Month: April 2022
Ukraine says Russian cyberattack sought to shut down energy grid
Russian military hackers tried and failed to attack Ukraine’s energy infrastructure last week, the country’s government and a major cybersecurity company said Tuesday. The attack was designed to infiltrate computers connected to multiple substations, then delete all files, which would shut that infrastructure down, according to Ukraine’s summary of the incident. ESET, a Slovakia-based cybersecurity company working […]
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EV maker Lucid debuts its latest Tesla rival, a high-performance luxury sedan with a 446-mile range
With 1,050 horsepower, the new Grand Touring Performance edition becomes the most powerful version of Lucid’s electric Air sedan. Lucid Motors Electric-vehicle maker Lucid is debuting a new edition of its popular and powerful Air luxury sedan. The Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance, announced Tuesday, will ship with 1,050 horsepower and a starting price tag […]
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Lululemon launches a trade-in and resell program as shoppers grapple with inflation
Lululemon will debut a trade-in and resale option for its gently used leggings, tops and jackets later this month following a successful pilot program prompted by rising consumer prices and a commitment to sustainable purchasing. The rollout of Lululemon’s “Like New” program comes after the retailer tested the so-called re-commerce platform for customers in Texas […]
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NY Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin arrested in campaign finance fraud case: sources
New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin speaks during the 2022 New York State Democratic Convention at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel on February 17, 2022 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin has surrendered to authorities to face campaign finance fraud-related charges in connection […]
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UK PM Johnson and Finance Minister Sunak fined for Covid lockdown breaches
Johnson is set to be fined by police for breaching Covid-19 lockdown regulations. Wpa Pool | Getty Images News | Getty Images LONDON — U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Finance Minister Rishi Sunak are set to be fined by police for breaching Covid-19 lockdown laws, the government said Tuesday. Johnson and Sunak “have today […]
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5 things to know before the stock market opens Tuesday
Here are the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Stock futures jump as investors process key inflation report Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, March 29, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stock futures jumped Tuesday morning as […]
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Apple iPhone maker Pegatron reportedly suspends production in Shanghai because of Covid outbreak
An employee arranges Apple iPhones as customer shop at the Apple Store on 5th Avenue shortly after new products went on sale in Manhattan, in New York City, March 18, 2022. Mike Segar | Reuters Apple iPhone assembler Pegatron has suspended production in Shanghai and Kunshan amid strict Covid-19 prevention measures, according to multiple reports. […]
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Consumer prices rose 8.5% in March, slightly hotter than expected and the highest since 1981
Prices that consumers pay on everyday items surged in March to their highest levels since the early days of the Reagan administration, according to Labor Department data released Tuesday. The consumer price index, which measures a wide-ranging basket of goods and services, jumped 8.5% from a year ago on an unadjusted basis, above even the […]
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France’s liberal base is aging fast. Macron now needs to win over angry younger voters
A woman walks past damaged electoral posters of French presidential election for the En Marche ! (Onwards !) movement Emmanuel Macron and President of the National National Front (FN) President Marine Le Pen, candidates for the French presidential election on May 04, 2017 in Paris, France. Chesnot | Getty Images While Emmanuel Macron might have […]
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Beyond Meat expands meatless chicken distribution to 8,000 new retail locations
Beyond Meat’s meatless chicken tenders Source: Beyond Meat Beyond Meat is expanding distribution of its meatless chicken tenders to 8,000 new grocery, pharmacy and big-box retail locations. Customers will now be able to buy Beyond Chicken Tenders at select Albertsons, Sprouts, Whole Foods Market and CVS locations nationwide. All Kroger locations also will carry the […]
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