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(BPT) - During challenging times, there’s nothing more stressful than trying to manage your money (especially if your cash flow has been disrupted). Between expenses like rent, groceries, student loans and other debt, it can be difficult to align your monthly spending with your paychecks. Bu…
Volvo Cars will provide vehicles for DiDi Autonomous Driving’s test fleet, according to the details of a new partnership. In the agreement, Volvo will supply XC90 SUVs specially equipped with the necessary backup systems to ensure safe autonomous driving.
(BPT) - Planning for retirement is an important step toward long-term financial wellness at any age. Even though everybody knows to expect the unexpected, no one could have predicted how the events of the past twelve months would change the world. As a result, many people had to shift their …
(StatePoint) Access to reliable home broadband has never been more crucial. Over the last year, we’ve experienced a shift to remote work and virtual learning that will likely last far beyond the pandemic. This rapid shift has revealed just how inaccessible home internet is in the US, particu…
(BPT) - There is a severe global shortage of women entering careers in Science, Technology, Education and Mathematics (STEM). According to the National Girls Collaborative Project, women occupy just 28% of STEM careers, despite constituting half of the total workforce. This long-standing pro…
(NAPSI)—Despite years of talk about how 5G is going to transform everyone’s lives, most people haven’t experienced the lightning-fast speeds and incredible performance of it—yet. What Is 5G And Why Do I Want It?5G is the fifth generation of network technology. It may improve everything from …
There are many “firsts” and “mosts” in the new 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS, the automaker’s new flagship electric car.
(BPT) - This Earth Day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is celebrating climate action, partnering with companies and organizations that are leading the way to a clean energy future and a healthier planet by investing in energy efficiency with ENERGY STAR and green power with the Gre…
(BPT) - Somewhere in your house, whether it’s a drawer or a box, there may be old phones or tablets next to a collection of pens that don’t work. Ever wonder how you can dispose of your old electronic devices in an eco-conscious way?
Based on the same electric vehicle platform as the Volkswagen ID.4 and sized similarly to the Q5 compact SUV, the new 2022 Audi Q4 E-tron and sportier-looking Q4 Sportback E-tron will go on sale by the end of 2021. Audi says the base price will be less than $45,000 before applying federal in…
(BPT) - While the past year has been rough in so many ways, one positive result is that people are focusing more on saving money — creating a silver lining to the cloud that was 2020. A new survey from Coinstar found nearly 3 out of 4 people (74%) say they are likely to set aside an emergenc…
(BPT) - So, you’re in your 20s, and everything's changing — you finish college, start working, rent an apartment — and the list goes on. Becoming an adult means accomplishing many milestones, without a manual. "Adulting" often means learning to manage your finances as you make your way throu…
The world is still figuring out how best to talk about the technology that will eventually bring us autonomous vehicles. The sensors and artificial intelligence forming the building blocks of tomorrow's AVs are already assisting drivers, but the names that automakers use for these systems do…
(BPT) - These days, computer science is important. Really important. Nearly every part of our lives is influenced by computers. So, why is diversity in this field still so hard to find?
The Detroit theatre of the electric mobility war just got more interesting. General Motors has announced that it will build the all-new full-size Chevrolet Silverado electric pickup at the company’s Detroit-Hamtramck EV manufacturing facility, now renamed Factory Zero. Production timing is u…
(BPT) - You may have heard the story about how penicillin was discovered by accident: A Scottish researcher studying the influenza virus came back from vacation to find mold on a culture plate that actually prevented the growth of staphylococci bacteria. And this is not the only case in hist…
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(NAPSI)—Each day, as people across the country wake up and check their phones, turn on their morning news broadcast, or unfold their local papers, one clear message stares back at them: the COVID-19 pandemic is changing the trajectory of education. Fortunately, whether that change is for bet…
(NAPSI)—Spring isn’t just when we spring forward in time, it is also the time when we spring into action to clean those places that likely haven’t been cleaned at all: your heating and cooling air ducts.That can be a problem because that’s where dirt, germs, mold, mildew, pet dander and othe…
After introducing its 2022 Hummer EV Pickup last year, GMC has revealed another new model carrying the militaristic nameplate: the 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV. GMC introduced the 5-passenger electric SUV in a commercial featuring basketball star LeBron James during the NCAA’s Final Four.
(BPT) - People typically think of spring cleaning as a time to polish up their homes. However, spring is also a great time to evaluate if your technology is working for you and make smart choices to set you up for a successful year.
With the Lexus LF-Z Electrified Concept, Toyota’s luxury brand showcases a new, plug-in attitude. In announcing the all-electric LF-Z Electrified, Lexus said the concept car is about more than showcasing what future Lexus electric vehicles (EVs) might look like. This is a vehicle that “sugge…
(BPT) - A year into the pandemic and a virtual lifestyle is the reality for many people. Remote work and online education are just the start — many people have taken a virtual approach to the way they shop, socialize, stay connected with friends and family, and much more. The interesting thi…
(NAPSI)—The 55-plus crowd is more active than ever, continuing to stay in the workforce longer, growing in numbers—to the tune of 73 million and counting—and exerting an even greater economic impact. In fact, 55+ers are responsible for over half of U.S. consumer spending, according to AARP, …
(BPT) - Remote work, virtual education, quarantine, social distancing — COVID-19 is causing people to spend more time at home. If you're like many people you've been spending some of the extra time indulging in favorite hobbies such as gaming. Should you feel guilty? Probably not.
Technology partnerships in the automotive space have become commonplace as carmakers and software developers readily collaborate to deliver new mobility and connectivity solutions. The latest example is the joint venture between Volvo Cars and China-based ECARX.
This week, Jeep unveiled the Magneto, an all-electric concept version of its classic Jeep Wrangler. An electrified SUV is nothing new. Automakers ranging from Audi to Volvo have been selling them for years. What makes the Jeep Magneto stand out is its pairing of an EV drive system with the i…
Until Tesla started building out its Supercharger network, automakers were not known for building their own refueling stations. But as electric vehicles have grown in popularity, finding ways to charge all of these EVs has created an opening for companies that want to attract attention to th…
(NAPSI)—Zero net emissions of carbon dioxide from energy and industry can be achieved by 2050—and it could cost only about $1 a day. That’s the finding of a new study by James Williams at the University of San Francisco and Margaret S. Torn at the Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory. The st…
(NAPSI)—The COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to stop the spread of the virus have shifted how people think about a lot of things, including their homes. With shelter-in-place orders and shutdowns around the globe, residences are not only homes, but also offices, classrooms, gyms and more. With …
(NAPSI)—More time spent at home is prompting homeowners across America to improve their property’s curb appeal. With an increased focus on their yards, many individuals are looking to upgrade their old lawn mowers to something newer and equipped with more features. Zero-turn mowers, for exam…
(BPT) - The COVID-19 pandemic changed how people think about healthcare. Interacting with your doctor has never been more critical, but now some or all those interactions might occur online. The ability to make appointments online and see your physician without leaving home has benefits. In …
Another one bites the dust. Audi will no longer develop future internal combustion engines (ICE), part of its shift to cleaner transportation with more electric vehicles (EVs).
According to the EPA, transportation comprises 28% of total emissions output in the U.S., and the automotive sector produces up 82% of transportation sector emissions. In response to the growing threat of global climate change, state and federal governments are making policy changes, and aut…
(StatePoint) By now, you’ve heard about 5G or might have access to it on your smartphone, but do you know what it is, how it works or what it can do for you?
(NAPSI)—Whether you are receiving Social Security benefits or retirement is years away, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has a free and secure online tool you want to check out today. According to SSA, more than 55 million people have already created their own online my Social Securi…
The latest iteration of BMW's iDrive technology will debut in its new iX electric SUV and i4 electric car. Both are arriving later this year.
(NewsUSA) - March is finally here, and this year, so is March Madness. To celebrate the return of the NCAA basketball tournament, Buffalo Wild Wings (BWW), the Official Chicken Wing of March Madness, is offering a series of promotions to fuel the excitement.
Kia has released photos of its first vehicle built on the new Hyundai Motor Group Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). The 2022 Kia EV6 is also the first of a family of EV-named battery electric vehicles (BEVs) coming from Kia by 2027, the first exclusively electric Kia nameplate, and t…
(NAPSI)—In these uncertain times, kids need music more than ever. Anyone who has ever seen toddlers naturally sway and bob to music, knows that children feel music—and that music and kids go together like macaroni and cheese. Studies also show that music can help the very young deal with str…
(NAPSI)—For livestock producers, even the best-laid healthcare plans can be waylaid by unexpected disease outbreak, illness or other conditions that impact their animals. Fortunately, effective, economical, generic antibiotics can treat a wide range of livestock illnesses, says Megan Schnur…
Advanced vehicle safety systems might be lulling drivers into a false sense of security. Adaptive cruise control (ACC), particularly when paired with lane-centering technology, gives people the feeling that they're driving safely when really they're going too fast, according to a new paper r…
What is Canoo? Canoo is a California-based electric vehicle (EV) start-up that hasn't built a single production vehicle. But Canoo has shown off a growing number of prototypes and concept models that hold promise for the future.
(BPT) - Many people continue to work and study from home as they navigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While remote life has its benefits, it can also be challenging. There are a few smart steps you can take to avoid unnecessary stress and help you thrive in both your personal and professi…
(BPT) - A year into the pandemic, many people have experienced changes in how they manage their money. With different spending needs and, in some cases, changes in income, the ways we balance budgets, save and monitor credit have become top of mind.
Volvo is launching an in-car app that offers a more convenient way for owners of its electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to recharge their cars and SUVs. Accessible through the automaker's Google Android Auto Operating System, the new app allows drivers to in…
(BPT) - Cold weather paired with stay-at-home orders means families across the country have been spending more time at home. This is a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time together and make memories in the process. No matter what your household size or the variety of ages that live in…
(BPT) - As the job market increasingly calls for STEM professionals (science, technology, engineering and math), more online programs are emerging that can help students study for such careers.
Honda is taking the cautious route to self-driving vehicles. The Japanese automaker will be the first in the world to sell a vehicle with certified Level 3 autonomous technology to customers. However, only 100 examples will be available.