People are selecting from an assortment of premium Lindt chocolates at the Lindt & Sprungli chocolate shop. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images Cocoa prices are beginning to ease after a record-breaking rally, but don’t expect cheaper candy just yet as the world’s biggest chocolate makers turn to social media-inspired products and other strategies to…
Cassandra Hatton argues that the price of Gus is a reflection of how important a specimen he is. “Gus is one of the largest and most complete T. rex ever found, 61% of the bones has been identified – in general you find half of the skeleton that’s a major scientific find,” she says. The…
Tesla EVs recharge at a Tesla Supercharger station on July 2, 2026, in South Pasadena, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images DETROIT — The Iran war and high U.S. gas prices are causing a surge in demand for used all-electric vehicles, which is making the pre-owned vehicles more expensive, according to Cox Automotive. The company…
To go faster and deeper will require advances in drilling technologies. Companies are developing drilling equipment that is more stable when breaking through hard rock at high temperatures. Some firms are even aiming to penetrate rock without using standard drills. Quaise, a company with roots at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), is using a…
The price of gasoline has gone up around 50 percent in the United States since the war in Iran began, but that average can mask big differences across the country. A gallon of regular fuel cost $4.54 on Wednesday, according to the AAA motor club. But in California, gas averaged $6.16, while it was just…
Recently, readers have been all a-flutter over the publication of Patrick Radden Keefe’s richly reported new book, London Falling. Reviews of the celebrated writer’s exploration of the death of an English teenager embroiled in the murky worlds of crime and the ultra-rich have been rapturous. The podcast interviews are plentiful and images of the fresh…
It’s a weird moment for electric vehicles in the United States. Sales have slumped since the Trump administration ended the $7,500 tax credit, and car manufacturers are canceling models. And while it’s likely that the recent surge in gas prices will push more people to E.V.s, it probably won’t happen fast. But if there’s a…
Donnie Wahlberg says he went as far as offering up a significant portion of his paycheck in an effort to film “Boston Blue” in his hometown, but the economics of television production ultimately won out. Speaking on SiriusXM’s Radio Andy, Wahlberg detailed his push to keep the “Boston Blue” spinoff authentic to its setting. The…
Shorouk Express If you want to eat healthier and have a lower impact on the environment, choosing organic is a good way to do it. But how affordable and practical is it to shop for ecological produce in Spain? Many of us would choose to eat organic if we could. Not only is it healthier,…
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