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Trump policies aren’t stopping VCs from plowing big money into climate tech
It’s not an easy time to run a climate tech company in the U.S. But data from the first half of the year shows something surprising: Despite the changes...
This tool strips away anti-AI protections from digital art
To be clear, the researchers behind LightShed aren’t trying to steal artists’ work. They just don’t want people to get a false sense of security. “You will not be...
Data privacy is failing. Here’s what encryption and MFA can (and can’t) do
Cybersecurity and data privacy are constantly in the news. Governments are passing new cybersecurity laws. Companies are investing in cybersecurity controls such as firewalls, encryption, and awareness training at...
The secret behind innovation that matters: Scale
Everyone loves the “aha” moment—that big idea, concept, or insight. But real impact happens when innovation takes root, at scale. This is where the rubber really meets the road....
There’s a new tax deduction for car loans in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill. Here’s who’s eligible—and what’s the catch
While the “No Tax on Tips” provision in President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act has been making headlines for its tax deductions on tips and overtime, there...
Earth is about to break its own speed record—here’s why
The Earth is pretty good at keeping its pace. However, variations do happen. And on three separate days this summer—July 9, July 22, and August 5—the Earth will spin...
These states are seeing the biggest housing market inventory shift
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. When assessing home price momentum, ResiClub believes it’s important to monitor active listings and months of supply. If...
A disease we thought was gone is roaring back—here’s why
An infectious disease once eradicated in the U.S. is making a grim comeback this year.  New CDC data reported on Wednesday reveals that the country tallied its highest number...
Musk’s Grok makes antisemitic comments on X
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company said Wednesday that it’s taking down “inappropriate posts” made by its Grok chatbot, which appeared to include antisemitic comments that praised Adolf Hitler. Grok was...
How Trump’s trade war fizzled with just two deals
President Donald Trump and his advisers promised a lightning round of global trade negotiations with dozens of countries back in April. White House trade adviser Peter Navarro predicted “90...
Philadelphia strikes a tentative deal with union over a stoppage that caused a backlog of trash
A union representing thousands of city workers in Philadelphia and the city have reached a deal to end a more than weeklong strike that halted residential curbside trash pickup...
Linda Yaccarino was supposed to tame X. Elon Musk wouldn’t let her
Some news stories are gobsmackingly obvious in their importance. Others are complete nonstories. So what to make of the departure of Linda Yaccarino after two years as CEO of...