US Senators Investigate Data Centres' Effect on Electricity Prices
Three Democratic senators launch an inquiry into whether tech firms like Google and Amazon are passing soaring data centre energy costs to consumers. Could UK face similar pressures?
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Great Lakes water crisis as AI data centres move in
Water levels across the Great Lakes are falling, just as energy-hungry mega-scale data centres move into the region. Communities in Ohio and Michigan are fighting back against the threat to their water supply. Read the full investigation.
Trump's AI order blocks state regulation, a win for tech
Donald Trump signs executive order limiting AI regulation, a victory for tech lobbyists. OpenAI faces Google rivalry, while firms explore orbital data centres. Analysis of Silicon Valley's political influence.
AI Boom's Hidden Cost: Huge Water Demand for Data Centres
Experts warn Australia's AI-driven data centre boom will strain water resources, with Sydney's needs alone exceeding Canberra's drinking supply. Read the full analysis of the environmental challenge.
AI Data Centre Boom Transforms Nevada Desert
The Tahoe-Reno Industrial Centre, a 100,000-acre Nevada site, is now a global hub for AI data centres, driving economic growth but straining scarce water and power resources. Explore the modern-day gold rush.
London is world's second-best tech hub, study finds
London has climbed to second place in a global ranking of top tech centres, narrowly missing the top spot to Zurich. Discover the key drivers behind the capital's rise and which cities made the top ten.
Data centres could derail Australia's climate targets
Experts warn Australia's data centre boom, fuelled by AI, could triple energy demand by 2030, jeopardising net zero ambitions and increasing reliance on fossil fuels. Read the full analysis.
Bernie Sanders: AI Poses Unprecedented Threats to Society
US Senator Bernie Sanders issues a stark warning on AI's dangers to jobs, democracy, and the environment. He calls for immediate Congressional action to regulate the technology before it's too late.
Inside the 'Scam State': A $70bn Industry's Grip on SE Asia
Exclusive investigation reveals how industrial-scale cyber scamming, generating billions, has corrupted states across Southeast Asia, creating a new era of illicit 'scam states'. Read the full report.
Scam Centres Double on Thai-Myanmar Border, UN Reports
New satellite imagery shows scam compounds in Myanmar have more than doubled since the 2021 coup. The UN warns Southeast Asia is 'ground zero' for a global fraud industry fuelled by human trafficking.
Ruth Langsford on therapy after Eamonn Holmes divorce
Loose Women star Ruth Langsford reveals how counselling helped her move forward after her divorce from Eamonn Holmes. Discover her journey to strength and independence.
Asylum seekers hunger strike against UK removal scheme
Thirty asylum seekers in UK detention have begun a hunger strike protesting their imminent removal to France under the controversial 'one in, one out' scheme. Read their powerful testimonies.
Quiet Divorce: Couples Emotionally Check Out of Marriage
Discover why more couples are choosing 'quiet divorce' - emotionally disengaging from marriage while staying together. Learn the reasons behind this trend and its potential impacts.
NHS gets 250 new health centres and £300m tech funding
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils major NHS overhaul with 250 neighbourhood health centres and £300m technology investment to cut waiting times and modernise care.
Watchdog Slams Excessive Force in Immigration Detention
Shocking report reveals excessive restraint and toxic culture in UK immigration detention centres. A frail 70-year-old man was handcuffed despite posing no risk. Read the full investigation.
Methylene Blue: The Dangerous Wellness Trend
Wellness influencers are drinking methylene blue dye despite serious health risks. Learn why this textile dye is causing concern among medical experts and poison centres.
Abu Dhabi Emerges as Global Finance Hub Through ADFW
Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025 positions the emirate as a leading global financial centre, attracting institutions managing £32.3 trillion. Discover how ADGM's growth reshapes international finance.
ATO call centre workers reveal shocking conditions
Exclusive investigation reveals outsourced ATO call centres face 125% staff turnover, poor pay and inadequate training, leading to deteriorating service quality for taxpayers.
Greenwich Play Centres Face Closure in Council Savings Plan
Greenwich Council reveals plans to transform youth play provision, potentially closing two adventure play centres to address a £45.1m budget gap. Have your say in the consultation running until December 14.
Texas Schools in Ten Commandments Legal Clash
Texas schools face constitutional crisis as federal and state courts clash over mandatory Ten Commandments displays in classrooms. Discover the legal battle unfolding.
Massive NT Solar Farm for AI Power Faces Environmental Scrutiny
SunCable's proposed 50,000ha solar development in the Barkly region could power AI data centres but faces concerns over bilby habitat destruction and local energy justice. Read more.
Mitie revenue surges on shoplifting and AI demand
Outsourcing giant Mitie reports a 10.4% revenue surge to £2.7bn, driven by a shoplifting 'epidemic' boosting security services and soaring AI data centre projects. Discover the key figures.
Ministers breach human rights over prisoner segregation
High Court finds UK ministers breached human rights law by segregating a prisoner with known mental health issues for over four months. Read the full ruling details.
Gambling Kingpin She Zhijiang Extradited to China
Chinese businessman She Zhijiang faces extradition to China over alleged illegal gambling empire and links to Southeast Asian scam centres. Read the full details.
Greenwich Play Centres Consultation Launches
Greenwich Council launches a public consultation on the future of its five adventure play centres, aiming to make savings amidst a £45.1m budget gap. Have your say from November 17.
Latin America's AI Boom Sparks Data Centre Resistance
Communities in Chile and Uruguay are taking governments to court over secretive data centre deals as AI expansion threatens water resources in drought-stricken regions.
LA Immigration Agents Detain Toddler in Raid
Shocking incident in Los Angeles as immigration officials detain a two-year-old child during a raid, sparking fresh controversy over US enforcement practices and family separation.
ICE detains father after school run in immigration raid
Randall Alberto Gamboa Esquivel was arrested by immigration agents moments after dropping his daughter at school, sparking outcry over ICE enforcement tactics and family separation policies.
Data Centre Boom Fuels £1.4 Trillion Debt Surge
The explosive growth of data centres worldwide is creating a massive £1.4 trillion debt bubble, driven by insatiable AI and cloud computing demands. Discover how this digital gold rush is reshaping global finance and raising alarm bells among investors.
Australia's Mechanics' Institutes: Community Hubs Reborn
Discover how historic Mechanics' Institutes across Australia are transforming into vital community hubs, offering everything from yoga classes to digital literacy workshops while preserving their rich heritage.
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