Keeping up with America

U.S. lawmakers are seeking to review a licensing deal between Ford Motor and China-based CATL that would allow the automaker to produce battery cells developed by the global supplier at a planned $3.5 billion plant in Michigan.

Some Florida Keys coral reefs are losing their color weeks earlier than normal this summer because of record-high water temperatures, meaning they are under stress and their health is potentially endangered, federal scientists said.

Solar panels on water canals seem like a no-brainer: So why aren’t they widespread?

While most of California swelters through a prolonged, extreme heatwave, Mammoth Mountain ski resort in the eastern Sierras announced that it would be extending its season into early August.

7 tech companies commit to AI safeguards set by WH.

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Middle East powerhouses Saudi Arabia and Iran have summoned Swedish diplomats to denounce Stockholm's permission for protests that desecrate the Koran on free speech grounds.

Five European Union countries will extend their ban on Ukrainian grain imports to protect their farmers’ interests, their agriculture ministers said, but food can still move through their land to parts of the world in need after Russia pulled out of a deal safeguarding Black Sea shipments.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

Chip CEOs Urge US to Study Impact of China Curbs and Take Pause

People are getting fed up with all the useless tech in their cars

Overcoming 'Catastrophic Forgetting': A Leap in AI Continuous Learning

Richer, Wiser, Happier

The next stage of the US economy is ‘unspectacular growth’

99 ways to save money: Group puts together list with tips from experts | Sally Hernandez, KXAN. KXAN asked Neil Wertheimer, the deputy editor of the AARP’s guide ‘99 Great Ways to Save‘ for some of his best tips from the guide, which is now in its 14th edition. Let’s start at the grocery store.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

NFL running back controversy: Team grades on seven biggest veteran RB deals since Ezekiel Elliott contract | An All-Star Roster Can’t Keep The Yankees Offense From Spinning Out

'Beetlejuice 2' props stolen from set in Vermont | Streaming Giants Have a Local TV News Problem

Music Legend Tony Bennett Dead at 96 | Shakira Facing Second Alleged Tax Fraud Investigation In Spain

 Life Hacks to Hack Your Life

People Call Everything A "Life Hack" Nowadays, But Here Are 13 Actually Genius Tips

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