Author: Grace Johnson

The rapid expansion of AI data-centers in the United States is raising concerns about environmental sustainability. Research indicates that between 2024 and 2030, U.S. AI servers could generate an annual water footprint of 731–1,125 million cubic meters and carbon emissions of 24–44 million metric tons CO₂-equivalent, depending on deployment scale. While AI and high-performance computing are driving innovation, these findings highlight the hidden environmental costs of tech growth. Energy consumption, water usage, and emissions from cooling and powering servers could significantly impact natural resources. Experts note that data centers require large volumes of water for cooling and substantial electricity, often…

The United States Senate has passed a critical funding bill that could end the nation’s longest government shutdown within days. Senators voted 60-40 late on Monday, with most Republicans and eight Democrats backing the deal. The measure will fund the government until the end of January. The bill now heads to the House of Representatives, which must approve it before President Donald Trump can sign it into law. Trump said earlier on Monday that he was ready to support the agreement. The breakthrough came after weekend negotiations between members of both parties aimed at restarting vital public services and getting…

New leadership to tackle declining growthDiageo, the world’s largest drinks producer, has appointed former Tesco chief executive Sir Dave Lewis as its new boss. He will step into the role on 1 January, following the summer resignation of Debra Crew after two years in charge. The company hopes his arrival will spark a turnaround after months of sliding sales and investor concerns. Although Guinness continues to grow, Diageo’s overall performance has weakened, sending shares to a 10-year low. The announcement of Sir Dave’s appointment lifted shares by 7% in early Monday trading. Sales slump hits major marketsThe firm, whose brands…

A violent super typhoon has struck the Philippines, unleashing destructive winds and torrential rain across the country. Authorities have issued warnings of “life-threatening conditions” as the storm moves toward the nation’s largest island. Bicol Region Endures the Storm’s First Fury Typhoon Fung Wong, packing sustained winds of 185 km/h, has begun battering several regions, according to the national weather agency Pagasa. The eastern Bicol region was first to feel its full force on Sunday morning. Luzon, the country’s main population hub, is expected to be hit by Sunday night. Locally known as Uwan, the typhoon comes just days after Kalmaegi…

More than 5,000 flights across the United States were cancelled or delayed on Friday after new federal orders forced airlines to cut schedules amid the prolonged government shutdown. The restrictions took effect at 40 of the country’s busiest airports to ease pressure on air traffic controllers and other federal employees still working without pay. Many essential workers have taken second jobs, reported sick, or missed shifts since the shutdown began last month. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) directed airlines to reduce flights by 4%, with deeper cuts of up to 10% expected next week. The order affects major hubs in…

Tesla investors have given their backing to a record-breaking pay package for Elon Musk that could reach nearly $1 trillion. The decision, supported by 75% of votes at Thursday’s annual meeting, was met with cheers from the audience. Musk, already the world’s wealthiest individual, must significantly raise Tesla’s market value over the next decade to unlock the full reward. If he achieves all performance goals, he will receive hundreds of millions of new Tesla shares. The scale of the payout has drawn sharp criticism, but Tesla’s board argued that Musk could leave if the deal failed. They insisted the company…

President Donald Trump’s sweeping use of tariffs faced sharp questioning at the Supreme Court on Wednesday in a case that could redefine the boundaries of presidential power and reshape U.S. trade policy. Several conservative justices openly challenged the administration’s defense of import duties that Trump said were necessary to revive American manufacturing and fix trade imbalances. A coalition of small businesses and states has sued the administration, arguing that Trump overstepped his constitutional authority by imposing what they call an unlawful tax. The Supreme Court, which holds a 6–3 conservative majority, often takes months to rule on major cases, but…

As Tesla’s annual general meeting approaches on Thursday, the company is delivering one powerful message to its shareholders: Elon Musk is worth $1 trillion. The electric carmaker has launched a high-profile campaign defending its chief executive’s enormous pay plan. On Votetesla.com, board chair Robyn Denholm and director Kathleen Wilson-Thompson appear in a video praising Musk while epic music builds in the background. But many investors are sceptical. The meeting in Austin, Texas, is shaping up to be a referendum on Musk himself — a figure whose political comments and unpredictable style have split opinion among both fans and investors. Musk…

OpenAI has signed a $38 billion (£29 billion) deal with Amazon to use its powerful cloud computing network. The move gives the ChatGPT developer greater access to essential computing resources and deepens its influence in the artificial intelligence industry. Expanding alliances beyond Microsoft Throughout 2025, OpenAI has secured more than $1 trillion in deals with Oracle, Broadcom, AMD and Nvidia. The new partnership with Amazon marks a clear step away from Microsoft’s dominance and broadens OpenAI’s access to cutting-edge technology. The seven-year agreement allows OpenAI to use Nvidia’s high-performance processors through Amazon Web Services. It follows a sweeping internal overhaul…

Donald Trump has rejected claims that the United States plans to go to war with Venezuela but hinted that President Nicolás Maduro’s leadership may soon collapse. Speaking on CBS’ 60 Minutes, Trump said: “I doubt it. I don’t think so. But they’ve been treating us very badly.” US boosts military operations in the Caribbean Trump’s remarks come as Washington intensifies strikes on boats accused of smuggling drugs across the Caribbean. The US government insists these missions aim to disrupt drug trafficking into the country. Critics believe the strikes are part of a broader effort to pressure Maduro. Trump dismissed that…