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Electricity grids creak as AI demands soar
Data centre electricity demand is forecast to double in four years, putting energy grids under pressure.BBC News - Top stories -
China’s ‘AI-in-a-box’ products threaten Big Tech’s cloud growth strategies
Huawei leads trend of providing companies with means to power their own artificial intelligence apps rather than through public cloudFinancial Times - World - China -
Sony Music warns global tech and streamers over AI use of its artists
Music group representing Adele and Beyoncé contacts more than 700 companies to prohibit use of contentFinancial Times - Business -
Power demand from AI, EVs and Big Tech is now the energy sector’s No. 1 concern
If power systems fail, it’s lights out for the entire economy.MarketWatch - Business -
Inside Britain’s Chinese student boom
Universities are increasingly reliant on a growing cohort. What does it mean on campus and off?Financial Times - World - China -
Is the move to electric cars running out of power?
There has been an unexpected slowdown in sales of electric cars. Could this be more than a blip?BBC News - Top stories -
America Hits the Global Snooze Button
In an increasingly alarming world, the West can’t afford to rest for much longer.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Electric pulses help Melanie move her hand better 14 years after breaking neck
One patient who lost movement in her hand can now use it to scroll on a smartphone.BBC News - Top stories -
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
AP Global Top 20 Pollstar Week of 05/20/24ABC News - Entertainment -
As American global hegemony ends, multi-alignment rises
Unlike the rigid alliances of the Cold War, multi-alignment involves a strategic flexibility that empowers nations to navigate the complexities of a multipolar world.The Hill - Politics -
Gold's Global Rally Is Sparking a New Investor Class
Gold is hitting record highs— bucking long held trends for the commodity. WSJ breaks down the factors behind its rally and why that’s bringing in a new class of investors.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A Global Tax on Billionaires? Janet Yellen Says 'No'
The Treasury secretary came out against the proposed global levy, which proponents say would stop the rich from shifting wealth into countries where they can avoid paying the tax.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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Nvidia is seeing ‘insatiable’ demand, but these are the key questions
Investors are focused on the Blackwell ramp, prospect of an “air pocket” and margin trends.MarketWatch - Business -
Honda expects hybrid boom to last until end of decade
Consumers have turned to hybrids because of worries about EV costs and charging infrastructureFinancial Times - World -
End of Pandemic Bike Boom Has Cycle Shops Hitting the Skids
Bicycle sales shifted into high gear in 2020, but small retailers report a downhill slide, forcing them to discount inventory as customer demand flattens.Inc. - Business -
Doctor Who: Boom – season one episode three recap
Steven Moffat’s return to Doctor Who has alien planets, murderous AI – and Ncuti Gatwa trapped in an incredibly tense race against time. After two episodes, where Doctor Who seemed determined to greet any potential new Disney viewers with ...The Guardian - World -
A Deck Maker's $450 Million Bet on America's Renovation Boom
Trex is building a factory in Arkansas to boost its manufacturing capacity, and it is rolling out new lines of premium decking.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Caitlin Clark marketing boom is celebrated but also draws questions of race and equity
Caitlin Clark has attracted a new wave of support for WNBA players, but some question why veteran Black WNBA stars didn't get the same boost.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
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Nickel price surges as New Caledonia riots raise concerns over supply
Industrial metal critical in electric vehicle batteries climbs almost 7%Financial Times - Business -
Ukrainian ambassador Oksana Markarova says "no such thing as fast enough" in supplying weapons
Oksana Markarova, the Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S., tells "Face the Nation" that while the U.S. is supplying weapons, "there is no such thing as fast enough when we are up against such a bad enemy and we have to catch up for such a long pause ...CBS News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Honor of Kings gets a global rollout on June 20 on mobile
TiMi Studio Group and Level Infinite, both divisions of Tencent, have confirmed that Honor of Kings will have a global roll-out on June 20.VentureBeat - Tech -
China is a 'critical' global supplier, full decoupling may be impossible, survey shows
Chinese companies are growing more optimistic about a rise in trade exports as firms show no signs of fully decoupling from China, according to Allianz Trade.CNBC - Business - China -
Crypto Lender Genesis Global Gets Wind-Down Plan Approved
A bankruptcy judge approved a chapter 11 wind-down plan for Genesis that will pay back creditors about 77% of the same digital assets that they lent to the cryptocurrency lender before its bankruptcy filing.The Wall Street Journal - World - Crypto -
Global Economy Will Grow More Than Expected, U.N. Report Says
An update to January forecasts suggests the world's economic growth rate will hit 2.7 percent in 2024, thanks to a better U.S. outlook and improved prospects for some larger emerging economies.Inc. - Business -
Global investors wake up to cheap UK stocks as takeover activity rises
Jupiter Asset Management boss says London-listed shares are ‘cheapest they have been in 50 years’Financial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Pope Francis says "the globalization of indifference is a very ugly disease"
In a rare interview, Pope Francis answers questions on global conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, migrants in the U.S., sexual abuse in the church, and more during a conversation with Norah O'Donnell.CBS News - Top stories -
Global stocks hit record highs as more countries join in the rally
More global stocks are joining in the rally, and that’s a good thing — especially for U.S. markets.MarketWatch - Business -
Gina Rinehart tried to hide her portrait – it went global instead
Vincent Namatjira’s painting in the NGA of Australia’s richest woman has been seen by millions around the world, appearing on CNN and the BBC and getting the attention of Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon. . If Gina Rinehart was trying to make sure ...The Guardian - World -
2025 Mercedes-Benz Electric G 580 EV: A Reformed Gas-Guzzler, Reviewed
The gas-powered G-Wagen is an “iron butterfly of masculine misrule,” says Dan Neil. But what about the electric version?The Wall Street Journal - World -
easyJet Expects Summer Demand to Boost Earnings; Replaces CEO
EasyJet said its CFO, Kenton Jarvis, will replace the departing CEO Johan Lundgren early next year as it reported a narrower loss in the first-half ahead of a busy summer season.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Reddit-OpenAI deal highlights demand for social-media platform’s data
Reddit already has a longstanding partnership with Google, and more deals may be in the pipeline, says Deutsche Bank.MarketWatch - Business -
Trump demands drug test for Biden ahead of first debate
Former President Trump said he wants President Biden to be drug-tested before their first debate. “I'm gonna demand a drug test too, by the way,” Trump said at the Minnesota Republican Party’s Lincoln Reagan Dinner Friday. “I am, no I really am. I ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Why Wikileaks' Julian Assange faces US extradition demand
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange hopes to launch a new appeal.BBC News - Top stories -
Gold Futures Set New Record on China Debt, Rate-Cut Hopes and Geopolitical Fears
Gold futures reached a new record settlement as Chinese investors flock to safe havens, rate-cut hopes grow and geopolitical tensions mount.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Back From War, These I.D.F. Soldiers Demand New Leadership
Some reservists in the Israel Defense Forces who have returned home from war are joining the growing calls within Israel for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing coalition to step aside.The New York Times - World -
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Add to Gains on Weather, Storage Outlook
U.S. natural gas futures extended their three-weeklong rally with early season heat in Texas driving demand and prospects of a gradual reduction in inventory surpluses.The Wall Street Journal - World -