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A UK-based startup is looking to breathe new life into a century-old technology that could power tropical island nations with virtually limitless, consistent, renewable energy.  Known as ocean thermal energy conversion or ‘OTEC,’ the technology was first invented in 1881 by French physicist Jacques Arsene d’Arsonval. He discovered that the temperature difference between sun-warmed surface water

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Personal loan rates depend a lot on the borrower: The rates for the best personal loans tend to be around 6%, and right now, people with good or excellent credit may be eligible for

As tech workers resist return-to-office mandates, face layoffs that cut into hard-won diversity and equity progress, and watch as their dreams of founding successful startups dry up, it's safe to say that many might be looking for new professions. Facing sexism and discrimination in the corporate world, and driven by a desire to have a more localized, creative, and empathetic impact, a quiet

• Shipping companies are bidding ever-higher amounts to get through the Panama Canal faster. 
• A Japanese company paid a record $4 million on top of normal fees, Bloomberg reported.
• The unprecedented bid reflects the enormous strain on the canal during a period of drought.

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• A "Black Swan" investor says there's a huge debt bubble and the Fed's policies will end in disaster.
• Universa's Mark Spitznagel views Treasuries as a "hopeful haven" that offers limited protection.
• Spitznagel said that portfolio diversification can be more harmful than helpful to investors.

The boss of a "Black Swan" fund has sounded the

• Virgin Galactic has laid off 185 employees, which represented about 18% of its workforce.
• The space-tourism company is focusing on building spaceships that can carry six passengers. 
• It's due to open a factory in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2024 to produce six of the spaceships a year.

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Nvidia has started emailing out press invites for a “special address” at the Consumer Electronics Show in January. The event invitations come just days after rumors suggested Nvidia’s RTX 40-series Super cards will debut at CES 2024, including an RTX 4070 Super and RTX 4080 Super.

Nvidia’s invite doesn’t mention GeForce, nor who will

This cargo plane has been transformed into a traveling eye hospital.

The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital is an international charity campaign on a mission to combat avoidable blindness. Run by volunteers, the airborne hospital provides teaching and support to eyecare professionals in places where funding and teaching facilities are lacking.

The plane, a cargo aircraft donated by FedEx, is equipped with

• Elon Musk shouted a profanity-laden jibe when he signed the Twitter takeover deal, per a new book.
• Musk took aim at rival social media boss Mark Zuckerberg, Ben Mezrich wrote.
• He discussed the rivalry between Musk and Zuck pair on a podcast hosted by Kara Swisher.

Elon Musk shouted a profanity-laden jibe when he signed the Twitter deal, according to the

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• An ongoing volcanic eruption has created a tiny island near Iwoto.
• The new island is about 328 feet (100 meters) in diameter,  according to researchers. 
• This is a rare phenomenon, but it may not last long, said one expert. 

Japan has a new tiny

• Amazon has announced that Prime subscribers will get $100 off membership of its healthcare service.
• Members will be able to get 24/7 virtual care from One Medical for $99 a year.
• The tech giant is ramping up its healthcare push after buying One Medical for $3.9 billion. 

Amazon has rolled out a new