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Demand for new AI data centers is skyrocketing, but you can’t build them yourself. Big Tech is pouring billions of dollars into building these specialized facilities with four hyperscalers. alphabet, microsoft, metaand Amazonwill spend nearly $700 billion in combined capital investment this year to fund these developments. Last month, Amazon announced it would spend $12 billion to build a new AI data center in Louisiana. This will create 540 full-time jobs on site, as well as 1,700 roles including electricians, technicians and security specialists. Last year, Meta invested $27 billion in joint ventures with blue owl capital The giant Hyperion…
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference at the Federal Reserve Building in Washington, DC, January 28, 2026. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty ImagesFederal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said he intends to continue as head of the central bank unless his successor, Kevin Warsh, is approved by the end of his term in May, as required by law.Separately, Powell said he would not leave his board position until the Department of Justice’s investigation into him is “secured with transparency and finality,” which technically extends into early 2028.Powell said at a news conference Wednesday that he…
US President Donald Trump is facing mounting global criticism for starting Israel’s war against Iran, but he also faces a battle at home with opposition lawmakers who challenge his authority to wage the conflict.Democrats say Republican Trump mistakenly sidelined Congress to start a war with Iran without explaining why or what the United States’ ultimate goal is. The Trump administration said it had the right to order emergency measures in “self-defense” against an “imminent threat” from Iran.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listOn February 28, when the United States and Israel launched their attack on Iran, President Trump described…
The extraordinary ruling stripping Senegal of its AFCON title and awarding it to Morocco two months later is unprecedented. Here we answer key questions and consider the potential implications…Why was that decision made?The Confederation of African Football (CAF)’s appeals committee has found that Senegal left the pitch in breach of AFCON regulations during the final on January 18 after Morocco were awarded a controversial penalty. A number of Senegal’s players, led by coach Pape Thiau, left the field and the match was delayed for approximately 17 minutes, but captain Sadio Mane convinced them to return to the team. Brahim Dias…
Qarshi Market “Will Iran effectively close the Strait of Hormuz for more than 7 days?” This photo illustration taken in Chania, Greece on March 9, 2026 shows the Qarshi logo displayed on a smartphone screen and a laptop computer screen in the background.Nicholas Cocobris | Null Photo | Getty ImagesThe Arizona Attorney General’s Office has filed misdemeanor criminal charges against Mr. Carsi, accusing the betting platform of operating an illegal gambling and election gambling operation in the state. Although this is the first time criminal charges have been filed against Carsi, the company has been embroiled in multiple lawsuits and…
The Meta Horizon World logo appears on a smartphone screen with the Meta logo in the background on August 9, 2024 in Chania, Greece.Nicholas Cocobris | Null Photo | Getty Imagesmeta announced Tuesday that it is shutting down Horizon Worlds, the virtual reality social network for the Quest VR headset that was once the keystone to the Metaverse.Meta announced on its community blog that the Horizon Worlds app will be removed from the Quest store at the end of March and completely removed from VR on June 15th. After that date, it will only be available as a standalone mobile…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials expect Iran war to worsen inflation Although there will be little impact on economic growth this year, it still expects to cut key interest rates once in 2026.For now, Fed policymakers on Wednesday left short-term interest rates unchanged for the time being. Second consecutive year of talks Approximately 3.6%. “The impact of developments in the Middle East on the U.S. economy is unclear,” the central bank said in a statement.Still, by maintaining their forecast for interest rate cuts this year and next (the same as in December), central bank policymakers appear to be anticipating…
US President Donald Trump has waived more than 100 years of shipping laws to curb soaring fuel costs as the US and Israel continue their war against Iran.The White House on Wednesday activated a 60-day waiver to lift the Jones Act, which allows foreign-flagged ships to transport cargo to U.S. ports.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listGenerally, under the Jones Act, goods transported between U.S. ports must be carried on U.S.-built, U.S.-flagged, and mostly U.S.-owned vessels. The requirement, which would severely limit the number of tankers available for domestic shipping, has the support of maritime industry unions.Those industry groups…
Zuffa Boxing boss Dana White has vowed to deliver the biggest fights in boxing while signing the “best fighters in the world” after announcing a landmark new UK broadcast deal with Sky Sports. The multi-year deal will see at least five shows a year on the UK mainland, ushering in a new era of sport on Sky. Zuffa Boxing was launched in 2025 and is led by UFC President and CEO Dana White and WWE President and TKO Director Nick Khan. “This is not rocket science. We want to have the best possible fights with the best fighters in the…
The team behind Cove, a Sequoia-backed startup working on AI-powered collaboration boards, has joined Microsoft, according to an email sent to customers announcing Cove’s end of service. Cove was founded in late 2023 by Stephen Chau, Andy Szybalski, and Mike Chu, who worked on Google Maps features such as Street View. The startup raised a $6 million seed round in 2024 from Sequoia Capital, Elad Gil, Homebrew, Adverb, Scott Belsky, and Lenny Rachitsky. The tool was an infinite whiteboard on which the AI could generate different blocks for tasks such as travel planning. The founders felt that AI’s chat interface…