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Idaho National Laboratory and U.S. Officials Mark New Milestone in Nuclear Energy Revival
Energy & Climate

Idaho National Laboratory and U.S. Officials Mark New Milestone in Nuclear Energy Revival

Idaho National Laboratory, alongside U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and local leaders, celebrated the recent success of private nuclear reactors reaching criticality, signaling a renewed push in American nuclear power.

European EV Makers Shift Focus to Smaller Models as Battery Tech Advances
Energy & Climate

European EV Makers Shift Focus to Smaller Models as Battery Tech Advances

European electric car manufacturers are downsizing their models thanks to improved battery technology, addressing urban space challenges while enhancing accessibility and affordability.

Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of Large-Scale AI Technology Theft Through Fraudulent Access
AI & Tech Regulation

Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of Large-Scale AI Technology Theft Through Fraudulent Access

Anthropic claims Alibaba conducted millions of illicit interactions with its AI models, accusing the Chinese tech giant of intellectual property theft via an AI distillation attack.

Iraq Warns It May Leave OPEC If Oil Production Quota Is Not Increased
Energy & Climate

Iraq Warns It May Leave OPEC If Oil Production Quota Is Not Increased

Iraq, OPEC’s second-largest producer, threatens to quit the group unless it secures a significantly higher oil quota amid fiscal pressures and shifting export strategies.

Californians Face Soaring PG&E Energy Bills Amid Rising Costs and Climate Policies
Energy & Climate

Californians Face Soaring PG&E Energy Bills Amid Rising Costs and Climate Policies

PG&E customers in California are grappling with sharply rising energy bills, with rates expected to increase significantly by 2030 amid wildfire expenses and state climate regulations.

Mark Cuban Urges AI Firms to Invest Billions in Communities Affected by Job Losses
AI & Tech Regulation

Mark Cuban Urges AI Firms to Invest Billions in Communities Affected by Job Losses

Mark Cuban calls on AI companies to dedicate billions toward supporting cities facing job disruptions, emphasizing the need to prioritize workers and creatives over celebrity endorsements.

Russia Launches State-Backed Crypto Trade Corridor Amid Sanctions Challenges
Trade & Tariffs

Russia Launches State-Backed Crypto Trade Corridor Amid Sanctions Challenges

Russia has established a legalized crypto settlement corridor for select foreign trade contracts, yet external sanctions and liquidity hurdles continue to limit its impact.

ByteDance Pursues $20 Billion Offshore Loan to Ramp Up AI Investments
Corporate Power

ByteDance Pursues $20 Billion Offshore Loan to Ramp Up AI Investments

ByteDance is negotiating its largest-ever $20 billion offshore loan to expand spending on AI data centers, chips, and infrastructure amid escalating technology competition.

ICC Judges Challenge U.S. Sanctions Citing Threats to Judicial Independence
Trade & Tariffs

ICC Judges Challenge U.S. Sanctions Citing Threats to Judicial Independence

Judges from the International Criminal Court have sued the U.S. government to lift sanctions that freeze their assets and restrict their operations, arguing these measures undermine the court’s impartiality.

BitGo Cuts 15% of Workforce to Refocus on Trading, Stablecoins, and AI
Corporate Power

BitGo Cuts 15% of Workforce to Refocus on Trading, Stablecoins, and AI

BitGo has laid off nearly 15% of its staff as part of a strategic shift toward trading, stablecoins, settlement, and AI-driven infrastructure within the crypto industry.