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hothardware.comtechnology3 hrs ago
Meta Expands Largest Data Center to 5 Gigawatts, Raises Investment Above $50 Billion
Meta announced Monday that it will expand its Hyperion data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, to 5 gigawatts of compute capacity. The company said total investment in the project now exceeds $50 billion.
theconversation.combusiness6 hrs ago
Dubai Port Operator Discusses New Multipurpose Port and Terminal in Fujairah
A Dubai-based port operator is in talks to build a new multipurpose port along Fujairah's coastline and an additional terminal at the existing harbor. The discussions were reported by people familiar with the situation.
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theconversation.combusiness7 hrs ago
Dubai Announces Plans for New Port on UAE East Coast
Dubai officials announced plans to build a new port on the UAE's eastern coast. The facility would increase shipping capacity and create an alternative route avoiding the Strait of Hormuz after the recent US-Iran war. No timeline or cost details were released.
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app.buzzsumo.comworld7 hrs ago
European Commission Launches $1 Billion Gaza Recovery Initiative
The European Commission and international partners announced a $1 billion aid plan to restore water, sanitation and health systems and clear debris in Gaza. The initiative targets infrastructure damage from recent conflict.
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mexiconewsdaily.comfinance11 hrs ago
Meta to Invest Over $1 Billion in Local Infrastructure for Data Center Expansion
Meta will spend more than $1 billion on local infrastructure upgrades tied to its data center expansion. The investment covers roads, utilities, and related facilities. Details were reported by @FirstSquawk.
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washingtonpost.compolitics11 hrs ago
National Audit Office to Review Lower Thames Crossing Tunnel Project
The UK's spending watchdog will examine the tunnel project after campaigners raised concerns over rising costs and missing documentation. More than £3 billion in public funds have already been committed to the scheme connecting Kent and Essex.
news.google.compolitics12 hrs ago
Kenya-UK Bilateral Trade Surpasses Sh340 Billion One Year After Strategic Partnership Signed
Bilateral trade between Kenya and the United Kingdom reached a record Sh340 billion. British companies employ about 250,000 Kenyans and projects under the partnership are projected to support more than 100,000 jobs. The two countries have also begun talks on a digital trade agree…
riotimesonline.comfinance14 hrs ago
President Ruto Tells Kitui Audience Development Will Reach Areas That Did Not Vote for Him
President William Ruto spoke at a Sunday service in Kitui Town on 13 July 2026, assuring that no region would be marginalized. He outlined investments in dams, housing, education and healthcare funded partly by the National Infrastructure Fund.
wral.compolitics1 day ago
Film on Proposed Grays Bay Road and Port Released During Nunavut Impact Review
The Kugluktuk Angoniatit Association released a documentary this week on the Grays Bay project. The film highlights concerns over effects on the Dolphin and Union caribou herd and calls for greater consultation.
sbs.com.autechnology1 day ago
Senate inquiry to examine Telstra outage cause and industry oversight
A Senate inquiry will question Telstra executives about a network outage that disrupted Triple Zero calls. The inquiry will review whether outdated equipment contributed to the failure and whether additional regulation is needed.
winnipegfreepress.comworld1 day ago
Meta to Build First Canadian Data Centre in Alberta, Drawing 970 Megawatts from Grid
Cbc reported that Meta Platforms will build a data centre valued at more than $13 billion northeast of Edmonton. The project includes $60 million in local infrastructure upgrades and power arrangements tied to a new natural gas plant.
nbcnews.combusiness2 days ago
Kansas City to Host Six World Cup Matches After Chicago Withdraws Over FIFA Contract Terms
Organizers prepared routes, volunteers and a youth scrimmage for a FIFA delegation visit. The city secured six matches at Arrowhead Stadium after Chicago withdrew its bid.
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upi.compolitics2 days ago
Canada, U.S. open bridge July 27 after toll deal
The Gordie Howe International Bridge will open July 27 after Canada and the United States agreed on toll distribution. The 6.4 billion Canadian-dollar span carries roughly $300 million in daily trade between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.
cnbc.compolitics3 days ago
Palm Beach International Airport and Tennessee Bridge Renamed for President Trump
Officials in Palm Beach, Florida, and Dandridge, Tennessee, unveiled new signs Thursday renaming the airport and a bridge after President Trump. The changes follow state legislation passed earlier this year and last year.
sbs.com.auworld3 days ago
Drone strikes hit fuel, power and water sites in Sudan city
Drone strikes have struck fuel stations, power supplies and water infrastructure in El Obeid. The army says it still controls the city while the RSF continues attacks.
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news.sky.comworld3 days ago
Eurostar Raises Heat Tolerance Requirement for New Trains to 55 Degrees Celsius
Eurostar has directed manufacturers to equip up to 50 new trains with air conditioning that functions at 55 degrees Celsius. The trains are scheduled to enter service in 2031 and operate into the 2060s.
deccanchronicle.compolitics3 days ago
Bridge over Douglas Lake renamed President Donald J. Trump Bridge
A bridge on Interstate 40 in Eastern Tennessee was renamed the President Donald J. Trump Bridge. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attended the opening ceremony on Thursday.
arynews.tvscience4 days ago
France Experiences Early Extreme Heat; Cities Test Adaptation Measures
France is enduring its third heatwave of the season before Bastille Day, with hospitals strained, wildfires spreading, and riverbeds drying. Officials are examining how existing buildings and water systems can be adapted for extreme heat.
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azernews.azbusiness4 days ago
Georgia to Develop Anaklia Port Under State Landlord Model After Chinese Consortium Exit
The Georgian government announced July 6 that it will build and operate the Anaklia Deep Sea Port itself after a Chinese consortium exited the project. Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili said the state will retain ownership while seeking multiple partners.
onemileatatime.comworld4 days ago
Eurostar Pushes British Authorities to Expand Saint Pancras Terminal
Eurostar hosted a July 8 London event to urge expansion of Saint Pancras station as Virgin prepares to enter the Paris-London route around 2030.
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theverge.combusiness4 days ago
Meta to Begin AI Chip Production in September and Introduce Paid Version of Its Top Model
Meta introduced a paid tier for its Muse Spark 1.1 model and disclosed plans to start AI chip production in September. The moves include a new API for developer fees and a $10 billion Canadian data center investment.
techcentral.co.zabusiness4 days ago
Global Public EV Charging Points Top 7 Million in 2025
The worldwide stock of public electric vehicle chargers grew more than one-third last year and passed 7 million units. Fast and ultra-fast units increased at a faster rate than slower public chargers, the IEA reported.
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yahoo.comworld4 days ago
Chinese geologists identify active fault beneath Tibet hydropower project
Researchers found the Paizhen Fault runs directly under the hydropower site on the Yarlung Tsangpo River. A June paper urged slope reinforcement and retaining structures to reduce landslide risk.
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thenextweb.comai4 days agoUpdated
Meta to Build $9.1 Billion AI Data Center in Alberta
Meta will invest more than $9.1 billion to construct its first artificial intelligence data center in Canada, located in Sturgeon County, Alberta. The project includes a dedicated 932-megawatt natural gas power plant and a closed-loop cooling system.
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themandarin.com.auworld4 days ago
Victoria Regional Rail Services Remain Suspended After Telstra Outage
A nationwide telecommunications outage caused by a software defect continues to disrupt Victoria's regional rail network. V/Line has advised passengers not to travel and is operating very limited replacement bus services.
sbs.com.auworld5 days ago
Saudi Arabia Advances Plan to Reroute Economic Corridor Through Syria
Saudi Arabia is advancing a plan to reroute the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor through Syria instead of Israel, according to two sources familiar with the discussions. The Jerusalem Post reported the development.
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The Sydney Morning Heraldsports5 days ago
Queensland unions say proposed building code delays 2032 Olympic venues
Queensland unions say a draft state building code tied to a CFMEU inquiry would overlap federal rules and could trigger legal challenges on Olympic venue projects. Officials have said site-specific agreements will apply to the work.
mumbrella.com.auworld5 days ago
Telstra mobile outage halts trains, traffic lights and payments for nearly five hours
A national Telstra mobile outage on Wednesday disrupted rail services, traffic signals and electronic payments across Australia. The company said the cause was time-keeping servers that fell out of sync. The communications minister said the event renewed questions about network r…
Japan Timesworld6 days ago
Shizuoka Prefecture Approves Maglev Line Construction
Shizuoka Prefecture has agreed to sign a nature conservation agreement with Central Japan Railway, ending years of delay over environmental concerns for the Chuo Shinkansen maglev project. The 9-kilometer section through the prefecture can now proceed.
ocregister.comtechnology6 days ago
Trump Administration Directs Grid Managers to Require Backup Power Use During Heat Wave
The Trump administration has instructed grid managers to require data centers to run backup power systems during a period of triple-digit temperatures across much of the United States. The directive aims to reduce strain on the electrical grid.
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High Court Requires Proper Notice for Land Access but Upholds Green Gen Cymru Notices
The BBC reported that a High Court judge ruled Green Gen Cymru must provide adequate advance notice to landowners before entering their property. Groups representing more than 500 landowners challenged the company's practices during surveys for planned pylon routes. The firm must…
en.globes.co.ilworld7 days ago
Egypt Opens New Ministry of Defense Headquarters After Nine Years
@MarioNawfal reported that Egypt completed and opened its new Ministry of Defense headquarters, known as the Octagon, this month. Construction lasted more than nine years. The project produced a large central facility for the ministry.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld7 days ago
Dangote and Tanzania Agree to Hold Formal Talks on Port, Power and Road Investments
Africa’s richest man held talks with Tanzania’s president last week on expanding his cement, fertilizer and energy businesses. Formal negotiations for a deal are scheduled soon.
traveldailymedia.comworld7 days ago
Dubai Executive Council Approves 18 Billion-Dirham Spending Plan
The plan funds business reforms, an Islamic finance center, and a new highway. It coincides with Emaar's $54 billion Dubai Estate project and an Emirates ad campaign.
winnipegfreepress.comworld7 days ago
Kenya to Direct Government Asset Sale Proceeds to Infrastructure Fund
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said proceeds from recent government share sales will go to the National Infrastructure Fund for roads, dams, railways and airports. The statement follows the completed sale of a 15 percent Safaricom stake to Vodacom for more than Sh200 billion.
Yonhapworld7 days ago
Defense ministry delays detailed plan for Gwangju military airport relocation
The defense ministry said Monday it has not finalized a relocation plan for the Gwangju military airport after the site was chosen for a semiconductor production cluster. The government selected the airport earlier the same day as part of its three mega projects initiative.
forbes.comworld7 days ago
1,000 U.K. schools close in late June heat wave
More than 1,000 schools closed or sent students home early during record temperatures that reached 35.9 C in Wales. Teachers reported classrooms without air conditioning or adequate ventilation became unsafe for instruction.
ecns.cnfinance7 days ago
China's First Shield Tunneling Machine for Saudi Arabia Rolls Off Tianjin Line
@FirstSquawk reported that an earth pressure balance shield machine with an 11.16-meter excavation diameter and 105-meter length left the production line in north China's Tianjin. The machine will support Riyadh's Metro Line 2 extension project.
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ancient.eupolitics7 days ago
Sudan Cabinet Reviews Plans for Returns to Khartoum and Social Peace Measures
The Sudanese Cabinet met Sunday in Khartoum under Prime Minister Kamil Idris to assess citizen returns, reconciliation charters, and infrastructure upgrades. AllAfrica reported briefings on security measures, airport operations, and electricity expansion.
world8 days ago
Reflecting Pool Renovation Costs Reach $15 Million
Interior Department officials said algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was a temporary issue during refilling. The project now requires additional work after the July 4th weekend and has exceeded earlier cost estimates.
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abcnews.go.compolitics8 days ago
Lincoln Reflecting Pool cleared of algae using nanobubbler technology
Officials credited advanced nanobubbler technology and National Park Service work for clearing the 6.75 million-gallon pool. Surveillance footage led to a Destruction of Government Property investigation after vandalism caused multiple gashes.
Washington Examinerpolitics8 days ago
Interior Secretary Says Algae in Reflecting Pool Came From Pipes
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told CNN the algae has been cleared and attributed it to the pipes rather than vandals. He also defended the new industrial liner and denied motorcade damage.
abcnews.go.comworld8 days ago
Philippine President Says Flood Control Corruption Probe Continues
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated on July 4 that investigations into flood control projects remain ongoing. He said more irregularities have been uncovered since the administration began releasing project lists last year.
calgaryherald.combusiness8 days ago
Federal government adds $40 million to $190 million Calgary planetarium conversion to art gallery
Ottawa will fund the final phase of Contemporary Calgary's retrofit of the 1967 Centennial Planetarium. The $40 million grant supports a $160 million effort scheduled to begin in fall 2027.
ndtv.compolitics9 days ago
1 Million Lose Power During July 4 Heat Wave
A heat wave and severe weather left roughly 838,000 customers without electricity across multiple states on Saturday. The outages disrupted Independence Day events and prompted health warnings in the Midwest and Northeast.
forbes.comworld9 days ago
Investigation Tests Whether Car Safety Systems and HGV Underrun Bars Can Prevent Rear-End Crashes
National Highways began research with European partners after 2024 data showed HGVs in nearly one-fifth of fatal or serious crashes despite low traffic share. Tests examined vehicle braking systems and underrun bars on English motorways and A-roads.
nypost.comworld9 days ago
BlackRock to Spend $100 Million Over Five Years Training 50,000 Trades Workers
BlackRock's philanthropic arm started the Future Builders program last month. It will spend $100 million over five years to train and place workers in electricians, welders, plumbers, HVAC and wiremen roles. Partners include Walmart, Home Depot, Carhartt, Google and Meta.
axios.comworld10 days ago
U.S. grid sets power-demand record during heat wave
Electricity use across the largest U.S. grid reached an all-time high on Thursday. Temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit covered much of the mid-Atlantic region.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics10 days ago
Canada and Alberta Advance New Oil Pipeline With C$150bn in Related Investments
The governments of Canada and Alberta will proceed with a new oil pipeline after announcing more than C$150bn in spending to address concerns from British Columbia and First Nations. The plan includes port expansion, power infrastructure, and whale protections while maintaining a…
finance.yahoo.comfinance10 days ago
Canada Stocks Rise After New West Coast Pipeline Project Announced
Canada's main stock index climbed Friday morning after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new pipeline project to the country's West Coast. The move follows earlier policy discussions on energy infrastructure.
vox.comfinance10 days ago
Heat Wave Raises Power Demand and Prompts Travel Advisories Across Eastern U.S.
Extreme temperatures up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit are forecast to continue through the July 4 weekend. Wholesale electricity prices rose sharply in several regions as air-conditioning demand increased.
Yonhapai10 days ago
SK Telecom to invest 140 trillion won in Yeongnam AI data centers
SK Telecom announced plans to build multiple hyperscale AI data centers in southeastern South Korea. The investment totals 140 trillion won and targets operations beginning in late 2027.
screenrant.compolitics10 days ago
Stage piece falls during Freedom 250 rehearsal, narrowly missing dancers
An overhead section of the main stage at the Great American State Fair detached during a Thursday rehearsal for the Freedom 250 July 4 event, striking the stage floor but missing performers. No injuries were reported. Organizers have not released an official statement on the caus…
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ai11 days ago
Firmus Technologies Plans Three AI Facilities Across Tasmania
Firmus Technologies is advancing plans for AI factories at St Leonards, Bell Bay and Wesley Vale. The projects require more than 400 megawatts of power and have drawn questions over energy use and community input.
enr.comfinance11 days ago
Canada Plans to Triple LNG Output Over Next Decade
Canadian officials announced plans to speed approvals for new liquefied natural gas projects. The federal government will keep the existing north-coast tanker ban in place. British Columbia stated it lacks constitutional authority to block an Alberta pipeline but does not support…
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enr.combusiness11 days ago
British Columbia and Ottawa Reach Deal on Tunnel Funding and Energy Projects
B.C. Premier David Eby and Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a multibillion-dollar memorandum of understanding on July 2, 2026. The agreement commits the federal government to maintain the North Coast oil tanker ban and cover up to $3 billion toward replacing the George Massey…
world11 days ago
Namibia Rejects Toll Gate Plans on National Roads
Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi said on July 2 that the government has rejected proposals to introduce toll gates. The plan, first introduced in 2021, aimed to fund road maintenance with 21 to 23 gates across the network.
freepressjournal.inbusiness11 days ago
Japanese Banks Arrange $496 Million Financing for India High-Voltage Transmission Line
OilPrice.com reported that three Japanese banks will arrange syndicated financing for a high-voltage transmission line in India. The project is the first under a new regional energy cooperation framework. It aims to support India's expanding renewable power capacity.
news.sky.comworld11 days ago
UK shields Lower Thames Crossing from cuts while scaling back other road and energy schemes for defence boost
The UK government confirmed Tuesday that the £11bn Lower Thames Crossing will proceed despite cuts to other road and energy projects. The move supports a £15bn increase in defence spending announced by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
deadline.comworld11 days ago
FedNor Allocates $39 Million for Northern Ontario Facility Repairs
The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario will distribute the funds over four years from the federal Build Communities Strong Fund. The announcement occurred Tuesday at the Canada Games Complex in Thunder Bay.