General Motors is facing a huge financial setback. They just announced a $6 billion loss. This is because they are slowing down their electric vehicle (EV) plans. It's not the first time they've taken a hit. Back in October, they already reported a $1. 6 billion loss for the same reason. This chang
Bird flu has shown up in a small chicken group in Franklin County. This news came out on Tuesday from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. The specific type of bird flu, called High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI), is very contagious among birds. However, it poses a low risk
General Kyrylo Budanov, a prominent figure in Ukraine's military intelligence, has been appointed as the new chief of staff by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This change comes at a crucial time, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches its fourth year. Budanov takes over from Andrii Yermak, who re
General Motors (GM) is having a stellar year in the stock market. As of the last trading day, its shares have climbed over 55%, reaching an all-time high of more than $80 per share. This is the best performance since the company's comeback after bankruptcy in 2009. Several things are fueling this g
General Motors (GM) is feeling the heat in the electric vehicle (EV) market. After a brief surge in sales due to a soon-to-expire federal tax credit, the company is now facing some tough realities. The Trump administration's policies have made things even harder, with changes in regulations, cancele
General Motors is making big changes to its electric vehicle (EV) plans. The company is cutting about 5, 500 jobs, with 1, 750 people being laid off indefinitely. This is part of a larger strategy to adjust to slower EV sales and new rules. One of the main changes is at the Factory Zero plant in De
General Motors (GM) recently let go of over 200 salaried employees, mainly from its Technical Center in Warren. This move came just days after the company raised its profit expectations for the year, which led to a significant boost in its stock prices. The company stated that these job cuts were du
Bird flu, or H5N1, is jumping from animals to humans more often. Labs need better tools to catch it early. Right now, most labs use tests that can spot the flu but can't tell if it's the dangerous H5N1 strain. This is a problem because knowing the exact type of flu helps doctors treat patients bette
Birds in the southwestern United States are changing their molting schedules. This is a big deal because molting is when birds replace their feathers. It's a key part of their yearly cycle. Researchers looked at data from bird banding over 13 years in southeastern Utah. They wanted to see if the ti
Birds play a big role in helping forests grow back. They spread seeds around, which can lead to new trees. This is especially important in areas where forests have been damaged. One way to encourage this is by putting up perches. These perches can be man-made, semi-natural, or natural. The idea is t
