A Bangkok road collapse creates a sinkhole disrupting traffic and prompting evacuations

A Bangkok road collapse creates a sinkhole disrupting traffic and prompting evacuations

Updated : , ,   BANGKOK (AP) — A part of a road in Bangkok collapsed Wednesday, leaving a large sinkhole that disrupted traffic, damaged infrastructure and prompted evacuations in the surrounding area. There were no casualties but three vehicles were damaged by the collapse in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok city Gov. Chadchart Sittipunt said, adding that officials believe the collapse was caused by construction work at an underground train station. Videos of the collapse showed the face of...
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How Volvo is marketing its electric vehicles in a moment of uncertainty

How Volvo is marketing its electric vehicles in a moment of uncertainty

By Kimeko McCoy  •  September 24, 2025  • Ivy Liu President Donald Trump’s so-called “big beautiful bill” ends a $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit at the end of this month, which could impact EV sales — not to mention economic headwinds and tariff effects on auto prices. Through it all, Volvo is trying to grow its market share in the U.S. from 1 to 2% and push EV sales, according to Rafael Ugo, head of marketing at Volvo Car Americas. To do so, the global automotive brand is taki...
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Cops: Minnesota Mom Was Driving Drunk Before Crash That Killed Toddler Son

Cops: Minnesota Mom Was Driving Drunk Before Crash That Killed Toddler Son

A Minnesota woman is behind bars after she crashed her SUV into a watery ditch on Saturday, killing her 1-year-old son, who was apparently thrown from the vehicle and trapped under it. Investigators say Rachale Francine Peloquin, 28, was driving drunk at about 6:30 p.m. with her three children and an adult in the vehicle, according to the Star Tribune. A police report said the SUV was traveling east on Highway 36 and exited south onto Highway 61 “while traveling at a high rate of speed.” Pel...
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China’s electric vehicle exports fuel Tajikistan’s green transition goals

China’s electric vehicle exports fuel Tajikistan’s green transition goals

A BYD showroom in the Tashkent City Mall in Uzbekistan. Central Asia is fast becoming a hotspot for imported Chinese-brand EVs. Image from Global Voices’ Climate Justice Fellow Zhaoyin Feng. Used with permission. This article was submitted as part of the Global Voices Climate Justice fellowship, which pairs journalists from Sinophone and Global Majority countries to investigate the effects of Chinese development projects abroad. Find more stories here. China has emerged as the key partner for...
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Review: Apple’s iPhone Air is a bunch of small changes that add up to something big

Review: Apple’s iPhone Air is a bunch of small changes that add up to something big

Skip to content An interesting iPhone despite throttling, worse battery, and single-lens camera. Apple’s iPhone Air. Credit: Andrew Cunningham Apple’s iPhone Air. Credit: Andrew Cunningham If you’ll indulge me for a moment, here’s some ancient history. In 2008, when Apple took the very first MacBook Air out of a manila envelope, it was not positioned as Apple’s new entry-level Mac laptop. The innovative but flawed system started at $1,799, far above the $999 price o...
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Car drives into waters of Dow’s Lake

Car drives into waters of Dow’s Lake

The lone occupant of the vehicle was transported to the hospital, Ottawa police said. Published Sep 23, 2025 Last updated 6 hours ago 1 minute read A car drove into Dow’s Lake in Ottawa on the evening of September 22, 2025. This photo was taken on September 23, 2025. Photo by JEAN LEVAC /POSTMEDIA Article content A car drove into the water at Dow’s Lake on Monday night, according to Ottawa police. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in you...
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Sanku dies in borrowed Lexus over debt issue – Guarantor

Sanku dies in borrowed Lexus over debt issue – Guarantor

Popular Nigerian comedian Sanku, tragically lost his life in a ghastly car accident on September 2, 2025, while driving a loaned 2012 Lexus RX 350 SUV. The shocking revelation about the ownership and financial status of the vehicle was made by his guarantor, content creator Folorunsho Olayinka, popularly known as Finest. The disclosure has since stirred major conversations online, with many debating the issue of the unpaid balance tied to the vehicle. According to reports, the late comedian had...
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Waterproof KEF Muo speaker targets Sonos Roam, but comes without two important features – NotebookCheck.net News

Waterproof KEF Muo speaker targets Sonos Roam, but comes without two important features – NotebookCheck.net News

The KEF Muo speaker is waterproof (Image source: KEF) KEF is finally offering a real alternative to the Sonos Roam, as the KEF Muo also combines a particularly compact, completely waterproof case with a long battery life and allegedly high-quality sound. However, KEF is omitting two of the best features of Sonos’ counterpart. The brand-new KEF Muo Bluetooth speaker measures 8.5 x 3.2 x 2.3 inches, which makes it about 0.8 inches higher and wider than the Sonos Roam 2. In return, it promise...
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How European battery startups can thrive alongside Asian giants

How European battery startups can thrive alongside Asian giants

The global battery market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with projections showing the sector will reach $400bn by 2030. Yet European entrepreneurs often feel locked out, watching Chinese giants like CATL dominate headlines with record-breaking IPOs while homegrown champions like Northvolt file for bankruptcy, exposing the harsh realities of competing against established Asian supply chains. Still,  Europe will never be entirely independent in green energy and will want to cooperate with...
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Scania expands electri�fi�ca�tion offering within indus�trial off-​road appli�ca�tions

Scania expands electri�fi�ca�tion offering within indus�trial off-​road appli�ca�tions

Scania is strengthening its electrification portfolio with the launch of Scania Industrial Batteries, headquartered in Sweden. The new organisation is dedicated to off-road and industrial applications such as mining, construction and material handling. WEBWIRE – Tuesday, September 23, 2025 This launch follows Scanias acquisition and carve-out of Northvolt Systems Industrial Division in April 2025, positioning Scania Industrial Batteries to deliver a fully integrated solution now available to c...
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