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The 2022 LFP battery patent expiry has revolutionized electric vehicles, removing IP barriers and making this safer, cheaper technology widely accessible. Companies like Tesla and BYD are now accelerating adoption, leveraging LFP’s thermal stability and cost benefits for mass-market EVs and renewable energy storage. However, a dense web of secondary patents on enhancements like fast-charging and energy density means freedom-to-operate analysis remains critical to avoid infringement risks. As the industry shifts focus to proprietary engineering and manufacturing know-how, strategic IP protection and partnerships will define competitive advantage in this new era of EV innovation.

Trump administration explores 50-year mortgages and assumable loans as creative solutions to housing affordability crisis, but economists warn these could increase debt burdens and drive prices higher. While assumable mortgages offer below-market rates for qualified buyers, portable mortgages could further disadvantage first-time purchasers in a tight market. Builder rate buy-downs and seller financing provide alternative paths but carry risks of inflated prices and predatory terms. Ultimately, experts emphasize these financing tweaks don’t solve the core issue: America’s severe housing shortage of 1-5 million homes.

Archaeologists in Hungary have unearthed a rare 1,300-year-old iron saber from an elite Avar warrior’s tomb near Székesfehérvár, discovered through satellite imagery analysis. The elegantly curved sword is badly rusted and fragile but remains intact with traces of fine decorations, lifted in a custom wooden cradle for preservation. This exceptional find, part of the „Cemeteries from Space” program, dates to the Avar Khaganate era between A.D. 670 and 690. Grave goods including silver belt fittings, gilded hair ornaments, and glass bead earrings accompanied the warrior, whose tomb showed signs of ancient looting but retained rich archaeological treasures.

BYD is aggressively expanding its global manufacturing footprint to challenge Tesla’s dominance, with satellite imagery revealing its Zhengzhou factory has more than doubled in size since 2023. The Chinese EV giant’s massive production facility now dwarfs Tesla’s largest Gigafactory in Austin, aiming for an annual capacity of 1.8 million vehicles. Despite facing slowing sales and profit declines in China’s competitive market, BYD is countering with international growth, surging 300% in European sales this year. The company is building new factories in Hungary and Turkey while expanding its global store network to circumvent tariffs and capture market share worldwide.

YouTube TV and Disney remain deadlocked in carriage fee negotiations, leaving subscribers without 21 channels including ESPN and ABC. The streaming service claims Disney demanded „steep carriage fees” despite declining viewership, while Disney counters that YouTube TV is „intentionally misrepresenting the situation.” This blackout continues as both companies blame each other for failed negotiations that expired October 30. Sports fans face indefinite uncertainty as ESPN’s future on the platform hangs in the balance.

Nvidia faces enterprise software sales challenges as it scales AI offerings to major regulated clients. Internal emails reveal hurdles in creating unified messaging for products like Nvidia AI Enterprise and Run:ai. Despite forecasting strong software revenue, the company grapples with client education gaps and legal complexities. These growing pains highlight the balancing act between hardware dominance and expanding recurring software revenue streams.

Discover why Barry Duong left a prestigious Wall Street hedge fund career to lead AI strategy at Hebbia, revealing how AI’s potential outshone finance and his mission to upskill financial teams with cutting-edge prompt engineering and workflows. His unique blend of financial expertise and AI innovation is transforming how firms process billions of data pages, making professionals at every level more strategic and productive. Learn how this shift empowers everyone from junior bankers to senior directors to harness AI for smarter deals and enhanced decision-making.

Portugal storms into the 2026 World Cup with a 9-1 demolition of Armenia, sealing their qualification after a shocking loss to Ireland. Norway ends a 28-year World Cup drought, powered by Erling Haaland’s brace in a 4-1 victory over Italy. Ireland clinches a playoff spot with a dramatic 96th-minute winner from Troy Parrott against Hungary. England completes a perfect qualifying campaign, finishing with a 100% record and zero goals conceded.

Struggling to land a job in today’s AI-dominated market? Eric Sim, a former UBS managing director, shares his proven „CATS” framework to boost your employability. Learn how building competencies, appeal, trust, and social capital can set you apart from the competition. Discover practical tips from his journey from banking to career coaching and secure your next role!

In a major diplomatic victory for Hungary, President Trump has granted Viktor Orban’s nation a one-year exemption from Russian energy sanctions despite recent US penalties on Russian oil companies. The White House confirmed the special treatment for Trump’s close European ally, citing Hungary’s logistical challenges as a landlocked country dependent on Russian pipelines. This controversial decision comes just weeks after Trump vowed to penalize all nations doing business with Russia’s energy sector, highlighting the political friendship between the two nationalist leaders. The exemption arrangement includes Hungary’s commitment to purchase hundreds of millions in US natural gas, though it’s likely to strain relations with other European capitals opposing Hungary’s Moscow-friendly stance.