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World - The New York Times
How Powerful Is North Korea’s Military?
The North’s nuclear forces have been the focus of global concern. But its conventional military is vast and empowered — even if it is hobbled by shortages, corruption and isolation.10 hours ago - North Korea -
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Top stories - NBC News
South Carolina to build state's first individual monument honoring an African American
South Carolina is preparing to put up its first individual statue for an African American on its Statehouse lawn, honoring Robert Smalls.22 hours ago -
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Top stories - The New York Times
The A.I. Power Grab
Big tech companies say A.I. can help solve climate change, even as it’s driving up their emissions and raising doubts about their climate goals.2 days ago -
World - ABC News
Taiwan again rejects South African demand to move its representative office
Taiwan has rejected South Africa’s demand that it move its representative office in the country from the capital, Pretoria, to the commercial center of Johannesburg2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Hurricane Oscar hits Cuba as it struggles with power outage
Millions of people are still without power, with food rotting in fridges and no water supply in many homes.3 days ago - Oscars -
Top stories - BBC News
Passengers stuck on planes and homes without power
Northern Ireland Electricity restored power to more than 10,000 customers over the course of Sunday.3 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Cossa, Lombardi Power Griffins Win
Powered by two goals from Amadeus Lombardi and 29 saves from Sebastian Cossa, the Grand Rapids Griffins beat the Manitoba Moose 2-1 Saturday night4 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Big Tech’s dash for nuclear power
The take-off of AI will fuel a surge in demand for electricity4 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
The power and the perils of Trump’s ‘flow state’
The former president’s latest town hall was a spectacle even by the standards of modern American politics4 days ago - Donald Trump -
Business - The New York Times
The Powerful Companies Driving Local Drugstores Out of Business
The biggest pharmacy benefit managers are profiting by systematically underpaying independent drugstores, creating “pharmacy deserts” across the country.5 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
'You can't show weakness' - why African leaders maintain secrecy around their health
There is a long history of African leaders hiding or lying about their health to keep rivals at bay.5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Major outage leaves all of Cuba without power
A major power outage has left Cuba without power. The Ministry of Energy and Mines posted on the social platform X at 12:35 p.m. EDT Friday informing the public the National Electricity System ...6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
African football’s governing body found to have $16m in expenses missing from accounts
Auditors’ review said to have shown missing expenses It would put losses for year to 30 June 2023 at $25.4m The Confederation of African Football’s audit and compliance committee has claimed ...6 days ago -
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Business - Inc.
AI Power Needs Fuel Demand for Nuclear Energy
Electricity providers are looking at revamping nuclear power generation as Big Tech energy needs increase.October 17 - Artificial Intelligence -
World - The New York Times
Egypt Replaces Its Powerful Spy Chief, a Key Gaza Mediator
Gen. Abbas Kamel, a longtime confidant of Egypt’s president, oversaw the country’s most important international relationships and helped maintain the president’s authoritarian grip.October 17 -
World - The Guardian
Netherlands mulls sending rejected African asylum seekers to Uganda
Critics say plan mooted by coalition government led by Geert Wilders’ far-right Freedom party is ‘totally unfeasible’. The Dutch coalition government, headed by Geert Wilders’ far-right Freedom ...October 17 -
Top stories - BBC News
Government to give magistrates more sentencing powers
Magistrates in England and Wales will be able to jail offenders for up to 12 months from November to stop cases clogging up crown courts.October 17 -
Top stories - The New York Times
The Power of Government Policies
The U.S. has the capacity to address its biggest problems. Whether it does is a different matter.October 17 -
World - Financial Times
England’s mayors in diplomacy dance to shift balance of power
Officials hope summits involving regions and centre can lead to devolution of decision-making and growth initiativesOctober 17 -
Politics - The Hill
Supreme Court allows Biden plan on power plants
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Supreme Court paves way for Biden climate rule for power plants The Supreme Court declined Wednesday to block a Biden ...October 16 - Joe Biden -
Business - The New York Times
Amazon, Google and Microsoft Are Investing in Nuclear Power
Large technology companies are investing billions of dollars in nuclear energy as an emissions-free source of electricity for artificial intelligence and other businesses.October 16 - Google -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Amazon Joins Big Tech's Foray Into Nuclear Power
The internet giant is part of a $500 million investment to help bring small, modular reactors on to the grid.October 16 - Amazon -
Business - Inc.
To Make AI Pay, Master 2 Power Traits
You must be insatiably curious and excel at managing process redesign.October 16 -
World - The New York Times
Therapeutic Food Shortage Puts African Children at Risk of Starvation, U.N. Agency Says
Supplies of a highly nutritious treatment are running out, according to UNICEF.October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Google turns to nuclear to power AI data centres
The tech giant says it will use energy from small reactors to power its use of artificial intelligence.October 15 - Google -
Top stories - BBC News
Burning rubbish now UK’s dirtiest form of power
Nearly half of waste is now burned for energy, but BBC analysis finds it is as dirty as coal.October 15 -
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Top stories - The New York Times
A Reporter’s Shield Law Is Vital to Prevent Abuses of Power
The PRESS Act has unanimous support in the House, but a few senators are blocking it.October 15 -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
Google Backs New Nuclear Plants to Power AI
Startup Kairos Power plans to build small reactors to help supply electricity to the tech company’s data centers.October 14 - Google -