The world’s first wind-powered underwater datacentre has begun operations off the coast of Shanghai, a significant step in China’s efforts to address the energy demands of its booming artificial intelligence sector. This joint venture between HiCloud Technology and China Communications Construction, located over 6 miles offshore and submerged 10 meters below the surface, leverages a nearby offshore windfarm for its power and utilizes the natural cooling effect of seawater to reduce energy consumption by over one-fifth compared to land-based facilities. This innovation also mitigates the substantial freshwater usage associated with traditional datacentres, a growing concern given the projected global water footprint of these facilities. While other nations have explored similar concepts, China’s success in commercial deployment, driven by market demand and integrated policy support, positions it as a leader in this emerging field.
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The Pentagon has added prominent Chinese companies, including tech giant Alibaba, electric car maker BYD, and search engine Baidu, to its list of Chinese military companies. This updated list, which now includes 188 entities, aims to prevent these businesses from securing U.S. defense contracts and reflects growing concerns about Beijing’s strategy of leveraging non-state firms for military purposes. China has vehemently opposed these U.S. actions, calling them unreasonable suppression and vowing to take necessary measures to protect its companies. Despite the additions, companies on the list can still operate in the U.S. but may face reputational damage and further restrictions.
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Fraudulent activities can persist for extended periods, often going undetected for years. However, these schemes eventually reach a point where they are uncovered. Law enforcement agencies become involved precisely at this juncture, stepping in to address the materialized fraud.
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As part of its efforts to regulate the global entertainment industry, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated a formal investigation into the proposed $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. This Phase 1 inquiry, commencing on Wednesday and expected to conclude by August 7, will assess whether the deal presents a realistic prospect of substantially lessening competition within the market. Should the CMA identify such concerns, the merger faces the possibility of a more extensive, potentially prolonged, Phase 2 investigation, which could significantly impact Paramount’s timeline for closing the transaction. Similar antitrust scrutiny is already underway in the European Union, with predictions of a Phase 2 investigation there as well, leading to reports of Paramount considering the divestment of certain children’s television assets to appease regulators.
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A 30-year-old Sudanese man faces charges of attempted murder and other offenses following a knife attack in north Belfast on Monday night. The victim, a man in his 40s, remains in hospital with serious injuries. In response to the attack, sporadic disorder occurred across Northern Ireland on Tuesday, resulting in damage to property and forced evacuations, prompting condemnation from political leaders who denounced the violence as thuggery.
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Nick Reiner entered a plea of not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder during his arraignment on Monday, February 23, 2026, in Los Angeles. He is accused of the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. Public defense attorney Kimberly Green represented Reiner during the proceedings.
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A Texas teenager was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing a rival track athlete during a high school meet. The jury rejected claims of self-defense after hearing testimony that the confrontation began over the defendant’s refusal to leave a tent belonging to the victim’s team. Although social media posts amplified the case with racial undertones, both the prosecution and defense emphasized that the tragedy was not race-related. The defendant’s actions, including pulling a knife after being shoved, were deemed by prosecutors to be a clear act of murder, not self-defense, leading to a swift conviction and significant prison sentence.
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New Mexico agriculture officials confirmed the state’s first case of New World screwworm in a dog from Lea County, identified after being diagnosed in Texas. This marks the fourth U.S. detection of the parasitic fly, which feeds on live tissue and can cause severe injuries or death in animals and, rarely, humans. State and federal officials are investigating the Lea County case as isolated but are increasing surveillance, including fly traps, to determine if breeding populations exist. Early detection is crucial for resource deployment and treatment, as prompt intervention can be highly successful in saving affected animals.
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Following the confirmation of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, in Texas for the first time since 1966, Louisiana agriculture officials have implemented immediate restrictions on animal movement into the state. These new regulations require specific veterinary inspections and certifications for animals entering Louisiana, particularly those originating from or passing through potentially infested zones. The parasite poses a significant threat to livestock, wildlife, pets, and, in rare instances, humans, feeding on living tissue and causing severe infections. These measures are designed to prevent the re-establishment of this eradicated pest in the United States.
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