A new crop of startups is working on novel ways of producing the valuable metal and promising to open untapped lithium sources.
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U.S. economy expands at revised 3% rate on resilient consumer
Growth has cooled so far this year after accelerating the second half of 2023.
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Average rate on a 30-year mortgage eases to 6.35%, its lowest level in more than a year
Signs of waning inflation and a cooling job market have raised expectations the Federal Reserve will cut its benchmark interest rate next month for the first time in 4 years.
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Cemetery worker who was ‘pushed aside’ in Trump staff dispute won’t seek charges
The Army spokesman said the Arlington National Cemetery employee was trying to make sure those participating in the wreath-laying ceremony earlier this week were following the rules, which ‘clearly prohibit political activities on cemetery grounds.’
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Trump says he’ll announce a plan to make U.S. the ‘crypto capital’
Donald Trump has done a complete about-face toward the asset class, which he had considered a crime-riddled scam while he was in office.
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Israel kills a top militant in its deadliest West Bank raids since Gaza war began
The raids drew alarm from the United Nations and neighboring Jordan, as well as from British and French leaders, who stressed the urgency of jump-starting stalled cease-fire negotiations during meetings in Paris.
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Justice Dept. watchdog finds flaws in FBI’s reporting of sex crimes against children
The inquiry was brought about by the FBI’s failures to promptly investigate Larry Nassar, former USA Gymnastics team doctor.
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Ukraine’s daring offensive intensifies pressure on U.S. to ease cautious approach to the war
The Biden administration says its careful deliberations over how and when to help Ukraine are necessary to avoid provoking retaliation from Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Ford joins growing list of companies changing diversity policies after conservative pressure
Robby Starbuck, a conservative political commentator who has gone after companies such as Lowe’s, Tractor Supply and John Deere, wrote in a post on X he was investigating Ford’s ‘woke’ policies.
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Supreme Court rebuffs Biden administration plea to restore multibillion-dollar student debt plan
The Education Department is seeking to provide a faster path to loan cancellation and to reduce monthly income-based repayments.