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☆ EV sales have hit a speed bump. Using AI to improve their batteries could get more people back in the driving seat.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Chemix is using machine-learning algorithms to develop EV batteries that can charge more quickly, hold more energy, and last longer than current EV power units. Koeller said the primary advantage of using AI to design EV batteries is that it dramatically speeds up the process. Better EV batteriesDesigning EV batteries is a three-step process, Georgia Tech assistant professor Micah Ziegler told BI. The solid-state electrolyte they discovered relies less on lithium, an increasingly rare resource that forms the core of today's EV batteries. Mueller said that PNNL's collaboration with Microsoft has convinced him that generative AI could have applications far beyond speeding up EV battery design.

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☆ Buy these five stocks for 'superior returns,' Bank of America says
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Stocks like Nvidia have more room to run, according to Bank of America The Wall Street investment bank recently named several companies that have the potential to generate solid returns. CNBC Pro combed through Bank of America research to find buy-rated stocks that are well positioned to succeed. Viking The luxury cruise company that went public in early May is firing on all cylinders, according to Bank of America. He characterized Viking as, "Sailing away with the luxury cruise market and superior returns." Viking Sailing away with the luxury cruise market and superior returns.

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☆ French voters head to polls in first round of parliamentary elections
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Christian Edwards | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Minutes after the humiliating defeat, in an apparent attempt to call voters’ bluff, Macron said he could not ignore the message sent by voters and took the “serious, heavy” decision to call a snap election – France’s first since 1997. The first round of votes eliminates weaker candidates ahead of the second round next Sunday. Typically, only a handful of deputies will be elected this way – but most will go to a second round. Only those who win more than 12.5% of ballots cast by registered voters are allowed to stand in the second round. Attal was reportedly among the last of Macron’s inner circle to learn that a snap election was imminent.

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☆ Biden and Trump both want you to ignore the obvious
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

But that's not what it looked like on Thursday when Biden floundered in his debate performance against former President Donald Trump, political strategists told Business Insider. "It was a disaster for President Biden," Alex Zdan, GOP political strategist and former New Jersey Republican candidate for US Senate, told BI. Where the similarities endAnother Trump presidency would mean a vastly different America than if Biden won a second term. When BI reached out for comment, representatives for the Trump campaign declined to answer questions about similarities between Trump and Biden. To have a chance, Biden will need that constituency to ignore his poor debate performance and questions about his age.

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☆ Orlando Cepeda, baseball Hall of Famer, dies at age 86
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Homero De La Fuente | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda has died at age 86, his family announced via the San Francisco Giants on Friday. Cepeda made his major league debut with the Giants in 1958 – the year they moved from New York to San Francisco. Orlando Cepeda, then a player for the Atlanta Braves, poses for a photo in 1970. APCepeda is one of only two players in National League history to win both Rookie of the Year and MVP honors, unanimously. St. Louis Cardinals' Orlando Cepeda scores in the eighth inning of a baseball game as New York Mets catcher J.C. Martin, right, and umpire Tim McCarver, left, watch at Shea Stadium in New York in 1968.

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☆ Eddie Murphy is still stung by that David Spade joke on ‘Saturday Night Live’
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Eddie Murphy is reflecting on some of the “cheap shots” he feels he’s taken over the years. Make a wish.” Murphy told the Times the joke came after his film, “Vampire in Brooklyn,” had flopped at the box office. Eddie Murphy and Chevy Chase during the "Weekend Update" segment of an April 1981 episode of "Saturday Night Live." I’m cool with David Spade, I’m cool with Lorne Michaels. I went back to SNL,” Murphy said this week.

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☆ Mars gets hit by hundreds of basketball-size space rocks every year
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Ashley Strickland | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —Hundreds of basketball-size space rocks slam into Mars each year, leaving behind impact craters and causing rumblings across the red planet, according to new research. During its time on Mars, InSight used its seismometer to detect more than 1,300 marsquakes, which take place when the Martian subsurface cracks due to pressure and heat. Meteoroids are space rocks that have broken away from larger rocky bodies and range in size from dust grains to small asteroids, according to NASA. “We’re interested in studying that on Mars because we can then compare and contrast what’s happening on Mars to what’s happening on the Earth. Between 280 and 360 meteoroids hit the red planet each year, and they form impact craters larger than 26 feet (8 meters) across, according to the study.

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☆ Bitcoin blues could extend into July but outlook for the second half is upbeat
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Bitcoin's blues could linger throughout July, but investors are still optimistic about the cryptocurrency in the second half of the year. July is usually a strong month for bitcoin, which has finished higher for the month in seven of the last 11 years, according to CoinGlass. "There are always other known potential sources of bitcoin supply from government for example, but it's always uncertain when that's coming to market. This week, the crypto market was startled when the U.S. and German governments sent large amounts of previously seized bitcoin to exchanges, according to CryptoQuant. Marion Laboure, senior strategist at Deutsche Bank Research, said growing demand for crypto ETFs will help keep bitcoin's price "elevated" in the months ahead.

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☆ Why so many Olympic hopefuls are running in all-black, unbranded gear
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Justine Fisher | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Christopher Royster, left, and JT Smith, athletes who participate in Bandit Running's Unsponsored Project, at the 2024 Olympic trials in Eugene, Oregon. There's an army of unsponsored athletes commanding attention at the U.S. Track & Field Olympic Trials this year, decked out in all-black, logo-less gear. Unsponsored athletes in track and field would typically purchase their own apparel bearing the emblems of major brands, effectively providing free advertising for the companies. Instead, Bandit Running offers Olympic hopefuls the all-black kits and warmups — along with short-term endorsement deals. After winning a gold medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics and being sponsored by Nike for four years, Okolo, 30, is embracing the Unsponsored Project.

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☆ I stayed in a $5,400 suite on Silversea's new ultra-luxury cruise ship — here's why it's worth the cost
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I stayed in a Deluxe Veranda suite on Silversea's new ultra-luxury Silver Ray cruise ship. In 2024, the Deluxe Veranda suite starts at $5,400 per person for an eight-day cruise. AdvertisementI regret to report that my new favorite cruise cabin starts at $675 per person per day. In mid-June, ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea's latest ship, Silver Ray, set sail on its maiden voyage, marking the second Nova Class vessel to join the company's now 12-ship fleet. Luckily, my cabin was one of the most luxurious I've ever stayed in, both on land and at sea.

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☆ Growth, value stocks could see boost from Russell rebalancing
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Ellie Stevens | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

A bullish move may be ahead for both value and growth in the year's second half. The iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF is up 20% so far this year, while the iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF is up almost 6%. FTSE Russell CEO Fiona Bassett said on "ETF Edge" the indices are built to reflect the nature of the market. As of May 31, FactSet reports the Russell 1000 Growth ETF's top three holdings are Microsoft , Apple and Nvidia . Meanwhile, the Russell 1000 Value ETF's top holdings are Berkshire Hathaway , JPMorgan Chase and Exxon Mobil .

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☆ The 10 U.S. places with the highest cost of living—No. 1 costs more than double the national average
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The cost of living in Manhattan is more than twice the national average. The second- and third-most expensive places are Honolulu and San Jose, California, but in comparison, they are much more affordable. That's according to the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index, which measures regional price differences for everyday goods and services in 271 urban areas in the U.S. A composite score of 100 is the national average, and any score higher than 100 is above average. Data for the Cost of Living Index was collected from Jan. 1, 2024, through March 31, 2024.

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☆ Euro 2024: Defending champion Italy knocked out by Switzerland in last 16
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —Reigning champion Italy was knocked out of Euro 2024 in the last 16 after Switzerland produced a stunning upset to win 2-0 on Saturday at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. Swiss supporters didn’t have to wait long after the break for a second goal – only 27 seconds to be exact. Italy’s continued sloppiness on the ball carried over into the second half, immediately giving the ball away from it’s own kickoff. While Switzerland deservedly advanced, it was an uncharacteristically out-of-sorts performance for Italy, who’s defense of its title ends in the first knockout game of the tournament. Italy’s defeat means that the reigning champion has been eliminated in the round of 16 at the last three Euros.

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☆ Iran’s presidential election heads to runoff after inconclusive first round
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Mostafa Salem | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN —Iran’s presidential election is expected to head to a second round after none of the candidates managed to secure more than 50% in Friday’s vote, according to the spokesperson of the election committee, Mohsen Eslami. A runoff vote is expected to take place on July 5 between the candidates with the most votes – Masoud Pezeshkian, a reformist lawmaker and former health minister ahead of Saeed Jalili, a hardline security adviser and former nuclear negotiator. The results will be reviewed by the influential Guardian Council before the top two candidates start campaigning again. Pezeshkian received almost 10.5 million votes while the runner up Jalili received almost 9.5 million votes, according to numbers published by state news agency IRNA. Twenty-four million people cast their ballots out of 60 million eligible voters, with a turnout of 40%, Eslami said.

Persons: UAE CNN —, Mohsen Eslami, Masoud, Saeed Jalili, Pezeshkian, Jalili, IRNA, Eslami Organizations: UAE CNN, Guardian Council Locations: Abu Dhabi, UAE

☆ ‘The Whole Country Is Falling to Bits’: Britain’s Young Voters Are Frustrated
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Megan Specia | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Their wages have failed to keep up with the surge in the cost of living, and many said they were living paycheck to paycheck. Mr. Kehoe, 26, serves food in the hospital. On Thursday, the day of Britain’s general election, he plans to vote for the center-left Labour Party because of the economic situation and the crumbling state of the National Health Service, he said. Thinking of the life that his parents built on salaries earned as a nurse and a truck driver, Mr. Kehoe says that young people have been left with far worse prospects after 14 years of a Conservative-led government. “If you go back 30 years ago, houses were a bit more affordable, life was a little bit easier,” he said.

Persons: Liam Kehoe, Kehoe, ” Organizations: Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Labour Party, National Health Service, Conservative Locations: British

☆ Here's what the cast of 'The Bear' would actually make working at their restaurant
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( John Towfighi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Season 3 of "The Bear" premiered this week, giving fans a glimpse of life working at a restaurant. Business Insider analyzed wage data to see how Carmy, Sydney, and the staff would fare in the US economy. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementSeason 3 of "The Bear" premiered June 26, meaning fans finally got to devour new episodes of the viral kitchen drama. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ 36% of Americans plan to take on debt for summer travel. Here's why that worries financial experts
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Charlotte Morabito | In Charlottemorabito | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Some people could find themselves wrangling with summer travel bills well after Labor Day. To that point, 36% of Americans said they plan to take on debt in order to travel this summer, according to a March survey from Bankrate. The payment methods for summer travel expenses ranged from personal loans (5%) and buy now, pay later services (8%) to borrowing from family and friends (6%). Additionally, 26% of summer travelers said they intend to use a credit card and pay over for the vacation over multiple billing cycles. "The reason that's worrisome is because the average credit card charges more than 20%, which is close to a record high," said Ted Rossman, a senior credit card industry analyst at Bankrate.

Persons: Ted Rossman, Gen Zs, Sabrina Romanoff Organizations: Labor, Finance, Disney

☆ A new study suggests a culprit in bird flu's rapid spread through US cattle, and how to stop it
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewContaminated milk may be spreading H5N1 bird flu between dairy cattle, contributing to a major outbreak across 12 US states. A new study shows the virus can survive for over an hour in raw (unpasteurized) milk left on the surfaces of materials used in equipment for milking dairy cattle. That's a clue in the mystery of how the virus has spread so rapidly between US dairy cattle, infecting over 130 herds in Idaho, Michigan, Colorado, Texas, and more. The cattle outbreak has scientists increasingly worried that the H5N1 virus could mutate enough to cause an outbreak in humans. However, the study suggests that cleaning milking equipment between cows and outfitting workers with protective gear could help prevent the spread.

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☆ How to Like Yourself More
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Melissa Kirsch | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

A yoga practice, a mindfulness practice, a gratitude practice. I’m not totally sure when a nourishing activity passes into the realm of a practice, but I think it has something to do with intention and devotion. You commit to doing it on a regular basis, and after enough reps, it becomes part of who you are. I’ve done the first day of the “Yoga With Adriene” 30-day challenge at least 30 times. It might be something witty I said, or the way I reframed how I was thinking about a situation.

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☆ Panama court acquits 28 implicated in Panama Papers and Operation Car Wash scandals
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Catherine Nicholls | Cnne Staff | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —A Panamanian court has acquitted 28 people charged with money laundering in cases linked to the Panama Papers and Operation Car Wash scandals. The Panama Papers were a group of over 11 million leaked documents that were published by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) in 2016. The papers referenced 12 current or former world leaders, as well as 128 other politicians and public officials. Operation Car Wash was a money laundering investigation into Petrobras, Brazil’s state-run oil company. Those acquitted from the Operation Car Wash case were discharged because the income of money from illicit sources could not be demonstrated, the statement said.

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☆ Huge US military 'Manta Ray' sea drone spotted on Google Earth at California naval base
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Nathan Rennolds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

A US military uncrewed underwater vehicle can be seen on Google Earth at a naval base in California. The giant "Manta Ray" sea drone completed water testing in early 2024. AdvertisementThe US military's giant "Manta Ray" sea drone has been spotted on Google Earth at a naval base in California. Satellite images show the drone at Naval Base Ventura County in Oxnard, close to Los Angeles. Footage of the drone taken during water testing earlier this year was also recently shared by manufacturer Northrop Grumman on YouTube.

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☆ How ‘Rural Studies’ Is Thinking About the Heartland
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Emma Goldberg | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Kristin Lunz Trujillo grew up proud of her family’s way of life. Despite being physically close to home, Ms. Lunz Trujillo was surprised by how foreign her upbringing seemed at the college. When an art history teacher asked students which famous paintings they’d seen in person, Ms. Lunz Trujillo stayed quiet, because she had never been to an art museum. This sense of cultural alienation molded her research when she became a political scientist: What is rural identity? This year, Ms. Lunz Trujillo, now an assistant professor at the University of South Carolina, was reading a new, best-selling book that cited her research to explore those same questions.

Persons: Kristin Lunz Trujillo, Lunz Trujillo Organizations: University of South Locations: Carleton, Minnesota, University of South Carolina

☆ Meet the boomers cashing in on the golden age of retirement
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

AdvertisementAs the way we save for retirement has evolved, some people are now cashing in on the golden age for retirement savings — when benefits were more generous and investments in real estate and stocks boomed. While it's still possible to achieve, a fat retirement account has become rarer. AdvertisementBack in 2007, per GAO's calculations of the Survey of Consumer Finances, around 21% of low-income households had a retirement account balance. While losses weren't as profound for those in the middle-income quintile, their retirement account balances did fall slightly from 2007 to 2019. All of that comes as retirement savings become more of an individual onus.

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A second round of voting, which will pit the reformist, Masoud Pezeshkian, against Saeed Jalili, an ultraconservative former nuclear negotiator, will take place on July 5. The runoff was in part the result of low voter turnout and a crowded field of four candidates, three of whom competed for the conservative vote. Iranian law requires a winner to receive more than 50 percent of all votes cast. Iran’s economy is cratering under punishing Western sanctions, its citizens’ freedoms are increasingly curtailed and its foreign policy is largely shaped by hard-line leaders. In speeches, televised debates and round-table discussions, the candidates criticized government policies and ridiculed rosy official assessments of Iran’s economic prospects as harmful delusions.

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☆ S&P 500 returns 15% in the first half in an unusually smooth ride
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Michael Santoli | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

A 15% year-to-date total return in the S & P 500 is the 21 st best run through June since 1900, according to Goldman Sachs. The S & P 500 since the October 2023 correction low is up 33% for an annualized total return pace of 56%. The S & P has gone eight sessions without a move of as much as half a percent. True in magnitude: The market-cap-weighted S & P 500 has outgained its equal-weighted version by more than ten percentage points this year. Not only haven't up days been broadly inclusive, the direction of the S & P 500 has been running inverse to the daily breadth over the past month.

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