CMA Probes Euro Car Parks Over Petrol Forecourt Parking Charges
The CMA is investigating whether Euro Car Parks’ charges for drivers queuing at petrol forecourts are fair and whether its appeals process complies with...
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EV Battery Recycling Has a Math Problem and Colorado Moves to Fix It
Salvage yards face a thorny math problem: recycling EV batteries can cost more than the value of the minerals they contain.
TSMC Pledges Another $100Bn to Expand US Production in Arizona
TSMC announced a further $100 billion investment to expand its US production capacity in Arizona, raising its total US commitment to about $265 billion...
What a Monopoly Vendor Learned When Making Things in America
A Monopoly edition produced in the U.S.
Furious Dispute Over What Caused Air India Flight 171 Crash Intensifies as Investigations Continue
BBC's long-form on the AI171 crash explores the competing theories, the preliminary AAIB report, and the ongoing dispute over accountability and safety in aviation.
The Trojan Teddy Bear: AI Companions, Development, and Markets in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
A leading child-development expert weighs the promise and risks of AI companions for children, highlighting potential productivity gains for families and the crucial role...
Stellantis Opens U.S. Ordering for Fiat Topolino EV at $13,995
Stellantis has begun taking U.S. orders for the Fiat Topolino, an all‑electric quadricycle priced at $13,995.
Hydration Tech Moves From Wearables to Everyday Life
Hydration-tracking devices—from sweat patches to smart bottles—are expanding beyond athletes into everyday life, raising questions about accuracy, usefulness, and how best to interpret real-time...
San Francisco Housing Market Surges on AI Wealth and Stock Windfalls in 2026
San Francisco’s 2026 housing market shows how AI-sector earnings and stock windfalls have pushed prices higher, especially in desirable neighborhoods like Duboce Triangle, with...