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Bangladesh factories cancel orders as Gulf LNG supplies tighten — 1dThe Gulf crisis is triggering severe energy shortages in Bangladesh and Pakistan, with LNG and oil supply disruptions driving blackouts, higher fuel costs, and rising production costs for industries like garments in Bangladesh. Governments are resorting to subsidies and spot-market purchases to cope, while households face intermittent gas, long cooking waits, and power outages as regional energy markets feel the strain.

Huawei to Launch 960DT and Ascend 960PR AI Chips in 2027 — 2dHuawei plans to launch two AI chips, the 960DT in Q1 2027 and the Ascend 960PR in Q3 2027, while leveraging its UnifiedBus interconnect to link thousands of chips into large, single-system AI computing arrays as it seeks to challenge Nvidia amid US export controls aimed at China. The announcements and demonstrations at events abroad underscore Beijing’s push for domestic AI autonomy and higher-powered data-center architectures.

Sam Okafor Huawei's plan to scale thousands of chips together could finally give them a real shot at competing with Nvidia's dominance.

U.S. Hosts G20 Energy Talks Amid Fuel Shock — 5dThe United States hosts a three-day G20 Energy Abundance summit in Houston with delegations from major economies and oil producers, focusing on expanding affordable baseload power, mineral supply chains, and streamlined infrastructure while Moscow’s participation and the Russia invite controversy test diplomatic lines. The discussions come as the Iran conflict disrupts global energy flows, pushing crude above $100 a barrel and lifting U.S. diesel to a record $6.20 per gallon and gasoline costs about 44% higher than pre-war levels, highlighting energy-security concerns ahead of winter.

MarketBeat screener spotlights hydrogen, space and infrastructure stocks amid sector risksBusiness — Sep 4, 2026MarketBeat’s stock screeners highlight top picks across four sectors, naming hydrogen leaders CF Industries, Plug Power and NuScale Power; Canadian plays Canadian National Railway, Canadian Natural Resources and Canadian Pacific Kansas City; space names Boeing, Rocket Lab, GE Aerospace and Howmet Aerospace; and infrastructure firms Marvell Technology, Cerebras Systems and Astera Labs. The roundups emphasize the blend of growth potential and higher risk across these emerging tech and transportation subsectors.

IJREXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting ItSimon August · 4 min · 7h

CASEY RYAN: Accreditors Wield Power To End DEI In SchoolsOpinion — Jun 14, 2025Accreditors wield significant power in determining if universities can receive federal funding or even grant recognized degrees. Institutions of higher learning must follow the guidance and standards set in place by…

YourlistRankingMost Influential Women in World HistoryFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.1379 votes · 26 candidates

Rising Treasury Yields Deepen U.S. Fiscal Strain — Sep 3, 2026The U.S. faces worsening fiscal fragility as rising 10-year yields push borrowing costs higher and debt service grows, underscoring the political challenge of cutting deficits. In India and East Africa, major infrastructure and resource projects advance with Tata Power's new transmission corridor, Hindustan Zinc securing a rare-earths lease, and Navi Mumbai International Airport hitting passenger milestones, while Kenya orders Tata Chemicals to halt operations.

Kerry Washington Opens Up About Her Eating Disorder — Talks Praying to Higher Power for HelpReporting — Sep 22, 2023Actress Kerry Washington opened up about battling an eating disorder and calling out to a high power for help. In an interview with Robin Roberts for a “20/20” special airing Sunday, Washington, 46, got candid about…

Powerful Unions Demand End Of Student Debt, ‘Immigration Reform’ Under Harris Presidency — Sep 17, 2024A group of powerful labor unions called on the Harris-Walz ticket to adopt a slew of liberal education policies Monday. A coalition of unions representing teachers in higher education announced their support for the…

Sept. 17 Lottery Results and Powerball JackpotsLifestyle — 6dGlobal lottery updates show mixed outcomes and reforms: the Philippines’ PCSO reported no winners for the Grand Lotto 6/55 and Megalotto 6/45 jackpots on Sept 14, 2026, while New Zealand moves to a 14-ball Powerball format starting Sept 16 with a higher $60 million cap and altered odds. Meanwhile, Daily Lotto results were posted in South Africa with notable jackpot estimates, and apps continue to provide alerts and terms of use for lottery results across regions.

On X · @nijisanji_appNijisanji Announces Overseas Theater Live Viewings for Kenmochi Toya’s Solo Live “KOKU FES.”The official Nijisanji account posted that Kenmochi Toya’s real solo live event will receive live viewings in cinemas across 13 regions with tickets on sale September 28 and exclusive overseas perks. It is trending due to strong early engagement among Nijisanji/VTuber fans excited by the international expansion.1,234 likes · now

Taliban Now Have More Air Power Than Some NATO Nations, Up To 48 AircraftOpinion — Sep 2, 2021Thanks to the collapse of the Afghan military, the Taliban now have more aircraft than 10 NATO nations. What’s worse, that number isn’t higher only because the United States rendered dozens of Afghan military aircraft…

Statkraft narrows Q2 loss on higher Nordic pricesBusiness — Jul 21, 2026Statkraft posted an improved underlying EBITDA of NOK 6.6 billion in Q2 2026 driven by higher Nordic power prices, but still reported a negative net profit of NOK 1.5 billion due to a 171% Norwegian resource rent tax on hydropower. The company completed strategic divestments, merged fast-charging ventures with Eviny, and reiterated plans to invest NOK 16-20 billion annually while adding more than 600 MW of renewable capacity as hydropower output remained constrained.

YourlistVS BattleMadonna vs Lady GagaThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.Madonna vs Lady Gaga · 152 votes — pick a side

Iranian economy squeezed by US war, domestic woesWorld — Jul 21, 2026Iranians face worsening living standards as sanctions and war drive prices higher and purchasing power collapses, with a 180 million rials monthly pension still unable to cover basics. Rent hikes, unreliable services, and damaged infrastructure across Tehran and other provinces illustrate the breadth of the hardship.

Coherent sampling 300mm SiC for AI HPC — Aug 17, 2026Coherent Corp has begun customer sampling of 300‑mm high‑thermal‑conductivity silicon carbide substrates for AI and HPC applications, signaling a shift from internal development to customer evaluation and targeting AI infrastructure providers. The move highlights vertical integration across SiC production and potential heat‑spreading improvements over current solutions to enable higher power densities and better thermal management in next‑generation AI systems.

Apple Plans iPad mini OLED and Mac mini Refresh — Aug 25, 2026Apple plans an OLED iPad mini release by the end of October, signaling a higher-end display and potential price increase, with rumors of a new speaker system, water resistance, and a more powerful chip. Separately, Apple is preparing a first Mac mini update in two years with M5/M6 processors amid memory-chip shortages and a leadership transition that will see Tim Cook step down on August 31, 2026 and John Ternus take over on September 1, alongside a broader late-2026 product push.

DDaily Caller News FoundationEXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting ItA conservative group is pressing six paper giants to rein in their lobbying against a Trump administration-backed push to recycle more plastic.7h

Italy debunks false Parmigiano Reggiano crisis amid heatwaveEnvironment — Aug 20, 2026Extreme heat across Italy and Europe is driving up energy use to keep Parmigiano Reggiano wheels aging safely, with banks like Credito Emiliano’s MGT maintaining about 500,000 wheels worth €300 million in climate-controlled stores, while dairy cows’ milk yields drop under heat. Despite social media claims of a “Great Parmesan Crisis,” authorities say the cheese and its storage banks remain secure, aided by upgrades in refrigeration, insulation, and solar power to cope with higher temperatures.

QuizieQuizHow charismatic are you, really?Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.3 min · today's quiz

Obama launches six-episode Audible podcast — Aug 10, 2026President Barack Obama is launching a six-episode Audible podcast, A Great Book, where he will discuss six influential titles with guest luminaries; the series debuts September 24, 2026, exclusively on Audible through the Higher Ground collaboration, with guests to be announced later. The selected books include The Fire Next Time, Song of Solomon, All the Pretty Horses, Gilead, All the King’s Men, and Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, reflecting conversations about identity, power, and culture.

Colorado Energy-Affordability Laws Take Effect — Jul 22, 2026Colorado approves two laws to standardize energy assistance and boost geothermal development to reduce utility costs for families, while federal Republicans push the POWER Act to speed energy permitting, strengthen the grid, and shield consumers from higher prices, including requirements on data centers to cover grid upgrades. The package consolidates multiple bills aimed at expediting projects and bolstering energy reliability amid rising demand.

Walmart Faces Valuation Test With New BrandsBusiness — Jul 21, 2026Walmart’s valuation remains hotly debated: a DCF view flags its shares as overvalued relative to the latest cash flow outlook, while other analyses imply fair or higher fair value driven by a transformation into a higher-margin, omni-channel powerhouse with expanding drone deliveries and a growing marketplace. The bull case is tempered by recalls and food-safety concerns, but supporters emphasize accelerating margins, e-commerce profitability toward 2030, and multiple paths to a higher fair value than today.

IBM-Together AI to Build Inference Cluster — Aug 11, 2026IBM and NVIDIA are expanding AI infrastructure on IBM Cloud with HGX B300 systems powered by Blackwell Ultra GPUs, integrated with Red Hat OpenShift and watsonx for governed hybrid-cloud workflows, and IBM targets serverless GPU access in 2026. In a parallel push, IBM and Together AI announced a $240 million multi-year agreement to deploy a large-scale inference cluster on IBM Cloud using HGX B300 and Spectrum-X networking, aiming for open-source model inference with substantially higher throughput and availability in early 2027.

IJRItaly Scrambles Warships Toward Red Sea As Houthis Close In On Global Shipping ChokepointFrancis Kapper · 6 min · 10h