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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.

To Make AI Pay, Master 2 Power Traits

You must be insatiably curious and excel at managing process redesign.

Business - Inc. - October 16

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.

Business - The New York Times - October 16

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 ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

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.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 16

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 initiatives

World - Financial Times - October 17

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.

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.

World - The New York Times - October 17

AI Power Needs Fuel Demand for Nuclear Energy

Electricity providers are looking at revamping nuclear power generation as Big Tech energy needs increase.

Business - Inc. - October 17

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 ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

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.

Business - The New York Times - October 19

Passengers stuck on planes and homes without power

Northern Ireland Electricity restored power to more than 10,000 customers over the course of Sunday.

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.

Power, as well as price, matters in a well-run economy

That’s the lesson to take from both the founding of the Bretton Woods system 80 years ago and the Biden administration today

World - Financial Times - October 21

Vietnam Elects Luong Cuong as President, Reviving Power-Sharing Arrangement

The move restores a “four pillar” government structure that divides top-level duties to avoid the rise of a single strongman.

World - The New York Times - October 21

Cuba plunged into crisis by prolonged power blackouts

President warns against ‘vandalism’ after fuel shortages exacerbate economic struggles

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Meet Inc.’s 2024 Power Partners

The 359 businesses listed here make up your ultimate B2B company directory.

Business - Inc. - October 22

How This Female Founder Is Turning Footwear Into a Source of Power

Maral Kalinian’s innovative shoe startup Gaian Footwear marries fashion and function – and renewable energy.

Business - Inc. - October 22

New football regulator to be given power to tackle controversial 'parachute payments'

"Strengthened" legislation to establish an independent football regulator for the elite men's game in England is set to be introduced to parliament by the government.

A High-Profile Geneticist Is Launching a Fusion-Power Moonshot

Silicon Valley A-listers are funding Pacific Fusion, a startup that founding CEO Eric Lander says will have a full-scale demonstration system within a decade.

Tech - Wired - October 25

Mexico’s ruling party moves to limit power of judiciary

Legislation raises concerns over concentration of power in hands of presidency

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Elections test US power in Putin's backyard

Elections in Moldova and Georgia are testing the ability of the United States and European allies to stand up to Russian interference in small countries where democratic aspirations are clashing ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Canucks Jump Into NHL.com's Top 16 Power Rankings

The Vancouver Canucks have won three straight games and are ranked in the top 16 of NHL.com's Super 16.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

A party in power for 58 years pledges change for Botswana

World - Yahoo News - October 26

Anita Hill: Kamala Harris and the Power of Dignity

The insults hurled at Ms. Harris are a reminder of how Republican senators tried to shame me when I challenged Clarence Thomas’s fitness.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

College Football Power Rankings: Colorado makes its first appearance

Our college football experts break down how each team in our top 25 performed in Week 9.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Google's Cloud Business Powers Accelerating Revenue Growth

Google reported a 15% jump in year-over-year revenue driven by strong results in its cloud-computing division, boosting the company’s fortunes during a costly push into artificial intelligence.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29

Democrats are leaning on celebrity star power. Will it matter?

Kamala Harris has Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé

Entertainment - ABC News - October 30

The Papers on the Budget: 'Spending power' and 'nightmare on Downing Street'

Reactions to the Budget, which saw large rises in both tax and public spending, lead the papers.

Typhoon Kong-rey Makes Landfall in Taiwan With Powerful Winds

The Category 3 storm was the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit Taiwan in nearly 30 years, the government said.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

What would Harris and Trump do in power?

Economy, immigration, abortion and other top issues - here is where the two candidates stand.

Factors that could affect the balance of power in Congress

Republicans hold a slim majority in the House, while the Democrats' margin in the Senate is slimmer. Seats are being vacated, districts redrawn, and the pull of presidential candidates are all ...

10 power builders and brokers shaping Miami

The real-estate moguls, restaurant owners and non-profit organisers behind South Florida’s revival

World - Financial Times - November 2

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