Silicon Valley’s vacationland needs a new energy provider just as AI is driving prices up
Lake Tahoe, Silicon Valley’s favorite ski spot, is about to get hit with higher energy prices as AI drives demand for electricity.
The Download: a “God-driven” cryptocurrency and a solar engineering roadmap
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. God told them to sell crypto. Their investors lost everything. When Eli Regalado first heard God speak to him, he wondered whether he was hallucinating. According to Eli and his wife,…
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Tesla reveals two Robotaxi crashes involving teleoperators
Newly un-redacted crash reports reveal some of the troubles Tesla has had as it tries to scale its robotaxis.
Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore Personal Branding Anymore — and How to Make Sure Yours Drives Real Growth
Business owners who fail to build a credible personal brand lose trust, miss opportunities and weaken their competitive position in a digital-first economy.
She Turned a ‘Devastating’ Business Blow Into a ‘Content Engine’ — Making $30K In a Day With a Product Sold Every 70 Seconds
Kelly Bozigian tapped into what sets her business apart.
How Successful Founders Stay Grounded Through the Emotional Whiplash of Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship rarely feels like a straight line, but learning to separate short-term volatility from long-term progress can help founders make better decisions, stay consistent and build resilience through uncertainty.
Watch Out Tim Hortons — Dunkin’ Returns to Canada 8 Years After a $16.4 Lawsuit Forced Them to Leave the Country
The coffee chain, which fled Canada in 2018 after losing a $16.4 million lawsuit, is betting on younger customers for its second chance.
The Logistical Odyssey Behind This Ryan Reynolds-Backed Sailing Championship
Behind the Australian SailGP team co-owned by Ryan Reynolds is a globe-spanning logistics operation run by the SailGP, moving 115 shipping containers and more than 1 million kilograms of cargo between races — all against the clock.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for personal finance, will let you connect bank accounts
OpenAI is launching personal finance tools for ChatGPT Pro subscribers in the U.S. first
Power prices are up 76% on America’s biggest grid, and a watchdog is pointing fingers
Prices have nearly doubled in the largest U.S. grid thanks to surging demand from data centers.
US orders travelers on Air Force One to throw away gifts, pins, and burner phones after China trip
People who travelled to Beijing for a summit between the United States and China had to throw away items they received during the trip before boarding Air Force One, presumably for security reasons.