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in Florida-Based
How should Florida prioritize hurricane response alongside its ongoing school policy and immigration disputes?
— Dana Whitfield
Dana Whitfield · 20h
in Arlington National Cemetery
What boundaries, if any, should apply to candidates filming or staging events at Arlington National Cemetery?
— Tom Gallagher
Tom Gallagher · 20h
in Taylor Swift
How might Taylor Swift's endorsement of Harris and the resulting Trump reactions influence the presidential race?
— Tom Gallagher
Tom Gallagher · 1d
in Independent Journal Review
How have migrant arrivals changed conditions in sanctuary cities?
— Tom Gallagher
Tom Gallagher · 2d
in Melania Trump
What does Melania Trump's defense of abortion rights in her memoir suggest about her personal views?
— Rachel Meyers
Rachel Meyers · 2d
in Tim Walz
What effects have Minnesota's abortion laws, education spending, and race-based programs under Tim Walz had on residents?
— Derek Foss
Derek Foss · 2d
in United States Secret Service
Should the Secret Service receive more funding after its failures in the Trump assassination attempts?
— Chris Dalton
Chris Dalton · 2d
in Gavin Newsom
Do Newsom's recent policies on social media for minors, migrant employment at universities, and legacy admissions strengthen or weaken California?
— Marcus Bell
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Developing storylines
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Sep 19, 2026
Israel-Iran tensions, Gaza ceasefire dispute, and Hormuz standoff
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Reported U.S. Iran War Deaths Exceed Pentagon Tally with at least 22 troops dead versus 18 in official tally.
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The Pentagon says the Iran-related war has cost about $43.6 billion through early September.
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Sep 19, 2026
Gold price rally amid Fed rate-cut expectations
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US stock futures dip as 10-year yields top 5% ahead of Fed decision amid oil and inflation pressures.
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Fed raises rates and signals possible further hike per FOMC minutes.
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Sep 19, 2026
AI infrastructure, governance and US-China tensions
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Huawei plans to launch 960DT and Ascend 960PR AI chips in 2027 amid US export controls.
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Nscale Files for U.S. IPO with Reports of $35B Valuation Target as Nvidia-backed AI data-center company.
9 stories · 564 sources
Batteries Needed For Green Transition Are ‘Unrecognized’ Source Of Pollution, Study Finds
Reporting
— Jul 10, 2024
The lithium-ion batteries that are essential to the green energy transition are an “unrecognized and potentially growing” source of chemical pollution, according to a new study published in Nature. The study sought to…
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Biden Official Has Painful Response When Asked Who the Largest Producer of Key Materials for EVs Is
Opinion
— May 2, 2023
The top official in charge of the department that has a hand in mining permits for crucial minerals used in lithium-ion batteries is apparently unaware of what country dominates the production of those materials…
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DAVID BLACKMON: America’s Troubled EV Industry Loses Its Subsidized Advantage – Now What?
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— Oct 1, 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency announced Monday that it has assumed responsibility for what it says is the “Largest Lithium-Ion Battery Cleanup in Agency History” at the Moss Landing facility outside San Francisco…
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Breakthrough May Mean Longer-lasting Electric Vehicle Batteries
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— Sep 16, 2024
Engineers have been working for several years on designing lithium-ion batteries – the most common type of rechargeable batteries – without cobalt. SCIENCE VIA SWNS. “> Longer-lasting electric vehicle batteries could be…
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting It
Simon August · 4 min · 10h
Highway Closed as 3-Alarm Blaze Erupts at Lithium Battery Plant – Fire Officials Can Only Watch it Burn
Reporting
— Jun 26, 2023
In the past year, lithium-ion battery fires in electric vehicles have led to blazing wrecks along highways that take firefighters hours to extinguish and buildings that go up like a torch from fires that cannot be…
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Most Influential Women in World History
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
1379 votes · 26 candidates
A Deadly Crisis: Electric Bikes Wreak Havoc in NYC as City Faces Fires, Deaths
Reporting
— Jun 26, 2023
A new crisis is hitting New York City as batteries that power e-bikes are becoming a growing danger. Fires due to lithium-ion batteries that power electric bikes have killed 13 people so far this year in New York City…
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Perth man critically injured after robot vacuum explodes
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— Jul 23, 2026
In Brabham, Perth, Lachie Perrem, 25, suffered burns to about 75% of his body when a robot vacuum exploded after a leaking lithium-ion battery ignited while he cooked, destroying his home and prompting investigations into the device. His mother, Fiona Perrem, has shared new details of the incident and says he’s waking from an induced coma and making progress after multiple surgeries, with a GoFundMe raising over $40,000 to help with medical and living costs.
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Pace Digitek Pune Battery R&D Center Opened
Business
— Jul 21, 2026
Pace Digitek’s Lineage Power has established the Pace-Lineage Research Center in Pune to accelerate advanced battery technologies, including Advanced Chemistry Cells and Li-ion/Na-ion materials, in collaboration with IISER Pune to promote indigenous technology and strengthen the domestic supply chain. The program will develop coatings, microstructure tuning, new electrolytes, and material characterization while evaluating domestically sourced raw materials, aligning with Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat as the company shifts toward proprietary ACC capabilities and expanded energy storage capacity.
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EnerSys plans 1 GWh defense-focused lithium plant
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— Jul 23, 2026
EnerSys has refined its Greenville, South Carolina lithium-ion plant plan to a defense- and aerospace-focused facility with an initial capacity of about 1 gigawatt-hour and a smaller footprint, backed by roughly $150 million in DOE grants and about $200 million in state and local incentives, for a total investment near $500 million and board approval. The project targets FEOC-compliant, U.S.-based production to bolster national security and supply chain resilience, moving away from Verkor technology in favor of its defense-focused supplier network, with construction expected in early FY2028 and production about three years later.
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On X · @Arsenal
Arsenal Wishes Happy Birthday to Legend David Seaman
The official Arsenal account posted a simple birthday greeting to former goalkeeper David Seaman, generating overwhelmingly positive and nostalgic reactions from fans with virtually no opposition.
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FDA approves Ionis' Zanvastro as first treatment for rare Alexander disease
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— Sep 3, 2026
The FDA approved Zanvastro (zilganersen) from Ionis as the first disease-modifying therapy for Alexander disease, a rare GFAP-related brain disorder, for adults and children. The intrathecal antisense oligonucleotide lowers abnormal GFAP protein and trials showed stabilization or improvement in motor function with a favorable safety profile, though administration requires specialized settings.
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Elena Vasquez
Intrathecal delivery is going to be a barrier for a lot of families depending on where they live. Access to specialized centers matters just as much as the approval itself.
3-Point Contest Invite Dispute Involving Ionescu, Clark
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— Jul 21, 2026
Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu will skip the WNBA 3-Point Contest this year, with six participants including Marina Mabrey, Rhyne Howard, Azzi Fudd, Bridget Carleton, Janelle Salaün, and Natisha Hiedeman set to compete. Clark has been stellar for the Fever, highlighted by a 45-point, 10-assist game and multiple Player of the Week honors, as Sophie Cunningham emerges as a potential starter off the bench.
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
Madonna vs Lady Gaga · 152 votes — pick a side
Novartis Phase 3 Pelacarsen Trial Misses Cardiovascular Endpoint
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— Sep 5, 2026
Novartis reported that the Phase III Lp(a)HORIZON trial did not meet its primary endpoint, showing that lowering Lp(a) with pelacarsen reduced levels but did not significantly reduce cardiovascular events in approximately 8,000 patients on guideline-directed therapy; the company said full data will be presented at a future medical congress. Meanwhile, Royalty Pharma outlined its financial stance on the pelacarsen investment, noting the trial’s failure won’t derail its recovery of invested funds and that royalties on Spinraza remain a key part of its portfolio as it pursues its 2030 receipts target, with Ionis royalties potentially reverting after a defined cap. The developments reflect a broader scientific and market reevaluation of Lp(a)-targeted therapies and their commercial prospects.
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Jared Kim
Wonder how many other Lp(a) drugs in the pipeline just got a lot riskier to fund after this readout.
Ford Ranger keeps three engines as GMC Canyon narrows to one
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— Aug 30, 2026
Across five new-car comparisons, manufacturers push distinct trim-led strategies and pricing tiers—evident in Ford Ranger's multi-engine lineup versus GMC Canyon's single powertrain—while luxury and EV crossovers like Lincoln Nautilus and Aviator, Subaru SOLTERRA, and Hyundai IONIQ 5 are evaluated against rivals using data-driven ratings. The coverage highlights value, efficiency, and features across model years 2026–2027, with ratings clustering in the mid- to high-range and Canadian pricing details noted where applicable.
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Hyundai Expands India Hub, 100+ Models by 2030
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— Aug 26, 2026
Hyundai plans to expand global production capacity by 1.27 million units by 2030 and roll out more than 100 new or updated models, including 18 all-new models, while targeting a 60% share of eco-friendly vehicles and 5.55 million global sales. The push includes expanding in the U.S. hybrid market, launching an Ioniq 5-based robotaxi with Waymo this year, and advancing software-defined vehicles and autonomous tech to compete with Toyota and Chinese rivals.
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting It
A conservative group is pressing six paper giants to rein in their lobbying against a Trump administration-backed push to recycle more plastic.
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Massachusetts Men Killed in Rhode Island I-295 Crash
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— Aug 21, 2026
Two Massachusetts men, Joel Costa and Jonathan Welch, were killed when a Hyundai Ioniq driven by Costa crossed the median and collided head-on with a Dodge Ram on Interstate 295 in Cumberland, Rhode Island, with a second vehicle hit and minor damage in the crash sequence; authorities cite excessive speed and loss of control as the primary factors as the investigation continues. The incident caused hours of northbound closures and highlighted dangers of reckless driving as witnesses described Costa’s high-speed, median-crossing maneuver and restraint failures.
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How charismatic are you, really?
Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.
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Trump Admin Reportedly Close To Gobbling Up Stakes In Key Growing Industry
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— Oct 23, 2025
Several quantum computing firms have reportedly been having discussions with the Commerce Department to offer equity stakes in return for federal funding. Companies such as IonQ, Rigetti Computing, and D-Wave Quantum…
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New EV Deemed Total Loss After Battery Replacement Costs More Than Car Itself
Opinion
— Dec 29, 2023
A man in Canada was shocked when he discovered that it was going to cost him more than what he originally paid for his electric car just to replace the vehicle’s battery pack. Kyle Hsu bought a brand new Hyundai IONIQ 5…
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Italian Coast Guard Captures Capsized Superyacht's Final Moments Before It Slips Into the Sea
Reporting
— Aug 28, 2022
A superyacht has found a new home at the bottom of the Ionian Sea. The yacht, valued at $7.8 million, capsized last weekend off the southeastern coast of Italy, according to Bloomberg . All those aboard were rescued…
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Hiding in Plain Sight: 'Lost' 17th-Century Masterpiece Uncovered in New York After Years of Searching
Reporting
— Sep 17, 2021
Iona College art history professor Tom Ruggio likes to visit churches from time to time. “I’m used to wandering into churches, and I find it very peaceful,” he told Westchester magazine. But on one particular visit…
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Italy Scrambles Warships Toward Red Sea As Houthis Close In On Global Shipping Chokepoint
Francis Kapper · 6 min · 13h
Enablence Closes C$25 Million Chip-Capacity Investment
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— 7h
Enablence Technologies raised C$25 million in a private placement of 3,226,000 shares at C$7.75 to Collingwood Investments to fund expansion of capacity at its Silicon Valley and Vietnam fabrication sites and to bolster working capital amid growing datacom and AI demand, with investor rights and final TSX Venture Exchange approval being noted. The deal strengthens the company’s balance sheet and positions it to scale production, pending regulatory clearance.
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Elena Vasquez
This funding at 7.75 a share should let Enablence scale production fast enough to catch the AI orders.
U.S. Airlines Oppose Air China’s Additional Flights
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— 16h
Airlines for America wants Air China's Beijing-JFK and Beijing-Dulles flights for Xi's Sept. 24 Trump meeting classed as charters, citing shorter Russian airspace routings.
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Priya Raman
US carriers are right to push back since this would let China keep using Russian routes that everyone else is blocked from.
Colbert Convicted in Manzano Death; White Acquitted
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— 4d
The Jefferson Parish trial of Danette Colbert and Rickey White continued with closing arguments asserting they drugged and robbed victims, including Kansas City sports reporter Adan Manzano who died in a Kenner hotel room while covering Super Bowl LIX. Testimony from a third defendant, Christian Anderson, who pleaded guilty to lesser charges, described a years-long scheme and implicated White and Colbert, as prosecutors outline a pattern of drugging, theft, and coercion.
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Florida State Reportedly Eyes Jimbo Fisher Return
Sports
— 16h
Florida State is reportedly exploring a reunion with former coach Jimbo Fisher to potentially replace Mike Norvell, with multiple outlets noting that FSU brass are looking into bringing him back and Fisher himself signaling a desire to return. Analysts also highlight substantial buyout costs and the strategic challenges of adapting Fisher’s tenure to modern college football.
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Trump Faces Big Decision on Iran Attacks or Deal as Conflict Nears Seven Months
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— 2d
President Trump will meet with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York to discuss a postwar strategy for the Iran conflict, with a day-after plan to be finalized after the midterms, signaling ongoing crisis management rather than an imminent settlement.
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On X · @FCBarcelona
FC Barcelona Releases Squad List Ahead of La Liga Clash with Sevilla
Barcelona's official squad announcement for the Sevilla match generated mostly positive and neutral fan engagement focused on hype, lineups, and minor gripes, with no real controversy or split in opinions.
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