Tesla’s margins suffer from EV discounts and heavy AI spending
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Tesla’s margins suffer from EV discounts and heavy AI spending

More news - News 24 hours BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA — At the Milken Institute Global Conference, Elon Musk, co-founder of Tesla and SpaceX and owner of X Holdings Corp., spoke about the current challenges Tesla is facing. As Musk continues to make ambitious promises about Tesla’s future in autonomous driving and robotics, investors are seeing a steady decline in profit margins. Tesla missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter earnings, reporting a decline in its adjusted operating margin to 14.4%, the lowest in three years, down from 18.7% a year earlier. That marked the fourth consecutive quarter of decline. The company reported net income of $1.48 billion on revenue of $25.5 billion, including $890 million in regulatory credits. Tesla is getting hit on both sides. Spending is ...
Wiz Cancels $23B Google Acquisition, Plans IPO Instead
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Wiz Cancels $23B Google Acquisition, Plans IPO Instead

Related media - Recent news Wiz has decided to forgo a $23 billion acquisition by Google, a deal that would have marked Google’s largest acquisition to date. Instead, the cloud security startup will pursue an initial public offering (IPO) as originally planned, according to an internal memo from co-founder Assaf Rappaport. “Turning down offers like this is a challenge,” Rappaport noted in his message to employees, obtained by CNBC. He emphasized the company’s focus on reaching its next milestones: an IPO and reaching $1 billion in annual recurring revenue, milestones that had been in sight well before the acquisition talks began. The acquisition would nearly double Wiz’s valuation from its last funding round, which was $12 billion. Founded in 2020, Wiz has grown rapidly unde...
The five-year impact of the new free kick rule in football
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The five-year impact of the new free kick rule in football

Related media - Breaking news In the fall of 2017, free kicks began to be considered a real offensive tool. After his purchase from Benfica, it quickly became clear that Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson possessed a left leg more akin to a catapult than a human limb, capable of launching the ball 80 metres over the opposition defence to create a goal-scoring opportunity. Teams were baffled by this tactic, as they had never seen it before. City's entire attacking trio positioned themselves 20 metres beyond the opposition's goal line, confident that they could not be offside from a goal kick. @SamLee (@SamLee)"This set-up of City's free kick is brilliant. The players are spread out all over the pitch; the opposition have no idea whether the pass will be short, into the big ho...
Caeleb Dressel’s Journey to Rediscovering His Passion for Swimming
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Caeleb Dressel’s Journey to Rediscovering His Passion for Swimming

Related media - Latest news Caeleb Dressel's extraordinary performance, winning seven gold medals, may paint the image of a champion without problems, but the reality of his swimming journey tells a different story. Despite his unparalleled success, Dressel has had to contend with the intense pressures of the sport. Widely regarded as one of the world’s best swimmers, Dressel holds the world record in the men’s 100-meter butterfly, a title he took from Michael Phelps in 2019 and then bettered at the Tokyo Olympics, where he won five gold medals. But even those accomplishments have failed to shield him from disappointment. Dressel was consumed by perceived failures, whether it was a turn, the finish line, or the lead. Winning gold and helping Team USA dominate the medal count...
From Underdog to Superstar: Scheffler Faces Unexpected Fame
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From Underdog to Superstar: Scheffler Faces Unexpected Fame

More news - Breaking news Scottie Scheffler’s rise to the pinnacle of golf has been nothing short of meteoric. Once considered a talented but unremarkable player, the American has become a global sensation in 2024. This newfound fame, however, presents a unique challenge for a man who previously held his privacy in high regard. Scheffler’s journey began with a dominant win at the Masters in 2022, cementing his place as a world-class golfer. However, his celebrity status remained relatively understated. Fast forward to 2024, and a series of events catapulted him into the spotlight. A series of major victories, including a second Masters victory, cemented his dominance. But it was a bizarre arrest in Louisville that truly propelled him into the pop culture stratosphere. Fans r...
Ted Williams’ Legendary All-Star Moment Continues
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Ted Williams’ Legendary All-Star Moment Continues

Related media - Latest news A quarter-century ago, baseball legend Ted Williams etched his name into All-Star Game lore with a performance that continues to enthrall fans. The 1999 All-Star Game at Fenway Park was a night of magic, a fitting finale to a century of baseball. But it was the appearance of a ghost that truly electrified the crowd. Ted Williams, the revered Splendid Splinter, took the field, a living legend returning to the place where he forged his Hall of Fame career. It was a moment frozen in time, a sepia-toned vision of baseball's golden age colliding with the modern game. As the crowd roared, Williams threw out the ceremonial first pitch, a perfect arc of nostalgia bridging generations. His presence was a reminder of a time when baseball was simpler, ...