Meta expands its Louisiana data center to 5 gigawatts of compute capacity
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Meta expanded its Louisiana data center to 5 gigawatts of compute capacity. The expansion increases available compute resources for Meta’s operations in Louisiana.
Europe takes steps toward a possible ban on social media for children
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Europe is taking steps toward a possible ban on social media for children. The proposal would restrict platforms to protect minors.
Singapore Court Postpones French Teen’s Straw-Licking Case to July 30
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A Singapore court postponed a case involving a French teenager accused of straw-licking to July 30. The delay extends the legal proceedings and will determine when the matter is next heard.
Malaysia’s top court clears Syed Saddiq of corruption, ending a six-year legal case
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Malaysia’s top court cleared Syed Saddiq of corruption, ending a six-year legal case. The ruling resolves the charges against him in Malaysia’s highest court.
Scientists find a hidden heart valve risk associated with gum disease
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Scientists report a hidden heart valve risk linked to gum disease. The finding suggests gum health may be connected to heart valve problems.
Warsh’s first major decision: whether to undo last year’s cuts
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Warsh faced his first major decision on whether to undo last year’s cuts. The choice could affect how policies change from the previous cuts.
Chipmaker TSMC reports 36% sales growth and a 68% increase in June revenues amid continued global demand for AI hardware.
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TSMC reported 36% sales growth and a 68% increase in June revenues. It reflects continued global demand for AI hardware.
US stock market: Fed Chair Kevin Warsh unveils expert panels to overhaul US central bank policy framework
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Fed Chair Kevin Warsh unveiled expert panels to overhaul the US central bank policy framework. The effort aims to revise how US central bank policy is developed and implemented.
Research on pythons’ extreme biology may provide clues for treating human disease
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NPR reports research on pythons’ extreme biology. The work aims to provide clues that could help treat human disease.
Elamite helmet and 3,500-year-old bronze armor depicting a raptor and gold-plated gods
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A 3,500-year-old Elamite helmet and bronze armor, decorated with a raptor and gold-plated gods, were reported by Live Science. The find highlights Elamite craftsmanship and religious imagery on wearable artifacts from about 3,500 years ago.