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EV bus and truck maker The Lion Electric to take SPAC route to public markets

Canadian electric truck and bus manufacturer The Lion Electric Company said Monday it plans to become a publicly traded company via a merger with special-purpose acquisition company Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp. The combined company, which will be listed on the

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Navy Will Dismantle USS Bonhomme Richard

The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship burned for five days after a fire broke out onboard July 12. It could cost the Navy $3 billion to repair the ship or $1 billion to repurpose it. (Image credit: U.S. Navy)

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Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon reaches 12-year high under Bolsonaro

Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon surged again over the past year, hitting a 12-year high, according to official figures released Monday that drew a chorus of condemnation of President Jair Bolsonaro’s government. A total of 11,088 square kilometers (4,281 square

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Daily Crunch: Facebook acquires Kustomer for $1B

Facebook makes a billion-dollar acquisition, we learn more about Twitter’s Clubhouse-style feature and Moderna applies for emergency authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine. This is your Daily Crunch for November 30, 2020. The big story: Facebook acquires Kustomer for $1B Kustomer

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Georgia official says alleged election problems will be investigated, but dismisses claims of widespread fraud

Georgia’s top elections official says his office is investigating potential election law violations by groups working to register voters ahead of January’s Senate runoffs.

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A tween tries Apple’s new ‘Family Setup’ system for Apple Watch

With the release of watchOS 7, Apple at last turned the Apple Watch into the GPS-based kid tracker parents have wanted, albeit at a price point that requires careful consideration. As someone in the target demographic for such a device

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Slovenia declares all of Hezbollah a ‘criminal and terrorist organization’

FM Ashkenazi hails Central European nation for joining growing list of countries blacklisting Iranian-backed group in its entirety, calls on EU to follow suit

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Biden’s pick to lead White House budget office emerges as lightning rod for GOP – The Washington Post

Biden’s pick to lead White House budget office emerges as lightning rod for GOP  The Washington PostView Full Coverage on Google News

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In writing her first novel, this poet turned to her high school journal

A poem taken from Elizabeth Acevedo’s high school journal served as the “North Star” for her debut novel’s voice.

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Wisconsin confirms Joe Biden as winner following recount

Trump on Saturday promised to file a lawsuit seeking to overturn the results of the election by disqualifying tens of thousands of ballots. He alleges without evidence that there was widespread fraud and illegal activity.

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