Porsche has issued a recall of 31,689 vehicles due to faulty brakes. According to the notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the front brake hoses may overtime develop cracks, leading to a loss of brake fluid in the system and reduced functionality of the front brakes. Drivers will receive a “brake fluid…
Amazon: $2 Trillion Market Cap
Amazon Inc. is an American multinational technology company founded in 1994 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and Arlington, Virginia. It specializes in e-commerce, cloud computing, online advertising, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. According to reports, Amazon hit the $2.01 trillion USD market cap mark after its shares rose nearly 4%, finishing the day at $193.61…
Volkswagen Recalls 271,330 Vehicles
Volkswagen has issued a recall of 271,330 vehicles due to faulty passenger-side airbags. According to the notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a wiring error under the front passenger seat may cause the airbags not to deploy during a crash. Affected vehicles include 2021-2024 Volkswagen Atlas and 2020-2024 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport…
Wildfire Leads To Evacuations In Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States with a population of over 4 million residents as of 2023. It is bordered by Washington, Idaho, California, and Nevada. According to reports, a wildfire that began on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in the central Oregon community of La Pine has led…
OpenAI Plans To Exit China
OpenAI has announced plans to restrict access to its application programming interface (API) in China and other countries that are not on their supported countries list. According to reports, OpenAI’s API will no longer be accessible in China starting from July 2024. ChatGPT is not available in mainland China, but Chinese companies have used OpenAI’s…
Volkswagen: $5 Billion Investment In Rivian
Volkswagen Group has announced plans to invest up to $5 billion USD in Rivian, starting with an initial investment of $1 billion USD. The additional $4 billion USD will be invested over time. According to reports, this investment will help create a joint venture between Volkswagen and Rivian to develop software technology and electrical architecture…
Fehmarnbelt Tunnel: $7.1 Billion Road and Rail Tunnel
The Fehmarnbelt Tunnel, as it’s been called, is said to be the world’s longest immersed tunnel that will connect Denmark and Germany when it opens in 2029. According to reports, the 11.2-mile tunnel will be the longest combined road and rail tunnel anywhere in the world. Construction started in 2020 with a total budget of…
Ford Recalls 552,188 Vehicles
Ford has issued a recall of 552,288 vehicles in the United States due to issues with the transmission. According to reports, the transmission can unexpectedly downshift to first gear and can cause drivers to lose control and increase the risk of a crash. There have been multiple reports by customers regarding the unexpected transmission downshifting….
Tesla Recalls 11,688 Vehicles
Tesla has issued a recall of 11,688 cybertrucks in the United States due to issues with the windshield wipers. According to the notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), excessive electrical current can cause the front windshield wiper motor controller to fail, which can reduce visibility for the driver in wet conditions and…
Saudi Arabia: 1,300 Dead In Hajj Pilgrimage
Hajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is one of the five pillars of Islam and a mandatory religious duty for Muslim adults who are physically and financially able, which must be carried out at least once in their lifetime. According to reports, Saudi authorities announced that…