In April 2024, NASA selected three companies to develop the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV) for the Artemis program. While the designs are impressive, none are physical prototypes yet. The LTV will be used to transport astronauts on the Moon starting with Artemis V in 2030. NASA has specific requirements for the LTV, including carrying two astronauts, remote operation, various drive modes, autonomy, and self leveling. To ensure the LTV meets these requirements, NASA’s Johnson Space Center is using a Ground Test Unit (GTU). The GTU is an eight wheeled vehicle that will be tested on Earth to evaluate systems, technologies,…
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The owner of a brand new 2024 Jeep Wagoneer was left stunned when his SUV broke down just 44 miles into its first drive home from the dealership. Despite being so new, the vehicle started emitting a concerning electrical burning smell, and the dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree. To make matters worse, the transmission stopped shifting, forcing the owner to call a tow truck to take it back to the dealership. This unfortunate incident highlights the unexpected issues that can arise even with brand-new vehicles, shattering the common belief that they are trouble free for years to come.…
TEANECK, N.J. – Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:) has announced a partnership with Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ:) to enhance cybersecurity services for global enterprises by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI). The collaboration aims to integrate Cognizant’s cybersecurity expertise with Palo Alto Networks’ AI-powered security platforms, focusing on the financial services, healthcare, and life sciences industries. The partnership will enable Cognizant to expand its capabilities across Palo Alto Networks’ suite of security platforms, which includes the Precision AI-powered Network Security Platform, Code-to-Cloud Platform, and Security Operations Platform. This strategic move is intended to help clients simplify their security operations and improve protection…
Chinese investment in Mexico – widely perceived as a handy detour around US-imposed tariffs – could be six times more than what is reflected in official data, a risk consultancy estimated in a report released on Thursday.The Washington-based Rhodium Group has turned up more than 700 completed foreign direct investment transactions from China to the Latin American nation with a cumulative value US$13 billion. Both figures, if accurate, would overshadow official tallies of investment stock – the total accumulated level of direct investments.Chinese investments mostly take the form of factories that produce motor vehicles, electronics and consumer goods. Many use…
Renault, the French automaker, has revealed a new concept car, the Embleme, that showcases their commitment to a carbon neutral future. This ‘shooting brake’ station wagon, designed to be a showcase of technical prowess, combines both battery electric vehicle (BEV) and fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) technology. The Embleme features a hydrogen fuel cell stack that can be refilled at hydrogen stations, as well as a battery pack that can be recharged from any outlet. This hybrid approach aims to provide the best of both worlds, offering long range capabilities and quick refueling options. While the design may be unconventional,…
The pace of price increases over the past year was higher than forecast in September while jobless claims posted an unexpected jump following Hurricane Helene, the Labor Department reported Thursday.The consumer price index, a broad gauge measuring the costs of goods and services across the U.S. economy, increased a seasonally adjusted 0.2% for the month, putting the annual inflation rate at 2.4%. Both readings were 0.1 percentage point above the Dow Jones consensus.The annual inflation rate was 0.1 percentage point lower than August and is the lowest since February 2021.Excluding food and energy, core prices increased 0.3% on the month,…
Image source: Getty Images A lot of investors like the idea that buying a penny share could sometimes mean paying pennies for something that turns out to be worth a lot more in future. But penny shares can be potentially lucrative in other ways too. Some pay substantial dividends. For example, one I own yields over 8%. I like that passive income and plan to keep holding the share – but will the payout continue? Strong market position The dividend in question has not yet sent me up the wall, but what goes up walls is something this company knows…
In a recent episode of The Ramsey Show, Dave Ramsey responded to a caller, Daniel from Houston, who asked if his aggressive investment plan was too extreme. Daniel and his wife, both recent college graduates, earn a $200,000 household income with a take-home pay of $145,000 after deductions. They live in an apartment and have zero debt, a six-month emergency fund, and a goal of having Daniel’s wife become a stay-at-home mother. Daniel asked Dave Ramsey whether they were going overboard by investing 60% of their take-home pay while living in an apartment. Don’t Miss: Ramsey’s advice was rooted in…
A closely watched report on US inflation showed consumer price increases ticked lower on an annual basis during the month of September but “core” prices remained sticky, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released Thursday morning.The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 2.4% over the prior year in September, a slight deceleration compared to August’s 2.5% annual gain in prices. The yearly increase, which was the lowest annual headline reading since Feb. 2021, came in hotter than economist expectations of a 2.3% annual increase.The index rose 0.2% over the previous month, matching the increase seen in…
On Thursday, Needham analyst reiterated a Hold rating on InMode (NASDAQ:) Ltd. (NASDAQ: INMDInMode Ltd. (NASDAQ:INMD), a medical technology company, which announced a third-quarter revenue projection that exceeded market expectations. The company expects its revenue for the quarter ending September 2024 to be approximately $130.0-130.1 million, which represents a 5.6% year-over-year growth and surpasses the consensus estimate of $115.8 million. The third-quarter revenue includes $31.9 million from new platform pre-orders made in the first half of 2024, which could not be shipped to customers until the third quarter. This backlog has now been cleared, with InMode stating it has fulfilled…