The AI data center boom is colliding with cities scarred by big industry

September 15, 2026

National outcry against data center construction has spread to Philadelphia, where officials suggested possible construction in a neighborhood already impacted by a now-defunct oil refinery.

Meta now lets AI agents handle the boring parts of WhatsApp Business setup

September 15, 2026

A new WhatsApp Business MCP server lets developers use AI coding agents like Claude, Cursor, Codex, and ChatGPT to handle setup, messaging templates, testing, and troubleshooting.

These Top-Paying AI Side Hustles Make Money Within 24 Hours

September 15, 2026

Savvy side-hustlers use the technology to their advantage.

What Lenders Really Look for When They Evaluate Your Business (It’s More Than You Think)

September 15, 2026

Financial performance matters, but lenders are also weighing something the numbers don’t capture.

The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn’t make it

September 15, 2026

From Apple’s repeatedly delayed Siri AI to OpenAI’s messy ‘super app’ launch, here’s a look at the AI projects that shut down or missed expectations.

US data centers could consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined by 2035

September 15, 2026

The AI frenzy could push U.S. data centers to become one of the largest consumers of natural gas in the world.

United CEO Bans Marathon Meetings and Spends 3 Hours a Day Devoted to This Old-School Habit

September 15, 2026

United CEO Scott Kirby’s anti-meeting strategy includes a ban on reading PowerPoint slides aloud.

SpaceX will try to put Starship in orbit for the first time on September 22

September 15, 2026

Elon Musk’s company will also attempt to deploy the first V3 Starlink satellites into its orbital internet constellation.

What Once Protected Your Business Can Later Become Its Biggest Constraint. Here’s What Leaders Often Miss.

September 15, 2026

A process that solves a serious problem becomes a source of delay when leaders mistake proof that it worked for proof that it’s still needed.

Before You Hire Anyone Else, Run This Test — You May Have a Workflow Problem, Not a Headcount Problem

September 15, 2026

Here’s a four-bucket audit founders should run before approving a new hire.

Al Gore has a surprisingly calm take on the AI data center backlash