Nevada’s Green Power Shift: Ormat, NV Energy, and Google Tap Into Geothermal for Tech’s Future A massive new energy deal is set to cement Nevada’s status as a geothermal powerhouse, bringing a significant boost of clean, reliable electricity to the state’s grid. Renewable energy major Ormat Technologies has inked a long-term agreement with NV Energy,…
The Quantum Roller Coaster: Rigetti Computing’s 72% Dip and the ‘Buy the Dip’ Question There are volatile stocks, and then there is the quantum computing sector. If you’ve been watching the markets lately, you’ve likely noticed the wild swings in Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI). After soaring to a 52-week high near $58.15 last year, the…
The SoSo Neighborhood Scores a ‘Grand Slam’ as Trader Joe’s Anchors Massive West Palm Beach Project West Palm Beach residents, start stocking up on your reusable shopping bags: the long-awaited Trader Joe’s is officially confirmed as the anchor tenant for a major new mixed-use development on the city’s south end. This isn’t just a new…
Silicon Valley’s Cash Flies East: Why a16z is Betting Big on Europe’s Next Unicorns The hunt for the world’s next billion-dollar startup has taken a distinct European detour. Silicon Valley heavyweight Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is aggressively ramping up its investment strategy across the Atlantic, making it clear that Europe’s tech ecosystem is no longer a…
A Last Chance to Lock In: CD Rates Today Hit Highs Up to 4.94% APY For savers looking to make their money work a little harder without taking on stock market risk, today might feel like a holiday. The certificate of deposit, or CD, market is still offering outstanding rates that hover near the peak…
New York State drivers, prepare to take a closer look at your speedometer and put down that cell phone. A major overhaul to the state’s Driver Violation Point System has officially gone into effect, meaning the penalties for getting a traffic ticket are now much more severe and costly. The core goal of the New…
‘Big Short’ Investor Michael Burry Takes Aim at Palantir’s AI Rally with a Simple Six-Word Warning For investors riding the high-flying momentum of Palantir Technologies, the last two years have been nothing short of a dream. The data analytics company, powered by massive government contracts and a surging narrative around its Artificial Intelligence Platform, or…
A Shot of Pure Romance: Mayor Mamdani Surprises Couples at NYC’s Marriage Bureau on Valentine’s Day In a city known for its surprises, one New York City government building is reliably the happiest: the Manhattan Marriage Bureau. While the space is no stranger to grand gestures of love, the couples who arrived to tie the…
Blackstone Plunges $600 Million into Indian AI Cloud Startup Neysa, Fueling the Country’s Tech Ambition The global race for artificial intelligence infrastructure just hit a major new gear, with private equity titan Blackstone leading a massive investment round into the burgeoning Indian AI scene. The firm, alongside a consortium of co-investors, has committed up to…
CD Savers: Time to Lock In Returns as Top Rates Hold Above 4% The calendar has officially turned to mid-February, and for savers hunting for guaranteed returns, the message is becoming crystal clear: now is the moment to act. While the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cuts are beginning to cool the high-yield savings market,…