Tesla Hackers, Taxi Operatives, and Mutant Big Game

Power to the People Battery Hackers Are Building the Future in the Garage A day trader cannibalized a Tesla to get off the grid. That's the DIY spirit behind a new revolution in solar energy.

Today's Top Stories CAN SIRIUSXM SURVIVE WITHOUT HOWARD STERN? "I'm pretty sure if I left, it would be pretty bad for the company," Stern said. Then again, he would. GET READY FOR OIL DEALS: SHALE IS GOING ON SALE The crash in oil prices has turned little oil producers into targets for big companies like Exxon Mobil and Chevron. INSIDE BIG TAXI'S DIRTY WAR WITH UBER The cab industry is fighting back with the fiercest operatives it can find. ACCUWEATHER'S NEW 24-HOUR TV CHANNEL JUST HAS THE WEATHER The channel will stick to simple forecasts, unlike some other cable weather channels. THE PRETTIEST PLACES OFF THE GRID Seven remote islands, mountain cabins, and country resorts where you couldn't check your email even if you wanted to.   Born to Die In South Africa, Ranchers Are Breeding Mutant Animals to Be Hunted Rich tourists pay a premium to shoot specially bred white lions, golden wildebeest, and other "Frankenstein freaks of nature."