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Tesla’s efforts to improve its bottom line go beyond layoffs and disappearing perks. Electrek has learned that Tesla is raising Supercharger rates around the world, with per kWh rates climbing about 33 percent in numerous markets. While it’s still less expensive than gas (even the 36 cents per kWh in some California locations is modest), […]
Housing in the posher parts of global cities has become a distinct asset class
Donald Trump’s trade war may do lasting damage to American agriculture
Oil prices slumped on Friday with the Brent crude benchmark falling to the lowest point in 18 months – below $ 53 per barrel. It comes after the US Federal Reserve hiked interest rates, spooking the market. US crude benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell nearly 1 percent to $ 45.32 a barrel, also marking […]
Plans for a Chinese bride’s dream wedding, as marvelous as her groom can afford, may have to be put on hold. Authorities say that extravagant and pricey ceremonies do not fall in line with national moral values. The government is concerned about rising ‘bride prices’ in particular – a goodwill gesture between the two families, […]
Google’s MVNO is getting the iPhone and top Android devices, finally addressing its biggest blindspot. https://media.wired.com/photos/5bfdf541ec17240d1c046fd6/master/pass/GoogleFi-943771400-w.jpg
Anxieties about trade war and a slowing world economy take their toll
An intense fight over an arcane policy document reveals that Health Canada has figured out how to lower patented drug prices. But the pharmaceutical industry is fighting back with threats about access to new drugs in Canada.
TO GET HOUSE prices down, increase supply. The logic seems unarguable. Britain’s house prices have inflated hugely in recent decades: by 161% in real terms since 1996. Barriers to construction, such as the green belt—zones of protected countryside around cities—are clear to see. If politicians were to remove them, overcome nimbyism and build more houses, […]
Published time: 24 Nov, 2018 10:16 Tear gas and a water cannon were deployed in Paris as protesters again flooded the streets against fuel prices hikes. Thousands have been protesting across France against the measure, which resulted in massive blockades. Let’s block ads! (Why?)
