By Tom Voelk Published 9:54 pm PST, Friday, February 15, 2019 The McLaren 570S, which starts around $195,000, is a two-seat twin-turbo V8-powered mid-engine British supercar. The McLaren 570S, which starts around $195,000, is a two-seat twin-turbo V8-powered mid-engine British supercar. Photo: Martin Campbell Photo: Martin Campbell Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Image 1 of 5 The McLaren 570S, which starts around $195,000, is a two-seat twin-turbo V8-powered mid-engine British supercar. The McLaren 570S, which starts around $195,000, is a two-seat twin-turbo V8-powered mid-engine British supercar. Photo: Martin Campbell Supercars even a mere millionaire can afford 1 / 5 Back to Gallery … [Read more...] about Supercars even a mere millionaire can afford
British economy falters as Brexit looms. Amsterdam sees risks, opportunity
By Peter S. Goodman Published 9:47 pm PST, Friday, February 15, 2019 The European Medicines Agency, which regulates pharmaceuticals, employs 900 people and has been based in London, is moving into a new building now going up in Amsterdam. The European Medicines Agency, which regulates pharmaceuticals, employs 900 people and has been based in London, is moving into a new building now going up in Amsterdam. Photo: Photos By Jussi Puikkonen / New York Times Photo: Photos By Jussi Puikkonen / New York Times Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Image 1 of 5 The European Medicines Agency, which regulates pharmaceuticals, employs 900 people and has been based in London, is moving into a new building now going up in Amsterdam. The European Medicines Agency, which regulates pharmaceuticals, … [Read more...] about British economy falters as Brexit looms. Amsterdam sees risks, opportunity
Suspects in alleged attack on ‘Empire’ actor released
By Reuters | February 15, 2019 at 9:49 pm By Gabriella Borter | Reuters Suspects arrested in connection with an alleged racist and homophobic assault on “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett in Chicago were released Friday, police said. “Due to new evidence as a result of today’s interrogations, the individuals questioned by police in the Empire case have now been released without charging and detectives have additional investigative work to complete,” the Chicago Police Department said in an email to Reuters. The individuals are no longer being classified as suspects, the department said. A spokesman for the department on Friday night declined to confirm to Reuters whether the individuals released were the two Nigerian brothers police said they arrested on Wednesday at Chicago O’Hare Airport in connection to the attack. Authorities had previously said only that the pair, whose names have not been released, were persons of interest after they were … [Read more...] about Suspects in alleged attack on ‘Empire’ actor released
Amazon leads $700 million investment into electric pickup truck startup Rivian
(Reuters) — Amazon.com said on Friday it would lead a $700 million investment in U.S. electric pickup truck startup Rivian Automotive, in the e-commerce giant’s biggest bet on technologies with potential to reshape the automotive sector. The deal represents a major endorsement of Rivian’s electric vehicle technology by the world’s largest online retailer. Amazon is hoping Rivian will assist it in its development of delivery vehicles that will bolster its logistics network, according to a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified discussing the confidential strategy. Reuters reported on Tuesday that Amazon and General Motors were in talks to invest in Rivian. GM’s talks with Rivian about an investment are continuing and any deal would be announced at a later date, people familiar with the talks said on Friday. Rivian could ultimately be valued at between $3 billion and $4 billion, one of the sources said. The Rivian deal comes as its … [Read more...] about Amazon leads $700 million investment into electric pickup truck startup Rivian
Trump declares emergency at border after stinging defeat
Jonathan Lemire, Colleen Long and Alan Fram, Associated Press Updated 9:43 pm PST, Friday, February 15, 2019 President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Rose Garden at the White House to declare a national emergency in order to build a wall along the southern border, Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, in Washington. President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Rose Garden at the White House to declare a national emergency in order to build a wall along the southern border, Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, in Washington. Photo: Evan Vucci, AP Photo: Evan Vucci, AP Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close Image 1 of 8 President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Rose Garden at the White House to declare a national emergency in order to build a wall along the southern border, Friday, Feb. … [Read more...] about Trump declares emergency at border after stinging defeat