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OpenAI releases emails showing Elon Musk asked for control of the company
As Elon Musk sues OpenAI over its ongoing transition into a for-profit company, the maker of ChatGPT is hitting back. In response, OpenAI has released emails from 2017, which show that taking the company for-profit was originally Musk’s idea. The emails show Musk, then an OpenAI board member, demanding majority control of the company and… -
Elon Musk wants to turn SpaceX headquarters into new Texas city
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is seeking to transform its industrial complex in southern Texas into a city. This week, the space exploration company submitted a letter to Cameron County officials, requesting an election to incorporate its Starbase facility. Located near the U.S.-Mexico border, Starbase serves as the primary testing and production site for SpaceX rockets. Musk… -
Tiger population restored in southeast Russia after 50-year absence
After being nearly absent from southeast Russia for half a century, the tiger population has been restored due to extensive conservation efforts. The Pri-Amur region of Russia was once the tiger’s historic home; however, the big cats faced near extinction by the 1940s due to habitat loss and hunting. The tiger population dwindled to an… -
San Francisco has highest rate of million-dollar jobs in US: Report
Where are the most million-dollar jobs in the U.S.? They’re not in New York, nor Los Angeles, but in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area. The Bay Area leads in offering the biggest share of high-salary jobs, offering the largest percentage of jobs of any city making $500,000 or more per year, $1 million… -
Seoul to spend over $320 million to be a ‘city without loneliness’
South Korea has a loneliness problem. To combat the issue, South Korea’s capital city, Seoul, will spend over $300 million to become a “city without loneliness.” South Korea reported over 3,000 loneliness deaths last year. The term is a classification used to describe deaths from illness or suicide of people who mostly don’t engage with… -
Thousands return home after Malibu fire, Dick Van Dyke shares his escape
As thousands of Malibu residents who fled the Franklin Fire return home, legendary actor Dick Van Dyke is sharing his narrow escape from the wildfire with NBC News. The actor, who turns 99 on Friday, Dec. 13, had to crawl to escape the fire. “I forgot how old I am, and I realized I was… -
Historic drought spurs Arizona to explore importing billions of gallons of water
With the Colorado River currently experiencing a historic drought, the state of Arizona, which derives about 36% of its water use from this source, is exploring ways to address the problem. Arizona’s two main in-state reservoirs from the river, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, have now been depleted to roughly 33% of their capacity. This… -
Biden administration doubles tariffs on Chinese-made solar products
The Biden administration is raising tariffs on Chinese-made solar products. It’s the latest move to shut out clean energy technologies from China. A notice from the U.S. Trade Representative’s office said starting next year, tariffs on China’s solar wafers and polysilicon will rise to 50% from 25% and tariffs on certain tungsten products will increase… -
India’s largest renewable energy company faces US bribery charges
India’s largest green energy company, the Adani Group, is facing bribery charges in the United States. These accusations have led to questions about whether the situation will impact Delhi’s clean power plans. American prosecutors claim the Adani Group’s CEO, Gautam Adani, offered $250 million to Indian government officials in exchange for billions of dollars in… -
Ontario’s premier threatens to cut energy exports to the US over Trump tariffs
The leader of Canada’s largest province says he plans to fight back against President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to put tariffs in place. Ontario Premier Doug Ford was among the provincial premiers who met with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday, Dec. 11. After the meeting, Ford threatened to cut energy exports to the United States… -
FIFA picks Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup amid human rights concerns
FIFA confirmed Wednesday, Dec. 11, that it awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 FIFA World Cup with zero competing bids. The goal of picking the Middle Eastern country is to raise concerns over human rights. The soccer governing body also jointly awarded the 2030 World Cup to Portugal, Spain and Morocco. In addition, Uruguay, Paraguay and… -
Google reveals ‘first-of-its-kind’ $20B renewable energy data center projects
Google has unveiled a $20 billion plan to develop a series of industrial parks across the United States powered by on-site wind and solar energy plants. These facilities will house the tech giant’s data center operations under what the company describes as a “first-of-its-kind” approach. “Google is focused on evolving digital infrastructure development by co-locating… -
Tesla wants higher taxes and stricter emissions rules for gas cars in the UK
Tesla is lobbying the British government to adopt regulations that would have negative consequences for its fossil fuel reliant automotive competitors. Elon Musk’s electric vehicle (EV) brand wants the U.K. to tighten carbon emissions rules and increase taxes on gas-powered vehicles, according to recently reported documents. The U.K. already has a mandate in place compelling…
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