictured on a wall at the Secret Service headquarters in Washington.Kevin Lamarque | ReutersThe U.S. Secret Service is investigating allegations that one of its agents sexually assaulted a female staff member of the office of Vice President Kamala Harris, the agency confirmed Wednesday.The agent, who was a member of Harris’ protective detail, has been placed on administrative leave.He allegedly forced himself onto the woman and groped her in her hotel room after eating a meal and drinking alcohol with her and several other Harris staffers at a restaurant in Green Bay, Wisconsin, during a…
Image source: Getty Images Looking back over the last 10 years, Greggs (LSE: GRG) shares have been a standout performer on the FTSE 250. From a single shop, the baker has become a high street staple. In the last decade, its share price has climbed by over 490%. This year the retailer has kept up that strong performance, rising by 19.4% year to date. For comparison, the FTSE 250 is up 6.7% across the same period. I think the FTSE 250 is full to the brim with quality. But, on paper, given its growth, there’s certainly a case to be…
Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, recently closed a deal to buy 1.3 million carbon removal credits from commercial tree plantations in Latin America, with an option for an additional 2.6 million credits through 2038. The agreement, called “one of the largest of its kind,” was struck with Latin America’s largest investment bank, BTG Pactual. The Forests & Finance policy assessment platform rates BTG Pactual’s environment policies at a 0.9 of 10 due to billions invested in beef and pulp companies with links to deforestation. The Meta deal with BTG was struck through its forestry project, the Timberland…
Key Takeaways AminoChain is developing a decentralized biobank and Layer 2 network for secure medical data sharing. The Specimen Center will be AminoChain’s first application, facilitating interoperable biobank networks. Share this article Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) has made its first investment in a decentralized science (DeSci) project, backing AminoChain with $5M in a seed funding round. In 1951, Henrietta Lacks’ cells were taken without her knowledge or consent. Her cells, known now as “HeLa” cells, went on to become one of the most important tools in modern medicine, leading to breakthroughs in healthcare from the polio vaccine to cancer treatments. For…
NEW YORK (AP) — The rush for gold just keeps coming.Gold hit another all-time high this week. Recent gains for the precious metal are largely credited to ongoing economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and strong demand from central banks around the world.If trends continue, analysts have bullish outlooks on the price of gold for the months ahead. But the future is never promised. Here’s what you need to know.Where does the price of gold stand today?The New York spot price of gold closed Tuesday at just over $2,657 per Troy ounce — the standard for measuring precious metals, which is equivalent…
(Reuters) -U.S. Steel said on Wednesday the board of arbitration has ruled in favor of Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion buyout of the company, but the United Steelworkers union disagreed with the decision. The board, jointly selected by the company and the union to settle disputes, ruled that U.S. Steel had satisfied each of the conditions of the successorship clause of its basic labor agreement with the USW. “The arbitrators accepted at face-value Nippon Steel’s statement that it would assume the Basic Labor Agreement,” USW said. The union said the decision did not change its opposition to the deal. Japan-based Nippon…
(Reuters) -Micron Technology (MU) forecast first-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, betting on strong demand for its high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips used by the AI industry, sending the company’s shares up 10% after the bell.The company is one of the only three providers of HBM chips along with South Korea’s SK Hynix and Samsung, which has allowed the U.S. firm to cash in on demand for semiconductors that help power generative AI technology.The AI boom has also helped Micron cushion the hit from a memory chip inventory glut in PC and smartphone markets.The company forecast revenue of…
The Brazilian proverb of an alligator turning into a log during a flood offers a poignant metaphor for the current state of the automotive industry. As the world grapples with economic uncertainty and the transition to electric vehicles, traditional rivalries have been replaced by strategic partnerships. These alliances, far from being driven by synergies or shared visions, are often born out of desperation. In the face of declining sales and rising costs, automakers are scrambling to find ways to survive. The push for electric vehicles has placed immense pressure on the industry to invest in new technologies and infrastructure. As…