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  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY It’s good that you are ambitious and it’s good that you know what you want to achieve but you must be flexible as to how you get from where you are now to where you most want to be. There’s more than one route to success. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): If you turn on the charm over the next few days there is no limit to what you can accomplish. Cosmic activity in the career area of your chart will make it easy for you to win round those who previously doubted your every move. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): Don’t try to control what is going on around you, just sit back and enjoy the ride. There are so many influences working in your favor now that you cannot possibly do anything wrong. Listen to your heart and do exactly as it tells you. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): If other people want to make a fuss over trivial matters that’s up to them but you are under no obligation to follow their example. While they moan and groan about how hard life is you will be glidi...
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Northvolt Bankruptcy Casts Shadow Over Quebec EV Battery Plant

Swedish electric vehicle battery manufacturer Northvolt has filed for bankruptcy, raising concerns about the future of its ambitious $7-billion battery plant project in Quebec. The company cited rising capital costs, geopolitical instability, supply chain disruptions, and shifts in market demand as key factors leading to its financial collapse.

Despite the parent company's bankruptcy, Northvolt North America, a subsidiary, has stated that it remains solvent and intends to honor its obligations. However, the fate of the Quebec plant, known as Northvolt Six, remains uncertain. The project, located near Montreal, was expected to produce battery cells and cathode active materials for electric vehicles, with operations powered entirely by hydroelectric energy.

The Quebec and Canadian governments had pledged significant financial support for the project, with investments totaling billions of dollars. Quebec's Economy Minister Christine Fréchette expressed disappointment but emphasized the government's commitment to finding a buyer to take over Northvolt's North American operations and revive the project.

The bankruptcy marks a significant setback for Northvolt, which had been a key player in Europe's efforts to reduce reliance on Asian battery manufacturers. The future of the Quebec plant now hinges on the decisions of a court-appointed trustee and potential new investors.

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