California's Proposition 4 is set to borrow $10 billion to fund a plethora of environmental projects. But is this measure more about politics than sound policy? After this year's budget debacle, the state should be focusing on cutting debt, not increasing it. The measure's 100+ programs lack a sens
Is the summer COVID-19 surge finally dipping? Or is it just a temporary reprieve? The data is mixed, but there are some early signs that the surge may have peaked. However, not all metrics are moving in the rosy direction. For instance, positivity rates are still relatively high, and COVID-19 deaths
Imagine a world where the metals crucial to addressing climate change are extracted in an environmentally friendly way, avoiding the damage of open pit mining and preventing metals from ending up in landfills. This is the vision of Nth Cycle, a company that's pioneering a new approach to extracting
What if I told you that NASA's Europa Clipper mission, set to launch on October 10, has just cleared its final hurdle, and it's ready to take on the ultimate question: is life beyond Earth? The mission has been revamped, and the team has confirmed that the spacecraft's transistors can withstand t
Imagine a place where investors are hesitant to put their money due to a toxic business environment. Sounds like a recipe for disaster. Unfortunately, that's the reality in China, where business confidence has reached an all-time low. Profit margins for many European companies operating in China are
Imagine a world where startups revolutionize industries, disrupt traditional business models, and create new opportunities. Cryptocurrencies and fintech are making waves, with startups creating new payment systems and revolutionizing the way we handle our finances. Artificial intelligence is no long
The climate crisis is an existential threat to our planet, and it's time to take action. But, did you know that state legislatures hold the key to our survival? A recent Supreme Court decision has reminded us that federal agencies can't be relied upon to make progress on crucial issues like climate
Is The Wild Robot really the next Wall-E or Iron Giant? Critics are raving about this new DreamWorks animated feature based on Peter Brown's bestselling children's book. But can it truly capture the hearts of audiences like those beloved classics did? The film follows ROZZUM unit 7134, aka Roz (vo
A new, massive battery recycling plant is being built in Germany by Cylib, a startup backed by Porsche and Bosch. This facility, costing over 180 million euros ($200 million), is expected to be the biggest of its kind in Europe, capable of recycling 30,000 metric tons of end-of-life batteries each y
Apple has given its premium over-ear headphones a much-needed makeover, adding five new stylish colors to the AirPods Max. Midnight, starlight, blue, orange and purple join the existing space gray option, giving users more ways to match their audio accessories with other Apple gear. The compan
