A Porschebacked Startup Is Building A Massive Battery Recycling Plant to Boost Europes Ev Industry

USDA documented insects and slime at Boar's Head plants, records show

Government inspectors documented unsanitary conditions at several Boar’s Head deli meat plants, not just the factory that was shut down last year after a deadly outbreak of listeria poisoning, ...

NBC News - 13h

Why $10 Million Is the Hardest Number for Startups to Hit

It’s a wonderful mirage, but it rarely works, so why do we keep falling for it?

Inc. - 1d

Europe Wasn’t Built to Be Like This

Schengen is now a symbol of the migration crisis driving the backlash against globalization and the ascendance of illiberalism.

The New York Times - 2d

AI set to fuel surge in new US gas power plants

Climate targets in peril as Big Tech turns to fossil fuels to feed energy demand

Financial Times - 2d

UK pledges huge increase in computing capacity to build AI industry

Labour to expand sovereign computing power in response to report by British venture capitalist

Financial Times - 2d

It’s Now Possible to Make Batteries Out of Paper

This startup just won an award at CES for its paper-based battery.

Inc. - 4d

Israel Strikes Ports and a Power Plant in Houthi-Controlled Parts of Yemen

Israel and its allies have escalated strikes against the Houthis, trying to force the Iran-backed group to stop firing on Israel and Red Sea shipping.

The New York Times - 4d

High cost of weight loss drugs drives employers to require nutrition counseling, in boost for startups

Startup Virta Health saw 60% revenue growth last year, topping $100 million, driven by demand for its employer weight loss management program.

CNBC - 4d

The Character-Building Tool Kit

Learning to care for others or the common good should be a fundamental part of education.

The New York Times - 5d

U.A.W. Seeks Union Election at Ford Battery Plant in Kentucky

The United Automobile Workers union asked a federal labor regulator to conduct an election at a factory Ford jointly owns with a South Korean battery company.

The New York Times - 6d

Scotland to host 3 biggest battery energy storage systems in Europe

Investment by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners comes as boost to SNP government before next year’s elections

Financial Times - 6d

Europe's biggest battery farm to be built on coal mine, developers say

Developers confirms £800m investment across two sites in Scotland to support the growth in renewables

BBC News - 6d

Pentagon blacklisting of China’s EV battery maker puts US banks in bind

Involvement in Hong Kong secondary listing of CATL raises reputational risks for Wall Street groups

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Exxon sues California attorney general, environmental groups for disparaging its recycling initiatives

ExxonMobil on Monday sued California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) and a group of environmental activist groups, alleging they colluded on a campaign of defamation against the oil giant’s plastic ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Pentagon blacklists Tencent, largest Chinese EV battery maker

The Defense Department has added dozens of Chinese firms to a list of companies that are prohibited from working with the Pentagon and defense industry due to their alleged ties with China's ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Europe Wanted to Lead the World on EVs. Its Carmakers Can’t Keep Up

The lack of cheap EVs and the reliance on combustion engines is putting Europe’s plan to ban new petrol cars by 2035 at risk.

Wired - Jan. 7

9 million tulips, spinning library shelves: The massive backlot builds of 'Wicked'

'I'm not interested in standing in front of a blue screen with a digital design,' says 'Wicked' production designer Nathan Crowley. 'I want to make things.'

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7

These EV 'Battery Belt' Towns Are Betting Trump Won't Ditch Them

Ford, Hyundai and other carmakers are cranking up new EV battery factories, while uncertainty looms over Biden-era subsidies for them.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Nvidia unveils Mega Omniverse blueprint for building industrial robot fleet digital twins

Nvidia unveils Mega Omniverse blueprint for building industrial robot fleet digital twins.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

Volkswagen and Xpeng to build super-fast charging network in China for EVs

Volkswagen has ramped up its focus on China via an investment in Xpeng and an aggressive electric vehicle launch schedule.

CNBC - Jan. 6

Thousands of flights disrupted by massive winter storm

Thousands of flights have been canceled or delayed by a massive winter storm set to impact tens of millions of Americans. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports from Washington.

NBC News - Jan. 6

'Box of tricks' - Igamane takes 'massive steps' at Rangers

Hamza Igamane continues his impressive debut season at Rangers with a wonderful hat-trick in the 3-3 draw away to Hibernian.

BBC News - Jan. 5

5 Ways This Startup Puts Values in Action

This AI company’s values help drive its booming biotech business.

Inc. - Jan. 5

Europe is not a business backwater

Comparisons with the US stock market undersell the continent’s companies and their potential

Financial Times - Jan. 5

The Rastafarians opening up Caribbean cannabis farms to build a flourishing medical industry

After a 2018 amnesty, the government of St Vincent and the Grenadines is now backing Rastafarian growers’ efforts to promote the benefits of marijuana. On Golba Hill on the Caribbean island of St ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Is Europe dream a reality for Bournemouth?

Bournemouth are on a club-record unbeaten run in the Premier League and are just three points off the top four, so could the dream of European football become a reality?

BBC News - Jan. 4

6 Rules for Startup Fundraising

Lessons learned from my startup’s most recent fundraising round.

Inc. - Jan. 4

Zoo recycles old Christmas trees - and the animals love it

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm in north Somerset has recycled thousands of trees in the past five years.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Tesla's Annual Sales Dropped for the First Time—but the EV Industry Keeps Growing

Electric vehicle sales are growing globally overall, despite Tesla's recent slump.

Wired - Jan. 4

This Colorado Startup Is Challenging NASA in the Concorde 2.0 Race

Boom Supersonic is trying to build a quieter, 21st century supersonic jetliner.

Inc. - Jan. 3

15 Best Outdoor Security Cameras (2025): Battery-Powered, LTE, No Subscription

These weatherproof outdoor security cams keep a watchful eye on your property while you get on with life. Our list includes battery-powered and LTE devices and options that need no subscription.

Wired - Jan. 3

China’s Zhangzhou nuclear plant Unit 1 begins commercial operations

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

Industrial policy must be practical not performative

New structures and pronouncements mean little unless business takes them seriously — there is no appetite for talking shops

Financial Times - Jan. 2

At least 3 dead, multiple injured in massive New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion in Hawaii

At least three people are dead and two dozen are injured after a New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion in a Honolulu residential neighborhood, officials said.

NBC News - Jan. 2

The 17 Best EVs Coming in 2025

After Jaguar’s chaotic relaunch and the pomp and theater of Tesla’s Cybercab reveal party, it’s hard to imagine the coming year will top 2024—until you see our picks for the best EVs of 2025.

Wired - Jan. 1

The UK office landlords selling yoga and pot plants as well as space

Fully managed offices show owners trying new ways to attract tenants

Financial Times - Jan. 1

A Porschebacked Startup Is Building A Massive Battery Recycling Plant to Boost Europes Ev Industry

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