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Honda, Hyundai, Ford, Kia EV sales climb higher in January

Honda, Hyundai, Ford, Kia EV sales climb higher in January

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Several automakers, including Honda, Hyundai, Ford, and Kia, reported higher EV sales in the US in January. Here’s a look at some of the top-selling EV models (outside of Tesla) last month. EV sales in the US by model in January 2025 With nearly 133,000 electric vehicles sold in December, EVs accounted for 8.8% of new car sales in the US, a new record. According to Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book, the strong end-of-year sales helped push total EV sales to 1.3 million in 2024, up 7.3% from 2024. With Trump reportedly planning to end electric vehicle incentives, like the $7,500 federal tax credit, demand is expected to pick up as buyers look to lock in the savings before they disappear. Several automakers reported US sales numbers for January, giving us a better idea of how the EV market is playing out. Ford sold 5,666 EVs last month, up 21% and a new January record. The Mustang Mach-E had its best January with 3,529 models sold, up 173% from January 2024. Last year, the Mach-E …

New Music Friday January 31: The Weeknd, Will Smith, Big Sean, JENNIE, Jeff Goldblum and More

New Music Friday January 31: The Weeknd, Will Smith, Big Sean, JENNIE, Jeff Goldblum and More

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Happy New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer — and ET has you covered for everything in between. Music’s Biggest Night is this weekend! Performers include Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Teddy Swims, Benson Boone, RAYE, Doechii, Shakira and Shaboozey. A series of special performances will highlight the awards, including the In Memoriam segment, a star-studded salute to Quincy Jones and touching tributes celebrating the spirit of the city of Los Angeles. Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard, Chris Martin, Cynthia Erivo, Herbie Hancock, Jacob Collier, Janelle Monae, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Sheryl Crow, St. Vincent and Stevie Wonder are set to appear. Presenters include Taylor Swift, SZA, Cardi B, Gloria Estefan, Olivia Rodrigo, Queen Latifah, Anthony Kiedis, Chad Smith, Victoria Monét and Will Smith. The Recording Academy and MusiCares announced they are partnering with Direct Relief, the California Community Foundation and the Pasadena Community Foundation to bolster support for those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires. On the GRAMMY telecast, attendees, …

Book Censorship News, January 24, 2025

Book Censorship News, January 24, 2025

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There are no mincing words: climate change bears significant responsibility for the fires and subsequent destruction. It is not the first major series of wildfires in California even in the last decade, nor will it be the last we see of such wildfires impacting life in the state and beyond. While it is important to understand what happened, this is not the space to do so, and often, those answers are cold comfort. They point to the same things we all know: how we live our lives right now is unsustainable, and these actions have grave consequences. We also simply don’t know what we should know yet. As of writing, not all of the fires have been contained. What you’ll find here is part reading guide—as Jamie Loftus discusses on the “The L.A. Fires: Who’s Being Forgotten” episode of Sixteenth Minute of Fame, there are a lot of stories that people don’t know or aren’t hearing when it comes to the fires. The episode is required listening. It is grounded in the ideas shared in …

January 6ers Got Out of Prison—And Came to My Neighborhood

January 6ers Got Out of Prison—And Came to My Neighborhood

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On Monday, Stewart Rhodes, the eye-patched founder of the far-right militia known as the Oath Keepers, was in prison, which is where he has been since he was convicted of seditious conspiracy for his role in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. By Tuesday afternoon, he was taking a nap at my neighbors’ house. I learned this when I recently walked past that house, which I’ve gotten to know well. A couple of years ago, my partner and I discovered that it was a kind of refuge for January 6ers. The mother of Ashli Babbitt, who was shot and killed during the riot, lives there, along with Nicole Reffitt, the wife of a Texas man who brought a gun to the Capitol grounds. Occasionally a young January 6 defendant named Brandon Fellows stays at the house too. We got used to seeing them around the neighborhood, which, like most of Washington, D.C., is heavily Democratic. Before the election, the house was decorated with Christmas lights and the lawn with Trump signs, and no …

4 Zodiac Signs Receive Signs From The Universe On January 22, 2025

4 Zodiac Signs Receive Signs From The Universe On January 22, 2025

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Four zodiac signs receive signs from the universe on January 22, 2025. While it sometimes feels as though the universe is testing us to see if we’re aware of what’s going on around us, during the transit of Moon trine Saturn, the universe’s signs reach their destination. Taurus, Cancer, Leo and Virgo pick up on what Moon trine Saturn has to offer and find that if we are receptive to hearing it all, we may just learn a thing or two about a thing or two. We’re in a good place on Wednesday and stand to benefit greatly as long as we stay open to the idea that everything is as it should be. Four zodiac signs receive signs from the universe on January 22, 2025: 1. Taurus Photo: warmjuly | Design: YourTango Leave it to Moon trine Saturn to show you what you’ve been intentionally trying to miss. On January 22, you, Taurus, will start to remember why you got into this, and your horoscope will show you why you are doing whatever you’re …

Republican Leaders Once Thought January 6 Was ‘Tragic’

Republican Leaders Once Thought January 6 Was ‘Tragic’

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Donald Trump promised his supporters that if he won the presidency again, he would pardon at least some of the January 6 rioters who have been prosecuted. “Tonight I’m going to be signing on the J6 hostages pardons to get them out,” he told the crowd at Capital One Arena on Monday night. “And as soon as I leave, I’m going to the Oval Office, and will be signing pardons for a lot of people.” Many prominent Republicans seem to agree with Trump’s view that the January 6 insurrectionists, including men convicted of assaulting police officers, are government “hostages.” The view seems to be that Democrats are using the events of January 6 as an excuse to carry out what Trump calls a “witch hunt.” Prominent Republicans weren’t always blasé about January 6. Immediately following the attack on the Capitol, and even into the following year, many leading Republicans condemned the attack on the Capitol and the police officers assigned to protect it. As an antidote to amnesia, here is an incomplete compilation of remarks …

15 cultural highlights to beat the January blues

15 cultural highlights to beat the January blues

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Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter A 2020 poll claimed that more than a quarter of people suffer from the phenomenon known as the “January blues”, the slump many of us experience in those bleak few weeks after Christmas. Really, it’s no surprise that we feel this way, when the festive decorations are being taken down, there are no more presents to be unwrapped, and our bank balances are looking woeful. On top of that, the days are dark and the weather is frequently miserable. As quiet and drab as things might seem, though, there is a wealth of films, TV shows, books, plays and music to lift your spirits and keep you entertained while you hide away from the cold. You could dance your troubles away at Abba’s critically acclaimed Voyage show, or watch others dance for you at the raunchy Magic Mike live experience. Curl up and tune into the …

5 Zodiac Signs With Really Good Horoscopes On January 15, 2025

5 Zodiac Signs With Really Good Horoscopes On January 15, 2025

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On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, five zodiac signs will experience very good horoscopes during the Moon in Leo. This energy will unleash the creativity of even those who prefer being more practical.  Almost like tides of the oceans that cannot help but dance to the gravitational pull of the Moon, intriguing ideas, fascinating stories, and dramatic inspiration will emerge. Capture these moments and note what you experience so you can better incubate these ideas for the future. Sun in Capricorn is here to lend a stabilizing effect to it all by reminding us that we don’t need to rush to get to the finish line. It’s better to savor the journey now and take a steadier approach. This way, you will glean more wisdom along the way and cross the finish line with greater strength for the next steps. After all, that’s what life is like!  Five zodiac signs with really good horoscopes on January 15, 2025: 1. Capricorn Design: YourTango Best time of the day for Capricorn: 11 a.m. Capricorn, recognize the power within …