Google and Meta's data centers use so much electricity that coal plant closures are delayed
Oct 15, 2024 21:00:00Google and Meta's data centers use so much electricity that coal plant closures are delayedDue mainly to the development of AI technology, technology companies such as Google, Meta, and Amazon are building large-scale data centers one after another. In response,, which supplies electricity to the area, once promised to 'close the coal-fired power plant in North Omaha by 2023. 'However, as the deadline for closing the coal-fired power plant approached, the Omaha Power Authority was reluctant to close it, and ultimately postponed the closure to 2026. 'Promises were made and Omaha Power broke them,' said Cheryl Weston, who has lived in North Omaha for 50 years. According to Meta and federal energy disclosures, the electricity consumed by Meta's data centers in Nebraska is roughly equivalent to the electricity produced by a coal-fired power plant in North Omaha in 2023.
Source:Washington Post
October 15, 2024 12:11 UTC
Al Aqsa fire: Israeli airstrike on Gaza hospital kills several people
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Source:CNN
October 15, 2024 12:00 UTC
The Final Chapter - The New York Times
new video loaded: The Final ChapterRecent episodes in Op-DocsOp-Docs is the New York Times’ award-winning series of short documentaries by independent filmmakers. From emerging directors to Oscar winners, Op-Docs brings you the very best nonfiction filmmaking from around the world. Op-Docs is the New York Times’ award-winning series of short documentaries by independent filmmakers. From emerging directors to Oscar winners, Op-Docs brings you the very best nonfiction filmmaking from around the world.
Source:New York Times
October 15, 2024 11:55 UTC
All-New Suzuki Every Launched in Pakistan
Pak Suzuki Motor Company has officially launched the all-new Suzuki Every, set to hit showrooms in early November. This new model succeeds the beloved Bolan, a compact van that has served both commercial and family needs in Pakistan for years. This launch marks Pak Suzuki’s second model based on Japanese mini-vehicle specifications, following the successful debut of the Alto in June 2019. Since 1982, Pak Suzuki has focused on delivering reliable and affordable compact cars, achieving a market share of 45% with 42,986 units sold domestically in FY2023. With the introduction of the Every, Suzuki aims to enhance local mobility and continue its commitment to supporting everyday life in the community.
Source:New York Times
October 15, 2024 11:50 UTC
Netanyahu Agrees to Limit Strike on Iran, Washington Post Reports
(Bloomberg) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to limit his country’s retaliation against Iran over the missile attack on Oct. 1 to military targets, according to a report in the Washington Post. Such a decision would be a relief for President Joe Biden, whose administration has urged Israel not to strike Iranian nuclear or energy sites for fear of escalating the conflict in the Middle East. Oil dropped at the start of trading after the report was published. (Adds statement from prime minister’s office in fourth paragraph.) Most Read from Bloomberg Businessweek©2024 Bloomberg L.P.
Source:Washington Post
October 15, 2024 11:03 UTC
Video Trump town hall interrupted by medical emergencies in the crowd
Trump town hall interrupted by medical emergencies in the crowd Former President Donald Trump's town hall in Oaks, Pennsylvania, on Monday evening was interrupted twice by medical emergencies.
Source:ABC News
October 15, 2024 10:40 UTC
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Source:Huffington Post
October 15, 2024 10:36 UTC
Trump's Pennsylvania Town Hall Turns Into Musical Event
Trump's Pennsylvania Town Hall Turns Into Musical Event Former president sings and dances as critics raise health concerns after chaotic sessionFormer President Donald Trump turned heads and raised eyebrows during a recent town hall event held on October 15, 2024, at the Oaks Expo Center near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. But as the event unfolded and two attendees fainted due to the venue's heat, the former president appeared to lose interest. Trump's event raised flags about public health and safety as well. Comments ranged from humorous observations about the peculiar transition to Trump’s “music fest” to serious worries about the ramblings from the candidate who was once the most influential person in the GOP. Trump’s musical town hall signifies the unpredictable nature of the 2024 presidential race.
Source:Huffington Post
October 15, 2024 10:30 UTC
Optimism on Wall Street, and Harris Agrees to a Fox News Interview
On Today’s Episode:Can the Stock Market Keep Going Up? Market Watchers Think So, by Joe RennisonKamala Harris Sets an Interview With a Not-So-Friendly Outlet: Fox News, by Michael M. GrynbaumCanada Expels Indian Diplomats, Accusing Them of Criminal Campaign, by Matina Stevis-GridneffSurvivors of Gaza Hospital Blaze Say They Are Living a ‘Recurring Nightmare,’ by Bilal Shbair and Erika SolomonLebanon’s Hospitals Buckle Amid Israel’s Offensive Against Hezbollah, by Euan Ward
Source:Fox News
October 15, 2024 10:15 UTC
These Columbus companies rank best in state, says Forbes. Did your employer make the list?
Business These Columbus companies rank best in state, says Forbes. The company ranks one of the best in Georgia, according to a 2024 Forbes study. Forbes enlisted the research firm, Statista to survey more than 16,000 workers employed at companies of 500 or more employees. Companies that received the highest scores in each state made our list, with each state ranking between three and 101 employers, depending on the size of the state and the number of responses received.”Which Columbus employers made the list? Home Depot (21)UPS (37)Coca-Cola (51)Zaxby’s (68)University of Georgia (75)Which are the top companies to work in the whole US?
Source:Forbes
October 15, 2024 10:14 UTC
Video SpaceX catches giant Starship booster in fifth flight test
SpaceX catches giant Starship booster in fifth flight test SpaceX completed its fifth Starship test flight Sunday, achieving a major milestone by catching the rocket's booster for the first time and advancing toward creating a fully reusable rocket system.
Source:ABC News
October 15, 2024 10:07 UTC
Harris responds to ‘lock him up’ chants aimed at Trump
PoliticsHarris responds to ‘lock him up’ chants aimed at TrumpVice President Kamala Harris quieted the crowd Oct. 14 as they chanted “lock him up,” aimed at Donald Trump, and said “the courts will handle that.”
Source:Washington Post
October 15, 2024 09:59 UTC
Video A closer look at Celia Cruz as the first Afro-Latina minted on a US Quarter
A closer look at Celia Cruz as the first Afro-Latina minted on a US Quarter ABC News' Stephanie Ramos reports on Cuban salsa sensation Celia Cruz becoming the first Afro-Latina minted on a U.S. quarter.
Source:ABC News
October 15, 2024 09:54 UTC