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Elon Musk at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in 2026. Harun Ozalp/Anadolu via Getty Images Elon Musk took the final moments of Tesla's earnings call to warn American companies about global battery supply risks. Tesla has built its own lithium refinery and battery facility to avoid disruptions: "We wish others would build this," Musk said. Recent studies show renewed interest in building the facilities — but construction has slowed. "Can other people, please, for the love of God, in the name of all that is holy, can others please build this stuff?" Elon Musk made the plea in the final moments of Tesla's earnings call on Wednesday, sounding a bit fired up. Musk had just finished giving a blunt warning to American companies: build more battery-making infrastructure in the US or risk falling behind. The Tesla CEO argued that too many companies are underestimating their exposure to geopolitical risks posed by fragile supply chains, pa...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more We sleep tested over 20 pillows to find the best options for those who prefer to sleep on their sides. Suzy Hernandez/Business Insider When you're looking for a restful, pain-free night's sleep, the right pillow can make a world of a difference. Snoozing on your side is the most common sleeping position, and with side sleeping comes a unique set of needs when shopping for a pillow. The best pillows for side sleepers combine comfort and support, with a medium-firm to firm feel and a loft that comfortably fills the space between your head and your neck. After testing two dozen of the best pillows and speaking with experts, the Coop Sleep Goods Original Pillow is my favorite pillow for side sleepers. Its supportive fill is completely adjustable, so you can find the perfect loft for optimal comfort. I also love the Eli & Elm Side Sleeper Pillow , a unique U-shaped pillow that c...

"Fourth Wing" is being turned into a TV show. Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images/Red Tower Rebecca Yarros' "Fourth Wing" is being adapted into a TV series. Amazon MGM Studios and Michael B. Jordan's Outlier Society will produce the series for Prime Video. In January 2026, Jordan said the series development was still in early stages. At this point, it's hard not to be familiar with Rebecca Yarros' "Empyrean" series about dragon rider Violet Sorrengail. When "Onyx Storm," the third book in the romantasy series , was released in January 2025, it became the fastest-selling adult novel in 20 years. Yarros is taking a break from the "Empyrean" series before writing the fourth installment, but in the meantime, we're getting closer to a series adaptation of "Fourth Wing." 'Fourth Wing' is becoming a TV show In October 2023, Deadline announced that Amazon MGM Studios and Oscar nominee Michael B. Jord...

Anthropic's Dario Amodei and OpenAI's Sam Altman spoke out against ICE enforcement tactics following Minneapolis violence, with one addressing concerns publicly and the other in an internal message. from TechCrunch https://ift.tt/elHLjFK via IFTTT

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said that Democrats will not vote to advance a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, imperiling a broader government funding package. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Odds of a government shutdown rose from roughly 10% to the high 70s on prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi . Democrats are vowing to oppose a bill to fund the agency until reforms are made to immigration enforcement. That's imperiling a broader package of bills to fund the government. Just days ago, it looked like the US would avoid a repeat of the government shutdown that took place in the fall. Then, federal agents fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. In the span of just a few hours following the shooting on Saturday, the odds that the government will shut down later this week rose from roughly 10% to the high 70s on prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi . That's because Democratic senators now say they won't vote to fund t...

Federal agents run towards demonstrators and fire munitions in Minneapolis on Saturday. Tim Evans/Reuters Minnesota business leaders are urging peace after fatal shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis. Tensions are high after deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Major CEOs are calling for cooperation among officials to restore stability in Minnesota. The CEOs of Minnesota's most prominent businesses are calling for local, state, and federal officials to find a solution as tensions skyrocket the day after federal agents shot and killed a second person in Minneapolis. A Border Patrol agent killed Alex Pretti, 37, a US citizen who worked as a nurse at the local Veteran Affairs hospital, on Saturday morning. Pretti had been filming federal immigration agents when the confrontation began. Minneapolis and neighboring St. Paul have been the site of continuous protests since the Department of Homeland Security flooded the cities with immigration agents in December. Tensions...