I mean, I told my dad, "Hey, Dad, I want to start a car company." I'm like, "10." He's like, "That's a great idea. You should go for it." >> CEO R. J. Scarring.>> RJ. Scarring. >> R.J. Scarring, CEO of Rivian. >> R.J. is the story of one kid's dream turning into a multi-billion dollar reality, >> you know. Why do we exist.What's the purpose of the business. Why do we why do we deserve to be a company. >> If you want to understand R.J. , look at his machines. They show the mindset of a builder who obsesses o ...

I want to begin with an interview that President Trump just had on NBC News regarding ICE enforcement. He said when it comes to Minneapolis, maybe a softer touch is needed, although he says you still need to be tough. What do you think is the right approach right now.Well, listen, what we're seeing in Minneapolis is tragic. We're seeing angry left wing protesters who are deliberately confronting law enforcement, are getting violent with law enforcement, are obstructing the efforts of law enforcement to arre ...

Industry Status - Europe's self-driving car industry is lagging behind [1]

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Online Shopping & Tariffs - The dimminimous exemption, which previously allowed packages under $800 to enter the US without import taxes, has ended [3][4] - Consumers may face higher prices, potentially rising by 10% to over 50%, or receive surprise tariff bills from carriers like FedEx, UPS, or DHL [6] - Some foreign post offices are pausing e-commerce package shipments to the US due to the complexity and cost [13][14] Tax Benefits & Deadlines - The electric vehicle (EV) tax credit of $7,500 is expiring on September 30th, but consumers can still qualify if they sign a contract and pay a deposit before the deadline, even if delivery occurs later [16][17] - Tax credits for energy-efficient home upgrades, such as solar panels (covering 30% of the cost, which can be upwards of $20,000) and heat pumps (30% of the cost, up to $2,000), are set to expire on December 31st [22][24][26] Auto Insurance & Self-Driving Cars - The average cost of auto insurance in the US is over $2,600 per year [28] - Autonomous technology could potentially reduce insurance premiums by cutting the number and severity of accidents [28] - While only about 4% of new personal cars sold by 2035 are expected to be autonomous, automatic emergency braking reduces rear-end crashes by nearly 50% [30] - Commercial insurance costs for robo taxis could drop from 50 cents a mile to about 23 cents by 2040 [32] - Multi-year increases in personal auto insurance are expected to stabilize, but regulators need more data on self-driving tech before premiums can change [35][41] Retirement & Education Savings - When considering Roth conversions, individuals should calculate their true marginal tax rate, considering hidden tax effects like increased taxation of Social Security benefits [49][50] - A Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA) allows contributions of up to $2,000 per year per child for qualified education expenses, including pre-kindergarten to 12th-grade expenses [52][53][54] Disability Insurance - Individuals should consider supplemental individual disability insurance beyond employer-provided plans, as employer plans may not cover bonuses, commissions, or provide adequate benefits, and benefits are taxable [57][58] Health Savings Accounts - Starting in 2026, individuals with ACA bronze or catastrophic health plans can establish Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), offering triple tax benefits [60][61][62]