A tokamak in France set a new record in fusion plasma by encasing its reaction in tungsten, a heat-resistant metal that allows physicists to sustain hot plasmas for longer, and at higher energies and densities than carbon tokamaks. Read more...
Nearly all of FTX’s former customers will get back almost 100% of the money they lost at the time of the cryptocurrency exchange’s collapse — if not more. Read more...
When Elizabeth Holmes, founder of the now-disgraced blood testing company Theranos, received the sentence for her fraud conviction in 2022, she was originally expected to serve 11 years after she reported to prison last May . But it looks like she’ll be getting out by Labor Day
Those who own at least 1,000 Bitcoin, whether they are individuals or corporations, are referred to as Bitcoin Whales. Most do not disclose how many coins they own, but a select few have come forward. Read more...
The Swiss Army Knife has become such a shorthand for multifunctionality that companies producing does-a-lot-of-stuff wares will often say that their goods are the “Swiss Army Knife” of whatever category they’re a part of. You can use the tool to cut stuff, snip stuff, uncork
If there’s one thing American car buyers love, it’s crossovers and SUVs. Sedans and wagons may still get the job done, but there’s just something we love about a little extra ride height, a taller seating position and the practicality of a liftgate. One downside, though, is
After years of surging car thefts in the United States, 2023 was no different . The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) said in April that 1,020,729 cars were pilfered last year, up from 1,008,756 in 2022. Read more...
Hello, fellow humans! Here’s our monthly AI-focused special edition of the Daily Brief. Enjoy, and we’ll see you again on Monday with your regularly scheduled Quartz news. Read more...
When Elizabeth Holmes, founder of the now-disgraced blood testing company Theranos, received the sentence for her fraud conviction in 2022, she was originally expected to serve 11 years after she reported to prison last May . But it looks like she’ll be getting out by Labor Day
A young landlord who owns multiple properties has revealed why she thinks it is totally “understandable” for landlords to raise their rents.
A CFPB spokesperson said the regulator would keep defending the rule, a key part of the Biden administration's crackdown on "junk fees."
Scientists are creating hardier crops by cross-breeding wild varities and tweaking crop genes.
Climate activists protesting Tesla’s expansion tried to storm its gigafactory in Germany on Friday. Read more...
More couples are choosing to get married on a weekday in order to save money.
“The price difference between natural and lab-grown diamonds at retail is growing fast, accelerating consumer awareness that they are fundamentally very different products.”
Fat Brands is the parent company of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, and a few other restaurant chains. Last year, former CEO Andy Wiederhorn stepped down after the Los Angeles Times reported that the federal government was investigating him for fraud. He has since stayed on as the
The hits just keep on coming with the Tesla Cybertruck . Yet another owner has reported having problems mere miles after picking up their brand new, low-resolution electric pickup. Read more...
Musk is asking xAI investors to wire money in Thursday and Friday to close xAI's first round of funding, a source who is investing in the round said.
The jury found Exxon liable for negligently failing to warn about the health risks of benzene, which the Environmental Protect Agency has classified as a known carcinogen.
