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Musk donated $108 million in Tesla shares to unnamed charities, filing shows
Elon Musk donated 268,000 Tesla shares worth $108.2M to unnamed charities as part of year-end tax planning, filings reveal.
US oil executives expect faster permitting under Trump, says Dallas Fed
A third of executives polled said they think the permitting process will become significantly faster over the next four years.
Finland power grid operator asks court to seize tanker over cable damage
The undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia was damaged on Dec. 25 along with four telecoms lines.
China proposes further export curbs on battery, critical minerals tech
The restrictions could hinder the overseas expansion plans of major Chinese battery makers.
Chinese electric vehicles gain market share in Norway
Wealthy Norway is far ahead of most countries in the switch to electric vehicles, and has not imposed tariffs on Chinese EVs.
Failing to ban new non-plug hybrid cars by 2030 would be a “catastrophic misstep,” warns EVUK
Failing to ban the sale of new hybrid cars with no plug from 2030 would be “a catastrophic misstep” for the UK, says...
Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Las Vegas hotel, killing one
A Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas on New Year's Day, killing one and injuring seven others.
Russia warns of severe environmental damage as oil from damaged tankers washes up on beaches
Russian officials warn of severe environmental damage as over 10,000 volunteers clean up a massive oil spill in the Kerch Strait.
Brazil’s Amazon saw highest number of fires in 17 years: agency
In 2024, Brazil's Amazon saw 140,328 fires, the highest in 17 years, amid a lengthy drought and ongoing deforestation efforts.
