Monthly Archives: October, 2025
Surviving Your Retirement Life: Rocky Mountain High
In my conversations with you, you’ve been telling me about your retirement life and the trips you’re looking forward to taking. It feels like...
White House Warns of $15B Weekly Hit from Shutdown
The White House’s October 2025 report, Economic Consequences of a Government Shutdown, warns that an extended federal shutdown could significantly damage the U.S. economy....
US–Mexico Energy Trade Falls to $57B in 2024
The US Energy Information Administration reports that in 2024, US–Mexico energy trade fell to $57 billion, down from nearly $72 billion in 2023, mainly...
BlackRock Acquires Aligned Data Centers
BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is in advanced talks to acquire Aligned Data Centers in a deal that could value the company at around...
Penn State Tests Streetlight EV Charging to Expand Access
Researchers at Penn State have developed a scalable framework for using streetlights as cost-effective and accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, aiming to improve...