Steve Cole

A world map visualization of 68 battery factories with Chinese company involvement. The headline of the map is China's Global Battery Empire.

NEW: I tracked all Chinese lithium battery factories announced or built in the past decade 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 China's borders. The truth is, companies like CATL & BYD are so technologically advanced that there's little international competition. European and Asian countries are welcoming them with open arms.

A map of Europe titled Facilities in Europe. It shows the Chinese battery factories in circles, with the size of the circle representing the annual production capacity of each factory.

Last June, Macron was in a Chinese battery factory in France praising the investment. This week he doubled down in Davos and said China is welcome to invest in Europe if it can “contribute to our growth, to transfer some technologies, and not just to export towards Europe.”

A map of Southeast Asia titled Facilities in Southeast Asia. It shows the Chinese battery factories in circles, with the size of the circle representing the annual production capacity of each factory.

With help from @rhg.com, I mapped 68 factories in the world that are either set up by a Chinese company, by a joint venture with Chinese stakes, or by licensing the crucial manufacturing technologies from a Chinese battery maker.

A chart titled Battery Factories by Region. It breaks down the 68 factories by six regions (Southeast Asia, Europe, North America, Rest of Asia, Africa, and South America). It also uses different icons to represent the primary end use of the battery products in each factory.

I also looked at what the batteries' end uses are, how big the production capacity will be, and whether they are up-and-running. I'm really proud of the visualizations we have in the end, showing both the big picture of battery manufacturing activities globally but also the regional nuances.

Chinese EV Batteries Are Eating the World China’s lithium batteries aren’t always “made in China.” Companies like BYD and CATL are building factories on nearly every continent.

If "Made in China" still means cheap gadgets from a Shenzhen factory, what should we call the cutting-edge battery manufacturing facilities that are being built by Chinese companies across the world?

You can read more about the trend and interact with our data here. www.wired.com/story/chines...

Non-league Macclesfield FC pull off the biggest shock in FA Cup history, knocking out Premier League opposition and holders Crystal Palace.

117 league places between them.

What a performance, what a result 👏

You love the #GreatLakes. Please take a moment to give a few dollars to this great organization dedicated to protecting and restoring them.

Your support matters, and all donations are doubled through the end of the year.

People Who Drink Bottled Water on a Daily Basis Ingest 90,000 More Microplastic Particles Each Year Drinking water in plastic bottles contains countless particles too small to see. New research finds that people who drink water from them on a daily basis ingest far more microplastics than those who...

Drinking water in plastic bottles contains countless particles too small to see. New research finds that people who drink water from them on a daily basis ingest far more microplastics than those who don’t. www.wired.com/story/people...

Darren Fletcher's 18-year-old twin sons, Jack and Tyler, were in a Manchester United matchday squad together for the first time vs. Newcastle, with Jack even playing the second half of a 1-0 win 👏

What a proud day this must be for the family 🥹

New U.S. Soccer mascot (brown dog in a USA jersey). Text: Help us name our new mascot! Become an Insider today and download the U.S. Soccer App to get your vote in.

if this mf isn’t named DOGSO we’ve wasted this world cup imho @jeffrueter.bsky.social

this shit is just beyond parody, man

Kikis pulls one back in the final minutes.
House 2–3 BOHFS.

#USOC

NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.

Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.

Promotional graphic for a Pride-themed soccer doubleheader featuring Chicago House AC. The top of the image displays the Chicago House logo and the text “DOUBLEHEADER UP NEXT: PRIDE IN THE HOUSE” with rainbow-colored dots underneath. Below, match details are listed: Chicago House (Women) vs Milwaukee Torrent at 3:00 PM and Chicago House (Men) vs DeKalb County United at 7:00 PM. The event is on Sunday, June 8 at Langhorst Stadium, Elmhurst University. The background shows a soccer field with players in action under stadium lights and a faint rainbow in the sky.

🏳️‍🌈 Pride in the House! 🏳️‍🌈
Join us for a special Doubleheader at Langhorst Stadium this Sunday, June 8!

⚽ 3PM – Chicago House (W) vs Milwaukee Torrent
⚽ 7PM – Chicago House (M) vs DeKalb County United

Let’s celebrate community, soccer, & Pride together! 🌈
🎟️ Tix: www.chicagohouseac.com/single-game-...

BACK-TO-BACK. Now we go again. 💥

After making history with our first-ever two-game win streak, we’re back at it this Sunday in a doubleheader with the men’s squad. Come out and support the squad 📣

📍 Langhorst Stadium, Elmhurst University
🎟️ www.chicagohouseac.com/single-game-...

#OurCityOurHouse

FT | HOUSE takes all three points.

🏠 1 - 0 🏴‍☠️

#UpTheHouse #OurCityOurHouse
@midwestpl.bsky.social

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🏠 Home opener weekend in Elmhurst!
Saturday: 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘨𝘰 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘝𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴 🇺🇸
Sunday: 𝘓𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘎𝘦𝘵 𝘍𝘪𝘵, 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘍𝘪𝘵 💪

Thanks to our vendors, partners & fans for making it special.

#OurCityOurHouse
#HouseInElmhurst

YouTube video by The Unusual Suspect Eminem - LOSE YOURSELF (Sung by 331 Movies!)

Here it is. Your moment of zen:

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🅜🅐🅣🅒🅗🅓🅐🅨

We’re ready for the 2025 season! Our Men’s First Team kicks things off today in the @midwestpl.bsky.social with an away match vs. RWB Adria.

4:30 PM | Techny Park

Catch the stream: www.chicagohouseac.com/games-streams

#OurCityOurHouse 🏠🖤💚🧡

Snow yesterday, spring today

More Than You Wanted to Know About Tariffs Trump has it all wrong. Surprise!

Dear Donald Trump: We already have tariff reciprocity. And no, value-added taxes aren't protectionist paulkrugman.substack.com/p/more-than-...

The Devastating Impact of Trump 2.0 on U.S. Farmers The fallout begins...

Here’s a summary of how farms large and small are being crushed by 3 weeks of Trump administration actions. Contracts torn up, sales lost, …

#farming

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A promotional flyer for Chicago House AC season tickets features a dynamic collage of black-and-white and full-color action shots of players and a coach. The background has a dark teal and black design with orange, green, and white geometric accents. At the top, the Chicago House AC logo appears alongside the Midwest Premier League (MPL) and WPSL (Women’s Premier Soccer League) logos. The flyer announces in bold text: “Season Tickets On Sale Now”, followed by “Buy Tickets Now at ChicagoHouseAC.com” and the venue “Langhorst Field” at Elmhurst University. The images include: • A coach passionately giving instructions. • A female player focused on the game. • A male player smiling in celebration. • Two players in green and black Chicago House AC kits embracing in a goal celebration. The Diaza and The QBD logos appear at the top right corner, along with the hashtag #OurCityOurHouse.

🎟️ Chicago House AC Season Tickets On Sale Now! 🎟️

In 2025, both our Men’s & Women’s teams will call Langhorst Field at Elmhurst University home! 🏡⚽

Be part of the action—get your season tickets now! ChicagoHouseAC.com

#OurCityOurHouse
#UpTheHouse

i know a lot of gov employees are watching my feed at the moment 👇

A promotional graphic for House West’s Junior Academy. The background is dark with bold white and green text. The top features “JUNIOR ACADEMY” in large white capital letters with “House West” branding next to it. Below, a description highlights the academy’s focus on growth, character, and skill development. Key season dates for 2025 are listed in white and orange text. The center of the graphic features a large “REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!” message in white and green, outlined in orange. The bottom includes sponsor logos and an image of four young soccer players wearing gray Chicago House AC shirts, standing on a field. The website URL for registration is displayed in white text.

🏠 House West is here! Now in Batavia & Plainfield, we’re building the next generation with growth, character & passion.

🚀 2025 enrollment is open! Join the Junior Academy & take your game to the next level.

🔗 Register now: www.chicagohouseac.com

#HouseWest #OurCityOurHouse #UpTheHouse

If the new president decides to not enforce the law banning TikTok and its supply chain (Oracle, Apple, Google) provides services, will they be liable for their actions if the president in 2029 decides to enforce it? #TikTok

This is my annual gee it’s cold post. Also my annual reminder that this happens every year.

For non-US users, Tuesday’s temp range is -22 C to -16 C.

Your car wasn’t stolen. It was left as a gift.