Toyota could introduce electric, plug-in Tacoma and Tundra pickups
NEW YORK — Toyota Motor is evaluating an expansion of its U.S. truck lineup that could include all-electric or plug-in hybrid electric versions of its Tacoma and Tundra pickups.
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Baltimore disaster may be the largest-ever marine insurance payout, Lloyd's boss says
The collapse of a major Baltimore bridge and its knock-on effects could result in the biggest-ever marine insurance payout, the chair of insurance giant Lloyd's of London said on Thursday.
Honesty in Japan: Tokyo marks record US$29.1 million in lost cash found, 20% surge in belongings returned
The honest people of Tokyo handed in a record 4.4 billion yen (US$29.1 million) in cash that had been lost around the city in 2023, usually on public transport or in dropped wallets or purses.
Judges vs spies: Pakistan’s jurists accuse intel agency ISI of intimidation
Six high court judges write open letter accusing the agency of intimidating and coercing them over ‘politically consequential’ cases.
Japan’s fastest roller coaster closed for good over safety concerns, reports of broken bones
A record-breaking Japanese roller coaster that also gained notoriety for breaking thrill-seekers’ bones has been shut down for good.
Families of Indonesian Lion Air crash victims welcome Boeing resignations, call for more safety accountability
Families of Indonesians who were killed in the Lion Air Flight 610 crash in 2018 had mixed reactions to the news that Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun would step down at the end of the year, with some welcoming his resignation and others questioning whether such a move would bring about genuine safety improvements.
Baltimore divers recover two bodies from harbor after bridge collapse
Divers on Wednesday recovered the remains of two of the six workers missing since they were tossed into Baltimore Harbor from a highway bridge that collapsed into shipping lanes when a faltering cargo freighter rammed into the structure, officials said on Wednesday.