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Senate to Expand Social Security Despite Fiscal Concerns
The move could affect Social Security solvency.Inc. - 13h -
The Unlikely Ingredient that Could End U.S. Dependence on Chinese Batteries
Batteries that use sodium could allow the U.S. to create a completely new supply chainThe Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Publishers Battle for the C-Suite
Numerous media outlets, looking for new lucrative lines of business, are pursuing newsletters and events aimed specifically at top executives.The New York Times - 2d -
E-bike battery fire destroys family home
One occupant escaped through the front door and two others were forced to climb on to the roof.BBC News - 1d -
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FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.CBS News - 3d -
China's CATL is planning a major expansion of battery swapping for electric vehicles
The world’s largest maker of batteries for electric vehicles says it will get into battery swapping in China in a big way starting next yearABC News - 3d -
China is rapidly expanding nuclear forces, says Pentagon
US defence department reports that Beijing has increased operational nuclear warhead arsenal by 20% in a yearFinancial Times - 3d -
Lithium battery fires on U.S. flights rise, FAA data shows
FAA data shows lithium battery fires are up 388% on U.S. flights since 2015, happening nearly twice per week on average. The lithium batteries inside your tablet, laptop and phones can be flammable ...CBS News - 3d -
‘Monetising data’: how Hitachi has soared with bets on AI future
New chief executive takes over streamlined conglomerate with most of its revenues and employees overseasFinancial Times - 5d -
Sorry, but This Is the Future of Food
Every farm, even the scenic ones with red barns and rolling hills, is a kind of environmental crime scene, an echo of whatever wilderness it once replaced.The New York Times - Dec. 14 -
Treasury expands language for IRA biogas tax credit
The Treasury Department’s rule for implementing the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) renewable energy tax credits will incorporate new language that will provide greater benefits for operations that ...The Hill - Dec. 12 -
Violent protests in Georgia highlight battle over the country's future
The Georgian government's move away from the European Union and closer to Russia is fueling daily protests. Here's why it matters.CBS News - Dec. 12 -
In Nigeria's lithium boom, many mines are illegal and children do much of the work
Growing demand for the lithium used in batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage has created a new frontier for mining in NigeriaABC News - Dec. 12 -
Village 'heart ripped out' by battery site plans
A total of six storage compounds are planned for the fields around a rural village near Coldstream.BBC News - Dec. 12 -
Takeaways from AP's report on child labor in Nigeria lithium mines
Growing demand for the lithium used in batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage has created a new frontier for mining in NigeriaABC News - Dec. 11 -
Why Plans to Expand Wimbledon Face a Legal Challenge
The All England Club wants to add a third stadium and 38 other courts to its footprint.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
NCAA talks expanding hoops tourney to 72 or 76
NCAA president Charlie Baker says talks are ongoing to expand the basketball tournament to 72 or 76 teams.ESPN - Dec. 11 -
OpenAI expands ChatGPT Canvas to all users
Canvas, OpenAI's text and code editor, is now available for all ChatGPT users. It also now lets people run Python code.VentureBeat - Dec. 10 -
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Stellantis, CATL to Invest $4.3 Billion in Battery Plant in Spain
The companies said production is planned to start by end of 2026 and the plant could reach 50 gigawatt hours of capacity.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 10 -
Toyota vows to move ahead with $13.9bn battery plant in North Carolina
Trump’s criticism of EV incentives casts a cloud over largest US investment in clean tech by any foreign automakerFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
China’s CATL to build $4.3bn battery factory with Stellantis in European expansion
Deal for Spanish plant comes despite EU efforts to reduce reliance on Chinese technologyFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
EV batteries may last much longer than expected: Study
The shelf-life of electric vehicle (EV) batteries may be as much as 40 percent greater than previously assumed, a new study has found. Stanford University scientists uncovered this possibility by ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Inside teamLab, the Expanding Japanese Art Collective
The art collective behind teamLab, which started in Japan, has expanded across the world, developing partnerships to pay for its immersive technology.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Plans to expand university backed by council
New buildings could be built, with new schools of medicine and business included in the proposals.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Why thermal batteries could replace lithium-ion batteries for energy storage
Thermal batteries store renewable energy as heat, offering a cost-effective way for industries like steel and cement to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Eli Lilly invests $3B to expand Wisconsin factory to help meet demand for Mounjaro, Zepbound
Eli Lilly is spending another $3 billion to bulk up manufacturing as the drugmaker seeks to stoke production of some blockbuster drugs and future productsABC News - Dec. 5 -
Stock buybacks soar as holiday rally breaks records
Buyback plans surge to a fresh record as stock market heads for biggest two-year gain in a quarter-centuryMarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
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GSK, China's Zhifei Expand Shingles Shot Collaboration
GSK extended its collaboration with Zhifei to commercialize its shingles vaccine Shingrix in China until 2034.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
Musk plans to expand Colossus AI supercomputer tenfold
Facility in Memphis expected to incorporate more than 1mn GPUs as billionaire’s xAI aims to catch up with rivalsFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
OpenAI, Anthropic Expand in Europe With Zurich Offices
OpenAI said it would set up a new office in Zurich, Switzerland, as part of efforts from the ChatGPT maker to bolster its presence in Europe as the continent emerges as a key battleground for ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Guinness supplies being limited after demand soars
Guinness-maker Diageo has placed limits on wholesale distribution of the stout to pubs in Great Britain after "exceptional demand"BBC News - Dec. 4 -
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Critical Role May Expand Into Video Games
In March 2025, the Critical Role team will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their wildly popular live play series that led to an independent media empire that includes The Legend of Vox Machina ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Why America’s economy is soaring ahead of its rivals
The country’s outperformance is rooted in long-term productivity growth that is the envy of the developed world. Could Trump’s policies endanger its lead?Financial Times - Dec. 3 -
G.M. Will Sell Stake in EV Battery Plant to LG
LG Energy Solution will now solely own a factory in Michigan that it had planned to operate through a joint venture with General Motors.The New York Times - Dec. 2
