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Fire at a lithium battery factory in South Korea: at least 22 dead

01

Jul

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Fire at a lithium battery factory in South Korea: at least 22 dead

More news - Breaking news According to Kim, workers who fled the blaze said the fire broke out when a single battery cell caught fire, triggering a series of explosions among some of the 35,000 lithium battery cells stored on the second floor of the factory. Fires can occur in lithium batteries when the internal layers are compressed, causing a short circuit. The layers can be compressed by a sudden impact, such as during a vehicle collision, or by the gradual swelling of the batteries from regular use. Lithium is a metal capable of storing large amounts of energy in…

New COVID-19 vaccines recommended for all Americans 6 months and older this fall

01

Jul

By Benjamin Hall

Health

New COVID-19 vaccines recommended for all Americans 6 months and older this fall

More news - Recent news The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Thursday that all Americans aged 6 months and older should receive one of the new COVID-19 vaccines as soon as they become available this fall. This recommendation comes amid a summer surge in COVID-19 cases, with infection rates rising in at least 39 states and territories. While most Americans have developed some immunity to the coronavirus through previous infections or vaccinations, the new vaccines offer an incremental boost. However, their effectiveness wanes over a few months as immunity wanes and the virus continues to mutate. Data…

The South Florida Heat and Panthers chase NBA and NHL titles

01

Jul

By Benjamin Hall

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The South Florida Heat and Panthers chase NBA and NHL titles

More news - Recent news Lifelong friends Martin Schwartz and Matthew Mandel enjoy a rare sports moment as Miami teams compete for championships. Martin Schwartz and Matthew Mandel are living a dream come true. The longtime friends and South Florida residents hit it big with the Miami Heat and Florida Panthers both reaching the finals, competing for NBA and NHL titles at the same time. Schwartz and Mandel, who have shared season tickets for both teams for years, have seen their fair share of ups and downs. They’ve endured tough seasons, like the Heat’s 15-win campaign in 2007-08, and watched…

Nvidia, with a market capitalization of .34 trillion, becomes the most valuable company

01

Jul

By Benjamin Hall

Science and Technology

Nvidia, with a market capitalization of $3.34 trillion, becomes the most valuable company

More news - News 24 hours Nvidia leapfrogged two of the tech industry’s most storied names on Tuesday to become the world’s most valuable public company, according to data from S&P Global. Its rise has been fueled by a boom in generative artificial intelligence and growing demand for the company’s chips — known as graphics processing units, or GPUs — that enable the creation of AI systems. Nvidia's rise is among the fastest in the history of the market. Just two years ago, the company's market valuation exceeded $400 billion. Now, in the span of a year, it has gone…

A restaurant challenges the president of Venezuela by selling empanadas

30

Jun

By Benjamin Hall

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A restaurant challenges the president of Venezuela by selling empanadas

Related media - News 24 hours Representatives for the IRS did not respond to an email seeking comment. The Hernández sisters were initially devastated. But they filmed their interaction with regulators and sent it to one of their daughters. The young woman decided she could share her family’s experience with some friends. The video quickly spread online, and soon outraged supporters were visiting the restaurant as if on a pilgrimage. Donations appeared at the door: spices to flavor the filling for empanadas, a 33-pound bag of cornmeal. Then funds started pouring in from Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, and even Germany. Many…

The Fed’s preferred measure of inflation shows signs of cooling

30

Jun

By Benjamin Hall

Investments and Business

The Fed’s preferred measure of inflation shows signs of cooling

Related media - Recent news The Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation continues to show signs of cooling, accompanied by moderate growth in consumer spending - positive news for central bankers aiming to control rising prices and curb demand. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index rose 2.6% year-over-year in May, in line with economists’ expectations and down slightly from a 2.7% gain in April. Excluding the more volatile prices of food and fuel, the “core” inflation measure also rose 2.6% year-over-year, down from 2.8% in April. On a monthly basis, inflation remained remarkably subdued, with overall prices not showing any…