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The Four-Year Policy Problem: Why EV Automakers Can’t Count on Washington

One of the most consistently heard frustrations in the US electric vehicle industry comes not from consumer indifference or technology limitations but from Washington. The policy environment for electric...

US Oil Prices Approach $3.85 as Iran War Extends Supply Shock Into Third Week

US oil prices are approaching $3.85 per gallon at the pump as the Iran war extends its supply...

How the US Government Became TikTok’s Biggest Financial Beneficiary

When the dust settles on TikTok's ownership transition, the US government may emerge as its single biggest financial...

World’s Emergency Oil Stockpiles Deployed as Iran Conflict Enters Critical Phase

Governments around the world have deployed their emergency oil stockpiles in an unprecedented coordinated release, signaling the seriousness...

SpaceX IPO: A New Era for the Commercial Space Economy

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly preparing for a public debut that could value the company at $1.75 trillion....

Tesla’s Stock Filing Admits Plan is Unprecedented in “Corporate History”

In its official stock market filing, Tesla itself describes the new incentive package for Elon Musk as "unprecedented in corporate history." This rare admission...

In the End, Fear of “Crippling Harm” Saved Google’s Most Lucrative Deal

The decisive factor in preserving Google's multi-billion dollar search deal with Apple was, in the judge's own words, the fear of causing "crippling" harm....

From Stability to Turmoil: Bank Sector Rocked by Tax Proposal

The UK banking sector was plunged from a state of relative stability into turmoil on Friday, rocked by a single proposal for a new...

The Art of the (Energy) Deal: US-Russia Talks and the Indian Fallout

The Trump administration's focus on "the art of the deal" is now extending to the complex world of energy diplomacy, with major talks underway...

From ‘World-Leading’ to Watered-Down: The Story of the UK’s ZEV Mandate

The UK's Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, once hailed as a world-leading policy, has been significantly watered down, marking a retreat from the country's...

EU Trade Policy Under Fire as Deal Favors German Cars Over French Wine

The European Union's common trade policy is coming under fire from within, as the new deal with the US is widely seen as prioritizing...