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Supercomputers for running and training AI could need the equivalent of nine nuclear reactors of power by the end of the decade, new research said.
AI supercomputers could need as much power as a city by 2030
Supercomputers for running and training AI could need the equivalent of nine nuclear reactors of power by the end of the decade, new research said.
www.businessinsider.com
April 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Supercomputers for running and training AI could need the equivalent of nine nuclear reactors of power by the end of the decade, new research said.
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We strongly condemn the bestial Russian attacks on Kyiv and Kharkiv which resulted in the loss of innocent Ukrainian citizens, including children.
We express our solidarity with Ukraine, extending our sympathy to the families of the victims and all those affected by this tragedy.
We express our solidarity with Ukraine, extending our sympathy to the families of the victims and all those affected by this tragedy.
April 24, 2025 at 3:28 PM
We strongly condemn the bestial Russian attacks on Kyiv and Kharkiv which resulted in the loss of innocent Ukrainian citizens, including children.
We express our solidarity with Ukraine, extending our sympathy to the families of the victims and all those affected by this tragedy.
We express our solidarity with Ukraine, extending our sympathy to the families of the victims and all those affected by this tragedy.
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Russia is increasing its hybrid attacks aimed at undermining society in the Netherlands and its European allies, and Russian hackers have already targeted the Dutch public service, Dutch military intelligence agency MIVD says.
Russia is upping hybrid attacks against Europe, Dutch intelligence says
“We see the Russian threat against Europe is increasing, including after a possible end to the war against Ukraine,” the director of the Dutch military intelligence agency said.
nbcnews.to
April 22, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Russia is increasing its hybrid attacks aimed at undermining society in the Netherlands and its European allies, and Russian hackers have already targeted the Dutch public service, Dutch military intelligence agency MIVD says.
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In just three months in office, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has produced a run of chaos that is unmatched in the Pentagon's recent history. His inner circle — military veterans who, like him, had little experience running large, complex organizations — is in shambles.
Under Pete Hegseth, Chaos Prevails at the Pentagon
The defense secretary’s inner circle is in disarray, and distrust is growing among civil servants and senior military officials.
www.nytimes.com
April 22, 2025 at 1:34 PM
In just three months in office, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has produced a run of chaos that is unmatched in the Pentagon's recent history. His inner circle — military veterans who, like him, had little experience running large, complex organizations — is in shambles.
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Hundreds of farmers are represented in class action lawsuits fighting for the “right to repair,” a movement that argues that customers should be able to fix their products when they break down, without going through John Deere dealers.
Right-to-repair revolution: Farmers challenge John Deere's control over equipment repair
Legislation supporting the movement is gaining ground nationally, but some farming equipment is excluded, and farmers say they're left with costly repair bills.
nbcnews.to
April 22, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Hundreds of farmers are represented in class action lawsuits fighting for the “right to repair,” a movement that argues that customers should be able to fix their products when they break down, without going through John Deere dealers.
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Ricardo Prada Vásquez, a Venezuelan immigrant and delivery worker, was detained while attempting to re-enter the U.S. after accidentally taking a wrong turn into Canada. He does not appear on any lists and his family and friends have no idea of his whereabouts. He has essentially disappeared.
Venezuelan Immigrant Deported by Trump Administration Has Disappeared
The Venezuelan man does not appear on a list of people sent to a prison in El Salvador, and his family and friends have no idea of his whereabouts.
www.nytimes.com
April 22, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Ricardo Prada Vásquez, a Venezuelan immigrant and delivery worker, was detained while attempting to re-enter the U.S. after accidentally taking a wrong turn into Canada. He does not appear on any lists and his family and friends have no idea of his whereabouts. He has essentially disappeared.
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Over 100 university, college and scholarly society presidents published a joint statement opposing the Trump administration's treatment of higher education institutions reut.rs/42Vhp3x
US academic leaders unite against Trump's higher education policies
Over 100 university, college and scholarly society presidents published a joint statement on Tuesday opposing the Trump administration's treatment of higher education institutions, coming together to speak out after Harvard University said the administration was threatening its independence.
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April 22, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Over 100 university, college and scholarly society presidents published a joint statement opposing the Trump administration's treatment of higher education institutions reut.rs/42Vhp3x
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Big Tech companies including X, Meta, Apple and TikTok should be aware the bloc is ready to enforce its full digital rulebook no matter who is in charge of these firms, the European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen told POLITICO.
Von der Leyen warns X, Meta, TikTok to play by the rules in Europe — no matter who’s CEO
The European Commission will enforce its digital rulebook without fear, said Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
www.politico.eu
April 21, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Big Tech companies including X, Meta, Apple and TikTok should be aware the bloc is ready to enforce its full digital rulebook no matter who is in charge of these firms, the European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen told POLITICO.
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The combination of President Trump’s trade policies and hostile rhetoric toward much of the rest of the world are creating a chill in international travel to the U.S.
That shift might cost the U.S. $90 billion in revenue this year when combined with product boycotts.
That shift might cost the U.S. $90 billion in revenue this year when combined with product boycotts.
As international tourists pull back on U.S. travel and purchases, $90 billion in lost revenue looms
Visits from Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom have seen particularly significant declines.
nbcnews.to
April 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The combination of President Trump’s trade policies and hostile rhetoric toward much of the rest of the world are creating a chill in international travel to the U.S.
That shift might cost the U.S. $90 billion in revenue this year when combined with product boycotts.
That shift might cost the U.S. $90 billion in revenue this year when combined with product boycotts.
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Defense chief Hegseth shared war plans in second Signal chat, NYT reports reut.rs/4jFGRzw
April 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Defense chief Hegseth shared war plans in second Signal chat, NYT reports reut.rs/4jFGRzw
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China is providing weapons to Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, citing information from Ukraine's intelligence and security services.
China is supplying weapons to Russia, Zelenskyy says
Beijing is strengthening Moscow’s defense capability, Ukrainian president said.
www.politico.eu
April 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
China is providing weapons to Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, citing information from Ukraine's intelligence and security services.
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In a blistering ruling, a federal judge blocks a new executive order from President Trump punishing a prominent law firm that successfully sued Fox News for promoting false claims of election fraud.
“The framers of our Constitution would see this as a shocking abuse of power,” the judge says.
“The framers of our Constitution would see this as a shocking abuse of power,” the judge says.
Federal judge calls Trump's order targeting prominent law firm a 'shocking abuse of power'
Trump, three months into his term, has moved swiftly to use the powers of the presidency in unprecedented ways to punish, weaken and silence his enemies, experts say.
nbcnews.to
April 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In a blistering ruling, a federal judge blocks a new executive order from President Trump punishing a prominent law firm that successfully sued Fox News for promoting false claims of election fraud.
“The framers of our Constitution would see this as a shocking abuse of power,” the judge says.
“The framers of our Constitution would see this as a shocking abuse of power,” the judge says.
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EU dismisses US demands on food standards and ties to China
EU standards on food health and safety will never be part of the negotiation ‘with the US or anyone else’, European Commission says
EU standards on food health and safety will never be part of the negotiation ‘with the US or anyone else’, European Commission says
EU dismisses US demands on food standards and ties to China
EU standards, particularly in relation to food health and safety, will never be part of the negotiation, ‘not with the US or anyone else', European Commission says
www.irishtimes.com
April 16, 2025 at 7:19 PM
EU dismisses US demands on food standards and ties to China
EU standards on food health and safety will never be part of the negotiation ‘with the US or anyone else’, European Commission says
EU standards on food health and safety will never be part of the negotiation ‘with the US or anyone else’, European Commission says
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Trump’s Policies Are Making Europe the New Education Superpower
As America’s global appeal diminishes amid domestic turmoil, Europe emerges as a beacon of stability and cultural leadership.
As America’s global appeal diminishes amid domestic turmoil, Europe emerges as a beacon of stability and cultural leadership.
Trump’s Policies Are Making Europe the New Education Superpower
As America’s global appeal diminishes amid domestic turmoil, Europe emerges as a beacon of stability and cultural leadership.
www.socialeurope.eu
April 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Trump’s Policies Are Making Europe the New Education Superpower
As America’s global appeal diminishes amid domestic turmoil, Europe emerges as a beacon of stability and cultural leadership.
As America’s global appeal diminishes amid domestic turmoil, Europe emerges as a beacon of stability and cultural leadership.
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EU issues US-bound staff with burner phones over spying fears
The treatment of the US as a potential security risk highlights how relations have deteriorated since the return of Donald Trump as US president in January.
(https://archive.ph/VcBLY)
The treatment of the US as a potential security risk highlights how relations have deteriorated since the return of Donald Trump as US president in January.
(https://archive.ph/VcBLY)
EU issues US-bound staff with burner phones over spying fears
The treatment of the US as a potential security risk highlights how relations have deteriorated since the return of Donald Trump as US president in January.
(https://archive.ph/VcBLY)
www.ft.com
April 14, 2025 at 3:12 PM
EU issues US-bound staff with burner phones over spying fears
The treatment of the US as a potential security risk highlights how relations have deteriorated since the return of Donald Trump as US president in January.
(https://archive.ph/VcBLY)
The treatment of the US as a potential security risk highlights how relations have deteriorated since the return of Donald Trump as US president in January.
(https://archive.ph/VcBLY)
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Elon Musk now admits his Department of Government Efficiency will produce only 15% of the savings it promised. But even that estimate is inflated with errors and guesswork. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/13/u...
April 13, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Elon Musk now admits his Department of Government Efficiency will produce only 15% of the savings it promised. But even that estimate is inflated with errors and guesswork. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/13/u...
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Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar vowed to unlock billions of euros of suspended European Union funding to revive the economy if elected next year, and to hold a referendum on whether Ukraine should join the 27-member bloc reut.rs/3XZi3u6
Hungarian opposition leader pledges to unlock EU funds if elected
Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar vowed on Sunday to unlock billions of euros of suspended European Union funding to revive the economy if elected next year, and to hold a referendum on whether Ukraine should join the 27-member bloc.
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April 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar vowed to unlock billions of euros of suspended European Union funding to revive the economy if elected next year, and to hold a referendum on whether Ukraine should join the 27-member bloc reut.rs/3XZi3u6
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Elon Musk built Tesla's showrooms in true-blue enclaves. Now he's paying the price.
Honk if you hate Elon: how protesters are jumping on Tesla's biggest weakness
Elon Musk built Tesla's showrooms in true-blue enclaves. Now he's paying the price.
www.businessinsider.com
April 13, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Elon Musk built Tesla's showrooms in true-blue enclaves. Now he's paying the price.
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The European Union must start acting like the global power it already is, as the bloc confronts the shifting trade policies of US President Donald Trump, says former EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton.
Breton urges EU to flex its muscles on trade
The market volatility caused by Trump’s back and forth on tariffs shows the U.S. “is not in a strong position,” the former EU commissioner tells Le Soir.
www.politico.eu
April 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The European Union must start acting like the global power it already is, as the bloc confronts the shifting trade policies of US President Donald Trump, says former EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton.
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Exclusive: Researchers at the US National Institutes of Health were told they can't attend scientific conferences and meetings without official permission, even if they pay their way and go during time off, current and former NIH scientists told Reuters reut.rs/4j7rFLT
Exclusive: US NIH scientists barred from attending conferences on their own time and dime
Researchers at the U.S. National Institutes of Health have been told they cannot attend scientific conferences and meetings without official permission, even if they pay their own way and go during time off, three current and former NIH scientists told Reuters.
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April 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Exclusive: Researchers at the US National Institutes of Health were told they can't attend scientific conferences and meetings without official permission, even if they pay their way and go during time off, current and former NIH scientists told Reuters reut.rs/4j7rFLT
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Today, EU countries backed our proposal to impose trade countermeasures on the United States, in response to unjustified steel and aluminium tariffs.
Duties will apply from 15 April.
They can be lifted at any time, should a fair and balanced negotiated solution be found.
europa.eu/!xDcp9C
Duties will apply from 15 April.
They can be lifted at any time, should a fair and balanced negotiated solution be found.
europa.eu/!xDcp9C
April 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Today, EU countries backed our proposal to impose trade countermeasures on the United States, in response to unjustified steel and aluminium tariffs.
Duties will apply from 15 April.
They can be lifted at any time, should a fair and balanced negotiated solution be found.
europa.eu/!xDcp9C
Duties will apply from 15 April.
They can be lifted at any time, should a fair and balanced negotiated solution be found.
europa.eu/!xDcp9C
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Eight people in South Sudan, including five children, died on a three-hour walk to seek medical treatment for cholera after US aid cuts forced local health services to close, the UK-based charity Save the Children said reut.rs/3E9kB27
South Sudan cholera patients died walking to clinic after US cut aid, charity says
Eight people in South Sudan, including five children, died on a three-hour walk to seek medical treatment for cholera after U.S. aid cuts forced local health services to close, the UK-based charity Save the Children said on Wednesday.
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April 9, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Eight people in South Sudan, including five children, died on a three-hour walk to seek medical treatment for cholera after US aid cuts forced local health services to close, the UK-based charity Save the Children said reut.rs/3E9kB27
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Elon Musk's DOGE team is using the Signal app to communicate, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter, potentially violating federal record-keeping rules because messages can be set to disappear after a period of time reut.rs/443eKWL
April 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Elon Musk's DOGE team is using the Signal app to communicate, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter, potentially violating federal record-keeping rules because messages can be set to disappear after a period of time reut.rs/443eKWL
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At the Environmental Protection Agency, some managers were told by Trump appointees that Musk's DOGE team is rolling out AI to monitor workers, including looking for language in communications considered hostile to Trump or Musk. Read the full exclusive ➡️ reut.rs/443eKWL
April 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM
At the Environmental Protection Agency, some managers were told by Trump appointees that Musk's DOGE team is rolling out AI to monitor workers, including looking for language in communications considered hostile to Trump or Musk. Read the full exclusive ➡️ reut.rs/443eKWL