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Albemarle plans large US lithium processing plant

FILE PHOTO: A sign at the approach road leads to Albemarle

The plan reflects Albemarle’s emerging strategy to lead America’s lithium renaissance, from mining development to processing to manufacturing the types of metal used to make high-end EV batteries. Eric Norris, head of Albemarle’s lithium division, said the company had seen a major shift in the US over the past nine months with an “unprecedented” number of EV factories announced, heralding …

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Solar Magazine – Stedin installs a new transformer house every two days for solar panels, charging stations and heat pumps

Solar Magazine - Stedin installs a new transformer house every two days for solar panels, charging stations and heat pumps

Stedin claims to install 1 new transformer house every two days. This year, the network operator will need 150 transformer houses in its catchment area to meet growing consumer demand. “Transformer houses, or transformer houses as we call them, are the local energy source that makes solar panels, charging stations and heat pumps possible in every neighborhood,” says David Peters, …

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US companies pay travel expenses for employees seeking abortions | NOW

US companies pay travel expenses for employees seeking abortions |  NOW

Major US companies such as Disney, JP Morgan, Amazon and Meta will pay travel expenses for employees who need to travel to another state to have an abortion. Last Friday, the nationwide right to abortion was removed in the United States, allowing states to decide for themselves whether it is allowed or not. The Supreme Court of the United States …

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NASA’s CAPSTONE Moon Launch Delayed Again for Final Checks

NASA's CAPSTONE Moon Launch Delayed Again for Final Checks

NASA canceled plans to launch Small Cubes to the moon on Monday June 27 to allow more time to see the flight’s Rocket Lab thruster. The US space agency announced today that it will no longer focus on Monday’s launch of the new rocket CAPSTONE Cubes To the moon on an electronic booster made by rocket lab† The mission, led …

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Wonderful story | Six years ago Annemiek van Vleuten cycled with a 15-year-old boy in New Zealand: ‘He is now a professional’

Wonderful story |  Six years ago Annemiek van Vleuten cycled with a 15-year-old boy in New Zealand: 'He is now a professional'

Annemiek van Vleuten shared on her Twitter a wonderful anecdote from six years ago when she was training in New Zealand and a boy joined her. A boy who turns pro. It’s no secret that Annemiek van Vleuten loves adventure. Ignore the usual training places and look for other commands. Last winter, for example, she warmed up the “half peloton” …

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These are the sixteen host cities of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico | foreign soccer

These are the sixteen host cities of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico |  sport

Eleven host cities have been designated in the United States. These are Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles/SoFi Stadium, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, and Seattle. In Canada, football will be played in Toronto and Vancouver. Mexico hosts World Cup matches in Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey. “We congratulate the 16 host cities for …

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Thuisbezorgd.nl raffled off Katy Perry outfits for charity

Thuisbezorgd.nl raffled off Katy Perry outfits for charity

Katy Perry shows off a whole new world of flavor in the latest ‘Did someone say door-to-door’ commercial. And the good news is that fans have a chance to get their hands on one of California Girl’s unique outfits featured in the video. Fashionistas, fans and foodies can participate in a special online raffle until August 1st. All proceeds are …

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Glastonbury’s Billie Eilish: ‘Dark day for America’ | Stars

Glastonbury's Billie Eilish: 'Dark day for America' |  Stars

During her performance, she said that although she was proud to perform at the world famous British festival, she was emotional and it was “a dark day for women in America”. “I can’t say more about it. I can’t bear to think about it. Singer Lizzo has decided to donate $500,000 from her upcoming special tour to various abortion organizations. …

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Zeeland wants to contribute to additional reception places for 225 refugees

Dit bed staat te wachten op een vluchteling die hier komt slapen in Studio A58

The additional reception places for which agreements have now been made are urgently needed to relieve the Ter Apel application center and the centers for asylum seekers in the Netherlands. The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) is struggling with capacity issues, which means there is not always room for newly registered refugees. They are sometimes forced …

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