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- 1EV Sales Fell 41% in January Yet Some Brands Grew●EV Sales Crashed 41% In January—But These Brands Still Grew
Electric vehicle sales dropped sharply in January, falling 41 percent, according to an InsideEVs report. The downturn did not hit all manufacturers equally, as several brands still managed to post growth during the month. The figures point to a mixed start to the year for the EV market, with some automakers bucking the overall decline while the broader segment contracted.
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Attention is building around Brazil's 2026 elections, with news coverage already tracking campaign developments. Federal Police are investigating reports that badge-mounted cameras were used to secretly record votes, a scheme that would violate ballot secrecy. Outlets are compiling the main election headlines as the race begins to take shape, and searches for the elections are rising in Brazil and abroad.
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Discussion around Brazil's 2026 elections is building well ahead of the vote, trending in several countries. Among the topics being raised is the claim, voiced by a historian in Brazilian media, that US interference in the elections is already underway. With campaigns still distant, attention is focusing on foreign influence, the political climate and the contours of the race to come.
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Brazil's 2026 elections are drawing attention as an Organization of American States mission monitors the start of voting and ballot box audits in São Paulo, according to the regional electoral court TRE-SP. The topic is trending widely, including among audiences in the United States, reflecting international interest in the integrity and conduct of the Brazilian electoral process.
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Brazilian elections are again a hot topic, with attention on Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes' Rodrigues' warning that the process to investigate alleged external interference must be handled carefully to avoid extremes. Commentators across Brazil and abroad are following the issue as the country's electoral debates draw international interest, including from the US and Canada.
- 6Glashütte Trash Clock: a pendulum clock built from trash●Show HN: Glashütte Trash Clock – A 30-minute pendulum clock made from trash
A maker has unveiled the Glashütte Trash Clock, a functional pendulum clock assembled largely from discarded materials, with a deliberately slow 30-minute cycle. The project is being shared on Hacker News, where users are discussing the build's ingenuity, the irony of invoking the prestigious German watchmaking town of Glashütte, and what the design says about waste and craftsmanship.
- 7Denver resident kicks off October with 'touch grass' walk down Broadway●I will welcome you to October with an impromptu # touchgrass series. I am first timer today on # broadway from 6th ave d
A Denver resident is marking the start of October by walking Broadway from 6th Avenue down to Alameda, calling it an impromptu 'touch grass' series. The walk coincides with Front Porch Fest, which features multiple bandstands, parks and vendors. The person is encouraging others to get outside, see people in person, and join a follow-up gathering on October 21st at 7pm.
- 8Artist shares late coloured-pencil crab drawing●um guaiamu atrasado para o @ arteDoDia de sexta-feira, com o tema "caranguejo". # arteDoDia # lápisDeCor # BRart # art #
An artist has posted a coloured-pencil drawing of a guaiamu, a type of land crab, created for a daily art challenge whose Friday theme was 'crab'. The artist acknowledged the piece was submitted late for the prompt. The work was tagged under Brazilian art and daily drawing hashtags and drew a small wave of appreciation from fellow art community members.
- 9Glasstire Roundup Covers Architecture, Rasquachismo and Zines●Art Dirt: What We’re Reading: Architecture, Rasquachismo & Zines
Texas art publication Glasstire has released a new episode of its Art Dirt series, presenting a reading roundup focused on architecture, rasquachismo and zines. Rasquachismo, a Chicano aesthetic of resourcefulness and making do with what is at hand, is discussed alongside independent zine culture and architectural writing, giving listeners a survey of current art reading and ideas circulating in the field.
- 10Chiefs downgrade Rashee Rice to doubtful with hamstring injury●[Schefter] Chiefs downgraded WR Rashee Rice to doubtful today due to a hamstring injury. https:// lemmy.world/post/52732
The Kansas City Chiefs have downgraded wide receiver Rashee Rice to doubtful for today's game because of a hamstring injury. The news, reported by NFL insider Adam Schefter, is a significant blow to the Chiefs' passing game, with Rice now unlikely to play and the team expected to turn to other receiving options as they take the field.
- 11Bill Simmons Calls Jaylen Brown's Finals MVP Win 'Ridiculous'●“Ridiculous”: Bill Simmons Trashes Jaylen Brown’s Finals MVP Win
Bill Simmons has criticised Jaylen Brown winning the NBA Finals MVP award, calling the decision "ridiculous". The comments add to debate over whether Brown was the right choice over teammate Jayson Tatum after the Boston Celtics' championship run. Fans and analysts are divided, with some agreeing Simmons and others defending Brown's defensive impact and scoring throughout the series.
- 12Death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Shakes Horse Racing●Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's Death Alters Sport
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, a senior member of Dubai's ruling family and a major figure in thoroughbred horse racing, has died, according to racing industry reports. His death is seen as altering the sport, given his long involvement in breeding and racing operations connected to the Al Maktoum family's extensive stables. Racing outlets are assessing what the loss means for the industry.