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Wang Chuanfu, the BYD founder with a battery obsession
Chinese EV maker’s five-minute charge puts the disrupter one step closer to conquering global marketsFinancial Times - 3d -
This Company’s Battery Is Designed to Get Extremely Hot
Fourth Power’s thermal batteries offer several advantages over lithium ones.Inc. - Mar. 13 -
EV battery startup Northvolt files for bankruptcy in Sweden
Swedish firm unable to ‘secure the necessary financial conditions to continue in its current form’. Northvolt, the Swedish electric vehicle battery startup, has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Battery charge against fighter Diaz dismissed
A misdemeanor battery charge against combat sports star Nate Diaz, which stem from an altercation with a nightclub bouncer in Las Vegas last year, has been dismissed.ESPN - 4d -
Ailing Swedish EV battery firm Northvolt files for bankruptcy
Struggling electric vehicle battery manufacturer Northvolt says it has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
Rules for Portable Batteries on Planes Are Changing. Here’s What to Know.
Some airlines in Asia are tightening restrictions. You may have to repack or turn off your batteries before boarding flights with certain carriers.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Runner who hit opponent in head with baton faces assault and battery charge
A high school track athlete faces a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery after a viral video showed her hitting a competitor's head with her baton during a race.ABC News - Mar. 13 -
Chinese battery giant CATL posts annual revenue drop ahead of Hong Kong listing
The world's largest electric-vehicle battery maker has filed for a listing in Hong Kong, without disclosing the exact size and timeline.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
Why America is obsessed with eggs
The rise in egg prices unnerves consumers and makes us question the wider economic environment.MarketWatch - Mar. 15 -
Obsessed with: finding the best Manhattan . . . in Manhattan
One man’s tireless mission to sample the classic cocktail, with all its nuances, across its home borough in New York CityFinancial Times - 6d -
Swedish Battery Maker Northvolt Collapses, a Blow to Europe
The company and its assets will be sold after it filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, sinking Europe’s best hope for competing against Asian rivals.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Obsessed with: London’s whole roast chicken craze
It’s the hottest dish in town. Here’s where everyone’s flocking to find the tastiest and most succulent takesFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
Boss of bankrupt Northvolt urges Europe to invest in homegrown battery sector
Industry executives criticise ‘strategic failure’ by Swedish government and Brussels for allowing start-up to failFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
The North Pole: The History of an Obsession by Erling Kagge review – an adventure that can’t be topped
The Norwegian explorer – who in 1990 became the first to reach 90 degrees north without the help of machine nor beast – journeys into the past to uncover the myths, politics and pure joy of the ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
How Lyft and Baked by Melissa Stay Customer-Obsessed—Even When It’s Difficult
Brian Irving, chief marketing officer at Lyft, and Melissa Ben-Ishay, founder of Baked by Melissa, talk at Inc.’s SXSW Founders House.Inc. - Mar. 10 -
I’m obsessed with cave diving. This is the closest environment we have to space
Some of the caves I dive in are hundreds of thousands of years old and the marine life is unique. But they can be very dangerous places. Cave diving is like swimming through the history of the ...The Guardian - 6d -
Japan Is Obsessed With Baseball. M.L.B. Sees a Massive Business Opportunity.
M.L.B. has had a consistent presence in the country for more than 25 years, but Shohei Ohtani has become its accelerator.The New York Times - 6d -
“Obsessed with possession” – John Terry makes indirect dig at Enzo Maresca at Chelsea
Former Chelsea captain John Terry has appeared to take an indirect dig at current Blues manager Enzo Maresca and his style of play.The news comes after Chelsea were defeated by Arsenal in the ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Trump’s weird obsession with the arts is part of the authoritarian playbook | Charlotte Higgins
His focus on the Kennedy Center fits a pattern. From Augustus to Stalin, strongmen have sought cultural control for their own ends. In Washington, Donald Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center – ...The Guardian - 5d -
GOP lawmaker booed at town hall for saying crowd is 'obsessed' with the government
LARAMIE, Wyo. — Republican Rep. Harriet Hageman faced a torrent of heckles and boos during a town hall in deep red Wyoming as she repeatedly tried to downplay constituents' concerns about the Trump ...NBC News - 4d -
Trump’s tariff obsession is a lose-lose proposition | Steven Greenhouse
The president thinks tariffs are ‘the greatest thing ever invented’ – but his trade war seems based on fiat and whim. I’ve been writing about manufacturing in the US since the 1980s, and it’s been ...The Guardian - 16h -
Lights out at Northvolt
The collapse of the battery maker hurts Europe’s bid to rival ChinaFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
JBL Flip 7 Review: Party Time Refined
The Flip 7 adds new features, upgraded sound, and more battery.Wired - 5d -
‘Be ruthless with each other’: Tuchel’s method to get best out of England
Tactics-obsessed head coach wants his players to feel free to criticise anyone not doing their job properly. Thomas Tuchel loves to talk tactics with an obsessive attention to detail, taking in the ...The Guardian - 1d -
The Tennis Court’s Greatest Illusion
The best players in the world are obsessed with court speed and bounce, but those aren’t the only factors in outcomes.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
It is time to rewire ‘Treasury brain’
The chancellor’s Spring Statement is a chance to get away from the UK obsession with fiscal tightening that kills growthFinancial Times - Mar. 15 -
Virginia high school athlete charged with assault and battery following viral track meet baton incident
The incident occurred during a state championship meet last weekCBS Sports - Mar. 13 -
High school track athlete facing battery charge after viral video of competitor hit with baton
A Virginia high school track athlete is facing a misdemeanor charge following a viral video of her at a meet where her competitor gets struck in the head with a baton.NBC News - Mar. 13 -
7 Best Video Doorbell Cameras (2025): Smart, Battery, AI, Budget, and Subscription-Free
Never miss a delivery. These WIRED-tested picks will help you keep tabs on your front door from anywhere.Wired - Mar. 17 -
What is EV maker BYD and can its batteries really charge in five minutes?
The Chinese carmaker’s shares have jumped as investors speculated it could outdo Elon Musk’s Tesla. BYD says new charging system could be as quick as filling up a tank The leading Chinese ...The Guardian - 6d -
‘Stolen off a donkey’: why is The White Lotus so obsessed with graphic penis footage?
From Jason Isaacs’ shocking flash to Theo James wearing a prosthetic he described as ‘ginormous’, the luxury resort drama is packed with male nudity. Why are so many men going full frontal?. Lucius ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
The thin-obsessed world is growing more vicious by the minute. But fat people aren’t going anywhere | Rebecca Shaw
It’s time to open up your big fat mouths and push back against fatphobia. A strange paradox about being fat is how, at the same time as people can’t seem to see past your fatness, you can also ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
The Boys Star Jack Quaid Wants To Be In BioShock Movie, Currently Obsessed With FromSoft Games
A BioShock movie is in the works at Netflix, and The Boys actor Jack Quaid has said he would "love" to be in it. In a Reddit AMA to promote his new movie, Novocaine, Quaid said BioShock is one of ...GameSpot - Mar. 17 -
Who is Amir Khan? Why the internet is obsessed with McNeese men's basketball team manager
The internet is buzzing about McNeese State University's March Madness upset win over Clemson, but not entirely for the reasons you'd expect.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Northvolt files for bankruptcy in Sweden
Collapse of vehicle battery maker deals major blow to Europe’s bid to rival ChinaFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Northvolt’s fate teaches Europe a lesson: stick to what you’re good at
Bankruptcy dashes hope that a European EV battery maker could be capable of denting market dominance of Asian rivalsFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Google’s Pixel 9a Is $499 and Undercuts the iPhone 16e
Arriving in April, this midrange Android smartphone gets a bigger battery, a brighter screen, and even more AI.Wired - 5d -
Pitcher Julio Urías suspended through the All-Star break by MLB under domestic violence policy
Urías had pleaded no contest last May to one count of misdemeanor domestic battery.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
The Worst 7 Years in Boeing’s History—and the Man Who Won’t Stop Fighting for Answers
Fatal crashes. A door blowout. Grounded planes. Inside the citizen-led, obsessive campaign to hold Boeing accountable and prevent the next disaster.Wired - Mar. 11 -
Luke Combs says he struggles with 'pure O,' an OCD variant that's literally all in his head: 'It's not fun'
Luke Combs says he has a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder known as 'pure O,' an unofficial diagnosis where the compulsions are entirely mental.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 11
