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Speaker McCarthy: A weakened leader or emboldened survivor? WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Kevin McCarthy is the new House speaker, but as bruising as it was for him to seize the gavel in a history-making election, it may be even more difficult for the
Teslas of the sea? CES showcases electric hydrofoil boats

Teslas of the sea? CES showcases electric hydrofoil boats

Flying cars and self-driving vehicles always get attention at the CES gadget show in Las Vegas, but this year electric recreational boats are making bigger waves. Swedish company Candela on Thursday unveiled a 28-foot (8.
Tight labour market means rise in gig work unlikely during recession: economists

Tight labour market means rise in gig work unlikely during recession: economists

Economists say the expected economic slowdown in 2023 may not result in higher levels of gig work, unlike previous recessions when levels of contract work and self-employment spiked.
He sleeps in a van but drives a Tesla: life on wheels in Vancouver's camper community

He sleeps in a van but drives a Tesla: life on wheels in Vancouver's camper community

VANCOUVER — At the end of his day, Lucas Philips drives to his home overlooking Spanish Banks Beach in Vancouver, near some of the most expensive real estate in Canada.
CES 2023: Stellantis preps cost cuts due to higher EV prices

CES 2023: Stellantis preps cost cuts due to higher EV prices

DETROIT (AP) — Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares says his company has to work on cutting costs globally in order to keep electric vehicles affordable for the middle class.
CES 2023: Ram electric pickup joins crowded field next year

CES 2023: Ram electric pickup joins crowded field next year

DETROIT (AP) — When a futuristic-looking electric Ram pickup truck goes on sale next year, it will hardly be the first in line.
Project Arrow debuts first Canadian zero-emission vehicle at CES in Las Vegas

Project Arrow debuts first Canadian zero-emission vehicle at CES in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS — The first Canadian zero-emission vehicle debuted today at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Two children and mother who died in Hamilton house fire identified by school

Two children and mother who died in Hamilton house fire identified by school

A Hamilton school says two students and their mother were among the four people who died in a house fire in the city last week.
$940M Mega Millions prize just latest of massive jackpots

$940M Mega Millions prize just latest of massive jackpots

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Call it the Golden Age of lottery jackpots. Or to put it another way, what’s up with all the massive lottery prizes ? The latest haul up for grabs is a $940 million Mega Millions jackpot, with a drawing set for Friday night.
Sony unveils prototype EV, Afeela, to be made with Honda

Sony unveils prototype EV, Afeela, to be made with Honda

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sony unveiled a new high-tech prototype car it will produce in partnership with Honda at the CES tech show Wednesday. The vehicle, first announced in October, glided out on stage at the CES in Las Vegas, Nevada.