Technology and industry experts will testify Thursday morning before a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee panel on how artificial intelligence can be used to promote innovation and tackle affordability issues. The event comes at a time when data centers, rapidly developing AI and the emerging technology's influence on the job market have been top-of-mind for voters ahead of the midterms. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill and the Trump administration have also grappled with how to effectively use and regulate AI. #ai #senate #urbanaffairs #trump
The reboot highlights a dire problem for the country's nuclear program. Japan is running out of space to store spent nuclear fuel and lacks plans for radioactive waste disposal.
On March 1, 1579, Sir Francis Drake’s ship the Golden Hind intercepted the Spanish treasure galleon Nuestra Señora de la Concepción off the coast of Peru. The Spanish ship was carrying an enormous cargo of gold, silver, jewels, and other valuables from the South American colonies back to Spain. Drake captured the ship with almost no resistance. The haul included: -26 tons (about 26,000 kg) of silver -80 pounds (36 kg) of gold -13 chests of silver coins (reales) -Jewels, a golden crucifix, and other valuables The total value of the haul was estimated at hundreds of millions of dollars in today’s dollars. The cargo was transferred to the Golden Hind. Drake, in accordance with the practice at the time, kept some for himself and his…Open
President Trump has confirmed there will be major military strikes on Iran on Thursday night, and outlined a strategy to seize key Iranian oil infrastructure, such as Kharg Island.
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced on Thursday morning that U.S. forces will strike Iran “VERY HARD” on Thursday night. The U.S. and Iran have already exchanged a series of smaller blows over recent days, with tensions escalating following the downing of a U.S. military helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz. Notably, Trump also indicated that he plans to take control of Kharg Island, Iran’s offshore oil export hub, and other Iranian oil infrastructure, which would introduce elements of a land war to the conflict for the first time. KEY QUOTE: “The United States will be hitting Iran (Whose Navy, Air Force, Radar, Anti Aircraft, and all other forms of Defense, together with most of its offensive…Open
Amazon says its data centers use water more efficiently than the industry average and is urging others to improve as scrutiny of data centers intensifies. Why it matters: Water use has emerged as one of the biggest pressure points in the AI data center buildout, pushing companies like Amazon to publicly defend their efforts. Driving the news: Amazon revealed Thursday it was 75% of the way toward its 2030 goal — first set in 2022 — to replenish more water into communities with its data centers than it's consuming. - The tech giant also said its data centers are seven times more water-efficient than the industry average. Friction point: Roughly 70% of Americans oppose building data centers in their communities, with water use for…
Amazon says its data centers use water more efficiently than the industry average and is urging others to improve as scrutiny of data centers intensifies. Why it matters: Water use has emerged as one of the biggest pressure points in the AI data center buildout, pushing companies like Amazon to publicly defend their efforts. Driving the news: Amazon revealed Thursday it was 75% of the way toward its 2030 goal — first set in 2022 — to replenish more water into communities with its data centers than it's consuming. - The tech giant also said its data centers are seven times more water-efficient than the industry average. Friction point: Roughly 70% of Americans oppose building data centers in their communities, with water use for…Open
U.S. applications for jobless aid rose modestly last week, but remain at a historically low level despite economic headwinds brought on by the war in Iran
Tim Howard is a U.S. men’s national soccer team legend and the most capped goalkeeper in history. "The Secretary of Defense" shares insights on the U.S. hosting the World Cup this year, the evolution of soccer in America and his experiences with EA Sports. Learn how Howard sees the sport growing in the U.S., the impact of video games on fan engagement and Howard's personal journey from player to commentator.
The United States launched a second round of airstrikes on Iran on Thursday morning after President Donald Trump warned that Tehran would “pay the price” for stalled negotiations, and Iran responded with strikes targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. The new strikes come as consumer prices hit a high. #Iranwar #Trump #inflation
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin will speak with reporters Thursday morning about the Trump administration's efforts to protect unaccompanied migrant children. The joint press conference comes as the administration has faced scrutiny over President Trump‘s sweeping immigration enforcement and deportation agenda. It also comes a day after the president signed a bill funding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol through 2029. #toddblanche #markwaynemullin #trumpadministration
