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Dark Skies and Dark Energy Converge in West Texas
In the Big Bend region, a portal to the early universe is enabled by the largest dark-sky reserve on Earth.
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The Consequences of SpaceX’s Latest A.I. Moonshot
Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite internet titan may pay $60 billion for an A.I. coding start-up. It further clouds SpaceX’s once-simple business plan.
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Lufthansa Cuts 20,000 Flights to Save Fuel Amid Iran War Price Surge
Global jet fuel prices have jumped more than 70 percent since the start of the war, pressuring airlines in Europe, the largest consumers of jet fuel shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Oil Prices Creep Up as Investors Weigh Cease-Fire Extension
Oil prices stablized as investors scrambled to make sense of President Trump’s decision to extend the cease-fire with Iran
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Hoarding Is Driving Energy Prices Higher Everywhere
As wealthy nations scramble to secure stocks of oil, the result is higher prices for all and shortages in vulnerable countries.
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College Where Charlie Kirk Was Killed Cancels Speech
Utah Valley University was thrilled that Sharon McMahon, a best-selling author, would speak at its graduation. And then her old posts resurfaced.
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A $440,000 Breast Reduction: How Doctors Cashed In on the No Surprises Act and Arbitration
A law meant to end surprise medical billing accidentally created a multibillion-dollar industry that is making doctors richer.
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What Was the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal?
President Trump has ridiculed President Barack Obama and the agreement, which he withdrew from during his first term. His critics say he could have avoided a war had he left it in place.
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How Streaming Changed the Way We Experience Movies Forever
Remember when Friday nights meant a trip to the local video rental store, where you’d wander the aisles, judging movies by their covers, and inevitably getting into a negotiation with your friends or family about which film to take home? If you were really lucky, you’d even find the last copy of that new release…
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Alabama Becomes Latest State to Enact Comprehensive Privacy Law
Alabama has joined the expanding patchwork of states enacting consumer privacy laws, with a new statute that will require many businesses to reassess how they collect, use and sell personal data. On April 16, 2026, Governor Kay Ivey signed into law the Alabama Personal Data Protection Act (APDPA), a comprehensive consumer data privacy law. The…
