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Rosemont, Illinois issues temporary ban on electric vehicle chargers: The ban comes a little over a year after an electric vehicle on a charger caught fire in ...
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Tesla gets first in a series of permits it needs to run robotaxis in California: Tesla on Tuesday received the first in a series of approvals from California ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-gets-first-series-permits-it-needs-run-robotaxis-california-2025-03-18/
Public opinion about Tesla reaches new low: In Germany, 94 percent fundamentally reject the purchase of a Tesla; in the US, the company achieved its worst rating ...
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China EV maker BYD says new cars can be charged in 5 minutes: New flash-charging system can power cars for 250 miles in close to the same time it takes to refuel ...
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Tesla vehicles hit with 'targeted attack' in Las Vegas, among other acts of vandalism
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Quick Glance: Attorney General Labels Tesla Attacks as Domestic Terrorism
- Attorney General Pam Bondi described the recent arson and vandalism against Tesla vehicles as 'nothing short of domestic terrorism'.
- Following an incident in Las Vegas involving five damaged Tesla vehicles, Bondi stated that the attacks were targeted against Tesla facilities.
- The police and FBI are investigating and believe these incidents are isolated attacks, while severe punishments for the perpetrators are promised.
- In Kansas City, two Cybertrucks at a dealership caught fire, which is also under investigation for potential arson.
Several Tesla Vehicles Set on Fire at Las Vegas Center: Police: According to Las Vegas authorities, the incident occurred around 2:45 a.m. at the Tesla Collision ...
newsweek.com/several-tesla-vehicles-set-fire-las-vegas-center-police-2046633
Germany Is Re-Arming For War With Russia: A massive budget increase will pay for armored vehicles, ships and satellites—and people.
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Tesla rival BYD unveils battery that charges in same time it takes to fill up a tank
independent.co.uk/tech/tesla-byd-battery-charge-time-b2717058.html
Quick Glance: BYD Unveils Electric Cars Charging in Five Minutes
- Chinese automaker BYD has introduced a lineup of electric vehicles capable of achieving 400 kilometers of range in just five minutes of charging.
- The company will begin selling these vehicles next month and aims to build over 4000 charging stations across China to support the new technology.
- Analysts view this move as a strategic shift, allowing BYD to address a major barrier to electric vehicle adoption and differentiate itself in a competitive market.
- The new models utilizing ultra-fast charging are expected to boost BYD's market share and enhance battery electric vehicle sales in 2025.
Elon Musk says SpaceX will launch uncrewed Starship for Mars by end of 2026: Under SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's vision, humans could then land on the Red Planet in ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/03/17/elon-musk-spacex-launch-starship-mars-2026/82487333007/
Pam Bondi Calls Tesla Vandalism ‘Domestic Terrorism,’ Promising Consequences: The attorney general echoed remarks by President Trump, as protesters against Elon ...
nytimes.com/2025/03/18/us/politics/tesla-vandalism-domestic-terrorism.html
Toronto excludes Tesla from EV incentive due to US trade war: Toronto is no longer providing financial incentives for Tesla vehicles purchased as taxis or ride ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/toronto-excludes-tesla-ev-incentive-due-us-trade-war-2025-03-17/
Tesla halts Cybertruck deliveries after panels held together by glue come apart: Tesla has halted deliveries of its Cybertrucks after several owners reported ...
nypost.com/2025/03/17/business/tesla-halts-cybertruck-deliveries-after-glued-panels-come-apart/
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China EV maker BYD says new cars can be charged in 5 minutes: New flash-charging system can power cars for 250 miles in close to the same time it takes to refuel ...
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Multiple Tesla vehicles were set on fire in Las Vegas and Kansas City: Tesla vehicles were set on fire in Las Vegas with the suspect still at large ...
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100 years ago, USA's worst tornado killed nearly 700 people: Could it happen again?
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/03/18/100-years-after-worst-tornado-us-history-tri-state/82405754007/
Quick Glance: Devastating Storms Claim Many Lives Across the US
- At least 34 people have died due to severe storms in the US.
- A dust storm caused a highway pile-up in Kansas, resulting in eight fatalities, and four others died in Texas from similar incidents.
- Tornado warnings are in effect across several states, including Illinois and Missouri, with over 282,000 households without power.
- Governors of Arkansas and Mississippi reported significant destruction and additional missing persons following the storms.
'Tesla tax' costing NYC drivers up to $1,000 extra to park their cars each month: sources
nypost.com/2025/03/18/us-news/tesla-tax-costing-nyc-drivers-up-to-1000-extra-per-month-sources/
Futurism 12h
Tesla Competitor Reveals Electric Car That Can Charge in Five Minutes: Tesla's arch Chinese rival, BYD, shocked the auto market when it announced a line of ...
futurism.com/tesla-byd-electric-vehicle-charge-five-minutes
Review: Steppenwolf’s ‘Purpose’ has moved to Broadway, all Chicago guns blazing: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins has written a play set around the table of a ...
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CNA Mar 18
BYD unveils new super-charging EV tech, to build charging network in China: BEIJING: BYD on Monday (Mar 17) unveiled a new platform for electric vehicles (EVs) ...
channelnewsasia.com/business/byd-china-new-super-charging-ev-tech-5005601
BYD charging breakthrough is another sign of China's EV lead: Making EV charging as painless as visiting a gas station is one less hurdle for consumers.
axios.com/2025/03/17/byd-charging-tesla
Quick Glance: GOP Targets Judge with Impeachment Efforts
- House Republicans introduced articles of impeachment against Judge James Boasberg after he halted deportation flights for Venezuelan gang members.
- Rep. Brandon Gill claims Boasberg exceeded his authority and created a constitutional crisis.
- Trump publicly called for Boasberg's impeachment, labeling him as a 'crooked judge'.
- Chief Justice John Roberts criticized the notion that impeachment is a proper response to judicial rulings.
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India orders curfew in central city after dozens hurt in clashes over tomb of 17th-century Muslim ruler
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Tesla: Vehicles damaged at Belfast dealership: The damage included wing mirrors being knocked off, smashed windows and dents to the cars' bodywork.
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States with many EVs try to make up for drop in gas tax funds: States with aggressive climate goals like Oregon are facing a conundrum. Electric vehicles can ...
apnews.com/article/oregon-gas-tax-transportation-budget-ff272cb05722343b259681044c5023f4
Women in wine: 4 Chicago female wine professionals discuss the industry’s challenges
chicagotribune.com/2025/03/18/chicago-women-in-wine/
Futurism Mar 17
Man Tests If Tesla Autopilot Will Crash Into Wall Painted to Look Like Road: YouTuber Mark Rober has perfectly demonstrated why Tesla relying entirely on cameras ...
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Hearse carrying coffin to funeral has window smashed with stones in Edinburgh: The hearse was carrying a coffin to a service at Warriston Crematorium when the ...
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Why progressives are getting rid of their Teslas: From celebrities to school teachers, some Tesla owners are offloading their vehicles due to CEO Elon Musks's ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/progressives-selling-getting-rid-teslas-elon-musk-rcna196058
ICE violated rights of a US citizen and 21 others during arrests, Chicago activists allege
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British Army set to receive over 180 Ajax by end of 2025: The British Army is projected to take delivery of over 180 Ajax armoured vehicles by 31 December 2025 ...
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Column: Thoughts and memories for another St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago: Another holiday is in the books, a good time to reflect on what St. Patrick’s Day has ...
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Trump isn’t alone in his geopolitical aspirations. Some in Illinois and Oregon want change too
columbian.com/news/2025/mar/17/trump-isnt-alone-in-his-geopolitical-aspirations-some-in-illinois-and-oregon-want-change-too/
No. 6 seed Illinois glad to be sent to ‘Big Ten country’ in Milwaukee for its NCAA Tournament opener
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Tesla Stock Slumps Again As Another Firm Warns Of Elon Musk-Led Firm’s ‘Sales Woes'
forbes.com/sites/dereksaul/2025/03/17/tesla-stock-slumps-again-as-another-firm-warns-of-elon-musk-led-firms-sales-woes/
NTSB releases preliminary report on Chicago Midway close call: The NTSB released a preliminary report on the close call at Chicago Midway, where a Flexjet plane ...
abcnews.go.com/Politics/ntsb-releases-preliminary-report-chicago-midway-close-call/story
Chicago radio host off the air after threatening to dox critic over fish photo beef
nypost.com/2025/03/18/sports/chicago-radio-host-dan-bernstein-off-the-air-after-threatening-to-dox-critic/
1News Mar 18
Japanese national named as man found dead on SH6 near Queenstown: Police believe 22-year-old Ryoma Seki fell from a cliff before being struck by a vehicle.
1news.co.nz/2025/03/18/japanese-national-named-as-man-found-dead-on-sh6-near-queenstown/
Musk forced to halt Cybertruck deliveries as parts fall off: Latest development adds to a litany of build-quality issues with the electric pickup
telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/03/16/musk-forced-halt-cybertuck-deliveries-as-parts-fall-off/
Cop dies when police car split in 2 by light pole while in pursuit of suspect during chase
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Writers Theatre’s 2025-26 season includes the local premiere of ‘Leopoldstadt’: Also coming to the theater in Glencoe, a Hershey Felder performance ...
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New first deputy superintendent has cited need for common ground on police misconduct reviews
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Germany delivers Gepard air defenses, shells, drones, other aid to Ukraine: Germany has provided three Gepard anti-aircraft systems with 10,000 rounds of ...
kyivindependent.com/germany-delivers-gepard-air-defenses-shells-drones-other-aid-to-ukraine/
New book dives into the history of Lollapalooza: “Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock’s Wildest Festival” traces the ups and downs of the ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/03/18/history-of-lollapalooza/
The state must pass hemp restrictions while Mayor Brandon Johnson’s local efforts flounder, a City Council majority says
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Possible federal cuts to bike lane expansion could have big impact in Chicago: Possible federal cuts to bike lane expansion could have big impact in Chicago
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Nonstop bus service from Waukegan to Chicago and Milwaukee starting soon: Jonathon Schneider, the company’s communications manager, said the stops along the ...
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Families impacted by ICE raids denounce Trump administration’s arrests, file emergency motion
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Married Illinois special education teacher charged with molesting 15-year-old student: 'Extremely disturbing'
nypost.com/2025/03/17/us-news/special-ed-teacher-christina-formella-charged-molesting-student-15/
Safest New Cars of 2025, According to the IIHS: The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released its list of the safest cars, SUVs, pickup trucks ...
consumerreports.org/cars/car-safety/safest-new-cars-of-2025-according-to-iihs-a3325666134/
First solar-powered electric boats to ply Singapore River by April 2025: The daily combined electricity generated by 10 boats’ solar panels would be sufficient ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/first-solar-powered-electric-boat-to-ply-singapore-river-by-april-2025
Inside the nine-tonne, V8-powered tactical 'Bearcat' used by police:
9news.com.au/national/five-new-lenco-bearcat-armoured-vehicles-obtained-by-nsw-police/77500e5e-5851-4715-a9d8-7b04b9a4da4e
100 years ago this week, nearly 700 people were killed in the deadliest U.S. tornado
pbs.org/newshour/nation/100-years-ago-this-week-nearly-700-people-were-killed-in-the-deadliest-u-s-tornado
Letters: Tribune Editorial Board does a disservice to Mahmoud Khalil and protesters
chicagotribune.com/2025/03/17/letters-031725/
Chicago weather: How our 2024-25 seasonal snowfall compares with previous years: Snow seasons in Chicago are tracked from July through the following June ...
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The ‘Re-Reconstruction’: Mayor Brandon Johnson doubles down on outreach to Black Chicago
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India's Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki to hike vehicle prices: Automakers Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki India said on Monday that they will increase the prices of ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/maruti-suzuki-india-hike-car-prices-by-up-4-2025-03-17/
Man killed and brother seriously injured after pair struck by car in Co Donegal in early hours of morning
irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/03/17/man-killed-and-brother-seriously-injured-after-pair-struck-by-car-in-co-donegal-in-early-hours-of-morning/
Russia loses 1,210 soldiers on 16 March : Russia has lost 1,210 soldiers killed and wounded as well as more than 200 weapons and pieces of military equipment ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/03/17/7503211/
Germany donates Gepard anti-aircraft systems, Vector drones and ammunition to Ukraine
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Lynx hit by vehicle - | only six animals remain in Baden-Württemberg: A lynx was run over and died in the Lörrach district. A setback for the Baden-Württemberg ...
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Asking Eric: Husband's anxiety is stressing me out: Dear Eric: I’m no longer as calm as I used to be! Any advice?
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Gov. JB Pritzker wants phones out of the classroom. Not everyone agrees.: Gov. JB Pritzker is pushing a measure to take phones out of classrooms ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/03/17/gov-jb-pritzker-wants-phones-out-of-the-classroom-not-everyone-agrees/
Employee charged in killing of trucking CEO found after fire in Chicago suburb: Crestwood police said just after 4 p.m. on March 5, officers and fire crews ...
cbsnews.com/chicago/news/employee-charged-killing-of-trucking-ceo-crestwood/
DirecTV offering Chicago fans a new streaming package for CHSN and Marquee — just in time for opening day
chicagotribune.com/2025/03/13/directv-chicago-sports-package/
Today in Chicago History: DePaul stuns UCLA to reach NCAA Final Four: Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 17, according to the ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/03/17/chicago-history-march-17/
Chicago man charged in shooting death at suburban nightclub: Kevin Henley, Jr., 35, is charged with involuntary manslaughter and aggravated unlawful use of a ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/03/17/chicago-man-charged-in-shooting-death-at-suburban-nightclub/
Could humans really wipe out life on Earth?: Dr David Jablonski, professor of geophysical sciences at the University of Chicago, joins Jim to talk about what ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/sunday/audio/2018979054/could-humans-really-wipe-out-life-on-earth
St. Patrick's Day brings parades and celebrations across U.S. cities: St. Patrick’s Day, the annual celebration of all things Irish, is being marked in ...
pbs.org/newshour/nation/st-patricks-day-brings-parades-and-celebrations-across-u-s-cities
Yeah Yeah Yeahs to Celebrate 25th Anniversary With Hidden in Pieces Tour: After teasing their first trek in over a year last week, Yeah Yeah Yeahs have ...
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Trump team takes aim at green infrastructure in Washington: The U.S. Department of Transportation has ordered state officials to scrutinize all projects that ...
columbian.com/news/2025/mar/16/trump-team-takes-aim-at-green-infrastructure-in-washington/
CNA Mar 17
Singaporean boy, 7, dies in Johor Bahru accident; unlicensed lorry driver tests positive for meth
channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-johor-bahru-singaporean-boy-seven-dies-accident-lorry-5004911
Car crashes after all four wheels fly off: A Dunedin teenager who was asked to take a man forbidden from driving to the dairy got more than he bargained for when ...
odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/car-crashes-after-all-four-wheels-fly
11-year-old attempts Guinness World Record for fastest time reaching every Chicago ‘L’ station
chicagotribune.com/2025/03/16/l-station-guinness-world-record-attempt/
Disgraced Christchurch car dealer Chris Schwartz owes creditors more than $620,000
nzherald.co.nz/nz/disgraced-christchurch-car-dealer-chris-schwartz-owes-creditors-more-than-620000/N4J2LXDMTVEZRG4475MDOB5WWA/
Samir Mayekar: Three Chicago roads that hold the key to revitalizing cities: On three very different Chicago streets, you can see how investments are creating ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/03/16/opinion-revitalize-cities-chicago/
Marian ‘Cindy’ Pritzker, family matriarch, philanthropist and Gov. JB Pritzker’s aunt, dies at 101
chicagotribune.com/2025/03/16/marian-cindy-pritzker-family-matriarch-philanthropist-and-governors-aunt-dies-at-101/
Immigrant families scramble as state health insurance for some noncitizens faces the axe in Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget plan
chicagotribune.com/2025/03/16/immigrant-illinois-health-insurance-cuts-impact/
Hull Live Mar 16
Update issued on opening of East Park gates : The council have said that the next stage in re-opening the park to cars will happen 'shortly'
hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/update-issued-opening-east-park-10025502
Editorial: The time has not yet come for per-mile taxes on Illinois drivers: We oppose continuing to paper over the state’s massive fiscal issues by throwing tax ...
chicagotribune.com/2025/03/16/editorial-illinois-drivers-per-mile-taxes/
Dyeing of Chicago River draws revelers to downtown Chicago: An annual tradition that dates back over half a century, the transformation of the Chicago River into ...
wbez.org/communities/2025/03/15/dyeing-of-chicago-river-draws-revelers-to-downtown-chicago-its-a-celebration
Hull Live Mar 16
Tragedy as motorcyclist dies in four-vehicle crash: He died at the scene on the A1079
hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/tragedy-motorcyclist-dies-four-vehicle-10027772
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