Natron’s liquidation shows why the US isn’t ready to make its own batteries

September 5, 2025 Tim De Chant

The sodium-ion battery startup went from announcing a $1.4 billion factory to filing for liquidation in just over a year. Natron's troubled journey illustrates the challenges in making batteries in the U.S.

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Warner Bros. sues Midjourney for AI images of Superman, Batman, and other characters
Warner Bros. sues Midjourney for AI images of Superman, Batman, and other characters

Warner Bros. says that Midjourney knowingly engaged in wrongful conduct, noting that the company previously...

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