Data: U.S. Energy Information Administration ; Chart: Amy Harder/Axios China has stashed away far more oil than any other country, according to U.S. government data released this week. Why it matters: The stockpile, which surged last year, is emerging as a strategic advantage as the world faces an oil shock with the Strait of Hormuz largely shut. The big picture: China is a huge winner in the Iran war due in large part to its positioning on energy, including its oil stockpile. - It also owns over 70% of global solar, wind, battery and electric vehicle supply chains. - Those are all seeing a boost as import-dependent countries turn from oil and natural gas to renewables. Between the lines: "The war was the stress test that Beijing's…
Data: U.S. Energy Information Administration ; Chart: Amy Harder/Axios China has stashed away far more oil than any other country, according to U.S. government data released this week. Why it matters: The stockpile, which surged last year, is emerging as a strategic advantage as the world faces an oil shock with the Strait of Hormuz largely shut. The big picture: China is a huge winner in the Iran war due in large part to its positioning on energy, including its oil stockpile. - It also owns over 70% of global solar, wind, battery and electric vehicle supply chains. - Those are all seeing a boost as import-dependent countries turn from oil and natural gas to renewables. Between the lines: "The war was the stress test that Beijing's…Open
Buyer's remorse is hitting House Republicans over their mid-cycle redistricting war — a strategy meant to protect their majority that's now deeply in danger of backfiring. Why it matters: What began as an effort to create more GOP-controlled seats — and avoid a Democratic takeover that would weaken President Trump — now could be a wash, or even add to Democrats' edge. - At Trump's request, Republicans kicked off the unusual mid-decade redistricting push in Texas . But that effort triggered counter-moves in Democrat-led California and Virginia , where voters on Tuesday approved a new map that could leave the GOP with just one seat, down from five. - "It's not for me to say ... because really, it wasn't my decision," NRCC chair…
Buyer's remorse is hitting House Republicans over their mid-cycle redistricting war — a strategy meant to protect their majority that's now deeply in danger of backfiring. Why it matters: What began as an effort to create more GOP-controlled seats — and avoid a Democratic takeover that would weaken President Trump — now could be a wash, or even add to Democrats' edge. - At Trump's request, Republicans kicked off the unusual mid-decade redistricting push in Texas . But that effort triggered counter-moves in Democrat-led California and Virginia , where voters on Tuesday approved a new map that could leave the GOP with just one seat, down from five. - "It's not for me to say ... because really, it wasn't my decision," NRCC chair…Open
Anthropic is hitting turbulence at a critical moment, with a cascade of challenges converging ahead of a potential IPO that could value the company near $800 billion. Why it matters: The AI darling, whose revenue has tripled to $30 billion this year on the back of its wildly popular coding tools, has never been more valuable or more vulnerable. - Chief rival OpenAI senses opportunity in the Claude maker's recent stumbles, courting frustrated developers and pitching itself as the steadier alternative ahead of dueling IPOs. Zoom in: Anthropic's problems over the past two months span nearly every part of its business — product quality, pricing, security and capacity — and are starting to compound. 1. Model backlash: Perceived declines…
Anthropic is hitting turbulence at a critical moment, with a cascade of challenges converging ahead of a potential IPO that could value the company near $800 billion. Why it matters: The AI darling, whose revenue has tripled to $30 billion this year on the back of its wildly popular coding tools, has never been more valuable or more vulnerable. - Chief rival OpenAI senses opportunity in the Claude maker's recent stumbles, courting frustrated developers and pitching itself as the steadier alternative ahead of dueling IPOs. Zoom in: Anthropic's problems over the past two months span nearly every part of its business — product quality, pricing, security and capacity — and are starting to compound. 1. Model backlash: Perceived declines…Open
Gov. Ron DeSantis welcomed House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries intrusion into Florida’s redistricting fight, turning the New York Democrat’s challenge into a political gift. “Please. […] Source
For Earth Day, Ginger Zee reports on a Tempe, Arizona, community called Culdesac, built specifically for walking and biking, with free light rail and buses right outside if you want to get further.
Wendy de la Rosa, Wharton School marketing professor and behavioral science expert, co-host of TED’s “Your Money and Your Mind,” explains shifting tipping norms.
Kate Fletcher, an English teacher at Louisa County High School in Virginia, has raised more than $100,000 since 2016 through her annual “Lion Pride Run,” including a 107-mile run to Jamestown.