
Nissan Drops Smaller‑Battery Leaf S for 2026 U.S. Market
Nissan will not introduce the smaller‑battery 2026 Nissan Leaf S in the U.S., focusing instead on versions with higher range as it adjusts to consumer demand and market trends.

Nissan will not introduce the smaller‑battery 2026 Nissan Leaf S in the U.S., focusing instead on versions with higher range as it adjusts to consumer demand and market trends.

Trader Joe’s recalls frozen chicken fried rice after glass fragments were reported; consumers are advised to discard or return affected products.

Engineers have developed a 3D printing method for tungsten carbide–cobalt parts that are harder than many steels, promising stronger components for aerospace and industrial use.

Sam Altman says some companies engage in “AI washing” by blaming layoffs on AI when other forces are at play, even as real AI‑driven job displacement grows.

Elon Musk predicts AI in space within 30 months, but physics and engineering experts say environmental, power, and communications constraints make the timeline ambitious.

China unveils humanoid robots performing martial arts, prompting European scrutiny over AI advances, potential security implications, and robotics competitiveness.

Trump advisor Kevin Hassett has walked back previous calls to discipline Federal Reserve researchers, reinforcing the importance of Fed independence and unbiased economic analysis.

Analyst Gary Black predicts Netflix could emerge a winner from the Warner Bros. takeover battle and sees stock rebounding toward $100 even if Paramount wins the deal.

Oil traders are hedging against Iran-related geopolitical risks as prices rise and market volatility returns amid heightened tensions and supply uncertainty.

Court handling Elon Musk’s case is facing delays in jury selection as officials work to find impartial jurors amid widespread public opinions about the tech entrepreneur.

Mark Zuckerberg has reported contacting Tim Cook about children’s social media safety amid Facebook’s ongoing trial examining youth protection and platform policies.

JPMorgan has confirmed in court filings that it closed Donald Trump’s personal and business accounts after the Jan. 6 attack, a key fact in his ongoing lawsuit.

A dog abandoned at Las Vegas airport has been adopted by the officer who rescued him, ensuring a permanent home after a temporary stay in airport care.

Australia is considering its response after describing recent U.S. tariff increases as “unjustified,” emphasizing free trade and exploring options while engaging in ongoing dialogue.

A strike by B.C. paramedics has been avoided after the union and province reached a tentative agreement. The proposed deal now moves to members for ratification.

B.C.’s paramedics union has reached an agreement in principle with BC Emergency Health Services, avoiding potential job action. The deal now moves to a member ratification vote.

A paramedics’ union and its employer have reached an agreement in principle after negotiations. The tentative deal now moves to union members for ratification.

ProPetro is expanding its PROPWR electrified fracturing division despite a softer oilfield market, focusing on efficiency, emissions reduction, and long-term competitiveness.

Ted Sarandos defends Netflix’s strategy amid Warner Bros. Discovery deal talks, rejects “misinformation,” and reaffirms commitment to theatrical releases and long-term streaming plans.

Africa’s sulphuric acid and oleum market shows steady growth, driven by mining and fertilizer demand, with production concentrated in key industrial economies.

Rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran have already lifted oil prices; analysts warn a severe conflict disrupting key shipping routes could nearly double gasoline prices at the pump.

Dozens of prospective jurors were dismissed in Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover trial after many expressed strong negative views, complicating efforts to seat an impartial jury.

An NHS trial found a multi-cancer blood test failed to significantly reduce late-stage diagnoses, prompting health officials to reassess its future role in screening programs.

Epstein survivor Maria Farmer denounces retail billionaire Les Wexner’s House deposition as “abhorrent,” as he describes being “duped” by Jeffrey Epstein and denies knowing of his crimes