Author: Elon Mark

A local health department in Memphis has granted Elon Musk’s xAI data center an air permit to continue operating the gas turbines that power the company’s Grok chatbot. The permit comes amid widespread community opposition and a looming lawsuit alleging the company violated the Clean Air Act.The Shelby County Health Department released an air permit for the xAI project Wednesday, after receiving hundreds of public comments. The news was first reported by the Daily Memphian.In June, the Memphis Chamber of Commerce announced that xAI had chosen a site in Memphis to build its new supercomputer. The company’s website boasts that…

Adnoc exports nearly half of its oil through the strait The crucial role the Strait of Hormuz plays in the flow of crude oil from the region has taken center stage since Israel first attacked Iran earlier this month. With the possibility of the closure growing very real this week, after Iran’s parliament reportedly voted for its closure as retaliation against the US and Israel following the US’ attack on Iran’s nuclear sites, we take a look at the UAE’s alternatives for oil exports — and how practical they would be in the event of the strait’s closure. (** Tap or click…

Earning over ₹15 lakh a year is a significant milestone. It reflects your hard work, dedication, and the trust your organisation places in you. However, this success brings with it an important responsibility – tax planning. If you don’t plan wisely, a big chunk of your income could go towards taxes. The good news is that India’s tax system offers a variety of ways to reduce your tax liability. In this guide, we will walk you through practical strategies and real-life scenarios to help you save taxes efficiently for the financial year 2025–26. We will also compare the old and…

“We are committed to ongoing coverage of vaccines to ensure access and affordability for this respiratory virus season,” the statement continued. “We encourage all Americans to talk to their health care provider about vaccines.”ACIP made headlines in early June when RFK Jr. fired all 17 of its members and replaced them with eight new appointees. (The HHS secretary appoints the committee’s members, but conventionally they serve fixed 4-year terms.) These new appointees include Retsef Levi, who has stated—in the face of scientific consensus—that mRNA vaccines are deadly, and Robert Malone, who routinely shares articles about supposed links between cancer and…

As Israel strikes Iran and Tehran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz, the global oil trade braces for disruption to critical supply routes Oil prices are lurching after Israel confirmed a strike on Iranian territory on 13 June, described by officials as a “pre-emptive strike” linked to Iran’s nuclear activities. Brent crude leaped over 10%, hitting US$73.12 a barrel, the highest since January, while US crude on the NYMEX exchange matches it at US$73.20. These price swings are accompanied by a growing fear around supply chains, particularly if the conflict expands.  Now, the Iranian parliament’s decision to vote for…

A pro-Russia disinformation campaign is leveraging consumer artificial intelligence tools to fuel a “content explosion” focused on exacerbating existing tensions around global elections, Ukraine, and immigration, among other controversial issues, according to new research published last week.The campaign, known by many names including Operation Overload and Matryoshka (other researchers have also tied it to Storm-1679), has been operating since 2023 and has been aligned with the Russian government by multiple groups, including Microsoft and the Institute for Strategic Dialogue. The campaign disseminates false narratives by impersonating media outlets with the apparent aim of sowing division in democratic countries. While the…

Enbridge plans to expand its infrastructure to increase oil transportation from the American Midwest to the Gulf Coast, anticipating rising exports and addressing current market logistical constraints. Enbridge, a Canadian company specializing in energy infrastructure, is exploring the possibility of increasing the capacity of its pipelines designed to transport crude oil from Flanagan, Illinois, to the U.S. Gulf Coast. The goal is to better meet the growing demand for export logistics. This initiative particularly aims to improve supply to major Gulf terminals, where the volume of oil delivered from U.S. production areas is steadily increasing. Currently, limited pipeline capacity creates…

Home loan interest rates have started to drop following a series of repo rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). In the first six months of the year, the repo rate was reduced by 100 basis points (bps) from 6.5% to 5.5%. When the central bank lowers the repo rate, it typically results in lower interest rates for home loans. This change allows home loan borrowers to save a significant amount on interest payments. But how much will you save? That depends on your home loan interest rate regime and how much your lender is willing to pass…

For our full take on what to look for in a laptop, see our guide on choosing the right laptop. Your budget is the most important factor, as it determines what you can expect out of the device you’re purchasing. But you should consider display size, chassis thickness, CPU, memory, storage, and port selection. While appropriate specs can vary wildly when you’re considering laptops ranging from $200 to $800, there are a few hard lines I don’t recommend crossing.For example, don’t buy a laptop if doesn’t have a display resolution of at least 1920 x 1080. In 2025, there’s just…

On the heels of my recent article outlining how California’s unique fuel regulations — not corporate price gouging — are driving up gasoline prices in the state, new developments have added urgency to that conversation. On May 6, California Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom sounding the alarm over what could become an energy and economic crisis in the state. Citing an analysis by University of Southern California professor Michael Mische, the letter warns that gas prices could spike 75% by 2026 — reaching as high as $8.43 per gallon — if two major refineries…