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U.S. and European politicians have raised alarms that their domestic auto industries could be destroyed by a wave of cheap Chinese electric vehicles. The goal: to rake in hefty profit margins the automaker can’t get in China amid fierce competition. In some foreign showrooms, BYD charges more than double — sometimes nearly triple — the price it gets for three key models in China, according to a Reuters review of the automaker’s pricing in five of its biggest export markets.

BYD's EV Exports: Take the BYD Atto 3, a compact electric crossover. In China, the midrange version sells for USD 19,283. In Germany, the little SUV is priced at USD 42,789 - a price that's still competitive with comparable electric vehicles in that market.

As the last of extra chairs—hastily distributed to accommodate the unexpectedly large turnout—were filled, a projector screen glowed at the front of the room. Over 60 people gathered at Old St Joes to hear an update from Graphite One, a company building a mine to the north of Nome near the Imuruk Basin.

The remote village of Shishmaref is facing a fuel shortage due to unforeseen legal and logistical complications, impacting essential services and the daily lives of its residents. The crisis began in August of 2022 following the sudden death of a manager of a local privately owned general store. This froze access to ordering critical supplies and fuel through the business. As officials looked ahead to the winter months, it became apparent that the available supply of gasoline and diesel simply wouldn’t be enough.

The Cannonball Snowmachine Race sponsored by the Bering Sea Lions Club returned to Nome Saturday, April 20 and drew enthusiasts and competitors from across the region. This year 14 racers ranging from 16 to 38 years old entered to compete.