Katy Perry's Las Vegas Residency

Pop star Katy Perry's Las Vegas residency reportedly bombed, leading to her no longer being welcome for another residency. Her show featured dancers, giant rubber duckies, a giant toilet, and a giant talking surgical mask. Following a Blue Origin space journey and a world tour, Perry faced criticism for underperforming and facing setbacks.

Ivanpah Solar Power Facility

The Ivanpah Solar Power Facility, a green energy project in California that received $1.6 billion in federal loans, is on track to close after 10 years due to underperformance and reliance on natural gas. Experts criticize it as a waste of government subsidies and harmful to the environment.