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Wednesday 15 July
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Supreme Court Justices describe threats to their safety

NPR·●●●●●5 sources·🇺🇸 🇭🇰·15 Jul
Summary

Supreme Court Justices described threats to their safety in their communications. The reports highlight ongoing concerns about the security of the Court and its members.

New York provides Democrats a roadmap for a data center dispute

Axios·●●●3 sources·🇺🇸·15 Jul
Summary

New York issued a roadmap for a data center dispute involving Democrats. It outlines how the disagreement should be handled in New York.

ASML Raises Its Guidance Again, Citing Unrelenting AI Demand From Chip-Machine Customers

The Wall Street Journal·●●●3 sources·🇺🇸 🇬🇧·15 Jul
Summary

ASML raised its guidance again, citing continued demand from chip-machine customers for AI-related components. The update signals sustained strength in the semiconductor equipment market tied to ongoing AI orders.

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Gold falls as an oil rally keeps inflation and rate outlook in focus for investors

Reuters·●●●3 sources·🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇭🇰·15 Jul
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Gold prices fell as an oil rally kept investors focused on inflation pressures and the outlook for interest rates. The move reflects market sensitivity to data and policy expectations affecting trading across commodities.

Data centers are expected to add billions in power costs in 13 states

The New York Times·●●●3 sources·🇺🇸 🇬🇧·15 Jul
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Data centers are expected to add billions in power costs in 13 states. The reported increases highlight growing electricity demand and associated financial pressure in those regions.

A $20 Billion data center in trouble highlights the UK's challenges in the AI race

Bloomberg·●●2 sources·🇺🇸 🇬🇧·15 Jul
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A $20 billion data center is reported to be in trouble in the UK amid competition for AI infrastructure. It reflects challenges facing the UK in scaling capacity needed for the AI race.

Gibraltar and Spain end border checks under a historic UK-EU treaty

South China Morning Post·●●2 sources·🇭🇰 🇬🇧·15 Jul
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Gibraltar and Spain ended routine border checks after implementing a historic UK-EU treaty. The change completes the treaty’s border arrangements affecting movement between Gibraltar and Spain.

Astronomers found four hidden white dwarf stars near Earth

ScienceDaily·1 source·🇺🇸·15 Jul
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Astronomers identified four hidden white dwarf stars near Earth. The finding adds to knowledge of nearby stellar remnants.

World in Brief: Trump retracts 20% Hormuz fee; inflation falls in America

The Economist·1 source·🇬🇧·14 Jul
Summary

Trump retracted a 20% Hormuz fee. The Economist reports US inflation fell.

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