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The important role of leasing companiesLeasing companies play a key role in Europe, with 60% of new cars being leased, according to calculations by environmental group Transport & Environment, and the figure for EVs is estimated to be even higher, at around 80%.Market research firm Dataforce also found that 60% of new EVs sold in 16 European markets, including Germany, the UK, France and Spain, are bought by corporate and commercial vehicle buyers, who are primarily leasing. Around half of the remaining EV sales to private buyers are also leased.The corporate advantage is more pronounced in markets without EV subsidies…

China's recent move to equip amphibious warfare ships with laser weapons marks a bold leap in China's naval power, reflects a global shift toward energy-based defense and raises tensions in the Pacific.This month, The War Zone reported that China has equipped its Type 071 amphibious transport dock with a new laser weapons system.The War Zone reports that the vessel, believed to be the Simingshan with hull number 986, was spotted with the weapon mounted just behind the 76mm cannon on its bow, hidden under a domed cover when not in use.The report said the move reflects efforts by the United…

What struck me most about visiting the abandoned Pontiac Silverdome in 2016 was the sounds of the place. The way the wind ruffled the tattered roof panels and plucked past the dome's support cables like guitar strings. As I walked through the stadium, I occasionally heard the sound of metal parts falling from above and hitting the ground around me. It was a bit unsettling.Located in a northern suburb of Detroit, Michigan, this stadium hadn't been used for years when I arrived with my camera. A snowstorm in 2013 blew the roof to shreds. A year later, most of the…

The beauty of traveling in Europe in autumn is the variety of experiences on offer. Hit the beach on sunny southern islands, hike through forests rich in autumnal tones, or wander the streets of major cities ⁠— without all the summer crowds. The fall also summons some of the continent’s greatest flavors, with harvest season delicacies showing up in markets and on menus, whether in rustic Italian trattorias or high-end Nordic restaurants. In short, you can’t go wrong. Here are some of the best places to travel in Europe in the fall.  1. Seville, Spain  Best for a city break  Autumn?…

Taking advantage of Hawaii's diverse population, scientists built the state's first identified human osteology laboratory. In a laboratory at the University of Hawaii's John A. Burns School of Medicine, human skulls are neatly arranged on shelves mounted on the wall, each in its own numbered clear container. Other bones are scattered around the room, from sturdy femurs lined up on a table under a shelf to finely ground human remains in a palm-sized plastic bag next to a microscope. The entire skeleton sits on the largest table in the world as part of a new study by forensic anthropologist Robert…

The patriotic image shows megastar Taylor Swift dressed as Uncle Sam, falsely suggesting she supports Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.”Taylor wants you to vote for Donald Trump,” the image, which appears to have been generated by artificial intelligence, says.Trump shared the image to his 7.6 million followers on his social network, Truth Social, over the weekend, along with other images depicting support from Swift fans, spreading the lie.Deception has long played a key role in politics, but the rise of artificial intelligence tools that can quickly generate fake images and videos by simply entering a phrase has added a new…

The now highly scrutinized field of artificial intelligence is making its way into brick-and-mortar businesses, including restaurants. Companies like Slang.ai are using AI to answer phone calls and help customers make reservations. Restaurant365, a more established company, helps restaurants manage the operations that customers don't see, like budgeting, payroll, human resources, accounting and inventory. Nathan Thurston has been using the tool for nearly a year at his Charleston restaurant Miller's All Day. The breakfast-focused restaurant, which has locations downtown and on James Island, sources its ingredients from several small purveyors. Before Restaurant365, which is now valued at more than $1…

In discussions of art music, it’s impossible to escape talking about “the canon” and how it colors our individual listening experiences. One of the thorniest issues is how to ethically choose what music we play, listen to, and allow to influence us. Not so long ago, understanding and appreciating the Western classical music canon was supposed to offer a kind of guarantee in this department – canonic music had proven itself to be “great” and worthy of study, and to allow yourself to be influenced by it as a composer, performer, or listener signaled seriousness, achievement, and musical depth. The…

Thanks to the smash hit of Charli XCX's latest film, we're coming off a sassy summer and ready to jump on another social media trend. Join TikTok as the “very subdued” movement takes off this fall. We'll break down what it means and give you tips on how to navigate it. If you look up the word “demure” in the Merriam-Webster online dictionary, you'll find that it is defined as “an adjective often used to describe a modest, quiet, well-behaved, and demure woman.” As for etymology, the origin of the word is unclear, but it is believed to have first…

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCSC) – The Goose Creek Fire Department is the first in the state and third in the country to get a new state-of-the-art medical device.The Lifepak 35 monitor and defibrillator enables emergency departments to provide faster and more efficient life-saving treatment to patients experiencing cardiac emergencies. The new device has just been launched in the US by Stryker Corporation.Throughout the week, Stryker leaders have been training the police department on how to use the device, and it will be officially rolled out on Thursday, allowing the department to update all of its equipment with the new technology.The…