States Increasingly Pulling Rug Out From Under Big Tech With Tax Break Reversals
Ohio lawmakers exempted computer servers and other data-center equipment from sales taxes more than a decade ago to attract technology investment.
Energy
California Has The Nation’s Highest Gas Prices—Who’s To Blame?
Gov. Gavin Newsom took to X on Monday to sarcastically thank President Donald Trump for rising gas prices
UN Nuclear Watchdog Detects New North Korean Enrichment Site
The IAEA said satellite imagery and open-source information indicate that a new two-storey building at Yongbyon could accommodate up to 28 centrifuge cascades
What Is Driving The Latest Surge In Global Oil Prices
The latest surge followed U.S. strikes on Iranian oil tankers and attacks by Iran-backed Houthi forces against Saudi Arabia
Trump Administration Announces $1.9 Billion Loan For Iowa Nuclear Plant Restart
The 615-megawatt facility, which closed in 2020 after a tropical storm, is expected to supply electricity under a 25-year power purchase agreement with Google.
Goldman Sachs Warns Oil Could Top $120 Amid Persian Gulf Escalation
Brent crude was trading near $100 on Tuesday, up sharply from roughly $72 two months earlier.
Data Center Debate Draws Contrast Between Democrats And GOP In Georgia
Their approaches, and the policy implications that follow, could prove critical come Election Day.
How Are Rising Oil Prices Reshaping Global Markets
Rising oil prices are also lifting inflation expectations and putting upward pressure on government bond yields
Trump’s Stolen Venezuelan Crude Oil Sent To Israel
The profits are expected to enrich oil company executives and elites rather than ordinary citizens.
Venezuela’s Interim President Says US Energy Deal Will Last 25 Years
Rodriguez hailed the accord in a late-night address as a “historic” deal that would help revive the economy and boost government revenue, saying it would help shape the country’s future.
Trump Brings Refiners To White House Over Rising Fuel Costs
The meeting will include Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and representatives from refiners and distributors of various sizes
EU Decarbonization Is A Security Threat For The West
Currently, more than 95% of Dutch military aircraft, ships, and vehicles are powered by hydrocarbons.
Ken Paxton Unveils ‘Texas First’ Data Center Plan To Protect Grid, Communities
The first part of the plan includes authoring legislation at the federal level to prohibit the use of Chinese technology to power American data centers or build up their infrastructure.
California Creates A Black Market For Tires
Supposedly the rule will help consumers pocket extra cash due to the tires’ low rolling resistance.