Monthly Archives: August 2022

Most electric cars won’t qualify for Democrats’ new $7,500 tax credit

Tesla electric cars charge at a Supercharger. George Rose/Getty Images Democrats are poised to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, a major piece of President Biden’s agenda.  It includes a renewed tax credit for electric-car buyers.  But the new program has restrictions that would exclude most current electric models.  Congress is on the verge of passing…

Canceling a home purchase contract can be costly, but it’s sometimes necessary for buyers and sellers alike

Walking away from a real estate deal has consequences for either party involved. andresr/Getty If you make an offer on a home, a real estate contract details the terms and conditions of the sale. Sometimes buyers need to cancel the contract due to financial challenges or problems with the house.  The consequences of canceling a…

How an Xprize-winning group developed an AI assistant to help African farmers increase their crops and adapt to the climate crisis

Kazi Awal/Insider Farmer Judith Kaala (left) and Dream Team member Brenda Cheptoo scouting the cassava crop for disease and pests using PlantVillage Nuru app in Bungoma County, Kenya. Photo courtesy of Plant Village Penn State’s PlantVillage uses technology solutions and field teams to increase farmers’ crop yield. The nonprofit developed an app to detect crop…

Trump used an obscure taxpayer-funded office to attack New York Attorney General Tish James on the morning her office deposed him

Former President Donald Trump. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP Trump disseminated several videos on Wednesday attacking New York Attorney General Tish James. The videos were shared from the “Office of Donald J. Trump.” The Office of Donald J. Trump is taxpayer-funded via the Former Presidents Act. Donald Trump is, of course, no longer president — much as…

Jeff Bezos’ megayacht is close to being finished — here’s what it looks like up close

Susan Walsh/AP Jeff Bezos’ yacht was spotted floating at a shipyard in Rotterdam, Netherlands.  The vessel appears fully assembled, masts included, after it was towed up the river last week. Bezos’ yacht sparked controversy after the shipbuilder asked to dismantle a landmark to let it pass. Jeff Bezos’ megayacht looks like it’s nearing completion.  The…

These are the rifles and machine guns that Ukraine’s special operators are carrying into battle against Russia

Ukrainian troops on the frontline outside of Debaltseve in the Donetsk region, December 24, 2014. SERGEI SUPINSKY/AFP via Getty Images Like other former Soviet republics, Ukrainian special forces’ tactics and equipment are very Russian. There has also been more Western influence as of late, and that’s evident in Ukraine’s small arms. The war in Ukraine…

Samsung is doubling down on foldable phones with the release of the new Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Z Flip 4

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. The new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 (left) and Z Fold 4 (right) foldable smartphones. Samsung Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Fold 4 starts at $1,799.99, and the Galaxy Z Flip 4 starts at $999.99. The foldable phones have better cameras and…