Rivian has unlocked another $1 billion investment from Volkswagen as part of their ongoing electric vehicle partnership. The funding follows successful testing of a new vehicle platform that integrates Rivian's software and electrical architecture. The deal reflects growing collaboration between the two companies as they work to accelerate EV development and production.

The Breakdown:

• New funding: $1B tied to development milestones
• Joint platform: Shared EV architecture progressing
• Strategic alliance: Collaboration aimed at scaling electric vehicles

The Angle: Partnerships are becoming essential in the EV race. By joining forces, Rivian and Volkswagen are betting that collaboration can outpace competition.

Savannah Guthrie Set to Return to 'TODAY' in April

Savannah Guthrie will return to the TODAY show on April 6 after an extended absence following her mother's disappearance. The case remains unsolved.

Suspect Charged in 1990 'Lovers' Lane' Murders

Authorities have charged a 64-year-old man in connection with a 1990 double homicide known as the "Lovers' Lane" case. The arrest marks a breakthrough in the decades-old investigation.

Nepal Swears In Young Prime Minister Following Election Win

Balendra Shah, a former rapper and Kathmandu mayor, has been sworn in as Nepal's prime minister at age 35. He is among the youngest leaders in the country's history and faces pressure to deliver economic reforms.

Legendary Broadway restaurant Sardi's will temporarily close this summer for renovations as ownership transitions after more than 50 years. The iconic venue, famous for its celebrity caricatures, is expected to preserve its historic charm while updating its space.

Meanwhile, Love Island USA star JaNa Craig is partnering with Truly Hard Seltzer to launch a new reality miniseries, Truly Unscripted. The project will follow a real-life friend group and premiere on YouTube this spring.

No body is truly injury-proof, but research shows you can reduce injury risk by 50-70% through strategic training. Studies from sports medicine journals identify the top injury predictors: poor movement patterns, muscle imbalances, inadequate recovery, and training load spikes exceeding 10% weekly increases. Professional athletes spend 20-30% of training time on prehab—mobility, stability, and corrective work—while recreational lifters skip it entirely. The irony? Most injuries are preventable through consistent low-level maintenance work that takes 15 minutes daily.

Perform a 10-minute dynamic warm-up before every session targeting mobility and muscle activation. Add 10 minutes of dedicated ankle, hip, and shoulder mobility work 3-4 times weekly. Strengthen weak links: rotator cuffs, glutes, and core through targeted exercises twice weekly. Follow the 10% rule: never increase training volume or intensity by more than 10% weekly. Deload every 4-6 weeks by reducing volume 40-50% to allow full recovery. Address pain immediately rather than training through it—small issues become major injuries when ignored. Injury prevention is boring until you're sidelined for months wishing you'd done it.

The Eisenhower Matrix divides tasks into four quadrants: urgent-important, not urgent-important, urgent-not important, and neither. Research shows that high performers spend 60% of time in Quadrant 2 (important but not urgent)—strategy, relationships, skill-building—while average performers spend 70% of time in Quadrant 1 (urgent-important) constantly firefighting. President Eisenhower famously said "What is important is seldom urgent, and what is urgent is seldom important." Mastering this distinction is the difference between reactive and strategic careers. Most people confuse urgency with importance and stay trapped in shallow work.

Audit your last week: categorize every task into the four quadrants honestly. Quadrant 1 (urgent-important): do immediately. Quadrant 2 (important-not urgent): schedule deliberately.

Packing cubes transform your suitcase into tidy, structured sections so you always know where everything is—and never overpack "just in case."

Pro Tip: Use different cube sizes to force limits. If it doesn't fit, it doesn't go.

For luxury, Hôtel Plaza Athénée on Avenue Montaigne offers Eiffel views and Dior-level elegance (€800-1,500/night). Le Bristol Paris combines palace-level service with rooftop pool and Michelin dining (€700-1,200). Hôtel Lutetia in Saint-Germain delivers Art Deco glamour and Left Bank intellectualism (€600-1,000).

Boutique travelers love Hôtel Providence in the 10th with quirky design and local flavor (€180-300). Hôtel des Grands Boulevards offers Parisian style and excellent restaurant (€200-350). Budget options include Generator Paris hostel in the 10th (€30-40 dorms, €90-120 privates) or Airbnbs in outer arrondissements (€80-150/night). Pro tip: Stay Left Bank (5th, 6th, 7th) for classic Paris, Marais (3rd, 4th) for nightlife and dining, Montmartre (18th) for village charm, or 10th/11th for local vibes and value. Avoid 1st arrondissement (too touristy) and far outer districts. Métro makes location flexible. Book 6+ months ahead for spring (April-June) and fall (September-October) when weather is perfect. Summer is hot and touristy; winter is atmospheric but cold.

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