Apps

House Passes AI Data Center Cost Bill — 3dThe Ratepayer Protection Act, backed by Rep. Gabe Evans and a broad bipartisan coalition, would require large data centers (100 MW+ peak demand) to cover the full costs of new electricity generation and grid upgrades, shielding households from subsidizing AI infrastructure. The measure has cleared committee and is headed toward a House floor vote under fast-track rules, reflecting bipartisan concern about AI-driven electricity demand ahead of the 2026 elections.

LA28 study estimates up to $40.6 billion and 224,000 jobs — 3dLAEDC study for LA28 estimates the 2028 Games could generate $20.5B to $40.6B in output and 126,000 to 224,000 jobs across five Southern California counties.

Nicole Hardy Those job projections are encouraging but I hope the infrastructure upgrades actually benefit everyday commuters long after the events end.

Gaza hospitals ration generator use amid fuel and oil shortages — Sep 10, 2026Gaza’s largest functioning hospitals are operating under emergency austerity as power cuts and shortages of diesel, engine oil and spare parts cause generators to seize, endangering patients. The crisis is driven by Israeli restrictions on fuel and oil, ongoing high energy costs, and a broader energy shortage despite a 2025 ceasefire, forcing hospitals to rotate power cuts and families to rely on expensive neighborhood generators.

Marcus Bell It's unacceptable that fuel shortages are forcing Gaza hospitals to risk patients' lives by rationing generator use.

Woman describes how each generation acts after boarding a flight — Sep 8, 2026A millennial mom posted a video showing how different generations behave once seated on a plane, and it quickly drew more than 230000 likes along with comments from viewers who saw themselves in the sketches.

Chris Dalton The sketches were spot on for my kids, they just stare at screens the second they sit down.

Next Raises Profit Guidance, Expects Slower Sales Growth — 1dNext reported a 10.5% rise in first-half profit and lifted its full-year pretax guidance to about £1.255 billion, helped by hot weather and strong online demand overseas. The retailer signaled mixed momentum with strong international growth and online profitability, but UK sales gains are expected to slow and warehousing and stock-management challenges persist, even as cash generation and dividends remain robust.

Jared Kim The warehousing issues they mentioned could eat into those gains if not fixed, even with better dividends coming.

Study Suggests AI-Generated Drug Could Slow AgingHealth — Sep 7, 2026

Xi Pushes Advanced Manufacturing Self-Reliance as Exports Rise — 1dPresident Xi Jinping urged China to expand its advanced manufacturing sector, strengthen control over key industrial supply chains, and accelerate AI-driven upgrades to build a modern industrial system with greater self-reliance in high-end technology. The push accompanies a shift of resources toward manufacturing and indigenous tech, with Premier Li Qiang backing next-generation intelligent manufacturing amid global supply-chain disruptions.

Maya Lindstrom Focusing on self-reliance might help long term but risks cutting off useful foreign tech inputs.

Jeremiah Smith Posts 164 Yards, Touchdown — 5dIn Philadelphia, DeVonta Smith stepped into a primary role with a 3-for-53 stat line in a win over Washington, aided by a standout 31-yard grab and a late onside play, while Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith is generating Heisman buzz after a monster 164-yard, one-touchdown effort against Texas, underscoring his reputation as a generational playmaker. Additionally, industry projections peg Smith as a potential top NFL draft pick, with mock drafts suggesting the Giants could target him as part of a talent-loaded receiving corps.

Purecore Begins Yurchison Uranium Data ReviewBusiness — 3dPurecore Metals has launched a data compilation and technical review at its Yurchison Uranium Property in Saskatchewan to integrate decades of historical and modern geoscience data, digitize records, and generate a ranked set of targets for future field exploration under its option with Skyharbour. The effort consolidates geological, geochemical, and geophysical datasets to refine the property's geological framework and guide subsequent exploration decisions.

X Corp and SpaceXAI End Antitrust Suit Against Apple but Keep OpenAI Case — 4dX Corp and SpaceXAI have voluntarily dismissed their federal antitrust lawsuit against Apple in Texas, ending the case over claims that Apple monopolized smartphone and generative AI markets. The dismissal removes a regulatory overhang for Apple, though the dispute continues with OpenAI and broader scrutiny of Apple’s platform practices persists.

Nicole Hardy Apple must have seen this coming and adjusted their AI plans quietly to avoid the fight.

UK Workers Spend Nearly £1bn on AI Tools — 2dA Deloitte UK survey of 25,000 workers finds 63% knowingly use generative AI for work, with total personal spending around £958 million annually as shadow AI grows—about a third using tools without employer knowledge and many paying for tools themselves. The findings show AI adoption is outpacing employer policies and leadership, highlighting the need for clear governance and practical guidance to balance productivity with safeguards.

Jared Kim Spending nearly a billion pounds shows real demand, but shadow use without oversight is asking for trouble.

Asset Owners Double AI Environmental Risk View in Year — 3dGrowing concerns about AI's environmental footprint are rising among asset owners and the public, with surveys showing worries about data-center energy use, electricity costs, and climate impacts as AI expands. Meanwhile, new research explores using generative AI to forecast air pollution more efficiently, and debates over data centers include pollution from power plants and calls for policies on grid upgrades and clean energy.

Axelera AI Launches Europa, Secures AI Factory Contracts — 3dAxelera AI unveiled Europa, its second-generation AI Processing Unit aimed at enterprise servers and AI factories, and has already secured tens of millions in contracts while building a broad ecosystem with partners like Dell and Supermicro. The company touts a growing 600-plus customer base, strong performance-per-watt, and a strategy to enable production AI in controlled, secure environments amid rising cloud costs and the demand for secure data sovereignty.

Nicole Hardy Tens of millions in contracts plus ties to Dell and Supermicro should help them scale Europa beyond the 600 customers they already have.

Readers share 21 trends accepted now that may embarrass laterGood News — Sep 8, 2026Upworthy readers responded to a 2024 question by naming current habits and policies they expect future generations to view with embarrassment, from fashion choices to social issues.

LHN Energy to bundle solar power with EV charging for Singapore fleets — 2dLHN Energy, a Singapore-based solar company, plans to roll out an integrated Solar PPA and DC fast-charging solution for electric heavy vehicles in early September 2026, combining solar generation, charging, and project delivery under a single framework with potential zero upfront costs. The program is supported by Singapore’s Electric Heavy Vehicle Charger Grant, which co-funds up to 50% of eligible charger installation costs (capped at S$30,000 for the first 500 chargers) for qualifying projects at depots, warehouses, and industrial sites.

Prada Expands Milan Flagship Into Eight-Level Luxury Hub — 3dPrada has transformed its Milan flagship in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II into an eight-level private-client hub that links the former separate menswear and womenswear stores with an underground passage, adds private shopping spaces, a permanent exhibition and private-dining apartments, and connects to the Marchesi patisserie. The project, which features works by Damien Hirst and aims to generate about €100 million in annual revenue while focusing on experiential luxury for top clients, is framed as a broader shift toward hospitality and experiences alongside iconic retail.

Survey finds Gen Z receptive to yard signs and mailers — 3dGen Z’s role in politics is expanding in unexpected ways: new data suggest physical campaign materials can influence the online generation as ad spending climbs to a record $11.6 billion, challenging the idea that Gen Z is driven only by digital outreach. Beyond US campaigns, youth engagement is shaping political strategies and representation—from India’s youth-outreach campaigns to US panels and TV portrayals of Gen Z, underscoring a nuanced, growing influence across politics and culture.

Tesla Schedules October 1 Reveal for Long-Delayed Roadster — 6dTesla has announced October 1 as the reveal date for the second-generation Roadster, with expectations of a potential SpaceX-developed flying demo alongside a road-legal version. The long-delayed halo car has faced years of postponements since its 2017 debut, with reservations and ambiguity about when production will actually begin, even as teasers hint at futuristic thrust capabilities.

Maya Lindstrom A SpaceX flying demo sounds impressive but Tesla should prove they can deliver the road version first before hyping extras.

25th Anniversary of 9/11 Honors Victims and HeroesWorld — Sep 10, 2026On the anniversaries of Pearl Harbor, JFK's assassination, and especially September 11, 2001, Americans recall where they were and how those events reshaped the nation, with vivid personal recollections spanning generations. As 9/11 marks 25 years, stories focus on health effects for survivors and first responders, concerns about Islamophobia, and the enduring collective memory of that day.

FDA Extends Exelixis Drug Review to March 2027 — Sep 11, 2026The FDA has extended Exelixis' NDA review for zanzalintinib in combination with atezolizumab/Tecentriq for metastatic colorectal cancer by three months, moving the action date to March 3, 2027 after updated safety and efficacy data were deemed a major amendment. The development of zanzalintinib as a next-generation cancer therapy continues, with the delay potentially impacting timelines for patients, investors, and partners awaiting a decision.

Nicole Hardy The FDA's move to examine the new safety data more closely makes sense, though it will likely delay any benefits for those counting on the combination therapy.

Nation marks 25 years since 9/11 with Pentagon tributes and rare artifacts — Sep 10, 2026The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History opened a temporary display of fragile 9/11 artifacts from the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Flight 93 laid out on tables to help visitors remember and connect with the day. The exhibit arrives amid political scrutiny over how American history is told, with critics pressing for a more unifying narrative while the museum emphasizes memory preservation for future generations.