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Early data on first-quarter electric vehicle sales in the United States is drawing attention, with analysts highlighting five main patterns from the quarter's numbers. Industry watchers are parsing what the figures mean for market growth, price competition, and the impact of policy changes on American EV demand heading into the rest of the year.

Peanuts Entertainment, a new London-based production company dedicated to Latin American stories, has launched. Its first project is 'Alive in Their Garden', a feature film about the Mirabal sisters, the Dominican activists murdered in 1960 whose killing helped inspire the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The company aims to bring Latin American narratives to international audiences.

Nu, the Brazilian fintech behind Nubank, has begun rolling out its first credit card in the United States, offering 1.5% cash back on purchases. The move marks the company's most significant push into the American market to date, as it expands beyond its dominant Latin American customer base. The no-annual-fee card is being rolled out gradually, and commentators are watching to see how Nu's low-cost model will compete against established US issuers.