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U.S. Life Expectancy Reaches New High; Tesla Profits Slump; Mexico Pauses Oil Shipments to Cuba
The United States saw a record high in life expectancy in 2024, while Tesla's profits experienced a significant drop, and Mexico temporarily halted oil shipments to Cuba, according to recent reports.
An American born in 2024 can expect to live to an average age of 79, an increase of more than half a year from 2023, according to data released Thursday by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). The rise in life expectancy reflects a recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and a decline in deaths from drug overdoses, according to the report.
In the business world, Tesla's profit slumped 46% year over year, the company revealed in its earnings update Wednesday evening. While the drop was anticipated by analysts, it highlights a challenging year for the electric vehicle manufacturer. The company also lost its position as the top EV seller. According to NPR, Tesla had already reported sales for the quarter, which showed the continuation of a slump that stretched through much of the year. More revenue from other parts of the company, like a growing energy storage business, haven't made up for the fact that Tesla's not selling as many cars as it used to.
Meanwhile, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Tuesday that her government has temporarily stopped oil shipments to Cuba. According to the Associated Press, Sheinbaum struck an ambiguous tone, stating that the pause was part of general fluctuations in oil supplies and a "sovereign decision" not made under pressure from the United States. The decision follows inquiries about whether the state oil company Pemex had curtailed shipments.
In other news, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a final rule on January 21 that would speed up the process companies must go through to receive exploration licenses, according to Phys.org. The Trump administration, with the support of many congressional Republicans, is looking to boost deep-sea mining as a way to counter Chinese dominance of critical minerals supply chains.
Lastly, the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis last Saturday has enraged many people across the country.
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