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(The Center Square) – American taxpayers may provide a loan of more than $7.5 billion to a joint venture involving automaker Chrysler that plans to build electric vehicle batteries in Indiana. On Monday, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Program Office revealed that StarPlus Energy has received a “conditional commitment” for the multi-billion dollar loan. If approved, teh money would help the collaboration between FCA US and Samsung SDI Co. construct two lithium-ion battery plants in the Kokomo 50 miles north of Indianapolis. The loan announcement comes after the Indiana Economic Development Corp. pledged hundreds of millions of dollars in state tax credits and incentives to the project. Stellantis, FCA’s parent company, and Samsung first announced plans to build an electric vehicle battery plant in Kokomo in May 2022. Then, in October 2023, the partners announced they would construct a second plant. According to Monday’s announcement, the project is expected to create up to 3,200 construction jobs as well as 2,800 plant jobs. The batteries built in Kokomo are forecasted to power about 670,000 electric cars each year. Stellantis would purchase the batteries for the vehicles marketed in the United States. More from this section An Energy Department fact sheet indicates that the interest rate for the loan would be the “applicable U.S. Treasury rate for the term of the loan with no credit spread.” No details on the term were immediately available. “This project reinforces President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to onshore and reshore domestic manufacturing technologies,” the Energy Department’s statement said. The loan would come through the federal government’s Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program, which was first established through the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. It would be the second Indiana plant to receive program funds. Last month, the Biden administration announced the finalization of a $1.3 billion loan to ENTEK, which is constructing a factory in Terre Haute to make separators used in lithium-ion batteries. The Biden administration and StarPlus must still complete some requirements before the loan can be finalized. Among them, StarPlus must create a Community Benefits Plan that demonstrates how the company will work with local officials and labor groups. The battery plants are being built using workers from local trade unions. Administration officials are also expecting StarPlus to participate in the Justice40 Initiative, which calls for 40% of the benefits produced from the government’s investment to boost communities that are considered underinvested “and overburdened by pollution.”
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FRISCO, Texas (AP) — A rare win as a double-digit underdog came just in time to let the Dallas Cowboys believe their playoff hopes aren't completely gone in 2024. Cooper Rush probably will need three more victories in a row filling in for the injured Dak Prescott for any postseason talk to be realistic. The thing is, the Cowboys (4-7) could be favored in two of those games, and already are by four points as an annual Thanksgiving Day host against the New York Giants (2-9) on Thursday, according to BetMGM. Not to mention the losing record at the moment for each of the next four opponents for the defending NFC East champions, playoff qualifiers each of the past three seasons. The Cowboys have a chance to make something of the improbable and chaotic 34-26 win at Washington that ended a five-game losing streak. “Behind the eight ball,” Micah Parsons said, the star pass rusher acknowledging the reality that Dallas hadn't done much yet. “Let’s see how we can handle adversity and see if we can make a playoff run. But we got a long way to go.” It was a start, though, powered in part by the best 55 minutes from the Dallas defense since the opener, when the Cowboys dismantled Cleveland and looked the part of a Super Bowl contender. The last five minutes for the Dallas defense against the Commanders looked a lot like most of the nine games after that 33-17 victory over the Browns. Which is to say not very good. Jayden Daniels easily drove Washington 69 yards to a touchdown before throwing an 86-yard scoring pass in the final seconds to Terry McLaurin, who weaved through five defenders when a tackle might have ended the game. The Cowboys kept a 27-26 lead thanks to Austin Seibert's second missed extra point, and withstood another blunder when Juanyeh Thomas returned an onside kick recovery for a TD rather than slide and leave one kneel-down from Rush to end the game. Dallas will have to remember it did hold a dynamic rookie quarterback's offense to 251 yards before the madness of the ending in the Cowboys' biggest upset victory since 2010 at the New York Giants. That one was too late to save the season. This one might not be. “We needed it,” embattled coach Mike McCarthy said. “It’s been frustrating, no doubt. We’ve acknowledged that. We’ve got another one right around the corner here, so we have to get some wins and get some momentum.” Rush ended a personal three-game losing streak with his best showing since the previous time he won as the replacement for Prescott, who is out for the season after surgery for a torn hamstring. The 117.6 passer rating was Rush's best as a starter, and the NFL's second-worst rushing attack played a solid complementary role with Rico Dowdle gaining 86 yards on 19 carries. KaVontae Turpin's electrifying 99-yard kickoff return did more than lift the Cowboys when it appeared an 11-point lead might get away in the final five minutes. It eased the worst day of special teams for Dallas since John Fassel took over that phase four years ago. Suddenly struggling kicker Brandon Aubrey had one field-goal attempt blocked and missed another. Bryan Anger had a punt blocked. For the second time in five games, Aubrey's attempt to bounce a kickoff in front of the return man backfired. The ball bounced outside the landing zone, putting the Commanders at the 40-yard line to start the second half and setting up the drive to the game's first touchdown. CB Josh Butler, whose NFL debut earlier this season came five years after the end of his college career, had 12 tackles, a sack and three pass breakups. The pass breakups were the most by an undrafted Dallas player since 1994. Rookie LT Tyler Guyton, who has had an up-and-down season with injuries and performance issues, was benched immediately after getting called for a false start in the fourth quarter. His replacement, Asim Richards, could be sidelined with a high ankle sprain that executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones revealed on his radio show Monday. Veteran Chuma Edoga, who was the projected starter at Guyton's position before a preseason toe injury, was active but didn't play against the Commanders. He's awaiting his season debut. The status of perennial All-Pro RG Zack Martin (ankle/shoulder) and LG Tyler Smith (ankle/knee) will be a question on the short week after both sat against Washington. Stephen Jones indicated Smith could be available and said the same of WR Brandin Cooks, who hasn't played since Week 4 because of a knee issue. TE Jake Ferguson may miss at least a second week with a concussion. The short week might make it tough for CB Trevon Diggs (groin/knee) to return. 75% — Rush's completion rate, his best with at least 10 passes. He was 24 of 32 for 247 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. His other game with multiple TDs and no picks was a 25-10 victory over Washington two years ago, when he went 4-1 with Prescott sidelined by a broken thumb. There's some extra rest after the short week, with Cincinnati making a “Monday Night Football” visit on Dec. 9. The next road game is at Carolina on Dec. 15. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflNone
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If the refresh the Cullinan received earlier in 2024 didn't give things away, Rolls-Royce is in the process of updating its lineup. Next on the list is the Ghost Series II, though the new mark from the British marque may not be the kind of overhaul you were expecting. Given this is the biggest update Ghost has received since it dumped its original 7-Series underpinnings and went its own way a few years back, it comes as little surprise that Rolls-Royce has approached the process very carefully. Some of the original Ghost's few shortcomings are dealt with, the excessively customizable brand has somehow added more options, and a vehicle that already will open and close its own doors for you has found a few more quality of life features to add. Meanwhile, everything that made the Ghost a favorite of many Rolls-Royce aficionados seems to have been left well enough alone. Clearly confident of its handiwork, Rolls-Royce invited SlashGear out to France to get behind the wheel of the new Ghost, and put it through its paces on cruelly narrow village roads, winding country lanes, and the odd breathtakingly pretty coastal road. Because if the car itself stands out against a backdrop like that, the manufacturer must be doing something right. If you're a fan of the Rolls-Royce Ghost, the words " 6.7-liter, twin-turbo V12 capable of pumping out 563 horsepower" should be pretty familiar to you. Well, nothing has changed with the Series II. It's the same engine, same turbos, same eight-speed automatic transmission managing it all. The feeling when you're driving it is the same too. The 0-60 time is still a pacy 4.6 seconds, though the exact time depends on various circumstances and other outlets have reported times closer to 4.1 or 4.2 seconds on the original Ghost. If you just ignore the stopwatch, it feels quick, especially for something of this size. It's also shockingly well balanced, agile, and grippy for what could still be described as a stately home on four wheels. So if you've driven a Ghost, you'll know exactly what to expect. If you, admittedly ill-advisedly, blindfolded someone and stuck them behind the wheel of a Ghost and Ghost Series II back to back, I wager they would not be able to tell the difference between the pair. And that's not a bad thing, nor is this a criticism. The Ghost drives very well, and the new edition is exactly the same. As in other examples of the luxury automaker's fleet, one of the most important controls is also one of the most subtle: the "low" button perched on the transmission stalk. It tinkers with the throttle response and affects how the Rolls shifts gear. So, instead of that hefty V-12 sounding near-silent, you'll get a very distinct roar from under the hood whenever you get your foot down. Acceleration is notably sharper, and you'll find yourself driving the heavy sedan a lot harder than you may have originally intended. On the "silence" front, the frankly massive — one of the largest displacement engines still in use , in fact — V12 sitting under the hood is likely loud no matter what you do. Rolls-Royce opted to clad the engine bay and other areas of the Ghost II in an almost silly amount of sound-dampening material. It's carefully tuned so you hear just enough of the engine to know it's still there, and running, without it really disturbing you at all. Provided you drive smoothly, in normal mode. If you want a quieter drivetrain, you'll need an all-electric Spectre . The Ghost II is also good at eliminating outside noises, so you won't hear birds chirping, or other vehicles, or anything short of a siren with the windows rolled up. The door seals and pollen filter are also of high-quality, as you may expect. To put things into context, a Peugeot blew a head gasket right in front of us on the test drive, and despite the plume of burning engine oil affecting our vision somewhat we couldn't smell a thing inside the vehicle. As with the pre-refresh "Black Badge" Ghost , there's more here than just an aesthetic package. You also get a little extra out of the engine when you opt for this top-level trim: an added 29 horsepower and 37 lb-ft of torque. True, you'd have to concentrate to actually notice a difference though, if you get the lab coats out it's probably there, but the "silver badge" has the same surprising burst of speed when needed, and handles very similarly. It's like the boost to comfort and handling that the 22" wheels give you on the Black Badge. It's certainly there, the math will check out, but the standard model rides and handles so well you'll need elite level concentration to tell the two apart. Where the Black Badge does notably differ, aside from the carbon-fiber touches cladding various interior elements, is in the soundtrack. That roar you get when the "low" mode is active is far throatier and more noticeable on the top trim. If you are a more aggressive driver, or you just like driving something with a darker touch, then the step up is probably worth every penny. One of the new features on the Ghost Series II is Duality Twill, a rayon-fabric made from bamboo and available as an upholstery option. Bamboo is an extremely sustainable and versatile material, and the new cloth doesn't look out of place in the interior of the Ghost at all. At a glance, you're likely to confuse it with silk, both in terms of styling and feel. With this being Rolls-Royce, you aren't limited to the Duality Twill. You can basically ask for your interior to be clad in anything not currently on the endangered species list–though some materials come with a premium. But the new rayon-fabric does not fall short in the slightest, and the fact it's actually worth considering in a world of almost unlimited choices is testament to just how good it is. A lot of effort does go into the twill, along with 11 miles of thread. That effort takes the form of around 2.2 million stitches. A new perforation style is also available for the vehicle's seats, should that pattern appeal to you. Other little touches include a small Spirit of Ecstasy under the clock on the dash. This has slight "ornament on Grandma's mantle" vibes, but mostly plays into the overall Rolls-Royce feeling shockingly well, with an odd timeless elegance to it. Certainly, you can go in the opposite direction. You could ask for a candy-cane colored interior with a hot pink dashboard and paint the outside lime green if you really want. But there's a solid argument that, if you're doing the whole Rolls-Royce thing properly, you should really feel like you're in the lobby of an upmarket Victorian hotel. One of the standouts on the new Ghost is the improved infotainment system and digital experience. Again, it's not totally novel — all of this debuted on the Spectre. But now you have access to things like Android Auto and Apple Car Play, alongside increased integration with Rolls-Royce's owners-only Whispers app. The "Spirit" digital interface also aids navigation through the vehicle's many features. You can go beyond simply launching Spotify, and instead customize things like the color of the vehicle's dials through it. The app and vehicle work seamlessly together, allowing you to do things like book services, lock the car, or send travel destinations directly to your navigation system. Again, none of this is unique to Rolls-Royce, but it's a definite improvement for the Ghost Series II. The Series I often felt like it was lagging behind on the technological front at times, and modern app-based conveniences do make life a lot easier. Any media you play will be pumped through Rolls-Royce's proprietary 18-speaker audio system. The marque has opted to keep the audio in-house, rather than outsource to an audio company like Bowers & Wilkins as its parent company BMW does. Among the subtle changes is a re-shaped body. Which sort of turns this into the Ghost Sports Edition as much as it does the Ghost Series II. The vehicle's lines have been taken in, and look a touch more aggressive. On the whole the vehicle appears a touch smaller than its predecessor. It isn't, it's exactly the same size, but the redrawn lines leave it seeming sleeker, lower down, and more aggressive. The new tail light configuration is also a nice touch. Despite the newfound edge, there's still that overall Rolls-Royce feel to it. The front is flat and square, with things not truly beginning to sweep backwards until you pass the windscreen. It really fits the weird duality you encounter in the vehicle's performance. It's an elegant evening gown, and a designer tracksuit, all at the same time. Overall, there isn't that much of a difference between the Ghost Series II and its predecessor. There are some very nice aesthetic touches, and the "Low" button injects a bit of fun into what can be a very serious vehicle in certain circumstances. But day to day, you'll struggle to find too much distinction between the new vehicle and the Ghost that came before it. This isn't necessarily a bad thing. As with many people, the Ghost was my favorite drive in the Rolls-Royce lineup. It felt wonderfully agile for its size, surprisingly punchy when needed, and kept that classic Phantom -inspired styling while adding a sliver of modernity. If Rolls-Royce was to rip all of that up and go in a drastically different direction, that would be a tragic thing indeed. Instead, you have a focused refresh, centered around subtle improvements which add polish while keeping the core elements exactly where they need to be. It's not a reason to run to the dealer, trade in your two-year-old Ghost, and slap your name down on the pre-order list. Then again, that's not really how Rolls-Royce owners choose their cars, and if you happen to be in the market for a new Ghost anyway, the little tweaks and new options keep this appealing sedan feeling fresh. The Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II starts at $355,000, and the Ghost Black Badge Series II starts at $420,000. That said, the sky really is the limit on both options, and the subsequent bill.WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Jalen Rucker's 27 points helped Army defeat UTSA 78-75 on Sunday night. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Jalen Rucker's 27 points helped Army defeat UTSA 78-75 on Sunday night. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Jalen Rucker’s 27 points helped Army defeat UTSA 78-75 on Sunday night. Rucker added six rebounds for the Black Knights (6-6). Ryan Curry scored 15 points while shooting 4 for 9 (3 for 8 from 3-point range) and 4 of 5 from the free-throw line and added five assists. AJ Allenspach shot 4 of 4 from the field and 4 for 5 from the foul line to finish with 12 points, while adding eight rebounds. The Roadrunners (6-6) were led by Amir “Primo” Spears, who recorded 22 points and nine rebounds. Tai’Reon Joseph added 16 points and two steals for UTSA. Raekwon Horton finished with 15 points, seven rebounds and three steals. Army went into halftime ahead of UTSA 39-35. Rucker scored 11 points in the half. Rucker scored 16 points down the stretch in the second half to help lead Army to a three-point victory. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. Advertisement
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Freshman Ian Jackson scored a season-high 26 points, RJ Davis added 23 points, including five 3-pointers, and North Carolina beat Campbell 97-81 Sunday night in the Tar Heels' final nonconference game of the season. Elliot Cadeau added 12 points and a career-high 12 assists, Drake Powell also scored 12 points and Jalen Washington added 10 for North Carolina (8-5). Cadeau made a jumper to spark a 15-3 run, Davis followed with a 3-pointer that gave UNC the lead for good with 16:09 left in the first half and Cadeau capped the spurt with a layup that made it 22-12 with 12:41 to go until halftime. Colby Duggan responded with back-to-back 3-pointers for the Fighting Camels to make it 22-18 less than a minute later and Nolan Dorsey's tip-in again trimmed the deficit to four points with 7:51 left in the first half. North Carolina scored 12 of the final 17 points to take a 40-29 lead into the intermission and Campbell got no closer than nine from there. Duggan hit a jumper to open the scoring in the second half, but Washington threw down a dunk with 18:53 to play and the Tar Heels led by double figures the rest of the way. Duggan led Campbell (5-8) with a career-high 32 points on 11-of-18 shooting, 5 of 9 from 3-point range. The rest of the Camels combined to make 17 of 45 from the field (37.8%). Jasin Sinani scored 15 and Cam Gregory 14 for Campbell. Seth Trimble (upper-body injury), who is averaging 14.8 points per game this season, did not play for North Carolina. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college basketball: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-basketball-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketballLifestance Health group director Robert Bessler sells $565,500 in stock
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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court taking suo motu on a missing child in Quetta summoned inspector general of police and home secretaries of all the provinces directing them to submit reports on child abductions. A day ago (Wednesday evening) schoolchildren staged a protest at Balochistan Assembly Chowk demanding safe recovery of Muhammad Musawir, a child abducted six days ago from the Multani Mohalla area. The children urged authorities to expedite efforts to locate the missing boy. A seven judge constitutional bench, headed by Justice Aminud Din, on Thursday, heard a case of the missing child and expressed concern over the rise in child abductions, particularly in Quetta. It summoned all IGPs and home secretaries from all the provinces for the next hearing. Justice Jamal Mandokhail expressed concern over the failure to recover the missing child in Quetta, stating that despite the city being paralysed by protests for six days, the government seemed indifferent. He pointed out that even schoolchildren in Quetta had taken to the streets in protest. Justice Mussarat Hilali raised questions about the report submitted by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, which claimed zero cases of sex trafficking. She questioned how such a claim could be made when the issue remains rampant. Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar inquired whether any provincial body or commission was working on the issue of missing children, particularly, in light of the 18th Amendment, which granted more powers to the provinces. Justice Mandokhail noted that the entire province of Balochistan had been shut down due to the abduction, but the government seemed unconcerned. He further criticised the lack of preparation by government lawyers on this crucial issue. The bench was also informed that a committee formed by the Supreme Court on child abductions had not taken any concrete actions since its establishment in 2018. The petitioner claimed that the committee had never actually been constituted. In response, the additional advocate general of Balochistan promised to submit a report on the matter. Justice Mazhar observed that the court did not need mere reports but required concrete actions to address child abductions. Justice Mandokhail called for a broader inquiry into the situation, questioning why the authorities were not taking more substantial measures to curb child abductions. The bench also scrutinised the role of law enforcement agencies, with Justice Mandokhail questioning the role of the Frontier Corps (FC) in social welfare efforts despite the large expenditures allocated to them. Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi pointed out that children in Karachi were seen begging at traffic signals, raising further concerns about child welfare. Justice Amin expressed his dismay at the international issue of Pakistani beggars being sent abroad, calling it an embarrassment for the country. The bench adjourned the case until November 28, requesting a detailed report on the number of children abducted and recovered across the country. The bench also heard a review petition of Hamza Shehbaz, and issued notice to former chief minister Punjab Pervaiz Elahi, additional attorney general and others. Justice Mandokhail questioned whether the Parliamentary Leader or the Party Head would issue direction to the party’s MNAs/MPAs in the National/Provincial Assembly for vote on a bill. Justice Mazhar noted that the SC’s judgment on Article 63A of the constitution has been annulled in the review judgment. However, Hamza’s lawyer contended that it is their stance that the Party Head and the Parliamentary Leader is the same. He submitted that PML-Q’s head Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain had directed his MPAs in the Punjab Assembly to vote for Hamza Shehbaz. The bench dismissed a petition for non-prosecution. The petitioner, Mehmood Akhtar Naqvi, had approached the Supreme Court under Article 184(3) for the disqualification of Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah. The bench also heard the cases of dilapidated condition of schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the unlimited powers of High Court Chief Justice to issue administrative orders. Mian Dawood in his petition submitted that the ex-CJ LHC before his retirement had abolished all the case of the high court employees pending before the tribunal. He contended that the former chief justice had misused his authority. The bench adjourned this case for an indefinite period. Copyright Business Recorder, 2024Nittany Lions will face No. 1 Oregon next Saturday in IndianapolisThe Prince of Wales will feature in a new documentary about the Earthshot Prize , an environmental initiative which he founded four years ago. William will appear in a special introduction to The Earthshot Report on BBC One , which hopes to offer a “dose of urgent optimism” by showcasing the environmental solutions around the world which have been inspired by the competition. The prince founded the Earthshot Prize four years ago to discover and scale up groundbreaking solutions to repair the planet, with a £50 million prize fund spanning 10 years. In a trailer on the Earthshot Prize’s social media account, the prince stands in a forest holding an umbrella. “Our planet needs our help and every year counts,” he says, adding: “So what have we achieved in 2024?” William, who this week will take part in the state visit of the Emir of Qatar , Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and his wife, Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani, will appear in a special introduction to the documentary. The documentary will be hosted by Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham, a supporter of the initiative. “Join us in a special look back at the year, exploring the game-changing solutions on our journey to a sustainable future,” she says in a voiceover. At the Earthshot awards ceremony earlier this month, William said the prize was a “collaborative movement for change”. Prince William took the chance to pay tribute to Kate , who wasn’t in Cape Town for the glittering ceremony as she eases herself back into public duties following her cancer recovery. “She’s been...amazing...this whole year. I know she will be really keen to see tonight be a success,” he said. “I now invite you to join the movement for climate innovation that’s happening around the world,” William added. “Because that’s why we’re here. To champion the dreamers, the thinkers and the innovators from every walk of life, who share an ambition to build a better, more sustainable world. “We’ll do everything we can to support them and help speed their solutions to scale. Because when they succeed, we all succeed. When they thrive, we all thrive.” The documentary will feature interviews with Earthshot finalists including Notpla, Amazon Sacred Headwaters, Restor and Mukuru Clean Stoves. It will share the personal stories behind their ideas. Hannah Jones, chief executive of the Earthshot Prize, said: “At a time when there is so much pessimism about the environment, The Earthshot Report is the dose of urgent optimism we need. “We are proud to be able to amplify the inspiring stories of Earthshot innovators and showcase the growing global movement of climate creativity they are leading. “We are honoured to collaborate with the BBC and PBS to bring these compelling stories of Earthshot innovators and entrepreneurs to millions of people across the globe.” The Earthshot Report will be shown on BBC One and iPlayer at 5pm GMT on Sunday December 15 and on PBS at 8pm ET on Wednesday December 18.