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Canada Opens the Door to China-Built EVs as U.S. Stays Shut

04 Mar 2026 | Canada's new quota allows 49,000 China‑built EVs into the country at normal tariffs, creating a split North American market as the U.S. keeps strict barriers. Tesla, Polestar, and Volvo benefit first because their China‑built models are already certified. SAIC's MG4 is the most likely early entrant. The shift boosts competition and lowers prices in Canada while indirectly pressuring U.S. automakers.

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Skyrider1: The Electric Ultralight That Wants to Fly Before Its Start-Up Can Walk

03 Mar 2026 | A San Diego startup is promoting the Skyrider1 ultralight eVTOL via syndicated press releases, but key details about the company, its leadership, and the aircraft's performance remain unverified. The project appears linked to Morty Berger's small firm My Flying Car, with no FAA certification or technical documentation. The Skyrider1 should be treated as marketing, not confirmed aviation progress.

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Direct-to-Consumer EV Sales in the U.S.: Spring 2026 Guide

03 Mar 2026 | As of Spring 2026, about two dozen U.S. states plus DC allow EV makers like Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid to sell directly to consumers, while several states - including Alabama, Kansas, Nebraska, and Ohio - still prohibit most direct sales, often granting Tesla limited exemptions. Buyers in restricted states may need out-of-state pickup or dealer intermediaries. Many states are actively updating laws to include all EV manufacturers.

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The Reckoning of DOGE: Musk's Political Gambit Meets a 2027 Blue Wave

02 Mar 2026 | A 2027 Democratic Congress is highly likely to probe Elon Musk's role in DOGE and the 2024 election. Investigations would target the "illegal" $1M sweepstakes, data privacy breaches, and conflicts of interest regarding federal contracts for Tesla and SpaceX. For Tesla, this "regulatory shield" may become a lightning rod, risking its valuation as probes into Autopilot and FSD resume. Analysts warn Musk's political pivot could erode brand loyalty and shift investor risk from execution to litigation.

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I'm Open to the Reality of the Paranormal — and I Hate Authoritarianism. What Does That Make Me?

27 Feb 2026 | A new study links paranormal belief to right-wing authoritarianism — but the premise crumbles under scrutiny. Many open-minded skeptics of authority also take paranormal phenomena seriously. The U.S. government now officially investigates UAPs, Nobel laureates like Brian Josephson explore mind-matter interaction, and Roger Penrose links consciousness to quantum mechanics. Openness to the unexplained reflects epistemic humility and intellectual independence — the opposite of authoritarian thinking.

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