October, 2024

• 28 October

  For new-age car buyers, connected features become a driving factor

  

  Connected cars are increasingly gaining popularity among new-age buyers, who are demanding continuous connectivity while travelling and enhanced safety features in their wheels of choice. The share of connected cars in passenger vehicles sold in the Indian market doubled to 28.73% in the first nine months of 2024 from 14.47% …

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• 28 October

  Philadelphia District Attorney Sues Musk Over $1 Million Voter Giveaways

  Larry Krasner, the top prosecutor in Philadelphia, sued Elon Musk and his Trump-supporting super PAC, saying the giveaways amounted to an “unlawful lottery.” Source link

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• 28 October

  US Intel Says Insider Threats Are ‘Likely’ During the Election

  

  Insider threats will “likely be an issue” that election centers across the US will face in the coming weeks, according to a US intelligence memo viewed by WIRED. These threats, the memo warns, “could derail or jeopardize a fair and transparent election process.” The bulletin cites the Department of Homeland …

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• 28 October

  How Miami moved to the epicenter of the global game – with a little help from Lionel Messi

  

  “Miami loves football. The world loves football, and the world loves Miami.”   That was FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s claim on October 19 when he announced that Inter Miami, per FIFA’s convenient parameters, had qualified for next summer’s new-look Club World Cup in the United States.  Led by Lionel Messi, Inter …

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• 28 October

  Instagram Is Reducing the Quality of Some Videos in Your Feed. Here’s Why

  

  There’s a reason why some Instagram videos in your feed may look better than others. In a recent Ask Me Anything video posted to his Instagram page (and captured by another user), Instagram head Adam Mosseri said the company purposefully adjusts the quality of the videos to optimize for both watch time …

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• 28 October

  Timothée Chalamet Showed Up at His Own Look-Alike Contest

  No, he didn’t enter. But he still caused a stir in Washington Square Park, where four people were arrested. Source link

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• 28 October

  This festive season, motown sees unusual mix of waitlists and discounts across segments

  

  Mumbai: The passenger vehicle market is witnessing a paradox this festive season: some models command waiting periods of up to 96 weeks with no discounts while others are offering cash discounts as high as ₹4.5 lakh to manage inventory pileups. This highlights a growing segmentation between premium and volume players …

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• 28 October

  Ukraine Braces for Russian Assault in Kursk Using North Korean Troops

  Several thousand North Korean soldiers have arrived in Russia’s western Kursk region, where they are expected to support Moscow’s efforts to dislodge invading Ukrainian forces. Source link

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• 28 October

  9 Best Toiletry Bags, Tested and Reviewed (2024)

  

  There were multiple great bags we tried whose features or designs just didn’t add up to a place in the top spots above. However, everyone has something different they’re looking for in a toiletry bag, so while not perfect for us, some of these options may still be perfect for …

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• 28 October

  Carlos Sainz’s F1 Mexico GP win pushes Ferrari closer to a ‘perfect goodbye’

  

  Stay informed on all the biggest stories in Formula One. Sign up here to receive the Prime Tire newsletter in your inbox every Monday and Friday. MEXICO CITY — Carlos Sainz climbed on top of his vibrant red Ferrari, spreading his arms wide before raising his fists in the air. The emotions were …

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