Tag: politics

Clean power shields China from oil shock more than any other country

Environmental News & Analysis
China’s rapidly-expanding clean energy generation and deepening electrification has made the country more resilient to energy shocks, bolstering its...

17 better ways Elon Musk could have wasted $446 million

Science & Technology
He’s not even good at being rich!He’s not even good at being rich!by Elizabeth LopattoNov 4, 2026, 9:45...

STAT+: Pharma critic Bernie Sanders is set to hold major sway over FDA funding bill

Health & well-being news
WASHINGTON – Democrats’ landslide victory in the midterm elections may have significant implications for the upcoming negotiations over a...

MAGA Tech VCs Whine Like Babies After Democratic Sweep

Science - Technology & AI
Folks like Elon Musk moved to Texas when it was Republican controlled. It's now a blue state.

Knives Are Out in the White House

Science & Technology
From top officials like Pete Hegseth to White House aides to right-wing pundits, the race is on to find...

AI and Crypto’s Election Spending Spree Backfired Spectacularly

Science - Technology & AI
The two industries poured hundreds of millions into the 2026 midterms, but some of their biggest political bets didn't...

Texas’ New Attorney General Nathan Johnson Composed the Music for 67 ‘Dragon Ball Z’ Episodes, Years Before Election Day

Entertainment & Culture
Nathan Johnson was just elected as Attorney General of Texas, but long before that, he was a composer who...

Carol Burris: A Big Night for Public Schools

Education & Learning
Last night was a big night, a great night for public schools, writes Carol Burris, executive director of the...

Schrödinger’s Election: AI Data Centers Were on the Ballot Even When They Weren’t

Science - Technology & AI
The midterms were the first proxy election on AI and data centers, and Silicon Valley lost in a landslide.

Gina Hinojosa: For the People

Education & Learning
Gina Hinojosa beat Governor Greg Abbott, defying most of the polls. She was outspent at least 10-1. Elon Musk...

Yes! Democrats Win Control of Both Houses of Congress!

Education & Learning
Yes! Voters listened to Trump, who told them to pretend he was on the ballot. And they voted accordingly....

What a historic ‘blue wave’ midterm means for climate action

Environmental News & Analysis
The Democratic Party appeared set to win a commanding victory in Tuesday’s midterm elections. As of 11 p.m. Eastern...