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A very good explainer on rare-earth minerals, their importance to (some) #EV components, and how China has quietly, effectively monopolized global production of them.
Researched + written by @abigailbassett.bsky.social for @theverge.com, and a big lift. Read it.
Researched + written by @abigailbassett.bsky.social for @theverge.com, and a big lift. Read it.
A new cold war is brewing over rare earth minerals
Rare earth materials aren’t that rare.
www.theverge.com
May 20, 2025 at 11:47 AM
A very good explainer on rare-earth minerals, their importance to (some) #EV components, and how China has quietly, effectively monopolized global production of them.
Researched + written by @abigailbassett.bsky.social for @theverge.com, and a big lift. Read it.
Researched + written by @abigailbassett.bsky.social for @theverge.com, and a big lift. Read it.
If you like the sound of humans (whose only crime may have been coming to America) in chains, you’re an asshole. And so are the people running the White House Twitter account.
February 19, 2025 at 1:46 PM
If you like the sound of humans (whose only crime may have been coming to America) in chains, you’re an asshole. And so are the people running the White House Twitter account.
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The CFPB is one of the American people’s best defenses against waste, fraud, and abuse.
Demolishing it will, of course, lead to more waste, fraud, and abuse.
Demolishing it will, of course, lead to more waste, fraud, and abuse.
February 11, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The CFPB is one of the American people’s best defenses against waste, fraud, and abuse.
Demolishing it will, of course, lead to more waste, fraud, and abuse.
Demolishing it will, of course, lead to more waste, fraud, and abuse.
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Because of course the actual child molesters are vocally bigoted and accuse others loudly to hide their guilt.
www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/02/cons...
www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/02/cons...
Conservative writer who accused drag queens of "grooming" kids arrested for child molestation - LGBTQ Nation
The self-professed Christian philosopher was arrested for molesting a child under the age of 12.
www.lgbtqnation.com
February 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Because of course the actual child molesters are vocally bigoted and accuse others loudly to hide their guilt.
www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/02/cons...
www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/02/cons...
Race car driving isn’t an inexpensive sport, and one of the goals for the Next Gen platform was to reduce operating costs and create parity across the board. One smart way to differentiate from the competition is 3D-printed parts. Read more at @popsci.com!
www.popsci.com/technology/n...
www.popsci.com/technology/n...
How 3D-printed parts changed the NASCAR Cup Series
Faster, easier, and cheaper than the molded techniques of the past, 3D-printed technology allows racing teams to grab a competitive edge.
www.popsci.com
February 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Race car driving isn’t an inexpensive sport, and one of the goals for the Next Gen platform was to reduce operating costs and create parity across the board. One smart way to differentiate from the competition is 3D-printed parts. Read more at @popsci.com!
www.popsci.com/technology/n...
www.popsci.com/technology/n...
As a survivor of both sexual assault and domestic violence, I know very well what it feels like to be attacked. It concerns me greatly to see the number of men in leadership with not just one, but multiple accusations against them.
How many women does it take to be believed?
Too many.
How many women does it take to be believed?
Too many.
January 25, 2025 at 4:09 AM
As a survivor of both sexual assault and domestic violence, I know very well what it feels like to be attacked. It concerns me greatly to see the number of men in leadership with not just one, but multiple accusations against them.
How many women does it take to be believed?
Too many.
How many women does it take to be believed?
Too many.
These Dakar vehicles from @fordmotorsofficial.bsky.social are so rad.
www.popsci.com/technology/f...
www.popsci.com/technology/f...
How Ford crafted a Raptor T1+ to race across 5,000 miles of desert
Starting with a heavy-duty tubular chassis and carbon fiber body panels, Ford’s Dakar Rally vehicle was made to withstand rough terrain.
www.popsci.com
January 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM
These Dakar vehicles from @fordmotorsofficial.bsky.social are so rad.
www.popsci.com/technology/f...
www.popsci.com/technology/f...
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blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui... New Episode is live now! @jillciminillo.bsky.social @kristinvshaw.bsky.social
Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 257: Chicago Auto Show Preview, Toyota Gets Quiet, Best-Selling EVs
Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Join Jill and Tom as they break down everything that’s going on in the auto world. ...
blog.consumerguide.com
January 21, 2025 at 7:58 AM
blog.consumerguide.com/consumer-gui... New Episode is live now! @jillciminillo.bsky.social @kristinvshaw.bsky.social
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Cecile Richards, who passed away today at 67, was interviewed for the current print issue of the Texas Observer by reporter @marytuma.bsky.social.
This story was going to run online later this month, but here is the interview now in light of the news:
This story was going to run online later this month, but here is the interview now in light of the news:
Cecile Richards Isn’t Giving Up the Fight
Despite a brain cancer diagnosis and political setbacks, the Texas native is investing in a new strategy: abortion storytelling for the TikTok age.
www.texasobserver.org
January 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Cecile Richards, who passed away today at 67, was interviewed for the current print issue of the Texas Observer by reporter @marytuma.bsky.social.
This story was going to run online later this month, but here is the interview now in light of the news:
This story was going to run online later this month, but here is the interview now in light of the news:
If you haven’t read Lessons in Chemistry by @bonniegarmus.bsky.social, you must. I’m inspired by Elizabeth Zott and her take-charge, no-BS attitude.
January 20, 2025 at 4:42 PM
If you haven’t read Lessons in Chemistry by @bonniegarmus.bsky.social, you must. I’m inspired by Elizabeth Zott and her take-charge, no-BS attitude.
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All I want for Christmas is to pull a loose book from a bookshelf and finally, at long last, find that it opens a hidden door.
December 24, 2024 at 11:53 AM
All I want for Christmas is to pull a loose book from a bookshelf and finally, at long last, find that it opens a hidden door.
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Sure, there's a new #Renault5 EV, but did you know there was an earlier electric 5 in the 1970s?
Turns out, there's somebody still driving one.
(Also featuring links to good stories by @brendanmcaleer.bsky.social and @antonyingram.bsky.social!)
Turns out, there's somebody still driving one.
(Also featuring links to good stories by @brendanmcaleer.bsky.social and @antonyingram.bsky.social!)
The Nine Lives of the Lectric Leopard, the Original Electric Renault 5 - Hagerty Media
Part cottage industry creation, part home-brew project, James Elliott's Lectric Leopard is a Renault 5-based EV that's stood the test of time.
www.hagerty.com
December 24, 2024 at 12:22 AM
Sure, there's a new #Renault5 EV, but did you know there was an earlier electric 5 in the 1970s?
Turns out, there's somebody still driving one.
(Also featuring links to good stories by @brendanmcaleer.bsky.social and @antonyingram.bsky.social!)
Turns out, there's somebody still driving one.
(Also featuring links to good stories by @brendanmcaleer.bsky.social and @antonyingram.bsky.social!)
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Recently took a peek at Twitter and the disinformation is getting substantially more dangerous. Someone could get killed.
The tactics of constantly repeating outright lies, targeting specific people, repurposing years-old footage and presenting them as new is getting to another level. It’s scary.
The tactics of constantly repeating outright lies, targeting specific people, repurposing years-old footage and presenting them as new is getting to another level. It’s scary.
December 23, 2024 at 3:26 PM
Recently took a peek at Twitter and the disinformation is getting substantially more dangerous. Someone could get killed.
The tactics of constantly repeating outright lies, targeting specific people, repurposing years-old footage and presenting them as new is getting to another level. It’s scary.
The tactics of constantly repeating outright lies, targeting specific people, repurposing years-old footage and presenting them as new is getting to another level. It’s scary.
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Good morning #Bluesky, have a great day everyone.
Here’s Orion, which is best viewed from November to February here in the UK. This shot was taken at Loch Morlich in the Scottish Highlands, a place I need to visit again this winter.
#photography #scotand #orion #nightsky
Here’s Orion, which is best viewed from November to February here in the UK. This shot was taken at Loch Morlich in the Scottish Highlands, a place I need to visit again this winter.
#photography #scotand #orion #nightsky
December 24, 2024 at 6:12 AM
Good morning #Bluesky, have a great day everyone.
Here’s Orion, which is best viewed from November to February here in the UK. This shot was taken at Loch Morlich in the Scottish Highlands, a place I need to visit again this winter.
#photography #scotand #orion #nightsky
Here’s Orion, which is best viewed from November to February here in the UK. This shot was taken at Loch Morlich in the Scottish Highlands, a place I need to visit again this winter.
#photography #scotand #orion #nightsky
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Now that Good Autoblog has been replaced by Bad Autoblog, I’m glad @jriz.bsky.social’s in-depth cargo tests can live on at @edmunds.com. www.edmunds.com/car-news/che...
Chevy Trax Cargo Test: How Big Is the Trunk?
The specs say the Chevrolet Trax has 25.6 cubic feet of space behind its back seat. Volume measurements never tell the whole story, so check out how many actual suitcases we were able to fit in the ba...
www.edmunds.com
December 11, 2024 at 9:57 PM
Now that Good Autoblog has been replaced by Bad Autoblog, I’m glad @jriz.bsky.social’s in-depth cargo tests can live on at @edmunds.com. www.edmunds.com/car-news/che...
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This is an oligarchy.
The founders never intended people to have this much power… EVER
Stop the oligarchy
The founders never intended people to have this much power… EVER
Stop the oligarchy
December 7, 2024 at 2:08 AM
This is an oligarchy.
The founders never intended people to have this much power… EVER
Stop the oligarchy
The founders never intended people to have this much power… EVER
Stop the oligarchy
When are we going to get serious about the influence of money in politics and do something about it? Do we really want politicians controlled by billionaires? The US isn’t the only one, but it’s certainly on the biggest scale here.
December 6, 2024 at 11:33 PM
When are we going to get serious about the influence of money in politics and do something about it? Do we really want politicians controlled by billionaires? The US isn’t the only one, but it’s certainly on the biggest scale here.
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Kat Tenbarge interviewed me about the migration to Bluesky among journalists.
It's easy to see why it's happening.
It's easier to find news, harder to spread disinfo, trolls don't drown out the good content, and links are not deprioritized.
It's a breath of fresh air for journalism to thrive in.
It's easy to see why it's happening.
It's easier to find news, harder to spread disinfo, trolls don't drown out the good content, and links are not deprioritized.
It's a breath of fresh air for journalism to thrive in.
Journalists flock to Bluesky as X becomes increasingly 'toxic'
Journalists are finding more readers and less hate on Bluesky than on the platform they used to know as Twitter.
www.nbcnews.com
December 1, 2024 at 12:21 AM
Kat Tenbarge interviewed me about the migration to Bluesky among journalists.
It's easy to see why it's happening.
It's easier to find news, harder to spread disinfo, trolls don't drown out the good content, and links are not deprioritized.
It's a breath of fresh air for journalism to thrive in.
It's easy to see why it's happening.
It's easier to find news, harder to spread disinfo, trolls don't drown out the good content, and links are not deprioritized.
It's a breath of fresh air for journalism to thrive in.
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Well, our $70K Fisker Ocean is now worth just $13K, and it’s still riddled with problems that’ll never be fixed, so we’re pulling the parachute and ending this long-term test after 11 months — before we get even more underwater. www.edmunds.com/car-news/202...
2023 Fisker Ocean: From $70K to $13K in Less Than a Year
We bought our 2023 Fisker Ocean Extreme in January 2024 for nearly $70,000 and we're letting it go 11 months later for only 20% of that amount. We'll remember the Ocean as an SUV with cool ideas but s...
www.edmunds.com
November 29, 2024 at 3:16 PM
Well, our $70K Fisker Ocean is now worth just $13K, and it’s still riddled with problems that’ll never be fixed, so we’re pulling the parachute and ending this long-term test after 11 months — before we get even more underwater. www.edmunds.com/car-news/202...
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I promised I wouldn’t mention my Cars of Cuba calendar on social media anymore, but the publisher just sent a Black Friday promo code for 30% off.
That makes the retail price less than the wholesale price!
The promo ends on Sunday.
Use this code at checkout: HOLIDAY30
tinyurl.com/BrendaPriddy...
That makes the retail price less than the wholesale price!
The promo ends on Sunday.
Use this code at checkout: HOLIDAY30
tinyurl.com/BrendaPriddy...
November 29, 2024 at 3:33 AM
I promised I wouldn’t mention my Cars of Cuba calendar on social media anymore, but the publisher just sent a Black Friday promo code for 30% off.
That makes the retail price less than the wholesale price!
The promo ends on Sunday.
Use this code at checkout: HOLIDAY30
tinyurl.com/BrendaPriddy...
That makes the retail price less than the wholesale price!
The promo ends on Sunday.
Use this code at checkout: HOLIDAY30
tinyurl.com/BrendaPriddy...
Need a gift for your car-obsessed posse? Check out my suggestions on @forbes.com -
www.forbes.com/sites/kristi...
www.forbes.com/sites/kristi...
Holiday Gift Guide 2024: The Best Gear For Car Enthusiasts
Need a gift for the overlanders, off-roaders, road trippers, and supercar fans in your life? Here's a list of ideas to help.
www.forbes.com
November 27, 2024 at 10:38 PM
Need a gift for your car-obsessed posse? Check out my suggestions on @forbes.com -
www.forbes.com/sites/kristi...
www.forbes.com/sites/kristi...
November 21, 2024 at 8:08 PM
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AOC comes out swinging against a Nancy Mace for targeting Sarah McBride.
"They're doing this so that Nancy Mace can ... fundraise off an email. They're not doing this to protect people. They're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kinds. And everybody should reject it. It's gross."
"They're doing this so that Nancy Mace can ... fundraise off an email. They're not doing this to protect people. They're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kinds. And everybody should reject it. It's gross."
November 21, 2024 at 2:48 AM
AOC comes out swinging against a Nancy Mace for targeting Sarah McBride.
"They're doing this so that Nancy Mace can ... fundraise off an email. They're not doing this to protect people. They're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kinds. And everybody should reject it. It's gross."
"They're doing this so that Nancy Mace can ... fundraise off an email. They're not doing this to protect people. They're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kinds. And everybody should reject it. It's gross."
