BP axes jobs and scales back its EV charging business

  • April 15, 2024
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Photo by Kindel Media on Pexels.com Oil and gas giant BP is slashing jobs at its electric vehicle charging business and pulling out of several markets as its big bet on rapid growth in commercial EV fleets “didn’t pay off,” according to company sources. BP CEO Murray Auchincloss is making the changes at its EV […]

Rising oil is still the big market risk despite today’s pullback, analysts say

  • April 15, 2024
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Markets kept their cool on Monday amid a fast-moving and volatile geopolitical landscape in the Middle East — but the longer-term risk premium has likely risen, while oil prices remain on edge, analysts said. Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles against military targets in Israel on Saturday, marking the first direct attack on the Jewish […]

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What Happens When You’ve Been on Ozempic for 20 Years?

  • April 15, 2024
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In December 1921, Leonard Thompson was admitted to Toronto General Hospital so weak and emaciated that his father had to carry him inside. Thompson was barely a teenager, weighing all of 65 pounds, dying of diabetes. With so little to lose, he was an ideal candidate to be patient No. 1 for a trial of […]

Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free driver assist under investigation after two fatal crashes

  • April 15, 2024
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The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating two fatal crashes involving two separate Ford Mustang Mach-Es crashing into stationary vehicles, where three people have died. In at least one of the crashes, Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free driver-assist system was activated at the time of the crash, while the second one is under preliminary investigation. Here’s what […]

Maserati’s Folgore Day event showcases its commitment to electrification, just not 100%

  • April 15, 2024
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To celebrate over 100 years in business while looking ahead to another century filled with electrification, Maserati held a “Folgore Day” event in Italy. At this event, it showcased its lineup of BEVs, including the GranTurismo Folgore and Grecale Folgore SUV, ahead of the official launch of its GranCabrio Folgore convertible this evening. Today’s event […]

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GE, LG, Microsoft tie up for smart hospital project in Korea

  • April 15, 2024
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Microsoft, GE HealthCare, and LG Electronics have recently partnered with a shared goal of supporting smart hospital constructions in South Korea.  The trio have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate and contribute their respective expertise in medical equipment and medtech solutions, smart hospital operation solutions, and cloud and platforms.  In particular, Microsoft Korea will help […]

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“We are seeing general practice telephone queue times halving within six months” Max Gattlin and Sharon Hanley of Hanley Consulting – htn

  • April 15, 2024
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We recently sat down with Max Gattlin and Sharon Hanley of Hanley Consulting, for a chat about their ‘Automated Assistant for General Practice’ EDATT (Enabling Digital Access Through Telephony), their drive to optimise access and experience for patients, and their overall mission to help reduce pressure on primary care and allow them to take back […]