BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Around 1,000 protesters in Hungary’s capital on Monday demanded answers to allegations that the country’s right-wing government used powerful spyware to secretly monitor critical journalists, lawyers and business figures. … [Continue reading] about Hungarians protest over alleged government spying
Hedge fund may invest up to $400M in Lordstown Motors
LORDSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Lordstown Motors has received an investment of up to $400 million as the struggling electric truck maker continues to push toward production of its new pickup this fall. The Ohio company, which has been under scrutiny over the … [Continue reading] about Hedge fund may invest up to $400M in Lordstown Motors
Defense rests without witnesses in Uber ride murder trial
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The defense rested without calling any witnesses Monday in the murder trial of a man accused of killing a South Carolina college student who mistakenly got into what she thought was her Uber ride. The judge sent the jury home … [Continue reading] about Defense rests without witnesses in Uber ride murder trial
Tesla reaches milestone with first $1B quarterly profit
SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Tesla’s quarterly profit has surpassed $1 billion for the first time thanks to the electric car pioneer’s ability to navigate through a pandemic-driven computer chip shortage that has caused major headaches for other … [Continue reading] about Tesla reaches milestone with first $1B quarterly profit
Bitcoin jumps on speculation that Amazon considering crypto
NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin’s price surged again Monday after speculation that Amazon may be entering the cryptocurrency sector after it posted a job seeking a “digital currency and blockchain product lead.” Bitcoin jumped more than 14% in the past 24 … [Continue reading] about Bitcoin jumps on speculation that Amazon considering crypto