SpaceX alum nabs $22M to turn rocket engines into geothermal power plants

by News Feed Editor | Jun 17, 2026 | Technology

Few energy sources can top geothermal’s potential, with at least 42 terawatts of capacity available worldwide, according to the IEA, more than twice the world’s energy use last year. The technology is shaping up to be the energy world’s dark horse, even though...

Iran sends tankers loaded with oil past US military blockade

by News Feed Editor | Jun 17, 2026 | Top Stories

Three Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have passed the US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, ship-tracking data shows. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source

Taiwan says Chinese pressure over the island is the “new normal”

by News Feed Editor | Jun 17, 2026 | Top Stories

Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday said the scholars’ passports and mobile phones were confiscated, and they were detained in Mombasa for more than 20 hours before being allowed to leave the country. (Image credit: Brian Inganga) Article Attribution |...

A woman bought coasters at my garage sale for $2 — and emailed me that she’s reselling them for $29. Was I ripped off?

by News Feed Editor | Jun 17, 2026 | Stock Market

“They were a birthday gift from a friend about six years ago.” Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source

Education Department Touts New Student Loan Repayment Plan, But Read The Fine Print – Forbes

by News Feed Editor | Jun 17, 2026 | Education

Education Department Touts New Student Loan Repayment Plan, But Read The Fine Print  Forbes Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source

High gas prices soak up more retail-sales dollars — and restaurants are paying the bill

by News Feed Editor | Jun 17, 2026 | Stock Market

Americans are spending more on gas and eating out less, a sign of stress on the economy tied to the conflict with Iran that’s forced consumers to shift more dollars to needs instead of wants. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source

More united Fed board seen at Warsh’s first meeting, according to Kalshi traders

by News Feed Editor | Jun 17, 2026 | Financial

Renovations continue at the Federal Reserve Board building in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 14, 2025. Elizabeth Frantz | ReutersPrediction market traders think consensus will return to the Federal Reserve’s policy-setting board when new chairman Kevin Warsh...

Canadian pension giant joins race to fund India’s AI-fueled data center boom

by News Feed Editor | Jun 17, 2026 | Technology

As global investors race to fund the infrastructure underpinning the artificial-intelligence boom, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s CPP Investments has committed up to ₹70 billion (about $741 million) to Indian data center operator CtrlS, betting on India’s...

An oil bull’s ‘insane’ bet: Why this veteran trader is buying energy stocks as crude prices tumble

by News Feed Editor | Jun 17, 2026 | Stock Market

Former institutional trader Kevin Muir pushes against the market tide with a call to buy oil now. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source

China pledges new humanitarian aid packages for Lebanon and Iran

by News Feed Editor | Jun 17, 2026 | World

NewsFeedChina has announced it will send a round of humanitarian aid to Lebanon and Iran and play an active role in fostering regional peace. The foreign ministry spokesman described Beijing as ‘deeply saddened’ by the humanitarian disaster.Published On 17 Jun 202617...