Elon Musk runs companies that make electric vehicles and solar panels, things that are supposed to reduce pollution and fight climate change. But over the years, Musk’s companies have faced repeated accusations by regulators including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that they’ve skirted the law, from allegations of Tesla mishandling hazardous waste to SpaceX polluting wetlands. Now, with President Donald Trump’s blessing, Musk is taking an ax to the federal agency tasked with enforcing environmental law in the US and regulating companies — including his own.Internal EPA records obtained by The Verge show repeated enforcement actions against Tesla over the Clean Air Act and federal hazardous waste law between 2015 and February of this year. The records also show multiple enforcement actions EPA has taken against SpaceX over the Clean Water Act since 2015.After spending hundreds of millions of dollars to help Donald Trump get reelected, Musk spearheaded the launch of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to slash federal spending and fire workers, including those from agencies that are supposed to ensure companies, including his own, follow the law. The EPA was one of the first on the chopping block, targeted with mass layoffs and drastic reductions in the scope of its work. The agency’s ability to hold polluters accountable is at stake, current and former EPA employees and outside experts tell The Verge. The federal government’s environmental watchdog is being kept on a short leash, and a billionaire businessman with a track record of alleged abuses has his hand on it.The agency’s ability to hold polluters accountable is at stake“He’s just riding around like a lone ranger doing whatever he pleases, and Trump is letting him get away with it,” says Mary Nichols, distinguished counsel for the Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at UCLA School of Law and former chair of the California Air Resources Board. “Obviously, his motivation includes wanting to get rid of laws and agencies that have caused him problems, fined him, or cited him for violating the statutes, but he’s acting in his own interest.”Tesla’s hazardous waste In 2018, investigators with the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office rifling through Tesla’s trash discovered “the illegal disposal” of “hazardous automotive components.”The types of waste investigators found were pretty common, including used lubricating oils, brake fluids, lead acid batteries, aerosols, antifreeze, waste solvents, paint, and e-waste. But mishandling them poses potential health and environmental risks, which is why their disposal is regulated. Lead and chlorinated solvents are toxic, oils are flammable, and acids are corrosive, for instance. Other counties found similar “unlawful disposals” at more Tesla facilities. That included the company’s Fremont factory, where welding spatter waste and other debris contaminated with primer and paint were chucked into the trash unlawfully, according to the lawsuit.The allegations against Tesla point to a systemic failure to properly handle hazardous waste over a period of time at the company’s California facilities, experts told The Verge after the company settled a lawsuit with San Francisco and 24 other counties filed against it last year. The suit alleged that Tesla had “intentionally” and “negligently” disposed of hazardous waste at more than 100 facilities across the state. Tesla agreed to pay $1.5 million as part of the settlement, but didn’t admit to any wrongdoing. In 2019, the EPA settled another case with Tesla over hazardous waste violations at the same Fremont facility. An inspection of the facility found that it failed to comply with emissions standards for equipment leaks. The company subsequently paid a $31,000 penalty and agreed to purchase $55,000 worth of emergency response equipment for the Fremont Fire Department as part of the settlement. All in all Tesla had to pay little more than the cost of a Cybertruck. That case lines up with details from screenshots of an internal EPA database obtained by The Verge that show four actions taken against the company over hazardous waste law in 2019. The database also showed four enforcement actions taken against Tesla over Clean Air Act violations in 2022.“Honestly the biggest problem is the willful ignoring of the law.”When The Verge reached out to the EPA for more details, a spokesperson pointed us to case documents for a $275,000 settlement the agency reached with Tesla that year after determining it had violated the Clean Air Act. At the time, the EPA found that the company failed to “develop and/or implement” a plan to minimize hazardous air pollutants from materials used in vehicle coating operations. The agency also says Tesla failed to calculate its emissions on a monthly basis or keep records required to show it was in compliance with federal law. After each settlement, the EPA says Tesla corrected problems it found. But that wasn’t the end of alleged violations at its Fremont facility. Tesla received more than 112 notices of violation between 2019 and 2024 from a local regulator, the Bay Area Air District, for emitting smog-forming compounds and toxic air contaminants “directly into the atmosphere without proper abatement.” Each of those violations could result in “hundreds of pounds of illegal air pollution,” according to the Air District. Last year, its independent hearing board ordered Tesla to correct ongoing air quality violations in Fremont, including hiring a third-party consultant.“Tesla’s ongoing violations at their Fremont facility pose a risk to public health and air quality in the surrounding community,” Philip Fine, executive officer of the Air District, said in a June press release. Reached for comment for this story, a spokesperson for the Air District said in an email to The Verge that it is “working with Tesla to address the air quality violations at their Fremont facility and ensure compliance moving forward.” Tesla didn’t respond to requests for comment from The Verge.Local agencies like the Bay Area Air District often take action before the EPA does, and can continue to step up in the absence of federal action. But if the EPA is MIA, it could lead to patchwork enforcement from state to state. That would still affect residents in states with strong local laws since pollution can waft across borders.SpaceX’s wastewater Tesla isn’t the only company in Musk’s extensive portfolio to face scrutiny. Screenshots of the internal EPA database reviewed by The Verge also show four enforcement actions taken against SpaceX over the Clean Water Act in 2024, which The Verge was able to line up with previous news reports and case documents we subsequently obtained from Texas regulators and the EPA. “Honestly the biggest problem is the willful ignoring of the law,” says Eric Roesch, an environmental engineer who has written about Musk’s companies over the years on his blog ESG Hound. SpaceX is developing the world’s most powerful rocket in Texas, meant to bring people to “the Moon, Mars and beyond.” In 2023, its first test flight ended in a spectacular explosion, sending shrapnel into at least one car parked nearby and reportedly spraying more debris onto beaches that are nesting grounds for endangered birds and sea turtles. CNBC reported last year that SpaceX skipped a permitting process in its rush to rebuild the launchpad and install a water deluge system to blunt the impact of launches. The SpaceX Starship lifts off from the launchpad during a flight test from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, on April 20, 2023. The Starship capsule had been scheduled to separate from the first-stage rocket booster three minutes into the flight, but separation failed to occur and the rocket blew up. Photo: Getty ImagesRecords that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) provided to The Verge show that it assessed a $3,750 penalty against SpaceX in 2024 for failing to obtain authorization to discharge industrial wastewater from its Starbase Launch Pad site. It alleges the company discharged industrial wastewater without an adequate permit on four separate occasions last year.EPA case records show that the agency issued an order last March requiring Starbase to “eliminate unpermitted discharges.” SpaceX eventually agreed to pay a $148,378 civil penalty over Clean Water Act allegations, according to an EPA case filing from January 15th. The document lists eight unauthorized wastewater discharges between 2022 and 2024, releasing tens of thousands of gallons of waste into wetlands in each instance.“SpaceX wants to play stupid and they’re waiting until a regulator points out the obvious: rocket deluge water is an industrial waste,” Roesch claimed on his blog, ESG Hound in 2023, after CNBC first reported that SpaceX didn’t have permits for its water deluge system. SpaceX didn’t respond to requests for comment from The Verge for this story, but wrote on X last year that the CNBC story was “factually inaccurate.” It said that its deluge system “causes no harm to the environment.” “Throughout our ongoing coordination with both TCEQ and the EPA, we have explicitly asked if operation of the deluge system needed to stop and we were informed that operations could continue,” the company said on X.Members of the public walk through a debris field at the launch pad on April 22, 2023, after the SpaceX Starship lifted off on April 20 for a flight test from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. Photo: Getty ImagesMusk’s business empire is vast, and various accusations against it about its environmental impact are sprawling. Last year, Musk’s xAi faced allegations it installed and operated gas turbines at a data center in Memphis without a proper permit, creating pollution for surrounding communities. Workers building his underground transportation tunnels in Las Vegas reported suffering burns after having to wade through chemical-laced waters on the job, according to a 2024 Bloomberg investigation. And a ProPublica investigation in January says Musk’s Boring Company “skirted building, environmental and labor regulations” in Las Vegas, including releasing untreated wastewater into storm drains. None of those companies responded to inquiries from The Verge for this story.DOGE hits the EPA Musk and Trump have been candid about why they want to kneecap federal regulators. They’re businessmen and they want to save money. “If you deregulate, like have sensible regulations, because a lot of the regulations are nonsensical and cause the cost to be extreme for no reason,” Musk said while speaking with Trump during an X interview on August 12th. Elon Musk shelled out big bucks for Trump’s presidential campaign, giving more than $250 million. Soon after, he was leading DOGE’s crusade “to cut the federal government down to size” — culling the federal workforce, including at the EPA. “A drastic reduction in federal regulations provides sound industrial logic for mass head-count reductions across the federal bureaucracy,” Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy wrote in their plans for DOGE published in the Wall Street Journal in November.The EPA was one of the first agencies targeted by DOGE. Little more than a week after Trump’s inauguration, 1,100 probationary employees at the EPA received a “notice” by email telling them the agency “has the right to immediately terminate you.” A federal judge later ordered the Trump administration to rehire thousands of laid off federal workers. “When you cut staff, you will get less work done. It is as simple as that.”But more drastic cuts could be on the way, and an even slimmer staff would only make it harder to take up new cases. Trump and EPA administrator Lee Zeldin have floated the idea of slashing the EPA’s budget by 65 percent.Yesterday, a day before Earth Day, EPA staff received a notice obtained by The Verge saying that the agency is planning another reduction in force. The staffing cuts would take effect on July 31st, the document says, and comply with Trump’s executive orders to end diversity and equity programs and implement his “Department of Government Efficiency Workforce Optimization Initiative.” “When you cut staff, you will get less work done. It is as simple as that,” says Walter Mugdan, a former deputy regional administrator at the EPA and a volunteer with the Environmental Protection Network created by alumni of the agency. “I would anticipate that therefore, there will be fewer enforcement actions being initiated and fewer enforcement actions being completed.”Trump and the rest of his team, of course, have their own deregulatory agenda at play. “Environmental [regulation] is the biggest tool for stopping growth ... it costs much more to do things environmentally clean,” Trump said in an October 25th interview with Joe Rogan. Project 2025, the conservative blueprint for Trump’s return, calls for eliminating the EPA’s stand-alone Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assistance and diffusing its work across several other departments. Breaking up the team that leads enforcement cases will make it more difficult for the EPA to enforce regulations, Larry Starfield, who served as the principal deputy assistant administrator of EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance from 2011 to 2023, and other experts, tell The Verge. The Trump administration has already made plans to eliminate the agency’s scientific research and environmental justice offices.March 12th marked “the greatest day of deregulation our nation has seen,” EPA administrator Lee Zeldin boasted. That day, the EPA announced more than 30 proposals to roll back protections against mercury, toxic air pollutants, soot, wastewater, chemicals, greenhouse gas emissions, and other kinds of pollution. “Everything that we’re seeing certainly points to a political agenda behind enforcement, and that the priority is to let industry and regulated entities loose, unleash them from regulation,” says Starfield. “These regulations [were] written to protect human health and to reduce the number of cancer cases and other things. It’s pretty frightening.”Who’s left to enforce environmental law?On the same day, EPA leadership issued a memo restricting what kinds of enforcement actions the agency can take moving forward. It explicitly bars its enforcement arm from considering environmental justice in its decisions. It also stipulates that employees get approval from the assistant administrator of the EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance for many actions deemed to “unduly burden or significantly disrupt energy production or power generation” or that involve rules the agency is currently reshaping. “It’s a bottleneck, and it’s going to slow down and chill enforcement,” Starfield says. It adds to other measures DOGE has implemented that make it more difficult for federal agencies to do their work, like a $1 spending limit on credit cards that could affect EPA staff when they need to buy equipment and pay for lab samples. In March, the EPA reportedly issued more guidance to staff requiring DOGE to sign off on any actions costing more than $50,000. “The reality is, this is a sophisticated plan consistent with Project 2025 to slow down and hamper enforcement, especially in communities that need the help the most,” Starfield says.In a move that stunned environmental advocates, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) under Trump dropped a high-profile enforcement case on behalf of the EPA against a Louisiana rubber plant whose emissions of chloroprene, a chemical considered to be a likely carcinogen in humans, reached hundreds of students in nearby schools. Career EPA employees warn that companies could see the dismissal as a pass to pollute. “I’m worried about the message this sends to industry. Already, I’m hearing about companies pushing back, referencing the weak position they perceive EPA to be in,” an EPA employee who was granted anonymity to speak freely out of fear of repercussions, tells The Verge. “I am worried about what happens if we attempt to enforce environmental regulations against a company with executives who are friends with Zeldin, or Musk, or Trump.”During Trump’s first term in office, the average annual number of EPA inspections of polluters and average number of civil cases EPA referred to the DOJ dropped by roughly a third compared to the second term of the Obama administration, according to an analysis of agency data by the watchdog group Environmental Integrity Project (EIP). The recently dropped lawsuit is a signal that the trend is likely to continue under Trump’s return, says EIP executive director Jen Duggan. “When EPA, under the Trump administration, dropped that case after years of litigating it, that is alarming, and it should put all of us communities across the country on notice that the Trump administration is not serious about enforcing environmental law,” Duggan says.The DOJ declined to provide comment for this story. But in another sign of the Trump administration’s priorities, the DOJ has also reassigned environmental attorneys to work on immigration instead. While this isn’t all Musk’s doing — it doesn’t hurt to be the president’s right-hand man. “I think federal enforcement officials, to the extent there still are any, may put going after the president’s best friend very low on their priorities list,” says Michael Gerrard, an environmental lawyer and faculty director of the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia University. The EPA tells The Verge its core mission of protecting human health and the environment hasn’t changed, it just tacked on another goal of powering “the Great American Comeback.”“We are committed to enhancing our ability to deliver clean air, water, and land for all Americans. While no decisions have been made yet, we are actively listening to employees at all levels to gather ideas on how to better fulfill agency statutory obligations, increase efficiency, and ensure the EPA is as up-to-date and effective as ever,” Molly Vaseliou, EPA Associate Administrator for Public Affairs, said in an email to The Verge.“How do you spell corruption? E-L-O-N.”Elon Musk, meanwhile, has been able to escape scrutiny as an unofficial official within the Trump administration through DOGE — never having been elected or confirmed by the Senate to hold office like typical appointees. “He’s acting as though he has authority, but he does not, in fact, have a paycheck, a title, an office, or a position that was ever created by Congress. So it can’t be a conflict of interest,” says Nichols, the environmental lawyer and former chair of the California Air Resources Board. “How do you spell corruption? E-L-O-N,” EPA workers and their supporters chanted during protests against staffing and budget cuts at the agency on March 25th in New York, part of a “National Day of Action” with demonstrations fanning out across eight cities. Other workers held signs with the words “this man is not our boss” emblazoned in red over a sketch of Musk’s face.Another EPA employee who was granted anonymity because of the risk of retaliation tells The Verge, starkly, “We’re just really concerned our enforcement offices are going to be neutered and we’re not going to be able to do this core mission of the agency.”Are you a current or former employee at the EPA? Reach out securely with tips to Justine Calma via Signal at bqe210.91.See More:

Reliable evaluation of large language model (LLM) outputs is a critical yet often complex aspect of AI system development. Integrating consistent and objective evaluation pipelines into existing workflows can introduce significant overhead. The Atla MCP Server addresses this by exposing Atla’s powerful LLM Judge models—designed for scoring and critique—through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This local, standards-compliant interface enables developers to seamlessly incorporate LLM assessments into their tools and agent workflows. Model Context Protocol (MCP) as a Foundation The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a structured interface that standardizes how LLMs interact with external tools. By abstracting tool usage behind a protocol, MCP decouples the logic of tool invocation from the model implementation itself. This design promotes interoperability: any model capable of MCP communication can use any tool that exposes an MCP-compatible interface. The Atla MCP Server builds on this protocol to expose evaluation capabilities in a way that is consistent, transparent, and easy to integrate into existing toolchains. Overview of the Atla MCP Server The Atla MCP Server is a locally hosted service that enables direct access to evaluation models designed specifically for assessing LLM outputs. Compatible with a range of development environments, it supports integration with tools such as: Claude Desktop: Enables evaluation within conversational contexts. Cursor: Allows in-editor scoring of code snippets against specified criteria. OpenAI Agents SDK: Facilitates programmatic evaluation prior to decision-making or output dispatch. By integrating the server into an existing workflow, developers can perform structured evaluations on model outputs using a reproducible and version-controlled process. Purpose-Built Evaluation Models Atla MCP Server’s core consists of two dedicated evaluation models: Selene 1: A full-capacity model trained explicitly on evaluation and critique tasks. Selene Mini: A resource-efficient variant designed for faster inference with reliable scoring capabilities. Which Selene model does the agent use? If you don’t want to leave model choice up to the agent, you can specify a model.  Unlike general-purpose LLMs that simulate evaluation through prompted reasoning, Selene models are optimized to produce consistent, low-variance evaluations and detailed critiques. This reduces artifacts such as self-consistency bias or reinforcement of incorrect reasoning. The server exposes two primary MCP-compatible evaluation tools: evaluate_llm_response: Scores a single model response against a user-defined criterion. evaluate_llm_response_on_multiple_criteria: Enables multi-dimensional evaluation by scoring across several independent criteria. These tools support fine-grained feedback loops and can be used to implement self-correcting behavior in agentic systems or to validate outputs prior to user exposure. Demonstration: Feedback Loops in Practice Using Claude Desktop connected to the MCP Server, we asked the model to suggest a new, humorous name for the Pokémon Charizard. The generated name was then evaluated using Selene against two criteria: originality and humor. Based on the critiques, Claude revised the name accordingly. This simple loop shows how agents can improve outputs dynamically using structured, automated feedback—no manual intervention required. While this is a deliberately playful example, the same evaluation mechanism applies to more practical use cases. For instance: In customer support, agents can self-assess their responses for empathy, helpfulness, and policy alignment before submission. In code generation workflows, tools can score generated snippets for correctness, security, or style adherence. In enterprise content generation, teams can automate checks for clarity, factual accuracy, and brand consistency. These scenarios demonstrate the broader value of integrating Atla’s evaluation models into production systems, allowing for robust quality assurance across diverse LLM-driven applications. Setup and Configuration To begin using the Atla MCP Server: Obtain an API key from the Atla Dashboard. Clone the GitHub repository and follow the installation guide. Connect your MCP-compatible client (Claude, Cursor, etc.) to begin issuing evaluation requests. The server is built to support direct integration into agent runtimes and IDE workflows with minimal overhead. Development and Future Directions The Atla MCP Server was developed in collaboration with AI systems such as Claude to ensure compatibility and functional soundness in real-world applications. This iterative design approach enabled effective testing of evaluation tools within the same environments they are intended to serve. Future enhancements will focus on expanding the range of supported evaluation types and improving interoperability with additional clients and orchestration tools. To contribute or provide feedback, visit the Atla MCP Server GitHub. Developers are encouraged to experiment with the server, report issues, and explore use cases in the broader MCP ecosystem. START FOR FREE Note: Thanks to the ATLA AI team for the thought leadership/ Resources for this article. ATLA AI team has supported us for this content/article. Asif RazzaqWebsite |  + postsBioAsif Razzaq is the CEO of Marktechpost Media Inc.. As a visionary entrepreneur and engineer, Asif is committed to harnessing the potential of Artificial Intelligence for social good. His most recent endeavor is the launch of an Artificial Intelligence Media Platform, Marktechpost, which stands out for its in-depth coverage of machine learning and deep learning news that is both technically sound and easily understandable by a wide audience. The platform boasts of over 2 million monthly views, illustrating its popularity among audiences.Asif Razzaqhttps://www.marktechpost.com/author/6flvq/Long-Context Multimodal Understanding No Longer Requires Massive Models: NVIDIA AI Introduces Eagle 2.5, a Generalist Vision-Language Model that Matches GPT-4o on Video Tasks Using Just 8B ParametersAsif Razzaqhttps://www.marktechpost.com/author/6flvq/Serverless MCP Brings AI-Assisted Debugging to AWS Workflows Within Modern IDEsAsif Razzaqhttps://www.marktechpost.com/author/6flvq/A Step-by-Step Coding Guide to Defining Custom Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server and Client Tools with FastMCP and Integrating Them into Google Gemini 2.0’s Function‑Calling WorkflowAsif Razzaqhttps://www.marktechpost.com/author/6flvq/OpenAI Releases a Practical Guide to Identifying and Scaling AI Use Cases in Enterprise Workflows

In Japan, renting a PS5 console has suddenly surged in popularity in recent months. Why are people opting to rent rather than buy Sony’s current gen hardware? The answer is complex, involving console price hikes, a super popular game series, and a particular Japanese retailer’s successful and well-timed new service.In February, Japan’s GEO Corporation — a chain of around 1,000 stores that rent and sell movies, music and games, began giving customers the chance to rent PS5 consoles. Prices start from an affordable 980 yen (approx. $7) for a week, and 1780 yen (approx. $12.50) for two weeks. This has been a huge success for GEO, with between 80% to 100% of its PS5 consoles rented out at the 400 stores offering the service.Speaking to ITMedia, GEO’s Yusuke Sakai, the manager in charge of the chain’s rental products, explained that the idea of renting out PS5 consoles came back in summer 2024, when GEO’s DVD and CD rentals were continuing to decline due to the rising popularity of streaming services.The Best PS5 GamesAt the time, although PS5s were no longer suffering from supply shortages, there were rumors that PS5 prices would be increased in Japan due to weak exchange rates. On September 2, 2024, Sony did just that, raising the price of the Digital Edition from 59,980 yen (approx. $427) to 72,980 yen (approx. $520), and the disc drive version from 66,980 yen ($477) to 79,980 yen ($569). This domestic price hike was met with much dissatisfaction, with many Japanese users responding to Sony’s official X announcement with complaints that almost 80,000 yen was too expensive for the then four-year-old console.“At this point, we began to consider whether we could rent out PS5 consoles using our existing rental system,” said GEO’s Sakai. As a chain of stores that has been selling, repairing and renting consoles, DVDs, CDs and other electronics to consumers in Japan since the late 1980s, GEO already had both in-store and online rental systems in place. Due to buying and selling second-hand consoles, it also had staff who were able to repair and factory reset PS5s. This existing expertise reduced costs, enabling the company to offer its PS5 rental service at far lower prices than its competitors (prior to this, other Japanese companies offered PS5 console rental services, but in the region of 4500 to 8900 yen a month). It seems likely that GEO’s low prices have made it easier for anyone who is even slightly curious about trying out a PS5 to pick one up for a week or two, something that has likely contributed to the sudden spike in PS5 rentals.GEO’s PS5 rental service began on February 28, perfectly coinciding with the launch of Monster Hunter Wilds. Capcom’s Monster Hunter series has enjoyed strong sales and popularity in Japan, however Monster Hunter Wilds’ limited platform availability left many Japanese players concerned as to how they would play the latest installment. Xbox’s comparative lack of popularity in Japan, plus Monster Hunter Wilds’ high PC specs, meant that PS5 seemed like the better option for many players — if not for the console’s hefty price tag.“We knew that Monster Hunter Wilds was going to be one of the biggest titles of the year, so we made it our top priority to get the service set up in time for that,” explained Sakai.PlaySakai added that GEO’s PS5 service ties into the company’s long-held philosophy of enabling customers to try out expensive products for a far lower price, reflecting on how back in the 1980s, a single movie videotape or laserdisc cost around 15,000~20,000 yen to purchase, with GEO making it affordable to rent a movie for around 1,000 yen a night. Nowadays at almost 80,000 yen, a PS5 console is a hefty purchase for most parents to buy for their kids, or for a student to save up for, which could make renting the console a more attractive option for many.However, renting a PS5 might not be as cheap as it first appears, when you factor in the additional costs, such as renting or buying a game and the need to subscribe to PSN for online play. Also, GEO currently only offers one week and two week plans, charging 500 yen per day if you want to extend your rental period.Photo by Richard A. Brooks / AFP.Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

If you’ve been eyeing the Scarlet & Violet: 151 set — one of the most nostalgia-fueled Pokémon TCG releases in years — chances are you’ve come across the 151 Booster Bundle on Amazon. At $66.65 for just six packs, it might seem like a harmless splurge. But that price? It's more than double the MSRP.A standard six-pack bundle should cost around $29.99 to $34.99, making Amazon’s markup not just steep, but straight-up bad value. Despite the flashy marketing and glowing reviews, there's no guarantee you’ll pull anything even close to worth that price. You’re basically paying premium for the privilege of disappointment.Pokémon TCG 151 Booster BundlePokémon TCG: Scarlet and Violet - 151 Booster BundleCurrent pricing is over twice the MSRPThe upside? Prices for singles from the 151 set are dropping fast. So instead of gambling on blind packs, you can pick up exactly the cards you want — from heavy hitters like Charizard ex to stunning collector pieces like the alt-art Pikachu — for way less.If you’re after nostalgia, go ahead and crack some packs from the wallet-busting 151 bundle. But if you're building a competitive deck or just chasing standout cards like Blastoise ex, the smart move is investing in singles. Sites like TCGplayer offer great value, and buying directly means no dud pulls, no wasted cash, and just the cards you care about.Best 151 Illustration Cards to CollectBlastoise ex (200/165) is currently the crown jewel of the 151 illustrated rares, and for good reason. Priced at about $66, it features a serene riverside scene of Blastoise at rest, a far cry from typical action poses. The artwork feels more like a Ghibli frame than a trading card, which is why collectors are paying top dollar for it. It’s a grail card that you’d be extremely lucky to pull from a booster pack, let alone multiple copies.Blastoise ex - 200/165$66.18 at TCG PlayerVenusaur ex - 198/165$60.01 at TCG PlayerZapdos ex - 202/165$50.75 at TCG PlayerCharmander - 168/165$48.87 at TCG PlayerAlakazam ex - 201/165$45.00 at TCG PlayerVenusaur ex (198/165) isn’t far behind. Retailing around $60, it showcases the Grass-type legend lounging among blooming flowers in a dreamy forest scene. These Illustration Rares are printed with unique texturing and alternate art styles, offering depth and color palettes that set them apart from standard ex cards. If your collection leans toward display-worthy art, this is an easy pickup.Squirtle - 170/165$38.50 at TCG PlayerBulbasaur - 166/165$39.19 at TCG PlayerCharmeleon - 169/165$31.88 at TCG PlayerCharizard ex - 183/165$38.95 at TCG PlayerPikachu - 173/165$29.99 at TCG PlayerThen there’s Charmander (168/165), a fan favorite that combines cuteness and nostalgia in one of the most beloved alt-art designs in recent memory. Despite its popularity, you can currently snag it for under $50, which is less than the price of the booster bundle and a far better emotional return than pulling a non-holo Caterpie.Best 151 Cards for Competitive TCG DecksWhile the illustrated rares turn heads, the set also includes powerful cards for players looking to improve their competitive decks. Charizard ex (183/165) can cause a massive 160 damage with just one fire energy thanks to Brave Wing, just make sure it gets knocked around a bit first. It’s one of the few viable Charizards in standard play and it’s only about $39 as a single card.Wartortle - 171/165$28.30 at TCG PlayerDragonair - 181/165$28.00 at TCG PlayerPsyduck - 175/165$20.73 at TCG PlayerMew ex - 193/165$26.79 at TCG PlayerPoliwhirl - 176/165$25.49 at TCG PlayerBlastoise ex (184/165) also deserves a second mention, not just as a collector card but a solid battlefield tank. Its Solid Shell passive reduces incoming damage and Twin Cannons can hit for 140 per Water energy discarded, making it lethal in the late game. And if you don’t need the full-art version, the Alt Art ex is going for just $13.Giovanni's Charisma - 204/165$15.00 at TCG PlayerErika's Invitation - 203/165$14.14 at TCG PlayerBlastoise ex - 184/165$12.99 at TCG PlayerVenusaur ex - 182/165$11.98 at TCG PlayerMachoke - 177/165$10.50 at TCG PlayerMew ex - 205/165$13.49 at TCG PlayerMew ex - 205/165 (151 Metal Card)$14.98 at TCG PlayerNidoking - 174/165$9.23 at TCG PlayerCaterpie - 172/165$10.99 at TCG PlayerNinetales ex - 186/165$11.01 at TCG PlayerFinally, Mew ex (193/165) offers unmatched versatility. Its Restart ability gives you a once-per-turn card draw boost and its Genome Hacking attack can copy an opponent’s attacks with ease. That makes it ideal for control decks and rogue strategies. For under $27, it’s a tactical addition that gives you flexibility without wrecking your wallet. Mew ex - (205/165) has the same moveset but is only $13.49 at the time of writing, so you can slide double the Mews into your Psychic deck for the same price.Christian Wait is a contributing freelancer for IGN covering everything collectable and deals. Christian has over 7 years of experience in the Gaming and Tech industry with bylines at Mashable and Pocket-Tactics. Christian also makes hand-painted collectibles for Saber Miniatures. Christian is also the author of "Pokemon Ultimate Unofficial Gaming Guide by GamesWarrior". Find Christian on X @ChrisReggieWait.

When it comes to decorating your house, every little space counts. And for creating a warm welcome, there’s no area that matters more than the entryway—the place you come home to and where you make a stunning first impression for guests. In a tiny cottage or cabin—or perhaps especially in these petite homes—small entryway decor ideas make a real impact, providing style and function in the place you need it most.Decorating a small entryway can be tricky, but we’re here with solutions! In this roundup of small entryway ideas, we offer smart furniture options like dressers or chests for extra storage, tiny tables to add style with providing a landing spot for mail and keys, hall trees that act as a one-stop shop for storing essentials like coats, hats, and umbrellas, and benches tucked in easily as narrow entryway decor. And we’ll just say it—space-saving hooks on the wall are a small foyer’s MVP.Function comes first, but style is a close second. Decorating a small entryway should always include showing off your personality. Gallery walls, antique and vintage collections, and wallpaper can set the tone for what’s to come in the rest of your home. Paint picks go a long way, too—warm, inviting colors tend to be the best choices for small entryway decor. Architectural details like wainscoting take up virtually no space at all while adding loads of character that says, “Come on in!”Here are more ways to create the warmest welcome to your home:1Add Character with WainscotingDavid TsayDesigned by Fran Keenan, this entryway serves up a breezy welcome with V-groove wainscoting painted a pretty robin’s-egg blue. The floral wallpaper above adds a slightly feminine touch. A hefty pine piece topped with a mirror and mementos offers a spot to drop mail and keys, or even store shoes on the bottom shelf.RELATED: Add Loads of Character With These Wainscoting Ideas2Pick a Peg RackRead McKendree for Country LivingEvery square inch in this tiny Cape Cod cottage is put to use, including this makeshift entryway. A smart peg rack provides a handy spot to hang hats, totes, and jackets. TOUR THIS HOUSEAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below3Go Dutch (Door)Dane Tashima for Country LivingA glossy black Dutch door allows these homeowners to be on the lookout for guests. A narrow flip-top French dining table offers a spot to drop keys and mail. Above it, a large zinc mirror reflects light into the space. Hooks behind the door keep leashes and hats at the ready.Get the Look: Door Paint Color:Black Hollandlac by Fine Paints of EuropeRELATED: More Dutch Door Ideas for an Entryway With Double the Charm4Be Bold With WallpaperMatthew KisidayA small space is the perfect place to go wild with a bold wallpaper print. With its large-scale paisley motif, this entry sets a lively tone befitting the West Virginia property’s history. For even more pattern play, a hand-painted Greek key design on the floor gives a wink to the homeowner’s Greek ancestry. Get the Look: Wallpaper:“Kashimir” by JasperTOUR THIS HOUSEAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below5Select a Serene Color SchemeRikki Snyder for Country LivingIn designer Christina Salway’s Hudson Valley farmhouse, this once foreboding entry is much more inviting now, thanks to a pretty blue-green and white paint combo that continues throughout the home. A hand-painted French settee with a striped cushion and piles of pillows offers a comfy spot to pull shoes on and off. A collection of French fish plates hangs above. Get the Look:Wall Paint Color: All White by Farrow & BallTrim and Door Paint Color:Quiet Moments by Benjamin MooreTOUR THIS HOUSE6Design With WhimsyStacy Zarin GoldbergWhat a fun entry! Designed by Cameron Ruppert Interiors, this whimsical space features clover wallpaper, a Roman shade in a bold pattern, and a graphic rug. Solid furniture pieces keep the design balanced.Get the Look:Wallpaper:Klöverblad designed by Josef FrankRELATED: Designers Are Loving These Fresh Wallpaper Ideas Advertisement - Continue Reading Below7Tuck In a Hall TreeAli Harper for Country LivingThis petite entryway has just enough room for a bamboo hall tree. The piece, complete with a mirror, hooks for hats, and shelves, serves many purposes. The walls are painted a rich earthy brown that pairs well with the greenish-blue front door.Get the Look: Wall Paint Color:London Clay by Farrow & Ball TOUR THIS HOUSE8Style It Just RightBecky Luigar-Stayner, styling by Kathleen Varner for Country LivingTake it from Country Living Design Director Maribeth Jones—a styled-up space is a happier way to come home. Case in point: her welcoming back door entryway. Thanks to Shaker-style screw-in wood pegs, the just-right happy hue of cheery yellow, and William Morris wallcovering, the once-dumping-ground area in her kitchen is now a hardworking and stylish makeshift mudroom. Pro tip: Space pegs at least six inches apart to maximize their pile-it-on capacity.Get the Look:Cabinetry and Trim Paint Color: Sudbury Yellow by Farrow & BallWallpaper:“Fruit”TOUR THIS KITCHEN Advertisement - Continue Reading Below9Display an Eye-Catching CollectibleDylan Chandler for Country LivingIn author Nora Murphy’s historic Connecticut home, the entryway, like the whole house, is the setting for sea-salty finds like this antique model sailboat. The painted floors in a checkerboard pattern bring loads of character underfoot.RELATED: Add Instant Charm to Any Room With Painted Floors10Add Flourish With Painted FloorsRead McKendreeThis small entryway really packs it in—a navy Dutch door, a petite entry table with fresh flowers, and a bench. But the star of the show has to be the folk-art painted floor, bringing color and flourish to the front of the house.RELATED: Add Instant Charm to Any Room With Painted FloorsAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below11Make the Door SpecialRead McKendree for Country LivingIn this tiny beach cottage, seaglass-inspired stained glass trims out the front door. Special touches like this make even the smallest spaces memorable.TOUR THIS HOUSERELATED: Stained Glass Is One of 2025’s Hottest Design Trends, Here’s How to Use It12Turn a Wall Into an Entry MomentAli Harper for Country LivingIn this 1940s cottage, the homeowner used small entryway wall ideas to transform a flat wall into an true entryway moment filled with character. Meaningful collections of old water-hose nozzles and natural discoveries like birds’ nests and antique tortoise shells set the tone for the interesting finds. Useful hooks, seating, and surfaces offer convenient drop spots for coats and keys.Get the Look:Wall Paint Color: Dark Chocolate by Benjamin Moore Advertisement - Continue Reading Below13Hang Handy HooksBecky Luigart-Stayner for Country LivingRope cleats secured to a piece of painted plywood come in handy as entryway or mudroom hooks. We especially love this coastal design element for a lake house or seaside cottage. A vintage paint-by-number sailboat adds decorative charm.RELATED: 50 Lake House Decorating Ideas for a Laid-Back Look14Paint the Door a Sunny HueChristopher Dibble for Country LivingNothing says “welcome home” quite like a cheerful front door. Designer Max Humphrey nailed it when he coated his modern-rustic rancher’s front door with a nearly neon yellow. Tramp art frames converted into mirrors add rustic charm. The motif of the indoor-outdoor rug, part of Max’s collection with Thayer Design Studio, is inspired by friendship bracelets.Get the Look: Front Door Paint Color:Chartreuse by Benjamin MooreRELATED: Front Door Paint Colors for the Most Inviting EntryAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below15Let the Light InRoger Davis for Country LivingRather than a traditional 50-50 Dutch door split, designer Alexis Garrett lowered the cut to allow even more California sunlight to stream in to her charming beach cottage. The door’s lower section is lined with vertical planking, mimicking the room’s vaulted ceilings. Grab-and-go beach hats and towels flank the door.Get the Look:Door Paint Color: Kensington Blue by Benjamin MooreTOUR THIS HOUSE16Go GrandioseHelen Norman for Country LivingThis narrow Georgia farmhouse entryway designed by James Farmer feels grand thanks to pastoral wallpaper, handsome mossy green millwork, a pretty antique sideboard, and framed art. A pair of globe pendant lights adds sparkle at night.Get the Look:Wallpaper: Royal Oak by Lewis & WoodTrim Paint Color: Hampshire Gray by Benjamin MooreTOUR THIS HOUSE Advertisement - Continue Reading Below17Set the ToneAnnie Schlechter for Country LivingAn entry area is the perfect spot to have a little fun and set the tone for what’s to come in the rest of the house. Here, singer-songwriter Holly Williams added to the charm of her 1800s Kentucky fixer-upper with blue-and-white floral wallpaper and a “DANGER” sign found at a Tennessee antiques market that serves as a tongue-in-cheek warning to house guests.TOUR THIS HOUSE18Double the FunctionAli Harper, styling by Ginny Au for Pfeffer TorodeWhen a home doesn’t have a foyer, spaces have to do double duty, like in this renovated log cabin’s hallway. It functions as both an entry hall and a mudroom, making use of an otherwise blank wall with antique hooks that hold hats and jackets. The vintage 46-star American flag in the nearby kitchen was a flea-market find. White paint helps brighten the potentially dark space.TOUR THIS HOUSEAdvertisement - Continue Reading Below19Hang a ChalkboardDavid HillegasAlthough this one is more decorative, we love the idea of making your entryway a family hub for what’s happening with a giant chalkboard. Jot down the dinner menu, to-dos, upcoming events, and greetings for those coming and going. 20Utilize Vertical SpaceStacy Zarin GoldbergMake the most of vertical space, like this customized wainscoting and peg system for hanging boots and hats does in this narrow back hallway. A door-length window covering and vintage rug add pretty decorative touches to the hardworking boot room.Get the Look:Trim and Millwork Paint Color: Inchyra Blue by Farrow & BallRELATED: Designer-Approved Mudroom Ideas That Are Stylish and Functional Amy MitchellManaging EditorAmy Mitchell is the managing editor for VERANDA and Country Living, where she writes articles on a variety of topics—decorating and design, gardens, and holidays. Amy’s experience in the shelter magazine category spans more than 20 years, as she’s previously held positions at Coastal Living and Cottage Living. Her personal pursuits include cooking, gardening, and hunting her favorite tag sale spots for the next piece of Pyrex for her prized collection.

What makes a kitchen “Scandinavian”? The style is celebrated for its clever incorporation of natural light—essential in northern climates with long, dark winters—as well as light, neutral color palettes. Wood is dominant while textiles like linen, cotton, and the rogue sheepskin can be thrown in the mix to add texture and comfort. Touches of stone, leather, and ceramics reinforce an organic, earthy aesthetic.Of course, it’s not all about looks: there’s also an emphasis on functionality, with sensible, no-nonsense layouts to make food prep and clean up easy. Trying to get your own Scandinavian kitchen? Luckily, you don’t need to renovate to bring the look home. Below, we’ve rounded up fifteen ideas to make your own cook space feel more cool, calm, and collected: in other words, Scandi.1Wabi SabiWilliam Jess LairdEarth tones are a hallmark of Scandinavian design. These muted hues blend seamlessly with the wooden finishes and the natural light flooding the space. Open shelving prioritizes accessibility while showcasing tableware and décor in a curated, clutter-free manner.2Bright and LightWilliam Jess LairdNatural light plays a central role in this space, with large windows and skylights maximizing brightness. Stainless steel appliances and a black countertop provide a modern contrast while ensuring durability and easy maintenance, while the hanging pot rack showcases tools as both functional and decorative elements.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below3Rustic Farmhouse Douglas FriedmanRustic wood elements like the weathered table and stools bring warmth and texture to this otherwise crisp kitchen. This contrast emphasizes the Scandinavian love for natural and organic materials, connecting the interior to nature while ensuring the space feels inviting and livable.4Soft SageDouglas FriedmanThis soft sage green kitchen in a Sonoma, California estate designed by Ken Fulk creates a calm and welcoming atmosphere, while the chevron pattern adds a touch of texture and craftsmanship. Attention to details, such as the brass fixtures and pendant light, infuses the space with warmth.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below5MonochromaticDouglas FriedmanIn this kitchen by Nicole Hollis, the cabinetry, absent hardware and defined by clean lines, emphasizes simplicity. The monochromatic color palette, dominated by soft beige and light wood tones, not only keeps the design cohesive but also brightens the space.6Compact and SubtleKirsten FrancisThis kitchen by Augusta Hoffman features a marble backsplash that acts as a subtle yet elegant focal point, adding texture and visual interest while maintaining the space’s overall clean and airy look. Integrated task lighting enhances the space's functionality while glass paneling introduces openness and increased light.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below7Modern and DurableSimon WilsonIn the kitchen of a New Zealand home with interiors by Jenni Kayne, the gray limestone kitchen island is paired with barstools by BDDW for a modern touch that maintains the softness of the overall design. The grey limestone kitchen island, contrasted with pendants by Rose Uniacke, aligns with Scandinavian principles of incorporating durable materials to ensure functionality without sacrificing beauty.8High-ContrastMagdalena BjörnsdotterWhite walls create a bright, airy atmosphere and reflect natural light in this minimalist design. Black accents, such as the chair cushions, decorative lantern, and hardware, create contrast while the pendant light, crafted from natural wood, brings an organic touch that softens the space and ties it to the Scandinavian affinity for incorporating natural elements. 9Sleek and SimpleRikki SnyderThis kitchen design is balanced by touches of subtle detailing, such as the shiplap ceiling and subway tile backsplash, which add quiet textural interest without overwhelming the minimalist palette. Functionality is a key feature, as demonstrated by the practical yet stylish central island, which provides ample workspace and seating.10Mid-CenturyTrevor TondroIndoor greenery and a bold monstera leaf vase add natural texture and a pop of color to this minimalist Scandinavian kitchen. Combined with functional elements like seamless cabinetry and a practical island, these features strike a perfect balance between utility and beauty.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below11California ModernTrevor TondroIn the Los Angeles home of Sophia Bush, a mid-century George Nelson light fixture and stools from the Danish brand HAY are juxtaposed against a sheepskin stool and bright foliage for a perfectly Scandinavian vibe.12Eclectic and PracticalTrevor TondroOpen shelving lends a practical yet stylish element to this kitchen, showcasing neatly arranged mugs and utensils without cluttering the space. The clean white cabinetry with recessed handles emphasizes simplicity as much as usefulness.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below13Modern FarmhouseMICHAEL CLIFFORDIn the kitchen of the Jenni Kayne Farmhouse, large windows reinforce the connection to nature while a simple Roman shade adds privacy while maintaining the minimalist aesthetic. Decorative touches—such as the ceramic vases and soft lighting—imbue the space with a cozy, lived-in feel without detracting from the clean design.14English CountryAdrian GautThe kitchen of this Houston home, designed by Ashe Leandro, features light blue cabinetry that creates a calm, inviting atmosphere, while also introducing subtle color to the neutral overall palette—a common approach in Scandinavian interiors to maintain serenity while avoiding monotony. The butcher block countertop on the island adds warmth and texture, while the rattan bar stools bring a sense of casual, rustic charm to the space.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below15Moody and RichChris MottaliniSlatted details introduce a handcrafted, organic quality that softens the otherwise clean and contemporary lines of the cabinetry in this Scandinavian kitchen. The use of rich, dark marble for the countertops and islands creates a striking contrast to the lighter wood tones of the cabinetry and exposed beams.Sean SantiagoDeputy EditorSean Santiago is ELLE Decor's Deputy Editor, covering news, trends and talents in interior design, hospitality and travel, culture, and luxury shopping. Since starting his career at an interior design firm in 2011, he has gone on to cover the industry for Vogue, Architectural Digest, Sight Unseen, PIN-UP and Domino. He is the author of The Lonny Home (Weldon Owens, 2018), has produced scripted social content for brands including West Elm and Streeteasy, and is sometimes recognized on the street for his Instagram Reels series, #DanceToDecor

As much as we wish it weren't so, the heads of big banks like JPMorgan get paid the big bucks for a reason — and the latest missive from Jamie Dimon, the institution's CEO and chair, is a perfect exemplar.Clocking in at a whopping 57 pages without footnotes, Dimon's annual investor letter pulled no punches when pillorying everyone's least favorite part of work."Kill meetings," the JPMorgan chair wrote. "But when they do happen, they have to start on time and end on time — and someone's got to lead them."So chagrined was Dimon at mismanaged meetings that he not only dedicated an entire paragraph to how much he hates them in a sub-section about how companies must "kill bureaucracy all the time and relentlessly," but also mentioned them several other times in the lengthy letter."There should also be a purpose to every meeting and always a follow-up list," the CEO advised. "Sometimes we think we’re just being nice by inviting people to a meeting who don’t have to be there."In what was perhaps a reference to the "this meeting could have been an email" meme, Dimon insisted that "if one is required," everyone involved should "make it count."Far from a luddite, the banker has long been skeptical of the tech sector. Those sentiments were on full display in this year's letter when he trashed people who can't seem to stay off their phones when they're supposed to be paying attention."I see people in meetings all the time who are getting notifications and personal texts or who are reading emails," Dimon wrote. "This has to stop. It’s disrespectful. It wastes time."During an aside towards the end of the note, the CEO also provided, apropos to almost nothing, a tip to "synergy"-happy managers."Avoid management pablum," Dimon said. "It’s a pet peeve of mine. Talk like you speak — get rid of the jargon."Regardless of how we personally feel about big banks and their relationship to politics and society, this guy is one of the most influential people in the finance world. Hopefully, the type of people who read Dimon's investor letters religiously will heed his advice.Share This Article

Elon Musk's budget cuts to international humanitarian aid have proven devastating for some of the poorest people on the planet.As the New York Times reports, cuts to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) — the group that Musk bragged about feeding "into the woodchipper" back in February — have forced hundreds of soup kitchens in Sudan to close, sharpening an already disastrous humanitarian crisis.As a tragic result, children are dying in the African nation's war-torn capital, Khartoum, due to malnutrition.While Trump officials have claimed that "life-saving" aid would be exempt from the brutal cuts, groups on the ground say much has yet to resume after its chaotic termination earlier this year. That's not surprising; the number of USAID officials was cut from roughly 10,000 to a mere 15, leaving the department in total chaos.Musk, who has overseen sweeping cuts across a growing number of government agencies, has called USAID a "criminal organization" and accused it of being "evil" by invoking harebrained conspiracy theories.The billionaire's loathing of the organization could be the result of a major conflict of interest. As The Lever reported in February, USAID's former inspector general was investigating Musk's SpaceX and its delivery of thousands of Starlink terminals to the Ukrainian government — around the time the agency was being gutted by DOGE.After it all, the US government's attempts to turn the international humanitarian aid tap back on have been chaotic. In Sudan, a nation already facing the world's worst humanitarian crisis in decades, restarted payments have yet to reach emergency response teams on the ground, leaving starving residents empty-handed for weeks. According to the United Nations, other wealthy nations have yet to fill in the massive multi-billion-dollar gap the US has left behind.USAID acting deputy administrator Jeremy Lewin — previously identified as a member of Elon Musk's DOGE — asked staffers in an internal email obtained by Reuters earlier this month to reinstate at least six recently canceled US foreign aid programs for emergency food assistance."There were a few programs that were cut in other countries that were not meant to be cut, that have been rolled back and put into place," State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce told reporters.The consequences could spiral to become even worse. In a statement issued earlier this month, the World Food Program warned that if funding cuts for emergency food assistance in 14 countries were to be implemented, it could result in a "death sentence for millions of people facing extreme hunger and starvation."Share This Article

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