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Chevron Targets Growing Data Center Power Demand with Major West Texas Deal
Energy & Climate

Chevron Targets Growing Data Center Power Demand with Major West Texas Deal

Chevron’s new long-term power agreement signals a strategic shift as AI-driven demand pushes U.S. electricity needs beyond traditional grid capacity.

Jeep Launches Recon EV with Off-Road Focus but Limited Driving Range
Energy & Climate

Jeep Launches Recon EV with Off-Road Focus but Limited Driving Range

The 2026 Jeep Recon EV goes on sale starting at $67,000, offering powerful off-road capabilities yet falling short of its initially projected driving range.

US Launches Precision Strikes on Iranian Military Sites Following Strait of Hormuz Incident
Defense & Security

US Launches Precision Strikes on Iranian Military Sites Following Strait of Hormuz Incident

US forces targeted Iranian missile and drone storage sites in response to an attack on a commercial vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, marking a firm military response amid rising tensions.

False Quote Circulates Claiming Karoline Leavitt Misstated Unemployment Rates Under Biden and Trump
Markets & Macro

False Quote Circulates Claiming Karoline Leavitt Misstated Unemployment Rates Under Biden and Trump

A viral claim attributing misleading unemployment statistics to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has been debunked as falsely attributed with no evidence she made the statement.

Polestar barred from selling new electric vehicles in US under Trump-era trade rules
Energy & Climate

Polestar barred from selling new electric vehicles in US under Trump-era trade rules

The Swedish EV brand Polestar is blocked from selling new cars in the US due to Trump administration restrictions targeting Chinese-linked technology.

California’s AI Job Tracker Shows No Early Signs of AI-Driven Unemployment
Markets & Macro

California’s AI Job Tracker Shows No Early Signs of AI-Driven Unemployment

California’s newly launched AI job dashboard reveals no immediate rise in unemployment among AI-exposed occupations, offering initial data on the technology’s economic impact.

Chinese Open-Weight AI Model Sparks Security Concerns for Cyber Threat Landscape
Defense & Security

Chinese Open-Weight AI Model Sparks Security Concerns for Cyber Threat Landscape

China’s advanced open-weight AI model, comparable to leading US counterparts, raises alarms over potential misuse by hackers due to its accessibility and modifiability.

Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Countries Imposing Digital Service Taxes on U.S. Firms
Trade & Tariffs

Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Countries Imposing Digital Service Taxes on U.S. Firms

Former President Trump warned of immediate 100% tariffs on imports from countries taxing U.S. digital services, escalating tensions with European nations.

Ticketing Coalition Urges Rejection of Live Nation-DOJ Settlement Amid CEO’s White House Meeting
AI & Tech Regulation

Ticketing Coalition Urges Rejection of Live Nation-DOJ Settlement Amid CEO’s White House Meeting

The Coalition for Ticket Fairness demands the court reject the Live Nation-DOJ settlement after revelations that Live Nation’s CEO met President Trump just before the deal was finalized.

New U.S. Bill Targets AI Cloud Computing to Close Export Control Loopholes
Trade & Tariffs

New U.S. Bill Targets AI Cloud Computing to Close Export Control Loopholes

Bipartisan lawmakers introduce legislation to stop China and others from accessing advanced U.S. AI computing power via cloud services, addressing gaps in current export controls.