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Imperial to lead UK in global electricity decarbonisation effort
The new Electric Power Innovation for a Carbon-free Society (EPICS) centre, based at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) in the US, brings together international partners in the UK, US, and Australia to decarbonise the global energy sector.

Ford, GM Sales Rise in 3Q Despite UAW Strike, Stellantis Down Slightly
Third quarter U.S. sales figures from the Big Three automakers indicate that an ongoing strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) has had little impact on the companies' sales so far.

The Potential Impact of AI on your Job and Money
A recent report by Goldman Sachs Economics Research concludes that “super intelligent” artificial intelligence technology – also called generative AI – could cause “significant disruption” in the job market, notes Sandra Block, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine.

The future is here
In the opening scenes of Walt Disney’s “Pinocchio,” Geppetto, a lonely woodcarver, puts the finishing touches on the eponymous marionette puppet, wishing that it might — he might — come to life.

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Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI’s New Stargate Project and China’s DeepSeek: Goliath vs. David
On Jan. 21, OpenAI launched the $500 billion Stargate Project with partners like Arm, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Oracle. This initiative aimed to secure American AI leadership, create jobs, and boost the economy. Initially, this boosted the stock prices of these companies.

The Stargate AI Project: America’s $500 Billion Bet - But at What Cost?
The telecom industry is at a pivotal crossroads, and the only choice forward for telcos is to pursue innovation without the fear of failure. Telcos must be willing to capitalize on emerging technologies and shifting market dynamics that will soon dominate the future telecom landscape. Three areas, in particular, telcos should begin investing in and exploring (if they haven’t already) include:
Healthcare

We all benefit from and are hurt by health insurance claim denials
Health insurance has become necessary, with large and unpredictable health care costs always looming before each of us. Unfortunately, the majority of people have experienced problems when using their health insurance to pay for their medical care. Health insurance serves as the buffer between patients and the medical care system, using population pooling to mitigate the risk exposure on any one individual.
The health care industry is girding for Trump’s tariffs —and pushing hard for carveouts
Tariffs could raise the cost of medical care and prescription drugs for people in the U.S.
Supply Chain

Trump imposes 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum imports
President Donald Trump on Monday fired another volley in his ongoing trade war, announcing 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and canceling exemptions and duty-free quotas for major suppliers.

New Study Shows How Ukraine War Impacts Global Food Supply Chain, Urges Alternative Routes For Grains
A groundbreaking new study in the INFORMS journal Transportation Science reveals the severe and far-reaching consequences of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on global food security. The research highlights an urgent need to address disruptions in the transportation of Ukrainian grains, which have caused dramatic price spikes and worsened food insecurity worldwide, particularly in vulnerable regions such as the Middle East and North Africa.
Climate

Mark Cuban's Question to Matt Gaetz on Energy Costs Takes Off Online
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban's question to Representative Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican, on energy costs took off on social media on Saturday.

Florida advances bill to ban offshore wind turbines despite not having any — here’s why that matters
Florida lawmakers have banned wind turbines off its shores and near the coast, saying the bill is meant to protect wildlife and prevent noise.