A study found climate change helped trigger the Nepal-Tibet disaster, killing over 1,400 people and leaving thousands missing. Warming, thinning glaciers, and thawing permafrost compounded geological vulnerability, while a glacier collapse near Langtang Lirung caused a massive surge.

The House passed a bipartisan bill aimed at reducing data center costs. The measure addresses rising costs but will not produce an immediate price drop.

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen offered Canada associate member status as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks closer European economic ties. The proposal aims to ease Canada-US trade tensions and could reshape Canada’s global trade strategy and alliances.

Carney will address the European Parliament after Trump called possible Canadian associate membership in the EU a potentially hostile act. The speech highlights Canada’s European ties amid tension with the United States over closer EU relations.

Huawei introduced the Ascend 960 SuperPoD computing cluster, upgraded UnifiedBus interconnect, and Hi-ONE optical system at Huawei Connect 2026. Near-packaged optics support higher speeds and lower energy use, while UnifiedBus and Hi-ONE connect up to 4,000 processors.

Interior Secretary says Trump plans ideological warning signs at Smithsonian exhibits to address alleged bias. The signs could influence how visitors interpret Smithsonian exhibits.

The Climate Change Committee says aviation must fund carbon removal and sustainable fuel for Heathrow expansion. Expansion could breach UK carbon budgets, hinder 2050 net zero, and add £150–£400 per return flight.

States from Maine to Oregon are preparing for possible ICE presence at polling places after Trump administration warnings. Officials say federal agents at polling sites would be illegal, while DHS says ICE conducts targeted enforcement, not polling operations.

Trump’s sanctions on Cuba have stranded thousands of shipping containers. The disruption is delaying cargo movement linked to Cuba.