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Tesla is fighting the EV sales slump with short-term rentals

Tesla is fighting the EV sales slump with short-term rentals

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Tesla is now in the business of short-term car rentals, as the company tries to mitigate falling sales in the US following the expiry of federal tax credits for electric vehicles. Rentals are currently being offered in two California Tesla stores in San Diego and Costa Mesa, with plans to expand to more locations by the end of this year, Electrek reports. Vehicles can be rented for three to seven days, with prices starting at $60 per day, depending on the Tesla model. To sweeten the deal, Tesla is allowing customers to charge the vehicles at Supercharger locations and use supervised Full Self-Driving for free, alongside providing a $250 credit for renters who choose to purchase a Tesla. Third-party rental services like Hertz already have Tesla vehicles available in their fleets, but Tesla’s new program cuts out the middleman for anyone who wants to hire from the company directly. This launch comes as demand for EVs is expected to decline in the US following the $7,500 federal tax credit ending on October 1st. Now that …

‘I don’t think they’ve really led that team this season’: Wayne Rooney slams Virgil Van Dijk and Mohamed Salah for Liverpool’s slump in form | Football News

‘I don’t think they’ve really led that team this season’: Wayne Rooney slams Virgil Van Dijk and Mohamed Salah for Liverpool’s slump in form | Football News

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Former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has said that the likes of Virgil Van Dijk and Mohamed Salah have not played like leaders for Liverpool after signing new contracts. The 40-year-old said that both players were showing different body language as compared to before, and that could impact the rest of the team as well. The Reds suffered their fourth successive Premier League defeat on Saturday, losing 2-3 to Brentford away from home. They are currently in seventh place on the points table, with 15 points in nine matches. “Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, they’ve signed new deals but I don’t think they’ve really led that team this season. I think body language tells you a lot, and I think we’re seeing slightly different body language from the two of them. They are the top two players in that team and if their body language is not right, that affects everyone else,” Rooney said on BBC’s “The Wayne Rooney Show”. Story continues below this ad “No-one has seen this coming, it’s hit them quick, …

Box Office: Sinners defies theater slump with USD 2.4M Memorial Day haul, tops April release chart

Box Office: Sinners defies theater slump with USD 2.4M Memorial Day haul, tops April release chart

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Ryan Coogler’s supernatural horror title Sinners continues to make waves at the US box office, delivering a strong USD 2.4 million on Memorial Day Monday. This impressive figure marks the biggest sixth Monday for any April release ever, showing a 20.5 percent increase from the previous Monday despite a significant loss of 886 theaters on Friday. The movie’s resilience despite reduced screens highlights its enduring popularity and stable audience appeal. At USD 2.4 million, Sinners also claims the title of the second biggest sixth Monday ever for an R-rated film. It outperformed Oppenheimer (USD 900K), Joker (USD 1.3 million), and The Passion of the Christ (USD 1.4 million), trailing only behind Deadpool and Wolverine’s USD 4.1 million on their sixth Monday. The film’s remarkable box office run has placed it firmly at the top of the April release charts, beating out major movies such as The Jungle Book (USD 1.2 million), Infinity War (USD 1.2 million), The Super Mario Bros. Movie (USD 990K), and Endgame (USD 870K) for their respective sixth Mondays. Since its theatrical debut on April …

Slump in demand hits tobacco farmers in Andhra Pradesh

Slump in demand hits tobacco farmers in Andhra Pradesh

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The average per-kg price of Virginia tobacco has been ₹230 to ₹350 during the last three to four years. But now, it stands at ₹240 per KG, which is non-remunerative, says farmers. File | Photo Credit: KOMMURI SRINIVAS Due to higher production in countries such as Brazil and Zimbabwe, the demand for local tobacco in the international market has decreased to a certain extent. Amid over production of 80 million kg in India and 400 million KG in other countries, the prices are low across the global markets. While the Tobacco Board had approved cultivation of 167 million KG in Andhra Pradesh, the farmers produced more than 240 million KG this year, said its Chairman Yashwanth Kumar Chidipothu. However, he anticipated a price correction by the end of this month, and assured the farmers of procurement. Tobacco Board Executive Director B. Vishwasree said 35 million KG had already been procured in A.P. “The selling price is currently ₹262 per KG against ₹231 per KG during the corresponding season the previous year. We are regularly in …

“KL Rahul Has Gone Off The Boil…”: DC’s Slump In Form At IPL 2025 Analysed

“KL Rahul Has Gone Off The Boil…”: DC’s Slump In Form At IPL 2025 Analysed

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Delhi Capitals, after a brilliant start in the IPL 2025 that saw them climb to the top of the points table, have somewhat lost their way in the campaign. In their last five matches, DC have lost three while one of their matches was washed out. It has left the Axar Patel-led DC with 13 points from 11 games. While they are still in the race for playoffs, the fifth-placed side is not exactly in a great space with several other teams in contention.    Former India and Kolkata Knight Riders opener Aakash Chopra analysed their show till now.  “Your batting is not firing. You lost faith in Jake Fraser-McGurk. Faf du Plessis has hardly played one or two knocks. Karun Nair has played one knock. Abishek Porel has played two-and-a-half knocks. KL Rahul has played a few knocks. However, he has gone off the boil. After that, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Tristan Stubbs and Axar Patel. You weren’t supposed to play a punt on them,” Aakash Chopra said on his YouTube channel. …

Inter Milan Slump Puts Season At Risk Ahead Of Daunting Barca Trip

Inter Milan Slump Puts Season At Risk Ahead Of Daunting Barca Trip

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Inter Milan head into the Champions League semi-finals at risk of finishing the season empty-handed after a late-season slump killed their treble hopes and has left them wondering where the next win will come from. Wednesday’s daunting clash at Barcelona could hardly have come at a worst time for Inter who, since reaching the last four, have lost three games on the bounce without scoring a goal. Those three defeats handed Napoli a three-point lead at the top of Serie A with four matches remaining and left Inter out of the Italian Cup after a dismal 3-0 derby defeat at the hands of AC Milan last week. Simone Inzaghi’s team look tired and bereft of ideas up front. Sunday’s 1-0 home loss to Roma was played in front of a soporific San Siro crowd which couldn’t have been more different to the raucous atmosphere which accompanied their thrilling passage past Bayern Munich a fortnight ago. “We deserved more and created situations from which we failed to get anything, largely because we lacked sharpness,” …

Are dubbed south Indian films ‘saving Bollywood’ during the slump? HIT The Third Case star Nani says this

Are dubbed south Indian films ‘saving Bollywood’ during the slump? HIT The Third Case star Nani says this

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Apr 27, 2025 06:09 AM IST Actor Nani was asked in a recent interview if dubbed south Indian films were ‘saving Bollywood’, which is facing a lull. Here’s how he replied.  Bollywood has gone through a tough period with films not clicking at the box office despite some of them receiving critical applause. In 2024, six of the top ten grossing Indian films for the year were from south India, with Pushpa 2 and Kalki 2898 AD taking the top spots. When Siddharth Kannan asked Nani if he believes dubbed south films are ‘saving Bollywood’, here’s how he replied. (Also Read: Nani spills the beans on chatter in WhatsApp group with Ram Charan, Jr NTR, Rana Daggubati: ‘Somebody’s always reacting’) Nani had nothing but good things to say about Bollywood while promoting HIT 3. Nani on south films ‘saving Bollywood’ Nani stated that every film industry goes through a lull, pointing out that Tollywood had a bad summer last year before it recovered. “I think saving is the wrong word. But I think balancing it …

Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings LIVE Scorecard, IPL 2025 LIVE Updates: MS Dhoni Aims To End CSK Slump, Eyes Win vs Rishabh Pant-Led LSG

Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings LIVE Scorecard, IPL 2025 LIVE Updates: MS Dhoni Aims To End CSK Slump, Eyes Win vs Rishabh Pant-Led LSG

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LSG vs CSK LIVE Score, IPL 2025 LIVE Cricket Updates© BCCI Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings LIVE Updates, IPL 2025: MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are desperate for a victory, as they take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025, at the Ekana Stadium on Monday. Five-time champions CSK are rock-bottom in IPL 2025, having lost five games on the trot. They need their batters to recover form and break the losing streak. LSG, on the other hand, have experienced contrasting fate. The Rishabh Pant-led side is on a three-match winning run, despite their captain not scoring runs. (Live Scorecard) IPL 2025 LIVE Updates – Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings LIVE Score, straight from Ekana Stadium, Lucknow: April14202518:02 (IST) LSG vs CSK LIVE: Where will MS Dhoni bat? Against KKR, MS Dhoni walked out to bat at No. 9 yet again, raising questions once more regarding the mess of CSK’s batting order. In an ideal world, CSK fans would like to see their captain come out to bat much …

Newcastle Step Up Champions League Chase As Dismal Leicester Slump Again

Newcastle Step Up Champions League Chase As Dismal Leicester Slump Again

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Newcastle coasted to a 3-0 win over sorry Leicester on Monday to step up their Champions League charge and condemn the Foxes to an eighth straight Premier League defeat without scoring. Eddie Howe’s men, still on a high after winning the League Cup last month, are up to fifth in the table, level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea but with a game in hand. Fifth place will almost certainly be enough to secure a place in the Champions League next season after strong performances by English clubs in continental competition. But relegation for Ruud van Nistelrooy’s hapless team is all but certain after a solitary season in the Premier League. The visitors were 2-0 up in the 11th minute after two goals from Jacob Murphy, the second a tap-in from close range after an audacious effort from Fabian Schar hit the crossbar, and Harvey Barnes added a third before half-time. Leicester last scored a league goal in front of their own fans against Brighton on December 8 and they are the first side …

“IPL Is More Than Cricket…”: MS Dhoni Urged To Keep Brand Alive, Delay Retirement Amid CSK Slump

“IPL Is More Than Cricket…”: MS Dhoni Urged To Keep Brand Alive, Delay Retirement Amid CSK Slump

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The debate around MS Dhoni continues as the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 rages on. While Dhoni appears to still be one of the best in the business as a wicket-keeper, his batting form has taken a dip, with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) slumping to three consecutive defeats. Amid rumours of retirement surrounding him, and varying opinions from cricket experts, former cricketer and 2008 U19 World Cup-winner Shreevats Goswami has stated that Dhoni’s value goes beyond his role as a cricketer, as a brand. CSK’s defeats have come with added criticism due to the franchise being unable to finish games. A shocking statistic has done the rounds, revealing that CSK have been unable to chase any score of 180 or more since 2019. Dhoni’s batting position and form has come under fire. The 43-year-old batted at No. 9 – behind Sam Curran and Ravichandran Ashwin – against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and laboured to a 26-ball 30 as they lost to Delhi Capitals (DC). But Goswami offered a different perspective. “Honestly, I think …