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Lonestar is reaching for the moon in its quest to place the first physical data center on the lunar landscape. The startup will use SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket to launch a data center late next month by integrating it with Intuitive Machines' moon lander, Athena.
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Lonestar's moonshot: Firm aims to place data center on lunar surface
Lonestar Data Holdings is reaching for the moon in its quest to place the first physical data center on the lunar landscape.
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January 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Donald Trump pardoned about 1,500 of his supporters who attacked the U.S. Capitol four years ago as he moved swiftly to impose his will on the U.S. government just hours after reclaiming the presidency on Monday.
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Triumphant Trump returns to White House, launching new era of upheaval
Donald Trump will be sworn in as U.S. president on Monday, ushering in another turbulent four-year term with promises to push the limits of executive power, deport millions of immigrants, secure retribution against his political enemies and transform the role of the U.S. on the world stage.
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January 21, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Polestar CEO said it would take longer for the Swedish EV maker to be profitable after the company reported it sold fewer cars in 2024 than it had projected, sending the company's U.S.-listed shares down about 8% in premarket trading.
w/ Marie Mannes
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Polestar expects delayed profitability as demand for EVs weakens, competition hurts
Polestar's CEO said on Thursday it would take longer for the Swedish EV maker to be profitable after the company reported it sold fewer cars in 2024 than it had projected, sending the company's U.S.-listed shares down about 9% in premarket trading.
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January 16, 2025 at 1:42 PM
The U.S. government said on Monday it would further restrict artificial intelligence chip and technology exports, divvying up the world to keep advanced computing power in the U.S. and among its allies while finding more ways to block China's access.
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US tightens its grip on AI chip flows across the globe
The U.S. government said on Monday it would further restrict artificial intelligence chip and technology exports, divvying up the world to keep advanced computing power in the U.S. and among its allies while finding more ways to block China's access.
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January 13, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Movement Labs is raising fresh capital in a round that could fetch $100 million and value the blockchain developer at $3 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter. Niket Nishant reports for @reuters.com
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Exclusive: Blockchain firm Movement Labs targets $3 billion valuation in funding round, source says
Movement Labs is raising fresh capital in a round that could fetch $100 million and value the blockchain developer at $3 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter.
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January 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Jimmy Carter, the earnest Georgia peanut farmer who as U.S. president struggled with a bad economy and the Iran hostage crisis but brokered peace between Israel and Egypt and later received the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work, died at his home in Plains, Georgia, on Sunday. He was 100.
December 30, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Zoomcar will launch a chauffeur-driven cab rental product in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru as it looks to test the waters in a larger part of the transportation market, the self-drive car-sharing platform told Reuters on Friday.

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India's Zoomcar to launch cab rental product to test demand in larger market
Zoomcar will launch a chauffeur-driven cab rental product in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru as it looks to test the waters in a larger part of the transportation market, the self-drive car-sharing platform told Reuters on Friday.
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December 20, 2024 at 8:46 AM
Japan's Honda and Nissan to enter possible merger, Nikkei reports

Huge, if true!
December 17, 2024 at 5:20 PM
The peculiar position of Krishna’s butter ball rock defies logic, yet it remains steady, even providing shade to visitors. It has endured natural calamities like cyclones, tsunamis, and earthquakes.
#photography #travel
December 13, 2024 at 2:03 PM
I’m not a big fan of trains. I usually drive or fly to places. This was my first train ride in India since 2018. Wow, the Indian rail infrastructure has changed a lot since then! But it seems like the changes have only benefited those who can afford to pay more.

#photography #travel #railway
December 12, 2024 at 4:26 AM
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For those keeping count, Pita chips still beating beat AI chips this year.

Stock performance for Mediterranean fast casual restaurant chain Cava Group vs AI chipmaker Nvidia. $NVDA $CAVA
December 10, 2024 at 7:32 PM
The Shore Temple, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mahabalipuram in India, dates back to the 7th century. It's famed for its Dravidian architecture, is one of the oldest stone temples in South India, and once served as a maritime landmark for ancient seafarers.

#photography #travel
December 11, 2024 at 1:14 AM
Google on Monday removed derogatory reviews about McDonald's after the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson was arrested at its restaurant in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where police say a customer alerted a local employee about him.

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Google pulls McDonald's negative reviews over arrest in UnitedHealth murder
Google on Monday removed derogatory reviews about McDonald's after the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson was arrested at its restaurant in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where police say a customer alerted a local employee about him.
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December 10, 2024 at 4:22 PM
Mahabalipuram Lighthouse has been open to tourists since 2011. Initially closed in 2001 due to a threat from the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, it was commissioned in 1887 on the Olakkannesvara Temple’s roof. The tower, built in 1904 is next to India’s oldest lighthouse, constructed around 640 CE
December 10, 2024 at 12:36 PM
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#UNH #UnitedHealth suspect in custody after being spotted by a #McDonald's employee in Pa.

(Not for nothing, but lowkey pretty eventful year for Mickey D's - presidential candidate who worked there, another did a strange photo op, e coli outbreak, now this)

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Police questioning man found with gun about UnitedHealth exec killing, reports say
Authorities on Monday were questioning a man in central Pennsylvania in connection with last week's murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, several media outlets reported.
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December 9, 2024 at 8:19 PM
Running to catch a train to Chennai, but it’s not the Chennai Express.
December 9, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Ooty isn’t just a hill station; it’s where history meets charm! Once the British summer capital, it’s home to the Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a UNESCO site. Fun fact: snooker was invented here at the Ooty Club!
December 8, 2024 at 4:06 AM
Can Climate Break the Ice for India and Pakistan?

2025 could bring a change in bilateral relations – and environmental issues like heavy air pollution may be the catalyst.

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Can Climate Break the Ice for India and Pakistan?
2025 could bring a change in bilateral relations – and environmental issues like heavy air pollution may be the catalyst.
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December 4, 2024 at 7:39 AM
South Korea President Yoon declares martial law - www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
December 3, 2024 at 2:14 PM
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Arne Slot’s calm authority has taken Liverpool to another level

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Arne Slot's calm authority has taken Liverpool to another level
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December 2, 2024 at 9:26 AM
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Exclusive: The US will launch its third crackdown in three years on China's semiconductor industry on Monday, restricting exports to 140 companies including chip equipment maker Naura Technology Group, among other moves reut.rs/4i7Vk7H
Exclusive: Latest US strike on China's chips hits semiconductor toolmakers
The U.S. will launch its third crackdown in three years on China's semiconductor industry on Monday, restricting exports to 140 companies including chip equipment maker Naura Technology Group , among other moves, according to two people familiar with the matter.
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December 2, 2024 at 5:12 AM
How Arne Slot is proving to be the master of the half-time tactical tweak

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How Arne Slot is proving to be the master of the half-time tactical tweak
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November 29, 2024 at 11:02 AM