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politics12 days ago•113 min saved

Kennedy Center Renovation Price Tag Rockets to $560 Million

Internal blueprints reveal the Kennedy Center renovation could cost up to $560 million—more than double the $257 million approved—with two options: a four-year phased on-site upgrade or a two-year shutdown with off-site performances; Congress would cover about 90% of either plan, but a $30 million bridge fund may be needed. The REACH space stays open, staff reductions are possible, and final plans still require federal judicial approval amid ongoing board turmoil tied to Trump-era leadership.

via The Daily Beast|

#cost #kennedy-center #politics

technology19 days ago•6 min saved

Tidal Turbines: High Potential, High Hurdles

Tidal energy could provide strong, near-zero-emission power by harvesting ocean tides with underwater turbines, but faces steep upfront costs, site-specific constraints, and environmental concerns; tides are predictable but intermittent, so tidal power would need storage or backup and is currently viable mainly in a few favorable coastlines (e.g., Sihwa Lake at 254 MW).

via bgr.com|

#cost #environmental-impact #renewable-energy

space24 days ago•4 min saved

Billion-dollar question: repurposing Mars rover hardware for the Moon

NASA is weighing sending PROMISE, a lunar rover built from Mars rover engineering models, to the Moon’s south pole to support a future Moon Base. While NASA officials tout using existing hardware for a quick win, a Planetary Society analysis estimates development and launch could cost roughly $0.7–1.3 billion with readiness in the early 2030s, driven by power, flight-ready instruments, and certification. The plan could affect Curiosity/Perseverance testbeds and hinges on securing a spare RTG, complicating broader mission plans. NASA administrator Jared Isaacman argues costs can stay low if launch costs are restrained and defends repurposing hardware, while questions about nuclear power availability and New Frontiers timing add budgeting uncertainty.

via SpaceNews|

#cost #moon #nasa

health25 days ago•57 min saved

Eight Weeks on GLP-1s: The Price, the Nausea, and the Real Story

Eight weeks of a personal GLP-1 weight-loss trial (like Ozempic) cost about $3,000 and delivered steady weight loss (roughly 15 pounds) but came with severe side effects including prolonged nausea, constipation, brain fog, food aversion, and social isolation. The author notes that appetite suppression and weight loss can be temporary, with potential rebound after stopping, and questions whether the trade-off is worth it. She concludes she wouldn’t do GLP-1s again for weight loss and urges medical guidance and careful consideration of long-term costs and outcomes before trying them.

via buzzfeed.com|

#cost #glp-1 #health

business1 month ago•3 min saved

Cheaper Chinese AIs Reshape Corporate AI Buying

Faced with rising AI bills, major firms like DoorDash, Airbnb, and Siemens are turning to cheaper Chinese models (DeepSeek, Z.ai) over US rivals such as Claude and ChatGPT, bolstered by their open-weight customization. The shift is driven by cost savings and flexibility, even as concerns about data control and trust in US AI leadership persist, reflected in extreme spending per employee and incidents like the Mythos ban.

via Futurism|

#ai #business #china

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Trump-era Lincoln Memorial pool drained again amid cost and controversy

Crews drained the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington, DC again as part of a Trump-backed renovation, with debris from Independence Day fireworks in the water and plans to repair vandalism before refilling. The project has cost more than $16 million, faced criticism over alleged vandalism and contractor ties to the administration, and officials say no new bids will be sought, with the same company to complete further repairs while lawmakers probe taxpayer funding.

via The Guardian|

#cost #politics #reflecting-pool

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Trump's $14.2M Lincoln Memorial pool revamp draws mixed reviews

Trump’s $14.2 million renovation of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool is complete, featuring a blue-tinted pool and a new nanobubbler filtration system. Reactions are mixed: some visitors praise the reflection, others question the high cost and the selection of a contractor via a no-bid process amid reports of algae startup issues.

via The Guardian|

#cost #lincoln-memorial-reflecting-pool #no-bid-contract

politics2 months ago•109 min saved

Court Filings Unveil a $60 Million White House UFC Birthday Bash

New court filings reveal the White House UFC event, dubbed UFC Freedom 250 for America’s 250th anniversary, will cost about $60 million and involve hundreds of workers, 20–30 trucks of staging gear daily, and up to 494 portable toilets, with seven federal agencies providing security; organizers expect roughly 125,000 attendees (plus 75,000 ticket requests), as a lawsuit to block the event proceeds.

via The Daily Beast|

#cost #court-filings #donald-j-trump

politics2 months ago•12 min saved

Bees, Books and a Big Price Tag at Obama's Presidential Center

AP News tours the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, highlighting its sizable cost, a library housing thousands of volumes, and a beehive on site that adds a distinctive sustainability and community touch to the museum and research complex.

via AP News|

#books #chicago #cost

tech2 months ago•59 min saved

Gemini Spark impresses in hands-on tests but at a steep cost

Google’s Gemini Spark AI agent proves surprisingly capable in Verge’s hands-on tests, handling multi-step tasks like drafting emails and planning events, but it’s not yet worth the $99.99/month AI Ultra plan due to imperfect results, the need for constant oversight, and notable privacy concerns about data stewardship.

via The Verge|

#ai #cost #gemini-spark

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

Google Bets on Speed and Savings with Gemini 3.5 Flash

Google argues the AI race is moving from sheer model size to cost and speed, pitching Gemini 3.5 Flash as cheaper, faster compute that could save enterprises billions on token usage by leveraging Google’s full-stack control from chips to applications, signaling a flywheel strategy reminiscent of its search dominance.

via Business Insider|

#ai #cost #gemini

business2 months ago•2 min saved

AI sticker shock reshapes corporate tech bets

Corporate AI spending is ballooning with unclear returns as firms face rising IT costs, uncertain productivity gains, and employee pushback. Microsoft canceled Claude Code licenses and Uber’s COO says AI costs are hard to justify, with reports of a client spending about $500 million in a month without usage limits. The industry is moving away from broad, “tokenmaxxing” deployment toward disciplined, revenue-focused AI use, focusing on four friction points—use cases, costs, humans, and data—to drive tangible ROI.

via Axios|

#adoption #ai #business

politics3 months ago•1 min saved

White House to host UFC fight as critics question $60M cost

Construction crews are building a UFC Freedom 250 ring on the White House South Lawn for a June 14 event tied to President Trump's 80th birthday, with 5,000 invited attendees and a 100,000-strong screen audience, while critics question the estimated $60 million cost.

via The Boston Globe|

#cost #politics #south-lawn

health3 months ago•4 min saved

GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs: Quick Gains, Uncertain Long-Term Risks

GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy, Ozempic, and Mounjaro—originally diabetes medications—have surged as weight‑loss aids, delivering notable losses for many who pair the injections with diet and exercise. Doctors warn long‑term effects are not well understood, with potential side effects from nausea to pancreatitis and gallbladder issues, and a risk of muscle loss if people aren’t active or get enough protein. Evidence also suggests weight often returns after stopping the medication, though fat rebound vs. muscle loss varies. Access and cost vary widely, with insurance helping some patients but non‑FDA‑approved compounded versions raising safety concerns.

via WSET|

#cost #glp-1 #health

world3 months ago•11 min saved

Pentagon pegs US-Iran war cost at about $29B

The Pentagon says the US war on Iran has cost around $29 billion so far, up from about $25 billion two months ago due to equipment repair and ongoing operations; officials testified that estimates are continually updated and will be shared with Congress when relevant, as broader regional tensions in the Middle East continue.

via The Guardian|

#cost #iran #military