Despite rapid growth in wind and solar capacity, China's coal use and grid inflexibility led to significant renewable power curtailment and increased carbon emissions early in 2026.
Prime Intellect closed a $130 million funding round led by major tech investors, boosting its valuation to $1 billion as it scales its AI training and deployment platform.
California and three other states seek up to $1.4 trillion in damages from Meta, alleging deceptive practices harming consumer privacy and youth mental health.
Cambridge Atomworks and Chiltern Vital Group plan a prototype nuclear microreactor at Berkeley Green, aiming to deliver safe, off-grid clean energy and support nuclear research.
Oil prices jumped sharply after the US President ended the Iran ceasefire, with experts warning of faster supply disruptions if the conflict escalates and drags on.
Ethereum’s gas fees have dropped near 1 gwei, enhancing user accessibility while dampening the network’s ETH burn mechanism and complicating its supply story.
The US ambassador to the UK cautioned that China’s strategic control over global ports and shipping threatens international sovereignty, while Trump advocates for stronger US presence in Greenland.
Stellantis launches the Fiat Topolino EV in the US with a $13,995 price but limited range and street legality restrict its appeal beyond neighborhood use.
The US launched fresh airstrikes against Iranian targets hours after President Trump declared the ceasefire over, aiming to curb Tehran’s threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Last year, Texans lost nearly $57 million to scams exploiting cryptocurrency kiosks, prompting lawmakers to push for urgent regulatory measures to prevent further fraud.