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Math Panic, Budget Chicken, and a Royal Roast: Forever Young wins Breeders’ Cup; Plaid Cymru crunches Westminster; Samsung–BMW–Solid Power team on solid‑state EVs
Arizona math shirts ignite outrage based on a bunk rumor
Turning Point USA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet claimed Cienega High School teachers used Halloween to mock Charlie Kirk’s death, a death that did not happen. The Vail district said the blood-red “Problem Solved” shirts were math themed, had been worn last year, and targeted no one. The superintendent apologized for the confusion, said they will not be worn again, and condemned online harassment of staff. Kolvet rejected the explanation, citing dye placement as proof, which is quite the geometry lesson in seeing patterns that are not there.
FAA to Congress: fund the government so planes are not playing chicken
The FAA urged lawmakers to approve funding as more air traffic controllers called in sick, warning that thinning ranks threaten safety and operations. Translation, do your jobs so they can do theirs, and let separation standards be handled by radar, not brinkmanship.
Forever Young storms the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar
The Japanese star flew in, settled a score, and took the $7 million Grade I crown. Revenge served cold, jet lag apparently reserved for the humans.
Maher skewers Trump with monarchy gag during shutdown
On HBO’s Real Time, Bill Maher mocked Trump’s “kingly” vibe, riffing on a golden crown bit during an Asia trip segment. Because nothing says shared sacrifice like cosplay of divine right while the lights are off in Washington.
Plaid Cymru pushes to reconnect Nelson, rails against Westminster math
Plaid MSs asked the UK Rail Minister for a feasibility study to reopen the Valleys link to Nelson in Caerphilly, arguing an existing nearby line makes it relatively straightforward and could cut road congestion. The pitch doubles as a critique of funding politics, heavy rail is not devolved, there is no Barnett uplift, and projects like HS2 get booked as England and Wales spending while never touching Wales. Now for the actual study, track condition, engineering, demand, costs, and environmental impact.
Samsung SDI, BMW, and Solid Power team up on solid-state EV batteries
The trio says it has a real-world system for building all-solid-state cells, with Samsung supplying ASSB cells using Solid Power’s sulfide electrolyte and BMW handling packs and modules. The promise, more range, faster charging, lower costs, assuming physics is in a cooperative mood. With Toyota aiming for 2027 to 2028 and Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen testing their own tech, the race is on and the slide decks might finally meet the factory floor.
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By IniaesArizona math shirts ignite outrage based on a bunk rumor
Turning Point USA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet claimed Cienega High School teachers used Halloween to mock Charlie Kirk’s death, a death that did not happen. The Vail district said the blood-red “Problem Solved” shirts were math themed, had been worn last year, and targeted no one. The superintendent apologized for the confusion, said they will not be worn again, and condemned online harassment of staff. Kolvet rejected the explanation, citing dye placement as proof, which is quite the geometry lesson in seeing patterns that are not there.
FAA to Congress: fund the government so planes are not playing chicken
The FAA urged lawmakers to approve funding as more air traffic controllers called in sick, warning that thinning ranks threaten safety and operations. Translation, do your jobs so they can do theirs, and let separation standards be handled by radar, not brinkmanship.
Forever Young storms the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar
The Japanese star flew in, settled a score, and took the $7 million Grade I crown. Revenge served cold, jet lag apparently reserved for the humans.
Maher skewers Trump with monarchy gag during shutdown
On HBO’s Real Time, Bill Maher mocked Trump’s “kingly” vibe, riffing on a golden crown bit during an Asia trip segment. Because nothing says shared sacrifice like cosplay of divine right while the lights are off in Washington.
Plaid Cymru pushes to reconnect Nelson, rails against Westminster math
Plaid MSs asked the UK Rail Minister for a feasibility study to reopen the Valleys link to Nelson in Caerphilly, arguing an existing nearby line makes it relatively straightforward and could cut road congestion. The pitch doubles as a critique of funding politics, heavy rail is not devolved, there is no Barnett uplift, and projects like HS2 get booked as England and Wales spending while never touching Wales. Now for the actual study, track condition, engineering, demand, costs, and environmental impact.
Samsung SDI, BMW, and Solid Power team up on solid-state EV batteries
The trio says it has a real-world system for building all-solid-state cells, with Samsung supplying ASSB cells using Solid Power’s sulfide electrolyte and BMW handling packs and modules. The promise, more range, faster charging, lower costs, assuming physics is in a cooperative mood. With Toyota aiming for 2027 to 2028 and Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen testing their own tech, the race is on and the slide decks might finally meet the factory floor.