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ICE activity is surging ahead of midterms. So is voter turnout.
ICE enforcement activity has surged across multiple U.S. cities ahead of midterm elections, while early voter turnout in minority communities has simultaneously increased despite concerns about voter intimidation.
US jobs market surpassed expectations in March but February losses were worse than first reported
US employers added 178,000 jobs in March, surpassing expectations, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.3%. However, revised figures showed February losses were worse than initially reported.
‘A Bible-sized blind spot’: congressman sounds alarm on rising Christian nationalism
Congressman Jared Huffman, the only current member of Congress who identifies as a non-believer, released a new book arguing that Christian nationalism poses the greatest threat to U.S. democracy and has grown more powerful following Trump’s return to office.
‘They poison the population’: how the far right changed Sweden’s conversation
Sweden’s far-right Sweden Democrats have significantly shifted the country’s political conversation rightward during their time supporting the ruling coalition, with advocates for migrants and Muslims expressing concern about the party’s influence on policy and public sentiment.
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Mahle Introduces Range Extender For Electric Trucks
Mahle will debut a range extender system for electric trucks at an industry trade show, claiming it boosts range to over 800 km while cutting emissions roughly 80 percent compared to diesel engines.
Oil Bulls Take Control as Iran Deal Collapses and Hormuz Stays Restricted
October WTI crude futures rose 5.91% this week to $86.31 as negotiations collapsed and the Strait of Hormuz remained severely restricted, limiting global oil shipments.
The Battery Boom Is Becoming Impossible to Ignore
Global battery energy storage capacity surged to 301.7 gigawatts in 2025, a 65.8% increase from the prior year, with China and the United States accounting for roughly two-thirds of worldwide installations.
Toyota Is Still Working On That New Fluoride-Ion EV Battery
Toyota continues development of fluoride-ion EV batteries in partnership with Johns Hopkins University and the Toyota Research Institute, aiming to create batteries with significantly higher energy density than conventional lithium-ion alternatives.
India Builds Clean Power Faster Than It Can Use It
India is expanding renewable energy capacity more rapidly than it can integrate into its grid, presenting challenges for energy distribution and utilization despite strong clean power growth.
Oil Nears $100 as Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ Raises the Stakes
Oil prices approached $100 per barrel as geopolitical tensions escalated following Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ campaign against Iran, with Strait of Hormuz traffic significantly disrupted.
US Oil Drillers See Pullback as Oil Prices Rise
U.S. oil rig counts declined this week while crude production rose and oil prices increased, with Brent trading near $94 per barrel, according to recent industry data.
Low Rivers, High Stakes: Europe’s Nuclear Cooling Crisis
Extreme heat and record-low river levels across Europe are forcing nuclear power plants to reduce or halt operations, threatening billions in economic losses as governments struggle to maintain energy production.
Q&A: What is in China’s new five-year plan for climate change?
China released a five-year climate plan for 2026-2030 that consolidates existing policies while signaling priorities in greenhouse gas reductions, carbon markets, and global climate governance.
El Niño may peak at the worst time for the Amazon – and it should worry us all
Scientists warn that the peak of an exceptionally strong El Niño may coincide with the Amazon’s driest season between October and December, creating severe drought risks for the world’s largest tropical rainforest.
Milk, wine, salad: how your food will be affected by the summer of heat
UK faces severe agricultural disruption from prolonged heat and drought, with wheat harvests projected at lowest levels since 1984, while wine and some soft fruits benefit from warm conditions.
Why land-use emissions have fallen by a third this century – in six charts
Land-use emissions have declined by approximately 32% since the 2000s, driven by decreasing deforestation and increasing forest regrowth, even as fossil-fuel emissions continue climbing.