US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gasAs fuel prices rise, some of the cheapest gas in the US can be found on Native American land throughout the country. States like California, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, and Washington, have dozens of tribally-owned petrol stations, including some in busy travel corridors. These territories are exempt from state fuel taxes and can sell...

Patterns on mammoth tusks help to retell history of writingFirst writing may be 40,000 years earlier than thoughtGeorgina RannardScience reporterUniversity of Tübingen / Hildegard JensenA 40,000-year-old mammoth figurine with engraved rows of crosses and dotsThe history of writing down thoughts and feelings could be tens of thousands of years older than previously believed, surprising...

The accountant shortage is starting to add up despite an easier tax filing seasonA quieter tax season is a welcome relief, but it should not be mistaken for progress, writes Kim Moody. Photo by Doucefleur/Getty ImagesArticle contentI was chatting with a colleague last week about tax season. “We’ll get it done,” he said. “But given the shortage of qualified teammates, it’s going to be tough. At...

Gabbard faces scrutiny over Iran nuclear intelligence claimsThe US Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, was questioned over what Democrats perceive as a discrepancy between White House and intelligence community claims on Iran's nuclear enrichment capabilities.She wrote in her pre-written opening statement to the Senate Intelligence Committee; 'As a result of Operation Midnight...

AI companies are building huge natural gas plants to power data centers. What could go wrong? Who doesn’t love a good round of FOMO? From dot-com to Web 2.0, virtual reality to blockchain, the tech industry has had its share of being too afraid to miss out on a trend. The AI bubble is the big daddy of them all. Its first offspring — the rush to lock down power for data centers — is now...