ZDNet
Plug-In Solar Plus Batteries: The Math Says Maybe, But Bring a Calculator
Plug-in solar plus batteries can save money, but the math depends on your tariff, usage, and patience - expect a 5-year payback if you're lucky.
2026-08-26
ZDNet
2026-06-03
The Guardian Europe
Shia LaBeouf Pleads Guilty to Battery, Gets Probation and a Crash Course in Basic Human Decency
Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty to battery after a Mardi Gras bar fight, gets probation, sensitivity training, and a reminder that fame doesn’t excuse homophobic slurs and headbutts.
2026-05-28
Ars Technica
Researchers Develop New Way to Extract Lithium from Rocks, Because Apparently We're Not Done Making Batteries Yet
MIT and friends find a cheaper, greener way to pull lithium from rocks, because the planet's battery addiction isn't going anywhere.
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