Meta confirmed plans to expand its $50B data center. The expansion indicates continued investment in data center capacity.

New York became the first state to impose a moratorium on data centers. The move limits new data center development while the state addresses concerns about the sector.

China’s chip exports nearly doubled in the first half of the year, according to reports citing global AI demand. The increase indicates stronger overseas demand for Chinese semiconductor products during the period covered by Reuters and the South China Morning Post.

The U.S. and Iran exchanged trade strikes for a third consecutive day. The repeated exchanges indicate ongoing trade-related friction between the two countries.

Anwar plays down the need for a snap poll after the Johor election defeat. The comment suggests he does not see an immediate nationwide vote as necessary following the results.

Nature reports that climate-related economic risks have not yet been recognized. The findings indicate important vulnerabilities may be missing from current understanding and planning.

The Economist reports America has an election problem besides voting access. It matters because it affects how elections reflect voters' choices.

NPR reports research on pythons’ extreme biology. The work aims to provide clues that could help treat human disease.

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.