Tesla Robot Attacks Engineer & North Korea Accelerates Preparations for War

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2️⃣ This Morning’s Two Reports:

• 🤖 Safety Alert: Tesla Engineer Assaulted by Factory Robot in Texas

• 🌏 North Korea Accelerates War and Nuclear Plans

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🤖 Safety Alert: Tesla Engineer Assaulted by Factory Robot in Texas

At Tesla's Giga Texas factory, an alarming incident occurred in 2021 involving a Tesla engineer and a robot. As detailed in a report reviewed by DailyMail.com, the robot, tasked with handling aluminium car parts, turned unexpectedly hostile. It pinned the engineer, leading to a serious altercation that left a "trail of blood" on the factory floor. This alarming situation escalated as the robot clawed at the engineer's back and arm, inflicting an open wound on his left hand. The engineer's ordeal only ended when a colleague hit the emergency stop, but not before he tumbled down a chute meant for scrap aluminium. This incident has shone a light on the safety practices at Tesla, particularly at the Giga Texas plant, which has reported a higher-than-average rate of workplace injuries. 🚨📰

TL;DR ⏳: Tesla engineer attacked by robot, highlighting safety concerns at Giga Texas factory.

🌏 North Korea Accelerates War and Nuclear Plans

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for "accelerated" preparations for war, including advancing its nuclear program, as reported by state media. This announcement comes shortly after Kim's stark warning that North Korea wouldn't hesitate to use nuclear weapons if provoked. During a key year-end party meeting, Kim emphasized the need to enhance nuclear capabilities and civil defense measures, highlighting escalating tensions with the United States and its allies. The Korean Central News Agency noted Kim's concern over the 'extreme' military situation on the Korean peninsula, driven by what he perceives as 'unprecedented' confrontations. 🔴🚀

TL;DR ⏳:  Kim Jong Un intensifies North Korea's war and nuclear preparations amidst growing tensions with the US and allies.

⚡ BulletList Roundup (10 Headlines)

1. 🤝 Blinken and Mayorkas urge Mexican officials to reduce border crossings amid Biden's growing challenges

2. 📺 Amazon Prime Video to introduce ads starting January 29th

3. 🛡️ US commits up to $250m in arms and equipment support for Ukraine

4. 🗽 Mayor Adams issues executive order to limit Texas Governor Abbott's migrant transport strategy

5. ⚖️ Special counsel requests barring Trump misinformation in upcoming trial

6. 📉 Ramaswamy campaign pauses TV ad investments, deems them ineffective

7. 🇪🇺 Jacques Delors, key figure in European unity, passes away at 98

8. ⌚ Apple restarts Apple Watch sales following temporary ban lift

9. 🚨 Russia issues warning to Japan against supplying Patriot air defense to Ukraine

10. 🇮🇱 Israeli minister Gantz calls for changes on Lebanon border situation

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