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Controversial lithium mine gets Biden approval
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Lithium mining project approved despite concerns over wildflower The Biden administration this week gave final approval to a ...4 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - BBC News
River turns orange - after iron deposits wash in from abandoned mine
The Environment Agency say it is investigationg the source of the discolouration.11 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Lithium Mine Approved Despite Possibility of Wildflower Extinction
Lithium-ion batteries are needed for clean energy, but may ironically threaten plant life in the mining process.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Biden administration approves Nevada lithium mine, amid local pushback
Federal officials on Thursday granted final approval to a southwestern Nevada lithium mining project, which they say could supply enough of the resource to power nearly 370,000 electric vehicles ...9 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Business - MarketWatch
Student-loan borrowers facing financial hardship could get debt forgiveness — if Biden’s new plan survives
Student-loan borrowers struggling financially may have a path toward debt relief if the Biden administration gets its way.17 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Business - Financial Times
US approves lithium project in push to break China’s grip on EV minerals
Biden administration issues rare mine approval for Ioneer site in Nevada and extends tax breaks to companiesYesterday - China -
Top stories - The New York Times
Boeing Strike Extended After Union Workers Reject New Contract
The vote, hours after Boeing reported a $6.1 billion loss, will extend a nearly six-week-long strike at factories where the company makes its best-selling commercial plane.Yesterday -
Sports - ESPN
$375 million UFC settlement gets first approval
A $375 million settlement to end a decade-long lawsuit between UFC fighters and the promotion has received preliminary approval from a Nevada judge.2 days ago - UFC -
Politics - The Hill
Energy & Environment — A lithium trove in Arkansas?
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Arkansas could be key lithium source, study finds Arkansas's Smackover Formation could have up to 19 million tons of lithium, ...3 days ago -
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Top stories - The New York Times
Early Voting Grows Among Republicans, and a Lithium Trove in Arkansas
Plus, the booming Halloween economy.3 days ago -
Business - The New York Times
Arkansas May Have Vast Lithium Reserves, Researchers Say
Federal and state researchers said there might be five million to 19 million tons of lithium, more than enough to meet the world’s demand for the battery ingredient.4 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Georgia-Texas controversy: Is it more important to get a call right or follow procedure?
Ironically, the call that went against Georgia and for Texas wound up helping the Bulldogs and hurting the Longhorns.4 days ago -
Tech - Wired
In the Kentucky Mountains, a Bitcoin Mining Dream Turned Into a Nightmare
When bitcoin was on a hot streak, owners of small industrial facilities in Kentucky struck up crypto mining partnerships with Chinese companies. Then things fell apart.4 days ago - Crypto -
Tech - Wired
US Government Says Relying on Chinese Lithium Batteries Is Too Risky
A new document shows the Department of Homeland Security is concerned that Chinese investment in lithium batteries to power energy grids will make them a threat to US supply chain security.4 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Illegal mines, pollution and a thirsty global market: Anger mounts over Ghana’s gold problem
Illegal small-scale gold mining in Ghana has been linked with the destruction of the environment and illness. Now it could affect the election.5 days ago -
Sports - The New York Times
They Smash Chestnuts as a Sport. Then Controversy Hit.
World Conker Championships is a light-hearted event that has attracted contestants from all over the globe. This year, a cheating scandal took it by storm.5 days ago -
World - The New York Times
Biden Talks to Netanyahu About Sinwar’s Death and Getting to a Cease-Fire
After arriving in Berlin for previously scheduled meetings, the president said he was sending the secretary of state to Israel in the coming days.October 18 - Joe Biden -
Business - CNBC
Biden forgives more student loans: 60,000 borrowers will get notices canceling $4.5 billion in debt
The Biden administration announced on Thursday that it was forgiving another $4.5 billion in student debt for over 60,000 borrowers.October 17 - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
Statistical controversy is no crime
Collecting data and summarizing them with statistics is less straightforward than many believe.October 17 -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: Uber explored bid for travel website Expedia
Also in today’s newsletter, Kamala Harris locks horns with Fox News interviewer Bret Baier and Wall Street roars backOctober 17 -
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World - The Guardian
The Crime Is Mine review – François Ozon’s 1930s crime comedy is a moreish crowdpleaser
Ozon and a stellar cast serve up an entertaining, if shallow caper that shades a little too close to #MeToo. François Ozon has directed plenty of complex, demanding and serious dramas: Everything ...October 17 -
Top stories - ABC News
Georgia judge invalidates more controversial election rules
A Georgia judge determined that seven new rules passed by the GOP-controlled state election board were "unlawful and void."October 16 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Controversial consulting firm fails to get approval for deal with Ohio teachers’ pension fund
A committee on the Ohio retired teachers’ pension fund board has decided not to move forward with the controversial consulting firm that has been the subject of News 5 investigations.October 16 -
Business - Financial Times
GM raises investment in lithium mine to nearly $1bn
US carmaker seeks to secure supply of metal expected to suffer shortfalls because of rising demand in switch to EVsOctober 16 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Lithium Americas Says GM Boosts Investment in Lithium Project
Canada’s Lithium Americas said General Motors will boost investment in the miner’s Thacker Pass project, which produces the critical ingredient for electric-vehicle batteries.October 16 -
Top stories - CBS News
Massachusetts restaurant threatened after Nazi uniforms controversy
A Hudson, Massachusetts restaurant apologized for serving World War II reenactors dressed as Nazis. Then the threats came.October 16 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Richard Seymour's ownership stake in Raiders was approved, too
More quietly than Tom Brady, Seymour quietly becomes part owner of Vegas franchise.October 16 -
Sports - ESPN
Owners approve Brady's bid to buy into Raiders
Tom Brady's purchase of a minority stake in the Raiders was approved by NFL team owners Tuesday.October 15 - NFL -
Sports - CBS Sports
Tom Brady is finally an NFL owner after getting approved to purchase a stake in the Raiders
It was a long road, but it's now officialOctober 15 - NFL -
Top stories - BBC News
Actor says Trump 'should be grateful' for controversial film
The Apprentice, which focuses on Trump's early years as a real estate tycoon, is released this week.October 15 - Donald Trump -
Top stories - NBC News
US approves deployment of troops and antimissile system to Israel
The United States is deepening its role in the conflict between Israel and Hamas with the Pentagon announcing Sunday it will send one of its most advanced anti-missile systems to Israel along with ...October 14 - Israel -
Sports - CBS Sports
Lions troll Cowboys by trying to get OT Taylor Decker a TD after 2-point conversion controversy from 2023 game
The Lions did not forgetOctober 13 - NFL -
World - The New York Times
Just Over the Border from Israel, a Hezbollah Cache of Explosives and Mines
Israel’s military showed journalists parts of what it said was Hezbollah’s deeply entrenched military infrastructure across the border in southern Lebanon.October 13 - Israel -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Canadiens: Bergevin's Controversial Call About Jean Béliveau
Marc Bergevin's reign at the helm of the Montreal Canadiens had its ups and downs but one particular call was puzzling to say the least.October 13 -
Top stories - NBC News
U.S. to send anti-missile system to Israel along with military crew to operate it
Intense overnight strikes in southern Lebanon; Israel releases Hamas documentsOctober 13 - Israel -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Pfizer's Hympavzi Approved for Treatment of Certain Types of Hemophilia
The FDA approved Pfizer’s Hympavzi, which can be an alternative to intravenous infusions often administered multiple times a week.October 11