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Meet China’s AI-powered recycling robot that sorts 220 pounds of clothes in 2 to 3 minutes

The Fastsort-Textile machine was created by DataBeyond, a Chinese AI recycling company founded in 2018.

By Tian MacLeod Ji and The Associated PressApril 2, 2026
A chip research center site operations manager stands next to a window overlooking the facility.
Data centers are so hot their ‘heat island’ effect is raising temperatures up to 6 miles away and impacting 343 million people worldwide, study finds
By Sasha RogelbergApril 1, 2026
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The EPA just valued a human life at $0. That’s not just a moral crisis — it’s a market crisis
By Andrew BeharApril 1, 2026
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Trump’s plan to drill for oil in the Gulf of Mexico could be foiled by just 50 survivors of a rare whale species
By Tammy Webber and The Associated PressMarch 31, 2026
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Washington’s ‘God Squad’ assembles to debate the fate of a rare endangered whale and drilling in the Gulf of Mexico
By Matthew Brown and The Associated PressMarch 31, 2026
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PoliticsTrump ousts Pam Bondi as attorney general
By The Associated Press, Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo and Michelle L. PriceApril 2, 2026
What to know about Gwynne Shotwell, the woman behind SpaceX’s monster IPO
NewslettersWhat to know about Gwynne Shotwell, the woman behind SpaceX’s monster IPO
By Emma HinchliffeApril 2, 2026
Traders signal offers in the S&P options trading pit at the Cboe Global Markets exchange on March 31, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
EnergyMarkets rally hard on Iran’s promise to play nice at Hormuz as its leaders pocket billions from the disruption
By Eva RoytburgApril 2, 2026
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Politics‘There are no words’: Zohran Mamdani grapples with fatal shooting of 7-month-old in a stroller
By The Associated PressApril 2, 2026
Jack Dorsey and Roelof Botha think AI can make middle management obsolete 
AIJack Dorsey and Roelof Botha think AI can make middle management obsolete 
By Jacqueline MunisApril 2, 2026
A woman looks concerned as she fills up at a gas station
EconomyThe Iran war is effectively a ‘tax’ on US households that could accelerate the economy’s widening K shape, Moody’s says
By Tristan BoveApril 2, 2026
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LawColleges under pressure over building names with Epstein connections
By Julie Carr Smyth, Michael Casey and The Associated PressApril 2, 2026
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EconomyJobless claims fall 9,000 as overall layoffs remain low across the economy
By Matt Ott and The Associated PressApril 2, 2026
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America is witnessing the birth of a new industrial policy. Here’s how to make sure it benefits workers and entrepreneurs across the country, not just a handful of superstar urban regions
CommentaryAmerica is witnessing the birth of a new industrial policy. Here’s how to make sure it benefits workers and entrepreneurs across the country, not just a handful of superstar urban regions
By Xavier de Souza Briggs and Mark MuroSeptember 9, 2022
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EnvironmentKourtney Kardashian offered a lesson in sustainability by experts after ‘greenwashing’ backlash against latest fast-fashion collection
By Sophie MellorSeptember 8, 2022
FEMA director admits America’s flood maps are useless because of climate change
EnvironmentFEMA director admits America’s flood maps are useless because of climate change
By Chris MorrisSeptember 7, 2022
Torrential rains are forcing CEOs in India’s Silicon Valley to ride tractors to work
EnvironmentTorrential rains are forcing CEOs in India’s Silicon Valley to ride tractors to work
By Saritha Rai and BloombergSeptember 7, 2022
Experts say Britain’s new Prime Minister Liz Truss is missing an opportunity to ease the U.K.’s energy crisis
EnvironmentExperts say Britain’s new Prime Minister Liz Truss is missing an opportunity to ease the U.K.’s energy crisis
By Eamon BarrettSeptember 7, 2022
Earth’s ‘doomsday glacier’ is holding on ‘by its fingernails,’ scientists say
EnvironmentEarth’s ‘doomsday glacier’ is holding on ‘by its fingernails,’ scientists say
By Colin LodewickSeptember 6, 2022
Pakistan’s ‘biblical’ flooding is coming with a huge price tag: ‘Far greater’ than $10 billion and counting, official says
EnvironmentPakistan’s ‘biblical’ flooding is coming with a huge price tag: ‘Far greater’ than $10 billion and counting, official says
By Colin LodewickSeptember 6, 2022
Vladimir Putin
EnvironmentThe price of oil is over $90 a barrel again after Russia and the oil cartel chose to cut production in October
By Alex Longley and BloombergSeptember 5, 2022
Gavin Newsom
EnvironmentCalifornia declares power grid emergency amid Labor Day heat wave with temperatures above 110 degrees baking much of the golden state
By Brian K. Sullivan, Joe Ryan and BloombergSeptember 5, 2022
Gustavo Petro
EnvironmentElectricity prices are more than double the inflation rate in Colombia. The president wants an answer
By Oscar Medina and BloombergSeptember 5, 2022
People harvest Muscat grapes during the first harvest of the year at the Champ des Soeurs vineyard.
EnvironmentFrom Merlot’s flavor to Cabernet’s acidity, here’s how climate change is reshaping the world’s most beloved wine regions
By Hollie StephensSeptember 5, 2022
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EnvironmentTop economist Brad DeLong speaks on student debt, NIMBYism, inflation and his new book on our economy slouching towards dystopia
By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 5, 2022
Climate change and record rainfalls are making U.S. flood maps outdated, warns FEMA chief
EnvironmentClimate change and record rainfalls are making U.S. flood maps outdated, warns FEMA chief
By Victoria Cavaliere and BloombergSeptember 4, 2022
Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez Attends German Government Cabinet Retreat At Schloss Meseberg
EnvironmentEurope looks ahead anxiously to a winter of energy rationing. ‘The EU is now in the red zone’
By Vanessa Dezem, Rachel Morison, Ewa Krukowska and BloombergSeptember 4, 2022
Magdalena Andersson and Volodymyr Zelensky
EnvironmentFacing reelection amid energy crisis, Swedish PM vows ‘hundreds of billions’ to Nordic and Baltic utilities
By Niclas Rolander and BloombergSeptember 3, 2022
A ‘climate disaster of biblical proportions’ is hitting Pakistan, official says
EnvironmentA ‘climate disaster of biblical proportions’ is hitting Pakistan, official says
By Colin LodewickSeptember 2, 2022
A person charges a Tesla Inc. vehicle at a charging station in San Mateo, California.
EnvironmentCalifornia is the first state to make electric cars mandatory. Now it’s telling owners not to charge them
By Alena BotrosSeptember 1, 2022
Mississippi water woes
EnvironmentResidents in Jackson, Mississippi are seeing an increase in water pressure after a flood exacerbated the city’s already-damaged water system
By Michael Goldberg, Emily Wagster Pettus and The Associated PressSeptember 1, 2022
Diablo Canyon
EnvironmentCalifornia votes to keep last nuclear plant running through 2030
By David R. Baker, Mark Chediak and BloombergSeptember 1, 2022
Pakistan raised $43 million to prepare for glacial floods. It wasn’t enough
NewslettersPakistan raised $43 million to prepare for glacial floods. It wasn’t enough
By Eamon BarrettAugust 31, 2022
‘Civilization will crumble’ if the world doesn’t continue using oil and gas, Elon Musk, co-founder and CEO of electric car giant Tesla, says
Environment‘Civilization will crumble’ if the world doesn’t continue using oil and gas, Elon Musk, co-founder and CEO of electric car giant Tesla, says
By Alena BotrosAugust 29, 2022
Floods and droughts could cost the global economy $5.6 trillion by 2050, report says
EconomyFloods and droughts could cost the global economy $5.6 trillion by 2050, report says
By Will DanielAugust 29, 2022
A woman sews Eco Femme's reusable cloth pads.
EnvironmentReusable feminine hygiene products could curb a growing waste crisis in India
By Natasha D'SouzaAugust 29, 2022
Elon Musk says shutting down nuclear power plants is ‘insane,’ ‘anti-human,’ and a national security risk
EnvironmentElon Musk says shutting down nuclear power plants is ‘insane,’ ‘anti-human,’ and a national security risk
By Erin PraterAugust 27, 2022
Bills on fire
EnvironmentExtreme heat in the US, Europe and China is slamming economies around the world—and making inflation worse
By Colin LodewickAugust 27, 2022
Climate change and drought look set to worsen food inflation, as Iowa corn crop is ‘underwhelming’ and ‘disappointing’
EnvironmentClimate change and drought look set to worsen food inflation, as Iowa corn crop is ‘underwhelming’ and ‘disappointing’
By Tarso Veloso, Kim Chipman and BloombergAugust 26, 2022
California drought
EnvironmentCalifornia lawmakers urge Justice Department to investigate ‘drought profiteering’ as water prices soar to historic highs
By Kim Chipman, Mark Chediak and BloombergAugust 25, 2022
California is close to banning sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035
EnvironmentCalifornia is close to banning sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035
By David R. Baker and BloombergAugust 24, 2022
China has always had a water problem. Diversifying supply chains might be the only way to increase supply
NewslettersChina has always had a water problem. Diversifying supply chains might be the only way to increase supply
By Eamon BarrettAugust 24, 2022
Tourists look over Shanghai.
FinanceShanghai turns out the lights as China struggles to maintain power supplies amid a record heat wave
By Will DanielAugust 23, 2022
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