Tesla enjoys an incredibly dedicated following around the globe. However, that dedication has been strained recently, with customer service issues frustrating even the most enthusiastic supporters, as a recent experience by one such fan illustrates. A devoted Cybertruck owner, initially unfazed by potential shortcomings, ultimately identified a design flaw after experiencing a critical issue with his first truck, necessitating a replacement. A longtime Model Y owner, LamarMK further embraced the Tesla brand by acquiring a Cybertruck in March. However, his excitement was short-lived. Two weeks ...
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While many of us might feel secure holding substantial funds in our primary bank accounts, a bank insider warns that having over $3,000 in your chequing account might not be as safe as you think. This advice sheds light on potential risks and offers a fresh perspective on how to better manage your money to ensure both security and financial growth. In a report, GOBankingRates consulted Rachael P., a veteran bank teller with a wealth of experience in customer banking practices and she shed light on how to be smart about having a banking account. Having witnessed firsthand the drawbacks of keepi...
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Former President Donald Trump has issued a challenge to President Joe Biden for another "no holds barred" debate. Writing on Truth Social on Thursday night, Trump stated: "I have the answer to the Crooked Joe Biden Incompetence Puzzle - Let's do another Debate, but this time, no holds barred - An all-on discussion, with just the two of us on stage, talking about the future of our Country." Biden's performance in last week's CNN debate, widely described by commentators and politicians as "disastrous", heightened existing concerns over his mental acuity. Biden's voice was weak and raspy, and he ...
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England's quest for a first major tournament win in 58 years remained alive after another late fightback before beating Switzerland 5-3 on penalties to book their place in the Euro 2024 semi-finals on Saturday. After the 120 minutes finished level at 1-1, goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was the Three Lions' hero in the shoot-out as he saved Switzerland's first spot-kick from Manuel Akanji. Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney and Trent Alexander-Arnold converted their penalties to send England into a semi-final meeting with Turkey or the Netherlands in Dortmund on Wednesday. After ...
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Sora Lee, a 34-year-old who emigrated from South Korea to the United States, has achieved remarkable success over the past decade. As of 2023, she is the Global Head of Product Marketing at Bytedance-owned TikTok, earning an impressive $400,000 annually. However, despite her professional achievements, Lee tells CNBC that her financial journey is marked by a significant financial regret: purchasing a brand-new Tesla Model 3. Career Progression and Financial SuccessLee's academic background is rooted in political science and economics, which she studied at the University of California, Berkeley....
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Newly elected UK prime minister Keir Starmer on Saturday began his first full day in charge declaring the ousted Tories' plan to deport migrants to Rwanda "dead and buried" and pledging growth as his government's "number one mission". The Labour leader on Friday won a landslide election victory bringing to a close 14 years of Conservative rule. He said he was "restless for change" and that his party had received a "mandate to do politics differently". Starmer started the day with a first meeting of his cabinet including Britain's first woman finance minister Rachel Reeves and new foreign minis...
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More people are increasingly paying attention to retirement planning, as older millennials near 45 and GenZ are starting serious financial planning earlier, with some planning to retire by 60. The growing trend of more conscious spending and saving for the future amid looming risks of Social Security benefits reductions within a decade has led to many speculations on how much money you need to comfortably retire with. According to a Northwestern Mutual 2024 Planning and Progress study, US adults believe they require $1.46 million to retire comfortably. While future forecasts on retirement cost...
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Britain's new foreign minister David Lammy, appointed Friday, is a trailblazing black lawmaker descended from slaves who calls former US president Barack Obama a friend. Lammy has also made the odd outspoken comment, including about US ex-president Donald Trump, meaning he could be in for a bumpy ride as the UK's top diplomat. The 51-year-old's ancestors were enslaved in Guyana, South America -- a family history that Lammy says will inform his approach to foreign policy. "I will take the responsibility of being the first foreign secretary descended from the slave trade incredibly seriously," h...
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Rachel Reeves, Britain's first woman finance minister, is a former child chess champion and Bank of England economist who has pledged to grow the nation's economy while showing strong fiscal discipline. Reeves, 45, becomes chancellor of the exchequer after her centre-left Labour party won Thursday's UK general election by a landslide, ending 14 years of rule by the right-wing Conservatives. "It is the honour of my life to have been appointed chancellor of the exchequer," Reeves wrote on social media platform X after her appointment by new Prime Minister Keir Starmer. "To every young girl and w...
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Britain's new Labour government on Friday pledged immediate action to grow the economy after the centre-left party won a landslide general election victory. However, its task could be hampered by strained state finances following huge spending by the previous Conservative administration to protect millions of jobs during the Covid pandemic. Labour, led by new Prime Minister Keir Starmer after it ended 14 years of Conservative rule, has promised investment in key areas such as health and education but also stresses the need to balance the books. This after government coffers were further hit by...
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