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Graphite One Pushes to Secure US EV Battery Supply with Alaska Mine and Ohio Plant
Energy & Climate

Graphite One Pushes to Secure US EV Battery Supply with Alaska Mine and Ohio Plant

Canadian firm Graphite One aims to establish a domestic graphite supply chain for EV batteries by mining in Alaska and processing in Ohio, reducing US reliance on foreign sources.

Global Electric Vehicle Sales Expected to Surpass 23 Million Units in 2026
Energy & Climate

Global Electric Vehicle Sales Expected to Surpass 23 Million Units in 2026

Passenger electric vehicle sales are projected to rise sharply in 2026, reaching over 23 million globally, driven by lower battery costs and expanding markets beyond China and the U.S.

Goldman Sachs Lowers Year-End Gold Price Forecast Amid Delayed Fed Rate Cuts
Markets & Macro

Goldman Sachs Lowers Year-End Gold Price Forecast Amid Delayed Fed Rate Cuts

Goldman Sachs cut its year-end gold target by $500, citing expectations that US interest rates will remain elevated through 2026, weighing on precious metals and cryptocurrencies.

Embedding Governance in AI-Driven Software Development Critical as Automation Outpaces Oversight
AI & Tech Regulation

Embedding Governance in AI-Driven Software Development Critical as Automation Outpaces Oversight

As AI accelerates software delivery with minimal human oversight, integrating active governance into development lifecycles is essential to ensure compliance, security, and control.

Fed Chair Warsh Abandons Forward Guidance, Letting Markets Drive Policy Expectations
Markets & Macro

Fed Chair Warsh Abandons Forward Guidance, Letting Markets Drive Policy Expectations

Kevin Warsh’s first Federal Reserve meeting marked a shift away from explicit policy signals, prompting markets to quickly price in rate hikes and pushing the dollar to new highs.

Lenovo Unveils AI-Optimized Mini PC Rivaling Mac Mini, Priced at $440 but China-Exclusive
AI & Tech Regulation

Lenovo Unveils AI-Optimized Mini PC Rivaling Mac Mini, Priced at $440 but China-Exclusive

Lenovo launches an AI-focused mini PC with a Chinese ARM processor, running Ubuntu and designed around efficient AI software use, available only in China at $440.

OpenAI Enterprise Sales Lead Barret Zoph Leaves After Five Months Amid Market Challenges
Big Tech

OpenAI Enterprise Sales Lead Barret Zoph Leaves After Five Months Amid Market Challenges

Barret Zoph departs OpenAI shortly after returning to lead enterprise AI sales, highlighting ongoing difficulties in stabilizing the company’s go-to-market strategy.

DOJ Challenges Philadelphia’s New Law Restricting Federal Officers’ Operations
Defense & Security

DOJ Challenges Philadelphia’s New Law Restricting Federal Officers’ Operations

The Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit against Philadelphia over a local law that limits federal law enforcement’s use of masks, identifiers, and unmarked vehicles within the city.

Subaru Keeps 2027 Solterra EV Pricing Under $40,000 Despite Major Upgrades
Energy & Climate

Subaru Keeps 2027 Solterra EV Pricing Under $40,000 Despite Major Upgrades

The 2027 Subaru Solterra arrives this fall with significant improvements in range, power, and features, while maintaining a starting price below $40,000.

US Vice President Postpones Iran Technical Talks Trip Amid Logistical Challenges
Defense & Security

US Vice President Postpones Iran Technical Talks Trip Amid Logistical Challenges

The US Vice President delayed his trip to Switzerland for detailed Iran negotiations, citing complex logistics, while both sides remain committed to advancing the agreement’s implementation.