The 100 Ah Factorial Electrolyte System Technology (FEST) solid-state battery cell / Credit: Factorial Energy Solid-state battery developer Factorial Energy announced it has begun operations at its new state-of-the-art facility in Massachusetts. The new facility serves as a key milestone as Factorial looks to scale its solid-state technology for EV implementations. Factorial Energy is a Massachusetts-based
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The Sentencing Council is examining whether pregnancy should be a stronger reason not to send a female offender to jail. It launched a consultation last month which will examine the potential impact of being pregnant and giving birth as a prisoner, and it’s due to publish its decision in November. Current guidance only suggests that
Except on rare occasions – last year’s post-Liz Truss mini-budget episode being one of them – the bond market rarely garners as much attention as other financial sectors. Yet these markets, where companies and governments come to borrow, are the foundations for the global economy. In particular, the value of government bonds – and hence
The commissioner of the Metropolitan Police says laws for tackling extremism may need to be redrawn in light of pro-Palestinian protests around the Israel-Hamas war. Sir Mark Rowley said it was for politicians to decide on “the line of the law” and for the police to enforce it. However, he said recent events were “illustrating
In this article GOOG Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Google app is seen on a smartphone in this illustration. Dado Ruvic | Reuters Japan’s competition watchdog on Monday said it is investigating Alphabet-owned Google for alleged antitrust law violations in regards to its search practices on mobile platforms, ramping up regulatory pressure on the
Plans to close rail ticket offices will go “too far, too fast”, MPs have warned. The Rail Delivery Group announced over the summer that almost all of the 1,007 in-person facilities in England would be shut down in an effort to reduce costs after a post-COVID fall in passenger numbers. The industry body also said
A “masterpiece” sculpture has been unveiled in New York City paying homage to one of its most famous urban legends – alligators living in the sewers. The public art installation features a life-sized alligator on the back of a manhole cover and draws inspiration from what organisers called a “century-old myth”. Legend suggests New Yorkers
Buster Olney, ESPN Senior WriterOct 23, 2023, 01:31 AM ET Close Senior writer ESPN Magazine/ESPN.com Analyst/reporter ESPN television Author of “The Last Night of the Yankee Dynasty” Open Extended Reactions HOUSTON — Adolis Garcia stood at home plate to watch his ninth-inning grand slam soar toward the Crawford Boxes in left field at Minute Maid
British F1 driver Lewis Hamilton lost his second-place finish at the United States Grand Prix after being disqualified. His Mercedes failed a physical floor and plank wear inspection following Sunday’s race at the Circuit of the Americas racetrack in Texas. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was found guilty of the same offence and also disqualified from his
Credit: Kia America Pricing pressure from Tesla, increased EV supply, IRA Tax credit, and the looming model year changeover have spurred legacy automakers to continue sweetening incentives on their electric vehicles. Now there are six factory lease offers on EVs with an average monthly cost of under $400 before tax and license, which is a
There could be more flooding this week, the Environment Agency (EA) has warned, after heavy downpours brought by Storm Babet left hundreds of properties submerged in water. The agency said more flood alerts are expected for some of the areas worst affected by Storm Babet into next week – despite severe flood warnings, meaning risk of
A second aid convoy has entered Gaza as the US said Israel’s leader had now agreed to a “continued flow” of supplies into the territory – where the health ministry says more than 4,600. It comes as an Israeli soldier was killed by an anti-tank missile on Sunday during a raid into the Hamas-controlled Gaza
The home secretary will challenge the commissioner of the Metropolitan Police over the force’s decision not to arrest pro-Palestine protesters calling for “jihad” against Israel. Suella Braverman will tell Sir Mark Rowley later “there can be no place for incitement to hatred or violence” on UK streets and police should “crackdown on anyone breaking the
Rebecca Adlington says she is “truly heartbroken” after losing her baby daughter at 20 weeks pregnant. The former Olympic swimmer shared the news of the miscarriage on Instagram. “I don’t really have the words right now but unfortunately we went for our 20-week scan this week and they found no heartbeat,” she wrote. “I gave
Hamas terrorists who broke into Israel were carrying instructions on how to make chemical weapons, according to Israeli President Isaac Herzog. Israeli forces claim they discovered the material on the bodies of dead fighters in Kibbutz Be’eri, where an estimated 20% of the 1,100 residents were killed or kidnapped. The documents, complete with diagrams, were shown
A self-proclaimed former gangster who became an author and actor has died. Dave Courtney was found dead at his home in Plumstead, southeast London, on Sunday. A statement on his social media pages said he had taken his own life. According to his Facebook page, the 64-year-old had spent his Saturday watching his football team
Over 30 million Americans are affected by type 2 diabetes, though it is far from a uniquely American health issue. Now though, a new study is shining light on just how electric bikes may be a key tool for helping treat the condition in adults. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic medical condition that affects
Kemi Badenoch, the business secretary, has turned down an invitation to address the CBI’s annual conference, dealing a blow to the business lobbying group’s efforts to rebuild its reputation. Sky News understands that Ms Badenoch’s officials have informed the CBI that diary clashes in the run-up to next month’s autumn statement will prevent her from
A woman who falsely claimed to have cancer to fundraise money has been ordered to pay $40,000 (£33,000) but will stay out of prison. Madison Russo, 20, never had pancreatic cancer, leukaemia, or a football-sized tumour wrapped around her spine – despite what she claimed on social media and fundraising pages. The Iowa woman documented
A woman who died in floods caused by Storm Babet has been named – as her son described finding her body “floating in the water”. Maureen Gilbert, 83, was found dead in her home on Saturday morning in Chesterfield. Her son Paul Gilbert told Sky News his mother lived downstairs because she was disabled and