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Rivian gets $6.6 billion to revive Georgia plant
SUMMARY: Electric vehicle maker Rivian is resuming construction on its Georgia manufacturing plant after securing a $6 billion federal loan. The plant, which was incentivized by $1.5 billion in tax breaks in 2021, faced delays due to cost-saving measures. Expected to create 7,500 jobs, the plant has received mixed reviews from locals. Senator John Osoff highlighted that the loan and other incentives saved billions, but some residents are frustrated by water issues. If construction hadn’t restarted, state funds and investments risked being lost. The Biden administration must finalize the loan before Donald Trump potentially takes office and cuts EV tax credits.
The electric vehicle maker is preparing to revive construction on its Georgia manufacturing plant.
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Remaining YSL defendants learn their fates
SUMMARY: In a concluding session of the YSL trial, defendants Diamon Kendrick (Yakti) and Shannon Stillwell learned their fates. Kendrick was acquitted of all charges, including murder, while Stillwell was found guilty of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and sentenced to 10 years, with credit for time served. Jurors deliberated for four days, rejecting allegations that the defendants were part of a violent gang conspiracy. Both defense teams expressed satisfaction with the verdicts, noting the jury’s careful consideration of evidence. Despite the outcomes, both men remain in custody due to additional pending cases.
The remaining YSL defendants — Deamonte Kendrick and Shannon Stillwell — in the current trial learned their fates in a Fulton County courtroom this morning. Both men were found not guilty of the most serious charges.
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Bystanders rescue driver after car goes over cliff in California
SUMMARY: A loud bang startled bystanders on Westcliff Drive in Santa Cruz, where a woman in a Nissan drove through an intersection, crashed into another car, and then reversed into the ocean. Eyewitnesses speculated whether the act was accidental or intentional. Two bystanders jumped into the water to rescue her, and she was later taken to a hospital with minor injuries, surprising authorities given the circumstances. The fire department praised the bystanders for their quick actions, stating that their timely intervention was crucial in saving the woman’s life.
Police in Santa Cruz, California, say a woman drove her car over a cliff into the ocean on Monday.
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YSL RICO trial defendant stabbed in jail | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: Damonte Kendrick, one of the final two YSL defendants, is recovering after being stabbed in jail. His attorney reported that Kendrick is alert and expected to make a full recovery, despite needing stitches. The incident occurred during a physical altercation at the Fulton County Jail. As a jury deliberates Kendrick’s fate for alleged gang-related crimes, they have requested to review evidence, including music and surveillance videos. Kendrick’s attorney argues that the prosecution has not proven their case under the RICO Act. The jury, after a three-day deliberation, has taken a break for lunch before resuming.
YSL defendant Deamonte Kendrick was stabbed in jail on Sunday. However, he was back in court on Monday morning. The jury is still deliberating the fate of the last two defendants in the current trial.
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