US lawmakers critical of Trump tariffs, say it will derail economy

US lawmakers critical of Trump tariffs, say it will derail economy

• US lawmakers critical of Trump tariffs, say it will derail economy The tariffs are just taxes on American businesses and consumers, while providing no benefit to the economy, cri

FinTech · February 21, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 272 words
US F-16s and Chinese jets engage in rare mid-air standoff over Yellow Sea, reports claim

US F-16s and Chinese jets engage in rare mid-air standoff over Yellow Sea, reports claim

• US F-16s and Chinese jets engage in rare mid-air standoff over Yellow Sea, reports claim US F-16s neared China’s ADIZ over the Yellow Sea, prompting a brief jet standoff. • South

Australia's happiness crisis could cost us our global mojo

• Along with cricket, thongs and backyard barbecues, the arrival of the annual Australian Lamb ad has become synonymous with an Australian summer. • What began back in 2005 as a pi

Science · February 21, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 175 words
Podcast: New Tesla (temp) Cybertruck, Cybercab, Ford wants China in the US, and more

Podcast: New Tesla (temp) Cybertruck, Cybercab, Ford wants China in the US, and more

• Electrek Podcast Podcast: New Tesla (temp) Cybertruck, Cybercab, Ford wants China in the US, and more In theElectrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sus

Bitcoin mining difficulty rebounds 15% as US miners recover from winter outages

Bitcoin mining difficulty rebounds 15% as US miners recover from winter outages

• Bitcoin mining difficulty rebounds 15% as US miners recover from winter outages Bitcoin’s mining difficulty climbed to 144.4 trillion after January storms briefly slashed hash ra

FinTech · February 20, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 274 words
Lucid (LCID) is cutting 12% of its US workforce ahead of its $50,000 midsize EV

Lucid (LCID) is cutting 12% of its US workforce ahead of its $50,000 midsize EV

• Lucid Motors Lucid Lucid (LCID) is cutting 12% of its US workforce ahead of its $50,000 midsize EV Lucid Motors(LCID) announced plans on Friday to trim 12% of its US workforce as

Bitcoin ignores US Supreme Court Trump tariff strike amid talk of $150B refund

Bitcoin ignores US Supreme Court Trump tariff strike amid talk of $150B refund

• Bitcoin ignores US Supreme Court Trump tariff strike amid talk of $150B refund Bitcoin stayed rangebound within a ‘downward trajectory’ as the Supreme Court concluded that some U

FinTech · February 20, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 237 words
In Other News: Ransomware Shuts US Clinics, ICS Vulnerability Surge, European Parliament Bans AI

In Other News: Ransomware Shuts US Clinics, ICS Vulnerability Surge, European Parliament Bans AI

• SecurityWeek’s cybersecurity news roundup provides a concise compilation of noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar.We provide a valuable summary of stories th

Cybersecurity · February 20, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 405 words
US Navy plans new anti-radiation missile with longer range for F-18 and F-35 jets

US Navy plans new anti-radiation missile with longer range for F-18 and F-35 jets

• US Navy plans new anti-radiation missile with longer range for F-18 and F-35 jets Missile needs a wideband anti-radiation seeker plus GPS/INS guidance with anti-jamming to defeat

US Air Force to accelerate B-21 raider production to boost stealth bomber fleet

US Air Force to accelerate B-21 raider production to boost stealth bomber fleet

• US Air Force to accelerate B-21 raider production to boost stealth bomber fleet New deal aims for faster B-21 deliveries while targeting minimum 100-plane stealth fleet. • The US

US website 'freedom.gov' will allow Europeans to view hate speech and other blocked content

US website 'freedom.gov' will allow Europeans to view hate speech and other blocked content

• Trending: Apple event on March 4: What to expect Hands-on with Google’s Pixel 10a Tesla drops ‘Autopilot’ upsell in California Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 is Feb. • 25 iPhone Fo

Consumer Tech · February 20, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 229 words
5 products Samsung could surprise us with at Unpacked - including an ultra wide phone

5 products Samsung could surprise us with at Unpacked - including an ultra wide phone

• 5 products Samsung could surprise us with at Unpacked - including an ultra wide phone Follow ZDNET:Add us as a preferred sourceon Google. • ZDNET’s key takeaways Galaxy S26 and O

Anchoring US dominance: 7 critical technologies that give America an edge over China

Anchoring US dominance: 7 critical technologies that give America an edge over China

• Anchoring US dominance: 7 critical technologies that give America an edge over China The sectors defining America’s technological dominance over. • The intense tech battle betwee

A 'blood moon' is coming to the US in March-and the next good one isn't until 2029

• A total lunar eclipse will cross the skies over the contiguous United States on Tuesday, March 3, turning the moon a deep reddish color in what’s commonly called a ‘blood moon.’

Science · February 20, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 117 words
Ukrainian gets 5 years for helping North Koreans infiltrate US firms

Ukrainian gets 5 years for helping North Koreans infiltrate US firms

• Ukrainian gets 5 years for helping North Koreans infiltrate US firms February 20, 2026 04:00 AM 0 A Ukrainian national was sentenced to five years in prison for providing North K

Cybersecurity · February 20, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 315 words

Northrop, Brazil's Embraer partner on KC-390 to pitch US, others

• Under a memorandum of understanding, Northrop will explore options to develop an autonomous boom refueling system for Embraer’s KC-390, hoping to attract US and international cus

US Air Force aims to enhance aircraft safety with improved data management

US Air Force aims to enhance aircraft safety with improved data management

• US Air Force aims to enhance aircraft safety with improved data management The US Air Force will utilize a new data management method to enhance aircraft safety and reduce mainte

How Meta Is Preparing for the 2026 US Midterm Elections

How Meta Is Preparing for the 2026 US Midterm Elections

• Takeaways Our approach to the 2026 US elections follows the same comprehensive measures we have taken for years - supporting free expression, voter participation, and transparenc

Big Tech · February 19, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 282 words
US: New gel-based electrolyte boosts anode-free EV batteries, retains 80% capacity

US: New gel-based electrolyte boosts anode-free EV batteries, retains 80% capacity

• US: New gel-based electrolyte boosts anode-free EV batteries, retains 80% capacity A salt-phobic polymer network in the electrolyte helps create favorable conditions at nanoscale

US particle accelerators turn nuclear waste into electricity, cut radioactive life by 99.7%

US particle accelerators turn nuclear waste into electricity, cut radioactive life by 99.7%

• US particle accelerators turn nuclear waste into electricity, cut radioactive life by 99.7% The system uses a particle accelerator to fire high-energy protons at a target, such a

China's nuclear submarine production rate surpasses that of US: Report

• IISS research found that China launched 10 submarines with an estimated displacement of 79,000 tonnes between 2021 and 2025.

Polymarket's lawsuit could decide who regulates US prediction markets

Polymarket's lawsuit could decide who regulates US prediction markets

• Polymarket’s lawsuit could decide who regulates US prediction markets Polymarket’s lawsuit challenges state authority and could redefine whether the CFTC controls US prediction m

FinTech · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 234 words
US validates high-temperature nuclear fission chamber for advanced reactors at 1,472°F

US validates high-temperature nuclear fission chamber for advanced reactors at 1,472°F

• US validates high-temperature nuclear fission chamber for advanced reactors at 1,472°F Tests confirmed the Curtiss-Wright fission chamber can withstand these extreme reactor cond

Venom: US firms unveil autonomous strike aircraft prototype built in 71 days

Venom: US firms unveil autonomous strike aircraft prototype built in 71 days

• Venom: US firms unveil autonomous strike aircraft prototype built in 71 days The Venom platform showcases rapid defense hardware development using digital manufacturing, modular

Tesla radio tech wins key US approval for wireless charging of Cybercab EV outdoors

Tesla radio tech wins key US approval for wireless charging of Cybercab EV outdoors

• Tesla radio tech wins key US approval for wireless charging of Cybercab EV outdoors Robotaxi puzzle is coming together with first Cybercab rolling off the line and charging syste

Video: US robot dog patrols 1.5 million-square-foot factory to detect machine faults

Video: US robot dog patrols 1.5 million-square-foot factory to detect machine faults

• Video: US robot dog patrols 1.5 million-square-foot factory to detect machine faults The initiative is aimed at making the facility more intelligent, energy-efficient, and resili

US CLARITY Act to pass 'hopefully by April': Senator Bernie Moreno

US CLARITY Act to pass 'hopefully by April': Senator Bernie Moreno

• US CLARITY Act to pass ‘hopefully by April’: Senator Bernie Moreno Odds of the US CLARITY Act passing in 2026 briefly spiked to 90% on Polymarket amid optimistic comments from US

FinTech · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 284 words
LONGITUDE recap: Bitcoin's 2-step quantum plan, US crypto policy

LONGITUDE recap: Bitcoin's 2-step quantum plan, US crypto policy

• Crypto industry executives at Cointelegraph’s LONGITUDE conference in Hong Kong stressed the importance of addressing Bitcoin’s technological risks and said that clear US regulat

FinTech · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 247 words
Hyperliquid launches DeFi lobby amid 'critical time' for US policy

Hyperliquid launches DeFi lobby amid 'critical time' for US policy

• Hyperliquid launches DeFi lobby amid ‘critical time’ for US policy The Hyperliquid Policy Center says it will advocate on Capitol Hill for policies, particularly those related to

FinTech · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 339 words

What freezing plants in blocks of ice can tell us about the future of Svalbard's plant communities

• How will a warming Arctic affect plant growth on Svalbard? • Researchers encased plant plots in a thick layer of ice during the winter and used little greenhouses to heat up thos

Science · February 19, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 99 words
This European company's sleek solar roof just made its US debut

This European company's sleek solar roof just made its US debut

• Green Energy Electrek Green Energy Brief EGEB Solar power rooftop solar This European company’s sleek solar roof just made its US debut European solar roofing companyRoofit.Solar

The Sky Belongs to All of Us

The Sky Belongs to All of Us

• 6 min read The Sky Belongs to All of Us Alicia Cermak How did a little girl born in India soon after its independence from the British Empire, become a program scientist for NASA

Space & Aerospace · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 312 words

How the humble silkworm could help us discover new anti-aging treatments

• When scientists want to study aging and how to slow it down, they often turn to microscopic worms or lab mice among other models. • The former are too different from humans, whil

Science · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 137 words

How much of 'us' is really 'us?'

• Some time around 1683, amateur Dutch scientist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek scraped the plaque from between his teeth and peered at it through a home-made microscope.

Science · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 55 words
US firm to leverage Formula 1 engineering to build affordable $30,000 electric truck

US firm to leverage Formula 1 engineering to build affordable $30,000 electric truck

• US firm to leverage Formula 1 engineering to build affordable $30,000 electric truck Ford is making a big bet on their Universal EV platform and electric truck plan. • A Michigan

US buildup near Iran expands: Key aircraft, ships, and missile defenses deployed

US buildup near Iran expands: Key aircraft, ships, and missile defenses deployed

• US buildup near Iran expands: Key aircraft, ships, and missile defenses deployed The scale of this deployment suggests preparation for endurance, not just presence. • The United

LongShot: US advances missile-carrying drone to help fighters strike from distance

LongShot: US advances missile-carrying drone to help fighters strike from distance

• LongShot: US advances missile-carrying drone to help fighters strike from distance LongShot is designed for fighters, bombers, or cargo aircraft, including palletized launch from

Ghost Recon: US military's satellites to spy on 'uncooperative' targets in Earth's orbit

Ghost Recon: US military's satellites to spy on 'uncooperative' targets in Earth's orbit

• Ghost Recon: US military’s satellites to spy on ‘uncooperative’ targets in Earth’s orbit The US’s ‘Ghost Recon’ satellites will address a ‘critical capability gap’, allowing for

Report: US history polarizes generations, but has potential to unite

• U.S. citizens largely agree on Civil War to Cold War events and figures. • The nation’s founding era remains highly polarizing across generations. • Johns Hopkins SNF Agora Insti

Science · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 153 words
2027 Highlander looks to tap into growing US demand for three-row SUVs

2027 Highlander looks to tap into growing US demand for three-row SUVs

• Toyota’s all-new midsize SUV marks a first for the USA Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Flipboard Email In many ways, the new Toyota Highlander is a landmark model: the company’s

China conducted secret nuclear weapons test in 2020, US official reveals new intel

China conducted secret nuclear weapons test in 2020, US official reveals new intel

• China allegedly conducted a covert nuclear test on June 22, 2020, detected by a Kazakhstan seismic station. • U.S. State Department confirms explosion signature, citing magnitude

YouTube was down for thousands of users in the US

YouTube was down for thousands of users in the US

• Trending: Hands-on with Google’s new Pixel 10a phone Tesla drops ‘Autopilot’ upsell in California Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 is Feb. • 25 The best VPNs with free trials iPhone

Consumer Tech · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 247 words
YouTube is down for thousands of users in the US

YouTube is down for thousands of users in the US

• Trending: Best Presidents’ Day tech sales Meta is fighting the concept of social media addiction Ring nixes Flock partnership after Super Bowl backlash Fire TV sticks add NVIDIA'

Consumer Tech · February 18, 2026 (updated February 18, 2026) · 2 min · 247 words
US Air Force sets early 2030s debut for $141 billion Sentinel ICBM nuclear missile

US Air Force sets early 2030s debut for $141 billion Sentinel ICBM nuclear missile

• Air Force expects its next-generation LGM-35A Sentinel nuclear missile to reach initial capability in the early 2030s. • The updated timeline follows a sweeping overhaul of the o

US scientists unveil 'cloud in a box' chamber that could explain storms and rain

US scientists unveil 'cloud in a box' chamber that could explain storms and rain

• US scientists unveil ‘cloud in a box’ chamber that could explain storms and rain The chamber mixes warm, humid air with cold air to generate the supersaturation required for clou

Explained: How this US firm is building a meltdown-proof nuclear reactor

Explained: How this US firm is building a meltdown-proof nuclear reactor

• Explained: How this US firm is building a meltdown-proof nuclear reactor The modular Xe-100 unit generates roughly 76 megawatts of electricity per reactor module. • Nations are r

New report shows RAM prices are continuing to fall in Germany, US trends less certain - SSDs and HDDs are more expensive than ever in the States

New report shows RAM prices are continuing to fall in Germany, US trends less certain - SSDs and HDDs are more expensive than ever in the States

• Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Get Tom’s Hardware’s best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. • You are now subscribed Your newslett

The untold story of our remarkable hands and how they made us human

The untold story of our remarkable hands and how they made us human

• Playing a complex guitar solo ought to be impossible. • To elicit the desired torrent of notes, the fingers of one hand must move nimbly around the fretboard, while the other han

Science · February 17, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 262 words

Family matters: How growing up together molds us

• When psychologist Darby Saxbe began studying how parenthood shapes the brain, she made a seismic discovery that upended a long-held assumption: that only mothers undergo major bi

Science · February 17, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 136 words
US Apache attack helicopter shoots new 30mm rounds to blow up drones midair

US Apache attack helicopter shoots new 30mm rounds to blow up drones midair

• US Apache attack helicopter shoots new 30mm rounds to blow up drones midair The proximity-fuzed XM1225 detonates near targets, widening its lethal radius against air and ground t

China's nuclear submarine launches in past 5 years challenge US Navy dominance

China's nuclear submarine launches in past 5 years challenge US Navy dominance

• China’s nuclear submarine launches in past 5 years challenge US Navy dominance US submarine production delays and a projected fleet ‘valley’ by 2030 raise fresh concerns over Was

Velo3D Becomes First Qualified AM Vendor for US Army's Ground Vehicles Program

Velo3D Becomes First Qualified AM Vendor for US Army's Ground Vehicles Program

• Velo3D Becomes First Qualified AM Vendor for US Army’s Ground Vehicles Program Share this Article One indicator that I’ve used to help me track the additive manufacturing (AM) in

Oklahoma Lands the First New US Aluminum Smelter in Nearly 50 Years

Oklahoma Lands the First New US Aluminum Smelter in Nearly 50 Years

• Goulding and Aaron Rofe highlight practical, real-world strategies that help organizations strengthen profitability while staying fully compliant. • The United States is on the c

Only 2 States Saw Their Share Of US Venture Funding Rise Last Year

Only 2 States Saw Their Share Of US Venture Funding Rise Last Year

• Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn A rising tide may lift all boats. • But lately it lifts California boats the most. • In 2025, only two states with a sizable venture scene saw a y

US Army tests autonomous TRV-150 cargo drone for high-risk resupply missions

US Army tests autonomous TRV-150 cargo drone for high-risk resupply missions

• US Army tests autonomous TRV-150 cargo drone for high-risk resupply missions The evaluation goes beyond flight metrics, focusing on operator training, mission planning, and how u

US regulator issues licence for TRISO-X fuel facility

US regulator issues licence for TRISO-X fuel facility

• US regulator issues licence for TRISO-X fuel facility The Special Nuclear Material Licence issued by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) enables TRISO-X LLC to commercially m

Nuclear & Fusion · February 16, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 2 min · 335 words
Q&A: What does Trump's repeal of US 'endangerment finding' mean for climate action?

Q&A: What does Trump's repeal of US 'endangerment finding' mean for climate action?

• Q&A: What does Trump’s repeal of US ’endangerment finding’ mean for climate action? • Multiple Authors 02.16.26On 12 February, US president Donald Trump revoked the ’endangerment

Cheaper Suzuki V-Strom lookalike ADV bike heads to the US

Cheaper Suzuki V-Strom lookalike ADV bike heads to the US

• Cheaper Suzuki V-Strom lookalike ADV bike heads to the US Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Flipboard Email You may have forgotten that the once Italian bike brand Morbidelli was

Singapore Budget 2026: S$37 Billion (US$29.3 Billion) RIE 2030 Plan Anchors Quantum as a Strategic Pillar

Singapore Budget 2026: S$37 Billion (US$29.3 Billion) RIE 2030 Plan Anchors Quantum as a Strategic Pillar

• In his Budget 2026 speech on February 12,Prime Minister Lawrence Wongunveiled theResearch, Innovation and Enterprise (RIE) 2030plan, committing a record S$37 billion (approx. • U

Quantum Computing · February 14, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 238 words
35-mm camera opens up panoramic film photography to the rest of us

35-mm camera opens up panoramic film photography to the rest of us

• 35-mm camera opens up panoramic film photography to the rest of us Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Flipboard Email The BeerPAN may be the entry point for photographers seeking a