August 7, 2023

Tesla Appoints Indian-Origin Vaibhav Taneja As CFO

Tesla’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has stepped down paving the way for the Indian-origin Vaibhav Taneja to become the new CFO. Zachary Kirkhorn stepped down after spending 13 years with the company including 4 years as CFO.

US Responds To Chinese, Russian Warships Near Alaska

The US Navy dispatched warships after they spotted Russian and Chinese warships near Alaska. The Wall Street Journal reported that four naval warships were dispatched to a provocation by at least 11 Chinese and Russian warships close to the Aleutian Islands in northern Alaska. 

Mid-Air Collision of Helicopters Kill 3 in California

Two firefighting helicopters collided mid-air during a firefighting operation in southern California. Authorities said the two helicopters collided with each other in Cabazon, Riverside County when they were called to extinguish fire in the air. One of the two helicopters crashed to the ground, killing all onboard.