California’s Proposition 45 Brings the Sprawl Debate Back

New York Times - Oct 15, 2026

Among the measures up for a vote in November is one that would amend the state’s landmark environmental law and make it easier to build large housing developments outside cities.

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The Fallout From the ‘Neocloud’ Wipeout

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Elon Musk’s company and other automakers, like Jaguar and Bentley, are trying to sell very expensive electric cars to people who usually prefer gasoline-fueled luxury and performance.

What Allegations of Spying at OpenAI Mean for the A.I. Industry

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AI giant Anthropic woos potential investors ahead of stock market debut

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Chinese Carmakers, Once a Sideshow, Take Center Stage at Paris Motor Show

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At this week’s Paris Motor Show, there are no signs the influx of low-cost Chinese vehicles will slow despite European Union efforts.

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