NEW YORK -- BMW is lowering sales and earnings targets for the 2024 fiscal year, in a move the luxury German car maker said was partially triggered by hefty expenses of addressing a braking system recall that impacts more than 1.5 million vehicles worldwide. Munich-based BMW Group said Tuesday that actions related to addressing a

WASHINGTON -- The inflation-adjusted median income of U.S. households rebounded last year to roughly its 2019 level, overcoming the biggest price spike in four decades to restore most Americans' purchasing power. The proportion of Americans living in poverty also fell slightly last year, to 11.1%, from 11.5% in 2022. But the ratio of women's median

(LONDON) — Public displays of affection on a royal video? My, how times have changed! When the Princess of Wales announced that she had completed chemotherapy treatment in a soft-focus, Insta-ready video, she ventured into realms not previously inhabited by Britain’s royal family, traditionally known for the stiff-upper-lip, “never complain, never explain” ethos of the

Every four years, I become a gymnastics fan. It’s the only summer Olympic sport I reliably seek out, gawking from my couch as the athletes perform tricks that seem to defy the laws of physics and human capability. Since my own gymnastics career ended around the time I entered elementary school—in other words, around the

When Joe Biden announced that he was dropping out of the 2024 presidential election in July, the cast of Suffs was getting ready to perform their Sunday matinee. The Broadway show’s creator and star Shaina Taub remembers the news alert coming in as she was doing her hair. Places were called, and that was all

By TIME Video September 10, 2024 1:34 PM EDT THE OFFICIALS, a short documentary from TIME Studios will be live on time.com on Sept. 17. US election officials in rural and urban jurisdictions of four battleground states hold the line against organized efforts to undermine their work as they prepare for the contentious 2024 contest.

U.S. Economy Americans’ Inflation-Adjusted Incomes Rebounded to Pre-Pandemic Levels September 10, 2024 11:40 AM EDT (WASHINGTON) — The inflation-adjusted median income of U.S. households rebounded last year to roughly its 2019 level, overcoming the biggest price spike in four decades to restore most Americans' purchasing power. The proportion of Americans living in poverty also fell

Despite the small scale of an SMR, it won’t be cheap to build, and it could become a reality only in the next decade Helsinki’s municipal energy utility company Helen has announced plans to build a small nuclear plant for the purposes of providing district heating in the future. The project’s horizon previews having such

NFTs, or Non-Fungible Tokens, are shaking up the digital world. These unique assets are more than just digital art; they represent a new ownership model for everything from collectibles to real estate.  As the NFT market continues to grow, it’s crucial to stay ahead and identify the best upcoming NFT projects . These projects could

Benoît Payan has an idea to reorganize the work of the city administration The Marseille City Hall is one of the southern French city’s most iconic buildings. Dating back to the times of Louis XIV, it has survived the upheavals of history – including the French Revolution and Nazi bombings during World War II –

Bremerhaven is worried about the spreading of infections through this seemingly innocent act of compassion Feeding the semi-wild ducks in the pond is one of those activities favoured by people who like spending time in city parks and contemplating life. However, according to the city of Bremerhaven, in northern Germany, this pastime is a problem

NPC Labs is reshaping how digital content can be linked to real-world assets (RWAs). By blending the latest blockchain technology with creativity, NPC Labs offers a platform that helps creators and companies turn their digital assets, like NFTs , into physical products.  This approach makes digital content more tangible and opens up new ways for