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Eight people have been killed and seven injured in a shooting at a FedEx facility in the US city of Indianapolis, police say. The gunman began shooting "randomly" almost immediately after exiting his car, according to police. He apparently killed himself minutes before police arrived, officials say. They have not confirmed the identities of the victims or the gunman. This is the latest incident in a recent uptick of mass shootings across the US. The attack began around 23:00 local time (03:00 GMT) on Thursday in Indianapolis, Indiana - the state capital and its largest city. In a news conference on Friday, city officials said no motive had been established yet, and noted that one may never be determined. "We'll never really know all the ins and outs of why this occurred, but we'll try our best," said police chief Randal Taylor. Craig McCartt, the deputy chief of criminal investigations, said that the gunman began firing as soon as he arrived at the building. "This suspect came to the facility and when he came there, he got out of his car and pretty quickly started some random shooting outside the facility," he said. "No confrontation or argument, he just appeared to randomly start shooting," he added. Map of the area where the shooting occurred Four people were found dead outside the building, and another four inside. The attacker, who appeared to have shot himself "minutes" before police arrived, was also found inside the facility. "When officers arrived they found a very chaotic and active crime scene," Mr McCartt said, adding that they believe the gunman used a rifle during the attack. Mayor Joe Hogsett paid condolences to the victims and called for Americans to tackle the "scourge of gun violence that has killed far too many in our community and in our country". He also called for people to fight against "the assumption that this is how it must be and we might as well get used to it". "We need the courage that compels courageous acts." The FBI, which is assisting in the investigation, has been searching a residence in the area, officials said, but they refused to answer whether it was the suspect's home. 'He was firing in the open' A FedEx statement said the company was aware of the shooting and co-operating with the authorities. "Safety is our top priority, and our thoughts are with all those who are affected," it said. America's gun culture in charts Biden announces crackdown on 'ghost guns' US gun sales have hit record high - why? Local media quoted FedEx worker Jeremiah Miller as saying he had seen the gunman firing. "I saw a man with a sub-machine gun of some sort, an automatic rifle, and he was firing in the open. I immediately ducked down and got scared," he said. This is the third mass shooting in Indianapolis this year. Five were killed, including a pregnant woman, in a shooting in January. In March, three adults and one child were killed after an argument broke out over a coronavirus stimulus cheque. The Gun Violence Archive puts the number of gun violence deaths from all causes at 12,395 so far this year in the US, of which 147 were in mass shootings. Last year saw a total of 43.549 deaths, and 610 in mass shootings. Last week, President Joe Biden announced his first steps since taking office to tighten gun controls following a series of mass shootings. It includes efforts to set rules for certain guns, bolster background checks and support local violence prevention. In a statement after this latest shooting, Mr Biden said: "We can, and must, do more to act and to save lives." "God bless the eight fellow Americans we lost in Indianapolis and their loved ones, and we pray for the wounded for their recovery."

Let’s get those sci-fi cliches out of the way. The new fully electric Audi Q4 e-tron feels bigger on the inside than it looks on the outside. It’s high-tech driver-focused cabin and touch-sensitive controls have the sheen of an interstellar starship, while its all-electric powertrain offers driving performance that feels warp-speed. Available at launch with a traditional SUV profile – with a sleek coupé-style Sportback available to order in June – the new Q4 e-tron has been designed to re-imagine what a compact electric SUV can be. It blends city-friendly dimensions with a cleverly packaged interior that offers space more akin to a full-size SUV. A choice of electric rear-wheel drive powertrains or quattro all-wheel drive provide charged performance, with up to 316 miles of range on the Q4 Sport 40 e-tron and the option of 125kW high-capacity recharging that – in ideal conditions – can get you from 5% to 80% in as little as 38 minutes. The Audi Q4 e-tron’s new-generation double-spoke steering wheel breaks new ground with smartphone-style backlit controls that let you use touch and list-friendly swipe gestures, while providing gentle haptic feedback. Audi’s pace-setting premium Virtual Cockpit and large central MMI touchscreen with internet connectivity are standard across the Audi Q4 e-tron line-up – letting you share sat-nav and infotainment information across the two screens, either by intuitive voice control or fingertip command. The Audi Q4 e-tron’s MMI Navigation Plus and Audi Connect internet connectivity offers high-resolution Google Earth satellite images that deliver a crisper and clearer view of the world around you, as well as an ‘e-tron’ route planner that calculates your optimum route based on public charging points. It even shares data with other Audi vehicles through the cloud to deliver accurate traffic information, while also offering data for on-street parking alongside apps for news, weather and travel updates.

It's been a tough week for Chinese tech firms. Over the weekend, Chinese billionaire Jack Ma's e-commerce giant Alibaba was fined $2.8bn (£2bn) by Chinese regulators, who said it had abused its market position for years. Then on Monday, Chinese digital payments firm Ant Group - an affiliate of Alibaba - announced a drastic restructuring plan with regulators forcing it to act more like a bank than a tech firm. And on Tuesday, 34 companies, the who's who of China's tech world, were summoned by officials and warned: let Alibaba be a lesson to you. China forces Jack Ma's Ant Group to restructure Alibaba accepts record fine and vows to change China's tech giants fall under regulator's pressure They've been given one month to "self-reflect" and comply with China's new rules for platform companies. Alibaba is the grandfather of China's tech industry. It dominates the marketplace there with over 800 million users in China alone. That is why it was a wake-up call for others in the tech sector when the firm was fined and officially reprimanded. The investigation into Alibaba determined that it had abused its market position for years by restricting merchants from doing business or running promotions on rival platforms. The fine amounts to about 4% of the company's 2019 domestic revenue. Industry players tell me "everyone is tense". The big firms are worried they're next. Companies like Tencent, JD.com, Meituan, Bytedance and Pinduoduo are all looking at Alibaba's experience, and trying to avoid crossing any red lines set by Beijing. No-one can be more powerful than the Party On the face of it, Alibaba's fine is about increased regulation in the sprawling Chinese tech sector, and for many it is a good sign that the market has matured. "If you read the laws, Chinese regulators are trying to be more forward looking and think ahead, in an attempt to regulate an industry that is moving so fast," says Rui Ma, a China tech analyst and co-host of the podcast Tech Buzz China. "They are including the use of algorithms, not just market share. They are trying to understand the platform economy and trying to be in line with what more developed economies are doing." But the moves are also seen as political. They are an indication that under President Xi Jinping, nothing can be bigger or more powerful in the lives of ordinary Chinese people than the Communist Party. These companies have created an alternative virtual world for Chinese people, and have a huge hold over their lives. You can't get through a day without accessing one of these apps in China. But that same influence over the lives of Chinese people puts them in direct competition with the Chinese Communist Party.

Ford announced that what it describes as a hands-free system, an update to the automaker's Co-Pilot360 driver-assistance package, will first become available on the Mustang Mach-E beginning next year in an update. The system will be able to operate on 100,000 miles of highway in the U.S. and Canada. The updated Co-Pilot360 system will become available on other select 2021 model year vehicles. UPDATE 4/14/2021: Ford has announced that its forthcoming hands-free driving tech—formerly referred to as Active Drive Assist—will be called BlueCruise. The Ford Mustang Mach-E and the F-150 will be the first Ford vehicles with BlueCruise, and it'll become available through an over-the-air update in the third quarter of this year. Not all 2021 Mach-Es and F-150s will be eligible; only those with the hardware which comes in the Co-Pilot 360 Active 2.0 package will be able to run BlueCruise. The hands-free driver assist system intended to be an alternative to Tesla's Autopilot and GM's Super Cruise can be used on over 100,000 miles of divided highways in North America. As driver-assist systems have progressed in recent years, the ability to go hands-free—albeit in select environments—has become a telling marker of how advanced any system is. Ford announced that in the coming year, it will add itself to the list of automakers claiming hands-free systems with the advancement of its Co-Pilot360 technology. MORE ON DRIVER-ASSIST TECH Aftermarket Self-Driving Tech vs. Tesla, Cadillac Lexus to Introduce Hands-Off Driver-Assist System IIHS Issues Recommendations for Driver-Assist Tech The ability to drive with hands off the wheel on 100,000 miles of highway in the U.S. and Canada will first be available in the highly anticipated Ford Mustang Mach-E, due late this year. The new hands-free system will be fully unlocked in the EV through an update slated to be available in the third quarter of 2021, Ford says. The system within Co-Pilot360, described as active drive assist, will be available across the Mach-E lineup and will be available in select other 2021 and later Ford vehicles.

The 2022 Polestar 2 will come in two new versions and offer more options for its second model year: a new single-motor option with a claimed 260 miles of range, and a simplified version of the dual-motor Polestar 2. Both new versions have an optional heat pump that is claimed to increase range by as much as 10 percent. The new variants, Polestar says, will be available by the end of the year. The fully loaded, dual-motor Launch Edition is available now. The 2022 Polestar 2, now heading into its sophomore year, is receiving more options to boost its appeal, starting with a single-motor, front-wheel-drive variant. In addition, Polestar is offering the all-wheel-drive Polestar 2 in a more simplified configuration, allowing customers more power to customize their electric hatchback. Although the Volvo affiliate didn't disclose U.S. pricing, it said the new variants will have lower base pricing compared with the Launch Edition that's currently on sale. The single-motor Polestar 2 has the same 78.0-kWh battery that's found in the dual-motor configuration. In this version, its total power is 231 hp compared with 204 hp on each axle of the dual-motor Polestar 2. Polestar estimates that with the single motor, the Polestar will achieve a range of up to 260 miles, besting the EPA-estimated 230 miles on the dual-motor (C/D testing found the dual-motor had a range of 190 miles). The Polestar 2 Launch Edition rolls over for 2022, but those who choose the newly announced dual-motor version of the Polestar 2 will be able to specify a simpler (and likely less expensive) configuration. Options are divided into Plus, Pilot, and Performance packages, any of which can be omitted.

Tear gas has been fired and a curfew imposed amid angry protests after police fatally shot a black man in a traffic stop in the US city of Brooklyn Center, just north of Minneapolis. The man has been identified by relatives as 20-year-old Daunte Wright. Police Chief Tim Gannon has told media the shooting was accidental. "It is my belief the officer meant to deploy their Taser but shot him with a single bullet," he said on Monday morning. The officer is now on administrative leave while an investigation is carried out. Brooklyn Center's mayor issued a curfew that lasted until 06:00 (11:00 GMT), telling people to "be safe, go home". Tensions in Minneapolis are high as the trial of a former officer accused of killing George Floyd takes place. A courtroom just 10 miles (16km) from the latest unrest will resume proceedings on Monday, with the prosecution expected to wrap up its case and the defence of the ex-officer, Derek Chauvin, to begin. A city with unrest in the making Timeline of black deaths caused by US police George Floyd: Defence to set out case for Derek Chauvin President Joe Biden is expected to hold a news conference Monday afternoon. What's the latest at the scene? Hundreds of protesters chanting Daunte Wright's name gathered late on Sunday outside the police headquarters in Brooklyn Center. Tensions rose as police donned riot gear, and two police vehicles were pelted with stones and jumped on, Reuters news agency reported. Protesters wrote with chalk on pavements and lit candles, but police later ordered the protesters to disperse, with footage showing tear gas and stun grenades being fired by officers. About 20 businesses in a nearby shopping centre were later broken into, the StarTribune reported, with sporadic looting spreading to other areas of Minneapolis. Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott announced on Twitter he was issuing a curfew until 06:00. In an early-morning video post on the death of Daunte Wright, Mayor Elliott said "our hearts are with his family" and pledged "we are going to make sure that everything is done in our power to ensure justice". He urged people protesting to do so peacefully.

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If you can say one good thing for lockdowns, it’s that all those extra hours sitting at home give you time to think. And, as Autocar writers are prone to do, we’ve mostly been using that time to think about cars. In particular, we’ve been thinking about used cars. With all that extra time, we’ve found ourselves trawling used car websites and dreaming about what we might buy when this is finally all over. So for Autocar’s annual Used Car Hero award, we’ve decided to pick our ultimate lockdown dream car. Each team member has nominated the car they’ve spent the most time dreaming of buying for the past few months. Now the real fun begins: we’ve got to argue among ourselves and pick a winner. There will probably be a vote. You’ll find out which car won as part of this year’s Autocar Awards in June. If you have an ultimate dream car suggestion, email autocar@haymarket.com. BMW Mini R50-R53 - Mark Tisshaw For this, I turn to the eBay search history. Not only my most searched-for car but also the only one with a saved search alert is the first-generation BMW Mini from 2001. The sweet spot in the range would be the R50 Cooper, one of the early launch Y-reg cars the holy grail. Still, the extra driver appeal of the R53 Cooper S that followed a year later interests me more than rarity or collectability. Considered enormous at launch compared with the 1959 Issigonis original, the first BMW Mini actually looks tiny now, given the growth of subsequent generations. It’s hard to believe the car is 20 years old when it still looks so modern – and frankly so good. What’s stopping me? Perhaps the thrill of the chase. Or the memory of a costly ECU failure that once hit a friend’s Mini. Although all of this posturing is really only delaying what I hope is inevitable.

Jordan's King Abdullah and his half-brother Prince Hamzah have appeared in public for the first time since claims of a royal rift. Prince Hamzah last week said he had been put under house arrest as part of a crackdown on critics. He was accused of plotting to destabilise the kingdom, which he has denied. King Abdullah expressed his "shock" at the alleged plot in a statement. The pair were seen attending a ceremony together on Sunday. They joined other members of the royal family commemorating the 100th anniversary of Jordan's independence. Images posted to social media show members of the royal family laying wreaths at the memorial to the unknown soldier. It is the first time Prince Hamzah has been since the rift erupted a week ago. How did the drama unfold? On 3 April Prince Hamzah, 41, released two videos to the BBC in which he said he had been placed under house arrest. He said a senior official had told him he was not allowed to go out or communicate with people because of criticisms of the government or king voiced at meetings where he had been present. The apparent house arrest is thought to have followed a visit by the prince to tribal leaders, where he is said to have garnered some support to destabilise the kingdom.

The US has said it is "outraged" by the Pakistani Supreme Court's decision to release four men convicted of the murder of American journalist Daniel Pearl in 2002. The White House said it was "an affront to terrorism victims everywhere". Pearl was kidnapped and beheaded while working on a story about extremist groups in Pakistan. A British-born alleged militant was originally convicted of masterminding the operation, with three accomplices. Last year, a high court acquitted Omar Saeed Sheikh and the three others. And on Thursday, the country's top court upheld that verdict. Man accused of Daniel Pearl murder to be freed A lawyer for Pearl's family said they were in "complete shock", and the decision was a "travesty of justice". How did the US react to Thursday's ruling? White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said the US "is outraged by the Pakistani Supreme Court's decision to affirm the acquittals of those responsible for the Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl's kidnapping and brutal murder which shocked the world's conscience in 2002". "This decision to exonerate and release Sheikh and the other suspects is an affront to terrorism victims everywhere, including in Pakistan."

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has told citizens to prepare for hard times ahead, following warnings from rights groups that the country faces dire food shortages and economic instability. Speaking at a party conference, Mr Kim appeared to compare the situation to the devastating 1990s famine, estimated to have killed hundreds of thousands. North Korea has shut its borders due to the coronavirus pandemic. Trade with China, its economic lifeline, has come to a standstill. This is on top of existing international economic sanctions over Pyongyang's nuclear programme. Imagine a North Korean family... North Korea's sidelined human rights crisis The South Koreans enslaved in the North's mines What did Kim say? In a rare admission of looming hardship, the authoritarian leader of the single-party state on Thursday called on officials to "wage another, more difficult 'Arduous March' in order to relieve our people of the difficulty, even a little". The Arduous March is a term used by North Korea officials to refer to the country's struggle during the 1990s famine, when the fall of the Soviet Union left North Korea without crucial aid. The total number of North Koreans who starved to death is not known, but estimates range up to 3 million.

It might result in a dead 12V battery. The early Ford Mustang Mach-E electric cars are affected by a software issue that might result in depleted 12V auxiliary battery and inability to drive or even enter the vehicle. According to The Verge's article, there is a problem with the software on the powertrain control module, which prevents the 12V auxiliary battery from charging, if the car is plugged-in and charging the main traction battery. In other words, the small 12V battery will get some juice from the main battery (through a DC/DC converter) only when unplugged/driving. It's an obvious bug and in many cases it will lead to a depleted auxiliary battery. According to an official service bulletin filed by Ford with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the problem concerns cars "Built on or before 3-Feb-2021" (at least several thousands). "Issue: Some 2021 Mustang Mach-E vehicles built on or before 3-Feb-2021 may exhibit the 12-volt battery becoming discharged while the vehicle is plugged in during the high voltage charging process. This may be due to the parameters in the powertrain control module (PCM). To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram various modules starting with the PCM." - service bulletin As the Ford Mustang Mach-E is envisioned for over-the-air (OTA) software updates it should be an easy fix. However, the Ford's OTA are not yet ready (beta phase) so at least for now owners of the affected cars will have to visit dealers to get a new software update. The service procedure: Connect a battery charger to the 12-volt battery. Reprogram the PCM using the latest software level of the appropriate Ford diagnostic scan tool. Check the availability for software updates for other modules. We guess that at least for more advanced customers that can check the voltage of their battery and monitor it over time, it's not a necessary update - at least in theory they can wait for the OTA/regular maintenance at the dealership. Those who on the other hand were surprised by a dead 12V battery must first recharge (jump-start)/replace it. It might be tricky, as without the auxiliary power, you can't get into a closed Mach-E. There are already videos how to do it in the case of Mach-E specifically. Basically, any roadside assistance should be able to help.

Angry protests have broken out in Kyrgyzstan after a woman was abducted and killed in a case of "bride kidnapping". Aizada Kanatbekova, 27, was snatched on Monday by three men who pushed her into a car. It is believed one of them wanted to marry her by force. Security footage showing the abduction spread widely on social media but police could not track the vehicle. Ms Kanatbekova's body was found in an abandoned car on Wednesday. A shepherd came across the vehicle in a field outside the capital, Bishkek, and raised the alarm. The young woman's kidnapper and suspected murderer was also found dead. Police said he died from knife wounds, which were thought to have been self-inflicted. Ms Kanatbekova's family said she knew the man, and they had asked him before not to hassle her. Another of the three men was detained by police, according to state TV. The illegal abduction of women for marriage is thought to be widespread in the country.