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Microsoft signs deal to invest more than $10 billion on renewable energy capacity to power data centers
Microsoft and Brookfield Asset Management will develop 10.5 gigawatts of renewable energy, in a deal they describe as the largest of its kind.CNBC - Business - Microsoft -
Shell Beat Forecasts on Improved Asset Utilization
Citi said Shell’s beat to first-quarter net income was for the most part driven by better utilization across key assets—such as the Prelude LNG platform, the Pennsylvania ethylene plant and U.S. refining—and aided a little by positive trading in ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
Poland probes state oil group’s Swiss subsidiary for alleged Hizbollah links
Orlen Trading Switzerland investigated for losses on trades and potential connections to Iran-backed groupFinancial Times - World -
Microsoft to power data centres with big Brookfield renewables deal
Purchase of 10.5GW of electricity highlights rising energy needs of AI and cloud computingFinancial Times - Business - Microsoft -
The Mysterious ‘Dark’ Energy That Permeates the Universe Is Slowly Eroding
Physicists call the dark energy that drives the universe “the cosmological constant.” Now the largest map of the cosmos to date hints that this mysterious energy has been changing over billions of years.Wired - Tech -
From Risk to Resilience: Managing Data Security in AI-Driven Enterprises
Strategies to fortify defenses and prioritize data security in the age of artificial intelligence.Inc. - Business -
Amazon profit more than triples, topping Wall Street expectations
Amazon surpassed analyst expectations for revenue and earnings in the first quarter.CNBC - Business - Amazon -
AMD CEO foresees sustained growth driven by insatiable demand for AI
AMD CEO Lisa Su said it's an exciting time for the industry as the widespread deployment of AI is driving demand for computing power.VentureBeat - Tech -
Amazon Sales Surge as Company Focuses on AI
The company reported record first-quarter sales as the AI boom powered growth in its cloud-computing unit, helping Amazon continue to shake off last year’s postpandemic slump.The Wall Street Journal - Business - Amazon -
Environmental Law Revamp to Speed Clean Energy, Infrastructure Project Approvals
An overhaul of the National Environmental Policy Act promises faster greenlighting of solar andwind sites, as well as semiconductor manufacturing.Inc. - Business -
Energy Dept. Releases New Efficiency Rules for Water Heaters and Other Appliances
The Biden administration is tightening efficiency rules for water heaters, stoves and other appliances, and conservative politicians are dialing up their criticisms.The New York Times - Top stories -
Hydrogen Offers Germany a Chance to Take a Lead in Green Energy
A subsidiary of ThyssenKrupp, Germany’s venerable steel producer, is landing major deals for a device that makes the clean-burning gas from water.The New York Times - Business -
Energy Dept. Releases New Efficiency Rules for Water Heaters and Other Appliances
The Biden administration is tightening efficiency rules for water heaters, stoves and other appliances, and conservative politicians are dialing up their criticisms.The New York Times - World -
Biden administration gives more than $26 million in clean energy grants
The Biden administration said Wednesday that it will give more than $26.9 million in grants in support of clean energy projects across the country. “Energy efficient upgrades are a surefire way to bring down costs and shore up resiliency for ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Energy Dept. Releases New Efficiency Rules for Water Heaters and Other Appliances
The Biden administration is tightening efficiency rules for water heaters, stoves and other appliances, and conservative politicians are dialing up their criticisms.The New York Times - Science -
Energy Dept. Aims to Speed Up Permits for Power Lines
The Biden administration has expressed growing alarm that efforts to fight climate change could falter unless the electric grids are quickly expanded.The New York Times - Science -
Amazon reports strong 1Q results driven by its cloud-computing unit and Prime Video ad dollars
Amazon has reported strong results for the first quarterABC News - Tech -
Cannabis stocks surge as Biden administration moves to reclassify marijuana
Stocks linked to cannabis surged on an otherwise down day for the market.CNBC - Business - Joe Biden -
Amazon Sales Surge as Company Trains Focus on Artificial Intelligence
The company reported record first-quarter sales as the AI boom powered growth in its cloud-computing unit, helping Amazon continue to shake off last year’s post-pandemic slump.The Wall Street Journal - World -
New research shows how a surge of anger could raise heart attack risk
Is anger linked to heart attacks? New research finds that a bout of anger impairs blood vessel function which can raise the risk of atherosclerosis, which in turn raises heart disease risk.NBC News - Top stories -
Surge in maritime violence boosts demand for private security forces
Shipowners pay for advice and armed guards as navies unable to fully protect vessels from pirates and Houthi attacksFinancial Times - Business -
Fallout 4 Mods That Remove Next-Gen Update Are Surging In Popularity
Bethesda dropped Fallout 4's next-gen update earlier in April, and it's fair to say that it's garnered a mixed reception from players--mostly thanks to technical issues and mod compatibility problems. Now, PC mods that remove the next-gen update ...GameSpot - Tech -
Nvidia-backed GPU cloud provider CoreWeave surges to $19 billion valuation
CoreWeave intends to set up more of its clouds full of graphics processing units in more places around the world as it goes up against Amazon and Google.CNBC - Business -
Yen surges against U.S. dollar amid fears of further intervention
Japan’s yen violently strengthened against the U.S. dollar late Wednesday, sparking suspicions of intervention by Japanese authorities.MarketWatch - Business -
As India votes, misinformation surges on social media: 'The whole country is paying the price'
Misinformation about India's election is surging online as the world's most populous country votesABC News - World - India -
Mexico proudly controls its energy but could find it hard to reach its climate goals
Mexico's taking control of its oil from U.S. and British companies is taught in schools and celebrated every yearABC News - World - Climate -
'Basel III' bank rules could pose unexpected threat to Biden's green energy plans
Renewable energy groups and congressional Democrats are raising alarms about potential harm to clean energy goals from a proposed banking regulation.CNBC - Business - Joe Biden -
Adjustable-rate mortgage demand surges to highest level this year as 30-year rate keeps climbing
Mortgage applications fell 2.3% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage is 7.29%.MarketWatch - Business -
Ricciardo opens up on criticism in fickle world of F1, surge of popularity in U.S. and more
Daniel Ricciardo talks about the pressures of Formula 1, struggles he's facing and why he loves American sports.ESPN - Sports -
U.S. crude oil falls to $79 a barrel, seven-week low as stockpiles surge on lackluster demand
A raft of data has demonstrated that inflation is proving stubborn, consumer confidence is falling and the U.S. economy is growing more slowly than expected.CNBC - Business -
Kevlar, Tyvek parent DuPont’s stock surges after big profit beat, raised outlook
CEO Ed Breen says results confirm that electronics business is now past the bottom, and “on road to recovery.”MarketWatch - Business -
Interest earned by big UK high street banks on BoE reserves surges to £9.2bn
MP highlights scale of lenders’ ‘unanticipated income’ in 2023, but acknowledges some progress towards better savings rates for consumersFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Interest earned by big UK high street banks on BoE reserves surges to £9.2bn
MP highlights scale of lenders’ ‘unanticipated income’ in 2023, but acknowledges some progress towards better savings rates for consumersFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
UK households cut back on beer, meat and domestic appliances after prices surge
FT analysis of official data points to impact of cost of living crisis on consumptionFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom