AI Data Centers Are Driving Up Electric Bills. Who Pays?

Who pays for the enormous grid investment required to serve data centers — the companies building them or consumers?

Can Tariffs Boost U.S. Solar Component Production?

This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at who gets electricity when the grid is under strain and boom times for clean energy investment

UNESCO Just Added 25 New World Heritage Sites—Here’s Where To Go

Explore the 25 new UNESCO World Heritage sites for 2026, including ancient landmarks, architectural treasures and remarkable natural landscapes.

America’s Cyclospora Outbreak Is Becoming A Retail Problem

The Cyclospora outbreak is hitting lettuce sales and restaurant traffic, as consumer concerns spread beyond businesses linked to the contaminated produce.

Unitree IPO Turns 36-Year-Old Founder Into China’s First Humanoid Robot Billionaire

The mogul, who launched a viral, 3-meter-tall transformable robot this year, has amassed a fortune of $2.4 billion derived from his equity stake.

The Dos And Don’ts For Using AI In Your Job Search, According To 3 Experts

There are good ways to use artificial intelligence in your job hunt. But certain AI uses could sink your application.

The Hidden Rivalry At Google DeepMind: London Versus Mountain View

Even before a massive shakeup in leadership at Google’s frontier AI lab, the org had faced quiet tensions between its offices across the Atlantic.

Where To Walk Dogs Indoors When It’s Too Hot Outside

When it’s too hot to safely walk your dog outside, malls, pet stores and these dog-friendly businesses can offer indoor alternatives.

Most Enterprise AI Is Live. Half Of Companies Can’t Prove It Works

Plug and Play’s latest Enterprise AI survey finds 74% of the world’s largest companies now run AI in production, yet half still can’t prove it delivers business value.

Three AI Pioneers Clash Over Jobs, Regulation And The Future Of AI

Geoffrey Hinton, Fei-Fei Li and Andrew Ng revealed deep divisions over AI jobs, regulation and who should shape AI’s future during a rare joint appearance at Ai4 2026.