By Abhirup Roy NORMAL, Illinois (Reuters) -Electric-vehicle maker Rivian’s drive to cut costs and turn its first profit has removed over 100 steps from the battery-making process, 52 pieces of equipment from the body shop and over 500 parts from the design of its flagship SUVs and pickups. The result of Rivian retooling its manufacturing […]
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Electric-vehicle maker Rivian simplifies output, cuts costs, aiming for first profit
By Abhirup Roy NORMAL, Illinois (Reuters) -Electric-vehicle maker Rivian’s drive to cut costs and turn its first profit has removed over 100 steps from the battery-making process, 52 pieces of equipment from the body shop and over 500 parts from the design of its flagship SUVs and pickups. The result of Rivian retooling its manufacturing […]
Celtics’ Sam Cassell aiming to become an NBA head coach
Sam Cassell spent the 2023-24 NBA season as one of Joe Mazzulla’s top assistant coaches, winning his fourth NBA championship (three as a player) in the process. Cassell is among the most respected assistants in the NBA. JJ Redick has reportedly shown interest in adding him to his Los Angeles Lakers coaching staff. According to […]
Scotland aiming to reach knockout stages for first time
Scotland finish their Group A campaign against Hungary in Stuttgart on Sunday knowing a win would almost certainly see them into the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time. Hosts Germany will be out to get a third straight win when they take on Switzerland at the Frankfurt Arena, where the state […]
How Trump’s ‘friends’ are aiming to take out special counsel Jack Smith
Of the many motions pending in the classified documents case, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon is holding a hearing Friday on one that strikes at the heart of it: whether special counsel Jack Smith was lawfully appointed. Donald Trump is backed in his effort by outside parties — called “amici” or “friends of the court” […]
Biden campaign announces $50 million ad campaign aiming to strike a contrast with Trump’s hush money conviction
The Biden campaign announced a $50 million advertisement investment Monday as part of its effort to demonstrate the contrast between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in the days leading up to the first presidential debate at the end of June. As part of the $50 million investment, the campaign is releasing a […]
White House to nominate Goldsmith Romero soon, aiming for July hearing
By Chris Prentice NEW YORK (Reuters) -The White House will nominate markets regulator Christy Goldsmith Romero as Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation chair imminently as it targets the week of July 8 for her first hearing, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday. Goldsmith Romero, a Democratic commissioner at the Commodity Futures […]
Paris is aiming for the most sustainable Olympics yet. Organizers acknowledge the plan isn’t perfect
PARIS (AP) — Of all the decisions Paris Olympics organizers made about where to hold each sport, sending surfing competitions to the other side of the world — in the Pacific waters of Tahiti — provoked the strongest reactions. Tahitians and others railed against the building of a new viewing tower on Teahupo’o reef because […]
Aimee Mackin aiming for further success after league victory
Armagh forward Aimee Mackin has credited the success of her county behind her incredible form as they eye further success from their league victory. Mackin was crucial for Armagh as she was the top scorer in the Lidl National League to lead them to their first title, which included 1-4 in the final over Kerry. […]
‘Seed libraries’ sprout up across the Upstate aiming to help residents start gardening
Across the Upstate, public libraries are working to give residents a new way to access seeds for their gardens. Seed libraries offer library patrons the chance to receive free seed packets to grow flowers, fruits, vegetables and herbs at home. The seed library programs are often accompanied by education about environmental enrichment, food security and […]
Alexandria’s police department is back after 12 years; chief aiming to modernize agency
A California bill aiming to ban confidentiality agreements when negotiating legislation fails
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A bill that sought to ban the use of confidentiality agreements when negotiating potential laws in California has failed to pass a state legislative committee. The proposal by Republican Assemblymember Vince Fong failed to get enough votes to pass out of the Assembly Elections Committee on Thursday. Two Republicans voted for […]