WSJ: Elon Musk opposed US financial support for the purchase of electric vehicles Tesla founder Elon Musk opposed US government financial support bill with buying electric vehicles. The entrepreneur said this in an interview with the Wall Street Journal. “To be honest, I would have rolled up this entire bill,” the billionaire said. He stressed that he has a negative attitude to any attempts at regulation by the authorities, since the state should play the role of “a judge, not a player on the field.” The American bill was passed by the House of Representatives. It involves the allocation of a tax subsidy in the amount of 12.5 thousand dollars for the purchase of electric vehicles that were created in factories that are members of trade unions and use batteries made in the United States. Tesla, in turn, is not a union member. , therefore, much less incentives will apply
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Germany refused to blackmail Russia with Nord Stream 2
German Deputy Lambsdorf refused to threaten the Russian Federation with Nord Stream 2 during the invasion of Ukraine Lambsdorf refused to blackmail the Russian Federation with the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, threatening to stop the project in the event of an “invasion” of Ukraine. He stated this in an interview with Funke, reports Oldenburger Onlinezeitung. As noted by Lambsdorf, diplomatic negotiations are a suitable way “to prevent increased pressure from Russia on its neighbors.” “The measures that can be taken in the event of aggression can also be clearly stated behind closed doors,” the German politician said. Earlier, the head of the Munich Security Conference Wolfgang Ischinger admitted that stopping the Nord Stream gas pipeline 2 “it's too late. At the same time, he stressed that if after withdrawing from nuclear energy until 2030 Germany intends to abandon coal, then its gas demand in the medium term will not
Ukraine asked the United States for weapons intended for Afghanistan
FP: Ukrainian Defense Minister Reznikov asked the US for weapons intended for Afghanistan the supply of weapons, including through the weapons systems that the United States intended for supplies to Afghanistan. Foreign Policy writes about this. “The detailed list of weapons, which was first presented by Reznikov to Austin in mid-November, and which was not previously reported in detail, included means for air, naval defense and electronic warfare.” the publication says. The publication, referring to a representative of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, notes that Kiev intended to receive part of the equipment that was planned to be sent to Afghanistan before the Taliban came to power there ( the terrorist organization is prohibited in Russia ). We are talking about US-owned Mi-17 helicopters and ammunition. Foreign Policy writes that the administration of US President Joe Biden is considering options to strengthen the armed forces of Ukraine in the
The girl met the beloved of a 60-year-old father and was surprised at one fact
A Reddit user was surprised to see her resemblance to her father's new beloved -year-old father and was surprised at one fact about her. According to the 19-year-old girl, she was unpleasantly amazed at how much the 23-year-old friend of her parent was like her. The author of the post said that she met her father's new beloved a few weeks ago. “My father’s girlfriend looks exactly like me. We have the same taste in clothes, similar manners and voices. We look the same, and it's very scary, “she said. The heroine of the story added that they were so similar that the waitress in the cafe mistook them for twin sisters. “I was so ashamed when the employee of the establishment realized that it was his girlfriend, not his daughter,” she admitted. The user added that she felt uncomfortable when she noticed the waitress discussing this with her coworkers.
The Riverdale star bought the former home of the creator of the famous cartoon character
Dirt: Actor Cole Sprouse bought a house in Los Angeles for nearly three million dollars top, or the Life of Zach and Cody “and” Riverdale “Cole Sprouse bought a house in Los Angeles. The property is considered the former possession of screenwriter Millard Kaufman, who created the character of the famous cartoon Mister Magoo, reports Dirt. The actor's new home is located in the Hollywood Hills. The house was built for Kaufman in 1949 and they belonged to him until 1997. The seller has owned the property since 2016 when he bought it for $ 2.3 million. Sprouse paid almost three million dollars for the house (more than 221 million rubles). The 232 square meter house is located on a plot of less than a hectare. Inside there are four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a kitchen combined with a living room and a dining room. The interior is decorated in light
Nutritionist shared a recipe for Olivier, less dangerous for the figure
Nutritionist Makukha called a way to reduce the harm of Olivier salad for the figure from Olivier for the New Year, and shared a recipe for a version of salad that is less dangerous for the figure. The nutritionist's words are given in a press release at the disposal of Lenta.ru. Related materials 00:07 – 10 January “The more culinary expanse, the more we eat” How food changes our minds, behavior and prevents us from losing weight – says a neurobiologist00: 01 – December 17, 2020 ” Eclairs are not to blame, and in general there is no one's fault. ” She explained that sausage contains a lot of preservatives and trans fats. In beef, there are no preservatives or additives, it also has more protein and less fat. The nutritionist also named a way to reduce the amount of sugar and salt: for this, you need to add fresh
Fewer pharmacies in Russia
Vedomosti: 2000 pharmacies closed in Russia over the summer of 2021 due to a decrease in demand for drugs number of pharmacies. About 2,000 retail outlets will stop working due to a decrease in demand for drugs amid restrictive measures due to the coronavirus, Vedomosti writes with reference to a study by the analytical company DSM Group. Experts note that in Russia it has become three percent fewer pharmacies than there were at the beginning of the summer. From June to September 2021, small and medium-sized businesses were most often closed in the country: for example, 44 percent of outlets that stopped working are single pharmacies. During this time, only interregional chains increased their presence: their number increased by 6 percent to 8668 outlets in September pharmacies, with the abolition of the unified tax on imputed income (UTII) and labeling of drugs. DSM Group CEO Sergei Shulyak explained that due
Nutritionist lists foods that are essential for dental and bone health
Lavski's dietitian: eating phosphorus-rich eggs and grains is good for dental health rich in phosphorus, said nutritionist and nutritionist Lera Lavsky, writes RIA Novosti. This element is the second most abundant mineral in the body after calcium. “85 percent of phosphorus is found in bones and teeth, as well as in every cell of the body, as it is involved in the production of energy,” – explained the expert. Lack of this mineral automatically leads to weak bones, joint pain and muscles, tooth decay, tinnitus, and anxiety. In addition, a person may have problems concentrating, children have growth and developmental delays. Foods rich in phosphorus are fish, grains, vegetables, berries, fruits, legumes, meat, fish and eggs are healthy. The foods listed include the popular “Western Diet”. At the same time, adherents of this diet plan consume fried and salty foods, fast food, sugary foods and drinks. Often, such people have
The Russian woman visited Abkhazia and talked about the “extremely bad” beach vacation
A Russian tourist called December the best time to relax in Abkhazia country. The girl's impressions were published by the portal “Subtleties of Tourism” on the Yandex.Zen platform. As the author said, beach holidays in Abkhazia are organized “extremely poorly”, and there are not very many good excursion companies there. “I can't imagine why to spoil my nerves, vacationing in this country in the summer, and even for crazy money,” said the Russian woman. According to the girl, the best time to travel to Abkhazia is December, since the citrus season begins. In addition, instead of the popular resort of Pitsunda, the tourist recommended settling in the small coastal village of Ldzaa, which is located three kilometers from it. “Excellent ecology, just a stunning cocktail of sea breeze, mountain air and the aroma of long-coniferous relic Colchis pines “, – she described the area. In addition, the Russian woman talked
Russia assessed the reaction of regional parliaments to the law on QR codes
RBC: discussion about mandatory QR codes provoked a serious emotional reaction in regional parliaments, but at the same time public discussion helped to reduce the accumulation of social tension. Thus, the draft law was assessed by experts from the Petersburg Politics Foundation, writes RBC. It is noted that five regions have not begun discussion, these are the Leningrad Region and St. Petersburg, the Sverdlovsk Region, the Altai Territory and Sevastopol. 45 subjects supported the government's initiative. “The changes that are proposed to us – we are already living on them. And if we choose between death and life, we, of course, choose life. We have chosen to unconditionally support the government of the Russian Federation “, – said the speaker of the regional Duma of the Kaliningrad region Andrei Kropotkin. In three regions, the introduction of QR codes was not immediately supported, but in the end they agreed to their