AI Data Centers: Powering Our Future at an Environmental Cost
As AI adoption surges, data centers strain energy and water resources. Experts and innovators are reimagining cooling, power and efficiency for a sustainable future.
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Colombia’s Defense Chief Calls for Global Action to Protect the Amazon
Colombia’s defense minister warns COP30 leaders that illegal logging, mining and the drug trade threaten the Amazon and calls for urgent global cooperation.
After 200 Years, US Mints Final Penny
The U.S. Mint has struck its last penny after 200+ years. Pennies cost more to make than they’re worth, so cash totals will round in 2026, accelerating the shift to digital.
Chile’s Election Heads to December Runoff
Chile’s presidential race is headed to a December runoff between Communist Party candidate Jeannette Jara and her far-right rival, highlighting deep national divides.
2025 U.S.–China People-to-People Dialogue Kicks Off in Los Angeles
The 2025 U.S.–China People-to-People Dialogue opens in Los Angeles, uniting scholars and young professionals under the theme “Bridging the Cultural and Information Divide.”
Trump Reverses Course, Urges Release of Epstein Files
President Trump has shifted his stance and is urging Congress to back a bill demanding the release of all DOJ documents on the Epstein investigation.
U.S. Hits Suspected Drug Boat and Begins Caribbean Drills Amid Venezuela Talks
U.S. forces struck a suspected drug-smuggling boat and launched Caribbean drills, escalating tensions with Venezuela even as Washington hints at a diplomatic breakthrough.
Chinese mainland and Russia criticize UN’s US-drafted Gaza Resolution 2803
The Chinese mainland and Russia abstain as the UN adopts US-drafted Resolution 2803 on Gaza. Hamas criticizes vague mandates and rights gaps.
Chinese FM Wang Yi Meets Arab League Chief to Strengthen Cooperation
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Arab League chief Ahmed Aboul-Gheit in Beijing, discussing stronger strategic cooperation and plans for the 2026 China-Arab States Summit.
COP30 Leaders Push for Concrete Climate Action in High-Level Talks
COP30’s high-level segment opened with leaders urging concrete climate steps, from ending illegal deforestation to fast-tracking finance and fossil fuel phase-out by Nov 21.