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Fourth Power’s take on long-duration energy storage sounds like something out of a James Bond film. The thermal batteries come complete with superheated liquid tin and argon-filled hermetically sealed chambers. The company’s goal, though, is far more prosaic — to store electricity cheap enough to make solar and wind an obvious choice for 24/7 power. Here’s how the technology works: To store energy, electricity from the grid heats blocks of carbon inside insulated chambers filled with argon gas. When power is needed, the system pumps molten tin heated to a scorching 2,400°C (4,352°F) through graphite pipes — the only cost-effective…

NEW YORK (AP) — Lorie Lee Sekayumptewa, a former administrator with the Navajo Nation Film Office, remembers seeing Robert Redford at traditional cultural dances at the Hopi village of Hotevilla in New Mexico. It was more than 30 years ago and he was serving as executive producer of the 1991 release “The Dark Wind,” a drama about Navajo life.Redford stood out for his Hollywood looks and for his un-Hollywood behavior, from his earnest desire to learn more about the tribe’s spiritual knowledge to his visits to the Navajo Nation, where Sekayumptewa’s father served as the dean of students at the…

Mexico continues to be one of the world’s most-visited destinations and for good reason.This dynamic destination appeals to travelers of all types as it can offer a tropical paradise with singular landscapes, unmatched history, unique culture, world-class sports and entertainment and remarkable flavors from street vendors to Michelin-starred restaurants. No two trips to Mexico are ever the same, unless you want them to be.But before you go, it’s important to know what to expect. Travel Documents Required to Visit MexicoA beautiful day on the beach in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. (Photo Credit: Patrick Clarke)Travelers exploring Mexico will, of course, require…

Samsung says it has fixed a zero-day security vulnerability that is being used to hack into its customers’ phones.  The phone maker said the security flaw, discovered in a software library for displaying images on Samsung devices, allows hackers to remotely plant malicious code on Samsung devices running Android 13 through the most recent version, Android 16.  Samsung’s advisory said security teams from Meta and WhatsApp privately notified the company on August 13 and was told that “an exploit for this issue has existed in the wild.”  Samsung did not provide a list of devices affected by the vulnerability. The…

by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 1:25 PM ET, Tue September 16, 2025 MGM Resorts International will remain a Founding Partner of the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX through 2030, according to a new extended partnership between the two. That means that the competition’s Winner’s Stage will remain at the Bellagio Fountain Club, located above the iconic fountains and within view of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit.  The Bellagio Fountain Club also offers a culinary program with renowned chefs, including José Andrés, Mario Carbone, Masaharu Morimoto and Antonia Lofaso, as well as an open bar, nightlife in a rooftop lounge…

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced on Tuesday a raft of new user policies, including a pledge to significantly change how ChatGPT interacts with users under the age of 18. “We prioritize safety ahead of privacy and freedom for teens,” the post reads. “This is a new and powerful technology, and we believe minors need significant protection.” The changes for underage users deal specifically with conversations involving sexual topics or self-harm. Under the new policy, ChatGPT will be trained to no longer engage in “flirtatious talk” with underage users, and additional guardrails will be placed around discussions of suicide. If an…

The “Ireland Unveiled: Beyond the Blarney” itinerary will include a visit to Rathbaun Farm, where travelers have the chance to interact with sheepdogs. (Photo Credit: Globus family of brands)Globus is expanding its portfolio of Small Group Discovery Tours next year with three new Europe itineraries – offering 61 such itineraries in all. Additionally, Globus and its sister company, Cosmos, will unveil new Classic tours in Europe in 2026.“With an average of just 15 travelers in Europe, our Small Group Discovery tours unlock all-access moments – like rolling up your sleeves in a Sicilian kitchen or sipping wine with family vintners…

Waymo has been granted a permit to start testing its autonomous vehicles at San Francisco International Airport, ahead of the launch of a commercial service. The San Francisco mayor’s office announced Tuesday that the airport, known as SFO, and Waymo have signed a “Testing and Operations Pilot Permit” after years of back-and-forth negotiations. The deal with SFO comes just two weeks after Waymo was cleared to start testing at nearby San Jose Mineta International Airport — and as Tesla is also trying to elbow its way into offering ride-hail service to these airports. SFO is not the first airport that…

Humanoid robotics company Figure raised its largest round of funding yet, a sign of growing investor interest in robots designed to work alongside humans in warehouses, factories, and other settings. The company, based in San Jose, California, announced on Tuesday that it raised a Series C funding round that values it at $39 billion. The round, which “exceeded $1 billion,” said Figure, was led by Parkway Venture Capital with participation from Brookfield Asset Management, Nvidia, and Intel Capital, among others.   Figure said the funding will be used to scale the company’s fleet of humanoid robots, build the necessary infrastructure…

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A former U.S. Naval Academy midshipman has been charged in federal court with making a threat across state lines related to a lockdown and shooting at the military college in Maryland last week, the U.S. attorney’s office in Indiana said Tuesday.Jackson Fleming, 23, was arrested Friday on suspicion of sending an online threat through a social media application concerning the academy, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Indiana said in a news release. Fleming, of Chesterton, Indiana, was charged with one count of transmitting a threat in interstate communication, the release said.Jonathan Bedi,…