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Volkswagen AG will invest $5 billion to form a joint venture with electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive Inc., throwing a lifeline to the struggling startup and giving the German automaker access to the American EV company’s technology. VW said in a release that it will invest $1 billion immediately in Rivian and an additional $4 billion over time. The companies said the new venture will be “equally controlled and owned.” The companies said they will develop “next generation” battery-powered vehicles with leading edge software. Rivian’s shares jumped in aftermarket trading, gaining as much as 37%. Through Tuesday’s close, Rivian’s stock…

King Charles and Queen Camilla welcome Japanese Emperor Naruhito to UKEmperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan have visited Buckingham Palace where they were hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla.At the start of their state visit to the UK, the Japanese royals gave symbolic presents – a black lacquerware box for the King and a brocade handbag for the Queen, plus a framed photo of the emperor and empress.The visit began on Tuesday morning with a ceremonial greeting at Horse Guards Parade.In the blazing sunshine the Japanese visitors were able to observe the guard of honour.In what must have…

There’s nothing quite like a summer spent hopping around Europe. With millennia of history, some of the best restaurants in the world and top-notch museums, there are plenty of places to explore, whether it’s your first visit or your hundredth. Unfortunately, those same wonderful qualities attract masses of tourists, especially during the summer high season.This summer is expected to be no different, with hordes of travelers forecast to flock to popular destinations across the continent, including for events like the Paris Olympics. But while cities like Venice, Italy, and Amsterdam hope to limit overtourism by taking steps such as implementing…

I dearly love a paperback book that I can bend, touch, smell, and display on my bookshelf when I’m done. But there’s no doubt that ebook readers (also called e-readers) make life easier—they might just make you read more too. E-readers let you carry thousands of books or dozens of audiobooks in a single, slim, rectangular tablet; they have paperlike screens that are easy on the eyes; and they won’t inundate you with distracting notifications. Books can also be expensive and take up a lot of physical space, but that’s not a problem with ebooks. Even better, you can check…

I used to go through a bottle of tiny spice blends a week (at least!) cooking for a large family at home. I decided to try my hand at creating my own and I haven’t looked back. This chili seasoning recipe combines flavorful ingredients without the preservatives and additives. Add it to your next batch of chili, or season some scrambled eggs for breakfast! The Best Chili Seasoning Once I started making my own homemade spice blends from bulk ingredients, I was shocked at how much one little packet of spices in the store cost. For the price of only…

In 2003, Chipotle issued its first Celebrity Card to Ozzy Osborne, who sang the praises of the fast-casual restaurant chain on his then-hit reality show. In the 21 years to follow, many other celebrities and superfans have been graced with the recognition. Now it’s your turn. Chipotle plans to give up to five customers their own Celebrity Card, which will give them access to one free meal a day at the restaurant as well as catering for up to 50 people once a year. Want in? You’ll have to submit a video, photo, poem, essay, artwork, song, or other expression…

Fans take to the streets from Kabul to Kandahar and Khost to Laghman as Afghanistan reach first-ever World Cup semifinal.Zikria, a 30-year-old Kabul resident, stayed up after the predawn prayers to follow Afghanistan’s ICC T20 World Cup 2024 virtual knockout match against Bangladesh that started at 5am (00:30 GMT). Four and a half hours and multiple rain interruptions later, Afghanistan edged Bangladesh in a thrilling contest and booked their maiden semifinal appearance at the tournament. “I kept praying [for Afghanistan] throughout the match,” Zikria told Al Jazeera. “I am proud of my team, my captain Rashid Khan and all the support…

Car dealerships in North America are still wrestling with major disruptions that started last week with cyberattacks on a company whose software is used widely in the auto retail sales sector. CDK Global, a company that provides software for thousands of auto dealers in the U.S. and Canada, was hit by back-to-back cyberattacks Wednesday. That led to an outage that has continued to impact operations. For prospective car buyers, that’s meant delays at dealerships or vehicle orders written up by hand. There’s no immediate end in sight, but CDK says it expects the restoration process to take “several days” to…

China’s lunar probe has returned to Earth with the first ever samples from the Moon’s unexplored far side.The Chang’e-6 landed in the Inner Mongolia desert on Tuesday, after a nearly two-month long mission that was fraught with risks, state media report.Scientists are eagerly awaiting the Chang’e 6 as the samples could answer key questions about how planets are formed.China is the only country to have landed on the far side of the Moon, having done so before in 2019.The far side – which faces away from Earth – is technically challenging to reach due to its distance, and its difficult…

Banking-as-a-service (BaaS) platforms are instrumental in driving access to digital financial services by introducing fintech capabilities to non-bank businesses. Multiple businesses are tapping these platforms to circumvent the need to build their own tech infrastructure and the bureaucratic processes of acquiring the requisite regulatory approvals to offer financial services including card payments and lending. Globally, projections show that businesses will over the next decade keep tapping BaaS platforms to launch new financial services, grow their revenues and improve customer experience and retention. The increased adoption will drive the BaaS market value to $22.6 billion by 2032, sustained by a 19.3%…

The online world is more important than ever before, especially when it comes to business. It’s the single best way to get the word out about your company and the items you sell. Think about it, you’re opening yourself up to a potential audience of millions, many of whom will be interested in what you have to offer. This post covers the surest ways to boost your online presence! Let’s get started. Marketing Strategies to Boost Your Online Presence While knowing that you need to get the word out about your product or business is one thing, understanding the best…

Assange to plead guilty to one charge of espionage and return home to Australia after decades fighting US extradition.WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been freed from prison in the United Kingdom and is on his way home to Australia after agreeing to plead guilty to a single charge of breaching the espionage law in the United States. Assange, 52, will plead guilty to one count of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified US national defence documents, according to a filing in the US District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands. He was freed from the UK’s high-security Belmarsh prison on…