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GM’s Battery Plans: Why the Shift Away From LFP Might Make Sense

June 11, 2026

General Motors once planned to use lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in some of its future electric vehicles. LFP batteries are cheaper and last longer, which makes them great for budget-friendly cars. But now, the company seems to be changing its mind. Instead of focusing on LFP, GM is betting

entertainment

Summer nights call for gripping stories, not just cool drinks

June 11, 2026

When the sun refuses to set and rain keeps everyone indoors, turning on the TV for a crime drama feels like a smart move. British series in this genre often surprise viewers by mixing mystery with real-life situations, taking place in unusual spots like foggy coastal towns or small-town libraries. S

opinion

Rural Alaska struggles as fuel costs skyrocket

June 11, 2026

Rural Alaskans are feeling the heat—not just from the cold but from soaring fuel prices. With each dollar added to fuel costs, rural Alaska loses $100 million, according to researchers tracking the economic impact. Small towns face the worst of it as gasoline hits $9 per gallon in some places like B

politics

US pressures Cuba with sanctions as global critics raise concerns

June 11, 2026

The US government has doubled down on its economic restrictions against Cuba, arguing they only affect the country’s leadership—not everyday citizens. But human rights groups say these sanctions hurt regular people by making food, medicine, and electricity harder to get. The UN recently joined the c

finance

Gas Prices Bounce Back as Summer Heat Builds

June 11, 2026

Natural gas prices climbed slightly this week after hitting a two-week low. The jump came as weather forecasts predicted hotter temperatures spreading across the U. S. , especially in the Midwest and East Coast. More people would crank up their air conditioners, increasing demand for electricity—and

environment

Biofuel growth could worsen food prices as oil spikes

June 11, 2026

Rising global oil costs have pushed more countries to add biofuels to gasoline. Governments in America, Indonesia, Brazil and Thailand now require extra plant-based fuel to be mixed into regular petrol. This move follows attacks that disrupted Middle East oil routes and pushed crude toward $100 a ba

entertainment

Knicks Fans in the Spotlight: Big Names Show Up for the Finals

June 10, 2026

Basketball isn’t just about the players on the court—sometimes, the most interesting part of the game happens in the stands. The 2026 NBA Finals have turned Madison Square Garden into a star-studded event, with Hollywood’s biggest names trading their usual red carpets for courtside seats. The Knicks

technology

GM’s New App and Tech: Making EV Charging and Energy Sharing Easier

June 10, 2026

General Motors is rolling out tools to make electric vehicles more practical for everyday use. Starting June 9, GM’s app will let owners find and pay for charging stations in one place. The update covers nearly 70% of fast chargers in the U. S. , including Tesla and Electrify America stations. Owner

technology

A Smarter Way to Track EV Batteries

June 10, 2026

Electric cars and power storage systems need trusted batteries, but spotting problems early is tricky. A new chip from Texas Instruments aims to change that. It monitors up to 26 battery cells at once, giving engineers a detailed picture of how each cell behaves. Instead of waiting for a battery to

lifestyle

From New York Finance to Baja Fishing: A Life Rewritten

June 10, 2026

A 43-year-old woman left her high-powered job in Manhattan to start over in a small fishing town in Baja, Mexico. Raised in Oregon, she took an unconventional path into policy work before landing in finance. The pandemic gave her the push she needed to make the move permanent. She fell for Agua Amar