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Chicago mayor seeks to block data center expansion: ‘We are not for sale’

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposed a data center expansion moratorium ordinance, saying that the city is “open for business” but “not for sale.” The ordinance acts as a 12-month temporary pause to give city officials time to develop long-term policies concerning energy and pollution risks for Chicagoans. It will be referred to a Chicago City...

Chicago mayor seeks to block data center expansion: ‘We are not for sale’

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Israel's start-up ecosystem: What is driving growth in 2026

Israeli tech is drawing larger rounds in 2026 as cyber, AI infrastructure, deep tech and global exits reshape the start-up economy.

  • Israel's start-up economy grew in 2026 despite selective capital growth.
  • $7.633 billion raised in H1, with $4.228 billion in Q2 alone.
  • Larger companies becoming more selective in investments.

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