Automakers are driving toward eliminating emissions in their vehicle fleets, production plants and supplier networks.Mercedes-Benz said last week that it will more than halve its carbon footprint per passenger vehicle by the next decade compared with 2020 levels.The luxury marque will source 70 percent of its energy needs for production through renewable energy by 2030…Continue Reading

Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) said on Sunday that death threats — like those he received for voting for infrastructure spending — could “be a detriment getting good people to run” for Congress.Why it matters: Upton announced his retirement on April 5 after more than 30 years in Congress.Upton was one of 10 Republicans who voted…Continue Reading

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed the importance of the forthcoming fight for Donbas during an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union” Sunday, saying the battle could “influence the course of the whole war.”Driving the news: In recent weeks Russian forces have turned their focus on sending troops and materials to eastern Ukraine in preparation.In…Continue Reading

Rising prices are hitting Americans where it hurts: the drive-thru. Driving the news: Fast food menu prices are up 7.2% year-over-year, according to a report released this week by the National Restaurant Association. That’s the biggest jump since 1981.Prices at full-service restaurants are even higher — they’ve gone up 8%, the biggest jump of any…Continue Reading

Pittsburgh authorities confirmed “two male victims, both juveniles” had died after at least 11 people, including the deceased, were shot in the East Allegheny area of the city’s North Side overnight.The latest: “The initial investigation reveals a large party was being held at the short-term rental property, with as many as 200 people in attendance,…Continue Reading