San Francisco Outage Reveals a Critical Gap in Robotaxi Readiness
A recent power outage in San Francisco caused significant traffic disruptions, with Waymo's robotaxis stalling at intersections due to non-working traffic signals. The outage,...
Occupied and Imperiled: Charting a Path for Zaporizhzhia’s Nuclear Future
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe, is a central issue in U. S. President Donald Trump's peace plan for the ongoing...
What to Know About ISWAP, the Islamic State Group Struck in Nigeria
The U. S. military recently struck Islamic State militants in Nigeria at the government’s request, raising concerns about the group's resurgence after being defeated...
The Long Odds of a Junta-Managed Election in War-Torn Myanmar
Last week, Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing urged voters to select candidates who would work with the military during the upcoming general election,...
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...