Foreign Carmakers May Lose China Market Share on EVs: Greenpeace
The world’s largest car market is rapidly going electric, and automakers risk losing sales if they don’t follow
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US airline passengers are getting increasingly frustrated. Here's why
North American travelers are unhappy with high ticket prices, staffing shortages and reduced routes, according to consumer research company J.D. Power's 2023 North American Airline Satisfaction Study.
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VW Annual Meeting Hit by Protests Over Climate Strategy, China
Volkswagen AG shareholders gathering in Berlin contended with climate protesters blocking access to the venue after gluing themselves
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Consumer, Health Stocks Among Few Winners in Australia’s Budget
Consumer, health and energy shares are among just a handful of stock winners in Australia’s budget, as the
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You can now get paid to watch every Fast & Furious film
Fans of the Fast & Furious series will be excited to learn of an opportunity where you can get paid to watch the entire franchise. That's right, the company FinanceBuzz wants to pay $1,000 to take on the temporary role "Fast & Furious claims adjuster.” This means the person chosen for the job will be required to watch all of the films from the main franchise, as well as the newest Fast X that's set to be released on May 19. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter But you're not just watching the street racing action films purely for your entertainment, as the job of the claims adjuster requires them to take note of all instances of car damage. The types of cars involved and the total number of such incidents in each individual film should also be highlighted too. This is so FinanceBuzz can use the data, to "estimate the insurance impact of the franchise’s reckless driving." “We need help taking inventory of the accidents in the movies,” the company said in their advert. "We’re also curious if the number of wrecks in these moves has increased or decreased over the franchise’s history. That’s where you come in." With over 20 hours to watch, the Fast & Furious Claims Adjuster will be paid $1,000, as well as $100 to cover the cost of any streaming fees, movie tickets, and snacks too. In order to be eligible for the role, applicants need to be able to rent or stream movies from their home and be able to watch Fast X in a theatre. You must be 18+ years old and based in the U.S. to apply. If this role revs your engine, then to apply simply fill out the form on the FinanceBuzz website by May 19, 2023, at 11:59 Eastern. Fast X is set be released in cinemas on May 19. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
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Explainer-Washington edges closer to debt ceiling deadline
By Jason Lange WASHINGTON U.S. President Joe Biden is due to meet on Tuesday with the top Republicans
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'Everybody is worried': China raids offices of consultancy firm Capvision in widening industry crackdown
China's state security authorities raided multiple offices of international advisory firm Capvision, state media reported Monday, part of a broader crackdown on the consulting industry as Beijing tightens control over what it considers sensitive information related to national security.
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How a herd of cows helped North Carolina police capture a suspect on the run
Just call it bovine intervention.
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South Africa anger at US accusation it supplied arms to Russia
A cabinet minister hits out at the US, saying South Africa will not be bullied as the row intensifies.
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Jury reaches a verdict in the trial of Idaho mother accused of killing her children
A jury has reached a verdict in the murder trial of Lori Vallow Daybell, the Idaho mother accused of killing her two children and conspiring in the murder of her husband's ex-wife.
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Thailand country profile
Provides an overview of Thailand, including key events and facts.
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The prime suspect in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway in Aruba will be extradited to the US
The prime suspect in the 2005 disappearance of the late American teen Natalee Holloway will be extradited to the US to face extortion and fraud charges, said officials in Peru, where Joran van der Sloot has been serving time for the murder of a Peruvian woman.
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