Lithium prices have been on the rebound since May after falling from November to April. Demand for the battery metal is expected to soar in coming decades, with questions about supply still to be answered. How did lithium perform in the second quarter of 2023, and what’s ahead for the metal in the near term? […]
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday vetoed a bill aimed at prohibiting foreign influence in Maine elections, but voters will get the final say if the veto is sustained by lawmakers next week. Mills said in a statement that she had concerns about the constitutionality of the bill and feared the language was so broad […]
President Biden is facing increased pressure to use his authority to either support legislation or unilaterally enact proposals that would advance efforts to give reparations to Black Americans as a way to make amends for slavery and racism. The campaign for cities and states to pay reparations at a more local level is gaining major […]
The contests have names such as Predator Slam, Squirrel Scramble and Final Fling for Fox, sometimes challenging hunters to bag the heaviest coyote or the heftiest bunch of squirrels to win a cash prize. While participants seek prey in the name of fundraising, animal rights advocates are training their sights on contests they see as […]
In-N-Out Burger is prohibiting employees in five Western U.S. states from wearing masks unless they receive a medical note from a doctor. The rules, which go into effect Aug. 14, apply to employees in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Texas and Utah. The quick-serve chain is also mandating that employees in two other states, Oregon and California […]
Battery metals have made headlines in recent years as interest in electric vehicles (EVs) continues to surge. However, cobalt prices have been facing downward pressure since mid-2022, and even though the market has seen some recovery, most analysts predict supply will continue to exceed demand in 2023. Read on to learn what else happened in […]
Lithium companies in the US are seeing strong performances and plenty of news in 2023. Lithium and the larger US battery metals sector received a boost from the American government last October as President Joe Biden announced US$2.8 billion in grants to companies working to create a domestic battery supply chain in the country. Experts […]
Netflix is no longer offering its cheapest streaming plan without ads in the U.S. and the U.K., with the company aiming to push value-conscious consumers to sign up for its advertising-supported package. The Basic plan, which provided a single stream for $9.99/month in the U.S. and £6.99/month in the U.K., is no longer available “for new […]
Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology are making headlines as the digital revolution continues to reshape diverse industries, including finance, gaming and insurance. The global cryptocurrency market is expected to reach a value of US$5.15 billion in 2023, according to Grand View Research, and is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 12.5 percent […]
The pharmaceutical industry has a global presence, but the world’s biggest markets are the US and Europe. Regions such as China and India have seen growth in recent years, but when it comes to the life science space — particularly the pharma industry — the US and Europe remain on top for consumption and development. […]