Bitcoin network hits record level of power, but falling profits push miners to AI
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BBC News - Top stories
Ukrainian soldiers killed in SUV donated by miners
A vehicle donated by a group of Welsh miners is destroyed in Ukraine, killing six.28 minutes ago - Ukraine -
Financial Times - Business
Move over copilots: meet the next generation of AI-powered assistants
Microsoft, Salesforce and Workday latest to centre their plans on ‘AI agents’ as technology advances2 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Satellite news network Al Jazeera says Israel raids its office in Ramallah in the West Bank and orders it closed
Satellite news network Al Jazeera says Israel raids its office in Ramallah in the West Bank and orders it closed3 hours ago - Israel -
CBS Sports - Sports
UConn vs. FAU live stream, how to watch online, CBS Sports Network channel finder, odds
CBS Sports Network is home to exciting games in the Week 4 slate8 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
A Week of Chaos Pushes Lebanon’s Doctors to the Limit
Exploding wireless devices maimed thousands. An Israeli airstrike on Friday flattened two buildings. Many doctors, exhausted, wonder how the country will cope if violence continues.8 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Women Entrepreneurs Are Hitting a Funding Wall
For women starting new businesses, early funding from venture capital firms led by other women is vital. But few are large enough to lead subsequent rounds of financing.14 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Trump's shutdown push falls flat with Republicans
House Republicans are overwhelmingly dismissing former President Trump’s calls for a government shutdown in the absence of a proof-of-citizenship voting bill being signed into law, a public break ...20 hours ago - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
Tech giants desperate to power AI data centers are turning to nuclear disaster sites — despite the risks
The tech industry’s need for more power for data centers running artificial intelligence is now so desperate that companies are turning to nuclear disaster sites, despite the potential risks.20 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Zelenskyy to push Biden for security guarantees to end war
Ukrainian leader says backing his ‘victory plan’ will allow the outgoing US president to cement his legacy21 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Russian Strikes on Power Grid Push Ukraine's Businesses to Breaking Point
Economists are cutting growth forecasts for Ukraine as companies struggle to hang on.Yesterday - Ukraine -
Financial Times - Business
The history of the power lunch, without men
In the golden age of midday hedonism, some sisters were doing it for themselvesYesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Harris targets male voters in reproductive rights push
Vice President Kamala Harris made stops in Georgia and Wisconsin Friday, delivering a reproductive rights message with male voters in mind. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang ...Yesterday - Kamala Harris -
CNBC - Business
Constellation Energy to restart Three Mile Island nuclear plant, sell the power to Microsoft for AI
Constellation described the agreement with Microsoft as the largest power purchase agreement that the nuclear plant operator has ever signed.Yesterday - Microsoft -
ABC News - Tech
The AI boom may give Three Mile Island a new life supplying power to Microsoft's data centers
The owner of the shuttered Three Mile Island nuclear power plant says it plans to restart the reactor under a 20-year agreement that calls for tech giant Microsoft to buy the power to supply its ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
The Power of a Smaller Breast
Breast reduction is all the rage in cosmetic surgery. Are women asserting their independence or capitulating to yet another impossible standard of beauty?Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
Why Eli Lilly and Palo Alto Networks are both up on news from their competitors
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Microsoft in deal for Three Mile Island nuclear power to meet AI demand
Energy source enjoying renaissance as world looks to slash emissions and feed rapidly growing needYesterday - Microsoft -
The Guardian - World
Three Mile Island nuclear reactor to restart to power Microsoft AI operations
Pennsylvania plant was site of most serious nuclear meltdown and radiation leak in US history in 1979. A nuclear reactor at the notorious Three Mile Island site in Pennsylvania is to be activated ...Yesterday - Microsoft -
Inc. - Business
Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant to Restart After Microsoft AI Power Deal
The huge power demands spurred by the AI revolution spur a drive to find new energy sources, rompting a reboot for the 1979 site of America's worst nuclear accident.Yesterday - Microsoft -
The New York Times - Business
Now That Rates Are Falling, Let’s Turn to Other Matters
The Federal Reserve has at last cut interest rates but our columnist points out a host of concerns that could weigh on financial markets.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Will mortgage interest rates fall further in September?
Mortgage interest rates plunged to a 2-year low this week. But will they drop even further this month?Yesterday - Mortgage -
Inc. - Business
Civil Rights Groups Push Back on Anti-DEI Efforts
A collective of 19 organizations reminded top U.S. companies to maintain DEI programs is not only ethically right, but also beneficial to their businesses.Yesterday -
GameSpot - Tech
Microsoft's Next Big Acquisition Is Enough Nuclear Power To Fuel Its AI Ambitions For Decades
The Three Mile Island nuclear power plant--the site where an infamous partial nuclear meltdown occurred in 1979--might have a new owner soon. Microsoft has signed a power purchase agreement with ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Videos show Israeli soldiers pushing bodies off a rooftop in the West Bank
Israeli soldiers can be seen throwing bodies from a rooftop during a raid in the occupied West Bank city of Qabatiya, videos geolocated by NBC News show.Yesterday - Israel -
The Guardian - World
Israeli soldiers filmed pushing bodies of Palestinians off West Bank roof
IDF says its is reviewing the incident, which took place during a raid in the town of Qabatiya. Israeli soldiers have been filmed pushing three apparently lifeless bodies from a rooftop during a ...Yesterday - Israel -
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ABC News - World
EU pledges to loan Ukraine up to $39 billion to help rebuild its economy and power grid
The European Union is ready to lend Ukraine up to $39 billion as part of a loan package organized by the Group of Seven major industrial nationsYesterday - Ukraine -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Three Mile Island's Nuclear Plant to Reopen, Help Power Microsoft's AI Centers
The 20-year deal with Constellation Energy would kick-start the site of the nation’s worst nuclear accident.Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
FirstFT: Wall Street titan John Paulson defends Trump’s tariff talk
Also in today’s newsletter, S&P 500 hits record high and Amazon’s crackdown on remote workYesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Mercedes-Benz shares fall after profit warning
German carmaker lowers full-year outlook on weakness in Chinese demandYesterday -
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Financial Times - World
Canada opens new critical minerals hub in push to end China’s dominance
Saskatchewan facility marks small step in drive to challenge Beijing’s control of processing rare earths2 days ago - China -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
FedEx Cuts Full-Year Outlook After Posting Lower Profit, Revenue
FedEx’s results were dragged down by weaker-than-expected demand, particularly in the U.S. domestic package market.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
Stocks Hit Record High a Day After Fed’s Big Interest Rate Cut
The S&P 500 rose 1.7 percent on Thursday, rallying a day after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a percentage point.2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Diamond League track and field meets increase prize money to highest level for 2025
The Diamond League will increase prize money almost one-third from previous years.3 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Fall 2024 Fashion Books by Iris Apfel, Diane Keaton & More
Iris Apfel, Diane Keaton and Henri Bendel are just some of the style icons featured in the pages of this season’s most fashionable titles.4 days ago