Tesla reported 485,000 deliveries in Q4, bringing 2023 total to 1.8 million

Tesla just published its fourth-quarter vehicle production and deliveries report for 2023. Here are the key numbers: Total deliveries Q4 2023: 484,507 Total production Q4 2023: 494,989 Total annual deliveries 2023: 1,808,581 Total annual production 2023: 1,845,985 In 2022, the Elon Musk-led automaker reported annual deliveries of 1.31 million and production of 1.37 million electric vehicles. The new … Read more

At least 20 killed in Congo flooding and landslides, bringing fatalities to over 60

KINSHASA, Congo — At least 20 people have died following landslides caused by torrential rains which hit the South Kivu region in eastern Congo, officials announced on Friday. That brings to more than 60 the number of deaths caused by flooding and landslides in Congo in the past week alone. Officials said the landslides swallowed … Read more

Mama June Bringing Chickadee’s Ashes On Family Disney World Trip For Christmas

After suffering the loss of Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell, Mama June and the rest of her family are spending the holidays at the happiest place on earth … and we’re told Anna’s remains are coming along, too. Sources connected to the family tell TMZ … before Anna passed, they had all spoken about spending Christmas at … Read more

France urges Lebanese leaders to work on bringing calm along the border with Israel

BEIRUT — France’s foreign minister urged Lebanese leaders on Monday to work on reducing tensions along the border with Israel, warning that the Israel-Hamas war could still spread to other parts of the region. Catherine Colonna’s visit to Lebanon came a day after she visited Israel, where she called for an “immediate truce” aimed at … Read more

Why bringing down inflation different this time, according to Powell

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following a closed two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on interest rate policy at the Federal Reserve in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 13, 2023. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the unique economic conditions created by the Covid-19 … Read more

SAG-AFTRA Nets Deal, Possibly Bringing Actors Strike to a Close

Nearly 120 days after authorizing an actors strike, SAG-AFTRA may have finally locked down a deal. The New M3-Powered iMacs Are Triggering Serious Deja Vu According to the Hollywood Reporter, the union revealed it and the AMPTP have come to an agreement after months of on-and-off (and often contentious) negotiating. During that time, SAG-AFTRA told … Read more

Zero Motorcycles expands lineup with an eye toward bringing in new riders

Zero Motorcycles is really leaning into its reputation as the “Tesla of motorcycles.” The company, which is one of the leading electric motorcycle manufacturers in the country, announced two new models today: the Model S street bike, with an all-new motor; and two new sport offerings, the DS and DSR models. The California-based company aims … Read more

Microsoft is bringing AI characters to Xbox

Microsoft is partnering with Inworld AI to develop Xbox tools that will allow developers to create AI-powered characters, stories, and quests. The multiyear partnership will include an “AI design copilot” system that Xbox developers can use to create detailed scripts, dialogue trees, quest lines, and more. “At Xbox, we believe that with better tools, creators … Read more

Mastodon takes on Twitter/X by bringing ‘lists’ to mobile

Mastodon, the open source, decentralized alternative to Twitter/X is adding a feature to its app that will help make the transition smoother for newcomers: Lists. The company today announced the Mastodon app for Android is adding the much-in-demand feature, which allows users to create custom lists around specific topics or interests. An update for iOS … Read more

Mariska Hargitay Says Taylor Swift Is ‘Pure Magic’ After Bringing Daughter to ‘Eras Tour’ Movie (Exclusive)

Mariska Hargitay has nothing but love for Taylor Swift and the positive impact her music has had on a generation of young fans. The Law & Order: SVU star spoke with ET at the WMC Women’s Media Awards in New York City on Thursday, and she reflected on taking her 12-year-old daughter, Amaya, to the premiere … Read more