Vaughn Cockayne

Tesla sales sharply decline in Germany, as Musk delves deeper into national politics

Tesla saw a steep decline in sales in Germany last month, as CEO Elon Musk deepened his involvement in the country's politics ahead of its national elections.

February 6, 2025

What can criminals do with 100,000 eggs?

The sheer size of a massive egg heist -- the eggs were worth $40,000 and were stolen from the back of a distribution trailer at an egg supply depot in Greencastle, Pennsylvania -- is raising questions about how the thieves will be able to unload that many eggs.

February 5, 2025

Tesla offers insurance discount to drivers who use Full Self-Driving feature

Electric vehicle giant Tesla is offering discounts on auto insurance to customers who use the company's Full Self-Driving feature.

February 5, 2025

Air Force conducts first F-16 flight using anti-electronic warfare Viper Shield

The Air Force conducted its first flight with L3Harris' Viper Shield this week, bringing advanced anti-electronic warfare technology to F-16 fighter jets.

February 5, 2025

Iran tests Russian-made missile defense system

Iran successfully tested a Russian-made long-range air defense system Wednesday, amid speculation on the nation's defensive capabilities following Israel's strike in October.

February 5, 2025

Australia bans China’s DeepSeek AI app on federal devices

Australia on Tuesday issued an order restricting the use of China's DeepSeek generative artificial intelligence app on government devices.

February 4, 2025

Colorado Democrat furious over reports ICE is using Space Force base to deport migrants

Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado has expressed outrage that Immigration and Customs Enforcement is using the Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora to deport illegal immigrants.

February 4, 2025

Ontario premier halts retaliatory measures after Trump tariff pause

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said his province would pause its retaliatory measures this week after U.S. President Trump announced a 30-day pause on his planned tariffs targeting Canada.

February 4, 2025

Pentagon ends free abortion for service members

The Pentagon on Thursday revoked its abortion access policy, curtailing the use of taxpayer dollars to fund abortions for service members.

January 31, 2025

Swedish officials outraged after the killing of anti-Islam activist

Swedish authorities are investigating the apparent slaying of an Iraqi anti-Islam activist known for burning the Quran and said the killing could have connections to another country.

January 31, 2025

Sweden to provide another $1.2 billion in military aid to Ukraine

Sweden will provide Ukraine with an additional $1.2 billion in weapons and equipment funding for its war with Russia, bringing the Scandinavian country's total contribution to $5.6 billion.

January 31, 2025

Panama’s president rules out canal discussion with Rubio during upcoming visit

Panama President Jose Raul Mulino said he will not discuss control of the Panama Canal with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during his upcoming visit.

January 31, 2025

Trump must engage the Chinese on AI, semiconductor production, top analyst says

As China's DeepSeek artificial intelligence app stunned both the stock market and the tech world this week, President Trump faces tough new questions over how the U.S. will compete with Beijing in the booming fields of AI and semiconductor production.

January 30, 2025

Pentagon, Army launch investigation into DCA crash

Pete Hegseth, chief of the Defense Department, announced Thursday that the Pentagon and Army are investigating the collision over Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in an unexpected first test for the newly minted secretary.

January 30, 2025

Concerns about outdated air traffic control systems return after deadly D.C. crash

The deadly collision between a commercial jet and an Army helicopter near the nation's capital Wednesday night will cast a fresh spotlight on longstanding concerns about outdated air traffic control systems.

January 30, 2025

With Trump’s canal demands on the table, Rubio tries to focus on China on Panama trip

A key focus of Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to Central America this week -- his first trip as America's top diplomat -- will be to counter China's growing influence in the region, the State Department's top spokesperson said this week, even as President Trump's comments on the Panama Canal have roiled bilateral relations.

January 29, 2025

Ukrainian drone attack damages second Russian oil refinery in a week

An overnight drone attack damaged an oil refinery in Kstovo, Russia, Ukraine announced Wednesday, marking Kyiv's second successful drone attack on Moscow's energy infrastructure in less than a week.

January 29, 2025

Australian authorities find trailer filled with explosives intended for antisemitic attack

Australian police say a trailer laden with explosives found on the outskirts of Syndey last week is the latest escalation in a series of antisemitic attacks in the country.

January 29, 2025

Trump asks Musk to speed up the return of two NASA astronauts stuck at ISS

President Trump has directed SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to speed up the return of two U.S. astronauts awaiting retrieval on the International Space Station.

January 29, 2025

Italy mulls partnership with Starlink as security concerns swirl

A potential deal between Elon Musk's Starlink and Italy's national space agency has some in the country concerned over security risks, but the agency's leader is trying to quell fears.

January 24, 2025