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Google signs deal with nuclear company as data center power demand surges
Google is the latest tech company to turn to nuclear energy as power demand from data centers surges.Business - CNBC - October 15 -
Why the US is sending Israel a powerful Thaad anti-missile system
The move has been the focus of attention as it involves putting American boots on the ground in Israel.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Google becomes the latest tech giant to strike a nuclear-power deal for AI
Amazon, Microsoft and Oracle all have nuclear arrangements of their own as tech companies seek clean-energy solutions for AI’s massive power needs.Business - MarketWatch - October 14 -
Google to buy nuclear power for AI datacentres in ‘world first’ deal
Tech company orders six or seven small nuclear reactors from California’s Kairos Power. Business live – latest updates Google has signed a “world first” deal to buy energy from a fleet of ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Over 90% of power restored in parts of Florida ravaged by Hurricane Milton
As Florida cleans up and digs out after Hurricane Milton, things are looking a bit brighter in some of the hardest hit places. While some neighborhoods still do not have power, electricity has been ...Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
Helene, Milton latest death toll, power outage updates
At least 268 people died after Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton ravaged parts of the U.S., CBS News confirms. Thousands remain without power in the South. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and ...Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
As IV shortage continues, U.S. invokes wartime power to speed recovery
Hospitals nationwide are postponing procedures after Hurricane Helene wrecked a major IV fluids factory in North Carolina.Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
Hurricane Helene survivors still without power, homes destroyed by mud
Some Chimney Rock residents are finally getting access to their homes and are finding that mud and floods destroyed entire communities, roads and power equipment in North Carolina following ...Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
NFL Power Rankings: Where things stand after a wild Week 6
Detroit's Super Bowl dreams took a hit when it lost Aidan Hutchinson, while NY tried to breathe new life into its own chase by adding Davante Adams.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15 -
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Wealthy non-doms lobby UK for Italian-style tax regime
Push for Budget reforms to allow foreign residents to pay tiered charges amid fears of exodus of richBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
Yankees chase Guardians ace Tanner Bibee early, secure 6-3 win for 2-0 ALCS series lead
The series shifts to Cleveland with the Guardians in desperate need of a victory.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15 -
The powerful Indian gangster pulling strings from behind bars
Lawrence Bishnoi has been linked to high-profile murders in India. Now Canada accuses him of crimes on their soil.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
Brussels seeks powers to block ‘killer acquisitions’ in Europe and beyond
Reforms would allow EU regulator to intervene on takeover deals where companies try to stymie smaller rivalsBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Meet the Powerful Female Founders Who Are Standing With Kamala Harris
Some Silicon Valley tech bros are backing the former president. But there’s a female founder consortium founded by Dee Poku, which includes some pretty big names, that is now campaigning for Kamala ...Business - Inc. - October 16 -
Menendez brothers’ family to push for their release in ‘powerful show of unity’
Over a dozen family members traveling to Los Angeles for news conference as prosecutors review new evidence. The extended family of Erik and Lyle Menendez will advocate for the brothers’ release ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Amazon buys stake in nuclear energy developer in push to power data centres
Citadel’s Ken Griffin takes part in X-energy’s $500mn fundraising alongside ecommerce groupBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Amazon and Google's plans for fueling data centers: Nuclear power
Amazon on Wednesday said it's investing in small nuclear reactors, two days after Google announced its own nuclear plans.Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Supreme Court declines to block Biden's climate rule for power plants — for now
The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to block a Biden administration rule setting climate standards for power plants — but hinted it could take up the case at a later time. The high court ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Big Tech turns to nuclear energy to power AI boom
Major technology companies are increasingly turning to nuclear energy as they attempt to keep up with the vast energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI) without derailing their highly ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Supreme Court Allows E.P.A. to Limit Power Plant Emissions
It was a provisional victory for the Biden administration, whose climate initiatives have been stymied. A challenge to the rule at issue is still moving through a lower court.Top stories - The New York Times - October 17 -
Supreme Court allows EPA to enforce power plant emission limits
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court said it will allow the Environmental Protection Agency to enforce new greenhouse gas emissions limits for power plants. Michael Gerrard, a professor at Columbia ...Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Cuba Suffers Mass Blackout as Energy Crisis Deepens
The Communist government ordered the closure of nonvital activities hours to avoid power grid collapse.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 18 -
Ivory Coast dissolves student unions after deaths and a police raid
The government of Ivory Coast has announced a ban on all student union associations following the death of two students and the arrest of 17 suspectsWorld - ABC News - October 18 -
Cuba Suffers Blackout After Power Plant Failure Near Havana
The Cuban government had just announced emergency measures to reduce electricity use — then the power went out across the entire nation.World - The New York Times - October 19 -
SEC newcomers represent major challenges to league powers South Carolina, LSU
South Carolina and LSU have two major new challengers for Southeastern Conference supremacy.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 17 -
Cuba suffers complete blackout after national electrical power grid fails
Most businesses were closed on Friday as officials blamed deteriorating infrastructure and fuel shortages for failure. Cuba restored a trickle of power to its grid by mid-evening on Friday, ...World - The Guardian - October 18
