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Toxic threat from 'forever chemicals' sparks resistance in Georgia towns
Toxic threat from 'forever chemicals' sparks resistance in Georgia towns
by  AFP

Sasha and Jamie Cordle thought their small farm in rural Georgia would be a ladder out of working-class struggle, and a gift for their children and grandchildren. Sasha, who moved to the property after marrying Jamie in 2020, soon developed two autoimmune conditions, as well as high blood pressure and chronic fatigue.

Tesla expected to launch long-discussed robotaxi service
Tesla expected to launch long-discussed robotaxi service
by  AFP

Tesla is expected to begin offering robotaxi service Sunday in Austin, an initial step that Elon Musk's backers believe could lead to the company's next growth wave. Tesla's robotaxi launch comes well after Waymo's offering of commercial robotaxi service, with more US cities gradually added.

South Korea counts on shipbuilding to ease US tariff woes
South Korea counts on shipbuilding to ease US tariff woes
by  AFP

Asia's fourth largest economy South Korea is facing gruelling tariffs by US President Donald Trump, but its shipbuilding industry could prove a useful bargaining chip. Like the Europeans, the US shipbuilding industry has lagged behind South Korea and China, and as a result, the sector is seen as a "highly important bargaining chip in trade negotiations," he added.