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Will new battery-powered trains replace diesel, and are they safe?

Manufacturers see lithium power as the future of rail travel in the UK - but the trains could pose unique challenges.

Researchers say Arkansas may have 19M tons of lithium critical for battery power

Researchers said in a recent article that Arkansas may have 19 million tons of lithium, which is used in rechargeable batteries for important products like phones and electric cars. The researchers ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

US power grid added battery equivalent of 20 nuclear reactors in past four years

Pace of growth helps maintain renewable energy when weather conditions interfere with wind and solar. Faced with worsening climate -driven disasters and an electricity grid increasingly supplied ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Solid-state batteries may yet catch up — but silicon anodes are winning the race to power EVs

Silicon anodes appear to be leading the way in the race to commercialize next-generation battery technologies for electric vehicles.

Business - CNBC - November 5

New Xbox Wireless Headset Revealed, Adds Improved Battery Life And Dolby Atmos Support

A new version of the Xbox Wireless headset has been revealed, and while it doesn't make massive changes to the current model, it does introduce several helpful upgrades. Priced at $110, it's now ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 22

Vietnam Elects Luong Cuong as President, Reviving Power-Sharing Arrangement

The move restores a “four pillar” government structure that divides top-level duties to avoid the rise of a single strongman.

World - The New York Times - October 21

New football regulator to be given power to tackle controversial 'parachute payments'

"Strengthened" legislation to establish an independent football regulator for the elite men's game in England is set to be introduced to parliament by the government.

How Europe’s battery champion descended into crisis

Insiders say Northvolt, Europe’s best-funded start-up, has been beset by problems from the start

Business - Financial Times - October 17

How to Remove and Replace Your AirTag’s Battery

Is your Apple AirTag running low on power? Here’s how to replace that battery and get back to tracking.

Tech - Wired - October 18

iPhone 16 Plus review: Apple’s battery beast

Enlarged iPhone gains two new buttons, faster chip and better camera, while lasting a long time on a charge. Apple’s iPhone 16 Plus takes the regular iPhone and adds two things: a much bigger ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Cubans struggle with an extended power outage and a new tropical storm

Cuba's widespread blackouts stretched into their fourth day as Hurricane Oscar crossed the island’s eastern coast with winds and heavy rain

World - ABC News - October 21

NHL Power Rankings: Time To Show The New No. 1 Team Some Respect

The NHL power rankings have another new No. 1, as some dark horses rise the ranks, and the Bruins and Oilers continue to slide. Here's the latest on all 32 teams.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Move Over, Duolingo. Dunkin’ Is the New Chaotic Social Media Power Player

The chain’s latest online shenanigans prove that everything—even a Halloween-themed doughnut—can become a meme.

Business - Inc. - October 24

Oracle announces new AI-powered electronic health record

Oracle on Tuesday announced a brand-new electronic health record that features fresh cloud and artificial intelligence capabilities.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Lewis powers West Indies to victory over new-look England

Opener Evin Lewis hits 94 as the West Indies hammer England by eight wickets in the first one-day international in Antigua.

New Funko Bitty Pop Collectibles Celebrate Classic Transformers And Power Rangers

New Funko Pop figures are coming soon, and if you're worried about space, fear not, because there are two tiny Bitty Bot figures that you can add to your collection alongside regular-sized ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 6

The solid-state batteries hype is fading – prompting auto giants to consider alternatives

Despite the hype around solid-state batteries, some analysts believe an alternative could serve as a bridge between these are traditional lithium-ion batteries.

Business - CNBC - October 16

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.

Tech - Wired - October 21

Biden administration expands tax credit for producing solar, wind and battery components

The Biden administration is expanding a federal tax credit that seeks to incentivize domestic production of components for solar and wind energy, as well as batteries. The Treasury Department ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Volvo moves to buy out Northvolt from Gothenburg battery project

Chinese-owned Swedish carmaker is reviewing options for a potential partnership

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Suzuki Motor unveils battery EV e VITARA in Europe

World - Yahoo News - November 5

WR trades galore: Cooper to Buffalo, Adams to New York & the great power rankings debate | Football 301

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon give their reactions to a HUGE day of news around the NFL before dishing out takeaways from Week 6 through the lens of their top ten power rankings.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

Mistral AI’s new language models bring AI power to your phone and laptop

Mistral AI, a rising star in the artificial intelligence arena, launched two new language models on Wednesday, potentially reshaping how businesses and developers deploy AI technology. The ...

Tech - VentureBeat - October 16

NHL Power Rankings: New No. 1 – Stars, Jets And Flames Rise While Oilers And Avalanche Fall

There's a ton of movement in the NHL power rankings early on in the season, although it's not time to overreact yet. Here's what stands out already for each team.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1 team, plus a player to pick up in fantasy from each club

With a week and change in the books, here are the early risers and fallers. Plus, get help for your fantasy roster with these early waiver targets.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

‘Young women from the ghetto were taken advantage of’: the power and pain of R&B’s ‘new jill swing’ era

The female counterpart to new jack swing, which exploded in the late 80s by fusing hip-hop, pop and R&B, was thrilling – but held back by sexism, racism and dodgy contracts. A flash of Technicolor ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

New Command Center Supporting African Power Grid Will Use GE Vernova Software

World - Yahoo News - October 24

NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1 team, plus the biggest early surprise for each club

The Rangers are the top team according to our panel of voters. Plus, we reveal the shocks of the first weeks of 2024-25.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Head of UK armed forces gains new powers in push to improve readiness for war

Government launches biggest structural shake-up of Ministry of Defence in 50 years

World - Financial Times - October 25

NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1, and the game(s) of the month for all 32 teams

A shuffle in the top three results in a new team on the throne. Plus, here's your official viewing guide to top matchups for the next 30 days.

Sports - ESPN - November 2

Cramer raves about Salesforce's star-powered plan to raise awareness of its new AI agents

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Business - CNBC - November 4

New York Philharmonic fires two players after accusations of sexual misconduct and abuse of power

The New York Philharmonic is firing principal oboist Liang Wang and associate principal trumpet Matthew Muckey after their union decided not contest the decision, which followed renewed allegations ...

Entertainment - ABC News - November 5

Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus each team's most important game down the stretch

How high did the Cardinals rise and how far did the Texans fall in our rankings?

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Foe of Drug Makers and Regulators, Is Poised to Wield New Power

President-elect Donald Trump has encouraged him to “go wild on health” but has not made clear what role Mr. Kennedy will play.

Health - The New York Times - November 6

A new era dawns. America’s tech bros now strut their stuff in the corridors of power | Carole Cadwalladr

The era that began with the Great Disruptor’s first term is over. Beware the emerging elite. In hindsight, 2016 was the beginning of the beginning. And 2024 is the end of that beginning and the ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Mathurin, Haliburton power Indiana Pacers to 132-121 win over New York Knicks

Bennedict Mathurin scored a career-high 38 points, including a career-best seven 3-pointers, and Tyrese Haliburton added 35 points and 14 assists to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 132-121 victory ...

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

GM to invest $625 million in joint venture to mine EV battery raw materials in U.S.

The deal is centered on the development, construction and operation of a lithium carbonite mining operation called Thacker Pass in Humboldt County, Nevada.