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Hyundai Motor Group, LG Energy to build $4.3 bln EV battery plant in US
South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution Ltd on Friday said they will build a $4.3 billion electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in the United States amid a push to take advantage of tax credits. Manufacturers must adhere to new US sourcing requirements for EV battery components and critical minerals so that buyers …
What we learned from a massive survey on America’s mental health
A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. CNN — The vast majority of Americans of all ages, races, generations and backgrounds say the US has a mental health crisis. Nine in 10 Americans in a new survey from CNN and …
Georgia authorities release body camera footage after woman dies following fall from patrol car
CNN — Georgia authorities released body camera footage Friday of an incident from earlier this month where a mother experiencing what her family called a mental health crisis died due to a fatal injury while in police custody. Brianna Grier, 28, was experiencing a mental health episode on July 15 when her mother called police …
A fireball that crashed to Earth came from outside of our solar system | News
Break out the cosmic confetti: Wonder Theory just turned one! That’s right. It’s been a whole year since we kicked off this curiosity voyage, as Dustin Henderson from “Stranger Things” would say. There are few things greater than marveling together at the many splendors of the science world. I’ve loved every minute of it so …
Jack White surprises fans by turning Detroit show into his wedding
CNN — Jack White’s fans were treated to an unexpected surprise on Friday at a concert in Detroit, where the singer-songwriter pulled out a ring and proposed to his girlfriend Olivia Jean. The rocker, best known for being one half of The White Stripes, seemingly confirmed the news on Instagram with a photo of him …
Russia shifting focus to show a victory by early May in eastern Ukraine, US officials say
Washington, DC CNN — Russia has revised its Ukraine war strategy to focus on trying to take control of the Donbas and other regions in eastern Ukraine with a target date of early May, according to several US officials familiar with the latest US intelligence assessments. More than a month into the war, Russian ground …
Health care jobs will keep US labor market going even in recession
iStock/AlexRaths As long people continue to get sick and need care, the sector will blossom. That’s what’s making it immune to outside shocks like a recession or a government efforts to reform the industry. iStock/AlexRaths As long people continue to get sick and need care, the sector will blossom. That’s what’s making it immune to …
ACLU sues feds over surveillance from facial recognition technology
Getty Images/Oli Scarff The ACLU says the growing use of surveillance and facial recognition technology threatens liberty. Getty Images/Oli Scarff The ACLU says the growing use of surveillance and facial recognition technology threatens liberty. Related stories WASHINGTON, D.C. – The America Civil Liberties Union is suing multiple government agencies to release records on how facial …
