The AI Boom’s Dirty Secret: Reviving Polluting ‘Peaker’ Plants
In Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, the aging Fisk power plant, owned by NRG Energy, was set to retire next year. However, rising electricity demands from...
Beyond the Headlines: The Real Reasons Trump Wants Control of Greenland
President Donald Trump stated that the United States needs Greenland for national security reasons and announced the appointment of a special envoy to lead...
Orban’s Giveaways Hit Wall in Hungary’s Election Landscape
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban aims for reelection amid economic struggles and rising living costs ahead of the April election. Although he received a...
Grid Reforms and Data Centers Spark Global Battery Boom
A reform in China's electricity market is enhancing the economics of energy storage as global demand increases, leading to significant growth for Chinese energy...
How TikTok’s Algorithm Knows You Better Than You Do
The content recommendation algorithm behind TikTok is under scrutiny after its owner, ByteDance, formed a joint venture with American and global investors, including Oracle,...
Understanding Honduras’ Post-Election Crisis
Honduras' presidential election occurred on November 30, but nearly three weeks later, there is still no clear winner. The elections have faced issues with...
How the EU Can Loan Ukraine $105 Billion—Without Using Frozen Russian Assets
European Union leaders have agreed to borrow 90 billion euros ($105 billion) to help fund Ukraine's defense against Russia over the next two years....
A Bolsonaro Candidacy Alone Won’t Unite Brazil’s Right in 2026
Brazil has been waiting to see who former President Jair Bolsonaro would support in the 2026 presidential election. His recent endorsement of his son,...
How Taiwan’s Political Deadlock Could Lead to New Elections
Taiwan is facing a political deadlock because the government will not make changes to a local government spending law passed by the opposition-controlled parliament....
Qatar’s Energy Advantage Powers Its AI Push in the Gulf
Qatar is trying to catch up in the artificial intelligence (AI) race in the Gulf, relying on its low-cost energy and financial resources. The...