Forecasters are eyeing another winter storm that could drop several more inches of snow in places that still haven't thawed out from last weekend's record-setter.
Threat level: "The storm will produce snow and rain over parts of the Middle/Lower Mississippi Valley by Thursday evening, then move across the southern Ohio and Tennessee Valleys on Friday morning," the National Weather Service said on Thursday morning.
Tesla robotaxis are consistently cheaper than Uber, Lyft or Waymo in San Francisco, according to a fresh study of the rapidly evolving market.
Why it matters: The economics of ride-hailing are changing quickly as robotaxis hit the road — and over time, their high utilization and lower labor costs could make them the cheapest option.
Jeff Bezos' climate philanthropy is staking efforts to pave the way for building at least 10 new U.S. nuclear reactors.
Why it matters: The $3.5 million grant to the nonprofit Nuclear Scaling Initiative envisions an "orderbook" that "brings together multiple buyers to commit to building the same reactor design."
Tesla is discontinuing the Model S sedan and Model X crossover — luxury vehicles that put the company on the map but which have become long in the tooth by automotive standards.
Business groups and others eager to streamline the federal process for green-lighting projects need to lobby the Trump administration, not Congress, a key Democrat said Wednesday.
Why it matters: Capitol Hill observers are clamoring for Congress to pass a bill this year that speeds approvals for energy and other projects.
A new limited-edition lager from Columbia Sportswear and Breakside Brewery includes an unusual ingredient: bear poop.
Why it matters: The beer, announced Wednesday, is the latest headline-grabbing stunt tied to Columbia's "Engineered for Whatever" platform — part of the brand's push to stay culturally relevant through shock-value marketing.
A robot trained to drive an 18-wheeler can now drive a taxi, too, says Waabi — a Canadian autonomous trucking startup that just secured up to $1 billion from investors, including Uber.
Why it matters: Waabi says it's the first company to develop a shared AI "brain" that can operate both trucks and robotaxis — and eventually, other types of physical AI such as drones, warehouse robotics and humanoids.
Covering the energy demands of AI while increasingly using AI feels like a strange form of immersion therapy.
Why it matters: We're all humans first, and only then journalists, founders, philanthropists or experts. And AI is fast reshaping how we work, think and find meaning.
