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Workers repair power lines in Austin, Texas, United States, Wednesday, February 18, 2021.Thomas Ryan Allison | Thomas Ryan Allison Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe rapid expansion of data centers in Texas has increased demand for electricity in the winter, increasing the risk of supply shortages that could lead to subzero power outages. The Lone Star State is attracting tremendous demand for data centers, driven by abundant renewable energy and natural gas resources and a business-friendly environment. For example, OpenAI is developing its flagship Stargate campus in Abilene, about 240 miles west of Dallas-Forth Worth. The campus could require up to 1.2…
As the end of the year approaches, it’s a good time to make sure your tax office is in order. This is especially important for crypto investors given the new IRS intermediary reporting requirements for transactions after January 1, 2025.The IRS typically treats virtual currencies as assets similar to stocks and real estate, so selling virtual currencies can result in capital gains or losses. And while crypto investors should always have a good record, new reporting requirements have given them an even more compelling reason to do so. That’s because brokerages now have to submit what’s called a Form 1099-DA.…
AP — A grizzly bear attacked a group of children and teachers on a boardwalk in British Columbia, Canada, injuring 11 people, two seriously. The attack occurred Thursday afternoon in Bella Coola, 700 kilometers (435 miles) northwest of Vancouver. The Nuxalk Nation said the “aggressive bear” remained on the loose Thursday night and police and conservation officers were called to the scene. “Officers are armed. Stay indoors and stay off the highways,” the tribe said in a social media post. Emergency Medical Services spokesman Brian Twaites said two people were seriously injured and two others suffered serious injuries. Others were…
Sky Sports supports the White Ribbon Campaign (WRC), a global movement of men and boys working to end male violence against women and girls.November 25th of each year is Worldwide White Ribbon Day and United Nations Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.Sky Sports is proud to continue supporting White Ribbon, England and Wales’ leading charity working with men and boys to end violence against women and girls.White Ribbon’s mission is to create a culture where abuse is never tolerated and everyone plays a role in countering harmful attitudes and behaviors. By supporting this campaign, we strengthen our commitment…
My wife and I recently celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary. To celebrate, I asked couples who have been married for 40, 50, and even 60 years a simple question. “What advice would you give your younger self about relationships?” Participants ranged from a couple in their mid-60s who had just celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary to a 99-year-old couple who had just celebrated 66 years of happiness with their bride. This advice encapsulates the wisdom gleaned from over 500 years of these beautiful relationships. Here are 25 pieces of relationship advice everyone should hear. Tell your partner you love them…
World leaders on Saturday expressed concern over a U.S. peace plan for Ukraine seen as favoring Russia, saying “additional work” is needed as they push for a coordinated response to the proposal. European powers were caught off guard by the plan, which included significant concessions to Russia and was developed with little input from Ukraine or Europe. While welcoming the US efforts, the leaders highlighted “proposed restrictions on Ukraine’s military” as an area of particular concern in the draft text. “We reiterate that the implementation of the European Union-related elements and NATO-related elements requires the consent of EU and NATO…
Saturday’s newspaper top news and transfer rumors… premier leagueOn-loan goalkeeper Andre Onana remains determined to regain his place as Manchester United’s first choice after returning from Trabzonspor – i Paper Manchester United have an impressive three-man shortlist of Adam Wharton, Elliott Anderson and Carlos Baleva to strengthen their midfield – The Sun Use Chrome Browser for a more accessible video player Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton talks about his playing style, career ambitions and playing for Oliver Glasner. Casemiro’s one-year option at Old Trafford will not be triggered and Jadon Sancho, one of United’s highest-paid earners at £250,000-a-week, will be released…
In some big cities, it may be nearly impossible to live alone on a $2,000 housing budget, while in others you can afford up to three bedrooms.The national average rent for a studio apartment listed on Apartments.com in October was $1,699 per month, and the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment was $1,887 per month, according to data collected and analyzed by Apartments.com in its November report. Of the 25 most populous U.S. cities, New York, Boston, and the California cities of San Francisco, San Diego, and San Jose were the most expensive. The average rent for a studio apartment…
Startup Figure AI is developing general-purpose humanoid robots.Diagram AIFigure AI, NvidiaThe company, which is backed by a developer of humanoid robots, has been sued by its former head of product safety, alleging he was wrongfully fired after warning executives that its robots were “strong enough to crush a human skull.”Chief robot safety engineer Robert Grundel is the plaintiff in the lawsuit filed Friday in federal court in the Northern District of California. Gruendel’s lawyer describes his client as a whistleblower who was fired in September just days after filing “the most direct and documented safety complaint.”The lawsuit was filed two…
Coventry City’s biggest setback so far this season could also have been their biggest positive.Frank Lampard’s side suffered a scare as their 12-match unbeaten run came to an end on Halloween against Wrexham. “I get asked a lot about winning runs, so that probably helped me more than anyone else,” Lampard told Sky Sports. Saturday, November 22nd 11am 12:30pm kickoff “When the results pile up, you start thinking about the risks of overconfidence and complacency. This loss was a reminder that the game is difficult if you are not fully focused, especially away from home.””We all understood it, but going…