Destroying American Democracy - An Inside Job

The Trump administration on Wednesday imposed new Iran-related sanctions, a day before US and Iranian officials will meet for another round of talks in Geneva amid the major US military buildup in the Middle East. The Treasury Department said that it imposed sanctions on more than 30 sanctions on individuals, entities, and vessels accused of […]

SpaceX Official Reveals New Details About Next-Gen Cell Service SpaceX satellite policy lead Udrivolf Pica told participants in the International Telecommunication Union Space Connect webcast about the next-generation Starlink direct-to-device cellular service for smartphones. The revelation of the new service follows SpaceX's October 2025 U.S. trademark filing for "STARLINK MOBILE" and comes as Elon Musk has recently hinted at Starlink mobile ambitions. "We are aiming at peak speeds of 150 Mbps per user," Pica said, adding, "So something incredible if you think about the link budgets from space to the...

Diesel Tops $5, Echoing 2022 Russia-Ukraine Invasion Energy Shock US Fuel Spike Summary: AAA national average diesel prices have jumped 34%, the largest increase for any month on record. AAA national average gasoline prices have jumped 24.5%, also the largest increase for any month on record. The spike in refined products comes just ahead of driving season and, if it persists long enough, could dent consumer sentiment polls. The Trump administration assures the conflict will be short-term. Countdown to Memorial Day driving season: 69 days. *  *  *  Update (0840ET) The partially paralyzed Hormuz chokepoint...