Currently, wind gusts and low humidity are fueling wildfires across the Northeast, affecting millions of people from New York to Massachusetts. Cities like New York City and Boston are under fire alerts due to dry conditions and strong winds. The lack of rainfall has left vegetation dry, resulting in numerous brush fires. Firefighters are working…
Toyota is planning to ramp up production in China to 2.5 million vehicles annually by 2030, aiming to regain market share lost to local competitors like BYD. This strategic pivot sets Toyota apart from other global carmakers scaling back in the region. The plan involves closer integration of sales and production operations in China, as…
Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming platform Max saw significant growth in the third quarter, adding 7.2 million global subscribers and reaching a total of 110.5 million subscribers by the end of September. This growth has been a bright spot for the company as its traditional TV networks face challenges from cord cutting and a soft advertising…
Crypto fans are excited about the results of the Ohio Senate race, where blockchain entrepreneur Bernie Moreno defeated incumbent Sherrod Brown, who was unpopular with the crypto community. Moreno received significant support from the crypto industry, with over $40 million directed towards his campaign. The race was a test of the industry’s influence in politics,…
BYD, a Chinese automaker, reported a 24% increase in revenue in Q3, surpassing Tesla. The company achieved record sales in October, driven by strong demand for hybrids. BYD reached the half-million milestone earlier than expected, while Western manufacturers like Volkswagen are struggling in the Chinese market. BYD’s plug-in hybrids had strong demand, with some models…
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and supporter of former President Donald Trump, is facing a lawsuit in Pennsylvania over his political action committee’s $1 million daily giveaway to voters. The lawsuit, filed by city District Attorney Larry Krasner, accuses Musk and the PAC of running an illegal lottery. A federal judge has sent the case…
The Urban October conference in Muscat, organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, witnessed the signing of several agreements for the development of Sultan Haitham City. More than 80 agreements worth RO186 million were signed, presenting investment opportunities in the city. The Greater Muscat Masterplan is awaiting final approval before implementation. The Basmat…
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism in Oman has reported that over 1 million visitors traveled to the Dhofar Governorate this year, marking an increase of 8.7% from the previous year. Most of the visitors were Omanis, followed by GCC nationals and other nationalities. The number of visitors coming by flight also increased, with August…