The world is facing a tough climate crisis. The most ambitious goal of the Paris Agreement, to limit global warming to 1. 5C, seems out of reach. Many countries have missed deadlines to set new emissions-cutting plans. However, there's a silver lining. Over $10 trillion has been invested in clean te
Coca-Cola is not backing down from its AI adventure. After last year’s AI holiday ad caused a stir, the company is diving even deeper into artificial intelligence this season. Pratik Thakar, the head of generative AI at Coca-Cola, shared his thoughts at the Brandweek 2025 event in Atlanta. He made i
In a big move, MARA Holdings and MPLX LP are teaming up to build power plants and data centers in West Texas. This isn't just any project; it's a plan to use natural gas from MPLX's plants to fuel MARA's power facilities. The goal? To start with 400 MW of electricity and maybe even grow to 1. 5 GW.
Europe's energy policies are like a big puzzle. Each piece, like climate rules or energy costs, affects the economy in different ways. For example, stricter climate rules can boost new green tech, but they can also make energy more expensive. This can slow down economic growth and raise unemployment
Stream Finance had a really bad day. A fund manager they trusted lost a huge $93 million. That's a lot of money! This mistake caused a big problem for their stablecoin, xUSD. Stablecoins are supposed to stay at $1, but xUSD dropped to just $0. 26. That's a 77% drop! Not good. Because of this, Strea
Money talks, but not everyone is comfortable with the conversation. A recent survey shows that many Americans would rather discuss politics, religion, or even their weight than their bank account balances. About 61% of U. S. adults feel uneasy talking about their finances with family or close friend
France is stepping up its game in Asia, seeing the region as a hotspot for creativity in the world of entertainment. The country's film board, CNC, is leading the charge, aiming to make France and Europe major players in this space. At a recent event in Taiwan, CNC's boss Gaetan Bruel shared some b
Old tech doesn't have to be trash. Smart home gadgets can get a new lease on life with a bit of creativity. Let's explore some clever ways to repurpose them. First, consider old security cameras. They might not be top-of-the-line anymore, but they can still be useful. Placing one near a bird feeder
A new company called Obsidian is using AI to help creators make better stories. It was started by two people, Wes Walker and Louis Gheysens. They want to use AI to make the process of creating stories faster and more efficient. But they also want to make sure that the stories still feel real and emo
Microsoft is making a big bet on the Middle East. The tech giant is pouring billions into the region, focusing on artificial intelligence and cloud computing. This move is part of a larger plan to spread AI technology across developing countries. The company is teaming up with G42, a UAE-based AI f
