Tobias Carroll

New York

Writer and Editor at Freelance

IN THE SIGHT, Feb 2024, @WhiskeyTitBooks Also: EX-MEMBERS, POLITICAL SIGN, TRANSITORY, REEL @tobiascarroll.bsky.social | He/him

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Articles

Why Has EV Adoption Been So Widespread in Norway?

5 days ago | insidehook.com | Tobias Carroll

Here’s an encouraging piece of information for electric vehicle enthusiasts: in 2024, close to 90% of new vehicle sales in Norway were sales of EVs. This is an impressive figure for any country, but it’s especially so given that research has shown that colder temperatures can reduce EVs’ driving range — and Norway doesn’t exactly have a balmy tropical climate. What are the factors that have made Norway an EV success story?
Sumo Wrestling Is Making an Impact in NYC

6 days ago | insidehook.com | Tobias Carroll

The city just had its first amateur tournament Earlier this year, Lisa Sanaye Dring’s play Sumo opened at New York City’s Public Theater to positive reviews.
GM Is Now Canada's Top EV Seller

6 days ago | insidehook.com | Tobias Carroll

One of the biggest stories in the electric vehicle world in recent months has been Tesla — more specifically, the extent to which Elon Musk’s public statements and forays into politics have been to the detriment of his EV company. In April, The New York Times reported on a global drop in sales for Tesla — and now, more specific elements of that drop are coming into focus, along with the companies that stand to benefit from Tesla’s issues.
Lawsuit Accuses Zion Williamson of Rape, Abuse

6 days ago | insidehook.com | Tobias Carroll

The lawsuit was filed on Thursday A lawsuit filed on Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court accused New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson of a number of unsettling acts, including — but not limited to — rape.
Fire Threatens Part of Joshua Tree National Park

1 week ago | insidehook.com | Tobias Carroll

According to the National Park Service, Joshua Tree National Park is home to around 870,000 of its namesake trees. It’s made for one of the most visually distinctive parks in the country, a singular place to take in one of the plant kingdom’s most visually striking members. That doesn’t mean that the trees in question aren’t still at risk, however — in recent years, climate change has emerged as a particular threat to them.
A New Study Found Forever Chemicals in Beer

1 week ago | insidehook.com | Tobias Carroll

When you’re selecting a beer, what qualities do you look for? It might be a certain style; it could be specific hops or a specific approach to brewing. Odds are pretty good, however, that you’re not opting for a pint, can or bottle in the hopes that you’ll ingest some sort of unwanted chemical. Unfortunately, the results of a new study suggest that that could be an unwanted ingredient in more beers than you’d hope.
A New "Real Time With Bill Maher" Had Show Business on its Mind

1 week ago | insidehook.com | Tobias Carroll

Is a memoir also a kind of obituary? That was one of the subjects Bill Maher brought up when Barry Diller joined him on this week’s Real Time. Diller, who is 83, was there to talk about his own memoir Who Knew. Maher stated the obvious: that Diller was unlikely to have another 80-odd years on Earth to chronicle in a second volume.
Cuba's Sugar Shortages Could Lead to Rum Shortages

1 week ago | insidehook.com | Tobias Carroll

Countries all over the world are experiencing issues with agriculture for a host of reasons; some of those issues have gone on to impact other aspects of society, including politics. For Cuba, widespread agricultural issues have recently led to significantly less sugar being produced. This is an issue in its own right, but it’s also led to some cascading issues down the line, including in one spirit famously associated with the island nation: rum.
Hyatt Gets Unscripted for Its Latest Brand Launch

1 week ago | insidehook.com | Tobias Carroll

The way we travel in the 21st century is changing, and the things travelers are looking for in a place to stay are shifting along with it. It isn’t at all surprising to see some hospitality giants debuting new brands with an eye towards attracting customers who might not have gravitated there before — or to open literal doors in new markets. With the announcement of its new brand Unscripted, Hyatt recently made its own forays in this very direction.
Hyatt Gets Unscripted for Its Latest Brand Launch

1 week ago | bigrapidsnews.com | Tobias Carroll

The way we travel in the 21st century is changing, and the things travelers are looking for in a place to stay are shifting along with it. It isn't at all surprising to see some hospitality giants debuting new brands with an eye towards attracting customers who might not have gravitated there before - or to open literal doors in new markets. With the announcement of its new brand Unscripted, Hyatt recently made its own forays in this very direction.