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UN PROJECTS WORLD POPULATION WILL REACH 8 BILLION ON NOV. 15

The United Nations estimated that the world’s population will reach 8 billion on Nov. 15 and that India will replace China as the world’s most populous nation next year.

FEDERAL UTILITY SEEKS PROPOSALS FOR BI CARBON-FREE PUSH

The nation’s largest public utility is seeking proposals for what would be one of the biggest recent swings at adding carbon-free electricity in the U.S., laying out a mix-and-match of possibilities this week that range from solar to nuclear.

RUSSIA FINES APPLE FOR VIOLATING DATA STORAGE LAW

A Moscow court this week fined Apple 2 million rubles (about $34,000) for refusing to store the personal data of Russian users on servers in Russia, part of government efforts to control online activity.

4 MONEY MOVES TO MAKE BEFORE BABY ARRIVES

The arrival of a new baby is all-consuming. In the early weeks, your waking hours are a cycle of feedings, diaper changes and Googling “Is it normal for a baby to (fill in the blank).”

‘THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER’ IS PURE BONKERS FILMMAKING

REVIEW - THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER

IN UKRAINE WAR, A RACE TO ACQUIRE SMARTER, DEADLIER DRONES

Drone camera footage defines much of the public’s view of the war in Ukraine: grenades quietly dropped on unwitting soldiers, eerie flights over silent, bombed-out cities, armor and outposts exploding in fireballs.

TWITTER: ATTRITION UP A BIT, COMPANYWIDE LAYOFFS NOT PLANNED

Twitter is telling its employees that it’s not planning any companywide layoffs, but there could be some restructuring and organization changes as it heads into a legal battle over the potential sale to Elon Musk.

AMAZON OFFERS CONCESSIONS TO HEAD OFF EU ANTITRUST CASES

Amazon, seeking to resolve two European Union antitrust investigations, has promised to treat third-party merchants on its website fairly, the bloc’s competition watchdog said Thursday.

NETFLIX TO RELY ON MICROSOFT FOR ITS AD-BACKED VIDEO SERVICE

Netflix has picked Microsoft to help deliver the commercials in a cheaper version of its video streaming service expected to launch later this year with a pledge to minimize the intrusions into personal privacy that often accompany digital ads.

PANASONIC SELECTS KANSAS FOR VEHICLE BATTERY MEGA-FACTORY

Japan’s Panasonic Corp. selected Kansas as the location for a multibillion-dollar mega-factory to produce electric vehicle batteries for Tesla and other carmakers, lured by the largest package of taxpayer-funded incentives that the state has offered a private business.

Dusty Demise for Nasa Mars Lander in July; Power Dwindling

A NASA spacecraft on Mars is headed for a dusty demise.

WITH US DOLLAR NEARLY EQUAL TO EURO, IMPACT IS BEING FELT

The U.S. dollar has been surging so much that it’s nearly equal in value to the euro for the first time in 20 years. That trend, though, threatens to hurt American companies because their goods become more expensive for foreign buyers. If U.S. exports were to weaken as a result, so, too, would the already-slowing U.S. economy.

RULING COULD DAMPEN GOVERNMENT EFFORTS TO REIN IN BIG TECH

The Supreme Court’s latest climate change ruling could dampen efforts by federal agencies to rein in the tech industry, which went largely unregulated for decades as the government tried to catch up to changes wrought by the internet.

TWITTER SAYS IT REMOVES 1 MILLION SPAM ACCOUNTS A DAY

Twitter said it removes 1 million spam accounts each day in a call with executives Thursday during a briefing that aimed to shed more light on the company’s fake and bot accounts as it tussles with Elon Musk over “spam bots.”

UTILITIES: GRID WORK NEEDED TO MEET ELECTRIC VEHICLE DEMAND

Record-high gas prices have stoked interest in electric vehicles. But Black Hills power providers say improvements are need in the electric grid to keep pace with anticipated sales.

VIRGIN GALACTIC TAPS BOEING SUBSIDIARY TO BUILD MOTHERSHIPS

Virgin Galactic announced that it is partnering with a Boeing subsidiary to manufacture the next generation of the twin-fuselage aircraft used to carry aloft the space tourism company’s rocket ship.

LITHUANIAN CROWDFUNDING DRIVE GETS UKRAINE AN ARMED DRONE

Lithuania will present a combat drone to Ukraine that was donated by the Turkish manufacturer after a private crowdfunding campaign among ordinary Lithuanians, who raised nearly 6 million euros ($6.1 million) for the purpose within days.

CONTACT RESTORED WITH NASA SPACECRAFT HEADED TO LUNAR ORBIT

NASA said that contact has been restored with its $32.7 million spacecraft headed to the moon to test out a lopsided lunar orbit.

GERMANY WANTS ADS, INFLUENCERS TO NOTE USE OF BEAUTY FILTERS

German state officials said that they want advertisers and social media influencers to label any photos that have used so-called beauty filters.

BANK OF ENGLAND: CRYPTO CRASHES SHOW NEED FOR TOUGHER RULES

The Bank of England warned this week that recent cryptocurrency meltdowns that wiped out more then $2 trillion in value highlight the need for tougher financial regulations

ARE 4-DAY WORKWEEKS, FLEXIBLE HOURS THE FUTURE OF FULL-TIME?

A four-day workweek sounds appealing to workers. Possibly alarming to employers.

ALL EYES ON AIRLINES AS JULY FOURTH HOLIDAY WEEKEND NEARS

Airlines that have stumbled badly over the last two holidays face their biggest test yet of whether they can handle big crowds when July Fourth travelers mob the nation's airports this weekend.

OPEC+ OIL BOOST LIKELY NOT MUCH HELP TO HIGH GASOLINE PRICES

The OPEC oil cartel and allied producing nations decided Thursday to boost production of crude by an amount that will likely do little to relieve high gasoline prices at the pump and energy fueled inflation plaguing the global economy.

NEW NHTSA CHIEF: AGENCY TO SCRUTINIZE AUTO-DRIVER TECHNOLOGY

The new head of the government’s road safety agency says it will intensify efforts to understand the risks posed by automated vehicle technology so it can decide what regulations may be necessary to protect drivers, passengers and pedestrians.

TOYOTA RECALLS ELECTRIC CAR FOR FAULTY WHEEL THAT MAY DETACH

Toyota is recalling 2,700 bZ4X crossover vehicles globally for wheel bolts that could become loose, in a major setback for the Japanese automaker's ambitions to roll out electric cars.

CRYPTO RULES TO MAKE EUROPE A GLOBAL LEADER AS PRICES PLUNGE

Europe prepared to lead the world in regulating the freewheeling cryptocurrency industry at a time when prices have plunged, wiping out fortunes, fueling skepticism and sparking calls for tighter scrutiny.

FIFA TO PUT MORE WORLD CUP TICKETS UP FOR ONLINE SALE

FIFA will put more World Cup tickets up for sale next week on a first-come, first-served basis.

GETTING THERAPY WHEN COST IS A BARRIER

The race to find mental health treatment can feel like a marathon when you may not have the energy or ability to even make it to the starting line.

CREWLESS ROBOTIC MAYFLOWER SHIP REACHES PLYMOUTH ROCK

A crewless robotic boat retracing the 1620 sea voyage of the Mayflower has landed near Plymouth Rock.

AUDI E-TRON GT VS. MERCEDESBENZ EQS

The electric vehicle market is rapidly changing.