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For First-Time EV Buyers, the Iran Gas Spike May Be the Nudge That Finally Works

Many Americans have been EV-curious for years. They have followed the technology, noticed the improving models, watched friends and neighbors make the switch, and done the occasional online comparison....

US Oil Prices Approach $3.85 as Iran War Extends Supply Shock Into Third Week

US oil prices are approaching $3.85 per gallon at the pump as the Iran war extends its supply...

How the US Government Became TikTok’s Biggest Financial Beneficiary

When the dust settles on TikTok's ownership transition, the US government may emerge as its single biggest financial...

World’s Emergency Oil Stockpiles Deployed as Iran Conflict Enters Critical Phase

Governments around the world have deployed their emergency oil stockpiles in an unprecedented coordinated release, signaling the seriousness...

SpaceX IPO: A New Era for the Commercial Space Economy

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly preparing for a public debut that could value the company at $1.75 trillion....

From ‘World-Leading’ to Watered-Down: The Story of the UK’s ZEV Mandate

The UK's Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, once hailed as a world-leading policy, has been significantly watered down, marking a retreat from the country's...

EU Trade Policy Under Fire as Deal Favors German Cars Over French Wine

The European Union's common trade policy is coming under fire from within, as the new deal with the US is widely seen as prioritizing...

Perplexity’s Bid for Chrome: A Strategic Gambit Amidst Google’s Legal Troubles

AI startup Perplexity has made an aggressive $34.5 billion offer for Google Chrome, a move that comes as Google faces the threat of a...

Wind Giant’s Value Plummets by a Third in “Extraordinary Situation”

In what its chief executive has labeled an "extraordinary situation," Danish wind giant Ørsted has seen its market value plummet by almost a third....

Central Bank’s Dovish Pivot Questioned as Inflation Risks Multiply

Britain's monetary authority has implemented its fifth interest rate cut of the year, reducing the benchmark by 0.25% to reach 4%. While this decision...

Musk’s Focus Doubts Addressed by Tesla Board with Massive $29B Payout

Tesla’s board of directors has approved a new $29 billion stock award for CEO Elon Musk, a decision made in the wake of a...