Here's How Oracle's "Force Majeure" Changes the AI Data Center Thesis
The "force majeure" shows how complicated it has become to construct a data center on time.
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Despite the doom and gloom, Australia can't afford to write off AI
Australia may want AI to live up to its promise, but has just experienced how easily things can go wrong. The challenge now is figuring out how to harness one without getting blindsided by the other.
Brazil's Energy Mix Goes Green Even As Oil Production Climbs
Brazil is continuing to expand its renewable energy capacity thanks to favourable national policies and support from foreign investors.
Baldur’s Gate 3’s first act is a Tav graveyard — here's how I finally conquered act one syndrome
I finally beat Act One of Baldur's Gate 3 after multiple failed attempts.
Internet restricted after fighting breaks out in Ethiopia’s Tigray region
Internet and call services have been disrupted in Ethiopia’s northern region of Tigray following the outbreak of fighting this week between regional forces and the national army. Services provided by state-owned telecoms operator Ethio Telecom have been completely cut, although those from the smaller private firm Safaricom remain…
Why US chip controls took a back seat at the Xi-Trump summit
There is little question that Jensen Huang and Lisa Su, the heads of US semiconductor chip giants Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), had secured two of the best seats in the house at the White House state dinner on Thursday evening: at the head table alongside the two presidents and their wives.
'Protest everyone's right but minus Islamabad': Rana Sanaullah says 'practice' of marches to capital should end
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah contended on Saturday that everyone had a constitutional and legal right to protest, but Islamabad should be off-limits for demonstrations and urged people to “end the practice” of staging long marches and protests in the federal capital.
Seattle prosecutors mull hate crime charge for woman who bit circle in victim’s forehead
Suspect, charged with felony assault, under investigation for making racist and homophobic comments before attack A Seattle woman will need surgery for a gnarly wound, after a stranger, who called her…
Bulls weather Zebre storm in Parma to complete SA clean sweep in URC opening weekend
Paul de Wet's crucial 50-metre intercept try before half-time set the platform for a second-half onslaught, with the Bulls running in seven tries to comfortably dispatch Zebre.
Homes swept away, communities cut off as floods hit North East Gonja
At least 93 houses have collapsed, and more than 246 residents have been left without shelter following torrential rainfall in the district.
White House moves to block $810 million in funding through pocket rescission
The White House is moving to block $810 million in appropriated funds days before the fiscal year ends, drawing objections over the maneuver.
Ruto gets fresh 2027 backing in Mombasa as Cushite leaders launch voter registration drive
President William Ruto has received fresh political backing in Mombasa after leaders representing Cushite and pastoralist communities declared support for his 2027 re-election bid.
Russian strikes on Sumy kill 2, injure 23, including 4 children
The strikes hit several locations across the Sumy community, including a residential area, Sumy Oblast Governor Oleh Hryhorov said.
Appeals court says Ohio and Tennessee can regulate Kalshi under gambling laws
The 6th Circuit said Ohio and Tennessee can apply gambling laws to Kalshi, deepening a split that may reach the Supreme Court.
VIG's Strange Rule: The Highest-Yielding Dividend Growers Aren't Allowed In
That rule makes a lot of sense for this exchange-traded fund once you understand why it's in place.
Kylian Mbappé’s injury diagnosed as hyperextension of his left knee
- Kylian Mbappé injured his left knee during France's Nations League match against Turkey.
- Mbappé's injury is diagnosed as hyperextension, not good prognosis from coach Zinedine Zidane.
- Real Madrid's medical team to determine recovery timeline and treatment.
Kylian Mbappe out for two weeks or more with knee injury say Real
Mbappe out for two weeks or more with knee injury say Real
Injuries derail Toronto Tempo’s first WNBA season but players stay upbeat
- Toronto Tempo's inaugural WNBA season derailed by injuries
- Eight consecutive losses mark disappointing season end
- Head coach Sandy Brondello optimistic about future
Eno seeks stronger collaboration with PHED to ensure steady power supply in Akwa Ibom
Umo Eno, Akwa Ibom State Governor, has called for closer collaboration between the state government and the Port Harcourt Electricity read more Eno seeks stronger collaboration with PHED to ensure…
Chicago Bears QB Tyson Bagent returns to practice and could face Philadelphia on Monday
- Tyson Bagent returns to practice, cleared concussion protocol
- Could face Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night
- Caleb Williams out with hamstring injury
Meta says its rejection of ads promoting the new documentary about Elon Musk "was an error and the ads are being restored"; YouTube is also allowing the ads (Anthony Ha/TechCrunch)
At least two companies appear to be reversing their stance on whether to accept advertising for director Alex Gibney's upcoming documentary about Elon Musk.
Nigeria’s agriculture trade swings from N740 billion surplus to N56 billion deficit in H1 2026
Nigeria’s agricultural trade balance swung from a N740.27 billion surplus in the first half of 2025 to a N56.13 billion deficit in H1 2026, as exports declined sharply while imports remained…
LG tightens smart TV privacy as voice, AI enter Nigerian homes
LG Electronics is tightening privacy controls around its Smart TV ecosystem as voice-enabled technology, artificial intelligence and connected devices become read more LG tightens smart TV privacy as…
Here's How Many Shares of This 15%-Yielding Monthly Dividend Stock You'd Need to Cover Your Mortgage Payment
AGNC Investment invests in residential mortgages.
Everything Coming to Peacock in October
Peacock is going all-in on horror this month. A ton of scary movies are getting added to the service starting on October 1, including major franchises like Scream and Friday the 13th.
Reading fiction has unique benefits for language and empathy
What happens in your brain when you read? And can it help you navigate real life? This is what science tells us.
James Reyne has never been Australian Crawl's biggest fan
James Reyne still isn't sure why you love these songs, but he's starting to make peace with it.
Bangladesh Targets Up to $1 Billion in Debut Sovereign Bond Sale
Bangladesh is preparing to raise between $500 million and $1 billion through its maiden foreign-currency sovereign bond sale within the next three months, a senior government official said.
After two years of backlash, Microsoft seems to be dropping Copilot+ branding from its new laptops
The Surface line's CPV confirmed Microsoft's new laptops meet the hardware requirements, but lack the branding
Union: CDC Lost a Third of Its Workforce In One Year
A new report by the American Federation of Government Workers has documented a staggering level of staff attrition at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the first year of the Trump 2.0…
- CDC workforce reduced by a third in one year
- Two CDC units eliminated in 2025
- 98% of human resources personnel departed
High gold prices give jewellers a silver lining
- Soaring gold prices lead to increased silver demand in India
- Silver sales could reach 40% of jeweller's revenue during festivals
- Government eased silver import restrictions in July
Food safety vs public health: Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe calls for behaviour change
Mundhe said people frequently look at illnesses only from a healthcare perspective without considering whether the food and beverages they consume could be contributing to their health problems
OpenAI probes rogue AI activity on government sites
OpenAI is investigating incidents involving AI agents that accessed several government websites this summer. The incidents have raised concerns about the risks posed by increasingly autonomous AI…
Backlash over data centers tests Europe's AI ambitions
Massive data centers needed to run AI are triggering protests across Europe. Their operators counter that they boost digital sovereignty and energy independence.
Europe's data centers may drive digital sovereignty
Massive data centers needed to run AI are triggering protests across Europe. Their operators counter that they boost digital sovereignty and energy independence.
Data Center Operator Slapped With $1 Million Fine for Belching Noxious Gas Into Surrounding Community
"I'd be lying to say if I were surprised." The post Data Center Operator Slapped With $1 Million Fine for Belching Noxious Gas Into Surrounding Community appeared first on Futurism .
Wendy’s is closing more stores: See a list of doomed locations from a major franchisee in ongoing bankruptcy
A sprawling Wendy’s franchisee that sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this month could close as many as 30 restaurants over the next few weeks as part of a cash collateral agreement, new…
Indoor gardening improves mental health and quality of life for cancer patients
Tending to indoor hydroponic gardens may help cancer patients improve their mental health and quality of life. A recent study found that growing salad greens at home eased depression symptoms and…
A protein-degradation mechanism opens a new treatment route for an inherited arrhythmia
An international team has identified a protein-degradation mechanism that contributes to the development of an inherited form of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT), a disease that mainly affects children and young people.
Engineers teach spacecraft to 'dream' their way to the space station
Docking with the ISS may seem simple. However, actually doing so shows how difficult orbital mechanics can be. It's like traveling down a highway at 28,000 km/hr (17,000 mph) and parallel parking in an open garage on a multibillion-dollar laboratory traveling at the same speed.
Exercise and Cancer Survival; COVID Vaccine and Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
(MedPage Today) -- TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of…
Depression during pregnancy may shape a child’s development
Depression during pregnancy may have effects that reach beyond the mother’s own health.
- Depression during pregnancy may influence child development, according to British study
- Children with depressed mothers (with or without antidepressants) more likely to need extra support
- Study cautions against assuming antidepressants cause developmental issues
Birth control is changing!
Millions of women around the world could have more contraceptive choices following updated guidance from the World Health Organisation (WHO) on safe and effective family planning.
- WHO updates guidance to expand contraceptive choices for millions of women
- Continuous combined oral contraceptive pill use up to a year or six months
- Contraceptive implants lasting up to five years reduce replacement needs
Diabetes may raise cancer risk more than we realise
People living with type 2 diabetes may face a higher risk of developing cancer, and that gap appears to have widened over the past 25 years, according to a large Danish study presented at the European…
- People with type 2 diabetes have 12% higher cancer risk in men and 22% higher in women.
- Obesity-related cancers like colorectal and postmenopausal breast cancer contribute significantly.
- Recent rise in lung cancer among diabetic individuals noted.
I'm 21 and make up to $280,000 a month reselling sneakers. I don't see my friends much and still live at home.
Robbie Cartwright started reselling sneakers at 14. At 21, he hit $280,000 in monthly sales while still living with his parents.
- Robbie Cartwright, 21, earns up to $280,000 monthly reselling sneakers.
- Started reselling at 14, focusing it as main career in late teens.
- Prioritizes real estate investment over personal spending.
From dual currencies to crypto. Is Argentina a blueprint for the stablecoin future?
Mass crypto use isn't only due to the country's crises, as experts say new global factors point to a future where crypto and traditional currency coexist La entrada From dual currencies to crypto.
- Argentina's economic crises and inflation led to rapid cryptocurrency adoption.
- 12% of Argentina's population uses digital assets, compared to 7.5% in Venezuela and 3% in Peru.
- Argentina's experience with digital assets may serve as a blueprint for other countries.
Leofoto Armour LN-284CT + NB-40 review: what madness is this? A high-quality, full carbon fiber tripod kit that costs barely any more than the included ‘professional’ ball head
The Leofoto Armour LN-284CT + NB-40 is a full-featured tripod and dual-pan ball head that converts into a monopod, with an impossibly budget-friendly price tag
OpenAI expands review of model behavior after more rogue agent incidents emerge
OpenAI is conducting an extensive review of misaligned model activity after disclosures involving an Australian government portal and other websites.
Sparse layers of 10-nanometer silver particles boost CO production from CO₂
Electrolysis can reduce CO2 to CO, a raw material for chemical products such as fuels. Within the GreenQUEST project, an international team led by HZB chemist Prashanth Menezes has systematically…
Argentina Opens Trade Talks With the Emirates to Pull in Mining Money
Argentina and the United Arab Emirates have begun negotiating a trade and investment pact built around mining, energy and artificial intelligence.
How Cancun’s Airport Group Ended Up Running the Shops at LAX and JFK
Mexico's Cancun airport group has run the shops and restaurants inside LAX, O'Hare and JFK terminals since December 2025.
‘Godfather of AI’ explains how humanity could end: Even without a bad actor, AI ‘may derive subgoals that cause it to want to get rid of people’
"But at present, their main concern is not our well-being. Their main concern is to achieve whatever goal you give them."
September Full Moon 2026: See the Harvest Moon
Find out when to catch the peak of the September 2026 Full Moon and what it's called.
Beyond movement, the cerebellum may contribute to the anticipation of rewards
Over the course of their lives, humans and other animals can learn to connect specific actions or cues to a desirable outcome.
AI Finds So Many Linux Bugs, Canonical Changes to a Two-Week Stable Release Update Cycle
"Finding vulnerabilities faster also puts pressure on Linux distributions to fix and deliver patches faster," writes Slashdot reader BrianFagioli AI has transformed bug discovery from "a manual…
- AI accelerates Linux bug discovery, leading to a surge in CVEs.
- Canonical adopts a two-week stable release update cycle to address rapid vulnerability fixes.
- Users receive safe workarounds and hardening steps until patches are released.
Bill Gates' big AI warning: ‘Powerful enough to drive events leading to billion deaths’
“There’s never been a weapon as powerful as the combination of people with ill intent using the latest AI tools,” Gates said.
The strange, ancient bird hiding in Mexico’s cloud forests
The endangered horned guan is found only Guatemala and parts of Chiapas, but this strange and wonderful bird is worth seeing in the wild, writes Bob Pateman.
New study of Brazilian twins sheds light on the heritability of our creative confidence
A new behavioral genetics study of twins finds that about one-fifth of our belief in our own creativity is inherited. Ultimately, your unique individual experiences shape your creative confidence far more than your DNA.
A real-time look inside spacecraft heat shields during extreme heat conditions
When a spacecraft reenters Earth's atmosphere at hypersonic velocities, its protective heat shield faces extreme conditions, including temperatures beyond 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit (1,650 degrees Celsius). To survive, the shield relies on specialized materials that absorb heat as they degrade in a controlled process called ablation…
A Blow‑by‑Blow Account of What Would Happen If the Yellowstone Supervolcano Erupted Now
Would it be the end of humanity? The post A Blow‑by‑Blow Account of What Would Happen If the Yellowstone Supervolcano Erupted Now appeared first on Nautilus .