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The Citizen
a day ago
- General
- The Citizen
Residents urged to be fire wise
DEMS responded to Germiston City News' inquiry about recent fires in Gerdview. Gerdview resident Klariska Herrmann told GCN that she took bold action to face a burning building on July 29. Herrmann said that when she saw the flames, she quickly grabbed her household fire extinguisher and rushed to the property. She explained how she heroically assisted in putting out the flames and prevented nearby structures from catching fire. DEMS spokesperson William Ntladi said the department received the call at 21:41 on Tuesday at Turnhout Road, Primrose. ALSO READ: Gerdview woman praised for swift action in house fire 'A primary responding team of six firefighters was dispatched from Primrose fire station. On arrival, a backyard shack was found extinguished by bystanders. 'The risk was high because the main building was at risk of catching alight. There were no casualties recorded on the scene. The cause of the blaze is unknown.' Ntladi said a resilient community stays on high alert and cautions its members about fire alerts. 'Some fires are caused either deliberately or accidentally. When using appliances that generate heat energy, responsibility becomes a top priority to avoid accidents that can be life-threatening and cause property damage,' said Ntladi. 'Any person using whatever appliance for cooking, lighting and heating needs to monitor their equipment. 'Never leave a lit appliance unattended. Be it electric, gas or even a brazier. In the absence of a responsible adult, any malfunctioning of such appliances can lead to a devastating catastrophe. ALSO READ: One dead as shack fire destroys 12 homes in Germiston's Marathon informal settlement 'Of paramount importance is to know the life-threatening emergency number, which is 011 458 0911 to activate firefighting teams promptly. Activation first, followed by fire containment, like trying to use a fire extinguisher or bucket brigade system. 'We also urge residents to adhere to council bylaws. In accordance to Veld and Forestry Act of 1989 (Act 101 of 1989) and environmental Management Act of 1989 (Act 73 of 1989), state that no person may make an open uncontrollable or unattended fire or permit a fire to be made in such a place and/or in such a manner as to pose a real or potentially real threat to any human being, animal, building, premises or other property. 'Such information and knowledge reduce the risks of fires in the residential, industrial and farming zones. The Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services has a proactive subsection to assist the public with awareness safety messages. 'Members of the public can consult with the convenient fire station during the day and will be assisted accordingly,' said Ntladi.
Yahoo
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
We're hiring! GCN seeks temporary Editor
Are you a journalist or writer wanting to build your career in Ireland's media? Do you want to contribute to the LGBTQ+ community? Then, the GCN Editor position could be for you! This is a temporary position. We're looking for someone to work alongside our small but ambitious team from mid-October 2025 to mid-April 2026 and oversee the production of GCN magazine, Ireland's longest-running LGBTQ+ publication. As the GCN Editor, you will be responsible for creating and producing the magazine. In addition, you will lead GCN's mission to provide Ireland's queer community with full listings of everything that's going on in LGBTQ+ Ireland. You will also be part of the web content team, creating and editing articles and other content for our thriving website to help us grow and engage with our audience. The role requires a person who can work on their own initiative and collaborate with community groups, community leaders, our readers, brands, and all other stakeholders to deliver a vital community resource at the highest levels of professionalism and integrity. BENEFITS: By working with GCN, you'll make a difference to the LGBTQ+ community in Ireland. You will also gain hands-on experience in magazine production, content creation, editing, copywriting, journalism, SEO, and WordPress, with the scope to introduce new initiatives. As the GCN Editor, you will also be in regular contact with other media reps and PR agencies, giving you invaluable connections across Ireland. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: Writing, proofreading and editing features, interviews, and other content for the magazine. Commissioning writers and photographers for the magazine. Coaching new writers and volunteers on placement with GCN. Working alongside GCN's designer and Managing Editor to produce and design the print edition. Writing, proofreading, and editing content for Research for features, interviews, and other content. Management, monitoring and updating all GCN community and social listings, printed and online. Liaising with the Lead Multimedia Journalist and the Commercial & Fundraising Executive to suggest and create news and feature content for With the management team, ensure the style guide is regularly updated. Working with the GCN team on the creative development of GCN online and in print, and on the creative development and staging of events. Training will be provided on the job, but previous writing, editing and mentoring experience are preferred. In addition, knowledge of SEO would be an advantage. The ideal candidate will also be available for the full duration of the six-month contract, from mid-October 2025 to mid-April 2026. Please submit your application for the temporary GCN Editor position to hr@ with your CV and samples of your work or writing portfolio. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday, September 5, 2025. GCN is a trading name of National LGBTQ+ Federation CLG, a registered charity. Charity Number: 20034580. The role of Editor for GCN is supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development and Pobal through the Community Services Programme. The terms of our funding stipulate that the successful candidate for this post should fall under any of the criteria listed below: ● Person in receipt of Jobseeker's Benefit (JB), Jobseeker's Assistance (JA), one-parent family payment (OPF) or Jobseeker Transitional Payment. ● People employed by Tús, Community Employment (CE), Job Initiative schemes, as well as Rural Social Scheme workers who are former CE participants. ● Persons in receipt of disability allowance (DA), invalidity pension, blind persons pension or other disability benefit. ● Travellers. ● Ex-prisoners. ● Stabilised and recovering drug misusers. ● Migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. ● Roma. ● People who are deserted, separated, divorced, or widowed. ● Carers who want to return to work. ● People who are homeless. ● Ukrainians displaced by the war. ● However, there may be exemptions allowed. GCN defines diversity as valuing everyone as an individual – we appreciate all our employees, volunteers, readers, contributors, and clients as people. Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment where everybody feels valued, their talents are fully utilised, and organisational and personal goals are met. We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage & civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion, or belief. Please note we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore, we urge candidates to apply as soon as possible. The post We're hiring! GCN seeks temporary Editor appeared first on GCN.
Wales Online
12-07-2025
- Wales Online
'I fell victim to common crime I'd never heard of on busy road from France to Spain'
'I fell victim to common crime I'd never heard of on busy road from France to Spain' He is warning anybody thinking of driving in that area to be aware and exercise extreme caution The roadside trick is catching out numerous British tourists A cyclist who had thousands of pounds worth of equipment stolen in a roadside scam has urged anyone else driving in the area to exercise caution. Global Cycling Network's Conor Dunne was driving along the AP7 road that links Barcelona with France when the drama unfolded. Dunne, 33, had just ridden in the Traka gravel race and was in the car with a cameraman just outside Girona. The Irish rider explained that a car then came up behind them flashing its headlights, while the driver gesticulated for them to pull over. When they eventually did so, the driver distracted them both while another person hiding in the car crept out and stole valuable camera and recording equipment, along with their personal belongings. As they drove off, they threw Conor and the cameraman's passports out of the window to deter them from giving chase. In a video on GCN, Conor said Spanish police told him it was a little-known trick that many people fell for - he was apparently not the first person that day to fall victim to it. Officials reportedly believe that a gang is operating in the area, stealing from outsiders who are not familiar with the tactic. Conor said: "I have learned that this is a really common thing to happen on the AP7 motorway between Girona, the French border, and Barcelona. Article continues below "I have never heard of it in my life. I've had teammates living in Girona and Andorra. I feel so stupid, but I have never heard of it, and I don't know anyone who has heard of it either. "I thought it was the police so I thought I was doing the right thing. You don't have to stop for an unmarked police car if you are not 100 per cent sure it is a police car, so the advice is just to drive slowly to a police station," Conor continued. "Apparently these guys are part of a highly organised ring." The problem is now so severe that there are signs urging people not to stop for other vehicles. Dunne said that the police even had photographs of the suspected perpetrator, which he picked out. The British Embassy in Madrid has previously issued a similar warning, urging holidaymakers to "watch out for ruthless gangs of modern-day highway robbers who are preying on people driving foreign-registered vehicles and hire cars." Former pro cyclist Conor Dunne was the victim of the clever roadside trick which saw someone steal from their car In a two-year period, police in the Catalonia region of Spain dealt with 126 British victims of robbery on the AP-7 motorway between the French border and the Valencia region. Describing exactly how it unfolded, Conor said: "We headed to the airport, got on the motorway, and literally played one song on the radio as we came down the slip road onto the motorway and we started relaxing for a bit. Then everything just happened. "The time was weird - it was just all so fast. The guy came up next to us in a car and pointed at my front wheel. We had been filming in a rough, gravelly car park so I just thought maybe I've got a puncture and this guy came round me put his hazards on to slow our vehicle down. We slowed to about 60KPH on the motorway and I just thought 'what the hell is going on?'. "I went round him and carried on and he was really animated, saying 'you need to stop' and pointing at the car. It was a new car, no scratches, and part of me thought maybe he was an undercover cop and he has seen my car has a problem and he wants to pull me over. There was only one guy so I just stopped. Article continues below "We pulled over, stayed in the car, and he came out and seemed friendly enough. He was pointing at the wheel saying 'you need to come and see the wheel'. In hindsight, you feel so stupid but at the time, I thought i would get out and see the wheel. It was just one guy and you could see through the back of the car and there was nobody else. We got out and were looking at the wheel, and then, in hindsight, it was so clever how he did it. He distracted us, shouted in Spanish over the noise of the motorway, and my Spanish couldn't keep up. "He brought us round to the back of the car - this was all 20 seconds - and suddenly he just left. We got back in our car then we saw him throw some stuff out and Liam said, 'why is he throwing stuff out of our car?' and we realised it was our passports and our wallets and then the penny dropped. We looked back and all of our bags had gone, my bag with my personal belongings, entire camera kit, two camera bodies, all the lenses, brand new drone, the entire film from the Traka which was in the hard drives in the bag. "I think what's key about this that was the main thing to trip us up, was that we always thought there was just one guy in the car that stopped with us the whole time. We had our eyes on him always, but he was just distracting while a second hidden guy -or two - got out and stole from the other side of our car without us seeing. It's crazy how he managed this."
Irish Times
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Dublin Pride: Ireland's only LGBTQ+ salon, where you'll never have to answer Do you have a girlfriend? again
On a rainy Saturday in early June, Temple Bar's streets are busy with tourists clutching takeaway coffees and clattering suitcases over cobblestones. Halfway down Aston Place , however, a sudden wash of colour breaks the usual palette of brick and slate. With its entire facade painted a saturated electric blue, the Queer Hawk hair salon is impossible to miss. Step inside and you'll find something between a neighbourhood barbershop, a community centre and an art installation. The ceiling is painted pink; a mirrored disco ball hangs above rose-pink barber chairs trimmed with gold, and the barber stations are crowded with pomades, shears and pride-flag fans, and stickers that proclaim: 'God said Adam and Eve so I did both.' A Barbie doll stands guard on the coffee station, her arm frozen in a pageant wave, a badge pinned to her plastic lapel declaring the pronouns 'She Her Hers'. It's clear this isn't your typical Dublin barber's. Waiting clients sink on to a dusky pink bench beside a magazine rack stocked not with GQ or red tops but dog-eared issues of GCN (Gay Community News) and Health Matters. Posters layer the walls in a kind of paper mosaic. One, splashed in rainbow hues, reads, ''Even if you're not sure what to say. We want to hear from you' – National LGBT Helpline .' Another shows forks painted in rainbow colours: 'Is your eating overwhelming you?' – a reminder that the Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre hosts Overeaters Anonymous every week. Beside the register, business cards offer practical advice on how to access free at-home STI testing. And then there are the walls: one entire span is given over to a mural of the word 'Resilience' which sits atop the shop's namesake logo – part hawk, part heart, part triangle – ringed by portraits of queer luminaries including Marsha P Johnson, and Irish HIV activists Dr Robbie Lawlor and drag queen Veda Lady. In another corner, illustrations for sale by Dublin-based artist Gabe Marques depictmuscular mermen locked in an underwater kiss, one torso tattooed with phrases like 'No H8″, 'Remember Stonewall', and the single-word command 'Respect'. READ MORE Standing at the centre of the salon is its co-founder Kiro Rodrigues, wearing a baseball cap emblazoned with the phrase 'PROTECT THE DOLLS', the slogan popularised when American designer Conner Ives ended a runway show last February wearing a white T-shirt bearing those exact words, a message of solidarity with trans women, affectionately known in queer slang as 'the dolls'. 'Coffee?' he offers, gesturing toward the Barbie sentinel. In conversation he speaks with the earnestness of someone still surprised to find an idea that recently lived in his head is now out in the real world. 'I was doing a marketing course during the pandemic. I had to create a fictitious company as part of the assignment. My husband Thiago [Mulligan] and I got talking about our experiences getting our hair cut. The idea initially was to create a gay barbershop based on our own experiences as a gay couple. 'I often felt uncomfortable being asked if I had a girlfriend, or what football team I supported. I'd get stared at if I didn't fit the 'norm' and I'd feel like I had to come out, again and again, every time I'd get a haircut. 'We started thinking: wouldn't it be cool if someone actually did this for real? And then that turned into the question, 'Why don't we do it?', because nobody else was doing anything like this. And then, once we started researching, we realised there was a massive gap. There was a whole community in need of a space like this.' Queer Hawk, Ireland's First LGBTQ+ Barbershop: Meadhbh Sheridan (L), a colour stylist, and Ni Colitt (R), a hairstylist. Photograph Tom Honan/The Irish Times. While neither partner came from a beauty-industry background, Rodrigues says they were painfully familiar with the small humiliations that can come with a routine haircut when you do not fit typical salon expectations. 'We heard so many stories, especially from trans and non-binary people, about people being refused service point blank. Places saying, 'we only cut men's hair' or 'we don't do women's hair'. It's all gendered and categorised and if you didn't fit into that, there isn't a space for you.' So the couple devised one. They named it after an Irish expression, 'quare hawk', a gentle tease for an oddball. When the salon opened its doors last October, the owners braced for a trickle of curious walk-ins. Instead, they got a flood. 'It's completely exceeded our expectations; it's taken on a life of its own. It's almost a movement at this point,' says Rodrigues. 'When we first opened, it was just me and one barber, and there were days when it was only the two of us sitting here, waiting. Now we're flat out all the time and people are travelling from all over just to come to us, which absolutely blows my mind. I never imagined that, at this stage, we'd be this busy.' 'It's a small thing, but it makes a big difference,' Rodrigues says. 'Getting your hair cut can feel almost like going to the dentist for some people. We try to be a safe space because getting your hair cut shouldn't be stressful.' Ni Colitti, hairstylist at Queer Hawk. Photograph: Tom Honan The price list also resists binary logic: charges are tiered by hair length and complexity rather than 'men's' versus 'women's'. That simple tweak draws clients from across Ireland who have spent years being charged extra or turned away entirely for wanting a specific hairstyle. 'We do everything,' Rodrigues says, gesturing toward the motley group of customers currently getting their hair cut. 'But one thing that's been really powerful is the gender-affirming cuts we've done, like people getting a more masculine cut for the first time. And with those transformations there's been laughs, tears and emotion. 'Just to see the change from when they came in the door, quite nervous, and then to see them relax a bit more and the pure joy they got from seeing themselves at the end in the mirror.' Much of that alchemy today is performed by barber Andy, who is busy fixing the final strands on a client's newly sculpted cut. 'I've been cutting hair and barbering for a while now. I used to work in a pretty well-known chain of traditional men's barbershops, very masculine, very standard. And as a queer person, it never really felt like I was seen or heard or represented,' he says in between appointments. 'So, to be working somewhere like this – a place where the clients and the people around me look like me, sound like me, think like me – it makes such a huge difference.' Andy's chair is a place where conservative ideas of 'barbering' dissolve. 'Lots of mullets, shag cuts. But also stuff that's hard to even name, like when someone brings in three totally different reference photos and says, 'Can you combine these?' And I'm like, 'Sure, let's figure it out,'' he laughs. 'You get requests here that break the mould of what barbering should be.' More profound than aesthetics for him too, though, are gender-affirming haircuts. 'We've had people come in for their first queer haircut, or their first gender-affirming haircut. That's always really lovely,' he says. 'I know first hand how hard it can be to walk into a space, knowing that how you look doesn't match who you are, and trying to explain that to someone who just doesn't get it, especially if they're not queer.' In places Andy worked before, clients sometimes refused his service based on his appearance. Queer Hawk colour stylist Meadhbh Sheridan. Photograph: Tom Honan 'In my old job, I'd have people say, 'I don't want you to cut my hair,' just because of how I looked. Like, because I didn't have a skin fade myself, they assumed I couldn't do one,' he recalls. 'Here, that doesn't happen. There's no expectation that how I look dictates what I can do. Everyone's on the same level, and that makes all the difference.' It would be easy to assume Queer Hawk caters exclusively to LGBTQ+ patrons but, in reality, Rodrigues says the salon welcomes hair of all orientations. 'Even straight couples sometimes come in – our allies,' he laughs. 'People assume we're not 'straight friendly' or that we're exclusive in some way. But we're very much open to everyone.' What unites the clientele is not necessarily their orientation or gender but a desire for a space where appearance changes can unfold without criticism. For trans people in particular, a dramatic haircut often marks a momentous milestone. [ How to be an LGBTQ+ ally: Don't presume everyone is heterosexual and call out homophobic language Opens in new window ] 'For someone transitioning, appearance is a big part of their transition and presenting yourself to the world,' he explains. 'Having somewhere where they're not afraid to ask for what they want or know that the person who is going to cut their hair is even going to understand what they're asking for, having a place like that is important.' Rodrigues still hears with disbelief how frequently clients have been turned away elsewhere. 'When you say it out loud it seems like something from 40 years ago,' he says, shaking his head. 'It doesn't sound like something that happens now, but it does happen. And it's not only with trans people; we've had lots of lesbians with shorter hair who've had bad experiences in salons that didn't know what to do with them.' Kiro Rodrigues is co-owner of Queer Hawk in Temple Bar. Photograph: Bryan O'Brien/ The Irish Times Social media has become Queer Hawk's unofficial third co-founder, beaming queer hair styles to the phones of would-be clients across Ireland at a moment when the country's bricks-and-mortar queer scene is thinning out. On TikTok alone the barbershop has racked up hundreds of thousands of views in under a year, turning its feed into a neon sign that flashes far beyond Temple Bar's footfall. That digital reach feels vital at a time when LGBTQ+ venues keep disappearing: Dublin's much-loved but short-lived bar All My Friends shut its doors in January last year after just 18 months of trading; Galway institution Bar Nova poured its last pint the following September; and Dublin's boundary-pushing arts night Sam's Collective bowed out last June, moving online to a Discord server after organisers said the events had become 'unsustainable'. Even corporate support is wobbling: as reported in this newspaper in recent weeks, more than a quarter of US multinationals that previously helped fund Dublin Pride have pulled their sponsorship, spooked by political headwinds against DEI programmes back home. [ A quarter of major US corporate backers pull out of Dublin Pride over Trump fears Opens in new window ] Against that backdrop, every viral haircut and barber profile Queer Hawk uploads online acts as a lighthouse for Ireland's LGBTQ+ community – proof that while physical queer spaces may close, new communities can still gather and grow. 'The reaction online has been insane. The shop is essentially an influencer,' Rodrigues says. 'We've always been tongue-in-cheek and a little bit sassy online. Overall, the reaction has been overwhelmingly positive. TikTok and Instagram have been essential, probably 80 per cent of new clients found us there.' With demand far outstripping their Temple Bar studio's size, the pair are planning a larger Liffey Street premises with more floor space and, crucially, room for events. 'We have a regular open-mic night that happens monthly, and now we're about to open a second, bigger salon on Liffey Street in the next couple of weeks,' Rodrigues says. 'That'll give us more space for more events.' Cork, he hints, is next. But first, the team must survive the demands of clients during Pride month 'We are very busy and we're marching in the Pride parade as Queer Hawk,' Rodrigues says. 'We're keeping it simple, just a group of us walking together with placards, a lot of pink and blue: protest vibes.' Andy echoes the excitement. 'We're going to be marching as part of the community hub – it just makes sense,' he says. 'We're Ireland's first barbershop that is proudly, openly queer. It's above the door, it's who we are. In just eight months, we've built a real sense of community here. Like a little family, a little village. It's beautiful.' If Queer Hawk has a secret weapon, it might be its fiercely mundane admin choices: the pronoun field, the length-based price list, the 'quiet cut' option. Each one dismantles tiny roadblocks that, added together, often deter queer clients from booking salon services. 'You can put whatever name you want us to call you by. That's central to what we do here,' Rodrigues says. 'Why? Because we want people to feel comfortable. We want to remove that awkwardness that can happen in more traditional spaces, where maybe the people working there are, let's say, more traditionally minded.' [ Why is Irish media so reticent about covering gender issues? Opens in new window ] 'So we try to normalise it from the start. We ask. We don't wait for people to correct us. We want to avoid those moments where someone feels they have to bite their tongue because the wrong pronoun or name was used. We want to make sure people don't have to go through that here.' That's the thing about Queer Hawk: it sells haircuts, yes, and art, and hosts queer community events, but mostly it sells permission. Permission to answer the question 'Can I be wholly myself here?' with a resounding yes, whether you are a trans woman seeking your first pixie, a non-binary teenager experimenting with colour, or a straight ally who simply prefers glitter in the air more than Premier League chat. 'It's rewarding that we're doing something that makes people feel good and makes them feel comfortable where they otherwise wouldn't have,' Rodrigues says. 'It's really gratifying to know that we're creating a community and a space where people can let go of some of that anxiety, get their hair cut the way they want and leave feeling good about themselves.' Queer Hawk in Temple Bar. Photograph: Bryan O'Brien / The Irish Times
Business Wire
18-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Faraday Future to Present at the Global Capital Network Investor Conference in Newport Beach on June 19, 2025
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) ('Faraday Future', 'FF' or 'Company'), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, announced today that its Global President, Jerry Wang, will represent the company at the upcoming Global Capital Network (GCN) Investor Conference, taking place on June 19, 2025, at the Marriott Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel. The GCN Investor Conference brings together more than 400 entrepreneurs, startups, private equity firms, venture capitalists, angel investors, and family offices for a full day of dealmaking, networking, and high-impact exposure. Jerry Wang will participate in a featured segment on the event's main stage, delivering a presentation followed by investor Q&A session. His presentation time will be at 3:27pm PT on June 19. A link to the meeting can be accessed here: Jerry Wang is expected to highlight Faraday Future's AI-driven mobility solutions, update the latest progress under the FX brand, and share strategic priorities and initiatives planned for 2025. The session will be broadcast live to GCN's global investor network via Zoom. As part of GCN's official media programming, Jerry Wang will also appear in a Press Wall interview, which will be filmed and published across the GCN's digital channels, including its YouTube platform. In addition to the speaking engagements, Faraday Future will host a full-day information booth and product showcase, offering attendees a firsthand look at FF 91 2.0. Guests will also have the opportunity to experience a test ride of the FF 91 on-site. 'We're excited to join the GCN community and introduce both FF 91 2.0 and FX Super One to a highly engaged audience of investors and industry leaders,' said Jerry Wang, Global President of Faraday Future. 'The conference offers a valuable platform to share our progress, build new relationships, and demonstrate the innovation and product quality that define our team's work.' The Global Capital Network Investor Conference is recognized for connecting high-growth companies with accredited investors through curated presentations, private meetings, and interactive product experiences. For more information about the conference, visit here. ABOUT FARADAY FUTURE Faraday Future is a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company. Founded in 2014, the Company's mission is to disrupt the automotive industry by creating a user-centric, technology-first, and smart driving experience. Faraday Future's flagship model, the FF 91, exemplifies its vision for luxury, innovation, and performance. The FX strategy aims to introduce mass production models equipped with state-of-the-art luxury technology similar to the FF 91, targeting a broader market with middle-to-low price range offerings. FF is committed to redefining mobility through AI innovation. Join us in shaping the future of intelligent transportation. For more information, please visit FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS This press release includes 'forward looking statements' within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words 'plan to,' 'can,' 'will,' 'should,' 'future,' 'potential,' and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements, which include statements regarding plans and projections for the FX brand, including by not limited to the planned Super One, are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company's control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others, that may affect actual results or outcomes include, among others: the ability to convert pre-orders into sales, none of which are binding; market demand for MPVs and MPV rentals; the Company's ability to secure the necessary funding to execute on its AI, EREV and Faraday X (FX) strategies, each of which will be substantial; the Company's ability to design and develop EREV technology; the Company's ability to design and develop AI-based solutions; competition in the AI and EREV areas, where actual or potential competitors have or are likely to have substantial advantages relative to the Company, including but not limited to experience, expertise, funding, infrastructure and personnel; the ability of the Company to execute across multiple concurrent strategies, including the UAE, bridge strategy, or FX, EREV, AI, and US geographic expansion; the Company's ability to secure necessary agreements to license third-party range extender technology and/or license or produce FX vehicles in the U.S., the Middle East, or elsewhere, none of which have been secured; the Company's ability to homologate FX vehicles for sale in the U.S., the Middle East, or elsewhere; and the Company's ability to secure necessary permits at its Hanford, CA production facility; the potential impact of tariff policy; the Company's ability to continue as a going concern and improve its liquidity and financial position; the Company's ability to pay its outstanding obligations; the Company's ability to remediate its material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting and the risks related to the restatement of previously issued consolidated financial statements; the Company's limited operating history and the significant barriers to growth it faces; the Company's history of losses and expectation of continued losses; the success of the Company's payroll expense reduction plan; the Company's ability to execute on its plans to develop and market its vehicles and the timing of these development programs; the Company's estimates of the size of the markets for its vehicles and cost to bring those vehicles to market; the rate and degree of market acceptance of the Company's vehicles; the Company's ability to cover future warranty claims; the success of other competing manufacturers; the performance and security of the Company's vehicles; current and potential litigation involving the Company; the Company's ability to receive funds from, satisfy the conditions precedent of and close on the various financings described elsewhere by the Company; the result of future financing efforts, the failure of any of which could result in the Company seeking protection under the Bankruptcy Code; the Company's indebtedness; the Company's ability to use its 'at-the-market' program; insurance coverage; general economic and market conditions impacting demand for the Company's products; potential negative impacts of a reverse stock split; potential cost, headcount and salary reduction actions may not be sufficient or may not achieve their expected results; circumstances outside of the Company's control, such as natural disasters, climate change, health epidemics and pandemics, terrorist attacks, and civil unrest; risks related to the Company's operations in China; the success of the Company's remedial measures taken in response to the Special Committee findings; the Company's dependence on its suppliers and contract manufacturer; the Company's ability to develop and protect its technologies; the Company's ability to protect against cybersecurity risks; and the ability of the Company to attract and retain employees, any adverse developments in existing legal proceedings or the initiation of new legal proceedings, and volatility of the Company's stock price. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the 'Risk Factors' section of the Company's Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025, and other documents filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC.
