Jan 26, 2022

When it comes to Bitcoin, what goes up must come down

Bitcoin imitations are seen scattered on a banknote. (Ozan Kose/AFP)

Also today: The pandemic has put nearly immeasurable stress on the mental health system, so more people have turned to alternate means for their help, such as online video and hotlines. The BBC reports on how fake snow for the 2022 Winter Olympics has become a telling sign of climate change's possible impact on future versions of the event.

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The price of lithium is way up. And right now, electric cars depend on it.

by Stephanie Hughes

Jan 26, 2022

The metal is a key ingredient in the batteries that power all those electric cars.

The price of lithium, used in the batteries of electric vehicles, has increased by more than 40% in the past year.

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Calls to mental health hotlines rise as people seek relief during COVID

by Shalina Chatlani

Jan 26, 2022

With mental health professionals in short supply during the pandemic, some who need help are turning to hotlines and other alternative online resources.

Matthew Seltzer sits on a bench in New Orleans, Louisiana in November 2021. Like thousands of others during the pandemic, Seltzer sought help from a mental health hotline when he was unable to find an in-person counselor.

Shalina Chatlani/Gulf States Newsroom

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

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