Rex Ballard

At CES 2026, Finnish startup Donut Lab unveiled what it claims is the world's first production-ready all-solid-state battery, promising to revolutionize electric vehicles (EVs) and beyond. Partnering with Verge Motorcycles, the battery is set to power production models like the TS Pro starting in Q1 2026, boasting double the energy density of current lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, ultra-fast charging, and exceptional longevity.

In a move that marks the abrupt end of a 58-year era in American media, the board of directors for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) voted unanimously on Monday to dissolve the organization.However, accusations of left-wing bias have dogged public broadcasters since the 1980s, intensifying during the Trump administrations. Conservative critics, including think tanks like The Heritage Foundation, argued that PBS and NPR had devolved into "radical left-wing echo chambers," .

Tippin joined the City of Redding in 2004 as Assistant Director of Development Services (often associated with engineering roles). He progressed to Director of the Transportation and Engineering Department, then to Director of Redding Electric Utility (REU). In early 2017, he advanced to Assistant City Manager, and later that year was appointed interim City Manager before becoming permanent City Manager. This career spanned over 21 years of service.