PJM May Cut Data Center Power to Avert Blackouts
PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. grid operator, is weighing plans to curtail power to data centers during peak demand to prevent widespread blackouts.
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Senate Confirms Jay Clayton as Intelligence Chief
The Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton, a former SEC chairman and federal prosecutor, to serve as Director of National Intelligence, capping a contentious confirm
EU Preps Record Sanctions on 1,600 Russia-Linked Firms
The EU is drafting its largest sanctions package yet, targeting more than 1,600 companies tied to Russia's war in Ukraine with combined turnover topping $20 bil
Japan’s Population Falls Below 120 Million Mark
Japan's population has dropped below 120 million for the first time in 42 years, official data shows, as a persistent birth crisis and aging society deepen.
AI Labs Are Buying and Shredding Millions of Rare Books
Anthropic, OpenAI and other AI labs are purchasing used and rare books in bulk, scanning every page, then destroying the originals to build training data.
AI Labs Are Buying and Shredding Millions of Rare Books
Anthropic, OpenAI and other AI labs are purchasing used and rare books in bulk, scanning every page, then destroying the originals to build training data.
Ed Zitron: Apple Will Watch AI Bubble Burst
Tech critic Ed Zitron argues Apple's cautious AI strategy could let it watch rivals suffer if the generative AI investment bubble collapses.
Japan Mall Collapse Kills Several After 7.1 Quake
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan on July 28, 2026, collapsing a shopping mall and killing multiple people as rescue crews search the rubble for survivors
EBay Settles Cyberstalking Case for $56 Million
eBay will pay $56 million to settle a lawsuit from a Massachusetts couple its executives terrorized in 2019 with spiders, a pig mask and threats.
Altman: AI Won’t Shorten Workweek, Humans Like Busy
Sam Altman says AI won't lead to a shorter workweek because people find purpose in being busy, even as automation reshapes jobs and productivity expectations.
