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Trump’s $500 billion AI project has major risks

Trump’s $500 billion AI project has major risks

In one of his first moves as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump announced a new US$500 billion project called Stargate to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence (AI) in the US.…

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US crude inventories likely fell last week, products seen up By Reuters

US crude inventories likely fell last week, products seen up By Reuters

(Reuters) -U.S. crude oil stockpiles were expected to have fallen last week while gasoline and distillate inventories likely rose, an extended Reuters poll showed on Wednesday. Nine analysts polled by Reuters estimated that on average…

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Informal mining in South Africa is here to stay. Police brutality won’t end it – here’s what will

Informal mining in South Africa is here to stay. Police brutality won’t end it – here’s what will

In mid-January 2024 over 1,000 hunger-weakened miners exited two abandoned mine shafts in Stilfontein, near Johannesburg in South Africa. They had been starved out by the police in Operation Vala Umgodi — meaning “plug the…

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the tech behind sportswear at the Australian Open

the tech behind sportswear at the Australian Open

When a tennis player serves at 200km/h in 30°C heat, their clothing isn’t just fabric. It becomes a key part of their performance. Modern tennis wear functions as a mini climate-control system that responds to…

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European natural-gas prices hit year’s peak due to Texas freeze and EU cold snap By Investing.com

European natural-gas prices hit year’s peak due to Texas freeze and EU cold snap By Investing.com

Investing.com — European natural-gas prices have surged back to 50 euros per megawatt-hour, marking the highest level since the first trading day of the year. This price hike is attributed to the freezing weather in…

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How nonprofits pitch in before, during and after disasters strike

How nonprofits pitch in before, during and after disasters strike

Los Angeles is reeling after fires of historic proportions raced through many communities in January 2025, destroying thousands of homes. The Conversation U.S. asked Vanessa Crossgrove Fry, an associate research professor and director of the…

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Oil falls as Trump’s plan to boost US oil output takes shape By Reuters

Oil falls as Trump’s plan to boost US oil output takes shape By Reuters

By Shariq Khan NEW YORK (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump declared a national energy emergency on his first day in office, raising concerns of higher U.S. output in…

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I’m an economist. Here’s why I’m worried the California insurance crisis could trigger
broader financial instability

I’m an economist. Here’s why I’m worried the California insurance crisis could trigger broader financial instability

The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles have made one threat very clear: Climate change is undermining the insurance systems American homeowners rely on to protect themselves from catastrophes. This breakdown is starting to become painfully…

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Using your own laptop or phone for work? Why it’s a security hazard for businesses

Using your own laptop or phone for work? Why it’s a security hazard for businesses

Next time you’re working in a coffee shop or similar public space, take a moment to look around at your “co-workers” for the day, busy, like you are, with laptops, cellphones and tablets. How many…

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Central banks’ words matter for climate

Central banks’ words matter for climate

Central banks’ words matter for climate – Central Banking End of drawer navigation content Skip to main content Line between EMEs speaking about greening finance and AEs being wary of climate risks are blurring, argues…

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