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The ‘ravenous’ demand for Cornish lithium

28+ min ago  (683+ words) Growing need for critical minerals to power tech has intensified "appetite" for lithium, which could be a "huge boon" for local economy Minerals are a hot topic in 2026. Lithium, the crucial ingredient in batteries that power smartphones and electric vehicles,…...

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Kia EV4: a ‘terrifically comfy’ electric car

2+ hour, 17+ min ago  (160+ words) The family-friendly vehicle has "plush seats" and generous space Today's Big Question After rushing to praise the initiative European leaders are now alarmed The Week Recommends Gabriel Sherman examines Rupert Murdoch"s "war of succession" over his media empire The…...

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theweek.com > business > elon-musk-spacex-xai-mega-merger

Elon Musk’s starry mega-merger

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (392+ words) SpaceX founder is promising investors a rocket trip to the future " and a sprawling conglomerate to boot Elon Musk pulled off one of the most audacious deals of his career this week " merging his rocket company SpaceX, with his loss-making…...

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theweek.com > culture-life > cars > genesis-gv60-a-fast-and-practical-electric-suv

Genesis GV60: a ‘fast and practical’ electric SUV

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (120+ words) Cleaner" and more modern, the car also boasts a luxurious interior" Cartoons Friday"s political cartoons include Washington Post layoffs, no surprises, and more The Week Recommends Rupert Goold"s musical has demonic razzle dazzle" in spades The Week Recommends…...

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theweek.com > culture-life > chery-tiggo-7-hybrid-petrol-car-review

Chery Tiggo 7: an ‘inoffensively modest’ ride

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (78+ words) The Chinese brand is "one to be reckoned with" In the Spotlight The law is at the heart of the Colbert-CBS conflict Today"s Big Question Democrats want to rein in ICE"s immigration crackdown Today"s Big Question Trump…...

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theweek.com > culture-life > cars > toyota-aygo-x-hybrid-still-a-featherweight-in-its-class

Toyota Aygo X Hybrid: still a ‘featherweight’ in its class

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (162+ words) This hybrid model comes with a "glut of extra power" and "a minor facelift" The Explainer Constitutional amendment limits US presidents to two terms, but Trump diehards claim there is a loophole Today"s Big Question With Labour and the…...

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theweek.com > business > elon-musk-trillion-pay-package

Musk wins $1 trillion Tesla pay package

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (285+ words) The package would expand his stake in the company to 25% Tesla shareholders Thursday voted in favor of a pay package for CEO Elon Musk that clears the way for him to become the world's first trillionaire. The $1 trillion package "consists…...

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theweek.com > business > how-tesla-can-make-elon-musk-the-worlds-first-trillionaire

How Tesla can make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (591+ words) The "staggering" deal agreed by the carmaker"s board outlines several key milestones over a 10-year period Tesla"s board has approved a $1 trillion pay package for CEO Elon Musk on the condition he meets a series of performance targets…...

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theweek.com > media > larry-ellison-the-billionaires-burgeoning-media-empire

Larry Ellison: the billionaire’s burgeoning media empire

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (373+ words) Oracle founder's takeover of traditional and new media companies labelled "dangerous for democracy' by US press watchdog Larry Ellison has been a Silicon Valley titan for nearly half a century. Now 81, with the help of his son David, he is…...

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theweek.com > environment > megabatteries-renewable-energy

Megabatteries are powering up clean energy

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (156+ words) They can store and release excess energy Renewable energy overtook coal power to become the largest source of electricity in the world for the first half of 2025. However, many forms of renewable energy have an efficiency problem, with production not…...