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A leading Chinese automaker has unveiled a sodium‑ion battery prototype that it says meets top industry standards. The new design packs about 170 watt‑hours per kilogram, a figure that rivals many lithium‑ion cells. What sets it apart is the rapid charging capability: the battery can reach full char

Governors Lose Power to Pick College Trustees

The New Mexico Legislature has passed a draft change to the state Constitution that would cut the governor’s direct role in choosing members for university governing boards. The proposal, called House Joint Resolution 1, would let the Legislature set up nominating committees that guide the governor’

Local Schools Seek More Control Over Charter Budgets

In Charleston County, a group of school leaders wants state lawmakers to give local districts more say in how charter schools use their money. Daniel Prentice, the district’s chief finance officer, is urging representatives to add a clause that would require charter budgets to be approved by the

Friendship Across the Party Line: A Debate That Matters

David Axelrod, a former Obama adviser, and Scott Jennings, who has worked for President Bush, met on March 17 at Arizona State University to discuss big national issues. They were joined by former Senator Jeff Flake, now a university director. The event was part of ASU’s Dialogues for Democracy seri

Plane Crash Investigation Stalled, No Answers After Four Years

The crash of a China Eastern Boeing 737-800 in Guangxi on March 21, 2022 killed all 132 passengers and crew. That day, the aircraft went down a hillside about an hour after takeoff, making it the worst aviation disaster in China for thirty years. Aviation rules normally demand an initial report with

Trump Family Turns to Prediction Markets for New Bets

After losing his casino business, the Trump family has shifted focus to prediction markets, where people bet on a wide range of events. Donald Trump’s early push for sports betting in New Jersey was rejected by lawmakers, but today his son, Donald Trump Jr. , advises two major prediction‑market firm

health

Parents Rejecting Baby Safety Shots: A Growing Concern

Doctors in hospitals across the country have noticed a worrying rise in newborns who skip routine safety shots such as vitamin K, the hepatitis‑B vaccine and eye ointment. A study of more than five million births showed that refusals of the vitamin K shot almost doubled from 2. 9 % in 2017 to 5. 2 %

technology

Apple’s iPhone Sales Surge in China Amid Market Decline

Apple has achieved a remarkable 23 % increase in iPhone sales across China during the first nine weeks of 2026, a stark contrast to the overall market downturn that saw smartphone purchases drop by about 4 %. The growth is largely attributed to strategic pricing and the inclusion of the iPhone 17 in

technology

Flights Fly Smarter to Keep the Planet Cool