❌

Normal view

Google Eyes Large ‘Virtual Power Plant’ for Data Centers

22 October 2026 at 12:30
The tech giant is funding one of the nation’s largest “virtual power plants,” which would pay homes and businesses to adjust their energy use when grids are strained.

© Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal/Tribune News Service, via Getty Images

A Google data center in Nevada.

SpaceX Boosts the A.I. Rally

Tech stocks are up after the rocket and artificial intelligence company beat earnings estimates — and Elon Musk confirmed it is weighing a deal with Tesla.

© Andres Kudacki for The New York Times

Elon Musk’s company SpaceX reported stellar results, bolstering the artificial intelligence stock rally.

Elon Musk Says SpaceX and Tesla Are Exploring a Merger

21 October 2026 at 12:13
A deal would consolidate Elon Musk’s holdings in rockets, cars and artificial intelligence into a company worth well over $3 trillion.

© Jeenah Moon/Reuters

SpaceX’s blockbuster public offering on the Nasdaq in June helped make Elon Musk, who is also the chief executive of Tesla, the first person to be worth more than a trillion dollars.

China’s Free A.I. Models Are Thrown Into Uncertainty

Draft rules on the export of artificial intelligence technology show how China is trying to balance national security risks with its desire to outpace the United States.

© Aly Song/Reuters

Under rules proposed last week, the next advanced A.I. models might need the government’s permission to be exported out of China.

Trump Wields an Unprecedented $277 Million in Final Midterm Stretch

21 October 2026 at 04:14
The enormous spending by the term-limited president’s super PAC has no parallel in American history, and could offer struggling Republican candidates a lifeline.

© Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times

Since returning to office, President Trump has raised hundreds of millions of dollars into his super PAC, MAGA Inc., including contributions from donors and corporations with business before his administration.

Netflix Is Great at Making Money. Its Problem Is Keeping Viewers Hooked.

20 October 2026 at 21:49
The streaming service reported a 12 percent increase in quarterly revenue, but acknowledged that stagnant viewership, particularly in the U.S. and Canada, was a major concern.

© Mario Tama/Getty Images

Despite being the most-watched paid streaming service in the world, Netflix is not growing fast enough for its top executives or its shareholders.

Russian Satellite Makes a Menacing Approach to Another Craft in Orbit

20 October 2026 at 01:24
Although Kosmos 2612 is now backing away, the maneuver raised alarm bells for analysts who see it as part of a pattern of Russian aggression.

© ICEYE

An artist’s concept of a satellite made by ICEYE, a multinational company that provides three-dimensional images of Earth’s surface.

Choosing a Medicare Advantage Provider for 2027 May Be Easier, but Not Perfect

14 October 2026 at 10:01
The government has made improvements to the Medicare Plan Finder, a key online tool, in time for open enrollment. It helps seniors compare policies to avoid costly surprises.

© Patrick Dodson for The New York Times

Blythe Carey went to see a doctor last year after being told the physician was in her Medicare Advantage network. The doctor wasn’t, and later Ms. Carey received a large bill.
❌