Environment
The solid-state batteries hype is fading – prompting auto giants to consider alternatives
Car batteries at a factory in Nanjing in China’s eastern Jiangsu province. Str | Afp | Getty Images PARIS, France — The push to commercialize solid-state batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) is well underway, but analysts say auto giants could be on the cusp of turning to a different kind of transformative science. Solid-state batteries […]
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Google inks deal with nuclear company as data center power demand surges
People take photos in front of a giant Google logo at Google’s Bay View campus in Mountain View, California on Aug 13, 2024 where the “Made by Google” media event was held today. Josh Edelson | AFP | Getty Images Google said Monday that it will purchase power from small modular reactor developer Kairos Power, […]
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China launches war games around Taiwan, drawing ire from Taipei, Washington
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te gives a keynote address on national day to mark the 113th birthday of the Republic of China, Taiwan’s formal name, in Taipei, Taiwan October 10, 2024. Ann Wang | Reuters China’s military launched a new round of war games near Taiwan on Monday, saying it was a warning to the “separatist acts of Taiwan independence […]
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Saudi sovereign wealth fund allocates $5.2 billion in green bonds project amid diversification push
Digital render of NEOM’s The Line project in Saudi Arabia The Line, NEOM Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has allocated $5.2 billion out of $8.5 billion raised through green bonds to projects as of June 2024, according to its Allocation and Impact Report released on Friday. This allocation figure is up from $1.3 billion […]
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China cannot represent Taiwan and should work with Taipei on global challenges, Lai says
A Chinese warship navigates on waters near Pengjia Islet in northern Taiwan, in this handout image released May 23, 2024. Taiwan Coast Guard | Via Reuters China has no right to represent Taiwan, but the island is willing to work with Beijing to combat global challenges such as climate change, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday, striking both a firm and a conciliatory tone. Lai, who took office in May […]
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Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida as Category 3 storm
A satellite image shows Hurricane Milton progressing in the Gulf of Mexico before its expected landfall in Florida, Oct. 9, 2024. CIRA | NOAA | Via Reuters The National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Milton has made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida as an “extremely dangerous” Category 3 storm on Wednesday evening. The NHC said the […]
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Justice Department, FTC warn consumers of fraud, price gouging risks ahead of Hurricane Milton
People buy items ahead of Hurricane Milton expected landfall in Bradenton, Florida on October 9, 2024. Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo | AFP | Getty Images As Hurricane Milton approached landfall in western Florida on Wednesday, the Biden administration warned consumers and businesses of the heightened risk of potential fraud, price gouging and collusion that accompanies […]
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Bridgit Mendler’s space startup Northwood passes first test, connecting prototype antenna to Planet satellites
The startup’s co-founders, from left: Chief Technology Officer Griffin Cleverly, CEO Bridgit Mendler and Head of Software Shaurya Luthra. Northwood Space Northwood Space, the startup led by former television star and singer Bridgit Mendler, passed its first major development test last week by connecting with Planet Labs imagery satellites in orbit. “We’re building this global […]
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White House ‘in touch’ with airlines as Helene, Milton spark price gouging fears
US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg attends a Cabinet meeting with US President Joe Biden in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on September 20, 2024. Samuel Corum | AFP | Getty Images The Department of Transportation said Tuesday it is in contact with airlines about the affordability of their flights in […]
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Slotmaker Aristocrat works to protect its IP while moving to a digital future
Aristocrat Gaming CEO Hector Fernandez told CNBC that digital opportunities are key to the company’s future — as is ensuring its intellectual property is protected. Fernandez said he welcomes competition, but added that “one of the things that is pivotal for us is to aggressively defend our IP that we create.” The global gamemaker sued […]
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