The rise of AI and cryptocurrency isn’t just changing how we use technology—it’s also reshaping where our energy comes from and how much we pay for electricity. A recent study warns that by 2030, powering the growing number of data centers for these industries could push electricity costs up by near
Investors are pulling money out of Bitcoin ETFs at the fastest rate this year, with over $1. 3 billion exiting just last week. The trend isn’t limited to Bitcoin—Ethereum and smaller cryptocurrencies also saw withdrawals. What’s driving this shift? The bond market is betting big that interest rates
The U. S. is trying to bring order to the wild west of crypto with new rules, but those rules miss a big problem: taxes are still a nightmare. The Clarity Act promises clearer lines for crypto businesses, but it doesn’t fix how crypto taxes work. Right now, reporting forms for crypto trades are conf
The U. S. Supreme Court recently decided not to stop Vermont’s legal case against Meta, the company that owns Instagram. The state claims Instagram was built to hook young users by taking advantage of their developing brains. Vermont argues this addiction tactic boosts ad sales, especially targeting
The 2026 American Music Awards wrapped up another year of musical achievements. While trophies flew across categories like Album of the Year and Artist of the Year, the real buzz started long before the first prize was handed out. The red carpet became its own stage, where clothing choices turned he
The term Wasian—mixing white and Asian heritage—has popped up everywhere lately, mostly because a bunch of well-known faces have started using it. Think Olympic skaters, actors and musicians who suddenly feel seen in a way they didn’t growing up. For some, the label is helpful. It’s a quick way to s
The city of Boston recently celebrated a unique group of high school graduates who've shown incredible resilience and talent. Thirty-three students from Boston Public Schools earned the title of valedictorian, each representing their school's top performer. What makes this group special isn't just t
In the forests of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, steep ridges and thick mist often hide mountain gorillas from human eyes. Scientists used to rely on camera traps and ranger patrols to track these endangered animals, but rugged terrain and security risks in the border area made this difficult. No
The leader of the world's largest Christian community has raised a loud alarm about artificial intelligence, arguing that unchecked AI could chip away at what makes humans unique. In a 40, 000-word document—the longest statement the faith has made about technology—he warns that AI isn’t just a tool,
The Army just got its hands on the first batch of updated Javelin missile launchers, a move the military says will help soldiers spot targets faster and carry less gear. Built by two big defense companies, these new launchers shrink the old model’s size by 30% and trim weight by 25%, making them eas
