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Ultium Cells Spring Hill, TN. September 2022.Courtesy: Ultium Cells LLCUltium Cells, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, said Monday it’s upgrading its facility in Spring Hill, Tennessee, to make low-cost electric vehicle battery cells.GM said the lithium iron phosphate battery cells — abbreviated LFP based on the elements’ chemical symbols — could be significantly cheaper than battery packs used in some EVs, in part because they don’t require expensive minerals like cobalt and nickel that are used in standard lithium-ion batteries.”This upgrade at Spring Hill will enable us to scale production of lower-cost LFP cell technologies…

At the recent Newsweek New Destinations travel summit, held in London, Dr. Aaron Salā, CEO of the Hawai’i Visitors and Convention Bureau, spoke about his desire for authentic and sustainable tourism—and also how his state is opposed to the practice of greenwashing. Greenwashing is a term used to describe the exaggerating of how sustainable a product or practice truly is and has been an issue in tourism for decades. “Hawaii has a regenerative tourism statute, that tourism itself in Hawaii must be regenerative in nature,” said Salā. “The statute, however, does not define regenerative. And so, we have this challenge…

In case it wasn’t obvious, no, that’s not the real Elmo that posted racist and antisemitic posts on Elon Musk’s X. Someone had hacked into the Sesame Street character’s X account. On Sunday, Elmo’s official account published several abusive posts, since removed. It’s not clear how the account was compromised, but the nonprofit Sesame Workshop said it was “working to restore full control of the account.” The account also called on the Trump administration to release files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, which President Trump has sought to downplay.  At the time of writing, Elmo’s hacked X account still…

CNN  —  Bruce Gamble has been flying out of Birmingham, Alabama, since the late 1980s for his job as a consultant for car dealerships. Along the way, he got to know Delta Air Lines employees at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport pretty well, making a point of greeting the customer service agents during his almost weekly travels. Jill Hickey, a part-time Delta agent who’s been with the airline for four years, got used to seeing Gamble stop by the customer service counter to get a water after his flights. Little did either of them know those encounters would save his life. Hickey,…

These flavor-packed burgers are a spin on a spiced pork sausage from Goa in southern India, based on the garlicky, European-style chouriço introduced by Portuguese settlers. To combat the humidity of the region and prolong the shelf life of the sausage, the meat is heavily salted and flavored with a mixture of spices and tangy vinegar.Goan sausage is ubiquitous in southern India, where you can find it sold at street food carts and high-end restaurants alike, sometimes baked into a bun or minced and stuffed between layers of fried naan.In this recipe from our cookbook “ Milk Street 365: The…

TechCrunch All Stage officially kicks off tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. ET at SoWa Power Station in Boston — and that’s when ticket prices jump to full rate. This isn’t just another founder event. It’s the summit built to help startups fundraise smarter, scale faster, and lead with impact. Whether you’re tightening your pitch, planning a raise, or navigating team growth, TC All Stage delivers the tactics and tools to take you further. Right now, until the doors open tomorrow, Founder Passes are just $100 and Investor Passes are $200 — the lowest rates available. Once the event begins, prices go…

CNN  —  Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya, who has held an iron grip on the Central African nation for nearly 43 years has launched a reelection bid that could keep him in power until almost his 100th birthday. “Much remains to be done,” said Biya, who is in the twilight of his seventh term in office. “The best is yet to come,” added the Cameroonian leader in a statement on Sunday. Biya is seeking a fresh seven-year term in a presidential election scheduled for October, despite reports that his health has deteriorated. He said his decision to extend his grip…

NEW YORK (AP) — At her kitchen stove, fashion designer Caroline Zimbalist looks like an alchemist at work as she stirs a pot full of corn starch and a thickener made from seaweed. The peppermint-scented mixture glitters as she carefully pours it into silicone molds of hearts and leaves.When the material hardens, Zimbalist will stitch it into unique, made-to-order dresses that she sells on her website. She hopes her designs, which have been worn by celebrities including Chappell Roan, will put a spotlight on materials that aren’t sourced from planet-polluting fossil fuels, such as oil. “It’s almost like a vessel…

LONDON (AP) — A BBC documentary about children’s lives in Gaza breached editorial guidelines on accuracy because it failed to disclose that the program was narrated by the son of a Hamas official, according to a report published Monday.The broadcaster removed the program, “Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone,” from its streaming service in February after it emerged that the 13-year-old narrator, Abdullah, is the son of Ayman Alyazouri, who has worked as Hamas’s deputy minister of agriculture.A review found that the independent production company that made the program did not share the background information regarding the narrator’s father with…

In today’s luxury travel landscape, discerning guests increasingly seek destinations that offer not only elegance and comfort but also a genuine commitment to sustainability. From oceanfront resorts in Hawaii and the Caribbean to chic alpine hideaways and Mediterranean retreats, a new generation of hotels is redefining indulgence by marrying environmental responsibility with exceptional guest experiences. These properties stand out not just for their breathtaking settings and five-star amenities, but for the innovative ways they reduce their ecological footprint—whether through solar-powered infrastructure, coral reef restoration, zero-waste programs or immersive eco-activities that invite travelers to take part. The following collection of resorts…