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CarScoops·—

Mitsubishi’s $71,200 Brown Pickup Projects A Horse Onto The Pavement

Mitsubishi's Brazil-only Triton special edition, the BF///MS, is a rugged off-road truck that's part of a partnership with a local lifestyle brand. It's designed for the off-road crowd and features a unique bi-tone brown paint job with Onyx Pearl Black on the lower bodywork. The 20-inch wheels have a dark diamond-cut finish and sit on grippy Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac tires. The interior is just as impressive, with brown and black leather upholstery and orange stitching. The BF///MS logo is emblazoned on the dashboard, and a horse emblem is embroidered into the seats and projected by the puddle lights. The special edition is based on the flagship Triton Katana trim and comes with a generous standard kit, including a 9-inch infotainment system, navigation, a 360-degree camera, and a premium JBL sound system. Under the skin, the BF///MS is powered by a twin-turbo 2.4-liter diesel engine producing 202 hp and 470 Nm of torque. The engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and Mitsubishi's Super Select II 4WD system, which features a locking rear differential and seven terrain-specific drive modes. The BF///MS is offered on a built-to-order basis in Brazil without a fixed production cap, and it's currently priced at R$ 339,990 ($67,200) as part of a promotion. This makes it less expensive than the limited-production Triton Terra, which was priced at R$ 364,990 ($71,200).

Times of India·—

Australia census asks about sexual orientation, gender for first time

Australians aged 16 and over are being asked optional questions about their sexual orientation and gender for the first time in the country's census, after the Labor government reversed an earlier dec…

Protect the Wild·—

Labour's backing of AI datacentres is a threat to UK wildlife

Labour’s new “AI Growth Zones” are fast‑tracking dozens of data‑centre projects across the UK, treating them as Critical National Infrastructure so they skip many of the usual planning checks. The evidence behind the wildlife worries comes from a mix of observational studies, expert reviews and local ecological surveys that link large‑scale data‑centre footprints to habitat loss, noise, light and electromagnetic disturbances. Those studies show that the humming, vibration and bright lights from data‑centres can alter hormone levels and breeding cycles in bats, owls and other nocturnal animals, while the constant hum can disorient migratory birds. Electromagnetic fields from high‑power transmission lines have been linked to reduced foraging success in honeybees, and the massive water draw—about 6.6 million litres a day now, projected to rise to nearly 20 million litres by 2030—can lower river flows that many fish and amphibians depend on. Because the sites often sit on or near protected habitats—like the SSSI near Elsham or the nature‑rich woods in Bromley—developers are allowed to pay a levy into a Nature Restoration Fund instead of preserving the original land. Conservationists argue that planting trees elsewhere can’t replace the complex, site‑specific ecosystems that get destroyed. Local groups and wildlife charities are already filing objections, and some ministers have overridden council decisions to push projects ahead. The net effect, according to the gathered evidence, is a rapid fragmentation of habitats that could push already vulnerable species closer to decline.

WIRED·—

China’s EV Market Is Booming. There’s Just One Problem

China's electric vehicle market has grown exponentially, with annual sales surging from 1 million in 2018 to over 16 million in 2025. However, this rapid growth has led to a wave of batteries nearing the end of their service life, posing a significant waste-management and recycling challenge for the country. China reported 400,000 metric tons of EV battery waste last year, with projections indicating that this figure could grow to 1.69 million metric tons in 2030 and 22.39 million metric tons by 2040. A joint study by researchers in China and the US found that much of the country's used-battery supply continues to flow through uncertified recyclers, which poses serious environmental and safety risks. China has created a formal EV battery recycling system, with over 150 companies certified to process retired vehicle batteries, but they handled only about 25 percent of those batteries in 2023. An investigation revealed that more than 100 certified companies were no longer operating or could not be reached. The study estimated that uncertified recyclers handled nearly 270,000 metric tons of retired batteries in 2023, and without decisive intervention, the volume flowing through informal channels could reach 1.26 million tons in 2030 and 16.79 million tons by 2040. China is adopting a new national regulation governing EV battery recycling, requiring automakers to bear greater responsibility for collecting and recycling used batteries. However, experts say that more needs to be done, including requiring automakers to take greater responsibility for battery recycling, imposing stricter controls on informal recyclers, and offering incentives to consumers and certified recyclers. The challenge is not unique to China, as battery recycling has proven difficult to make profitable worldwide.

Decrypt·—

Crypto Scams Cost Americans an Estimated $80.7B in 2025: Report

In brief - Crypto accounted for more than half of all scam losses reported to the FBI last year, at $11. - The Consumer Federation of America puts the true cost at $80.

Fortune·—

Amazon and Microsoft are spending $400 billion on AI—and investors are low on patience

The horse race between Amazon and Microsoft’s cloud computing businesses has gone through various phases over its nearly two-decade history, with the current AI boom pushing the rivalry to a new, and…

Autocar·—

Some Interesting Junkyard Finds at Collins Auto Salvage in Auburn, Georgia

Auburn, Georgia is home to Collins Auto Salvage, a yard with close to 1000 cars.

CarScoops·—

Tesla Delivered More Cars Than Any Q2 Ever And Its Stock Had The Worst Day Ever

Tesla just shipped a record‑breaking 480,126 cars in the second quarter, up about a quarter from a year ago. Almost every one of those deliveries was a Model 3 or Model Y, with the rest split among the older S and X, the Cybertruck and the Semi. The surge came from stronger demand in Europe—places like Portugal, Slovenia and Lithuania—and a solid push in Asia‑Pacific markets such as Australia, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Thailand. The new three‑row Model Y L helped, and higher gas prices in the U.S. have nudged more European buyers toward electric vehicles. Revenue grew 26 percent to $28.24 billion, beating forecasts. The automotive side contributed $20.52 billion, while the energy division rose 13 percent to $3.14 billion and services plus other revenue jumped 50 percent to $4.58 billion. Despite the top‑line gains, gross margin slipped a bit, and GAAP net income fell 5 percent to $1.11 billion. Analysts had expected a higher margin, so the numbers felt a little underwhelming. The profit dip mainly reflects Tesla’s heavy spending on artificial‑intelligence projects and other R&D, which pushed operating costs up faster than revenue. On top of that, the company earned less from regulatory credits and saw average vehicle prices dip, further squeezing earnings. All that optimism about deliveries was wiped out when the stock tumbled 14.5 percent in a single day, erasing over $214 billion in market value. It’s the steepest drop in Tesla’s history and more than the entire market cap of every other automaker combined.

Coinage·—

Why Bitcoin Could Crash to $48,000 on Strategy Fallout

Despite an already painful selloff, Bitcoin may have more room to fall according to one of crypto's top analysts.

Surviving Healthcare·—

457. Industrial Vegetable Oils: A Rosetta Stone of Modern Disease

Two of my earlier posts cover this from different angles: 219. Mercola May Have Discovered the Rosetta Stone of Diet and Health and 310.

Fortune·—

The $500 million LeBron James sweepstakes: 5 cities race for the right to boost their economy with the chosen one

LeBron James has previous in this.

Fortune·—

SpaceX and Amazon are tech dopplegangers worth $4.5 trillion—and they’re headed for a collision

$4.6 trillion—that’s the combined market cap of Amazon and SpaceX, with Amazon at roughly $2.6 trillion and SpaceX hovering near $2 trillion. The gap shows up in price multiples: Amazon trades around 3.6 times last‑year sales, while SpaceX sits near 97 times, a spread that many see as a hefty “Musk premium.” Starlink is the only profit driver for SpaceX, pulling $11.4 billion in revenue last year, growing 50 % YoY, and a recent sum‑of‑the‑parts analysis pegged it at about $1.25 trillion of the firm’s valuation. Meanwhile, AWS still dominates the cloud arena, delivering $128.7 billion in revenue for 2025 and a $15 billion AI run‑rate in Q1 2026, keeping Amazon’s cash flow and margins well ahead of its space‑focused rival.

ZeroHedge·—

US Population Growth Prospects Corrected Downwards

The population of the United States is projected to keep on climbing beyond 2100. However, the rate of increase that can be expected until 2050 has been significantly corrected do…

CryptoSlate·—

Bitcoin’s $10 billion credit market keeps growing after its first major selloff

Bitcoin’s more than $10 billion corporate credit market is still attracting new entrants after a June selloff triggered margin calls and drove its leading preferred shares far below par.

Teslarati·—

Tesla annihilates Wall Street expectations with strong Q2 delivery showing

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) beat Wall Street expectations of 406,000 vehicles delivered in Q2 by reporting 480,126 deliveries for the three months ending in June.

Business Insider·—

The 25 most innovative CMOs of 2026

Traditional "marketing" is now only a sliver of the CMO job. The top marketers of 2026 are part brand-builder, part data scientist, part cultural weathervane, and part AI wrangler.

Bitcoinist·—

The Bitcoin 400-Day Cycle: Historical Performance Shows How Low The Bottom Goes

A crypto analyst has projected just how low Bitcoin (BTC) could fall during this market cycle, sharing a timeline for a potential price bottom. The expert has ba…

Newsbtc·—

Has Bitcoin Bottomed At $60,000 To Return To $100,000, Or Is This Just The Start Of Another Crash?

Bitcoin is still trading above $60,000, but there are questions as to whether that area has already become the macro bottom for this correction or whether another crash could still drag the price back…

Byline Times·—

Tony Blair Is Offering a Victorian Answer to a 21st Century Crisis

…Britain is drifting. The Labour Government has no governing project. Something fundamental has to change. Then Blair hands the reader the wrong map. The pushback has been swift and, in its way, tellin…

m3melody·—

Crossroads

The uproar over datacenters is cascading across the nation.

hackerpulse·—

Why Tech Majority Isn’t Buying the AI Overhype Pumped by Tycoons

Welcome to HackerPulse Dispatch!

rationalwalk·—

What I've Been Reading

This article is a new installment in a series of “mini reviews” of my reading.

thegoldobserver·—

Repatriated Gold Reaches Historic Highs

Written by Jan Nieuwenhuijs, originally published at Money Metals.

CryptoSlate·—

Hut 8 AI landlord data center strategy turns Bitcoin collateral into bridge capital

…ures show a company using power access, data center leases, project debt, and BTC-backed liquidity to build the financing stack for that move. The company's latest disclosures put numbers around that …

Commercial Observer·7 min

New York City’s Higher-End Retail Deserts, and How to Fill Them

Brooklyn's Windsor Terrace and Kensington neighborhoods are experiencing a retail drought despite having a significant number of residents with disposable income. The median household income in Windsor Terrace is over $141,000, while Kensington's is around $83,000. Many new residents have moved in from pricier nearby neighborhoods, yet the area lacks appealing bars, restaurants, and shops. A report from CUNY highlights that while Church Avenue was once a bustling shopping destination, it now struggles to attract new businesses, with many shops closing shortly after opening due to high rents and insufficient patronage. Experts suggest that the proximity to wealthier neighborhoods like Park Slope may deter retailers from investing in Windsor Terrace and Kensington. Retailers often prefer to cluster near similar businesses, which creates a cycle where the absence of desirable retail perpetuates the lack of new stores. This phenomenon is evident in other parts of New York City, where established retail corridors dominate demand, leaving adjacent areas overlooked. Zoning regulations also play a role in retail development. In areas like Gowanus, new residential buildings are required to include ground-floor retail, which has led to a more vibrant streetscape. This contrasts with Windsor Terrace and Kensington, where few residential buildings have retail space. As new developments emerge in Gowanus, they are attracting lifestyle and food businesses, often from nearby neighborhoods, which could serve as a model for revitalizing retail in Windsor Terrace and Kensington. The challenge remains for these neighborhoods to entice retailers to take a chance on their market. While some local businesses have opened, attracting larger or more established brands continues to be a hurdle. The success of new retail in areas like Long Island City shows that familiarity with the neighborhood can lead to successful ventures, suggesting that local engagement and understanding are key to filling the retail void in Windsor Terrace and Kensington.

The Oregon Group·8 min

Can nickel prices hit $25,000 in 2026?

Nickel prices surged to between $16,500 and $18,500 per ton in early January 2026, marking the highest levels in over two years. This rally is largely attributed to Indonesia, which produces two-thirds of the world’s nickel, implementing significant supply cuts. The country is shifting its focus from maximizing output to enhancing value, evidenced by delays in mining permits and reduced output quotas. In 2025, only about 55% of Indonesia's approved nickel ore production capacity was utilized, revealing a "paper surplus." To combat this, Indonesia has revised its mining quota system, shortening the validity from three years to one year and banning new smelting plants to limit production. These measures have led to a tighter control over output, which analysts believe signals a structural shift towards active supply management. The Indonesian government has also suspended mining operations for companies that failed to secure their quotas, highlighting a stricter regulatory environment. This pivot from aggressive expansion to disciplined supply management is expected to support nickel prices, as Indonesia aims to consolidate its monopoly power in the global market. Despite a slowdown in electric vehicle sales growth, which could impact nickel demand, the long-term outlook remains positive. Indonesia's focus has shifted from attracting investment to maximizing returns on existing operations, with the country now controlling up to 70% of global nickel supply. This concentration of power alters the dynamics of the market, as flooding it with nickel no longer serves as an effective strategy for gaining market share. Instead, Indonesia is poised to leverage its position to maintain higher prices and ensure sustainable profitability in the nickel sector.