Ionna, a new electric vehicle (EV) charging network backed by seven major automakers, has officially launched in North America, after receiving approval from regulatory agencies. The joint venture, which aims to deploy at least 30,000 chargers across the U.S. and Canada by 2030, has also appointed Seth Cutler, a former...
Canada under pressure to halt arms exports to Israel amid Gaza crisis
As the death toll in Gaza rises, human rights groups and civil society organizations are urging the Canadian government to stop supplying weapons to Israel, which they say violate Canadian and international law. However, the government has tried to downplay its role in arming Israel, citing regulatory loopholes and a...
Pro sports leagues push for gun control in Congress
The NFL, NHL, NBA, and NASCAR join forces to lobby for background checks and red flag laws The NFL, NHL, NBA, and NASCAR have joined forces to lobby for gun control in Congress, according to a letter obtained by Gun Owners of America (GOA), a pro-gun rights organization. The letter,...
Toyota to Launch New Electric SUV in US with $1.3 Billion Investment in Kentucky Plant
Toyota, the world’s largest automaker, has announced a $1.3 billion investment in its flagship plant in Georgetown, Kentucky, to produce a new electric SUV for the US market. The investment will create 1,400 new jobs and support the assembly of the first battery electric vehicle (BEV) in North America by...
Westfleisch Acquires The Petfood Company to Expand its Pet Food Portfolio
Westfleisch, the second-largest meat group in Germany, has announced the acquisition of The Petfood Company, a local producer of wet pet food products. The deal, whose financial details were not disclosed, will allow Westfleisch to extend its value chain and to tap into the growing demand for premium pet food...