Chinese EV sales surge to new high in Europe putting tariffs under scrutiny

Chinese electric car sales have risen across Europe to a record high driven by strong demand and low tariffs in the UK and a surge in buyers in Italy.

Against a backdrop of claims that Chinese carmakers are “dumping” state-subsidised vehicles in the EU and UK to gain market share, the figures will give impetus to calls for quotas and higher tariffs to protect European manufacturers.

‘The Odyssey’ Makes History as Christopher Nolan’s Top-Grossing Movie Ever, Beating ‘Dark Knight Rises’

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Christopher Nolan has conquered his previous titles with The Odyssey, as the recent Universal Pictures release is now the highest-grossing movie of the acclaimed filmmaker’s career.

The studio confirmed Sunday that the mythological epic has made $1.104 billion worldwide in its first month in theaters following its initial July 17 release. This surpasses 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises, which earned $1.085 billion, and 2008’s The Dark Knight at $1.005 billion, as Warner Bros.’ two Batman films had previously held the top spots on the list of the director’s biggest global sums.

Role Model on His New Album, Working with Dakota Johnson — and a Possible Name Change

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Tucker Pillsbury, a.k.a. Role Model, talks about bringing back heartland rock with Chuck Timely and the Hourglass, avoiding pop stardom, acting with Natalie Portman, and more

“Maybe we bring back heartland rock,” Tucker Pillsbury, a.k.a. Role Model, muses on a new episode of the Rolling Stone Studio. Pillsbury is already well on his way: After getting Gen-Z to embrace Tom Petty vibes with his breakthrough single “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out,” he dove deeper into his roots on a strong new album, the just-released Chuck Timely and The Hourglass, nodding to the likes of Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen, and John Mellencamp. “Bringing these artists that I love…  and applying it to pop music is like a fun challenge,” he says.

Tupac Shakur Murder Trial: Everything You Need to Know

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Duane "Keffe D" Davis is charged with one count of murder with a deadly weapon for allegedly orchestrating the drive-by shooting of Shakur in 1996. He has pleaded not guilty

I was a New York psychologist who thought I understood families. Then I moved to Wichita.

The drive-thru line at Chick-fil-A stretched around the block, packed with oversized SUVs at 10 a.m. on a Tuesday. Engines idled.

Israel’s ‘Green Rafah’ plan aims to fragment Gaza, experts say

Israel has quietly given the green light for infrastructure work to begin in a designated area of southern Gaza, according to Israeli media, as it advances a post-war vision that experts warn is designed to reshape reality on the ground and permanently fragment the enclave.

What Simple Vehicle Repair Or Trick Made You A Hero To Your Non Car-Obsessed Friends And Family? - Jalopnik

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There's always that one friend or family member that remembers "Hey, so-and-so is into cars! They might know!"— and you're the first person they text or call to help. The question or request might be complicated, like could you diagnose the car over the phone? Or perhaps your winning advice is simply best shop to repair their car and what to watch for until they can get it there. You might actually be able to diagnose it, or you have a simple fix that will keep said issue in check until they have the time, money, or whatever else to properly get it attended to. Mission accomplished — you're a hero and now a quick dial away from helping them in the next car crisis. Yay you.

John Carpenter Has Been to Hell and Back

A fleeting glance in the rearview mirror revealed John Carpenter‘s past catching up with him … literally. It was 2016 in Athens, Greece. Carpenter, the influential writer, director, and musician,  had just finished a performance of eerie, keyboard-driven themes he’d composed for his movies Halloween, Escape From New York, and The Fog, as well as original darkwave instrumentals with his “band” — his son Cody and godson, Daniel Davies — when dull headlights cleaved through the darkness behind them along the roadway. The car gained  on them steadily, eventually getting close enough to make out the model: an autumn-red 1958 Plymouth Fury — same as the titular vicious vehicle from Carpenter’s 1982 Stephen King adaptation, Christine.

I've been a flight attendant for years. Here are the 5 mistakes I always see travelers make.

I became a flight attendant in 2022, and the job has made me a better traveler. It's also made me a more frequent one, and I prioritize taking vacations almost every month.