There’s Not Enough Money in the World for Trump’s Golden Dome

Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images At $175 billion, Donald Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense system already came with an astonishing price tag. Yet according to one new analysis by the group Taxpayers for Common Sense, that early estimate could be a drop in the bucket compared to an actual cost so high the Golden Dome simply “will… Continue reading There’s Not Enough Money in the World for Trump’s Golden Dome

Scientists Intrigued by Possible Hollow Structures Under Surface of Venus

Venus has long been known as Earth’s evil twin. While they both are roughly the same size and formed in the same inner region of the solar system, Venus is far less hospitable to life as we know it. Its surface temperatures can reach over 900 degrees Fahrenheit. Its clouds are made of sulfuric acid,… Continue reading Scientists Intrigued by Possible Hollow Structures Under Surface of Venus

Clean Technica: Tesla Powerwall Facing Headwinds & Nasty Comments004348

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe.Or support our Kickstarter campaign! Like a superball on steroids bouncing from one shiny object to another, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has left the hot mess of Cybertruck behind to launch a new line of in-house solar panels. Doesn’t he have a business to run? The… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Powerwall Facing Headwinds & Nasty Comments004348

The Reviews are in on Darren Aronofsky’s AI-Generated Show, and May We Just Say: “Yikes”

Darren Aronofsky has always been a divisive filmmaker. But the director of hits like “Black Swan,” “The Wrestler,” and “Requiem for a Dream” has now almost certainly blown up his credibility even with his die-hard fans, after cranking out an almost completely AI-generated historical video series. Called “On This Day … 1776,” the show, which… Continue reading The Reviews are in on Darren Aronofsky’s AI-Generated Show, and May We Just Say: “Yikes”

Nio Set Records, and That’s Not Even the Best Part

Nio might be one of the first young automakers to truly turn the corner, and its margins are leading the charge. For brave and risk-tolerant investors looking into the young electric vehicle (EV) industry, Nio (NIO +7.55%) is an intriguing opportunity. Nio is a premium EV maker, one of a handful of Chinese automakers quickly… Continue reading Nio Set Records, and That’s Not Even the Best Part

Man Wakes Up Homeless, Realizes He Fell Into AI Psychosis That Destroyed His Entire Life

A man’s obsession with an AI chatbot led to his life completely spiraling out of control — and he only snapped out of it when, one day, he woke up outside on a stranger’s futon, completely penniless. “I wasn’t aware of the dangers at the time, and I thought that the AI had statistical analysis… Continue reading Man Wakes Up Homeless, Realizes He Fell Into AI Psychosis That Destroyed His Entire Life

Global carmakers book $55 billion hit from EV rollback

The largest ‍US automaker ⁠by would take a $6 billion charge to unwind some electric-vehicle investments. Global carmakers have booked some $55 billion in writedowns ‍in the past year as ​they scale back electric vehicle ambitions on a tough ⁠US market under President Donald Trump, price wars in China and a more complex mix of… Continue reading Global carmakers book $55 billion hit from EV rollback

ICE Agent’s ‘Dragging’ Case May Help Expose Evidence in Renee Good Shooting

Defense attorneys for a Minnesota man convicted in December of assaulting Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer Jonathan Ross are seeking access to investigative files related to the killing of Renee Nicole Good, after learning Ross was the same officer who shot and killed her during a targeted operation in Minneapolis last month. Attorneys for Roberto… Continue reading ICE Agent’s ‘Dragging’ Case May Help Expose Evidence in Renee Good Shooting

SETTLEMENT ANNOUNCED IN THE “TUN TAVERN” LAWSUIT

Historic Reproduction to Proceed PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The two organizations competing to open a version of the historic Tun Tavern in Philadelphia have announced a settlement in the lawsuit between them. Built on the Philadelphia waterfront in 1686, The Tun tavern was a hub of colonial activity. The Framers of the Declaration… Continue reading SETTLEMENT ANNOUNCED IN THE “TUN TAVERN” LAWSUIT

Tesla maintains competitive showing in China-made EV sales despite industry headwinds

Tesla remained a strong contender in Beijing’s competitive electric vehicle scene, as the company’s China-produced EV sales grew modestly in January from the year before, amid a broader industry slowdown. According to data published by the China Passenger Car Association on Wednesday, January deliveries from Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory rose by 9% to 69,129 units, from… Continue reading Tesla maintains competitive showing in China-made EV sales despite industry headwinds