## The world's first electric and self-propelled container ship – Yara Birkeland – has departed for its maiden voyage in the Oslo fjord. It will cut 1,000 tonnes of CO2 and replace 40,000 trips by diesel-powered trucks a year.

Authored by kongsberg.com

It will cut 1,000 tonnes of CO 2 and replace 40,000 trips by diesel-powered trucks a year, says Svein Tore Holsether, CEO of Yara.

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Fisheries, Ocean Policy Bjørnar Skjæran on Yara Birkeland and Geir Håøy, CEO of the Kongsberg Group.

Friday morning, he welcomed Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy Bjørnar Skjæran on Yara Birkeland, after the ship had completed its maiden voyage to Oslo, Norway.

Yara Birkeland, which has already received wide coverage in Norwegian and international media, has been developed in collaboration with the Kongsberg Group (KONGSBERG).

The ship was built by VARD with financial support from Enova, and will be in commercial operation from 2022.

Yara Birkeland will transport mineral fertilizer between Porsgrunn and Brevik and will contribute to significant emission cuts during transport.

Yara Birkeland is the result of the strong knowledge and experience we have in the Norwegian maritime cluster and industry. »

### Megachurch leader who calls himself the 'son of God' charged with sex trafficking

Authored by nbcnews.com

The indictment includes three Los Angeles-based administrators of Quiboloy’s church who were charged last year.

The superseding indictment contains a raft of charges, including conspiracy, sex trafficking of children, sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion, marriage fraud, money laundering, cash smuggling and visa fraud.

Some also had sex with Quiboloy on scheduled “night duty,” including some minors such as a 15-year-old girl, according to the indictment. »

### Trump megadonor Louis DeJoy in jeopardy as Postmaster General after Biden nominates two new board members

Authored by independent.co.uk

However Mr DeJoy found a strategic ally in Mr Bloom, a Democrat who chaired the board.

Mr Bloom previously held several positions in the Obama administration including a role in the government bailout and reorganising of automakers Chrysler and General Motors.

Earlier this year Mr DeJoy announced more service cuts as part of a 10-year plan to reform the agency’s finances. »

### Octopuses, crabs and lobsters to be recognised as sentient beings under UK law following LSE report findings

Authored by lse.ac.uk

Octopuses, crabs and lobsters will receive greater welfare protection in UK law following an LSE report which demonstrates that there is strong scientific evidence that these animals have the capacity to experience pain, distress or harm.

The UK government has today confirmed that that the scope of the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill will be extended to all decapod crustaceans and cephalopod molluscs.

One way the UK can lead on animal welfare is by protecting these invertebrate animals that humans have often completely disregarded.". »

### Leaked Texts: Jan. 6 Organizers Say They Were ‘Following POTUS’ Lead’

Authored by rollingstone.com

The conversations revealed new details of the rally organizers’ coordination with the Trump White House.

The text messages provide a deeper understanding of what that cooperation entailed, including an in-person meeting at the White House.

Rally organizers also described working with Trump’s team to announce the event, promote it, and grant access to VIP guests. »

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