How to speak von der Leyen – POLITICO
Spoiler alert: There was more to von der Leyen’s announcement than met the, er, ear. Here’s our handy guide to what the Commission chief actually meant — and the bits she didn’t say out loud. Don’t say: Green.Do say: Clean. Don’t say: Stovepipes.Do say: Holistic clusters. Don’t say: Kids.Do say: Intergenerational fairness. Don’t say: Commissioner I made a deal with.Do say: Executive vice […]
How to drive safely on icy roads
Fog, snow, black ice — driving in wintery conditions can be a dangerous business. Here are some tips for safely navigating those hazards. Two separate bus crashes near Lake Pukaki in the South Island yesterday highlighted the dangers that come with driving in winter. Although police say the causes of both crashes are still yet […]
Has the US finally figured out how to do high-speed rail?
Artist’s impression of the Brightline West high-speed rail line Brightline West Construction began today on the first true high-speed rail line in the US, which will connect Los Angeles suburbanites to the bright lights of Las Vegas, Nevada. Not only should the project enable people in the US to finally experience European and Asian standards […]
Car insurance is up 43% since 2022. Here’s how to lower your premiums.
Feeling burned by sharp increases in your car-insurance rates over the last year? Buckle up: Insurance is only going to get more expensive. Car-insurance premiums will continue to climb this year after rising more than 43% since January 2022, according to new research from Bankrate. “While we hope to see rates stabilize soon, that likely […]