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Nissan is reusing the batteries from old Leaf electric vehicles to make portable power sources

Batteries in older Nissan Leaf electric vehicles are getting a new life as portable power sources that can be used to run gadgets on the go or deliver emergency power in disasters YOKOHAMA, Japan -- Batteries in older Nissan Leaf electric vehicles are getting a new life as portable power sources that can be used to run gadgets on the go or deliver emergency power in disasters. Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co. has sold more than 650,000 Leaf EVs. Their batteries often retain a charging capacity longer than the car's life span. Nissan says it is using the old batteries in portable power sources it developed with electronics maker JVCKenwood Corp. and 4R Energy Corp., a company co-owned by Nissan and Sumitomo Corp. which works on ecological vehicles and power storage systems. The 14.4-kilogram (32-pound) power source sells for 170,500 yen ($1,170) in Japan. Overseas sales are not yet set. Each Leaf uses 48 battery modules. The portable power stations contain two modules. Nissan of

John Eastman disbarment hearing: Election expert disputes Eastman’s famous Jan. 6 memo

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After surrendering to authorities in Atlanta on Tuesday, attorney John Eastman’s disbarment trial resumed Thursday in California. After surrendering to authorities in Atlanta on Tuesday, attorney John Eastman’s disbarment trial resumed Thursday in California, where prosecutors presented the six-page memo Eastman wrote that proposed unilateral action that then-Vice President Mike Pence could allegedly take during the certification of electoral votes on Jan.6 Duncan Carling, trial counsel for the California State Bar, said that Eastman “claimed there is historical precedent in early American history” to justify his legal theories regarding the 2020 election. The prosecutor’s witness, Matthew Seligman, a lawyer and Stanford expert on elections, testified that “there is no historical precedent” where the President of the Senate can postpone the electoral count. John Eastman, former lawyer to Donald Trump, speaks to the members of the media after leaving the State Bar Court of California

Best MLB player prop bets for today, 8/27: Cody Bellinger gets favorable matchup

MLB Sunday gets started early with 12:05 first pitch in New York. Meanwhile, most of the action on the East Coast will begin at 1:35 E.T. Javan put on a show with a 3-0 performance in MLB player props. Let’s see if we can replicate that. Let’s focus our attention to one of the top hitters in the MLB this season, Cody Bellinger. He headlines our top MLB player prop bet of the day, but be sure to also check out our MLB predictions for every matchup on the docket. BetRivers is one of the biggest sportsbooks in America, and right now they are giving new customers up to $500 in bonus bets if their first bet loses. There’s no catch, that’s all there is to it! Click this link to join BetRivers.   Cody Bellinger (CHC) over 1.5 hits + runs + RBIs (-135) Line available at DraftKings Sportsbook at time of publishing. Cody Bellinger cost us Friday Night with an 0-4 performance from the plate but had an infield single overturned in the 9th inning. A 5-minute review was questionable but we

Chelsea confirm fresh injury concern ahead of Luton Town clash

Chelsea have confirm ed that winger Mykhailo Mudryk has picked up an injury in training which will see him miss Friday's clash with Luton Town. Concerns over Mudryk's fitness were sparked earlier this week when the Ukraine international was not spotted in a team training session and Chelsea have now confirm ed that Mudryk has "started rehabilitation" after being assessed. The club did not confirm the nature of Mudryk's injury but manager Mauricio Pochettino revealed in his press conference that it was nothing serious. The £88.5m winger becomes the ninth player sidelined for Chelsea, joining Benoit Badiashile, Marcus Bettinelli, Trevoh Chalobah, Armando Broja, Carney Chukwuemeka, Wesley Fofana, Christopher Nkunku and captain Reece James on the treatment table. Only Sheffield United currently have more injured players than Chelsea in the Premier League , with the Blades still missing ten players. Source: https://thefoxposts.com/chelsea-confirm-fresh-injury-conc

MLB Wednesday parlay at mega +809 odds today 8/23 | Pickswise

We have all 30 teams in action this Wednesday with multiple series carrying wild card implications.  The day starts off in Pittsburgh and ends in Houston with a duel between the Astros and Red Sox. For my mega parlay , I’m going right after 3 Game s where each team involved is vying for playoff positioning. So, let’s take a closer look at this FanDuel parlay paying out at +809, and be sure to read the entire article for my reasoning and analysis for each individual leg. Also, be sure to check out our MLB predictions for every game. Phillies ML (-132) Reds ML (+144) Marlins ML (+112) Parlay Odds: +809 You can bet on all today ’s Sports at FanDuel, America’s #1 Sports book, which has a great new customer offer where you can bet $5 and receive $200 in bonus bets plus $100 off NFL Sunday Ticket! Click here to take advantage of this awesome offer.   Philadelphia Phillies ML (-132) over San Francisco Giants After a dominant 10-4 win on Monday, the Phillies opted for the dramatic

Premier League VAR gameweek two: Every major decision and whether the referees were right

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Whatever the sport, being a referee is a thankless task. "My dream is for both coaches to shake my hand after a game and tell me I did a great job," one ice hockey official once said. "But I know it will never happen." Premier League referees and their video-assisted counterparts at Stockley Park are under more scrutiny than any other law enforcers across the world of sport. The rise in disdain for officials is so steep that new league guidelines are supposed to prohibit managers from entering the field of play even after matches - although this has already been disregarded. After yet another week peppered with decisions that have sparked uproar from crowds and coaches alike, here's a closer look at the most controversial moments from Premier League gameweek two. Liverpool penalty vs Bournemouth Dominik Szoboszlai won what some considered to be a soft penalty against Bournemouth / DARREN STAPLES/GettyImages Dominik Szoboszlai made an impressive home debut for Li

Mason Greenwood to leave Man Utd after internal investigation

Manchester United have confirmed they have come to an agreement with Mason Greenwood that the 21-year-old will continue his career away from the club. Greenwood was suspended by United in January 2022 after being charged with rape and assault but saw all charges against him dropped in February amid the withdrawal of key witnesses, new evidence coming to light and prosecutors conceding a realistic prospect of conviction. After the police concluded their proceedings against Greenwood, United opened their own internal investigation and explored all options concerning the striker, including a potential loan deal with Atalanta that failed to materialise. United have now ended their investigation and have come to an agreement with Greenwood to part ways. "Manchester United has concluded its internal investigation into the allegations made against Mason Greenwood," a club statement read. "Our process commenced in February 2023, following all charges against Mason being drop

Wise n' Shine: MLB picks, NFL predictions and EPL best bets for Sunday, August 20

Good morning, Pickswise Nation, and welcome to another super Sunday of sports. We have plenty of afternoon action on today’s MLB slate and there’s also an NFL preseason game, EPL and NASCAR on the schedule today, so let’s get straight to making your next bet better. About Last Night THREE parlays cashed in the last 2 days! After hitting TWO MLB parlays on Friday, we were back at the payout window yesterday as our Saturday MLB parlay hit at +423 odds. The Phillies beat the Nationals 12-3 with Trea Turner pulling off the incredible feat of hitting two home runs in the same inning as his team scored 8 runs in the 8th. The Red Sox’ Luis Urias also pulled off a rarity, hitting grand slams on consecutive pitches with his blast in the 2nd inning of the 8-1 win over the Yankees having also done so in his previous plate appearance against Washington on Thursday. You can bet any of our MLB predictions at FanDuel Sportsbook, which has a great new-customer offer to take advantage of. If you si

Million and a half Dehumidifiers RECALLED due to fire and burn hazards

A large recall of dehumidifiers has been announced. The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. This recall involves 42 models of dehumidifiers with brand names Kenmore, GE, SoleusAir, Norpole and Seabreeze, manufactured between January 2011 and February 2014. The recalled model numbers are listed below. Incidents/Injuries: Gree has received reports of at least 23 fires, 688 incidents of overheating, and $168,000 in property damage with the recalled dehumidifiers. Sold At: Home Depot, Lowe’s, Menards, Sam’s Club, Sears, Walmart and other stores nationwide, starting in 2011 through 2014 for between $110 and $400. Kenmore Model number Capacity 407.53530310 30-pint 407.53550310 50-pint 407.53570310 70-pint 407.53571310 70-pint GE Model number Capacity ADEH50LPQ1 50-pint ADEH50LQQ1 50-pint ADEH50LRL1 50-pint ADEL30LRQ1 30-pint ADEL50LRL1 50-pint ADEL70LRL1 70-pint ADER30LPQ1 30-pint ADER30LQQ1

YouTube defeats racial bias lawsuit

A US federal judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit accusing YouTube of restricting or removing videos from Black and Hispanic content creators because of their race. US District Judge Vince Chhabria in San Francisco said that although the idea that YouTube's algorithm could discriminate based on race is plausible, the plaintiffs "do not come close" to suggesting they suffered any discrimination. The proposed class action on behalf of non-white YouTube users was originally filed in June 2020, less than one month after a Minneapolis police officer's murder of George Floyd sparked a nationwide focus on racial injustice. Nine plaintiffs said YouTube, owned by Alphabet's Google, subjected their videos to more restrictions than similar videos from white contributors, violating a contractual obligation under its terms of service to provide race-neutral content moderation. But the judge said YouTube promised only that its algorithm would not treat people differentl

White Sox vs Cubs Prediction - MLB Picks 8/15/23

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Chicago Cubs (61-57) vs Chicago White Sox (47-72) Game Info: Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 8:05 pm (Wrigley Field) Kyle Hendricks (4-6) (4.17) vs Touki Toussaint (1-5) (4.27)

Cincinnati Bengals Futures Odds 2023, Win Totals & Season Predictions

The Cincinnati Bengals have risen from the basement to the penthouse in the NFL over the last two seasons, reaching the Super Bowl and the AFC Championship game and creating a fresh rivalry with the Kansas City Chiefs in the process. Some younger fans may not remember that this golden period in the Joe Burrow-Ja’Marr Chase era followed some darker days, more specifically 3 straight 4th-place finishes in the AFC North and 5 successive losing seasons from 2016-2020. The question now is whether the Bengals can take the next step and lift the Lombardi Trophy, or will they fall back into the pack in a fiercely com Pet itive AFC? Let’s take a look at some of the odds and best bets to be made on the Cincinnati Bengals.   Bet like a Caesar with this awesome new customer offer from  Caesars , where you can get up to $1,250 back on your first bet!   Click here to join Caesars, where you can bet on our NFL picks.   Cincinnati Bengals breakdown 2022 record : 12-4 (1 game cancelled) 2022

Fenerbahce announce signing of Fred from Man Utd

Super Lig club Fenerbahce have officially confirmed the signing of midfielder Fred from Manchester United. The Brazil international completed his medical on Saturday in Istanbul after Fenerbahce agreed to pay £13m (€15m) inclusive of add-ons for his services. Fred had also garnered interest from Fulham and Saudi Pro League clubs during the summer transfer window, with the former being unwilling to meet Man Utd's asking price and the latter not appealing to player. Fred has now put pen to paper on a four year, with an option for a fifth year, deal at the Ulker Stadium. Speaking to the club's official website after making the move, Fred expressed his delight at signing for "Turkey's biggest club": "I am very happy to come to Turkey's biggest club and a club with such a great History . I want to be a part of this History too. I hope everyone was happy too. READ THE LATEST MAN UTD NEWS, TRANSFER RUMOURS & GOSSIP feed "My first impressions are very