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UK households bracing for new cost of living crisis, report finds

factors such as consumers’ spending intentions and how well off they feel, recorded a score of -13 in April, a sharp fall from -1 in January and the lowest level since autumn 2023. ![shopping staples

SpaceX is poised for blastoff with an IPO likely to break records

2023, in Littleton, Colo. After enjoying a strong run where they could keep raising prices to boost their profits, companies are now stuck in a vise. On one end, revenue is under pressure

How well can EVs handle the heat — and the cold? AAA put them to the test

2023. Evidence from the oldest generation of electric vehicles suggests their batteries are lasting longer than was expected in the early days of the EV industry.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/5464x5464+187+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ff0%2Fcd%2F84caa9f94d62ab29340d609cfa79%2Fgettyimages-1825441052.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/03/02/nx-s1-5706658/electric-vehicle-battery-lifespan) ### [Business](https://www.npr.org/sections/business/) ### [How long