Mercedes Tries to Outdo Tesla With Its Own EV Charging Network
Mercedes-Benz AG plans to build a global network of 10,000 ultra-fast chargers in the latest effort by traditional automakers to rival Tesla Inc. as the electric-vehicle leader.
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Safaricom Chairman Resigns Less Than a Year in the Role
Safaricom Plc Chairman John Ngumi leaves the wireless carrier less than five months in the role to focus on green energy projects across Africa.
Three Arrows Capital Liquidators Demand Documents Via Twitter
Three Arrows Capital Co-Founders Su Zhu and Kyle Davies have received formal demands for information related to the downfall of their crypto hedge fund in an unorthodox forum: Twitter.
Macron Urges Energy Suppliers to Cut ‘Excessive’ Contracts
French President Emmanuel Macron urged energy suppliers to reduce “excessive” power and gas contracts signed with very small companies during last year’s price surge as bakers across the country led a chorus of protests.
Germany Poised to Supply Armored Combat Vehicles to Ukraine
Germany is nearing a decision to send infantry fighting vehicles to help Ukraine fight off Russia’s military invasion as pressure mounts on Chancellor Olaf Scholz to match commitments from France and the US.
Hillary Clinton to Join Columbia as Professor of Global Politics
(Bloomberg) — Hillary Clinton will join Columbia University as a professor focusing on global politics and policy in the fall.
Boeing’s Safety Practices to Face Scrutiny From New FAA Panel
(Bloomberg) — The US Federal Aviation Administration said it’s forming a 24-member panel to review Boeing Co.’s safety management processes and their effect on the planemaker’s safety culture.
Musk Tweets His Support for McCarthy Amid Republican Gridlock
Elon Musk tweeted his support for Kevin McCarthy for House Speaker on Thursday, again using his social media platform to weigh in on US politics and back an old friend and ally.
Credit-Card Rates Poised to Hit a Four-Decade High This Year
Credit-card interest rates are expected to reach a four-decade high this year, a positive for lenders poised to benefit from the increased income while painful for consumers facing escalated borrowing costs.
Lone Star Said to Hold Talks for $2 Billion Defense Firm Titan
Lone Star Funds has held buyout talks with the owners of Titan Acquisition Holdings that could value the military contractor at about $2 billion, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
