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Not just Nvidia: these power and cooling firms are riding the trillion-dollar data centre boom

 

Global artificial intelligence data centre construction is accelerating rapidly, creating massive infrastructure bottlenecks and driving unprecedented demand for specialized power and cooling equipment. Industry projections estimate nearly seven trillion dollars in global data-centre investments by 2030, significantly increasing pressure on electrical grids. Grid connection delays now range from twenty-four months...

BP appoints Ian Tyler as chair after ousting Manifold over governance, conduct concerns

 

British energy giant BP has appointed Ian Tyler as its permanent chairman, following the departure of Albert Manifold in May due to governance and conduct concerns. Tyler, the former CEO of building group Balfour Beatty, steps into the role immediately to stabilize leadership oversight. The board-level turmoil also resulted in...

Taiwan says its companies plan to invest another $20 billion in US

 

Taiwanese technology firms plan to invest an additional $20 billion in the United States, driven by growing global demand for artificial intelligence applications. Taiwan Economy Minister Kung Ming-hsin announced the pledge on Wednesday at the SEMICON trade show in Taipei alongside U.S. officials. The investment follows a comprehensive assessment conducted...

Ariana Grande steps out of the spotlight with gratitude at tour closing

 

Pop singer Ariana Grande completed her live touring schedule on Tuesday night with a final concert at London’s O2 Arena, marking the start of an extended hiatus from public-facing work and appearances. The performance concluded a 10-date residency in London and wrapped up her 41-date tour, which included legs across...

Defendant pleads not guilty in Charlie Kirk capital murder case

 

Defendant Tyler Robinson pleaded not guilty on Tuesday in a Provo, Utah court to charges of capital murder in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Utah District Court Judge Tony Graf ruled that prosecutors presented sufficient evidence to proceed with capital charges against the 23-year-old accused. Kirk, 31,...

Banks rush to swap higher-risk credit assets for BoE cash

 

British commercial banks are increasingly swapping higher-risk assets for central bank cash at the Bank of England (BoE), according to an analysis of public filings. On August 18, lenders pledged £1.9 billion in Level C collateral—the central bank’s highest-risk category—at the weekly Indexed Long-Term Repo auction, marking a three-fold increase...

Jamie Foxx Credits Daughter Corinne With Saving His Life After 2023 Stroke

 

Actor Jamie Foxx recently revealed that his eldest daughter, Corinne Foxx, played a pivotal role in saving his life following a severe medical emergency in April 2023. During an appearance on Keke Palmer’s podcast, the fifty-eight-year-old entertainer became emotional while discussing the health crisis that occurred while he was filming...

Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty (ankle) closer to return than 'some think'

 

Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek stated Tuesday that running back Ashton Jeanty is recovering faster than anticipated from an ankle injury, leaving open the possibility of his availability for the season opener against the Miami Dolphins. Jeanty, 22, sustained the injury during an indoor practice session on Aug....

Tropical Depression Unleashes Heavy Rain in Parts of Texas, Knocking Out Power to Thousands

 

Tropical Depression Edouard unleashed heavy rains and strong winds across southeastern Texas after making landfall near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana. The weakening system knocked out electricity for tens of thousands of residents, particularly impacting Jefferson, Orange, and Hardin counties. Utility companies deployed emergency repair crews, though high winds and flooded roadways...

US Urges Hands-Off Approach to AI Regulation at G20 Tech Meeting

 

The United States pressed G20 members to adopt a light regulatory approach toward artificial intelligence during a technology ministerial meeting in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. American officials argued that governments should avoid establishing broad new rules or oversight bodies that could hamper technological innovation. Advocating for a framework known as...