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A strategic partnership between General Motors and Netflix will result in GM's electric vehicles (EVs) taking their spot on the digital stage beside some of Hollywood's best-known celebrities in upcoming productions. The partnership between the two publicly traded companies is not a product placement deal. In a briefing, Netflix Chief Marketing Officer Marian Lee said, "GM is not paying to put their vehicles on Netflix shows. This is the start of an organic partnership where both our companies are committed to a sustainable future so it's not product placement. We are really focused on educating our creators on how to utilize electric vehicles in all of our productions." GM's Chief Marketing Officer Deborah Wahl followed up by making it clear that any ad buys with Netflix are a separate effort, standing apart from this partnership. The partnership launches with a spot entitled "EVs on Screen". It will be followed by the Ultium platform models being featured in Netflix-produced … [Read more...] about GM, Netflix join together to promote electric vehicles

In Albany, an outbreak of the coronavirus erupted among nurses and patients in the cancer unit of a hospital. Across the state, nurses at hospitals in the Buffalo area bought their own masks and face shields out of concern about the quality of supplies in stock. And when an emergency room nurse in New Rochelle began her shift, she was asked to care for 15 patients, after her co-workers called out sick. The accounts recall the early days of the pandemic, when the virus ravaged New York — but these scenes took place over the past several weeks. Nurses and other health care workers in the state have begun to warn about the conditions in hospitals, as virus patients are checking in at an alarming rate. “We’re worse off in some ways than we were in the beginning,” said Shalon Matthews, an emergency room nurse in New Rochelle. “We need staff, we need help, we need resources. I’m fearful for my patients and I’m fearful that the same thing that happened back in March, it’s … [Read more...] about Nurses Are Anxious and Angry in 2nd Wave: ‘We’re Not Prepared’

Southern Democrats attacked the U.S Army at Fort Sumter, South Carolina, on April 12, 1861. Having ignited the Civil War, Southerners had the chutzpah to call it the War of Northern Aggression. Likewise, Democrats unleashed today’s War on Gas. Inspired by their Confederate ancestors, they then blame their victims who complain that the Left is stealing their natural gas and gas-powered appliances. (RELATED: VIJAY JAYARAJ: The Left’s Climate Imperialism) Democrats shot first. But when everyday Americans fight back, Democrats and their media bodyguards accuse conservatives of letting slip the dogs of culture war. Tucker Carlson recently compiled a panorama of relevant Democrat-Left lies: “This is delusional drivel from the harem of the unhinged over at Fox News,” Democratic Pennsylvania state Rep. Malcom Kenyatta complained. MSNBC’s Mehdi Hasan denounced “The imaginary ban on gas stoves they’re all getting mad about over on Fox.” “You have Ron DeSantis saying, ‘I’m … [Read more...] about DEROY MURDOCK: Democrats Want You To Believe Gas Stove Bans Are A Figment Of Your Imagination

Donald Trump, as expected, announced on Tuesday night that he’ll run for president again in 2024, despite being twice impeached, castigated for fomenting the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, investigated for potential fraud at his family’s business and blamed for Republicans’ weak showing in last week’s midterm elections. But while the former president is counting on faithful Republicans to once again flock to him, he appears to be losing supporters — including deep-pocketed conservative donors who are instead looking for alternatives. Just this morning, Stephen A. Schwarzman of Blackstone , a longtime ally of Trump’s, told Axios that he would back someone from a “new generation” of Republicans. And the attendee list for Tuesday night’s announcement was telling: Loyalists like Roger Stone and Mike Lindell, the C.E.O. of MyPillow, were there, but few members of Congress made the trip. Mr. Trump outlined what a second term would look like. In his meandering 63-minute speech, he focused … [Read more...] about Big-Name Donors Are Moving On From Trump

A savvy shopper has revealed how she manages to stretch $75 (£60) into ten meals when carrying out her weekly grocery shop. Jenn Lueke, who lives in Boston, America, has been teaching TikTok users how to get the most out of their money and reduce food waste. In her new ' Budget Groceries Series', she takes her followers along on a trip to Trader Joe's where she picks out enough ingredients to make 10 healthy meals packed full of protein and vegetables. She said: "If you feel like the cost of groceries has gotten completely crazy lately, I have a brand new series that's here to make grocery shopping on a budget a little bit easier. "I'm going to show you how I made five healthy meals for two people - not to mention I always had extra leftovers - from one $75 (£60) trip to the grocery store. "That's 10 meals made with fresh, healthy ingredients for less than $7.50 (£6.07) each. I'm going to show you how to work smarter when it comes to your grocery shopping and meal … [Read more...] about Savvy Trader Joe’s shopper shares how she stretches £60 into ten meals

The number of households being forced onto prepayment meters has rocketed over the past few months - but what are your rights? With standard credit meters, you pay for energy after you've used it but with prepayment meters, you have to pay in advance and the cost of energy is usually more expensive. Citizens Advice revealed that around 600,000 people were switched onto a prepayment meter last year and warned that a further 160,000 people could be put on them before the end of the winter if nothing changes. Your supplier has to follow licence conditions set by Ofgem , as well as the Government laws and regulations, and if they do not follow them then they can face repercussions from the regulator. If you are being threatened with a prepayment installation then you will need to know your rights. Sadly, suppliers are allowed to force a prepayment meter onto you if you are in energy debt as they are often installed as part of a plan to repay the debt you owe to the energy … [Read more...] about Can your energy company force you to have a prepayment meter? Your rights explained

There are still a few more weeks until warmer weather finally arrives. If you need some extra help to cover the cost of your energy bills , there are several schemes which could give you financial support this winter. The majority of these schemes, which are run by the UK Government , are still running now - and if you're eligible you can put in a claim. Mirror Money has compiled a full list of the support which could be available to you along with the eligibility criteria for each, and how much you potentially could get. The support scheme which are an by the Government are still going and the majority will continue until the end of March ( Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Cold Weather Payments - £25 Cold Weather Payments , worth £25, are normally paid automatically by the DWP when your town or city experiences, or is forecast to experience, temperatures zero degrees and under for seven consecutive days. The scheme runs from November 1 to March 31 in … [Read more...] about Check if you’re missing out on extra cold weather cash worth up to £600

A quarter of hard-up students (24%) are at risk of dropping out of university due to cost of living pressures. Since the start of the autumn term, nearly two thirds (63%) of university-goers have spent less on food and essentials, according to a survey by the Sutton Trust. More than a quarter (28%) of students said they have skipped meals to save on food costs. Working class students were hardest hit, with 33% missing meals compared to 24% of their middle class peers. Nearly half (47%) cut down on socialising, while 43% used less electricity or gas at home, while 6% reported moving back in with their family to save money on rent or bills. Nearly a fifth (18%) say they avoided buying vital supplies like laptops and textbooks. Chairman Sir Peter Lampl said: “It is scandalous that students are skipping meals and having to cut back on essentials, and that a staggering quarter of students say they are now less likely to finish their degree as a result of the crisis. Students … [Read more...] about One in four students at risk of dropping out of university due to soaring costs

Ukraine’s defence minister Oleksiy Reznikov will be replaced by the chief of military intelligence ahead of an expected Russian offensive and following corruption scandals, a senior lawmaker said Sunday. “We are preparing decisions and negotiations that should strengthen our soldiers, give Ukraine more international support and more weapons," President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address without elaborating. Zelensky said this week he wanted talks on Ukraine’s membership in the EU to begin this year, stepping up the fight against corruption. A senior lawmaker close to Zelensky said later Sunday that 56-year-old Reznikov, one of the best-known faces of the country’s war effort, would be replaced. “Kyrylo Budanov will head the defence ministry, which is absolutely logical in wartime," said lawmaker David Arakhamia, referring to the 37-year-old chief of the military intelligence. Holding the rank of major general, Budanov has headed the military intelligence since … [Read more...] about Ukraine Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov Loses Job Following Corruption Allegations

AUSTIN, Texas — Warmer weather has returned to Austin, Texas, after the winter storm that began to hit the state last Monday. It was a balmy 73 degrees in the city on Sunday. But to many residents in and around the capital who were still dealing with the storm’s fallout, progress in the recovery seemed frozen. More than 30,000 customers in Austin remained without power on Sunday night, according to Austin Energy, down from more than 100,000 last week but still a puzzling total to many residents who lost electricity on Wednesday. Adding to the misery was the continued presence of fallen trees and downed utility poles throughout the area. Life without lights, heat and electricity — and, in many cases, water — was a dominant theme of conversations over breakfast and before and after church services. All of it has tested residents’ patience. “We should have been prepared for something like this,” said Lory Ponce, 58, a South Austin resident whose property was battered by … [Read more...] about In Austin, Recovery From Winter Storm Is Slow and Piecemeal