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A new drone video has emerged, showcasing the construction of a colossal electric vehicle mega factory by BYD in Zhengzhou, China. Spanning 50 square miles, the facility will eclipse the size of San Francisco and is set to be ten times larger than Tesla's Gigafactory in Nevada. The footage highlights an ambitious complex featuring production buildings, recreational amenities such as a football pitch and tennis courts, and even a village for worker accommodation. Currently, the factory employs around 60,000 people, with plans to add 200,000 more within three months. Upon completion, the factory is expected to produce over one million electric vehicles annually, with the first model, the Song Pro DM-i, launched in April 2022. This initiative reflects China's aggressive strategy to dominate the electric vehicle market, with significant investments in infrastructure and technology by companies like BYD. 
Published: Mar 20 2025, 5 pmeznews.inAll 19 of the world's glacier regions reported a net loss of mass in 2024 for the third consecutive year, according to the United Nations, which emphasized that the preservation of glaciers is a matter of "survival." The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) noted that five of the last six years have seen unprecedented glacier retreat, with a total loss of 450 billion tonnes in 2024 alone, marking it the fourth worst year on record. Since 1975, glaciers have lost over 9,000 billion tonnes, equivalent to an ice block the size of Germany. While some regions experienced moderate losses, areas like Scandinavia and North Asia faced their worst conditions yet. The WMO warned that many glaciers could vanish by the century's end, threatening freshwater supplies for millions. Experts stress that combating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions is essential to address this crisis.
Published: Mar 21 2025, 7 ameznews.inA US judge has ruled that Badar Khan Suri, an Indian researcher at Georgetown University, cannot be deported amid allegations of ties to Hamas. Suri was detained at his home in Arlington, Virginia, with officials claiming he spread Hamas propaganda and had connections to a senior Hamas advisor. His lawyer condemned the arrest as a politically motivated attempt to silence dissent, particularly regarding support for Palestinian rights. Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles ordered that Suri remain in the US until further notice, while the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed an emergency motion against his deportation, arguing it violates constitutional rights. Georgetown University expressed support for Suri, emphasizing the importance of free inquiry in academia. The case has sparked concerns over academic freedom and the treatment of individuals based on their political views, especially in the context of US foreign policy regarding Israel.
Published: Mar 21 2025, 7 ameznews.inThe head of Israel's Shin Bet intelligence agency, Ronen Bar, was dismissed on Friday following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's declaration of a lack of trust in him, amidst the fallout from a report on the October 7 Hamas attack. The government unanimously approved Netanyahu's proposal to terminate Bar's position, effective upon the appointment of a successor or by April 10. Bar, who had been set to serve until 2024, faced strained relations with Netanyahu, exacerbated by the internal report acknowledging Shin Bet's failure in preventing the attack. His dismissal has sparked public outcry and protests, with demonstrators accusing Netanyahu of undermining democracy. In a letter, Bar suggested that political motivations, including attempts to obstruct investigations into events surrounding the attack and alleged financial ties involving Netanyahu and Qatar, were behind his removal. This decision coincides with renewed Israeli military operations in Gaza aimed at pressuring Hamas to release hostages.
Published: Mar 21 2025, 7 ameznews.inA new study published in _Nature Communications_ suggests that the global population may be significantly undercounted, with billions potentially unaccounted for. While the UN estimates the current world population at approximately 8.2 billion, researchers from Aalto University in Finland found that rural populations could have been underreported by 53% to 84% between 1975 and 2010. PhD scholar Josias Lang-Ritter noted that this is the first evidence indicating a substantial portion of rural populations may be missing from global datasets, which have been crucial for decision-making. The study analyzed five major population datasets and highlighted "fundamental limitations" in national censuses, particularly in remote or conflict-affected areas. Findings revealed that the 2010 datasets still missed up to 77% of rural populations. This undercounting poses significant challenges for governments and organizations that rely on accurate population data for resource allocation and planning.
Published: Mar 21 2025, 7 ameznews.inPriya Sundareshan, an Indian-origin Arizona State Senator, has been nominated for the Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award by EMILYs List, in recognition of her leadership on critical issues such as voting rights, environmental protection, and reproductive rights. Representing Arizona's 18th Senate District and serving as Minority Leader, Sundareshan has actively opposed extreme abortion bans and introduced legislation to safeguard contraception access. A graduate of MIT with a degree in chemical engineering and a Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona, she has worked with notable organizations including the Environmental Defence Fund and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman. Honoured with the Rising Environmental Leader Award in 2023, Sundareshan is committed to science-based policy solutions and community impact. The award, named after former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, will be presented later this year.
Published: Mar 21 2025, 8 ameznews.inUS President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at "eliminating" the Department of Education, a long-held objective of conservative factions advocating for state control over education. During a White House ceremony attended by schoolchildren and Republican leaders, Trump declared the move essential for saving money and improving educational standards, asserting, "We're going to shut it down as quickly as possible." However, the Department, established in 1979, cannot be disbanded without Congressional approval; Trump's order may instead restrict its funding and staffing. Critics, including Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, condemned the action as a "tyrannical power grab," while Trump's appointee, Education Secretary Linda McMahon, indicated plans to significantly reduce the department's size. Despite the push for decentralization, federal funding remains crucial for low-income schools and civil rights protections, raising concerns about the implications of this drastic overhaul.
Published: Mar 21 2025, 6 ameznews.inElon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and the world's richest man, has been issued a summons related to a lawsuit from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The court filing, made public on Thursday, reveals that a process server delivered the civil summons to a security guard at SpaceX's headquarters in Brownsville, Texas, on March 14. Musk is required to respond by April 4. The SEC alleges that Musk failed to disclose his acquisition of a significant stake in Twitter, now known as X, in a timely manner, specifically waiting 11 days beyond the required 10-day disclosure period after surpassing the 5% ownership threshold in 2022. Musk and his legal team have not commented on the matter, and the SEC has also refrained from providing additional remarks.
Published: Mar 21 2025, 6 ameznews.inInstagram experienced significant outages on Thursday evening, affecting thousands of users across the United States. According to Downdetector, which monitors service disruptions by aggregating user reports, over 19,431 incidents were recorded by 7:25 p.m. ET. The issues prompted widespread frustration among users seeking to access the popular social media platform. This outage highlights ongoing challenges faced by Meta Platforms, the parent company of Instagram, as it navigates technical difficulties that disrupt service availability. As of now, it remains unclear what caused the disruption or when the platform will be fully restored. Users are advised to stay tuned for updates as the situation develops.
Published: Mar 21 2025, 6 ameznews.inFrench President Emmanuel Macron announced plans for a coalition meeting next week in Paris, aimed at finalizing a potential truce in the ongoing war in Ukraine. This meeting will follow talks between Kyiv and Moscow, facilitated by the United States in Saudi Arabia. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer indicated that discussions on policing a ceasefire are progressing, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the EU to maintain arms support and sanctions against Russia, despite Moscow's ongoing bombardments. Although EU leaders committed to increasing military aid, they refrained from endorsing Zelensky's request for €5 billion in artillery funding. Amidst ongoing hostilities, including drone strikes from both sides, Zelensky rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion to oversee Ukraine's power plants, emphasizing legal constraints regarding the Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility. Meanwhile, the U.S. is considering bolstering Ukraine's air defenses in response to Russian missile threats.
Published: Mar 21 2025, 6 ameznews.inNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised the test-firing of a new anti-aircraft missile system, which state media KCNA reported on Friday. The test, aimed at assessing the system's performance, comes as production has already commenced. Kim praised the research group behind the system, asserting that the test demonstrated its "highly reliable" nature and advantageous combat response. While KCNA did not disclose the specific location of the test, it noted that Kim was accompanied by members of the Central Military Commission of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea. This development underscores North Korea's ongoing efforts to enhance its military capabilities amid heightened tensions in the region.
Published: Mar 21 2025, 4 am
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